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Nancy Bailey Prevost
Nancy Bailey Prevost, 82, died May 15 at Methodist LeBonheur Germantown Hospital in Germantown, TN. Services will be May 17, 11am from Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Cumberland, Dr. Shawn Parker assisted by Rev. Keith Harwell officiating. The body will lie at the church from 10am until service time. Burial will follow in Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery. Visitation will be May 16, 5-8pm at Calvert Funeral Home of West Point, which is handling the arrangements. Mrs. Prevost was born Sept. 17, 1925 in Cumberland to the late Zader Vail Bailey & Robert Edward Lee Bailey, and was an Elementary School teacher for 37 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Columbus, and was preceded in death by her husband, Grady M. Prevost; brothers, Joe Allen Bailey, Robert E. Lee Bailey Jr., John David Bailey & Jessie Hugh Bailey; and sisters, Lera Bailey Hamilton & Opal Bailey Vaughn. Prevost. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Ann Josey (Dallas) of Olive Branch; sons, Grady A. Prevost (Ann) of Columbus & John W. Prevost (Melanie) of Caledonia; grandchildren, Abigail Prevost, Lea Ann Oglesby, Lara Ann Sansing, Joel Robert Josey, Jonathan Josey & Joshua Josey; great grandchildren, Allie Rose Sansing & Aaron Christopher Sansing; and sister, Zader Lee Bailey of Meridian. Pallbearers will be Kenny Crenshaw, Mike Hanson, Larry Richardson, Carl Cumberland, Link Nason & Lynn Christopher.
Annie Johnson
Annie M. Johnson, 79, died May 10 at Starkville Manor Nursing Home in Starkville. Services will be May 16, 11am at Peter’s Rock Church of God in Christ, Supt. Joseph Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow in 16th Section Cemetery in Starkville. Visitation is May 15, noon-6pm at West Memorial Funeral Home in Starkville. Mrs. Johnson was born Aug. 6, 1928 in Lowndes Co. to the late Richard & Annie Bell Rose Duncan, and worked as a custodian. She is survived by her sister, Mary Martin of Starkville; and brother, Walter Duncan of St. Louis. Pallbearers will be friends & family.
James C. Wilson, Sr.
James Clarence “Big Jim” Wilson, Sr., 77, died May 13 at BMH-GT. Services were May 15 at Kilgore-Green Funeral Home Chapel in Jasper, AL, Rev. David Byrd & Rev. Charles W. Powell officiating. Burial followed in Walker Memory Gardens. Kilgore-Green Funeral Home Chapel handled the arrangements. Mr. Wilson was born June 22, 1930 in Jasper to the late Audie & Pauline Wilson, and was a Korean War veteran and member of the National Guard. After working with Moore Handley Hardware Co., he opened Wilson Hardware in Columbus, and later partnered with his dad and son in the family motorcycle business, S&W Honda-Yamaha in Jasper. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Columbus, but attended Mt. Zion Baptist. He was an active member of the Columbus Boat Owners Assn. and a 13-year member of AA. He is survived by his wife, Barbara L. Wilson of Columbus; son, Jim (Janie) Wilson Jr.; daughters, Lynn (Tim) Aaron & Tracy R. Lindsay; grandchildren, Brittany Buchanan, Bethanne Wilson, Whit Wilson, MaLeigh Aaron & Kason Aaron; and many friends. Pallbearers were Allen Moekle, Carl Froshour, Sam Platt, III, Joe Douglas, Bill Cole, Kerry Grelle & Stan Randolph.
Janice Crowell
Carrolton, AL-Janice Elaine Crowell, 62, died May 12 at her residence. Services will be May 15, 2pm at Dogwood Chapel in Aliceville, AL, Revs. Ralph Smith & David Barrentine officiating. Burial will follow in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery. Visitation is May 14, 6-8pm at Dogwood Chapel. Skelton Funeral Home of Reform, AL is handling the arrangements. Mrs. Crowell was born March 6, 1946 in Gordo, AL, and was a member of West End Baptist Church, and a retired employee of Piggly Wiggly. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Haril Crowell; and father, Fred E. McMahon. She is survived by her mother, Gertrude McGarity McMahon of Fayette, AL; daughters, Melissa Blakney of Carrollton, AL & Misa Walker of Aliceville, AL; sisters, Julia Hudson of Gordo, AL & Darlene Worley of Bristol, VA; brother, Hayes McMahon of Fayette, AL; and 4 grandchildren.
Mary Montgomery
Starkville-Mary Lenora Livingston Montgomery died May 13 at her residence. Services will be May 15, 11am at First Presbyterian Church in Starkville. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Park in Starkville. Visitation is May 14 5-8pm at Welch Funeral Home in Starkville. Mrs. Montgomery was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Wilson Montgomery; brothers, James & Bo Livingston; sister, Jewel Livingston Reynolds; and a grandchild. She is survived by sons, ret. Lt. Col. Barry Montgomery, ret. Judge John Michael Montgomery, William Craig Montgomery & Woodrow Clark Montgomery of Starkville; sister, Nancy Livingston Clark of Okolona; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.
Tony Smith
Millport, AL-Tony Smith, 60, died May 12 at VA Hospital-Tuscaloosa, AL. Services will be May 15, 2pm at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, J.M. Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery in Fernbank, AL. Visitation is May 14, 5-8pm at the funeral home. Mr. Smith was born Feb. 16, 1948 in Millport to Garvin Brooks Smith & Jenny Ozell Malone, and was a member of Steens Church of Christ, and a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his son, Daniel Smith of Omaha, NE; sister, Juanita Smith Sanders of Prairie; and brothers, Charles Smith of Bettendorf, IO & G.B. Smith of Moline, IL. Pallbearers will be Bobby Thompson, Phillip Griffin, Wayne Baines, and Dale, Adam & Bruce Hunt.
Floyd Vinson
Vernon,AL-Floyd Junior Vinson, 63, died May 12 at Fayette Medical Center. Services will be May 15, 2pm at Vernon Full Gospel Church, Bro. James Godsey, Bro. Keith Pennington & Bro. Danny Hollis officiating. Burial will follow in Taylor Springs Cemetery. Visitation is May 14, 6-8pm at Otts Funeral Home in Sulligent, AL., and the body will be at the church one hour prior to services. Mr. Vinson was born Nov. 12, 1944 in Lamar, AL, and was a member of Mulberry Springs Baptist Church. He was retired from the concrete business and had recently done excavation work. He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Jacob Vinson and is survived by his mother, Madglean Vinson of Vernon; wife, Deborah Woods Vinson of Vernon; and daughter, Annah Rebekah Vinson of Vernon.
Esther Russell Sartin
Baton Rouge, LA-Esther Russell Sartin, 87, died May 10 at Sherwood Manor Nursing Home in Baton Rouge. Visitation will be May 16, 9:30am at Memorial Funeral Home, with services to follow in the chapel at 11am, Rev. Jeff James officiating. Burial will take place at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Sartin was born in Decatur, AL July 14, 1920, to the late William & Leeby Brown Russell, and was a member of Mt.Vernon Baptist Church. She lived most of her adult life in Columbus, and was preceded in death by her husband, Malvin P. Sartin. She is survived by her daughter, Valerie S. Creehan (Don) of Baton Rouge, LA; son, Paul Alan Sartin of Anaheim, CA; sisters, Jean Bremmer of Hattiesburg & Judy DiStefano of Omaha, NE; and grandchildren, Brittany & Derek Creehan and Paul A. Sartin, Jr.
Alvin Apollos
Sulligent, AL-Alvin H. Apollos, 53, died May 9 in Nevada, TX. Services were May 13 at Norwood Funeral Home Chapel in Sulligent, Bro. Ed Puckett officiating. Burial followed in Sulligent City Cemetery. Mr. Apollos was born in McKinney, TX to the late Stanley & Jessie Adine Haynes Apollos, and was a Baptist and a commercial truck driver for many years. He was preceded in death by his brother, Amon Apollos. He is survived by his daughters, Misty Lanahan of Nevada, TX, Jennifer Apollos Gonzalez of Round Rock, TX & Casey Cole of West Columbia, TX; brothers, Jimmy White of Beaverton, AL, Jesse Paul White & Allen Apollos of Sulligent AL; and 5 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Richard Guyton, Charlie Gosa & Randall Dillard.
Mary Cloudus
Vernon, AL-Mary Elaine Cloudus, 73, died May 12 at her residence. Services will be May 14, 11am at Liberty Freewill Baptist Church, James Godsey officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation is May 13, 6-8pm at Chandler Funeral Home in Vernon, and the body will be at the church one hour prior to services. Ms. Cloudus was born Aug. 20, 1934 in Vernon to the late Dewie Franklin & Pearlie Harrison, and worked as a seamstress. She is survived by her son, Ronnie Lane Cloudis of Vernon, AL; brothers, Eugene & Hugh Harrison of Vernon, AL; 5 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren.
Anna Herring
Aliceville, AL-Anna Cox Herring, 87, died May 11 at Pickens Medical Center. Graveside services were May 13 at Franconia-Oak Grove Cemetery, Rev. David Parker officiating. Skelton Funeral Home of Reform, AL handled the arrangements. Mrs. Herring was born Jan. 7, 1921 in Marble Falls, TX to the late Walter & Viola Montgomery Cox, and was a member of Aliceville First United Methodist Church and the Aliceville Garden Club. She was a retired school teacher in the Noxubee Co. School System. She is survived by her husband, Euell Herring of Aliceville; daughter, Betty Owens of Aliceville; son, Don Herring of Murfreesboro, TN; 7 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren.
Shelia Smith
Suwanee, GA-Shelia Smith, 39, died May 4 at her residence. Services were May 13 at New Hope MB Church in West Point, Rev. Carlos Orr officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Carter’s Mortuary Services in West Point handled the arrangements. Ms. Smith was employed by the state of Georgia as a juvenile counselor. She is survived by her parents, Roy Lee & Lois Smith; brothers, Robert Harold Smith Dwight Harris; and sister, Diane Landon.
Merigold Tartt
Amory-Merigold Kyle Tartt, 84, died May 10 at her residence. Services were May 13 at E.E. Pickle Funeral Home Chapel in Amory, Bro. Tommy Whaley & Bro. Truman Carter officiating. Burial followed in Haughton Memorial Park. Mrs. Tartt was born Aug. 26, 1923 in Monroe Co. to the late Paul & Lula Bell Hall Kyle, and had been employed by Wilson Mfg., Amory Garment Co. & Glenn Mfg. before her retirement. She was a member of Grace Chapel Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by her husband, Bernis Tartt; brothers, Ottis Earl, Henry & Johnny Kyle; and sisters, Ruth Maxine Finn & Patsy Wiygul. She is survived by her sons, Lee & William Coggins of Amory; daughters, Peggy Hill & Phyllis Holloway of Amory; brothers, Jimmy Kyle of Wren & Armon Kyle of Nettleton; sister, Pauline Ausborn of Wren; and 6 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Bill, Henry, Jimbo & Johnny Paul Kyle, Randy Renfro & Kyle Wayne Wiygul.
Verna Vaughn
Gordo, AL-Verna Lee Baughn Vaughn, 93, died May 12 at her residence. Services will be May 14, noon at Double Branch Independent Baptist Church, Bro. John Williams, Bro. Ray Dye & Dr. Billy Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation is one hour prior to services at the church. Skelton Funeral Home of Reform, AL, is handling the arrangements. Mrs. Vaughn was born May 6, 1915 in Glen Allen, AL and was a pastor’s wife for over 60 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; daughter, Kathy Newell; parents; 3 sisters; a brother; and a half-brother. She is survived by her son, Wayne of Cullman, AL; daughters, Oleta Hays of Moody, AL, Josephine Dye of Springdale, TN & Poochie Williams of Gordo; 10 grandchildren,; 20 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
Harriet Christian
Chattanooga, TN-Harriet Scarbrough Christian died May 9 at her residence. Graveside services are May 12, 4pm at Hillcrest Cemetery in Vardeman, Rev. Dr. Bryan Scarbrough officiating. Lane Funeral Home in Chattanooga, TN is handling the arrangements. Ms. Christian was born Dec. 29, 1925 in Calhoun City to Preston George & Della Hudson Scarbrough. She was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Hudson Scarbrough, and was a graduate of Wood Jr. College in Mathiston & Scarritt College in Nashville, TN. She is survived by her children, Connie Marion of Randolph, NJ; Kathy McMahan & Martha Nagle of Signal Mountain, TN & Jeff Christian of Covington, LA; 9 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.
Betty Comer
Sulligent, AL-Betty Dove Comer, 74, died May 10 at Gilmore Memorial Hospital-Amory. Services are May 12, 2pm at Otts Funeral Home Chapel in Sulligent, Bro. James Perkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Gilmer Addition of Sulligent City Cemetery. Mrs. Comer was born Jan. 26, 1934 in Lamar Co., AL to the late Felix & Cordie Dodd Whitehead, and was a member of God’s Vineyard Church and had previously worked at McCoy Mfg. In She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Comer; 5 brothers; and 5 sisters. She is survived by her sons, Terry & Jerry Wayne Dove of Sulligent; daughter, Wanda Paul of Okolona; stepson, Randy Comer of Sulligent; stepdaughter, Debbie Colburn of Sulligent; sisters, Jean Eastman of Sulligent & Geneva Stephens of Greenwood Springs; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.
Roy Honnoll
Roy Honnoll, 91, died May 9 at BMH-GT. Graveside services with military honors are May 13, 11am at Egger Cemetery in Caledonia, Rev. Jeff Ruth officiating. Visitation is May 12, 6-8pm at Gunter & Peel Funeral Home. Mr. Honnoll was born Jan. 30, 1917 in Caledonia to the late Bascom & Mattie Westbrook Honnoll, and was a veteran of WWII, having served in the US Marines. He worked for Bruce Lumber Co. and Westinghouse in CA, and retired from Dowdle Gas of Columbus after 25 years service. He was a member of St. Paul Independent Methodist Church of Caledonia, where he served on the Board of Trustees. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eddie McDaniel Honnoll. He is survived by his son, Steve R. Honnoll of Lincoln, CA; stepdaughters, Opal Holland of Biloxi & Polly Harris of Hattiesburg; sister, Madeline Mashburne of Columbus; and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Minnie Montgomery
Reform, AL-Minnie L. Montgomery, 88, died May 10 at Heritage Health Care Center. Services will be May 13, 11am at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel in Reform, Revs. Ralph Smith & Susie Knedlik officiating. Burial will follow in Unity Grove Methodist Church Cemetery in Palmetto, AL. Visitation is one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Mrs. Montgomery was born June 12, 1919 in Pickens Co. to the late Isom & Trannie Floy Duckworth Tyner, and was a member of Reform First United Methodist Church. She was a retired inspector with Westinghouse Corp. with over 25 years of service, and a resident of the Palmetto and Reform Communities. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Montgomery; son, Ronnie Pogue; siblings, Susie Holsonback, and Hoyt & Talmadge Tyner; a granddaughter; and a great great grandson. She is survived by daughter, Gerri Davidson of Reform; 3 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and a great great granddaughter. Pallbearers will be Glen & Ray Holsonback, Joe Scott Keasler, Jamie Davidson, and Jeremy & Jimmy Taylor.
