GEORGE THOMAS TUBBY
Farmer
SEBASTOPOL -- Services for George Thomas Tubby will be held Sunday at
2 p.m. at Pearl River Baptist Church with the Rev. Travis Willis and Williamson
Isaac officiating. Burial will be in Isaac Cemetery in Philadelphia.
Mr. Tubby, 73, of Philadelphia, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002, at Jeff
Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his mother, Mary Willis of Philadelphia; two sons,
Darris Tubby and George Thomas Tubby Jr., both of Philadelphia; four daughters,
Rose Cutler and Sherrie Tubby, both of Philadelphia and Shirley Mingo and
Nancy Cordova, both of Walnut Grove; two brothers, Presley Tubby and Curley
Tubby, both of Philadelphia; two sisters, Laura Jefferson and Alma Bell,
both of Philadelphia; 35 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Earlianna J. Isaac; and a son,
Dalton L. Tubby.
Obituaries for Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002
ANNIE MAE WILLIAMS
Retired sales associate of JCPenney
Services for Annie Mae Williams will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the
New Cannan Missionary Baptist Church in Meridian. The Rev. Stanley J. Coleman
is the pastor and will be officiating the service. Berry and Gardner Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Williams, 50, of Meridian, was born Annie Mae Mayhan on Jan. 22,
1952, in Shubuta to the late Lula Mae Hollingsworth and L.T. Mayhan. She
attended Shirley Owens in Quitman and later attended Harris in Meridian.
She graduated from Meridian High School. After 24 years of dutiful service
to JCPenney Department Store, she retired in 1998.
Mrs. Williams joined New Cannan Baptist Church under the leadership
of Pastor Matthew Jenkins and has faithfully rendered her service there
until her health would no longer permit so. Very active in her community,
Mrs. Williams was a Habitat for Humanity volunteer and dedicated member
of the Horizon's Christian Fellowship Organization.
This devoted "Mama," "Pammaw," "Teetee," "Annie," sister, church member
and very special friend to many, many people from all walks of life will
be missed dearly.
She leaves to cherish her loving memory two children, Charles Demetrius
Williams Sr.(Jackie Granger) and Angelia Michelle Williams, both of Meridian;
four grandchildren, that she adored, Tashee Williams (13), Charles Williams
Jr. (7), Charleston Williams (3) and Taylor Andrianna Williams (2), all
of Meridian; three sisters, Lee Moore of Meridian, Vira Grace and Jaisy
Jordan, both of Pachuta; four brothers, Ernest McFarland Jr. (Odell Cole)
of Meridian, Jimmy McFarland, Sacramento, Calif., Herthur Jordan, Jr. (Annie
Sherwood) of Bay Springs and Andre Jordan (P.J.) of Indianapolis; her loving
devoted soul mate and friend, James Stewart, along with a close-knit group
of nieces, nephews, cousins, church members and very, very special friends.
She loved the Lord Jesus Christ with all her heart, gave her life to
Christ at an early age and had a light of her own that shined bright as
the stars in the sky. Very organized, thorough and more than anything else,
always concerned more for others than herself, she left this handwritten
note on a small piece of stationary. "Meechie and Angie remember I will
always be with you'll because I love both of you so much. I love and care
for all of my grandchildren. I hope they will grow up to be something very
special in their lifetime. Tell Stewart, Lee, Jr., Jimmy, Kim, Kiara, Jasmine
and everyone that is very special to me that I will always cherish and
love them very much. Also Pastor Coleman and my church family."
And to you dear lady: We miss you so much... your smile, your hugs,
your cooking, your friendship and our conversations... but we know that
God loves you more! We will see you again someday.
Visitation and viewing will be Monday 7 p.m.-8 p.m. at the funeral home
and Tuesday one hour prior to the service at the church.
ROSA LEE WEBB JENNINGS
Director of activities
HERNANDO -- Services for Rosa Lee Webb Jennings will be held today at
10 a.m. at Hernando Methodist Church. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove
Cemetery in Sardis with Hernando Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Jennings, 61, of Southaven, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, in her
home.
Survivors include her husband, Claude Cameron Jennings Jr. of Southaven;
a daughter, Lydia Claire Jennings of Germantown, Tenn.; sons, Claude Cameron
Jennings III of Horn Lake and Ralph Webb Jennings of Starkville; sister,
Faye Webb Tabor of Columbus; and one grandchild.
The family requests memorials be made to Hernando United Methodist Church.
GLORY DEAN ROBINSON
Retired from Burlington
QUITMAN -- Services for Glory Dean Robinson will be held today at 1
p.m. at Wright's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Richard Gooch officiating.
Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Mrs. Robinson, 50, of Meridian, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, at Baptist
South in Montgomery, Ala.
Survivors include her husband, Wayne Robinson of Quitman; sons, Robbie
Bowman of Meridian and Jay Ivey of Quitman; stepson, Eddie Robinson of
Meridian; daughters, Sondra Bowman Clark of Montgomery, Ala., and LaJena
Pierre of Quitman; stepdaughter, Anita Bond of Meridian; a brother, Bill
Allen of Quitman; three sisters, Relda Holifield of Quitman, Diane Bowman
of Meridian and Elaine Tucker of Quitman; special cousin, Karon Ivey of
Quitman; a special friend, Dawn Johnston of Enterprise; and 15 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Edward Allen and Jeanie
Jenkins; two sisters, Bobbie Jean Shotwell and Betty Lou Lee.
Pallbearers will be Joe Bowman, Chris Tucker, Kevin Holifield, Steven
Tucker, Lamar Rich and Bob Allen.
ADDIE B. WHITE
Retired selective service clerk
YORK, Ala. -- Services for Addie B. White will be held today at 2 p.m.
at Livingston Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Sandra Price officiating.
Burial will be in Myrtlewood Cemetery. Bumpers Funeral Home is in charge
of arrangements.
Ms. White, 99, of Livingston, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, at Brookwood
Hospital in Birmingham.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
The family requests memorials be made to Livingston Presbyterian Church,
P.O. Box MM, Livingston, AL 35470.
JOHN ROBERT SMITH
Mutual Savings insurance salesman
BUTLER, Ala. -- Graveside services for John Robert Smith will be held
Monday at 2 p.m. at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Bumpers Funeral Home is
in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Smith, 79, of Meridian, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, at South Central
Regional Medical Center in Laurel.
Survivors include a son, Paul Lucas Smith of Butler.
