Earl Wayne Tacker Sr. was born September 15, 1943 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Johnny and Delia Stanford Tacker.

Mr. Tacker worked at Brown Shoe Company as an inspector. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. When his health allowed he loved to hunt, fish and garden. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Mr. Tacker departed this life on February 10, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 68 Years, 4 Months, 26 Days. He is survived by two daughters, Carol Baker of Morris Chapel, TN, Sondra Lambert and husband Greg of Adamsville, TN; a son, Earl Tacker, Jr. and wife Angela of Stantonville, TN; a sister, Diane Jones of Leapwood, TN; a brother, Eugene Tacker and wife Mildred of Stantonville, TN; six grandchildren, Ricky Lee Jr., Greg Lee, Brittany Garvin and husband Daniel, Cody Tacker, Cassie Brown, Kayla Lambert; three great grandchildren, Kaydence Lee, Madysen Tacker, Justin Garvin.

Visitation and calling hours are scheduled for Sunday, February 12th, 2012 at 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Monday, February 13th, 2012 at 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at
Shackelford Funeral Directors, Stage Road in Adamsville, Tennessee.

Services are scheduled for Monday, February 13th, 2012 at  3:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors, Stage Road in Adamsville, Tennessee with interment at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville, Tennessee.

John Curtis Goodrum was born July 24, 1938 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late John Harmon and Daisy Elizabeth Lowrance Goodrum.

He was united in marriage to Daisy Irene Smith on August 22, 1956.

Mr. Goodrum retired after 22 years from Cumberland Swan Inc. in Smyrna, TN as corporate plant engineer. He was a lifetime member of Smyrna Rescue Squad, serving as president, vice-president and sergeant at arms. The building of the rescue squad is named in his honor. He loved to hunt, fish, and spend time with his grandkids.

Mr. Goodrum departed this life on February 4, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 73 Years, 6 Months, 11 Days. He is survived by his wife Daisy Irene Goodrum of Selmer, TN; two daughters, Elizabeth Irene Goodrum of Selmer, TN and Angela Kay Sanginario and husband Glen of Nashville, TN; two sisters, Francis Atkinson of Selmer, TN and Eyvon Lambert and husband Darrell of Selmer, TN; a brother, Charles Goodrum and wife Junell of Selmer, TN; four grandchildren: Kyle and Evan Sanginario, Leigh Ann Scott and husband Roy, and Julie Denise Lawson; three great-grandchildren: Makayla Atkins, Curtis Lawson, and Noah Scott.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Goodrum was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Goodrum-Morris; and two brothers, Wayne and Oneal Goodrum.

Visitation and calling hours are scheduled for Sunday, February 5th, 2012 at 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors 160 West Cypress Ave in Selmer, Tennessee.

Services are scheduled for Monday, February 6th, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Shackelford Funeral Directors, 160 West Cypress Ave in
Selmer, Tennessee with interment at Hunter Cemetery in Selmer, Tennessee.

Mae Ola Whitten was born May 24, 1924 in Bethel Springs, TN the daughter of the late Albine and Myrtle Robinson Kernodle.

She was united in marriage to Wendell Whitten on November 3, 1943. Mr. Whitten preceded her in death on May 29, 1995.

Mrs. Whitten was a homemeker and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Selmer, Tennessee. She loved doing needlework, gardening, and was a wonderful cook. She was the happiest when taking care of her family.

Mrs. Whitten departed this life on February 3, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 87 Years, 8 Months, 10 Days. She is survived by two daughters, Kay Bolyn of Santee, CA and Beverly Lambert and husband Jeff of Selmer, TN; two sisters, Martha Nell Crowe of Bethel Springs, TN and Alice Chandler of Memphis, TN; six grandchildren: Wendi Lane and husband Michael of Ewabe Hawaii, Amy Mleczko and husband John of SanDiego, CA, Jeri Sellers and husband, Corey of Beech Bluff, TN, Brady Robison of Bethel Springs, TN, Jennie Cox and husband Adam of Selmer, TN, and Autumn Brown and husband Jerrod of Nashville, TN; seven great- grandchildren: Kelli Mleczko, Jason Mleczko, Maegan McDaniel, Sidney Cox, Libby Cox, Tanner Lane, Amanda Lane; two excellent doctors, Dr. Timothy Linder with Primecare of Selmer and Dr. William R. Bartz, also with Primecare of Selmer and consultant for Legacy Hospice.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Whitten was preceded in death by a daughter, Janice Robison; a son, Jerry D. Whitten; son-in-law, John Bolyn; five sisters: Minnie Baucum, Loreda Tull, Maggie May, Daphine Gilbert, and Betty Johnson; and a brother, John D. Kernodle.

Visitation and calling hours are scheduled for Sunday, February 5th, 2012 at 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors, 160 West Cypress Ave in Selmer, Tennessee.

Services are scheduled for Monday, February 6th, 2012 at 1:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors, 160 West Cypress Ave in
Selmer, Tennessee with interment at Lake Hill Memorial Gardens in Bethel Springs, Tennessee.

Russell Nelson Brown, age 75, passed away at his residence in Leasburg, MO on Wednesday February 1 after a long illness.

Mr. Brown is preceded in death by his first wife Margaret V. Rook Brown; his parents Clifford and Florence Brown; three brothers Willis, J.B., and Jesse Lee Brown; a granddaughter Joanne Edmonds Thompson; and a great-great-grandson Bryce Landon Donahoe.

