Stories from Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Dr. Irma King Lindsey Pirtle, 78, of Huntsville, Alabama, died Sunday, May 3, 2020 at her residence. She was the wife and scientific colleague of her husband, Dr. Robert Myles Pirtle, formerly of Shelbyville. After cremation, a private memorial service will be held later.

Mildred Frances Demastus Young, 93, homemaker and former resident of Columbia, died Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Carriage House in Shelbyville where she had made her home for the last few years. She was the mother of Dennis Young Sr. of Shelbyville. A graveside service will be conducted Thursday at Polk Memorial Gardens with Pastor Lawrence Jackson officiating. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family with arrangements. The family suggests memorials to www.gideons.org. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com.