Demetrice Wraggs

Demetrice Wraggs, 60, of Brandon, MS., formerly of Louisville, MS., passed on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Saint Dominic Hospital, Jackson, MS. Funeral Service will be Friday, March 4, 2022, at 11 a.m., from Beck Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Thursday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Antioch Church Cemetery, Louisville, MS. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements. The service will be livestream, starting at 10:50 a.m.

Michael Charles Harrington

Michael Charles Harrington, 54, of Louisville, MS., passed on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at his home. Graveside service will be Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at 1 p.m., from Union Chapel Church Cemetery, Louisville. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Marilyn Hammond Anderson

Marilyn Hammond Anderson, age 61, passed away on February 26, 2022, at OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville, Mississippi, with her loving family by her side. A memorial service is not planned at this time.

Marilyn was born January 11, 1961, to Kenneth and Judy Shearer Hammond in Stockton, California. She was a homemaker for her family, whom she dearly loved.

Marilyn is survived by her loving husband of 42 years Jim Anderson and her three children: Veronica Anderson (Brion Lutz), George (Paige) Anderson all of Louisville, Mississippi, and Jackie Anderson of Noxapater, Mississippi. One of her greatest joys was being “Meme or Grandma” to her 10 grandchildren: Austin (Bre) Domer, Casey Domer, Braden Domer, Mateo Nuno, Maze Nuno, Rhett Anderson, Ryleigh Anderson, River Anderson, Colton Anderson, and Sawyer Higginbotham. Marilyn also leaves behind her parents Kenneth and Judy Hammond of Louisville and her brother Dennis (Denisa) Hammond of Stockton, California. She was preceded in death by her brother Kenneth N. Hammond.

Memorials in honor of Marilyn may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital online at stjude.org/donate.

Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Lila Quinn Kitchens

Mrs. Lila Quinn Kitchens, 85, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at her home in Starkville, MS. Graveside services and interment will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 2nd, at Sunrise Cemetery in Noxapater, MS, with Rev. Brian James Thrasher and Rev. Brandon Frazier officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. at Sunrise Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Kitchens was born August 15, 1936, in Noxapater, Ms. She was a homemaker and a longtime member of Cox Street Pentecostal Church. She and her husband, James W. Kitchens lost their home in the tornado that passed through Louisville in 2014, and then moved to Starkville to be near their children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Kitchens; her parents, James Robert and Emma Quinn; two sisters, Earlene Howard and Betty Jackson; and three brothers, Robert Commodore Quinn, Bob Quinn, and Jim Quinn.

She is survived by two daughters, Debra Kitchens (Boyd) Thrasher and Anita Kitchens Howard, both of Starkville, MS; four grandchildren, William (Michelle) Thrasher, Jr., Brian (Kristy) Thrasher, Toni Howard, and Michelle Starns; five great grandchildren, Joseph Boyd Thrasher, William A. Thrasher, Shanna Thrasher, Conner Thrasher, and Reagan Thrasher; one great great grandchild Gunner Smith; five sisters, Ida Mae Dickerson , Ora Lee Dickerson, Louise Hamilton, Minnie McKee, and Bessie Adams; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be William Thrasher, Sr., William Thrasher, Jr., Brian J. Thrasher, William A. Thrasher, Toni Howard, and Roy Dickerson.

Memorials may be made to the Sunrise Cemetery Fund.

Charles Alford

Funeral service for Mr. Charles R. Alford will be held 3 PM Monday, February 28, 2022, at North Bend United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Tony Wilson, Rev. Johnny Peden, Rev. Nate Moore and Rev. Clif Crosby officiating. Interment will be in North Bend United Pentecostal Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-3 PM Monday, February 28, 2022, at the church. John E. Stephens Chapel is in charge.

Mr. Alford, 87, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Neshoba General Hospital. He lived in Neshoba Co. most of his life. He worked at Taylor Machine as a machinist, and he was also in the U. S. Army. He was a member of North Bend United Pentecostal Church. His hobbies were fishing, hunting and sports.

He is preceded in death by his Wife, Rosalie Crosby Alford; Parents, Willis Ethel Alford and Myrtis Fulton Alford; Brother, Norman Alford; Granddaughter, Meagan Nicole Alford.

