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Mr. Andrew Robinson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, January 30, 2009
12:00noon - 5:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Sunday, January 31, 2009
2:00pm
Belmont Missionary Baptist Church/Utica, Ms.
Interment: Church Cemetery
On Thursday, January 28, 2010, at approximately 5:45 a.m., God saw the struggle was much too hard to endure. So, He gently came into River Region Medical Center, Vicksburg, Mississippi and took Andrew into his arms, closed his eyes and whispered, “take your rest, take your rest.”
Andrew Robinson, son of the late Lee Guster Robinson, Sr. and Rosie L. Robinson, was born in Claiborne County, on July 31, 1940.
He was a faithful employee at Cooper Lighting Industries for 44 years. Not only was he a faithful employee, but he was a devoted father and grandfather to his children and grandchildren.
Andrew’s memories will forever be cherished by his dedicated wife of 48 years, Callie L. Robinson of Utica, Mississippi; his children, Frederick (Evelyn), Utica, Mississippi, Rosalind, Austell, Georgia, Angela, Jackson, Mississippi, Ricky Robinson, Peoria, Illinois, Terry Robinson, San Diego, California, and Angela (Bob Hope) Robinson, Syracuse, New York; two beautiful granddaughters, Tiffany and Nubia; one adorable great-grandchild, Eli O’Konnor; three brothers, Lee Guster, Sr. (Mattie), Vicksburg, Mississippi, Arthur (Rolanda), Utica, Mississippi, and Eugene, Vicksburg, Mississippi; two sisters, Willie Rose Butler (L.S.), Utica, Mississippi and Jeanette Davis (Edward), Alpharetta, Georgia. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends will also cherish the special moments shared with Andrew.
Andrew was a kind-hearted man who had a humble spirit. He never spoke unkindly about anyone. He loved his quiet time and enjoyed his family, especially his grandchildren. He spent most of his days caring for his great-grandson, Eli, teaching him how to box, taking him outside to see the horses, and taking him to visit with his uncles on a daily basis. His roles as a father, grandfather, and husband will truly be missed. __________________________________________________________________________________
Mr. Joey C. Jordan
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, January 29, 2009
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, January 30, 2009
11:00am
Repose in Church: 10:00am
Bolton/Edwards Elementary School
Interment: Bar Ridge Cemetery
As surely as God is love, Joey Cain Jordan entered this world on August 10, 1967, in Edwards, Mississippi, the oldest of two sons born to Gladys Jordan Holmes and the late Lionel F. Holmes, Sr.
Joey decided to commit his life to the lordship of Jesus Christ at an early age under the leadership of Pastor Emmett Cornelius at Springridge Missionary Baptist Church. He received his education in the Hinds County Public School System, Hinds County A.H.S., and Utica Jr. College, where he received a degree in Mechanical Drawing. Joey was employed at LeTourneau Technologies as an Inspector/Ultrasound Technician and earned the love and respect of his co-workers and friends through his integrity, loyalty and self-respect.
He never complained about anything. Joey lit up a room with his radiant smile and jovial laughter. His humorous view of life was contagious and time spent in Joey’s presence was fun and lighthearted.
What a wonderful thing to have had Joey touch our lives, share our dreams and enrich our souls… “And so the night has ended, the worldly problems are gone. For there will be peace forever, for those who die at dawn.”
Joey became absent from the body and present with the Lord on Sunday, January 24, 2010 in a tragic car accident. Those who will always celebrate his life are: his mother and friend, Gladys Jordan Holmes; two daughters, Onitsha Hicks of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Jaelon Richards of Utica, Mississippi; two brothers, Prinz Jordan of Edwards, Mississippi and Lionel Holmes, Jr. of Vicksburg, Mississippi; two sisters, Bridgette Holmes-Harris (Carl) and Jana Holmes-Moore (DeCedric) of Vicksburg, Mississippi; nine aunts, Ada Butler of Chicago, Illinois, Hannah Jessup, Minnie Harrington and Gloria Ross of Indianapolis, Indiana, Mamie McDuffie and Robbie Hodge of Edwards, Mississippi, Deborah Potts and Ruth Oliver of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Geneva Floyd of Houston, Texas; two uncles, Ellis Jordan of Edwards, Mississippi and William M. Holmes, III of Jackson, Mississippi; four god-children, Eric, Rakeem, Darius and Erickah Tucker of Vicksburg, Mississippi and other relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Carrie Etta Tillman
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, January 22, 2009
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, January 23, 2009
11:00am
Repose in Church: 10:00am
King Solomon Baptist Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mother Carrie Etta Tillman was born on March 17, 1947 to the late Willie and Judie Davis in Redwood, Mississippi. She attended Rosa A. Temple High School.
Mother Tillman confessed to a belief in Christ at an early age. She was a faithful member at Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as a Mother until her health began failing her.
In accordance to God’s holy plan, her sunset was Friday, January 15, 2010.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Judie Davis, one son, Timothy Tillman, and four brothers, Cartha Davis, Robert T. Davis, Willie Davis, Jr. and Walter Davis.
She will be cherished and missed by her children, William Henry Tillman, Jr., of Portland, Oregon, James Tillman and Angela (Michael) Sullivan all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; a former husband, William Henry Tillman, Sr. of Portland, Oregon; grandchildren, Markeith Qualls, Erika Sullivan, Michael Sullivan and Ethan Sullivan; brothers, John (late Aleta) Davis of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, George (Rosie) Davis, Sr. of Vicksburg, Mississippi; sisters, Margaret Davis of Cleveland, Ohio, Vepor Gaines and Mary Davis both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
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Mr. Elisha Tolliver, Jr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Tuesday, January 19, 2009
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Wednesday, January 20, 2009
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Elisha Tolliver, Jr. was born on March 18, 1942, in Vicksburg, Mississippi to the union of the late Elisha Tolliver, Sr. and Roxie Anna Givens. He was the fouth of fourteen children born to this union. Elisha was a self-employed public accountant who worked for the citizens of Vicksburg for over thirty years.
During life’s journey, he was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend. He accepted Jesus as personal Savior at an early age.
Elisha departed this life to be with the Lord on January 14, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ida Bell Tolliver, his parents, Elisha and Roxie Anna Tolliver and three sisters, Evelyn Givens, Annie Mae Horton and Mateal Tolliver.
He leaves to cherish his memory: three sons, Robert Earl Shelton, Maj. Jahan (Roxane) Tolliver, and Staff SSgt. Adrian (Nava) Baxter Tolliver; daughter, Desina (John) Cruthirds; one step-son, David A. Gibson; four brothers, Emmanuel (Hattie) Tolliver, Harold Tolliver, David (Elva) Tolliver and Robert Tolliver; six sisters, Roxie Hebron, Louise Bunch, Bessie Smith, Cassie Parker, Savannah “Baby Sister” Williams and Alean Luster; eleven grandchildren; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Essie B. Ellis Procter
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, January 15, 2009
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, January 16, 2009
11:00am
Repose in Church: 10:00am
New Mt Pilgrim Baptist Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Essie B. Ellis Procter was born on 10 October, 1929, in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She fell asleep on Saturday, 9 January 2010, at Bethany House in Auburn, Alabama. Daughters Dorothy and Al Sylvia, family members Mark and Carol, Hospice nurse Jeremy, and Hospice social worker Karen were at her bedside.
Essie had lived with cancer for more than a year. During that time, she remained prayerful, optimistic, and joyful, and she blessed others with her sweet countenance and playful sense of humor. She enjoyed visiting with family members and friends; talking on the telephone; listening to Mahalia Jackson’s gospel songs and old-school rhythm and blues; traveling in the states and overseas; and watching the cooking channel, old episodes of ‘Gunsmoke,’ and professional football (particularly her favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys) on television. Essie also enjoyed reading Christian romance novels, newspapers, and magazines. She would read her Essence magazine from cover to cover!
Essie is survived by: daughters, Dorothy Ann Procter (Monroe, Louisiana) and Al Sylvia Procter (Valley, Alabama); sisters, Mary Lee Brown (San Jose, California), and Rena Jackson Ratliff (Memphis, Tennessee); brother, Dandri Jackson (Memphis, Tennessee); grandson, Tristan James Procter; great-grandson, Tristan James Procter, Jr.; ‘Momma’ Cora Lee Dodd (Vicksburg, Mississippi); her ‘boy’ Mario Brown, who called her out of a coma; special son John Jay Silva (Honolulu, Hawaii); special daughters, Sally Marsha Phill (Hampton, Virginia), Carolyn McBurney (Decatur, Georgia), and Dianne Guthrie (Tuscaloosa, Alabama); special sisters Annie Lee Phillips (Anniston, Alabama), Selanda Sims (Capitol Heights, Maryland), Jessie Atkins (Fayetteville, North Carolina), Willie Lee Booth (New Orleans, Louisiana), Claudia Ellison (Savannah, Georgia), Juanita Moody (Newport News, Virginia), Clara Patillo (Newport News, Virginia), Loretta Sims (Vicksburg, Mississippi), May Frances Henry (Durham, North Carolina), Gertie Riddick (Newport News, Virginia), Ethel Williams (Newport News, Virginia), Ann Clark (Decatur, Georgia), and Mary Jefferies (Hampton, Virginia); sister-in-law, Frances Marie Harris; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Essie was preceded in death by her loving husband of 47 years, Alfred James Procter; her mother, Lela Gross Dodd; her father, Spencer Randle Dodd; her brother, David Dodd; her special brother, Roosevelt Bunch; her special sister, Nettie Benson; and her devoted friend, Frank Pittman.
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Ms. Lynda Sykes
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, January 8, 2009
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Sunday, January 9, 2009
1:00pm
Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Lynda Faye Williams Sykes departed this life January 2, 2010 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. She was born to the late Elijah Williams and Alma Robinson on January 5,1960. Lynda graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1978 to later attend Hinds Community College. She was employed by the United States Post Office for fifteen (15) years.
Lynda was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on July 8, 1989 where she remained faithful until her death. She spent many hours sharing her Bible based beliefs with others and was always one who would speak her mind and heart.
She was preceded in death by her great grandmother, Ardelia Mason; grandmother, Carrie Dykes; mother, Alma Robinson; father, Elijah Williams; two aunts, Alice Harris and Ardelia Hill, and a sister, Gloria Williams.
She leaves to cherish her memory, two sisters, Herdcine Williams and Margaret Williams of Vicksburg, MS; five brothers, Leon Williams of Waynesboro, MS, Freddie Williams of Saginaw, MI, Charles Williams, Cleothia Williams and Michael Williams all of Vicksburg, MS and a host of nieces, nephew, other relatives and a special family friend, Sandra Brooks.
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Ms. Alicia L. Kelly
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, January 8, 2009
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Sunday, January 9, 2009
12:00noon
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Alicia Kelly was born on September 25, 1985 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to David Kelly, Sr. and Felicia Kelly. She was the oldest of three children. Alicia departed this life on Thursday, December 31, 2009.
Alicia accepted Christ and was baptized at Morning Star Seventh Day Adventist Church in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Ashford Kelly and Edgar Price.
Alicia is survived by her parents, two sisters; Davianne Kelly and Melvina Wells; one brother, David Kelly, Jr.; two nephews, Da’Marrious and Michael; two nieces, Winter and Ivory; her maternal grandparents, Augusta Brown, Sr. and Mary Bowman; her paternal grandparent, Grace Price; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
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Mrs. Alice Garner Moseley
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Monday, December 28, 2009
10:00am - 11:30am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Monday, December 28, 2009
11:30am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Alice Ruth Garner Moseley was born July 18, 1929 in Vicksburg, to the Rev. Willie A. Garner and Mrs. Alma Hayes Garner, who preceded her in death.
Alice was raised and educated in Vicksburg, graduating from Bowman High School in 1945. She was baptized by Rev. A. A. Cosey at King Solomon Baptist Church, where she served as Sunday School Secretary at that time. Later, she moved to Chicago, IL, where she worked for several years. She returned to Vicksburg, where she restored her membership at King Solomon. There, she met and married Mancy Moseley, who also preceded her in death.
Left to cherish her memory are her sister, Bettie Garner Williams, Urbana, IL; nephews, William Hayes Garner and David Williams, Urbana, IL; great nieces, Alicia Bell, Champaign, IL, and Melissa Garner, of Urbana, IL; great-great nieces Laneshia and Alexis Bell of Champaign, IL, Amaya Garner, of Urbana, IL; aunt, Eva Hayes Milton, Rolla, MO; devoted cousins, Renee’ Hayes James, Jessica Hayes Williams, and Helen Foster Collins; numerous other cousins; her dear friends, Annie Qualls and Lorraine Brown Johnson, and caregiver, Jannie Dishmon.
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Mrs. Viola Rush Jackson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, December 26, 2009
12:00noon - 5:00pm
Family Present: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Sunday, December 27, 2009
2:00pm
Church of Christ/Highway 61 North Bypass
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Viola Mamie Rush Jackson was born January 14, 1926 to the union of Jerry Rush and Winnie Herd Rush in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She was the only surviving child of this union. She attended schools in Vicksburg and in Patterson, Mississippi.
She worked as a housekeeper and as a self-made master chef at three major restaurants in Vicksburg: Pinewoods, Dixieanna’s and Joanna’s for many years.
She was married to Theodore Jackson and from that union five children were born. She always made sure that her children were well taken care of and she wanted them to be self-sufficient. She later met Percy Mays, Sr. and from that union, six children were born.
She was added to the church of Christ on September 4, 1988 and has been a faithful member since. She has never met a stranger and her love for the Lord was shared with everyone she met.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore Jackson, Percy Mays, and a son, Michael Jackson.
She leaves to cherish her memories six daughters, Mary A. Jackson Wilson, Claretha Jackson, Mary Ann (Charles) Truitt, Ann Mary (Therington) Nunnally, and Vanessa Jackson Harris, all of Vicksburg, and Alma J. Jackson Holden of San Francisco, California; four sons, Len A. Jackson, Carl L. Jackson, Jerry (Angie) Jackson, and James (Pamela) Jackson, all of Vicksburg, one brother, Leonard (Margaret) Rush of Killeen, Texas, over thirty grandchildren and over twenty great grandchildren, nieces, one nephew, Leonard Griffin and a host of other relatives and friends, including her dearest childhood friend, Flora Johnson of San Francisco, California; Dorothy Anderson and David Meeks of Vicksburg.
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Mrs. Alma Manyfield Stewart
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Tuesday, December 22, 2009
2:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Wednesday, December 23, 2009
1:00pm
Rock of Ages MB Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mother Alma Stewart's life's journey began on May 21, 1930. She was born in Hinds County to the late Sherman and Carrie Manyfield. At an early age, Mother Alma confessed Christ and was baptized at Morning Star M.B. Church in Hinds County. In 1951, Mother Stewart relocated and the Lord led her heart to Rock of Ages M.B. Church, where she served as an active member of the Sunday School, Mother Board, and Pastor's Aid Club. Mrs. Stewart was employed with the Vicksburg Public School System for 22 years where she served as a cafeteria worker at Bowmar Elementary School until her health began to fail. She bid her farewell to this life on Thursday, December 17, 2009, at Promise Hospital in Vicksburg.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sherman and Carrie Manyfield, and her siblings, J. L. Manfield, Annie Jean Holly, Jeanette Cassell, and Pearl McPhearson.
Mother Stewart was a warm, loving, and caring woman who embraced life to the fullest. Her heart touched everyone she encountered; she never met a stranger.
She leaves to cherish fond memories a loyal and dedicated husband of 61 years, Robert Stewart, Sr.; five loving children: Robert Stewart, Jr. (Dorothy), Betty Stewart Stevens (John), Donnell Stewart (Jackie), Stanley Stewart (Nicole), and Karen Donald (James); two brothers: Sherman Manyfield of Gary, Indiana, and James Otis of Chicago, Illinois; three sisters: Carrie Mae Foster of Edwards, Mississippi, Lizzie Jones of Bellwood, Illinois, and Neva Barnes of Chicago, Illinois; a special sister, Mozella Flaggs of Vicksburg; 13 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Her other relatives include the Flaggs, Taylor, Brown, Price, Hall, Gardner, and Parson families.
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Mrs. Catherine Jones
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, December 4, 2009
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, December 5, 2009
2:00pm
Zion Travelers Baptist Church/Poplar St.
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Catherine Jones was born on July 4, 1938 in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She confessed Christ as her personal Savior at an early age and was a member of Zion Travelers Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Hamberlin and Lillie Bingham, a daughter, Janice Cook, two brothers, Wendell Hamberlin and Eugene Hamberlin, and a sister, Ruby Jones.
Survivors include seven children; Bennie Hamberlin and Mervin (Keisha) Crook both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; Angela Crook of The Colony, Texas; Diana Crook and Robert Crook, both of Bolton, Mississippi; Beatrice Johnson of Rayville, Louisiana and Carolyn Crook of Newport News, Virginia; five siblings, Lillie B. Carter and Bobbie Marble, both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; and John Hamberlin and Jesse Hamberlin, both of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Gerald Jenkins, Dajuan & Cameron Gibbs, Aquarius & Katelin Crook, Denise Devine, Michael Squire, Devon Berry, Dewayne Squire and a host of other grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends which include two very special friends; Ms. Mary Davis and Ms. Irene Brown.
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Mrs. Toni Madison
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Wednesday, December 2, 2009
11:00am - 6:00pm
Family Present: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Thursday, December 3, 2009
1:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mrs. Toni Michelle Roach-Madison was born to the union of the late Mr. Charles Roach and Thelma Floyd Roach on September 22, 1981.
She was a devout Christian and loyal member of God’s family.
She was educated in the Vicksburg Public Schools, graduating in 1999. She continued her formal education at the University of Southern Mississippi. She then embarked upon a career change which took her to Sanford Brown College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in Medical Billing and Coding.
Toni was very vivacious and resourceful. And as young as she was, she was blessed to own her own business.
On February 10, 2001 she was united in Holy Matrimony to Mr. Lawrence Madison. To this union three children were born; Lawrence Jr., Le’lah and Lauren.
She leaves to celebrate her life, her husband, Lawrence; her children, her devoted mother, Mrs. Thelma F. Roach of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; her brother, Mr. Ronald F. Roach (Leah), of Pass Christian, Mississippi; her loving grandmother, Mrs. Mary Floyd of Vicksburg, Mississippi; two nieces and two nephews; her father-in law and mother-in law; two step children, LaKendra Madison of Metter Georgia, and Lawrence T. Madison of Baltimore, Maryland; two aunts, Annie Brown of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and Clara Myles (Leonard) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; numerous relatives, friends and acquaintances.
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Mrs. Joan Winston Minor
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, November 27, 2009
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, November 28, 2009
12:00noon
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Joan Winston Minor was born September 9, 1932 to the late Hazey and Calantha Winston in Issaquena County, Mississippi.
Joan confessed Christ at an early age. She was a faithful and dedicated member of Mount Heroden Baptist Church, where she was organist for a number of years.
She received a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Alcorn State University and a master’s degree in elementary education from Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe, Louisiana. She taught in the Vicksburg-Warren public schools for more than 50 years.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Denise D. Minor; and her parents, Hazey and Calantha Barnes Winston.
