Bob Bennett Dec. 29, 2012 Services for Robert Grisham “Bob” Bennett, 77, were Jan. 1, 2013, at Coleman Funeral Home in Oxford with the Rev. Claire Dobbs officiating. Burial was in the Garden of Memories at Coleman Funeral Home.

He was the son of the late Gordon and Estelle Bennett. Mr. Bennett was the owner of University Cleaners and a member of Oxford- University Methodist Church. He died Dec. 29, 2012, at his home in Oxford.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra M. Bennett of Oxford; two sons, Robert Bennett Jr. of Marion, Ark., and James Hewlett III of Vicksburg; three daughters, Cassandra McBeath of Union, and Allison Bailey and Ashley Hewlett of Oxford; a brother, Jimmy Bennett of Eupora; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation, Family Crisis Services of Northwest Mississippi or Oxford-University Methodist Church.

Henry Knight Dec. 29, 2012 Services for Henry Allen Knight, 78, were Dec. 30, 2012, at Wise Funeral Home Chapel in Eupora with the Rev. Willy Weddle officiating. Burial was in Bethany Cemetery.

He was born April 18, 1934 to the late A.B. and Sara Allen Knight. Mr. Knight was retired from the Air Force. He died Dec. 29, 2012, at the Mississippi State Veterans Home in Oxford.

Survivors include his wife, Mitsuko Knight; and two sisters, Anna Grace Knight of Calhoun City and Nancy Hall of West Point. Pallbearers were Jimmy Hall, Dexin Hensley, Jerold Knight, Michael Knight, Justin Knowles and Sam Marshall.

Rickey Robertson Dec. 23, 2012 Services for Rickey Robertson, 48, were Dec. 29, 2012, at Wise Funeral Home Chapel in Eupora with the Rev. Ricky Watson officiating. Burial was in Bradford Chapel Cemetery in the Cadaretta community.

He was born March 3, 1964, in Kilmichael to Ola Mae Pittman and the late Robert Vernon Robertson. He died Dec. 23, 2012, at his residence in Eupora.

Survivors include his wife, Leslie Robertson of Eupora; two sons, Jacob Cook of Eupora and Lee Kindricks of Clarkson; three daughters, Rica Robertson, Rebecka Robertson and Ravel Robertson of Eupora; his mother and stepfather, Ola Mae and Buddy Pittman of Eupora; two brothers, Bobby Robertson of Slate Springs and Kaine Pittman of Walthall; two sisters, Shirley Holliday of Tillatoba and Shelby Muselwhite of Coffeewhite; and three grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Jerry Holliday, Jimmy Lucas, Jeff Robertson, Mike Stauffer, Scott Tallent and Brian Weeks.

William Givhan Waugh Dec. 29, 2012 Services for William Givhan Waugh, 83, of Eupora were Jan. 1, 2013, at Wise Funeral Home Chapel in Eupora with the Rev. Willy Weddle officiating. Burial was in White Hill Cemetery.

He was born July 21, 1929, in Pontotoc to the late Delta and Lela Waugh. Mr. Waugh was a retired painter at Futorian furniture factory after 28 years and was also a farmer. He was a member of Lollars Grove Baptist Church and a U.S. Army veteran who served in World War II. He died Dec. 29, 2012, at North Mississippi Medical Center-Eupora.

Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Mullins of North Carrollton and Marilyn Carver of Greenwood; four grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Pallbearers were Samuel Mullins, Trey Mullins, Chris O’Neal, Corey Springer, Jamie Springer and Jimmy Springer.

J. Wesley Youngblood Jan. 4, 2013 Services for the Rev. J. Wesley Youngblood, 92, were Jan. 8, 2013, at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in Madison. Burial was in Union Church Cemetery in Jefferson County.

He was born Sept. 2, 1920, in Jefferson County to the late W. Frank and Alice Cammack Youngblood. The Rev. Youngblood, a retired United Methodist minister, was a longtime minister at Eupora First United Methodist Church. He died Jan. 4, 2013, at the Highland Home in Ridgeland.

Survivors include two daughters, Rebecca Youngblood of Jackson and Judy Youngblood of Byhalia; two brothers, Claude Youngblood and Ed Youngblood of Union Church; a sister, Edith Dennard of Macon, Ga.; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be given to Lake Stephens United Methodist Camp at Oxford, the Center for Ministry at Millsaps College in Jackson or a United Methodist congregation of choice.

Hernando Funeral Home of Hernando was in charge of his arrangements.

Mr. Belton M. Perrigin Eupora, MS

Mr. Belton M. Perrigin, 80, lumber grader for Smith Sawmill, died Sunday, Jan. 6th. at the North Ms. Medical Center in Eupora. Funeral services were held 11:00 AM Tuesday, Jan. 8th. at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Eupora City Cemetery. Bro. Paul Franks and Gary Gardner officiated.

Pallbearers were Richard Love, Jerry Gary, Ted Wilson, Greg Hunter, Keith Crenshaw and Jim Smith.

Belton is survived by a daughter, Janet Perrigin (Dr. Jack) Huffman, Eupora, MS; three sisters, Pearl Hight, Madison, AL, Lily Gilliland, Memphis, TN, and Sue Tollison, West Point, MS; a grandson, Charles Whit (Lacey) Huffman; and a great granddaughter, Anna Rhee Huffman.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Vaughan Perrigin, a sister, Lou Miller, and two brothers, Jim and Billy Perrigin.

Belton was a member of the Eupora Church of Christ and an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a Supervisor at Mersman for many years, served as a Volunteer Fireman for forty five years, an Auxiliary Policeman for forty years, and enjoyed using his tractor to bush hog and break up gardens for people in the community. His dedication to service for the many people of this community will be truly missed. PAID OBITUARY

Brad Murphy Jan. 7, 2013 Services for Charles Bradford “Brad” Murphy, 57, were Jan. 13, 2013, at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman with the Rev. Danny Irvin officiating. Burial was in Enon Cemetery.

He was born May 10, 1955, in Choctaw County. Mr. Murphy, who was disabled, was a member of Ackerman Baptist Church. He died Jan. 7, 2013, at his residence in Ackerman.

Survivors include three daughters, Dawn Dean and Amber Murphy Fulce of Ackerman, and Jade Miller of Brandon; a brother, Ken Murphy of Ackerman; and four grandchildren.

Avron Rene’ Threadgill

Funeral services for Avron Rene’ Threadgill of Stewart were at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 11, at Oliver Chapel in Winona, with burial following in the Reed’s Chapel Cemetery near Stewart. Rev. Terry Wills and Mr. Darrell Surrette officiated the services.

Visitation was Thursday, January 10, from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., at Oliver Funeral Home in Winona.

Mr. Threadgill died at the Golden Living Center in Eupora on Monday, January 7. He was 74 years old.

Mr. Threadgill was the son of the late Avron Gid and Ada Simmons Threadgill. He was a retired employee of Tabor Brothers Automotive Supply and P&F Building Supply. Mr. Threadgill was a member of Union Baptist Church in Webster County, where he served as a Sunday School teacher and a deacon.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Catherine Cox Threadgill.

Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Threadgill of Stewart; daughters, Vicki Gray of Pontotoc and Sherri Thompson and her husband, Kenneth, of Mathiston; stepdaughter, Tammy Worley of Walls; son, Jimmy Threadgill of Stewart; stepson, Chuck Nail of Winona; sixteen grandchildren; and twenty-two great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Mr. Threadgill’s grandsons, Matthew Gray, Billy Parker, Joey Surrette, Randy Surrette, Andy Nail, Jamie Worley, John Worley, and Hunter Threadgill.

Oliver Funeral Home of Winona is handling arrangements. An online guestbook may be viewed and signed at www.ofhwinona.com. PAID OBITUARY

Virginia Patterson Carlisle Ackerman, MS

Virginia P. Carlisle, 94, went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2013. Funeral services were held at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS, on January 12, 2013, at 11:00 AM, with visitation preceding the service at 10:00 AM. Reverend Alex Coblentz officiated. Interment followed the service at Enon Cemetery.

She was born on December 23, 1918, in French Camp, Mississippi, and was received into the Weir Presbyterian Church in August of 1927 by the late L.A. Beckman, Jr. Mrs. Carlisle lived in Ackerman but was a lifelong resident of Choctaw County. She was a member of French Camp Presbyterian Church.

A beloved homemaker, Mrs. Carlisle was also a poet and an historian. Mrs. Carlisle privately published poetry books and a historical record of Choctaw County titled Ye Olde Scrapbook: A Portrait of Choctaw County before the World Changed. Mrs. Carlisle was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved nature and was an avid gardener.

Mrs. Carlisle was preceded in death by her parents, William F. Patterson and Snowflake Bowie Patterson; her brother, Wallace Patterson; her husband, Jack B. Carlisle; and her daughter, Virginia Ann Carlisle.

She is survived by her sister, Mary Lee Bowen of Jackson, MS; her daughter, Jacquelyn (Steve) Evans of Blairsville, GA; her son, William T. Carlisle (Vickki) of Ackerman, MS; her grandchildren, Scott (Edie) Evans, Kimberly (Craig) Coghlan, Jack Carlisle, and Leslie Evans; her great grandson, Will Evans; and nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Scott Evans, Jack Carlisle, Craig Coghlan, Kenny Clark, Billy Prewitt, and Larry Littlejohn. Honorary pallbearers were Dennis Dobbs, Donald Nunn, Lewis Ward, John Robert Cockrell, T.L. Bowie, and James Neal Henderson.

Though she will be deeply missed by all who knew her, Mrs. Carlisle’s family celebrates her homecoming with the Lord and the family who preceded her into the kingdom of heaven. Her enchanting smile, persistent determination, and loving nature will live on in the many memories her family holds dear.

Memorials can be made to French Camp Presbyterian Church. To sign the family registry, visit www.colemanfuneral.com. PAID OBITUARY

Frankie Lucille Putman Ray

Frankie Lucille Putman Ray, 98, passed away in her sleep on January 6, 2013 at Highland Home Nursing Center in Ridgeland, Miss. She died as she lived her life, with peace and surrounded by love. She was born on September 15, 1914 in Choctaw County and was the daughter of Jonathan James Putman and Leona Burney Putman.

Frankie was loved by all who knew her – from relatives and friends in the Choctaw and Webster County areas where she spent most of her life, to her new friends and staff at Highland Home Nursing Center in Ridgeland. She cherished her family and treasured time spent with her two children, her five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Frankie carried a love of learning through life and was a graduate of Chester High School. Her father taught her about the natural world and she so valued her education that, when muddy roads were impassable by carriage, she would walk several miles to school. Frankie often marveled at living so near to being 100, and her enjoyment of life, learning, family and friends carried her through each new day.

She married Oles Nason Ray in 1932 and the couple had two children, Glenn and Janice. Frankie and Oles ran stores throughout Choctaw County and a dry cleaning business in Maben before they retired. Frankie also worked as a local substitute teacher, and she was known as a good seamstress, continuing to take alterations work into her 80s. Oles and Frankie were long-time members of Mathiston Methodist Church, where she also taught Sunday school. The couple celebrated 66 years of marriage before Oles predeceased her in 1998.

The family lived briefly in Savannah, Georgia where Oles was stationed at Fort Stewart during World War II, and otherwise called the Mathiston/Ackerman/Starkville area their home for their entire lives. Frankie moved to Ridgeland in 2011 when she was 96. Even at 98, Frankie enjoyed getting out for shopping trips, dining at her favorite restaurants, playing Bingo and going for car rides to explore the countryside. To the very end, she maintained a sense of humor throughout both the tough times and wonderful moments in her life.

Frankie is survived by and will be dearly missed by her many relatives and friends. She was predeceased by parents, Jonathan and Leona; by husband of 66 years, Oles Nason Ray; by brothers, James Drew Putman and Otis Ishmael Putman, and by many other relatives and friends.

Survivors include her son, Glenn T. and spouse, Mary Beth Ray of Ridgeland; her daughter, Janice C. and spouse, Boyd Kynard of Amherst, Mass.; her grandchildren, Glenn Martin Ray, Kari Kynard, Chuck Ray, Mary Ann Black and Brian Kynard and their spouses; and five great-grandchildren. She also leaves her niece, Penny and spouse, Larry Jennings of Starkville; her nephew Mancil and spouse, Mary Ray of West Point; and several cousins, nieces and nephews in other areas.

Services are through the Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, calling hours were scheduled on Friday, January 11 at 10 a.m., and a service followed at 11 a.m. Burial followed immediately after at Salem Cemetery in Chester.

Donations may be made to Mathiston United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 177, Mathiston, MS 39752. PAID OBITUARY

Hughie E. Chandler Dec. 31, 2012 Services for Hughie Everette Chandler, 85, of Mountain View, Ark., formerly of Okolona, were Jan. 3, 2013, at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Mountain View. Burial followed in Flatwoods Cemetery in Mountain View. A memorial service was Jan. 5 at First Baptist Church, Okolona with the Rev. Roy McHenry officiating.

He was born March 5, 1927, in Webster County to the late Carl and Ora Lee Wright Chandler. Mr. Chandler was a member of First Baptist Church of Okolona for many years and a retired U.S. postal worker. He died Dec. 31, 2012, in Batesville, Ark.

Survivors include his wife, Sue Cox Chandler; a daughter Kay Chandler Bratton of Rome, Ga.; a son, Don Chandler of New Albany; a stepson, Dewey Cox of West Point; two brothers, Billy Chandler and Charles Chandler; a sister, Judy Johnson; seven grandchildren and five great- grandchildren.

Joy Doolittle Ross Jan. 21, 2013 A memorial service for Joy Doolittle Ross, 82, of Senatobia was Jan. 23, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church in Senatobia.

She was born Feb. 27, 1930, in Cadaretta to the late Rufus and Mary Doolittle. Mrs. Ross was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Senatobia. She died Jan. 21, 2013, at home.

Survivors include five children, Chris Ross, Stephen Ross, Marianne Parks, Jeffrey Ross and Elizabeth Jernigan; a sister, Jane Skelton; and seven grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church-Senatobia, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Palmer Home for Children (Columbus).

Pate Jones Funeral Home of Senatobia was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Loy W. Gammel Eupora, MS

Mr. Loy W. Gammel, 88, retired Mississippi Highway Patrolman, died December 29, 2012 at North Ms. Medical Center in Eupora, MS. Funeral services were held January 1, 2013 at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Webster Memorial Garden Cemetery in Webster County. Rev. Travis Gray officiated.

Pallbearers were Jerry, DeWayne, Charles and James Gammel, Zachary and Jimmy Adkins. Honorary pallbearers were State of Mississippi Highway Patrol Officers.

Loy was a member of the Eupora First Baptist Church, a Navy Veteran and a Mason. He served as a Mississippi Highway Patrolman for twenty five years.

He is survived by his wife, Waunell “Nell” Gammel, Eupora, MS; two sons, Steve L. (Sherry) Gammel, and Phil Gammel both of Eupora, MS; a brother, Wava Gammel, Edison, NJ; four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora was in charge of all arrangements. PAID OBITUARY

Clara E. “Marter” Hitt

Clara E. “Marter” Hitt of Spring Hill, Florida went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 4, 2013 at the age of 75 years old after a 18 year long fight with cancer.

