McPeter's Funeral Records 1943

These records were transcribed by Janice and Helah with special thanks to Bill and Judy McPeters.
This information was taken from the "Obituaries 1941 - 1945" book in the ACGS Research Library.
Records are used with permission, added to website by Pat Lancaster.

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Adkins, Miss Mary Ann Elizabeth
09-02-1859- Georgia
12-09-1943- Alcorn Co., MS
Father- Joe Adkins- VA
Mother-DK
Nephew- John A. Adkins
Hopewell Cemetery
8 Mi. E. of Corinth, MS
P. 220

Agnew, Homer
06-05-1908-
05-20-1943-
Wife- Helen Wiley Agnew
Father- Lawrence Agnew- Lee Co., MS
Mother-UK
Bethel Colored Cemetery
6 Mi. N. of Guntown, MS
P. 93

Anderson, Ronald Eugene
07-21-1943
10-27-1943
Father- E. Roy Anderson- Nashville, TN
Mother- Jean Harris- Dickson, TN
P. 191

Armstrong, Mrs. Lina Bell
04-21-1869
11-13-1943
Husband- D. P. Armstrong-Died 1938
Son-George Armstrong- Bolivar TN
Father- Obidiah Farris- McNairy Co., TN
Mother- Malinda Russing- McNairy Co., TN
Gravel Hill Cemetery
P. 200

Austin, Bettie Joe
07-05-1942
05-16-1943
Father- J. Alfred Austin- Russellville, AL
Mother- Willie Mae Hatley- Hardin Co., TN
Hinkle Creek Cemetery
5 Mi. N.W. of Rienzi, MS
P. 90

Austin, Charles Andrew
06-23-1868
02-22-1943
Wife- Claudie Jobe Austin
Order by- Carl, Lowell & Arthur Lee Austin
Father- John Austin
Mother- Ms. Brewer
Holly Cemetery
P. 29

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Barker, Zachary T.
08-03-1871- Corinth, MS
03-21-1943
Wife- Minnie Joe Barker
Order by- Jessie Woodruff
Father- Columbus Barker
Mother- Ann Jobe
Wheeler Cemetery
P. 52

Barnes, Lou Ida
About 71 years old- MS
10-05-1943
Brother- Tommie Barnes
Friend- Roy Miller
Father- Billy Barnes
Mother- Ms. Rencher
Pleasant Grove Cemetery
7 Mi. S.W. Of Kossuth
P. 174

Bennett, James Morris
12-23-1941- Texas
02-03-1943
Father- Roy J. Bennett- MS
Mother-Sarah Frances Taylor Bennett- MS
Other Name- Homer Bennett
Henry Cemetery
P. 21

Benson, Robert Boyd
06-08-1914- Lauderdale Co., AL
08-04-1943
Wife- Nannie Dooley Benson
Father- E.B. Benson- Hughes Co., TN
Mother- Verdie Scott- Lauderdale Co., AL
Hopewell Cemetery
P. 141

Bingham, Charles Ellis
09-23-1937- Alcorn Co., MS
10-21-1943
Father- Clifford Bingham- Pike Co., AR
Mother-Vidia Bell Strickland – Alcorn Co. MS
Fraley's Chapel Cemetery
P. 187

Bingham, Guy L.
U.S. Veteran World War I 02-15-1897-Kendrick, MS
01-14-1943
Wife- Mrs. Evelyn Bingham
Order by- A.L. Bingham and Brother-In-Law- Mr. Beene
Father- Alonza L. Bingham- MS
Mother-Annie Nash-TN
Babbs’ Cemetery
P. 09

Blakemore, John Haywood
02-20-1875- Humbolt, TN
04-27-1943
Wife- Mary Sanders Blakemore
Son- J. Haywood Blakemore
Father- John H. Blakemore- Trenton, TN
Mother- Miss Chester- Weakley Co., TN
Henry Cemetery
P. 77

Blasingame, David Marion
11-08-1863- Haywood Co., TN
02-05-1943
Wife- Artimes Blasingame
Son- David Sylvester Blasingame
Father- James Blasingame
Mother-UK
Old Danville Cemetery
P. 22

Bonds, (Unnamed Girl)
02-19-1943- Alcorn Co., MS
02-20-1943
Father- Gorman Bonds- Tishomingo Co., MS
Mother- Mary Elizabeth Caldwell -Alcorn Co., MS
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
P. 28

Bragg, Baxter
01-28-1892- Alcorn Co., MS
06-03-1943
Husband- Andrew J. Bragg-Died in 1940
Son- Curtis J. Bragg
Father- P.S. Prince- Alcorn Co., MS
Mother- Louise Dubase (Dubose) - AL
Hinkle Creek Cemetery
5 Mi. N.W. of Rienzi P. 102

Brawner, Joseph William
09-04-1876- Prentiss Co., MS
08-12-1943
Wife- Effie Alma Brawner
Father- Billie Brawner- MS
Mother- Ellen Ann Griffin- MS
Henry Cemetery
P. 147

Brown, Audrey Mae Thrasher
27 years old (October)
03-14-1943
Husband- Iva William Merideth Brown
Father- L.L. Thrasher -MS
Mother- Belle Rodgers- MS
Harlands Creek Church Cemetery
15 Mi. S.W. of Lexington, Holmes Co., TN
P. 43

Brown, Marion Sanderson
01-20-1875- Marion Co., AL
01-02-1943
Husband- Willie Brown
Brother- D.T. Brown
Father- Marshall Sanderson Brown- Marion Co., AL
Mother- Patience Harris- Marion Co., AL
Hopewell Cemetery
P. 01

Burgess, Gemima Medford
10-30-1858
08-05-1943
Husband-Charlie G. Burgess-Died 06-28-1930
Order by- Mrs. R. Luther Swain (Daughter)
Father-John Medford- GA
Mother-Susan Box- Hardeman Co., TN
P. 143

Burrow, Frances Cordelia Mathis
10-19-1854- Alcorn Co. MS
04-14-1943
Husband- Joseph Eli Burrow-Died 12-06-1922
Daughter- Mrs. Cledie Bennett
Paid By- J.B. Tennyson
Father- Tom Mathis- MS
Mother- Martha Jane Belle- MS
Brush Creek Cemetery, Alcorn Co. MS
P. 72

Butler, Amanda Catherine Harris
01-16-1870- McNairy Co., TN
10-15-1943
Husband- William C. Butler Age 79
Other Name- Cecil Butler
Son- C.P. Butler
Father- Giles Harris- TN
Mother- Sallie Massengill- TN
Henry Cemetery
P. 184

Byrd, William Mark
05-03-1879- Alcorn Co., MS
07-13-1943
Wife- Mollie Shelton Byrd-Died 1913
Son-Willie Jay "Broadway" Byrd
Father- M.M. Byrd- MS
Mother-Miss McElhannon- MS
Hopewell Cemetery 7 Mi.
P. 125

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Calhoun, (Infant Boy)
08-22-1943- Alcorn Co., MS
08-23-1943
Father- Hubert Calhoun- TN
Mother- Stella May White- McNairy Co., TN
Grandfather- W.E. White- TN
New Hope Cemetery
5 Mi. N. of Guys, TN
P. 152

Campbell, Mrs. Emma Lee Watts
04-16-1872- Murfreesboro, TN
08-12-1943
Husband- William A. Campbell 3Deceased
Order by- Mrs. Louis Watts & Mary Lou White
Father- Louis Watts- TN
Mother- Mollie Brown- TN
Henry Cemetery
P. 148

Campbell, Joseph Alexander
04-01-1862- Alcorn Co., MS
06-16-1943- Guys, TN
Wife- Hester Ann Campbell -Deceased 1939
Sons' Preston & Uther Campbell
Father- Lee Campbell
Mother- Jane McPhearson
Mt. Carmel Cemetery Alcorn Co.
P. 112

Carpenter, Elsie Loraine Derryberry
01-02-1887- Chewalla, TN
08-25-1943- Corinth, MS
Husband- James E. Carpenter Age 58
Daughter- Virginia & Mrs. Martin Shelton
Father- John C. Derryberry- Chewalla, TN
Mother- Georgia McCully- MS
Henry Cemetery
P. 155

Carter, Lydia Whit
About 55 years old- Alcorn Co., MS
Death- 02-18-1943
Husband- Homer Carter Age 46
Mother- Mattie Whit- Alcorn Co., MS
Black City Cemetery
P. 27

Chase, Lt. Roy Morton
10-16-1920- MS
09-21-1943- Dalhart, Texas Air Base
WWII Veteran
Residence- Holcut, MS
Father- Claude M. Chase
Mother- Miss Wren
Spring Hill Church Cemetery
(Bethany)
P. 168

Childers, Alice Alma Bray
03-29-1916- Tishomingo Co., MS
06-04-1943- Glen, MS
Husband- Winston Childers Age 29
Father- James B. Bray- TN
Mother- Ms. Baily- TN
Shady Grove Cemetery
6 miles N.W. of Burnsville, MS
P. 104