Survivors include her husband, Joe Minor of Vicksburg, Mississippi; and other relatives and friends, including members of the Scott, Minor, Cross, Ragan, Murphy, Jackson and Barnes families of Vicksburg, Mississippi; the Norris Family of Rolling Fork; the Trass family of Lake Providence, Louisiana; the Jones and Burnette families of Chicago, Illinois; and the Wright family of Camden, Delaware.
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Mrs. Fannie L. Funches
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, November 6, 2009
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, November 7, 2009
1:00pm
Bolton-Edwards Elementary School
Interment: Greenhill Cemetery/Edwards, Ms.
Fannie was born June 30, 1938 to the late Bob and Sallie Ann Thomas of Edwards, Mississippi. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church. Fannie attended Henry Williams School and Edwards Jr. High School.
Fannie was employed with the Hinds County School District where she worked in the cafeteria and drove the school bus to support her family. She retired after approximately 31 years of service.
Fannie went home to be with the Lord on November 3, 2009 at her home in Edwards, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Bobbie Lee Kinnard, Willie Ann Ford, Walter Thomas, Robert Thomas, Jr., Roosevelt Thomas, Sr., Mildred Estelle one son, Robert Earl Funches and stepdaughter, Diane Funches.
Fannie leaves to cherish her memories: her children, Annette Jones, Shirley Williams, Brenda Heard, Mary Woodhouse and Michael Funches, all of Edwards, Mississippi, Barbara Bridges (Donald), of Jackson, Mississippi, Janice Thompson (Roger) of Clinton, Mississippi, Gerone Funches of Los Angeles, California and Larry Funches of Lansing, Michigan; sisters, Selena Funches and Mary Peoples of Edwards, Mississippi, and Flora Jones of East St. Louis, Missouri; brother, Prince Thomas (Vangie) of Jackson, Mississippi and Andrew Thomas (Gloria) of Vicksburg, Mississippi; her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Mr. Thomas E. Minor
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, November 6, 2009
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Graveside Services: Saturday, November 7, 2009
11:00am
Evergreen Church Cemetery/Floweree Road, Redwood, Ms.
Thomas E. Minor died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at River Region Medical Center. He was 62.
Mr. Minor graduated from Rosa A. Temple High School. He attended Mississippi Valley State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science and a master’s degree in education. He was a retired teacher, having taught in the Tallahatchie County School District and the Warren County School District.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harrison Minor Sr.; and a brother, Harrison Minor Jr.
Survivors include his mother, Margaret Franklin of Vicksburg; a daughter, Jaquita Minor Young of Vicksburg; two sons, Thomas Minor Jr. of Vicksburg and Ernest Minor of Webb, Miss.; four sisters, Margaret Ethel Smith of Vicksburg and Dorothy Minor Holmes, Valerie Minor and Kathy Minor Wilks, all of Detroit; three brothers, Kevin Minor, Johnny Minor and Mark Minor, all of Detroit; five grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Martha V. Wesley
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, October 17, 2009
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Family Present: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Sunday, October 18, 2009
2:00pm
Travelers Rest Baptist Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Martha Valentine Wesley was born to the late Henry Valentine Sr. and Naomi Washington Valentine on October 4, 1942 in Eagle Lake, Mississippi.
She accepted Christ at an early age at Morning Star Baptist Church. Later, she became a member at Travelers Rest Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Board for many years.
She was a former employee at River Region Hospital where she worked as a dietary cook for thirty years and four months.
She was preceded in death by her son, Edward Lee Jones, Jr.; parents, Henry Valentine, Sr. and Naomi Washington Valentine; two brothers, James Valentine and Freddie Valentine; two sisters, Cora Smith and her twin, Mary Gray.
She leaves to mourn: her husband, Odell Wesley of Vicksburg, Mississippi; nine children: her sons, Tyree Valentine of Las Vegas, Nevada, Ronnie Valentine and Frederick L. Valentine both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; six daughters, Elneedia Valentine, Walneedia (Billy) Dorsey, Neomia Valentine, Dorothy Valentine and Sandra Leigh Wesley all of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Lesia Valentine of Columbus, Mississippi; two brothers, Henry (Annie) Valentine, Jr. of Buffalo, New York and Ross Valentine of Vicksburg, Mississippi; four sisters; Naomi Patterson and Theresa (Clint) Bailey both of San Diego, California, Katherine (Roger) Brooks and Eugenia (Willie ) Murphy both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; special daughter, Jennifer Valentine of Vicksburg, Mississippi; nineteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a special friend, Eddie Lee Jones of Vicksburg, Mississippi; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, special stepchildren, other relatives and friends including the Byrd, Bunches and Williams families.
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Ms. Toccoa "COCOA" Morris
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, October 10, 2009
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Sunday, October 11, 2009
1:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Toccoa Rochell Morris was born on July 31, 1971 to Dorothy Jones and the late Louis Morris, Sr. She was affectionately called “Cocoa” by all who knew her.
She was baptized at an early age at Brown Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Vicksburg, Mississippi where she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior.
She attended Saginaw High School in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a former employee for Children’s Center for Educational Excellence (CCEE) where she enjoyed working in the position of a teacher’s aide. Her love for children was evidenced by their desire to be near her at all times. She was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many who knew her.
Toccoa “Cocoa” was a high spirited and fun loving person. She loved to dance and enjoyed making others happy. She especially loved family gatherings.
She was preceded in death by her father, Louis Morris, Sr., maternal grandparents, Willie and Doris Davis; paternal grandparents, Robert and Mattie Morris.
Those who will forever cherish her memory are her mother, Dorothy Jones of Saginaw, Michigan; her son, LaMarcus J. Morris of Vicksburg; daughters, LaCcosha Morris and Remeldia Breamsey both of Vicksburg; brothers, Larry (Alyse) Davis, Melvin (Sherita) Davis, Ned Henry Jones, Robert (Cookie) Morris all of Vicksburg, Clarence (Anita) Jones of Jackson, Mississippi, Todd Morris of Saginaw, Michigan, Louis (Summer)Morris, Jr., of Flora, Mississippi; sisters, Trona (Charles) Myles, Adrienne (Rickey) Hall, Maureen (Hugh) Morris-Myles, Delphine (Willie) Taylor all of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Tabatha (Herman) Jones of Jackson, Mississippi; aunts, Janie Mae Gray of Saginaw, Michigan, Thelma Turner and Betty Ann Smith both of Vicksburg, Ozella Mays of Muskgeon Heights, Michigan, Minnie Bell Morris of Flint, Michigan; uncles, Willie Davis, Shelby Morris both of Vicksburg, Williams Davis of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, Robert Morris, Jr. of Flint, Michigan; and Clarence Morris of Kansas City, Missouri; special god-daughter, Kaliya Smith; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
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Mr. Eddie Lee Peoples
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, October 9, 2009
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, October 10, 2009
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Greenhill Cemetery/Edwards
Mr. Eddie Lee Peoples was born December 13, 1952 to the late Edward B. Peoples and Mary Peoples, his loving mother. God added another flower to his garden on October 2, 2009. Ed Lee attended Edwards Jr. High School in Edwards and later was employed by McHann Railroad.
Ed Lee was preceded in death by his father, Edward Peoples and his brother, Jerry Lee Peoples.
He leaves to cherish his loving memories: his mother, Mary Peoples of Edwards; his lovely fiancée, Ruth Griffin of Edwards; a daughter, Sabrina Ann Peoples of Jackson, MS; five brothers, Edward Peoples, Jr., Robert L. Peoples, Willie Peoples, Andrew Peoples (Jackie) and A. C. Peoples (Shannon) all of Vicksburg, MS; five sisters, Juanita Walker (Earnest), Sally Tucker (Charlie), Vera Peoples, Elaine Peoples, Edith Peoples, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.
Ed Lee was loved and will truly be missed by family and friends.
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Mrs. Jacqueline D. Adams
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Thursday, October 1, 2009
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Friday, October 2, 2009
11:00am
Wayside Apostolic Church/Halls Ferry Road
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Jacqueline Diane Adams was born on April 3, 1951 in Warren County to Sylvester Adams, Sr. and Mattie P. Adams.
Jacqueline graduated from Rosa A. Temple High School in Vicksburg, Mississippi and then went to further her education at Utica Junior College, Utica, Mississippi.
Jacqueline departed her life on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Promise Specialty Hospital at the age of 58.
She was preceded in death by her father, two brothers, Sylvester Adams, Jr. and Anthony Adams.
She is survived by her loving mother, Mattie P. Allen, stepfather, Bishop Frank Allen; two daughters, Showntay Adams of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Tania Adams of Jackson, Mississippi; one son, Andre Warren of Vicksburg, Mississippi; two sisters, Brenda Adams-Walker and Marlene Smith of Vicksburg, Mississippi; one brother, Alphelus Allen of California; one grandson, Tristan; four granddaughters, Kisha, Charity, Tamika, and Chloe; and a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
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Master Jonquil Eddie Lee
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, September 11, 2009
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, September 12, 2009
11:00am
Lakeveiw Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Jonquil was born April 24, 2000 to the parents of Vanesser Lee Stewart and Donald W. Mayfield in Warren County, Vicksburg, Mississippi.
God saw that his Little Angel was getting tired and called him on home on September 7, 2009 to rest.
He was baptized and confessed Christ under the leadership of Pastors Mike and Kathy Hayes at Covenant Church.
He was a third grade student at Dana Road Elementary School.
He was preceded in death by an uncle, Eddie James Lee, Jr.
He leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted mother, Vanesser Lee Stewart of Dallas, Texas; a father, Donald W. Mayfield of Vicksburg; two sisters, Kiedrianna Harrison and Autumn Lee both of Dallas, Texas; three half-sisters, Donyeah Mayfield and Princess Moore both of Vicksburg, Donika Mayfield of Lake Charles, Louisiana; three half-brothers, Dontae Mayfield of Macon, Georgia, Donald W. Mayfield, Jr. of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Dontell Mayfield of Jamaica; maternal grandparents, Eddie and Doris Lee; paternal grandparents, Rev. Henry and Dorothy Mayfield all of Vicksburg; three special aunts and uncles, Alisa Younger of Vicksburg, Robert (Irma) Lee of Jackson, Mississippi and Jack (Mary) Pines of Fieldville, North Carolina; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and other relatives and friends including the Byrd, Jackson, Mayfield, Robertson, Stamps, Wildee, Wilson and Woodson families.
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Mr. John "Big John" Hardy
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Wednesday, September 2, 2009
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Thursday, September 3, 2009
11:00am
Lakeveiw Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Johnny Lee “Big John” Hardy was born on November 7, 1942 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to the late Alfreda Hardy Sims and the late John Arthur Lee Sims. John was the eldest of six children.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Eugene Sims.
He was a maintenance supervisor for Taylor Business Institute in Chicago, Illinois. Growing up, John was raised in a very religious background. Some of his early education was in the Chicago Public School System. He was a graduate of Bowman High School.
John traveled all his life. He lived in Chicago, Detroit, California, Florida and Texas. He wasn’t afraid to go any place because he knew he could make it.
When he relocated to Chicago, he met and married his former wife, Rochelle Burns. To this union one child was born, Roshonda L. Hardy.
John leaves to cherish fond memories: his daughter, Roshonda L. Hardy of Chicago; three brothers, Henry Sims of Chicago, Illinois, Tommy Warfield of California and Alfred Sims of Vicksburg, Mississippi; two sisters, Eunice Sims and Patricia Kinnard both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; one grandson, DeMarion R. Key; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends including the Pampley, Powell, Hardy, Woodson, Harris, Vaughn and Jordan families. He will be dearly missed but certainly not forgotten.
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Little Miss V'shanti Washington
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, August 28, 2009
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, August 29, 2009
2:00pm
Mt. Carmen Ministries
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
V’Shanti "ShaSha/Shaka" Kamari Fashay Washington was born March 31, 2003 in
Vicksburg, MS to Shirka Washington and U. J. Moffett, III. She was a happy, loving,
and carefree little girl who always had a smile on her face. She attended Dana Road
Elementary School.
V’Shanti actively participated in Sunday school and church services at New
Beginning M. B. Church under the pastorship of her uncle, Rev. Andrew Cook. She
was also a member of the Girl Scouts.
On Sunday, August 23,2009, V’Shanti left us to take her place among the children
who will grow up in Heaven under God's own watchful care. She joins her maternal
great-grandmother, Nettie Tolliver and her paternal grandfather, Rev. U. J. Moffett,
Jr.
Although we all know that she is in a better place, she will be greatly missed by her
parents, Shirka Washington and U. J. Moffett, III; her siblings, RasDashaun
Washington and Shalexia Williams; her maternal grandparents, Catherine
Washington (guardian) and Tommie Washington; her paternal grandmother, Ida Mae
Moffett; her aunts, Valtreasa (Andrew) Cook, Tonya Davis, Cynthia Moffett, Tiffany
Moffett, and Beverly Slater; and her uncles, Dwayne (Juliette) Washington,
Christopher Moffett, Michael Moffett, and Richard Martin, and a special great-aunt,
Beatrice Lee Thornton, alone with a host of cousins, schoolmates, and friends.
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Mrs. Pearl M. Lyons
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, August 22, 2009
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Sunday, August 23, 2009
2:00pm
Repose: 1:00pm
Hwy 61 Bypass Church of God in Christ
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
How do we begin to tell the story of our beloved mother?
Well, her life began March 11, 1926 in Claiborne County, Mississippi, when Mr. Walter Marbra and T. Y. Wiggins decided to fill their lives with the joy of parenthood. Pearl was reared and schooled in Claiborne County where she remained until she met the love of her life, Tampa. They later moved to Warren County where they reared their children and were blessed with 45 years of marriage until God called Tampa home.
Pearl’s spiritual journey began early in life when she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior. Her faith was insurmountable as Matthew 17:20 so eloquently states “…if you have the faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto the mountain, remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.” Pearl’s life was a true testimony of this scripture. She not only believed it but lived it through her daily walk.
Keeping the memories of her alive are her eight sons, Jerry (Maple) Lyons, Richmond, California; Jerry “Red” (Ashinda) Lyons, Pascagoula, Mississippi; Robert Lee (Leora) Mobley, Jim (Julia) Lyons, Herry (Jessica) Lyons, Johnny (Monica) Lyons, Walter (Alisa) Lyons, and Earl (Loriene) Lyons, all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; two daughters, Lucinda McDonald (Edward) of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Millicent Major, Aurora, Illinois; two brothers, Walter Mobley, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Roosevelt (Sharon) Marbra, Bristol, Philadelphia; seven sisters, Joyce Marbra, Sheryl (Morris) Payne, Jenny Marbra, Helen (Floyd) Singletary, Lizzie (Issiah) Moncrief, Emma Jean Marbra, all of Day City, Florida and Katie (Leonard) Frazier of Geneva, New York; adopted daughter, Joyce Mobley; forty-six grandchildren; seventy-one great-grandchildren; forty-six great-great grandchildren; one great-great-great grand; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of cousins and friends.
Preceding her in death were her husband, James “Tampa”; parents, Walter Mobley and T. Y. Wiggins; a son, Otis Lyons.; three daughters, Bertha Lyons, Francis Lyons and Carrie Lee Martin; a granddaughter, Beatrice McGriggs; two sisters Mary Coleman and Fannie Pippins; two brothers, Willie Marbra and Wayne Marbra.
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Mr. Johnny Lewis, Sr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, August 21, 2009
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, August 22, 2009
1:00pm
Repose: 12:00noon
United Missionary Baptist Church
Interment: St. James Church Cemetery (Hwy 467)
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Mr. Melvin D. Chambers
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, August 1, 2009
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Monday, August 3, 2009
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
A Time To Be Born
Melvin David Chambers was born to the late Mr. Leslie Green and the late Ms. Laura Chambers on March 27, 1962 in Port Gibson, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by one brother, Bill Wrenzy Chambers. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and was baptized in 1970 by Reverend Kemp Burley at Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
A Time To Live
Melvin attended Vicksburg public schools. He was a loving, caring son, brother, uncle and friend. He was very compassionate to all that knew him. He worked as a truck driver for many years. He loved watching television especially the Temptations. He also enjoyed computerized gadgets.
A Time To Die
On Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at River Region Hospital in Vicksburg, Mississippi, the angel of death visited Melvin and summoned him to his eternal home.
A Time To Mourn
Melvin leaves to cherish his memories: three sisters, Martha (Ernest) Walker, Shirley Chambers of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Jennie Jones of Terry, Mississippi; four brothers, John Chambers, Jr., of Inglewood, California, Eugene Chambers, Sr. of Pearl, Mississippi, Fred Chambers (Renee) of Pearl, Mississippi and Kenneth Anderson of Vicksburg, Mississippi; a great aunt, Theresa Fields of Port Gibson, Mississippi and two aunts of Port Gibson, Mississippi. He also leaves a host of nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces, and other relatives and friends including Mary Emma Woods, Ada Chambers, Ernest Jones, the Armstrong family of Vicksburg, Mississippi and the Woods, Nash, and Green families of Port Gibson, Mississippi.
A Time To Rest
And I said that If I had wings like a dove!
For then I would fly away and be at Rest.
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Mr. James Edward Johnson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, July 31, 2009
6:00pm - 8:00pm & Saturday, August 1st, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, August 1, 2009
3:00pm
Travelers Rest Baptist Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
James Edward Johnson was born March 14, 1970, in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He was called to rest on Monday, July 27, 2009 at the Conway Regional Hospital.
James accepted Christ at an early age and later joined Pleasant Branch Baptist Church in Conway, Arkansas under the direction of Pastor J. R. Raynor. He was a graduate of Vicksburg High School class of 1990 and a graduate of Jackson State University class of 1996.
He was a faithful member of the United States Army and served 5 years of active duty. He was employed with the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock, Arkansas.
James is preceded in death by: Maternal Grandparents James, Sr. and Mattie Straughter, and Aunts: Mattie Bernice Straughter and Melba Ford.
He leaves to cherish his memories: a loving and faithful wife Shirley Marie Johnson of Conway, Arkansas for 12 years, a loving mother, Mary Louise Johnson; (3) brothers, Ricky Johnson, Cedric Johnson and Gerald Henderson; (1) sister, Rolanda Grayer; a special uncle, James Straughter; special aunts, Annie Carol Straughter, Shirley Straughter and Rosie Goodman and a whole host of nieces, cousins, nephews and friends, including a special family “The Benjamin Family” of Pattison, Mississippi.
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Mrs. Ida Bell Tolliver
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, July 31, 2009
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, August 1, 2009
11:00am
Repose: 10:00am
Travelers Rest Baptist Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Ida Bell Gibson Tolliver was born on July 15, 1946 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to the union of the late William “Kenny” Gibson and Mrs. Annie Mae Gibson. She was the second of four children born to this union. Ida was a 1964 graduate of Rosa A. Temple High School and worked as a teller at Trustmark National Bank for over thirty years.
During life’s journey, she was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. At an early age, she accepted Jesus as her personal Savior, and she was a faithful member of Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church.