Obituaries for Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002
ANNIE MAE WILLIAMS
Retired sales associate of JCPenney
Services for Annie Mae Williams will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the
New Cannan Missionary Baptist Church in Meridian. The Rev. Stanley J. Coleman
is the pastor and will be officiating the service. Berry and Gardner Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Williams, 50, of Meridian, was born Annie Mae Mayhan on Jan. 22,
1952, in Shubuta to the late Lula Mae Hollingsworth and L.T. Mayhan. She
attended Shirley Owens in Quitman and later attended Harris in Meridian.
She graduated from Meridian High School. After 24 years of dutiful service
to JCPenney Department Store, she retired in 1998.
Mrs. Williams joined New Cannan Baptist Church under the leadership
of Pastor Matthew Jenkins and has faithfully rendered her service there
until her health would no longer permit so. Very active in her community,
Mrs. Williams was a Habitat for Humanity volunteer and dedicated member
of the Horizon's Christian Fellowship Organization.
This devoted "Mama," "Pammaw," "Teetee," "Annie," sister, church member
and very special friend to many, many people from all walks of life will
be missed dearly.
She leaves to cherish her loving memory two children, Charles Demetrius
Williams Sr.(Jackie Granger) and Angelia Michelle Williams, both of Meridian;
four grandchildren, that she adored, Tashee Williams (13), Charles Williams
Jr. (7), Charleston Williams (3) and Taylor Andrianna Williams (2), all
of Meridian; three sisters, Lee Moore of Meridian, Vira Grace and Jaisy
Jordan, both of Pachuta; four brothers, Ernest McFarland Jr. (Odell Cole)
of Meridian, Jimmy McFarland, Sacramento, Calif., Herthur Jordan, Jr. (Annie
Sherwood) of Bay Springs and Andre Jordan (P.J.) of Indianapolis; her loving
devoted soul mate and friend, James Stewart, along with a close-knit group
of nieces, nephews, cousins, church members and very, very special friends.
She loved the Lord Jesus Christ with all her heart, gave her life to
Christ at an early age and had a light of her own that shined bright as
the stars in the sky. Very organized, thorough and more than anything else,
always concerned more for others than herself, she left this handwritten
note on a small piece of stationary. "Meechie and Angie remember I will
always be with you'll because I love both of you so much. I love and care
for all of my grandchildren. I hope they will grow up to be something very
special in their lifetime. Tell Stewart, Lee, Jr., Jimmy, Kim, Kiara, Jasmine
and everyone that is very special to me that I will always cherish and
love them very much. Also Pastor Coleman and my church family."
And to you dear lady: We miss you so much... your smile, your hugs,
your cooking, your friendship and our conversations... but we know that
God loves you more! We will see you again someday.
Visitation and viewing will be Monday 7 p.m.-8 p.m. at the funeral home
and Tuesday one hour prior to the service at the church.
ADDIE B. WHITE
Retired selective service clerk
YORK, Ala. -- Services for Addie B. White will be held today at 2 p.m.
at Livingston Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Sandra Price officiating.
Burial will be in Myrtlewood Cemetery. Bumpers Funeral Home is in charge
of arrangements.
Ms. White, 99, of Livingston, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, at Brookwood
Hospital in Birmingham.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
The family requests memorials be made to Livingston Presbyterian Church,
P.O. Box MM, Livingston, AL 35470.
WILLIS BURNS
Retired deputy
LOUISVILLE -- Graveside services for Willis "Buck" Burns will be held
today at 3 p.m. at Sand Hill Cemetery in Neshoba County with the Rev. Mike
Sullivan officiating. Nowell Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Burns, 77, of Louisville, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, at his home.
He was a retired deputy with the Winston County Sheriff's Department.
Survivors include four sons, Danny Burns of Columbus, Mike Burns of
Florida, Ricky Burns of Jackson and Butch Burns of Louisville; two daughters,
Renea Wilson of Philadelphia and Annette Burns of Louisville; and seven
grandchildren.
Visitation will be today from noon-2 p.m. at the funeral home.
GEORGE GRAYSON
Retired
Graveside services for George Grayson will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m.
at Magnolia Cemetery with the Rev. Carlotta Downing officiating. James
F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Grayson, 90, of Meridian, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, at Benchmark
Health Care. He was a retired quality control supervisor for United Steel,
where he worked for 28 years. He was a Mason at Ashlar Lodge.
Survivors include a stepdaughter, Shirley Castle of Grand Junction,
Colo.; five nieces, Shirley G. Childres and her husband, Bill, of Calhoun,
Ga., Annie Mae Luke and her husband, Jake, of Newport, Ala., Tara Barton
of San Gabriel, Calif., Dr. Dolores Grayson of Canyon Lake, Calif., and
Stella Grayson of Chino, Calif.; and two nephews, Col. Edward F. Grayson
and his wife, Shirley, of Engelwood, Fla., and Paul Downs and his wife,
Nora, of Meridian.
He was preceded in death by a son, Alan Grayson.
KATHLEEN R. ROBERSON
Retired clerk
NEWTON -- Services for Kathleen R. Roberson will be held Monday at 2
p.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rodney Anderson
officiating. Burial will be in Hickory Cemetery.
Mrs. Roberson, 89, of Hickory, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, at Newton
Regional Hospital. She was a retired clerk for the U.S. government and
was a member of Hickory Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Edith Roberson of Hickory; two sisters,
Merle Edwards of Meridian and Florence Russell of Hickory; and several
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall and Stella McMullan
Russell; three sisters, Martha Montgomery, Nell R. Miller and Maude R.
Cowan; and a brother, Henry Russell.
Pallbearers will be Jody Bryant, Judson Meaders, Troy Brand, John Brand,
Cayce Bufkin Sr., and Raymond Walker.
Visitation will be today from 4 p.m.-6p.m. at the funeral home.
KEITH ROBERT BROOKS
Meridian policeman
Services for Keith Robert "Bobby" Brooks will be held Tuesday at 11:30
a.m. at Barham Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Joey Everett, Bob Followell
and Fred Frazier officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Grove Church of
God Cemetery.
Mr. Brooks, 37, of Collinsville, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, at Jeff
Anderson Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Frazier Grove Church
of God, assistant Explorer Scouts instructor, a member of the Meridian
Police Benevolent Association and an officer in the Meridian Police Department
since 1995.
Survivors include his wife, Mandi Brooks of Collinsville; a daughter,
Kali Brooks of Meridian; a stepdaughter, Alana Hill; a stepson, Blake Hill;
and two sisters, Donna Woodall and her husband, Tommy and Diana Taylor,
all of Collinsville; his father, Robert Lee Brooks and his wife, Marie,
of Stonewall.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Eva Joyner Brooks and a brother,
Michael Lee Brooks.
The family request memorials be made to the Police Benevolent Fund.
Pallbearers will be members of the Meridian Police Department.
