Thursday, April 29, 2010
Brintney Ann Jobe & Tyann Tytianna Jobe
Ms. Brintney Ann Jobe & Ms. Tyann Tytianna Jobe - graveside services will be held Saturday, May 1 at 11am at Weir Chapel Cemetery. Visitation is Friday from 9am-5pm at Dotson Funeral Home in Weir. Dotson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Shirley Pruitt
Mrs. Shirley Mae Hemphill Pruitt, 59, died Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at Oktibbeha County Hospital in Starkville, MS. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, May 1st, at Porter Funeral Home. Interment will be in Sardis Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home. Mrs. Pruitt was born May 11, 1950, in Winston County, MS. She was a retired realtor and lived for many years in Monterey, CA. She is survived by her daughter, Scarlett (Grover) Sanschagrin of San Francisco, CA; her father, James Hemphill of Macon; two sisters, Rita Hall of Mashulaville, MS, and Marlene Lentz of Hazel Park, MI; and a brother, Johnny Hemphill of Louisville, and a special friend and caretaker, Mike Sennett. Memorials may be made to Hepatitis Foundation International, 504 Blick Road, Silver Springs, MD, 20905.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Betty Ann King
Betty Ann King --Visitation: Saturday. Apr. 24, 2010, 6 PM - 8 PM @ Coleman Funeral Home. Funeral: Sunday Apr. 25, 2010 @ 2 PM @ Weir Baptist Church . Interment: New Haven Baptist Cemetery
Juanita Herrington
Juanita Myres Herrington, 78, died April 23, 2010, at Mississippi Baptist Hospital. Visitation is Sunday, April 25, 2010, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Monday, April 26, 2010 with burial in the Memorial Park Cemetery. Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, MS is handling the arrangements.
Mrs. Herrington was born October 17, 1931 in the Vowell community in Winston County. In 1954, she married Chester Herrington of Louisville, Miss., where they made their home and raised their son, Checky.
She was the librarian for Louisville Middle School until her retirement and had previously worked as a bookkeeper for the Louisville city clerk and Winston County chancery clerk’s office. She was a member of Louisville’s First Baptist Church, where she cherished relationships made in her Sunday school class. She was also a member of the Republican Women's Club.
Mrs. Herrington is remembered for the many gestures of warmth, thoughtfulness and care she expressed in everyday life. She enjoyed Sunday afternoon picnics, spending time with family and friends, and listening to old hymns. Guests in her home could always count on fresh-baked homemade sugar cookies, or a slice of their favorite cake or pie.
She loved gardening and was once awarded yard of the month, and she always saved her best homegrown tomatoes for friends and neighbors. Over the years, she mailed countless cards and notes to friends and family members to commemorate all occasions, or just to say hello.
Mrs. Herrington was born October 17, 1931 in the Vowell community in Winston County. In 1954, she married Chester Herrington of Louisville, Miss., where they made their home and raised their son, Checky.
She was the librarian for Louisville Middle School until her retirement and had previously worked as a bookkeeper for the Louisville city clerk and Winston County chancery clerk’s office. She was a member of Louisville’s First Baptist Church, where she cherished relationships made in her Sunday school class. She was also a member of the Republican Women's Club.
Mrs. Herrington is remembered for the many gestures of warmth, thoughtfulness and care she expressed in everyday life. She enjoyed Sunday afternoon picnics, spending time with family and friends, and listening to old hymns. Guests in her home could always count on fresh-baked homemade sugar cookies, or a slice of their favorite cake or pie.
She loved gardening and was once awarded yard of the month, and she always saved her best homegrown tomatoes for friends and neighbors. Over the years, she mailed countless cards and notes to friends and family members to commemorate all occasions, or just to say hello.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Carl H. Gardner
Carl H. Gardner - Visitation: NONE. Funeral: Fri. Apr. 23, 2010 @ 2 PM @ GRAVESIDE (Enon Cemetery). Interment: Enon Cemetery
Olen D. "Mickey" McPherson Jr.