Ida departed this life to be with the Lord on July 25, 2009. She was preceded in death by her father, William “Kenny” Gibson.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Elisha Tolliver, Jr.; mother, Annie Mae Gibson; one daughter, Desina (John) Cruthirds; three sons, Deputy Sheriff David Anthony Gibson, Maj. Jahan (Roxane) Tolliver and Staff Sgt. Adrian (Nava) Baxter Tolliver; one brother, Jesse Gibson; two sisters, Annie (Paul) Bell Banks and Mary Drayton; seven grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Lillie Mae "Mickey" Bailey
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, July 24, 2009
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, July 25, 2009
1:00pm
Zion Travelers Baptist Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Lillie Mae “Mickey” Bailey was born on December 26, 1944 in Eagle Lake, Mississippi. She was the sixth of twelve children. Lillie was baptized in 1957 under the leadership of Reverend Andrew Bell and served as a member of the former King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church in the Eagle Lake Community. She graduated in Rosa A. Temple High School’s class of 1965.
Lillie worked as a supervisor at Ameristar Hotel for 15 years and was a member of the Bathsheba Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star. In 2002, Lillie joined the Greater Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church family where Gregory Butler was her pastor. She served as a member of the choir and remained faithful until her death.
Preceding in her death are: her son, Termah Wince; parents, Johnny, Sr. and Bernice Houzah Bailey; brother, O.C. Bailey, and sister, Mary Eliza Foster.
Lillie leaves to cherish her memories: her daughters, Rene Rena Wince of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Riletta Wince Williams of Memphis, Tennessee, son, Terrill (Pam) Wince of Forth Worth, Texas; two brothers, Robert (Lottie) Bailey of Eagle Lake, Mississippi and Johnny (Letha Mae) Bailey of Vicksburg, Mississippi; seven sisters, Ruby Valentine and Josephine Bailey of Oakland, California; Bernice Money of St. Albans, New York, Gloria Jean Turner of Union City, California and Betty Bailey, Velma Bailey, and Shirley (Frank) Bailey, of Vicksburg, Mississippi; four grandchildren, Jermaine and Chiquita Wince of Vicksburg, Mississippi; Tierra Wince of Port Gibson, Mississippi; and Jaylen Williams of Memphis, Tennessee; two aunts, Lillie Bell Young of Lawton, Oklahoma and Gretrude Fitzgerald of Youngtown, Ohio; sisters-in-law, Billie Jean (Brandie) Bailey of Dallas, Texas, and Sallie Bailey of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, including a special friend, Sallie Winters of Vicksburg, Mississippi ; Vicksburg families, Logan, Gray, Davenport, Houston, Hollin, Miller and Wince, the Young and Whitehead families of Greenville, Mississippi, and the Wilson family of Oakland, California.
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Mr. Virtis Shorter, Jr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, July 24, 2009
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, July 25, 2009
11:00am
Travelers Rest Baptist Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
A Time To Be Born:
Mr. Virtis Shorter was born on September 3, 1948 to the late Virtis, Sr. and Hattie C. Shorter in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
A Time To Live:
Virtis confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend Joe Williams.
A Time To Die:
On July 19, 2009, at the Shady Lawn Nursing Home in Vicksburg, Mississippi, God looked around His garden and found an empty space. He then looked down upon the earth and saw Virtis’ smiling face; He put His arms around Virtis and lifted him to rest, and God’s garden must be beautiful, because He only takes the best.
In addition to his parents, one brother, Johnny Shorter, preceded him in death.
A Time To Mourn:
Virtis leaves to cherish his memories, a son, Virtis (Tonya) Shorter, III, Tallulah, Louisiana; two brothers, Percy (Monica) and John (Vicky) Shorter, Vicksburg, Mississippi; three sisters, Frances (David) Jones, Vicksburg, Mississippi/Aurora, Illinois, Vera (Ronald) Wells and Theresa (Michael) Edwards, Vicksburg, Mississippi; four grandchildren, TeYavna Shorter, Virtis Shorter, IV, Aijah Shorter and Vertez Shorter; three aunts, Lula Mae Nealey, Natchez, Mississippi, Minnie Lee Hamberlin, Chicago, Illinois, and Rosie Lee Martin, Redlick, Mississippi; four uncles, Monroe Wesby, Chicago, Illinois, James Shorter, Memphis, Tennessee, Zack Shorter, Bronx, New York, Ike Shorter, New York, New York; a sister-in-law, Connie Shorter, Detroit, Michigan; a god sister, Carolyn Cox-Myles and a god brother, Nathaniel Williams, both of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and a host of other relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Frankie Jean Lightfoot
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, July 17, 2009
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, July 18, 2009
11:00am
Cedar Grove M.B. Church
Interment: McCay Cemetery/Lorman, Ms.
Mother Frankie Jean Lightfoot was born to the late Dennis and Mary Lee Brown on September 22, 1934 in Warren County. At an early age, she accepted Christ as her personal Savior and was baptized at St. John M.B. Church in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She continued her fellowship with Christ at China Grove Baptist Church in Russum, Mississippi. While living in Frankfort, Kentucky, she joined the congregation of Bethesda Temple Church of the Living God, where she remained a faithful member until God called her home on Sunday, July 12, 2009.
Mother Lightfoot was truly blessed of the Lord. She always had a sweet, loving disposition and was a joy to be around. She was an angel here on earth, quiet but mighty in God!
She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Horace Lightfoot, her loving and supportive parents, Dennis and Mary Lee Brown, and a truly special cousin with a heart of gold, Julia Marie Walker.
Mother leaves, not to mourn her passing, but to celebrate her homegoing and to cherish her loving memories: five daughters, Barbara (Joseph) Davis of Louisville, Kentucky, Francine (Kevin) Bouie of Radcliff, Kentucky, Kimberly (Gus) Rudolph and Dawn Lightfoot all of Frankfort, Kentucky and Ernestine Morgan of Port Gibson, Mississippi; three sisters, Lorraine Tate of Oakland, Tennessee, Pauline Harris and Mary Louise Brown both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; six brothers, Bobby Brown, Harry Brown, Leroy (Cherry) Brown and Terry Brown all of Vicksburg, Mississippi, James (Ella) Brown of Nashville, Tennessee and Ernest Paul (Darlene) Brown of League City, Texas, two aunts, Lou Ella Brown and Julia Lee Brown both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; one uncle, Wesley Brown of Michigan; one brother-in-law, Walter Lightfoot of Port Gibson, Mississippi; ten grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
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Mr. Andrew Jackson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Thursday, July 16, 2009
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Friday, July 17, 2009
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Andrew (Wayne) Jackson was granted his wings on July 8, 2009 at River Region Hospital. Andrew’s final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that he had touched in some way throughtout his life. Andrew was born, November 16, 1934 to the late Johnnie and Leola Jackson in Fitler, MS.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Johnnie Jackson, Jr., Ambrosia Jackson and Clarence Jackson; four sisters, Ora Mae Jackson, Hattie Jackson, Murrell Jackson, and Jeanette Jackson.
Andrew leaves behind him, freed from grief and years, far worthier things than tears, the love of friends and loved ones; Hattie Mack Robinson, two sisters, Lodis (Bell) Smith of Vicksburg, MS and addie Jones of Dayton, Ohio; one brother, Leonard (Deloris) Jackson of Fitler, MS; two sons, David Earl Myers and Dickie Myers of Vicksburg, MS; five stepchildren, Edward Lee (Carolyn) Mack of Byram, MS, Dorothy (Willie) Davis of Clinton, MS, Doretha Brunton of Jackson, MS, Willie Mack Jr. of Clinton, MS and Walter Mack of Jackson, MS; two grandchildren, David Earl Myers, Jr. and Terra Pear of Jackson, Ms and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
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Little Miss Ieshia Briana "STANK" Wright
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, July 11, 2009
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Sunday, July 12, 2009
2:00pm
Bethelem M.B. Church
Interment: Church Cemetery
Ieshia Briana “Stank” Wright was born June 25,1998 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Linda Wright. She was an active little girl—a student at Bolton-Edwards Elementary.
At the age of 8 Ieshia accepted the Lord as her personal Savior and was baptized at Bethlehem M.B. Church under the pastorship of Pastor Willie F. Mitchell. The late Julia B. and Lucy Hunter were her mentors and led her to Christ.
On Wednesday, July 8, 2009, after a tragic accident, Ieshia left us to take her place among the children who will grow up in heaven under God’s own watchful care. She joins her maternal great-grandmother Jealean Fultz and a host of family and friends who have gone on before her.
Although we all know that she is in a better place, she will be greatly missed by her mother Linda Wright, her sister Nina Nicole Wright, her brothers Donzell (Khrystal) and Christopher Wright, her maternal grandmother Eula Wright whom she called “Dear Dear”, a special niece and best friend Robin, nieces Lanaya Kierra, Amyria and Amber; uncles George “GG” (LaTeetra) Wright and Willie (Geeter) Harris, her best friend Octavia Vaugh, her teacher Vanetta Montgomery and other cousins, schoolmates and friends.
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Mrs. Walterine J. Wildee
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Wednesday, July 1, 2009
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Thursday, July 2, 2009
1:00pm
Travis Chapel A.M.E. Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
“A Time To Be Born”
Walterine Johnson Wildee was born to the late Mr. Walter and Mrs. Gertrude Johnson on May 8, 1937 in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Henry Winters, Jr., Volley Lydell Winters, Willie Henry Winters and Eddie Johnson and two sisters, Johnnie B. Taylor and Lee Ester Winters.
She accepted Christ as her personal savior at an early age in 1949 at Travis Chapel A.M.E. Church in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She was baptized under the pastorage of the late Reverend Evans. She served on the Mother’s Board until her health failed her and God called her home.
“A Time To Live”
Walterine attended Warren County schools and grew up in the Kings community. She was a loving, caring mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She was known as a compassionate and true friend to all that knew her. She worked as a welder at Atlas Tank for many years. She later went to work at GNB Battery, Inc. After 21 years of service, she retired in 1998.
“A Time To Die”
On Thursday, June 24, 2009 at her home in Vicksburg, Mississippi, the angel of death visited Walterine and summoned her to her eternal home.
“A Time To Mourn”
Walterine leaves to cherish her memories: three sons, Lester (Glenda) Johnson, Sr., of Tulsa Oklahoma, James Wildee, Jr., of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Roderick (Tyra) Johnson of Pine Bluff Arkansas; two loving daughters, Shirley Williams and Senobia (Robert) Bunch, both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; one brother, Clarence Winters, Sr. of Portland, Oregon; one uncle Hugh D. Majors of San Diego, California. She also leaves two loving nieces that she was the caretaker of, Sherry Sykes of Allen Texas and Clarice (Milton) Brown of McDonough, Georgia; sixteen grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one godson, and other relatives including the Johnson, Winters, Majors, Taylors and Burks families.
“ A Time To Rest”
And I said that If I had wings like a dove!
For then I would fly away and be at Rest.
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Mr. Robert Shorter
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Thursday, May 21, 2009
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Friday, May 22, 2009
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mr. Robert Shorter, son of the late Leroy and Corrine Shorter was born on September 3, 1940. He completed his earthly journey on May 15, 2009 at his residence in Edwards, Mississippi.
He was a contractor by trade.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his children, Theresa Shorter of Hayward, California, Leroy Warfield of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Jimmy Simmons of Pleasant Hill California and Vanada Allin of Jackson, Mississippi; sisters, Christine Miller, Julia Reynolds, Lee Esther Hall, Evangelist Corrine Palmer (Samuel), Earnestine Willis (Robert) all of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Rosie Lee Shorter of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; one brother, Willie Shorter (Clara) of Vicksburg, Mississippi; sister-in-law, Evelyn Shorter; a special nephew, Jacke Hayes Jefferson Hall of Vicksburg, Mississippi; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, (Delner Louise Shorter), his parents (Leroy and Corrine Shorter), one sister (Ana Lee Davis) and one brother, (Johnell Shorter, Sr.)
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Mrs. Alice Williams
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, May 15, 2009
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, May 16, 2009
12:00noon
Repose: 11:00am
Christian Home M.B. Church #2
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
A Time to be Born……God blew life into this rose “Alice” on December 25, 1945 in Vicksburg, MS to the late Elbert and Inetta Williams and Sam Jackson.
A Time to Love Again……She leaves to cherish her memories a husband, Henry Williams, Sr. of Vicksburg, MS.
A Time to Unite and Bear……She united in holy matrimony to Leon Blackmore, Sr. in March of 1965 and into this union, six children were born. Children include three sons, Leon (Linda) Blackmore, Sr., Daniel Blackmore, Sr., and Christopher Blackmore, Sr. all of Vicksburg, MS; three daughters, Janice Blackmore, Susanne Smith, Ladonna Blackmore all of Vicksburg, MS. She also reared one daughter, NaTasha Blackmore of Vicksburg, MS.
A Time to Mourn……She leaves to cherish her memories four brothers, Rev. Elbert Williams, Jr., Rev. Danny Williams, Sr., and Anthony Williams all of Cincinnati, OH and Willie Jackson of San Jose, CA; Five sisters, Shirley Thomas of Vicksburg, MS, Inetta Smith of Cincinnati, OH, Carolyn Williams of Jackson, MS Martha Wallace and Elizabeth Jefferies of San Jose, CA; Six step children, 20 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and a host of other friends including two special children, Kenya Johnson and LaTravis Smith, both of Jackson, MS.
A Time to Serve……Alice accepted Christ at a young age at Mount Zion under the leadership of the Rev. W.W. McWilliams. She later joined Christian Home M.B. Church #2 under the Rev. Johnny Hughes where she was a Mother of the Church. There she served faithfully until her death.
A Time to Die……Alice departed this life and entered her eternal resting place on May 10, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elbert and Inetta Williams and Sam Jackson, a sister, Ida McNeil and a niece, Annette Mays.
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Mr. Andrew Horton
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Thursday, May 7, 2009
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Friday, May 8, 2009
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Andrew Horton, fondly known as “AM” was born on September 16, 1966 to Annie Mae Horton and Joseph Horton.
Andrew had a great personality and beautiful smile that drew you into him. He enjoyed spending time with his loved ones and friends. He loved making those he loved smile and laugh; he left a lasting impression on all who met him.
Andrew was preceded in death by: his grandmothers, Ida Mae Kidd and Malisha Mae McFarland; and a brother, Donnell Horton.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories: mother, Annie Mae Horton of Vicksburg, MS; father, Joseph Horton of Edwards, MS; sister, Annie Sims (Michael) and brothers, Cornelius Horton (Nicole) and Ron Horton, all of Vicksburg, MS; and Calvin Horton Kidd of Milwaukee, WI; and other relatives and friends; and a special friend, “Gee Gee” of Marietta, GA. Andrew will be missed, continued to be loved and will remain forever in our hearts.
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Mrs. Ethel Bryant
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Funeral Services: Friday, May 8, 2009
11:00am
Repose: 10:00am
New Mt. Zion Baptist Church/Feld St
Interment: Garden Memorial Park Cemetery/Jackson, Ms.
Ms. Ethel “Baby Sister” Bryant was born in Bolton, Mississippi, to John (Jack) Bryant and Mary (Mom Mae) Hill on October 17th 1938. Ethel departed this life on Friday, May 1st 2009 at Promise Hospital in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
She accepted Christ at an early age at New Mount Zion Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. W.W. McWilliams. Due to her illness, she was unable to attend church as often as she would have liked, but she had her church at heart.
Ethel was preceded in death by her parents. She leaves to cherish her memory: one sister, Roberta Currie (Willie) of Vicksburg, Mississippi; two nieces, Flore Hall (Robert), and Mary Moore of Vicksburg; and nephew, Romano Currie, Olympia, Washington; great nephews, Jermaine Grays (Malinda), and Decedric Moore (Jana), Vicksburg, Demond Roberson (Jemeana), Huntsville, Alabama; niece, Kimberly Moore, Lancaster, Texas; the Powell and Green families of Bolton; and a host of relatives and friends, including Jackie Lewis of Bolton, Lizzie Mae Lewis, Willie Mae Jones, and Alice McRavin of Vicksburg, and Ms. Marie Williams of Atlanta, GA.
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Mr. Raymond Booze, Sr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, May 2, 2009
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Sunday, May 3, 2009
2:00pm
Zion Travelers Baptist Church/Poplar Street
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
A light began to shine on May 24, 1939 when Raymond Booze was born to Sam Boose & Luetisha Davis-Boose in Warren County, in the Eagle Lake Community. He was educated in Warren County and began working in construction at an early love for wood work allowed him to share his crafts with friends and family near and far. He often traveled state to state with friends and family. He was a man on the go, and loved every minute of it. His love for fun and entertainment will be remembered by those closest to him. He was baptized July of 2001 and joined Greater Oak Grove, under the leadership of Douglas L. Bryant. On April 27, 2009 the light faded away and Raymond departed this life peacefully at 1:23 p.m. at home.
Loved ones lost over the years include his maternal grandparents; Hamp & Edna Davis, paternal grandparents; Nettie & Sam Boose, Sr., his parents; Luetisha-Davis Boose & Sam Boose, Jr.; stepfather, Elijha Tillman Sr; 4 aunts; Nancy Davis-Foster, Julia Davis-Jackson, Aretha Davis and Gladys Booze-Clark; one uncle; Mac Richardson; two brothers, Elijha Tillman Jr. and Roy Tillman; two daughters; Sarita Nelson and Pearlie M. Qualls and a grandson; Derrick L. Slater.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife; Herdcine Williams-Booze; seven sons; Williams Slater Sr., and Ronnie Brooks of San Diego, CA, Raymond Booze Jr. of Atlanta, GA, Steve Holmes of Picayune, MS Freddie Williams, Kennety W. Richards and Xavier Richards; one daughter, Sandra Brooks all of Vicksburg; 17 grandchildren; Latoya, William Jr, Michael Ray, Leann, Laquita, Shanay, Trevor, Orlando, Justin, Chester, Fredrick, Michael, Desmond, Freddy, ATreo, Jameria and Taylor; two great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, coursins & friends including Mary Barnes and the Clark, Davis, Foster, Lacey, Miller , Richardson and Smith families.
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Mr. Charles P. Horton
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, May 1, 2009
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, May 2, 2009
11:00am
Repose: 10:00am
New Oak Ridge M.B. Church/Newman Road
Interment: Henry Cemetery/Newman Road
Mr. Charles “Charlie” P. Horton was born on May 29, 1942 to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Horton in Jackson, Mississippi.
Charlie confessed Christ at an early age and united with the New Oak Ridge MB Church.
He worked for the US Postal Service, retiring with over thirty years of service. Charles served in the U.S. Army where he received several commendations and medals. He graduated from Utica Jr. College. Charlie enjoyed spending time fishing and hunting with his friends. He was as an outdoorsman, where he never met a stranger. Charlie enjoyed telling jokes.
Charlie was preceded in death by his father, Joseph C. Horton; mother, Elizabeth Horton; sisters, Annie B. Allen, Mary Cotton; brother, Andy Horton; grandparents, Percy Horton and Pearlie Knox Horton.
He leaves to cherish his memories; wife, Sharon Horton of Ladson, South Carolina; daughters, Diana Fowler of Dallas, Texas, La’Shon Horton of Ladson, South Carolina, La’Tasha Horton of Summerville, South Carolina, Chay Horton of Charleston, South Carolina, Chay D’asia Horton and Brianna Horton both of Bolton, Mississippi; son, Antonio D. Williams of Chicago, Illinois; sisters, Joanna Eaton of Chicago, Illinois and Thelma McGregor of Edwards, Mississippi; brother, Arthur J. Horton of Berwyn, Illinois; twelve grandchildren; one great grandchild; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Carolina "Corine" Virginia Moore
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Wednesday, April 29, 2009
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Thursday, April 30, 2009
2:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Carolina (Corine) Virginia Moore was born March 25, 1927 in Sommerville, South Carolina to the late Janie Blake and John Whetsell. She was taught Godly values and Christian principles with an emphasis on service to others.