Lee Rushing
Union-Lee Rushing, 82, died May 10 at J.G. Alexander Nursing Center in Union. Services were May 12 at High Hill Baptist Church in Neshoba Co., Rev. Ray Files officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. McClain-Hays Funeral Service Inc. of Philadelphia handled the arrangements. Mr. Rushing was a retired road worker for Neshoba Co., and was a member of High Hill Baptist Church & Sebastopol Benefit Committee. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Wanda Gail Rushing. He is survived by his wife, Mary Rushing of Union; daughters, Patsy Gorum & Rose Henson of Columbus; son, Frank Carroll Rushing of Carthage; sister, Classie Klyman of LA; brother, Junious Rushing of Philadelphia; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.
Beth Walker
Amory-Beth Wells Walker, 53, died May 10 at Gilmore Memorial Regional Medical Center. Services were May 12 at First Baptist Church in Amory, Dr. Allen Simpson officiating. Burial followed in Jones Chapel Cemetery in Nettleton. E.E. Pickle Funeral Home in Amory handled the arrangements. Mrs. Walker was born June 8, 1954 in Union City, TN to the late James Reed & Katheryn Austin Wells, and was a member of First Baptist Church in Amory, and a member of the church choir. She was employed by Bank of Amory, The Gilmore Regional Medical Center as an administrative assistant, and The Gilmore Foundation as the director. She is survived by her husband, Rick Walker of Amory; son, Scott Walker of Amory; daughter, Kim Walker of Amory; brothers, Dave Wells of Olive Branch & Terry Wells of Memphis, TN; and sisters, Glenda Curle of Olive Branch & Linda Stump of Byhalia. Pallbearers were Charles Knight, Steve Greenhaw, Bert Mize, William Reeves, Bobby Joe Stevens & Jim Sappington.
James B. Permenter Jr.
Marion-James (Jim) B. Permenter Jr., 74, died May 8 at Anderson Hospital in Meridian. Graveside services will be May 13, 2pm with Cockrell Funeral Home in Macon handling the arrangements. Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery near Cooksville. There will be no visitation. Mr. Permenter was born Feb. 9, 1934, in Noxubee Co. to James B. Permenter & Bessie (Chambers) Permenter, and was a member of the US Army during the Korean War. He had his own Country & Western band-the Peppers- and sang at the Travelers Club in Meridian for a number of years. He was preceded in death by his sister, Helen (John) Fancher of Columbus. He is survived by daughter, Joy (Brian) Coleman of Brandon; 2 stepsons, James & David Wright of Jackson; and sister, Ruth (William) Powell of Ottawa, IL.
Lucille Finch
Hernando-Lucille Ausborn Finch, 87, died May 8, at Baptist DeSoto Hospital in Southaven. Services will be May 11, 2pm at E.E. Pickle Funeral Home Chapel in Amory, Mac Phillips officiating. Burial will follow inHaughton Memorial Park. Visitation is at the funeral home for one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Finch was born May 16, 1920 in Amory to the late James Leonard & Lena Allen Ausborn, and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Roy Finch; 3 brothers; and 2 sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Helen Weddle of Hernando; brothers, Vertis Ausborn of Becker & Junior Ausborn of Amory; 4 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be family & friends.
Natalie Nason
Mathiston-Natalie Suzanne Morgan Nason, 30, died May 9 at the University Medical Center in Jackson. Services will be May 13, 11am, Rev. Tim Hudson & Rev. Ralph Wendell officiating. Visitation will be May 12, 5-8:30pm at Welch Funeral Home in Starkville. Mrs. Nason was a homemaker, and was preceded in death by her grandfather, William E. Putnam. She is survived by her husband, John Nason, IV of Mathiston; son, John Draper Nason, V of Mathiston; daughter, Emily Nason of Mathiston; parents, Dennis & Sue Ann Morgan of Sturgis; brother, Ben Morgan of Starkville; grandparents, Lovey Putnam of Tomnolen, and Terrell & Irene Morgan of Sturgis; and in-laws, John & Emma Nason of Sturgis.
Catherine Puchrik
Crawford-Catherine Puchrik, 93, died May 9 at Golden Age Personal Care. Graveside services are May 11, 4pm at Magnolia Mennonite Cemetery in Macon, Rev. Ben Graber, Dennis Miller & Dr. Jacob Skiwski officiating. Visitation will precede the service for one hour at the church. Cockrell Funeral Home of Macon is handling the arrangements. Mrs. Puchrik was born April 29, 1915 in Saskatchewan, Canada to the late Henry & Annie Stubbs Peters, and was a homemaker and foster mother. She attended the Seventh Day Adventist Church and surrounding Mennonite churches. She is survived by her son, Edward Puchrik of Torrence, CA; 2 grandchildren; and a great grandchild. Pallbearers will be Lanell, Jerrill & Rondyn Bontrager, Matt Yoder, Jason Schrock & Quinton Graber.
Marlene Pugsley
Amory-Marlene Yvonne Pugsley, 72, died May 7 at Gilmore Memorial Regional Medical Center. Services were May 10 at Bethel Apostolic Church in Amory, Stan Blaylock & Coy Hill officiating. E.E. Pickle Funeral Home in Amory handled the arrangements. Mrs. Pugsley was born Dec. 19, 1935 in Galatia, IL to the late Marlon Waylon & Pauline Hale Thomas, and retired after 20 years of service with the Kane County, IL Circuit Clerk’s office. She was a member of the Bethel Apostolic Church, and she was preceded in death by her sisters, Beverly Ann Buchanan & Karen Ritter. She is survived by her husband, Gerald Warren Pugsley of Amory; sons, David Ray Howell of Ardmore, OK, Joseph Carl Hughes of Ben Brook, TX & Scott Warren Pugsley of Eupora; daughters, Yvonna Marie Seymore of Elmhurst, IL, Sherry Lynn Viele of Springfield, IL, Jonna Lee Hiltunen of Elburn, IL, Michelle Louise Fasco of Glenwood-Dyer, IL & Teagan Marie Stensrud of DeKalb, IL; sister, Delores Lentz of North Aurora, IL; 21 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Larry & Michael Colburn, A.D. Johnson, Roy Foster, Eddie Pennington, Roy Graham & Kenny Stanford.
Douglas Upton
Haleyville, AL-Douglas Edward Upton, 58, died May 8 in Birmingham, AL. Services were May 10 at Nichols Funeral Home in Haleyville, Bro. Glenn Posey officiating. Burial followed in Winston Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Upton was preceded in death by his father, Gene Upton; brother, Robert Allan Upton; and grandparents, Thomas & Ruby Upton. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Upton of Haleyville; son, Robert Upton of Columbus; daughters, Kelly Humphres of Nauvoo, AL & Kristi McDonald of Haleyville; mother, Doris Upton of Columbus; brother, Tommy Upton of Columbus; and 6 grandchildren.
Vera Winston
Sulligent, AL-Vera Winston, 79, died May 7 at the Physicians Medical Center, Carraway in Birmingham, AL. Services were May 10 at New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ, Supt. Murry R. Johnson officiating. Burial followed in the Gilmer Addition of Sulligent City Cemetery. Otts Funeral Home of Sulligent handled the arrangements. Mrs. Winston was born July 30, 1928 in Lamar County, AL to the late R.C. & Rozina Ogden Neal, and was retired from McCoy Mfg. She was a member of the New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ, where she served as President of the Mother’s Board and the Sewing Circle, and was a member of the Christian Women’s Council. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Winston; son, James Ray Winston; brothers, Herman & Thurman Neal; and sister, Ravin Neal. She is survived by her daughters, Rebecca Johnson of Sulligent & April Winston of Birmingham; sister, Mattie Hollis of Sulligent; 3 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Willie Jr., Samuel, Ryan & Kendall Walker, Jeffery Hollis, Fredrick Kidd, and Timothy & Gerald Neal.
William B. Prater
William B. “Bill” Prater, 67, died May 9 unexpectedly at his residence in the Wayside community. Services will be May 11, 2pm at Dowdle Funeral Home, Rev. James Dodson officiating. Burial will follow in Millport City Cemetery. Dowdle Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Mr. Prater was born May 3, 1941 in Millport, and retired from Alabama Power Co. after 23 years. He was a member of the Wayside Methodist Church, and was preceded in death by his father, William Baldwin Prater Sr.; mother, Martha Cunningham; and brother, Bobby Prater. He is survived by his wife, Christine McAdams Prater of the Wayside Community; daughter, Nancy Caroll Prater of Birmingham; son, David Brookshire Prater (Laura) of Birmingham; sister, Anne Prater Dye (David) of Millport; and grandchildren, Sarah & Ben Prater of Birmingham.
Yvonne Bell
Yvonne Perkins Bell, 58, died May 3 at University Medical Center-Jackson. Services were May 10 at Spring Hill MB Church, Rev. Edward Williams officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. West Memorial Funeral Home in Starkville handled the arrangements. Mrs. Bell was born March 24, 1950 in Oktibbeha Co., and was a factory worker. She was preceded in death by her father, Willie Perkins. She is survived by her sons, Gregory Perkins & John Bell of Starkville; daughter, Castella Maria Bell of Starkville; mother, Castella Perkins Davis of Starkville; brother, Dorsey Perkins of Starkville; sister, Mary Perkins Taylor of Starkville; and 2 grandchildren. Pallbearers were her family & friends.
Eddy Cantrell
Guin, AL-Eddy Cantrell, 52, died May 6 at his residence. Services were May 9 at Norwood Funeral Home Chapel in Guin, Bro. Randy Wright officiating. Burial with full military honors followed at Guin City Cemetery. Mr. Cantrell was born in Guin to the late Richard Pearceson Hobson & Mattie Marie Vaughn Cantrell, and worked for 3M Company. He was a member of the 877th Army National Guard and served in Iraq, and was preceded in death by his sister, Nell Cantrell. He is survived by his wife, Sarina Benton Cantrell of Guin; daughter, Emily Cantrell Pruett of Tuscaloosa, AL; son, James Michael Cantrell of Guin; brother, Richard Vaughn Cantrell of Guin; and 2 grandchildren.
Audrey Clarke
Caledonia-Audrey Ann Clarke, 76, died May 8 at her residence. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Elkton, MD. Lowndes Funeral Home in Columbus is in handling the local arrangements. Mrs. Clarke was born Nov. 9, 1931 in Baltimore to the late Steven M. & Josephine V. Klausmeyer, and was retired from retail sales. She was a member of Mary Mother of Peace Catholic Church in Lewes, DE, Columbiettes and the St. Vincent DePaul Society. She is survived by her daughters, Josie T. Yeager of Caledonia & Jackie M. Cicone of Newark, DE; and 4 grandchildren.
James Collins
West Point-James Earl Collins, 75, died May 7 at BMH-GT. Services will be May 11, 2pm at the West Point Civic Center, Steve Jamison officiating. Burial will follow in Stronghill Cemetery. Carter’s Mortuary Services of West Point is handling the arrangements. Mr. Collins was a retired captain for the West Point Police Department, where he served for several years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie B. Collins; parents, Estella Hicks & James Collins; brother, Curtis Collins; and sister, Alberta Collins-Quinn. He is survived by his sons, Danny E. Collins of Clarksville, TN & Marvin Yates of West Point; daughter, Sandra C. Hodges of West Point; brother, Jack Collins of Chicago; sisters, Marie Collins Shumaker & Annie Lois Lane of Chicago, & Minnie Mitchell of West Point; 5 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.
Freddie Epps
Freddie B. “Stove Pipe” Epps, 74, died May 4 at BMH-GT. Services were May 10 at Piney Grove MB Church in Columbus, Rev. Michael Reed officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Carter’s Funeral Services of Columbus handled the arrangements. Mr. Epps was born Feb. 19, 1934, in Lowndes Co. to the late Charlotte & Jimmie Epps Sr., and retired from working for the City of Columbus. He was member of Piney Grove MB Church. He is survived by his son, Freddie B. Greenleaf Jr. of Columbus; daughter, Sarah Ann Greenleaf of Columbus; brothers, David & Jimmie Epps Jr. of Columbus; sisters, Julia Williams, Winnie Epps, Viola Martin, Bessie Thomas & Eliza Lewis of Columbus; and 3 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jimmy, J.C., Roosevelt, Willie George, Roosevelt & Min. J.C. Cotton, Roy, Steven & Willie Epps, Walter Martin Jr., Quentin Bush & Jason Johnson.
La Shawn McFarland
West Point-La Shawn Dewayne McFarland, 36, died May 5. Services were May 10 at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in West Point, Rev. Eddie Longstreet officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery. Carter’s Mortuary Services in West Point handled the arrangements. Mr. McFarland was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dorothy Johnson-Brown, Willie House & A.J. McFarland; and stepgrandfather, Lee Brown. He is survived by his parents, John A. McFarland & Alma Johnson-McFarland of West Point; daughters, Sabrina Cooperwood of Memphis, TN & Mikaila Taylor of Mobile, AL; brother, Leotis Seay of Tupelo; and grandmother, Minnie M. Weeks of West Point.
Reda Pate
Elrod, AL-Reda Mae Pate, 83, died May 7 at Northport Medical Center. Services were May 10 at Elrod Baptist Church, Rev. Bobby Sanford officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Skelton Funeral Home of Reform, AL handled the arrangements. Mrs. Pate was born April 4, 1925, in Pickens Co., AL to the late Earnest & Annie Belle Lancaster Duren, and was a member of Elrod Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Limuel Pate; brothers, Roman, Raymond, Russell, Revis & Roger Duren; sisters, Ruthelice Welch & Rebecca Corder; and a grandson. She is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Hunter of Elrod; sons, Dwain Pate of Gordo, AL, Derrell Pate of Elrod & Douglas Pate of Venice, FL; brother, Raiford Duren of Buhl, AL; sisters, Renona Butts of Tuscaloosa, AL & Rona McDaniel of Coker, AL; 12 grandchildren; and 23 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Kris, Josh, Jeremy, Chad & Jason Pate & Jason Hunter.
Lee Pearce
Amory-Lee Otis Pearce, 86, died May 6 in Memphis, TN. Services were May 10 at E.E. Pickle Funeral Home in Amory, Bro. Lloyd Minor officiating. Burial followed in Masonic Cemetery in Amory. Ms. Pearce was born Aug. 28, 1921 in Lee Co. to the late Lee Roy & Sudie Elizabeth Edwards Streety, and managed the Strand Theatre, Varsity Theatre, Gem Theatre & Amory Twin Cinema before retiring. She was also employed by WAMY Radio Station as program director for about 20 years. She is survived by her son, Dennis Houston of Amory; daughter, Daphne P. Brown of Memphis, TN; 3 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Chad & Steven Houston, Trent Thompson, Dan Jenkins, Eddie Streety & Frank Vetters.
Effie Prince
Effie “Dolly” Garner Prince, 88, died May 4 at BMH-GR. Services were May 10 at Macedonia Baptist Church, Pastor Johnny L. Moore officiating. Burial followed in Cedar Grove, AL. Lee-Sykes Funeral Home of Macon handled the arrangements. Ms. Prince was born Jan. 12, 1920 in Old Memphis, AL to the late Lillie Coleman & Dink Garner, and was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Laura Prince of Macon; sons, Robert Prince of Macon & Joe Prince of Aliceville, AL; and sister, Eliza Windham of Chicago. Pallbearers were family & friends.
