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The CHS Class of 1968 graduated 68 seniors.
Rochelle Allgood
Ronnie Barker - Sergeant-at-Arms
Deborah Blackwell
Bobby Blankenship - President
Norma Butter
Shirley Butler
Sarah Carvender - Secretary
Sarah Cavender
Eva Lena Dupree
Dorothy Eason
Donald Finch
Raymond Finch
Jimmy Foster
Joan Greengrass
Sandra Grimes
Becky Grooms
Brenda Grooms
Linda Grooms
Jimmy Hammett
Judy Hendrix
Lynda Higdon
Linda King
Sandra Kirk
Karen Hampton Lifsey
Ray Bob Luther
Charlotte Maness
Gary McGee
Jerry Medlin
Jerry Neal
Judy Neal
Brenda Nesbitt
Andrea Noles
Pam Noles
Pat Norden - Treasurer
Billy Norwood
Donna Ozier
Donna Ozier
Rena Dupree Porter
Howell Reeves
Kathy Replogle
Wanda Robbins
Nelda Smothers - Reporter
Wanda Smothers
Stephen Teague
Joyce Thorne
Patricia Tosh
Effie Weathers
Pamela Webb (No photo available)
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The following are deseased:
Linda Gail King
Charlotte Ann Maness Smothers
Jerry Medlin
Howell Lynn Reeves
Effie Don Weathers
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Ronnie Barker
Ronnie Barker
Sergeant-at-Arms
Ronald Lee Barker
August 26, 1947 - November 28, 2020
Ronald Lee Barker, age 73 of Camden, TN passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Regional One Hospital in Memphis, TN. Mr. Barker was born on August 26, 1947 in Nashville, TN to the late Connie Leslie Barker and Eva Mae Hargrove Barker. He was a retired Quality Control Supervisor with Emerson Electric and Baptist in faith.
Survivors:
Wife: Janice Barker of Camden, TN
Sons: Chris (Kerri) Barker of Camden, TN,
Jason (Christy) Barker of Camden, TN
Brothers: Charles (Kaye) Barker of Bruceton, TN
Joe (Karen) Barker of Lewisburg, TN
Grandchildren: Eli Barker, Gracie Barker, Ella Kate Barker, Jake Barker
Private family services will be held. [Source: Oakdale Funeral Home]
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Bobby Blankenship
Bobby Blankenship
President
Robert Floyd Blankenship
November 10, 1950 - July 26, 2021
Mr. Robert Floyd "Bobby" Blankenship, 70, was born on November 10, 1950 in Bethpage, TN. to the late Floyd Blankenship and Mary Louise Gann Blankenship Holladay. He departed this life on July 26, 2021 at his home in Bruceton. He was a retired maintenance worker for E. I. DuPont and a member of Bruceton First Baptist Church.
Mr. Blankenship was preceded in death by a son Brett Blankenship and a granddaughter Madison Blankenship.
He is survived by his long time companion Sarah Jean Scott of Camden . One son: Bart (Rachel) Blankenship of Bruceton . One sister: Betty Carolyn Springer of FL. 4 grandchildren: Hope Blankenship, Belle Blankenship, Bentley Blankenship and Jude Blankenship.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested all donations be made to the Hollow Rock- Bruceton Special School District to the scholarship fund for Brett Blankenship mail to Hollow Rock- Bruceton Special School District in care of Karen Brooks 29590 Broad St. Bruceton, TN 38317.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 28 from 4 PM till 8 PM and on Thursday July 29 from 10:00AM till 12:45 PM at which time we will depart to Bruceton First Baptist Church for funeral services . Burial will follow in Prospect Cemetery in Hollow Rock. [Source: Bruceton Funeral Home]
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Jimmy Hammett
James Ronald Hammett
August 19, 1950 ~ March 2, 2021 (age 70)
Edinburg ~ James Ronald Hammett, 70, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 in McAllen, Texas. He was born on Saturday, August 19, 1950 in Humboldt, Tennessee to William and Crystal Hammett. James was a faithful servant in the Gospel ministry. He ministered for more than 30 years to people of Mexico, establishing independent Baptist church's. James was a loving husband, caring father, cherished grandfather, beloved father-in-law and faithful servant of Christ.