Later in her adult life, she relocated to Vicksburg, Mississippi and made it her home. As a woman of strong faith, she served on the mother board at New Mt. Pilgram Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Henry Williams. Her compassion for serving the Lord was displayed through her commitment to her church, family and friends. She loved cooking for people, listening to music and going to church.
Mrs. Moore departed this life, to be with the Lord, on April 24, 2009, at River Region Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents, Amelia Lymas and John Whetsell, Sr.; a brother Lawrence Blake; a daughter Alberta Smith; a step-son John Moore; and one granddaughter Victoria Moore.
She leaves to celebrate her life and cherish her memory: one daughter, Cora L. Dodd; four sons, Richard Savage, Lewis Moore, William Moore (Aurora, IL), and Leroy Hardin; two sisters, Prince Ella Whetsell Bunch (Ladson, SC) and Margaret Whetsell Williams (Sommerville, SC); 14 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
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Mr. Curley Parker, Jr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, April 24, 2009
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, April 25, 2009
1:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Curley Parker, Jr. was born to the parentage of Mr. Curley Parker, Sr. and Mrs. Martha Lee Eastman Parker in Cleveland, Ohio. He was raised in Vicksburg, MS as a youth. Curley departed this life on Saturday, April 18, 2009, in Waterproof, LA, after a lengthy illness.
Curley attended school in the Vicksburg Public School District and was employed by Batesville Casket Company for many years before retiring.
Curley was united in holy matrimony to Ms. Carolyn Carson on August 24, 1976. To this union three children were born, Jacqueline Faye, Sonya Antoninette and Kelvin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Curley Parker, Sr. and Martha Lee Eastman Parker; grandparents, Will Parker and Lucille Parker, Robert Eastman and Annie Lou Eastman; two brothers, Stephone Parker and Curley Parker, III; an aunt, Emma “Sweetie” Walker; and one uncle, Johnny Eastman; great aunts, Katie Scott and Julia Shelton; and his step-mother.
He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Carolyn Carson Parker of Vicksburg, MS; two daughters, Jaqueline Parker-Evans (John) and Sonya Antoninette Parker Griffin (Herman) and one son, Kelvin Demetric Parker, all of Vicksburg, MS; two brothers, Michael Parker and Alvin Williams of Paulina, LA; two sisters, Robyn Gregoire and Stella Johnson of Paulina, LA; six aunts, Sarah Cosey and Julia Cosey of Vicksburg, MS, Catherine Eastman Robinson of Detroit, MI, Ernestin Williams, Emeline Washington, and Dorothy Kirklin of Paulina, LA; four uncles, Robert Eastman and William Eastman of Vicksburg, MS, Robert Kirklin of Lutcher, LA and Albert Williams of Paulina, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other friends, including Carrie Knight, Kathy Mae Gray and Atlease Johnson Marie Nelson.
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Mrs. Mary E. Lyons Franklin
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Monday, April 20, 2009
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeover Memorial Funeral Home/Beasley Rd, Jackson, Ms
Funeral Services: Tuesday, April 21, 2009
12:00noon
Repose: 11:00am
Mt. Ary M.B. Church/Philadelphia, Ms.
Interment: Mt Ary Church Cemetery
Mary Everlena Lyons Franklin, the only daughter of the late Sampson Lyons and Mrs. Lillie Mae Cox Lyons, was born into a family already consisting of eight (8) brothers on October 21, 1944 in the community of Stallo in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Surrounded by family: aunts, uncles and cousins, she learned early that one of God’s greatest gifts is that of family. She played with, studied with, worshipped with, fought with, and celebrated every childhood event of her life with family.
She completed her high school education and graduated from Hopewell High School, Philadelphia, in 1962. Shortly thereafter, she entered Jackson State University as a freshman. Her initial class schedule included a Biology course taught by Mr. A. C. Coleman who was also a JSU Assistant Football Coach. The first day he called rolled he advised her that she had to change her name. When she wanted to know why, he said because all Lions went to Pine Bluff AM&N and, as a Tiger coach, he could not have a “Lion” in his class. From then on he called her “Mary Tiger”, never Mary Lyons. It took no time for everyone on campus to start calling her “Tiger”. It indeed became her name and she loved it!
In 1966, she completed her undergraduate studies and began a teaching career which was her only professional occupation. She taught English in the Madison County Public Schools, City of Jackson Public Schools, and Piney Woods Country Life School where she also coached girls’ basketball. She was a drill team coach and was a staff member of the Upward Bound Program and the National Youth Sports Program for several years at Jackson State University.
In 1966, she married Samuel “Sam” B. Franklin. They established membership at Shady Grove M. B. Church and began a family which consists of three children: sons, Bradford Julian and Brandon Jarron, and daughter, Bethanye Jocelyn The Franklin were married for 43 years.
Her extended family was the Norgate community where she worked with great dedication to make the neighborhood the best in Jackson. Her zeal for neighborhood projects was limitless and included projects from neighborhood festivals to coordinating neighborhood Christmas decorations.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Lillie Cox Lyons (Philadelphia); husband, Samuel “Sam” B. Franklin; sons, Bradford Julian and Brandon Jarron; daughter, Bethanye Jocelyn, all of Jackson, MS; grandchildren: Brandi, Julian, Kayla, Keith, and Laisha; brothers, Marshall Prentiss (Flint, MI); Melvin (Lucille), Jessie (Imogene), Andy (Doris, and Williams Lyons, all of Philadelphia; sisters_in_laws, Mamie (Fred) Manuel (Chicago, IL), Minnie (Jessie) Frazier (Chicago, IL), and Lillie Bell (Jody) Franklin, Jackson; and a number of nieces, nephews, and relatives. She is also survived by many friends and former students. She was preceded in death by her beloved father, Sampson Lyons, and three brothers: Roosevelt, Willie B. and Cozy.
All who knew and loved her will always remember that her favorite color was purple.
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Ms. Rosie Lee Jackson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, April 17, 2009
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, April 18, 2009
12:00noon
Repose: 11:00am
Oak Chapel M.B. Church/Bovina, Ms.
Interment: Bethlehem Church Cemetery/Bovina, Ms.
Rosie Lee (Popcorn) Jackson was born in Warren County to Jean Ella Jackson and Prince Thomas, Sr. She departed this life on Saturday, April 11, 2009, at River Region Medical Center in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Rosie confessed Christ at an early age at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Bovina, Mississippi, under the late Reverend Anderson Lee, and later joined Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church under Reverend Edmond Gibbs.
Rosie was preceded in death by her brother, Prince Jackson, maternal grandparents, Columbus (Abbie) Jackson, and Robert (Salley) Thomas, Sr., one aunt, Emma L. Jones and a special friend, Gwen Mazie.
Love for Rosie will never end for: her mother, Jean Ella Jackson of Vicksburg, Mississippi; her father, Prince Thomas, Sr., of Jackson, Mississippi; four children, Richard Earl (Trina) Ray, Trimeka Rochelle Jackson, Ashley Rena Jackson, and Chad Terelle Jackson, all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; seven grandchildren, Javon Washington, Kai’ Mya Manique Jackson, Doc’trell Maruice Davis, Roosevelt Dewayne Harris, Draevian Ashad Cox, Frentravis Jackson, and Rashad Dewayne Harris all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; sisters, Janice Jackson, Jerry (Benjamin) Jackson, and Victoria Jackson, all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; brothers, Willie Earl Jackson, Hosea Jackson, and Frentress (Dionysus) Jackson, all of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Prince (Vangie} Thomas, Jr., of Kansas City, Missouri, and Jermaine (Natasha) Thomas of Atlanta, Georgia; a special friend, Johnathan Clark of Vicksburg, Mississippi; a special cousin, Danelle (Jer’Darriyus) Jackson of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and Keshia Daniels of Vicksburg, Mississippi. She is also survived by nine aunts, five uncles, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including the James, Thomas and Funches families.
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Mrs. Linda Bentley Allen
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, April 11, 2009
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Monday, April 13, 2009
12:00noon
Greater Mt. Zion M.B. Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mrs. Linda Kaye Bentley Robinson Allen was born May 30, 1960, to the late Bertha Davenport and Mr. Charles J. Bentley of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
She confessed hope in Christ at an early age at True Light M.B. Church under the leadership of Reverend C. L. Murphy, where she served as a faithful member until she moved to Vicksburg, Mississippi where she joined Greater Mt. Zion M.B. Church.
Linda had several jobs dealing with the public. She received her education in Yazoo City Public School District.
She departed this earthly life on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at the River Region Hospital in Vicksburg, Mississippi at 12:30 a.m.
Linda was preceded in death by her mother, Mrs. Bertha Davenport, a brother, William Bentley and a sister, Debra Bentley.
Survivors include her father, Charlie Bentley of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; five sons: Darren (JoeAnn) Bentley of Wichita Falls, Texas, James (Katrina) Bentley of Hampton, Virginia, Danny Robinson Bentley, Joseph Bentley, and Tarvarus Allen of Las Vegas, Nevada; and one daughter, Linda Robinson of Vicksburg, Mississippi.
She also raised six other children who she loved dearly. There were James, Veleda, Audrey and Adrian Smith, Felicia and Martakus Berry, all of Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Linda has four sisters and five brothers: Betty Jean Bentley of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Dorothy (Willie) Berry and Joe Ann (Berry) Bailey of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Charlene Bentley of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Robert (Marie) Bentley of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Grover Berry Jr., Joe Edward (Beatrice) Berry of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Wilbert (Dana) Bentley of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Berry J. Wave of Brookhaven, Mississippi. She also leaves to cherish her memory seven grandchildren.
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Mrs. Gennie Sims
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, April 10, 2009
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, April 11, 2009
11:00am
Repose: 10:00am
Oak Chapel M.B. Church/Bovina, Ms.
Interment: Brookhaven Cemetery/Bovina, Ms.
Sister Gennie Sims was born on April 23, 1948, in Vicksburg, Mississippi to the late Mr. and Mrs. Willie, Sr. (Mary Ollie) Sims. She departed her earthly life on Sunday, April 5, 2009 at River Region Hospital in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Sister Gennie Sims was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Willie, Sr. (Mary Ollie) Sims, a brother, Mr. Willie Sims, a sister, Mrs. Willie Mae Rafes, and an uncle, Mr. A.C. Sims.
Sister Gennie Sims confessed to Christ at an early age and became a faithful member of Brookhaven Missionary Baptist Church of Bovina, Mississippi until its unity with Oak Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Upon her untimely departure from her earthly home, Sister Gennie Sims was a faithful member of Oak Chapel Missionary Baptist Church where for many years she remained very devoted to the doing the work of Jesus Christ.
Sister Gennie leaves to cherish and remember her with love: one (1) daughter, Mrs. Markessa (Alvin, Sr.) Stimage; two (2) grand children, Alvin, Jr. and Markeith Stimage; five (5) sisters, Mrs. Ollie Mae Coleman, Ms. Margie Whitfield, Ms. Jessie Mae Sims (Ike Green), Mrs. Nora Lee (Lacey) Cornelius, and Ms. Joyce Ann Williams all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; one (1) brother, Mr. Dave Sims of Miami, Florida; two (2) uncles, Mr. Alfred Sims of Middleton, Ohio, and Mr. Henry Warner of Vicksburg, Mississippi; one (1) aunt, Ms. Mary Lou Williams of Middelton, Ohio; Godparents, Mr. and Mrs. Otha Jones; God daughters, Mrs. Vanessa Strong and Ms. Yolonda Brooks, and a host of nieces, nephews, special friends, and other relatives.
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Mr. Mordecai Funches
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Friends & Family: Tuesday, April 7, 2009
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Funeral Services: Wednesday, April 8, 2009
10:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mordecai Funches, Sr. was born on October 26, 1924 to Mildred Bell and Pete Funches who both preceded him in death. Mordecai accepted the Lord at an early age. He attended Clover Valley School in Mississippi.
He had one sister, Theadosia Jackson who also preceded in death.
Mordecai married Katie Mae Prentiss on April 15, 1945. This union was blessed with 10 children.
Mordecai served in the United States Navy from 1942-1943 and the United States Army Air Corps from 1942-1945 and received an honorable discharge. He served in the Korean War during his service.
Mordecai moved to Chicago in 1955 and worked for Darling and Company until his retirement in 1989. He moved back to his home in Vicksburg shortly after his retirement. Mordecai was a hard worker and a great provider for his family. He was a self educated man who loved reading the encyclopedias and history books.
Mordecai made his transition to the Lord on April 1, 2009. He is survived by his ex-wife Katie of Chicago, Illinois; children, Mary Mordecai, Jr. (Sharon), Cynthia, Carolyn (LuGene), Cleveland, Ruby, Josephine, Lorraine (Paul), Molotov all of Chicago, Illlinois and Thedosia of Atlanta, Georgia; many grandchildren, great and great great grandchildren
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Mrs. Johnnie R. Singleton
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, March 27, 2009
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, March 28, 2009
1:00pm
Mt. Moriah M.B. Church
Interment: Church Cemetery
Johnnie Ruth Singleton was born November 1, 1932 to the late Mr. George and Gertrude Turner. She departed this life on Friday morning, March 20, 2009.
She received Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of the Mt. Moriah Church and a member to the choir until her health failed.
Johnnie Ruth was preceded in death by two sons, James and Roosevelt Singleton, two sisters, Mary Byrd Payne and Baby Ruth Turner, and four brothers, Willie Turner, Arthur Lee Turner, Lewis Turner and Eddie Earl Turner.
She leaves to cherish her loving memories: three sons, D. Y. Singleton of Chicago, Illinois, and Donnie and Michael Singleton of Edwards, Mississippi; three daughters, Willie Nichols of Chicago, Illinois, Clementine Singleton of Gary, Indiana and Janice (Herman) Foster of Jackson, Mississippi; four sisters, Myrtist Wright and Georgia Jones of Edwards, Mississippi, Dorothy England of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Mattie Williams of Champaign, Illinois; four (? 3) brothers, Alex (Lisa) Turner of Yazoo City, Mississippi, Robert Turner of Hampshire, Illinois, and Ellis Turner of Edwards, Mississippi; a special son-in-law, John Nichols and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
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Mrs. Norma Lee Jackson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Tuesday, March 24, 2009
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Wednesday, March 25, 2009
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Norma Lee Brown Jackson was born in Vicksburg, MS on January 4, 1936 to the late Charlie and Matilda Brown. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and Bowman High School. She was baptized at an early age at Holly Grove Baptist Church in Vicksburg.
Norma met and fell in love with James Jackson, Jr., and together they enjoyed 53 wonderful years of marriage, during which she enjoyed and loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved to cook for her family and was well known for treating them with special gifts.
On Thursday morning, March 19, 2009, at 7:30 a.m., Norma departed this life at River Region Medical Center. And while her earthly house was dissolved, she moved to a new house, not made with hands and not filled with suffering, but an eternal house made by God.
Preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Matilda Brown, she leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, James, two sons, Larry (Lucille) Arlington, TX and James Darrell (Edna), Vicksburg; two daughters, Darlene of Vicksburg and Essie Porter, Las Vegas, NV; three siblings, Charles F. Brown (Jane), Grand Rapids, MI, Edna Collins, Kansas City, MO, and Barbara Jean Brown, Grand Rapids, MI.
She will be greatly missed by her nine beautiful and special grandchildren, Cotina Porter-Smith (Ian), Nikita M. Polk, F. Jamaal Williams, Tamatha D. Polk, Angela Jackson, Renae Hale, LaTasha Claiborne (Demetrius), James Anthony Jackson and Christopher Polk; and seven great grandchildren, F. Justin Lawrence Williams, Cayla Williams, Christopher Henderson, Katelyn Cockrell, Lauryn Cockrell, Jaylin James Jackson, and Tyler Henderson; two Goddaughters, Elinor (Lolo) Jackson and Jennifer Mayfield, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
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Mr. Antonio T. Turner
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, March 20, 2009
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, March 21, 2009
1:00pm
Travelers Rest Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Antonio Tavay Turner died Sunday, March 15, 2009 as the result of a homicide. He was twenty-five years old. Mr. Turner was employed by Borrello’s of Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Antonio was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Artel Moore, Sr., his maternal grandfather, and an aunt, Janette Hall.
Those left to cherish his memories include: his mother, Daphine Turner; his father, Timothy “Timmy” Hall; a son, Antonio Tavay (A.J.) Turner, Jr.; a daughter, Shataevia Turner; two brothers, Demargio “D.T.” Turner and Timmy Hall, Jr.; three sisters, Shakiria Turner, Latoya Harris, and Alexis Hall; his paternal grandmother, Luretha Moore, and his maternal grandparents, Dorothy Turner England and Ernest “Grit” Douglas; a god brother, Jeremy Hamlin; his special friend, Shawndria Henderson; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, including the Turner, Wright and Singletons of Edwards and Utica, Mississippi, the Hall, Moore, Clay, Franklin and Polk Families of Vicksburg, Mississippi, other relatives and friends.
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Ms. Deloise Shelby
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, March 20, 2009
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, March 21, 2009
11:00am
Repose: 10:00am
Brownsville M.B. Church
Interment: Church Cemetery
Ms. Deloise Shelby, the sixth of twelve children was born on May 27, 1947 in Bolton, Mississippi, to the late Harvey and Fannie Shelby. She accepted Christ at an early age and united with Brownsville MB Church and later joined Ratliff Chapel MB Church.
She departed this life on Thursday, March 12, 2009 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Two brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.
She leaves to cherish her memory: five children, Lyndon (Pamela) Shelby of Houston, Texas, Lendell (Sharon) Shelby of Jackson, Mississippi, Debba (Charles) Lyons and Demonia (Calvin) Hodge of Edwards, Mississippi and Gracery Mack of Pelahatchie, Mississippi; five sisters, Bernice Taylor of Jackson, Mississippi, Sarah Green and Mary Louise Shelby of Chicago, Illinois, Velma, Eva and Georgia Shelby of Edwards, Mississippi; twelve grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
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Mr. Walter Bell, Sr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Thursday, March 5, 2009
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Friday, March 6, 2009
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Walter Bell, Sr. was born on August 10, 1933 in Morgan City, MS. He was the second child born to the late Dolly Williams-Lee and the late Robert and Daisy Bell. He confessed his life to Christ at the age of twelve at the New Foundation Baptist Church. He was formerly married to Henreen Bracey, to which two children were born. In 1960, in Chicago, Illinois, he met his wife of forty-seven years, Mildred Williams-Bell. They were blessed with ten children. During his lifetime, he was devoted, hard working, dedicated, and most of all a loving husband and father. He was retired from International Paper where he worked for twenty years. He was preceded in death by his loving parents: Dolly Williams-Lee, Robert and Daisy Bell, two brothers, Elijah Williams and James Bell, and one sister, Mary Alice Glover.
On March 2, 2009 at the University Medical Center, God looked around his garden and found an empty space. He looked down upon the earth and saw Walter’s face, he put his arms around him and lifted him to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful because God always picks the best.