Olen D. "Mickey" McPherson, Jr. -- Visitation: Thurs. April 22, 2010, 5:00 PM til 8:00 PM @ Coleman Funeral Home. Funeral: Friday April 23, 2010 @ 10 AM @ Coleman Funeral Home . Interment: New Haven Baptist Cemetery (Weir, MS)
James Donald Spencer
James Donald Spencer -- Visitation: Wednesday April 21, 2010, 11:30AM til Service Time @ Coleman Funeral Home. Funeral: Wednesday April 21, 2010 @ 1 PM @ Coleman Funeral Home . Interment: Enon Cemetery (Ackerman, MS)
Erma Backstrom Jimmerson Davis
Erma Backstrom Jimmerson Davis was born on November 21, 1951. She was the second of five children born to J. C. and Minnie Pearl Osby Backstrom.
Among those that will forever cherish her memories are her loving husband, Mark Anthony Davis of Philadelphia, MS., three sons, Maurice Backstrom(Liz) of Philadelphia, MS., Philip Cole andDexter Cole both of Houston, TX., one sister, Brenda Backstrom, Two brothers, Carl Backstrom and Stanley Backstrom(Linda) all of Philadelphia, MS., Six Grandchildren, T'Keya Backstrom, Kelsey Harrington, Mieya Backstrom, Aliyah Backstrom all of Philadelphia, MS., and Saniya and Anisa Cole of Houston, TX., and a host of nieces, Nephews, Cousins and many Many loving friends.
Among those that will forever cherish her memories are her loving husband, Mark Anthony Davis of Philadelphia, MS., three sons, Maurice Backstrom(Liz) of Philadelphia, MS., Philip Cole andDexter Cole both of Houston, TX., one sister, Brenda Backstrom, Two brothers, Carl Backstrom and Stanley Backstrom(Linda) all of Philadelphia, MS., Six Grandchildren, T'Keya Backstrom, Kelsey Harrington, Mieya Backstrom, Aliyah Backstrom all of Philadelphia, MS., and Saniya and Anisa Cole of Houston, TX., and a host of nieces, Nephews, Cousins and many Many loving friends.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Janet Stewart Gentry
Mrs. Janet Stewart Gentry, 58, died April 19, 2010 at Miss. Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.
Visitation will be from 5pm-8pm Tuesday April 20, 2010 at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville.
Funeral services will be held at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel at 10am Wednesday April 21, 2010.
Officiating the service will be Dr. Brett Golson and Rev. Arthur Story. Burial will be at Murphy Creek Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the Heart and Lung Association or to First Baptist Church
Visitation will be from 5pm-8pm Tuesday April 20, 2010 at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville.
Funeral services will be held at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel at 10am Wednesday April 21, 2010.
Officiating the service will be Dr. Brett Golson and Rev. Arthur Story. Burial will be at Murphy Creek Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the Heart and Lung Association or to First Baptist Church
Friday, April 16, 2010
John H. Ruth Sr.
John H. Ruth Sr., 90, died Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at the Choctaw County Nursing Center in Ackerman. He was born May 29, 1919, in Itawamba County to Mishia Stevens Ruth and Fred L. Ruth. He worked for Mississippi State University in the Agronomy Department for 25 years. He was a Methodist and a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a lifelong farmer, who shared his harvest of vegetables with the community. He was an avid deer hunter.Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Calvert Funeral Home Chapel in West Point with the Rev. Melvin Mordecai officiating. Burial will follow in Oktibbeha Memorial Garden Cemetery in Starkville with military honors.Survivors include one son, John H. “Johnny” Ruth Jr. (Joyce) of Starkville; five grandchildren, Natalie Henley (Erb) and Alice Bryant (John), all of Mantee, Kimberly Young, Sue Stephenson and Dale Ruth (Katie), all of Starkville; five great-grandsons, seven great-granddaughters and one great-great-grandson; one sister, Betty Jean Craddock (Tony) of Tupelo and Springwood, Australia; three brothers, Deward H. “Red” Ruth of Fulton, James H. “Jim” Ruth of Waukegan, Ill., and Bob Ruth (Wren) of Louisville.Memorials may be made to Palmer Home for Children, P.O. Box 746, Columbus, MS 39701.Friends may leave a Memory Message at www.calvertfuneralhome.com
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Frances Jarvis Fulton
Services were held for Frances Fulton on Thursday, March 11, 2010, at 3 p.m. from Porter Funeral Home.