Visitation will be Monday from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
DELLA EASLEY
Arrangements were incomplete at Berry & Gardner Funeral Home for
Della Easley of Meridian who died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, at Jeff Anderson
Regional Medical Center.
engagement; 10 February 2002
Reynolds, Elmore
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry R. Reynolds of Meridian announce the engagement of
their daughter, Kelly Elaine, to David Elmore, son of Jerry F. Elmore of
Coolidge, Ariz., and Judy M. Bethune of Arlington, Texas.
The wedding will be held Sunday, March 24, 2002, at 2 p.m. in Marietta,
Ga.
Miss Reynolds is the granddaughter of Margie Freeman and the late Kelly
Freeman; Elaine Reynolds and the late Rev. Truly Reynolds, all of Meridian.
The bride-elect is a graduate of the Mississippi School for Mathematics
and Science in Columbus and the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn.
She received a degree in English and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She
is currently teaching in Marietta.
Mr. Elmore is the grandson of Evelyn Willshire of Arlington, and the
late Mr. David Edwards of San Diego, Calif., and the late Frank Elmore
and Bernice Elmore of San Diego.
The bridegroom-elect is a graduate of Sam Houston High School and the
University of Texas at Arlington, where he received a degree in journalism.
He is currently a writer of health articles for national magazines.
A reception will follow the ceremony.
Smith, Richmond
DeAnna Shea Smith and James Christopher Richmond announce their engagement.
The wedding will be held Saturday, March 2, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Olive
Baptist Church in the Stephenstown Community in Philadelphia.
Parents of the couple are Willie Charles and Patsy Wilkerson Smith of
Philadelphia, and James P. and Patricia Richmond of Prentiss.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Helen Young and the late George
Young, Ora Maude Smith and the late Willie B. Smith, all of Philadelphia.
Miss Smith is a graduate of Neshoba Central High School. She received
a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Southern Mississippi
and is employed at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
The bridegroom-elect is the grandson of Betty Lou Everett of Braxton
and the late Linwood Everett; John D. Richmond of Brookhaven and the late
Iris Richmond.
Mr. Richmond is a graduate of Prentiss Christian School. He received
a bachelor of physical education degree from Mississippi State University.
He is employed by the Lauderdale County School System.
A reception will follow the ceremony at the home of Brother John and
Cindy Stephens. Family and friends are invited to attend.
Ford, White
Mr. and Mrs. Daryl W. Ford of Newton announce the engagement of their
daughter, Shelley Carol, to James White, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry White
of Magee.
The wedding will be held Saturday, March 9, 2002, at 3 p.m. at Newton
United Methodist Church.
Miss Ford is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse E. Sharp of Meridian,
and the late Jacob and Elizabeth Ford.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Newton High School and received a bachelor's
degree from Mississippi State University. She will receive her master's
degree in May.
Mr. White is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. C. White, and
the late Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Stubbs, all of Magee.
The bridegroom-elect is a graduate of Magee High School and received
a bachelor's degree from Mississippi State University. He will receive
his master's degree in May.
A reception will be held in the church social hall following the ceremony.
Family and friends are invited to attend.
Goodson, Smith
Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas Goodson of Prairieville, La., announce the
engagement of their daughter, Betsey, to Dr. Trent Smith of Monroe, La.,
son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Smith of Quitman.
The couple will exchange their vows on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, at Parkview
Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, La.
Miss Goodson is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Cato Jr. of
Brookhaven; Mrs. H. D. Howell of Tupelo and the late Mr. Howell.
Miss Goodson is a graduate of Woodlawn High School in Baton Rouge and
received her bachelor's degree in family and consumer science education
from Louisiana State University. She is presently a member of the faculty
at Live Oak High School in Watson, La.
Dr. Smith is the grandson to the late Rev. and Mrs. Elzie Moss, and
Mr. and Mrs. Tillman Smith of Quitman.
Dr. Smith is a graduate of Quitman High School and received his master's
degree from Mississippi State University. Dr. Smith received his doctorate
of philosophy degree in animal genetics and breeding from Louisiana State
University. He is presently an assistant professor in animal science and
manages the farm facility at the University of Louisiana at Monroe.
Peek, Whitaker
Beth Barham and Scotty Peek, both of Meridian, announce the engagement
of their daughter, Britney Jade Peek, to Michael Ryan Whitaker, son of
Kimberly Whitaker and Mike Whitaker, both of Quitman.
The oceanside wedding will be held Saturday, March 9, 2002, at 4 p.m.
in Orange Beach, Ala.
Miss Peek is the granddaughter of O.C. and Ruth Barham of Meridian,
Mildred Peek of Meridian and the late Edwin Rush Peek.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Meridian High School and is attending
Jones Junior College pursuing a degree in elementary education.
At Jones, she is a member of the tennis and soccer teams and Fellowship
of Christian Athlete. She also served as Sophomore Homecoming Maid. Miss
Peek is employed by the Sportsplex of Laurel.
Mr. Whitaker is the grandson of Elder and Carolyn Bailey, Billy and
Catherine Whitaker, all of Quitman.
The bridegroom-elect is a graduate of Quitman High School and received
a degree in business administration from Jones Junior College.
While attending Jones, he was a member of the baseball team. He is now
attending the University of Southern Mississippi studying finance and economics.
Mr. Whitaker is employed by Courtesy Ford of Hattiesburg.
A reception will be held at Phoenix V in Orange Beach.
Sills, Chancellor
Wanda Evers, Shirley Etheridge, Michelle Griffith and Reneé Sills
announce the engagement of their mother, Evelyn Sills, to the Rev. Parker
Chancellor of Enterprise.
The wedding will be held Saturday, March 2, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Linden
Baptist Church in Linden, Ala.
Friends and family are invited to attend. The couple requests no gifts.
wedding; 10 February 2002
Brown, Cunard
Karen Tyler Cunard of Monticello, Ga., and Glenn David Brown Jr. of
Snellville, Ga., were married Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001, in Monticello.
Parents of the couple are Kathy Tyler and Eddie Tyler, both of Monticello,
Mr. and Mrs. George McCormick Jr. of Houston, Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn
D. Brown of Meridian.
Grandparents of the bride are Mrs. Ray Tyler and the late Mr. Tyler,
and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Carpenter.
Grandparents of the bridegroom are Mrs. Rudolph Matzner and the late
Mr. Matzner, Mrs. Cecil Brown and the late Mr. Brown.
The bride wore a floor-length strapless burgundy gown, complemented
with matching cape. She was attended by her daughter, Claire.
A reception was held at the home of Tricia Armistead of Monticello following
the ceremony. Assisting at the reception were Kathy Mercer and Angela Stone.