Childers, Natt Green
03-16-1877- Tippah Co., MS
08-06-1943- Walnut, MS
Wife- Josie Luna Childers Age 63
Father Eli Childers- Tippah, Co, MS
Mother- Sallie Sexton- Tippah Co., MS
Harmony Cemetery
2 miles N. of Walnut, MS
P. 144

Choate, Infant Boy
Still Born- Corinth, MS
01-16-1943- Corinth, MS
Father- G.M. Choate- Alcorn Co., MS
Mother- Alma Cofield- Franklin, Co., AL
Hopewell Cemetery
P. 12

Coffman, Infant Boy
Still Born
01-07-1943-Hardin Co., TN
Father-James Alton Coffman- Hardin Co., TN
Mother-Flora Miller- Waynesboro, TN
Center Hill Cemetery- Hardin Co., TN
P. 05

Coke, Mary Elizabeth Steen
02-11-1876- Alcorn Co., MS
01-20-1943- Corinth, MS
Husband- R.F. Coke – Deceased 1914
Daughters- Inez McClamroch & Mary Lou Johnson
Father-William Thomas Steen- SC
Mother- Elizabeth Frances Mask- MS
Henry Cemetery
P. 13

Collins, Frank Alvin
11-23-1868- Jackson, TN
01-23-1943- Burnsville, MS
Prior residence- Trenton, TN
Wife- Deora Woodard Collins Age 68
Brother- J.A. Collins
Father- J.A. Collins
Mother- Sallie Bivens
Burnsville Cemetery
P. 15

Colston, Margarette Druscilla Wilson
07-22-1905- Pope Co., AR
03-24-1943- Meridian, MS
Husband- W.B. Colston Age 46
Father- W. G. Wilson-McNairy Co., TN
Mother- Lula Hall- Crockett, Co., TN
Friendship Cemetery
6 Mi. S. of Henderson, Chester Co., TN
P. 49

Copeland, Virgil Danny
10-11-1943- Corinth, MS
10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Father- Virgil Copeland- Alcorn Co., MS
Mother- Rosa Lee Wilson- Alcorn Co., MS
Henry Cemetery
P. 180

Cornelius, Perry Rex
06-08-1942- Alcorn Co., MS
08-11-1943- Corinth, MS
Father- L.H. Cornelius- Alcorn Co., MS
Mother- Audie Beckham- Hardin Co., TN
Farmington Church Cemetery
P. 146

Cox, Jerry David
02-22-1863- MS
09-25-1943- Rienzi, MS
Wife- Eddie Cox Age 54 Son- Toy Cox
Father- W.W. Cox- SC
Mother- Rebecca Long- AL
Sardis Cemetery
2 Mi. S.E. of Rienzi
P. 169

Cross, Robert Edward
1865- 77 years old
03-21-1943- Corinth, MS
Wife- Elizabeth Lamberth Cross Age 72
Son- R.E. Cross- Belmont, MS
Father- Wise Cross- GA
Mother-UK Oaks Chapel Cemetery
1 Mi. S. of Theo MS
P. 47

Crow, John Thomas
01-09-1857- Alcorn Co., MS
10-15-1943- Kossuth, MS
Wife-Martha L. Crow Deceased 1927
Grandson- C.L. Wilhite
Father- Jim Crow- MS
Mother-UK
Union Cemetery Alcorn Co. MS
P. 183

Crum, John C.
02-06-1880- Alcorn Co., MS
03-09-1943- Corinth, MS
Wife- Lina Scott Crum
Father- J.M. Crum- Alcorn Co., MS
Mother-Elizabeth Brock-Tippah Co., MS
Shiloh Church Cemetery
12 miles E. of Falkner, Tippah Co., MS
P. 41

Crum, Mrs. Pearl Luvenia Hall
12-12-1894- Itawamba, Co., MS
06-23-1943- Glen, MS
Husband- Halbert N. Crum Age 49
Father- J.T. Hall- Itawamba Co., MS
Mother- Alice Bohanan- GA
Whitehurst Family Cemetery
P. 117

Curtis, Newton
Birth - 34 years old
Death - 08-22-1943- Detroit, Wayne Co., MI
Shipped to Corinth, MS by- J. Sutton & Son
Mother- Mrs. Belle Curtis- Biggersville, MS
Sister- Mrs. Wheeler Grant
Brother- Oscar Curtis- Detroit, MI
Other Name- Jess Curtis
Smith Family Cemetery

P. 154

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Dameron, Onie Alexander
05-01-1922- Tippah Co., MS
10-23-1943-Corinth, MS Alcorn Co.
Husband- Harrison Dameron Age 27
Father- Andrew Alexander- Tippah Co., MS.
Mother- Ethel Edgeston- Tippah Co., MS.
Black Rockhill Cemetery
5 miles S. of Chalybeate
P. 188

Davis, Bettie George
About 78 years old- TN
05-29-1943- Corinth, MS Alcorn Co.
Husband- J.H. Davis Age 71
Parents-UK
Pebble Hill Cemetery
4 miles N. of Michie
P. 95

Deen, George Washington
07-04-1858- Blue Mountain, MS
04-15-1943- Blue Mountain, MS
Wife- Parolee Godwin Deen Age 78
Son- O.W. Deen
Father- G.J. Deen- GA
Mother-Catherine Carnal- MS.
Blue Mountain Cemetery
P. 73

Deen, Mrs. Lucindia Parolee
09-23-1864- Tippah Co., MS
06-16-1943- Blue Mountain, .MS
Husband- George W. Deen-Died 04-15-1943
Son-O.W. Deen
Father- Levi S. Godwin- MS
Mother- Julia Frances Dickey- AL
Other Name- Mrs. J.L. Jones
Blue Mountain Cemetery
P. 111

Derryberry, William Wisdom
03-30-1857- McNairy Co., TN
12-29-1943- Pocahontas, TN
Wife- Annie Shelton Derryberry-Died 1906
Son- Johnnie Derryberry
Father- N.L. Derryberry
Mother-Nancy Barnhill- TN
Indian Creek Cemetery
Chewalla, TN
P. 226

Dickerson, Mrs. Martha Jane
11-18-1858- Shelbyville, TN
04-09-1943- Corinth, MS
Husband- Thomas I. Dickerson-Died 1902
Son- J.L. Dickerson
Father- Jasper Tankersley- NC
Mother- Ms. Anderson- NC
Liberty Cemetery McNairy Co., TN
P. 67

Dickerson, William Lewis
11-07-1886- Savannah, TN
08-16-1943- Corinth, MS Alcorn Co.
World War I Veteran
Wife- Nora Sisk Dickerson Age 45
World War I
Father- Geo. H. Dickerson- Wayne Co., TN
Mother-Hettie L. Hurst-Hardin Co., TN
Corinth National Cemetery Corinth, MS Alcorn Co.
P. 149

Dillingham, Charlie P.
1-17-1878- Alcorn Co., MS
12-3-1943- Corinth, MS
Wife- Flora Dillingham Age 63
Daughter-Lessie Conaway
Son-In-Law- Frank Conaway
Father- Josh Dillingham- MS
Mother- Ms. Coleman- MS
Oaks Cemetery 9 Mi. W. Corinth, MS
P. 214

Dillingham, Jerry Wayne
10-10-1943- Theo, Alcorn Co., MS
Father- M.E. Dillingham- Alcorn Co., MS
Mother- Ruby Phillips- Alcorn Co., MS
Oaks Cemetery 9 Mi. W. Corinth, MS
P. 163

Duncan, Philip Lafayette
03-26-1870- Tippah Co., MS
03-23-1943- Tiplersville, MS
Wife- Louisa Hopper Duncan Age 72
Son -J.M. Duncan
Daughter-Not Named
Father- E.L. Duncan- NC
Mother- Ms. Braddock- NC
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
10 miles S.E. of Tiplersville, MS
P. 48

Duncan, Robert E.
10-07-1858- GA
07-26-1943- Corinth, MS
Wife- Julia Roberts Duncan Age 73
Father-John Duncan- GA
Mother-Ms. Gray- GA
Center Hill Cemetery 3 miles N.W. of Counce, Hardin Co., TN
P. 137

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Easley, Beckie Wildman
About 79 years old- Wayne Co., TN
12-28-1943- Alcorn Co., MS
Husband- John Easley Age 72
Box Chapel Cemetery Corinth, Alcorn Co. MS
P. 225

Eaton, Eugene (Eugenia)
04-05-1907- Alcorn Co., MS
04-21-1943- Corinth, MS Alcorn Co. MS
Sister- Audie Moore
Father- Robert Eaton- MS
Mother- Essie Moore- Alcorn Co.
Wade Black Cemetery Alcorn Co. MS
P. 75

Estes, Robert Thomas
05-07-1870- Chester Co., TN
03-08-1943- Corinth, MS Alcorn Co. MS
Wife- Lowrey Bills Estes Age 69
Order by- Mrs. Estes, Garner and Margaret
Father- Anson Estes- TN
Mother- Susan Muse- NC
Henry Cemetery Alcorn Co. MS
P. 37