He is survived by his wife Ida Pearl Bailey Brown, of Leasburg, MO. One daughter Imogene Young Warren (Eddie) of Brownsville, TN; three step daughters Janette Clay (Jimmy) of St. Charles, MO, Mary Tankersley (Charles) of Rolla, MO, and Beverly Romine (Larry) of St. James, MO; six stepgrandchildren and thirteen stepgreatgrandchildren; four grandchildren, Debbie Freels, Laverne King, and Tony Edmonds all of Whiteville TN, and Pamela Courtney of Humboldt TN; ten great-grandchildren, Taylor Edmonds, John Hunter Freels, Brian, Bradley, Joshua and John Allen King, Daniel Donahoe, Megan Henley- Smith, and Matthew and Sarah Edmonds; eight great-great-grandchildren, Cayden, Addylyne, Madysyn, and Whyttney Donahoe, and Kaleb, Peyton and Ian King all of TN; four nieces, Terry Richardson, Helen Smith, Carol Brown, and Brenda Coker; and one nephew Gary Brown.

Mr. Brown served his country proudly in the United States Army.

Visitation and calling hours are scheduled for Saturday, February 4th, 2012 at 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors
109 Mecklenburg Drive in Bolivar, Tennessee.

Services are scheduled for Saturday, February 4th, 2012 at 1:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors, 109 Mecklenburg Drive in
Bolivar, Tennessee with interment at Marvin's Chapel Cemetery in Brownsville, Tennessee.

Pallbearers are the great grandsons of Mr. Brown: Taylor Edmonds, John Hunter Freels, Daniel Donahoe, Matthew Edmonds, Brian King, Bradley King, John Allen King, and Joshua King.

Charles E. Ellis of Selmer, TN was born October 1, 1933 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Lloyd Orlando Ellis and Martha B. Murray Ellis. Mr. Ellis departed this life on February 1, 2012 in Selmer at the age of 78 Years, 4 Months. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Washburn on June 15, 1956.

Charles was a member of Falcon Baptist Church in Selmer. He was a retired millwright with Packaging Corporation of America and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a former McNairy County Commissioner. Charles loved going to church, teaching Sunday School, and playing the guitar. He was a fan of the Tennessee Volunteer football team as well as the lady vols and men's basketball teams.

He is survived by his wife Mary Ann (Washburn) Ellis of Selmer, TN; a daughter, Wanda Elaine Ellis Aristorenas and husband Juan T., MD of Adamsville, TN; two sisters, Rachel Griswell and her children of Selmer, TN, Cindy Dodson and her children of Dallas, TX; a brother, John R. Ellis and his son of Dallas, TX; two grandchildren, Ashley Elaine Woodall and husband Sean of Clarksville, TN, Brittany Ann Wilbur of Lebanon, TN; three great grandchildren, Annabelle Elizabeth Woodall, Austin Woodall, Allyson K. Woodall; 2 brothers and sisters in law, Billie and Troy Teague and Donnie and Jan Washburn, all of Selmer; 2 nieces, Samantha Washburn Martin and LeAnne Melton; a nephew, Kevin Teague. A host of extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Ellis was preceded in death by a nephew Clint Washburn.

Visitation and calling hours are scheduled for Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 at  6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Friday, February 3rd, 2012 at 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Falcon Baptist Church in Selmer, Tennessee.

Services are scheduled for Friday, February 3rd, 2012 at 1:00 PM at Falcon Baptist Church, Selmer, Tennessee with interment at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer, Tennessee.

Jessica Wendy Sanders was born August 1, 1997 in Fairfield, CA the daughter of Johnny and Jeannie Sanders.

From her first breath, she was considered a miracle baby. Her family and doctors quickly learned that Jessica was a fighter and throughout her fourteen years she fought. She never complained about her circumstances instead she chose to shine.

Jessica was a little farm girl who loved to get dirty with her four brothers, ride horses with her dad at her side, and played with animals. She planted flowers with her Mammaw Sanders and looked forward to her visits with her Gram in Arizona. Jessica also had a "girlie" side: a collector of purses, shoes, playing dress up with makeup, and getting her hair and nails done. She was an independent young lady, enjoyed singing and dancing, a nurturer, and always had a smile to share with others.

Jessica was a 9th grade student at McNairy Central High School. She was a member of the Bethel Springs Church of God in Bethel Springs, Tennessee. Her sweet spirit could fill a room with love and laughter, she was a walking testimony of God's love for His children. If ever there was an angel here on earth it was Jessica Wendy Sanders.

Jessica departed this life on February 1, 2012 in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 14 Years, 6 Months. She is survived by her devoted and loving parents, Johnny and Jeannie Sanders of Bethel Springs, TN; four brothers whom she called "My Boys," Justin Sanders of Bethel Springs, TN, John Sanders and fiance Shelby of Savannah, TN, Jesse Sanders and fiance Savannah of Bethel Springs, TN, Joey Sanders of Bethel Springs, TN; paternal grandparents, John and Louise Sanders of Bethel Springs, TN; maternal grandmother, Nora Musgrove of Sierra Vista, AZ; maternal grandfather, Robert Boozer of Hibbin, MN; niece, Katie Lynn Sanders; host of extended family and friends.

She is preceded in death by a sister, Samantha Louise Alice Sanders.

Visitation and calling hours are sheduled for Saturday, February 4th, 2012 at  2:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors, 160 West Cypress Ave in Selmer, Tennessee.

Services are scheduled for Sunday, February 5th, 2012 at 1:30 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors, 160 West Cypress Ave. in
Selmer, Tennessee with interment at Sanders Cemetery in Bethel Springs, Tennessee.