After a honeymoon cruise to the Bahamas, the couple resides in the Atlanta
area.
anniversary; 10 February 2002
50th anniversary
Betty and Jack Jackson celebrated their 50th anniversary Jan. 30, 2002,
with family and friends. Their children are Glenn and Susan Jackson, Cheryl
and Steve Gressett, and Shannon and Tommy Yates. They have six grandchildren
and one grandson-in-law. The Jacksons will spend the week of Valentines
in Myrtle Beach, S.C., in celebration of their anniversary.
Obituaries for Monday, Feb. 11, 2002
ELIZABETH HAMRICK ROBELOT
Homemaker
NEWTON -- Services for Elizabeth Hamrick Robelot were to be held today
at 10 a.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Frank
Harmon officiating. Burial was to be in Newton Masonic Cemetery.
Mrs. Robelot, 91, of Newton, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, at Bedford
Care Center of Newton. She was a member of First Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mary Ann Thrash and her husband, Ronnie,
three grandchildren, Mary Jordan, Tracy Barton and Ronnie Thrash Jr., three
great-grandchildren, Josh and Jessie Jordan and Alyssa Barton, all of Newton.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Nelson Robelot; parents,
John and Etta Cross Hamrick; two sisters, Mary Stewart and Pauline Gulledge.
Pallbearers will be Kent Mayes, Mike Strebeck, Bob Blackwell, Fred Bunty,
Mark Wheeler and Ronnie Thrash Jr.
GEORGE GRAYSON
Retired
Graveside services for George Grayson were to be held today at 10:30
a.m. at Magnolia Cemetery with the Rev. Carlotta Downing officiating. James
F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Grayson, 90, of Meridian, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, at Benchmark
Health Care. He was a retired quality control supervisor for United Steel,
where he worked for 28 years. He was a mason at Ashlar Lodge.
Survivors include a daughter, Shirley Castle of Grand Junction, Colo.;
five nieces, Shirley G. Childers and her husband, Bill, of Calhoun, Ga.,
Annie Mae Luke and her husband, Jake, of Newport, Ala., Tura Barton of
San Gabriel, Calif., Dr. Dolores Grayson of Canyon Lake, Calif., and Stella
Grayson of Chino, Calif.; and two nephews, Col. Edward F. Grayson and his
wife, Shirley, of Engelwood, Fla., and Paul Downs and his wife, Nora, of
Meridian.
He was preceded in death by a son, Alan Grayson; his wife of 60 years,
Celia Kochanowicz Grayson.
DAVIS EUGENE BOUNDS
Retired vice president First Community Bank in Chatom
CHATOM, Ala. -- Services for Davis Eugene Bounds will be held Tuesday
at 10 a.m. at Chatom First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Chatom Cemetery
with Latham Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Bounds, 80, of Chatom, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, in his home.
He was a native of Meridian, Miss.
Survivors include his wife, Lilybel Bounds of Chatom; a daughter, Cynthia
Bounds Arnold of Mandeville, La.; two granddaughters, Jennifer Laurie and
Rachel Laurie of Chatom; and several nieces and nephews from Meridian.
Visitation will be today 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home and one
hour prior to the service at the church.
BILLY S. MUNN
UNION -- Services for Billy S. Munn will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m.
at Stephens Funeral Home with the Revs. Jimmy McDill and Kim Culpepper
officiating. Burial will be in Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Munn, 73, of Little Rock, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, in his home.
He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include his wife, Inez Herrington Munn of Little Rock; four
children, Renee Munn Laird and her husband, JR, Randy Munn and his wife,
Allison, Tijuana Munn Little and her husband, Randy, all of Little Rock,
and Robin Munn Martin and her husband, Darron, of Causeyville; eight grandchildren,
Misty Laird, Bethany Laird Wood and her husband, Greg, Brandye Munn, Daniel
Munn, Lindsey Little, Colby Little, all of Little Rock, Olivia Martin and
Victoria Martin of Causeyville; a brother, Tony "Buck" Munn of Galena,
Ill.; a sister, Norma Miller and her husband, Raymond, of Washington, Iowa;
a special cousin, Irma Dee Huddleston; and a special niece, Dell Brown.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Ola Munn; two sisters,
Nancy Mabry and Delia Fay Stokley.
Pallbearers will be Jay Chesney, Horace "Pee Wee" Dean, Scottie Herrington,
Tommy Hitt, Stacey Howington and Kerry Huddleston.
Visitation will be today 5 .m.-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
KEITH ROBERT BROOKS
Meridian policeman
Services for Keith Robert "Bobby" Brooks will be held Tuesday at 11:30
a.m. at Barham Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Joey Everett, Bob Followell
and Fred Frazier officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Grove Church of
God Cemetery.
Mr. Brooks, 37, of Collinsville, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, at Jeff
Anderson Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Frazier Grove Church
of God, assistant Explorer Scouts instructor, a member of the Meridian
Police Benevolent Association and an officer in the Meridian Police Department
since 1995.
Survivors include his wife, Mandi Brooks of Collinsville; a daughter,
Kali Brooks of Meridian; a stepdaughter, Alana Hill, a stepson, Blake Hill,
and two sisters, Donna Woodall and her husband, Tommy and Diana Taylor,
all of Collinsville; his father, Robert Lee Brooks and his wife, Marie,
of Stonewall.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Eva Joyner Brooks; and a brother,
Michael Lee Brooks.
The family request memorials be made to the Police Benevolent Fund.
Pallbearers will be members of the Meridian Police Department.
Visitation will be today 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
GLADYS JENKINS
Retired neighborhood store owner
Services for Gladys Jenkins will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at New
Prospect Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert McDonand officiating. Burial
will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens with Enterprise Funeral Home in charge
of arrangements.
Mrs. Jenkins, 81, of Meridian, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, in Meridian.
Survivors include two sons, Eli Jenkins Jr. and his wife, Corrine, of
Meridian and Robert James Jenkins and his wife, Lillie, of Chicago; a daughter,
Berda Rush and her husband, Larwence, of Meridian; sisters, Mildred Waters
of Meridian and Lois Henderson of Brentwood, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eli Jenkins Sr.; and a brother,
Charlie Mitchell Jr.
EASTER LEMON
Arrangements were incomplete at James L. Osby Funeral Home for Easter
Lemon, 94, of Meridian, who died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, at Forrest General
Hospital in Hattiesburg.
Obituaries for Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002
MARIETTA BINION
MACON -- Graveside services for Marietta Binion will be be held today
at 2 p.m. at Oddfellows Cemetery with the Rev. Glenn Miller officiating.
Cockrell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Miss Binion, 87, of DeKalb, formerly of Macon, died Sunday, Feb. 10,
2002, at Mississippi Care Center in DeKalb.