Evans, Peggy Sue
04-09-1943- Biggersville, MS Alcorn Co
04-10-1943- 2:00 a.m.
Father- Frank Evans- Alcorn Co., MS
Mother- Catherine Jones- Prentiss Co., MS
Union Cemetery
P. 68

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Felker, Girl
03-02-1943- Rienzi, MS Alcorn Co.
Father- Thomas Vester Felker- Alcorn Co., MS
Mother- Helen Hamlin- Alcorn Co., MS
Grandfather-T.Z. Felker
Shady Grove Cemetery
P. 32

Felker, Mrs. Nancy C. Jobe
04-25-1862- Alcorn Co., MS
05-30-1943- Kossuth, MS Alcorn Co.
Husband- J.W. Felker-Deceased
Daughter- Mrs. Austin Miller
Father- Jack Jobe- SC
Mother- Mary Lawson- SC
Pleasant Hill Cemetery 6 Mi. W. Corinh, MS Alcorn Co.
P. 97

Fields, William Carol
10-10-1891- Alcorn Co., MS
11-19-1943- Allen Park, Corinth, MS Alcorn Co.
World War I Veteran
Wife- Georgia Fields
Parents-U/K Shipped from- Dearborn, MI
Fraleys Chapel Cemetery
P. 204

Flippo, Mrs. Flossie Lucille Duncan
03-18-1921- Hardin Co., TN
10-11-1943- 3:00 a.m. Corinth, MS Alcorn Co.
Husband- Henry Flippo Age 23
Father- C.A. Duncan- McNairy Co. TN
Mother- Julia Wardlow- McNairy Co. TN
Mother & Child buried together
Farmington Cemetery
P. 177


Husband- Henry Flippo Age 23
Father- C.A. Duncan- McNairy Co., TN
Mother- Julia Wardlow- McNairy Co., TN
Mother & Child buried together
Farmington Cemetery
P. 177

Flippo, Infant Girl
10-10-1943- 9:00 p.m. Corinth, MS
10-11-1943- 3:00 a.m. Corinth, MS
Father- Henry Flippo- Wayne Co., TN
Mother- Flossie Lucille Duncan- Hardin Co., TN
Child buried with Mother
Farmington Cemetery
P. 178

Fowler, Golbern W.
01-03-1900- Alcorn Co., MS
11-27-1943- Kendrick, MS
Wife- Margaret Eudora Morrison Fowler Age 43
Sister- Mildred Fowler
Other Name- Lionel Morrison
Father- Will Fowler- AL
Mother- Alice King- Alcorn Co., MS
Box Chapel Cemetery Corinth, Alcorn Co. MS
P. 208

Frazier, Charles
03-22-1943- Alcorn Co., MS
04-13-1943- Corinth, MS Alcorn Co.
Uncle- Leo Swinford
Father- Henry Frazier- Tippah Co., MS.
Mother- Annie Mae Null- Tippah Co., MS
Union Cemetery 8 Mi. S.W. Kossuth, MS Alcorn Co.
P. 71

Fry, Elsie D.
08-09-1916- MS
11-24-1943- Corinth, MS Alcorn Co.
Father- Rev. C.L. Fry- MS
Mother- Hattie Hoyle- MS
Black City Cemetery Alcorn Co. MS
P. 207

Fry, Reece Jones
12-14-1899- Giles Co., TN
08-18-1943- Corinth, MS Alcorn Co.
Wife- Mildred Cooper Fey Age 41
Father- R.J. Fry- Giles Co., TN
Mother-Annie Prenn- Hardin Co., TN
Henry Cemetery Corinth, MS Alcorn Co.
P. 150

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Gable, Robert Lee
02-19-1867- MS
05-04-1943- Booneville, MS
Residence- Dennis, MS
Wife- Rebecca Jane Gable Age 80
Son- L.Y. Gable
Father- James Gable- SC
Mother-U/K Paradise Cemetery 4 miles E. of Tishomingo Co., MS
P. 82

Gammel, Havis Lee
05-27-1895- Alcorn Co., MS
01-05-1943- Memphis, TN
Wife- Dollie McDowell Gammel -Died 1924
Brother- Dean S. Gammel
Father- Havis Gammel- MS
Mother- Rosa Basden- MS
Pisgah Cemetery 6 ½ Mi. W. Rienzi, MS
Prentiss Co., MS
P. 3

Gatlin, Howard Grundy
04-29-1884- Tippah Co., MS
06-03-1943- Corinth, MS Alcorn Co.
Wife- Mettie T. Gatlin Age 56
Son- Troy L. Gatlin
Father- J.A. Gatlin- MS
Mother- Ms. Ragen- MS
Campground Cemetery Tippah Co., MS.
P. 103

Gentry, Abner Boyd
11-07-1904- Union Co., MS
11-13-1943- Corinth, MS Alcorn Co.
Wife-Divorced - Pauline Stevenson
Father- S.O. Gentry- Union Co., MS.
Mother- Cora Lee Bryson- Lee Co., MS.
Lebanon Cemetery 6 miles W. of Baldwyn, MS
P. 199

Gray, Donald Edward
11-10-1943- Corinth, MS Alcorn Co.
11-16-1943- Corinth, MS
Father-Alton B. Gray- Corinth, MS
Mother- Nelle Frances Henderson- Alcorn Co., MS
Grandmother- Mrs. J.E. Gray
Henry Cemetery Corinth, MS Alcorn Co. P. 202

Green, Johnnie Larkin
04-15-1877- Tippah Co., MS
10-26-1943- Rienzi, MS Alcorn Co.
Wife-Doshia Michael Green-59
Son-William Lester Green
Father- Martin Green- MS
Mother- Jane Crawford- Tippah Co., MS.
Danville Cemetery Alcorn Co. MS
P. 190

Gwyn, Mrs. Rebecca James Clausell
07-17-1858- Old Tishomingo Co., MS
12-04-1943- Corinth, MS Alcorn Co.
Husband- Z.T. Gwyn-Died 1887
Son- O.B. Gwyn
Father- A.A. Clausell-VA
Mother- Mary Ann Powell- AL
Holly Cemetery Corinth, MS Alcorn Co.
P. 216

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Hall, John William
08-16-1862- Itawamba Co., MS
12-04-1943- Tishomingo Co. MS
Wife- Mary Frances Sullinger Hall-Died 1920
Brothers- T.G. Red Bay, AL and D.R. Hall- Red Bay, AL
Father- David Hall- TN
Mother- Ms. Canwell- TN
Berry Church Cemetery 4 miles E. of Red Bay, AL Franklin Co
P. 215

Hammon, Mrs. Amelia Frances
02-07-1850- Holmes, AL
01-31-1943- Corinth, MS Alcorn Co.
Husband- R.P. Hammon died at age 63
Grandson- Roy Barry
Father- Elijah Rogers- NC
Mother- Ms. Hilliard- NC
Holly Church Cemetery Alcorn Co. MS
P. 18

Harbor, Ethel
09-10-1920- Alcorn Co., MS
03-03-1943- Memphis, TN
Husband- James Edward Harbor age 26
Father-in-Law- Roy Ransom
Father-Frank Holland- Prentiss Co., MS.
Mother- Majenette Dixon- Alcorn Co., MS
Black City Cemetery Alcorn Co. MS
P. 34

Hardin, Mrs. Martha Louvernia Gipson
11-21-1866- McNairy Co., TN
03-01-1943- Corinth, MS
Husband- J.M. Hardin age 86
Son- Harris Hardin
Father- J.H. Gipson- SC
Mother- Martha Meeks- SC
Farmington Church Cemetery Corinth, MS Alcorn Co.
P. 31

Hardwick, Myrtle Joyce
06-18-1943- Alcorn Co., MS
07-10-1943- Burnsville, MS
Father- Milton Clyde Hardwick- Tishomingo Co
Mother- Helen Boyce Denley- MS
Little Flock Cemetery
5 miles S. of Burnsville
in Tishomingo Co. MS
P. 122

Harris, Charlie Roscoe
04-01-1884- Alcorn Co., MS
07-0 3-1943- Glen, MS Alcorn Co.
Wife- Bell Cole Harris-age 57
Son- M.A. Harris
Father- Mose Harris- Tishomingo Co., MS
Mother- Ms. McGaughy- Tishomingo Co., MS
New Hope Cemetery 13 Mi. S. Corinth, MS
P. 120

Hartsfield, Bell M.
11-01-1863- Prentiss Co., MS
12-19-1943- Booneville, MS
Husband- John A. Hartsfield-died 1934
Brother- H.B. Johnson
Father- R. Allen John Johnson- Prentiss Co., MS.
Mother- Amanda Holley- Prentiss Co., MS.
Smith Family Cemetery Booneville, MS
P. 223

Harvel, Infant Boy
12-04-1943- McNairy Co., TN
12-05-1943- Corinth, MS Alcorn Co.
Father- Tony Harvel-TN
Mother-Ora Farris- TN
Carters Family Cemetery
P. 217

Hathcoat, Jim Hunter
12-20-1872- McNairy Co., TN
05-31-1943- Corinth, MS Alcorn Co.
Wife- Florence E. Hathcoat
Son- Cecil Hathcoat
Parents-U/K Henry Cemetery Corinth, MS
P. 98