Walter leaves to cherish his memories; a devoted wife, Mildred Bell and one brother, Johnny Williams, Sr.; ten sons, Walter Bell, Jr. (Mary), Walter Williams (Veronica), Nathaniel Bell, Sr. (Teresa), Jerald Bell (Virgil), Dawn Bell (La Quinta), Kennedy Bell (Lynn), Brian Bell, Jamaal Bell, Keith Cooper, and Eric Cooper; five daughters, Annette Morris (Daniel), Yvonne Newton (Lawrence), Linda Faye Brown (Jermaine), Janet Dudley (Eric), and Maxine Cooper; thirty-nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; three devoted friends: Clyde Smith, Catherine Brown and Bill Harrison; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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Miss Bettye J. Bailey
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, March 6, 2009
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, March 7, 2009
1:00pm
Repose: 12:00noon
Word of Faith Christain Center
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Bettye Jean Bailey was born on May 10, 1945 in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She is the daughter of Reverend & Mrs. F.W. Wilson, (Paternal Father) John Henry Bailey. She confessed our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at the age of 14. She was baptized at Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church by the late Pastor Buford, and later became a member of King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church. She was a 1963 graduate of Rosa A. Temple High School.
Bettye worked at the Vicksburg Country Club for approximately 30 years until retirement. Being the hard working woman that she was, she returned to the workforce by assuming a position with Ameristar Casino for approximately 3 ½ years, then on to Wal-mart for 5 years of service until she fully retired.
Bettye remained a faithful saint until her last breath. The Bailey, Price, Sims, Dennis, Wilson, James, Chiplin, Younger, Powell, Brown, Hall and Richardson families are all deeply saddened by Bettye’s absence; but as Christians, we all know that for Bettye “to be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord”, (II Cor. 5:8). May God continue to keep each and every one of you, as we strive to do His Holy will.
Preceding her in death are: her grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. David & Cornelious Proctor; her brother, Albert Lee Wilson; her sister, Shirley M. Wilson; and her nephew, Calvin S. Wilson.
Bettye is survived by: her parents, Reverend & Mrs. F.W. Wilson of Vicksburg, Mississippi and her Paternal Father, John H. Bailey of Chicago, Illinois; two daughters, Michele Renee’ Bailey and Vickie Yvonne Bailey of Vicksburg, Mississippi; one son, Michael Anthony Bailey of Las Vegas, Nevada; five brothers, Reverend Robert Wilson (Jessie), Reverend Flem Wilson, Jr. (Celeste), and Herman Wilson of Las Vegas, Nevada, Reverend Joe Wilson of Seattle, Washington, and Austin Wilson (Vicki) of Vicksburg, Mississippi; six sisters, Julia M. James, LeVern W. Powell, Dr. Dylinda W. Younger (Roscoe) and Cynthia Wilson all of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Dr. Barbara Wilson of Clinton, Mississippi, and Cheryl W. Hall (Sammie) of Memphis, Tennessee; eight grandchildren, Bettye Victoria Banks, Brandon Jackson, Jasmine Eggleston, Mckalen Fausey, Sean Bailey, Jaylah Peaches, Ashleigh Bailey and Shayla Bailey; an aunt, Annie Riles of Las Vegas, Nevada; an uncle, John L. Davis of Detroit, Michigan; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives including the Caldwell, Young, Williams and Bishop families; two Goddaughters, Annette Sims, and Carmen Fausey; her special friend, Larry Franklin, other family and friends.
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Infant Trinity Mariah Butler
Arrangements are as follows:
Private Visitation: Family Visitation
4:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Graveside Services: Friday, February 27, 2009
5:00pm
Locust Grove M.B. Church
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Mr. Willie Strong
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Tuesday, February 24, 2009
12:00noon - 5:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Wednesday, February 25, 2009
12:00noon
Galilee M.B. Church/Downing Road, Raymond, Ms
Interment: Church Cemetery
Willie E. Strong was born on February 25, 1959 to Martha Bell Strong and the late A. J. Strong in Raymond, Mississippi, in Hinds County. Willie Earl joined the Galilee Missionary Baptist Church at an early age under the ministry of Reverend W. L. Jenkins. He received his early education at Carver Jr. High School in Raymond, Mississippi and then Edwards Jr. High in Edwards, Mississippi. He worked most of his life in construction as Heavy Equipment Operator. Willie loved fishing and exploration.
Willie was preceded in death by his father, A. J. Strong and three sisters at early ages, (Erma Jean Strong, Patricia Ann Strong and Glenda Denise Strong).
He leaves to cherish his memories: a wife, Vickie Strong, Jackson, Mississippi; two sons, Terrance A. Lawson and Kenyon Lawson, both of Jackson, Mississippi; his loving mother, Martha B. Strong of Edwards, Mississippi; one sister, Mary Strong of Edwards, Mississippi; two brothers, Abraham Jerry Strong of Edwards, Mississippi and Eddie (Vanessa) Strong of Bovina, Mississippi; nine aunts, Ms. Queen E. Dennis, Jackson, Mississippi, Hazel Smith and Bessie Griffin, Bolton, Mississippi, Alice (Annie Mae) Mack, Cleveland, Mississippi, Hazel Taylor, Raymond, Mississippi, Ledona Mack, Marie Allen and Willie Sue Strong of Edwards, Mississippi; two uncles, Johnny Smith of Crystal String, Mississippi and Porter Phil Strong, Chicago, Illinois; special aunt, Essie (Henry) Coleman of Edwards, Mississippi, seven grandchildren and a host of relatives nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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Mr. Joseph O. Wilson, Sr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, February 20, 2009
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, February 21, 2009
1:00pm
Greater Mt. Lebanon M.B. Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mr. Joseph Owen Wilson, Sr. was born in Vicksburg, MS (Freetown) on April 26, 1934 to Corrine and Jessie Wilson, Sr.
He departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, February 17, 2009 at River Region Medical Center, following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his parents, Corrine and Jessie Wilson, Sr.; a son, James Davis, three brother, Jessie, John, and Countee Wilson.
He was baptized at the age of fifteen at Mt. Pilgrim M.B. Church and later joined Greater Mt. Lebanon M.B. Church where he served on the Usher Board.
Joseph married Betty Houston in 1956 and to this union eight children were born. Joseph was employed with Bunge Corporation for twenty years until retirement.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife of fifty-three years, Betty Houston-Wilson; four daughters, Ernestine Wright, Jennifer Wilson, and Dianne Davis of Vicksburg and Mary Johnson of Kenner, LA; six sons, Joseph, Jr., Danny (Gaynell), Timmy and Randy Wilson of Vicksburg, MS, and Billy Wilson of Huntsville, AL; one sister, Marie Thomas of Albany, MI; two brothers, Eris Wilson of Jackson, MS, and Roy Wilson of Vicksburg, MS; two sisters-in-laws, Bernice Ray of Jackson, MS and Barbara Williams of Vicksburg, MS; thirty grandchildren, forty great-grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Mr. John Henry Porter
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Thursday, February 12, 2009
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Friday, February 13, 2009
11:00am
Lakeview Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
John Henry Porter was born April 29, 1933 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to the late Ernestine Whitney and the late Elzia Porter in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He departed this life on February 7, 2009.
John was a member of Triumph M.B. Church. He served in the Air Force from 1950 until 1954.
He was preceded in death by his father, Elzia Porter; his mother and step-father, Electa Ernestine Whitney and Willie “Eli” Whitney; his sister, Evelyn Porter; and daughter, Wanda Kaye Porter.
He leaves to cherish his memories his son, Roderick Porter; step-son, Rev. Troy (Joan) Truly; a step-daughter, Jewel Truly all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; three brothers, Raymond (Starlean) Smith of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Preston (Malese) Porter and Samuel (Bea) Porter both of Washington, D.C.; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends including the Johnson, Porter, Smith, and Dillard families.
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Mrs. Lucille G. Miller
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, February 13, 2009
12:00noon - 8:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, February 14, 2009
12:00noon
Greater Grove Street M.B. Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
On Wednesday, February 4, 2009, Mrs. Lucille Gladys Miller made her transition from her earthly home to her heavenly home at the age of 92. She resided at Heritage House Nursing Home.
Born September 18, 1916 in Yokena, Mississippi to the late Isabella Rogers, she was preceded in death by her late husband, Major Miller of New Orleans, Louisiana.
Having confessed Christ at an early age, she later became a member of Rock of Ages Missionary Baptist Church of which she was a choir member and one of the oldest mothers of the church.
In addition to her religious involvement, she retired as a nurse from Kuhn Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Miller will always be fondly remembered by her family and all who knew her as one who showed love, concern, and compassion for everyone.
She is survived by: five children, Barbara Anderson of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Gloria Humes of Suwanee, Georgia, Linda Coleman, Larry Foster Hall and Tonia Marshall, all of Houston, Texas and Amy Dickerson of New Orleans, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by a brother, James D. Rogers, and a sister Barbara Paige; five surviving sisters, Susie Perkins of Niagara Falls, New York, Edna Claiborne of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Willie Lee Motley, Pearlie Pena, and Idarene Rogers, all of Los Angeles, California; and a first cousin, Georgia Boykins of Vicksburg, Mississippi. The light of her life were twelve grandchildren: Denise (George) Meeks of Houston, Texas, Tarvonia (James) Miller and Arno Miller, both of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Michael (Lupe) Humes of Phoenix, Arizona, Gregory (Talitha) Humes of Houston, Texas, Michele (Larry) Johnson of Suwanee, Georgia, Karen Bryant of Houston, Texas, Chico Corey Coleman of Los Angeles, California, Kioka Dickerson of New Orleans, Louisiana, Bonita Hall of Tyler, Texas and Brittni Marshall of Houston, Texas; sixteen great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends including the Claiborne, Gibson, Hall, Boykins, Hicks, Nash, and Bass Families.
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Mrs. Carrie Jones
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Monday, February 9, 2009
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Tuesday, February 10, 2009
11:00am
Repose: 10:00am
Zion Travelers Baptist Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Carrie Bell Hall Jones was born July 10, 1936, as a special gift of life, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hall. She was born in Issaquena County, Mississippi.
She confessed Christ at an early age under the pastorate of Rev. H. Y. Johnson, at the Saint James Baptist Church in Issaquena, Mississippi. When Mrs. Jones moved to Vicksburg, Mississippi, she united with Zion Travelers Baptist Church. She remained a faithful member of Zion Travelers until her death.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hall; her husband, James Jones, Sr.; sisters, Catherine Hall, Idella Baker, Irene Johnson and Calanthus Otis and a brother, Robert Hall.
She leaves to cherish her memories; three daughters, Alma Jones and Carolyn Jefferson of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Jimmie (Roger) Jones of New Augusta, Mississippi; one son, James (Johnjalyn) Jones of Carrollton, Texas; four grandchildren, James Williams, Jr. and Danielle Williams of Vicksburg, Mississippi; Courtney Jones of Carrollton, Texas and Jason Jones of New Augusta, Mississippi; two great–grandchildren, Dedric Lane, Jr. and James J. Archer of Vicksburg, Mississippi; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives including the Johnson, Christmas, Baker, Prentiss, Otis, Silas, Buck and Jones families.
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Mr. Craig D. Williams
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, January 23, 2009
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, January 24, 2009
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Craig Derrell Williams was born on October 1, 1967 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to the union of Monroe and Gloria Williams. He departed his life on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at the Valley Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
He joined Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church in Vicksburg, Mississippi at an early age. He attended Vicksburg High School where he received his high school diploma in 1985. He continued his education and enrolled in college for a few years. He began his working career in Vicksburg and later moved to Las Vegas, Nevada.
Craig was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Monroe Williams, Sr. and Willie Fields; stepsister, Carolyn Smith; uncle, Robert Fields; and two aunts, Dorothy Fields and Elmire Williams Thompson.
He leaves to mourn his passing a devoted father and mother, Monroe Williams, Jr. and Gloria Fields; two children, daughter, Regan Williams, and son Craig D. Williams, Jr.; wife, Lillie Williams; a stepbrother, Craig Edsel Williams; Grandmothers, Maggie Fields and Alice Williams; aunts, Virginia Fields, Ruby Wilson (James), Ida Bass (George), Edna Garnett, Joyce Fields, Ida Williams, Dorothy Chatman, Helen Collins (Andrew), Frankie Brown, Janice Williams, Felix Kim Buggs (Tony), Lori Ann Johnson (terry); uncles, Johnny Williams (Pam), Carl Williams (Brenda), Don Williams (Sherri), Michael Williams; a devoted friend, Lashonda Hankins; and a host of other relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Thelma M. Roper
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, January 23, 2009
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, January 24, 2009
11:00am
Repose: 10:00am
Ratliff Chapel Church/Edwards, Ms.
Interment: Green Hill Cemetery
Thelma Mae Roper was born on June 23, 1945 in Edwards, Mississippi to M.C. and Parlee Dixon Nelson. She confessed Christ at an early age and continued to serve the Lord until her death. She departed this life on January 15, 2009 in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Leon Nelson and M. C. Nelson, Sr. and a very special friend, Joseph Mixon.
Thelma leaves to mourn her passing: two sons, A B Roper, Jr. and Albert B. Roper (Rebecca) of Edwards, Mississippi; one daughter, Jacqueline Carlisle (Nathaniel) of Biloxi, Mississippi; five sisters, Mary Nelson and Sue Ann Mack of Edwards, Mississippi, Carrie B. Nelson of Byram, Mississippi, Laura Grayson of Clinton, Mississippi and Leevella Harris (Jimmy) of Jackson, Mississippi; four brothers, Eugene Humphrey (Mary Ann) of Byram, Mississippi, Willie C. Nelson (Mildred), James Nelson (Betty) and Robert Nelson (Patricia) all of Jackson, Mississippi; eleven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Doris "Doll" Wilson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, January 23, 2009
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, January 24, 2009
2:00pm
Repose: 1:00pm
Word of Faith Christian Center/Grove Street
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Doris Stampley Wilson died Friday, January 16, 2009 at River Region Medical Center at 3:00pm. She was 89 years old at her time of death. A Ray of sunshine was born in Stampley, Ms under the union of Claude and Lucy Stampley on June 6, 1919, and they call her Doll. She was raised and educated in Stampley, employed by J.L. Nappier Paint Company in Vicksburg. She was of Baptist faith and a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church.
Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her husband, Caleb Stampley, Jr.; daughter, Katie Scott; son, Willie Stampley; granddaughters, Jasmine Sweet and Rosie Gamble Nichols; grandson, Randy Tenner; great-granddaughter, Linda Early; and three cousins, Helen Stampley, Bessie Gaines and Curley Stampley.
Survivors includes four sons, Charles Wilson, Sr. (Tara), Curtis Wilson, Arthur Wilson, all of Vicksburg and Edward Wilson (Willie Ruth) of Raleigh, North Carolina; five daughter, Bertha Gamble of Fayette, Rosie Tenner, Eva Wilson Hayward (Louis), Cora Sweet (Jimmy), Sadie Randle (Steve), all of Vicksburg; twenty eight grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, a host of great, great grandchildren and other relatives including the Stampley, Gambles, and Daniels families.
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Mrs. Gladys Grant
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Monday, January 5, 2009
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Tuesday, January 6, 2009
2:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
A Time to be Born
Mrs. Gladys M. Grant was born on April 22, 1940.
A Time to Live
Mrs. Gladys M. Grant found Christ and became a member of St James M. B. Church.
A Time to Love
Many family member and friends will profoundly remember Mrs. Gladys M. Grant.
A Time to Die
She leave to cherish her memories, one son John Littleton, six daughters; Mary Barnes, Tommicine Barnes, Belinda Barnes, Diane Gentry, Shannon Hamlin and Theresa Barnes. One sister, Berthina Williams of Memphis, 30 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. A very-special niece, Shirley Ann Jones of Port Gibson, Mississippi.
On Sunday, December 28, 2008; our hearts was saddened when our mother Gladys M. Grant departed her life at river Region in Vicksburg, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents; Robert and Syrenthia Littleton, husband, Johnnie Grant and one Son, Leroy Barnes Sr., one grandchild, Bre'Linda Barnes and several sisters.
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Mr. McClinty Nichols
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, January 2, 2009
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, January 3, 2009
11:00am
Repose: 10:00am
Brownsville Baptist Church/Bolton, Ms.
Interment: Church Cemetery
Mr. McClinty Nichols was born the youngest of six children. A birth dating back three score and ten, plus fifty. Fifty days beyond his promised 70 years in this earth which he was blessed by his heavenly Father.
McClinty, a native of the Bolton, Brownsville Community was born November 7, 1938 to Mr. Clyde Henry Nichols Sr. and Mrs. BeArleatha Holmes-Nichols. In this community he grew and matured through the help of his parents and siblings. From infancy through adulthood he was referred to as ‘Pete’ and ‘BoPete’. Therefore, for the remainder of this hour we shall call him as we knew him, ‘BoPete’.
BoPete accepted Christ and became a member of Brownsville M. B. Church. At this location, a quick glance across the road in one of the Rosenwald buildings, the Brownsville School is where he obtained his education.
BoPete was united in holy matrimony to Rosie M. Johnson. This union soon grew to a family of six.
BoPete’s years of employment were spent in his vocation of brick masonry and construction. He practiced his vocation in and around the community, throughout Mississippi, and surrounding states before becoming disabled and soon after to retirement.
In his later years he relocated to Johnson Line Road in the Johnson Line Community. Here he remained with his older brother MC, until Sunday, December 28, 2008 at 3:00 a.m. when he departed from this earth to eternal life.
BoPete’s parents, sons: Ralph & Lanell, sisters: Willie Ruth & Lucille, brother: Clyde Jr. preceded him in death. He will always be remembered, loved, and cherished by his daughters: Tennia, Zenthia, Alice, and Tracy; son, Marcus; sons-in law, Mr. Bernard Ross Sr., Mr. Robert Jefferson; sister, Mother Agnes Murray; brother, Mr. MC Nichols; 10 grand children, 14 great grand children; a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Many are left to cherish Pete’s memories.
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Mr. Kameron Pritchard
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Tuesday, December 30, 2008
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Wednesday, December 31, 2008
1:00pm
Repose: 12:00noon
St. James Baptist Church/Edwards, Ms.
Interment: Church Cemetery
Kameron “Po Bill” Pritchard, the fourth oldest of eleven children, and the oldest of four boys, was born May 4, 1987 in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, to Priscilla Vaughn Pritchard and the late George Lee Butler.
Heeding the instructions and teachings of his beloved grandmother, the late Mrs. Emma Lee Lomax Pritchard Stevens, Kameron confessed his belief in God and accepted Christ as his personal Savior at the age of eight, thus uniting with St. James M.B. Church.
According to Galatians 5:22-23, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance. Many of these fruits were vividly seen in Kameron’s short life of 21 years. He was especially humble, meek, and respectful of older adults, as indicated by his usual “Yes’ ma’am” and “No Sir” responses to them. To his ten siblings, he was love, joy and peace. They each spoke of the unusual joy and happiness he showed them and displayed just hours before his death.
Kameron, whose favorite color was red, attended Edwards Elementary and Hinds Agricultural High School. Although he did not complete high school, he was a “jack of many trades”, and often promised his aunt Garnetta he was going back to school.
