MILDRED SADOWSKI

Mildred Sadowski, 71, died Thursday, June 28, 2001 at the Corinth Health and Rehab Center. She was a member of Tate Baptist Church where she retired as the church secretary after serving 22 1/2 years. She was a member of the Magnolia Hospital Auxiliary, active in Ministries of Tate Baptist Church and Alcorn Baptist Associational Mission Trips.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie Turner Lothenore and Lula Newcomb Lothenore Sellers

Survivors include, her husband of 44 years, Leonard E. Sadowski of Corinth Ms, two daughters Kathy Gann Fuqua and husband Jerry, Olive of Branch Ms, Dianne Gann Elam and husband Duran of Tupelo Ms, 4 grandchildren Tonya Elam Watts and husband Brian, Ridgeland Ms Kyra Fuqua Cossey and husband Jay, Olive Branch, Ms, Kim Fuqua Campbell and husband Brad, Madison Ms, Kelly Fuqua, Olive Branch Ms 

A sisters Gene Wilbanks and husband Jerry, of Corinth Ms, a brother Paul Lothenore, Roseville CA, nieces, nephews, and other Relatives and a host of friends.

In Charge of arrangements is Magnolia Funeral Home of Corinth Ms

Visitation will be from Friday June 29, 5 - 9 p.m. at Magnolia Funeral Home

Funeral services will be Saturday June 30, 2001 at 11 a.m. at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, Rev. Bert Harper will officiate, interment will be in Henry Cemetery

Pallbearers, Leon Fields, Bill Farris, Jeff Garner, Lowell Gann, Kenneth Newcomb and Billy Ross

In lieu of flowers, Tate Baptist Church Mission Fund, 1201 Harper Road, Corinth Ms 38834

ELLEN LOUISE SAGELY

TISHOMINGO - Ellen Louise Sagely, 22 months, died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005, at the Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Ala.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Palestine Community Church with Bro. Danny Young officiating. Burial will be in the Palestine Cemetery. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include her parents, Shirley Sagely of Killen, Ala., and Mitchell sagely of Tishomingo; her grandmother, Georgina Clayton of Tishomingo, her grandfather, Troy Clayton and his wife, Regina, of Killen, Ala.; one brother, Kever Mitchell Sagely Jr. of Tishomingo.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time today at the church.

EDITH FAYE CAGLE SAMPLES

Edith Faye Cagle Samples, 66, of Route 4, Box 249, Booneville, died Friday, Feb. 11, 1994, at the North Mississippi Medical, Center in Tupelo after a brief illness.

Services were Sunday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m. at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Terry Scott officiating. Burial was in Forrest Memorial Park.

Mrs. Samples was a housewife and a Baptist.

She is survived by her husband, J. W. Samples; three daughters, Betty Price and Barbara Johnson, both of Booneville and Wanda Jones of New Site; a son, Larry Samples of Booneville: a sister, Maurine Crowe of Chicago, 111.; a brother, Elmer Cagle of Adamsville, Tenn.; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren

MITCHELL SAMPLE

BALDWYN - Allen Mitchell Sample, 74, died Friday, April 22, 2005, at his home. He was born Aug. 12, 1930, to James Ellis Sample and Willie Mae Carlock Sample. He was a retired T.V. technician. He attended Worship Center Independent Baptist Church. A longtime member of the Baldwyn Saddle Club, he enjoyed fishing and horse shows.

Services will be at 3 p.m. today at Kesler Funeral Home Chapel in Baldwyn with Bro. Rickey Parks officiating. Burial will be in Jericho Cemetery at Baldwyn.

Survivors include a brother, Charles Wayne Sample of Okolona; three nieces whom he helped raise, Charlotte Sample Owen and husband, Nickey, Barbara Sample Murphy and husband, Wayne, and Brenda Sample Jackson, all of Baldwyn; a nephew whom he helped raise, Charles Allen Sample of Dallas, Texas; a host of nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews; a special friend, Shelby Rhynes, of Baldwyn and her children, Michelle Roberts and husband, Benny, of Fort Hauchcua, Ariz., Marie White and husband, Ray, of Guntown, Ginger Lemons and husband, Mike, of Tupelo, Kenneth Rhynes and wife, Ruby, of Baldwyn, Steve Rhynes of Oxford, David Rhynes and wife, Janet, of Baldwyn, and Danny Rhynes of Saltillo.

Pallbearers will be Jason Jackson, Jamie Hodges, Channing Owen, Brian Watson, Donnie Palmer and Mitch DeVaughn.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Earline DeVaughn Sample.

Visitation will be from noon to 2:45 p.m. today.

JOHN H. SAMPLE

EGGVILLE - John H. Sample, 75, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005, at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a brief illness. He was a 22-year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and served in both the Vietnam War and the Korean conflict. He was a retired employee of Rockwell Manufacturing and a member of Living Water Community Church.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Living Water Community Church with the Rev. Curtis Shelton and the Rev. Horace Barnes officiating. Burial will be in the Eggville Cemetery. Waters Funeral Home of Baldwyn is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Laverne Brock Sample of Eggville; three daughters, Freda Mitchell and husband, Mike, and Terry Lynn Carpenter and husband, Mark, all of Eggville, and Melissa Ethridge and husband, Bill, of Guntown; a son, John Allen Sample of Mooreville; a sister, Kathleen Starling of Baldwyn; grandchildren, Monica Namie, Matthew Mitchell, Kimberly Mitchell, Cameron and Chris Floyd, and Eric Ethridge; a great-grandchild, Lexie Floyd; a Marine buddy, Virgil Sutton; a special friend, Melaine Williams.

He was preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters.

Pallbearers will be Virgil Sutton, Matthew Mitchell, Chris Floyd, Walt Namie, David Timms and Daniel Mills.

The body will lie in state at the church until service time.

MAX RAY SAMPLES

Max Ray Samples, 58, of Marietta, died Monday Sept. 24, 2001, at his aunt's house in Marietta after an extended illness.

Services were Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 1 p.m. at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Edward Stacy officiating. Burial was in Booneville Cemetery.

Mr. Samples was born Oct. 26, 1942, in Prentiss County, Mississippi, to the late Woody and Willie Lampkin Samples. He was a fanner and served in the U. S. Army during Vietnam. He was a member of the VFW.

He is survived by a special aunt and uncle, Mary and Ercie McCoy of Marietta; a nephew, Thomas A. Samples Jr.; three nieces, Angela Newell, Charlotte McCoy and Fredia Ruth Austin; four uncles, Wana Samples, Travis Samples, Jack Devaughn and Miles Devaughn.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas A. Samples Sr.

THOMAS A. SAMPLES, SR.

BOONEVILLE - Thomas A. Samples, Sr., 70, died Wednesday, May 2, 2001, at the Longwood Nursing Home. He was a retired employee of Mid-South Packers and a member of Prospect Baptist Church. He enjoyed singing.

Services were held Friday, May 4, 2001, at Waters Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Johnny Hamblin and Bro. Dennis Gentry officiating. Burial was in the Prospect Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Iva Nell Samples; three daughters, Angelia Newell and her husband, Kerry, of Marietta, Charlotte McCoy and her husband, Bobby, of Booneville, and Fredia Ruth Austin of Baldwyn; one son, Thomas A. Samples, Jr. of Fulton; one brother, Max Ray Samples of Marietta; six grandchildren, Jessica Newell, Bobby Alan McCoy, Nikki Samples, Jeremiah Samples, Sylvia Wouldridge and Ray Austin Jr.; two great-grandchildren, Brady McCoy and Blake Wouldridge.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Woody and Willie Lampkin Samples.

Lewellen of Wheeler; two brothers, Roberts Lewellen of Wheeler and Charlie Dan Lewellen of North Carolina; four grandchildren, Mike Lewellen, Mark Lewellen and Jessica Lewellen, all of Booneville, and Laura Lewellen of Illinois; five nephews, Sonny Moore, Dude Moore, Bob Lewellen, Randy Lewellen and Tom Lewellen, all of Wheeler; three nieces, Lynn Powell and Tessa Jones, both of Wheeler, and Becky Pruzk of Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Iowa Lewellen; and a sister, Margarite Youngblood.

ALVIS SANDERS

BELMONT - Alvis Lee Sanders, 79, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005, at his home. He was a native of Tishomingo County. He was a retired school teacher and school administrator, and served as principal at Potts Camp for 17 years. He was a deacon at Old Union Baptist Church. He was a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Scottish Rites. He served as president of the Lions Club in 1969 and as district governor of Lions International in 1971-72. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the recipient of two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel in Belmont with Bro. Jerry Ginn and Bro. Junior Defer officiating. Burial will be in Lindsey Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Ellon Sanders of Belmont; a son, Ronnie Sanders and wife, Esther, of Belmont; a daughter, Debbie McKay and husband, Bob, of New Albany; a sister, Edna Robinson of Tupelo; four grandchildren, Robbie McKay and Kristi McKay of New Albany, Becky Sanders Clark and husband, Ben, of Red Bay, Ala., and Michele Sanders Hollingsworth and husband, Lee, of Tishomingo; five great-grandchildren, Jacob Dean, Brock Dean, Justin Dean and Brady Dean, all of Red Bay, Ala., and Kalee Hollingsworth of Tishomingo; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Ruth Sanders; a twin sister, Alta Mae Sanders; and a brother, Andrew Sanders.

Pallbearers will be Gary Northington, Scott Northington, Jeff Ware, Randy Northington, Jimmy Northington and Max Munn.

Honorary pallbearers will be Pat Campbell, Arthur Patterson and James Glasgow.

Visitation will continue until service time today at the funeral home.

BERNICE SANDERS

IUKA - Bernice Lambert Sanders, 71, died Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003, at her home. She was a homemaker.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka with the Rev. Frank Williamson officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

Survivors include a sister, Mary Ann Tigner of Iuka; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Sanders; her parents, Ben and Hessie Lambert; and a sister, Billie Walker.

Her nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

CARROL ED SANDERS

IUKA - Carrol Ed Sanders, 67, died Tuesday, May 3, 2005, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was a graduate of Delta State University and the former owner of Handy Sandy.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today at Oak Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Ed Temple officiating. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include a brother, Charles Sanders of Memphis; two sisters, Sue Hall and Glenda Sanderson, both of Iuka; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Olen and Lila Sanders.

Pallbearers will be Brian Hall, Brent Hall, Stacy Sanderson and George Pearson.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to service time today.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

CLEE W. SANDERS, VERLON TENNISON SANDERS

Clee W. Sanders, 79, and Verlon Tennison Sanders, 81, of Route 1, New Site, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, in a house fire.

Services were held Friday, Dec. 9, at 1 p.m. at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with James Wroten officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

Mr. Sanders was a retired farmer. Mrs. Sanders was a housewife. They were members of the Church of Christ.

They are survived by a son, Buford Kidd of Cleveland, Ohio- a daughter Mrs. Willene Sanders Kidd of Winthrop Harber, Ill.; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Mr. Sanders is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Dora McCreary Sanders of Booneville; three brothers, Hubert Sanders of New Site, Walter Sanders of Tampa, Fla., and Tommie Sanders of Tupelo; and two sisters, Rubye Miller of Booneville and Jean McDowell of Bradenton, Fla.

Mrs. Sanders is also survived by two half-brothers, Julius Tennison of Flint, Mich., and Fremon Mack Tennison of Continental, Ohio; and a half-sister, Juanita Loveless of Carlinville, Ill.

McMillan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

ELZIA SANDERS

BOONEVILLE Elzia Denson Sanders, 93, died Sunday, June 4, 2000, at the Tishomingo Living Center in Iuka after a brief illness. She was a retired employee of Morrison's Cafeteria at Northeast Mississippi Community College and a member or Chandlers Chapel Baptist Church.

Services will be at 3 pin today at McMillan Funeral Horne Chapel wily the Rev. Jim Holcomb officiating, burial will be in Liberty Memorial Garden.

Survivors include a son Leamon Sanders, and his wife, Bobbie, of Booneville, two grandchildren, Linda Howard and her husband, Robert, of Gadsden, Ala., and Gary Sanders and his wife, Margaret Ann, of Booneville, six great grandchildren, Derek Moore, Ryan Sanders Moore and his wife, Angela, Brandon Moore, Allison Sanders. Amy Sanders and Angela Sanders, a sister, Minnie Lou Stanley of Booneville; a brother, Homer Denson of Starkville

She was preceded in death by a grandson, Phillip Sanders

Visitation will continue until serves true today

GLADYS SANDERS

GLEN - Gladys Jones Sanders, 91, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 1996, at the Tishomingo County Hospital. She was a member of New Salem Baptist Church in Tishomingo County. She was retired from the Alcorn County School System where she had been a Cafeteria Manager at Alcorn Central High School.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with Bro. Bobby Cossey officiating. Burial will be in the Burnsville Cemetery.

Survivors include two sons, James A. Jones of Corinth and Raymond Jones and his wife, Sherry, of Jackson, Tenn.; two sisters, Vada Kay of Iuka and Vella Gann of Corinth; two grandchildren, Tony Jones and his wife, Karen, and Tammy Jones, all of Jackson, Tenn.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Raymond Jones, who was the father of her children;

her husband, William Mancel Sanders; her parents, Martha Elmer McMasters Gray and Willie Wesley Gray; and four brothers, Linsy Gray, Samuel Gray, Noel Gray and Huley Gray.

GORDIE L. SANDERS

BOONEVILLE - Gordie L. Sanders, 92, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 1998, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He was retired from Morrison's at NEMJC. He was a member of Candlers Chapel Baptist Church.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Holcomb officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Memorial Gardens.

Survivors include his wife, Elzie Denson Sanders; one son, Leamon Sanders and his wife, Bobbie, of Booneville; two grandchildren, Linda Howard and her husband, Robert, and Gary Sanders and his wife, Margaret Ann; six great-grandchildren, Derrek Moore, Ryan Sanders Moore, Brandon Moore, Allison Sanders Knight and her husband, Jason, Amy Sanders and Angela Sanders.

He was preceded in death by a grandson, Phillip Sanders.

HUBERT SANDERS

NEW SITE - Hubert Sanders, 94, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002, at the Longwood Community Living Center after an extended illness. He was farmer and a member of the Roaring Hollow Church of Christ. He had served in the Civilian Conservation Corps. H was preceded in death by his wife, Mai cell Sanders; his parents, Oscar any Dora Sanders; four brothers, Walter Clee, Archie and R. C. Sanders; two sisters, Ida Sanders and Rona Sanders sever nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at the McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Calvin Barber officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery

Survivors include two sisters, Ruby S. Miller of Tupelo and Jean McDowel of Bradenton, Fla.; two sisters-in-1aw, Reba Aldridge of Booneville and Dean Cromeans of New Site; one brother, Tommie Sanders of Tupelo; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will continue until service time today at the funeral home.

ISAAC SANDERS

IUKA - Isaac Sanders, 88, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center. He grew up in the Mill Creek/Eastport community. He was a home builder, a farmer and a cattleman. He owned and operated two full service gas stations in Iuka. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and served in the battles in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe. He earned the Good Conduct Medal and the American Defense Service Medal. He enjoyed growing and attending to azaleas and rhododendrons.

Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Cutshall Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Edwards and Bro. Jerry House officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Sue Sanders of Iuka; a son, Jim Miller of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two daughters, Norma Fogelsong of Grenoble, France, and Martha Miller of Burnsville; a brother, Clarence Sanders and wife, Janie, of Iuka; two sisters-in-law, Blance Sanders, and Louise Helton and husband, Wayne, all of Iuka; a special nephew, Leonard Welch and wife, Ruth, of Henderson, Tenn.; six other nephews; seven nieces; grandchildren, Justin Miller, Roy Miller, Andrew Fogelsong, Marc Fogelsong, Kaitlin Fogelsong and Julie Fogelsong.

Pallbearers will be Leonard Welch, Bobby Welch, John Feltman Jr., Mark Sanders, Wayne Helton, Jimmy Welch and Joe Glidewell.

Honorary pallbearers will be Justin Miller, Roy Miller, Dr. Ben Kitchens, Donald Welch, Alvin Moore, Andrew Fogelsong and Marc Fogelsong.

JAMES W. "SACH" SANDERS

CORINTH - James W. "Sach" Sanders, 59, died Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at the Magnolia Regional Health Center.

She was an employee of Intex Plastics for 37 years and a Constable of Alcorn County for 17 years. He was a member of Union Baptist Church, Mississippi Constable Association, graduated the police academy at Jackson, Ms,, VFW Lawman of the Year, graduate of Kossuth High School, married 38 years. He loved his family, friends and enjoyed living life to the fullest while helping others.

Mr. Sanders was preceded in death by his father, Albert W. Sanders; his mother, Clara L. Wilbanks Sanders, his brother, Edward Sanders; his sister, Mottie Marine Bizzell; his grandson, Bryson Sanders, and his father-in-law , Johnny B. Cummings.

His wife of 38 years Mary Ellen Cummings Sanders of Corinth, Ms, 4 sons, James W. Sanders, Jr. of Corinth, Ms, Douglas W. Sanders & wife Kathy of Lakewood Co, Timothy Sanders & wife Kim of Booneville, Ms, Brian L. Sanders & wife Becky of Corinth, Ms, 2 daughters, Tammy M "Sissy" Schermer & husband, Gary Lori M "Angel" Brake & husband, James, all of Corinth, Ms, 11 grandchildren Jamie Sanders, Katlin Yates, Robert Schermer, Jana Sanders, Bruce Sanders, Justin Schermer, Cary Sanders, Steve Schermer, Brittany Sanders, Katie Brake, Dylan James, 5 step grandchildren, Johnathan Gadbaw, Andrew Gadbaw, Samanta Gadbaw, Jimmy Gadbaw, Billy White, 3 sisters, Daisy Jean Caldwell & husband, Sam, of Corinth, Ms, Mary Serene Suitor, of Corinth, Ms, Sue Gean Wardlow, of Glen, Ms, mother-in-law, Mary E. Cummings of Corinth, Ms, 7 brothers-in-law, Gene Cummings & wife Shirley of Camden, Tn., Henry Cummings & wife Debbie of Maryville, Tn., Johnny Cummings & wife Barbara of Corinth, Ms, Onnie Cummings & wife Donna of Corinth, Ms, Lonnie Cummings & wife Janice of Corinth, Ms, James Cummings & wife Doris of Corinth, Ms, Alonzo Cummings of Corinth, Ms,  4 sisters-in-law, Emma Jean Cornelius & husband Everett of Corinth, Ms, Minnie Bradley & husband J. R. of Corinth, Ms, Ruby Wilbanks & husband Wesley of Corinth, Ms, Judy Bradley & husband Randy of Corinth, Ms.

Visitation will be from 3 p.m. Thursday, July 20, continuing until service time.

Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2000at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, with Rev. Carroll Talley, Rev. Johnny Rakestraw officiating. Burial will be in Union Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Onnie Cummings, William "Bubby" Rickman, Larry McCollum, Jimmy Caldwell, Ronnie Burt Rencher, Steven Hopper.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Mississippi Constables Association, all Local, City, and County Law Enforcement officers. Mills' Used Cars Softball Team Players, Employees of Intex Plastic Corp.

MRS. JOHN B. SANDERS

Mrs. John B. Sanders Passes Away

After an illness extending over several months, Mrs. John B. Sanders quietly passed away Tuesday, at the family home on West Church Street.

Mrs. Sanders was reared in the Blythe's Chapel community, a daughter of the late Joe Fugitt and many years ago was united in marriage to John B. Sanders whose death occurred nearly 6 years ago. After their marriage they made their home in Booneville, where they were most intimately connected with the growth and development of Booneville and Prentiss County.

Mrs. Sanders was a life long member of the Methodist Church and contributed most liberality to its activities; she was a leader in the organization and development of the Woman's Club and did her share in promoting its interests.

She is survived by her Son, Joseph W., President of the Booneville Banking Co.; and her daughter, Mrs. S. V. Crowe. She is also survived by one Brother, S. W. Fugitt and two half-brothers, Roscoe and Roy and four half-sisters, Mrs. T. A. Cook, Mrs. Guy Young, Mrs. Boone Floyd and Mrs. Lawrence Gullett, all of Booneville. Her youngest Son, Marion, passed away, only a few months ago.

The funeral services were held at the home Thursday and were conducted by her former pastor, Bro. J. W. Ward, the Pastor of the First Methodist Church at Columbus, assisted by Bro. J. V. Bennett, Pastor of Booneville M. E. Church and Bro. J. D. Thompson, Pastor of the Baptist Church. After the services were conducted the remains were laid to rest in the Booneville Cemetery.

The active pallbearers were : Hon. E. C. Sharp of Jackson; Hon. A. J. McIntire of West Point; Lee Walden, V. M. Carothers and J. E. Blythe while the honorary pallbearers were S. S. Kinger of Ripley, Judge T. E. Pegram of Ripley, F. W. Duckworth, S. D. Bell, W. R. Fulghum, Dr. J. M. Bynum, J. M. Gresham, W. L. Newhouse and T. L. Bettersworth.

SOURCE: The Booneville Independent 3 April 1931

JOHN R. SANDERS

BOONEVILLE - John R. Sanders, 90, died Monday, June 4, 2001, at the Longwood Community Living Center in Booneville after a long illness. He was a retired employee of General Motors in Elyria, Ohio, and a member of the Church of Christ.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Ward Hogland and Gary Sanders officiating. Burial will be in Booneville Cemetery.

Survivors include four daughters, Martha and Clyde Hopkins, and Shirley and Bobby Johnson, all of Booneville, Mary and Tom White of Lorain, Ohio, and Sue and Don Fortner of Amherst, Ohio; two stepdaughters, Dorothy and Earl Owens of Booneville, and Doris Hanson of Melissa, Texas; four sons, Roger and Ophelia Sanders, Tom and Sandra Sanders, and James Sanders, all of Booneville, and Joe and Georgia Sanders of Shepherd, Texas; one brother, Joe Sanders of Senatobia; 24 grandchildren and step grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mattie Floyd Sanders; his second wife, Odie Smithey Sanders; his parents, Harris and Luna Sanders; two sisters, Lois Taylor and Rachel Allen; a brother, David Sanders; a grandson, Todd Johnson; and a step grandson, Tim Sappington.

Visitation will continue until service time today.

LAURA L. SANDERS

BOONEVILLE - Laura L. Sanders, 71, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville after a brief illness She was a home maker and a member of Booneville Church of Christ. She was the widow of Walter L. Sanders Sr.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Minister J A. Thornier and Minister Milk, Eaton officiating. Burial will be in Booneville Cemetery

Survivors Include two daughters, Lynne Sanders Smith of Littleton, Colo., and Donna Sanders McDowell of Lynn Haven. Fla.; one son, W. L. Sanders Jr., of Booneville; one granddaughter whom she raised, Jennifer Hines of Booneville, we brothers, Eugene Kirkpatrick of Greenville, Fla.; and Archie Mullins of Archdale, N. C., five other grandchildren, Kelly Smith, Ryan McDowell, Megan McDowell David Sanders and Kayla Sanders.

Visitation will last until service time today.

MRS. MARCELL SANDERS

Mrs. Marcell Sanders, 70, of Box 212, New Site, died Friday, Feb. 9, 1990, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville after an extended illness.

Services were Saturday, Feb, 10 at 3 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Church with Ronald Choate officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. McMillan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Sanders was a housewife and a member of the Church of Christ.

She is survived by her husband, Hubert Sanders; a sister, Reba Aldridge of New Site; and several nieces and nephews.

MARY LOU SANDERS

BOONEVILLE - Mary Lou Sanders, 63, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2004, at her home after an extended illness. She was employed at Quartet and was a member of the Little Creek Baptist Church. She liked to garden and sew and loved flowers.

Services will be at 3 p.m. today at the McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Castor Buse and Bro. Edward Stacy officiating. Burial will be in the Zion Rest Cemetery.

Survivors include two brothers, Roy Sanders and Robert Sanders and his wife, Johnnie, all of Booneville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Shelby and Vivian Sanders.

Visitation will continue today until service time.

PAUL T. SANDERS

CORINTH - Paul T. Sanders, 76, died Thursday, May 15, 2003, at Select Specialty Hospital. He was an employee of McEwen Grocery for 40 years and a member of Tate Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, working in the yard and storytelling, and he loved his family.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at McPeters Funeral Chapel with Bro. Warren Jones officiating. Burial will be in Henry Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Olivia Knowles Sanders; a son, Maury Sanders and wife, Margaret, of Corinth; a daughter, Cheryl Smith and husband, Scotty, of Corinth; six grandchildren, Chris Sanders and Ginny, Beth and Kevin Mitchell, Cole Sanders, Shauna and J. D. Davis, and Stacy and Keith Brooks.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh W. Sanders and Willie McEwen Sanders; and a brother, Maury Wilson Sanders.

Pallbearers will be C. F. Gray, Billy Carl Lipford, Jack Stewart, Toby Galyean, Bill Farris and Bill Nelson.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

PHILLIP D. SANDERS

BOONEVILLE - Phillip D. Sanders, 43, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 1994, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was the Post Master for the U. S. Postal Service in Booneville. He was a Mason, a Vietnam veteran, a Staff Sgt. in Mississippi Army National Guard, and a member of the First Baptist Church of Booneville.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Salts Funeral Home - Chapel with the Rev. Joe Pack Arnold officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Memorial Gardens.

Survivors include his wife, Sheila Sanders of Booneville; one daughter, Allison Sanders of Corinth; two stepsons, Jonathan Tittle and Bart Tittle, both of Booneville; his parents, Leamon and Bobbie Sanders of Booneville; one sister, Linda Moore of Birmingham, Ala.; one brother, Gary Sanders of Booneville; and his paternal grandparents, parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Sanders of Booneville.

Pallbearers will be Jim Jackson, Buddy Shaumaker, John Perry, Ronnie Smith, Wayne Owens, Jackie Smith, Gerald Scott and Jimmy Livingston.

Honorary pallbearers will be members of the 155th Armored Brigade and all friends of Bill Wilson.

Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. today at the funeral home.

VIRGINIA S. SANDERS

Virginia S. Sanders. 74, of Corinth, died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, at her home. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 30. Burial was in City Cemetery in Corinth.

Local survivors include a sister, Maxine Armstrong of Booneville.

VIVIAN IDEA VANDEVANDER SANDERS

BOONEVILLE - Vivian Idea Vandevander Sanders, 88, died Wednesday, June 13, 1990, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. She was a homemaker, a Baptist and the widow of Shelby Sanders,

Services will be at 3 p.m. today at the McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. John Hearn and the Rev. Castor Buse officiating. Burial will he in the Zion's Rest Cemetery.

Survivors include one daughter, Mary Lou Sanders; two sons, Robert Earl Sanders and Roy Dean Sanders: one sister, Vera Stacy, all of Boonevi1le.

WALTER SANDERS SR.

BOONEVILLE - Walter Lee Sanders Sr., 86, died Monday, July 29, 1996, at his home in Booneville after a long illness. He was the owner and operator of Sanders Radio and TV Repair Shop in Booneville, retiring after becoming disabled in 1960. He was a 100 percent disabled veteran of World War II and a member of the Booneville Church of Christ.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Salts Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jean Thornton officiating and Bro. Mike Eaton assisting. Burial will be in Booneville Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Laura Kirkpatrick Sanders of Booneville; two daughters, Lynne Smith of Littleton, Colo., and Donna McDowell of Lynn Haven, Fla.; one son, W. L. Sanders Jr. of Booneville; two sisters, Ruby Miller of Tupelo and Jean McDowell of Citra, Fla.; two brothers, Tommie Sanders of Tupelo and Hubert Sanders of New Site; six grandchildren, Jennifer Hines, David Sanders, Kayla Sanders, Ryan McDowell, Megan McDowell and Kelley Smith.

He will be honored by the U. S. Army with a full military detail from Fort McClellan, Ala.

JAMES H. SANDLIN

SALTILLO - James H. Sandlin 81, died Wednesday, July 4, 2001 at his home after a long illness. He was a retired automobile salesman and a member of the First Baptist Church of Saltillo He was a master sergeant in the U. S. At Force during World War II, earning the Bronze Star.

Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Waters Funeral Home with Dr Ken Anderson officiating. Burial will be in the Fellowship Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Berths F. Sandlin of Saltillo, Me daughters, Camille Mares and Dorothy Foy of Salt Lake City, Utah; two stepchildren, Susanne Holmes of Memphis and Jack King of Richmond, Va.; 10 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Opal Sandlin; three brothers, Jack, Cecil and Harold Sandlin; and two sisters, Rachel Fifer and Estell McNeil.

Pallbearers will be Jack Herring, Bobby Sandlin, Robbie Sandin, Bobby Sandlin Jr., Harold Freeman, Sammy Sandlin, Buck Sandlin and Russ Hutcheson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Saltillo or the American Cancer Society.

JIMMIE SANDLIN

GUNTOWN - Jimmie Lee Sandlin, 75, died Monday, May 31, 2004, at her home after a long illness. She was born June 27, 1928, in Myrtle to the late Leonard and Bennie Mitchell Garrison. She was a member of Guntown Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir. Before retiring in 1990 she worked for St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis, where she was a volunteer director and worked in the gift shop. She was a wonderful cook, and enjoyed sightseeing and helping people.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Lee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bobby Robbins officiating. Steve Humphreys will deliver the eulogy. Entombment will be in the Chapel of Faith Mausoleum.

Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Eugene Sandlin of Guntown; three children, Brenda Roth and husband, Larry, of Tupelo, Glenda Mitchell and husband, Laken, of Naples, Fla., and Ron Sandlin and wife, Phyllis, of Highland, Ill.; a brother, C.E. "Temp" Garrison and wife, Melba, of Southaven; a sister, Mary Jo Stanfield of Tallahassee, Fla.; seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister and four brothers.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to service time Thursday.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1134, Tupelo MS 38801.

MARY SANDLIN

MYRTLE - Mary Gladney Sandlin, 99, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, at the Sunshine Inn Care Home in Myrtle. She was a homemaker and a member of Sage Avenue Baptist Church in Mobile, Ala.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Waters Funeral Home in Baldwyn with Bro. Smith Whiteside and Bro. Dennis Fink officiating. Burial will be in the Saltillo Cemetery.

Survivors include a sister-in-law, Elizabeth "Bet" Gladney of Myrtle; three nephews, Jim Gladney of Denver, Colo., Tom Gladney of Houston, Texas, and Scott Gladney of Los Almos, N.M.; a great-niece, Jennifer Winfrey of Memphis.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to service time Thursday.

CHUCK SANFORD

BELDEN - Charles Raymond "Chuck" Sanford, 52, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born Dec. 15, 1951, in New Albany to Eunice Faye Flanagan Sanford and the late Casey Raymond Sanford. He was a member of Northside Baptist Church in New Albany, but attended Endville Baptist Church. He was the owner of Appliance Repair of Tupelo. He retired from the U.S. Army with the rank of sergeant 1st class and served in the Vietnam War.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at United Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Tracy Quillian officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Jennifer Yin Peng Sanford; his mother, Eunice Sanford of Endville; two daughters, Dawn Patricia Johnson and husband, Bo, of Baldwyn, and Susan Sanford of North Carolina; a son, Kalin Richard Sanford of the home; a sister, Judy Lynn Sanford of Mobile, Ala.; a brother, Donald R. Sanford and wife, Frances M., of Belden; three grandchildren, Breanna Johnson, Kinsey Johnson and Paityn Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his father; two brothers, Jerry Wayne Sanford ad Casey R. Sanford.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today.

CHARLES W. SANFORD

CORINTH - Charles W. Sanford, 73, of Corinth, died Saturday, March 26, 2005, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth after a brief illness. He was retired from Caterpillar as an accountant. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Warren Jones and Bro. Franklin Henson officiating. Burial will be in the Little Brown Cemetery.

Survivors include one daughter, Sandy Henson and husband, Stephen, of Rienzi; one son, C.M. Sanford and wife, Pam, of Ft. Payne, Ala.; three grandchildren, Addison and Chloe Henson and Andrea Oliver; his special friend, Mildred Tyus.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clint and Mary Sanford.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Monday and until service time on Tuesday.