Clara was born in Sweatman, MS on January 16, 1937 to (Father) Ira Ernest Marter & (Mother) Mary Roxie “Jordan” Marter of Duck Hill, MS. She graduated from Alva High School in 1955. She married Fred “Norman” Hitt of Eupora, MS on December 26, 1955. Once Married they moved to Flint/Swartz Creek, Michigan where they lived for 32 years, then retired in January 1986 and moved to Spring Hill, FL.

She was an active member of the Gulfcoast Artist Club and was very talented painter. However her main interest was as a Christian. She was a very talented church Pianist for which she served her Lord at both Bethany Missionary Baptist Church in Flint, MI & also at Aripeka Baptist Church in Spring Hill, FL. She also enjoyed working with the churches children’s department with all of their musical needs. Clara was all about GOD, Family, Friends & Serving her Lord through Church and in her Life.

Her funeral service was held at Aripeka Baptist Church in Aripeka, FL on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Her Son-in-law, Pastor Dan Louman, was privileged to preach her services assisted by her Pastor, Bro. Joe Sims. At her funeral 2 people came to know Christ as their personal Savior!

Clara was preceded in death by her parents (Ernest 1900-1978 & Mary Roxy Marter 1904-1991); sister, (Ruth Aline Marter 1929) and sister (Mary Louise Marter/McDonald/ Cieslak 1931-2008).

Clara is survived by and Dearly Missed by, Fred “Norman” Hitt, her Loving Husband of 57 years of marriage; son, James Richard Hitt and wife, Nancy of Spring Hill, FL; and daughter, Lisa Hitt/Louman and husband, Dan, of Swartz Creek, MI; granddaughters, Jackie Louman/ McCuistion and husband, Micah of Midlothian,TX, Kelly Hitt/Rivera and husband, Leo of Madison, WI, Vicky Hitt of Madison, WI and Mary Hitt of Spring Hill, FL; great granddaughters, Eiley McCuistion – 2 years and Leah Rivera – 5 months. PAID OBITUARY

Mr. J.V. Swindle Magee, MS

Mr. J. V. Swindle, retired High School Administrator, Educator and Coach, died Jan. 26th, 2013 at the Ms. State Veterans Home in Collins, MS. Funeral services were at 10:00 AM Tuesday Jan. 29th at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Choctaw County, MS with burial in the Church Cemetery. Bro. Danny Swindle, J. E. Swindle, Tommy Swindle and Bro. Buddy Keys officiated.

Pallbearers were Dave Eldridge, Oliver Tann, James Riddell, Wade, Don, Robert, Randy, Tommy, Jimmy, Michael, Tim, Eric, Dewayne, Carl and Curtis Swindle. Honorary pallbearers were former classmates, teammates, and athletes.

J. V. was a member of the First Baptist Church in Magee, MS and was an Air Force Veteran. He was an outstanding, High School and College athlete, playing for the U. S. Air Force Football Team, then going on to play at Holmes Junior College, then Delta State University. While playing in the Air Force, he was a member of the Far East Championship Team, winning the Championship in the “Rice Bowl” in 1957, where he was the MVP. He received many other awards while playing for the Air Force when was stationed at Johnson Air Base in Japan. J. V. worked for thirty six years in various school systems as a coach, teacher and administrator. The students and athletes at Charleston High School, Bruce High School, Calloway High School in Jackson, Kirk Academy in Grenada, West Point High School and Shannon High School were blessed with his guidance. He gave his life helping students and young athletes to become men.

J. V. is survived by his wife, Shirley Floyd Swindle, Magee, MS; two daughters, Shae Swindle Baria, Magee, MS and Sherie (Timothy) Alexander, Richland, MS; a son, Jay F. (Lynn) Swindle, Ellisville, MS a brother, J. E. (Lucy) Swindle, Pontotoc, MS; two brothers in law, Charles (Betty) Austin and David (Frankie) Eldridge; three sisters in law, Jeanette, Boots and Mavis Swindle; seven grandchildren; Swayze Swindle, Alden Swindle, James Bailey Alexander, Alex Alexander, Coleman Hendren, Stephen Baria and Jess Baria; and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brothers; Guither, Ershell, Oren, Euless, Huvis, Ralph, Royce, Rex, Clastal, and James Swindle. Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora is in charge of all arrangements. PAID OBITUARY

Hughie E. Chandler Dec. 31, 2012 Services for Hughie Everette Chandler, 85, of Mountain View, Ark., formerly of Okolona, were Jan. 3, 2013, at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Mountain View. Burial followed in Flatwoods Cemetery in Mountain View. A memorial service was Jan. 5 at First Baptist Church, Okolona with the Rev. Roy McHenry officiating.

He was born March 5, 1927, in Webster County to the late Carl and Ora Lee Wright Chandler. Mr. Chandler was a member of First Baptist Church of Okolona for many years and a retired U.S. postal worker. He died Dec. 31, 2012, in Batesville, Ark.

Survivors include his wife, Sue Cox Chandler; a daughter Kay Chandler Bratton of Rome, Ga.; a son, Don Chandler of New Albany; a stepson, Dewey Cox of West Point; two brothers, Billy Chandler and Charles Chandler; a sister, Judy Johnson; seven grandchildren and five great- grandchildren.

Joy Doolittle Ross Jan. 21, 2013 A memorial service for Joy Doolittle Ross, 82, of Senatobia was Jan. 23, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church in Senatobia.

She was born Feb. 27, 1930, in Cadaretta to the late Rufus and Mary Doolittle. Mrs. Ross was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Senatobia. She died Jan. 21, 2013, at home.

Survivors include five children, Chris Ross, Stephen Ross, Marianne Parks, Jeffrey Ross and Elizabeth Jernigan; a sister, Jane Skelton; and seven grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church-Senatobia, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Palmer Home for Children (Columbus).

Pate Jones Funeral Home of Senatobia was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Loy W. Gammel Eupora, MS

Mr. Loy W. Gammel, 88, retired Mississippi Highway Patrolman, died December 29, 2012 at North Ms. Medical Center in Eupora, MS. Funeral services were held January 1, 2013 at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Webster Memorial Garden Cemetery in Webster County. Rev. Travis Gray officiated.

Pallbearers were Jerry, DeWayne, Charles and James Gammel, Zachary and Jimmy Adkins. Honorary pallbearers were State of Mississippi Highway Patrol Officers.

Loy was a member of the Eupora First Baptist Church, a Navy Veteran and a Mason. He served as a Mississippi Highway Patrolman for twenty five years.

He is survived by his wife, Waunell “Nell” Gammel, Eupora, MS; two sons, Steve L. (Sherry) Gammel, and Phil Gammel both of Eupora, MS; a brother, Wava Gammel, Edison, NJ; four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora was in charge of all arrangements. PAID OBITUARY

Clara E. “Marter” Hitt

Clara E. “Marter” Hitt of Spring Hill, Florida went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 4, 2013 at the age of 75 years old after a 18 year long fight with cancer.

Clara was born in Sweatman, MS on January 16, 1937 to (Father) Ira Ernest Marter & (Mother) Mary Roxie “Jordan” Marter of Duck Hill, MS. She graduated from Alva High School in 1955. She married Fred “Norman” Hitt of Eupora, MS on December 26, 1955. Once Married they moved to Flint/Swartz Creek, Michigan where they lived for 32 years, then retired in January 1986 and moved to Spring Hill, FL.

She was an active member of the Gulfcoast Artist Club and was very talented painter. However her main interest was as a Christian. She was a very talented church Pianist for which she served her Lord at both Bethany Missionary Baptist Church in Flint, MI & also at Aripeka Baptist Church in Spring Hill, FL. She also enjoyed working with the churches children’s department with all of their musical needs. Clara was all about GOD, Family, Friends & Serving her Lord through Church and in her Life.

Her funeral service was held at Aripeka Baptist Church in Aripeka, FL on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Her Son-in-law, Pastor Dan Louman, was privileged to preach her services assisted by her Pastor, Bro. Joe Sims. At her funeral 2 people came to know Christ as their personal Savior!

Clara was preceded in death by her parents (Ernest 1900-1978 & Mary Roxy Marter 1904-1991); sister, (Ruth Aline Marter 1929) and sister (Mary Louise Marter/McDonald/ Cieslak 1931-2008).

Clara is survived by and Dearly Missed by, Fred “Norman” Hitt, her Loving Husband of 57 years of marriage; son, James Richard Hitt and wife, Nancy of Spring Hill, FL; and daughter, Lisa Hitt/Louman and husband, Dan, of Swartz Creek, MI; granddaughters, Jackie Louman/ McCuistion and husband, Micah of Midlothian,TX, Kelly Hitt/Rivera and husband, Leo of Madison, WI, Vicky Hitt of Madison, WI and Mary Hitt of Spring Hill, FL; great granddaughters, Eiley McCuistion – 2 years and Leah Rivera – 5 months. PAID OBITUARY

Mr. J.V. Swindle Magee, MS

Mr. J. V. Swindle, retired High School Administrator, Educator and Coach, died Jan. 26th, 2013 at the Ms. State Veterans Home in Collins, MS. Funeral services were at 10:00 AM Tuesday Jan. 29th at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Choctaw County, MS with burial in the Church Cemetery. Bro. Danny Swindle, J. E. Swindle, Tommy Swindle and Bro. Buddy Keys officiated.

Pallbearers were Dave Eldridge, Oliver Tann, James Riddell, Wade, Don, Robert, Randy, Tommy, Jimmy, Michael, Tim, Eric, Dewayne, Carl and Curtis Swindle. Honorary pallbearers were former classmates, teammates, and athletes.

J. V. was a member of the First Baptist Church in Magee, MS and was an Air Force Veteran. He was an outstanding, High School and College athlete, playing for the U. S. Air Force Football Team, then going on to play at Holmes Junior College, then Delta State University. While playing in the Air Force, he was a member of the Far East Championship Team, winning the Championship in the “Rice Bowl” in 1957, where he was the MVP. He received many other awards while playing for the Air Force when was stationed at Johnson Air Base in Japan. J. V. worked for thirty six years in various school systems as a coach, teacher and administrator. The students and athletes at Charleston High School, Bruce High School, Calloway High School in Jackson, Kirk Academy in Grenada, West Point High School and Shannon High School were blessed with his guidance. He gave his life helping students and young athletes to become men.

J. V. is survived by his wife, Shirley Floyd Swindle, Magee, MS; two daughters, Shae Swindle Baria, Magee, MS and Sherie (Timothy) Alexander, Richland, MS; a son, Jay F. (Lynn) Swindle, Ellisville, MS a brother, J. E. (Lucy) Swindle, Pontotoc, MS; two brothers in law, Charles (Betty) Austin and David (Frankie) Eldridge; three sisters in law, Jeanette, Boots and Mavis Swindle; seven grandchildren; Swayze Swindle, Alden Swindle, James Bailey Alexander, Alex Alexander, Coleman Hendren, Stephen Baria and Jess Baria; and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brothers; Guither, Ershell, Oren, Euless, Huvis, Ralph, Royce, Rex, Clastal, and James Swindle. Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora is in charge of all arrangements. PAID OBITUARY

Alfa Burgos Contreras Feb. 2, 2013 Services for Alfa Burgos Contreras, 80, of Eupora were Feb. 5, 2013, at First Baptist Church of Duncan. Burial was in Shelby Cemetery.

Mrs. Contreras was a homemaker. She died Feb. 2, 2013.

Survivors include five sons, Frank Contreras of Tunica, Ben Contreras of Horn Lake, Andrew Contreras of Cleveland, Sammy Contreras of Minter City and Adam Contreras of Eupora; a sister, Martina Andino of New Orleans; a brother, David Burgos of Louisville, Ky.; 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Spanish Mission of Batesville.

National Funeral Home of Clarksdale was in charge of arrangements.

Barbara Dale Pogue Feb. 3, 2013 Services for Barbara Dale Pogue, 67, of Ackerman were Feb. 6, 2013, at Antioch Methodist Church with the Rev. Ed Saunders officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was born Nov. 15, 1945, in Doddsville. Mrs. Pogue was a teacher/ personal care homeworker. She died Feb. 3, 2013, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle in Columbus.

Survivors include her husband, Edward Pogue of Ackerman; two sons, Joey Miller of Jasper, Fla., and Devion Pogue of Ackerman; two brothers, Wesley Gammill of Ackerman and Wilson Gammill Sr. of Coker, Ala.; two sisters, Martha Adams of Anacortee, Wash., and Juanita Harding of Petal; her father, Jessie Gammill of Ackerman; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to French Camp Academy, Antioch Methodist Church or Gideons International.

Coleman Funeral Home of Ackerman was in charge of arrangements.

J.W. Stephens Jan. 31, 2013 Services for J.W. Stephens, 88, of Florence were Feb. 2, 2013, at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel in Eupora. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.

Mr. Stephens was a retired carpenter. He died Jan. 31, 2013, at River Oaks Hospital in Flowood.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred B. Stephens of Florence; a daughter; Sharon Stephens Ferrell of Leeds, Ala.; a son, Mark Stephens of Brandon; two sisters, Virginia Stephens Meeker of San Antonio, Texas, and Edna Stephens Thornton of Florence; and six grandchildren.

J.T. Tennyson Jan. 19, 2013 Services for Jack Tullos “J.T.” Tennyson 20, of Eupora were Jan. 25, 2013, at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church with the Revs. Rob Faulk and Curtis Guess officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

He was born Nov. 11, 1992, in Eupora. Mr. Tennyson graduated from Ackerman High School, where he played football and was a member of the FFA. He died Jan. 19, 2013, at Scott and White Trauma Center in Temple, Texas.

Survivors include his parents James “Kooter” and Shelia Tennyson of Eupora; five sisters, April Stringer of Raymond, Tina Elkins of West Point, Michelle Edwards of West Point, Shea Rosamond of Kosciusko and Danielle Tennyson of Eupora; four brothers, Jamie Tennyson of Washington, Jason Edwards of West Point, Wesley Tennyson of Eupora, and Derrick Tennyson of Clarkville, Tenn.; his grandmother, Ruby Stafford of West Point; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Colby Adkins, James Bishop, Michael Bishop, Cody Harris, Jake Huff, Josh Huff, Brandon Prewitt and Zackery Rayman.

Wise Funeral Home of Eupora was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Wister D. Gary, Jr. Clinton, MS

Mr. Wister D. Gary, Jr., 57, died Feb. 3, 2013 at the VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Funeral services were held 2:00 PM Wed., Feb. 6, 2013 at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Webster Memorial Garden Cemetery in Webster County. Bro. Billy Michael Trull officiated.

Pallbearers were Dale and Phillip Bailey, John Pederman, Bill Baker, Carl Click and Michael “Catfish” Brown. Wister was a member of the Eupora First Baptist Church and an Army Veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Connie Gary, Clinton, MS; daughters, Savanna Gary, Warner Robins, GA, and Holly Rindorf, Roanoke, VA; son, Cody Gary, Warner Robins, GA; step sons, Justyn and Shaun Arnold, Jackson, MS; sister, Gail (Earl) Baker, Eupora, MS; and grandson, Dominyck Arnold, Jackson, MS.

Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora was in charge of all arrangements. PAID OBITUARY

Mavis Brewer Summerall Eupora, MS

Mavis Brewer Summerall, 91, died Monday, January 28, 2013 at North MS Medical Center in Eupora. A memorial service was at 2:00 pm Saturday at Cumberland Baptist Church in Cumberland with Rev. Kermit Summerall, III officiating. Burial was at Clarkson Cemetery in Webster County.

She was a member of Cumberland Baptist Church. Mrs. Summerall was born, raised and married in Webster County.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Franklin and Annie Brewer; brothers, Louis, Robert Lee and Willie; sisters, Ivy Lou and Eileen.

She graduated from Cumberland High School and attended Wood Junior College in Mathiston. She married Kermit Summerall, now deceased of Maben. Her youngest daughter, Frankie Ann Crittenden was killed in 1987.

She worked as a hairdresser with Helan Barton-Cash inEupora, on the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge, TN, and was retired from the U.S. Army Civil Service in Huntsville, AL where she resided for 39 years. While working with the U. S. Army as a secretary, she was privileged to work on the Apollo and Saturn space program. She witnessed Apollo X lift off.

Survivors include her daughter, Myrna Crittenden of Eupora, MS; a son, Kermit Summerall, Jr. of Huntsville, AL; sister, Louise Oliver of Birmingham, AL; grandchildren, Will (Melinda) Crittenden of Yuma, AZ, Gaylon (Kristen) Crittenden of Zebulon, NC, Charlene Rutherford of Eupora, MS, Rev. Kermit (Nicole) Summerall, III of Columbia, MO, Melonie Irons of Tuscumbia, AL, Tsetsy Goode of Virginia Beach, VA; and 14 grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a local church or missions.

Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora is in charge of arrangements. PAID OBITUARY

Jeffrey Clell Morton

Jeffrey Clell Morton, age 55, went home to be with the Lord on January 21, 2013 at his home in Kingwood, Texas. Memorial services were held Monday, January 28 at the Redstone Golf Club in Humble, Texas and again on Saturday, February 2 at First Baptist Church, Franklin, NC.

Since 2008, Jeff had served the Southern Texas Section of the PGA of America as Director of Operations, Rules and Competitions. Over the course of Jeff’s 30 year career in golf, he served in several capacities, including:

• Regional Director of Texas Golf Association (2003-2008) • Executive Director of the Mississippi Golf Association (1994-2002) • Tournament Director for the Deposit Guaranty Gold Classic (1994-1997) • Head Professional and Co-Owner of Lakeland Golf Center, Jackson, MS (1993-1994) • LPGA Rules/Tournament Official (1988-1993) • Assistant Golf Professional, Colonial Country Club, Jackson, MS (1984-1988)

His contributions to the game of golf and to his fellow PGA Members earned him many accolades, such as: • “Carpenter-Linsay Award” (Gulf States PGA,, 2002) • PGA Professional of the Year (Gulf States PGA, 1987) • PGA Apprentice of the Year (Gulf States PGA,1985) • Member, Mississippi PGA Cup Team (1986-1987) • Highest Rating, USGA Rules of Golf (1988, 1992, 1999, 2006) • Instructor-Rules, Tournament Administration (PGA of America, 1994, 1995, 1996) • USGA Regional Association Committee Member (1997-2002; 2004-2008)

Jeff was nationally regarded as one of the foremost authorities on the USGA Rules of Golf, its decisions and golf tournament operations. His experience and the lives he touched spanned all levels, amateurs and professionals, men and women. He gave freely of his time and expertise to everyone.

The grandson of the late John and Marie Vaughan of Eupora, Jeff has many relatives in Webster County. Following in his grandfather’s footsteps, he gathered the descendants of the late Joe and Nora Vaughan together biannually for the Vaughan Reunion held in Eupora. Under his leadership the reunion continued to be a celebration of love and appreciation of family. Jeff was loved by all and will be greatly missed.

Jeff is survived by his daughter, Melissa Morton of Nashville, TN; parents, Clell and Helen Vaughan Morton of Franklin, NC; sister, Cindy Morton Curtis and husband, Steve; niece, Courtney Curtis; and nephew, Ethan Curtis of Greenville, SC. PAID OBITUARY

Nellie Sue Edwards
Feb. 6, 2013
Services for Nellie Sue Edwards, 82, of Ackerman were Feb. 8, 2013, at Ackerman Church of God with the Revs. Greg Chamblee and Bill Taylor officiating. Burial was in Enon Cemetery.

She was born Nov. 13, 1930, in Choctaw County. Mrs. Edwards was retired cook and member of Ackerman Church of God. She died Feb. 6, 2013, at Starkville Manor.

Survivors include two sons, Charles W. Edwards of Ackerman and James Lloyd Edwards of West Memphis, Ark.; a daughter, Cherrie Lee Salley of Ackerman; 12 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Ackerman Church of God.

Coleman Funeral Home of Ackerman was in charge of arrangements.

Hubert Hulon Pinnix
Feb. 6, 2013
Services for Hubert Hulon Pinnix, 87, were Feb. 9, 2013, at Blythe Creek Baptist Church in Mathiston. Burial was in the church cemetery

Son of the late Joe Lovick Pinnix Sr. and Clara Love Pinnix, he was born and lived in Choctaw County. Mr. Pinnix was a veteran of World War II and served in the European theater. He was a farmer, forester and retired supervisor for Babcock and Wilcox. He died Feb. 6, 2013, at OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville.

Survivors include his wife, Reba Doris Reed Pinnix of Mathiston; two sons, Phil Pinnix of Port Gibson and Barney Pinnix of Boise, Idaho; a brother, Jimmie Pinnix of Grenada; two sisters, Opal McAdams and Annette Shipley of Memphis, Tenn.; seven grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.

Welch Funeral Home of Starkville was in charge of arrangements.

Bobby G. Scott
Feb. 9, 2013
Services for Bobby G. Scott, 64, will be at 2 p.m. Feb. 14, 2013, at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel in Eupora with burial in Crossroads Cemetery. The Rev. Buddy Pepper will officiate.

Born in Webster County, he was a retired truck driver and a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Webster County. Mr. Scott died Feb. 9, 2013, at his home in Mantee.

Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Pinkerton Scott of Mantee; a daughter, Michele Bigham of Eupora, a son, Daniel G. Scott of Mantee; three sisters, Louise Williamson and Delle Scott of Greenwood, and Ann Fondren of Montpelier; and five grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Doug Barnett, Jeff Griffin, Barry Palmer, Chad White, Johnny White and Mike Womack.

William Pat Gibson Feb. 4, 2013 Services for William Pat Gibson, 50, of Studio City, Calif., were Feb. 16, 2013, at Mantee Baptist Church with the Rev. William Carpenter officiating. Burial was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

He was born July 24, 1962, in Starkville to William Pat Gibson Sr. and Gail Hunter Gibson. Mr. Gibson was a member of Mantee Baptist Church. He died Feb. 4, 2013.

Survivors include a son, Clark Hunter Gibson of Philadelphia; three daughters, Chelsey Gayle Gibson and Madison Wieble Gibson of Mantee, and Logan Grace Gibson of Philadelphia; a stepdaughter, Heather Palmer of Maben; his parents, William and Gail Gibson of Mantee; a brother, Dewey Lane Gibson of Mantee; and his fiancée, Angela White Grant of North Hollywood, Calif.

Memorials may be made to Memorial Mission Fund or Mantee Baptist Church.

Memorial Funeral Home of Houston was in charge of arrangements.

Page McMullen Huffman Feb. 4, 2013 Services for Page McMullen Huffman, 24, of Stewart were Feb. 7, 2013, at Tomnolen Baptist Church with the Rev. Don Parish officiating. Burial was in Pheba Cemetery.

She was born Aug. 17, 1988, in Starkville. Mrs. Huffman was a member of Tomnolen Baptist Church. She died Feb. 4, 2013, at North Mississippi Medical Center-Eupora.

Survivors include her parents, Billy and Rachel Britt McMullen of Stewart; her husband, Jake Huffman of Mantee; three daughters, Caleigh Rayne Hawes, Karlie Jewel Hawes and Kinsley Grace Huffman; her grandmother, Ollie Britt of Springhill; three sisters, Dodie Wallace of West Point, Mindy Morrison of Brandon and Rachael Rickford of Little Rock, Ark.; several aunts and uncles; two nieces and a nephew.

Pallbearers were Justin Bingham, Toby Britt, Heath Morrison, Paul Wallace, John Watson and Ricky Watson.

Wise Funeral Home of Eupora was in charge of arrangements.

Annette Poitra Irby

Annette Poitra Irby, 48, passed away on February 9, 2013 at her residence in Starkville, MS. She was a graduate of New Hope High School.

She was preceded in death by her father, Peter Poitra; sister, Patricia L. Poitra Rushing.

She is survived by her husband, Bobby Irby of Starkville, MS; daughter, Amber Lancaster of Columbus, MS; mother, Rosann Guizzetti of Joliet, IL; and brothers, Peter L. Poitra, Jr. of Panama City, FL and Phillip E. Poitra of Hoover, AL; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held Thursday, February 14, 2013 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Welch Funeral Home in Starkville, MS. Funeral services was held Friday, February 15, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Welch Funeral Home. Burial was in Adaton Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, P. O. Box 16451, Jackson, MS 39236.

You can go online and sign the guest register at: www.welchfuneralhomes.com. PAID OBITUARY

Mozelle Waits Murphy

Mozelle Waits Murphy, 95, passed away at her residence in Eupora on February 12, 2013. She was born on Dec. 2, 1917 to Oscar and Alma Waits in the Mt. Vernon Community of Webster County. She was the 6th of 8 children. She graduated from Center Elementary School and Eupora High School. On July 26, 1942 she married Dave Murphy.

She worked for Miss. State Extension Service as a Nutrition aide. Her proudest accomplishment was providing a loving Christian home for her husband and three children.

She loved to keep a clean house. She said, “My older brothers had to work in the field with Papa, my older sister had to help Momma prepare the meals; but, it was my job to help clean the house.” She also loved to work in her flowers and in the vegetable garden. Having experienced the Great Depression first hand, she believed in ‘saving’ because you never know when you might need it. Several friends said of her, “she never complained.” In the latter part of her life she was blessed with great caregivers and two small white rescue dogs who were her constant companions.

She had no fear of dying. Her strong Christian faith helped sustain her through all life’s difficulties. She loved life and laughter. She faced life’s challenges with a certainty that God would sustain her regardless of the circumstances. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Eupora, Miss. A great joy of hers was the fun and fellowship of the TEL Sunday school class. She also helped in the church nursery in her younger years.

Services for Mrs. Murphy were at 2:00 PM Saturday February 16, 2013 at First Baptist Church in Eupora with Bro. Travis Gray officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Webster County. Visitation was from 1:00 PM till 2:00 PM at the church.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dave Murphy, and her 5 brothers and 2 sisters.

She leaves her children: daughter, Carolyn Smith (husband Tom) of Aiken SC, daughter, Sandra Owens (husband Randy) of Edmond, OK, and son David Murphy of Eupora, MS. She had 4 grandchildren, Sandra Smith, Judi Saburi, Sara Thompson, and David Owens; and 1 great grandson. PAID OBITUARY

Ruby Faye Dean
Feb. 23, 2013
Services for Ruby Faye Dean, 72, of Eupora were Feb. 25, 2013, at
Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman with the Revs. Michael Mann and Coy
Fulgham officiating. Burial was in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery.

She was born Sept. 19, 1940, in Choctaw County. Miss Dean was
disabled. She died Feb. 23, 2013, at North Mississippi Medical Center-
Eupora Long Term Care.

Survivors include a brother, Vaden Dean Jr. of Ackerman; two sisters,
Mavis McKnight of Ackerman and Marie Watson of Bellefontaine; and
numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to NMMC-Eupora Long Term Care.

Mr. John Earl Williams
Maben, MS

Mr. John Earl Williams, 52, Logger, died February 21, 2013 at his
residence in Maben, MS. Funeral services were held 2:00 PM
February 24th at the Montevista Baptist Church with burial in the
Church Cemetery. Bro. Charles Lee White and Bro. Howard Rodgers
officiated.

Pallbearers were Darrel and Michael Harris, Doug Barnett, Jason
Wood, Barry Mims, Chuck and Kyle Settlemir.

John Earl is survived by his mother, Doris Whitt, Maben, MS; son,
John Curtis Williams, Maben, MS; two sisters, Judy Otts, Kosciusko,
MS and Barbara S. Harris, Eupora, MS; and a granddaughter, Zoey Hope
Williams.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Wayne Williams.

Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora was in charge of all arrangements.
PAID OBITUARY

Mrs. Jessie Faye Hunter
Eupora, MS

Mrs. Jessie Faye Hunter, 84, died February 21, 2013 at the
Providence Personal Care Facility in Grenada, MS. Funeral services
were held 11:00 AM Feb. 25th at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel with
burial in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in
Mantee, MS. Rev. Riley Brown and Rev. Jim Nunnlee officiated.

Pallbearers were Gregg Hunter, Hunter Clements, Jeff Clements, Danny
Nutt and Kice Brown.

Jessie Faye was a retired secretary and a member of the Eupora First
Baptist Church.

She is survived by a daughter, Peggy Hunter (Danny) Nutt, Vienna,
GA; and a son Larry (Rebecca) Hunter, Grenada, MS; five
grandchildren, Gregg Hunter, Amanda Brown, Lora Hunter, Hunter
Clements and Jeff Clements; and eight great grandchildren, Caleb
Clements, Charleigh Hunter, Breanna Hunter, and Alana Hunter, Kice
Brown, Hunter Cate Brown, Gabe Brown and Briggs Brown.

Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora was in charge of all arrangements.
PAID OBITUARY

Mrs. Ruth Evelyn
Booth Rowlen
Eupora, MS

Mrs. Ruth Evelyn Booth Rowlen, 76, retired LPN, was born July 2,
1936 and entered into her rest on February 19, 2013. Funeral services
were held 2:00 PM Friday, February 22nd at the Eupora First Baptist
Church with burial in the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Choctaw County. Rev.
Doyle Cummings and Rev. Travis Gray officiated.

Pallbearers were Bobby Smith, Kevin Galloway, Howard Rumore, Gary
Smith, Jerry Gary, and Lloyd Young. Honorary pallbearers were Ruth’s
nephews.

Ruth Evelyn served the people of Webster County for over 40 years as
an LPN and was a member of the Eupora First Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, H. L. Rowlen; two sons,
Dr. Dennis Wayne (Kim) Rowlen, Brandon, MS and Rev. Mark (Shannon)
Rowlen, Greenville, MS; two daughters, Cynthia Rowlen (Greg) Elkins,
Eupora, MS and Gina Rowlen (James) Reed-Wood, Columbus, MS; eleven
grandchildren, Chandler Rowlen, Anna (Bradley) Fowler, Lance (Carla)
Elkins, Brandon Renfroe, Emily Claire Rowlen, Bryce Rowlen, Sara
Kathryn McGee, Hailey Beth McGee, McKenzie Reed-Wood, Jeremy Reed-
Wood, and Jarrod Reed-Wood; two great grandchildren, Will Elkins and
Parker Elkins; three brothers, Homer Lee (Dot) Booth, Scottsboro, AL,
Thomas Marion (Jeanette) Booth, Starkville, MS and Glenn Harold
(Fretchie) Booth, Eupora, MS; sister-in-law, Mattelyn Reed Booth; and
numerous well-loved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parent, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Booth;
and a brother, Dr. James E. Booth.

Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora was in charge of all arrangements.
PAID OBITUARY

Aubrey Lamar Hood
Feb. 21, 2013
Services with full military honors for Aubrey Lamar Hood, 75, of
Goose Creek, S.C., were Feb . 24, 2013, at Carolina Memorial Funeral
Home in North Charleston, S.C., with the Rev. Jeff Price officiating.
Burial was in Carolina Memorial Park.

He was born July 28, 1937, in Eupora, son of the late Aubrey B. and
Ludie Cooper Hood. Mr. Hood was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving in
the Vietnam War, retiring after 24 years of service. He also worked
as an electronics engineer for Honeywell at the Charleston Naval
Shipyard, retiring after 15 years of civil service. He died Feb. 21,
2013, at

Survivors include a son, Kenneth Hood; a daughter, Christina Skelton;
and five grandchildren

Eddie Ladell
Patridge
Feb. 28, 2013
Services for Eddie Ladell Patridge, 67, of Maben were March 3, 2013,
at Wise Funeral Home in Eupora with the Rev. Charles White
officiating. Burial was in Spring Valley Cemetery in Mathiston.

He was born March 10, 1945, to the late Oscar and Annie Patridge. Mr.
Patridge served in the Vietnam War, where he was awarded the Purple
Heart. As a retired veteran he worked with the Veterans Affairs
Office. He was also a member of VFW Post 3806, the American Legion
and Spring Valley Baptist Church. He died Feb. 28, 2013, at Veterans
Memorial Hospital in Jackson.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Sue Patridge of Maben; four
sisters, Mary Ann Griffin and Christine Black of Mathiston, Shirley
Arney of Sturgis and Linda Kitchens of Stewart; two brothers, Thomas
Wayne Patridge of Eupora and Jimmy Alfred Patridge of Mathiston; four
stepsons, Kenny Mann, Shannon Mann and Russell D. Davis of Maben. and
Danny L. Mann of Mathiston; a stepdaughter, Kimberly Gee of Ackerman;
and two grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Scott Arney. Russell Davis, Dustin Ladell Kitchens,
Danny Mann, Kenny Mann, Shannon Mann and Jerry Wayne Patridge.

Mary O’Quinn
Feb. 27, 2013
Visitation for Mary O’Quinn, 85, was March 2, 2013, at Oliver Funeral
Home in Eupora. A memorial service by the family will be held at a
later date in Paris, Ark.

Mrs. O’Quinn was a retired homemaker. She died Feb. 27, 2013, at her
residence in Eupora.

Survivors include a daughter, Patricia O’Neal of Moore, Okla.; three
sons; Billy O’Quinn and James O’Quinn of Paris, and Randy O’Quinn of
Eupora; a sister; Faye Wooten of Paris; two brothers; Gerald Melton
and Morgan Melton of Paris; and a host of grandchildren and great-
grandchildren.

Janette McCain Reid
Feb, 23, 2013
Services for Janette McCain Reid, 75, of Eupora were Feb. 26, 2013,
at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel in Eupora with the Rev. William
Carpenter officiating. Burial was in Eupora City Cemetery.

Mrs. Reid was a retired LPN and member of Eupora First Baptist
Church. She died Feb. 23, 2013, at North Mississippi Medical Center-
Eupora.
Pallbearers were Jonathan Johnson, Larry Johnson, Dexter Pate, Hayden
Pate, Sammy Pate, William Reid and Tommy Springer.

Survivors include four daughters, Barbara Dewberry, Becky Springer
and Elaine Pate of Mantee, and Martha Johnson of Eupora; a son, Frank
Reid Jr. of Tupelo; a sister, Linda Shepherd of Tomnolen; nine
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Helen Dunstan
Eudy Sugg
Feb. 28, 2013
Services for Helen Dunstan Eudy Sugg, 98, of Eupora, were March 4,
2013, at Eupora First United Methodist Church with the Revs. Trey
Harper and Rob Sugg officiating. Burial was in Eupora Cemetery.

The daughter of the late Mary Agnes “Polly” Dunstan Eudy and Albert
Lincoln Eudy, she was born Sept. 26, 1914. A graduate of Eupora High
School and Delta State Teachers College, she served for 53 years as
organist for Eupora FUMC. Mrs. Sugg also taught piano and later
taught second grade for 28 years at Eupora Elementary School. She was
a member of Eupora First United Methodist Church and was active in
the Women’s Missionary Society (United Methodist Women), having
served as president. She served as president of the Twentieth Century
Club numerous times and was a member of the Eupora Garden Club. She
died Feb. 28, 2013.

Survivors include two daughters, Mary Beverly Noble of Flowood and
Ginga Woods of Olive Branch; and six grandchildren.

Memorials may be sent to Eupora First United Methodist Church, P.O.
Box 556, Eupora, MS 39744-0556.

Homer Lee Sullivan
Feb. 16, 2013
Services for Homer Lee Sullivan, 54, of Eupora were Feb. 23, 2013, at
Mt. Union Baptist Church with the Revs. Conley and Andrew Windrick
officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery in Kilmichael.

He was born Oct. 11, 1958, to the late L.P. and Lemmie Sullivan. Mr.
Sullivan, a graduate of Eupora High School, was a pipeline worker. He
was a member of Mt. Union Missionary Baptist Church, and served in
the U.S. Army and Mississippi Army National Guard. He died Feb. 16,
2013, at his home on Robinson Road.

Survivors include a son, Homerel Sullivan of Eupora; five sisters,
Maxine Daniels and Earlene Sullivan of Eupora, and Betty Sullivan,
Erma Jean Russell and Ruby Lee Sullivan of Toledo, Ohio; and two
brothers, Milton Sullivan and James Miller of Eupora.
Eddie Robinson Funeral Home of Grenada was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Willene Henley Shaw
Eupora

Mrs. Willene Henley Shaw, 83, formerly of Hollandale where she was a
store manager, died February 28, 2013, at the North MS Medical
Center Long Term Care Unit in Eupora. Funeral services were at 3:00
pm Sunday, March 3, 2013, in Oliver Funeral Home Chapel in Eupora,
with burial in the North Union Cemetery in Webster County.
Visitation was from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the funeral home. Rev.
Billy Trull officiated.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Shaw; and a
daughter, Linda Shaw Masella.

Mrs. Shaw is survived by one daughter, Nell Trull (Billy) of Eupora;
one sister, Muriel Skarada of Cleveland, OH; two brothers, Womack
Henley of Mantee, MS, and Charles Haven Henley of Harrisville, MS;
four grandchildren, Marie Trull Haddon, Bill Trull, T. J. Masella,
and Andy Masella; eight great-grandchildren; and a son-in-law, Glenn
Masella of York, Maine.

Mrs. Shaw was a member of the Harmony Freewill Baptist Church in
Eupora.

Pallbearers were Tom Kolb, Rick McNew, Jonathan Johnson, Robbie
Cummings, Matt Henley and Dan Henley. Honorary pallbearers were Tommy
Griffin, Harold Chandler, Stan Henley, Rickey Guy, Ernie Quarles and
Eddie Henley.

Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora is in charge of all arrangements.
PAID OBITUARY

Clarice Ila
Trull Boykin
March 12, 2013
Services for Clarice Ila Trull Boykin, 93, were March 14, 2013, at
Welch Funeral Home in Starkville with the Rev. Randall Poss
officiating. Burial was in Adaton United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Born June 20, 1919, in Clay County to the late Lonnie and Carrie
Buckner Trull, she lived at North Mississippi Health Services Long
Term Care in Eupora. Mrs. Boykin was a member of Mathiston First
Baptist Church and Eastern Star. She died March 12, 2013, at
GoldenLivingCenter-Eupora.

Survivors include four sons, William Anton “Tony” Boykin, Larry Glenn
“Butch” Boykin, Kenny Paul Boykin and Clanton Boykin; three
daughters, Faye Byram, Brenda Bond and Elaine Turner; 18
grandchildren; and a host of great- and great-great-grandchildren.

Larry Nathan McKibben

Larry Nathan McKibben, 18, passed away in an automobile accident on
March 16, 2013. He was a student at East Mississippi Community College.

He is survived by his parents, Phillip and Daphne McKibben of
Cumberland; sisters, Mary Catherine McKibben and Sally Joyce
McKibben, both of Cumberland; brother, Stephen Andrew McKibben of
Cumberland; paternal grandparents, Gerald and Joyce McKibben of
Starkville; maternal grandparents, Jimmy and Mary Jane Keller of
Starkville; and grandparents, D. H. and Juanita Keller of Amory, MS.

Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 2013 from 12:00-3:00
p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Starkville, with the funeral service
immediately following in the church.

Pallbearers will be Justin Burger, Joshua Burkis, Andy Dunn, Clay
Fulgham, Micah Little, Hayden Moore, Ethan Willers, and Nathaniel
Willers.

Honorary pallbearers will be Bubba Brewer, Billy Broadhead, Ryan
Burger, Austin Burkis, Nathan Burkis, Drew Huffman, Turner
Kilpatrick, Zach Nason, Drew Patterson, Brandon Tallent, Doug Teague,
and Dillan Welk.

Memorial donations may be made to Answers in Genesis, P. O. Box 510,
Hebron, KY 41048.
You can go online and sign the guest register at
www.welchfuneralhomes.com.
PAID OBITUARY

Jacqueline Cox Helmick
Eupora, MS

Devoted wife, nurturing mother, and loving grandmother, called to
our Lord March 11, 2013 in Tupelo, MS. Born in Charleston, WV October
26, 1935, “Jackie” grew up in depression-era rural West Virginia,
where she developed a life-long love of the beauty of nature, deep
appreciation of family and friends, and an especially devout and
abiding faith in God. She was married at a young age to the late
George Arthur Helmick and raised a family of five children during
their faithful 54 year marriage. She provided the serenity and
balance in her large family, treating her children and friends with
her wonderful cooking and baking while showering them with
unconditional love. She worked hard to always make family holidays at
home particularly special. Her cakes, pies, breads and Christmas
cookies were legendary.
Following her husband in his career to South Louisiana, Jackie
supplemented her homemaking role as an office manager when her
children were grown. She followed her husband again to Saudi Arabia
and eventual retirement to a beloved country estate outside of their
adopted hometown of Eupora, MS. In her many years there she enjoyed
baking, gardening, bridge with her dear friends, church activities,
travel and time with her grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Jackie was blessed with both great physical and spiritual beauty.
She was an extraordinarily gifted singer in her youth and a dedicated
student of Bible
history. Her famed prowess as a fabulous cook was just one of many
ways she exhibited her most enduring quality – selflessly giving to
others.

She is survived by her five children, Randall Helmick of Madison,
MS, Thomas Helmick of Zachary, LA., Amy Helmick Spencer, of Rayville,
LA, and Georgeanna Helmick Brandt of Gretna LA; as well as 5
grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
A memorial service was held 1:00 PM Friday, March, 15th at the First
United Methodist Church in Eupora, MS.

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the First United
Methodist Church, P. O. Box 556, Eupora, Ms. 39744, or the Sanctuary
Hospice House, 5159 West Main St., Tupelo, Ms. 38803.
PAID OBITUARY

John Michael “Foots” Vance

Pheba, Mississippi – John Michael “Foots” Vance, 66, passed away, on
Friday, March 15, 2013 at his home, in Pheba. He was born December
30, 1946 in Houston, Mississippi to Anna Lloyd Fant Morgan and Lt.
Col John Gurney Vance. He was a Conductor with Kansas City Southern
for 30 years and was a member of Cedar Bluff Baptist Church. He was
an avid Bulldog Fan, and he just loved all his grandchildren. He had
hired out in 1971 with the G.M & O Railroad, he retired from the
Kansas City Southern Railroad. He never met a stranger and all that
met him loved him and he enjoyed all his friends. He had served in
the Mississippi National Guard-Eupora. John Michael Vance married
Flora Virginia McKee on June 17, 1978, in Pheba.

Funeral services were held Sunday, March 17, 2013, 2:00 p.m. at
Calvert Funeral Home Chapel with the Brother Andy Parrish
officiating. Burial followed in
Providence Cemetery Maben. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point was in
charge of arrangements.

Survivors include his wife, Flora Virginia McKee Vance of Pheba;
his daughter, Tia McMullin Perkins (Jimmy) of Harahan, LA; his sons,
Terry Colin McMullin (Sherry) of Mantee, MS, John Michael Vance, Jr.
(Stacy) of Houlka, MS, Bradley Scott Vance (Jill) of Houlka, MS, Tony
Kevin Vance (Ashley) of Starkville, MS; nine grandchildren; Kayla
Huffman, Paxton Peay, Kane Perkins, Cole McMullin, Joe Riley
McMullin, Jovi McMullin, Audrey Vance, Johnny Vance, and Trace Vance.
His father Lt. Col John Gurney Vance (Bruna) of Montgomery, AL and
mother, Anna Lloyd Morgan of Eupora, MS; three sisters, Tanna Gary
(Mike) of Eupora, MS, Brenda Gary (Don) of Eupora, MS, Elanora Orgish
(Scott) of Houston, TX; and all his brother and sister in laws.

Preceding him in death were his grandparents, John Ed and Edna
Vance, Samuel and Georgia Fant, step-father, Willis Morgan, and a
special uncle Monk Fant.

Pallbearers were Casey Terrell Weeks, Toby McKee, Perron Sizemore,
Joe Jack White, Jimmy Perkins, Josh McKee, Ren Gary, and Robbie
Hubbard. Honorary
pallbearers were former co-workers with Kansas City Southern
Railroad, Staff Cancer Center in Starkville, Staff at North MS
Medical Center-Tupelo, Staff Starkville Wal-Mart Pharmacy, Staff of
Gentiva Hospice.

Memorials may be made to Providence Cemetery Fund, c/o Mrs. Gola
McMullen, 4581 MS Hwy 15, Maben, MS 39750.

Visitation was held Saturday, from 5:00 until 8:00
p.m. at Calvert Funeral Home.
Friends may leave an online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome.com
PAID OBITUARY

S.C. Thomas
‘Bussie’ Fulgham
March 26, 2013
Services for S.C. Thomas Fulgham, 83, of Maben were March 29, 2013,
at Wise Funeral Home Chapel in Eupora with the Revs. Jimmy Vance and
Josh Buford officiating. Burial was in Double Springs Cemetery.

He was born July 12, 1929, to the late S.C. and Myrtle Bowen Fulgham.
Mr. Fulgham worked for the Mississippi Forestry Commission and was a
member of Faith Baptist Church.
He died March 26, 2013, at OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville.

Survivors include two daughters: Kathy Reed of Maben and Marsha
Gamble of Maben; three sisters, Agnes Vance of Calhoun City, Marzell
Cobb of Hazlehurst, and Cleo Hester of Walthall; four grandchildren
and nine great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were James Dearman, Donny Horton, Christian Magee,
Timothy Magee, Anthony Reed and Jerry Wilson.
Wise Funeral Home of Eupora was in charge of arrangements.