Hathcock, James T.
About 76 years old- Prentiss Co, MS
5-2-1943- Booneville, Prentiss Co., MS
Wife- Mollie Thomas Hathcock-Died 1923
Son- Louis Hathcock- Tyronza, AR
Father- Jackson Hathcock
Mother- Ms. Crabb
Little Brown Church
P. 80

Hayes, Mrs. Laura Belle Ward
10-12-1897- McNairy Co., TN
3-28-1943- Corinth, MS Alcorn Co.
Husband- J.C. Hayes age 45
Father-John Ward- TN
Mother- Pearl Reed- McNairy Co., TN
Henry Cemetery Corinth, MS Alcorn Co.
P. 58

Hill, David Alexander
06-17-1859- York Co., SC
11-21-1943- Corinth, MS Alcorn Co.
Wife- Florence Miller Hill-Died 1934
Daughter- Ms. Barbara Hill-Corinth
Father- Lawson Hill- NC
Mother- Barbara Whisenaut- York Co. SC
New Hope Cemetery
P. 205

Hill, Gloria Lynell
10-09-1925- Corinth, MS Alcorn Co.
04-03-1943- Corinth, MS
Father- C.T. Hill- KY
Mother- Ruby Bryant- TN
Henry Cemetery Corinth MS Alcorn Co.
P. 62

Holder, Fred K.
08-20-1894- Burnsville, MS Alcorn Co.
11-04-1943- Hines, IL
World War I
Remains Shipped from- Hines, IL
Brothers- T.O. and C.E. Holder
Father- Thomas Marion Holder- Burnsville, MS
Mother- Minnie Smith- Burnsville, MS
Henry Cemetery Corinth Alcorn Co.
P. 196

Hopper, Columbus R.
About 60 years old- Marshall Co., MS
09-14-1943- Corinth, MS Alcorn Co.
Wife - Mary Carthan Hopper-Died 1934
Half Brother- H.H. Hopper
Father- Andrew Hopper- Marshall Co., MS.
Mother- Mary Underwood- Marshall Co., MS.
Glierfield Cemetery 2 Mi. W. New Albany, Union Co.
P. 167

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Jamieson, James McCarney
05-08-1859- Shelby Co., TN
06-30-1943- Pinson, TN
Wife- Alice Jane Cooper Jamieson-Died 1938
Daughters- Mrs. George Davis- Pinson TN &
Mrs. J.A. Bolton- Booneville, MS
Father- David W. Jamieson- NC
Mother- Analiza Henderson- NC
Booneville Cemetery
P. 118

Johnson, Emmett
Age 57
06-02-1943- Chicago, IL
Wife- Clemmie Johnson-Died 1940
Daughter- May West- Chicago, IL
Shipped From Chicago IL by; A.A. Rayner Funeral Director
Black City Cemetery
P. 105

Johnson, John Harry
07-19-1871- Prentiss Co., MS
09-01-1943- Corinth, MS
Wife- Maude Fink Johnson-Age 56
Father- George Johnson- Lee Co, MS
Mother- Martha Rushing- Prentiss Co, MS
Henry Cemetery
P. 158

Johnston, Infant Girl
07-16-1943- 2:30 p.m. Corinth, MS
Father- Grady G. Johnston- Alcorn Co., MS
Mother- Mamie Strickland- Alcorn Co., MS
Salem Church Cemetery Corinth, MS
P. 128

Jones, Clayton
05-13-1943- Alcorn Co., MS
Lived 3 ½ hours
Father- Walter A. Jones-TN
Mother- Lula Mae Sims- Alcorn Co., MS
Liberty Hill Cemetery 4 Mi. S.E. of Glen, MS
P. 87

Jones, Mrs. Fannie McElhannon
07-07-1861- Alcorn Co., MS
01-08-1943- Corinth, MS
Husband- Robert Y. Jones-Died 1935
Daughter- Mrs. Lee Gray- Corinth, MS
Father- Joseph McElhannon- NC
Mother- Emily Jones- NC
Wheeler Grove Cemetery Alcorn, Co. MS
P. 06

Jones, Infant Boy
Stillborn
01-22-1943- Alcorn Co. MS
Father- Rufus Jones-Oklahoma
Mother- Effie Ray- AR
Union Cemetery 5 Mi. S.W. of Kossuth
P. 16

Jones, John Dee
03-31-1889- McNairy Co., TN
02-27-1943- Corinth, MS
Wife- Ida Bettie Dyson Jones-Age 56
Father-John Jones
Mother- Elizabeth Trimm
Holly Church Cemetery Corinth, MS
P. 30

Jones, Mrs. Mary Loutishie
03-01-1871- Alcorn Co., MS
11-16-1943- Corinth, MS
Husband- A.D. Jones Age 61
Son- Baxter Jones
Father- Jim Gipson- TN
Mother- Margarette Essary- MS
Union Cemetery 18 Mi. W. of Corinth
P. 201

Jones, Nettie Burge
10-22-1867- Prentiss Co., MS
10-28-1943- Corinth, MS
Sons- Harry, Thurston & Jack Jones
Husband- James T. Jones Age 77
Daughter- Ione Jones McPeters
Father- William D. Burge- SC
Mother- Henrietta Burris- SC
Henry Cemetery
P. 193

Jones, William Clarence
05-03-1878- Tishomingo Co., MS
01-21-1943- Corinth, MS
Wife- Lula Kay Jones Age 62
Son- Hershal Jones
Son-in-Law- Clyde Thompson
Father- William H. Jones- AL
Mother- Catherine Meadows- AL
Burnsville Cemetery
P. 14

Jourdan, Infant Girl
09-06-1943- Corinth, MS
Lived 1 ¾ hours
Father- Harmon Jourdan- MS
Mother- Lucille Worley- TN
New Lebanon 2 Mi. W. of Holcutt, MS
P. 161

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Kelley, Bobbie Joe
03-16-1943- Corinth, MS
Father- Howard Kelley- MS
Mother- Jewel Strickland- MS
Farmington Church Cemetery 3 Mi. E. of Corinth
P. 45

Kelly, Joe E.
09-26-1868- Denver, Colorado
12-03-1943- Corinth, MS
Wife- Annie Jernigan Kelly Age 46
Son- Willie B. Kelly
Father- John Kelly
Mother-U/K Farmington Church Cemetery
P. 211

Kellum, James M.
11-29-1873- Alcorn Co., MS
03-24-1943- Kossuth, MS
Wife- Ella Miller Kellum Age 62
Son- Walter Kellum
Father- M. Kellum- AL
Mother- Sarah Crum- MS
Union Cemetery 6 Mi. S.W. of Kossuth, MS
P. 51

Kennedy, Lottie Evelena
06-25-1897- McNairy Co., TN
06-02-1943- Corinth, MS
Father- W.R. Kennedy- McNairy, County
Mother- Lorena Vickers- McNairy Co., TN
Eureka Cemetery 4 Mi. N. of Pocahontas, TN
P. 101

Kennedy, William Riley
07-01-1875- McNairy Co., TN
07-15-1943- Corinth, MS
Wife- Lorena Vickers Kennedy-Age74
Father- Obediah Kennedy- AL
Mother- Nancy Lassiter- Hardeman Co., TN
Eureka Cemetery 4 Mi. N. of Pocahontas, TN
P. 127

King, Mrs. Mary Alice
07-02-1867- McNairy Co., TN
06-08-1943- Selmer, TN
Husband- Henry King-Deceased 1939
Son- Jess M. King
Order by- Mrs. T.R. King
Father- F. Monroe- GA
Sulphur Springs Cemetery 10 Mi. W. of Selmer, TN
P. 106

Kyle, Loyd Willie
06-23-1925- Alcorn Co.
10-27-1943- Corinth, MS
Brother- Lane Kyle
Father- Rufus Kyle- Wayne Co., TN
Mother- Elna Adkinson- Wayne Co., TN
Henry Cemetery
Lot # 76 Grave #1 Section-P
Block # Haynes-Owner R.E. Kyle
P. 192

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Lamberth, Anna Liza Meeks
09-02-1896- Alcorn Co.
01-16-1943- Corinth, MS
Husband- Grady S. Lamberth
Father- M. B. Meeks- Alcorn Co.
Mother- Estelle Underwood- Alcorn Co.
Cumberland Presbyterian Shiloh Cemetery
10 Mi. W. of Corinth
P. 10

Lang, Robert Franklin
03-05-1872- Bedford Co. TN
06-14-1943- Corinth, MS
Brother- M.L. Lang
Father- James Lang- GA
Mother- Virginia Chesire- TN
Old Danville Cem
P. 109

Lee, Mrs. Maggie Mae Knight
07-06-1881- Alcorn
08-04-1943- Corinth, MS
Husband- William Lee-Died 12-24-1942
Sons- Theodore & Fred Lee
Daughter- Lucille Lee and Mae Elenore Conley (Chicago)
Father- Pink Knight- Prentiss, Co.
Mother- Mary McCarter- Carroll Co., TN
Holley Church Cem
P. 142