Survivors include a sister, Maggie Mae Binion Scales of Columbus and
nieces, Margaret Lynch and Sally Patton.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Sallie Deale Binion.
OLLIE MAE DONALD
Homemaker
QUITMAN -- Services for Ollie Mae Donald will be held Wednesday at 10
a.m. at Shady Grove Pentecostal Church with the Revs. Leo Smith and Leslie
Roberts officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Wright's Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Donald, 81, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, at Lakeside Living Center
in Quitman.
Survivors include a son, William Ray Donald of Waynesboro; three daughters,
Joyce Sumrall of Morton, Patricia Conner and Syble Boykin, both of Quitman;
one grandchild and two great-grandchildren.
KATHRYN MITCHELL KEY
Retired from Sears Roebuck
Services for Kathryn Mitchell Key will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m.
at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church with the Revs. Buddy Petty, Jim Rickles and
Jimmy Sanders officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Barham
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Key, 78, of Toomsuba, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, in her home.
She was a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church and a dedicated Momma and
Mamaw.
Survivors include three daughters, Judith Lynn Crenshaw and her husband,
Wayne, Kathy Joyner and her husband, Ray, and Jan Salkeld, all of Toomsuba;
grandchildren, Tammy Ratcliff and husband, Todd, of Bailey, Amy Joyner
and Kristin Salkeld, both of Toomsuba, a great-granddaughters, Morgan Ratcliff
of Bailey; a sister, Marjorie Davison and husband, Lee, of Meridian; and
several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by parents, J.P. "Dick" and Clara Burkhalter;
husbands, Robert Blake Mitchell and Robert Holmes Key; a sister Maurine
Burkhalter; and brothers, Morris and Jack Burkhalter.
Visitation will be today 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at the funeral home and 30 minutes
prior to the service at the church.
DOUGLAS BLANKS
Services for Douglas Blanks will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St.
Mark United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Morris officiating. Burial
will be in Daleville Cemetery with Latimer Metropolitan Funeral Home in
charge of arrangements.
Mr. Blanks, 90, of Meridian, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, in Hinds County.
Survivors include his wife, Bessie Parker Blanks of Meridian; three
daughters, Loretta Jones of Ridgeland, Betty Johnson and Sylvia Lockhart
of Meridian; sons, Nathaniel Blanks of Jackson and Fred Blanks of Meridian;
12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Visitation will be today 2 p.m.-6 p.m. at the funeral home.
GLADYS JENKINS
Retired neighborhood store owner
Services for Gladys Jenkins have been changed to Wednesday at 12:30
p.m. at New Prospect Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert McDonand officiating.
Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens with Enterprise Funeral Home
in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Jenkins, 81, of Meridian, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, in Meridian.
Survivors include two sons, Eli Jenkins Jr. and his wife, Corrine, of
Meridian and Robert James Jenkins and his wife, Lillie, of Chicago; a daughter,
Berda Rush and her husband, Larwence, of Meridian; sisters, Mildred Waters
of Meridian and Lois Henderson of Brentwood, Calif.; a God daughter, Beverly
Nelson of Meridian.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eli Jenkins Sr.; and a brother,
Charlie Mitchell Jr.
MARGARET MARISE BOUNDS BRAND
NORTHPORT, Ala. -- Graveside services for Margaret Marise Bounds Brand
will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Hickory Cemetery in Hickory, Miss.,
with the Rev. Wayne Brand officiating. Magnolia Chapel is in charge of
arrangements.
Mrs. Brand, 81, of Northport, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, at DCH Regional
Medical Center. She lived most of her life in Mississippi, but Tuscaloosa
had been her home for the last seven years. She enjoyed painting, quilting
and dancing.
Survivors include a daughter, Rose Marie Brand Livingston and her husband,
Jimmy, of Tuscaloosa; sons, James Earl Brand and his wife, Jane, of Hickory,
William Henry Brand and his wife, Marie, of Meridian; sisters, Louise Lucas
and Bette Thames of Newton; five brothers, Bill Bounds, Leon Bounds, Rodney
Bounds and Ross Bounds, all of Newton, and Giles Bounds of Clarksdale;
a special friend, Luther Ballard; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Henry Brand; and a sister,
Loraine Bounds Byrd.
Pallbearers will be Rusty Livingston, Ray Livingston, Michael Brand,
Henry Brand, Caleb Brand, Tad Dyer, Jamie Dyer, Hunter Johnson and Bradley
McQueen.
Honorary pallbearers will be residents of Presbyterian Apartments, the
Tuscaloosa Park and Recreation Pickin' and Grinnin' Dancers, Betty Foley,
Tim Pactrick, David Fletcher, Johnny Brand and Bill Freeman.
Visitation will be today 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
EASTER LEMON
Services for Easter Lemon will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at New Era
Baptist Church in Meridian with the Rev. Levi Anderson officiating. Burial
will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Lemon, 94, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, at Forrest General Hospital.
Survivors include a daughter, Virginia Thompson and her husband, the
Rev. J.W. Thompson.
Visitation will be Wednesday one hour prior to the service at the church.
ANNIE CATER
Retired supervisor of Decatur Shirt Company
NEWTON -- Services for Annie "Katie" Cater will be held Wednesday at
2 p.m. at Barham Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Gus Merritt and Stan
Buckley officiating. Burial will be in Newton County Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Cater, 77, of Decatur, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, at Jeff Anderson
Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Clarke Venable Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Jan Cater McNeill and her husband, Freddy,
of Spring Hill, Tenn.; a son, Bruce Cater and his wife, Glenda, and a sister,
Martha McElhenney, all of Decatur; grandsons, Jeff Cater of Union, Todd
Reeves, Neil Cater and Nathan Cater, all of Decatur; granddaughters, Crystal
Cater of Nashville, Tenn., and Nicole Cater of Decatur; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Cater; and a son, Jimmy
Cater.
The family requests memorials be made to Clarke Venable Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Willie Kelly, Tony Reeves, Eddie Shaw, Billy Eshee,
Travis Ledlow and Billy Morris Spence.
Visitation will be today 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
JESSIE SEARS
Arrangements were incomplete at Berry and Gardner Funeral Home for Jessie
Sears, 85, of Meridian, who died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, at Rush Foundation
Hospital.
FLORINE REW
Arrangements were incomplete at Berry and Gardner Funeral Home for Florine
Rew, 80, of Meridian, who died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, at Rush Foundation
Hospital.
ALVIN REEVES
Arrangements were incomplete at James F. Webb Funeral Home for Alvin
Reeves, 95, of Meridian, who died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, at King's Daughters
and Sons Rest Home.