CLIFFORD SAPPINGTON

TISHOMINGO - Clifford Sappington, 74, died Monday, May 17, 2004, at the Tishomingo Living Center in Iuka. He was a native of Tishomingo County. He was the owner of Sappington Sawmill for 20 years and a member of Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Paradise Methodist Church with Bro. William Burcham officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home of Belmont is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Lucille Sappington of Tishomingo; two daughters, Judy Ivey of Tishomingo, and Karen Letson and husband, Jimmy, of Fairview; two sons, Gene Ray Sappington and Terry Yarbrough of Tishomingo; a daughter-in-law, Marilyn Sappington of Tishomingo; a sister, Helen Sappington of Decatur, Ill.; four grandchildren, Ann Embrey and husband, Jody, of Dennis, and Mary Maxwell and husband, John, Regina Ivey and Cliff Sappington, all of Tishomingo; two great-grandchildren, Kennieth Embrey and Elesha Embrey; two nieces and nephews in Illinois.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jodie and Sammie Sappington; his first wife, Pauline Berryman Sappington; and a son, James Sappington.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. today at Paradise Methodist Church and continue until service time Thursday.

DECIE SAPPINGTON

BOONEVILLE - Decie Louann Black Sappington, 69, died Wednesday, June 7, 2000, at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a long illness. She was born June 11, 1930, in New Albany to Alvie and Mildred Stanford Black. She was the manager of the game room at Northeast Mississippi Community Collage and a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Booneville. She enjoyed counting and growing flowers. A devoted Christian she loved her family.

Services will be at 11 a.m. today at Booneville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jerry Mitchell and Bro. Johnny Sherrill officiating. Burial will be in the Booneville Cemetery.

Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Raymond Sappington, whom she married Jan. 2, 1947; three daughters, Dianne Huddleston and her husband, Larry, of Booneville, Linda Kilgo and her husband, Amend, of Corinth, and Angela Morgan of Booneville: a son, Ronny Sappington, and his wife, Janice, of Marietta; a brother. Buddy Black of New Albany; 11 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Kenny Black, a daughter, Patricia Jane Sappington; and a grandson, Kelly Huddleston.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Glenn Huddleston, Michael Huddleston, Scott Huddleston, Chris Sappington. Jamie Nanney and Jason Nanney

Visitation will continue until service time today.

G. C. SAPPINGTON

G. C. Sappington Dies to Illinois

Grover Cleveland Sappington of Moline, Ill., died Monday, February 3 following an illness of seven years. He was a native of Prentiss County, member of the Paden Missionary Baptist Church, and a farmer. He was 59.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, February 6 at 2 p.m. at the Palestine Church with Bro. Digby, Bro. Benefield and Bro. Blount officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery with McMillan Funeral Directors in charge.

He leaves his wife Mrs. Olga Mae Hawkins Sappington; twos sons, Billy Sappington of Moline, Ill., and Carlton Sappington, also of Moline, Ill.; four daughters, Mrs. Wilfred Weathers of Birmingham, Ala., Mrs. Herman Credille o f Hammond, Ind., Mrs. Gene Cosby of Paden, and Miss Netris Sappington of Moline, Hl.; two brothers, Coley and Toy Sappington; four sisters, Mrs. Mattie Harris, Mrs. Ila Hill, Mrs. Annie Mae South and Mrs. Lillian McClung, and eleven grandchildren.

GENEVIEVE SAPPINGTON

WHEELER - Dorothy Genevieve Sappington, 75, died Monday, Aug. 1, 2005, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was a member of the Wheeler United Methodist Church. She was co-owner of G&S Grocery. She was a lead teacher with MAP Inc. for 29 years.

Services will be at 4 p.m. today at McMillan Funeral Home in Booneville with the Rev. Bryan Scarbrough and the Rev. Larry Wallace officiating. Burial will be in the Booneville Cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, William E. "Gene" Sappington of Wheeler; two daughters, Dot South and husband, Jerry, and Lynn Voyles and husband, Rickey, all of Wheeler; a sister, Betty Glover and husband, Bro. Jimmy Glover, of Wheeler; two aunts, Alma Wilson of Wheeler and Elva Gooch of Jackson; two nieces, Jane Lamy and husband, Stephen, and Jimma Bryan and husband, Josh; a nephew, Billy Glover and wife, Tish.

Pallbearers will be Billy Glover, Bobby Johnson, Stephen Lamy, Dewayne Wardlow, Steve Lindsey, Pete Lindsey, Buddy Glover and Jerry McCoy.

Honorary pallbearers will be the other men members of Wheeler United Methodist Church.

Visitation will continue until service time today.

Memorials may be made to Wheeler United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 59, Wheeler, MS 38880. 

HELEN SAPPINGTON

CANDLER, N. C. - Helen Lucille Sappington, 82, died Tuesday, July 13, 2004, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville, N. C. She was born May 20, 1922, and lived in Baldwyn for many years before moving to North Carolina to live with her family. She and her husband owned and operated a restaurant in Tupelo for many years. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Pratts. She was a caregiver, always taking care of others.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Waters Funeral Home Chapel in Baldwyn with the Rev. R. P. Davidson and the Rev. Joe Caraway officiating. Burial will be in the Pratt Cemetery.

Survivors include a daughter, Twyla Lewis and Gerald of Candler, N. C.; three granddaughters, Marsha Green of Tampa, Fla., and Carey Blondin and John and Nicki Matthews and fiance, Billy Bateman, all of Candler, N. C.; three great-grandchildren, Jordan Green, and Dori and Zachary Matthews; a brother, John Mabry and Jean of Baldwyn; a sister, Ruth Hopkins and Taylor of Tupelo.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard "Sappo" Sappington; a daughter, Cynthia Regina; her parents, John and Maggie Mabry; two sisters, Mary Belle Rogers and Nancy Pounds; and two brothers, Donald and Paul Mabry.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

HOWARD L. SAPPINGTON

Howard L. Sappington, 78, of the Lake Mohawk community, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville after an extended illness.

Services were Sunday, Nov. 5, at 3 p.m. at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Beal Coats officiating. Burial was in Prentiss Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Sappington was a retired Pipelane Welder and former owner of Red Bird and Phillip 66 Service Stations. He was a Mason, a member of American Legion Post 0106, a World War II Navy veteran and a member of the Church of Christ. He was the widower of Mildred Ardis Sappington. He was preceded in death by two brothers, R. J. and Tony Sappingon.

He is survived by two daughters, Regina Rowan and her husband, Harold, of Baldwyn, and Katerra Hall White and her husband, David, of the Lake Mohawk community; one son, Art Perkins and his wife, Marge, of Tupelo; one brother, Turner Sappington of the Lake Mohawk community; seven grandchildren, Tina Samples, Sherry Rowan Payne, Michael Hall, Donnie Perkins, Genie Greenwell, Susie Miskely and Annie Estes; and nine great-grandchildren.

JAMES SAPPINGTON

TISHOMINGO - James Clifford Sappington, 46, died Tuesday, May 15, 2001, at the North Mississippi Medical Center from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a native of Alabama and was a heavy equipment operator with Kimes & Stone Construction Co., for 30 years. He was a member of Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pauline Berryman Sappington.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church with the Rev. William H. Burcham and the Rev. Daryl Burcham officiating. Burial will be in Paradise Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home of Belmont is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Sappington of Tishomingo; one son, Cliff Sappington of Tishomingo; his father and stepmother, Jim Clifford and Lucille Sappington of Tishomingo; two sisters, Judy Ivey of Tishomingo and Karen Burkhalter of Iuka; two brothers, Gene Ray Sappington and Terry Yarbrough of Tishomingo.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Dale Gann, Willie Thorn, Dale Berryman, Randy McKim, W. H. Page and Archie Berryman.

Visitation will last until service time today at the church.

MILDRED SAPPINGTON

BOONEVILLE - Mildred Sappington, 83, died Monday, Sept. 12, 2005, at her home. She was a homemaker and the widow of Turner Sappington. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church, the DAR and the Eastern Star.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Robert Walker officiating. Burial will be in Prentiss Memorial Gardens.

Survivors include a daughter, Marilyn Greganti of Cleveland; a son, Kirby Tolleson and wife, Elizabeth, of Dumas; a brother, James Grisham and wife, Ella, of Myrtle; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren, four stepgreat-great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Joshua O'Dell, Keith Strickland, Jimmy Hall, Brandon Wade, Alan McCollum and Billy Linville.

Visitation will continue until service time today.

RAYMOND SAPPINGTON

BOONEVILLE - Raymond Earl Sappington, 75, died Thursday, July 14, 2005, at Longwood Community Living Center in Booneville. He was born Feb. 2, 1930, in Pontotoc. He was a grounds keeper for Northeast Mississippi Community College. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a Pentecostal and a Mason. He enjoyed gardening and yard work.

Services will be at 11 a.m. today at the Booneville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jerry Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in the Booneville Cemetery.

Survivors include a son, Ronny Sappington and wife, Janice, of New Site; three daughters, Diane Huddleston and husband, Larry, of Booneville, Linda Kilgo and husband, Arlend, of Glen, and Angela Morgan of Booneville; a sister, Reba Stephens and husband, Billy, of Fulton; three brothers, Millard Sappington and Wesley Sappington, both of Marietta, and Wayne Sappington of Booneville; 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Decie Sappington, on June 7, 2000; his parents, Vardaman Sappington and Mary Vance Sappington Caldwell; a brother, James Sappington; and a grandson, Kelly Huddleston.

His fellow Masons will serve as pallbearers.

SCOTTIE J. SAPPINGTON

Funeral Services For Scottie J. Sappington

Scottie went home to be with Jesus October 7, 1997 and was laid to rest October 10, 1997 in Burgess Creek Cemetery with Ludlams Funeral Home in charge.

Scottie was a native of Tishomingo having only returned here a year and a half ago. He was a Vietnam Veteran and an overthe-road truck driver until his retirement.

Scottie will be missed by his spouse, Jan, his mother, Cortez Haney, one son, 7oseph Sappington, two step-children, ,Rhonda Sanders and Blaine Anderson; one brother, Robert Sappington; four sisters, Cleta Ann Yarber, Freda Simms, Billie Woodruff and Charlotte Hutcherson, his "little brother" Jeff Yarber and three grandchildren. He also leaves numerous nephews, nieces and a great nephew and niece.

TURNER J. SAPPINGTON, SR.

Turner J. Sappington, Sr. 74, died Saturday, May 5, 2001 at Methodist Central Medical Center in Memphis after a brief illness. Mr. Sappington was born in Prentiss County on March 6, 1927 to the late Richard Jerome and Mary Trantham Sappington, He worked many years as a trucker for the Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina Trucking Company He had lived in the Lake Mohawk area near Booneville for tile last 21 years. Mr. Sappington was a Baptist and a member of the Teamster s Local #108 in Memphis. He was a 32 degree Mason and Shriner. Noble Sapping ton was affiliated with the Baldwyn Blue Lodge and the Eastern Star. He was President of the Uniform Bodies and the Ambassador's Unit. He supported all the endeavors of the Hamasa Shrine including the crippled children's activities. He recently retired as the security guard for Lake Mohawk. His hobbles included fishing and deer hunting.

Services were held Monday, May 7, 2001, from the Chapel of McMillan Funeral Home in Booneville with Bro. Robert Walker officiating. Burial was in Prentiss Memorial Garden with Masonic honors. Lee Memorial Funeral Home of Verona was in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred Grisham Sappington of Booneville; two sons, Jerry Sapping ton and his wife Vickie of Olive Branch; and T. J. Sappington of Memphis Tenn.; his step children, Marilyn Greganti and her husband, Thomas of Cleveland, and Kirby Tolleson of Occurs; is lRamichildrenr Jonathan, Jennifer, Cheyenne, Tony, David III, and Shane and his two daughters, four great grandchildren, Kyle, Kelli. Emily and Hannah

Pallbearers were fellow Masons and Shiners.

BEATRICE SARTAIN

DENNIS - Beatrice Sartain, 85, died Thursday, July 21, 2005, at the Tishomingo Manor in Iuka. She was born Feb. 17, 1920. She was a co-founder and owner of Sartain Brick Yard and a factory worker at Winfield Manufacturing. She was a lifelong member of the Liberty Church of Christ, and a member of Dennis Homemakers Club and Merry Ladies Club. She was a member of the Board of Directors for Joel Cemetery. She was voted Good Citizen in 1998. She enjoyed quilting, and sending cards and cakes to shut-ins.

Services will be at 11 a.m. today at Liberty Church of Christ with Benford Pierce and Ron Deaton officiating. Burial will be in Joel Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home of Belmont is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include a son, Larry Sartain and wife, Margaret, of Dennis; a grandson, Quinton Lee Sartain of Dennis; two brothers, Jack Taylor and wife, Sue, of Belmont, and Billy Taylor and wife, Brenda, of Kenosha, Wis.; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, F.Q. Sartain; a sister, Louise Waddle; and four brothers, Roy Taylor, Tulon Taylor, Oneal Taylor and Bobby Taylor.

Pallbearers will be James E. Sartain, Terry Aldridge, Jimmy Harris, Don Mitchell, Daron Caldwell and Harold Oswalt.

Visitation will continue at the church until service time today.

BOBBY SARTAIN

MESQUITE, Texas - Bobby Sartain died Thursday, Aug. 25, 2005. He was born Sept. 10, 1932. He served 18 years in the U.S. Army. He was a Vietnam veteran and recipient of the Bronze Star for meritorious service.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the New Hope Funeral Home Chapel in Sunnyvale, Texas. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the DFW National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas.

Survived include his wife, Edith Sartain; a son, Jimmy Lee Sartain; a daughter, Melinda Ann Wawak; 6 grandchildren; two brothers, James H. Sartain of Bartlett, Tenn., and T.A. Sartain of Belmont; a sister, Myra Ann Howe of Cordova, Tenn.

He was preceded in death by his father, James W. Sartain; his mother, Carrie Hill; and a sister, Rahmell Davidson.

Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Guests may sign the registry at www.newhopefh.com.

JETTIE B. SARTAIN

DENNIS - Jettie B. Sartain, 91, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005, at the Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in Iuka. She was a native of Dennis. She was the receptionist at Dr. Jack Senter's office for 30 years. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a former member of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed greeting people at the clinic, music and good gospel singing. Her family enjoyed eating Aunt Jet's fried chicken.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel in Belmont with Bro. Jack Maroon and Bro. Billy Burge officiating. Burial will be in Joel Cemetery.

Survivors include two sisters, Pearl Powers of Somerset, Ky., and Ruth Blunt of Tishomingo; a brother, Howard Travis Sartain and wife, Virginia, of Jacksonville, Ala.; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee F. and Lucy Campbell Sartain; three sisters, Ollie Crabb, Flonnie Hicks and June Sartain; and seven brothers, Austin, Dewey, Amphy, Carl, Lunsford and Elvie Clayton and Dexter Sartain.

Pallbearers will be Larry Sartain, Quint Sartain, Don Lee, Harold Oswalt, Alan Cutshall and Frank Brinkley.

Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Senter and Jackie Senter.

Visitation will continue at the funeral home until service time today.

THELMA SARTAIN

DENNIS - Thelma "Ma Did" Sartain, 93, died Monday, May 31, 2004, at her home. She was born June 3, 1910, in Shottsville, Ala. She was a homemaker and a member of Shottsville Methodist Church for 80 years.

Services will be at 11 a.m. today at Shottsville Methodist Church with Bro. Jimmy Hunter and Bro. Plumb officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home of Red Bay, Ala., is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include a son, Carles Sartain and wife, Evonne, of Booneville; a daughter-in-law, Corrine Capps of Jasper, Ala.; a son-in-law, Hobert Shotts of Hamilton, Ala.; a special niece, Lavelle Hawkins of Dennis; eight grandchildren, Danny Sartain and wife, Linda, and Rodney Sartain and wife, Jalayne, of Mountain View, Ark., Jackie Sartain and wife, Tabitha, of Columbus, Rhonda Sartain of Hohenwald, Tenn., Don Shotts and wife, Shelia, and Mike Shotts and wife, Donita, all of Hamilton, Ala., Eddy Sartain and Ricky Sartain of Jasper, Ala.; five great-grandsons, eight great-granddaughters, a host of nieces and nephews; a special great-nephew, Keith Smith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Sartain; her parents, George and Mitchel Emerson; a daughter, Earlou Shotts; a son, Hollis Sartain; five brothers; and a sister.

Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

MARGARET SARTIN

BOONEVILLE - Margaret Bolian Sartin, 90, died Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville. She was born Feb. 15, 1915, in Summit to the late William and Elizabeth Criswell Bolian. She married Earl T. "Rob" Sartin on March 24, 1934; he preceded her in death. She was a member of the Booneville Church of Christ. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and quilting.

Services will be at 4 p.m. today at the McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Minister J.A. Thornton and Minister Ronnie Sartin officiating. Burial will follow in the Booneville Cemetery.

Survivors include a daughter, Margaret Ann Sanders and husband, Gary, of Booneville; three sons and their wives, Ronnie and Polly Sartin of Monticello, Ky., and Robert Earl and Frankie Sartin, and Billy and Marlene Sartin, all of Booneville; a sister, Ruby Bennett of Gainesville, Ga.; two brothers, Charlie Bolian of Summit and Julius McCoy of Booneville; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; a sister, Fannie Porter; five brothers, Douglas Bolian, Eugene Bolian, Joe Bolian, Walter McCutchen and Daniel Marks; a grandchild, Belinda Sartin.

Visitation will continue until service time today.

EVELYN SARTIN

BOONEVILLE - Martha Evelyn Sartin, 91, died Thursday, April 1, 2004, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville after a long illness. She was a retired secretary for Service Insurance Agency and a member of the First Baptist Church of Booneville, where she was a children's Sunday school teacher.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Lynn Jones officiating. Burial will be in the Booneville Cemetery.

Survivors include three nieces, Margaret Ann Sanders of Booneville, Ann Lea Patterson of Little Rock, Ark., and Gail Robertson of Rose Bud, Ark.; six nephews, Ronald Sartin of Monticello, Ky., Robert Earl Sartin and Billy Sartin of Booneville, Thomas Gordon McCarley of Hutchinson, Kan., and Richard Sartin and Sammy Sartin of Longview, Texas; a sister, Dot McCarley of Baldwyn.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Clara Fay Parker, and four brothers, William Henry, Leland, Earl and Robert Sartin.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and until service time Saturday.

GRACIE LETRY SARTIN

Burial Services For Gracie Sartin

Gracie Letry Sartin, 82, died Monday, September 9, 1996, at her home. She was a native of Mississippi, a homemaker and a member of the Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Benton Sartin, in 1979.

Services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel in Red Bay with the Rev. Garry W. Puckett officiating. Burial was in Ridge Cemetery.

Survivors include two daughters, Ilene Sims and Mazie Nix, both of Red Bay; four, grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Mike Raper, Joel Ewing, Kelly Bolton, Jimmy Posey, Robert Grissom and Rick Vess.

MYRTLE SARTIN

MARIETTA - Myrtle Ethel Sartin, 59, died Monday, Sept. 21, 1998, at her home after an extended illness. She was a member of Little Creek Baptist Church. She was a security guard at Northeast Mississippi Community College. She was the widow of Carl Sartin.

Services will be al 2 p.m. today at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Travis Smith officiating. Burial will be in Zion Rest Cemetery.

Survivors include one daughter, Tabatha Smith and her husband, Virgil, of Booneville; one son Don Berlin and his wife, Beth, of Booneville: two sisters, Evelyn Hunkapiller and Peggy Glenn, both of Marietta; six brothers, James Hoard of New Site, Horace Hoard of tire Zion Rest community, LV. Hoard of Memphis, Jessie Hoard of Marietta, Tray Hoard of Booneville and Roy Hoard of Hickory Flat; and two grandchildren.

Visitation will last until service time today.

MILDRED W. SASSO

SAVANNAH, Tenn. - Mildred W. Sasso, 78, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, at the Park Rest Nursing Home in Savannah, Tenn.

There will be no service. Burial will be in Henry Cemetery in Corinth. McPeters Inc. Funeral Directors is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include special friends, Dorothy Stricklin and her family.

She was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Toney.

BETTY SAUNDERS

BALDWYN - Elizabeth Marie "Betty" Saunders, 84, died Sunday, Aug. 7, 2005, at the Baldwyn Nursing Facility. She was born in Jackson, Tenn., to the late William Henry and Willie May Roach Saunders. She was educated in Jackson, Tenn., area schools. She worked with her father at Saunders Grocery. She worked as a hostess at Coca-Cola in Jackson, Tenn., and retired after a longtime association with the Highland Corner Laundromat. She moved to Baldwyn in October 2002. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church.

Graveside services will be at noon Wednesday at Hollywood Cemetery with the Rev. Glen Hill officiating. Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include a niece, Beth Saunders of California; two nephews, Thomas Saunders of Tupelo and Stephen Saunders of Chicago; six great-nieces and great-nephews; close friends, Bobby and Nancy Weaver, and Paul Davenport, all of Jackson, Tenn.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

LUTHER SAVAGE

GOLDEN - Luther Edward Savage, 82, died Sunday, March 29, 2004, at the Red Bay Hospital. He was born Nov. 25, 1921, in Cherokee, Ala. He was a member of Golden Central Baptist Church. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He was retired from the U. S. Air Force after 20 years. He served in Civil Service as supervisor firefighter in Zion, Ill. He was a member of Belmont VFW Post 6112 and VFW district commander for nine years.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel in Belmont with Bro. Mickey Trammel and Bro. Ralph Culp officiating. Burial will be in Lindsey Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Jewell Pounders Savage of Golden; two sons, Roy Savage and wife, Mary, of Golden and Richard Savage and wife, Joan, of Aurora, Colo.; two stepsons, Harvey B. Hamm and wife, Ruth, of Dorsey, and Rex Hamm of Glencoe, Ala.; three grandsons, Craig Savage of Killen, Texas, and Ron Savage and Travis Savage, both of Aurora, Colo.; 13 step grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, several step great-grandchildren and step great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Murphy Taylor Savage; a sister, Betty Jean Hall; and a brother, D. C. Savage.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons: Craig Savage, Shaun Hamm, Randy Hamm, Eddie Hamm, Derek Abbott, Jamie Franks and Danny Abbott Jr.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and until service time Wednesday at the funeral home.

VERA SAVAGE

Funeral services or Vera Morris Savage, 78, of Corinth, will be held at 11 a.m. today at Memorial Chapel with Jeff Harville and Duane Elks officiating and burial al Forrest Memorial Park.

Mrs. Savage, a homemaker, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001, at Knoxville Tenn. She was a member of Biggersville United Methodist Church and the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW.

Survivors include daughters Velera Tomlinson of Knoxville, Term., and Patti Savage of Phila, Tenn.; sisters Nell Maddox of Corinth, Jean Moore of Columbus and Ruth Byrd of Selmer, Tenn.; brothers Gifford Morris and Barney Morris, both of Corinth, and two grandchildren, William Brooks, Tomlinson and Dylan Keanu Savage. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Estelle Morris; her husband, William Harrison Savage; and a brother, Albert Morris.

LOTTIE SAWTELLE

WEST POINT - Lottie Nabors Smith Sawtelle, 94, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville. She was a native of Houston, and the daughter of the late Thomas Jackson Nabors and Lily Elizabeth Blockson Nabors. She married William Prentiss Smith in 1932; he died in November 1967. She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Calvert Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. James Towery officiating. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery in Houston.

Survivors include a daughter, Liz Sanders and husband, Merrill, of Corinth; two sons, Billy Smith and wife, Shirley, of West Point, and Glenn Smith and wife, Elise, of Brandon; seven grandchildren, Stephanie Clausel and husband, Bryan, of Corinth, Tracey Rogers and husband, Billy, of Byhalia, Dawn Wilbourne and husband, Ken, of West Point, Eric Smith of Austin, Texas, Shayne Smith and wife, Susie, of Bob, of West Point; 15 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Bryan Clausel, Ken Wilbourne, Billy Rogers, Bob Harrell, Joe Edd Waldrep and Tom Waldrep.

Visitation will be at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. today.

Memorials may be made to Macedonia Cemetery Fund, c/o Billy P. Griffin, 303 CR 166, Houston MS 38851.

CLIFTON SAWYER

CORINTH - Clifton Bouton Sawyer, 97, died Sunday, April 17, 2005, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center. He graduated from Corinth High School in 1928 and from Mississippi State College in 1932 with a degree in electrical engineering. He also studied at Vanderbilt University in Nashville and St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. He taught school at Gift for three years. He held a commission in the U.S. Army Reserves with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He retired after more than 20 years on active duty, serving during both World War II and the Korean conflict. In the service he attended numerous schools including the Command and General Staff School at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. After retiring from the Army he was the superintendent of the sewerage department of the City of Corinth for more than 10 years. He was a past member of the Corinth Rotary Club with more than eight years of perfect attendance. He was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church. He served his Sunday school class in many capacities after his return to Corinth in 1962. He was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of the local Masonic Lodge. He also was a Shriner.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Memorial Funeral Home in Corinth with the Rev. Frank Burton and the Rev. Steve McDonald officiating. Burial will be in Forrest Memorial Park.

Survivors include a son, Clifton W. Sawyer of Waynesville, N.C.; a sister, Martha Chronister of Jackson, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Major Clifton P. Sawyer of LaCombe, La., and Erik J. Sawyer of Greenwood Springs, La.; nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred W. Sawyer; his parents, Everett and Martha Sawyer; a brother, R.T. Sawyer; and a sister, Joyce Henderson.

Pallbearers will be Steven Holly, Art Woolhouse, Billy Rogers, Hull Davis, Clint Droke and John Mercier II.

Honorary pallbearers will be Clifford Worsham, Sandy Williams, Dr. Elbert White, Kenneth Williams, Dr. T.L. Noyes, Herman Grey, Dr. Osvaldo Hans, Richard Millam, Dr. John Foropoulas, Bob Krohn, William Whisenant, Dr. William Jackson, Brian Langly, W.L. Essary, Roger Crum, George Hale, Charles Ellington and the men's Bible class at the first United Methodist Church.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Memorials may be made to the First Methodist Church, 901 W. Fillmore St., Corinth, MS 38834.

MICHAEL SAWYER, JR.

Michael Sawyer, Jr. 29, of Corinth, died Sunday, April 16, 2000 at his residence. He was a member of Greater Hope Pentecostal Church. He loved to drive hot rod cars and ride four wheelers. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Henry Sawyer; step grandfather, Kinsey Schlesser; grandparents, Walter and Lola Newcomb and a great uncle, Edward Weeks.

Mr. Sawyer is survived by his father Mike Sawyer, Sr. and wife Wanda of Corinth, MS; his mother Cynthia Smallwood and husband Bob of Mission Viejo, CA; step sister, Amy Duncan and husband Darrell of Corinth; step nephew Bryce Duncan of Corinth, grandmother, Allene Rickman of Corinth, step grandmother, Ruth Schlesser of Michie, Tenn.; Aunts and Uncles: Bill Gunter, of Corinth, Ricky and Carolyn Rickman, Hornsby, Tenn., Jerry and Jean Newcomb, of Corinth, Loran and Nell McKee, of Memphis Tenn., Cleta and Travis Dean of Iuka, Bobby and Sue Newcomb, of Booneville; Great Aunts and Uncles: Irene Weeks, of Corinth Elmer and Robbie Weeks, of Corinth; several cousins, other relatives and a host of friends.

Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Thursday April 20, 2000 at Magnolia Funeral Home

Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2000 at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Jourdan officiating. Burial will be in the Holly Baptist Church Cemetery.

HERMON & CEOLA SAYLORS

BOONEVILLE - Hermon Leo Saylors, 84, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000, al Longwood Manor Nursing Home in Booneville after a long illness. His wife, Georgia Ceola Saylors, 84, died Wednesday. Sept. 27, 2000, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo after a long illness.

He was born April 16. 1916. in Booneville to Author and Ella Mike Johnson Saylors. He was a retired farmer and trucker. He enjoyed pitching washers and pole jumping, and he was a champion checker player and a lifelong basketball fan.

She was born Dec. 22, 1915, in Booneville to John Thomas Henderson and Rilla Mae Murphy Hall son. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, canning, taking care of babies and cooking for her family

Both were members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Sainte. Childhood friends from the age of A, they were married Dec. 22, 1933, and were inseparable during their 67 years of marriage. Their biggest pleasure was having their whole family together and surrounding them.

Joint services will be at 4:30 p m today at the Booneville Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop John Larsen officiating, and Jimmy Burcham, J. C. Morris, Danny Stites, Thermon Saylors and Wythel Saylors assisting. Burial will be in the Mormon Cemetery.

Survivors include their six children, Thelmer Saylors and his wife, Janice, of Booneville, M. C. Saylors and his wife, Bobbie, of Booneville, LT Saylors and his wife, Florence, of DuQuoin, Ill., Mildred Howell of Booneville, Thermon Saviors and his wile, Judith, of Booneville, and Wylhel Saylors and his wife, Rebekah, of Booneville: 18 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren.

She is also survived by four sisters, Lula Mae Hutchens, Edith Johnson, Lydia Smith and Glenna Jackson.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Austin Henderson.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Mable Smith, Myrtle Griffin and Daisy Henderson: and a brother, Homer Saylors.

Pallbearers will be Tim Saylors, Kenny Ray Saviors, Ray Saylors, Michael Ford, Gary Dean Howell Jr, Michael Howell, Samuel Howell, Keith Saylors, Kenny Lynn Saylors, Bryan Saviors, Corey Neal Saylors, Jared Saylors, Adam Howell and Keith Allen Saviors Jr.

Honorary pallbearers will be Logan Voyles, Brandon Coggins, Gary Dean Howell III, Jonathon Howell, Randall Howell, Brandon Saylors, Justin Saylors, Corey Grant Saylors and Samuel Lee Howell Jr.

Visitation will continue at the funeral home until service time.

DANNY SAYLORS

BALDWYN - Danny Keith Saylors, 48, died Wednesday, March 6, 1996, at Baptist Memorial Hospital North Mississippi in Oxford. He was a Baptist.

Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 8, at Waters Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Chester Harrison officiating. Burial was in the Lebanon Cemetery.

Survivors include his father, John Saylors of Zion, Ill.; three sisters, Carolyn McCarley and Monte Wallis, both of Baldwyn, and Janice Gilmore of Zion, Ill.; four nieces, Sandra' Bryson, Sharon Seabrook, Melissa McCarley and Jennifer Reno; two nephews, Keith Wallis and Joel Wallis.

He was preceded in death by his mother in 1996.

GLADYS SAYLORS

BOONEVILLE - Gladys Moore Saylors, 84, died Saturday, August 19. 1995, at the Tippah County Hospital after an extended illness. She was a homemaker and the co-owner of Wallis-Saylors Flower Shop in Booneville for 21 years before her retirement. She was a member of Christ Methodist Church where she was active in the UMW and a member of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by one son. Dean Saylors.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at the Christ United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Genesse officiating assisted by the Rev. Robert McCoy and the Rev. Bill Beavers. Burial will be in the Blackland Cemetery. McMillan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include her husband, Archie R. Saylors; three sons, Deryl Saylors and Manfred Saylors, both of Booneville, and Kerry Saylors of Amory; one sister, Junie Wallis Goolsby of Jumpertown; one brother, James T. Moore of Jumpertown; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Her nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. today at the funeral home. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to services Monday.

JOHN SAYLORS

BALDWYN - John William Saylors, 80, died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, at his home, He was a retired employee, of Abbott Laboratories in Chicago and a member of Lebanon Methodist Church.

Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Waters Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Randy Owens officiating. Burial will be in the Lebanon Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Saylors of Winona three daughters, Monte Wallis and Carolyn McCarley both of Baldwyn, and Janice Gilmore of Winona; one brother, Billy Joe Saylor, of Booneville; eight grandchildren, Keith Wallis, Joel Wallis, Sandra Bryson, Sharon Roberts, Melissa McCarley, Jennifer Reno, Justin Gilmore and Corey Gilmore; nine great grandchildren.

LOUISE SAYLORS

BALDWYN - Louise Saylors, 76, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 1996, a1 the North Mississippi Medical Center after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

Services will be at 3:30 p.m. today at Waters Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Chester Harrison officiating. Burial will be in Lebanon Cemetery.

Survivors include two daughters, Monte Wallis and Carolyn McCarley, both of Baldwyn; one son, Danny Saylors of Baldwyn; two sisters, Mary Wallis and Lois Hill, both of Baldwyn; three brothers, Stokes B. Yarbrough of Booneville, Lonnie B. Yarbrough of Lowndesboro, Ala., and Boyce Yarbrough of Lawton, Okla.; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Gary Hatfield, Sammy Hatfield, Roger Dale Hatfield, Keith Wallis, Joel Wallis and Doua Bryson.