Lentz, Bessie Pauline
04-29-1880- Hardin Co. TN
07-13-1943- Corinth, MS
Husband- W.A Lentz-age 66
Father- Curren Jr.
Mother- Mollie Poindexter- Hardin, Co.
Farmington Church Cem
P. 124

Little, William Lafayette
08-12-1873- Alcorn, Co.y
08-28-1943- Burnsville, MS
Wife- Sinda Howard Little Age 66
Son- Robert C. Little
Father- Calvin Little- TN
Mother- Anne Howie- MS
Liberty Hill Cem.
P. 156

Loeb, Eva Klotz
05-30-1873- Hazlehurst, MS
01-04-1943- Corinth, MS
Husband- William Loeb-died 1934
Niece- Mrs. Lee Rubel
Father- Frank Klotz- Alcase Lorraine, Europe
Mother- Hanna Fredenburg- Germany
Jewish Cem. Little Rock AR
P. 02

Lowe, Sulu
About 54 years old- MS
06-12-1943- Alcorn, Co. MS
Husband- Rev. Coleman Lowe Age 54
Father- George McGaughey- MS
Mother- Lucrecia Combs- MS
Trice Cem. 5 miles N.E. of Okolona, MS
P. 107

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McAfee, Mrs. Susie Annie Rhea
03-28-1861- Corinth, MS. Alcorn Co.
03-07-1943- Corinth, MS
Husband- T.J. MacAfee-Died 10-1908
Daughter- Mrs. Maude MacAfee
Father- Billy Rhea- SC
Mother- Annie Smith- Lawrence Co., TN
Farmington Church Cem.
P. 36

McAnally, Rufus Mitchell
05-17-1899- Paden, MS
09-01-1943- Corinth, MS
Ex-Wife-Lula Adams Age 40
Brother- T.A. McAnally
Father- Robert B. McAnally- Tishomingo Co., MS
Mother- Mary Etta Burton- Tishomingo Co., MS
Palestine Cem. Paden, MS
P. 159

McBride, William
Death-08-18-1943- Chicago, IL
Wife- Mabel McBride
Sisters- Mrs. W.L. Butram and Mrs. John White
Henry Cem. Corinth, MS
P. 151

McCarter, Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Jackson
03-28-1866- TN
07-22-1943- Corinth, MS
Husband- J.D. McCarter Age 82
Children- J.C., L.R., F.R., J.R. McCarter
Mrs. Willingham, C.M. Barr, Willie D. McCarter
Father- Bob Jackson- TN
Mother- Mary McAlister- TN
Henry Cem. Corinth, MS
P. 135

McClellan, John
03-29-1943
Order by Father- Rev. Newton McClellan- Paducah, KY
Ship Remains from A.V. Hammock
Paducah, KY
No other Information
P. 57

McFadden, Mrs. Belle Fitzgerald
11-04-1849- Alcorn Co., MS
06-01-1943- Corinth, MS
Husband- W.A. McFadden-Died 1888
Daughter- Mrs. Frank C. Smith
Father- O.D. Fitzgerald- NC
Mother- Martha Thomas Walne- NC
City Cem. Corinth, MS
P. 99

McKinney, James Alexander
01-16-1866- MS
12-20-1943- Corinth, MS
Wife- Emma Jane Gookin McKinney Age 74
Daughter- Louise McKinney
Father-William Carroll McKinney- AL
Mother- Sarah Enlow
Henry Cemetery
P. 224

McMins, Shirley Jean
11-20-1933- Alcorn Co., MS
02-09-1943- Corinth, MS
Father- H.S. McMins- Alcorn Co. MS
Mother- Callie Cobb- Alcorn Co. MS
Jerusalem Cem. 7 Mi. E. Corinth, MS
P. 23

Mann, Joseph
About 74 year’s old- AL
03-13-1943- Ramer, TN
Wife- Mary Elizabeth Harris Mann
Sons- George Mann and Willie D. Mann
Fathers Name Unknown- AL
Mother- Sydia Watson- AL
St. Rest Cem.
P. 42

Maricle, America Victoria
01-25-1865- Alcorn Co.
06-02-1943- Rienzi, MS
Husband- William H. Maricle Age 78
Son- J. Alex Maricle
Father- Rev. J.H. Byrd- AL
Mother- Nancy Gann- AL
Union Cem. 5 Mi. W. of Kossuth, MS
P. 100

Marlar, Lon
02-02-1886- Alcorn Co., MS
07-21-1943- Corinth, MS
Wife- Modenia South Marlar Age 52
Daughter- Ruby Burks
Father- John Marlar- Tishomingo, Co.
Mother- Jennie Petty-TN
Fraleys Chapel Cem. 7 Mi. E. of Corinth
P. 133

Mask, Leonard
08-24-1921- Alcorn Co.
10-08-1943- Corinth, MS
Father- M.D. Mask- Alcorn, Co.
Mother- Alice Herron- AL
Holly Church Cem.
P. 175

Mathis, (Infant Girl)
Stillborn
10-30-1943- Alcorn Co., MS
Residence- Walnut, MS
Father- William Tell Mathis- Alcorn, Co.
Mother- Pauline Follin- Alcorn, Co.
Mt. Pleasant Cem.
P. 194

Meeks, Willie T.
04-12-1910- Walnut, MS
12-10-1943-Tucson, AZ
Army Discharge 1909
Father- James David Meeks- McNairy, Co. TN
Mother- Ora Garrett Meeks- Walnut, MS
Harmony Cem. Walnut, MS Tippah, Co.
P. 221

Mercer, Mrs. Martha Addie
04-15-1861- MS
04-26-1943- Walnut, MS
Husband- J.T. Mercer Age77
Son- F.L. Mercer
Father- A.J. Scott- Scotland
Mother- Mrs. Downey- IL
Mt. Pleasant Cem. 15 Mi. W. of Corinth
P. 76

Mercer, Nettie Pearl
10-10-1943- Alcorn Co. MS
Lived 12 hours
Father- Lloyd J. Mercer- Alcorn Co.
Mother- Edith A. Hodum- Alcorn Co. MS
Grandfather- Monroe Hodum
Mt. Pleasant Cem. Walnut, MS Tippah, Co.
P. 176

Meteer, James Hamilton
10-09-1866- Ohio
10-01-1943- Corinth, MS
Wife- Elizabeth Berthel Meteer Age 66
Son- R.L. Meteer
Father- Frank Meteer- OH
Mother- Miss Likey- OH
Henry Cem.
P. 171

Michael, David Daniel
03-12-1872- Corinth, MS
09-12-1943- Rienzi, MS
Wife- Arletha Smith Michael Age72
Daughter- Mrs. M.F. Goforth and Mrs. June Eaton
Father- Bud Michael- MS
Mother- Mrs. Carpenter- MS
Lebanon Cem. 23 Mi. W. of Corinth, in Tippah, Co.
P. 165

Milligan, Mrs. Susie Josephine Greer
02-18-1856- Hardin, Co. TN
04-12-1943- Corinth
Husband- G.W. Milligan Age 86
Daughter- Edith Milligan
Father- Bartlett Greer- NC
Mother- Ms MacAfee- NC
Pisgah Cem. Hardin, Co. TN
P. 69

Mills, Emma C.
12-01-1863- Hardeman Co, TN
01-19-1943- Middleton, TN
Husband- W.R. Mills-Died 1910
Son- J.S. Mills- Raleigh, TN
Father- Solomon Grantham- TN
Mother- Emma Emily Sorrier- TN
Reeves Cem. 3 Mi. N. E. of Middleton, TN
P. 07

Mills, Johnie Tillman
06-10-1867- Alcorn Co., MS
03-08-1943- Kossuth, MS
Wife- Emma Collins Mills Age 73
Son- Caige Mills
Father- Tom Mills- NC
Mother- Polly Streetman- NC
Wheeler Grove Cem.
P. 38

Mitchel, Infant Boy
05-03-1943- Rienzi, MS
Lived 6 hours
Father- Luke Mitchel- MS
Mother- Ector Dunn- MS
Hinkle Creek Church Cem.
14 Mi. S. W. of Corinth
P. 81

Moore, Alexander Park
12-24-1880- Middleton, TN
02-09-1943- Corinth, MS
Brother- Robert Bill Moore
Sister- Mrs. T.A. Reed
Father- J.M. Moore- Charlotte NC
Mother- Loetitia Hearne- Pinson, TN
Middleton, TN
P. 24

Moss, Mrs. Rheua Ann
12-25-1868- Prentiss, Co.
12-29-1943- Corinth, MS
Husband- Owen Moss Age 69
Daughter- Ester Moss
Father- Rheua Crow
Mother-u/k
Pleasant Hill Cem. 6 Mi. W. of Corinth
P. 227

Mullins, John Monroe
12-12-1870- Alcorn Co.
09-12-1943- Corinth, MS
Wife- Margaret E. Solomon Mullins Age 72
Sons- Allen, J.S., M.V. and A.M. Mullins
Father- Jim Mullins- NC
Mother- Margaret E. Nabors- SC
Oaks Grave Yd. Near Theo, MS
P. 164