James is survived by his beloved family; wife: Hermelinda; his children: James (Melissa), Rebekah, Connie, Rosalinda (Todd); Daughter-in-law: Gloria; his grandchildren: Mathew and Faith Garner, Emily Hammett, Melody Analla, Leah Hammett, Amadea and Takoda Marks, Christian and Nehemiah Hammett.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, March 08, 2021 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Rivera Funeral Home,1901 Pecan Blvd., McAllen. Funeral services will be Tuesday March 9, 2021 at Harvest Baptist Church in Edinburg at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at 1:00 pm at Rio Grande Valley Sate Veterans Cemetery in Mission.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Rivera Funeral Home of McAllen, Texas.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of James Ronald Hamm
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Linda Gail King
March 4, 1950 - March 17, 2007
Ms. Linda Gail King, 57, of Jackson, Tennessee, died Saturday, March 17, 2007 at Jackson-Madison County Hospital. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, March 19, 2007 at Marlboro Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Marlboro Cemetery.
Ms. King was born on March 4, 1950 to the late Billy E. and Mattie Lou (McMackin) King. She was predeceased by her grandparents: Charlie and Mamie King and Eulus and Juanita McMackin.
Ms. King leaves one sister, Mrs. Judy (Randy) Surratt; three nieces, Shannon Perkins, Carla Simmons and Lindsey Surratt, also two great nieces, Carlee and Mattie Kate Langley and two great nephews, Hayden and Peyton Hurbis and many cherished cousins and friends.
Dilday Funeral Home - Huntingdon, TN 731-986-8281 www.dilday.com As reported in The Jackson Sun on 03/19/2007
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Karen Ann Hampton Lifsey
Karen Hampton Lifsey
May 10, 1950 ~ November 25, 2022 (age 72)
Mrs. Karen Hampton Lifsey, 72, of Huntingdon, Tennessee passed away Friday November 25, 2022 at home.
Funeral services will be conducted 1:00PM Monday November 28, 2022 in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Obion Chapel Cemetery. Brother Noah Hampton officiating.
Mrs. Lifsey was born May 10, 1950 to the late Clifford Lee Hampton and Juanita Smothers Hampton. She was a retired Rural Carrier for the United States Postal Services; member of the Huntingdon First Baptist Church; Preceded in death by her husband Joseph “Rusty” Lifsey, one brother Howard Lee Hampton and one niece Erica Hampton.
She is survived by two sons Mike (Amanda) Lifsey of McKenzie, Tennessee and John (Christie) Lifsey of Martin, Tennessee; five grandchildren Bailey Lifsey, Brayden Lifsey, Kyle Lifsey, Karson Lifsey and Emma Lifsey.
The family will receive friends at Dilday-Carter Funeral Home on Sunday from 4:00PM until 8:00PM and on Monday from 11:00AM until 1:00PM.
Dilday-Carter Funeral Home in charge of arrangements 731-986-8281. [Source: Dilday-Carter Funeral Home]
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Lindell Ray "Ray Bob" Luther
June 01, 1949 - August 20, 2021
Mr. Lindell Ray Luther,72, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at the Life Care Center in Bruceton. Mr. Luther was born on June 1, 1949 in Milan, TN to the late Dewey Lindell Luther and Lillian Cole Luther. He was a retired maintenance supervisor for Erachem Comilog Inc. and a member of Bruceton Masonic Lodge #731. He loved riding his motorcycle , building and flying small airplanes.
Mr. Luther was preceded in death by two sisters : Greta Hollingsworth and Priscilla Hicks and one brother Willard Luther.
He is survived by his wife on 53 years: Mrs. Peggy Joyce Geurin Luther of Bruceton, TN . Two sons: Jeffrey Lindell (Tessa) Luther of Ooltewah, TN and Kevin James Luther of Bruceton, TN. One grandson: Jonthan Lindell Luther.
Cremation was chosen. Celebration of life services services will be held Sunday, August 22 at Bruceton Funeral Home from 4:00PM to 6:00PM. In lieu of flowers the family has requested all donations be made to Carroll County Humane Society P.O. Box 384 , McKenzie, TN 38201. [Source: Bruceton Funeral Home]
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Charlotte Maness Smothers
May 3, 1950 -May 10, 2003
HOLLOW ROCK: Mrs. Charlotte Maness Smothers, 53, died on Saturday, May 10 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the Barren Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Bro. Tim Maness and Bro. Bobby Campbell officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Chase Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Smothers was born on May 3, 1950 in Lexington. She was a retired sewing machine operator for the Henry I. Siegel Company and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bruceton.