The Rev. Junior Davis and Allen Simpson officiated. Interment followed in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation was held from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 11, at Porter Funeral Home.
Mrs. Jarvis, 88, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Gilmore Memorial Regional Medical Center in Amory.
Mrs. Jarvis was born Sept. 7, 1921, in Neshoba County. She was a 1942 graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in education. She was a former school teacher, having taught in Longino, Linwood, Nanih Waiya, Calhoun, and Linville. She taught until 1957, when she began working with her husband at Jarvis Oil Company from 1957 until 1993. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Louisville, and the D.A.R.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Jarvis; her parents, Virgie Stokes and Green Harvey Fulton; and her brothers, G. W. Fulton, Grady Fulton, and Glenn Fulton.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan Chaney, and her husband, Pat, of Amory; three sisters, Wauldine Grace Houston of Madison, Bobbie Cannon of Philadelphia and Shirley Fulton of Jackson; a brother, Forrest Fulton of Philadelphia; and three grandchildren, Patrick, Edward, and Walton Chaney.
Memorials may be made to First Friends Respite Center, P. O. Box 117, Amory, MS; First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 540, Amory, MS; Coy Methodist Church, c/o Beth Branning, P. O. Box 209, Philadelphia, MS 39350 or the charity of your choice.
The Rev. Junior Davis and Allen Simpson officiated. Interment followed in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation was held from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 11, at Porter Funeral Home.
Mrs. Jarvis, 88, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Gilmore Memorial Regional Medical Center in Amory.
Mrs. Jarvis was born Sept. 7, 1921, in Neshoba County. She was a 1942 graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in education. She was a former school teacher, having taught in Longino, Linwood, Nanih Waiya, Calhoun, and Linville. She taught until 1957, when she began working with her husband at Jarvis Oil Company from 1957 until 1993. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Louisville, and the D.A.R.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Jarvis; her parents, Virgie Stokes and Green Harvey Fulton; and her brothers, G. W. Fulton, Grady Fulton, and Glenn Fulton.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan Chaney, and her husband, Pat, of Amory; three sisters, Wauldine Grace Houston of Madison, Bobbie Cannon of Philadelphia and Shirley Fulton of Jackson; a brother, Forrest Fulton of Philadelphia; and three grandchildren, Patrick, Edward, and Walton Chaney.
Memorials may be made to First Friends Respite Center, P. O. Box 117, Amory, MS; First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 540, Amory, MS; Coy Methodist Church, c/o Beth Branning, P. O. Box 209, Philadelphia, MS 39350 or the charity of your choice.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Lessie Burroughs
Lessie Burroughs.
Full Obituary to follow
Visitation: Tuesday April 13 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Nowell Funeral Home
Service: 11:00 am Wednesday April 14 at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church
Full Obituary to follow
Visitation: Tuesday April 13 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Nowell Funeral Home
Service: 11:00 am Wednesday April 14 at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church
Willie Harvey Carter
Mr. Willie Harvey Carter, 67, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at the Winston County Medical Center.Funeral Services will be Saturday, April 10, 2010, at 2 p.m., from the Mount Pleasant#2 Missionary Baptist Church, Noxapater, Mississippi, with burial in the church cemetery.Willie leaves to mourn his passing, a wife, Dorothy Pearl Carter, one son, Terry Moore, one grandchild, Justine Amare Moore, a loving mother, Lessie Carter, seven sisters, Arma Comage, Chula Vista, CA., Wilmer(Ratibu) Carter, Rialto, CA., Jessie(Henry) Wilson, Rialto, CA., Irene(Frank) White, Verdie(Ernest) Carter, Mildred Triplett, Mary Ann Carter all of Noxapater, MS., four brothers, Willie C. (Jessie) Carter, Johnnie(Patsy) Carter, A. J. (Marie) Carter, Everett Lee Carter, all of Noxapater, Ms., and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Christine Jackson Walker
Mrs. Christine Jackson Walker, 94, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2010, at the Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA.Funeral service will be Sunday, April 11, 2010, at the Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, Mississippi, with burial in the church cemetery. To cherish her memories are her children: Trevell Walker(Mary), Nettie Jackson (Jack), Curtis L. Walker(Truevinia), Roy de Ealker, Nan Stokes(Willie), Wayne Walker, Sr. (Mildred), Evelyn Bradley (David), Jerome Walker(Dorothy) and Loretta Walker. (She was preceded in death by her son Hosea Walker).