Henry Salter
Henry Salter, 82, died May 1 at BMH-GT. Services were May 10 at Greater Pentecostal Temple COGIC in Columbus, Elder Ocie Salter officiating. Burial followed in Sturdivant Cemetery. Carter’s Funeral Services of Columbus handled the arrangements. Mr. Salter was born Dec. 24, 1925 in Caledonia to the late Lucinda & Will Salter, and retired from Fletcher Motor Co. He was preceded in death by a sister and 3 brothers. He is survived by his daughters, Rose Ann Scott of MI, Veola Gibbs & Ann S. White of Columbus; sons, Jimmy Salter of Detroit & Melvin Salter of Columbus; sisters, Onita Brown of Columbus, Helen Capers of NY, Mary Salter of Caledonia & Rose Salter of Chicago; and 15 grandchildren. Pallbearers were nephews & grandsons.
Annie Sharp
Annie B. Sharp, 78, died April 30 at OCH-Starkville. Services were May 10 at First Baptist Longview Church, Rev. Larnzy Carpenter officiating. Burial followed in First Baptist Cemetery in Starkville. West Memorial Funeral Home in Starkville handled the arrangements. Mrs. Sharp was born July 24, 1929 in Oktibbeha Co. to the late John L. & Lula Davis Johnson, and worked in food service. She is survived by her brothers, Dave Johnson of Starkville & Jessie Gillespie of Chicago; and sisters, Lula Louise Tucker of Memphis, TN & Betty J. Gillespie of Chicago. Pallbearers were family & friends.
Arlin Starnes
Sturgis-Arlin J. Starnes, 83, died May 7 at OCH-Starkville. Services were May 10 at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Revs. Marie Poindexter & Tony Hunt officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Ridge Baptist Cemetery near Sturgis. Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman handled the arrangements. Mrs. Starnes was born Oct. 19, 1924 in Oktibbeha Co., and was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church near Sturgis. She is survived by her sons, Chris Starnes of Caledonia, and Hazel Boyd Starnes, Joe Allen Starnes & Melvin Starnes of Sturgis; daughter, Nancy Romaine of Panama City, FL; sisters, Pervil Hunt of West Point & Irene Johnson of Memphis, TN; 11 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and a great great grandchild.
William Sykes Sr.
Aberdeen-William Sykes Sr., 89, died May 3 at Pioneer Medical Center-Aberdeen. Services were May 10 at El Bethel MB Church, Pastor Leroy Jones officiating. Burial followed in Memorial Gardens in Columbus. Lee-Sykes Funeral Home Chapel in Columbus handled the arrangements. Mr. Sykes was born Aug. 11, 1918 in Columbus to the late John & Edith Turner Sykes, and was employed for 35 years by Light & Power Co. of Alabama. He was a member of Third Missionary Baptist Church in Whistler, AL, and was preceded in death by wives, Annie Bell & Doris Darby; son, William Sykes, Jr.; 4 brothers; and 9 sisters. He is survived by his daughter, Annie Sykes McClendon of Columbus; 3 grandchildren; 6 step grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and 12 step great grandchildren. Pallbearers were family & friends.
James Thombs Sr.
Retired MSgt. James Calvin Thombs Sr., 64, died May 2 in Columbus. Services were May 10 at Missionary Union Baptist Church, Rev. Tony Montgomery Sr. officiating. Burial followed in Union Cemetery. Lee-Sykes Funeral Home in Columbus handled the arrangements. Mr. Thombs was born Sept. 28, 1943 in Concord, NC, to Alberta Mitchem Thombs and the late Rev. Leo L. Thombs. He served 20 years in the US Air Force, with 16 years as a supply management superintendent and the remainder as a medical service technician until retiring in 1981. He was a member of Bynums Chapel AME Zion Church in Kings Mountain, NC, where he was a Missionary Dept. life member and sang in the senior choir. He was first vice-president of Davidson Alumni Assn.; 33rd S Straddle, Grand Secretary for Modern Free & Accepted Masonry of the World, Supreme Advisor and Asst. grand master of the Brothers & Sisters of the World Free Masonry from 1999-May 2008, past grand master of Royal Lodge #718 in Charlotte, NC, grand lecture of the Modern Free Masonry, grand patron of Eastern Stars and a member of The Eastern Stars of the World Free Masonry of the World of Mary Morris Chapter Belmont, NC, member of Luxor Grand Lodge #44, State of NC Modern Free Masons of the World State of NC. He was an Elks member, a Shriner, member of BSOW Kids of the World Foundation, and on the advisory board of Harris Martial Arts Academy. He received the Air Force Commendation Medal, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, NCO Professional Military Education Ribbon, Korean Service Medal, Air Force longevity service award ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, United Nations Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross. He was preceded in death by his brother, William Leo Thombs. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie G. Thombs of Columbus; daughters, Tichina S. Thombs of Grove, NC & Johanna Lewis of Columbus; son, James Thombs Jr. of Fort Hood, TX; mother, Alberta itchem Thombs; sisters, Sarah Adams of Cherryville, NC, Annie Wins of Salem, NC & Zinnie Sanders of Gastonia, NC; brothers, Lynwood Thombs of Winston Salem, NC, Dr. Everette Thombs of Kings Mountain, NC, John Thombs of Richmond, VA, Rev. Albert Thombs of Raleigh, NC & Michael Thombs of Stonebridge, GA; and 5 grandchildren. Pallbearers were family & friends.
John Whitfield Jr.
Chicago-John D. “Sonny” Whitfield Jr., 65, died April 28 in Chicago. Services were May 10 at Beulah Grove FG Baptist Church in Artesia, Rev. Roosevelt Harris officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Carter’s Funeral Services of Columbus handled the arrangements. Mr. Whitfield was born Feb. 25, 1943 in Artesia to the late Bessie & John D. Whitfield Sr., and was a retired journeyman diesel mechanic with Chicago Park District. He is survived by his wife, Ella Whitfield of Chicago; daughter, Gwendolyn Whitfield of Chicago; sister, Shirley Whitfield of San Antonio, TX; stepmother, Vergie Whitfield of Artesia; and stepbrother, Charles Williams Jr. of Montclair, NJ. Pallbearers were Unterrio, Jamarri, Marquette, Jaray, Shunta, Anthony & Mendes Givens.
Amy Thomas Stepp
Amy Louise Thomas Stepp, 95, died May 7 at BMH-GT. Memorial services were May 10 in the Sanctuary of Main Street Presbyterian Church, with her son, Rev. Dr. William R. Stepp officiating. Burial followed in Friendship Cemetery. Mrs. Thomas was born Aug. 22, 1913 in Watson Chapel, AR to Crawford Holmes & Louise Harley Thomas, and was a member of Main Street Presbyterian Church for 73 years. She was a devoted member of the Garden Club & the Sewing Circle. She majored in Home Economics with a minor in music, graduating Magna Cum Laude from MSCW in 1934, and was the coordinator for MSCW’s student teachers working in local schools, and was very active with the Westminster House. She is preceded in death by her her husband, Dr. William Hatcher Stepp; and sisters, Elizabeth Amis Thomas & Evelyn Thomas Patterson. She is survived by her sister, Margaret Thomas Anderson of Bellevue, WA; 2 nieces; 4 nephews; 8 grandchildren; 9 great gandchildrenl and 13 great nieces & nephews. Pallbearers were Dr. Randy Buntyn, Bill Buntyn, Rev. Ruffin Stepp, Rev. Owen Stepp, Pastor John Stepp, Rev. Andrew Stepp & Nathan Barela.
Jane Kochititzky Quin
Jane Kochititzky Quin, 91, died May 8 at her residents. Services were May 10 at St. Paul' Episcopal Church, Rev. Father James Carlyle officiating. Interment followed in Friendship Cemetery. Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Mrs. Quin was born Sept.22, 1916 in St. Louis, MO to the late Otto & Julia Morse Kochititzky, attended MSCW and graduated with a BS degree in Education from the University of Missouri, where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Social Fraternity. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, a charter member and past president of the Earline Robertson Guild, served as Treasurer of the Episcopal Church Women, member of the Columbus Junior Auxiliary, Hugenot Society, Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America, and served on the board of the S.D. Lee Foundation as Treasurer. She was also a charter member of the Matt Morton Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and served on the Board of the Southern Debutante Assembly in Greenwood for number of years. She retired from McCrary-West Construction in 1990, and was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Quin. She is survived by her daughter, Jennie Quin Szaltis (Ray) of Jacksonville, FL; son, Wade Byers Quin (Janie) of Madison; brother, Dr. Morse Kochititzky of Nashville, TN; sister, Julia Wade Kochititzky Franklin (Ike) of Columbus; and 4 grandchildren.
Mike Holland
Michael Warner Holland, 59, died May 8 at BMH-GT. Graveside services were May 10 at Friendship Cemetery, Rev. Byrd Hillman officiating. Gunter & Peel Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Mr. Holland was born June 21, 1948 in Columbus to Anna Lemaster Holland Geyer and the late Warner Edward Holland, Jr., and was a disabled veteran, having served his country in the Vietnam war. He is survived by his mother, Anna Lemaster Holland Geyer of Columbus; daughter, Julie Darakjy of Bloomington, NC; brother, Roger (Vicki) Holland of Jackson; grandchildren, Samuel, Jillian & Seanan Darakjy of Bloomington, NC; niece, Pamela (Roy) McGee of Columbus; nephew, R. Lee (Gale) Holland, II of Ridgeland; and special friends, Bonnie Yeatman & Rhonda Price of Columbus. Pallbearers were family & friends.
Vicie Turman
Gordo, AL-Vicie B. Turman, 81, died May 6 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services were May 8 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Revs. Hershel Owen & Glenn Sandifer officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Skelton Funeral Home of Reform, AL handled the arrangements. Mrs. Turman was born Sept. 5, 1926, in Gordo to the late Dan & Hattie J. Sims Pate, and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her sister, Peggy Payne; and a grandson. She is survived by her husband, James W. Turman of Gordo, AL; sons, Danny Turman of Northport, AL and Jimmy, Terry & Tommy Turman of Gordo, AL; sisters, Nolie Mae Marquis & Faye Raye of Northport, AL, Lois Smith of Birmingham, AL and Marion Burkhalter & Virginia Junkin of Gordo, AL; brother, Johnny Pate of Gordo, AL; 5 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Craig, Shane & Jason Turman, Jay Junkin, and Colby & Blayn Sanford.
Dorothy Jean Woodson
Dorothy Jean Woodson, 58, died May 6 at Druid City Hospital in Tuscaloosa, AL. Graveside services will be May 9, 11am at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Aberdeen, Mr. Willis Logan officiating. Lowndes Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Miss Woodson was born in Louisville Dec. 18, 1949, to Laberta Buford Woodson & the late Austin Woodson, and attended Columbus Day Habilitation. Miss Woodson is survived by her mother, Laberta Burford Woodson; sisters, Earlene Pope of Columbus & Orene Reed of Hamilton; nieces & nephews; Kathy Smith, Chelle Cook, Nikki Pope, Alika Logan & Lance Reed; and great nieces & nephews, Anna Grace Smith, Kyle Cruthirds, Daniel Smith, Reagan Cook, Douglas Smith & Austin Logan. Pallbearers will be Lance Reed, Jay Cook, Jonathan Logan, Donnie Smith, Kevin Springfield, Kenny Ray Gazaway, J. P. Buford & Mike Mosley.
Rev. W. Murray Bullock
Reverend W. Murray Bullock, 73, died May 4 at his residence in Tarboro, NC. Services were May 6 at Calvary Episcopal Church in Tarboro, Right Reverend Alfred J. Marble & Reverend William Smyth officiating. A committal service followed in Greenwood Cemetery. A memorial service will take place May 10, 1pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Columbus. A visitation with family will follow the service. Rev. Bullock was born in Edgecombe Co. to Wiley Braxton & Thelma Newsome Bullock, and received his undergraduate degree from E Carolina University and his master of divinity degree from University of the South in Sewanee. He was employed with the NC Probation Commission, and later as an assistant administrator with Edgecombe General Hospital before being called into God’s ministry. He served churches in LA, VA, NC and MS. He was the rector of St. Paul’s from 1983-1999. Following his retirement, he served as interim priest in several other states. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Bobbe Sue Harrison Bullock; son, William Murray Bullock Jr. of Richmond, VA; daughter, Lou Ellen Lavender (Mark) of Mechanicsville, VA; grandchildren, Lindsay Bullock Janson, Mary Catherine Bullock, William M. “Trey” Bullock III, Laura Grace Bullock, Morgan Francis Lavender, Grace Elizabeth Lavender & Margaret Newsome Lavender; great granddaughter, Emily Grace Bullock; nieces, Robin Pope (Jim) & Lisa Bullock; and nephew, Bruce Bullock.
Eula Abrams
Eula Abrams, 88, died April 30 at his residence. Services will be May 8, 11am at Shiloh Full Gospel MB Church, Bishop Freddie Edwards Sr. officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Lee-Sykes Funeral Home Chapel in Columbus is handling the arrangements. Mr. Abrams was born Sept. 6, 1919 to the late Joe & Irene Weaver Abrams, and was inducted into the US Army in 1941. For his service during WW II, he received the American Defense Service Medal, WW II Victory Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal & Asian Theater of Operations Medal. He was one of the first employees of Airline Mfg. and retired after 28 years of service, and was a member of Smith Chapel CME Church. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Willie Layton and Roger & Joe Nathan Abrams; sisters, Rosie Ferguson, Annie Petty, Mariah Martin & Betty Weatherspoon. He is survived by his wife, Beulah Abrams of Columbus; children, Diane Singleton of Peoria, IL, Annette Bradley, Ular Williams, Mary Hood and Fannie & Joseph Abrams of Columbus, Joe Abrams of Stone Mountain, GA, Willie Abrams of Muskegon, MI & Larry Abrams of Una; sisters, Curlee Hamilton of Columbus & Lillian Risby of Canton, OH; 26 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be his nephews, grandsons & friends of the family.
Emma Brown
West Point-Emma McFarland Brown, 61, died May 2 at NMMC-Tupelo. Services will be May 8, 11am at Carter’s Mortuary Services Chapel in West Point, Rev. Bennie R. Brandon officiating. Burial will follow at West Point Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Martin. She is survived by her husband, James Brown of West Point; son, Derrick McFarland of West Point; daughter, Tameka McFarland Strong of West Point; brothers, Johnny Martin of Batesville, Jimmy Martin of West Point & Joe Willie Martin of Jackson; sister, Carolyn Martin of Jackson; and 6 grandchildren.