MAXINE SAYLORS

BOONEVILLE - Maxine Padgett Saylors, 79, died Friday, Sept. 17, 2004, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born March 30, 1925, in Prentiss County to the late E.E. and Ila Green Padgett. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a retired employee of Brown Shoe Company. An excellent seamstress, she enjoyed making heirloom clothing for her great-niece and great-nephews. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Phillip Box and Bro. Bobby Hankins officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Olin Saylors; two sons, Danny Saylors and Steve Saylors of Guntown; a sister, Shirley Morgan and husband, Herschel, of Booneville; a brother, Claude E. Padgett of Amarillo, Texas; a sister-in-law, Judy Padgett of Booneville; two step grandchildren, Susanne Rice and husband, Hugh, of Saltillo, and Grace Hall and husband, Scotty, of Guntown; three step great-grandchildren, Will and Hanna Rice, and Isaac Hall; special in-laws, Jamup Saylors, Marie Saylors, and James E. and Azell Windham; a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son, Gary Saylors; and a brother, Jimmy Padgett.

Her nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation will be at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. today and until service time Sunday.

TIM SAYLORS

Timmy Leo Saylors, 38, of Booneville, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville.

Services were Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m. at Booneville Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop John Larsen, Scottie Downs and Jimmy Burcham officiating. Burial was in the Mormon Cemetery.

Mr. Saylors was born May 27, 1963, in Booneville, the son of Thelmer Leo Saylors and Janice Laverne Newby Saylors. He worked in the land and timber business. He attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. An avid outdoorsman, he especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a hard worker and he loved people.

He is survived by his parents; a sister, Sharon Voyles and her husband, Tim, of Booneville; a brother, Kenny Ray Saylors of Booneville; his maternal grandmother, Naomie Newby of Booneville; four uncles, M. C. Saylors and his wife, Bobbie, of Booneville, L. T. Saylors and his wife, Florence, of Du Quoin, Ill., Thermon Saylors and his wife, Judith, and Wythel Saylors and his wife, Rebekah, all of Booneville; three aunts, Mildred Howell, Polly Newby, both of Booneville, and Teenie Newby of Guntown; four nephews, Logan Leo Voyles, Cory Voyles, Clay Voyles and Colee Saylors; and a niece, April Saylors.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Herman and Ceola Saylors; three uncles, Kenneth, Donnie and Billy Newby.

Pallbearers were Mike Howell, Sammy Howell, Kenny Lynn Saylors, Keith Saylors, Brian Saylors and Cory Saylors. Honorary pallbearers were Mike Mooney, Ricky Mooney, Bill Elliott, Jackie Arnold, Sammy Newby, Jared Saylors and Gary Howell.

TIMOTHY DERYL SAYLORS

Rites For Little Timothy Deryl Saylors Held Monday Morning

Graveside services were conducted Monday morning for little Timothy Deryl Saylors, at. the Blackland Cemetery with Rev. Hue y Wood officiating.

Timothy Deryl, two-day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Deryl Saylors of 3136 Sheffield Cove, Memphis, Tenn., died Sunday at 8:30 a.m. in the Methodist Hospital.

Besides his parents, he leaves a sister, Tracy Saylors of the home.

Source: Banner Independent Newspaper – 15 June 1964

DANNY SCALES

BALDWYN - Robert "Danny" Scales, 52, died Monday, June 27, 2005, as the result of an automobile accident. He was a member of Mt. Zion Community Church and chaplain at the Mt. Zion Summer Camp. He was a 1970 graduate of Lee-Prentiss High School, where he was an outstanding basketball player.

Services will be at noon Thursday at Mt. Zion Community Church with Bro. J.S. Agnew officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Memorial Garden. Agnew and Sons Funeral Home of Baldwyn is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include a daughter, Twasla (Dennis) Gates of Baldwyn; a son, Derkemo Scales Sr. of Baldwyn; five grandchildren; two brothers, Anthony (Kay) Dalrymple and Terry W. Dalrymple of Baldwyn; a sister, Eulander Bell of Baldwyn; two aunts, Sandra (Willie F.) Campbell of Baldwyn and Janice (Willie) Chandler of Verona; three uncles, Robert Warren and Ollie Lee (Pearlie) Beene of Baldwyn and O.L. Beene of Corinth.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Louise Dalrymple and Billy Scales.

Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m. today and the family hour will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today.

GUY SCATENA

CORINTH - Guy Scatena, 62, died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2005, at the Corinth Health and Rehab Facility. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant and was awarded the National Defense, Presidential Unit Citation, Armed Forces Expeditionary and Vietnam Service Medals. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Oak Grove Cemetery with Danny Lowrey officiating. Cutshall Funeral Home of Glen is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his mother, Anna Marie Scatena of Corinth; one son, Guy Scatena Jr. of Pittsburgh, Pa.; one brother, Sam Scatena of Counce, Tenn.; one sister, Loretta March of Yellow Creek.

He was preceded in death by his father, Guy Scatena; two brothers, Thomas Scatena and Frankie Samuel Scatena; and a sister, Frances Dowell.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the American Heart Association.

GUY SCATENA

CORINTH - Guy James "Butch" Scatena, 62, died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2005, at the Corinth Health and Rehab Facility. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant and was awarded the National Defense, Presidential Unit Citation, Armed Forces Expeditionary and Vietnam Service Medals. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today at the Oak Grove Cemetery with Danny Lowrey officiating. Cutshall Funeral Home of Glen is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his mother, Anna Marie Scatena of Corinth; one son, Guy Scatena Jr. of Pittsburgh, Pa.; one brother, Sam Scatena of Counce, Tenn.; one sister, Loretta Marsh of Yellow Creek.

He was preceded in death by his father, Guy Scatena; two brothers, Thomas Scatena and Frankie Samuel Scatena; and a sister, Frances Dowell.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the American Heart Association.

DR. LOUIS CHARLES SCHOLLE

Dr. Louis Charles Scholle, 78, of Booneville, died Thursday, July 5, 2001, at the North Mississippi Medical Center.

Services were Sunday, July 8, at 2 p.m. at Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Douglas Bain and Dr. E. Harold Fisher officiating. Burial was in Blue Mountain Cemetery.

He was pastor of Macedonia (Deentown) Baptist Church and retired physicology professor for 30 years at Blue Mountain College. He was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran 2nd lieutenant. He was a Baptist minister and served interim at several churches. He was past president of Lake Mohawk Homeowners Association and numerous other organizations with Blue Mountain College.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Charles and Elizabeth Wesr Scholle Sr. and one daughter, Sonjia Young.

He is survived by his wife, Martha Scholle of Booneville; one daughter, Melanie Misson and her husband, Brian, of Tupelo; three sons, Lynn Scholle and his wife, Sharon, of Monticello, Sammie Scholle and his wife, Brenda, of Paradis, La., and Mike Scholle of LaPlace, La.; three stepdaughters, Pamela Sims and her husband, Doyle, of Brandon, Carol Rebbins and her husband, Russell, of Blue Mountain, Betty Aston and he, husband, Steve, of Pontotoc; one stepson, Harry Sappington and his wife, Leanne, of Blue Mountain; one son-in-law, Shane Young of Ripley; three sisters; three brothers; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Lawrence Lowery, James Henry, Bruce Thornton, Sam Miller, Billy Joshlin, Frank Humphries, Don Henry and Jamie Miller.

ARTHUR SCHULTZ

1955

Prominent Businessman Died After Long illness

Arthur Schultz, prominent retired shoe salesman and real estate dealer, died at noon Tuesday in Northeast Mississippi Hospital following an illness or about five years. He was 63.

Services were held at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday from McMillan Funeral Home with the Rev. 4.

D: Thompson officiating, Burial was in the Booneville Cemetery.

Mr. Schultz traveled In Louisiana Alabama a Mississippi for 34 years as a shoe salesman, He started With the Good Bar Shoe Co. of Memphis, but for the last 20 years he was with General Shoe Co., of Nashville Tenn.

Born in Memphis, Mr. Schultz had lived in Clarksdale before coming to Booneville 25 years ago to make his home. He was a colonel on the staff of Governor Hugh White and s member of the Episcopal Church. He retired five years ago as a salesman when his health failed.

Mr. Schultz leaves his wife, the Former Miss Charlene Shinault, a sister, Mrs. Robert Jeffries of Memphis; and a number of nieces and nephews.

MRS. CHARLENE SCHULTZ

Mrs. Charlene Schultz of Booneville died Saturday, December 11, 1982 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville following an extended illness. Services were Monday, December 13 at 2 p.m. at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Bill Duncan officiating. Burial was in Booneville Cemetery. Mrs. Schultz was the widow of Arthur B. Schultz. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. She is survived by a niece and several nephews. McMillan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

TIM SCHUMPERT

Timothy Lee "Tim" Schumpert, 46, died from injuries automobile accident on Wednesday, June 25, 2003.

Services were held Friday, June 27, at 2 p.m. at Lee M Home Chapel with Rev. Ray Rooney officiating. But Memorial Park.

Mr. Schumpert was born on Sept. 7, 1956 in Tupelo to Doris Crowson Schumpert. He lived all his life in Lee County He worked 26 years in his dad's business, M & S Auto Parts in Tupelo and employed at Truck Center before becoming disabled He was attended Verona United Methodist Church growing up spending time with his grandchildren and baseball, especial: Braves, and Nascar.

He is survived by his wife, Darlene Schumpert of pie daughter, Michelle George of Verona and her mother, Wynona of Tupelo; his parents, Dorsey Lee and Doris Schump grandchildren, Tyler and Kobe George; his grandmother, of Verona; three sisters, Teresa Stevens and husband Dewayne, Brenda Barber and husband Jim of Marietta, and Anita Pa band Fred of Tupelo.; his mother and father-in-law, Sue and Brewer, several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles, friends.

Pallbearers were Dewayne Stevens, Jim Barber, Fred I Kitchens, Stevie George and Kevin Wood.

Honorary pal Truck Center employees.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society 1134, Tupelo, Miss. 38801.

ALBERT SCOTT

Albert Scott, 78, died Monday, January 13, 1986 at the Red Bay Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II and an employee of Green Thumb Inc.

Services were held at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, at the Red Bay First Baptist Church with the Rev. Lyle Dean Timbes and the Rev. Thornburg officiating. Burial was in Red Bay City Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his wife, Grace Scott of Red Bay, Ala.; one stepdaughter, Jean Ray of Florence, Ala.; three brothers, Archie Scott of Red Bay, Ala., Cluston Scott of Tuscumbia, Ala., and Travis Scott of Killen, Ala.; three step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild.

BESSIE SCOTT

BOONEVILLE - Elsie Bethene "Bessie" Scott, 87, died Saturday. Oct. 16, 1999, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth after an extended illness. A lifelong resident of Prentiss County, she was born May 9, 1912, to William L. and Cora Morris Prather. She was a homemaker and a member of Lakeview Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading her Bible, cooking, gardening and growing flowers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Booneville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tommy Hoskins officiating. Burial will be in Prentiss Memorial Garden.

Survivors include two sons, Freddie Scott and his wife, Elaine, and Terry Scott and his wife, Ann, all of Booneville; two daughters, Sue Bailey and her husband, George, of Oakland, Tenn., and Reba Shook of Baldwyn; one brother, Pat Prather and his wife, Inez, of the Blackland community; one daughter in law, Helen Scott of Booneville; 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death in 1994 by her husband of 64 years, Arles Scott Sr.; in 1991, by one son, Arles Scott Jr.; two brothers, Jay Prather and Presley Prather; one grandson, Timmy Bailey: and one great grandson, Timmy Moffitt.

Pallbearers will be Johnny Morgan Stewart Morgan, Henry Kennedy, Billy Shouse, Jack Downs and John Gambill.

Visitation will continue until service time today.

BLONDY G. SCOTT

Blondy G. Scott, 89, of Baldwyn, died Monday, April 1, 2002, at the Baldwyn Nursing Facility. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 3. Burial was in East Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Local survivors include a daughter, Johnnie Howell of Rienzi; and two sons, Roy Scott and Eddie Scott, both of Baldwyn.

CHARLIE T. SCOTT

BALDWYN - Charlie T. Scott, 55, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2003, at his home after an extended illness. He was self-employed in the used car business and a member of the First Independent Baptist Church in the Pratt community.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Waters Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Toby Mears and Bro. William Copeland officiating. Burial will be in the Prentiss Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Survivors include one daughter, Penny Scott of Baldwyn; one son, Dewayne Lewis of Tupelo; his mother, Margaret Scott of Baldwyn; one sister, Pat Neeley of Baldwyn; two brothers, R. T. Scott and Jessie Scott, both of Baldwyn; four grandchildren, Leighton Scott, Kara Beth Scott, Adrienne Lewis and Aric Lewis; his caretaker and former wife, Elizabeth Scott of Baldwyn.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Hope Scott; and his father, Ross Scott.

Pallbearers will be Danny Nichols, Winston Young, James Allen Young, Bud Young, Lonnie Franks, Ricky Durham and Dewayne Lewis.

CHARLIE T. SCOTT

SALTILLO - Charlie T. Scott, 100, died Tuesday, June 2, 2004, at Beverly Health Care Center in Tupelo. A lifelong resident of Saltillo, he was a retired farmer and cattleman. He was a Methodist.

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Waters Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Green officiating. Burial will be in Zion Hill Cemetery.

Survivors include a daughter, Polly Harris of Saltillo; five sons, Buddy Scott of Hoopston, Ill., Virgil Scott of Tyler, Texas, Quincy Scott of Georgetown, Ill., Wayne Scott of Mantachie and Larry Joe Scott of Gifford, Ill.; two sisters, Eula Ray of Tupelo and Leatrice Buse of Saltillo; 33 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella House Scott; his parents, Bob and Pearl Terry Scott; two sisters, Lillie Faye Plunkett and Clara Mae Owens; three brothers, Gene Scott, Horace Scott and Luke Scott; his children, Laura Payne, Annie Stanford, Bobby Scott, Ruby Scott and Rubel Scott; and five grandchildren.

His grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

BESSIE SCOTT

Elsie Bethene "Bessie" Scott, 87, of Booneville, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth after an extended illness.

Services were Monday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m. at Booneville Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Tommy Hoskins officiating. Burial was in Prentiss Memorial Garden.

A lifelong resident of Prentiss County, she was born May 9, 1912, the daughter of William L. and Cora Morris Prather. She was a homemaker and a member of Lakeview Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading her Bible, cooking, gardening and growing flowers.

She is survived by two sons, Freddie Scott and his wife, Elaine, land Terry Scott and his wife, Ann, all of Booneville; two daughters, Sue Bailey, and her husband,-George, of Oakland, Tenn., and Reba Shook of Baldwyn; a brother, Pat Prather and his wife, Inez, of the Blackland community; a daughter-in-law, Helen Scott of Booneville; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death in 1994 by her husband of 64 years, Arles Scott Sr.; in 1991 by a son, Arles Scott Jr.; by two brothers, Jay Prather and Presley Prather; a grandson, Timmy Bailey; and a great-grandson, Timmy Moffitt.

Pallbearers were Johnny Morgan, Stewart Morgan, Henry Kennedy, Billy Shouse, Jack Downs and John Gambill.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

HUGHEY SCOTT

26 Jul 1941

In the death of Hughey R. Scott last Sunday at his home near Old Burnt School House, the county lost one of its oldest and best citizens.

Mr. Scott was near 84 year of age and was born in Alabama and had been a resident of Prentiss County for many years. He and his devoted wife were married about 63 years ago and during all these years there had never been a cross work spoken between them. He was a devout and faithful member of the Church of Christ and had been for forty years or more. He always took a keen interest in the social and civic life of his community.

He is survived by his aged wife, four sons, George of Hill's Chapel, Fred of Texas, Marvill of Little Rock, Arkansas and Johnny of Baldwyn and two daughters, Mrs. Taylor Cochran and Mrs. Leland Holley of the home community.

Funeral services were held at the Holley Cemetery, Monday of afternoon and many came to pair a tribute of love and respect to this fine citizen. The services were in charge of Elder Edgar W. Massey, who paid a high tribute to the life and character of this fine citizen. The body was laid to rest in the Holley cemetery.

The Independent joins in extending the deepest sympathy to his aged and devoted wife.

ILA SCOTT

GOLDEN - Ila Myrtle Scott, 92, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2003, at Daniel Nursing Home in Fulton. She was a resident of Itawamba County and a member of Oak Grove Church of God. She was a homemaker and a warm Christian woman.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Oak Grove Church of God with Richard McInnis and Michael Deaton officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home of Red Bay, Ala., is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include 12 grandchildren, Pat Blackburn and husband, Kyle, Steve Scott, Anita Scott, Nell Lawler and husband, Dale, Bennie Patton and husband, Ben, Ronald Scott and wife, Tunya, Freda Hall and husband, Carl, Terry Scott and wife, Sherry, Stanley Scott and wife, Melissa, Reda Waddle and husband, Mike, Michael Scott and wife, Shea, Shirley Ozbirn and husband, Jack; two daughters-in-law, Mildred Scott and Sue Scott; two half sisters, Opal Dunaway and Vaudie Miller; 26 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Scott; two sons, Z.L. and Billy Scott; and three sisters, Bessie Robinson, Dessie Mills and Lillie Dobbs.

Visitation will be at the church from 6 p.m. today until service time Thursday.

JIM SCOTT

CORINTH – James A. “Jim” Scott, 69, died Friday, April 30, 2004, at his home. A native of Selmer, Tenn., he was born June 29, 1934, to the late Alton Browne and Lorraine Houston Scott. He graduated from Selmer High School, attended the University of Tennessee and graduated from Memphis State College, where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity and president of the Interfraternity Council. He was a retired sales representative for Burrough’s Corp. (Unisis) after 26 years. After retiring, he worked with H&R Block and Wigginton Tax Service. He was a member of Waldron Street Christian Church and a former member of the Hillandale Country Club.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at McPeters Chapel with Bro. Ted Avant officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer, Tenn.

Survivors include his wife, Delores Jean Scott of Corinth; three daughters, Andrea and Ed Joyner of Trenton, Tenn., Sonya and Kenneth Counce of Alachua, Fla., and Melanie and David Heath of Ellicotte City; a stepdaughter, Janice M. Scalzo of Ninilchik, Alaska; three nephews; four grandchildren, William Scott “Bill” Joyner, Rachael Lee County, Jack Houston Counce and Adam Scott Heath; three stepgrandchildren, Celeste Rogers, Michael A. Scalzo and Alexander C. Scalzo.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Burks Scott, and a brother, William Blair Scott.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

JOHN SCOTT

Mr. John Scott died at his home east of Baldwyn, Sunday night, 4 February 1945. He had been in failing health for several years and became worse 11 days before his death. Mr. Scott was born in Courtland, Alabama 28 May 1887.

He was married to Miss Effie Lee Carlock 17 September 1904 and to them 15 children were born, 13 survive: R. W. of Baldwyn, William of Baldwyn, J. C. of Baldwyn, Andrew of Baldwyn, PFC Carl of Hawaii, Pvt. Roy of Longview , Texas, Mrs. Velma Kesler of Baldwyn, Mrs. Hattie Burns of Baldwyn, Mrs. Mary Cook of Baldwyn, Miss Luna Scott of Baldwyn, Miss Jean Scott of Baldwyn, Mrs. Alice Harling of Booneville; 22 grandchildren, 2 brothers, Jesse of Baldwyn and Bob of Saltillo.

Burial was in Brice's CrossRoads Cemetery

SOURCE: The Booneville Independent 15 February 1945

LILLIAN SCOTT

Funeral services for Lillian Plaxico Scott, 86, are set for 11 a.m. Friday at Gaines Chapel United Methodist Church with the Revs. Bobby Hankins and Dale Hathorn officiating and burial at Forrest Memorial Cemetery.

Ms. Scott died Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. She was a member of Gaines Chapel United Methodist Church, the Magnolia Regional Health Center Auxiliary and the Eastern Star. She enjoyed bowling, golf, watching Atlanta Braves baseball games and listening to gospel music.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Hubert "Pee Wee" Scott; her parents, William Jackson Plaxico and Annie Johnson Plaxico; a brother, Howard Plaxico; and five brothers-in-law, C. D. Smith, Phil Poat, Robert "Pig" Scott and his wife, Ada, Herbert Guy "Bill" Scott and his wife, Bertha, and Leroy Scott.

Survivors include sons Richard Hubert Scott and his wife, Samong, of Honolulu, and

Charles Robert "Bob" Scott and his wife, Jan, of Corinth; two daughters, Cynthia Ann Freudiger and her husband, Bill, of Coppell, Texas, and Carolyn Diane "Tootie" Shaw and her husband, Charles, of Bartlett, Tenn.; a brother, Clyde Plaxico and his wife, Pauline, of Corinth; two sisters, Mary Violet Smith and Annie Maude Poat, both of Memphis, Tenn.; nine grandchildren, Suzanne Scott and her special friend, Terri Steinmetz, of Little Rock, Ark., Teresa Scott of Tampa, Fla., Kathryn Burleigh of Memphis, Tenn., Elaine Burleigh of Coppell, Texas, Rob Scott of Corinth, Carly Scott of Little Rock, Ark., and Kim Wiggington, Matt Rushing, and Jay Rushing, all of Corinth; five great-grandchildren, Hailey and Joseph Scott of Little Rock, Ark., and Morgan and Madison Wigginton and Bailey Rushing, all of Corinth; a sister-in-law, Mary Francis "Sally" Plaxico of Corinth; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers are Jim Scott, Bill McAnally, Bill Plaxico, Stan Plaxico, Buzz Plaxico, John Hyneman, Kevin Hyneman and Rusty Hyneman.

Visitation is from 5 until 9 p.m. today at Magnolia Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. until service time at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Gaines Chapel United Methodist Church or the Bishop Senior Citizen Center.

LOUISE SCOTT

BOONEVILLE - Louise Stennett Scott, 75, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000, at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a brief illness. She was a factory worker and a Primitive Baptist. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. She was the daughter of the late Leonard and Irene Bullard Stennen.

Services will be al 1 p.m. today at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Tony Brown and the Rev. Roger Franks officiating. Burial will be in Zion Rest Cemetery.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years. Jack Scott; one son, Jackie Scoff of Booneville, two sisters, Clynese Gray of Marietta and Sybil Boren of Booneville; nieces and nephews.

Visitation will continue until service time today.

LOULSE STENNETT SCOTT

Louise Stennett Scott, 75, Booneville, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo after a brief illness.

Services were Friday, Jan. 28, at 1 p.m. at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Tony Brown and the Rev. Roger Franks officiating. Burial was in Zion Rest Cemetery.

Mrs. Scott was a factory worker and a Primitive Baptist. She loved gardening and cooking. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Irene Bullard Stennett.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jack Scott; one son, Jackie Scott of Booneville; two sisters, Clynese Gray of Marietta and Sybil Boren of Booneville; and a host of nieces and nephews.

MARY SCOTT

MARIETTA - Mary Nix Scott, 85, died Monday, August 2, 1993, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo after an extended illness. She was a homemaker and a member of the Mt. Pisgah Freewill Baptist Church.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at McMillan Funeral Home with the Rev. Glen Jones officiating. Burial will be in the New Site Cemetery.

Survivors include one son, Benard Scott of Marietta; four sisters, Cordelia Clingon of Decatur, Ala., Ochie Johnson of Florence, Ala., Ila Gilley of Russellville, Ala., and Annis Johnson of Marietta; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

ROBERT SCOTT III

CORINTH - Robert Albert Scott III, 87, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2005, at his home. He attended Georgia Tech before World War II. He served in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific during World War II and received three battle stars for campaigns in New Guinea, Luzon and in the liberation of the Philippines. During active duty he saved the life of a fellow soldier injured by 50-cal. machine gun fire. He retired after 35 years with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He graduated from Mississippi State University in 1948 and married Gladys Marie Suitor. His first employement as an engineer was in south Texas. He subsequently established Scott Engineering Company in Corinth in 1955. He was a registered engineer in Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. He was a member of many professional engineering societies. He was a member of the Corinth Camp of Gideons International, the First Presbyterian Church and the National Society of Washington Family Descendants. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the VFW, WOW and American Legion, and had been a member of Rotary, Kiwanis and Elks. He was an accomplished classical pianist and enjoyed listening to classical and jazz arrangements.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at McPeters Funeral Home in Corinth with Dr. Don Elliott and Bro. Bill Wages officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Gladys Marie Suitor Scott; his children, Dr. Lelia Frances Scott Kelly, Dr. Mae Elizabeth Scott Wright, Robert Albert Scott IV, Benjamin Andrew Scott and John Curry Scott.; grandchildren, Jenny Settlemires, Cindy Scott, Bud Scott Jr., Chris Kelly, Andy Wright, Robert Scott V, Johnny Frank Scott, Russell Scott, James Paul Kelly, James Robert Wright, Philip Kelly, Ryan Scott, Johnathan Scott and Ben Wright; a great-granddaughter, KatieLynn Settlemires.

Pallbearers will be John Dillingham, Joseph E. Wells, Dr. Buddy Biggers, Keith Conaway, Doug Durm, Ricky Murphy, Donnie Redding, Leiman Wilbanks, Steven W. Shaw, Bill Denney and Melvin McClamroch.

Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday.

Memorials may be made to Gideons International.

ROGER Q. SCOTT

Services- Held For Roger. Q. Scott

Services for Roger Q. Scott of Pensacola, Fla., formerly of Baldwyn, were held Sunday, October 25, in Pensacola. He was 70.

Mr. Scott formerly was a member of the executive board of Ole Miss, manager of the, Mississippi Power Co., and, later, manager of Prentiss County Power Association for a number of years.

He moved 27 years ago to Pensacola where he was with Gulf Power, Co. He was active in church work and was on the recreation board 20 years. He was a Methodist and Veteran of World War I. His parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Sam Scott, of Baldwyn, his father being city marshal for many years.

Mr. Scott leaves his wife, Mrs. Lucy Scott; two sons, Roger Q. Scott, Jr., of Pensacola and William Samuel Scott of Milton, Fla.; three daughters, Mrs. Frances Dale Harrell and Miss Nancy Scott of Pensacola, and Mrs. Lucy Crawford of Memphis; a sister, Miss Ruby Scott of Humboldt, Tenn.; and 10 grandchildren.

TROY SCOTT

BOONEVILLE - Troy Lee Scott, 82, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1996, at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a long illness. He was a retired cattle farmer.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Terry Cutrer, Elder Herman dark and the Rev. David Springer officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Memorial Gardens.

Survivors include his wife, Ona Mae Huddleston Scott; four daughters, Elizabeth Chase and her husband, Dr. Vernon Chase, and Martha Scott, all of Baldwyn, Kathy Smart and her husband, Dennis, and Sandi Smart, all of Tyron, Ga.; one sister, Benebba Hodge and her husband, Cletus, of Booneville; five grandchildren, Lisa Swinney and her husband, Danny, and Scott Chase and his wife, Tammy, all of Baldwyn, Tim Chase and his wife, Wanda, of Tupelo, and Brent Smart and Derek Smart, both of Tyron, Ga.; two great-grandchildren, Justin and Seth Swinney of Baldwyn.

VERA SCOTT

BALDWYN - Vera Myhand Scott, 92, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005, at the home of her daughter, Jewel Brooks. She was a charter member of Parkers Chapel Baptist Church, where she was a pianist and a Sunday School teacher for many years. A faithful wife, loving mother, and devoted grandmother and great-grandmother, she spent her life in service to her family and her church.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Waters Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Adams and Bro. Dwight Scott officiating. Burial will be in East Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Survivors include four daughters, Jewel Brooks and Ordean Arnold, both of Baldwyn, Eloise Scott of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Gaye Cooper and husband, Jerry, of Mantachie; three sons, George Scott and wife, Francine, and Dwight Scott and wife, Dixie, all of Baldwyn, and Wayne Scott and wife, Mildred, of Mooreville; 29 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, 20 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Orden Scott; her parents, James Luther and Daisy Elizabeth Myhand; a sister, Flora Joyner; four brothers, Charlie, Albert, Rowland and Velere; five grandchildren, Rickey Roberts, Elizabeth Darlene Scott, Baby Boy Hartley, Vallerie Marshall and Chucky Scott.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today.

ALMEDA DENSON SCRUGGS

Almeda Denson Scruggs, 45, of Iuka, died Saturday, March 10; 2001, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.

Services were Sunday, March 11, at 2 p.m. at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Richard Denson and Bro. Mike Johnson officiating. Burial was in

Patrick Cemetery.

Mrs. Scruggs was a member of the Fifth Street Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was the widow of Bill Scruggs.

She is survived by one son and his wile, Billy and Ree Scruggs of Jackson, Miss.; two grandchildren, Mike Scruggs and Lynn Scruggs, both of Jackson, Miss.: two brothers, Rastce Denson and Richard Denson, both of Booneville: a sister, Irene Burcham of Florence, Ala.; and three great-grandchildren, Brooke McWilliauns, Brad Hartwig and Amber Ward.

GRACE SCRUGGS

Grace Scruggs, 83, of Tishomingo, died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000, at Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia, Ala.

Services were Friday, Feb. 11, at 3 p.m. at Boggs Chapel Methodist Church with Chaplain Ralton McCarley officiating. Burial was in Boggs Chapel Cemetery. Cutshall Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Scruggs was a member of Poplar Springs Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Scruggs; and a son, Joe Scruggs.

She is survived by a son, Eddie Scruggs and his wife, Lonette, of Memphis; two daughters, Geraldine Daniel and her husband, L. D., and Verlene Tidwell and her husband, Marvin, all of Tuscumbia, Ala.; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were David Scruggs, Jamie Scruggs, Ricky Scruggs, Matt Scruggs, Larry Daniel and Marvin Tidwell Jr.

JOE ALLEN SCRUGGS

Joe Allen Scruggs Dies At Age 46

Joe Allen Scruggs, 46, died Sunday, December 29, 1991 at the Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield, AL. He was a resident of Tishomingo. He was a member of Boggs Chapel United Methodist Church and a retired maintenance foreman at the Tishomingo State Park.

Services were at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Boggs Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dean Timbes and the Rev. Dicky Penningham officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Cutshall Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include three sons, Ricky Scruggs, David Scruggs and Jamie Scruggs, all of Tishomingo; one daughter, Mary Jo Scruggs of Tishomingo; his mother, Grace Scruggs of Tishomingo; one brother, Eddie Scruggs of Muscle Shoals, AL; two sisters, Geraldine Daniel and Verlene, both of Tuscumbia, AL; two grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Ricky Dean Whitfield, Sonny Mock, Freeman Floyd, Walter Puckett, Jimmy Gilley and Michael Tidwell.

PAUL SCRUGGS

CORINTH - Paul Richard Scruggs, 57, died Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center. He was a member of Wheeler Grove Baptist Church. He was an EMT for Magnolia Regional Health Center and a reserve deputy. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and helping other people.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Wheeler Grove Baptist Church with Bro. Ray Bennett and Bro. Kara Blackard officiating. Burial will be in Wheeler Grove Cemetery. Magnolia Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his wife, Lucy Allen Scruggs of Corinth; a sister, Mary Russell and husband, Roger, of Booneville; three brothers-in-law, Harry Allen and wife, Ellen, of Booneville, Lloyd Allen and wife, Debbie, of Memphis, and Kenneth Allen of Corinth; five sisters-in-law, JoAnn Williams and husband, Robert, of Rienzi, Tammie Dolan and husband, Thurman, of Russellville, Ala., and Cathy Taylor, Rita Brimingham and husband, Eulice, and Connie Newman, all of Corinth; his mother-in-law, Maudie Henderson of Corinth; a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Wade Scruggs and Amy Beatrice Richie Scruggs, and his father-in-law, Lawerence Allen.

His nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Honorary pallbearers will be the Magnolia Regional Health Center Ambulance Service.

ZELMA SCRUGGS

BOONEVILLE - Zelma Sartin Scruggs, 87, died Saturday. July 3, 1999, at Mariner Health of First Colony in Missouri City, Texas, after an extended illness. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, where she was a member of United Methodist Women and Volunteer Sunday School class. She was retired from Prentiss Manufacturing Company. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bynum C. Scruggs; two sisters, Mabel Bellamy and Mary Horton; five brothers, Adrian, Herman, Thomas Jr., Gerald Wayne and Walter Sartin.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Hankins officiating. Burial will be in Booneville Cemetery.

