Genealogy and History
ROSA ISABELLA HANNA YARBROUGH | Mrs. Rosa Yarbrough. COVINGTON, Tenn., Jan. 20 – (Special.) – Mrs. Rosa Yarbrough, wife of J. A. Yarbrough, died at her residence here at 2 o’clock this morning. Mrs. Yarbrough had been ill for some time with pneumonia but her recovery was confidently expected by her many friends. She leaves…
TIPTON COUNTY SHERIFFS AND DEPUTY SHERIFFS | Below is an incomplete list of sheriffs and deputy sheriffs. I will work to update this information as new hints become available. If you have any information you can share, please contact the website owner. Mrs. J. P. Faulk, wife of Sheriff Faulk, died at her home in…
Prayer for the New Year 2023: Dear Lord, Thank you for this past year with its uncertain waters, bright hopes for future generations, flames of trials, successes provided by you and carrying us through the pain of hard losses. We are aware of how much we need you, your grace, your strength, and your power…
By Jerry MarkonThe Commercial AppealJackson, Tenn., Bureau PARENTS FILE SUIT IN DEPUTY’S DEATH | One year to the day Tipton County Sheriff’s Deputy Ricky Rose was shot in his office, his family has filed a lawsuit charging official negligence in Rose’s death. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Memphis, charges that former…
Old image victimizing sheriffsToday’s law officers earn high marks from experts By Jerry MarkonJackson, Tenn., Bureau New Sheriff and Sentencing of Old | The indictments of more than two dozen county sheriffs in the Mid-South this decade hasn’t improved the stereotyped image of the fat, crooked, cigar-chomping Boss Hogg running his county like a fiefdom….
Panel to resume Tipton inquiry Tipton County Inquiry June 1989 | A federal grand jury probing alleged corruption in Tipton County, Tenn., postponed its deliberations Wednesday and is scheduled to meet today. The Memphis panel has focused its investigation on the Tipton County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff Wayne Baskin. Grand jury members have heard testimony…
By Jerry MarkonStaff Reporter Ex-deputy testifies in probe | A former Tipton County, Tenn., sheriff’s deputy who was recently exonerated on charges of shooting his partner testified Wednesday before a federal grand jury probing alleged corruption in the county. Jimmy Hicks, a former narcotics investigator, refused to discuss his testimony before the panel. Hicks was…
Baskin testimony follows request By Jerry MarkonStaff Reporter Sheriff of Tipton is heard by jury | Tipton County, Tenn., Sheriff Wayne Baskin testified Tuesday before a federal grand jury that is probing alleged misconduct in the West Tennessee county. Baskin, wearing a dark brown suit and brown tie loosened at the collar, refused to discuss…
SAMUEL ALEXANDER WRIGHT | Farmer; born in Tipton County, Tenn., Dec. 21, 1850; son of Isham A. and Mary W. (Bernard) Wright; father’s occupation farmer and merchant; educated Judge James Byers’ School, Covington, Tenn.; worked for father in the mercantile business in early life, later became a farmer; married Rebecca Rhodes Jan. 18, 1877; Democrat;…
Ex-Tipton deputy testifies in probe By Jery MarkonStaff Reporter February 1989 FBI Probe of Tipton County | A Tipton County, Tenn., sheriff’s deputy charged in the death of a fellow deputy was the subject of grand jury questioning Wednesday. Ricky Fletcher, who worked for the Tipton County Sheriff’s Department from 1985-1988, said he testified about…