Obituaries for Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002
SHERROD BROOKINS
GARY, Ind. -- Services for Sherrod "Brookie" Brookins were held Thursday,
Feb. 7, at True Foundation Full Gospel Baptist Church in Gary with the
Rev. Frederick M. Jackson Sr. officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery
in Gary. Smith, Bizzell, Warner & Son Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements.
Mr. Brookins, 87, died Friday, Jan. 31, 2002, at Lincolnshire Healthcare
Center, where he had resided for 10 years. He was a Gary resident for 11
years, born in Meridian, Miss.
Survivors include daughters, Marie Jackson of Hazelcrest, Ill., Dessie
Ree-Jennings, Clarice McDade and her husband, Dewey, Vernicile Brookins,
all of Meridian, Carolyn Clark and her husband, Jerry, of Athens, Ga.,
Darlene Ruffin and her husband, Louis, of Merrillville, Ind.; sons, Sherrod
Brookins Jr., Harold Brookins and his wife, Etta, Lugene Brookins and his
wife, Aquanetta, all of Detroit, Mich., Paul Shipp and his wife, Kathy,
of Chicago; sisters, Johnnie Trotter of Atlanta, Margaret Pickett of Bellwood,
Ill., Addie Reatha Logan and her husband, James, of Maywood, Ill., Rosetta
Flowers and her husband, Odell, of Joliet, Ill.,; brothers, William Brookins
and his wife, Essie, of Gary, Nathaniel Brookins of Meridian, Lamar Brookins,
Henry Brookins and his wife, Irma, of Joliet; 40 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren
and several other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha; parents, Sam and Melvinia;
sons, William, Raymond Sr.; and a daughter, Gertrude Williams; brothers,
Sherman, John Mittese, Howard and Richard.
BENJAMIN A. BASKIN
Retired meat cutter from Kroger Co.
JACKSON -- Services for Benjamin A. Baskin will be held today at 1:30
p.m. at Lakewood Memorial Funeral Home South Chapel with the Rev. David
Watson officiating. Burial will be in Lakewood Memorial Park South.
Mr. Baskin, 61, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, at Central Mississippi Medical
Center. He was a native of Meridian.
Survivors include his wife, Elaine; a son, Benjy Baskin of Meridian;
three daughters, Melinda Bledsoe of Clinton, Susan Barfield of Canton and
Teresa Sellers of Pass Christian; three brothers, Allen Baskin of Valdosta,
Ga., Frank Baskin of Gautier and Dalton Baskin of Houston; two sisters,
Joyce Harrison of Meridian and Emma Lou Cook of Ft. Worth, Texas; four
grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several other relatives and
friends.
Visitation will be today 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
DOROTHY TOWNSEND
Retired seamstress for Wells Lamont
PHILADELPHIA -- Services for Dorothy Townsend will be held today at
2 p.m. at McClain-Hays Funeral Service Chapel with the Revs. Martis Jenkins
and Walter Woodson officiating. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery.
Mrs. Townsend, 75, of Philadelphia, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, at
Leake Memorial Hospital in Carthage.
Survivors include her husband, Stanton Townsend, a daughter, Kathy Gentry,
a son, Paul Townsend, all of Philadelphia; sisters, Laurine Smith and Ava
Pickett of Louisville and Betty Myers of Angleton, Texas; a brother, Jerry
Williams of Abilene, Texas; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
The family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.
DR. EDGAR WATERS BRYAN III
EVANSTON, Wyo. -- Services for Dr. Edgar Waters Bryan III will be held
today at 1 p.m. at Aspen Grove Baptist Church in Evanston. Services will
also be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Baptist church in Springhill, La. Burial
will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery.
A beloved husband, father and papa, Dr. Bryan died Sunday, Feb. 10,
2002, in his home.
He was born Aug. 26, 1943, in New Orleans, La., the son of the Rev.
Edgar Waters and Maggie Holstun Bryan Jr.
From a young age he dedicated his life to preaching the gospel of Jesus
Christ. On July 30, 1966, he married Barbara Martin in Minden, La. Dr.
Bryan was currently the director of associational missions for the Southern
Baptists in Wyoming. He had pastored six churches in Louisiana, Arkansas
and Mississippi, before being called to a ministry at First Southern Baptist
Church in Powell, Wyo. He ministered there for eight and a half years.
While in Powell Dr. Bryan also volunteered as a chaplain for the police
department. He was an avid hunter and sportsman and a collector of guns.
Survivors include his wife Barbara, of Kemmerer, Wyo.; son, the Rev.
Edgar W. Autumn Bryan IV of Rock Springs, Wyo.; and daughter, Tabitha Osborne
and her husband, the Rev. Ronnie Osborne, of Castor, La.; two special granddaughters,
Megan and Anna Grace Osborne; his mother, Maggie H. Bryan of Coushatta,
La.; and a sister, Julia Bryan Miller and her husband, Richard, of Sulpher,
La.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Floral tributes may be sent to the Bailey Funeral Home in Spring Hill,
La., or donations in Dr. Bryan's memory to the WSBC/Mountain Top Baptist
Assembly, P.O. Box 4779, Casper, WY 82604-0779.
Crandall Funeral Home in Kemmerer, Wyo., and Bailey Funeral Home in
Springhill, La., are in charge of arrangements.
KENDALL GOSS
Farmer
SEBASTOPOL -- Services for Kendall "Cotton" Goss will be held today
at 2 p.m. at Crossroads Church of God with the Revs. Matt Clark and Larry
Duncan officiating. Burial will be in Damascus Cemetery in Walnut Grove
with Milling Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Goss, 62, of Walnut Grove, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, in his home.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Goss, a daughter, Donna Gilmer, a
sister, Gloria Barnes, brothers, Kenneth Goss and Kelly Ray Clark, and
three grandchildren, all of Walnut Grove.
ANNIE KATE WARD
Homemaker
Services for Annie Kate Ward will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at First
Christian Church with the Revs. Dr. Tom R. Sikes and Tom Ward officiating.
Graveside services will be private. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge
of arrangements.
Mrs. Ward, of Meridian, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, at Jeff Anderson
Regional Medical Center. She was a member of First Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband, Granberry Ward Jr. of Meridian; two daughters,
Sela Ward of Los Angeles and Jenna Ward of Miami, Fla.; and two sons, Berry
Ward of Meridian and Brock Ward of Los Angeles; grandchildren, Austin Sherman,
Annabella Sherman, Savannah Ward, Anne Tyler Ward and Granberry Holland
Ward IV.
The family requests memorials be made to Hope Village for Children.
Pallbearers will be Tom Ward, Robert Ward, Rob Ward, Slay Boswell, Leslie
Rush, B.B. Archer, Bill Boswell Jr. and Joey Boswell.