Survivors include one daughter, Peggy Jackson and her husband, Ron, of Houston, Texas; one son, Charles Scruggs and his wife, Hollis, of Bellaire, Texas; three sisters, Mildred Horton of Booneville, Doris Offend of Wills Point, Texas and Katherine Rodriguez of Huntsville, Texas; four grandchildren, Christ Scruggs and his wife, Bonnie, Lane Scruggs, Sean Jackson and his wife, Deborah, and Shane Jackson; one great granddaughter, Megan Scruggs; one sister in law, Mildred Berlin of Booneville; a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Billy Bellamy, Howard Horton, Billy Horton, Bobby Stennet, Kenneth Coker and Billy Trimble.

Honorary pallbearers will be members of Volunteer Sunday School class and the U. M. W.

Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. today and until service time Tuesday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Family Life Center of First United Methodist Church in Booneville.

JESSE LEON SEAGO

ATLANTA - Jesse Leon Seago, 73, formerly of Iuka, died Monday, May 16, 2005, in Atlanta. He was raised in Iuka and attended school there, graduating from Iuka High School. He then joined the U.S. Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict. He later served with the 174th Air National Guard (the "Boys from Syracuse") as an air technician, eventually retiring from military service after 35 years. He resided in Manlius, New York for 26 years, relocating to Alpharetta, Georgia in later years. During his years in Manlius, he also served as an EMT with the Manlius Ambulance Corp.

A private graveside service will be held in Iuka for family members. Friends may call at the home of Loraine Gist, 2311 Veterans Memorial Drive in Iuka after 2 p.m. on Tuesday May 24. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Manton Seago of Atlanta; one son, Jesse Seago and wife, Annette, of Alpharetta, Ga.; two daughters, Catherine Seago of Lexington, Ky., and Amy Thivierge and husband, Kevin, of Bennington, Vt.; three sisters, Loraine Gist of Iuka, Edith Gullick of Schriver, La., and Jean Komorwski of Green Bay, Mich.; one sister-in-law, Audell Seago of Iuka; four grandchildren, Benjamin Thivierge, Elizabeth Seago, Zachary Seago and Abaigeal Thivierge; several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Hospice of Atlanta, 1244 Park Vista Drive, Atlanta, Ga. 30319.

KERRY SEAGO

CORINTH - Kerry Lawrence Seago, 84, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2003, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center. He was born Jan. 4, 1919, in Corinth. He was a veteran of World War II where he received seven battle stars while serving in the Third Army under the command of General George Patton. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Shriner's Club, the Lion's Club, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He was a lifelong resident of Alcorn County and a fixture of the Kossuth communities where he formerly served as alderman and mayor. He was a devoted Christian, a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was treasured by and will be missed by all that came to know him.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Harper Road Christian Church with the Rev. Ray Bennett and Pastor Ron Medlock officiating. Burial will be in the Shiloh Presbyterian Cemetery. McPeters Funeral Directors is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Frances Lamberth Seago; three sons, Danny Seago and his wife, Wanda, Larry Seago and his wife, Nita, and Charles Seago and his wife, Susan, all of Kossuth; two brothers, Jim Seago and his wife, Pauline of Napa Valley, Calif., and Roe Seago of Corinth; 13 grandchildren, Lisa Seago Brown and her husband, Scottie, Bo Seago and his wife, Holly, Pete Seago and his wife, Amanda, Tina Seago, Tonya Seago, Jason Seago, T.J. Seago, Mike Seago, Shawn Seago, Greg Seago, Lindy Jo Seago, Wesley Odle and Whitney Odle; ; five great-grandchildren, Anna Kathryn Seago, Alli Seago, Brock Seago, Coleman Cook and Candace Brown.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Forrest Seago and Ella Emmons Seago; one son, Jerry Lawrence Seago; one grandson, Christopher Jerry Seago; three brothers, Joe Seago, Leslie Seago and William Seago Jr.; three sisters, Doris Evelyn Seago, Inell Seago and Cristell Seago.

Pallbearers will be Jeff Henry, Ronnie Bert Rencher, Don Howe, Jerry Gant, Wayne Leatherwood and Don Hardin.

Honorary pallbearers will include all local domino players and well as his former hunting and fishing partners.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Scholarship Fund for Christopher Jerry Seago at Southbank, Corinth, MS.

CERESA SEALS

BOONEVILLE - Ceresa Mae Seals, 48, died Friday, April 29, 2005, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. She was born April 11, 1957, in Hattiesburg, the daughter of J.C. and Mary Norma Rush Wedgeworth. She attended the Independent Church of God. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed cross stitching, playing cards, watching television and spending time with her family.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Booneville Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Gardner, The Rev. Ronald Jones and Bro. Tracy Arnold officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Survivors include a son, George Nelson Jr. of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; two sisters, Mary Bowens of Booneville and Renee White and her husband, Arthur, of Jumpertown; a brother, Marlon Wedgeworth of Hattiesburg; and four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Seals, in 2003; and by her parents.

Pallbearers will be Earl Wheelington, J.E. Wheelington, Johnny Rush, Max Hall, Paul Burgess and Sherman Sutterfield.

Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Treatment Center of North Mississippi Medical Center, 830 South Gloster Street, Tupelo, MS 38801, or to Vine Christian Academy, 200 Highway 45 North, Booneville, MS 38829.

BERTHA LEE BURCHAM SEARCY

Bertha Lee Burcham Searcy, 86, of Rienzi, died Friday, April 4, 1997, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth after a brief illness.

Services were Sunday, April 6, at 3:30 p.m. at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Stevenson officiating. Burial was in Jacinto Cemetery.

Mrs. Searcy was a housewife and a member of Jacinto Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Maggie Burcham.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas Aaron Searcy; two daughters, Martha Turner and her husband, Wayne, of Ripley, and Barbara Roberts and her husband, Ed, of Paris, Tenn.; one sister, Mauveline Hendrix of Burnsville; two brothers, Marvin Burcham and Vester Burcham, both of Booneville; three grandchildren, Deborah Longbotham of Hendersonville, Tenn.; Angie Ealey of Paris, Tenn., and Johnathan Turner of Ripley; one great-grandchild, Dakota Ealey; and a host of nieces and nephews.

BETTY SEARCY

BELMONT - Betty Searcy, 61, died Saturday, May 28, 2005, at the North Miss. Medical Center. She was born June 7, 1943, to Woodrow and Marie Robinson. she was a homemaker and enjoyed sending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of Dennis United Methodist church. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Charles Robinson.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Deaton Funeral Home Chapel in Belmont with Bro. Mickey Trammel and Mike Deaton officiating. Burial will be in the Joel Cemetery.

Survivors include a son, Phil Searcy and wife, Carissa, of Golden; two daughters, Brenda Phifer and husband, Kevin, of Belmont and Trish Reid and husband, Donald, of Dennis; eight grandchildren, Skylar Searcy, Tiffany Searcy, Jessica Searcy and Samantha Searcy, all of Golden, Dillon Phifer and Kayla Phifer of Belmont and Bailee Reid and Garret Reid of Dennis; two brothers, Roy Robinson of Dennis and Jimmy Robinson of Tishomingo; one sister, Catherine Thompson of Decatur, Ala.; two nephews, Joey Robinson and Josh Robinson.

Pallbearers will be Joey Robinson, Josh Robinson, Charles Ray Searcy, Bob Yarber, Clyde Moore and Wayne Stanphill.

CLARA SEARCY

DENNIS - Clara Lenorah Malone Searcy, 92, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, in Knoxville, Tenn. She was a homemaker and a member of Liberty Church of Christ.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ron Deaton, Bro. Wayne Mitchell and R.C. Byram officiating. Burial will be in Lindsey Cemetery.

Survivors include two daughters, Louise Clingan Smith of Huntsville, and Vicky Searcy Stevens and husband, Sidney, of Knoxville, Tenn.; two stepsons, O.C. Searcy and Larry Searcy, both of Belmont; four sisters, Lorene Haynie, Dexter Posey, Virgie Waddle and Rachel Bruton; two brothers, Preston Malone and Sam Malone; three grandchildren, David Smith, Demaris Meyer and Miranda Stevens; six stepgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Rex Searcy, in 1983; her parents, Earnie Malone and Lucy James Malone; and one sister and four brothers.

Pallbearers will be Ben Patton, Stan Malone, Tim Posey, Mike Haynie, Robert Hester, Randy Johnson and P.J. Cleveland.

Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Sartain, Randy Malone, Jimmy Searcy, Ricky Webb and Phillip Searcy.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Deaton Funeral Home in Belmont.

ELLIS LEE SEARCY

RED BAY, Ala. - Ellis Lee Searcy, 78, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004. He was born Aug. 26, 1925, to Lawrence and Maybelle Searcy. After graduating from Belmont High School he entered the U.S. Navy where he served his country for two years. He married Marie McAnally and they attended Booneville Junior College where he was the manager of the winning girls basketball team. They later transferred to Mississippi State University where he received a degree in Agriculture Education with an emphasis in Horticulture. His first teaching position was in Okolona. He worked for Blue Bell in Belmont and owned a dairy farm outside of Tupelo, but then got back into teaching and administration at Red Bay Elementary and High School. He worked in the school system for 32 years as a teacher and elementary school principal. He served as a deacon at First Baptist Church for more than 30 years and was the Sunday School teacher for senior adult men for over 20 years. He also served on the Red Bay Civil Defense and was a member of the Lions Club.

Services will be at 1 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Red Bay with Bro. Larry Hill and James Segars officiating. Burial will be in the Allen Cemetery in Belmont. Deaton Funeral Home of Red Bay is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include one son, Joe Searcy and his wife, Tammy of Cherokee; one daughter, Bonnie Heisler and her husband, Jay, of Atlanta; two grandchildren, John and Jenna Heisler of Atlanta; one niece, Carolyn Searcy Gausline of Guntown.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marie McAnally Searcy in 2002; and two brothers, Cecil and Chellis Searcy.

Pallbearers will be Floyd Davis, Leon Pounders, James Segars, Don Berry, Grady Paden and Earl Paden. Honorary pallbearers will be J.M. Page, Darrell Harp, L.D. Searcy and Jack Searcy.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of to the Gideons.

EUPLE L. SEARCY

Funeral services were held Saturday, May 10 at 11 a.m. for Euple L. Searcy at Stanley Turowski and Son Funeral Home, Dearborn Heights, Michigan.

Mrs. Searcey, who died Thursday, May 8, 1997 was a native of Prentiss County, homemaker and a graduate of the first graduating class of Thrasher High School in 1929.

She was the widow of Barney Searcy and is survived by two sons and one daughter, Wayne Searcy, Dorothy Shurmur and Harold Searcy. She is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and she leaves a sister, Coy McGee Stutts of Booneville and a brother Harold McGee of Gainesville, Florida. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Jimmy Dale and Bobbie.

EZRA R. SEARCY

1937

It is very sad to know of the death of the late Ezra K. Searcy, who died at his home in Tishomingo County near the Prentiss line on the 12th day of February just passed. He was born in eastern Prentiss County in September, 1868 and lived and reared a large family in east Prentiss County. Some years prior to his death he moved over the line' into Tishomingo County, where he died.

Mr. Searcy was first married to Rosa Nix, when they were a very, young couple. There was born unto them 15 children, ten of whom are still living; all mature men and women; were: Oscar Searcy, Mattie Searcy McCreary, Ella Searcy Gable Barney Searcy, and Ora Searcy Stennett, all citizens of Prentiss county, Mississippi; and Ruth Searcy Kay of Birmingham, Ala.. Minnie Searcy Lawrence Searcy, and Cora Searcy Counce, all citizens of Tishomingo County, Miss. By his second marriage there were born children, 2 of whom are still living with his widow, their mother, Mrs. Tina Searcy, viz: Dexter Searcy and Charley Searcy, Tishomingo County.

Mr. Searcy left surviving him more than 40 children and grandchildren and great grand children.

Mr. Searcy was taken sick on the evening of February 12th with pneumonia, and died on the evening of the l3th.

He was buried in the old Piney Grove Graveyard, the resting place of so many of his family and friends. Funeral services were conducted by Bro. Whitner of Tishomingo. A large crowd of friends and neighbors gathered at the old burial site to pay last tribute to one who had lived an upright and an active life for so many decades in that community.

Mr. Searcy was man of unusual natural intellect, and while uneducated was well posted of all matters of general information and public interest. He was truly a man of a heart, and kind of heart that always found a way to help the old, anti the helpless, and the sick and the indigent, and to pass out kindly deeds and words of sympathy which carried the wings of the healing wand. He will be very much missed in that community, anti perhaps one of the best things that could be said for any man can be said for Mr. Searcy, that he was a mood man, an upright citizen, and had many friends who loved him and who mourn his loss.

We extend deepest sympathy to all his loved ones and assure them of our condolence in the hours of their grief.

Sincerely,

AN OLD FRIEND.

MRS. LAFRONA SEARCY

1937

It is with sadness that we announce the death of the late Mrs. Lafrona Searcy, who died on the 16th day of February at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Willie Searcy Ward, in the Bay Springs community.

Mrs. Searcy was the widow of the late W. N. Searcy and was the daughter of the late Joe Wilson, one of the very early settlers of old Cape Horn community in eastern Prentiss County long prior to the Civil War.

Mrs. Searcy had just passed her 88th birthday and had lived a long and a useful life. Her contributions to the progress and betterment of her community and her fellowman were great and varied.

She was a devoted member of the Methodist Church, in which faith she lived and died.

As a fruit of her marriage with the said late W. N. Searcy, there was born unto them 11 children on what is known as the Searcy Place in east Prentiss County, and five of these children survived her, two sons, Lucius Searcy and Harden Searcy of Troupe, Texas; and three daughters: Mrs. Carrie Searcy Goddard, Mrs. Willie Searcy Ward, both of Dennis; and Mrs. Amanda Searcy Michael, of South Prentiss. She has one brother who survived her, Stith Wilson of East Prentiss County, one of our old-line, substantial citizens, and she had an array of nieces and nephews in Prentiss and Tishomingo Counties who loved her.

Her grandson, Barney Searcy, undertook to collate the children, and grandchildren, and great grandchildren down to the fourth generation, and found that there were about 140. One hundred forty citizens of the background afforded by the Searcys and the Wilsons coming from one union, makes a contribution to society of which it should be proud.

The writer has known intimately this good woman for the past 45 years and cannot too earnestly express the many splendid traits of lofty character that controlled her attitude toward her fellow man and formed the objectives of her long and useful life. Hundreds have been better men and women and happier because of having known her and come it touch with her life.

She was buried the 17th at the Piney Grove of Methodist cemetery where so many of her ancestors and loved ones have long since slept and where her beloved son, Ezra Seamy, only preceded her by about

LARMON R. SEARCY

Larmon R. Searcy, 90, of Rienzi, died Saturday, March 23, 2002, at his residence.

Services were Tuesday, March 26, at 2 p.m. at Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Pete Wooley officiating. Burial was in Sardis Cemetery. Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Searcy was a retired carpenter and farmer He was a Baptist.

He is survived by two sons and their wives, Norman and Sue Searcy of Rienzi and Kenneth Ray and Jodie Faye Searcy of Pontotoc; grandchildren. Lisa Beck and her husband, Mike, Tim Searcy and his wife, Renae, Melvin Searcy and his wife, Miki, and Melissa Davis and her husband, Jonathan; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Monroe and Mary Frances Rowsey Searcy; brothers, Van Searcy, Tom Searcy and Manse] Searcy; sisters, Maybell Searcy and Lot Miller; and his wife, Mary Frances Robbins Searcy.

LUCY MAE SEARCY

CORINTH - Lucy Mae Searcy, 100, died Friday, September 23, 1994, at the Magnolia Hospital in Corinth. She was a homemaker.

Services will be at 3 p.m. today at the Antioch Primitive Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Antioch Cemetery. Coleman Funeral Home of Corinth is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews including Gerald and Belinda Vaughn of Corinth.

MITTIE H. SEARCY

BELMONT - Mittie Harris Searcy, 87, died Saturday, May 29, 2004, at her residence. She was a member of the Liberty Church of Christ and was a factory worker for 20 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jered and Elvie Harris; three sisters; and one brother.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at the Liberty Church of Christ with Bro. Cliff Jarrell , Bro. Ron Deaton and Bro. Wayne Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in the Belmont Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Jack Searcy of Belmont; one daughter, Donita Trotter and husband, Mike, of Belmont; two sons, Harold Searcy and wife, Mary, of Lombard, Ill., and Jackie Searcy and wife, Debra, of Fulton; five grandchildren, Bret Burton, Tyler Burton, Ghannon Burton and wife, Carol, Jacqulin Deaton and husband, Tony, and Anthony Searcy and wife, Anna; four great-grandchildren, Tonna Lee Deaton, Taylor Searcy Deaton, Kade Burton and Garrett Burton.

Pallbearers will be Bret Burton, Tyler Burton, Anthony Searcy, Kerry Moody, Tommy Moody and Tony Deaton. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Dees, J.W. Moody, Charles Harris, Stevie Harris, Rex Huffman and John B. Moore.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the church.

O. C. SEARCY

GOLDEN - O. C. "Boots" Searcy, 65, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004, at the Marion Regional Medical Center in Hamilton, Ala. He was born May 13, 1939, in Mississippi. He was a foreman with International Harvester for 29 years and a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel in Belmont with Wayne Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Old Union Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Kramer Searcy of Romeoville, Ill.; a daughter, Tammy Ireland and husband, Jim, of Lombard, Ill.; two sons, Terry W. Searcy and wife, Tammy, of Lake Geneva, Wis., and Robert D. Searcy of Joliet, Ill.; a sister, Vicky Stevens of Knoxville, Tenn.; a brother, Larry Searcy of Belmont; six grandchildren, Savannah Ireland and Ashley Ireland of Lombard, Ill., and Tim Searcy, Mike Searcy, Zach Searcy and Lacy Searcy, all of Lake Geneva, Wis.

He was preceded in death by his father and stepmother, Herman and Clara Searcy, and his mother, Velma Searcy.

Pallbearers will be Charles Ray Searcy, Bobby Tudor, Phillip Searcy, Jimmy Searcy, Ben Patton and Harold Segars.

Visitation will be at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. today and until service time Sunday.

ROBBA SEARCY

BELMONT - Robba Maxine Searcy, 77, died Monday, Feb. 17, 2004, at her home. She was a homemaker, a mother and a member of Belmont First Baptist Church.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel in Belmont with her brother, the Rev. Biddy Wrinkle, officiating. Burial will be in Old Union Cemetery

Survivors include her children, David, Melinda, Don, Loretta "L.B.," Zane and Byron; two sisters, Joan Taylor of Abilene, Texas, and Jane Davis of San Angelo, Texas; a brother, the Rev. Biddy Wrinkle and wife, Dorothy, of Azle, Texas; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and until service time Thursday at the funeral home.

TOM SEARCY

RIENZI Thomas A. "Tom" Searcy, 95, died Thursday, March 9, 2000, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth after a brief illness. He was a retired carpenter and a Primitive Baptist.

Services will be at 11 a.m. today at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel in Booneville with the Rev. Ben Thornton and the Rev. Steve Collimate officiating. Burial will be in Jacinto Cemetery.

Survivors include two daughters, Martha Turner and her husband, Wayne, of Ripley, and Barbara Roberts of Paris, Tenn.; one brother. Larmon Searcy of Rienzi; three grandchildren, Deborah Longbotham, Angle Dunning and Johnathan Turner, four great grandchildren, Dakota Ealey, Hannah Dunning, Lauren Dunning and Chelsea Dunning.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Lee Burcham Searcy; a son in law, Ed Roberts: two sisters; and two brothers.

Pallbearers will be Norman Searcy, Timmy Searcy, Johnathan Turner, Cliff Miller, Ronnie Burcham and L. R. Burcham.

The Jacinto Singers will be honorary pallbearers.

Visitation will continue until service time today at the funeral home.

IRENE BELL SECHREBT

Irene Bell Sechrest, 67, of Harrisburg, Ark., died Monday, July 31, 1995. at Woodbriar Nursing Home to Harrisburg.

Services were Tuesday, Aug. 1, at 2 p.m. at Sells Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Tigner and the Rev. Sammy Coker officiating. Burial was in Pickwick Cemetery.

Mrs. Sechrest was a former resident of Guntown and a retired nurse's aid.

She is survived by two daughters, Wanda Cadle of Fisher, Ark., and Alice Cathey of Alto, Ga.; two sons, Andy Jones of Booneville and Johnny Jones of Guntown; one sister, Ann Smith of Tuckerman, Ark.; one brother. Carl Washburn of Riser; Ark.: 13 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

WILLIAM L. SEGNER

IUKA - William L. "Bill" Segner, 57, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003, at his residence. He was a graduate of Anderson, Indiana High School and was employed by Southland Industries at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. He was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church in Iuka and was also a member of the Boeing Bass Club and a life member of Bass Masters. He loved bowling, fishing and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka with Bro. Jerry Copley officiating. Burial will be in the First Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Pat Segner of Iuka; three sons, Jon Mark Segner and John Morris and his wife, Misty, all of Iuka, and David Segner and his wife, Lisa, of Gilbert, Ariz.; two daughters, Laurie Ann Segner of Anderson, Ind., and Sabrina Austin and her husband, Chris, of Naples, Italy; his father and step-mother, William C. and Helen Segner of Anderson, Ind.; one brother, Russell Segner and his wife, Beth, of Memphis, Tenn.; one sister, Linda Paige and her husband, Tommy, of Crown Pointe, Ind.; his mother-in-law, Jeanette Wilson of Iuka; his sister-in-law, Gayla Lomenick and her husband, Tommy, of Iuka; seven grandchildren, Ryan, Ellie and Abigail Segner, all of Gilbert, Ariz., Justin and Tyler Austin of Naples, Italy, and Renae and Michelle Morris of Iuka; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Segner; and his father-in-law, Johnny Wilson.

Visitation will be from 3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the First Freewill Baptist Church Building Fund.

ATHA JONES SELLERS

CORINTH - Atha Jones Sellers, 83, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004, at the North Miss. Medical Center. She was an active member of Jones Chapel Free Will Baptist Church and an employee of the Farmington Garden Center.

Services will be at 3 p.m. today at the Jones Chapel Free Will Baptist Church with Bro. Leonard Ball and Bro. Jimmy McAnally officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include one step-son, Gerald Sellers of Zion, Ill.; two step-daughters, Nelda Fowler and Gail Frazier, both of Corinth; three brothers, Earl Jones, Cephas Jones and Dalton Jones, all of Booneville; 25 nieces and nephews; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Clyde Burcham and Eulas Sellers; one sister, Delores Jones; five brothers, Denzil Jones, Herman Jones, Elton Jones, Jasper Jones and Joseph Jones.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time today at the church.

MARY B. SELLERS

BOONEVILLE - Mary B. Sellers, 86, died Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005, at the Longwood Community Center. A devoted Christian, she was a member of Oakland Baptist Church. She was actively involved with the senior citizens at the Bishop Center.

Services will be at 4 p.m. today at McPeters Inc. Funeral Directors Chapel in Corinth with Bro. Greg Smart officiating. Burial will be in Forrest Memorial Park Cemetery.

Survivors include two sons, Joe Sellers and wife, Wanda, of Booneville, and Myron Sellers of Corinth; a brother, Rady E. Bradley and wife, Margaret, of Corinth; two sisters, Rose Davis, and Martha Daniels and husband, Bob, all of Memphis; grandchildren, Stephanie Lindsey and husband, Traye, of Booneville, Jason Sellers and wife, Brandy, of Corinth, and Sonya Pope and husband, Les, of Baldwyn; great-grandchildren, Blake Lindsey, Bryce Lindsey, Brooke Sellers, Doug Branes and Tanner Hopkins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Sellers Sr.; her parents, Earl and Rose Bradley; two grandchildren, Camille Sellers and Phillip Sellers; and several brothers and sisters.

Pallbearers will be Danny Bradley, Randy Bradley, Maurice Bradley, J.R. Bradley, Bobby Sellers and Bob Daniels.

Visitation will continue from 10 a.m. to service time today.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation, 1701 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311.

PHILLIP SELLERS

BOONEVILLE - Phillip Andrew Sellers, 25, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004, as the result of an automobile accident. He was a construction worker and a member of the Church of Christ. He enjoyed riding four-wheelers, hunting, fishing and collecting coins.

Services will be at 3 p.m. today at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Tony Brown, David Krech and Minister Tim McCarter officiating. Burial will be in Johns Cemetery in Alcorn County.

Survivors include mother, Brenda McCarter Sellers of Booneville; his father, Myron D. Sellers of Corinth; his grandmothers, Ouida McCarter and Mary Sellers, both of Booneville; a sister, Sonya Hopkins of Corinth; a brother, Jason Sellers and fiancee, Brandi Dodds, of Booneville; three uncles, Joe McCarter and wife, Rita, and Joseph L. Sellers Jr. and wife, Wanda, all of Booneville, and Tim McCarter and wife, Debbie, of Jamestown, N.Y.; a niece, Brooke Sellers; two nephews, Doug Burns and Tanner Hopkins.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Travis McCarter and Joseph L. Sellers Sr.

Visitation will continue until service time today.

AILEEN SELMAN

IUKA - Aileen Selman, 86, died Monday, Sept. 29, 2003, at the Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield, Ala. She was a member of Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, sewing and flowers.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka with Bro. Earl Martin and Bro. Howard Stanford officiating. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery.

Survivors include a daughter, Judy Marlar and husband, Rick, of Iuka; two sisters, Grace Selman and Evie Rickard, both of Iuka; three grandchildren, Wayne Williams of Iuka, Greta Morris of Burnsville and Robbie Marlar of Iuka; six great-grandchildren, Cody Williams, Catelyn Williams, Jonathan Yow, Jessica Yow, Dillon Marlar and Hannah Hale.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Selman; a daughter, Nancy Reid; a sister, Ruby Selman; and her parents, Virgil and Nancy Nunley.

Pallbearers will be Delanor McKee, Andy Pruitt, Lee Hogeland, Dewey Nunley, Roger Durham and Craig Selman.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church.

GRACE SELMAN

IUKA - Grace Selman, 90, died Thursday, June 17, 2004, at the Tishomingo Manor in Iuka. She was a homemaker and a member of Providence Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening and quilting.

Services will be at 4 p.m. today at Providence Baptist Church with Bro. Johnny Gwatney officiating. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery. Cutshall Funeral home is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include a daughter, Barbara McKee and husband, Deleanor, of Iuka; a sister, Evie Rickard of Tishomingo Manor in Iuka; two grandchildren, Andy Pruitt and wife, Donna, and Jamie Usery and wife, Sherry; five great-grandchildren, Brandon, Megan, Josh and Payton Pruitt, and A. J. Usery; a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Odie Selman; her parents, Virgil and Nancy Williams Nunley; a daughter, Dean Usery, and son-in-law, Richard; and two sisters, Aileen and Ruby Selman.

Pallbearers will be Gary Lambert, Ricky Marlar, Dewey Nunley, Brandon Pruitt, Virgil Rickard, Danny Ryan and Craig Selman.

Memorials may be made to Providence Baptist Church.

VIRGINIA SELMAN

IUKA - Virginia Selman, 68, died Sunday, July 18, 2004, at her residence. She enjoyed gardening, loved her animals and enjoyed helping the elderly. Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka with Bro. Earl martin officiating. Burial will be in the Providence Cemetery.

Survivors include her husband of 43 years, William S. Selman Jr.; three sons, Craig, Tony and Billy; three daughters, Kathy, Vicki and Suzanne; two daughters-in-law, Phyllis and Ramona; one sister, Bethel; six grandchildren, Christina, Emily, Tina, Amanda, Katelyn and Tiara.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers and two sisters.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

BRO. WALTER SELMAN

IUKA - Bro. Walter Selman 58 died Saturday, May 8, 1999, at his' residence. He was an evangelist.

Services will be at 3 p.m. today at Ludlams Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Reba Ann Selman of Iuka; three daughters, Sheena Riddle of Burton, Sharon Whiff laid of luka and Shannon Elliott of Cherokee, Ala.; one brother, Wilham Selman Jr. of Iuka; five grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Quentin Weaver, Larry Riddle, Robert Gaston. Tommy Nunley. Gaylen Richardson and Charles Crowell.

Honorary pallbearers will be Dewey Numley, George Nunley and Danny Parsons.

KAREN SENSAT

Karen Lynn Sensat, 47, died Friday, March 29, 2002, in Anna, Ill., following a long illness.

Services were Monday, April 1, at 1 p.m. at Booneville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bobby Casteel and Bro. Dewayne Morgan officiating. Burial was in Hare Cemetery.

She was born June 5, 1954. in Cobden, Ill., the daughter of James Charlie Greene and Mittie Lou Parham Greene.

She was a member of Wheeler Baptist Church. She was a Computer Technology instructor at Shawnee Community College in Illinois before becoming disabled. She was active as a participant and a judge in Cook-offs in various parts of the country.

She is survived by her mother, Mittie Gann and her husband, Clyde, of Booneville; two sons, Jimmy Wayne Sensat of Chicago and Jayson Lee Sensat of Anna, Ill.; a sister. Linda Perry and her husband, Pete, of Rienzi; three brothers, Jimmy Greene and his wife, Teresa, Barney Greene and his wife, Tonya, and Eddie Greene and his wife, Deanna, all of Booneville; five nephews; three nieces: and two special friends, Michael Negovan and Howard Acklin.

She was preceded in death by a son, Kevin Sensat, and her father. Charlie Greene.

Pallbearers were Chad Greene, Evan Greene, Matthew Greene, Joey Greene, Andy Perry, Roger Hatfield and Jim Northcutt.

DR. JACK M. SENTER SR.

BELMONT - Dr. Jack M. Senter Sr., 77, died Saturday, July 17, 1999, at his residence. He was a native of Itawamba County. He was a medical doctor in Belmont for 47 years. He was a member of Belmont United Methodist Church for 49 years, the University of Mississippi Guardian Society and was former president of Mid South Medical Association. He was a graduate of the University of Mississippi, the University of Texas and Southwestern Medical College. He was an avid golfer and Ole Miss sports fan. He served in the U. S. Air force during World War II He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Fonza Senter; and two brothers, Robert Senter and Billy Senter.

Services will be at 11 a.m. today at Belmont United Methodist Church with the Rev. Steve DeVore and the Rev. Ronnie Goodwill officiating. Burial will be in Belmont Memorial Gardens. Deaton Funeral Home of Belmont is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his wife, Reba Senter of Belmont; two sons, Jack Senter Jr. and his wife, Teresa, and Dr. Stephen Santa, and his wife, Vikkie, all of Belmont; three grandchildren, Kristi Senter and her husband, Kevin. of Iuka, Anna Senter of Belmont and Laura Senior of Belmont, two sisters, Frances Sprayberry of Fulton and Virginia Ann Chism of Fulton; a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Jim Wall. Dr. Phillip Gray, Lloyd Moors. Andy Churl Bob Yarber and Ned Davis.

Honorary pallbearers will be T C. Gibbs, Dr. Walker Dempsey, Gene Timms, G. A. Mills Jr., Mickey Collum, Dr. Bob Kirk, Dr. Swan Burris. Dr. Antoine Tanneyhill and Edwin Gaither

HILLMAN SENTER

FULTON – James Hillman Senter, 77, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, at the North Miss. Medical Center. He was born May 28, 1926, in Itawamba County to Newnan Jasper and Delta Bowen Senter. He was co-owner and funeral director at Senter Funeral Home until his retirement. He was a member of the Fulton United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in both the Atlantic and Pacific. He was a member of the American Legion, Gideons International and the Fulton Masonic Lodge for 55 years. He was a past member of the Fulton Volunteer Fire Dept. and Fulton Lions Club.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Senter Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tom Hawks, the Rev. Glyn Wiygul and Dr. Roy McAllily officiating. Burial will be in the East Fulton Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Gola Blalock Senter of Fulton; two daughters, Sherry Stubblefield and her husband, Jerry, of Fulton, and Nancy Presley and her husband, Dr. Don Presley, of Baldwyn; one granddaughter, Alexandra Presley of Baldwyn; his mother-in-law, Ellie Blalock of Tupelo; his sister-in-law, Charlene Senter of Fulton; one brother-in-law, Milford Blalock of Fulton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, J. Wayne Senter.

Pallbearers will be Bob Steele, Bill Watkins, James Thrash, Luzerne Wheeler, Willie Rushing, Doyle Umfress, Duck Whitten and V.H. Pate Jr.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today and from 7:30 a.m. until service time on Monday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Fulton United Methodist Church, 301 E. Main, Fulton, MS 38843.