Billye Wayne McBride
Billy Wayne McBride, 75, died May 3 in Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. Services were May 7 at Central United Methodist Church in Meridian, Revs. David Price, Jimmy Harrison, & Darrel Joyner officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery with Robert Barham Family Funeral Home handling the arrangements. Mr. McBride was born July 16, 1932 in Grenada, proudly served our country in the US Navy for 30 years. After retiring as a Master Chief Petty Officer, he became one of the first civilian technical instructors selected for the Naval Technical Training Center (NTTC). He his Associates of Arts degree in General Education from MCC and began working as a letter carrier in Meridian, advancing to Postmaster in Vossburg and later in Little Rock, MS. After retiring from civil service, he served as Chairman of the Lauderdale Co. Tourism Commission, was a member of the E MS Master Gardeners, and member of the Keep America Beautiful Commission. He served as Vice Chairman of Meridian/Lauderdale Co. Crimestoppers and was a member of the Meridian/Lauderdale Public Library Board of Trustees. He was a member of the Task Force Redesign of Meridian Public School District, a member of the Local Task Force Dropout Prevention Plan for Meridian PSD, and a member of the Design Team to Develop a Ninth Grade Academy for Meridian High School. He was a contract instructor at the Naval Technical Training Center in Meridian and a talk show host for WALT-AM radio. He was a faithful member of Central United Methodist Church, and was the shelter manager for the American Red Cross at CUMC during Hurricane Katrina. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Y. McBride; mother, Annie Lou Clardy McBride; and brothers, Robert A. McBride & James A. McBride. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Vi; son, Michael McBride (Pam) of Collierville, TN; son, Ben McBride of Memphis, TN; daughter, Lesa ( Darrel) Joyner of Stanton, TN; son, Bill (Amy) Gwinn of Antioch, TN; daughter, Dana Boyken of Meridian; son, Hal Gwinn of Southaven; sister, Sandra Bishop of Maben; sisters-in-law, Frances McBride of Southaven & Louise McBride of St. James, MO; grandchildren Morgan McBride, Jason McBride, Ryan McBride, Eric Joyner, Ian Joyner, Alan Joyner, Ethan Joyner, Caleb Joyner, Jesse Joyner, Sam Joyner, Emma Joyner, Abby Joyner, Clare Joyner, Ashley Torrance, Bradley Gwinn, Austin Gwinn, Kayla Gwinn, Victoria (Tori) Boyken, Kyle Boyken & Joshua Gwinn; and great grandchild, Juliette Torrance. Pallbearers were his grandsons.
Ollie Mae Hanson
Ollie Mae Hanson, 91, died May 5 at Cherub’s Personal Care Home. Services will be May 8, 3pm at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday, from 1:30 until service time at Memorial Funeral Home, which is handling the arrangements. Mrs. Hanson was born July 21, 1916 in Monroe Co. to the late Charlie Dred & Mamie Myers Howell, and was a Methodist. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.A. Hanson, who developed the Nashville Ferry area; and a son, James Howell Hanson. She is survived by daughter-in-law, Louise Smith Hanson of Amory; grandchildren, Mike (Lynn) Hanson of Columbus, Becky Hanson (George) Simpson of Birmingham, AL & Liza Hanson Holloway of Amory; great grandchildren, Matthew Hanson, Blake Hanson, Jacob Hanson, Jonathan Holloway, Michael Holloway, Bethany Simpson & Clint (Ruth) Simpson; great great grandchildren, Abagail & Tyler Simpson; and the loving and caring staff of Cherub’s Assisted Living. Great grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Adelaide S. Umland
Adelaide Schallert Umlan, 100, died May 3. A memorial service will be May 10, 1:30pm at Covenant Presbyterian Church, Rev. Bob Wilbur officiating. Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Mrs. Umland was born June 24, 1907 in Johnson Creek, WI to the late Will H. & Rose Myers Schallert, and was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl W. Umland; and younger siblings, Winston, Rosemary, & Donavan. She is survived by daughter, Theo Gordon of Columbus; son, Carl Umland, II (Jean) of Indianapolis, IN & David Umland (Carol) of Centennial, CO; brother, Sterling Schallert; 6 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and many loving nieces & nephews.
Colen Faulkner
West Point-Colen Lee Faulkner, 79, died May 4 at Dugan Memorial Home. Memorial services will be May 9, 5:30pm at Robinson Funeral Home Chapel in West Point, Mr. Leon Shoe officiating. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Corinth Cemetery in Carthage. Mr. Faulkner was born Nov. 9, 1928, in Dossville, and served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was the owner of a bait shop and gas station. He is survived by his brother, James N. Faulkner of West Point; and sisters, Gladys Henderson of Carthage, Dale Scarborough of Kosciusko, Darline Lloyd of Pasadena, CA & Ruth Minshew of Ft. Worth, TX.
Maxie Joiner
West Point-Maxie L. Joiner, 85, died May 3 at VA Nursing Home-Kosciusko. Services will be May 9, 11am at Mt. Hermon MB Church in West Point, Rev. Tim Brinkley officiating. Burial will follow in Brooksville Town Cemetery. Visitation is May 8, 3-5pm at West Point Chapel, and the body will be at the church one hour prior to services. Westbrooks Funeral Home of West Point is handling the arrangements. Mr. Joiner was born Feb. 15, 1923, and served his country in WWII. He was a member of Mt. Hermon MB Church, and is survived by his sisters, Nannie Joiner Bennett & Nellie Joiner Jordan.
Robert Marlowe
Gordo, AL-Robert Elton Marlowe, 65, died May 4 at his residence. Services were May 6 at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel in Reform, AL, Bro. Al Sanderson officiating. Burial followed in Pate Cemetery in Buhl, AL. Mr. Marlowe was born Oct. 4, 1942 in Northport, AL, to the late Harvey Elton Marlowe & Mary Ruth Montgomery Marlowe, and was a member of Elmore Baptist Church and a self-employed iron worker. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Johnny & William Lonnie Marlowe; and sister, Carolyn J. Madison. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Garner Marlowe of Gordo; daughter, Adrienne Marlowe of Tuscaloosa, AL; stepdaughter, Ashley Ingram of Calera, AL; sons, Phillip Marlowe of Northport, AL, and Tim & Ricky Marlowe of FL; sisters, Mary M. Lann of Coker, AL, Sarah Ruth Marlowe of Tuscaloosa, Julia Hollingsworth of Fairhope, AL & Letitia Rodrigues of SC; brothers, Joseph Marlowe of Unadilla, GA, Mitch Marlowe of Hollywood, FL & Stephen Marlowe of Northport; and 4 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Tillman & Stoney Marlowe, Mike Lann, Jeff Smith, Eddie Garner & Jeremy Sellers.
Augustine Day
Augustine Day, 87, died May 4 at Carrington Manor Nursing Home in Starkville following a lengthy illness. Graveside services will be May 8, noon at Egger Cemetery, Rev. Ron McDougald officiating. Visitation will be May 8, 10-11am at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbus, which is handling the arrangements. Mr. Day was born April 28, 1921, in Crosby, to the late Robert & Ida Belle Whittington Day, and served in the US Army Air Corps during WWII. He graduated from Copiah-Lincoln Junior College and earned a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and a master’s degree in Entomology from MSU. He was employed by the US Dep't. of Agriculture as a research entomologist, and was a member of John Wesley United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Willie Marzee Myers Day; sisters, Helen Day, Trudie Day, Ora Day Nyman, Maude Day & Hazel Day Amann; and brothers, Delos Day & Robert Maxwell “Mac” Day. He is survived by his children: Margaret Carol Day Allen (Robert J.) of Claremont, NC, Roger William Day (Wendy) of Solon, OH, Richard Alton Day (Kathy) of Atlanta, GA, Donald Alan Day & Daniel Bruce Day of Charleston, SC; sister, Marguerite Day Shands Parker of Florence; and grandchildren: Frances Allen of Maiden, NC, Christopher Allen of Claremont, NC, Kelly Day Miner (James) of Atlanta, GA, Stuart Day of Atlanta, GA and Ryan Day & Ashley Day of Solon, OH; and longtime friend, Dorothy “Dot” Parrish of Starkville.
Doris F. Moore
Doris Farish Moore, 81, died on May 5 at her residence. Swill be May 7. 11am from the First Baptist Church in Lexington. Southern Funeral Home in Lexington is handling the arrangements. Mrs. Moore was a housewife, mother and retired deputy circuit clerk; and was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin A. Moore, former Holmes County Circuit Clerk. She is survived by sons, Calvin A. "Buddy" (Judy) Moore, Jr. of Lexington & Joe Moore of Olive Branch; daughters, Brenda (Robert) White of Columbus, Pam (Dr. John) Downer of Lexington & Shelly (Andy) Ledbetter of Lexington; sisters, Jean (Charless Lee) Truitt of Lexington & Margie (Elliott) Bowman of Jackson; grandchildren, Alison (Rob) Bridgeforth of Nesbit, Rhodes Moore of San Diego, CA, Abe (Jae Hei) White of South Korea, Kala Phillips of Columbus, Benjamin Downer of Jackson, Theresa Downer of Austin, TX, Bryan Ledbetter of Starkville & Logan Ledbetter of Lexington; and 3 great grandchildren.
Liddy Corrine Jaynes
Liddy Corrine Jaynes, 81, died May 3 at her residence. Services were May 5 at Ethelsville Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Church Cemetery. Mrs. Jaynes was born Feb. 25, 1927, in Pickens Co., AL to the late Clarence & Alice Brownlee Whitten, and was a member of Ethelsville Baptist Church, and retired from United Technologies with over 31 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, D.C. Jaynes; sister, Louise Bradshaw; and brothers, Carter, Calvin, Troy & Dewitt Whitten. She is survived by daughters, Elizabeth Berry (Cecil) of Columbus & Faye Jaynes of Ethelsville, AL; sisters, Mary Powell of Reform, AL & Blanche Taylor (Lloyd) of Ethelsville, AL; brothers, Junior Whitten (Jean) & James Whitten (Ruth) of Ethelsville, AL; Shaden Whitten (Mae) of Columbus, Virgil Whitten (Louise) of Gordo, AL, andEarnest Whitten (Winna) & Bennie Whitten (Janice) of Millport, AL; grandchildren, Wesley Berry of Columbus & Dawn Platt (Rick) of Muscle Shoals, AL; great grandchild, Jordan Platt of Muscle Shoals, AL; and a number of nieces, nephews & cousins. Pallbearers were Bill Strickland, Charles Byars, Mike Ruffin, Earnest Whitten, Bennie Whitten, Bertis Schultz, Mike Whitten & Steve Whitten.
Mary Ellen Deason
Mary Ellen Deason, 74, died May 3 at BMH-GT. Services were May 5 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Bro. Steve Lammons officiating. Lowndes Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Burial followed in in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Mrs. Deason was born Jan. 21, 1934 in Kawanee, IL to the late Edward & Bertha Louise DeGeeter Schafer, and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, the Joy Sunday School Class, Mt. Zion Topagers & the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion. She retired from United Technologies in 1996 after 39 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raiford Deason and 2 brothers. She is survived by her daughters, Debra Ellen (Larry) Holder of Ashburn, VA, Karen (Rodney) Putt of Kosciusko, Judy (Scott) Tilford of Traverse City, MI & Lisa (Rick) Ferguson of Pontotoc; son, Tommy (Dawn) Deason of Columbus; brother, Eugene (Darlene) Schafer of Moline, IL; sisters, Betty Craig of Rock Island, IL & Lois (Charles) Smith of Bettendorf, IA; grandchildren, David Holder, Bethany Holder, Lindsay Dickerson, Taylor Putt, Michael Tilford, Ellen Tilford, Shea Ferguson, Jacob Ferguson, Katie Deason & Kenzie Deason; and great granddaughter, Makynlee Dickerson. Pallbearers were David Holder, Taylor Putt, Michael Tilford, Keiland Deason, Jeremy Dickerson & Clifton Bishop.
George Coplin
Aberdeen-George Solomon Coplin, 96, died May 1 at Gilmore Memorial Regional Medical Center-Amory. Services were May 3 at E.E. Pickle Funeral Home Chapel in Amory, Bro. Phil Benton officiating. Burial followed at Howell Cemetery. Mr. Coplin was born March 16, 1912, in Monroe Co. to the late Jefferson & Ila Broom Coplin, and was a farmer and member of First Baptist Church in Aberdeen. He was preceded in death by a great granddaughter; and several brothers & sisters. He is survived by his wife, Linder Renfro Coplin of Aberdeen; son, Harvey Coplin of Aberdeen; daughter, Doris House of Aberdeen; sister, Martha Lewis of Bristol, TN; 3 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Roger, Billy & Daniel Renfro, Jimmy Worthy, and Pervy & Ann Williams.
Shirley Davis
Amory-Shirley Jean Strawbridge Davis, 67, died May 1 at Gilmore Memorial Regional Medical Center-Amory. Memorial services were May 4 at E.E. Pickle Funeral Home Chapel in Amory, Bro. Kirk Strawbridge & Bro. Arlis Lee officiating. Mrs. Davis was born March 26, 1941 in Monroe Co. to the late Elbert Kirk & Vera Jewel Cox Strawbridge, and retired from True Temper Sports after 20 years of service. She also worked at Amory Garment, Wilson Mfg. & Glenn Mfg., and was a member of the Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Vaudene Strawbridge & Erma Nell Strawbridge Haney; and brother, Fred Strawbridge. She is survived by her husband, James Walter Davis of Amory; son, Walter Keith Davis of Charlotte, NC; daughter, Lisa Davis Tomlin of Amory; brothers, James E. Strawbridge of Wren, Edward L. Strawbridge of Sherman and Lealon & Duel Ray Strawbridge of Amory; sister, Willerdean Reeves of Sulligent, AL; 4 grandchildren; and a great grandson.
Mary Ellen Deason
Mary Ellen Deason, 74, died May 3 at BMH-GT. Services will be May 5, 1pm at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Steve Lammons officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the service. Lowndes Funeral Home of Columbus is handling the arrangements. Mrs. Deason was born Jan. 21, 1934 in Kewanee, IL to the late Edward & Bertha Louise DeGeeser Schafer, and was employed as a buyer for United Technologies for 39 years. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, as well as the Ladies Auxilliary of the American Legion, & the Mt. Zion Topagers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raiford Deason; and 2 brothers. She is survived by her daughters, Debra Holder of Ashburn, VA, Karen Putt of Kosciusko, Judy Tilford of Traverse City, MI & Lisa Ferguson of Pontotoc; son, Tommy Deason of Columbus; brother, Eugene Schafer of Moline, IL; sisters, Betty Craig of Rock Island, IL & Lois Smith of Bettendorf, IA; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be David Holder, Taylor Putt, Michael Tilford, Keilan Deason, Jeremy Dickerson, Clifton Bishop & Stacy Bush.
Pauline Langley
Vernon, AL-Pauline Langley, 90, died May 1 at the Care Center of Vernon. Services will be May 5, 11am at Chandler Funeral Home in Vernon, Billy Carl Sullivan officiating. Burial will follow in Fellowship Baptist Cemetery. Mrs. Langley was born Aug. 28, 1917, in Lamar Co., AL, to the late Benjamin Franklin & Jettie McGill, and was preceded in death by her husband, Demnon Langley; 2 brothers; and 3 grandchildren. She is survived by sons, Elbert Langley of Vernon, Jimmy Langley of Birmingham, AL & Johnny Langley of Orlando, FL; daughters, Ann Murphy of Caledonia & Judy Merchant of Vernon; sisters, Mavis Lucas & Madge Reeves of Vernon; 9 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.
