Donald “Daddy Don” Lipford – Sept. 7, 1945 – Jan. 18, 2024
Donald R. “Daddy Don” Lipford was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior on Jan. 18, 2024. Services were held at 11 a.m. Jan. 22 at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer with Ronnie Geary officiating. Burial followed in the Lanes Chapel Cemetery at Finger.
Born on Sept. 7, 1945 to parents, Marvin and Effie Wilson Lipford, he lived his entire life in the Finger area. His elementary years were spent at the Finger School, and he graduated from Bethel Springs High School in 1963.
He worked at Brown Shoe Company and Guinn Brothers Auto before opening his own auto body shop, Don’s Body Shop, which he operated for over 40 years.
He met the love of his life, Barbara Gail Plunk, and they were married on June 3, 1967. Shortly thereafter, both were saved during a revival, and this began his life long service to the Lord. He heeded the call to preach and preached his first sermon on March 25, 1973 at Lanes Chapel Church. Through the years, he served as pastor at several different churches including Rocky Knob, Pine Hill Assembly and Lanes Chapel where he continued to minister until his death.
Born into a musical family, he was a very talented musician. He could play almost any instrument he picked up but his favorite was the piano. In the early 1970s, he began to play music for the Massengill family and over the years the group transitioned and was known as the “Gospel Ministers.” Most weekends during the 1980s were spent traveling with Bro. Joseph and Sis. Charlotte to churches all over to carry the Message in song.
Another ministry dear to his heart was Pine Hill Christian School. Opened in 1980, he served as principal and loved to interact with the students. Any student who ever attended the school will remember his visits and Bible devotions and how he would buy Happy Meals for his lunch just to collect the toys to bring to them.
He had many hobbies, including fishing, coin collecting, antiquing and visiting flea markets. It was a rare Saturday not to find him at the Crump Flea Market where everyone knew him by name, but by far his favorite pastime was antique cars. He loved to go to car shows and had a vast collection of every make and model.
He will always be remembered for his kindness, generosity and especially for his Godly wisdom and guidance to so many.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gail Lipford of Finger; daughters, Mitzi (Tracy) Harris of Finger and Melanie (Nathan) Stoll of Henderson; sons, Michael Lipford of Henderson and Matthew Lipford of Finger; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, Bob (Paula) Lipford of Aurora, Ill.; and a host of extended family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and eight brothers.
Shackelford Funeral Directors is honored to serve the family of Donald R. “Daddy Don” Lipford.
BILLIE NOLES – Nov. 9, 1937 – Jan. 18, 2024
Billie Jo Shelley Noles, 86, of Henderson passed away Jan. 18, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Crook Avenue with Ben Flatt officiating. Burial followed at Estes Cemetery. The family receives friends at Crook Avenue from 1:30-3 p.m. Sunday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Henderson Church of Christ foreign missions fund.
She was born Nov. 9, 1937, in Decherd, the daughter of the late William Jackson and Minnie Thelma Weddington Shelley. She graduated from Franklin County High School in 1955. She met the love of her life, Paul Noles, and they remained married for 62 years.
She loved to learn and attended Motlow College and Freed-Hardeman University. She loved teaching as well and became a certified Montessori teacher and director. She operated a Montessori pre-school in her home and was always excited when she saw her students grow. She audited classes at FHU in her retirement years just to continue learning and keep her mind sharp.
She was an active member of the Henderson community. She and Paul attended Henderson church of Christ. She had a lovely singing voice and really enjoyed singing in church. She and Paul loved to cheer for the FHU basketball teams and were at every game they were able to attend. She loved to write poetry and sent poems to the Chester County Independent and other publications. She was also a member of the FHU Associates, Chester County Historical Society, and Family and Community Education Club.
She is survived by two sons, Paul Stephen Noles of Henderson and Joe (Ramay) Noles of Henderson, and five grandchildren, Amber Noles, Emily Noles, Luke Noles, Ella Noles and Emma Noles.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul Noles, February 2023; and a brother, John Henry Shelley.
Doris Jordan – Feb. 8, 1939 – Jan. 15, 2024
Doris Annette Scott Jordan, 84, of Jacks Creek passed away January 15, 2024, at home with her two daughters by her side.
Funeral Services were 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22, at Shackelford Funeral Directors – East Main Chapel with Dwight Jones and Keri Denbow officiating.
The family received friends from 5-8 p.m. Sunday at East Main Chapel. Burial followed at Bailey Cemetery in Jacks Creek, where she will be laid to rest beside her husband.
She was born Feb. 8, 1939, to the late Elias Isaac Scott and Eva Lena Ardell Fowler Scott. She married James Ceron “Bill” Jordan in 1952, and they made their home in the Jacks Creek community of Chester County. She was a seamstress at Salant & Salant and then at Chester County Sportswear until she retired in 1999.
She and Bill enjoyed square dancing, spending time with family and road trips.
She is survived by two daughters, Teresa Donnette (Teddy) Jordan Holder of Pinson and Victoria Lynn (David) Jordan Kamer of Westmoreland; two sisters, Barbara Scott Rhodes of Jacks Creek and Betty Scott Swafford of Henderson; four grandchildren, Amy Lynnette (James) Holder Ellis of Trenton, Keri Leigh (Wesley) Holder Denbow of Henderson, Ryan Woodrow Barry of Michigan and Dylan Jordan Dodds of Westmoreland; seven great-grandchildren, Miriah (Hunter) Denton Taylor. Logan Adam (Caitlin) Denbow, Madison (Aaron) Ellis Pierce, Jordan Leigh Denbow, Kinzlee Ariana Barry, Savannah Jordan Lee Dodds and Cole Diesel Dodds; three great-great-grandchildren, Beau Alexander Taylor, Brett Ray Taylor and Wesson Adam Denbow; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and seven siblings, Delma Liles, Thomas Scott, L.C. Scott, Jerome Scott, Dorothy Latham, Lavelle Newsome and Shirley Bailey.