Ted W. Powell
March 29, 2013
Services for Ted W. Powell, 75, of Ackerman were April 1, 2013, at
Providence Baptist Church near Ackerman with the Revs. Randle Poss
and Curtis Guess officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

He was born Nov. 19, 1937, in Humphreys County to the late Robert and
Ruby Taylor Powell. Mr. Powell was a farmer/car salesman and served
in the U.S. Marine Corps. Mr. Powell was a member of Providence
Baptist Church. He died March 29, 2013, at Pioneer Community Hospital
of Choctaw in Ackerman.

Survivors include his wife, Frances Odom Powell of Ackerman; three
sons, Andy Powell, Jeff Powell and Neil Powell; a stepson, Ashley
Odom; two daughters, Sheila Friedman and Amanda Murillo; a
stepdaughter, Lynelle Miles; a brother, Howard Powell; a half-
brother, Kevin Powell; two sisters, Margaret Duthu and Phyllis Long;
a half-sister, Vickie Guthrie; eight grandchildren and two step-
grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Coleman Funeral Home of Ackerman was in charge of arrangements.

Edna Eloise
Boatman White
March 27, 2103
Services for Edna Eloise Boatman White, 87, of Eupora were March 30,
2013, at Reed’s Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Dempsey
officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was born in Houston on Sept. 9, 1925, to the late Albert Cox and
Mary Lee Kinard. Mrs. White was a homemaker and attended the Church
of Christ. She died March 27, 2103, at Golden LivingCenter-Eupora.

Pallbearers were T.J. Allen, Carl Bright, Robert Bright, Bruce Dean,
Chad Fauver and Rick Orlansky.

Survivors include three sons, Arnold Boatman, Eddie Boatman and John
Boatman, all of Stewart; two daughters: Mary Orlansky of Terry and
Edna Bright of Stewart; six brothers, Arthur Cox, Jimmy Cox, Ken
Norris, Anderson Cox, Albert Cox and Elkins Cox; a sister, Zula
Porter; 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and four great-great-
grandchildren.

Wise Funeral Home of Eupora was in charge of arrangements.

Juanita Valentine Hamilton

Juanita Valentine Hamilton, 82, passed away on March 28, 2013 at OCH
Regional Medical Center in Starkville, MS. She was a retired savings
counselor with First Federal Savings & Loan and a member of Center
Grove Baptist Church, where she taught
Sunday School. She was also a member of WMU.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Nonnie Valentine;
daughter, Cecilia Clay; andsister, Deloris Gambrell.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Cecil Hamilton of Maben,
MS; sons, Glenn Hamilton (Linda) of Maben, MS and Doug Hamilton
(Paula) of Starkville, MS; sisters, Joycelyne Hawkins and Hazel
McCarty, both of Soso, MS; grandchildren, Jared Clay (Laura) of
Gulfport, MS, Webb Hamilton and Paisley Hamilton, both of Starkville,
MS; and two great grandchildren.

Visitation for Mrs. Hamilton was Monday, April 1, 2013 from
1:00-3:00 p.m. at Center Grove Baptist Church in Maben, MS, with the
funeral service immediately following in the church. Rev. David
Hamilton, Rev. James Alton Ruffin, and Rev. Joel Hudson conducted the
service. Burial was in Center Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Center Grove Baptist Church
Cemetery Fund.

You can go online and sign the guest register at:
www.welchfuneralhomes.com.
PAID OBITUARY

Joseph C. Conner Jr.

Sept. 16, 1921-Feb. 19, 2013

Joseph C. Conner Jr., 91, passed away at Regency Hospital in Jackson
on Feb. 19, 2013. Funeral services were held at Colonial Funeral Home
in Columbia on Feb. 23 at 11 a interment following in the Columbia
City Cemetery. Visitation was Feb. 22 at Colonial Funeral Home. Bro.
Larry K. Lott officiated the service.

Joe grew up in Columbia, where he graduated from Columbia High
School in 1940. After high school, he served as a corporal in the
310th Ferrying Squadron of the U.S. Air Force from July 1942 to
December 1945. While serving his country in Northern France,
Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe, he was awarded the ATO,
EAMETO, Good Conduct and World War II Victory medals.

Joe attended Mississippi College, where he graduated in 1947. He
lived and worked in Houston, Texas, where he retired as a
seismologist for Geo-Source Inc. in the oil industry. He spent most
of his retirement living back in Columbia and was a member of
Columbia Church of Christ. The last two years he lived in Madison.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Webster County native Jimmie
Dean Essary Conner; parents, Dr. Joseph C. Conner Sr. and Juanita
Simmons Conner; sister, Lorraine Conner; and brother, Marcus William
“Billy” Conner.

He is survived by his sister-in-law, Helen Taylor of Silas, Ala.;
nephews, Alan Conner of Atlanta and Keith Conner of Norcross, Ga.;
cousin, Patricia Stewart of Columbia; adopted daughter, Cheryl Holt
of Oklahoma City; and daughters-in-kind (cousins) Jennifer Lott
Boutwell of Canton and Amanda Lott of Madison; along with many other
family and friends.
PAID OBITUARY

Mrs. Violet White
Maben, MS

Mrs. Violet White, 91, was born August 22,1921 and passed away
Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Violet married Joe Willie White September
15, 1940. Joe and Violet had 2 sons, Joe Edmond White and Jimmy
Wayne White. She was well loved by her sons and their families.

She is survived by her two sons; two granddaughters, Lisa White and
Jennifer White Weaver; one grandson, Christopher Joe White; three
great granddaughters, Thailyn White, Cheyenne Kelly Deming and
Rochelle Erin Weaver; two great great grandsons, Blayne White and
Hayden Thompson. Her husband Joe Willie White passed away August 6,
1982.

Funeral services for Mrs. White were at 11:00 am Thursday, March 28,
2013 at the Oliver Funeral Home Chapel in Eupora, with burial
following in the Maben Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Maben. Rev. Sam
Edwards officiated. Visitation was Wednesday March 27, 2013 from
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home.

Pallbearers were Billy Grimsley, Glenn Johnson, Billy Johnson, John
Grimsley, Donald Obrian, Benny Perkins, and Ray Pinnix. Honorary
pallbearers were Joe Kimbrough, Giles Robbins, Johnny M. Turner,
Tommy Weeks, James Whitaker, Christopher White.

Mrs. White was a faithful member of the Church of God of Prophesy in
Maben since February 6, 1956, and was one of the founders of the
church. She was church clerk for many years until August 2003. She
had many good preachers and loved every one of them. She was a devout
Christian all her adult life. She worked in a carpet factory for 21
years. She then operated an income tax service from 1969 through
2006. She loved her clients and was always glad to see them.

Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora is in charge of all arrangements.
PAID OBITUARY

Dan Curtis Sims

Pheba, Mississippi – Dan Curtis Sims, 73, passed away, on Saturday,
March 23, 2013 at OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville, MS
39759. Dan Sims was born December 3, 1939 in Atlanta in Chickasaw
County to the late Lula Rowena Faulkner and William Eli Sims. He was
a Bryan Foods Supervisor of the Beef Cooler for 44 years and was a
member of Pheba Baptist Church. He was a member of Pheba Masonic
Lodge F. & A. M. #565 and a member of the Maben Lions Club.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 26, 2013, 3:00 p.m. at
Calvert Funeral Home with the Rev. Carl Morris officiating, assisted
by Bro. Scott Griffin. Burial followed in Pheba Cemetery. Calvert
Funeral Home of West Point was in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include two daughters, Mary Frances Alexander of Houlka,
and Lisa Sims Wilson of Santa Rosa Beach, FL; five grandchildren,
Daniel Lamar Bigham, Nicholas Eli Bigham, Misty Marie Oliver, Amanda
Lynn Broughton, and Erica Summer Krogmann; 15 great grandchildren,
Kristian Bigham, Madison Workman, Lila Bigham, Summerlee Krogmann, Ty
Freeman, Anna Bigham, Kara Krogmann, Eli Bigham, Savannah Broughton,
Brooke-Lynn Broughton, Alannah Sarclette, Abby Bigham, Mary Kathryn
Broughton, Zoey Sarclette, Asher Krogmann; one sister, Linda Millsap
(Kim)
of Pheba; one brother, Jessie Sims (Barbara) of New Hope; and a
special friend, Mrs. Anna Ruth Sims of Cedar Bluff. He was preceded
in death by his son, Dan “Danny” Curtis Sims, Jr. and his brother,
William Eli Sims, Jr.

Pallbearers were Lamar Bigham, Nicholas Bigham, Sonny Sizemore,
Avery Sims, Jon Sarclette, Jason Bigham, Thomas Gilbreath, and Chris
Johnson. Honorary pallbearers were H. E. “Buddy” McGee, Carl Bryan,
Butch Childs, Bobby Champion, Tommy Sizemore, and all his former co-
workers at Bryan Foods.

Memorials may be made to Pheba Cemetery Care Fund, c/o Mrs. Becky
McNeel, P. O. Box 23, Pheba, MS 39755.

Visitation will be Monday, 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Calvert Funeral
Home.
Friends may leave an online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome.com.
PAID OBITUARY

Pearl Poe Whitaker
Eupora

Pearl Poe Whitaker, 77, of Eupora, MS passed away at North
Mississippi Medical Center Eupora on Good Friday, March 29, 2013.
Services were held at 2:00 pm on Monday, April 1, at First Baptist
Church Eupora, followed by graveside services in Eupora Cemetery.
Rev. Travis Gray and Rev. Willy Weddle officiated.

Mrs. Whitaker was a member of First Baptist Church Eupora, where she
taught Sunday School for 34 years. She also served on the Building
Committee of the FBC Family Life Center. She was a founding member
and Co-Chair of the Eupora Beautification Committee. Her husband
often remarked that Eupora was a more beautiful place because of
Pearl. She used her love of beauty and design in so many ways,
including decorating the homes of many friends and creating countless
floral arrangements for church services and weddings.

Mrs. Whitaker is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Harold
H. Whitaker of Eupora, MS; daughter, Cathy (Robbie) Pendleton of
Madison, MS; son, Whit (Eileen) Whitaker of Olive Branch, MS;
grandchildren, Taylor Pendleton and Daniel Pendleton of Madison, MS,
and Claire Whitaker, Katie Whitaker and Zach Whitaker of Olive
Branch, MS; twin sister, Mearl (Louie) Sewell of Greenville, MS;
sister, Theosa Cummings of South Haven, MI, sister, Lou Ray (Dayne)
Goss of Houston, TX, sister Faye Bradshaw of Greenville, MS; and a
loving family of nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Martin Van and Nancy
Robinson Poe; sister, Verna Mae McCoy, and brothers, Herbert Poe,
Lois Poe and Howard Poe.

Pallbearers included nephews and great-nephews Eddie Sewell of
Greenville, MS, Tim Sewell of McKinney, TX, Ronnie McCoy of Long
Beach, MS, Donnie McCoy of Rolling Fork, MS, Mack Bradshaw of
Greenville, MS, Bobby Poe of Greenwood, MS, Gil Nelson of Houston,
TX, Eddie Sewell, Jr. of McKinney, TX and Derek Sewell of McKinney, TX.

The family expresses their appreciation to Dr.Charles Ozborn and
Staff of the North Mississippi Medical Center – Eupora Long Term Care
Facility and Hospital for the love and exceptional care provided to
Pearl and Hal over the past 17 months.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Eupora Building Fund
or North MS Health Service Foundation Harold H. Whitaker Scholarship
Fund. Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora was in charge of all arrangements.

PAID OBITUARY

Mr. John E. Gilliland
Mathiston, MS

Mr. John E. Gilliland, Sr., 80, owner Gilliland Piggly Wiggly
Grocery in Mathiston, MS, died Thursday, March 21, 2013 at the
University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Funeral
services were held 2:00 PM Sunday, March 24th at the First Baptist
Church in Mathiston, with burial in the Spring Valley Cemetery. Rev.
Wade Stevens and Rev. Tommy Temple
officiated.

Pallbearers were Johnny Gilliland, Clark Adams, Mike Cook, Charles
Renfrow, Clayton Anderson, Thomas Stafford, and David Darce. Honorary
pallbearers were Current and Past Employees of Gilliland Piggly Wiggly.

Mr. John was a member of the Mathiston First Baptist Church, a
Mason, and an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was the founder and
owner of Gilliland’s Piggly Wiggly in Mathiston for 49 years.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Elizabeth Ann Gilliland of
Mathiston, 4 sons, John E. “Jay” (Sandy) Gilliland Jr., Robert Lee
(Lisa) Gilliland Sr., Michael Louis (Tina) Gilliland Sr., and Jeffery
Glenn Gilliland all of Mathiston; and a brother, Richard “Doug” (Gola
Mae Breland) Gilliland, Ackerman, MS; 7 grandchildren, Rachel Lynn
(Otis) Craig,
Kristen Ann (Les) Griffin, John E. “Johnny” Gilliland III, Robert
“Robby” Lee (Tiffany) Gilliland, Jr., Daniel Ray (Kattie) Gilliland,
Michael Louis (Amanda) Gilliland, Jr., and
Steffanie Anne Gilliland; and 5 great grandchildren, John Benjamin
Griffin, Max Monroe Griffin, Leslie-Ann Elizabeth Griffin, Madsyn
Dean Gilliland and Braylee Rivers Gilliland.

Mr. Gilliland was preceded in death by his parents, Charles T.
Gilliland Sr. and Amanda
Lucille Harkins Gilliland; 1 brother, Charles T. Gilliland; and 3
sisters, Mary Geiger, Amanda Adams and Billie Martin.

Please make any donations to the National Down Syndrome Congress, 30
Mansell Court, Suite 108, Roswell, Ga. 30076. Oliver Funeral Home of
Eupora was in charge of all arrangements.
PAID OBITUARY

Rev. Douglas Browning
Eupora, MS

Rev. Douglas Browning, 81, of Eupora, born February 7, 1932 in
Justice,West Virginia, passed peacefully from his home, into the arms
of Jesus on March 27, 2013.

Funeral services was at 11:00 am Saturday at Oliver Funeral Home
Chapel in Eupora with burial in the Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Webster
County. Rev. Sam Edwards, Rev. Don Boren, and Rev. Jerrod Whittington
officiated. Visitation was Friday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the
funeral home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mona Toler Browning and
Elliott Browning; and his step-mother, Virgie Browning; his first
wife of 49 years, Marjorie Holland Browning; one son, Roger E.
Browning; a sister, Alice Keene; a brother, Dallas Ray Browning.

Rev. Browning came to know the Lord as his personal Savior about the
age of 23. Soon he accepted the call to minister the word of God, by
Word and Example. He came to MS about 1957, preaching revivals with
God being glorified as people were being saved by the grace of God,
being sanctified, and receiving the Holy Ghost and fire. Praying for
God’s choice for a pastor’s wife, Marjorie attended one of his
revival meetings and this was the beginning of their relationship.
With her help and support, he pastored numerous churches in
Mississippi including Taylor, Bruce, Mary Springs, Amory, Natchez,
Fairview (Houston), Adams Abhor, Greenville, Eupora, and Maben. He
and his family lived in Adrian, Michigan for eight years where they
worked in the local church and he served as clerk & treasurer. They
moved back to Mississippi after the death of his Dad, continuing his
ministry and pastoring some of the churches listed above. He and his
family operated the Eupora Motel for a number of years. Whatsoever
thy hands find to do, do it with all thy might…. was an evident
principle he lived by. He did repairs on many church buildings and
also built new church buildings at Amory, Fairview, and Greenville.
He served as District Overseer for most of the churches where he
pastored. Many have testified that, “If it had not been for Bro.
Browning, I would not be serving the Lord today.” He was ordained
Bishop in March of 1979 in The Church of God of Prophecy, with the
certificate quoting Revelation 3:12 – “Him that overcometh will I
make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more
out…” Rev. Browning was currently a member of the Church of God of
Prophecy in Verona, MS where he served as assistant minister to his
wife, Rev. Margaret Adams Browning, and taught Sunday School. He was
a U. S. Army veteran and served in the Pacific.