Sallie Dunlap
Sallie Mae Dunlap, 104, died April 28 in Chicago. Services were May 3 at Charity Full Gospel Church, Bishop Bobby McCarter & Minister Alexander Roberts officiating. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery. Lee-Sykes Funeral Home of Columbus handled the arrangements. Mrs. Dunlap was born April 28, 1904 to the late Ben & Eliza Billups Gaston, and had been a member of Pilgrim Grove MB Church, Fairview MB Church & Charity Full Gospel Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Dunlap Sr.; siblings, Mary Bell Hunter, Henry Jr. & James Dunlap; and 2 children. She is survived by her sons, Arthur & Johnny Dunlap of Erie, PA & Willie Dunlap of Columbus; daughters, Willie Mae Tate & Gussie Duck of Brooksville, Mary A. Jackson of Crawford; Eliza Bailey & Evelyn Horton of Columbus & Estella Dunlap, Bessie Delaney & Georgia Tate of Chicago, IL; 79 grandchildren; 169 great grandchildren; 154 great great grandchildren; and 3 great great great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Darnell Horton, Lamont Delaney, Willie M. & Jeffrey Jackson, Kenny White, Anthony Dunlap, David Hunter & James Dean.
Richard Guy
Crawford-Richard Guy, 50, died April 28 at BMH-GT. Services were May 4 at Pleasant Grove MB Church in Crawford, Rev. Riley Forrest Sr. officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Century-Hairston Funeral Home in Columbus handled the arrangements. Mr. Guy was born Sept. 13, 1957 in Crawford, and worked as a cement finisher. He was a member of Pleasant Grove MB Church, and was preceded in death by his father, J.O. Wilson. He is survived by his mother, Odessa Jackson of Crawford; daughters, Latoya & Takelia Guy, Santana & Rose Brewer, Kiysha & Trina Guy of Crawford & Renita Gandy of Columbus; sons, Richard & Ricardo Guy of Columbus and Richard & Raheem Brewer of Crawford; brothers, Robert & Charlie Jackson, and Terry & Johnny Wilson of Crawford, Mike Wilson of Brooksville, Charles Wilson of St. Paul, MN & J.B. Wilson of Starkville; sisters, Clytee Mitchell of Gary, IN, Dodie B. Roberson of Atlanta, GA & Jeanette Williams, Julia Young & Lorraine Bardwell of Crawford; and 9 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Carl Robinson, Joe Ree Malone Jr., Tommie Hart Jr., Gilbert Hairston, Gerald Rice, Michael & Carl W. Malone, Robert Colbert & Willie Stevenson.
Johnnie Holiness
Johnnie Holiness, 96, died April 27 at Aurora Nursing Home. Services were May 3 at Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah’s Witnesses in Columbus, Irvin McCoy officiating. Burial followed in Union Cemetery. Carter’s Funeral Services of Columbus handled the arrangements. Mr. Holiness was born Jan. 10, 1912 in Columbus to the late Johnnie Holiness & Rosie Lee Robinson, and worked as a patient care assistant at Columbus Hospital from 1937-1984. He was a member of Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah Witnesses, and was preceded in death by his son, Tommie Holiness; a sister; and 2 grandsons. He is survived by his wife, Arabella Hughes Holiness of Columbus; daughters, Robbie Ann Jones & Annie Lois Bomer of Chicago, IL, Dorothy Rose Holiness of Columbus & Irene Moody of Tyrone, GA; son, Johnnie Holiness of Chicago, IL; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were brothers of East and West Congregations of the Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Laura Otts
Sulligent, AL-Laura Pitts Otts, 77, died April 30 at Care Center of Vernon, AL. Services were May 2 at Otts Funeral Home Chapel in Sulligent, Bro. Claude Hand & Bro. John Nicholson officiating. Burial followed in Prospect Cemetery. Mrs. Otts was born April 9, 1931 in Lamar Co., AL, to the late Houston & Margie Canterbury Pitts, and was a member of Prospect Primitive Baptist Church, and worked as a seamstress at Munsingwear in Guin, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband, I.J. Otts; daughter, Betty Jean Otts; son, Ira Keith Otts; and brothers, Lawrence, Leon & Lonnie Pitts. She is survived by her daughter, Freda Wheeler of Sulligent, AL; brothers, Lamar & Clarence Pitts of Sulligent, AL; sister, Grace Morris of Shannon; 4 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Chad & Kevin Wheeler, Patrick Gosa, Brent Egger, Casey Baughn & Joey Sandlin.
Beatrice Pippen
Macon-Beatrice Pippin, 79, died April 29 at Riley Hospital-Meridian. Services were May 4 at New Hope UM Church, Rev. Rickey Lawson officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Lee-Sykes Funeral Home of Macon handled the arrangements. Ms. Pippin was born Aug. 28, 1928 to the late Gennie v. Patterson & Walter Martin Pippin, and was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughters, Ruby Jean & Evelyn Pippin of Macon & Annie Ruth Bryant of Port Arthur, TX; sons, Andrew, Glenn, Eddie B., Jerry & Leevon Pippin of Macon & Nathaniel Pippin of Kalamazoo, MI; sisters, Lucy B. Walker of Macon & Deanna Prince of Kalamazoo. Pallbearers were Larry Clemon, Edward Latham, and James, Otha, Rickey & William Pippin.
William Blake
William Robert Blake, 83, died April 30 at Angels for the Elderly in Montgomery, AL. Graveside services were May 4, Rev. Bill Webb officiating. Gunter & Peel Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Mr. Blake was born April 22, 1925, in Amory to the late Pressley & Berma Foote Blake, and was a Marine veteran of WWII. He was a member of the Marine Corps League, American Legion & VFW, and was a retired supervisor of South Central Bell. He is survived by his wife, Jean C. Blake of Columbus; son, Phillip Blake (Karen) of Prattville, AL; daughter, Bonnie Blake (Marvin Butler) of Columbus; brother, P.L. Blake (Shirley) of Birmingham, AL; sister, Mary Ann Weldon of Leland; sister-in-law, Betsy Coleman of Columbus; and niece, Carol Littlejohn of Columbus. Pallbearers were members of the Marine Corps League.
Castie Cooksey
Eupora-Castie Irene Cooksey, 88, died April 29 at NMMC-Eupora. Services will be May 1, 2pm at Wise Funeral Home Chapel in Eupora, Revs. Charles White & Coy Fulgham officiating. Burial will follow at Embry Cemetery in Webster Co. Mrs. Cooksey was born Aug. 12, 1919, in Alcorn Co., and was a member of White Hill Free Will Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Cooksey; daughter, Martha Jane Cooksey; and son, Charles Cooksey. She is survived by daughters, Bertie Fowler & Ilene White of Eupora, Sybile Stone of Fulton & Carolyn Sisk of Mathiston; sons, Homer Gilbert Cooksey of New Albany & Robert, Woodrow & Jerry Cooksey of Eupora.; 23 grandchildren; and a host of great grandchildren & great great grandchildren.
Charlene Ivy
Charlene Ivy, 25, died April 25 at Noxubee General Hospital-Macon. Services will be May 3, 2pm at Springhill MB Church in Macon, Rev. Montrell Rucker officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation is May 2, 1-5pm at Jones Memorial Funeral Home, and the body will be at the church one hour prior to services. Ms. Ivy is survived by her parents, Sarah Lee Ivy & Walter James Dent of Macon; daughter, Mikayla Mishay Ivy of Macon; brothers, Michael Ivy & Orlando Robinson of Macon; and sister, Alfreda Murry of Memphis, TN.
Martha Langdon
Reform, AL-Martha Beasley Langdon, 81, died April 28 at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be May 2, 11am at Reform First UM Church, Rev. Brannon Pinion officiating. Burial will follow in Graham Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is May 1, 6-8pm at Skelton Funeral Home of Reform, and the body will be at the church 30 minutes prior to services. Mrs. Langdon was born July 27, 1926, in Carrollton, AL, to the late Lloyd & Sara Owings Beasley, and was a member of Reform First UM Church. She was a retired school teacher for the Pickens Co. Board of Education and for Pickens Academy, where she taught from 1972 until retiring in 1998. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmette Welch Langdon Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Langdon Mathers of Bethesda, MD & Jane Langdon of Los Angeles, CA; son, Emmette Langdon of Fairhope, AL; sister, Sallye Davie of Birmingham, AL; and 4 grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Bryan Langdon, Trevor Mathers, and Clayton, Gabe, Todd & Ashley Davie.
Maggie Liddell
Millport, AL-Maggie Liddell, 83, died April 27 at her residence. Services will be May 3, 2pm at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Rev. O.L. Morgan officiating. Burial will follow in St. Louis. Visitation is May 2, 6-8pm at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, and the body will be at the church one hour prior to services. Mrs. Liddell was born July 3, 1924, in Clay Co. to the late Columbus Ewing & Mary Blanchard, and worked for the City of St. Louis until she retired in 1986. She relocated to Millport and was a member of Holly Grove Baptist Church. She is survived by her sister, Mattie J. Green of Millport; son, Tommy L. King Jr. of St. Louis; 3 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.
Hubert Oakes
Vernon, AL-Cecil Hubert Oakes, 66, died April 29 at his residence. Services were May 1, 10am at Chandler Funeral Home in Vernon, Eddie Finch officiating. Burial followed in Oakes Chapel in Vernon. Mr. Oakes was born Jan. 11, 1942, in Lamar Co., AL, to the late Cecil Harold & Mary Alice Elizabeth Oakes. He is survived by his sister, Helen Lawrence of Columbus.
Virginia Williams
Evangelist Virginia Tucker Williams died recently. Services will be May 3, 10am at Celestial Temple of Peace in St. Louis. Reliable Funeral Home in St. Louis is handling the arrangements. Evangelist Williams was born Sept. 14, 1943, to the late Margaret & Howard Tucker Sr., and was a native of Starkville. She accepted her calling in the ministry in 1988 and proclaimed the gospel for 20 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Williams; sisters, Alice Tucker Hardwidct, Henrietta Tucker White & Annie Mearl Tucker Schaffer; and brother, Howard Tucker Jr. She is survived by daughters, Yvette Wilson of Starkville, Alesha Deanes of Arlington, TX & Virgena Williams of St. Louis; son, Troy Eugene Williams of St. Louis; sisters, Margaret Tucker Hall & Vera Tucker Allen of St. Louis, Emma Tucker McMoore of Starkville & Grady Tucker Reynolds of Gary, IN; brothers, Willie George Tucker of St. Louis, Tommy Tucker of Louisville, TX & Henry Tucker of Starkville; 16 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren.
Sheila S. Reichle
Sheila S. Reichle, 52, died April 29 at her residence. Services will be May 2, 2pm at Shaeffer’s Chapel UM Church, Rev. Glenn Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be May 2 from 12:30 until service time at the church. Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Mrs. Reichle was born in Sunflower Co. to the late Bertie & Evelyn Fulcher Sides, and received her master’s degree from the University of Southern MS. She is survived by her husband, Norfleet Reichle of Columbus; daughter, Amy Peeples of Columbus; sister, Carol Sides of Indianola; grandchildren, Taylor Fike, Mary Beth Fike, & Trey Fike; stepsons, John William Reichle, Christopher Evans Reichle & Henry Norfleet “Hank” Reichle, Jr.; mother-in-law, Lois Reichle of Madison; and 10 step grandchildren. Pallbearers will be John Laws, Tommy Jones, Marty Wallace, Chuck Younger, Ralph Stewart & Sam Pilkinton.
Beatrice Gavin Moore
Beatrice Gavin Moore, 91, died April 28 at BMH-GT. Services will be May 3, 1pm at Full Gospel Ministries, Apostle Dr. Maxine Hall officiating. Burial will follow in New Zion Pilgrim Cemetery. Visitation will be May 2, 3-7pm at Full Gospel Ministries, with the family greeing from 5-7. Carter’s Funeral Services of Columbus is handling the arrangements. Mrs. Moore was born June 6, 1916 in Bigbee Valley to the late John Henry Gavin Sr. & Sarah Elizabeth Graham Gavin, and was a faithful member of Full Gospel Ministries, serving on the Mother’s Board, Lord Supper Committee and Angelic Choir. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. James Moore, Sr.; sons, James Moore Jr., Marvin Moore & Michael Moore; granddaughter, Stephanie Jones Turner; and daughter, Betty Latham. She is survived by daughters, Mirk Jethrow, Ruby Anderson, Apostle Dr. Maxine Hall, Shirley Jones & Prophetess Barbara Moore of Columbus & Diane Mitchell of VA; sons, William Hosea of Tuscaloosa, AL & Rev. Johnny Moore & Isaac Moore of Columbus; brother, John Gavin of Columbus; 50 grandchildren; 84 great grandchildren; and 14 great great grandchildren.
Cleo Neves Miller
West Point-Cleo Neves Miller, 90, died April 29 at NMMC-West Point. Services will be May 3, 2pm from Calvert Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Dale Funderburg officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be May 2, at Calvert Funeral Home of West Point, which is handling the arrangements.
Mrs. Miller was born Aug. 29, 1917 in Columbus to the late Florence Green Neves & Claude Neves, and worked as the general office manager for Four Co. Electric Power Assn. (Main Branch) for more than 40 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Franklin "Frank" Miller; and son, Walter Edward. She is survived by son, James W. Harrison of West Point; grandchildren, Allen Harrison (Sondra) & Sarah Stevens (Charlie); great grandson, Hunter Stevens; and sisters-in-law, Kathleen Miller Jaco of Dalton, GA, Elizabeth Lawshe Miller of West Point & Lorene Madison Miller of Clinton. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Henley, Carl Miller, Cody Miller, Carson Miller, Charles Lippincott, John Albirght & Kenneth Keller.
Margaret Alexander
Carrollton, AL-Margaret Elizabeth “Peggy” Alexander, 84, died April 28 at her residence. Services will be May 1, 11am at Marvin Chapel Methodist Church, Rev. Joyce Snyder & Clifton Pate officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Skelton Funeral Home of Reform, AL is handling the arrangements. The body will be at the church one hour prior to services. Mrs. Alexander was born Nov. 18, 1923, in North Hampton, England, to the late William & Agnes Redley, and was a member of Marvin Chapel Methodist Church and Marvin Chapel Volunteer Fire Dept., where she served as treasurer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence William Alexander; half-brother, Alf Redley; and 3 grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters, Carol Fields & Betty Webb of Carrollton; sons, Bill & Bob Alexander of Carrollton, AL & David Alexander of Moorehead, KY; sister, Betty Swingler of England; brother, William Redley of England; 16 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Terry & Jerry Dean Pate, Joe Alexander, Matthew & Kenny Ray Fields & William Yerby.
Darrell Bartlett
Nettleton-Darrell Evan Bartlett, 26, died April 27 at NMMC-Tupelo. Services were April 30 at E.E. Pickle Funeral Home Chapel in Amory, Bro. Billy McBunch officiating. Burial followed at Liberty Cemetery. Mr. Bartlett was born Nov. 30, 1981, in Lenoir, NC, and was a student at Itawamba Community College. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James Curtis & Delora Young Rikard, and Cleatus Barron & Ruth Mullis Bartlett. He is survived by his father, Danny Thomas Bartlett of Stockbridge, GA; mother and stepfather, Kimberly Rikard Lann & Jamie Lee Lann of Nettleton; and sister, Lea Bartlett Stacey of Stockbridge. Pallbearers were Justin Rye, Evan Oswalt, Jason Martin, Levi Inmon, Scooter Henson & Joe Young.