Friday, April 9, 2010
John Henry Gully
Mr. John Henry Gully, 75, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family, on Thursday, April 9, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, April 11th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Tommy Jones officiating. Interment will be in Ellison Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home. Mr. Gully was born April 26, 1934, in Winston County, MS. He was a retired dairy farmer and worked pipeline for H. C. Price Co. He served on the Winston County Board of Supervisors for 5 years, and on the Community Counseling Foundation Board for 18 years. He was an Army veteran and a member of East Louisville Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ludie Fulton and John Henry Gully, Sr., and a brother, Jimmy Gully. He is survived by his wife of 55years, Patricia Eaves Gully; a daughter, DeAnna (Keith) Stanley of Louisville; a son, John Mark (Alice) Gully of Louisville; a sister, Jannye Perkins of Brandon, MS; two brothers, Charles Gully of Louisville, and J. W. Gully of College Station, TX; two grandchildren, Jon Corey Gully and Colby Keith Stanley; six step-grandchildren, and ten step great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital or French Camp Academy.
Margie Mae Slaughter McCune
Margie Mae Slaughter McCune was born on November 18, 1929 in Union, Mississippi. On Thursday, March 25, 2010, God called her home. She was the fifth of nien siblings born to the late Barney and Ethel Slaughter. Her parents, Sisters, (Cleo Slaughter Hewlett and Birdie Slaughter Redmond) and brothers, (Bobbie and tommy Lee Slaughter) preceded her in death.
Among the many who will always rejoice in her memories are ; daughters, Christine McCune and Patty Davis of Richmond, Virginia; Sandra McCune Hargo Wilson of Jackson, MS., Bonnie Green, Gladys McCune, Natasha McCune and a loving faithful and devoted granddaughter, felicia McCune of Union, MS. sons, Gilbert McCune of Union, MS., Bobby McCune of Philadelphia, MS., Albert(Linda) McCune, Jr. of Jackson, MS., Elbert McCune of Richmond, VA., two sisters, Lola Mae (Richard) Slaughter Parham of Richmond, VA., Gladys Louise(Ellis) Slaughter Hunt of Fayetteville, North Carolina, two brothers, Johnnie(Bernadine) Slaughter of Gary, Indiana, Bennie(Ada) Slaughter of San Antonio, TX, Uncle, Walter Lee Slaughter, Sister-In-Law, Ruth McCune of Union, Mississippi, Elmira Slaughter of Jackson, MS., Doris Slaughter of Meridian, MS., Emma McCune of California, Brother-In-Law, Earl(Mary) Davis McCune, Grandchildren, Bobby Jr., Chanell, Tiffany, Samantha, Kendreick, Keshun, Mallarie, Harry II, Joshua, Tory, Michael Jr., Brandi, Marcus, YuMecka, Paris, Great-grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and other relatives and friends, Greater Rose Hill Church family and residents of the surrounding communities.
Among the many who will always rejoice in her memories are ; daughters, Christine McCune and Patty Davis of Richmond, Virginia; Sandra McCune Hargo Wilson of Jackson, MS., Bonnie Green, Gladys McCune, Natasha McCune and a loving faithful and devoted granddaughter, felicia McCune of Union, MS. sons, Gilbert McCune of Union, MS., Bobby McCune of Philadelphia, MS., Albert(Linda) McCune, Jr. of Jackson, MS., Elbert McCune of Richmond, VA., two sisters, Lola Mae (Richard) Slaughter Parham of Richmond, VA., Gladys Louise(Ellis) Slaughter Hunt of Fayetteville, North Carolina, two brothers, Johnnie(Bernadine) Slaughter of Gary, Indiana, Bennie(Ada) Slaughter of San Antonio, TX, Uncle, Walter Lee Slaughter, Sister-In-Law, Ruth McCune of Union, Mississippi, Elmira Slaughter of Jackson, MS., Doris Slaughter of Meridian, MS., Emma McCune of California, Brother-In-Law, Earl(Mary) Davis McCune, Grandchildren, Bobby Jr., Chanell, Tiffany, Samantha, Kendreick, Keshun, Mallarie, Harry II, Joshua, Tory, Michael Jr., Brandi, Marcus, YuMecka, Paris, Great-grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and other relatives and friends, Greater Rose Hill Church family and residents of the surrounding communities.