He is survived by his wife, Rev. Margaret Adams Browning of Eupora;
three sons, Clifford (Lucretia) Browning of Eupora, Earl (Christy)
Adams of Houston, Kenny Adams (Chasidy Reynolds) of Pontotoc; two
daughters, Melody Corbell (James) Bensend of Eupora, Judy Adams (Sid)
Knight of Houston; five grandsons, Clay (Kristina) Browning of
Starkville, Thomas Browning of Aberdeen, Nick Browning (Cayley
McClellan) of Eupora, Landon Adams of Houston, and Danny Smith (April
Moore) of Houston; six granddaughters, Bethany Browning of Greenwood,
Lillie Corbell of Eupora, Erin Bensend of West Point, Samantha
(Marvin) Griggs of Okolona, Lauren and Lakyn Adams of Houston; three
great granddaughters, Misty and Alivia Griggs of Okolona, Brielle
Bensend of West Point; one brother, Danny (Rita) Browning of Taylor,
MI; two sisters, Ruth Wilson of Adrian, MI and Alma Browning of
Ypsilanti, MI. He also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers are Chuck Grimsley, John Grimsley, Brock Carter, Tracy
Brown, Trevor Shipman, David Boatman, Danny Smith, and Landon Adams.
All ministers in the Church of God of Prophecy are considered as
honorary pallbearers.

Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora is in charge of arrangements.
PAID OBITUARY

Jerry D. Ferguson Sr.
April 7, 2013
Services for Jerry D. Ferguson Sr. were April 10, 2013, at Morgan
Chapel Baptist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery.
He was born April 14, 1944, to the late Rufus and Myrtle Edwards
Ferguson in Sunflower County. Mr. Ferguson was a farm manager for
Mississippi State University and was a veteran of the U.S. Army,
having served in Vietnam and Iraq. He attended Morgan Chapel Baptist
Church. He died April 7, 2013, at his home near Sturgis.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Ferguson of Sturgis; a son, Jerry
Ferguson Jr.; a daughter, Angie Forrester of Starkville; three
brothers, J.E. Ferguson of Illinois, John Ferguson of Corinth and
Henry Ferguson of Arcola; three sisters, Evelyn Reimers of Saltillo,
and Zay White and Eva Blankenship of Chalemette, La.; and six
grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Morgan Chapel Baptist Church Youth
Department or The Baptist Children’s Village.
Coleman Funeral Home of Ackerman was in charge of arrangements.

Allene Matthews Griffin
March 28, 2013
Graveside services for Allene Matthews Griffin, 92, of Eupora,
formerly of Winona, were April 4, 2013, at Oakwood Cemetery in Winona
with the Rev. Roger Miller officiating.
She was the daughter of the late John and Clyde Carpenter Matthews.
Mrs. Griffin was a homemaker and a Baptist. She died March 28, 2013,
at Golden LivingCenter-Eupora.
Survivors include four daughters, Cathy Brett of Springfield, Mo.,
Cindy Gibson of Yukon, Okla., Gloria Steed of Winona and Greta
Griffin of Kosciusko; a son, Wade Griffin of Holly Springs; 10
grandchildren and give great-grandchildren.
Oliver Funeral Home of Winona was in charge of arrangements.

James Robert Ward
April 5, 2013
Services for James Robert Ward, 78, were April 7, 2013, at Oliver
Funeral Home Chapel in Eupora with the Revs. Tim Hudson and Buddy
Pepper officiating. Burial was in Clarkson Cemetery.
A retired farmer, Mr. Ward was born in Calhoun County and was a
member of Hohenlinden Baptist Church. He died April 5, 2013, at North
Mississippi Medical Center-Eupora.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Ward of Eupora; two daughters,
Sarah Akins of Mantee and Brenda Golding of Woodland; a son, Jamey
Ward of Eupora; sisters, Opal Smith of Eupora, Minnie Chandler and
Margaret Cockell of Woodland, Stella Hollis of Columbus, Bobbie
Harris of Tupelo, Ruth Lancaster of Southaven; two brothers, Ray Ward
of Woodland and Gene Ward of Eupora; four grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Clay Coleman, Barry Dendy, Wallace Fortner, Albert
McDowell, Tim Parker and Fred “Buzz” Vickers.

James Thomas Croft
April 8, 2013
Graveside services for James Thomas Croft, 67, of Eupora were April
13, 2013, at Greensboro Cemetery with the Rev. James Caffey officiating.
He was born June 30, 1945, in Tupelo to the late Tommie Dewey and
Lottie Margrete Croft. Mr. Croft was a truck driver and attended Soul
Haven Church. He died April 8, 2013, at his home in the Greensboro
community.
Survivors include his wife, Martella Cooper Croft of Conway, Ark.;
two sons, Lonnie Croft of Rattan, Okla., and Gregory Croft of
Clayton, Okla.; a daughter Tonya Parker of Booneville; a stepson,
Timothy Stults of Conway; two stepdaughters, Robin Stults and Tina
Stults of Conway; 10 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Wise Funeral Home in Eupora was in charge of arrangements.

Eddie Joe Morgan
April 9, 2013
Graveside services for Eddie Joe Morgan, 78, were April 12, 2013, at
Salem Independent Methodist Church Cemetery near Ackerman.
He was born Nov. 16, 1934, in Illinois. Mr. Morgan was a retired
district claims manager for Farm Bureau Insurance and attended First
Methodist Church in Starkville. He died April 9, 2013, at his home in
Starkville.
Survivors include his wife, Joy Bowie Morgan of Starkville; a son,
Jeffrey Morgan of Kansas City, Mo.; a daughter, Belinda Morgan Oliver
of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and one grandson.
Memorials may be made to a charity of choice.
Coleman Funeral Home of Ackerman was in charge of arrangements.

Calton Lee Upchurch
April 14, 2013
Services for Calton Lee Upchurch. 81, of Ackerman were April 16,
2013, at Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Ackerman with the
Rev. Jerry Lawson officiating. Burial was in Woodsprings Cemetery.
He was born Jan. 11, 1932, in Choctaw County. Mr. Upchurch was a
carpenter and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a
member of Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the Mississippi
Grand Lodge. He died April 14, 2013, at University Medical Center in
Jackson.
Survivors include his wife, Joann Chaffin Upchurch of Ackerman; two
sons, Calton E. Upchurch of Sturgis and Lee Upchurch of Ackerman; two
daughters, Patricia Ming of Alabama and Cheysla Childs of Starkville;
two sisters, Joyce Ann Dozier of Jackson and Mary Ethel McCarty of
Oxford; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church. P.O.
Box 294, Ackerman, MS.
Coleman Funeral Home of Ackerman was in charge of arrangements.

Ronnie Clanton

Ronald “Ronnie” Wayne Clanton, 61, passed away Monday, April 15,
2013 at Grenada Lake Medical Center. Funeral services will be held
Thursday, April 18, 2013, 2:00 p.m. at Bradford Chapel Baptist
Church, Gore Springs, MS.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 18, 2013, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
at Bradford Chapel Baptist Church, Gore Springs, MS. Burial will be at
Bradford Chapel Cemetery in Gore Springs, MS. Rev. John Haimes will
be officiating.
Ronnie was born September 1, 1951 in
Eupora, MS, son of Braxton Clanton and Ruth Beck Clanton. He was
retired Finn Press machine operator of Heatcraft and a member of
Bradford Chapel Baptist Church.
Survivors include 1 daughter, Jennifer Lynn (Eddie) Long,
Independence, MS; 1 brother, Steve Clanton, Gore Springs, MS; 3
grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents,
Braxton and Ruth Beck Clanton; a sister, Sheryl Lynn Clanton; and a
brother, Larry Clanton.
Pallbearers will be Mickey Trussell, Joey Trussell, Melvin Clanton,
Ben Clanton, Chase Noel, and Jimmy Blaylock.

Online condolences can be left at
pryorfuneralhome.com.
PAID OBITUARY

Mrs. Faye
Dodd Macon
Eupora, MS

Mrs. Faye Dodd Macon, 70, retired homemaker, scale operator for
Phillips
Asphalt and dispatcher for the Eupora Police Dept., died April 8,
2013 at the Golden Living Center in Eupora. Funeral services were
held 2:00 PM Saturday April 13th at Oliver
Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Webster
County. Rev. Travis Gray officiated.
Pallbearers were Pat and Barry Cummings, Kenny Jenkins, Christopher
Mitchell, Billie Joe and Neil McCuiston, David McCulloch and Bert
Braxton.
Faye was a member of the Eupora First Baptist Church. She is
survived by two daughters, Carol (Rickey) McCulloch, Eupora, MS and
Karen (Jerry) Jackson, Baltimore, MD, four sisters, Joann Fulce,
Peggy Jenkins, Dorothy Barrentine all of Eupora and Susan Phillips,
San Antonio, TX; four grandchildren, Wesley McCulloch, Emma, Daniel
and Audrey
Jackson.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Bobby Macon; and a
brother, Thomas E. Dodd.
Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora was in charge of all arrangements.
PAID OBITUARY

Edna Eloise Boatman White

Edna Eloise Boatman White of Stewart, MS passed away Wednesday,
March 27, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Eupora. Mrs. White was born
in Houston, MS on September 13, 1925 to Mr. Albert Cox and Mrs. Mary
Lee Kinard. Mrs. White was a homemaker and attended the Church of
Christ.
Funeral services for Mrs. White were at 11 AM Saturday, March 30,
2013 at Reeds Chapel Baptist Church of Stewart, with Bro. Robert Demsey
officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers
include TJ Allen, Chad Fauver, Bruce Dean, Rick Orlansky, Carl Bright
and Robert Bright. Honorary pallbearers were David Boatman and Bryan
Graham
Visitation was from 10 AM till 11 AM also at Reeds Chapel Baptist
Church.
Mrs. White is survived by three sons; Arnold Boatman, Eddie Boatman
and John Boatman all of Stewart; two daughters: Mary Orlansky of
Terry, MS and Joyce Bright of Stewart; six brothers: Authur Cox,
Jimmy Cox, Ken Norris, Anderson Cox, Albert Cox and Elkins Cox; and
one sister Zula Porter. Mrs. White is also survived by 14
grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.
Mrs. White is preceded in death her two
husbands, Arnold Boatman and Frank White; one sister, Mary Clyde
Goodman of Hattiesburg, MS; five grandchildren, Michael Bright,
Preston Nail, Carmen Fauver, David Jonathan Nail, Vivian Rose Nail;
and one great-grandchild Will Bright.
Wise Funeral Home of Eupora in charge of arrangements.
PAID OBITUARY

Mr. Joe Edd Cooper
Cumberland, MS

Mr. Joe Edd Cooper died April 11, 2013 at his
residence in Cumberland at the age of 69. Funeral services were held
2:00 PM Sunday, April 14th at the Cumberland Baptist Church with
burial in the Old Cumberland Cemetery in Webster County. Bro. Chase
Owen, Bro. Dwight Brown, Bro. Joe Stallings, Bro.
Randall Poss and Lesha Everette officiated.
Pallbearers were Donny Buckner, Quinton Cooper, Tom Christopher,
James Barnett, Gene Williamson and Bill Davis. Honorary pallbearers
were Alton Shaw, Wayne Langford, Robert Fields, Robert Campbell,
Robert Tackett, Donald Watson, Ed Shaw, Butch Tindall, Jeff Peacock,
Don Brister, Ray Dugai and David Fields
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fermon and Tinnie Fields
Cooper; a sister, Jean Cooper
Peacock; and a niece, Robin Peacock.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Mary Sue Davis Cooper,
Cumberland, MS; a daughter, Johnnie Sue (Chamath) Wijewardane,
Starkville, MS; two
brothers, Loyd “Bootsie” (Jimmie) Cooper, Cumberland, MS and Mike
Cooper, Mantee, MS; three nieces, two nephews, and a host of great
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Joe Edd was a 1962 graduate of Eupora High School. He was a retired
construction repairman with Babcock and Wilcox in West Point, Ms. He
served in the Army National Guard as a Cook and Mess Sargent for nine
years. He enjoyed carpentry, gardening, music and traveling. He was a
member of the Mathiston-Double Springs Masonic Lodge #184 for over 40
years. He was a member of the Cumberland Baptist Church where he
served as a Deacon, church
treasurer, and long time song director and on the building and
grounds committee. He had served on the Webster County Democratic
Executive Committee since 1984. He also served as a Justice of the
Peace in
districts four and five, and was a charter member of the Cumberland
Volunteer Fire Department. It is very evident that he loved God,
Country, Community and Family.
Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora was in charge of
all arrangements.
PAID OBITUARY

James Clark Edwards
“ Sunny”

James Clark Edwards, born October 16, 1949 in Reform, Mississippi, the
oldest of and sixth child of the late J. T. and Fannie Edwards. James
answered his call to come in for rest March 15, 2013 at Sinai Grace
Hospital, Detroit, Michigan. Funeral services were held March 23,
2013 at 12:00 p.m. at Clora Funeral Home in Detroit, MI.
James was baptized in his youth by his Uncle, the late Rev. L. V.
Powell at Reform Chapel Baptist Church. Upon graduating from Choctaw
County Training School, James attended Jackson State University. He
later moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he met and married
Careen. Afterward James and his bride moved to Chicago, Ill. There
were not any children during this marriage which ended in divorce.
James lived in Boston,
Massachusetts; Los Angeles, California and Atlanta,
Georgia before moving to Detroit, Michigan where his earthly journey
ended.
James leaves to cherish many memories five sisters, Dorothy Edwards
- Atlanta, Georgia; Annie Edwards -
Detroit, Michigan, Vera Edwards – University, Mississippi, Mrs. Ollie
Price – Los Angeles, California, Mrs. Jo Ann (Melvin) Johnson -
Ackerman, Mississippi. One brother, Luther C. (Musette) Edwards -
Powder Springs, Georgia. Five nieces, Tracey Edwards – Sugarland,
Texas; Kimbra Joe-Shelton – Covington, Georgia, Adrienne Price – Los
Angeles, California, Anna Edwards – Sugarland, Texas, Erin Edwards -
Powder Springs, Georgia. Six Nephews,
Antonio Price – Arkansas, Al Price – Los Angeles, California, Arthur
Edwards and Shaun Edwards – Detroit, Michigan, Eric (Becky) Edwards -
Tulsa, Oklahoma, Reginald (Tiffany) Edwards – Memphis, Tennessee.
Seven great nieces and seven great nephews. One Aunt, Lilly Wren
Edwards of Eupora, Mississippi. A host of cousin, friends and well
wishers.
James was preceded by his parents, one brother, John Tom Edwards,
one sister Minnie Edwards and one brother-in-law, Mr. Earl Price.
PAID OBITUARY

Hughie E. Chandler Dec. 31, 2012 Services for Hughie Everette Chandler, 85, of Mountain View, Ark., formerly of Okolona, were Jan. 3, 2013, at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Mountain View. Burial followed in Flatwoods Cemetery in Mountain View. A memorial service was Jan. 5 at First Baptist Church, Okolona with the Rev. Roy McHenry officiating.

