Tony and Melissa Taylor

Tony Allen, 53, and Melissa Ann Drennan Taylor, 43 of Paron, passed away September 25, 2016. Tony was born January 11, 1963 in Benton to Louis and Earnestine Beck Taylor. Melissa was born May 1, 1973 in Benton to Doyal and Judith Knabe Drennan. Tony was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad for many years, and both were members of the Paron Church of Christ. Tony was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, Walter and Ruth Taylor, Steven and Sallie Beck, brother in law, C.W. Turbyfill. He is survived by his brother, James (Wanda) Taylor, sisters, Patsy Turbyfill and Diane (Gene) Clark both of Benton. Melissa was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jewell Knabe, Fleetie (Mutt) and Ralph Drennan. She is survived by her parents and brother, Darrell (Denise) Drennan of Paron, grandfather, Ralph Knabe. Tony and Melissa are survived by their daughters, Nikki Taylor and Tori Taylor, both of Paron, grandsons, Brandon and Camron Butler and Ryder Cody. Graveside services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 10 a.m. Friday at Walnut Bottoms Cemetery in Paron, with Bro. Jeff Christmas officiating. Visitation will be Thursday at Paron Church of Christ, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Online guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.