Her father, Junior Maness preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband, Kenny Smothers; her mother, Katherine Maness of Buena Vista; one daughter, Stacey Jackson of Camden; on son, Brent Jackson of Huntingdon; one sister, Sue Smith of Buena Vista; one granddaughter; three step-grandchildren and one step-great grandson.
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Jerry Medlin
(November 10, 1950 - March 6, 2015)
Jerry L. Medlin, 64, of Iuka, Ms. died quietly on Friday March 6, 2015 at his home in Iuka. He was born on November 10, 1950 in Huntingdon, TN to Vernon and Cleo Medlin. They lived in Bruceton, Tn. Jerry moved to Memphis, Tn and began working in general aviation. His career spanned over 20 years, 16 of which were spent as an Avionics Service Engineer with a specialty in autopilots. After a disabling injury, he and his wife began CCI Video Productions in 1999 and relocated to Iuka, MS in 2001. They have been located in downtown Iuka for the last 13 years.
Jerry was a member of the Iuka Rotary Club until he became ill in 2013. He served as President of the Club in 2007-2008 and as Assistant District Governor in 2008-2009. He was awarded the prestigious Paul Harris Award in 2014 and was very proud of being a part of this organization.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Sandra Medlin, one son Jonathan (Angela) of Tupelo, a sister Wansie Benson of Hollow Rock, Tn, a brother Kenneth Norman (Joyce) of Eads, Tn and one niece, Sharon Fletcher (Jim) of Memphis, Tn and two nephews, Phillip Benson (Cathy) of Horn Lake, Ms and Kenny Medlin (Jennifer) of Eads, their families and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Cleo Medlin and his daughter, Cary Ann Medlin.
A Memorial Service will be held at Cutshall Funeral Home in the Chapel on Saturday, March 21st, at 11:00 am.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Iuka Rotary Club In Care of Nick Phillips
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James Howell Reeves
Mr. Howell Lynn Reeves
July 28, 1950 - November 20, 2009
Mr. Howell Lynn Reeves, 59, of Huntingdon, passed away Friday, November 20, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, November 23, at the Huntingdon Church of Christ with Bro. Dan Winkler officiating. Burial followed in the Jamison Cemetery in Westport. Pallbearers who served were Bobby Hardy, Howard Pruett, Kent Smith, Charles Prater, Pat Stinson, Jim Crockett, James Crum, and Wade Smith.
Mr. Reeves was born on July 28, 1950, in Mountain City. He was a retired technician for Procter and Gamble, worked part-time for Tractor Supply, and was a deacon at the Huntingdon Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Linda Horn Reeves of Huntingdon; his parents, Charles and Margie Reeves of Elizabethon; one daughter, Julie Reeves of Huntingdon; two sons, Jason Reeves of Clarksburg and Clint (Debra) Reeves of Huntingdon; one brother, Eric Reeves of Elizabethon; his mother-in-law, Cleo Horn of Huntingdon. He also leaves two grandchildren, Alli and Blake Reeves and a niece, Bridget Reeves Jeter.
Chase Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Wanda Kay Presson, 66 of Soddy Daisy, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016. She was a Baptist and was preceded in death by her grandson, Colton Chase Presson.
Survivors include her husband, Ted Presson; daughter, Connie Michelle Presson, Denver; son, Jason Will (Deborah) Presson, Knoxville; grandchildren, Bryson Wright Presson and Harper June Presson; brothers, Kenneth and Charles Robbins; sister, Betty Forbess; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 4 P. M., Tuesday, September 20, 2016 in the chapel of Legacy Funeral Home with Brother Skip Youngcourt officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to ALS, Gift Processing Center, P. O. Box 6051, Albert Lea, MN 56007.
The family will receive friends from 2 - 4 P. M. Tuesday at Legacy Funeral Home.
Arrangements are by Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center. Share your memories, stories and photos at www.legacyfuneralhome.com.
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Effie Don Weathers
November 27, 1950 - August 2, 1994
Resided in Jackson, TN at the time of his death.