He is survived by; Daughter, Pam Alford Kirkland (Ronnie) of Brandon and Sheila Alford Wilson (Rev.Tony) of Branson, MO; Sons, Mike Alford (Lisa) of Philadelphia and Mitch Alford (Gay) of Nanih Waiya; Brother, Raybon Alford of Mobile; (6) Grandchildren, Jessica Ridout (Chad), Dathan Wilson (Denae), Heather Chapman (Trey), Casey Phillips, Madison Alford and Sydney Wilson; (1) Bonus Granddaughter, Bailey Kirkland; (5) Great-Grandchildren, Bailee Rhea, Charleigh and Ava Rose Ridout, Piper Chapman and Jake Weston Phillips; several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers: Chad Ridout, Trey Chapman, Rev. Clif Crosby, Dusty Thomas, Caleb Sanderson, Jackson Smith.

Jerry Maurice Gray

Jerry Maurice Gray, 42, of Louisville, MS., passed on Tuesday, February 14, 2022, in Jackson, Mississippi. Graveside service will be Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at the Louisville Memorial Cemetery, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Monday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Genoise Myers Manning

Funeral services for Genoise Myers Manning will be held Friday, February 25, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Rev. Larry Harvey officiating. Burial will follow in Mars Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, February 25, 2022 at 11 a.m. until service time at McClain-Hays Funeral Home. McClain-Hays Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Manning, 80, of Philadelphia, died Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

She was a native of Winston County and a longtime resident of Greenville, MS and moved back to Neshoba County after her retirement. She was a retired secretary for an Insurance Agency in Greenville, MS. Mrs. Manning attended Ebenezer Baptist Church in Attala County. She loved to hunt and fish in her later years.

Survivors include her daughter, Denise Nassar (Jeff) of Searcy, AR; sons, Ray Manning (Kathy) and Rex Manning (Tina) all of Leland, MS; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brother, Bob Lee Myers (Hilda) of Philadelphia; sisters, Kayron Gentry (Bobby) of Ethel, Gay Fedrick (Melvin) of Philadelphia, Sara Myers and Tammy Peeler (Pete) all of Kosciusko; brother-in-law, Mike Davis; and numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

Mrs. Manning was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, D.R. Manning; parents, Winford and Jeanette Myers; sister, Debbie Davis.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Ebenezer Baptist Church, 8608 Attala Road 5015, Ethel, MS 39067 or your favorite charity.

Musa Levon Matthews

Funeral service for Mr. Musa Levon Matthews, 44, will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 26, 2022 from Taylor Funeral Services Chapel. Visitation will be held Friday, February 25, 2022 from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Taylor Funeral Services Chapel. Burial will be in New Zion M.B. Church Cemetery, 48 New Zion Rd., Louisville, MS.

Vester Goss

Vester Goss, 78, of Louisville, MS., passed on Monday, February 21, 2022, at his home. Funeral service will be Saturday, at 2 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home Chapel, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Friday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Dr. Lance Delano Miller

Dr. Lance Delano Miller, a scientist and philosopher, died unexpectedly on January 24, 2022, at the age of 44 while in Washington, D.C.

Lance is survived by his wife, Colleen Alaimo; mother, Debbie Hull Miller of Jackson, MS; grandmother, Mozell Hull of Louisville, MS; sister, Rebecca Mullican (Bryce); brother, Bruce Miller (Cindy); nephews, Ayden Miller, Dean Mullican, and Quinn Mullican; and niece, Alice Mullican, along with an uncle, aunts, and cousins.

Lance was born on May 26, 1977, to Randall and Debbie Miller in Jackson, Mississippi. As a young boy, Lance gave his heart to Jesus. This decision shaped many of his actions throughout his life. After completing Murrah High School in Jackson, he attended college at Mississippi State University where, in 1999, he graduated with honors with a major in Microbiology and a minor in Philosophy. At Mississippi State University, he was a member of the Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society. Lance was awarded the Willie & Jesse Thames Scholarship, Freshman Four-Year Academic Scholarship, Dean’s Academy Achievement, and Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant while at Mississippi State University.

Lance continued his education at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, where he received the Presidential Scholarship Award. In 2007 he graduated with a Ph.D., with a major in Biology with a minor in Biochemistry. At Georgia Tech, Lance was mentored by Dr. Igor Zhulin and Dr. Gladys Alexandre. Their collaboration resulted in the following publications:

Miller, L.D., Russell, M.H., and Alexandre, G. Diversity in Bacterial Chemotactic Responses and Niche Adaptation. Advances in Applied Microbiology. (2009) 66, 53-75. 

Miller, L.D., Yost, C.K., Hynes, M.F. and Alexandre, G. The major chemotaxis gene cluster of Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. viciae is essential for competitive nodulation. Molecular Microbiology. (2007) 63(2), 348-362.