RUSSELL SENTER

MARIETTA - Russell Senter, 75, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999. at the North Mississippi Medical Center after an extended illness. He was a retired welder and maintenance supervisor far Williams Brothers Concrete in Atlanta. He was a World War II veteran, serving in Italy in the 5th Army He lived in Nashville, Ga., for 16 years and Flowery Branch, Ga., 24 years prior to retiring and returning to Prentiss County in 1988. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fern Senter; one sister, Ruth Hunkapillar; and one brother, Lee Senter.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Calvin Barber and Minister Ronnie Livingston officiating. Burial will be in Zion Rest Cemetery.

Survivors include two daughters. Tammy Senter and Andrea Chisholm and her husband, Curtis, both of Flowery Branch, Ga.; eight sons, Irvin Senter of Atlanta, Johnny Senter and his wife, Lea, of Buford, Ga., Donny Senior and his wife, Judy, Russell Banter and his wife. Patsy, Richard Banter and his wife, Teressa, Steve Banter and his wife, Georgianna, Kim Banter and his wife. Gayle, and Terry Sorter and his wife, Wanda, all of Flowery Branch, Ga.; one sister, Ruby Shouse of Marietta; five brothers, William Senior of Booneville, Price Sealer of Verona, Stanley Banter of Winthrop Harbor, Ill., Bob Banter of Atlanta and Hoyt Senter of Gadsden. Ala.; 16 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren.

Visitation will last until service time today.

WILLIAM G. SENTER

BOONEVILLE - William G. Senter, 82, died Monday, May 5, 2003, at the Landmark Nursing and Rehab Center in Booneville after a long illness. He was a farmer and a member of the Zion Rest Church of Christ. He was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the VFW. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and playing dominoes. He loved his family and community.

Services will be at 3 p.m. today at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Tony Brown and Minister Calvin Barber officiating. Burial will be in Zion Rest Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Mayno Crawley Senter, a daughter, Linda Presley and husband, Allen, of Booneville; two sons, David Senter and wife, Catherine, of Booneville and Richard Senter of Tupelo; a sister, Ruby Shouse of Marietta; four brothers, Price Senter of New Albany, Stanley Senter of Winthrop Harbor, Ill., Bobby Senter of Atlanta, Ga., and Hoyt Senter of Gadsden, Ala.; five grandchildren, Renai Elliott, Jennifer Wroten, Jamice McCormick, Jon Senter and Jason Huddleston; two great-grandchildren, Grace Elliott and Will Wroten.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Alvin and Roxie Ann Patton Senter; a son, Patton Senter; a daughter-in-law, Faye Wilemon Senter; a son-in-law, Kenneth Huddleston; a sister, Ruth Hunkapillar; and two brothers, Lee and Russell Senter.

Pallbearers will be Jon Senter, Jason Huddleston, Steve Wroten, Chris McCormick, Mike Huddleston and Wade Wilson.

MOLLIE SETLIFF

BOONEVILLE - Mollie Setliff, 88, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 1994, at Magnolia Hospital in Corinth after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of the Rienzi Baptist Church. She was the widow of George Setliff.

Services will be at noon today at McMillan Funeral Home with the Rev. Excail Burleson officiating. Burial will be in the Booneville Cemetery.

Survivors include two daughters, Mary S. Le Trent of Memphis and Velema Horn of Booneville; one sister, Oilie Corbin of Rienzi; one brother, Austin Lovell of Rienzi; two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren.

MRS. RACHEL LOUISE FUGITT SETLIFF

Mrs. Rachel Louise Fugitt Setliff, 61, of Memphis, died Saturday, Dec. 7, 1985, at her home after an extended illness.

Services were Tuesday, Dec. 10, at noon at Forest Hill East Funeral Home in Memphis. Burial was in Forest Hill East Cemetery.

Mrs. Setliff was a housewife and a member of the Church of Christ.

She is survived by her husband, Picknes H. Setliff; a son, Jack Setliff of Memphis; two daughters, Mrs. Ann Carter of Byhalia and Ms. Shirley, McQuay of Memphis; two brothers, Cecil Fugitt and Lloyd Hoard, both of Booneville; three sisters, Mrs. Maxine Green and Mrs. Edna Williams, both of Booneville and Mrs. Elmila Jons of Tupelo; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

DURELL SETTLEMIRES

CORINTH - Cecil Durell Settlemires, 61, died Monday, July 25, 2005, in Corinth. He was born Aug. 25, 1943, in Alcorn County to the late Cecil Dewey and Rachel Settlemires. He retired from ITT, where he worked as a supervisor for several years. He was a member of the Tuscumbia Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and drinking coffee with his friends.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Corinth with the Rev. Dewayne Kirk and the Rev. Rodney Whittemore officiating. Burial will be in Forrest Memorial Park.

Survivors include a sister, Diane Hardin of Corinth; special friends, Ashley Thomas and Pat Austin; a host of aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Tracy Settlemires.

Pallbearers will be Bobby Mitchell, W.G. Nelms, Charlie Hinds, Larry Ross, Tommy Sartain and Adolph Taylor.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today.

EARL SHACKELFORD

BALDWYN - Edna Earl Crabb Shackelford, 96, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, at the Landmark Nursing Facility in Booneville after an extended illness. She was born Jan. 29, 1908, to the late Dr. J. V. Crabb and Clara Tynes Crabb. She was a member of the Booneville First Baptist Church. She was retired from Prentiss Mfg. in Booneville and had also been a hair dresser for Farrar Beauty Salon in Booneville. In addition to painting, gardening and dewing, she enjoyed crocheting, having made many beautiful table doilies and crocheted bedspreads. In later years she enjoyed sitting in her swing on her porch.

Services will be at 3:30 p.m. today at the Waters Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Morris Norton officiating. Burial will be in the New Hope Cemetery in Prentiss County.

Survivors include her son, Joe Shackelford and his wife, Jeannette, of Baldwyn; her brother, R.L. Crabb and his wife, Ima, of Rienzi; four grandchildren, Matt Shackelford and his wife, Angela, Amy Morris and her husband, mark, Michelle Kennedy and her husband, David, all of Baldwyn, and Dr. Linda Shackelford and her husband, Jesse Belcher, of Houston, Texas; five great-grandchildren, Bradley Jean Shackelford, Josh Stowers and Clara Kennedy, all of Baldwyn, James Taggert of Houston, Texas, and Christy Collier and her husband, John, of Guntown; six step great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Yvonne Shackelford; two infant sons, James and Johnny Shackelford; one sister, Audrey Trantham; and three brothers, Alton Crabb, Henry Crabb and Humbert Crabb.

Visitation will be from noon until service time today at the funeral home.

EUTRA SHACKELFORD

BURNSVILLE - Eutra Wamsley Shackelford, 83, died Wednesday. June 28, 2000. at her home after a long illness. She was a homemaker. She attended Little Flock Primitive Baptist Church.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel in Booneville with Elder Tim Cannon and Bro Steve Corbett officiating. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery

Survivors include two daughters, Martha Moss and her husband, Billy Joe, of the Burton Community, and Sandra Thorn of Burnsville, three sons. Donald Shackelford and his wife, Mary, of the Cairo community, Stanley Shackelford and his wife, Susan. of Las Cruces, N.M ,and David Shackelford and his wife, Gloria, of Burnsville; three sisters, Faye Floyd of Coddle, Ind., and Johnnie Ledgewood and her husband, Garold, and Marie Duckworth, all of Burnsville, two sisters in law, Myrtle Wamsley of Corinth and Anita Wamsley of Burnsville; 14 growl men: eight great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her husband, M.L "Levi" Shackelford; hat patents, Lineous and Francis Rebecca Wamsley, and two brothers, Howard and L A. Wamsley.

Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today and until service time Friday.

GLADYS SHACKELFORD

BOONEVILLE - Gladys Brown Shackelford, 94, died Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a short illness. She was a homemaker and a member of Mackay's Creek Primitive Baptist Church. She was the widow of Eugene Shackelford.

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. today at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Gene Brimingham and the Rev. Rick Bowling officiating. Burial will be in Martin Hill Cemetery.

Survivors include one son, Hoyle Shackelford and his wife, Helen, of Booneville; one granddaughter, lane Freeman of LaMesa, Calif.; three great grandchildren, Amy Wolfe of Thule Vista, Calif., Jimmy Freeman of LaMesa, Calif., and Jonathan Freeman of Levels, Calif.

Visitation will last until service time today.

H. V. (VERNON) SHACKELFORD

H. V. (Vernon) Shackelford, 84, of 905 Washington St., Booneville, died at his home Thursday, Feb. 20, 1992, after an extended illness.

Services were Saturday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m. at Booneville Funeral Home Chapel with Herman Clark officiating. Burial was in Booneville Cemetery.

Mr. Shackelford was a retired insurance salesman.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby Hart Shackelford, two sons, Keith Shackelford and Kenneth Shackelford, both of Booneville: brother, Roy Shackelford of Florence, Ala.; and two grandsons.

HERMAN D. SHACKELFORD

Herman D. Shackelford, 76, of Booneville, died Friday, March 20, 1998, at his home after an extended illness.

Services were Monday, March 23, at 11 a.m. al McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jack Carver officiating. Burial was in Mackey's Creek Cemetery.

Mr. Shackelford was retired. He was a Methodist and He was preceded in death by his parents Brown Shackelford.

He is survived by four sisters, Magdalene Caver and her husband, W. L. of Booneville, Anita Johns and her husband, Herb, of Nanuet, N. Y., Janice Panni and her husband, Arthur, and Sue Shackelford, all of Memphis; two brothers, Charles Shackelford and his wife, Bernice, and Dr. Joe Shackelford and his wife, Judy, all of Boliver, Tenn.; one aunt, Gladys Brown Shackelford of Booneville; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Jason Holloway, Ricky Holloway, Kenneth Shackelford, Hoyle Shackelford and Bill Caver.

JAMES CLOVIS SHACKELFORD

BOONEVILLE - James Clovis Shackelford, 78, died today at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville. He was a retired farmer and church member of Primitive Baptist Church.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at McMillan Funeral Home with the 1 Rev. Ben Griffin officiating. Burial will be in Booneville Cemetery.

He is survived by one daughter, Carolyn S. Burcham of Booneville; two sisters, Irene Wroten of Booneville and Verna Green of Paden; and one grandchild.

JOAN SHACKELFORD

BOONEVILLE - Joan Shackelford, 73, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, at her home. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. She enjoyed collecting dolls and pottery. She loved her family and friends.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with Bro. Jerry Kelly officiating. Burial will be in Forrest Memorial Park in Corinth.

Survivors include her husband of 10 years, Gerald Shackelford of Booneville; two sons, Ronald Dendor of Pleasanton, Calif., and Kenneth Dale Monroe of Rienzi; five daughters, Kathleen Farmin of Walnut Creek, Calif., Victoria Ryden of Haywood, Calif., Virginia Lee Baker of Booneville, Rhonda Lynn McMorris of Tracy, Calif., and Tina Marie Monroe of Sunnyvale, Calif.; her stepfather, Keith Taylor of Walnut Creek, Calif.; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Walter Dendor; her second husband, Franklin Dale Monroe; a son, Walter Dendor II; her mother, Rosa Pizzia Taylor; and her father, Bill Barrett.

Visitation will be at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. to service time Monday.

HERMAN SHACKELFORD

BOONEVILLE - Herman D. Shackleford, 76, died Friday, March 20, 1998, at his home after an extended illness. He was retired, and he was a Methodist. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse E. and Dussie Brown Shackleford.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jack Carver officiating. Burial will be in Mackey's Creek Cemetery.

Survivors include four sisters, Magdalene Caver and her husband, W.L, of Booneville, Anita Johns and her husband, Herb, of Nanuet, N. Y., Janice Panni and her husband, Arthur, and Sue Shackelford, both of Memphis; two brothers, Charles Shackelford and his wife, Bernice, and Dr. Joe Shackelford and his wife, Judy, both of Bolivar, Tenn.; one aunt, Gladys Brown Shackelford of Booneville; several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Jason Holloway, Ricky Holloway, Kenneth Shackelford, Hoyle Shackelford and Bill Caver.

Visitation will be from 3 until 7 p.m. 1 today and until service time Monday.

M. L. "LEVI" SHACKELFORD

BURNSVILLE - M. L. "Levi" Shackelford, 80, died Monday at the Tishomingo County Hospital after a brief illness. He was a retired schoolteacher and a member of the Primitive Baptist church.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Elwyn McCutcheon officiating. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Eutra Wamsley Shackelford of Burnsville; two daughters, Martha Moss of Tishomingo and Sandra Thorne of Burnsville; three sons, David Keith Shackelford of Dillon, S. C., Donald Wayne Shackelford of Burnsville and Stanley Scott Shackelford of Albuquerque, N. M.; two sisters, Verna Mae Greene of Tishomingo and Irene Wroten of Booneville; one brother, Clovis Shackelford of Booneville; 12 grandchildren.

Maxine Shackelford, Booneville, died Thursday, Oct. 24, 2002, at Baptist Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness.

Services were held Sunday, Oct. 27. Burial was in the Booneville Cemetery.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 28. Burial was in the Oaklawn Memorial Park. Local survivors included his caregiver, Thomas "Bubba" Staggs.

RUBY SHACKELFORD

BOONEVILLE - Mary Ruby Shackelford, 89, died Monday, May 17, 2004, at Chriswood Assisted Living Center in Booneville. She was born May 20, 1914, to Leonard and Ada Newnan Hart. She was a homemaker and a member of New Hope Primitive Baptist Church. She was the widow of H.V. Shackelford.

Services will be at 1 p.m. today at the Booneville Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Joe Keith Carpenter and Bro. Phillip Box officiating. Burial will be in the Booneville Cemetery.

Survivors include two sons, Kenneth Shackelford and wife, Barbara, and Keith Shackelford and wife, Betty, all of Booneville; two grandsons, Jason Shackelford and wife, Amy, of Cordova, Tenn., and Chris Shackelford and wife, Lori, of Plantersville; a great-grandson, Casey Shackelford; two special caregivers, Cassie Walden and Caroline Copeland.

Visitation will continue from 7 a.m. to service time today.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Ruth Galloway, 202 E. Skyline Drive, Booneville MS 38829; or to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton OH 44720.

MAXINE SHACKELFORD

Maxine Shackelford of Booneville died Thursday, Oct. 24, 32, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.

Services were Saturday, Oct. 26, at 2 p.m. at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Ricky Taylor and Rev. Rick Powers officiating. Burial was in Booneville Cemetery.

Mrs. Shackelford was a member of Primitive Baptist faith. She retired in 1986 from the Business Office at Baptist Memorial Hospital, where she was a member of BMH Retirees Luncheon Group

She loved taking care of people and her flowers.

She is survived by two sons, Danny Shackelford of Memphis, m. and Eddie Shackelford of Crestview, Fla.; a brother, Howard Woodruff of Saganaw, Mich.; a granddaughter, Mandy Warner of Warrensburg, Mo.; three nieces, Josie Keeton, Frances Browning, Phyllis Garner; two great-nieces, Lacey Williams and Gina Garner; a great-nephew, Joe Keeton.

The was preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Katie Idle Woodruff; and a sister, Hazel Browning.

STANLEY S. SHACKELFORD

Stanley Scott Shackelford, 55, of Las Cruces, N.M., died Monday, Sept. 15, 2003, at his home.

He was born July 13, 1948, in Corinth, Miss., to Marion Levi and Fannie Eutra Wamsley Shackelford. He served in the United States Army as a Nuclear Weapons Maintenance Spe

cialist and was decorated with the National Defense Service Medal and the Sharpshooter (Rifle M-16) Medal. He was employed at White Sands Missile Range as an Engineering Tech and was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Services were Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Venus Ave., with Bishop George Huffman presiding. Burial was in the Masonic Cemetery with military honors. Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces was in charge of arrangements.

He is survived by his wife, Susan Marie Cook Shackelford of the home; one son, Michael Scott Shackelford of Las Cruces; one daughter, Stacy Simpson and husband, William "Buddy" and their daughter, Mackenzy, all of Las Cruces; two brothers, Donald Shackelford and wife, Mary, and David Shackelford and wife, Gloria, all of Burnsville; two sisters, Martha Moss and her husband, Billy Joe, of the Burton community, and Sandra Woodruff and husband, Jackie, of Burnsville.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Pallbearers were Timothy Cook, Gregory Moss, Lynn Miller, Robert Wareman, R.C. Francis and Donald Connell. Honorary pallbearers were Aaron and Wesley Cook, Neil and Billy Moss, Matthew Thome and Glenn Watson.

Memorials may be made to Mesilla Valley Hospice, 299 E. Montana Ave., Las Cruces, N.M. 88005.

BOBBY SHADBURN

KOSSUTH - Bobby Hugh Shadburn, 62, died Saturday, Sept. 21, 2002, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was a native of Alcorn County and a graduate of Kossuth High School. He was a welder with Corinth Machinery Company and a contractor, building and remodeling many homes in Alcorn County. He retired in 2001 as a maintenance supervisor with the Alcorn County School System. He was a member of the Kossuth Baptist Church. Active in many civic organizations, he served as a Boy Scout leader and gave Red Cross swimming lessons across Northeast Mississippi.

Services will be at 3 p.m. today at McPeters Funeral Home Chapel in Corinth with Dr. Ray Newcomb officiating. Burial will be in Forrest Memorial Park in Corinth.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Lynn B. Shadburn of Kossuth; his mother, Mrs. Ottis Shadburn of Kossuth; two daughters, Jennilyn S. McDaniel and her husband, Hugh, of Corinth, and Janalee Shadburn of Clinton; a brother, Jerry Shadburn of Corinth; two sisters, Barbara Wilbanks of Corinth and Martha Owenby of Pensacola, Fla.; four grandchildren, Amy, Mac, Allison and Ashley McDaniel of Corinth.

He was preceded in death by his father, Walter E. Shadburn; a brother, Randy Keith Shadburn; and a niece, Shanda Wilbanks Albritton.

Pallbearers will be Larry Mitchell, Gary Mitchell, Lionel Mitchell, John Brewer Tomlinson, Joe Steele Shadburn, Brad Mitchell, Perry Bobo and Joe Mills.

D. J. SHADBURN

BURNSVILLE - Dennis "D. J." Shadburn, 6, died Thursday, July 24, 2003, at the Hardin County General Hospital in Savannah, Tenn., due to an accident. He was a member of the youth group and the youth choir at Bethel Baptist Church. He had just completed kindergarten at Iuka Elementary School. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing ball.

Services will be at 3 p.m. today at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Glen with Bro. Scott Webber and Bro. Stan Smith officiating. Burial will be in Rowland Mills Cemetery.

Survivors include his parents, Dennis and Rhoda Shadburn of Burnsville; a brother, Hayden Shadburn of Booneville; two sisters, Ailey Shadburn of Booneville and Kelsie McLemore of Burnsville; his grandparents, Alline Hopper and husband, T. A., of Walnut, and Pat Shadburn and wife, Ruth, of Booneville.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, the Rev. and Mrs. Dewey Williams.

Pallbearers will be Todd Rencher, Jerred Spencer, Joey Smith and Gary Kenaum.

Honorary pallbearers will be Stanley Brumley and Jerred Spencer II.

Visitation will continue until service time today at the funeral home.

VELMA SHADBURN

CORINTH - Velma Marie Shadburn, 91, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, at the Magnolia Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Tate Baptist Church and a retired employee of Magnolia Regional Medical Center.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Forrest Memorial Park Cemetery.

Survivors include two sons, Joe Shadburn and his wife, Jannice, and Donny Shadburn and his wife, Sherron, all of Corinth; one daughter, Judy Tennyson of Munford, Tenn.; special friends and neighbors; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by five children, Vernon, Cary, Fredia Gurley, Betty Brock and Mary Ballard; two grandchildren; her parents, James Webster and Sarah Kuykendall; and 11 brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

THOMAS SHAMBURGER

BOONEVILLE - Thomas Benjamin Shamburger, 82, died Saturday, April 9, 2005, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville. He was born Dec. 11, 1922, in Haughton , La., the son of Thomas Benjamin Shamburger Sr. and Dollie Lee Brown Shamburger. He was a Pentecostal and he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a boiler operator in the furniture manufacturing industry. He enjoyed gardening and growing trees and flowers.

Services will be at 1 p.m. today at the Booneville funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Melvin Harrison, Bro. Buddy Marshall and Bro. Ronald Reese officiating. Burial will be in the Cain's Chapel Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Ruth Penny Shamburger, whom he married April 16, 1948; one son, Thomas Joseph Shamburger and his wife, Wanda, of Booneville; a daughter, Sharon Shamburger Pate of Normal, Ill.; nine grandchildren, Paul Joseph Shamburger, Mark Anthony Shamburger, Michael Joseph Shamburger, Sarah Allison Shamburger, Benjamin Jacob Shamburger, Demetria Michelle Jones, Steven Paul Gibson, Stephen Bryson Pate and Angela Katherine Williams; seven great-grandchildren, Taylor Buren Leopard, Kristen Lorainne Leopard, Savannah Belle Leopard, Jocob Kannon Leopard, Alaina Katherine Williams, Emily Louise Pate and Jordan Bryson Pate.

Pallbearers will be Michael Shamburger, Ben Shamburger, Greg Moore and Frankie Reece.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Ruth Galloway, 202 E. Skyline Drive, Booneville, MS 38829.

JOE V. SHANNON

IUKA - Joe V. "Papa Joe" Shannon, 86, died Monday, June 27, 2005, at the Iuka Hospital. He was a member of Jones Chapel CME Church and the Masonic Lodge. He was retired from Reynolds Metals after 35 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a man of humane service to those who needed his help the most.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Jones Chapel CME Church with the Rev. Raymond Hampton officiating. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include a son, Bobby Joe Shannon of Andalusia, Ala.; a daughter, Betty Shannon Pride of Iuka; two sisters, Willie Mae Hollis of Sheffield, Ala., and Gernice Johnson of Cincinnati, Ohio; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

His nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Leola Townsend Shannon, and his parents, Joseph and Lou Shannon.

ALEENE SHARP

Aleene Sharp, 85, died Thursday, April 12, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville after a brief illness. She was a registered nurse at Booneville Hospital, retiring after 40 years. She was a member of Martin Hill Free Will Baptist Church, where she was a former Sunday school teacher. She also was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at Martin Hill. She loved her church, her friends and her flowers.

Services were at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at McMillian Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jack Whitley Jr. and Bro. Ron Dail officiating. Burial was in Martin Hill Cemetery.

Survivors include one daughter, Marie Roberts, and her husband, Charlie Ed, of Booneville; two sisters, Nora Lee Stricklen of Iuka and Mary Dee Smith of Brentwood, Tenn.; one grandson, Brad Roberts of Booneville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Sharp, and her parents, Evans and Minnie Horn Walden.

ALMA BLISSIT SHARP

TUPELO - Alma Blissit Sharp, 98, formerly of Iuka, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005, at the Baptist Hospital-Union County in New Albany following a brief illness. She was a resident at Traceway Retirement Community for 18 years after retiring from Memphis. She was born Aug. 12, 1906, in Tishomingo County to James Turner Blissit and Mary McDougal Blissit. She grew up in a devoted Christian home. She was educated in the public schools of Tishomingo. After college training at Grenada College and Blue Mountain College, she taught in county schools. In 1932, she married Eron M. Sharp, minister of the Iuka Circuit of the North Mississippi conference Methodist Church. They were happily married for 54 years. They served appointments all over North Mississippi including Iuka Circuit, Rienzi, Grenada College, Olive Branch, Hernando, Aberdeen, New Albany, Starkville, Greenwood and Cleveland District. In all these appointments she was a helping hand in every phase of the church's work. She was a leader in the work of Methodist Women and held many leadership roles. After her husband's retirement they moved to Memphis. There she served as Church Secretary at St. Luke's Methodist Church for 15 years where she was loved by both young and old. She assisted her husband in writing the history of St. Luke's Church, his last gift to his church before his death in 1986.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church in Tupelo with the Rev. Bill McAlilly and the Rev. B. F. Lee officiating. A committal service will be at 3 p.m. at the Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Catherine Pace Blissit and Sarah Haynes Blissit; the following nieces and nephews, Jimmie L. Mercer and his wife, Marjean, Jackie M. Meadows and her husband, Johnny, Jamie Mercer and his wife, Machelle, Rebecca Mercer, Matt and Aubrey Meadows, Lee Blissit Buskirk and her husband, Mark and their son, Jim Buskirk, Mary Lou Blissit, Jane Blissit Clevenger, Elizabeth Clevenger, Christy C. Wygal and her husband, Kirk, James Turner Blissit III and his wife, Karen and son Paul Blissit, a "Love Niece" Tammie McCoy and her husband, Bruce, many cousins and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Eron M. Sharp; her parents, James Turner Blissit and Mary McDougal Blissit; four sisters, Velma Mercer, LuVera Blissit, Gertrude Blissit and Mary Jackson; two brothers, James Milton and James Turner Blissit.

Pallbearers will be Mark Buskirk, Bruce McCoy, Johnny Meadows, Mark Monts, William Sharp and Andrew Sharp. Honorary pallbearers will be James Blissit III, Jimmy Mercer, Jamie Mercer, Hal Southward, L.C. McDougal and all United Methodist Ministers.

The family will receive friends in the church sanctuary after the memorial service and at Cutshall Funeral Home after the committal service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

CARL SHARP

CORINTH - Carl Moran Sharp, 71, died Friday, July 23, 2004, at his home. He was born April 6, 1933, to Carl Moran Sharp Sr. and Maude Mahar Sharp. He was a retired accountant for the Richards Medical Company.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Corinthian Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ralph Culp officiating. Burial will be in Henry Cemetery.

Additional services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the chapel at White Station Church of Christ in Memphis.

Survivors include a son, Jeffery Lynn Sharp of Memphis; a daughter, Laurie Anne Sharp of Pflugerville, Texas; two brothers, Billy Fred Sharp of Memphis and Joseph Franklin Sharp of Cleveland, Tenn.; six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Robinson Sharp; his parents; a son, Steve Sharp; and two brothers, James Logan Sharp and Kenneth Moran Sharp.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to service time Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to: Amen Pantry, 115 N. Fillmore, Corinth MS 38834.

BRO. WILBURN SHARP

Services Held For Bro. Wilburn Sharp

Bro. Wilbum (W. E.) Sharp, 78, died Monday November 18, 1996 at the Booneville Baptist Hospital, after an extended illness. He was a retired minister.

Services were at 2:00 o'clock Tuesday November 19th at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Excail, Burleson and Rev. Gene Coltharp officiating. McMillan Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Burial was in the Old Bethel Cemetery.

He was survived by one daughter, Betty Parks and her husband Carroll of Booneville;

two sons: Billy Sharp and his wife Ara of Rienzi and Benny Sharp and his wife Yvonne of Huntsville, AL; four sisters, Naomi Shook, Esther Sharp, Christine Sharp, and Fay Patterson all of Golden, MS; one brother, Leo Sharp of Golden, MS; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was proceeded in death by his wife Liddie Mae Sharp.

MRS. BEW NIDA SHARPE

Rites Today For Mrs. J. G. Sharpe

Funeral services for Mrs. Bew Nida Sharpe of Golden, Route 1, will be conducted Thursday (today) at 2:30 p.m. in the Old Bethel Church with Rev. Frank Smith of Tupelo officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery with McMillan Funeral Directors in charge.

Mrs. Sharpe passed away Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at her home following an illness of three years. She was a native of Itawamba County, a member of the Methodist Church, and a housewife. She was 68.

She leaves her husband, J. G. Sharpe of Golden; two sons, Rev. W. E. Sharpe of Booneville and Leo Sharpe of Golden; five daughters, Miss Phebe Sharpe, Mrs. James S. Shook, Miss Ester Sharpe, Miss Faye Sharpe and Miss Christine Sharpe, all of Golden; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Carl Pharr of Golden; four sisters, Mrs. Lucy Newell, Bell City, Mo., Mrs. Viola Butler of Huntington, Tenn., Mrs. Ida Mink of Red Bay, Ala., and Mrs. Laskie Boren of Wheeler; 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

LEONA COPELAND SHEA

CORINTH - Leona Copeland Shea, 93, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2003, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center. She was a homemaker and a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She had lived at Country Cottage for the past 4 1/2 years. She enjoyed flowers, playing the piano and music, and loved her kinfolks and people.

Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Magnolia Funeral Home's Chapel of Memories with Bro. Warren Jones and Bro. Donald Sculley officiating. The eulogy will be delivered by Charlie Browning, Pam Hatcher and her caregivers at Country Cottage. Burial will be in Henry Cemetery.

Survivors include seven nephews, Eddie Gurley, Jerry Gurley, Joe Gurley, Edward McKinney, Guy E. Robinson, Jimmy Ray Robinson and Billy Charles Robinson; six nieces, Wanza Little, Sandra Barnett, Virginia Patterson, Dorothy Kyle, Jane Gurley and Lewell Mae Raines; several great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews; a brother-in-law, Troy Lee Setliff of Haleyville, Ala.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Hershell Copeland; her second husband, Rurie Shea; her parents, William Patrick Brown and Lannie Elizabeth Pratt Brown; two brothers, Guy Robinson and wife, Paralee, and Glenn Robinson and wife, Jessie Mae; three sisters, Lettie Greer and husband, Hobert, Irene B. Gurley and husband, Vernon, and Mildred McKinney Setliff and husband, J.E.; two nephews, Charles Gurley and Sammy McKinney.

Pallbearers will be Landon Gurley, Jordan Gurley, Jay Barnett, Todd Gurley, Brandon Gurley, Eddie McKinney and Scottie Little.

Honorary pallbearers will be her Country Cottage caregivers.

Visitation will continue from 9 a.m. to service time today.

MIKE SHEA JR.

BURNSVILLE - Mike Shea Jr., 77, lied Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001, at his residence. He was a member of Dverton Hill Church.

Services will be at noon Monday at State Line Church with Bro. Bill Wages and Bro. Gary Porterfield officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Magnolia Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Mittie Shea of Burnsville: four sons, William Shea and his wife, Brenda, of Tiplersville, Danny Shea and his wife, Ann, of Burnsville, Travis Shea and his wife, Brenda, of Burnsville, Mikey Shea and his wife, Sharon, of Iuka; five daughters, Janie Bichardson of Burnsville, Brenda Gant and her husband, Jerry, of Corinth, Mary Bennett of Burnsville. Judy Long and her husband, Lowell, of Tishomingo, Melissa Bell of Burnsville; one sister, Shirley Alexander of Birmingham; 21 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Mike Shea Sr.; his mother, Janie Ragan Shea; one son, Waymon O'Neil Shea; one grandson, Darrell Shea.

Pallbearers will be Tinker Shea, Tim Shea, Roy Lee Richardson, Jeff Houston, Dwayne Shea, Bobby Richardson, Tray Shea, Brian Shea and Joshua Long.

Visitation will be from 1 until 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

HENRY (RED) SHEFFIELD

Henry (Red) Sheffield, 71, of Route 1, Booneville, died Thursday, Sept. 12, 1985, at 10 a.m. at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville following an extended illness.

Services were Saturday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m. at McMillan Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Benny McKinney officiating. Burial was in Tuscumbia Cemetery.

Mr. Sheffield was a retired employee of Prentiss Manufacturing Company, He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jewel Sheffield, and a sister, Mrs. Hollis (Onhelia) Waddell of Booneville.

QUANTAYVIOUS SHEFFIELD

CORINTH – Quantayvious Sheffield, infant boy, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, at the McNairy Hospital in Selmer, Tenn.

Graveside services were Tuesday, Jan. 11, at Adams Chapel Cemetery with the Rev. John Patterson officiating. Grayson’s Funeral Services was in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his parents, LaShunly Sheffield and Blake Stackens of Selmer, Tenn.; two brothers, Dontayvious Sheffield and Kentayvious Sheffield of Selmer, Tenn.

P. W. "FAT" SHEFFIELD

Services for P. W. "Fat" Sheffield were Thursday at the Jefferson Street Chapel of W. E. Pegues with Minister Jerry Grammer officiating.