Murchison, Betricha Ann
10-09-1942- Corinth, MS
01-15-1943- Corinth, MS
Father-Walter Franklin Murchison- Madison Co., TN
Mother-Lucille Ree- Shelby Co., TN
Milan, TN
P. 11

Murphree, Robert Porter
05-16-1877- Benton, Co., MS
11-29-1943- Corinth, MS
Order by- R.F. Murphree
Wife- Sally Smith Murphree Age 65
Daughter-Elizabeth Murphree
Father- Jim Murphree
Mother- Ms Cottrell
Holly Church Cem.
P. 210

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Nabors, Mrs. Mary P.
10-28-1858- Alcorn Co. MS
03-15-1943- Corinth, MS
Husband- Jim Nabors-Died 1932
Niece- Ethel Mathis
Father- Ben Carter- GA
Mother- Lydia Owens- GA
Holly Church Cem.
Corinth, MS. Alcorn Co.
Page 44

Nash, Winfield Hardy
01-04-1888- Alcorn Co. MS
07-30-1943- Corinth, MS Alcorn Co.
Wife- Ella Cupples Nash-Age 50
Order by- Mrs. Nash, Mack and Clyde
Father- Willis J. Nash- Tishomingo Co. MS
Mother- Mattie Ellington- Prentiss Co. MS.
Henry Cem. Corinth, MS. Alcorn Co.
Page 139

Nelms, Infant Girl
05-01-1943- Corinth, MS Alcorn Co.
Father- Thomas Herman Nash- Alcorn Co. MS
Mother- Dorothy Paysinger- Alcorn Co. MS
Holly Church Cem. Corinth, MS
Page 79

Nelms, Walter Harrison
11-30-1871- Alcorn Co., MS
07-16-1943- Corinth, MS
Wife- Emma Mullins Nelms Age 67
Order by- Mrs. Nelms, Tress and Mrs. Boone
Father- Sam Nelms- Tippah Co., MS.
Mother- Elizabeth Regan- Tippah Co. MS.
Henry Cem. Corinth, MS
Page 129

Newcomb, Harriett Leah
Age 64
D-03-25-1943- Jacksonville, FL
Shipped From Florida by- Hardage and Williams Funeral Home
Henry Cem. Corinth, MS Alcorn Co.
Page-54

Norman, Roosevelt
04-15-1903- Corinth, MS Alcorn Co.
05-16-1943- Corinth, MS
Sister- Berniece Walker
Father- Jake Norman- Alcorn Co., MS
Mother- Hattie Wedsworth- AL
Black Cem. Alcorn Co. MS
Page-89

Null, Mrs. Nancy Jane
08-28-1857- MS
03-09-1943- Walnut, MS
Husband- Columbus Null-Age 96
Son- O.H. Null
Father- Bill Nelms- TN
Mother- Ms Shannon- TN
Bethlehem-4 Mi. W. of Theo School
Page-40

Nunley, Harry Gilbert
02-12-1896- Colbert Co., AL
12-8-1943- Meridian, MS. Lauderdale Co.
Wife- Margaret Blaylock Nunley
Brother- R.W. Nunley- Iuka, MS
Father- Mark W. Nunley
Mother- Emma V. Blanton
Shipped From Meridian, MS By:
Webb Funeral Home
National Cem. Corinth, MS Alcorn Co.
Page-219

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Odom, Mrs. Mattie Fugitt
05-06-1880- Prentiss Co. MS
05-16-1943- Marietta, Prentiss Co.
Husband- J.O. Odom [age 73]
Son- W.H. Odom
Father- John Fugitt
Mother- Levicy England
Siloam Cemetery 4 Mi. N.E. of Marietta, MS
Page 88

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Patterson, Bernard Jackson
11-18-1913- Belmont, MS
03-27-1943- Belmont, MS
Wife- Geraldine Bryam Patterson-age 27
Father- Bonnie Patterson- Belmont, MS
Mother- Bell Jackson- Prentiss, Co.
Belmont Cem.
Page 55

Phelps, Milo Parker
Approx. 73 yrs. old- MS
05-05-1943- Corinth, MS
Wife- Elizabeth Spears Phelps-age 46
Son- Charlie Phelps
Holley Church Cem.
Page 83

Phillips, James Blanton
06-29-1888- Corinth, MS
09-06-1943- Memphis, TN
World War I Veteran
Brother- Joe Phillips
Father- Joe M. Phillips- NC
Mother- Bettie Moore- Holley Springs, MS
Henry Cem.
Page 162

Poer, John Burgess
02-23-1891- Hill Co. Texas
12-08-1943- Corinth, MS
World War I Veteran
Wife- Gertrude Newman Poer-age 57
Father- Joel Poer- Hill, Co. Texas
Mother- Ellen Burgess- Hill, Co. Texas
Fraleys Chapel Cem.
Page 218

Price, David Martin
07-10-1852- AL
04-06-1943- Corinth, MS
Widower of- Louise Price-died 1936
Order By: Mrs. J.W. Shelton
Order by- Mrs. J.W. Shelton
Father- C. Price- NC
Mother-U/K Henry Cem.
Page 64

Puckett, Shella Mae
09-01-1943- Corinth, MS
Lived 9 ¼ hours
Father- Odis N. Puckett- Tishomingo, Co.
Mother- Flora Wood- Tishomingo, Co.
Grandfather- Ernest Wood
Shady Grove Cem. Tishomingo, Co.
Page 160

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Richardson, Miss Lucy
05-03-1868- Alcorn Co., MS
04-16-1943- Corinth, MS
Sister- Mrs. J.W. Rankin
Other Name- Mrs. Annie R. Moser
Father- Lafayette Richardson- TN
Mother- Mary Elizabeth Moser- Tishomingo Co., MS
Henry Cemetery
Page 74

Rickman, Donald Eugene
03-05-1943- Kendrick, MS
03-09-1943- Kendrick, MS
Grandfather- J.T. Rickman
Father- Leon Rickman- Alcorn Co., MS
Mother- Jamie Evelyn Marlar- TN
Fraleys Chapel Cemetery
Page 39

Roberts, William Curry
11-16-1874-TN
05-16-1943- Corinth, MS
Wife-Ida Mae Roberts [age 52]
Father- Lewis Roberts
Mother- Miss Cunningham
Farmington Cemetery
Page 92

Robertson, Infant Girl
Stillborn
03-29-1943- 4:30 p.m. Memphis, TN
Uncle- Edwin Ray
Father- Jerome P. Robertson-TN
Mother- Jane Ray- Corinth, MS
Henry Cemetery
Page 60

Rodgers, Joseph Edgar
11-02-1870- Alcorn Co., MS
07-22-1943- Rienzi, MS
Sister- Mrs. Effie Mae (Hal L.)Robbins
Father- David W. Rodgers- NC
Mother-Cornelia (Carnelia) Ann Karr- AL
Rienzi Cemetery
Page 134

Ross, Mrs. Mary Alice
05-10-1871- Tishomingo Co., MS
07-07-1943- Burnsville, Tishomingo Co., MS
Widow of- A.C. Ross [died 1941]
Daughter- Mrs. Nellie Whitfield
Father- Greenville Parson
Little Flock Cemetery
4 miles S. of Burnsville, Tishomingo Co., MS
Page 121

Ross, Mrs. Stevie Angie
11-23-1872- TX
04-05-1943- Cache, Alex Co., IL
Residence- Corinth, MS
Widow of- E.H. Ross [died 1937]
Son- C.H. Ross- East St. Louis, MO
Other Name- Ed Kemp
Father- Steven Alsup- MS
Mother- Miss Stephenson- AL
City Cemetery
Page 63

Rowsey, John W.
11-14-1875- Alcorn Co., MS
12-29-1943- Rienzi, MS
Nephew- Arlin Nash
Father- John Rowsey- Alcorn Co., MS
Mother- Tempie Strickland
Sardis Cemetery
Old Tishomingo Co., MS
Page 228

Rush, Simon
03-20-1868-AL
11-20-1943-Corinth, MS
Widower of- Charrie (Cherrie) Rush [died 1938]
Son- Five Rush
Granddaughter Ozie W. Patterson- Chicago, IL
St. Rest Colored Cemetery
5 miles E. Guys, TN
Page 203

Russell, Logan Andrew
01-02-1873- McNairy Co., TN
05-09-1943- Meridian, MS
Wife- Nannie Spencer Russell [age 67]
Father- Alf Russell
Mother- Martha Jane
Harmony Cemetery
1 Mile N. of Walnut, Tippah Co., MS
Page 85
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Sagely, Infant Boy
10-25-1943- 1:00 a.m.; Corinth, MS
Lived 2 hours- Kendrick, MS
Father- Herman Sagely- Hardin Co., TN
Mother- Florence Hutcheson- Alcorn Co., MS
Fraleys Chapel Cemetery
Page 189

Sagely, James Calvin
03-04-1941- Hardin Co., TN
02-16-1943- Pittsburg Landing, TN
Uncle- Lenord Sagely
Father- Gordan Sagely- Hardin Co., TN
Mother- Vester Cole Sagely- Prentiss Co., MS
Oak Hill Cemetery
Page 26