Following graduation, Lance completed a two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee. Lance collaborated with Dr. Mircea Podar at Oak Ridge, which resulted in following publication:

Miller, L.D., Mosher, J.J., Venkateswaren, A., Yang, Z.K., Palumbo, A.V., Phelps, T.J., Podar, M., Schadt, C.W., and Keller, M. Establishment and Metabolic Analysis of a Model Microbial Community for Understanding Trophic and Electron Accepting Interactions of Subsurface Anaerobic Environments. BMC Microbiology. (2010) 10(149).

After completing his post doc, Lance wanted to work at the intersection of the scientific frontier and public policy. Lance wanted to positively impact public policy by applying his research, strategic thinking, problem solving, and communication skills to scientific issues. It was important to Lance that policy decisions were made based upon the most accurate scientific information. Lance moved to Washington, D.C., where he worked as a project manager, editor, and consultant. In Washington D.C., Lance met and married Colleen Alaimo. Lance wrote the following publications while in D.C.:

What’s in a Wall? Security, Economics, Human Rights, and Conservation on the U.S.-Mexico Border - Session Report - Science Diplomacy 2017. Mar 29, 2017 AAAS
Cybersecurity: Multilateral Relations and our National Security - Session Report - Science Diplomacy 2017. Mar 29, 2017 AAAS

Lance was preceded in death by his father, Randall L. Miller; grandfather, Zern Miller; grandmother, Laura Miller Sypult; grandfather, William Porter Hull, Sr.; and, his uncle, Kirby Miller.

Lance enjoyed spending time with his family, reading, collecting books, and cooking. Those who knew him will always fondly remember him reading, with the flick of a pen and underlining important phrases, but only in the paperback books. They will always remember his irreverent sense of humor, his tilted head, his raised eyebrow, his smile, his compassion for those less fortunate, and his kindness to animals.

Memorial service will be held at a later date.

If you wish to make a charitable donation, please send gifts in Lance’s memory to: MSU Foundation, PO Box 6149, Attention Sara Fredrick, Mississippi State, MS 39762 Or online at www.msufoundation.com

Mary Jane Deweese

Funeral services for Mary Jane Deweese will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Rev. Judd Vowell officiating. Burial will follow in Mars Hill Cemetery in Winston County. Visitation will be held Monday, February 21, 2022, at McClain-Hays Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. McClain-Hays Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ms. Deweese, 86, of Philadelphia, died Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Neshoba County General Hospital.

A native and longtime resident of Winston County, she was owner and operator of M. J. Farms until she retired. She enjoyed cooking for her family and friends and had a servant’s heart. Mary was kind, loving, compassionate, and loved her family very much. She was witty and enjoyed laughing and having fun. Ms. Deweese was a member of Plattsburg Baptist Church.

Survivors include daughters, Sharon McBreairty (Fred) of Philadelphia, Susan Vowell of Philadelphia, Stacie Reel (Keith)) of Louisville; son, Warren L. Deweese III (LeAnne) of Philadelphia; grandchildren, Sonia Rodriguez(Zeno), Judd Vowell (Angelia), Justin Vowell (Jamie), Marlee Sellers (Jonathan), Brianna Lundy (J.J.), Andrew Reel (Eleana), Ethan Reel; 15 great-grandchildren; a host of loving nieces and nephews; special friend Billy Gaines Pearson of Philadelphia; and sister, Sherry Roncoli of Newton.

Ms. Deweese was preceded in death by the father of their children, Warren Deweese, Jr., son, Marty Deweese, granddaughter, Bailey Deweese, one sister and eight brothers.

Pallbearers are Zeno Rodriguez, Justin Vowell, Jonathan Sellers, J. J. Lundy, Andrew Reel, and Ethan Reel.

Earnest Elvis Vandevender

Mr. Earnest Elvis VanDevender, 96, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at home in Louisville, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 22, at Porter Funeral Home with Rev. David Keen and Rev. Michael Wells officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Jackson Field Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. VanDevender was born January 20, 1926 in Winston County. He was a farmer and carpenter. Elvis loved farming, his livestock, gardening, especially sharing his garden with friends and family. He was a member of Vernon Baptist Church. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Louis Robertson VanDevender; his parents, Onie and Earnest VanDevender; two sisters, Pennsylvania Clark and Christine Clark; and three brothers, Bob VanDevender, Elvin VanDevender, and Rufus VanDevender.