Sheffield, 83, died Dec. 11, 2001, at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born March 2, 1918, in Dorset' to the late Samuel Levi and Johnnie Martin Sheffield, A U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He served in the 34th Infantry Division in Europe and Africa. He had been a resident of Verona for the past 48 years. For many years he was a heavy equipment operator for several road contractors working in Mississippi, Tennessee and Alabama. He later was over dirt moving operations with Lee County Solid Waste for 13 years. He was a Baptist. He enjoyed fishing and vegetable gardening.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Ida Sheffield of Verona; a son, Rubel Sheffield and his wife, Delores, of Brewer: two grandchildren, Sherry Riner of Columbus. Ohio, anti Brenda Gilbert and her husband Allan, of Plantersville; three great-grandchildren, Chip Riner Dalton Riner and Hunter Gilbert; step grandchildren Abby Paine and her husband Larry, of Memphis, Susie Rah and her husband. Gary, of Brewer, Jimmy Featherston and his wife, Jodi, of Byron, Ga., ant Steve Johnson and Rudy Johnson, both of Brewer.

He was preceded in death hi his parents, a sister, Ruby Buskirk, and four brothers Aubrey Sheffield, Garvin Sheffield, Lurton Sheffield ant Lawrence Sheffield.

Pallbearers were Gary Ray Steve Johnson, Rudy Johnson Allan Gilbert, Ted Sheffield ant Andy Sheffield.

Burial was in Lee Manorial Park.

DEAMY E. SHELTON

IUKA - Deamy E. Shelton, 80, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004, at the Tishomingo Community Living Center in Iuka. She was a member of the Oldham Baptist Church and a homemaker. She enjoyed animals and working in her yard.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka with Bro. G. D. Jones officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

Survivors include one son-in-law, Leroy Booker of Iuka; one brother, Fin Measels of Delphi, Ind.; one sister, Delia Graves of Nashville, Tenn.; one grandson, Greg Booker and wife, Amanda, of Iuka; one great-grandson, Austin Booker of Iuka.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Shelton; and a daughter, Marilyn Booker.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

HELEN R. SHELTON

BOONEVILLE - Helen R. Shelton, 71, died Saturday, May 30, 1998, at her residence following a sudden illness. She was born July 13, 1926, to Oscar and Lola Taylor Moreland. She married James Shelton on Nov, 12, 1945, and they resided in the Booneville area. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker and a retired employee of Wal Mart in Booneville,

Services will be at 2 p m. today at Salts Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. C. D. Edge and the Rev. Jimmy Hicks officiating. Burial will be in Booneville Cemetery.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years, James "Jim" Shelton of Booneville; one son, James Merle Shelton Jr. and his wife, Shirley, of Tupelo; one granddaughter, Elizabeth Shelton; special friends, James Thomas and Jane Johnson. Neal and Sara Johnson, Glen, Carol, J. D., and Joseph Johnson, Angela and Jamie Cole, all of Booneville.

OLLIE BEATRICE SHELTON

Ollie Beatrice Prime Shelton, 93, died Sunday, Aug. 6, 2000, at Mid-south Christian Nursing Home in Memphis.

Services were Thursday, Aug. 10, at 10 a.m. at Shackleford Funeral Home in Waynesboro, Tenn., with burial in Memorial Gardens in Waynesboro, Tenn.

Mrs. Shelton was a homemaker and the widow of James Madison Shelton. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Dorothy Lannon.

She is survived by four sons, James E. Shetton of Booneville, William G. Shelton of Nesbit, Robert Joe Shelton of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., and Jerry Lee Shelton of Olive Branch; three daughters, Virginia Blalack of Covington, Tenn., Ruth Gobbell of Eads, Tenn., and Sue Loffis of Southaven; a sister, Billie Baker of Bartlett, Tenn.; 19 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and one great grandchild.

PAULINE SHEMPERT

BOONEVILLE - Pauline Shempert, 83, died Friday, Sept. 10, 2004, at the North Miss. Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born May 30, 1921, in Stone County, Arkansas, the daughter of Allen and Arrabella Stafford Rollins. She was a homemaker. She was a faithful member of the Little Brown Missionary Baptist Church. She was very involved in numerous church activities including teaching Sunday School. She loved to sing.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Murphy Funeral Home Chapel in Lepanto, Ark. Burial will be in the Potters Cemetery. Booneville Funeral Home is in charge of the local arrangements.

Survivors include six daughters, Bobbie Taylor and her husband, Sam, of Cleveland, Tenn., Shirley Reece and her husband, Tommy, and Suzy Brandon and her husband, Steve, all of Marietta, Mary Shempert of Memphis, Brenda Buerkle of Marked Tree, Ark., and Pam Kirby and her husband, Brad, of Tyronza, Ark.; two sons, Dale Shempert and his wife, Revella, of Batesville, Ark., and Mike Shempert and his wife, Connie, of Tyronza, Ark.; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Nellie Vickers of Steel, Mo.; two brothers, Burdette Rollins of Kansas City, Kan., and Bill Rollins and his wife, Marge of Marcella, Ark.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Guy Shempert; two sisters, Pearl Sherrils and Eula Gean Vickers; and five brothers, Ralph, Ray, T.F., Barnett and Roy Rollins.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home in Lepanto, Ark.

JACK SHEPPARD

TISHOMINGO - Jack Sheppard, 81, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 1999, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was a retired deputy for Shelby County and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was the husband of the late Jean Wilson Sheppard.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at McMillan Funeral Home in Booneville with the Rev. Raymond Hisaw and the Rev. Marshall Tennison officiating. Burial will be in Mackay's Creek Cemetery.

Survivors include one daughter, Sherry Barrette of Bartlett, Tenn.; one sister, Jessie Holland of Tishomingo; two brothers, Clarence Sheppard of Battle Creek, Mich., and Ellis Sheppard of Tishomingo; one granddaughter, Amber Taft.

Visitation will be until service time today.

FRANCES SHERRILL

CORINTH - Frances June Sherrill, 53, died Saturday, April 12, 2003, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center. She was a member of the Mission of Hope Church. She loved her family and friends and enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with Bro. James Voyles officiating. Burial will be in the New Hope Cemetery.

Survivors include three brothers, Frankie Holbrook and Wayne Harville and his wife, Mary, all of Corinth, and Johnny Holbrook of Glen; one sister, Ladonna Dodson and her husband, Joey, of Glen; her stepfather, George Harville of Glen; two special friends, Deborah Wiginton and Brenda Harville, both of Corinth; 20 nieces and nephews; 25 great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by four sons; two nieces; her father, Frank W. Holbrook Sr.; and her mother, Krystalene Harville.

Pallbearers will be Buddy Troy, Jeremiah Dodson, Jonathon Dodson, Wayne Harville, Frank Holbrook III and Michael Hollands.

Honorary pallbearers will be Rob Suzflita, Billy Rhoades, Charles Puckett and Larry Wiginton.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. until service time on Tuesday at the funeral home.

FRANCES LOUISE SHIELDS

Frances Louise Shields, 75, died Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at the Alcorn County Care Inn, Corinth, Ms. She was of the Baptist Faith, retired from Borden's Ice Cream and McNeal's Hospital in Illinois.

She is preceded in death by, a grandson, Scott Howe, her parents, Anderson Deatherage and Lela Miller Deatherage
Survivors include, husband Hershel Shields of Corinth Ms, two daughters Lela Shields of Corinth Ms, Carolyn Noncz of Corinth Ms, a son Jim Shields and wife Patty of Downers Grove II grandchildren, Dan Howe& wife Cheryl, Brad Rice & wife Lorrie, Joe Noncz Brian, Nick & Stephen Shields, a sister Dale Hawkins of Manderville LA

Magnolia Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Graveside service Thurs. Feb.22, 2001 at 1:00 a.m. Bro. Charlie Browning, officiating

Interment at Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery

GENEVA SHIELDS

BOONEVILLE - Geneva Shields, 98, died Monday, September 3, 1990, at the Booneville Hospital after an extended illness. She was a homemaker, the widow of Johnny E. Shields and a Pentecostal.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at the McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Excail Burleson and the Rev. Dale Funderburg officiating. Burial will be in the Booneville Cemetery.

Survivors include one son, Ozell Shields of Booneville, three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.

KIRBY SHIELDS

IUKA - Kirby Leonard Shields, 67, died Saturday, March 10, 2001, at Iuka Hospital. He was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran of the Korean conflict and was a member of the IBEW.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Mt. Monah Baptist Church with Bro. Roger Pounders officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Cutshall Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his wife, Bunt Shields of Iuka; one son, A. J. Shields of Iuka; four daughters and their husbands, Theresa and Johnny Stanford, Gaylon and Dennis Cummings and Jeanie and Mike Brown, all of Iuka and Lynn and Gene Barrett of Dennis; two brothers, Fred Shields of Madisonville, Tenn., and George Shields of Nashville; two sisters, Joyce Shields and Ruth Shields, of Salt Lake City, Utah; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Brandon Shields.

Pallbearers will be Kendrix Linton, Jim Harvey, Tillman Brown, Larry Barrett, James Garrett and Jessie Spangler.

Visitation will continue until service time today at the church.

OZELL SHIELDS

BOONEVILLE - Charlie Ozell Shields, 88, died Monday, July 26, 2004, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville after a long illness. He was born May 7, 1916, in Itawamba County to Johnny and Geneva Holly Shields. He was retired from the Mississippi State Highway Department. He held the office of Deacon Emeritus at East Booneville Baptist Church, where he served many years as deacon, Sunday school teacher and other positions. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel in Booneville with Bro. Jim Holcomb, Bro. Ricky Kelly and Bro. Dale Funderburg officiating. Burial will be in the Booneville Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Ann Dewdrop Bennett Shields; a daughter, Peggy Ann Shields Williams of Milan, Tenn.; a son, Jesse Kaye Shields and wife, Martha, of Booneville; two grandsons, Charles Derek "Chuck" Williams and wife, Traci, of Jackson, and William Kirk Williams of Lexington, Ky.; two granddaughters, Jessica Shields Sheets and husband, David, of Columbus, and Holly Rebecca Shields of Booneville; two great-grandchildren, Derek Williams and David Williams of Jackson, Tenn.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son-in-law, Wilford Lee Williams; and a brother, Marshall Shields.

Pallbearers will be deacons of East Booneville Baptist Church: Melvin Church, Kenny Claunch, Trent England, James Earl Hannon, Simpson Street and Johnny Wright.

Honorary pallbearers will be members of his Sunday school class and remaining deacons of the church.

Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

CHANNIE SHINAULT

BOONEVILLE - Channie Mae Shinault, 61, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was a member of Ruben Chapel CME Church.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Ruben Chapel CME Church with the Rev. Henry Darmon and Minister Betty J. Burress officiating. Burial will be in the Wolf Creek Cemetery. Agnew and Sons Funeral Home of Baldwyn is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include three daughters, Tessa and Greg Mitchell of Baldwyn, and Crystal and Bobby Chandler, and Betty Shinault, all of Booneville; two sons, Billy and Dana Shinault, and David Shinault, all of Booneville; five sisters, Sadie McGee and Brenda Lowery, both of Baldwyn, Emma and Willie Miller, Verlene and Robert Sorrell, and Marsha Lowery, all of Booneville; four brothers, Stacy Lowery, Danny and Johnnie Lowery, and Phillip Lowery, all of Booneville, and Tommy and Verdell Lowery of Baldwyn; her stepmother, Elizabeth Lowery of Booneville; a host of grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m. today. The body will be placed in the church one hour before services.

MR. CHARLES EDWARD SHINAULT

Mobile Register January 11, 1976, page 6B

Mr. Charles Edward Shinault

A native of Booneville, Ms. and a resident of Mobile for the past 29 years died at his residence, Saturday, January 10, 1976, at 1 p.m. He was a member of the F & A M Booneville, Ms. and attended Spring Hill Baptist Church, Mobile.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Gwendolyn S. Shinault, Mobile, two sons, Mr. Charles L. Shinault, Spring, Texas„ Mr. Jerry Shinault P. Shinault, Mobile, three daughters in-law, one of which is Mrs. Mary Lou Shinault, Enterprise, Al., one sister, Mrs. A. B. Schultz, Booneville, Ms., one brother, Mr. O. M. Shinault, Booneville, Ms., Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews and other relatives.

His remains will be sent to McMillan Funeral Home Booneville Funeral services times and date to be announced. Interment will be in Booneville Cemetery. Local funeral Arrangements by Belmary Funeral Home, 100 south Beltline Hwy between Dauphin St. Exit and Airport Blvd., on the west service road.

CHARLES R. SHINAULT

Charles R. Shinault, 76, of Mobile, Al. died suddenly at his home on Saturday, January 10, 1976

Services were conducted, Monday, January 12, from McMillan Funeral Home chapel with Minister Tom Rayburn officiating. Interment was in the Booneville Cemetery. He was a member of the Baptist Church and a retired Salesman in the Building and Supply Industry in Mobile, Al.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Gwen Sutherland Shinault, two sons, Jerry Shinault of Mobile, Al., and Charles Shinault of Houston, Texas, one brother, Ottie Shinault of Booneville, one sister, Mrs. Charlene Schultz of Booneville and nine grandchildren. McMillan Funeral Home of Booneville was in charge of the arrangements

FRANK HAMER SHINAULT

August 19, 1965

Frank Hamer Shinault Dies in California

Frank Hamer Shinault, 58, of 4191 4th St., San Bernardino, Calif. died Thursday in San Bernardino. A native of Booneville, Mr. Shinault had lived in San Bernardino 30 years and in California 38 years. He was active in the Cerebral Palsy Association of San Bernardino County and was a member of Masonic Lodge Phoenix 178 and Woodmen of the World Camp 916.

He was the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Shinault, a prominent family of Mississippi. Mr. Shinault before coming to Booneville to enter the business field owned and operated large planting interests at “Oaklawn” near Baldwyn.

The family home and Historic landmark formerly stood on what is now Shinault Heights Magnolia Drive.

Mr. Shinault, who went west in his early manhood, had many friendships in Booneville, where he was beloved for his winning personality and princely manner.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Mark B. Shaw Chapel. Burial was in Montecito Memorial Park in San Bernardino.

He leaves his widow, Mrs. Gladys B. Shinault; four sons, Edward, William, Gerald and Robert Shinault of San Bernardino, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. A. B. Schultz of Booneville; two brothers, Ottie Shinault of Needles, Calif., and C. R. Shinault of Mobile, Ala.; 17 grandchildren and one great grandchild; and a number of nieces and nephews.

HERSHEL SHINAULT

BOONEVILLE - Hershel Shinault, 70, died Tuesday, July 29, 2003, at his home. He was a self-employed concrete finisher before becoming disabled.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Wolf Creek Church with Bro. Michael Stamps officiating. Burial will be in Wolf Creek Cemetery. Patterson Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include five sons, George, Adrian, Anthony and Michael Shinault of Booneville, and Vincent Shinault and wife, Patricia, of Durant; two brothers, John Shinault and wife, Ruthie, of Booneville, and Robert Shinault of Nashville, Tenn.; a sister, Elizabeth Loverly of Booneville; grandchildren, Kimberly Jones and husband, Todd, Kamisha and Kendra Boyd, Antawain Taylor, Shonta Smith, Jeremiah Patterson and Geogory Pierce.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Aaron Shinault; his parents, Cynthia and Jessie Shinault; three children, Vance, Hershel Nathaniel and Eular Mae Boyd; four sisters, Irene Crump, Mildred Shinault,Eular Robinson and Lou Lee Luster; and a brother, Andrew "Smiley" Shinault.

Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

PATTEN SHINAULT

BOONEVILLE - Daniel A. "Patten" Shinault, 78, died Friday. April 21, 2000, at his residence.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Wolf Creek M. B. Church with Pastor S. W. Shinault officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Agnew and Son Funeral Home of Baldwyn is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include six sisters. Hattie Alexander, Annie M. Betts and her husband, Andrew. Mary M. Hill and her husband, Henry, Marcella McGee and her husband. O'Neal, and Luella Southport and her husband, Willie George, all of Booneville, Mildred L. Jumper and her husband, William, of Detroit, Mica: two brothers, John W. Shinault and his wife, Juanita, of Joliet, Ill., and Pastor S. W. Shinault of Booneville; one aunt, Annie Mae Warren of Baldwyn.

Visitation will be from 1 until 6 p.m. with family [tour from 6 until 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to services

TERRY SHINAULT

BOONEVILLE - Terry Wayne Shinault, 43, died in Monroe County. He was born in Prentiss County to Channie Shinault and the late Andrew Shinault. He was a member of Ruben's Chapel CME Church at Baldwyn. He was self-employed.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ruben's Chapel CME Church with Bro. Isaac Shinault officiating. Burial will be in the Wolf Creek Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Booneville. Agnew and Sons Funeral Home of Baldwyn is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his mother, Channie Mae Lowery Shinault of Booneville; four sons, Isaac Shinault and Caleb Dwayne Shinault, both of Booneville, Rasheed Shinault of Rienzi and Demario Shinault of Tupelo; four sisters, JoAnn Bean, and Cassie Mitchell and husband, Greg, all of Baldwyn, and Betty Shinault and Teresa Chandler, both of Booneville; three brothers, Charles Lowery of Baldwyn, and Billy Shinault and wife, Deanna, and David Shinault, all of Booneville; aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

W. M. SHINAULT

Prentiss Plaindealer

November 3. 1898

W. M. Shinault, died, on Sunday October 30, 1898, at his home on Twenty Mile Creek, Mr. W. M. Shinault, in the 80th year of his age. The deceased was one of the earliest settlers on Twenty Mile Creek and has been intimately associated within all its agricultural improvements. He raised a large family of sons and daughters who became useful men and women and are filling important positions in life with credit to themselves and their friends.

The deceased had been quite feeble for several months, having lived ten years more than the alloted apan of life, but up to a short while prior to his last sickness preserved intact his energy and mental facilities the majority of his immediate family were in attendance at his bedside when death came.

His remains were laid to rest in the Osborne Creek Cemetery attended by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. Hi' great energy, intelligence and executive ability made him a successful man in his business affairs. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. L. R. Burress. We tender condolence and sympathy to the bereaved relatives and friends.

Source: Plaindealer November 3, 1898

WM. W. SHINAULT

January 11, 1929

Highly Respected Citizen Answers Final Summons:

Wm. W. Shinault aged about 70 died at his home Tuesday night. He had been in failing health for a long time. Mr. Shinault was a life long citizen of Prentiss County and had lived in Booneville for a long time. He had been prominent in many lives, as a farmer and business man.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Kate Grisham Shinault and 2 daughters Mrs. J. E. Berry of Booneville and Mrs. Arthur B. Schultz of Clarksdale, Ms. and 3 sons Frank H. and Ottie of Long Beach, California and C. R. of Shreveport, La. 2 sisters Mrs. S. M. Barnett and Mrs. E. A. Crawford of Wheeler,

The funeral took place from the residence at 11 o'clock yesterday being conducted by Rev. J. D. Thompson pastor of The Baptist church of which he was a member. His body was buried in the Booneville Cemetery.

Hon. pallbearers: Judge W. M. Cox, T. L. Bettersworth, D. W. Robbins, J. A. Cunningham, Henry Tyson, Lee C. Prather, J. C. Stanley, Sr., Claude Gray, A. F. Simmons, and C. R. Lacy.

Active pallbearers N. J. Sartin, B. B. Floyd, J. M. Moore, John L. Spain, Guy Young, W. R. Fulghum.

EMERY SHIPMAN

William Emery Shipman, of Corinth, died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2000, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.

Services were Saturday, Sept. 30, at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church with the Rev. Howard Lips and the Rev. Smith Whiteside officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery. McPeters Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Shipman was born in Hardin County, Tenn., on May 11, 1926, to the late William M. and Vera Milender Shipman. For many years Mr. Shipman was a partner in the Alcorn Truck and Tractor Co. He was also owner of W. E. Shipman Trucking Co. He was a landowner, cattleman and a former member of the Cattleman's Association. His hobby was restoring and collecting antique cars and tractors, especially Farmall's and International Harvester. He was an active member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Hilda Bass Shipman of Corinth; two daughters and sons-in law, Sharon and Tommy Counce of Booneville and Serita and Donnie Redding of Corinth; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Ollie Shipman, Dorothy and Sanford Whitehurst and Mary Ann and Charles Baldwin, all of Corinth, and Betty and Robert Gant of Congerville, Ill.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Marcus and Nyla Shipman and Jerry and Marie Shipman, all of Corinth; five grandchildren, Gena Smith and her husband, Chris, Joel Counce, Chad Redding, Lin Counce and Cayce Redding; and three great-grandchildren, Amanda, Jamie and Christina Smith.

Pallbearers were Gary Mitchell, Doug Mitchell, Joe Caldwell, Tony Baldrium, Wayne Honeycutt, Richie Shipmarti, Tracy Shipman and Mike Shipman.

ELOISE CAVENESS SHIRLEY

Eloise Caveness Shirley, 80, of Route 1, Box 317, Marietta, died Thursday. Feb. 11, 1993, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo after an extended illness.

Services were Saturday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m. at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Ed Lowery and Elbert Ray Bennett officiating. Burial was in Zion Rest Cemetery.

Mrs. Shirley was the widow of H. C. -Cliff' Shirley. She was a retired school teacher, having taught third grade for 41 years at Marietta. She was a charter member of Kappa Kappa Iota Sorority Gamma Conclave, Booneville, and a member of the state Retired Teachers Association. She was a member of Candlers Chapel Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for 42 years.

She is survived by a son, Jim Shirley of Marietta; two sisters, Mildred Holley and Elsie Smith, both of Booneville; and two granddaughters, Mrs. Sonja Smith and Suzette Shirley, both of Marietta.

ANNIE SHOCKLEY

BOONEVILLE - Annie Bridges Shockley, 92, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2003, at the Landmark Nursing and Rehab Center after an extended illness. She was a homemaker and a member of the Norris Chapel Baptist Church in Mantachie. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Minor Bridges; and her second husband, Fletcher Shockley; and one son, Donald Bridges.

Services will be at 3 p.m. today at the McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Thomas Langley, Bro. Jimmy Newby and Bro. Danny Short officiating. Burial will be in the Ozark Methodist Cemetery.

Survivors include three daughters, Shirley McDougal and her husband, Sammy, of Corinth, Ode Lee Tueffel and her husband, Ron, and Mary Lou Franks and her husband, Clatus, all of Booneville; three stepdaughters, Bess Hunkapillar and Dean Jackson, both of Booneville, and Emma Floyd of Blue Springs; one son, Sam Bridges of Booneville; four stepsons, James Shockley, Bobby Shockley, Sonny Shockley, all of Booneville, and Robby Shockley of Somerville, Tenn.; two sisters, Ovell McKinney and Avil Kitchens , both of Booneville; one brothers, Emest Blaylock of Birmingham, Ala.; 26 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren; 25 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous step grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation will continue today until service time at the funeral home.

FLETCHER H. SHOCKLEY

BOONEVILLE - Fletcher H. Shockley, 87, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999, at his residence. He was born Sept. 7, 1911, in Remember County to the late James and Omie Shockley He was a retired farmer and a member of Norris Chapel Baptist Church He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Services will be at 3 p.m. today, at Norris Chapel Baptist Church near Mantachie with the Rev. Thomas Langley and the Rev. Bobby White officiating. Burial Will, be in Ozark Cemetery. Salts Funeral Home is in charge of the: arrangements.

Survivors include three daughters, Bessie Hunkapiller and her husband, James, of Booneville, Emma Floyd and her husband, Carl, of Ellistown and Dean Dunaway and her husband, Frank of Saltillo; four sons, Sonny Shockley, of Baldwyn, Bobby Joe Shockley and his wife, Ann, and James Shockley and his wile, Barbara, all of Booneville and Robby Shockley, and his wife, Charlene, of Somerville, Tenn.; three step daughters. Shirley Horn and her, husband, Carl, Odie Tuffell and her, husband, Ron, and Mary Lou Franks and her husband, Cleatus; all of Booneville; one stepson, Sam Bridges of Myrtle; 31 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren, 37 step grandchildren, 59 step great grandchildren, eight step great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death, by, Bessie Shockley; two daughters, Edith Pounds and Nettie Hamblin; one son, Junior Shockley; one great great-granddaughter, Jordan Damon Williams.

Pallbearers will be Timmy Floyd , Livingston, Charles Wayne Edge, Bobby Joe Shockley Jr., Dennis Shockley, Michael Shockley, Donnie Bridges and Ricky Hamblin.

The body will lie in state from 10 a.m. until service time today slither church.

FRANCES SHOCKLEY

MANTACHIE - Frances Shockley, 91, died Saturday, April 14, 2001, at Daniel Health Care Complex. She was born Dec. 30, 1909, in Tishomingo County to Nathan Thomas and Doxie Lee Rogers Ray. She was a retired homemaker and a member of Lakeland Baptist Church.

Services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 16, at Senter Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Henry Jenkins and Bro. Paul Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Ozark Methodist Church Cemetery.

Survivors include three daughters, Jeanette Franks and her husband, Glen, of Mantachie, Ophelia Hicks and her husband, Milburn, of Thaxton and Sarah Ashcraft of Mantachie; three sons. Wymon Moses and his wife, Halovee, and Audie Shockley and his wife, Peggy, all of Tupelo and Junior Moses of Mantachie; three sisters, Ida Collier of Tupelo, Dorothy Hill of Baldwyn, and Ethel Hall of Hackelburg, Ala., 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren: and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her second husband, Audie Shockley, who died in 1978, and her first husband, Cecil Moses, who died in 1928

Pallbearers were Tommy Franks, Mark Jenkins, Grant Jenkins, Douglas Hicks, Damon Bailey and Chuck Gusmus.

JUNIOR SHOCKLEY

BOONEVILLE - Junior Hanson Shockley, 65, died Thursday, March 18, 1999, at his home after a long illness He was born Sept, 15, 1933, in Itawamba County. He was a lifelong resident of Prentiss County. He was employed al Plumrose in Booneville with 30 years of service. He was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church Ho enjoyed fishing and camping.

Services will be al 2 p.m. Saturday at Salts Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Pete McCoy and the Rev. Bobby White officiating. Burial will be in the Ozark Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Mary Bridges Shockley of Booneville; two daughters, Pat Shockley of Mantachie, and Melissa Shockley and her fiance, Keith Stanford of Saltillo; one son, Dennis Shockley and his wife, Renee, of Booneville: three sisters, Bessie Hunkaplllar and her husband, James, of Booneville, Villa Dean Dunaway and her husband, Frank, of Saltillo, and Emma Floyd and her husband, Carl, of Ellistown, four brothers, James Shockley and his wife, Barbara, and Bobby Joe Shockley and his wife, Ann, all of Booneville. Robby Shockley and his wife, Charlene, of Somerville, Tenn., and Sonny Shockley of Baldwyn ; his father, Fletcher Shockley, and stepmother Annie Shockley, of Booneville, 11 stepsisters, Shirley Horn and her husband, Carl, of New Site, Odelee Tuffel and her husband, Ron, of Booneville and Mary Inn Franks and her husband, Cledus, all of Booneville, one stepbrother, Sam Bridges and his wife, Myrtle, of Booneville; his mother-in law, Avil Kitchens of Booneville, sister in law, Betty Ledbetter and her husband, Jack, of Booneville, three grandchildren, Angie Williams and her husband, Rodney, T. J. Shockley and Lindsey Shockley, all of Booneville, two step grandchildren, Parks, Stanford and Jessie Stanford, both, West Point.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Bessie Shockley; two sisters, Edith Pounds and Nettie Hamblin, and one great grandchild, Jordan Denied Williams.

REV. AUSTIN T. SHOOK

BOONEVILLE - The Rev. Austin T. "Preacher" Shook, 75, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2004, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville. He was born July 1, 1929, to the late John and Emma Thomas Shook. He was a member of the Independent Church of God, which he founded in 1979. He loved to preach God's word and he opened the doors for many other churches during his ministry. He also enjoyed growing fresh vegetables, working on cars and having many friends.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Pete McCoy, Bro. Marty Roberts and Bro. Wayne Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Kimberly Mayo Shook of Booneville; five daughters, Vickie Shook of the home, Tina Holder Oswalt of Wheeler, Sandy Holland and husband, Jimmy, of Booneville, Sherry Tolar and husband, Jackie, of New Site, and Neecy Arnold and husband, Tracy, of Booneville; a son, Kenneth Shook and wife, Joyce, of Wheeler; a brother, Chester Shook of Baldwyn; two sisters, Linda Rowan and husband, Paul, of Baldwyn, and Barbara Miles and husband, Jerry, of Verona; 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren.

He wa preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Rhodes Shook; and a son-in-law, Joe Gaylon Oswalt Jr.

Pallbearers will be Rodney Ashcraft, Mickey Holland, Jason Nanny, Paul Rowan, Roy Shook and Dennis Westby.

Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. today and continue until service time Tuesday.

CHESTER L. SHOOK

BALDWYN - Chester L. Shook, 77, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005, at his home. He was a retired dozier operator for Murphy International. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Wheeler Baptist Church.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Waters Funeral Home with Bro. Pete McCoy officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Survivors include two daughters, Brenda Ray of Natchitoches, La., and Patricia Ann Burk of Pontotoc; three sons, Larry Shook of Wheaton, Ill., Mike Shook of Memphis and David Shook of Booneville; two sisters, Linda Jean Rowan of Baldwyn and Barbara Jane Miles of Verona; his caregiver, Shannon Stacy of Baldwyn; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John D. and Emma Thomas Shook; two brothers, the Rev. Austin Shook and Clinton Shook; two sons, Steven Shook and Daniel Shook; and two grandchildren, Mitzi Ray and Shane Hall.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to service time Sunday at the funeral home.

EULA MAE SHOOK

BOONEVILLE - Eula Mae Shook, 79, died Sunday, June 24, 2001, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center after a long illness.

She was a homemaker and a member of Independent Church of God. She was the widow of Kelos Shook. She enjoyed flowers and gardening.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Larry Hill officiating and the Rev. Austin Shook assisting. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Survivors include two sons, Eddie Shook and Wayne Shook, both of Booneville: three sisters, Murline Mansell and Quay Jones, both of Booneville, and Pearl Reese of Byhalia; one brother, Charles Kelton of Booneville; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband and a sister, Marie Strickland.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and until service time Wednesday.

FLOYD E. SHOOK

BOONEVILLE - Floyd E. Shook, 87, died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2000, at his home after a brief illness. He was retired from Illinois Central Gulf Railroad and was a member of First United Pentecostal Church. He was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Lillie White Shook, who died Feb. 17, 1999; one sister, Pearly Hardin; and two brothers, Kelps and Daniel Shook.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First United Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Larry Hill and the Rev, Jimmy Hicks officiating. Burial will be in Booneville Cemetery. McMillan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include one sister, Evelyn Cashion of Horn Lake; a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. today and until noon Friday at the funeral home. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Pentecostal Church Building Fund.

FREDDIE SHOOK

BOONEVILLE - Freddie Shook, 56, died Sunday, April 18, 1999, at his home unexpectedly. He was an employee of Plumrose in Booneville and a Baptist.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ed Lowery and the Rev. Ricky Willis officiating. Burial will be in Candlers Chapel Cemetery.

Survivors include his mother, Jewell Sheffield of Booneville: one daughter, Regena Shook of Huntington, Ind.; one sister, Patricia Lambert, and her husband, Charlie L. Lambert, of Booneville: dire, brother, Jimmy Shook, and his wife, Ann, of Booneville; their grandchildren, James Shockome, Harley Shockome and Jerrica Bearden.

He was preceded in death by a son, James Shook, and his father, Clyde Shook.

Visitation will continue until service time today.

HOWARD SHOOK

BOONEVILLE - Howard Herman Shook, 83, died Thursday, April 22, 2004, at his home. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He was a retired produce manager after many years. He enjoyed visiting and being with his family and friends.

Services will be at 3 p.m. today at Fairview Baptist Church with Bro. Ricky Gattis and Bro. Edward Shook officiating. Burial will be in the Booneville Cemetery. Salts Funeral Home of Booneville is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Mildred Ryan Shook of Booneville; three daughters, Mary Ann Gattis and husband, Billy Joe, and Linda Burns and husband, Hayden, all of Booneville, and Ruth Ticer and husband, Junior, of Cairo; four sons, Johnny Shook and wife, Paula, of Rogers, Ark., James Shook and wife, Betty, of Jumpertown, Jerry Shook and wife, Barbara, of Jumpertown, and Stanley Shook and wife, Pam, of Shannon; five sisters, Lucille Ricketts of Michigan, Inez Keller of Booneville, Irene Armstrong of Zion, Ill., Bernice Smith of Lexington, Tenn., and Grace Counce of Booneville; a brother, the Rev. Edward Shook of Chattanooga, Tenn.; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Gary Shook; a brother, Herbert Shook; a granddaughter, Tracey Ticer; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Shook.