Visitation will be today 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at the church.
KEVIN ANTHONY STODARD SR.
Painter in construction business
PEARL RIVER, La. -- Services for Kevin Anthony Stodard Sr. will be held
Thursday at 11 a.m. at Williams Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hickory
Memorial Gardens in Pearl River.
Mr. Stodard, 23, of Slidell and a resident of Pearl River, died Saturday,
Feb. 9, 2002, in Slidell.
Survivors include his father, Rickey Stodard Sr.; his mother, Vivian
Rogues Stodard; grandparents, Lily Ruth Morgan, Betty Weldon and Cliffton
Stodard; a son, Kevin Anthony Stodard Jr.; daughters, Teresa M. and Alexus
A. Stodard; brother, Gary Wayne Stodard; and a sister, Shonda Marie Stodard.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Raymond Rogues and a brother,
Rickey Lynn Stodard Jr. His wife, Danielle Stodard, was in the automobile
accident with him and died also.
Visitation will be today 7 p.m.-10 p.m. and Tuesday 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
ROBERT ALVIN REEVES
Retired field inspector
Services for Robert Alvin Reeves will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at
James F. Webb Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Bill Webb and Keith Grubbs
officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.
Mr. Reeves, 95, of Meridian died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, at King's Daughters
and Sons Rest Home. He was a retired field inspector for Borden Milk Company.
He was a member of Midway Baptist Church for more than 70 years and also
served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher.
Survivors include a brother, Will "Bill" Reeves and his wife, Lucille,
of Meridian.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Omera Coker Reeves; his parents,
Robert N. and Queenie Jolly Reeves; brothers, Leroy and Nelson Reeves Sr.
Visitation will be today 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
BRUCE CALVIN POSEY
Floor covering installer
PHILADELPHIA -- Services for Bruce Calvin Posey will be held Thursday
at 2 p.m. at McClain-Hays Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Hugh Martin
officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia.
Mr. Posey, 45, of Philadelphia, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, in his
home. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Survivors include a daughter, Amanda Dawn Wedgeworth of Philadelphia;
a son, Bruce Scott Posey of Hurlburt Field, Fla.; sisters, Barbie Posey
Orr of Orlando, Fla. and Belinda Posey Clark of Union; half-sisters, Bonnie
Lee Posey Daigle of Hattiesburg, Bunnie Posey Bonds and Brenda Posey Bailey,
both of Philadelphia; half-brother, Bob N. Posey of Brandon; and four grandchildren.
Visitation will be today 5 p.m.-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
JESSIE SEARS
Retired beautician
Services for Jessie Sears will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Fifth Street
Baptist Church with the Rev. William C. Brown officiating. Burial will
be in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery. Berry and Gardner Funeral Home is
in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Sears, 85, of Meridian, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, at Rush Foundation
Hospital.
Survivors include a daughter, Johnnie Jenkins of Meridian; nine grandchildren
and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband and a son.
Visitation will be Thursday 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at the funeral home
and one hour prior to the service at the church.
GLORY DEAN ROBINSON
Retired from Burlington
Services for Glory Dean Robinson were held Saturday at Wright's Funeral
Home Chapel with the Rev. Richard Gooch officiating. Burial was in Odd
Fellows Cemetery.
Mrs. Robinson, 50, of Quitman died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, at Baptist
South in Montgomery, Ala. She was a retired textile worker with Burlington.
She was born March 23, 1951, in Clarke County.
Survivors include her husband, Wayne Robinson of Quitman; sons, Robbie
Boman of Meridian and Jay Ivey of Quitman; step-son, Eddie Robinson of
Meridian; daughters, Sondra Boman Clark of Montgomery, Ala., and Lajeana
Pierre of Quitman, step-daughter, Anita Bond of Meridian; a brother, Bill
Allen of Quitman; sisters, Relda Holifield of Quitman, Diane Boman of Meridian
and Elaine Tucker of Quitman; 15 grandchildren and a special cousin, Karon
Ivey of Quitman.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Edward Allen and Jeanie
Jenkins; sisters, Bobbie Jean Shotwell and Betty Lou Lee.
Pallbearers were Joe Boman, Chris Tucker, Kevin Holifield, Steven Tucker,
Lamar Rich and Bob Allen.
JACKIE HARTMAN
Arrangements were incomplete at Stephens Funeral Home for Jackie Hartman,
54, of Meridian, who died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, at Rush Foundation
Hospital.
ROBERT P. BURRAGE
Arrangements were incomplete at James L. Osby Funeral Home for Robert
P. Burrage, 79, who died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional
Medical Center.
Obituaries for Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002
CLEO HICKMAN CLAYTON
Retired school teacher
YAZOO CITY -- Graveside services for Cleo Hickman Clayton will be held
today at 2 p.m. at Clayton Cemetery in Lauderdale County with the Rev.
Ed Hurley officiating. Stricklin-King Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Clayton, 87, of Yazoo City, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, at King's
Daughters Hospital.
Survivors include a son, Charles G. Clayton III of Yazoo City; four
sisters, Toxie Miles, Doris O'Neal and Audrey Stubbs, all of Wiggins, and
Vivian Brumfield of Tylertown; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles G. Clayton.
The family requests memorials be made to French Camp Academy.
MRS. W.R. CANNADY
Retired legal secretary
Services for Mrs. W.R. "Lucille" Cannady will be held Friday at 10 a.m.
at Stephens Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jason Bird officiating. Burial
will be in Magnolia Cemetery.
Mrs. Cannady, 88, of Meridian, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, at Jeff
Anderson Regional Medical Center. She had been active in the family real
estate business and was a legal secretary. She was a member of Fifteenth
Avenue Baptist Church, Garden Study Club, King's Daughters Ernest Workers
Circle, Wednesday Bridge Club, and was a past officer of the Ladies Golf
Association at Northwood Country Club.
Survivors include a daughter, Mary Ann Weeks and her husband, Charles,
of Clinton; a son, Norman A. Cannady and his wife, Peggy, of Pascagoula;
five grandchildren, William R. Cannady III, Perri Coffey and Gus Weeks,
all of Madison, Nicole Boulton of Gautier and Norman Cannady Jr. of Oxford;
five great-grandchildren, Mark Allen Ros, Mary Thomas Boulton and Keylee
Boulton, all of Gautier, Hayden Coffey and Peyton Coffey of Madison.
She was preceded in death by her husband, W.R. "Bill" Cannady; and a
son, William R. "Billy" Cannady Jr.