He is survived by his daughter, Deloris (Danny) Reed of Louisville; a granddaughter, Dana (Bryan) Ross of Louisville; a great grandson, Reed Ross; and a sister, Ernesteen Lee of Preston, MS.

Pallbearers will be Reed Ross, Bryan Ross, Donny Duran, Brandon Rogers, Tommy Trosper, and Ricky Russell.

The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff at Winston Medical Center and Quality Hospice.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Nancy Reynolds

Funeral service for Ms. Nancy Ann Reynolds will be held 2 PM Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Noxapater Baptist Church with Rev. John E. Stephens officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Noxapater, MS. Visitation will be 12-2 PM Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Noxapater Baptist Church. John E. Stephens Chapel is in charge.

Ms. Reynolds, 84, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville, MS. She lived most of her life in Winston Co. where she was a homemaker. She was a member of Noxapater Baptist Church. Her hobbies were cooking, fishing, gardening and socializing.

Ms. Reynolds was preceded in death by her husband, Emmette Reynolds; parents, John A. Parker and Effie Jones Parker; stepmother, Lena Parker; sons, Doug and Chuck Reynolds; sisters, Beatrice Moody, Lucille Creekmore, Pearl Credle, Senorita Parker and Doris White; brothers, Wilbur, J.F, Crawford, Rev. O’Neal and Tom Parker.

Survivors are her daughter, Sonya Reynolds; son, Derrick Reynolds (Krystal); sister, Jeanette Davis; brothers, Clovis and Hank Parker; (6) grandchildren, Justin (Cammie), Jonathan, Dr. Amanda, Clint, Kyle (Mallory), Kayle; (2) great-grandchildren, Mattie and Layton.

Pallbearers: Parker Moody, Tim Parker, David Parker, Roper Ball, Joe Creekmore, Chris Parker.

Mona Rogers Herrington

Mrs. Mona Rogers Herrington, 67, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at her home in Louisville, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 18th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Gayle Pope officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Poplar Flat Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mona was born March 11, 1954, in Macon, MS. She was a 1972 graduate of Nanih Waiya High School. She worked for many years as a secretary for Sanders Oil Company, and was a member of Poplar Flat Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Town and Country Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her parents, Irene and Henry Steve Rogers; a sister, Berley Ann Lindley; and her brothers, J. W. Rogers, Douglas Rogers, Doyle Rogers, and Carlyle Rogers.

She is survived by her husband, Charlie Herrington of Louisville; a son, Stevie (April) Herrington of Louisville; two daughters, Amy (Reid) Simpson of Mashulaville and Becky Herrington of Austin, TX; a sister, Carolyn Sisson of Louisville; and five grandchildren, Jake Herrington, Emmie Herrington, Hailey Simpson, Beau Simpson, and Avery Kate Simpson.

Pallbearers will be Zachary Vowell, Kirk Sisson, Jack Vowell, Robert Hisaw, Hayden McGee, Mason McGee, John Vowell, Bill McGee, and Henry Rogers.

Memorials may be made to the Poplar Flat Cemetery Fund.

Sharon Denise Moore

Sharon Denise Moore, 62, of Louisville, MS., passed on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital, Jackson, MS. Funeral Service will be Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 11 a.m., from Beck Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Eiland Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Betty Holder

Betty Lou Pittman Holder, age 82, passed away on February 12, 2022, at The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 19 at 12 p.m. in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be the day of the service from 11 a.m. until service time at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home. A private family interment will immediately follow the service at Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery.

Betty was born March 5, 1939, to Willie Clyde “Bill” and Edna Mae Belk Pittman in Rome, Georgia. She worked as a waitress and enjoyed working in landscaping. Betty also was a caregiver for her disabled son who was born with health challenges.

Betty is survived by her five children: Lynette (Johnny) Bunch, David (Debbie) Ross, and Kirk Holder all of Rome, Georgia; Barbara (Danny) Green of Cummings, Georgia; and Van Holder of the Nanih Waiya Community. One of her greatest joys was being “Granny” to her 11 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband John Van “J. V.” Holder, her parents, and two sisters Loretta Freeman and Dean Pruitt.

Memorials in honor of Betty may be given to Harmony Cemetery Fund, c/o David Holder, 11755 Highway 397, Louisville, MS 39339.

Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Virginia Kight

Graveside service for Virginia Kight will be held Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 2 p.m. from Cedarlawn Cemetery with Dr. Dan Howard officiating. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. until departure at McClain-Hays Funeral Home. McClain-Hays Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Kight, 78, of Philadelphia, died Sunday, February 13, 2022.