OMA E. SHOOK

BOONEVILLE - Oma E. Shook, 95, died Thursday, Aug. 31, 1995, at Longwood Manor Nursing Home in Booneville after a long illness. She was a retired employee of Blue Bell, a member of Crestwood Baptist Church and the widow of Bolivar L. Shook.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Emmanuel Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Jerry Mitchell and the Rev. Larry Hill officiating. Burial will be in Cain's Chapel Cemetery. McMillan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include two daughters, Lorena Barnes and Maxine Gailor, both of Booneville; three sons, John Chaffin of St. Louis, Mo., Audie Shook of Booneville and James F. Shook of the Midway community; one sister, Mamie Hill of Nettleton; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

TIMOTHY MATTHEW SHOOK

NEW ALBANY - Timothy Matthew Shook, infant, died Thursday, July 1, 2004, at the Baptist Hospital in New Albany.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Waters Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jim Irvin officiating. Burial will be in the Campbelltown Cemetery.

Survivors include his mother, Beneta McGlaun Shook of New Albany; a special friend, Matthew Steward of New Albany; a host of cousins and relatives.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Beulah and C. E. McGlaun; and one aunt, Candy McGlaun.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 11 a.m. until service time.

CECIL SHORT

BALDWYN - Cecil Short, 78, died Friday, Sept. 9, 1994, at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a brief illness, He was born Jan. 25, 1916, to the late Joe William Short and Modell Green Short. He was a retired employee of Rockwell International and an Army veteran of World War II,

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at McMillan Funeral Home with the Rev. J. W. Bullock officiating. Burial will be in Prentiss Memorial Garden.

Survivors include his wife, Mauveline Wilemon Short of Baldwyn; one son, Jimmie Short of Baldwyn; one sister, Irma Robinson of Booneville.

Visitation will begin a today at the funeral home.

CLARA SHORT

BALDWYN - Clara Venson Short, 94, died Friday, May 14, 2004, at the Baldwyn Nursing Facility after an extended illness. She was a homemaker and a Primitive Baptist. She was the widow of Paul Short.

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. today at Waters Funeral Home Chapel in Baldwyn with Bro. Danny Short officiating. Burial will be in the Prentiss Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Survivors include her daughter, Maxine Williams and her husband, Malvern, of Baldwyn; her son, Billy Short and his wife, Bernice, of Baldwyn; one sister, Blanche Anderson of Booneville; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren.

Her grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.

J. D. SHORT

J. D. Short, 72, of Ripley, died Friday, Aug. 25, 2000, at his daughter's home in Corinth after an extended illness.

Services were Monday, Aug. 28, at 2 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church near Ripley with Bro. Bill Wages officiating. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery.

Mr. Short was a farmer. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie Short, and his second wife, Dottie Short.

He is survived by two daughters, Inez Wilbanks and her husband, William, of Corinth and Christine Joshlin and her husband, Jimmy, of Ripley; two sons, Jimmy D. Short and his wife, Teresa, of Booneville, and David Short and his wife, Betty, of Corinth; one brother, Leslie Short of Memphis; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

CHARLES SHOUSE

PISGAH - Charles David Shouse, 49, died Thursday, May 1, 2003, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo after a brief illness. He was an employee of SCP and a former truck driver.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Edward Jackson and Bro. Johnny Sherrill officiating. Burial will be in Antioch No. 2 Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Kathy Sims Shouse of Pisgah; his father, Theo Shouse of Booneville; two daughters, Brandi Shouse, and Penni Cooper and husband, Glenn, all of Pisgah; a son, Mickey Shouse and wife, Vanessa, of Altitude; a grandchild, Kaylee Cooper; a niece, Kim Gilley of Thrasher; a nephew, Brian Glover of Wheeler.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Nettie Shouse, and a sister, Peggy Glover.

Pallbearers will be Gary Pannell, Trent Moore, John Wayne Eaton, Roy Cummings, Terry Wilemon and Jimmy Fleming.

Visitation will continue until service time today.

ERNIE BELL SHOUSE

BOONEVILLE - Ernie Bell Shouse, 75, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born June 6, 1928, in Prentiss County to William R. "Rufe" Robinson and Jettie Bell Curtis Robinson. She was an inspector for Prentiss Manufacturing Company and Lucky Star Industries. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, growing flowers, cooking and her grandchildren.

Services were Thursday, Jan. 1, 2004, at Booneville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Williams, Bro. Jason Pilcher and Bro. Bill Baker officiating. Burial was in Booneville Cemetery with committal by Bro. Hayden Moreland.

Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Howard E. Shouse Sr., whom she married July 24, 1948; two daughters, Catherine Ashcraft and husband, Quitman, and Judy Bryan and husband, John, all of Booneville; a son, Howard E. Shouse Jr. and wife, Carla, of Marietta; a brother, Renard Robinson and wife, Bernice, of Booneville; four grandchildren, Melissa Schmoeller and husband, Tom, April Greenwood and husband, Tommy, Kimberley Magee and husband, James, and Tyson Shouse; six great-grandchildren, Lena, Clayton, T.J., Kyle, Andrea and Joshua; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Moore; two grandsons, Curt and Robert Ashcraft; one sister; and four brothers.

Pallbearers were Kenneth Scott, Gary Harris, Paul Boren, Billy Stevenson, Gary James and Gabe George.

HESSIE L. SHOUSE

Hessie L. Shouse, 87, died Thursday, March 19, 1998, at the Corinth Health and Rehabilitation Nursing Home.

Services were Saturday, March 21, at 2 p.m. at Fairview Baptist Church with the Rev. Pete McCoy, the Rev. Elbert Ray Bennett and the Rev. Jimmy Hicks officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Salts Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Shouse was a retired homemaker and industrial worker. She was a lifelong resident of Prentiss County and the oldest member of the Fairview Baptist Church. She was the widow of Hubert A. Shouse, and the daughter of the late W. A. and Naomi Magers. She enjoyed flowers, sewing, crocheting and quilting and doing special things for her family and friends.

She is survived by one daughter, Carolyn Hutcheson and her husband, Boyce, of Booneville; five sons, Howard Shouse and his wife, Ernie Bell, of Booneville, Hershel Shouse and his wife, Nicki, of Aurora, Colo., Wilbur Shouse and his wife, Cleo, of Lucedale, Billy Shouse and his wife, Ann, of Wheeler, and James Shouse and his wife, Brenda, of Seneca, Ill.; four brothers, Raymond Magers and his wife, Mildred, of Tupelo, L. R. Magers and his wife, Mary Ruth, of Nettleton, Dulon Magers and his wife, Elaine, of Mantachie, and Milford Magers and his wife, Elsie, of Lucedalc; two sisters, Edna Whittenton of Tupelo and Winnie Roberts and her husband, Voy, of Baldwyn; 25 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two daughters, Opal E. Davis and Betty Lou Davis.

NETTLE V. SHOUSE

Nettie V. Shouse, 82, of Booneville, died Sunday, April 14, 2002, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.

Services were Tuesday, April 16, at 2 p.m. at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Danny Minnix and Bro. Bob Cox officiating. Burial was in Booneville Cemetery.

Mrs. Shouse was a housewife and a member of Carolina United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Women's Auxiliary of the VFW. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Molly Corhin: one daughter, Peggy Glover; one sister, Zelma Corbin, and one brother. Howard Corhin.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Theo Shouse; one son, Charles Shouse and his wife Kathy of the Pisgah community; five grandchildren, Kim Gilley. Brian Glover, Mickey Shouse. Brandi Shouse, Penni Cooper and husband Glenn; and one great-grandchild. Kaylee Cooper.

Pallbearers were Brian Glover, Mickey Shouse, Brian Stennett, James Thornton, Glenn Cooper and Billy Shouse.

PATSY LEE SHOUSE

Mrs. Patsy Lee Shouse, 43, of Booneville, died Wednesday, Dec. 18, 1985, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo after an extended illness.

Services were Friday, Dec. 20, at 2 p.m. at Salts Funeral Home chapel with Minister Doug Greenway and Bro. Larry Hill officiating. Burial was in Booneville Cemetery.

Mrs. Shouse was employed at Blue Bell Inc., for the past 24 years as a supervisor.

She is survived by her husband, Vernon Shouse; two daughters, Mrs. Tana Shouse Riggs of Jennings, La., and Teresa Shouse of Booneville; one son, Sammy Shouse of Laurel, Miss. ; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Omar Wallace of Booneville; and one brother, Jerry Wallace of Booneville.

GLADYS SHULTS

CORINTH - Gladys Glisson Shults, 83, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2003, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center. She was a resident of Dogwood Plantation. She was a member of Woodland Baptist Church in Jackson, Tenn., and a retired secretary.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. Warren Jones and the Rev. Carroll Talley officiating. Burial will be in Brush Creek Cemetery.

Survivors include a sister, Avis Lancaster of Walnut; a nephew, James Glisson and wife, Donnie, of Willis, Texas; a niece, Deleace Spencer and husband, Billy Wayne, of Walnut.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Clayton Shults; her parents, Stanley and Birdie Henderson Glisson; a brother, Archie Glisson; and a sister, Bonnie Glisson.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

LOLA MAE SHULTS

CORINTH - Lola Mae Shults, 84, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, at the Whitfield Health Care Facility. She was born Aug. 11, 1919. in Alcorn County. She was associated with Weaver Pants for many years and retired from Century Electric Company. She was a member of the Hopewell United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening and caring for her home.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the McPeters Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Keith Warner officiating. Burial will be in the Hopewell Church Cemetery.

Survivors include one son, Everett Lassiter and his wife, Betty, of Little Rock, Ark.; one daughter, Martha Hale and her husband, Jim, of Corinth; one sister, Lillian Barnes of Corinth; seven grandchildren, David and Sharon Lassiter of McKinney, Texas, Mike Lassiter of St. Petersburg, Fla., James Hale Jr. (Jamie) of Memphis, Janet and Keith Warner of Malden, Mo., Angelia and Eric Onermaa of Cabot, Ark., Julie H. and Brad West of Wrens, Ga., and Jennifer H. and Stevie Loveless of Burnsville.

Pallbearers will be David Lassiter, Mike Lassiter, Jamie Hale, Eric Onermaa, Stevie Loveless and Brad West.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Vester Lassiter and Leonard Shults; and two brothers, Hubert Voyles and Clarence "Bollie" Voyles.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

NORA SHUMPERT

Nora Lee "Shemp" Shumpert, 38, died Friday, Jan. 31, 2003, as the result of an automobile accident. He was a member of Red Oak M.B. Church. He was employed by Southern Family Food in Verona.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Red Oak M.B. Church with the Rev. Charles Barnes officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Agnew and Sons Funeral Home of Verona is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include a son, Marcus Shumpert of Tupelo; two daughters, Monecia Shumpert of Tupelo and Renata Robinson of Pontotoc; his mother, Fannie Mae Shumpert of Tupelo; two brothers, Earnest Shumpert and his wife, Cecilia, of Verona, and Floyd Shumpert and his wife, Ina, of Pontotoc; four sisters, Carrie Brown and her husband, Larry, of Tupelo, Carolyn Brinkley of Booneville, Marilyn Willis and her husband, Billy, of Plantersville, and Earnestine Cummings and her husband, Jim, of Pontotoc; his fiancee, Patricia Boone of Buena Vista; two special children, Shanti Booneville and Tierra Boone, both of Buena Vista; a special friend, T.L. McNeece of Fulton; two uncles, George Stone of Tupelo and Robert Stone of Detroit, Mich.; two aunts, Margaret Swingrum and Louise Stone, both of Tupelo.

He was preceded in death by his father, Thelmer Shumpert; four brothers; and one sister.

Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m. today. The body will be placed in the church one hour before services.

WILLIAM SHUMPERT

GARY, Ind. - William Thomas "Shorty" Shumpert, 71, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2003, in Gary, Ind. He was formerly of Kossuth. He was a graduate of Easom High School and a former member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church of Kossuth. He was a retired employee of Inland Steel in Gary, Ind.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Crossroads Baptist Church in Gary, Ind., with the Rev. Robert Buckingham and the Rev. Harold Prince officiating. Burial will be in Fern Oak Cemetery in Griffith, Ind. Smith, Bizzell and Werner Funeral Home of Gary, Ind., is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his wife, Chanie Johnson Shumpert; two sons, Demetius Shumpert, and Darren and Betty Shumpert of Gary, Ind.; seven daughters, Althea and Dennis Kaizer of Michigan City, Ind., Crystal Henderson, Cheryl Davis, Sonja Cook, Devetta Campbell, and Karen and Anthony Strickland, all of Gary, Ind., Yvonne and John Stewart of Mattoon, Ill.; two brothers, the Rev. Walter Clark Shumpert of Oakridge,Tenn., and Hugh Anderson Shumpert of Gary, Ind.; five sisters, Hattie Elliott of Pearl, Ruby Lucille Gardner and JoAnn Barton, both of Corinth, Mary Jack of Gary, Ind., and Lorrine and John Rowland of Oakridge,Tenn.; 23 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; numerous neices, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Ludella Shumpert; a son, Leonard; two daughters, Pheanetha and Lorraine; two grandsons, Kasey and Roberts; two sisters, Melissa and Verline; and three brothers, General, John and Fred.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and the family hour will be form 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

ROY LEE SIDES

GOLDEN - Roy Lee Sides, 64, died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003, at the Red Bay Hospital. He was a native of Arkansas. He was a fork lift driver for Sunshine Homes in Red Bay for 17 years and a member of Antioch Baptist Church. He enjoyed gardening and loved his family.

Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Antioch Baptist Church in Golden with the Rev. Jim Rutledge officiating. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home of Red Bay is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda Sides of Golden; a daughter, Sandy Bryant and husband, Paul, of Fulton; a son, Brian Sides and wife, Dwana, of Golden; four sisters, Hazel Timmons of Golden, Irene Rogers and husband, Lester, of Guntown, Nell Anderson and husband, Wilford, in Pinson, Tenn., and Faye Hendrix of Alamo, Tenn.; a brother, Robert Sides Sr. and wife, Audrey, of Gadsden, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Abby Clayton, Brody Clayton, Chloe Clayton, Austin Sides and Breana Sides; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Goodman and Olaf Sides; a brother, Homer Sides; and three sisters, Joann Lowe, Kay Newman and Carolyn Sides.

Pallbearers will be Robert Sides Jr., Brent Barker, Kelly Timmons, Keith Timmons, Kelvin Hammock, Daniel Letson, Stevie Letson and Aaron Pharr.

Visitation will continue at the church until service time today.

A. F. SIMMONS

A. F. Simmons Dies Tuesday

In the death of Mr. Arch F. Simmons, which occurred late Tuesday afternoon at the local hospital, Booneville and Prentiss County lost one of its finest and most outstanding citizens. He had been seriously ill for many months.

Mr. Simmons was born and reared a few miles east of town and had lived here for the greater part of his more than three score and ten years. He had been connected with the business development of the town and county. For many years he was in various lines of business and for the past several years had successfully managed the affairs of the Booneville Brick and Tile Company, not only making brick and tile, but catering to the building trades with the necessary articles used in the erection of houses. He also handled coal and was always ready to fill your needs.

He had been a faithful and devoted member of the Baptist Church and for many years had served on its board of deacons. He was ready at all times to contribute to its support. He stood for the better things.

He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Archie Lee Morgan and Miss Lora Simmons of Ashville, N. C. and Mrs. Pattie, Lou Hamm of Booneville. He is also survived by other relatives, funeral services will be conducted at ten o'clock Thursday morning at the McMillan Funeral Home, followed by burial in the Booneville Cemetery.

The sorrowing family has the deepest sympathy of many friends in their dark hours.

SOURCE: The Booneville Independent 18 January 1940

Submitted by: Ruby Rorie

C. W. SIMMONS

Soldier of Sixties Relates Experiences

C. W. Simmons was born in Tennessee, April 30, 1844, and when six months of age his parents moved to what is now known as Brice's CrossRoads, where they settled on a farm.

In 1862, when but 17 years of age, he entered the Confederate Army, serving a year in another man's stead. In the first 16 days of his service he was engaged in 5 battles. After the year was up he enlisted in Co. K, 11th Miss. Calvary, where he served two more years. During the three years service he fought in 36 battles, although a greater portion of his time was spent in scout service.

At the Battle of Iuka, the Confederates were beaten back and in his retreat his horse mired down in the mud. Under heavy fire and while his comrades were moving on he worked trying to recover his steed but was finally forced to go afoot while bullets, like hail, were whistling and popping about him.

At one time while on picket duty he was forgotten at his post and stayed on duty for twice his time. In his weariness he fell in a daze, and except for the timely warning of an ant which had crawled in his ear, he would have been caught asleep on duty and doubtless court-martialed.

At Selmer, Tenn., he noticed one of his comrades shooting his pistol in the air. His Captain came by and told him to level his gun, whereupon the soldier jumped up and ran. The Captain ordered him to stop or he would shoot, and the man replied, "Why Captain, they are all running," and sure enough the boys were retreating and the Yanks were coming over the breastworks, leaving only the captain, Simmons, and the man from behind the log to seek safety as best they could.

The next morning after the battle of Florence, Ala., Simmons wanted a furlough home, but upon asking the Provost Marshal, he was denied a pass. Then he, together with six others, slipped away and started for Baldwyn. On their way they came to a bridge that was washed away. Some of the boys turned back, but Simmons/ with two or three others, swam the stream, leading their horses behind them, and arrived home in time to hear the news of the surrender, and he did not have to return to duty.

On Christmas, 1864, Simmons was married to Miss Aciniath Houston Walden, daughter of William A. Walden, west of Wheeler, and to them were born nine children, of whom four are living, John W. Simmons, Booneville; F. L. Simmons, Melrose, New Mexico: W. E. Simmons, Lindsey, Oklahoma; and Mrs. Emma Jones, Mayesville Oklahoma. His wife died December 29, 1917, since which time he has been living with his son in Oklahoma.

While in his teens he was converted in a union meeting at Mt. Olive. He joined the Methodist Church, of which he has been a continuous member since.

According to the laws of nature, Mr. Simmons has not many more years to be with us, but he is prepared, and whenever the Great General calls his name he is ready to answer "Here, Master" and fall in line for the last review.

SOURCE,: The Booneville Independent, Friday, August 26,1927

Submitted by: Ruby Rorie

EDGAR LEE SIMMONS

Obituary - Banner Independent, Booneville, Mississippi, 30 January 1997

Edgar Lee Simmons, 76, of Booneville, died Friday, Jan. 24, 1997, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo after an extended illness.

Services were Sunday, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m. at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Kelly officiating.  Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Mr. Simmons was retired from Diviney.  He was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church and a member of the Northeast C. B. Club.

He is survived by his wife, Maggie Simmons; three stepsons, James Wilhite, Clarence Wilhite and his wife Nancy, all of Booneville, and Don Wilhite and his wife, Becky, of Zion, Ill.; one sister, Ruby Cooper of Booneville; one niece, Shirley Moreland of Booneville; and one nephew, Charles Simmons of Booneville.

Submitted by Bill Scroggin

HOSANNA SIMMONS

Hosanna Johnson Simmons, 97, of Booneville, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2004.

She was born July 15, 1906, to the late Jim and Lou Johnson. She was a lifelong member of Hopewell M.B. Church.

Services were Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Synagogue M.B. Church in Rienzi with the Rev. Kelvin Crum officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Agnew and Sons Funeral Home of Baldwyn was in charge of arrangements.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law and caregiver, Annie Phine

Wicks of Booneville; an aunt, Sammie Johnson of Corinth; two nephews, Jessie Floyd of Booneville, and Junior Barnett and wife, Louise, of Rienzi; three nieces, Ruby Neal and husband, Connie, of Paducah, Ky., Mabel Edmond of Rienzi and Arnett Hill and husband, Henderson, of Memphis; five granddaughters-, Clara Guy and husband, Raymond, of Dayton, Ohio, Janice Ann Gardner and husband, Jessie, and Anna Jean Wicks and husband, B.A., all of Booneville, Cheryl Prather and husband, Kenya, of Corinth, Mary Leach and husband, Ricky, of Oxford; two grandsons, Sam J. Wicks of Baldwyn and Alvin J. Wicks and wife, Jamelia, of Booneville; a host of great-grandchildren; great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Frank Simmons; a son, A.J. Wicks; a granddaughter, Martha Ann Wicks; three sisters, Willie Mae Johnson, Viola Harris and Mattie Lee Rainer; and two brothers, Eugene Johnson and Jessie Johnson.

JESSIE MAE SIMMONS

TUPELO - Jessie Mae Simmons died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo after a lengthy illness. A Lee County native, she was born Dec. 11, 1931, to the late Oscar Rea and Edna P. Merchant Robinson. She worked several years with the Tupelo Police Department and was a waitress for many years having owned M & J's Restaurant in Guntown. She was a member of the Guntown Baptist Church and enjoyed reading and gospel singings. Her husband, Boyd "Roscoe" Simmons, preceded her in death Oct. 22, 1992.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Jefferson Street Chapel of W. E. Pegues with the Rev. Bobby Robbins officiating. Burial will be in the Gilvo Cemetery.

Survivors include one son, Gene Talarico Simmons and his wife, Patricia, of Rota, Spain; one niece, LeRea Robison Albert of Tyler, Texas; two nephews, Mark Collier and Terry Collier, both of Tyler, Texas; one sister, Vera Butler of Booneville; her special friends and caretakers, Natalie Stone and Gloria Thorn.

Pallbearers will be Larry Presley, Gary Stone, Doonie Homan and Carrol Homan.

Memorials may be made to the North Mississippi Medical Center's Cancer Center, 990 S. Madison St., Tupelo, MS 38801 or to the Hospice Program, P. O. Box 192, Tupelo, MS 38802.

Visitation will continue until service time today at the funeral home.

JOHN SIMMONS JR.

BOONEVILLE - John Wesley Simmons Jr., 82, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999, at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a sudden illness He was a farmer and a member of Gaston Baptist Church. He enjoyed bird hunting.

Services will be al 2 p.m. today at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Bro, Ben Parman officiating Burial will be in Booneville Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Annie Ruby Morris Simmons: two daughters, finite White and her husband, Carlos, of Tupelo, and Judy Barnett and her husband, Willard, of Booneville one son, Larry Siemens, and his wife Shared, of Florence, Ala.; one sister, Vernell Simmons of Booneville; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Wesley and Lessie Simmons; a sister, Lena Thompson; and four brothers, Rutherford, Leland, Herschel and James Simmons.

Pallbearers will be Tony White, Danny White, Brent League Jason League, Matthew Corbin, Kevin Holloway, Bryan Simmons and Eric Simmons.

Honorary pallbearers will be the Men's VIII Sunday School Class at Gaston Baptist Church.

Visitation will continue until service time today.

JOSEPH SIMMONS

Obituary - Banner Independent, Booneville, Mississippi, 13 November 1969

Services Held For Joseph Simmons

Joseph Luther Simmons, 54, of Booneville Route 6, died at home about 3:00 p.m. Nov. 10 after 2½ years of failing health.

Services for Mr. Simmons, who was a farmer and bus driver, were held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11 at McMillan Funeral Home with Brother J. L. Gore officiating.  Burial was in Liberty Methodist Cemetery, with McMillan Funeral Directors in charge.

He leaves his wife, Mrs. Ola Vernell Simmons; step father, Bryon Down of Booneville; one daughter, Mrs. Shirley Moreland of Booneville Rt. 6; one brother, Edgar Simmons of Booneville; one sister, Mrs. Frances Reece of Booneville; one half-sister, Mrs. Ruby Cooper of Los Angeles, Calif.; and five grandchildren.

Submitted by Bill Scroggin

LELAND SIMMONS

BOONEVILLE - Leland Simmons, 48, factory employee, died Sunday at Kenosha, Wis.

Services will be at 3 p.m. today at McMillan Funeral Home here with burial in Siloam Cemetery near here.

He leaves his wife, Mrs. Marjorie Horn Simmons; a son, Billy Simmons of Kenosha; a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Gholston of Kenosha; three 'brothers, Rutherford Simmons of Calhoun City, John Simmons of Booneville and Herschel S Simmons of Racine, Wis., and two sisters, Mrs. Luther Simmons of Booneville and Mrs. Neil Thompson of 'Rienzi.

MAGGIE PEARL SIMMONS

BOONEVILLE - Maggie Pearl Prentiss Wilhite Simmons, 81, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2003, at her home after an extended illness. She had been a resident of Longwood Community Living Center for some time before her last stay in the hospital. Before her health failed, she loved quilting and many will remember her while warming themselves with her quilts. She was a homemaker, a member of the Lakeview Baptist church and a past member of the Northeast Miss. CB Club. She also loved cooking.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at the McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Floyd Carpenter officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Grove Cemetery.

Survivors include two sons, James M. Wilhite of Booneville and Don E. Wilhite and his wife, Becky, of Kenosha, Wis.; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Wilhite of Booneville; three sisters, Dorothy Spencer, Faye Miller and Catherine Lewis, all of Booneville; two brothers, Jasper "Jack" Prentiss and Charles "Pete" Prentiss, both of Booneville; two grandchildren; James Wilhite Jr. and his wife, Melissa, and Dawn Walden and her husband, Mark; four great-grandchildren, Harrison and Madison Wilhite and Price and Mallory Walden; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, James P. Wilhite; her second husband, Edgar Simmons; one daughter, Linda A. Wilhite; one son, Clarence A. Wilhite; one sister, Evelyn Prentiss Thomas; and one brother, James Prentiss.

Visitation will continue until service time today at the funeral home.

MARY SIMMONS

CORINTH – Mary Mabry Simmons, 87, died Saturday, July 31, 2004, at her home. She retired from Heritage Manor Nursing Home at the age of 83. She enjoyed giving of herself to others and expecting nothing in return.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Little Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. Donald Anderson officiating. Burial will be in St. Rest Cemetery. Patterson Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include seven sons, Roy Simmons, Fred Simmons, Thomas Simmons, Leroy Simmons, Charles Simmons, Ray Simmons and Clyde Simmons; five daughters, Magnolia Simmons, Lenora Ward, Katherine Jones, Genetta Barnett and Lou Hodges; 35 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Decota Simmons; her parents, Charlie and Pearl Mabry; two sons, Covie C. Simmons and Robert Simmons; two sisters, Annie McCoy and Earlene Green; five brothers, Charlie Mabry Jr., Claude Mabry, George Mabry, Johnny Frank Mabry and Otie Mabry.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the church.

MAYBELL SIMMONS

BOONEVILLE - Maybell Bishop McAnally Simmons, 86, died Thursday, July 4, 2002, at her daughter's home near Booneville following a lengthy illness. She was born Aug. 3, 1915, in Prentiss County to Frances Marion Bishop and Maggie Lou McVey Bishop. She was a homemaker and member of Mt. Olive Church of God. She enjoyed growing flowers and her greatest joy in life was children.

Services will be 3 p.m. today at Booneville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. William Montgomery and Bro. Jimmy McAnally officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Church of God Cemetery.

She is survived by two daughters, Mavorene Ward of Tupelo and Frances Chaffin and her husband, Merle, of Booneville; four sons, J. C. McAnally Jr., David McAnally and his wife, Linda, Melvin McAnally and his wife, Helen, and Hugh McAnally and his wife, Susan, all of Booneville; two sisters, Cora Bishop and Inez Jones, both of Booneville; 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, J. C. McAnally Sr., her second husband, B. S. Simmons; a brother, Rex Bishop; two sisters, Edith Felks ad Eula Bishop and a granddaughter, Ginger McAnally.

Pallbearers are her grandchildren, Lanette Ledford, James McAnally, Gregory Ward, Maria Dunaway, Jimmy McAnally, Timothy McAnally, Ricky McAnally, Veeda McAnally, Allen McAnally, Dwight Chaffin, Sheila Chaffin, Michelle Montgomery and Phillip McAnally.

Visitation will continue until service time today.

WAYNE SIMMONS

CORINTH - Richard Wayne Simmons, 48, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center. He was affiliated with the Church of Christ.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories in Corinth. Minister Steven Guy will officiate, and Charlie Browning will deliver the eulogy. Burial will be in Jumpertown Cemetery.

Survivors include his father, Charles Simmons and wife, Clara, of Booneville; a brother, Lex Crowson and wife, Regina, of Booneville; a sister-in-law, Linda Crowson of Booneville; three aunts, Jeanette Loveless and husband, Dock, of Booneville, Lloyd Owens and husband, James, of Burton, and Joyce Jarrard and husband, Henry, of Alma, Ga.; two nephews, Ryan Crowson of Booneville and Charles Leonard Crowson of Tupelo; two nieces, Angie Prentiss of Jumpertown, and May Crowson and son, Alex, of Booneville.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Sue Reed Renaldi, and a brother, Roger Crowson.

Visitation will be at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to service time Friday.

SYLVIA SIMMONS

CORINTH - Sylvia Busby Simmons, 57, died Monday, Aug. 22, 2005, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. She was a 1966 graduate of Corinth High School and a 1990 graduate of Northeast Mississippi Community College. She was employed as a registered nurse at the Magnolia Regional Health Center. She was a member of the Mississippi Board of Nursing and the ANCC for Gerontological Nursing. She was a certified Heart Saver with the American Heart Association.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with Father Tim Jones and the Rev. Dennis Smith officiating. Burial will be in Henry Cemetery. McPeters Inc. Funeral Directors is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include a son, Sheperd Simmons and wife, Tera, of Memphis; two daughters, Shelley Archie and husband, Les, of Corinth, and Salem Peterson and husband, Chris, of Honolulu, Hawaii; a sister, Linda Perkins and husband, Gary, of Southaven; grandchildren, Shelby Simmons and Ward Simmons of Memphis, Leslie Miller Archie and Mary Liddon Archie of Corinth, and Christopher Davis and Julianna Peterson of Honolulu, Hawaii.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Helen Busby.

Pallbearers will be Ryan Briggs, Tony Whyte, Allen Simmons, George Perkins, Ben Summers and Lee Perkins.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the church.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

T.C. SIMMONS

CORINTH - Thurman Charles "T.C." Simmons, 81, died Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He was born June 23, 1921, to Walter Simmons and Florence Battles Simmons Rickman. He was a veteran of World War II and recipient of a Good Conduct Medal and the Purple Heart during the Battle of Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Abdemnes. He was the founder and co-owner of Simmons Furniture. He was a member of Fraley's Chapel Church of Christ. He enjoyed garden and fishing. He loved spending time with his family, and helping friends and neighbors.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Fraley's Chapel Church of Christ with Jerry Bates and Harold Gray officiating. Burial will be in Dogwood Cemetery in Corinth. Corinthian Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Viola Smith Simmons; a son, Bobby Simmons and wife, Sherry, of Corinth; a daughter, Judy Holland and husband, Eugene, of Corinth; a half brother, Wayne Rickman and wife, Ilene, of Corinth; a sister, Ida Poindexter of Corinth; a half sister, Beatrice Forsythe and husband, Buford, of Corinth; two sisters-in-law, Mary Ellen Simmons and Clydene Simmons, both of Corinth; his grandchildren, Stacie Ross and husband, Lynn, Christie Dickinson and husband, Chris, Gidget Sartain and husband, Mark, and Chad Simmons and wife, Penny; six great-grandchildren, Holly Ross, Jack Sartain, Dillon Sartin, Justin Simmons, Mary Frances Simmons and Cady Burcham.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Dock Simmons, Edward Simmons and James Simmons; four half brothers, Jim Rickman, Frank Rickman, Leon Rickman and Clarence Rickman; a half sister, Inez Rickman; and a brother-in-law, Dude Poindexter.

Honorary pallbearers will be all his nephews.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Pinevale Children's Home, 1872 CR 700, Corinth MS 38834.

VERNEIL SIMMONS

BOONEVILLE - Verneil Simmons, 90, died Monday, June 18, 2001, at Longwood Community Living Center in Booneville after a brief illness. She was a homemaker. An accomplished seamstress, she enjoyed sewing handmade quilts. She loved her family.

Services will be at 11 a.m. today at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Onnie Ralph officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery.

Survivors include one daughter, Shirley C. Moreland of Booneville; five grandchildren, Eva Lewis, David Lewis, Alan Lewis, Mike Lewis and Cathy Miller; eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Luther Simmons; her parents, John W. and Lessie Simmons; a sister, Lena Thompson; and five brothers, R. A., John Jr., Leland, Herschel and James Simmons.