It is a fact that life is uncertain, but two facts must claim our attention and they are the certainty and nearness of death. Age does not insure us a long life nor does it exempt one from an early death. Kameron’s life of twenty-one years ended on December 25, 2008 at approximately 12:50 a. m., when death touched down and peacefully closed his eyes during an automobile accident in Edwards, Mississippi. His father George L. Butler preceded him in death.
Left to forever cherish the fond memories of him are his mother, Priscilla Vaughn Pritchard, Edwards, MS: nine sisters, Bridgette (Keith) Gordon, Jackson, MS: Ashley, Shavita, Guanita, Tamara, and Telesha Pritchard, Edwards, MS, Chelsea Pritchard, Vicksburg, MS; Sanyonetta Myles, Edwards, MS; Monique Myles, Indianapolis, IN; five brothers, Christopher, George, and Kempton Pritchard, Edwards, MS; Atari Taylor (Senida), Jackson, MS; Andre’ Taylor, Utica, MS; seven aunts, Garnetta Collins, and Sandra Pritchard, Edwards, MS; Faye Pierre, Los Angeles, CA; Annette Donovan, Clinton, MS, Lizzie Moore, Huntsville, AL; Marilyn Page, Jackson, MS; Lynette Butler, Edwards, MS; five uncles, Tommy Dozier, Edwards, MS; John Butler, Moss Point, MS; Alcorn, Butler, Jr., New Orleans, LA; Willie Evans, Richmond, VA; and Alexander Butler, Marrero, LA; one great- uncle, Clabon Lomax, Edwards, MS; two great-aunts, Minnie Ruth Lomax, Roosevelt, NY, and Mattie Evans, Edwards, MS; a host of cousins, relatives and friends.
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Mr. Eddie Williams
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Tuesday, December 30, 2008
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Wednesday, December 31, 2008
12:00noon
Repose: 11:00am
Travelers Rest Baptist Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
On February 28, 1936, Eddie B. Williams was born to the late Mr. Lester James Williams and Mrs. Letha Webb-Williams in Brandon, Mississippi. He went home to be with the Lord on December 25, 2008 at River Region West (Promise) Hospital.
He united with the Travelers Rest Baptist Church many years ago and committed his life to Christ. That commitment grew stronger in recent years. He served in the Sanctuary Choir and Male Chorus until he was unable to attend due to declining health. Some of his favorite pastimes were reading and studying the Word of God, watching inspirational movies and talking with “The Boss”.
Eddie B. Williams moved to Vicksburg in the early 1960’s to pursue job opportunities. He was employed with Anderson-Tully Company for over 30 years. He worked as a licensed Electrician and was certified in 1986 as a Class IV Maintenance Technician and in 1993 as a Locksmith. He was President of the Union (AFL-CIO) for many years. Hunting, fishing and gardening were some of his favorite hobbies as well as a little carpentry and mechanical work on the side. He revealed his talent as well, as a gospel singer for many years with the Southern Gospel Singers of Vicksburg. The Quartet had six members. The other five members all preceded him in death.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, James Palmer, Jr., and one grandson.
He was united in marriage to Ms. Berthina Martin on December 9, 1999.
He will live forever in the hearts of those left to cherish his memory, his wife, Berthina Williams of Vicksburg, Mississippi; seven children, Eddie Williams, Jr. of Champagne, Illinois, Sharon (Ricky) Taylor of Brandon, Mississippi, Carol (Alvin) Dillon of New Orleans, Louisiana, Letha (James) Smith of Houston, Texas, Sheila Jenkins and Jennifer Williams both of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Sandra Williams of San Francisco, California; stepchildren, Andre’ Swartz of Topeka, Kansas, Cedrick Swartz and Aisha Swartz-Cooper both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; one brother, Will Henry Palmer of Alberque, New Mexico; three sisters, Willie Lee McLaurin of Chicago, Illinois, Ruby Lee Jones and Mary Ellen Palmer both of Brandon, Mississippi; 21 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; a special neighbor, Debra Burns, special friend, Mr. Ed Goodman, and the Street Family.
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Mr. Herman P. Butler
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, December 19, 2008
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, December 20, 2008
12:00noon
Travelers Rest Baptist Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mr. Herman Peter Butler departed this life on December 14, 2008, at the Central Mississippi Methodist Center in Jackson, MS. He was born on June 7, 1950, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to the late Izora Caldwell Butler Coleman and Robert L. Brown. At age 9, he accepted Christ at Traveler's Rest Baptist Church in Vicksburg, MS.
Herman was a 1968 graduate of Rosa A. Temple High School in Vicksburg, MS. He attended Jackson State University in Jackson, MS. After working for many years as an accountant at Shop-A-Minit, Herman later opened his own business, sandwich shop, and The Pub Lounge. He was associated with several restaurants, including Maxwell's and Borrello's.
His mother, father, two brothers (Larry Earl Brown and Eugene Gilmore), stepfather (Prentiss Coleman, Sr.), grandfather (Tommie Caldwell), and aunt (Hattie Milo Styles) preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Butler, of Vicksburg, MS; two sons, Daryl Wayne Owens and Tony Owens, of Jackson, MS; eleven brothers, Joseph C. Connor (Frances), Alex Jackson (Carolyn), Albert Butler (Lula), Robert Lee Brown, Jr. (Velma), Jackie H. Brown (Tina), Don Garrett (Coneria), David Butler, and Michael Butler, all of Vicksburg, MS, and Prentiss Coleman, Jr., of Pearl, MS, and John Butler (Pat) and Danny L. Butler of Corona, CA; five sisters, Willie Mae Stevenson (Earnest), Betty Strong (Roy), Mary Brown, and Carolyn Barnes (Alfred), all of Vicksburg, MS, and Hattie B. Jones (Charles) of Maryland; a stepmother, Julia Lee Brown, of Vicksburg, MS; and a host of nieces and nephews, including Pam, Valarie, Tracie, Rashell, Earnest Jr., Carl, and Marvin, along with other relatives and friends, including, the Brown, Harris, Wells, Taylor, Smith, and Cartwright families.
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Mrs. Juanita Turner January
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Thursday, December 11, 2008
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Friday, December 12, 2008
10:00am
St. Mary Catholic Church/Main Street
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mrs. Juanita Turner January, born March 1, 1940, in the Philippines, died Friday, December 5, 2008, at River Region Medical Center at the age of 68.
Mrs. January migrated to the United States from the Philippines in 1968 to San Diego, California. She had lived in Bremerton, Washington and Newport, Rhode Island and lived in Vicksburg for more than fifteen years. She worked at the Isle of Capri Casino as a cage cashier and as a card dealer. She was a member of the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her father, Hilario Comeque and her mother, Florencia Albeza.
Mrs. January is survived by her husband, Robert James January of Vicksburg, Mississippi; three sons, Oscar Comeque and his wife, Gertrudes of the Philippines, Orlando Comeque and his wife, Brenda of the Philippines and Pepito Comeque and his wife, Rosario of Kuwait; two daughters, Anecita T. Ong and her husband, Jose C. Ong, Jr. both of New York and Rosita Richardson of Vicksburg, Mississippi; fifteen grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Dorothy January of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Bertha Burks and husband, Ellis of Utica, Mississippi and Bernice January of San Diego, California; nephew, Cedrick Burks and wife Annette of Utica, Mississippi; niece, Yolanda Atkinson and husband, Jejuan Atkinson of Utica, Mississippi; and other relatives and friends.
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Mr. Ralph D. Brown
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, December 5, 2008
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, December 6, 2008
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Ralph Douglas Brown, the youngest child of Hattie Brown and the late Mickey Brown, was born on February 1, 1962 in Greenville Mississippi. On November 30, 2008 the angels of the Lord quickly came and carried his spirit to a land free of pain, sickness and death.
Ralph’s childhood was spent in Greenville with his parents, sister, Cheryl, and twin brother, Raymond. Nurtured in a Christian home, he accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age at New Hope Baptist Church in Greenville under the leadership of Reverend J. M. Kimbell. He attended Coleman High School, and graduated in 1980. He continued his education at Kansas Newman University in Wichita, Kansas.
Ralph served his country as a member of the United States Army. He served six years active duty and twelve years in the Army Reserve. He served in Korea and Germany during his years of active duty. While in the army he met his wife of sixteen years, Lora Custer Brown.
Ralph worked for Boeing Air Craft in Greenville for a number of years. After the plant closed he transferred to Wichita, Kansas. After several other moves, Ralph’s desire was to be closer to his family. In April 0f 2005, Ralph relocated to Vicksburg, Mississippi. Being the caring and outgoing person that he was, soon after his arrival, Ralph associated himself with a local community organization assisting the needy in any way that he could. He also worked as a rural mail carrier for the US Postal Service until his death.
Ralph leaves to cherish his beautiful and caring spirit: his wife, Lora; his loving mother, Mrs. Hattie Brown; children, Demekia Cole (Anthony), Ashley Brown, Christopher Brown and Adam Custer; sister, Cheryl Brown; brothers, Raymond Brown Sr. (Katrina) and Warren Brown; nieces, Sanetria Brown Moore (Karriem), Denita Williams and Christy Johnson; nephews, Michael Brown (Monae), LeKendrick Williams, Raymond Brown, Jr., ReMartis Brown and Kendravius Johnson; great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, infant daughter, Raven Oxonia Brown; sister, Danielle Brown; and his aunt and uncle, Alice and Allison Wilson.
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Mrs. Patricia F. Eubanks
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, November 28, 2008
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, November 29, 2008
11:00am
Repose: 10:00am
Travelers Rest Baptist Church
Interment: New Zion Church Cemetery
Ms. Patricia A. Flowers Eubanks departed her life on November 24, 2008 at the Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, Ms. She was born December 9, 1963 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to the late Peter Flowers, Sr. and Mrs. Margaree Tolliver Flowers. She accepted Christ at an early age.
She was a 1981 graduate of Warren Central High School. Patricia then went on to attend Jackson State University and graduated in 1985 before moving to Atlanta, Georgia. She returned to Vicksburg in 1992 and later became an employee at Ameristar Casino.
She was preceded in death by her father, Peter Flowers, Jr. She leaves to cherish her memories her mother, Margaree Tolliver Flowers; two sons, Terrance Eubanks and Dereck Davis; three brothers, Andrew (Shirley) Flowers, Peter Flowers and Kiaheam Flowers; five sisters, Viola (Ivy) Cash of Woodbridge, Virginia, Annie Mae Marshall, Victoria (Oscar) Mayfield, Willie Mae (Charles) Maxey, and DeyAnna Flowers all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; a great uncle, Leandrew (Buddy) Tolliver of Vicksburg, Mississippi; an aunt, Marie Tolliver of Saginaw, Michigan; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friend including a special friend, Sam Mozee of Jackson, Mississippi and members of the Nervis, Tolliver and Austin families.
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Mr. Eugene F. Broome
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Thursday, November 20, 2008
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Friday, November 21, 2008
11:00am
Repose: 10:00am
Mt. Heroden Baptist Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Deacon Eugene Francis Broome was born on May 28, 1932 to the late Ike Broome, Sr. and Mattie Broome in Edwards, Mississippi.
Eugene F. Broome served in the Korean War from 1952-1954 as a Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps. Eugene was a member of the American Legion Post 213. He was a member of Mt. Heroden Baptist Church serving as a deacon on the Deacon Board. He was a 1951 graduate of Bowman High School. Before enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps, he attended Alcorn State University for one year.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ike Broome, Sr. and Mattie Broome; brother, Sidney Carter and sister, Juanita Brown.
Eugene F. Broome departed his life on November 14, 2008 at the G.V. Sonny Montgomery Veterans Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi.
He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Gloria Jean Broome, five stepsons, Danny Ray (Lillie) Evans of Norfolk, Virginia, Herman (Toya) Myers, Jr. of Huntsville, Alabama, Alexander (Dymond) Myers of Norfolk, Virginia, Michael (Brandy) Myers of Coppell, Texas, Jason Myers of Vicksburg, Mississippi; two step daughters, Angela Myers and Felicia Myers both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; four daughters, Gwendolyn Brown, Terry Ann Brown, Deborah Brown all of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Debra Gardener of Connecticut; one son, Jerry (Sharon) Brown of Vicksburg, Mississippi; brother, Ike Broome, Jr. of Newsburg, New York; twelve grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Mae H. Carter
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, November 7, 2008
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, November 8, 2008
1:00pm
St. Mark M.B. Church/Edwards, Ms.
Interment: New Hope Church Cemetery
Sister Mae Henry Carter was born December 17, 1023 to Tommie Tucker and Roberta Lee Tucker in Edwards. Mississippi. One sister, Isola Tucker Broome, preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death is one niece, Betty Ann McDaniels.
She accepted Christ at an early age at Saint Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Edwards, Mississippi under the leadership of Reverend Jack Ervin. Mrs. Carter was educated at Southern Christian Institute of Edwards, Mississippi.
She was united in holy matrimony to the late Reverend Lloyd Carter, Sr. To this union eleven children were born, six girls, and five boys.
Mae Henry lived a wonderful life and was a blessing to her family and everyone who knew her. Three special friends, who all preceded her in death, were Joerena Moore, Helen Mims and Corine Lovett.
Precious memories on Mae Henry will always be held dear by her: six daughters, Bertha McGowan, Catherine Carter Brister, Christine Davis (Leon), Barbara Buie (La Dean), and Arquillia Carter, all of Edwards, Mississippi and Mattie Thornton of Petersburg, Virginia; five boys, Jimmie Lee Carter, Vertis Lee Carter, Samuel Carter, Roosevelt Carter and Joseph Lloyd Carter (Johnnie Mae) all of Edwards, Mississippi; one step son, Lloyd Carter, Jr. of Champaign, Illinois; one special granddaughter, Robbie Carter Anderson (Mack) of Edwards, Mississippi; one brother-in-law, Eugene F. Broome, of Vicksburg, Mississippi; thirty eight grandchildren, forty one great grandchildren; special cousins, Todd, Tucker, and Lee Families; and a host of other relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Ida Mae Myers
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, November 7, 2008
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, November 8, 2008
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Ida Mae Myers was born on December 7, 1944, to the late Joe Myers and Ella Mae Myers in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Ida Mae retired after working for forty years as a head cook for Beechwood Restaurant.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Myers and Ella Mae Myers; four brothers, Joe Lewis Myers, Robert J. Smith, Sr., J.D. Myers and Willie Myers ; two sisters, Helen Lee Smith and Johnnie Lee Mitchell.
Ida Mae departed this life on Sunday, November 2, 2008 at her home in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She leaves to cherish her memory; sons, Dickey (Dorothy) Myers and David (Lydia) Myers all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; brothers, Herman Myers of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Matthew Myers of Mansfield, Texas; sister, Ella M. Scott of Saginaw, Michigan; five grandchildren, two great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
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Mr. James Patterson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Thursday, October 30, 2008
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Friday, October 31, 2008
1:00pm
Repose: 12:00noon
New Mt. Pilgrim M.B. Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Deacon James Patterson was born on January 15, 1941, to the late Zadie Gaines Patterson and Roosevelt Patterson.
He was one of fourteen children. He joined Popular Hill AME Church at an early age. He later became a member of New Mt. Pilgrim MB Church where he was a faithful member serving as a deacon, as a superintendent of the Sunday school, and as a Bible class teacher.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Emma Lee Rankin and Viola Jones; three brothers, Roosevelt “Jack” Patterson, Samuel David Patterson and Theodore Patterson.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife, Connie Patterson; three daughters, Ruby (Fred) Williams and Ursula Patterson of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Cynthia (Bobby) Major of Chesapeake, Virginia; four grandchildren, Conni “Cisco” Akers, Camilla Noelle Major, Bobbie Louise Major and Jasmine Nicole Williams; two great-grandchildren, Cameron Jamir Akers and Tobey Beverly; eight sisters, Bertha Harris of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Annette Cruel and Carlee Harried both of New Orleans, Louisiana, Azell Hutchins and Juanita Brown both of Chicago, Illinois, Roselee Fells of Gulfport, Mississippi, Lula Wilson of Shreveport, Louisiana and Shirley Green of Fayette, Mississippi; brother, Bernard Rankin of New Orleans, Louisiana; brother-in law, John L Moore of Houston, Texas; very special relatives, Rev. Rudy L. Smith, Lillian Gaines and a very close buddy, Percy Bell all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Sylena Thomas
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, October 24, 2008
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, October 25, 2008
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mrs. Sylena Brown Thomas was born September 20, 1929 in Yazoo County to the late Ike and Judy Brown. She was affectionately called “Lean” by those lives she touched. Sylena was called to rest on October 19, 2008 after a wonderful and joyful life that she enjoyed with the ones she loved.
Mrs. Thomas was baptized at an early age and joined Pleasant Valley Church. After her marriage to Hosie, she joined Holy Hill Church and remained a faithful member until her health failed. She never wavered from her love for the Lord.
Sylena worked as a cashier for a number of years. She enjoyed working and meeting people. Her favorite pastime away from work was her garden.
She was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Judy and E.C. Smith, her father, Ike Brown and sister, Claudia Bell Olds.
Sylena leaves to cherish her pleasant memories and happy thoughts to her beloved husband of 49 years, Hosie Thomas, Jr. of Redwood, MS; stepson, Alfred (Carolyn) Thomas, Vicksburg, MS; step grandchildren; Ashley and Annie Thomas; step great-grandchild, Aryiah Dashe’ Goings of Vicksburg, MS; one brother, Willie (Lee Tyler) Smith, Milwaukee, WI; her caregiver, Alberta Wheeler, Vicksburg, MS; one god-daughter, Ernestine Cisney, Redwood, MS; god-son, Anthony Cleveland, Fort Knox, KY; her in-laws, Charles (Fannie) Thomas, Vicksburg, MS, Lee Thomas, Holt, MI, Catherine Brown and Joyce (Charles) Spicer, Albion, MI, Helen (Samuel) Walton of Vicksburg; her beloved nephew, Rev. Clifton (Louise) Spicer; a host of nieces and nephews including the Thomas, Evans, Spratley, Brown, Spicer, Williams and Walton families. “Lean” will be missed but not forgotten by her very special cousins; Claudette Haggard and the Williams, Martin, Randle, Davenport, Jackson, Walker and Jones families.
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Mr. Clarence James, Sr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Monday, October 20, 2008
9:00am - 12:00noon
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Monday, October 20, 2008
1:00pm
Jackson Street M.B. Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Clarence James, Sr. was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on March 26, 1929. He completed his earthly journey on Wednesday, October 15, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents (Andy James and Nettie Stewart Pallard), three sisters (Pearlie Stewart, Thelma Williams and Earlene James) and one brother (Peter James).
He was of the Baptist faith. He was employed by Waring Oil Company (Neil Gas).
He is survived by his wife, Ella M. James; four children, Patricia James Davis (Wellington J) of Morganville, New Jersey, Dorothy LaVon Holmes (Dennis) of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Clarence James, Jr. (Sue) of Willington, California, and Gregory James of Vicksburg, Mississippi; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends, including the Lee and Chiplin families.