The family requests memorials be made to Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be William R. Cannady III, Gus Weeks, Norman Cannady
Jr., Mark Allen Ros, Danny Coffey, Andy Boulter, Spencer Sublett and Charles
Weeks.
Visitation will be today 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
BILLY EDWARD CARTER
Electrician with local Union 917
Services for Billy Edward Carter will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Causeyville
Baptist Church with the Revs. Earnest Allen and Franklin McLelland officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery with Barham Funeral Home in charge
of arrangements.
Mr. Carter, 56, of Pennington, Ala., died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002,
at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Union 917
for 38 years, Causeyville Community Club, Causeyville Volunteer Fire Department
and Causeyville Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Loretta A. Carter of Pennington; a son,
James E. Carter and his wife, Nancy, of Meridian; two daughters, Rebecca
Ann Moffett and her husband, Glen, of Louisville, Billie Joe Williams and
her husband, Steven, of Meridian; four grandchildren, Steven Carter Williams,
Jessica Danielle Moffett, Emily Brooks Williams and Travis Brandon Williams;
his mother, Lucy A. Carter of Meridian; and a brother, John Donald Carter
of Meridian.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Columbus Carter.
Pallbearers will be Rufus Carney, Ellis Carney Jr., Dennis Ray Cochran,
Austin Cochran, Daniel Carney and Chris Carney.
Visitation will be today 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour
prior to the service at the church.
ALMA MAGGARD
Burnley Shirt Factory employee
Services for Alma Maggard will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at Stephens
Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Wilkerson officiating. Burial will be in
Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Maggard, 97, of Meridian, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, at Riley
Hospital.
Survivors include five daughters, Ellena George and Lula Bell Bateman
of Meridian, Edna Page of Collinsville, Ruby Davis of House and Jenny Lou
Chesney of Little Rock; several step sons and daughters, several grandchildren
and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be today 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
JOE A. WHITE
Harry Mayer Inc. employee
Services for Joe A. White will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Barham Funeral
Home Chapel with the Revs. James Twiner and Richard Robbins officiating.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. White, 39, of Meridian, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, at Greene County
Hospital in Eutaw, Ala. He was a member of Poplar Springs Drive United
Methodist Church. Mr. White was a graduate of Meridian High School, attended
Millsaps and graduated from Ole Miss. He had worked for Harry Mayer Clothing
store for 15 years.
Survivors include his parents, Dorothy "Dot" and D.J. "Bud" White and
a brother, Darold White III, all of Meridian; and several cousins and friends.
The family requests memorials be made to Poplar Springs Drive United
Methodist Church, P.O. Box 3333, Meridian, MS 39303
Pallbearers will be Bill Barham, Bubba Hampton, Ronny Hampton, David
Jenkins, Harry Mayer and Kevin Remy.
Visitation will be today 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
ANNIE PEARL EDWARDS
Homemaker
PHILADELPHIA -- Graveside services for Annie Pearl Edwards will be held
Friday at 2 p.m. at Cedarlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Ronald Dearman officiating.
McClain-Hays Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Edwards, 77, of Philadelphia, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, at
Neshoba County General Hospital.
Survivors include three daughters, Brenda Duncan, Rebecca Parker and
Cynthia Eakes, all of Philadelphia; a son, Bud Edwards of Caledonia; sisters,
R.V. Griffin of Moss Point and Tressie Butler of Gautier; half-sisters,
Geneva Wedgeworth of Collinsville, Bonnie Kate Robinson of Philadelphia
and Libby McAdory of Noxapater; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.V. Edwards.
Visitation will be today 5 p.m-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
JACK HARTMAN
Graveside services for Jack Hartman will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at
Magnolia Cemetery with the Rev. Paul LeBlanc officiating. Stephens Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Hartman, 54, of Meridian, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, at Rush
Foundation Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Anita Davis Hartman of Meridian; daughters,
Jacqueline Gonzalez and her husband, Marvin, of Vicksburg, Ginny Pereq
and her husband, Moises, of Meridian; a son, Mark Hartman and his wife,
Heidi, of Massachusetts; a sister, Bertie McDonald of Cincinnati, Ohio;
parents, Casuis J. and Dorothy Hartman and his grandmother, Bertie Moore,
all of Ocala, Fla.
Visitation will be Friday 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
ALMA PAT BARTLETT
Services for Alma Pat Bartlett will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Barham
Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Bartlett, 85, of Doniphan, Mo., died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, at
Ripley County Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be Friday 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
ROBERT PERVIS BURAGE
Retired City of Meridian employee
Services for Robert Pervis "R.P."Burage will be held Saturday at 1 p.m.
at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Daleville with the Rev. Leo Gordon
officiating. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery. James L. Osby Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Burage, 77, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional
Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Burage, and a daughter, Dorothy
Marshall, both of Meridian.
Visitation will be held Friday 6 p.m.-7 p.m. at E.E. McDonald Community
Chapel and one hour prior to the service at the church.
DELLA EASLEY
Homemaker
Services for Della Easley will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Shiloh
Baptist Church with the Rev. Greg Baylor officiating. Burial will be in
Shiloh Cemetery. Berry and Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Easley, 82, of Meridian, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, at Jeff Anderson
Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, William Easley of Meridian; daughters,
Willie Mae Aikens and her husband, Lonzell, Dorothy Baskin and her husband,
Robert, Irnell Henderson and her husband, James, all of Meridian; sons,
Billie Malone and his wife, Bobbie, Willie Malone and his wife, Lorine,
Jearl Malone and his wife, Johnnie, Arthur Easley and his wife, Betty,
all of Meridian; John Malone and his wife, Clara, of Houston, Texas, and
Joseph Easley and his wife, Mary, of Yantley, Ala.; a brother, Graffie
Carlisle and his wife, Jessie, of Meridian; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by daughter, Callie Wilson and a son, Johnny
Easley.
Visitation will be Friday 7 p.m.-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
FLORINE REW
Retired cafe operator
Services for Florine Rew will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at New Cannan
Baptist Church with the Rev. Stanley Coleman officiating. Burial will be
in Old West Mt. Moriah Cemetery with Berry and Gardner Funeral Home in
charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Rew, 80, of Meridian, died, Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, at Rush Foundation
Hospital.
Survivors include a daughter, Lorene May of Cleveland, Ohio; a son,
Donnie Ray Hardy; a sister, Lucy May Mason and a brother, Jimmie Lee Hardy,
all of Meridian; seven grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.
Visitation will be Friday 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
BILL MCKINNON
Arrangements were incomplete at Barham Funeral Home for Bill McKinnon,
of Rose Hill, who died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, in his home.
JACK W. GORDON
Arrangements were incomplete at Stephens Funeral Home for Jack W. Gordon,
77, of Meridian, who died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional
Medical Center.