He was born March 5, 1927, in Webster County to the late Carl and Ora Lee Wright Chandler. Mr. Chandler was a member of First Baptist Church of Okolona for many years and a retired U.S. postal worker. He died Dec. 31, 2012, in Batesville, Ark.

Survivors include his wife, Sue Cox Chandler; a daughter Kay Chandler Bratton of Rome, Ga.; a son, Don Chandler of New Albany; a stepson, Dewey Cox of West Point; two brothers, Billy Chandler and Charles Chandler; a sister, Judy Johnson; seven grandchildren and five great- grandchildren.

Joy Doolittle Ross Jan. 21, 2013 A memorial service for Joy Doolittle Ross, 82, of Senatobia was Jan. 23, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church in Senatobia.

She was born Feb. 27, 1930, in Cadaretta to the late Rufus and Mary Doolittle. Mrs. Ross was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Senatobia. She died Jan. 21, 2013, at home.

Survivors include five children, Chris Ross, Stephen Ross, Marianne Parks, Jeffrey Ross and Elizabeth Jernigan; a sister, Jane Skelton; and seven grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church-Senatobia, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Palmer Home for Children (Columbus).

Pate Jones Funeral Home of Senatobia was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Loy W. Gammel Eupora, MS

Mr. Loy W. Gammel, 88, retired Mississippi Highway Patrolman, died December 29, 2012 at North Ms. Medical Center in Eupora, MS. Funeral services were held January 1, 2013 at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Webster Memorial Garden Cemetery in Webster County. Rev. Travis Gray officiated.

Pallbearers were Jerry, DeWayne, Charles and James Gammel, Zachary and Jimmy Adkins. Honorary pallbearers were State of Mississippi Highway Patrol Officers.

Loy was a member of the Eupora First Baptist Church, a Navy Veteran and a Mason. He served as a Mississippi Highway Patrolman for twenty five years.

He is survived by his wife, Waunell “Nell” Gammel, Eupora, MS; two sons, Steve L. (Sherry) Gammel, and Phil Gammel both of Eupora, MS; a brother, Wava Gammel, Edison, NJ; four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora was in charge of all arrangements. PAID OBITUARY

Clara E. “Marter” Hitt

Clara E. “Marter” Hitt of Spring Hill, Florida went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 4, 2013 at the age of 75 years old after a 18 year long fight with cancer.

Clara was born in Sweatman, MS on January 16, 1937 to (Father) Ira Ernest Marter & (Mother) Mary Roxie “Jordan” Marter of Duck Hill, MS. She graduated from Alva High School in 1955. She married Fred “Norman” Hitt of Eupora, MS on December 26, 1955. Once Married they moved to Flint/Swartz Creek, Michigan where they lived for 32 years, then retired in January 1986 and moved to Spring Hill, FL.

She was an active member of the Gulfcoast Artist Club and was very talented painter. However her main interest was as a Christian. She was a very talented church Pianist for which she served her Lord at both Bethany Missionary Baptist Church in Flint, MI & also at Aripeka Baptist Church in Spring Hill, FL. She also enjoyed working with the churches children’s department with all of their musical needs. Clara was all about GOD, Family, Friends & Serving her Lord through Church and in her Life.

Her funeral service was held at Aripeka Baptist Church in Aripeka, FL on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Her Son-in-law, Pastor Dan Louman, was privileged to preach her services assisted by her Pastor, Bro. Joe Sims. At her funeral 2 people came to know Christ as their personal Savior!

Clara was preceded in death by her parents (Ernest 1900-1978 & Mary Roxy Marter 1904-1991); sister, (Ruth Aline Marter 1929) and sister (Mary Louise Marter/McDonald/ Cieslak 1931-2008).

Clara is survived by and Dearly Missed by, Fred “Norman” Hitt, her Loving Husband of 57 years of marriage; son, James Richard Hitt and wife, Nancy of Spring Hill, FL; and daughter, Lisa Hitt/Louman and husband, Dan, of Swartz Creek, MI; granddaughters, Jackie Louman/ McCuistion and husband, Micah of Midlothian,TX, Kelly Hitt/Rivera and husband, Leo of Madison, WI, Vicky Hitt of Madison, WI and Mary Hitt of Spring Hill, FL; great granddaughters, Eiley McCuistion – 2 years and Leah Rivera – 5 months. PAID OBITUARY

Mr. J.V. Swindle Magee, MS

Mr. J. V. Swindle, retired High School Administrator, Educator and Coach, died Jan. 26th, 2013 at the Ms. State Veterans Home in Collins, MS. Funeral services were at 10:00 AM Tuesday Jan. 29th at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Choctaw County, MS with burial in the Church Cemetery. Bro. Danny Swindle, J. E. Swindle, Tommy Swindle and Bro. Buddy Keys officiated.

Pallbearers were Dave Eldridge, Oliver Tann, James Riddell, Wade, Don, Robert, Randy, Tommy, Jimmy, Michael, Tim, Eric, Dewayne, Carl and Curtis Swindle. Honorary pallbearers were former classmates, teammates, and athletes.

J. V. was a member of the First Baptist Church in Magee, MS and was an Air Force Veteran. He was an outstanding, High School and College athlete, playing for the U. S. Air Force Football Team, then going on to play at Holmes Junior College, then Delta State University. While playing in the Air Force, he was a member of the Far East Championship Team, winning the Championship in the “Rice Bowl” in 1957, where he was the MVP. He received many other awards while playing for the Air Force when was stationed at Johnson Air Base in Japan. J. V. worked for thirty six years in various school systems as a coach, teacher and administrator. The students and athletes at Charleston High School, Bruce High School, Calloway High School in Jackson, Kirk Academy in Grenada, West Point High School and Shannon High School were blessed with his guidance. He gave his life helping students and young athletes to become men.

J. V. is survived by his wife, Shirley Floyd Swindle, Magee, MS; two daughters, Shae Swindle Baria, Magee, MS and Sherie (Timothy) Alexander, Richland, MS; a son, Jay F. (Lynn) Swindle, Ellisville, MS a brother, J. E. (Lucy) Swindle, Pontotoc, MS; two brothers in law, Charles (Betty) Austin and David (Frankie) Eldridge; three sisters in law, Jeanette, Boots and Mavis Swindle; seven grandchildren; Swayze Swindle, Alden Swindle, James Bailey Alexander, Alex Alexander, Coleman Hendren, Stephen Baria and Jess Baria; and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brothers; Guither, Ershell, Oren, Euless, Huvis, Ralph, Royce, Rex, Clastal, and James Swindle. Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora is in charge of all arrangements. PAID OBITUARY

Charlene Senter Glasgow
April 18, 2013
Services for Charlene Senter Glasgow , 96, were April 24, 2013, at
Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman.

She was born in Fulton to the late Alfred Richard and Maudena
Sheffield Senter. Mrs. Glasgow established and taught one of the
first kindergartens in the area, was director of the Appalachian
Project and was a longtime member of Ackerman Methodist Church. She
died April 18, 2013.

Survivors include her children, Roselyn G. Bryant of Evans, Ga.,
Felicia G. Butler of Riverview, Fla., Dr. Thomas S. Glasgow of Oxford
and Dr. Richard M. Glasgow of Slidell, La.; a sister, Sue Wiygul of
Fairfax, Va.; 11grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Joyce Sue Patridge
April 14, 2013
Services for Joyce Sue Patridge, 63, were April 17, 2013, at Wise
Funeral Home in Eupora with the Rev. Charles White officiating.
Burial was in Spring Valley Cemetery in Mathiston.

She was born in Starkville to Gladys and the late Ottis Latham. Mrs.
Patridge was a restaurant manager for many years and a member of
Spring Valley Baptist Church of Mathiston. She died April 14, 2013,
at her home in Maben.

Survivors include here mother, Gladys Latham of Eupora; four sons,
Kenny Mann and Russell Davis of Maben, and Shannon Mann and Danny
Mann, of Liberty, Texas; a daughter, Kimberly Gee of Ackerman; two
brothers, Tommy Latham of Mathiston and Jimmy Latham of Eupora; two
sisters, May Medders and Peggy Dobbs of Eupora; 13 grandchildren and
10 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Terry Gore, Brandon Holland, Jasper Irwin, Josh
Latham, Dylan Mann and Anthony Shurden.

Sue Jean Shaw
Edmonds

Sue Jean Shaw Edmonds, 79, passed away on April 19, 2013 at OCH
Regional Medical
Center in Starkville, MS. She was a homemaker and loved the Lord.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Walter Shaw and Mary
Romay Holloway Shaw; and her husband, Thomas B. Edmonds, Jr.

She is survived by her son, James T. Edmonds; sisters, Wally Breland
of Maben, MS, Mary O. Edwards of Houston, TX, and Joyce Frances
Childress of Stewart, MS; brother, Charles Edward Shaw of Maben, MS;
two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Visitation for Mrs. Edmonds was held Sunday, April 21, 2013 from
1:00-2:00 p.m. at Welch
Funeral Home, with the graveside following at 2:30 p.m. in Memorial
Garden Park Cemetery in Starkville. Rev. Bob Whiteside conducted the
service.
PAID OBITUARY

Mrs. OIllie Bailey Griffin
Eupora, MS

Mrs. Ollie Bailey Griffin, 91, homemaker, died April 6th, 2013 at
North Ms. Medical Center in Eupora. Funeral services were held
11:00AM Tuesday, April 9th at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel with burial
in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Rev. Dale Strickland officiated.

Pallbearers were Mike Cresap, Lester Card, David Morelan, Charles
Blackston, Craig Oswalt and Mitch Leflore.

Mrs. Griffin was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Roy Griffin.

She is survived by 2 sons, James (Bessie Dell) Griffin, Eupora, Ms.
and Kenneth (Sandra) Griffin, New Albany, Ms.; 4 adopted daughters,
Marty McNalley, Arlington, Va., Faye McKee, Starkville, Ms., Pat
Heath, Collierville, Ms., and Donnie Blankenship, Columbus, Ms.; 5
grandchildren, and several great and great great grandchildren.
Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora was in charge of all arrangements.
PAID OBITUARY

Mrs. Emma Lou
Fulgham Nickels
Mathiston, MS

Mrs. Emma Lou Fulgham Nickels, 88, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at
Rush Specialty Hospital in Meridian.

She was a homemaker and a gifted artist. She painted the scenery
on the baptistry at Double Springs Baptist Church where she was a
member. Her artwork is still being used today in the church bulletin
at Double Springs.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Nickels; two
sons, Randy and Kippy Nickels.

Funeral services were 2:00 pm Friday at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel
with burial in Double Springs Methodist Cemetery in Oktibbeha County.
Rev. Dale McAnnaly officiated. Visitation was Thursday, 6:00 pm until
8:00 pm at the funeral home.

Survivors include her daughter, Sandy (William) Black of
Mathiston; sister, Jessie “Jett” Fulgham of Mathiston; 4
grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild.

Pallbearers are Dennis Black,Jamie Black, Donald Peterson, Dale
Ray, C. J. McAnnally, Chris McAnnally, Dusty Wright
Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora is in charge of arrangements.
PAID OBITUARY

W.D. Pollan

W.D. Pollan, 73, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away April 1,
2013. He was born on April 16, 1939 in Eupora, Mississippi.

Mr. Pollan was a very dedicated man. He loved his family and enjoyed
spending time as a Scoutmaster with Troop 128. He also loved to play
Table Tennis, having been a member of the National Table Tennis
Association. After serving his country for 22 years in the Air Force,
he went on to work 22 more years with the Veterans Administration.

Mr. Pollan was preceded in death by his father, Irvin Poll of
Eupora, Mississippi; his mother, Peggy Prescott Pollan Potter,
Crossett, Arkansas; and his brother, Jimmy Pollan of West Point,
Mississippi.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Mary Stanley Pollan,
Jacksonville, Arkansas; two sons, James Pollan (Julie) of Searcy,
Arkansas and William Pollan (Carlyne) of Melbourne, Florida; two
grandchildren, Alex Pollan and Hailey Pollan of Melbourne, Florida;
his brother, Jerry (Shirley) Pollan of Eupora, Mississippi; and one
aunt, Donnie Pollan Hammack of West Point, Mississippi.

A graveside memorial service was held in Jacksonville, Arkansas on
Saturday, April 13, 2013.
PAID OBITUARY

Judith Ann Orr
April 1, 2013

Services for Judith Ann Stevens Orr, 72, of Eupora were April 3,
2013, at Wise Funeral Home Chapel in Eupora with the Rev. Wade
Stevens officiating. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Kody Gilbert, Paul Johnston, Dion Miller, Ethan
Orr, Jerry Orr, Terry Orr and Bryan Stewart.

She died April 1, 2013, at North Mississippi Medical Center-Eupora.

She was born in Lewis, Iowa, to Jesse and Beatrice Briggs Stevens on
March 11, 1941.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Jesse James
Stevens of Omaha, Nebraska.

Mrs. Orr, or “Miss Judy,” was an avid quilter for many years and
enjoyed gardening, canning and her large family. Judy was baptized at
the First Christian Church in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Jimmy Orr; her children,
Johnny Orr (Connie), Jimmy Orr (Lisa), Julia Ann Miller (Dion), Jane
Rowlen (Gregg), and Jeanette Orr (Michael Morgan); a sister, Peggy
Carmichael (Terry) of Council Bluffs; 13 grandchildren, Jerry Orr,
Terry Orr, Kerry Martin, Jeremy Orr, Holli Ratcliffe, Tiffany
Vickers, Heather Rowlen, Ashley Rowlen, Jessica Rushing, Leslie
Morgan, Kristin Johnston, Megan Stewart and Ethan Orr; and 13 great-
grandchildren.
PAID OBITUARY

Dorothy Lou Copeland
November 5, 1930 – March 28, 2013

Dorothy Lou Copeland passed away on the evening of March 28, 2013.
She was born on November 5, 1930 in Morgan City, MS. She was the
daughter of David and Luerena
McMahon (Meredith) of Webster County, MS (preceded her in death).
Dorothy married James Hoyle Copeland on July 6, 1947 in Greenwood, MS
(preceded her in death). They had sixty-two great years together,
three children, and three wonderful grandsons, who they adored and
were very proud of.

She is survived by daughter, Betty Jane of Roswell, NM (Luther
Pareo); son James David of Nogales, AZ (Linda) and Thersea Ann
Copeland of Spotsylvania, VA; and their grandsons, Seth David, Ian
James, and Matthew Edward Copeland of Nogales, AZ.

Dorothy was a military wife who traveled the world and enjoyed every
minute of the time abroad and the different places they lived in the
United States. After James retired from the military she started a
career in retail, did very well and worked her way up into
management. Then they retired again and moved home to Tupelo, MS.
They lived in Tupelo until 2000, when they moved again to Roswell, NM
and lived next door to their daughter Betty. They loved living in the
southwest and often visited with their son’s family in AZ.