Schoggen, Francis Magary
02-13-1868- Lamar Co., AL
12-18-1943- Marietta, Prentiss Co., MS
Son- A.C. Schoggen- Columbus, MS
Widow of- W.F. Schoggen [died 1931]
Father- Mike Barton- Ireland
Mother-Lizzie Gallop- Lamar Co., AL
Marietta Cemetery
Prentiss Co., MS.
Page 222

Scott, Andrew Burk
05-04-1881- MS
08-10-1943- Rienzi, MS
Wife- Effie Rinehart Scott [age 51]
Order by- Will Johnson
Father- Forrest Scott- MS
Mother- Miss Susie Michael- MS
Sardis Cemetery
Page 145

Scott, Pvt. Ovid F.
06-11-1923- Red Bay, AL
06-12-1943- Atlantic City, NJ
World War II Veteran
73rd Training Group
Mother- Sallie Pace Scott
Shipped by- George H. Wimberg
Corinth National Cemetery
Page 110

Shaw, Mary Lucerita Rhodes
06-28-1869- TN
08-03-1943- Savannah, TN
Widow of- R.L. Shaw [died 1937]
Brother- J.H. Rhodes
Sister- Mrs. Bonee
Father- Allen C. Rhodes- NC
Mother- Miss Wilkins- TN
Henry Cemetery
Page 140

Shelton, SSgt. Rubel Wilson
09-17-1919- Belmont, MS
09-23-1943- Camp Lejeune Fields Hospital
New River, Onslow Co., NC
U.S. Marine Corp. World War II
Sister- Beatryce Lowery
Father- Archie D. Shelton- Tupelo, MS
Mother- Miss Cross- Alcorn Co., MS
Shipped by- Snow-Harris Funeral Home
Oaks Cemetery
Page 170

Shields, James Robert
02-22-1873- McNairy Co., TN
01-31-1943- Meridian, MS
Wife- Hattie Long Shields [age 69]
Son- Sam Shields- Memphis, TN
Father- Tom Shields- TN
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Page19

Shults, Infant Boy
Stillborn
10-11-1943: 3:15 p.m.- Alcorn Co., MS
Father- J.B. Shults- Alcorn Co., MS
Mother- Beulah May McAnally
Henry Cemetery
Page 179

Sims, William Marion
09-21-1856- Tishomingo Co., MS
03-28-1943- Booneville, MS
Widower of- Emma Holly Sims [died 05-1921]
Sons- W.A., Aught, and Alvie Sims
Father-Henry J. Sims- TN
Mother-Nancy Johnson- Tishomingo co., MS
New Hope Cemetery
12 miles E. of Booneville, MS
Page 56

Slater, VA
10-29-1866- Columbus, MS
01-07-1943- Corinth, MS
Widow of- General Slater [died 1930]
Sons-Will and Bailey Slater
Father- Mr. Boseman- MS
Mother- unknown- MS
Colored City Cemetery
Page 04

Smart, William Gifford
04-05-1863- NC
03-28-1943- Booneville, MS
Wife- Annie Frances Smart [age 72]
Son- W.H. Smart
Father- William Smart- NC
Jumper Town Cemetery
Prentiss Co., MS
Page 59

Smith, Bertha Faye Williams
07-15-1878- Monroe Co., MS
10-02-1943- Corinth, MS
Husband- Richard W. Smith [age 65]
Uncle- R.W. “Dick” Smith
Father- J.C. Williams- Tishomingo Co., MS
Mother- Louise Donaldson- Tishomingo Co., MS
Henry Cemetery
Page 172

Smith, Franklin Charles
11-18-1869- IL
08-24-1943- Corinth, MS
Wife- Mattie Lou McFadden Smith
Father- Charles S. Smith- MO
Mother- Frances Allen- OH
Henry Cemetery
Page 153

Smith, Mary Theo Doshie
06-11-1868- West Port, TN
03-24-1943- Corinth, MS
Son- Cecil Eubanks
Widow of- Littleton Smith [died 1905]
Mother- Miss Horn
Lone Oak Cemetery
Page 50

Steen, Billie Ray
05-09-1943- Corinth, MS
05-16-1943- Corinth, MS
Father- J.L. Steen- Alcorn Co., MS
Mother- Vance Eldridge- Alcorn Co., MS
Cumberland Presbyterian Shiloh Cemetery
Page 91

Stewart, Mary Littie
07-21-1888- Chester Co., TN
10-11-1943- Corinth, MS
Husband- Oscar Stewart [age 56]
Sons- Jimmie, Walton, and Robert Stewart
Father- Henry Buckley- Chester, Co., TN
Mother- Amelia Buckley- Chester, Co., TN
Colored Cemetery
Page 181

Stockton, Holland Scally
07-02-1879- Alcorn Co., MS
07-13-1943- Corinth, MS
Widow of- John Stockton [died 1923]
Order by- Mrs. A.L. Gurley
Father- Henry P. Scally- MS
Mother- Mary Elizabeth Humphrey- MS
Holly Church Cemetery
Page 126

Stockton, Shirley Ann
07-02-1943- Hardin Co., TN
07-02-1943 10:00 p.m.- Hardin Co., TN
Uncle- Claude K. Rickman- Paden, MS
Father- Bedford W. Stockton- Hardin Co., TN
Mother- Lizinka Rickman- Alcorn Co., MS
Oak Hill Cemetery
Page 119

Strachan, Virginia Ruth
04-13-1943- Alcorn Co., MS
06-20-1943- Glen, MS
Other Name- John Ray
Father- L.G. Strachan- Alcorn Co., MS
Mother- Irene Ray- Alcorn Co., MS
Henry Cemetery
Page 113

Strickland, Ethel South
12-12-1896- Alcorn Co., MS
08-30-1943- Joiner, MS Co., AR
Wife- Willie J. Strickland
Father- Mary South- TN
Mother- Pearl King- Alcorn Co., MS
Shipped by- Citizens Funeral Home
Salem Cemetery
Page 157

Striplin, Wheeler Divine
07-20-1870- Clay Co., AL
01-11-1943- Corinth, MS
Widower of- Mary M. Striplin [died 1933]
Sons- Wilbur and Gene Striplin
Father- William Marcus Striplin- Clay Co., AL
Mother- Laura Armstrong- Clay Co., AL
Other Name- W. W. Striplin
Henry Cemetery
Page 08

Suggs, Nicie Louellen
04-05-1867- McNairy Co., TN
07-11-1943- Corinth, MS
Widow of- A.J. Suggs [died 1903]
Daughter- W.G. Sewell
Sons- Leonard Suggs
Father- Harvey Derryberry- Maury Co., TN
Mother- Miss Butler- Lawrence Co., TN
Indian Creek Cemetery
Chewalla, TN
Page123

Sweat, Josephine Ray
03-13-1874- AL
04-29-1943- Corinth, MS
Widow of- John Sweat [died 1923]
Daughters- Vonnie Mitchel Key and Mrs. J.L. Wade
Father- Oliver Ray- AL
Mother- Bell Pierson- AL
Holly Church Cemetery
Page 78

Switcher, Epsie Emma Dees
03-10-1865- Alcorn Co., MS
07-17-1943- Corinth, MS
Widow of- Eli Switcher [died 1934]
Son -John M. Switcher
Father- John Deese- NC
Mother- Martha Ann Beard- SC
Wheeler Grove Cemetery
Page 130

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Tankersley, Alton Brooks
07-15-1904- Hardin Co., TN
07-19-1943- Whiteville, TN
Wife- Ada Clement Tankersley [age 38]
Order by- Carl Hamm
Father- Will Tankersley- Hardin Co., TN
Henry Cemetery
Page 131

Taylor, Matthew Franklin
02-02-1873- Alcorn Co., MS
04-12-1943- Corinth, MS
Wife- Mattie Kirkland Taylor [age 63]
Father- Zacharier Taylor-MS
Mother- Miss Ann Whittle- TN
Henry Cemetery
Page 70

Taylor, MO Ollie Woodruff
79 years old
11-12-1943- Clarksdale, MS
Widow of- Marcus E. Taylor [died 1942]
Son- Raymond M. Taylor
Shipped to: Corinth by McInnis Porter Funeral Home
Phillips Family Cemetery
3 miles S. of Glen, MS
Page 198

Taylor, Thomas Leander
09-24-1874- Tishomingo, Co., MS
04-03-1943- Burnsville, MS
Wife- Sally Cummings Taylor [age 61]
Daughter- Mrs. Leona Ellis
Father- Jack Taylor- AL
Mother- Hulda Moore- AL
Roland Mills Church Cemetery
Page 61

Taylor, William Howell
09-10-1873- Alcorn Co., MS
10-19-1943- Corinth, MS
Wife- Alice Green Taylor [age 57]
Sister- Dollie Hardin
Father- W.C. Taylor- MS
Mother- Miss Whittle- MS
Hinkle Creek Cemetery
Page 185

Thomas, Alice Carroll
09-30-1852- Pickens Ville, AL
11-27-1943- Corinth, MS
Widow of- Sam J. Thomas [died 1920]
Son- R.C. Thomas
Father- John Carroll- NC
Verona Cemetery
Verona, MS
Page 209