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Mr. Tommy E. Doss
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, October 17, 2008
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, October 18, 2008
11:00am
Repose at Church: 10:00am
Travelers Rest Baptist Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
“A TIME TO BE BORN” – Tommy Earl Doss was born on September 1, 1960 in Vicksburg, MS to Mary Lee Doss Fuller and Eugene Fuller, Jr.
“A TIME TO LIVE” – Tommy married his soul mate, Regena Lewis Doss on May 23, 1997. Tommy, a native of Vicksburg and resident of Millington, TN was a graduate of Vicksburg High School where he lettered in sports for the Vicksburg Gators. Tommy received his bachelor degree in social work from Jackson State University, where he played college football. Tommy was a member of Springfield M.B. Church in Abbeville, MS. During his life, Tommy served as a Social Worker for Case Management, Inc. He also worked at several hospitals in the Memphis area. He was avid lover of football, especially his Jackson State Tigers. Tommy was always caring of others, always ensuring that he made himself available to touch and improve the lives of all. In addition to his father, Tommy was preceded in death by his siblings Carl Lee Fuller, Sarah Fuller, Jimmie Lee Fuller and Walter Doss, Sr.
“A TIME TO DIE” – On Tuesday, October 14, 2008, God sent his angel to Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, TN to bring home a faithful servant. His choice was Brother Tommy Doss.
“A TIME TO MOURN” – His memory will be cherished by his devoted wife, Regena Doss and their loving daughter, Brittney on Millington, TN; mother, Mary L. Fuller of Vicksburg, MS and his second mother, Dora Coleman; siblings, Shelda M. Thomas, Patricia Fuller Doss, Cora Lee Sweet, Eva Mae Wilson and sister-in-law Catherine Doss, all of Vicksburg, MS, Rosalee Fuller Green of Orange, TX and Karen Sue Fuller of Houston, TX, Arthur Fuller, Minister Wilbert Doss, John L. Fuller, Minister Arthur Wilson, Charles Wilson, Curtis Wilson and Edward Wilson, all of Vicksburg, MS and Ronald L. Fuller of Vallejo, CA. He is also survived by three aunts and two uncles as well as the Lewis family of Oxford, MS and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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Mrs. Virginia Ann Moore
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, October 3, 2008
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, October 4, 2008
1:00pm
Repose at Church: 12:00noon
Bingham Memorial Baptist Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Virginia Ann Moore was born on January 6, 1922 in Lake Providence, Louisiana, to the union of Eddie and Louise Granberry. On Monday night, September 29, 2008, Sister Virginia Ann Moore passed into the great eternity to be with her Savior.
Her family moved to Vicksburg, Mississippi in 1941 when she was 19 years old. She later united in holy matrimony with Willie Moore II. Sister Virginia joined the church early in life and remained faithful until her illness.
She was employed at The Vicksburg Hospital until her retirement in 1984. She developed a keen interest in football after watching her sons play and spent some of her retirement watching NFL games. Sister Virginia had a particular admiration for Houston Oilers quarterback Warren Moon, but her favorite team was the Dallas Cowboys. She also watched the television game show, Jeopardy, on a daily basis until the onset of her illness.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Willie Moore II; her parents, Eddie and Louise Granberry; three brothers, Napoleon Granberry, Eddie Granberry Jr., Elijah Granberry and three sisters, Ophelia Sarden, Lelia Mae Granberry, and Naomi Johnson. Sister Virginia is survived by one daughter, Eddye Mae Bee (Nora), three sons, Willie Moore III (Beatrice), Ernest Moore (Mary), all of Vicksburg, and Clyde L. Moore (Jessie) of Tulsa, OK. She also leaves to mourn sixteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and other relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Annie B. "Tillie" Allen
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, September 26, 2008
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, September 27, 2008
12:00noon
The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness/Boy Scout Road
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Annie Beatrice Eatmon Allen was born in Newman, Mississippi on January 28, 1933 to Elizabeth Russell Horton and Ceaser Eatmon. Mrs. Allen died Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at the Heritage House Nursing Home in Vicksburg, Mississippi at the age of 75.
On July 26, 1953 she married Willie Allen who was to be her husband for the next 55 years. Together they raised five daughters. As a loving mother, she stressed to her daughters to love and care for one another and to get along with one another as well as people in general. Therefore, one of the most memorable thoughts we have for our mother is her thoughtfulness, kindness, firmness and helping and assisting whomever she could. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed taking trips to Chicago, Illinois to visit with her brothers and sisters and many relatives. She also enjoyed blues and loved to dance. She was not only a wonderful mother but a wonderful grandmother who loved each of her eight grandchildren dearly.
Later as an adult, she became a working mother doing sitting work and private duty nursing as a way of taking care of her family. Sister Allen dedicated her life to Jehovah in 1963 and remained faithful as one of his witnesses until the time of her death. She enjoyed sharing her faith with others and loved Jehovah God with her whole heart. And she knew of the resurrection hope that Jehovah promises. One of her favorite Kingdom Melodies was “We Thank You Jehovah”.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth Horton and Ceaser Eatmon; a sister, Mary Cotton a brother, Andy Horton and step father, Jospeh Horton.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 55 years, Mr. Willie Allen of Vicksburg, Mississippi; five daughters, Annie P. (Willie) Gross, Sara Allen Heard, Janice L. Allen, Willie Ann (Lovies) Mayfield and Eunice M. Allen all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; five sisters, Thelma McGregor of Utica, Mississippi, JoAnna Eaton, Rosie Eatmon and Cora English all of Chicago, Illinois and Josephine Eatmon of Vicksburg, Mississippi; five brothers, Charles Horton of Utica, Mississippi, Arthur Horton of Berwyn, Illinois, Perry Leon Eatmon, Larry Eatmon and George Albert Eatmon all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; eight grandchildren, Damien “Shawn” Heard, Roderick “Rod” (Denisha) Allen, Jared “Jay” Gross, Terrica “Tee” Gross, Terrance, “Lee” (Kimberly) Gross, Jacklyn Mayfield, Michael “Mike Mike” Mayfield and Jeremy “JC” Clay; seven great grandchildren, Kenneth Walker, Kentrell Gross, Keithen and Paris Mayfield, Demiah Heard, Leron Maurice Gross and Aaliyah Gross; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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Mrs. Thelma B. Havard
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, September 19, 2008
1:00PM - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, September 20, 2008
11:00am
Repose @ Church: 10:00am
St. Paul Church/Bovina, Mississippi
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mrs. Thelma Holloway Havard was born January 15, 1923 in LaMont, Mississippi to Mrs. Inez P. Welch.
Mrs. Havard was baptized at an early age and became a member of St. Paul’s Baptist Church in Bovina, Mississippi. Thelma was the musician for many years at St. Paul and numerous churches throughout Vicksburg. Her love for music combined with her gift of playing the piano and organ were witnessed by many in the community.
Mrs. Thelma Havard was the Worthy Matron of St. Mary’s Chapter No. 1 Order of Eastern Star, Mt. Alban No. 14.
Her husband of 32 years, Mr. Eddie Havard and mother, Mrs. Inez P. Welch preceded her in death.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her son, Lester (Ester) Havard of Vicksburg; two daughters, Deborah Havard-Waites and Shelia Havard-Rimsey all of Vicksburg; four granddaughters, Sharon Havard, Andreia Rimsey and Samantha Ross all of Vicksburg and Carolyn Waites of Dallas, Texas; godchildren, Larry Sweet, Sr., Joan Adams, Uylanda Weathers, Randall Mauck; cousin and caregiver, Peggy J. Turner; and a host of other relatives and friends.
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Mr. William Henry Warren
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, September 5, 2008
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, September 6, 2008
11:00am
St. Mary's Episcopal Church (900 1st North Street)
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
William Henry (Lasses) Warren departed this life on Sunday, August 31, 2008 at River Region Medical Center in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He was 84 years old and a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. He was a retired career truck driver for Arkansas Best Freight and an US Army veteran. He was a member of Paragon Masonic Lodge No. 7 and Tyner-Ford American Legion Post 213.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mark and Pearl Dixon Warren; wives; Ruby, Thelma, Eunice and Christine; sisters, Mary Johnson, Doretha Jackson, Emma Elliot, Lorraine McAlpin, Alma Brown, Clara Dupree, Lucille Hampton, Lula Jones; brothers, Johnny Warren and Ruben Warren, Sr.; stepson, Ronnie Owens.
He is survived by daughters, Gwendolyn Alexander of Los Angeles, California and Patricia (James) Player of Detroit, Michigan; sons, William Warren, Jr., of Detroit, Michigan, Glennard (Ramona) Warren of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and Rance (Nicole) Warren of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; stepdaughter, Karen Ortiz of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; stepsons, Charles Perkins of Long Beach, California, Joseph Perkins, of Orange, California, Keith Shaffer, Terry Shaffer and Chad Shaffer all of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
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Mr. John Wesley Holden, Sr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, August 22, 2008
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, August 23, 2008
1:00pm
Bingham Memorial Baptist Church
Interment: Bohelia Church Cemetery
John Wesley (J.W.) Holden, Sr., the youngest son of seven children, was born in Cayuga, Mississippi on February 15, 1931 to Henry and Beatrice Eatmon Holden.
J.W.’s religious upbringing began at Belmont Baptist Church in Utica, Mississippi. After moving to Michigan, he attended Spring Street Church in Muskegon. Upon returning to Vicksburg, he was under watch care with Bingham Memorial Baptist Church.
J.W. received his early education in the Hinds County School System. He was born in the era of “Cotton Pickin” and Sharecropping. Upon attempting to help his hardworking parents and siblings manage their appointed plot of land, J.W. soon discovered that it was more practical to drive a tractor than to pick cotton. As a result, he became an asset within the farming community.
J.W. loved fishing and had a passion for gardening. He was known (according to his own account) for the largest and healthiest garden wherever he planted one. He often said that you could take only one of his collard leaves and make an entire meal. He was “THE” expert on “ALL” family and community history. He could even tell you about events that occurred before he was born. The Family often said, “If you want to know something ask J.W. or ask Uncle J”. He was the family’s elephant mind.
His parents, Henry and Beatrice Eatmon Holden; four brothers, Frank Stewart, Leonard Stewart, Prentiss Lyons and Sam Neal, Sr.; and five sisters, Joanna Holden, Lenora McGriggs, Rosie Lee Lindsey, Mary Bradford and Lucy Holden Bingham, preceded Mr. Holden in death.
J.W., having loved his life and lived his life and leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Ida Lee Holden of Vicksburg, MS; four sons, Roland Holden and Leon Holden of Oakland, CA, John Wesley (Mary) Holden, Jr. of Charlotte, NC, and Henry James (Claudia) Holden of Hamburg, Germany; four daughters, Ida Mae (Elijah) Russell and Gladys (Kevin) Smith both of Vicksburg, Classie Holden of Las Vegas, NV and Katie (Edward) Smith of Columbia, MO; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a devoted loved one, Lula Parham and children, Bobby and Cardelia; one brother, Willie Holden (Verlene) of Muskegon, MI; one sister, Annie Bell White of Vicksburg; one sister-in-law, Ozella Stewart of Muskegon, MI; two brother-in-laws, L.C. Thomas and M.C. (Annie) Thomas of Chicago, IL; cousins, Percy Washington of Vicksburg, MS, Sidney Eatmon of Baton Rouge, LA and Leonard Rush of Killeen, TX; a host of nieces and nephews and other family members including the Eatmon, Hill, McGriggs, Stimage, Taylor and White families.
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Mrs. Mary Alice Harris Bell
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, August 22, 2008
12:00noon - 4:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
5:00pm 7:00pm
Calvary Baptist Church
Funeral Services: Saturday, August 23, 2008
11:00am
Greater Grove Street Baptist Church
Interment: Green Acres Cemetery
Mrs. Mary Alice Harris Bell, lovingly called ‘Aunt Fannie’, was born August 10, 1930, in Waterproof, Louisiana, to the late Mr. & Mrs. Joe Harris, Sr. She confessed Christ on August 8, 1940, in Waterproof, Louisiana. She later moved to Vicksburg where she united with the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. She served in the Senior Choir and later was crowned a mother where she served faithfully until her health failed.
Mary Alice was united in Holy Matrimony to Leonard Bell, Jr., on November 7, 1946, and to this union sixteen children were born.
In addition to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe (Martha Kennedy) Harris, Sr., Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by a daughter, Tommie Jean Bell, two brothers, Joe Paul Harris and Roosevelt Harris, one sister, Bessie Mae Gray and one great-grandchild, Dexter Harris.
Those who will cherish her precious memories forever are her husband of 62 years, Leonard Bell, Jr.; eight sons, James Harris, Roy Anthony Bell, Michael David Bell, Leonard Bell, III, and Joseph Paul Bell all of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Benjamin Harris and Charles Henry Bell of Clarksville, TN, and Gregory Joseph Bell of Shreveport, Louisiana; seven daughters, Joann McCullum, Mary Elizabeth Reed, Patricia Ann Bell Goodman, Dorothy Lynn Naylor, Rosie Bell James, Minnie Beatrice Wilson all of Vicksburg and Lillie Bell Brown of Albion, MI; an adopted granddaughter, Langell (Tangie) McCullum Williams; one dear aunt, Camille Harris Cox; three brothers, Henry Harris of Duncanville, TX, Sullivan Harris of New Orleans, LA, and Joe Harris, Sr. of Compton, CA; one sister, Dorothy Ann Harris Taylor of Tyler, TX; one goddaughter, Rose Ray Smith; one godson, Justin Myles; fifty-seven grandchildren; eighty-three great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other family members, including the Kennedy, Cox, Harris, Myles and Williams families.
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Mr. Willie Myers
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Sunday, August 17, 2008
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Monday, August 18, 2008
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Willie Myers was born November 1, 1953 to the late Joe Myers and Ella Mae Myers in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He was a member of Culkin Road Church of Christ, under the leadership of Brother Larry Harris. He attended the Public Schools of Vicksburg and Warren County in Mississippi. He was a former employee of the Waterways Experiment Station.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Myers and Ella Mae Myers; three brothers, Joe Lewis Myers, Robert J. Smith, Sr., J.D. Myers; two sisters, Helen Lee Smith and Johnnie Lee Mitchell.
Willie departed this life on August 10, 2008 at his home in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He leaves to cherish his memory, two sisters, Ida Mae Myers of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Ella M. Scott of Saginaw, Michigan; two brothers, Herman Myers of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Matthew Myers of Mansfield, Texas; one Goddaughter, Glenda (Karl) Morgan-Hall of Atlanta, Georgia; one Godson, Michael Andrews of Vicksburg, Mississippi; twelve nieces; sixteen nephews; and a host of other family and friends.
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Mrs. Janice "REA" Robinson Edwards
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, August 15, 2008
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Funeral Services: Saturday, August 16, 2008
11:00am
Greater Grove Street M.B. Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mrs. Janice Marie "Rea" Robinson Edwards was born on October 15, 1957, to Ms. Gloria Jean Robinson. Rea attended the Vicksburg Public Schools where she participated in the Rent-A-Kid Progran1.
In 1967, Janice confessed Christ and was baptized at Jones Chapel in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Later, in the early 1980's, Rea joined New Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church.
Rea had three beautiful children: Wanda Latoya, lovingly called "Toya"; Justin Earl, affectionately called "Earl"; and Willian1 Shelby, Jr., fondly called "Jr." In 2000, Rea was joyously united in marriage to Mr. Bruce Edwards.
Janice was employed as a presser at United Cleaners.
Rea was preceded in death by her father, Columbus Palmer, and maternal grandmother, Lelia A. Robinson.
To cherish Rea's memories are her husband: Bruce Edwards; a daughter: Wanda Latoya (Clifton) Groves, of Vicksburg, MS; two sons: Justin Earl Robinson, of Ocean Springs, MS, and Willian1 (Detra) Shelby, of Vicksburg, MS; her mother: Gloria Jean Rankin, of Vicksburg, MS; her stepfathers: Jessie Cooper and Willie Rankin, both of Vicksburg, MS; three brothers: Gerald Royal, of Vicksburg, MS, Robert (Gloria) Royal, of Jackson, MS, and Cedric (Margaret) Cooper, of Vicksburg, MS; nine sisters: Debra Robinson Goodman, of Vicksburg, MS, Sharon Robinson (Zachary) Young, of Jackson, MS, Gloria Cooper, of Jackson, MS, Jacqueline Cooper, of Vicksburg, MS, Andrea Royal, of Vicksburg, MS, Robin Royal, of Jackson, MS, Dawn Royal, of Vicksburg, MS, Kenya Cooper, of Vicksburg, MS, and Catrina Cooper, of Vicksburg, MS; nine grandchildren: Marcus Dwight Robinson, Markeith Lavelle Groves, Marvelle Reshad Groves, Justin Earl Robinson, Jr., Alia Kimberly Shelby, Willian1 Vaschon Shelby, Jeremiah Xavier Shelby, San1uel Denzell Johnson, and Chantilly Hall, all of Vicksburg, MS; and 51 nieces and nephews, including Gerald Goodman of Cedar Hill, TX, Corey Royal, Cornelius Royal, and Shannon Royal, all of PIano, TX, and DeAndre Royal of Issaquena County, MS, and other relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Hilda J. Irving - Hollie
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, August 8, 2008
12:00noon - 8:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, August 9, 2008
12:00noon
Travis Chapel A.M.E. Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Hilda Joy Irving Hollie was born on January 3, 1939 to Sam and John Eva Dabbs Cooper in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
She was called home from this life on Sunday August, 3, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Louis Hollie; two brothers, Alexander Trisby and Michael Wilson.
She is survived by three children Kelvin E. Irving of Edwards, Mississippi, Carla Irving Forte of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Norma Lynn Irving King of Southaven, Mississippi; two sisters Marion Cooper Humes of Chicago, Illinois and Joan Rainey of West Memphis, Arkansas; three brothers, William Cooper of Chicago Illinois, Freddy Cooper and Nash Wilson both of Memphis, Tennessee; Six grandchildren, three great-grand children, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Alma Evans
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Funeral Services: Monday, July 21, 2008
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Alma Louise Jones Evans was born to the late D. J. and Bell Jones on August 6, 1943. She departed this life on July 9, 2008 in Monterey, California at the age of 64, after a brief illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie James Evans; daughter, Cynthia Ferrias; two brothers, Jerry D. Jones and James Jones, Sr.
On July 9, 2008, at Community Hospital of the Monterey Penninsula in California, God saw the road was getting rough, the hills were hard to climb, he gently closed her loving eyes and whispered, “Peace be Thine.”
She is survived by one daughter, Sonja Taylor of Sacramento, California; son, Tony Lee of Santa Cruz, California; two sisters, Ruby Lee Buck of San Francisco, California and Myrtis Silas of Menlo Park, California; four brothers, Melvin (Valarie) Jones of Daly City, California, Earnest (Mattie) Jones of San Francisco, California, Charles Jones on Menlo Park, California and Robert (Joyce) Jones of Vicksburg, Mississippi; a loving sister-in-law, Carrie Bell Jones of Vicksburg, Mississippi; three grandchildren, Quinyetta Lee, Alicia Ferrias and Anthony Taylor all of California; two great-grandchildren, Elijah Hamler and Heaven Hamler of California; a special cousin, Willie Mae Jones of Vicksburg, Mississippi; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends, including the Jones and Buck families of Vicksburg, Mississippi.