Visitation will continue until service time today.

LESLIE D. SIMPSON

WHEELER - Leslie D. Simpson, 54, died Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005, at the North Miss. Medical Center in Tupelo. He was a scrap metal and salvage dealer and an employee of 45 Trailer Sales and Service. He was a member of Wheeler Baptist Church.

Services were at 3 p.m. Friday at the Kesler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Marty Roberts officiating. Burial was in the Kirkville Cemetery.

Survivors include one sister, Margaret Graham of Nicholasville, Ky.; two brothers, Eddie Simpson of Pleasant Valley, Conn., and Barre Simpson of Valparaiso, Ind.; one half-sister, Gail Schultz of Manchester, Pa.; two daughters, Amber Kay Simpson and Christine Louise Simpson of upper state New York.

WALTER C. SIMPSON JR.

Dr. Walter C. Simpson Jr., 78, of Portsmouth, VA, formerly of Booneville, died Saturday, April 6, 2002.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 9. Burial was in the Olive Branch Cemetery. There were no local survivors.

EDITH A. SIMS

Edith A. Sims, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2001, at her home in the Cairo community after an extended illness.

Services were Saturday, Sept. 8, at 2 p.m. at Jacinto Church of Christ with Bro. Billy Lambert and Bro. Terry Roberts officiating. Burial was in Jacinto Church of Christ Cemetery.

Mrs. Sims was a retired teacher, factory worker, cafeteria worker and homemaker. She was a member of Jacinto Church of Christ where she hart taught Sunday School many years She attended the Cairo Senior Citizens Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Orland Sims; her parents, Maude and Allen Harville; one sister, Grace Langley; and one brother, Troy Harville.

She is survived by one daughter, Joan Wade and her husband, Hoyt, of the Cairo community; two sons, Larry O. Sims and his wife, Freda, and Johnny D. Sims and his wife, Judy, all of the Cairo community; three sisters, Gladys Woodruff, Sarah Yates and Debris Cubero, all of Glen; one brother, Floyd Harville of Glen; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

J .L. SIMS JR.

BOONEVILLE - J. L. Sims Jr., 85, of Booneville, died Thursday, Nov. 28, 2002, at the Tishomingo Manor in Inks after an extended illness. He was a cattle and timber farmer and had served the people of Prentiss County as a Supervisor for 20 years as well as on the Board of Directors of the Farm Bureau for many years. He served his country in the U. S. Army Air Corp in World War II. He served his church family at Little Flock Primitive Baptist Church as a Deacon far several years. He loved people and enjoyed helping others in any way he could. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Little Flock Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Jim Cannon and the Rev. Earl McAnally officiating. Burial will be in the Forked Oak Cemetery. McMillan Funeral Home of Booneville Is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, posture Ewers Sims; one daughter, Marilyn McAnally and her husband, Earl, of Tupelo; one son, Jesse Sims and his fiance Diane Moore, of Booneville, five grandchildren, Jana Sims Everett and her husband, Michael, Julie Sims, Jerad Sims, Jason McAnally and James McAnally; one sister, Sammie Nell Gill and her husband, Robert, of Florida; one sister in law, Jean Sims of Iuka; four brothers, Dr. B. A. Sims and his wife, Dorothy, of Greenwood, Jack Sims and his wife, Mae, of He, fence, Ala . Joe Sims of Athens, Ala, and Billy Sims and his wife, Marion, of the Cairo community; his special caregivers, Linda Holley, Debra Hurley and Joanne Young.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Deal Sims; a sister-in-law, Edith Sims; and one brother, Robert Sims.

Pallbearers will be lead Sims, Michael Everett, Jason McAnally, James McAnally, Perry Sims and Chip Sims.

Honorary pallbearers will be Earl Jones. Vaster Portland, Hassell Holder and Mackey Holder.

Visitation will be from 3 p m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. The body will lie in state at the church from noon until service time on Saturday

JEAN CURTIS SIMS

IUKA - Jean Curtis Sims, 81, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004, at the St. Francis Hospital in Memphis. She was a graduate of the College of William and Mary in Virginia. She served on the Mississippi State Library Board. She was a member of the Iuka Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Elmus Curtis and Robert Sims.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. today at Oak Grove Cemetery. Eulogies will be presented by Dan Massie, Curt Massie, Jim Massie, John Massie and Josh Bostic for Jean Bostic. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include two daughters, Connie Massie and husband, Dan, of Memphis, and Ellen Ray of Birmingham; her grandchildren, Curt Massie and wife, Keely, and Jean Bostic and husband, Josh, all of Memphis, John Massie of New York, N. Y., and Jim Massie of Jackson; three great-grandchildren, Emma Massie, Evan Massie and Will Bostick.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to service time today at the funeral home.

JOHN REYNOLDS SIMS

BOONEVILLE - John Reynolds Sims, 83, died Wednesday, February 21, 1991, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville after an extended illness. He was a retired saw miller and a farmer. He was a Methodist.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the McMillan Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Clausel Hill Cemetery.

Survivors include two daughters, Pauline Lotese Henry of Jacinto and Josephine Louise Sims of Memphis; three sons, Harold R. Sims of Laurinburg, N. C., James Lowell Sims and Kenneth Sims, both of Booneville; two sisters, Esther Gattis of Jacinto and Jewel Stockton of Corinth; two brothers, Orlando Sims of Booneville and J. E. Sims of Jumpertown; nine grandchildren.

LOWELL SIMS

CAIRO - James Lowell Sims, 64, died Sunday, Oct. 1, 2000, at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis as the result of an automobile accident. He was a Mason and a member of Clausel Hill Independent Methodist Church.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Clausel Hill Independent Methodist Church with the Rev. Gary Redd and the Rev Wallace South officiating. Burial will be in Clausel Hill Cemetery. McMillan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include two sisters, Pauline Lotese Henry of Jacinto and Josephine Louise Sims of Memphis, two brothers, Harold R. Sims of Launburg, N. C., and Kenneth H. Sims of Russellville, Ky.; five nieces; four nephews; three great nieces: two great nephews.

Visitation will be at the funeral home from 2 to 9 p.m. today and until 1 p.m. Wednesday.

MARLIN SIMS

TISHOMINGO - Marlin Sims, 82, died Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005, at the Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home in Iuka. He was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Way of Life Worship Center with Bro. Bobby Watkins officiating. Burial will be in the Bethlehem Cemetery. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his wife, Lucille Sims of Tishomingo; one son, Bobby Watkins and wife, Darlene, of Tishomingo; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.

Honorary pallbearers will be Heart to Heart Hospice.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at the Way of Life Worship Center.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Way of Life Worship Center in Tishomingo.

RUBY SIMS

BOONEVILLE - Ruby Lee Hastings Sims, 90, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. She was born Nov. 12, 1912, in Alcorn County to Sim and Roena Albertine "Tiny Box. She was a homemaker and a member of Pisgah United Methodist Church. She enjoyed quilting, cooking, fishing and gardening.

Services will be at 3:30 p.m. today at the Booneville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Pete Wooley officiating. Burial will be in Antioch No. 2 Cemetery.

Survivors include two daughters, Gladys Hughes and Ruth Wren, both of Rienzi; a sort, Hershel Sims and wife, Dorothy, of Rienzi; four grandchildren, Mark Hughes and .wife, Velda, of Booneville, Kathy Shouse of Rienzi, Lisa Lambert and husband, Larry, of Booneville, and Donna Hyde and husband, Jody, of Rienzi; eight great-grandchildren, Brandi Shouse, Penni Cooper, Mickey Shouse, Mara Hughes, Brett Hughes, Harper Hughes, Amanda Bishop, and Kari Hyde; a great-great-grandchild, Kaylee Cooper; a sister-in-law, Bernice Hastings of Corinth.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Eddie Sims; four brothers, Simon, Waymon, Simmie and Roy Hastings; and a sister, Lottie Weeks.

Visitation will continue until service time today at the funeral home.

WADE SIMS

JUMPERTOWN - Vera Wade Sims, 75, died Monday, Jan. 26, 1998, at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a brief illness. She was a retired factory worker and a member of Crossroads Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of many years, James E. Sims.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel in Booneville with the Rev. Robert McCoy officiating. Burial will be in Crossroads Cemetery.

Survivors include three daughters, Lanelle Sims of Kennesaw, Ga., Brenda Schrampfer of Marietta, Ga., and Bobbie Sims of Charlotte, N. C.; two sons, Jimmy "Bud" sims and Charles David Sims, both of Jumpertown; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and until service time Wednesday.

RICHARD SINGLETON

BURNSVILLE - Richard Singleton, 46, died Thursday, May 29, 2003, in Madisonville, Kentucky.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. today at the Ludlam Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka. Burial will be in the Carpenter Cemetery in Burnsville.

Survivors include one son, Kris Singleton of New Iberia, La.; his grandmother, Earline Davis of Burnsville; one cousin, Rhonda Crunk of Burnsville; one aunt, Earline Davis of Burnsville; two uncles, Jackie Compton of Iuka and Grady Compton of Glen.

Pallbearers will be Eric Compton, David Wayne Compton, William Carleton, Jacob Osborn, Greg McAnally and Ruel Cornelius.

TOMMIE LEE SINGLETON

CORINTH - Tommie Lee Singleton, 73, died Saturday, March 13, 2004, at the North Miss. Medical Center in Tupelo. He was retired as vice president of Gleneagles Division of Hart, Schaefer and Marx Corp. He was former district manager of McGregor Sportswear Inc. in Walnut.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Nelson Hight officiating. Burial will be in the Forrest Memorial Park Cemetery.

Survivors include h is wife, Doris Pugh Singleton of Corinth; three sons, Mike, Mickey and Tim Singleton, all of Corinth; one daughter, Lisa Singleton Rickman of Muscle Shoals, Ala.; a half-brother, L. J. Singleton of Demopolis, Ala.; a half-sister, Onie Mae Bedsole of Demopolis, Ala.; four grandchildren, Barry Singleton, Carol Ann Singleton, Anna Rickman and Tess Rickman; one great-grandchild, Will Rencher.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert and Annie Singleton; one brother, James Singleton; one half-brother, E. P. Singleton.

Pallbearers will be Barry Singleton, Craig Rickman, Pete Simmons, Jerry Pugh, Jimmy Whitaker and Danny Lynn Smith.

Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association or to the American Cancer Society.

JAMES SIPES

TISHOMINGO - James Harold Sipes, 71, died Monday, Oct. 20, 1997, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was a native of Mississippi. He was a disabled veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in the European Theater during World War II. He was a member of the Church of Christ since 1952.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel in Tishomingo with Tim Spivey and Bro. William Burcham officiating. Burial will be in Tishomingo City Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Freida Sipes of Tishomingo; one daughter, Linda Sipes of Tishomingo; three sisters, Thelma Edmondson of Ocala, Fla., Ruth Boyd of Humboldt, Tenn., and Inez Lacey of Little Rock, Ark.

Pallbearers will be Clarence Lowery, David Bowen, Eddie Conwill, Robert McAlister, Dwight Lucius and J. P. Wilemon.

ROGER LEE SIPES

BOONEVILLE - Roger Lee Sipes, 36, died suddenly Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004, at his home. He installed vinyl siding.

Services will be at 11 a.m. today at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Rick Savage officiating. Burial will be in Lone Oak Baptist Cemetery.

Survivors include his mother, Helen Joyce Markin of Jackson, Tenn.; his father, Billy Dan Sipes Sr. of Corinth; a daughter, Chelsea Sipes of Kossuth; a son, Brandon Sipes of Kossuth; four sisters, Laura Luther Sipes of Henderson, Tenn., Lynda Jean Knight of Jumpertown, Cassie Maharrey of Jackson, Tenn., and Patty Trantham of Booneville; a half sister, Rebecca Simpson of Memphis; two brothers, Billy Dan Sipes Jr. of Finger, Tenn., and Joseph Buell Sipes of Corinth.

Visitation will continue until service time today.

ELVA SITTON

GLEN - Elva Pharr Sitten, 92, died Sunday, May 14, 2000, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. She was born Sept. 19, 1907, in Prentiss County to Dr. William C. and Saville Pharr. She was a member of Burnsville Methodist Church and the Eastern Star. She was an avid basketball fan and enjoyed fishing.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel with Ministers John Hardwick, Nelson Hight and Thomas Wiginton officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Survivors include two daughters, Shirley Hight and her husband, Marvin, and Jimi Wellborn, all of Corinth; three sons, Edward Sitton and his wife, Ola Mae, of Glen, David Sitton and his wife, Verona, of Glen and Danny Bitten and his wife, Bobbie, of Corinth; one sister, Frances Burcham of Jacinto; 22 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, three great great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Sitton; one young son, Harold Earl Sitton; two daughters, Mary Nell Wiginton and June Monroe; four brothers, William Pharr, L. C. Wamsley, Archie Wamsley, Charlie Wamsley; four sisters, Jessie Strickland, Myrtle Williams, Azalea Bain, Cordie Evetts; and her stepfather, L. W. Wamsley.

Pallbearers will be Billy Bain, Willie Strickland, Donald Downs, Wayne Downs, James Eldred Burcham and Mike Wamsley.

Honorary pallbearers will be Thurston Bain, Dale Bain, Roger Bain and Willie Williams.

Visitation will be from 5 until 9 p.m. today and 11 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home.

MARY A. SITTON

GLEN - Mary A. Sitton, 88, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2003, at her residence. She was born Aug. 17, 1915, in Tishomingo County to the late Jim Lee and Florence Harville. She was a retired LPN from Magnolia Hospital. She was a member of the Indian Spring Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star-Burnsville Lodge No. 359 for over 50 years. She married Homer Sitton Aug. 28, 1936; he preceded her in death. She enjoyed family and friends.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the McPeters Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Hank Storey, the Rev. H. L. Wiginton and the Rev. Tim Dixon officiating. Burial will be in the Indian Spring Methodist Church Cemetery.

Survivors include two foster sons, Melvin Harville and his wife, Cleta, of Glen, and James Wiginton and his wife, Frances, of Santa Rosa, Texas; two daughters, Peggy Murabito and her husband, of Jackson, Tenn., and Becky Westbrook and her husband, Tony, of Glen; one sister, Lillian White and her husband, Arlee, of Grenada; a host of nieces, nephews and other family; her grandchildren, Nathan Hendrix, Susan Wren, Sharon Terry, Chris Murabito, Scott Murabito, Shawn Westbrook, Bryan Westbrook and Angela Azzone; 12 great-grandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Pallbearers will be Wayne Downs, Donald Downs, Ed Sitton, David Sitton, Danny Sitton and Ronnie Harville. Honorary pallbearers will be Jesse Harville, Lynn Harville, Thomas White, Elmer Harville and M.C. Harville.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Sonny; one daughter, Eloise Hendrix; one grandson, Stephen Hendrix; five brothers; and one sister.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

ANITA SKELTON

BURNSVILLE -Anita Fay Skelton, 36, died Thursday, April 30, 1998, at the North Mississippi Medical Center.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Antioch Freewill Baptist Church with Bro. Danny Lovelace officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include her mother, Jeffie Foreman, and stepfather, William Foreman, of Burnsville; two daughters, Shandra Newcomb and Candice Skelton, both of Burnsville;

two sisters, Patricia Cosby of Tishomingo and Diana Ickler of Counce, Tenn.; four brothers, Phil Skelton, Jerry Skelton and Larry Gaines, all of Burnsville, and Hershel Skelton of Iuka.

She was preceded in death by her father, Hubert Skelton, and a brother, Milton Skelton.

Visitation will be at the funeral home until service time.

BONNIE K. SKELTON

BURNSVILLE - Bonnie K. Skelton, 89, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2005, at the Magnolia Regional Medical Center in Corinth. A native of the Cairo community, she was a homemaker and a member of the Eastern Star. She loved the Lord, gardening and growing flowers.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. today at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel in Belmont with Bro. Mickey Trammel officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Church of God Cemetery in Cairo.

Survivors include two daughters, Jane Lenzing and husband, Jerry, of Stantinville, Tenn., and Lena Shore and husband, Carl, of Pensacola, Fla.; two sons, Sonny Skelton and wife, Karen, of South, Fla., and Michael Skelton and wife, Gail, of Burnsville; two sisters, Margel Leathers of Saltillo and Dorthey Mason of Horn Lake; 19 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Luther Bain; her husband of 66 years, Elmo Skelton; a daughter, Sue Gray; her parents, Lena and Larry Wiginton; four brothers, James Wiginton, Clint Wiginton, L.L. Wiginton and R.C. Wiginton; two sisters, Lucy Mae Wiginton and Louise Linzol; and two grandchildren, Holly and Lance.

Visitation will continue until service time today.

ELMO J. SKELTON

IUKA - Elmo J. Skelton, 85, died Wednesday, Sept 20, 2000, at the Corinth Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was a native of Mississippi, a retired steam fitter after 10 years and a member of the Paden Masonic Lodge.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. today at the Fairview Church of God Cemetery in the Burton community with the Rev Rick Johnson officiating. Deaton Funeral Home of Belmont is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Skelton of Iuka, two daughters, Jane Lenzing and her husband, Jerry, of Stantonville. Tenn., and Lena Skelton of Dennis, two sons, James Franklin Skelton of Old Town, Fla., and Mike Skelton and his wife, Gail, of Burnsville; two sisters, Opal Kuliusky of Portion, Wash., and Boilers Smith of Iuka: 18 grandchildren: 24 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Margie Sue Gray, and a son. Larry L. Skelton

GWEN STRANGE SKELTON

Gwen Strange Skelton, 71, of Petal, formerly of Booneville, died Saturday. March 31, 2001, at Conva-Rest of Petal after an extended illness.

Services were Tuesday, April 3, at 1 p.m. at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Edward Gambill, the Rev. Dean Speed and the Rev. Billy Ray Adams officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Mrs. Skelton was the oldest child of the late Melvin Lee and Sadie Peek Strange. She was a member of the Wheeler Church of God and taught the Adult Sunday School Class for many years. She was a retired LPN, having worked at the Booneville hospital for more than 20 years.

She is survived by one daughter. Tressia Bednarczyk and her husband, James. of Hammond, Ind.; two sons, James Michael Skelton and his wife, Kaye, of Hattiesburg, and Keith Shelton and his wife, Kay of Gautier; seven grandchildren, David Skelton and his wife, Amanda of Hattiesburg. Jennifer Pittman of Counce, Tenn., Susan Oliver and her husband. Chris, of Red Bay, Ala.; Joshua Skelton, Kathryn Skelton and Hunter Skelton, all of Gautier and Rachel Henry ry of Bolingbrook, Ill., four great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Pittman of Counce, Tenn., Ryan and Emily Oliver of Red Bay, Ala., and Ashton Skelton of Hattiesburg; one sister, Dorothy Balius and her husband, Robert of Booneville; one brother, James Strange and his wife, Mae, of Booneville; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, 11 James Forest Skelton, and a daughter, Nancy Carol Skelton.

HUBERT LEE SKELTON

Hubert Skelton, 74, died Saturday; October l8, 1997, at Baptist Memorial-North Mississippi in Oxford.

He was a retired farmer, a veteran of World War II and a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Antioch Baptist Church with Bro. Danny Lovelace officiating: Burial was in Antioch Cemetery.

Ludlam Funeral Directors was in charger of the agreements

Survivors include four sons Larry Gaines, Hurshel Skelton, Jerry Skelton and Phillis Wendel Skelton; four daughters, Patricia Cosby, Anita Skelton, Diana Ickler and Elmo Skelton; two sisters; Durless Smith and Opal Lubiky; 15 grandchildren; three great grandchildren.

A son Milton Skelton preceded him in death.

JERRY SKELTON SR.

BURNSVILLE - Jerry C. Skelton Sr., 47, died Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004, at his home.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Antioch Freewill Baptist Church with Bro. T.E. Davis officiating. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include two sons, Jerry Skelton Jr. of Iuka and Jessie Maldwin of Jackson; a daughter, Anna Maldwin of Jackson; three brothers, Larry Baines and Phil Skelton of Burnsville, and Hershel Skelton of Iuka; two sisters, Diana Ickler of Pickwick, Tenn., and Patricia Cosby of Allsboro, Ala.

He was preceded in death by his father, Hubert Skelton; his mother, Jeffie Foreman; a brother, Milton Skelton; and a sister, Anita Skelton.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

ARTIE SKINNER

IUKA - Artie Dale Brown Skinner, 87, died Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at her home. She was a member of the Antioch Freewill Baptist Church.

Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka with Bro. Audie Huggins and Bro. Heath Lovelace officiating. Burial will be in Bishop Cemetery.

Survivors include three sons, Billy Paul Skinner and wife, Linda, Bobbie Skinner, and Jerry Skinner and wife, Dorothy, all of Iuka; eight grandchildren, Bryon Skinner of Georgia, Rebecca Whitehead of Booneville, Gary Phillips of Indiana, Tamie Barnes, William and Joseph Skinner, Etta Dean and Tammy Green, all of Iuka; 12 great-grandchildren, Kania Sonneck, John Irvine Barnes, William Lee Skinner, Dalton and Stacie Green, Anna and Emily Dean, Dorothy Darlene and Josie Delane Skinner, all of Iuka, Ginny Beth and Sam Skinner of Georgia, and Tyler Whitehead of Booneville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Stoney Paul Skinner; a granddaughter, Paula June Skinner; and a sister and four brothers.

Pallbearers will be Joseph Skinner, William Skinner, John Irvine Barnes, William Lee Skinner, Bryon Skinner and Dalton Green.

Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Komen NYC Race for the Cure, New York, NY 10087-9223.

BILLIE JOE SKINNER

BURNSVILLE - Billie Joe Skinner, 63, of Cordova, Tenn., died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005, at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, Tenn. He was formerly of Burnsville.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Glen with Bro. Louis Williams officiating. Burial will be in the Rowland Mills Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra Skinner of Cordova; his mother, Hattie Skinner of Burnsville; one daughter, Kimberly Skinner of Cordova; two brothers, Jerry Skinner of Southaven and Jimmy C. Skinner of Burnsville; one granddaughter, Kaylee Hall of Cordova.

He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Skinner.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

CECIL SKINNER

Cecil Skinner, 81, of Burnsville Ms died Wednesday, February 14, 2001 at the Magnolia Regional Hospital. He was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and was a farmer and lifelong resident of Tishomingo County. 

He is preceded in death by a grandson, Mickey David Skinner and his parents, Harvey and Julia Hale Skinner

Survivors include, wife Hattie (Billie) Skinner of Burnsville Ms, 3 sons J. C. Skinner of Burnsville Ms, Billy Joe Skinner of Cordova Tn., Jerry Skinner of Southaven Ms, a daughter Marsha Skinner Itkin of Covington GA, a sister, Imogene Bullard of Linden Tn., 4 grandchildren, and 4 great, grandchildren

Visitation will be from 5 - 8 p.m. Thursday Feb 15 at Cutshall Funeral Home

Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Fri. Feb 16 at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel, Bro. T. E. Davis will officiate, interment will be in Rowland Mills Cemetery

Pallbearers, Jeff Skinner, Albert Skinner, James Braddock, Harold R. Skinner, Harold L. Skinner, James Lowell Skinner, Todd Rainwater

Honorary Pallbearers, Lamar Skinner, Ralph Skinner, Johnny Gilmore

FERRELL S. SKINNER

Ferrell S. Skinner, 81 of Iuka, Ms. died Wednesday, February 9, 2000 at Iuka Hospital.
As a member and Deacon of the Iuka Baptist Church, he taught the Ferrell Skinner Sunday School Class for over 30 years.  Mr. Skinner was retired from the Tennessee Valley Authority, and was a farmer before his employment there.  He was an Army Veteran of World War II and a past president of the Walker Switch Water Association.  Woodworking was his hobby.  He was preceded in death by a brother, Stony Skinner
Mr. Skinner is survived by his wife, Rubene Deaton Skinner of Iuka; 3 daughters, Glenda S. Voss of Nashville Tn., Jeannette S. McCullar of Huntsville, AL, Carolyn S. Hamm of Iuka, Ms; 3 sisters, Violet Brumley of Jackson, LA, Flora Dees of Iuka, Ms, Veneda Nicholson of Iuka, Ms; 1 brother, Charles Skinner of Iuka, Ms; 2 Grandchildren, Jason Duane Hamm and Aislynn Lauren Hamm, both of Iuka.
Visitation will be 5 - 8 p.m. Thursday, February 10, 2000 at Cutshall Funeral Home.
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, February 11, 2000 at Iuka Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Burress, Rev. Jim Manley and Rev. Ron Plymel officiating.  Burial will be in Bishop Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Billy Paul Skinner, Bobby Leroy Skinner, Jerry Skinner, Berry Lee Dees, Benji Dees and James Brumley.

ROGER DALE SKINNER

IUKA - Roger Dale Skinner, 49, died Friday, March 14, 2003, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was a member of the Iuka Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars and loved his family and friends.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with Bro. Danny Loveless officiating. Burial will be in the Campground Cemetery.

Survivors include his mother, Dorothy Smith and her husband, Bob, of Iuka; one stepdaughter, Brooke Helton of Iuka; three step grandchildren, John, Miles and Carmen; a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lacy Nicole Skinner; his father, Robert Skinner; and his grandparents, Code and Carlie Brown and Blanch and Talmadge Skinner.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today and on Monday from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. 

CHARLES HENRY SLACK

BOONEVILLE - Charles Henry Slack, 66, died Monday, Sept. 7, 1998, at Baptist Memorial Center in Booneville. He was a native of Mississippi. He was retired from Westons Biscuit Co. in Battle Creek, Mich., after 20 years.

Services will be at 11 a.m. today at Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Tishomingo with the Rev. William H. Burcham officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Church of God Cemetery in Cairo. Deaton Funeral Home of Belmont is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Ira Mae Slack of Tishomingo; one daughter, Wanda Calbaugh of Burnsville; two sons, Rick Slack of Tishomingo and Randall Slack of Burnsville; his mother, Oma Wright of Paden; three sisters, Willa Dean Durham of Tishomingo, Hilda Twitty of Belmont and Jo Roberts of Dayton, Tenn.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Warren Calbaug, and grandsons

BESSIE COPELAND SLATER

CORINTH - Bessie Ella Copeland-Slater, 67, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2003, at the Corinth Rehab and Rehabilitation Center. She attended Booneville High School. She retired from One Hour Martinizing Cleaners in Rockford, Ill. She joined Beckley Chapel CME Church in Booneville at a young age. After moving to Michigan City, Ind., she joined the Mt. Moriah M.B. Church, where she was a member of the Missionary Board and the Kitchen Committee. She returned to Corinth in 1996.

Services will be at noon today at City Road CME Church with the Rev. Robert Fields and the Rev. Warren Jones officiating. Burial will be in Forrest Hill Cemetery. Patterson Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include two brothers, Milus Copeland and Robert F. Copeland, both of Corinth; three sisters, Margaret Copeland of Detroit, Mich., and Amy Crawford and Vera Copeland, both of Corinth; nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rex and Lucinda M. Copeland; a son, Jimmy Copeland; two sisters, Josie Harper and Cora Lee Holder; and two brothers, James Tenson and William A. Copeland.

Pallbearers will be Dr. Jimmy D. Copeland, the Rev. Daniel Gholston, Jarico Copeland, Demetrius Avery, Harry Crayton and Charles Harper.

BILL SLAUGHTER

BOONEVILLE - William Henry "Bill" Slaughter, 65, of Wilson, Ark., died Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Osceola, Ark. He was born Dec. 15, 1938, in Tishomingo to Robert William and Emma Viola Taylor Slaughter. He was a retired beekeeper and a member of the Wardell Baptist Church.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the McMillan Funeral Home Chapel in Booneville with Bro. Tom Doty officiating. Burial will be in the East Prentiss Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Anne Adams Slaughter; two daughters, Renee Akins of Osceola, Ark., and Lori Bridges of McGehee, Ark.; five sons, Harold Slaughter, Michael Slaughter, James Slaughter and Danny Slaughter, all of Wilson, Ark., and Jeffrey Slaughter of Joiner, Ark.; two sisters, Reedie Ruple of Dyess, Ark., and Sarah Campbell of Tyronza, Ark.; five brothers, Taylor "Bug" Slaughter of Tishomingo, L. C. Slaughter of Lepanto, Ark., Bob Slaughter and Jack Slaughter, both of Batesville, Ark., and Stanley Slaughter of Joiner, Ark.; 20 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Homer Slaughter.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home and until service time on Tuesday.

RUTH WILSON SLAUGHTER

BOONEVILLE - Ruth Wilson Slaughter, 84, died Friday, June 21, 2002, at the Corinth Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Sept. 28, 1917, in Austin, Texas to George Pickney and Olivia Callan, She lived in Texas for most of her life, moving to Booneville in 1999, to be near her daughter. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas, and was a school librarian in Houston, Texas for 15 years. Upon moving to Booneville, she became a member of the First United Methodist Church and a member of Kappa Kappa Iota. In Booneville, she continued her long-time hobby as an oil painter of landscapes.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church in Booneville with Bro. Bobby W. Hankins officiating. Burial will be in Restland Memorial Park in Dallas, Texas. McMillan Funeral Home of Booneville is in charge of the arrangements. Family and friends are invited to visit with the family after the service.

Survivors include one son, David Slaughter and his wife, Jennifer Stoltz, of Portland, Oregon; one daughter, Rosemary Chance and her husband, Charles, of Booneville; five grandsons, Nathan, Marcus and Joshua Chance and Matthew and Daniel Slaughter.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Franklin Slaughter, and one sister, Rosemary Mainland.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the George E. Allen Library, 500 W. Church Street, Booneville, MS.

NORVEL C. SLAY

Norvel C. Slay, 93, of Rienzi, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth after a brief illness.

Services were Saturday, Oct. 14, at 2 p.m. at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Kevin Merritt and Bro. Gordon Wilkey officiating. Burial was in Booneville Cemetery.

Mr. Slay was a member and deacon of Thrasher Baptist Church. He was a retired plumbing, heating and air conditioning contractor and farmer. He was a member of the NRA and loved hunting and fishing. He owned and piloted his own plane in the past.

He is survived by his wife, Eloise Kline Slay of Rienzi; one daughter, Sabra Bogart of Broomfield, Colo.; one son, William Slay of the Philippines; six sisters, Grace Rogers of Maryville, Tenn., Annie Mae Renfro and Verna Jungles, both of Jackson, Miss., Georgia Milam of Florida, Estelle Mehihop of California and Ruth Anderson of North Carolina; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son, Brooks Slay and four brothers.

Pallbearers were deacons of Thrasher Baptist Church.

RUBY MORELAND SLAY

Mrs. Ruby Moreland Slay, a native of New Site and a long time resident of Spanish Fort, Ala., died Thursday, May 11, 2000.

Services were Monday, May 15, at 11 a.m. at the Wolfe Funeral Home Chapel in Daphne, Ala., with Dave Mellor officiating. Burial was in the James Family Cemetery in Perdido, Ala.

Mrs. Slay was a charter member of the Spanish Fort Church of Christ where she was very active and taught Sunday School. She also participated in various community projects and activities.

She is survived by two daughters, Shirley Ann Slay Long of Daphne, Ala., and Mary Ellen Slay Windham of Huntsville, Texas; two brothers, Clyde G. Moreland of Tupelo and Kenneth A. Moreland of Marietta; two sisters, Hazel Pharr of Piedmont, S. C., and Leista Maddox of Booneville; and a grandson, Bryan Slay Long of Daphne, Ala.

EDGAR SLOAN

RIENZI - Edgar William Sloan, 90, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2003, at the Alcorn County Health and Rehab. He was a retired brick mason, a Pentecostal and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the First Church of the Lord Jesus Christ with the Rev. Mike Brown, the Rev. James Gardner and the Rev. Rufus Barnes officiating. Burial will be in Sardis Cemetery. Memorial Funeral Home of Corinth is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his wife, Emily Pearl Sloan of Rienzi; two daughters, Charlene Floyd and husband, Harold, of Corinth, and Connie Jones and husband, Ronald, of Russellville, Ala.; two sons, Dan Sloan and wife, Rachel, of Corinth, and David Sloan and wife, Joan, of Walnut; 14 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mollie Sloan; 10 brothers; three sisters; two sons, Marlon Sloan and Sherman Sloan; a grandchild, Ricky Moody; and a great-grandchild, Timothy Morrow.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. The body will be placed in the church one hour before services.

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