Thompson, Robert Lee
4-11-1867- Alcorn Co., MS
5-23-1943- Corinth, MS
Wife- Mittie Thompson [age 73]
Son- Charlie N. Thompson
Father- W.W. Thompson- NC
Mother- Clara C. Emmons- TN
Wheeler Grove Cemetery
Page 94

Turner, John
05-27-1880-Illnois
03-20-1943- Corinth, MS
Wife- Ruby Lee Turner [age 25]
Antioch Cemetery
Page 46

Tyson, Hazel L. Farmer
10-01-1907- Alcorn Co., MS
11-23-1943- Jackson, TN
Husband- Ben O. Tyson
Father- Jim Farmer- TX
Mother- Edda Shaw- Savannah, TN
Holly Church Cemetery
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Voyles, Andrew B.
02-04-1857- Prentiss, Co., MS
07-23-1943- Meridian, MS
Residence- Corinth, MS
Widower of- Kizzie Hardin Voyles [died 1942]
Order by- Will Miller
Father- James Voyles- GA
Farmington, Cemetery
Page 138

Voyles, Infant Boy
Stillborn
11-10-1943- 5:45 p.m. Corinth, MS
Father- Hubert E. Voyles- Alcorn Co., MS
Mother- Lillie May Ray- Alcorn Co., MS
Hopewell Cemetery
Page 197

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Walker, Leroy
10-19-1943- Alcorn Co., MS
10-20-1943- Corinth, MS
Father -Grady Walker- MS
Mother- Claudie Lee Gwyn- MS
Alcorn County Colored Cemetery
10 miles South of Kossuth, MS
Page 186

Wallace, Homer Franklin
12-01-1943- Corinth, MS
12-03-1943 7:00 p.m.- Corinth, MS
Father- Homer Wallace- Corinth, MS
Mother- Kathrine Mary Kiddy- McNairy Co., TN
Grandfather- J.F. Kiddy
Fraleys Chapel Cemetery
Page 213

Wardlow, Gerald Roach
06-17-1909- Corinth, MS
06-22-1943- Corinth, MS
Wife- Joe Taylor Lancaster Wardlow [age 34]
Sister- Virginia Beck
Father-C.W. Wardlow- Alcorn Co., MS
Mother- Callie Lee Roach- Union City, TN
Henry Cemetery
Lot 12, Grave #1, Section J
Owner: C. W. Wardlow
Page 115

Wardlow, Robert Young
05-23-1871- McNairy Co., TN
12-31-1943- Memphis, TN
Residence, Hamburg, Hardin Co., TN
Niece- Miss Pearl Pratt
Friend- Martin Fraley
Father- Mr. Wardlow- McNairy Co., TN
Mother- Miss Sutton- McNairy Co., TN
Gravel Hill Cemetery- McNairy Co., TN
Page 229

Watkins, Helen Marie
09-16-1943- Alcorn Co., MS
10-30-1943- Corinth, MS
Father- Fred Stanley Watkins- MS
Mother- Veda Frazier- Hardin Co., TN
Holly Church Cemetery
Page 195

Wells, Luberta
04-**-1895- MS
06-12-1943- Corinth, MS
Husband- Matthew Wells [age 49]
Father- Wesley Craft- MS
Turned Over to Colored Undertaker From Columbia
Page 108

Whitaker, Hugh H.
About 83 years old- Prentiss Co., MS
12-03-1943- Memphis, TN
Residence- Osceola, AR
Wife- Lucy Lewis Whitaker
Granddaughters-Vernice May Bangren (Corinth, MS)
Other Name- Peggy
Smith Family Cemetery
5 miles N.E. of Booneville, MS
Page 212

White, John Barber
01-08-1869- IL
04-07-1943- Selmer, TN
Residence- Corinth, MS
Wife- Lula White [age 58]
Brother- George W. White
Father- J.H. White- IL
Mother- Miss Goodson- IL
Henry Cemetery
Page 65

White, Thomas Noble
01-12-1861- Lee Co., MS
01-27-1943- Corinth, MS
Wife- Minnie McCarter White [age 52 ]
Father- J. White- VA
Mother- Miss Gideon- AL
Box Chapel Cemetery
Page 17

Whitsitt, Estell Bowdry
09-14-1872- Prentiss Co., MS
10-05-1943- Booneville, MS
Wife of- Lawton Whitsitt [died 1907]
Stepdaughter-Miss Albert J. Wilckes
Father-James Bowdry- TN
Mother- Martha Taver- Prentiss Co., MS
Remains Taken To McMillan Funeral Home
Booneville Cemetery
Page 173

Whittemore, Bettie Ruth
10-28-1940- Alcorn Co., MS
03-06-1943- Rienzi, MS
Grandfather- J.J. Whittemore
Father- H.H. Whittemore- Alcorn Co., MS
Mother- Ruby Duncan- Alcorn Co., MS
Sardis Cemetery
Page35

Wiginton, Mary Ann Bowling
02-03-1873- Lawrence Co., AL
03-03-1943- Burnsville, MS
Husband- J.R. Wiginton [age 72]
Half-Sister-Miss J.B. McCutchen- Iuka, MS
Father-James Bowling-Al
Mother-Mary Ann LeMay-Al
Forked Oak Cemetery
3 miles W. of Paden, MS
Page 33

Wiginton, Myra Allen
11-13-1942- Alcorn Co., MS
03-26-1943- Alcorn Co., MS
Residence- Glen, MS
Father- A.J.Wiginton-Alcorn Co., MS
Mother- GA Leggett- Alcorn Co., MS
Liberty Hill Cemetery
Page 53

Wilhite, Mattie F. Suitor
06-27-1873- Alcorn Co., MS
05-0 7-1943-Kossuth, MS
Husband- W.J.Wilhite [age 71]
Daughters- Lillian Smith (Booneville, MS)
Mrs. Hubert Sanders (Kossuth, MS)
Father- Jim Suitor- Alcorn Co., MS
Lone Oak Cemetery
Page 84

Wilkins, Marvin Ray
12-16-1942- Alcorn Co., MS
04-07-1943- Glen, MS
Father- Carl Wilkins- MS
Mother- Miss Little- MS
Grandfather- J.C. Little
Liberty Hill Cemetery
Page 66

Williams, Guy D.
4-6-1908- TX
2-2-1943- Rutherford Co., TN
Residence- Nashville, TN
Wife- Lila Davis Williams [age 35]
Order by- Mrs. Bob Hancock and Mrs. Sam Felker
Father- Sidney Williams- Madison Co., TN
Mother- Mary Sharp- McNairy Co., TN
Shipped From Nashville by- Phillip Robinson Funeral Home
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Page 20

Willis, Miss Mollie
12-07-1868- Alcorn Co., MS
05-13-1943- Corinth, MS
Nephew- E.L. James and R. L. Willis
Father- Jack Willis
Mother- Millie Mitchell
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Page 86

Wilson, Sula Sanders
7-6-1873- McNairy Co., TN
10-14-1943- Corinth, MS
Widow of- J.M. Wilson [died 01-1936]
Daughter- Mrs. Lillie Wardlow
Father- Rook Sanders- McNairy Co., TN
Mother- Martha Donald- McNairy Co., TN
Henry Cemetery
Page 182

Wood, Judie W.
12-25-1865- AL
07-19-1943- Corinth, MS
Widow of- John W. Wood [died 1932]
Son- W.O. Wood- Counce, TN
Father- William Sanders- AL
Mother- Miss Morgan
Center Hill Cemetery
4 ½ miles W. of Counce, TN
Page 132

Wood, Judith Bernice
03-27-1943- Alcorn Co., MS
07-25-1943- Corinth, MS
Father- Johnnie M. Wood- MS
Mother- Bernaline Miller- AL
Vanderford Cemetery
Page 136

Woodruff, Adolph Ferdinand
03-04-1874- Paden, MS
05-29-1943- Burnsville, MS
Husband- Varie Beard Woodruff [age 65]
Daughter- Mae Woodruff
Father- Frank Woodruff- Paden, MS
Mother- Rebecca South- Paden, MS
Bethel Church Cemetery
5 miles N. Burnsville, Tishomingo Co., MS
Page 96

Wren Effie, Carolyn Rutledge
01-23-1865- Tishomingo Co., MS
06-23-1943- Holcut, MS
Widow of- W.F. Wren [died 1926]
Children- Mrs. Holly, Mrs. J.D. Holder, Mrs. D.D. Martin and Mrs. C.M. Chase
Father- John Rutledge- Tishomingo Co., MS
Mother- Nancy Wallace Harvey- Lauderdale Co., AL
Bethany Cemetery 2 miles S. Tishomingo, MS
Page116

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Young Roy, Leighton
03-12-1874- Prentiss Co., MS
09-13-1943- Corinth, MS
Wife- Maggie H. Young
Order by- Mrs. Young, Hoyle and Gene Striplin
Father- T.K. Young- Marshall Co., MS
Mother- May Hoyle- Cleveland Co., NC
Henry Cemetery
Page 166


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