Dorothy was an avid collector of many items; she particularly loved
to pick up odd colored rocks and cactus during her travels. She
prized her collection of brightly painted frogs and treasured her
collection of southwest pottery.

“You could not say goodbye to us, you could not clasp our hand; but
God has taken one we loved off to his heavenly land. You have left
this world of sorrow, and are free from pain, and now rest in peace
and comfort, in the blessed Savior’s arms.” (Unknown)

The family would like to give Ballard Funeral Home
& Crematory a big thank you for their loving
and compassionate care of our mother.
PAID OBITUARY

Billy ‘B.R.’ Forbes

April 28, 2013

Services for Billy “B.R.” Forbes, 74, of Stewart were May 1, 2013, at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel in Eupora. Burial was in Greensboro Cemetery.

Mr. Forbes was a member of Union Baptist Church, and his pastor, the Rev. Terry Wills, officiated. He died April 28, 2013, at North Mississippi Medical Center-Eupora.

Survivors include his wife, Margie Forbes of Stewart; two daughters, Beverly Chandler of Chester and Cindy Strawbridge of Ackerman; two sons, Eugene Forbes of Stewart and Stevie Forbes of Tomnolen; a sister, Judy Beck of Eupora; two brothers, June Forbes of Stewart and Melton Forbes of Eupora; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were D.J. Allen, Derek Britt, Bud Chandler, Donald Gene Harrison, Stanley Harrison and Barry Phelps.

Jeremiah Marshall

May 5, 2013

Services for Jeremiah Marshall, 75, of Starkville were May 11, 2013, at Griffin United Methodist Church in Starkville with Elder Eddie Jones officiating. Burial was in North Union Cemetery in Bellefontaine.

He was born Aug. 6, 1937, in Webster County to the late Jacob Marshall and Mattie Dumas. Mr. Marshall was retired from the city of Starkville. He died May 5, 2013, at his home in Starkville.

Century-Hairston Funeral Home of Starkville was in charge of arrangements.

Mary Alice Black

May 14, 2013

Services for Mary Alice Black, 79, were May 17, 2013, at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman. Burial was in Mt. Nebo Cemetery near Ackerman.

She was born Feb. 20, 1934, in Payne. Mrs. Black was a homemaker and member of Churchroad Baptist Church. She died May 14, 2013, at her residence in Mantee.

Survivors include her husband, Selby W. Black of Mantee; a daughter, Ann Black of Mantee; three brothers, Claude Turman and William Turman of Mantee, and Richard Turman of Horn Lake; and a sister, Rose Evelyn Turman of California.

Charles L. Calloway

May 14, 2013

Graveside services for Charles L. Calloway, 74, were May 17, 2013, at Enon Cemetery.

He was born July 21, 1938, in Choctaw County. Mr. Calloway was a self-employed construction worker and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He died May 14, 2013, at his residence in Eagle Lake.

Survivors include a son, Greg Calloway of Soldotna, Alaska; and two grandchildren.

Coleman Funeral Home of Ackerman was in charge of arrangements.

Mildred L. Chandler

May 13, 2013

Services for Mildred L. Chandler, 95, of Ripley, Tenn., formerly of Weir, were May 16, 2013, at Weir Baptist Church with the Revs. Mark Mayo and Jim Ray officiating. Burial was in Weir Cemetery.

She was born Sept. 29, 1917, in Mississippi. Mrs. Chandler was a member of Weir Baptist Church. She died May 13, 2013, at Asbury Cove Assisted Living Center in Ripley, Tenn.

Survivors include four sons, David Chandler, Don Chandler, Jerry Chandler and Robert Chandler; three daughters, Ellouise Bane, Debbie Mays and Elaine Phillips; 19 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to a charity of choice.

Coleman Funeral Home of Ackerman was in charge of arrangements.

W.C. Coffey

April 27, 2013

Services for W.C. Coffey, 77, of Calhoun City were May 4, 2013, at Macedonia M.B. Church in Eupora. Burial was in the church cemetery.

He died April 27, 2013, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.

Survivors include one granddaughter.

Eddie Robinson Funeral Home of Grenada was in charge of arrangements.

Donald Gammill

May 17, 2013

Services for Donald Irvin Gammill, 77, of Eupora were May 21, 2013, at Wise Funeral Home Chapel in Eupora with the Revs. Michael Mann and Granville Wiggins officiating. Burial was in Mount Nebo Cemetery.

He was born June 17, 1935, in Clarkson to the late John K. and Emma Mae Lewis Gammill. Mr. Gammill served eight years in the U.S. Air Force and was active in the Longview Opry in Sturgis. He died May 17, 2013, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.

Survivors include three sons, Donald Arnold of Greenwood, David Ray Gammill of Eupora and Darrell Gammill of Nashville, Tenn.; two daughters, Diane Bowie of Louisville and Tonya Avent of Mathiston; a brother, Roy Gammill of West Point; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Johnathon Avent, Liddell Carrithers, John Edd Cooper, James Kilgore, Steven McCullar and Jamey Springer.

Anthony Lusk

May 18, 2013

Graveside services for Anthony Lane Lusk, 67, were May 25, 2013, at Milligan Springs Cemetery in Stewart with the Rev. Don Parish officiating.

He was born to the late Emmet Lusk and Laura Lewis in Virginia on Jan. 5, 1946. Mr. Lusk was retired from the U.S. Air Force and served 10 years working in civil service. He died May 18, 2013, at his residence in Columbus.

Survivors include a son, Mike Lusk of Eupora; two daughters, Linda Leech and Rhonda Abbott of Eupora; three brothers, Vinson Lusk of Fort Meade, Fla., Larry Lusk of Waldort, Md., and Jerry Lusk of Manassas Park, Va.; two sisters, Judie Sanders of Charlotte Hall, Md., and Nancy Hodges of Athens, W. Va.; and four grandchildren.

Wise Funeral Home of Eupora was in charge of arrangements.

Betsy Louise Beckman Reedy 

Betsy Louise Beckman Reedy , 51, died Friday May 24, 2013 in an auto accident on HWY 404 near Duck Hill, MS. She was born April 20, 1962 in Houston, MS to Charles Beckham and Mildred Louise Beckham. She was a homemaker and a member of Elliott Baptist Church.

Funeral services for Mrs. Reedy were held Sunday, May 26, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Pryor Funeral Homes Chapel in Calhoun City, MS. Officiating was Bro. Cecil Fayard Visitation was Sunday, May 26, 2013 10:30 – 2:00 pm at Pryor Funeral Home. Burial followed in Woodland Cemetery in Woodland, MS.

She is survived by her husband David Reedy of Duckhill, MS; two step-sons, David Reedy, Jr. and Jeremy Reedy, her mother; Mildred Beckham of Calhoun City, one sister; Emily (Richmond) Hubbard of Calhoun City; two brothers James (Joann) Beckham of Laurel, MS and Charles (Roxann) Beckham, St Joseph, Missouri; five nieces eight nephews and a host of great nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Reedy was preceded in death by her father, Charles Beckham.

Pallbearers were: Dan Bell, Brian Harrison, Tyler Jackson, Clay Springer, Ralph Wagner and Michael Harrison.

Online condolences can be left at Pryorfuneralhome.com

Mrs. Lucille “Lou” Abernathy Bailey

Eupora, Ms.

Mrs. Lucille “Lou” Abernathy Bailey, 97, retired employee General Electric, died May 20, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Eupora, Ms. Funeral Services were held 1:00PM Friday May 24th. at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the West Shady Grove Cemetery in Webster County. Rev. Dale Strickland officiated. Pallbearers were; Toby and Jeff Jones, Freddie and Redale Oswalt, Dickie Dukes, and Homer Purvis. Mrs. Lou is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her Husband; Sam H. Bailey, parents; George W. and Minnie Parker Abernathy, eight sisters; Hattie Purvis, Polly Waldrop, Ollie Kirk, Dovie Hales, Gussie Abernathy, Jewel Moore, Beatrice Stewart, Minnie Lea Abernathy and two brothers; Homer and Joe Creel Abernathy. Mrs. Bailey grew up in Madison County and graduated from Flora High School. After graduation she went to Jackson and was employed by General Electric and worked for them until her retirement. While in Jackson she met the man of her life and married Sam H. Bailey December 24, 1959. After retirement she and her husband moved to Eupora and built a new house in 1976. Some of the enjoyments of her life besides spending time with her husband, were traveling, working in her flowers, painting, socializing with friends and people. She was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Webster County and enjoyed attending services and participating in worship there. Three words that would sum up Lucille Bailey’s life: Wonderful, Loving and Fulfilling. The family would like to thank Golden Living Center and Gentiva Hospice for their gentle loving care. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora was in charge of all arrangements.

Mrs. Margie Littlejohn

Eupora, Ms.

Mrs. Margie Littlejohn,70, retired CNA, died May 22, 2013 at the North Ms. Medical Center in Tupelo, Ms. Funeral Services were held 11:00AM, Saturday May 25th. at the Lollars Grove Baptist Church in Webster County with burial in the Church Cemetery. Rev. Willy Weddle, Rev. Stanley Dorroh and Rev. Mike Smith officiated.

Pallbearers were: Caleb Yeager, Mike Mitchell, Phillip Smith, Bill Taylor, Joe Medders, and J. C. Montroy. Survivors include her husband of 49 years; Avalon Littlejohn, Eupora, Ms., son; Timothy (Stacy) Littlejohn, Eupora, Ms., brother; Jeff Montroy, Eupora, Ms., five grandchildren; Caleb and Raven Yeager, Emily and Anna Littlejohn and Doug Rowlen, one great grandchild; Kenna Rowlen, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; Erma and J. L.”Buck” Montroy, daughter; Cynthia L. Yeager and a sister; Lois M. Mitchell. Margie was a member of Lollars Grove Baptist Church where she served as a faithful member and follower of the Lord.

In earlier years, Margie was employed at EHS where she served as a cafeteria worker and bus driver. She then became a CNA at Golden Living Center (formerly Beverly Healthcare) for 30 years before retiring in 2011. Margie was a very dedicated and kind woman. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with all of her grandchildren. She also enjoyed cooking, taking family vacations and playing Bunko with her friends. Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora was in charge of all arrangements.

Hulon Arthur Morgan

May 28, 2013

Services for Hulon Arthur Morgan, 84 of Maben, were May 31, 2013, at Welch Funeral Home Chapel in Starkville conducted by the Revs. Kerry Collins and Rev. Donnie Morgan. Burial was in Providence Methodist Church Cemetery in Maben.

He was the son of the late Fred Darrell and Bessie Hildred Fairchild Morgan. Mr. Morgan played in the Maben Church of God Band and lead guitar for the Morgan Davis Family. He died at his residence on May 28, 2013.

Survivors include his daughter, Lynn Payne of Maben; three sons, Donnie Morgan of Ackerman, Terry Morgan of Kansas City, Kan., and Darrell Morgan of Maben; a sister, Edna Hartin of Starkville; 19 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Memorials maybe made to the Maben Church of God.

Melvin Phelps Jr.

May 27, 2013

Services for Melvin Phelps Jr., 79, of Ackerman were May 30, 2013, at Blythe Creek Baptist Church near Mathiston with the Rev. Mike Fondren officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

He was born May 23, 1934. Mr. Phelps was a retired welder for B&W Corp. and a member of Blythe Creek Baptist Church. He died May 27, 2013, at North Mississippi Medical Center-Eupora.

Survivors include three sons, Barry Phelps, Bobby Phelps and Carl B. Phelps of Ackerman; a daughter, Beth Love of Ackerman; a brother, James Everett Phelps of Nauvoo, Ala.; three sisters, Oline Bell and Mildred Busby of Mathiston, and Mamie Lee Jordan of Evansville, Ind.; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Blythe Creek Baptist Church.

Coleman Funeral Home of Ackerman was in charge of arrangements.

Lucille Ray Downing

June 3, 2013

Services for Lucille Ray Downing, 93, of Eupora were June 7, 2013, at Salem Independent Methodist Church near Ackerman with the Revs. Lynn Downing, Jim Reed and Rob Faulk officiating. Burial was in French Camp Cemetery.

She was born June 21, 1919, to the late William Fayette and Nannie McIntire Ray. Mrs. Downing was a former secretary at French Camp Academy. She died June 3, 2013, at North Mississippi Medical Center-Eupora’s Long Term Care.

Survivors include a son, Lynn Downing of North Carolina; a daughter, Mary Ida Harper of North Carolina; and two sisters, Bobbie Nell Jenkins and Lura McCulloch of Ackerman.

Memorials may be made to the Salem Independent Methodist Church Building Fund or French Camp Academy.

Coleman Funeral Home of Ackerman was in charge of arrangements.

Charles E.

‘Red’ King

June 5, 2013

Services for Charles E. “Red” King, 82, were June 8, 2013, at South Union Methodist Church near Ackerman with the Rev. Rob Faulk officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

He was born June 9, 1930, in Choctaw County. Mr. King was a carpenter/roofing contractor and member of Chester Baptist Church. He died June 5, 2013, at his residence in Ackerman.

Survivors include his wife, Mae King of Ackerman; three sons, Frank King of Laurel, and Mike King and Rusty King of Ackerman; a daughter, Pam Simpson of Ackerman; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the South Union Methodist Church Cemetery Fund.

Coleman Funeral Home of Ackerman was in charge of arrangements.

Jeff Montroy

June 8, 2013

Services for Jefferson Lafette “J.L.” Montroy Jr., 76, of Eupora were June 10, 2013, at Lollars Grove Baptist Church with the Revs. Willy Weddle and Mike Smith officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Jeff was born June 29, 1936, to the late Jefferson Lafette Montroy Sr. and Erma Starnes Montroy in Eupora. He graduated in 1955 from Mathiston High School and attended Memphis State University. Mr. Montroy was employed with Bryan Foods for more than 20 years, and worked as a consultant for meat packaging plants in Detroit and Los Angeles before retiring. He was a member of Lollars Grove Baptist Church and served 11 years in the Army National Guard. He died June 8, 2013, at North Mississippi Medical Center-Eupora.

Survivors include a son, Charles Robert Montroy of Columbus, Ohio; a daughter, Melissa “Missy” Orman of West Point; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren

Pallbearers were Hilton Gibson, Van Johnson, Tim Littlejohn, Mike Mitchell, J.C. Montroy and Caleb Yeager.

Memorials may be made to West Point Animal Shelter, 1212 Old Tibbee Road, West Point, MS 39773

Wise Funeral Home of Eupora was in charge of arrangements.

Dillard Wright

June 8, 2013

Services for Haven Dillard Wright, 93, were June 11, 2013, at Wise Funeral Home Chapel in Eupora with the Rev. Paul Ellison officiating. Burial was in Clarkson Cemetery.

A lifelong resident of Webster County, he was the son of the late James Wiley and Dora Orman Wright. Mr. Wright worked for Babcock and Wilcox in West Point for more than 30 years and farmed well into his ’70s. He died June 8, 2013.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Eileen Graves Wright; a daughter, Pamela W. Vedros of Vicksburg; a son, James B. Wright of Mantee; a sister, Burlene W. Henley of Mantee; and a granddaughter.

Pallbearers were Haven Ellison, Jerry Ellison, Ronnie Ellison, Tim Hamilton, Erwin Henley and Kerry Henley.