She was a longtime resident of Neshoba County and was a member of First Baptist Church of Philadelphia.

Survivors include one son Jimmy Kight (Mary Kathryn) of Starkville; grandchildren, Claire and Charlie Kight; sister, Lynda Luke of Madison; brother, Raymond Clark (Debbie) of Conahatta; step-sons, Ken Kight of Nanih Waiya, John Kight (Melonie) of Saltillo, Wes Kight (Jennifer) of Nanih Waiya and Rodney Kight of Philadelphia; step-daughter, Donna Nye (Melzar) of Macon, GA; a host of nieces and nephews

Mrs. Kight was preceded in death by parents, Clyde and Marion Clark; many step-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Bobby Luke.

Pallbearers, Rodney Kight, Wes Kight, Clark Luke, Benjamin Luke and Jered Clark.

Jo Gaye Wilkes

Jo Gaye was born January 1, 1962, to Sonny and Anna Jo Watson Wilkes in Louisville, Mississippi. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Jo Gaye is survived by her brother Charlie Wilkes and wife Cindy of Noxapater. She is also survived by two nieces Joleigh Anna (Kenny) Drury and Jenna Lynne Wilkes. Jo Gaye was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorials in honor of Jo Gaye may be given to Camp Ground United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Becky Waddell, 3080 Young Crossing Road, Louisville, MS 39339.

Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Michael Shurden

Michael Loyd Shurden passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Anderson Hospital in Meridian, MS. Mr. Shurden was born November 24, 1955, in Maben, MS, to Oscar Loyd and Dorothy Jean(Fulgham) Shurden. He was 66 years old. Mr. Shurden was employed approximately 40 years with Babcock-Wilcox as a welder. He was an active member of Blythe Creek Baptist Church in Mathiston, MS, where he served faithfully as Sunday School Director.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022, 12:00 noon at Blythe Creek Baptist Church, with Rev. Todd Chesser officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. till service time at the church. Pallbearers are Shane Grantham, John Grantham, John Randall Shurden, Clayton Dodd, Michael Box, and Kendale Durham. Honorary pallbearer is Keith Williams. The family requests that those attending be cautious in avoiding the spread of Covid. Masks are not required, but highly recommended so as to prevent the spread to elderly attendees and those with compromised immune systems.

Mr. Shurden is survived by his wife, Cindy(Grantham) Shurden of Mathiston, MS; his parents, Oscar Loyd and Dorothy Jean Shurden of Mathiston, MS; 1 son, Michael(Paige) Shurden of Mathison, MS; 1 daughter, Brandi(Joey) Fiebig of Mathiston, MS; 1 brother, Randy(Melonie) Shurden of Byram, MS; 1 sister, Sandra(Jimmy Dale) Williams of Mathiston, MS; 5 grandchildren, Mary Grace Fiebig, Mia Clair Shurden, Aaron Fiebig, William Kade Shurden, and Karter Rhett Shurden. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Shurden was preceded in death by his grandparents and 1 grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Blythe Creek Baptist Church Family Life Center Fund, 261 Blythe Creek Rd., Mathiston, MS 39752.

Clara Bea Fulton

Clara Bea Fulton, 78, an retired inspector with Carthage Corporation, died Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Baptist Medical Center-Attala.

Visitation is 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Wilcox Funeral Home. Services are 2:00 pm Friday, February 11,2022 in the Wilcox Chapel with Bro. Mark Gill officiating. Interment is in Carthage Memorial Gardens. Wilcox Funeral Home is in charge arrangements.

Mrs. Fulton was a native of Leake County and a member of Freetrade Church of God.
Survivors include: a son, Mike Fulton (Shirley) of Louisville; 2 daughters, Mylissa Dees (Scott) and Tammy Stewart (Ruston), all of Carthage; 6 grandchildren, Amanda Lessley (Bufford), Ty Fulton, Justin Dees (Casey), Lacey Reed (Justin), Brooklyn Edgar (Andy), and Auston Stewart; 7 great-grandchildren, Jacey Clair Dees, Joy Caroline Dees, Judson Dees, Paxton Reed, Tucker Reed, Presley Edgar, and J. T. Lessley.

Her parents, Jake and Evelyn Eaves preceded her in death.

Pallbearers are: Patrick Charlton, Jason Eaves, Danny Mills, Jason Ross, Keith Ming, and Cody Ming.