Benita McAdams
Millport, AL-Benita McAdams, 46, died April 27 at her residence. Graveside services will be May 1, 11am at Millport City Cemetery, Revs. Larry McCrary & Matt Miller officiating. Ms. McAdams was born Aug. 29, 1961, in Lamar Co., and was a life-long resident of Millport and graduate of Millport High School. She is survived by her father, Nash McAdams; mother, Myrt Franks McAdams; sisters, Kay McAdams & Dana Jenkins; and brother, Danny McAdams.
Charles Norton
Sulligent, AL-Charles B. Norton, 98, died April 27 at Walker Baptist Medical Center-Jasper, AL. Services were April 30 at Norwood Funeral Home Chapel in Sulligent, Bro. Mitch Nethery officiating. Burial followed in Pine Springs Cemetery. Mr. Norton was born in the Pine Springs Community to the late Claud Sylvester & Ella Plunkett Norton, and was a member of Pine Springs United Methodist Church. He was past master of Masonic Lodge #808, and member of Masonic Lodge #532, and was retired from US Steel as an equipment operator. He was preceded in death by his wife, Willie Mae Thomas Norton; sisters, Avis Irvin, Luree Otts & Grace Anderson; and brother, Paul Norton. He is survived by his son, Charles Norton of Kimberly, AL; sister, Billie Fay Real of Hamilton, AL; 3 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and 8 great great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Mike Harris, Christopher McKay, Barry Norton, Wayne Irvin, Jeff May & Kenneth Real.
Redden Wallace
Guin, AL-Redden Thomas Wallace, 97, died April 25 at NW Medical Center-Winfield, AL. Services will be May 2, 2pm at Norwood Funeral Homes Chapel in Guin, Bro. Arthur Freeman & Bro. Steve Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Beaver Creek Cemetery. Mr. Wallace was born in Beaverton, AL, to the late Aaron & Alice Harton Wallace, and was a member of Guin Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Pearl Metcalfe Wallace; daughter, Mary Hubbert; 5 sisters; and 6 brothers. He is survived by his daughters, Mittie Nalls of Fayette, AL, Lillie Key & Amanda Hackman of Guin & Judy McDaniels of St. Louis; sons, Redden Jr., George & Mack Wallace of Guin; 21 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and a great great grandchild.
Florence Murphy Byrd
Fayette County, TN-Florence Murphy Byrd (affectionately known as “Mama Byrd”) of Hickory Withe, TN, formerly of Joiner, AR, died April 28. Services will be May 2, 11am at Hickory Withe First Baptist Church in Hickory Withe, TN, Pastor David Sulcer, her grandson, and Rev. Eddie Little officiating. Burial will follow in Crittenden Memorial Cemetery in Marion, AR. Visitation will begin at 9am at the church. Mrs. Byrd was born Dec. 2, 1919 to the late Allison & Corrine Murphy in Cherry Valley, AR, and was a member of Hickory Withe First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Byrd; and siblings, Buddy Murphy & Bob Murphy. She is survived by her children, Caroyln Sulcer Cason of Hickory Withe, Judy Catt of Marion, AR, Jim (Lucy) Byrd of Prairie, Artie (Janet) Byrd of Eads, Mark (Kathy) Byrd of Barettville, TN & Randy (Karen) Byrd of Portage, MI; and siblings, Skeet Cook, Johnnie Henson, Tom Murphy & Pat Ricketts.
Richard Monroe
Milwaukee, WI-Richard Monroe, 89, died April 21 at Prospect Place Group Home in Milwaukee, WI. Services will be April 30, 1pm at Wesley United Methodist Church in Brooksville, Rev. Jerry Hinton officiating. Burial will follow in Brooksville Cemetery. The body will be at the church for one hour prior to services. Carter’s Funeral Services of Macon is handling the arrangements. Mr. Monroe was born Aug. 8, 1918, in Snow Lake, AR, to the late Gaston & Hattie Monroe, and was retired from Patrick Cudohy Meat Packing Company, and was a member of St. Mark AME Church. He is survived by his wife, Willie Ward Monroe of Milwaukee, WI; children, Hattie L. & Mary F. Monroe & Linda O. Wilder of Shreveport, LA, Gladis, Richard L. & Mark F. Monroe of Milwaukee & Patricia R. Brouilard of Easton, PA; brothers, Abraham Monroe of Brooksville & Jerry & Kennedy Monroe of Columbus; and sisters, Martha L. Hill of Crawford, Ethel Bradford & Louise Jones of Columbus, Hattie Sharpe of Brooksville & Mattie Campbell of Starkville.
John Randolph
John M. Randolph, 78, died April 26 in Columbus. Services will be April 30, noon at New Zion Pilgrim Baptist Church, Pastor Christopher Wriley officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Lee-Sykes Funeral Home in Columbus is handling the arrangements. Mr. Randolph was born Feb. 28, 1930, in Columbus, served as a member of the US Army, and retired after 27 years of service from the US Postal Service. He is survived by his wife, Helen Moorehead Randolph; son, Mark Randolph; daughters, Debra Randolph, Patricia McCrary, Sharron Denise Lewis & Angela Broomfield; sisters, Mary James & Ruth Mitchell; and 8 grandchildren.
Frances Richardson
Tuscaloosa, AL-Frances Harpole Elmore Richardson, 73, died April 28 at Druid City Hospital-Tuscaloosa. Graveside services will be April 30, 2pm, Rev. Sandy Felkins officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in West Point. Calvert Funeral Home in West Point is handling the arrangements. The body will be at the funeral home one hour prior to services. Mrs. Richardson was preceded in death by her son, Richard Elmore. She is survived by her husband, H.E. Richardson; son, Charles Alan Elmore; stepsons, Aubrey & Craig Richardson; a grandchild; and 2 step-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be friends of the family.
Major David Faulkner
Major David Blair Faulkner, 39, died April 23. Lowndes Funeral Home in Columbus and Greenview Funeral Home in Florence are handling the arrangements.A native of Florence, AL, Blair was a 1992 graduate of the University of North Alabama and served as a member of the Alabama Air National Guard, a KC-135R Navigator with the 117th Air Refueling Wing in Birmingham, AL, an A-10 Fighter Pilot with 706th Fighter Squadron in New Orleans, LA, and a T-38 Instructor Pilot with the 43rd Flying Training Squadron in Columbus. At the time of his death, he served as an Active Guard and Reserve T-38 Instructor Pilot for the 43rd Flying Training Squadron and as a Continental Airlines Pilot. During his career he received numerous honors, including the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Aerial Achievement Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Meritorious Unit Award, Combat Readiness Medal, Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Air Education and Training Command Distinguished Graduate and the Commander’s Trophy. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Harold Jackson. He is survived by his wife, Rachel Bobo Faulkner; son, Davis Blair Faulkner; daughter, Campbell Marie Faulkner; parents, Judy & David Faulkner; sister, Paige Herold; nephew, Drew Herold; niece, Haley Herold; mother & father-in-law, Betty & Jack Bobo; sister-in-law & her husband, Rebecca & Dr. Rick Bertetti; grandparents, Ray & Blanche Campbell and Jesse & Luez Faulkner; aunts and uncles, Donna & Thomas Romine and Fidelis & Glenn Harper; several cousins; numerous friends; and extended family.
Eugene “Gene” Gjerde
Eugene R. "Gene" Gjerde, 72, died April 28 at BMH-GT. Services will be May 2, 11am at CAFB Chapel, Chaplin Rick Montoya officiating. Visitation will be May 1, 6-8pm at Memorial Funeral Home, which is handling the arrangements. Full military honors will follow the service. Mr. Gjerde was born April 23, 1936, in Crystal Lake, IA to Florence Bergman Knapper and the late Lloyd T. Gjerde, and served in the US Air Force from 1955 until his retirement in 1977, serving in the Vietnam War. After his military service, he worked at various maintenance jobs at CAFB, and attended the base chapel. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gregg Gjerde; and son-in-law, Doug Jones. He is survived by his wife, Judy L. Gjerde of Columbus; daughter, Julie Jones of Tupelo; son, Curtis Gjerde (Lisa) of Caledonia; mother, Florence Knapper of Britt, IA; brothers, Lloyd M. Gjerde (Alice) of Altoona, IA & Ronald K. Gjerde (Judy) of Billings, MO; sister, Jody Burma (Bill) of Woden, IA; brother-in-law, John T. Gerdes (Lori) of Franklin, TN; and grandchildren, Hannah Gjerde, Nathan Cunningham & Kristin Cunningham. The US Air Force Honor Guard will serve as pallbearers.
Ernest Howell
Amory-William Ernest Howell, 95, died April 26 at Oak Tree Plantation in Amory. Services were April 28 at E.E. Pickle Funeral Home Chapel in Amory, Elder Bobby Howell officiating. Burial followed in Hatley Cemetery. Mr. Howell was born Dec. 10, 1912, in Monroe Co. to the late William Perry & Pearla Powell Howell, and was a conductor for Frisco Railroad until his retirement He was a member of Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen & Enon Primitive Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by his son, Harold Howell; sisters, Irma Howell Kendrick & Addie Mae Howell Kendall; and a great granddaughter. He is survived by his wife, Janie Tubb Howell of Amory; sons, Bobby & Jerry Howell of Amory; brother, Freddie Howell of the Carolina Community; 2 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Michael Wilson, Jeffrey Howell, Gary Prestridge, Gerald Christian, Dwight Hathcock & Mark Johnson.
Alice Clement
Alice Clement, 70, died April 25 at BMH-GT. Services were April 28 at Evangel Church, Rev. Ron Delgado officiating. Burial followed in Egger Cemetery, Caledonia. Memorial Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Mrs. Clement was born Oct. 4, 1937, in Fayette, AL, to the late Duster & Gertrude Treadway Howell, and was a charter member of Evangel Church, where she was active in the Women's Church Group. She retired after 30 years as an Independent insurance agent, and was preceded in death by brothers, Jimmy & Lawrence Howell; and sister, Lillian Shelton. She is survived by her husband, Bill Clement; daughters, Cindy Guin (Robert) & Sandra Ellis (Lydle); and adopted daughter, Danielle Porter of Columbus; step-daughter, Rachel Knight (Gary) of Charleston, SC; brothers, Frank Howell (Kathy) of Columbus & Charles Howell of El Paso, TX; sisters, Mary Smith (Ronnie) of Chesapeake, VA & Mary Agnes Myers of Brownsville, TN; and grandchildren, Donnie Malone of Caledonia, Haley Bray, Devin Bray & Shane Turner of Columbus, Carolyne Knight & Carter Knight of Charleston, SC; and adopted granddaughter, Megan Porter of Caledonia.
Brazzie Buchanan
Houston-Brazzie Buchanan, 89, died April 24 at North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo. Services were April 27 at Second Baptist Church in Houston, Rev. Donnell Cherry officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Carter’s Mortuary Services of West Point handled the arrangements. Mr. Buchanan was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Pulliam Buchanan; parents, Amos & Rosie Lee Buchanan; daughters, Jetty Washington & Wanda Davidson; brothers, W.B., Damon & Don L. Buchanan; and sister, Irene Buchanan. He is survived by his sons, Robert, A.B. & Edwin Buchanan, Joe L. Grice & Johnny and J.D. Spraggins; daughters, Kay Webb, Jan Colebrooke, Nan Beard & Jeanette Mitchell; brother, Roy Buchanan; 32 grandchildren; and 40 great grandchildren.
Gene Chamberlain
Los Angeles, CA-Gene Autry Chamberlain, 72, died April 21 at his residence. Services are April 28, 2pm at Inglewood Cemetery Mortuary in Inglewood, CA, Pastor Leroy A. Chappelle officiating. Burial will follow at Inglewood Park Cemetery. Mr. Chamberlain was born Nov. 9, 1935, in Columbus, was retired from the US Postal Service and was a member of the US Air Force. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Autra Jean Chamberlain; and brothers, James & Theodore Chamberlain and Walter Humphries. He is survived by his wife, Everteen Chamberlain; mother, Esther Marie Humphries; daughters, Tywana Bowman, Beverly Jerricks & Debora Henderson; son, Danny Byrd; sisters, Daisy Patmon, Emmerlene Logan, Hystcine Smith, Ethel King, Linda Humphries & Vermonta Walker. Pallbearers will be Terrell Jerricks, Anthony Williams, Brandon Henderson, Theodore Chamberlain, Sherman McGowan & Michael Matthews.
David Faulkner
Major David Blair Faulkner, 39, died April 23 at CAFB. Services will be April 28, 1pm at Highland Baptist Church in Florence, AL. Greenview Funeral Home & Memorial Park is handling the arrangements in Florence, and Lowndes Funeral Home of Columbus is handling local arrangements.
Albert Gilbert
Eupora-Albert “Slick” Gilbert, 65, died April 25 at NMMC-Eupora. Services will be April 28, 2pm at Wise Funeral Home Chapel in Eupora, Rev. Coy Fulgham officiating. Burial will follow at Bluff Springs Cemetery in Choctaw Co. Mr. Gilbert was born April 26, 1942, in Bolivar Co., and was a farmer. He is survived by his daughter, Sybe Ann McAlpin of Eupora; sons, Albert Jr., Jerry Richard & Larry Gilbert of Eupora, David Gilbert of Ackerman & William Paul Gilbert of Starkville; sisters, Nancy Robinson of Cleve, Becky Roberson & Mary McElroy of Cleveland, Peggy Showers of Boyle, Linda Bowen & Jeanette Dankins of Skene & Brenda Johnson of Brookhaven; brothers, Jimmy Louis Gilbert of Cleveland & Roy Gilbert of Arkansas; 17 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.
Charles Pennington
Vernon, AL-Charles Wesley Pennington, 88, died April 25 at a family member’s residence. Services were April 27 at Freewill Baptist Church Chapel, Keith Rhudy & Truman Carter officiating. Burial followed at Wofford Cemetery. Chandler Funeral Home of Vernon handled the arrangements. Mr. Pennington was born May 7, 1919, in Lamar Co., AL, to the late Lesley & Mona Pennington, and worked as a CNA at the Care Center of Vernon. He was preceded in death by his son, Don Pennington; brother, Trice Pennington; step-mother, Mary Jane Pennington; and a grandchild. He is survived by his son, Tony Pennington of Vernon; daughters, Billie Wright of Vernon & Patsy Merchant of Sulligent, A:; brother, Pink Pennington of Vernon; sisters, Charlene Perkins & Clytee Wood of Vernon & Jewel Humber of Minneapolis, MN; 18 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and 11 great great grandchildren.
Vernon Short
Amory-Vernon Eldred Short, 82, died April 25 at his residence. Services were April 27 at the E.E. Pickle Funeral Home Chapel in Amory, Mac Phillips & Gary Carroll officiating. Burial followed at Haughton Memorial Park. Mr. Short was born Nov. 27, 1925, in Lexington to the late Bertie & Floy McAfee Short. He was a US Navy veteran of WWII, serving in the Pacific Theater; and was a retired truck driver and member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ethel Elam. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Lindsey Short of Amory; daughters, Bonnie Swan & Wanda Lindsey of Amory; 5 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Justin, Eric & Patrick Swan, Philip Lindsey, Rodney Miller & Anthony Camp.