Mrs Vattie Rene Carter
Mrs. Vattie Rene Carter was born August 23, 1921 in Winston County Mississippi to Mr. Dee Young and Mrs. Pinkie Graham Young.
She leaves to cherish her memories(5) daughters, Nancy Mae Simpson and Arlena Carter both of Chicago,k IL., Barbara Phylis Carter, Lorean Moore and Alline Carter all of Noxapater, MS.; (3) sons, Earnest Lee Carter, Willie Gene Carter and Jeffery Carter all of Noxapater, MS., a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren and a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She leaves to cherish her memories(5) daughters, Nancy Mae Simpson and Arlena Carter both of Chicago,k IL., Barbara Phylis Carter, Lorean Moore and Alline Carter all of Noxapater, MS.; (3) sons, Earnest Lee Carter, Willie Gene Carter and Jeffery Carter all of Noxapater, MS., a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren and a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Barnett, Jack Wesley
Mr. Jack Wesley Barnett, 41, of Ackerman, MS passed away at his residence on Sunday, April 4, 2010. Jack was an avid hunter. In high school he lettered in track, basketball, baseball, and football. He was wide receiver #24 for Winston Academy. He is survived by a daughter, Allix Barnett of Louisville, MS; sons, Trip Barnett of Ackerman, MS; and Zayden Spence of Ackerman, MS; a friend Beth Spence of Ackerman, MS; sister, Kim Odom of Jackson, MS; cousin/brother, Carlton Patterson of Lyons, CO; step-sisters, Marie Crawford of Frankfurt, Germany; Carol Bowen of Jackson, MS; step-brothers, Mike Winston of Madison, MS; Thomas Standford of Wichita Falls, TX; aunt, Lynn Crawley of Louisville, MS; uncle, Buddy Patterson of Louisville, MS and grandmother, Ernestine McGregor of Starkville, MS. Visitation for Mr. Barnett will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 from 5-7 p.m. at Welch Funeral Home in Starkville. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Welch Funeral Home Chapel in Starkville. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens in Starkville. Memorial donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Children’s Fund at Cadence Bank Starkville or to Bancorpsouth in Louisville.
Alexander O'Neal Collier
Alexander O'Neal Collier, 39, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2010, at Tupelo, Mississippi.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, April 10, 2010, at 12 Noon, from Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, Tupelo, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, April 9, 2010, from the Agenw and Sons Funeral Home, Verona, Mississippi, from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m., the body will be placed in the church on Sat. one hour prior to the service time.
He is survived by his parents, Otis Lee and Overia Vance Collier, one brother, Christopher Collier, of Tupelo, MS., five children, Teronia, Alexander, Jessica, Quinton all of Tupelo, MS., and Jalaysia Collier of Verona, Ms., five Step-Children, Jenell, Octivia, Chelsa, Jasmine and Isaac. His maternal grandmother, Erma Vance of Belden, MS., a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, April 10, 2010, at 12 Noon, from Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, Tupelo, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, April 9, 2010, from the Agenw and Sons Funeral Home, Verona, Mississippi, from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m., the body will be placed in the church on Sat. one hour prior to the service time.
He is survived by his parents, Otis Lee and Overia Vance Collier, one brother, Christopher Collier, of Tupelo, MS., five children, Teronia, Alexander, Jessica, Quinton all of Tupelo, MS., and Jalaysia Collier of Verona, Ms., five Step-Children, Jenell, Octivia, Chelsa, Jasmine and Isaac. His maternal grandmother, Erma Vance of Belden, MS., a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
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