Betty Cocke Wright
Betty Cocke Wright died April 8. Services will be held privately.
Mrs. Wright was born in Columbus to the late May Richards & Cary Hartwell Cocke. After graduation from Sweet Briar College, she moved to New York, where she worked first for Lord & Taylor and then for Hearst Publications. In St. Louis, she worked as a guide at the Missouri Botanical Garden, and also served as a medical historian at St. Luke's Hospital. At St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Ladue, she was active in the altar guild. In Virginia, she volunteered at Grace Church, Bremo Bluff and was a member of the Fluvanna Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Atwood Wright; daughter; her sisters, Catherine, Clara & May; and brother, Carey. She is survived by a son, a daughter, and a granddaughter.
Green Evans
Starkville-Green Ella Evans, 73, died April 21 at Starkville Manor Nursing Home. Services were April 26 at Blackjack MB Church, Rev. Robert Branson officiating. Burial followed at Fox Cemetery in Starkville. West Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Starkville handled the arrangements. Ms. Evans was born Nov. 23, 1933, in Starkville to the late Ambus Evans Sr. & Annie Mae Hicks-Evans, and worked in food service and was a Baptist. She is survived by her daughter, Althea Evans-Young of Starkville; sons, Dana & Ambus Evans of St. Louis; brothers, Ambus, James & Jessie Lee Evans of Starkville & Abner Jenkins of Los Angeles; and 5 grandchildren. Pallbearers were her family and friends.
Herbert Pearson
Wren-Herbert Wicks Pearson, 72, died April 23. Services were April 26 at E.E. Pickle Funeral Home in Amory, Bro. Dennis Smithey officiating. Burial followed at Haughton Memorial Park in Amory. Mr. Pearson was born April 14, 1936, in Wren to the late Clyde G. & Lottie Bell Harlow Pearson, and was a truck driver employed by Scribner’s Eqpt. Co., Shumperts Truck Line, Amwood & Townhouse Penthouse Industries. He had served in the MS Nat'l Guard, and was a member of Grady’s Chapel UM Church & the VFW. He is survived by his daughters, Sharon Aldridge of Amory, Barbara Cousar & Becky Tackett of Wren & Marcia Escarcega of Tuscon, AZ; brother, Richard G. Pearson of Wren; and 6 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Mike & Jeffrey Pearson, Ben Harlow, Eden Martin, and Freddie & Rex Allen Thompson.
Emma Roberts
Starkville-Emma Jean Roberts, 82, died April 17 at Starkville Manor nursing facility. Services were April 26 at Mt. Salem MB Church in Ackerman, Pastor William Banks officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Salem Cemetery. Fields Funeral Home of Okolona handled the arrangements. Mrs. Roberts was born March 8, 1926, in Ackerman to the late Samuel & Gussie Mae Shell, and was a member of Second Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Roberts; sister, Susie M. Marshall; and brother, Stanley Shell. She is survived by her sisters, Irene Franklin of Homewood, IL & Samella Wraggs of Matteson, IL; and brother, James Shell of Saginaw, MI.
Cecil Spruill
Cecil Spruill, 79, died April 24 at OCH. Services were April 26 at Lone Oak Baptist Church, Rev. Harvey Coplin officiating. Burial followed at Old Cumberland Cemetery in Webster Co. Robinson Funeral Home in West Point handled the arrangements. Mr. Spruill was born June 26, 1928, in Webster Co. to the late Ruth Cousins & James Wilson Spruill, and was a retired salesman for City Tobacco & Wholesale Co., and a member of Lone Oak Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Williams Spruill; son, Cecil Earl Spruill; and daughter, Patricia Ann Spruill. He is survived by his wife, Geneva Stone Spruill of West Point; daughter, Joan White of Eupora; and stepsons, Johnny Hancock of Aberdeen, William Hancock of Seymour, IN & Danny Kelly of Columbus. Pallbearers were Keith & Richard White, Josh Hancock, Roger Spruill, Cody Burton & David Wright.
Orangelene Taylor
Brooksville-Orangelene Stevenson Taylor, 83, died April 18 at Noxubee General Hospital. Services were April 26 at Drake Hill UM Church in Brooksville, Rev. Merlin H. Glassiree officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Carter’s Funeral Services of Macon handled the arrangements. Mrs. Taylor was born Jan. 22, 1925, in Noxubee Co. to the late Curtis & Ethel Pope Stevenson, and was a member of Drake Hill UM Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Lee Taylor; sisters, Allie W. Skinner & Ruth Gavin; and brother, Curtis Stevenson Jr. She is survived by her sons, Archie Lee Taylor Jr. of Brooksville, Avery Taylor of Cincinnati, Alec Taylor of Macon & Arthur Lee Taylor of West Point; daughters, Bobby Jean Taylor Grassiree and Genevieve & Betty Jean Taylor of Brooksville; brothers, Anderson Stevenson of Kalamazoo, MI & Eugene Stevenson of Chicago; 29 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; and 7 great great grandchildren. Pallbearers were her sons & grandsons.
Kenya Young
Kenya Renee Young, 28, died April 16 at University Hospital-Jackson. Services were April 26 at Pattman Funeral Directors Chapel in Columbus, Min. Torrance Nash officiating. Burial followed at Stallion Cemetery in Columbus. Miss Young was born June 14, 1979, in Birmingham, AL, and worked in housekeeping. She was preceded in death by her mother, Linda Young. She is survived by her sons, Tyler & TyQuan Young of Columbus; daughters, Dasia, Diamond & Delinda Young of Columbus; father, James Riggins of Birmingham, AL; sisters, Deborah Young of Columbus & Princess Riggins of Tuscaloosa, AL; brothers, Kennie & Orlando Thomas, and Jim Jr. & Timothy Young of Columbus; and stepfather, Jim Young Sr. of Memphis, TN. Pallbearers wereTimothy, Elishaun & Akela Young, and Marty, Derrick & Jamarco Moore.
Lillie Duck
Lillie Duck, 89, died April 22 at Noxubee General Hospital-Macon. Services April 26, 2pm at New Hope United Methodist Church in Macon, Rev. Ricky Lawson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation is April 25, 3-6pm at Jones Memorial Funeral Home, and the body will be at the church one hour prior to services. Mrs. Duck was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Duck; parents, Marcus & Susie Mitchell; son, Jimmie Duck; daughter, Lillie McCloud; brothers, Walter, Marcus, McKinley, Nathaniel & Edward Mitchell, Robert Tate & Charlie T. Hughes; and sisters, Mary Johnson, Viola Robinson & Sue Willie Richardson. She is survived by her sons, Tommie Duck of Macon & Harold Mitchell of Gary, IN; daughters, Dorothy Spann, Othie Long & Barbara Duck of Macon, & Celia Duck of Jackson; 16 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 11 great great grandchildren.
Nell Smith
Amory-Myra Nell Smith, 86, died April 23 at Community Hospice-Darlington Oaks in Verona. Services will be April 25, 11am at E.E. Pickle Funeral Home Chapel in Amory, Dr. Allen Simpson officiating. Burial will follow in Haughton Memorial Park. Mrs. Smith was born May 17, 1921 in Saulsbury, TN to the late James W. & Gertrude Hensley Prewitt, and was a member of Home Demo Club & First Baptist Church in Amory. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Loveles Smith; twin sons; and brothers, Doris & Lloyd Prewitt. She is survived by her daughters, Kaye Cross of Amory & Linda Chiles of West Point; brother, Joe Prewitt of GA; 4 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Chase, Chad & Chuck Chiles, Ben & John Ed Cother & Jimmy Smith.
Jessie Lou Austin
Jessie Lou Nickoles Austin, 82, died April 22, 2008 at her residence. Services will be April 25, 10am at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Bro. Steve Lammons officiating, and Bros. Gene Gillis & Ralph Windle assisting. Mrs. Austin will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church cemetery. Lowndes Funeral Home of Columbus is handling the arrangements. Mrs. Austin was born in Pickens Co., AL, March 26, 1926 to the late Charlie L. & Julie B. Junkin Flurry Nickoles, and was retired from Seminole Mfg. after 32 years of service. She was a member of the Ladies III Sunday School Class of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, and of Rural Hill Community Center Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vannoy Alphfus Austin Jr.; brother, James Nickoles; and sister, Gladys Clark. She is survived by her sons, Jimmy (Peggy) Austin & Larry (Angie) Austin of Columbus; sisters, Edna Jordan, Ann (Dan) Harris & Lorene Cowart of Columbus; grandchildren, Neal (Susan) Austin, Nikki Austin & Chelsea Austin; great grandchildren, Hunter Austin & Chase Austin; in-laws, Alice Nickoles, Gladys Mann, Everett Austin & Dwayne (Betty) Clark; and special friend and caregiver, Diane Lindsey. Pallbearers will be Chase Austin, Hunter Austin, Chuck Bishop, Mark Bishop, Tony Clark, Ricky Cowart, Austin Mann, Terry Nickoles, Jerry Nickoles, Gary Nickoles & Randy Nickoles.
Ulla Mosley
Ulla P. Mosley, 85, died April 18 at NMMC-Tupelo. Services will be April 24, 1pm at St. Paul MB Church in West Point, Rev. Eddie Longstreet officiating. Burial will follow at West Point Memorial Gardens. Visitation is April 23, 3-6pm at Carter’s Mortuary Services Chapel in West Point. Mrs. Mosley was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie F. Mosley; parents, Frank & Emma Lyles; brothers, Frank Jr., Jessie & Allen Lyles; and sister, Virgin Lee White.
John Robert Eaton, Jr.
John Robert Eaton, Jr., 75, died April 20 at Druid City Hospital in Tuscaloosa, AL. Graveside services will be April 24, 10am at Memorial Gardens, Pastor Randy Fuller officiating. Lowndes Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Mr. Eaton was born May 5, 1932 in Dennis, to the late John Eli & E. Moore Eaton, and retired as owner of J&S Small Engines after 10 years of service. He also retired from the US Air Force as Chief MSgt. after 23 years of service, was a Mason, a Shriner, and member of the Lions Club. He is survived by his wife, Sumie Ueno Eaton of Columbus; sons, Dr. J. David (Beth) Eaton of Tuscaloosa, AL & Dr. Robert W. (Becki) Eaton of Northport, AL; sister, Sylvia Henry of Los Angeles, CA; brother, Troy Eaton of Belmont; and 5 grandchildren. Pallbearers will be the US Air Force Honor Guard.
Beulah Mae Dowson
Mrs. Beulah Mae Dowson,88, died April 18 at Long Term Care Hospital in Tuscaloosa, AL. Visitation will be April 23, noon-6pm in the Lee-Sykes Chapel. Services will be April 24, 11am at Fairlawn Tenth Street MB Church, Pastor Brian Hood officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul MB Church Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie & Mahalie Poston Bluitte; daughter, Geneva Dent; and brothers, Peck & Edward Lee. She is survived by her daughter, Margarette Burks (Otis) Fearrington of NC; grandchildren, Charlotte (Jabbaar) Madyun of TX, LaRita Burks-Brooks & Juvante Burks Sr. of Columbus & Christopher (Kibwana) Burks of GA; 12 great-grandchildren; a God-daughter, Lucille Parker Brooks; niece, Rhonda Fay Lee; and nephew, Willie Bob Lee.
Ruth Branyon Smith
Ruth Branyon Smith, 88, died April 21 at NMMC-Tupelo. Services will be April 24, 2pm at Lowndes Funeral Home Chapel, Bro. Gary Walker officiating. Burial will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Millport, AL. Visitation will be from noon-2pm at Lowndes Funeral Home in Columbus, which is handling the arrangements. Mrs. Smith was born in Lamar Co., AL, Feb. 18, 1920, to the late Cecil & Agnes Mathis Branyon, and retired from Avis Rent-A-Car as co-owner with 20 years of service. She was a member of East End Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Thomas Smith. She is survived by her daughter, Martha (Ray) Adams of Mobile, AL; sons, Tommy Smith of Columbus & Sammy (Mary) Smith of Vernon, AL; sister, Barbara Yarborough of Columbus; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and nieces & nephews. Pallbearers will be Mike Branyon, Miles Dorroh, Billy Holliman, Eddie McNees, Jack Moody, August Rowland, Danny Shepherd & Ralph Wood.
Leora Ausborn
Aberdeen-Leora Anderson Ausborn, 64, died April 20 at her residence. Graveside services will be April 25, 10am at Oddfellows Rest Cemetery, Velma Bowen officiating. Tisdale-Lann Memorial Funeral Home in Aberdeen is handling the arrangements. Mrs. Ausborn was born Feb. 14, 1944, in Aberdeen to the late Ansel Arthur Anderson & Lucille Ray Anderson, and was a RN working in intensive care and surgical recovery at Gilmore Memorial Hospital and Aberdeen Monroe Co. Hospital. She was a communicant of St. John’s Episcopal Church, and her paintings were displayed at University of MS, MUW and the Lift building in Aberdeen. She was preceded in death by her stepmother, Lois Laney Anderson; son, Matthew Donwood Ausborn; and brother, Frank Andrew Anderson III. She is survived by her husband, Charles Donwood Ausborn of Aberdeen; daughters, Lucille Ray Ausborn of Bay St. Louis, Agnes Nicole Burris of Chillicothe, & Amanda Denice Reed of Oxford; sister, Jerry Anderson Harlow of Aberdeen; brother, Joel Anderson of Houston, TX; stepbrothers, Bobby W. Laney of Tupelo & Jackie Laney of Gautier; and 3 grandchildren.
Harold Cox
Harold Daniel Cox, 48, died April 18 at NMMC-West Point. Services were April 22 at St. Paul MB Church in West Point, Elder Robert Brown officiating. Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery. Carter’s Mortuary Services in West Point handled the arrangements. Mr. Cox was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Cox. He is survived by his mother, Chuckie Watson; stepmother, Ludis Cox; sons, Harold Lamont Tallie, Edgread Eugene Tallie & Quartney Cox of West Point; daughters, Anita Renee King of Columbus & Vivian Marie Cox of West Point; brothers, Tom & Leavy Terry and Stanley Matthews of West Point, John Terry of CA and Tony & Michael Watkins of NY; sisters, Vivian Cox-Taylor of West Point, Dorothy Reives of Memphis, TN, Debra & Jennifer Watkins of NY & Sharon Reives of Japan; and 2 grandchildren.
Koger Hill
Aberdeen-Koger Berl Hill, 94, died April 20 at Pioneer Community Hospital-Aberdeen. Services are April 22, 4pm at Tisdale-Lann Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Aberdeen, Revs. David Harrell & Larry Maugh officiating. Burial will follow at Oddfellows Rest Cemetery. Visitation is one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Mr. Hill was born Feb. 21, 1914, in Nettleton to the late William Sylvester Hill & Grace Blackburn Hill, and retired after 40 years from Aberdeen Electric Dept. He was a member of Aberdeen First United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Iva Mae Rodgers Hill; and 7 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his son, Herbert A. Hill of Lubbock, TX; sister, Imogene Godfrey of Ringgold, GA; 3 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Scott, Rob & David Hill, Walter Lann Jr., Bennie Rodgers & Mark Boesing.
Don Mason
Jackson-Don Mason, 53, died April 19 at Central MS Medical Center-Jackson.
Graveside services were April 22 at Brooksville Cemetery in Brooksville. Mr. Mason was born Sept. 2, 1954, in Grenada to the late Jack & Jessie Latham Mason, and was a member of Brooksville Methodist Church. He had lived in Jackson since the early 1980s where he was an automobile salesman for a number of years. He is survived by his wife, Leila W. Mason of Jackson; daughters, Julie & Olivia Mason of Jackson; son, Brian Mason of Atlanta; sister, Marilynne Burnside of Senatobia; brother, Pilgrim Mason of Lewisville, TX; and a grandchild.
Mitchell Sanders
Aberdeen-Mitchell Dayne “Mickey” Sanders, 47, died April 20 at Rush Hospital-Meridian.
Services were April 22 at Tisdale-Lann Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Aberdeen, Rev. Larry Maugh officiating. Burial followed at New Prospect Cemetery. Mr. Sanders was born Feb. 21, 1961, in Aberdeen, and was a tax appraiser for Sanders & Associates. He was a member of Aberdeen First United Methodist Church, and was preceded in death by his stepfather, John Elway. He is survived by his wife, Susan Shepherd Sanders of Aberdeen; daughters, Ashley Michelle Sanders of Oxford, and Mary Margaret & Penelope April Sanders of Aberdeen; mother, Margaret West Elway of Aberdeen; father, Bobby Wayne Sanders of Tuscaloosa, AL; sister, Tonya Sanders of Tuscaloosa; and brothers, Michael Wayne Sanders of Saltillo & Christopher Allen Elway of Aberdeen. Pallbearers will be Ernie Reece, Alan Whitworth, Butch & Barry White, Peter Martin & Randy Motes.
Alyne Watson Taylor
Alyne Watson Taylor, 87, died April 20 at at BMH-GT. Graveside services will be April 23, 10am at Egger Cemetery, Dr. Edward Knox officiating. Visitation will be April 22, 6-8pm at Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Taylor was born Jan. 5, 1921, in Tuscaloosa Co., AL to the late Henry Samuel & Viola Alexander Watson, and was a member of Kolola Springs Baptist Church. She was a retired employee of United Technologies, and was preceded in death by her husband, Luther C. "Chuck" Taylor; sons L.C. Taylor Jr. & Dennis "Chuck" Taylor; brothers, Coleman Watson & Clarence Watson; and sisters, Corabell Watson, Erdeal Lawrence & Lillian Mitchell. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Taylor Pope (James) & Rita Taylor Foley (Leon) of Caledonia; sister, Adele Ayers of Wenatchie, WA; grandchildren, Kelsey Taylor, John Taylor, Stephanie Foley McGrath, Daniel Foley, Bryan Foley, Ashley Corbell & Arl Taylor; and 19 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Kelsey Taylor, John Taylor, Daniel Foley, Bryan Foley, Max Watson, Rob McGrath, & Douglas Agnew.
Hugh Brown Cantrell
Hugh Brown Cantrell, 75, died April 20 at Aurora Australis Lodge. Services were April 22 at Lowndes Funeral Home Chapel, Pastor Floyd Smithey & Pastor Mark Paine officiating. Interment followed in Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Pickens Co., AL. Lowndes Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Mr. Cantrell was born in Marion Co., AL, Oct. 26, 1932, to the late Hubert & Judson Brown Cantrell and worked as a self-employed carpenter, retiring after 25 years of service. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Cantrell of Columbus; step-sons, Jimmie Ray (Jennifer) Boman of Pinson, AL & Byron Keith (Velma) Boman of Jacksonville, FL; step-daughter, Virginia Elaine (Bobby) Glasgow of Guin, AL; and sister, Bobbie Dwan (W.D.) McDill of Pickens County, AL. Pallbearers were Jim Bowman, Bobby Glasgow & W.D. McDill.
Myrtle Livingston
Myrtle Buntin Livingston, 87, died April 20 at Trinity Place Personal Care Home. Graveside services are April 21, 4pmat Greenwood Cemetery, Rev. Tony Proctor officiating. Visitation is 3pm at Robinson Funeral Home in West Point. Mrs. Livingston was born Jan. 27, 1921, in Starkville, to the late William Wadd & Willie Reid Buntin, and was a member of New Century & Prairie View Community Clubs, and member of First United Methodist Church & United Methodist Women in West Point for over 60 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bo Livingston. She is survived by her daughters, Betty Campbell of New Albany & Judy Waller of Columbus; sister, Frances B. Johnson of Yazoo City; 3 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Tom Waller, Gale, Todd, Mitch & Ian Campbell & Kirk McKellar.
Billy Smith
Millport, AL-Billy Smith, 79, died April 20 at Fayette Medical Center-Fayette, AL. Services will be April 22, 11am at Dowdle Funeral Home Chapel in Millport, Bro. Benton Goodman & Bro. Tom Belcher officiating. Burial will follow at Millport City Cemetery. Visitation is April 21, 6-9pm at the funeral home. Mr. Smith was born March 21, 1929, in Pickens Co., AL, to the late Zeb Wilbern Smith & Trannie Levie Fields Smith, and was a building contractor and owned Smith’s Cash & Carry Building Supply Store in Millport. He was retired and a member of Millport Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sherry Smith; sister, Helen Smith; and brothers, Vertis & Lois Smith. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Smith; daughters, Vickie Daffron, Kay Mordecai & Lori Knight; son, Marc Smith; and 6 grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Mike & Luke Daffron, Glenn & Josh Mordecai, Terry Robinson & Dwight Knight.
Robert Erle Hamlin
West Point-Robert Erle Hamlin, 74, died April 20 at his residence. Services will be April 22, 2pm from Calvert Funeral Home Chapel, Pastor Larry Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Garden Cemetery in West Point. Visitation will be April 21, 5-8pm at Calvert Funeral Home of West Point, which is handling the arrangements. Mr. Hamlin was born Feb. 6, 1934 in West Point to the late Betsy Beatrice Walker & Erle Hamlin, and was a self employed electrician operating Hamlin Electric Service for some 50 plus years. He was a longtime member of the First Christian Church and was a veteran of the US Army, serving from 1956-1962. His brother, Judson E. Hamlin, predeceased Mr. Hamlin. He is survived by his wife, Hilda White Hamlin of West Point; daughters, Lisa Perry (Joey) of West Point & Allyson Hamlin of Amory; son, Robert R. Hamlin of Birmingham, AL; and grandson, David Perry. Pallbearers will be Laymon Watson, Leon Mowery, Robert Mercier, Buddy Griggs, Bubba Todd, John Todd, Dale Hamlin & Roger Beachum.
Bessie Cantrell
Bessie Cantrell, 93, died April 19 at BMH-GT. Services will be April 21, 2pm at the Otts Funeral Home Chapel in Sulligent, AL, Danny Stanford officiating. Burial will follow at the Webb Cemetery. Visitation will be April 21 at the funeral home for one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Cantrell was born March 18, 1915, in Lamar Co., AL, to the late John James & Rosanna Turman Eastman, and a member of the Union Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ollie Cantrell; daughter, Sondra Tucker; sisters, Viola Loggins, Vernie Scaborn, Mary Lou Moore & Flora Burks; and brothers, Alvin & Donald Eastman. She is survived by her son, Roland Cantrell of Columbus; daughter, Lois Yeatman of Columbus; 8 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Daryl Tucker, Bradley, Devin & Bobby Gene Cantrell, Gerie Yeatman & Tommy Forrester.
Annie Bess Drake
Aberdeen-Annie Elizabeth Drake, 91, died April 18 at the Care Center of Aberdeen. Graveside services will be April 21, 2pm at Oddfellows Rest Cemetery, Rev. David Harrell officiating. Visitation is April 20 . 4-6pm at the Tisdale-Lann Memorial Funeral Home in Aberdeen, and will continue at the funeral home from 12:30 until service time April 21. Mrs. Drake was born Dec. 1, 1916, in French Camp to the late Clyde Davidson Cartledge & Goldie Mecklin Cartledge, and worked as a RN at the old Aberdeen Hospital, Gilmore Memorial Hospital and Aberdeen-Monroe Co. Hospital. She was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church, and was preceded in death by her husband, William Ernest Drake, Sr.; sister, Olene C. Hull; and brothers, Remer Winfrey, Jamey Mecklin, Samuel Reginald & Clyde David Cartledge. She is survived by her son, William E. Drake, Jr., of Aberdeen; sister, Goldie Stotts of Tunica; 4 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Pallberaers will be William E. III, David & James Drake, Russell & Stanley Ostrowski, Bobby Camp & Danny Richard Taylor.
Kenneth Gordon
Fayette, AL-Kenneth Edward Gordon, 45, died April 19 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, AL. Services will be April 21, 4pm at Chandler Funeral Home in Vernon, AL, Glen Boman officiating. Burial will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Millport, AL. Visitation is April 20, 6-9pm at the funeral home. Mr. Gordon was born Dec. 19, 1962 in Columbus to the late Jimmy & Brenda Newman Gordon, and worked in management at Wal-Mart in Fayette. He is survived by his sister, Leticia Gordon of Sulligent, AL.
Martha Hood
West Point-Martha Shotwell Hood, 81, died April 19 at NMMC-Tupelo. Services will be April 21, 2pm at Calvert Funeral Home Chapel in West Point, Larry Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is April 20, 6:30-8:30pm at the funeral home. Mrs. Hood was born April 8, 1927, in Clarksdale to the late Ruby Haimes Shotwell & Joel Shotwell, and worked as a bookkeeper for Miller Brothers Dairy. She later established Mar-Lyn Ceramics, which she operated for over 30 years, and was a lifelong member of First Christian Church. She is survived by her husband, Emmett H. Hood of West Point; daughters, Dianne Hood Johnson of Senatobia, Susan Hood DiBona of Treasure Island, FL, Marcie Hood Rackley of Starkville, Lynne Hood Shope of West Point & Ruby Hood Medlin of Ridgeland; sisters, Joeanne Hawkins of Tuscon, AZ & Gwen Stroud of Hernando; 9 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Chris Jones, Travis & Tyler Shope, Tom Randall, Alan Walker, Marc Steward, Adam Wright, and Michael & Mitchell Medlin.
Frankie “Bo Hog” Jones
Frankie Lee “Bo Hog” Jones, 79, died April 15 at BMH-GT. Services will be April 21, 1pm at Prairie Point M.B. Church in Macon, Rev. Larry Clay officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation is April 20, 1-3pm at Lee-Sykes Funeral Home Chapel in Columbus. Mr. Jones was born Feb. 29, 1929, in Noxubee Co. to the late Willie & Mariah Stewart Jones, and was a machine operator. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Willie, Henry & Lack Jones. He is survived by his son, Dennis Stevenson of Tuscaloosa, AL; step-sons, Charlie & Jimmy Earl Conner and Willie James Morant o St. Louis; sister, Mary Bell Gilkey of Macon; brother, Cleveland Jones of Detroit; and 12 grandchildren.
Virginia Lovern
Amory-Virginia Sue Park Lovern, 60, died April 18 at BMH-GT. Services will be April 20, 2pm at E.E. Pickle Funeral Home in Amory, Rev. Frank Millender and Rev. Russell Trimm officiating. Burial will follow at Haughton Memorial Park. Mrs. Lovern was born March 31, 1948, in Houston to Hazel Lancaster Sullivan & the late James Leland Park, and was employed by West Quality Food. She is survived by her mother, Hazel Lancaster Sullivan; husband, Tony Lynear Lovern of Amory; daughter, Monica Cross of Fayetteville, TN; step-sons, Chris & Chad Gaskin of New Albany; sister, Judy Ellis of Columbus; step-brothers, O.D. Sullivan, Jr. of Southaven & Kenneth Sullivan of Pascagoula; step-sister, Diane Rodgers of Tupelo; and 7 grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Lannie Wilson, Frankie Willis, Johnny & John Ellis, O.D. Sullivan Jr., Robert Hal Lovern & Randy Wiseman.
John McDaniel
Coker,AL-John H. McDaniel, 79, died April 19 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services will be April 21, 1pm at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel in Reform, AL, Rev. Paul Childress & Rev. Johnny Sellers officiating. Burial will follow at Greenhill Memorial Gardens. Visitation is April 20, 6-8pm at the funeral home. Mr. McDaniel was born Feb. 5, 1929, in Pickens Co., AL, to the late Charlie McDaniel & Maggie Lou Lowery McDaniel, and was a retired inspector for Central Foundry. He was preceded in death by wives, Lillian McDaniel, Eula J. McDaniel & Merle Oswalt McDaniel; and brother, Hillary McDaniel. He is survived by daughters, Wanda Mitchell & Kathie Widener of Tuscaloosa, AL; 2 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Bobby Mitchell
Amory-Bobby F. Mitchell, 67, died April 17 at NMMC-Tupelo. Services were April 19 at E.E. Pickle Funeral Home Chapel in Amory, Bro. Lloyd Sweatt, Bro. Sid Ree & Bro. Pete Underwood officiating. Burial followed at Hatley Cemetery. Mr. Mitchell was born Aug. 4, 1940, in Monroe Co. to the late Redmon & Essie Dickson Mitchell, and was a guidance counselor at Hatley High School until his retirement. He previously worked for Verona Elementary School, MS Employment Service, State Dept. of Education Food Service in Jackson, and ICC in Tupelo. He was a member of Meadowood Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his brother, Garlon Mitchell; and sister, Katherine Rankin. He is survived by his wife, Penny Knight Mitchell of Amory; sons, Robert Mitchell of Amory & Sam Mitchell of Hatley; daughters, Debbie Tubb & Susan Stegall of Amory; brother, Sammy Mitchell of Amory; 8 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Allan Rankin, Jason Tubb, Trevor Stegall, Shannon King, David & Bobby Keith Mitchell, John Phillips & Stan Reed.
Glenis Sizemore
West Point-Glenis Sizemore, 97, died April 18 at her residence. Services will be April 20, 3pm at the Robinson Funeral Home Chapel in West Point, Rev. Dale Funderburg officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is at the funeral home for one hour prior to the service. Ms. Sizemore was born March 8, 1911, in Alabama, and was a member of First Baptist Church. She worked as a RN for 58 years, and at her retirement in 1993, she was the oldest practicing R.N. in the state. She is survived by her brother, John Sizemore of Memphis. Pallbearers will be R.B. Davis, Sonny Sizemore, Patrick & Joseph Cooper, Bill Cox, and Mike, Paul, Jason & Barry Bryan.
Jeanette Smothers
Aberdeen-Jeanette Ridings Smothers, 84, died April 18 at Darlington Oaks Community Hospice in Verona. Services are April 20, 2pm at Tisdale-Lann Memorial Chapel in Aberdeen, Bro. Mark Thornton officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Smothers was born Sept. 14, 1923, in Houston to the late Harry & Kizzie Foster Higginbotham, and was retired as supervisor at Sharp Mfg. after 30 years. She was the owner of a fabric store and a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ed Ridings; and 5 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband, Robert E. Smothers of Aberdeen; daughter, Faye | | | |
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