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Mrs. Mary Ellen Buford Johnson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Monday, July 7, 2008
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Tuesday, July 8, 2008
12:00noon
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mother Mary Buford Johnson was born February 11th, 1912, to her father, the late Rev. J. B. Buford and her mother, Gertrude Woodson Buford in St. Joseph, LA. On July 3rd, 2008 at 2:40 AM, Mother Johnson departed this life.
Mother Johnson professed Christ at an early age in Shelby, Mississippi.
Mother Johnson was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Joseph Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her father, the Rev. J.B. Buford; her mother, Gertrude Woodson Buford; and son-in-law, Arthur Williams Jr. She leaves to cherish in her memory her devoted daughter, Luella Williams of Vicksburg; grandchildren, Arthur James Williams (Mary Jo) of Vicksburg, Ronald Lee Williams (Janice) of Port Gibson, Dennis Michael Williams (Elke) of Topeka, KS and David Dwain Williams (Tonya) of Dallas, TX; Great - Great Grandchildren; Anthony Williams of Chicago, IL, Renessa Williams of Topeka, KS, Aimee Brown Williams, of Hattiesburg, MS, David Williams Jr. of Vicksburg, MS, Alisha and Jermaine Knoll of Bramsche, Germany, Brianne Chenauit of Vicksburg, MS; a host of other relatives, including a God Sister, Jeanette Cook and the Bass, Daniels and Buford families.
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Mrs. Willie Ruth Stamps
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Thursday, July 3, 2008
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, July 5, 2008
12:00noon
United Missionary Baptist Church
Interment: Morning Star Church Cemetery
Willie Ruth Crowder was born in Edwards, Mississippi on January 7, 1940 to Samuel and Beatrice Crowder, both preceded her in death. Also, preceding her in death was two brothers and three sisters: Samuel Jr., J. W., Mozella, Minnie Lee and Rosetta.
She professed her belief in Christ and joined Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. She attended Edwards Attendance Center, Southern Christian Institute (SCI), Hinds County Agricultural High School and Utica Junior College. She furthered her studies at Jackson State University. She was employed with Edwards HeadStart for over 33 years upon retirement.
She was united in holy matrimony to Horace Stamps on May 13, 1962. To this union, five children were born. Our Mom fought a good fight, finished her course, and kept her faith. She went to be with the Lord and to join her beloved husband of 43 years on June 27, 2008 at Promise of Vicksburg Hospital in Vicksburg, Mississippi surrounded by family.
Her memories will be cherished by her children: Sharon (Wade) Toaster of Bolton, Mississippi, Wanda (Anthony), Valerie, Donna Elaine, and Kelvin (Donna) Stamps all of Edwards, Mississippi; two brothers, Howard (Alberta) Crowder of Flint, Michigan and Robert Crowder of Edwards, Mississippi; five sisters, Virginia (U.L.) Wright, Dorothy (Lloyd) Smith and Beatrice Thompson all of Jackson, Mississippi, Carrie (Allen) Baity and Gladys (Dariel) Anderson of Edwards, Mississippi; twelve grandchildren, Shametra Stamps of Savannah, Georgia, DeKendric, Deonte, Adrian, Shawndell, DeMarrius, Anfernee, DeSharra, Kelisha, Kayla, Katerra and Valondria Stamps, all of Edwards, Mississippi; one great-grandchild, Kavarion Ahmad Stamps of Savannah, Georgia; two aunts, Nina Faye Brookshire and Anna Robinson; more like sisters/brothers than in-Ia.ws, Eddie (Earnest) Coleman, Ora (Curtis) Sims, Willie Stamps, Louis (Jackie) Stamps and Robert Stamps.
Just like her own; Kimela Moffett, Debbie Henderson, Cabrini Smith, Shabrea Moffett, Jaylon and Jared Henderson, Keith Smith, Chanda Robinson, Michelle Houston, Diane Donald and Debra Byrd. There are many others, and you know who you are. (Smile)
To say a friend is "like a sister" is to say the ultimate compliment -
Thanks to Mrs. Louise Robinson.
O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good: for His mercy endureth forever.
Psalms 107:1
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Miss Denise Jackson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Tuesday, July 1, 2008
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Wednesday, July 2, 2008
12:00noon
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Heaven just received another angel, with the passing of Denise L. Jackson, a loving mother who rejoiced in her children’s accomplishments and constantly worked hard to better herself as a person. Denise, known to friends and family as “Neesie,” was born on June 21, 1983, in Vicksburg, Mississippi where she was reared by her adoptive parents, Lucius and the late Mrytle Jackson (great aunt).
Denise attended Vicksburg Public Schools and pursued higher education at Utica Junior College. She was a member of King David M.B. Church. Denise loved to sing and dance, and always worked hard and dreamed big. She quickly worked her way up from an employee at Kangaroo convenience store to an assistant manager with the skills and aspirations to reach even higher. She was a natural leader, and in recent weeks, shared with family and friends her plans to purchase her first home. Denise instilled the same enthusiasm and drive to do better in her children, encouraging them to apply themselves in school and tutoring them at home after a hard day’s work. Her efforts paid off, as just this year, Denise looked on with pride as her children received recognition at the Sherman Avenue awards day program.
Denise loved life, and we appreciate the time we had to enjoy her spirit and take comfort in the fact that she will be reunited with her mother, Myrtle Jackson, who preceded her in death. Left to cherish sweet and precious memories of Denise are her children, Toni Delores Jackson and Jamari and Ashli Anderson; her adoptive fathers, Lucius Jackson and Michael (Dorothy) Jackson, Sr. all of Vicksburg, MS; a sister, Toni Kyles of Chicago, IL; brothers, Michael Jackson, Jr., Ladarrion Miko Jackson, Lucius Jackson, Jr., all of Vicksburg, MS, and Carl Jackson of Cincinnati, OH,; grandfather Leon Cosey of Las Vegas, NV; father Wendell Cosey of Las Vegas, NV; Godmother, Louise Miller of Vicksburg, MS ; aunts, Yoko Cosey of Las Vegas, NV and Iris (Vincent) Ragan of Vicksburg, MS; uncle Darnell Cosey; great aunt, Mariea (James) Scott of Vicksburg, MS; great uncle, Frank B. Cosey, and a fiancé, Marquis “Shun” Bland of Vicksburg, MS. There is also an overflowing abundance of other relatives and friends.
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Mr. Brent Shelby, Sr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, June 28, 2008
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Sunday, June 29, 2008
1:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mr. Brent Shelby, Sr. was born to the late Ulysses and Florence Shelby in Fayette, Mississippi. On Tuesday, June 24, 2008, Brent was called home for eternal rest at the age of 87.
He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Popular Hill Church. After relocating to Vicksburg, he became a member of King David #2 where he served on the Deacon Board until his health failed. He attended the Jefferson County Schools in Fayette, Mississippi.
Brent was married on July 15, 1948 to Charlotte Shelby who preceded him in death on March 25, 2008. He was a loving husband and father. During his lifetime, he cared about his family and friends.
He also demonstrated a love for his country by becoming a veteran of World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ulysses and Florence Shelby; brothers, Charlie Shelby, Sherman Shelby and Roosevelt Shelby; sisters, Martha Malone and Geneva Knight; daughter, Guster Mae Sterling.
He leaves to cherish his memory; Michael Shelby, Charles Shelby both of Vicksburg, Brent (Mary) Shelby, Jr. of Natchitoches, Louisiana and Ulysses (Bernetta) Wolf of Detroit, Michigan; daughters, Henretta Shelby, Brenda Shelby and Rose Shelby all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
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Minister Roy Douglas Miller, Jr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, June 27, 2008
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, June 28, 2008
11:00am
Mount Carmel Ministries
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Minister Roy Douglas Miller, Jr. was born on June 10, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois to Roy Miller, Sr. and Deloris Thompson Clark. He was the second of two siblings.
While residing in Houston, Texas, Roy was a faithful member of Brookhollow Baptist Church (The Church without Walls) under the leadership of Ralph D. and Sheretta West. He was a leader of the Singles’ Ministry and also a member of Single for a Season. While residing in Bluffton, South Carolina, he was an active member of the Marine Corps Air Station Chapel under the leadership of Rev. Ammie Miller. While there, he was a Sunday school and Bible Class teacher. Upon relocating to Vicksburg, he became a faithful member of Mount Carmel Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Mitchell Dent. He was an active teacher of many biblical courses.
Roy attended and graduated from Warren Central High School. In the spirit of a true entrepreneur, Roy owned many businesses. Most recently, he became a partner with his sister, Burthee in Primerica Financial Services.
He was preceded in death by his father, the late Roy Miller, Sr. and maternal grandfather, T.C. Thompson; great grandparents, Willie and Mary Phillips.
Precious memories will forever linger in the hearts; his spouse, Reverend Ammie Miller of Bluffton, South Carolina; three children, Joya (Tarik) Scott of Vicksburg, MS, Tiffany Jones and Roy Miller, III both of Tampa, Florida; two grandchildren, Amauria D. Lush and Rickera E. Atkins both of Vicksburg, MS; parents, James and Deloris Clark of Vicksburg, MS; one sister, Burthee Wiggins of Vicksburg, MS; one niece, Lexus A. Fultz of Vicksburg, MS; grandmothers, Willie Mae Frazier of Vicksburg, MS and Georgia Thompson of Detroit, Michigan; a host of aunts, cousins and a community of long time friends.
Roy will be truly missed by many.
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Mrs. Velma Hayes Major
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Sunday, June 22, 2008
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Sunday, June 22, 2008
2:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Velma Louise Hayes Major was born July 10, 1953 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to the late Wilbert Thomas Hayes, Sr. and Luevesther Mace Hayes.
She was educated in the Vicksburg Public School System, graduating from Rosa A. Temple High School in 1971. Velma entered Jarvis Christian College, in Hawkins, TX, where she earned a Bachelors Degree in Mathematics and pledged Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority in 1975. She pursued graduate studies at Mississippi College and Delta State University. At the time of her death, she was working toward a second Masters Degree in Education at Strayer University. She was also enrolled at Triangle Bible Institute, where she received an Associate Degree in Christian Education and was working toward a Bachelors Degree.
Velma’s career as a mathematics teacher spanned over twenty years including service at Lanier High School, Jackson, MS, Warren Central Jr. High School, Vicksburg, MS, and John F. Kennedy High School, Mound Bayou, MS, and also in Virginia. Her passion to teach and love for children was evident every day of her life. Learning and sharing the Word of God gave her the strength to live this life. After retiring from the Prince William County School System, Velma worked at Inspiration House and the Christian Academy.
She was baptized at Mount Calvary Baptist Church of Vicksburg, MS. Upon moving to Virginia, she became a proud member of Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church in July, 2000, where she participated on the Usher Board and in the Singles Ministry. She enjoyed working and helping everybody within the church – always ready to give everything she had to help Star of Bethlehem shine brightly.
Velma was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbert Thomas Hayes, Sr., and Luevesther Mace Hayes. She leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters Anitra Anglin (Alan), and Helena Major of Triangle, VA; five grandchildren, Dominique Major, Donavan Anglin, Jalena Quinn, Aleyah and Amiyah Anglin of Triangle, VA; Four sisters, Esther Ruth Smith (Elbert) of Cleveland, MS, Dr. Wilma Jean Wade (Roosevelt) of Clarksdale, MS, Patricia Gardner, Edwards, MS, Dawn Alycia Murray (Alfred) of Montgomery, AL, and two brothers, Wilbert T. Hayes, Jr. (Shirley), and Freddy L.Ford (Debrine) of Vicksburg, MS; three nieces, six nephews and other relatives including the Hayes and Mace families.
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Mr. Earla B. Burks
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, June 13, 2008
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, June 14, 2008
11:00am
Repose: 10:00am
Highway 61 Bypass Church of God in Christ
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Earla B. Burks was born on September 2, 1930 to Clifton Burks and Fannie Ross. He was a life long resident of Vicksburg, Mississippi.
He departed from this life on Sunday, June 8, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton Burks and Fannie Ross; one sister, Matlida Fortner.
He is survived by his wife, Annie M. Burks; five sons, Von Mixon (Clinsteen), Eric Burks, Gerald Burks (Dominique), Patrick Burks and Channing Burks all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; four daughters, Pamela Bell (Eddie), Monica Burks, Lauren Wildee (Andrew) and Ava Burks all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; two brothers, Homer Burks of Joliet, Illinois; Joe Lee Burks of Texas; one sister, Vellie M. Wash of Vicksburg, Mississippi; seventeen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Dorothy M. Johnson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Tuesday, June 10, 2008
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Wednesday, June 11, 2008
11:00am
Bethel A.M.E. Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
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Mr. Robert "Pete" Holmes
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, June 6, 2008
2:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, June 7, 2008
11:00am
Word of Faith Christian Center
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Robert T. “Pete" Holmes died June 1, 2008, at his home in Chicago, IL. He was 51 years old. After the death of his mother in September of 1996, Pete moved to Chicago where he lived until his death. A native of Vicksburg, MS, Pete had lived in Chicago for 12 years. A compassionate, warm, and loving person, he was called "Pete" by most of his family and friends.
Professing his faith at an early age, Pete joined the Jackson Street Missionary Baptist Church. He graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1975, where he was a sports editor for the school newspaper. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Alcorn State University in May of 1979 where, he was a Dean's List Scholar. He continued his education at Jackson State University in Jackson, MS, from 1980-1982, where he completed all graduate course work except the thesis.
During his career, he worked as a Park Ranger with the Vicksburg National Military Park. He was also an Administrative Assistant at Beechwood Elementary School before moving to Chicago, where he worked as a Juvenile Detention Counselor at the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center in Chicago, IL. He wanted to help troubled kids living in the crime-ridden areas of the city.
Pete had extensive experience working with children on all levels. He considered his greatest challenge working with at-risk children who lacked discipline, structure, and routine in their lives.
These children came from single family homes headed only by a mother, because the father, in most cases, was absent in the growth and development years of the child. Pete felt strongly that this was his purpose in life as well as what God wanted him to do. It was his little small way of giving back.
Pete was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Conway, Mr. and Mrs. Will Jones; his beloved parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Holmes, Sr.; and his uncles, Robert Taylor Holmes of Detroit, MI; Arthur Holmes or Buffalo, NY; Joe Lewis Jones and Walter Jones, both of Chicago, IL.
Mr. Holmes is survived by his ex-wife, Robin Jean Brooks of Chicago, IL; two stepsons, Eli Brooks and Stephen Brooks, both of Chicago; a stepdaughter, Virginia Brooks of Chicago; two beloved sisters, Mrs. Mattie Holmes Gaines (Harold) and Mrs. Claudia Ellen Holmes Donerson (Robert "Bill "), both of Vicksburg, MS; three brothers, Charles Holmes (Dorothy) and Chester Holmes (Gracie), both of Detroit, MI and Fred Holmes, Jr. of Vicksburg, MS; as well as special friends including Alice Burnett of Missouri City, TX; James C. "Buddy" Terrell of Vicksburg, MS; Jeffrey Maxey of Greenville, MS; uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, and other relatives including the Dillion, Holmes, Peterson, McWilliams, and Williams families of Vicksburg.
"Special thanks to the following individuals: my beloved late grandmother, Mrs. L. V Jones, who taught me everything about life and Mr. James Kellum, who was a great friend and mentor. Mr. Holmes believes he has finished his course called LIFE. "
NOTE: All obituary information was pre-written by Mr. Robert Taylor Holmes
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Mr. Henry Lee Bell
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, May 30, 2008
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, May 31, 2008
12:00noon
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Henry L. Bell was born to Harrison and Julia Riley Bell on June 5, 1914, in Natchez (Adams County) Mississippi. His family moved to the area of Issaquena and Washington counties where he received his education. As a young man, he moved to Vicksburg where he met and married Josephine Fox. To this union was born five children, Julia, Henry, Daisy, Helen, and Mary Alice.
In May 1946, he was baptized by Rev. C.C. Bolden and became a member of Triumph M.B. Church. He served as a group leader, deacon, and trustee. He was committed and dedicated to family, church, Paragon Lodge, and his community.
He was retired from Anderson Tully and Co. and the Vicksburg Warren School District.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Fox Bell; son, Henry Bell, Jr.; parents, Harrison Bell and Julia Bell Parker; two brothers, Jerry Gaines and Bill Parker.
He leaves to cherish his memory four daughters, Julia Bell Curry, Daisy L. Bell, Helen and William Bowman and Mary Alice and Willie James Kenney; a grandson, Kevin Bell; a great-granddaughter, Kaylor Marchel Bell; a cousin, Mary Henderson; and the Warner and Johnson families of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Mr. Abe Floyd, Jr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Tuesday, May 27, 2008
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Family Present: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Wednesday, May 28, 2008
12:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mr. Abe Floyd, Jr. was born to the union of the late Abe Floyd and Mrs. Mary Steed Floyd on March 9, 1949.
He attended Midway Elementary School, Utica Mississippi, and Addison High School, in Port Gibson, Mississippi where he received his diploma in 1968. He went on to attend Utica Junior College, Utica Mississippi, where he specialized in auto mechanics. If a car was broken, he could fix it. Mr. Floyd concluded his formal education from Alcorn State University, majoring in Industrial Arts Education in 1973.
Mr. Floyd confessed Christ at an early age and was united with Second Union Baptist Church in Utica, Mississippi, under the pastorate of Reverend E.E. Spencer, followed by membership at the Seven Star Baptist Church, under the leadership of Reverend C.P. Curtis.
On March 30, 1974, he was united in holy matrimony to the love of his life, Miss Betty Jackson, by Reverend C. P. Curtis. God bless this union with five children, who are inseparable.
Mr. Floyd spent his adult life working as a chemist with the Vicksburg Chemical Company. He spent his late years imparting wisdom to the people he loved and taking care of his mother and family.
He is survived by his wife: Mrs. Betty Jackson, Floyd; his mother, Mrs. Mary Floyd; his children, Daryl Floyd (Tiffany) and Ms. Doris Fisher (Calvin) of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Tommie Jackson (Kim) of Memphis, Tennessee and Abe Floyd II (Lori) of Jonesboro, Georgia; god son, Terrell Loving of Vicksburg, Mississippi; four grandchildren, Daisha Floyd, and Darryl Floyd of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Christopher Jackson and Tommie Jackson, III of Memphis, Tennessee; sisters, Mrs. Annie Brown, of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Clara Floyd Myles and Thelma Roach of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; aunts, Mrs. Bessie Hamilton of New Orleans, Louisiana, and Mrs. Annie Mae Evans of Toledo, Ohio; uncles, Wilbert Steed and Danny Steed of Vicksburg, Mississippi; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Mr. Abe Floyd, Jr. was preceded in death by his father, (Abe Floyd, Sr.), one son, (Michael T. Floyd), two sisters (Mrs. Eva N. Morrow and Miss Dan Ethel Floyd) and one brother (Robert Earl Floyd).
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Mr. Zemetrius "ZEAK" Ollie
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Funeral Services: Tuesday, May 20, 2008
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Zemetrius Darnell “ZEAK” Ollie passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at River Region Medical Center at the age of 27.
Zemetrius was born on October 27, 1980 to the parents of Melvin and Delphine Smith in Greenwood, Mississippi. He was the oldest of four children. He loved to play basketball and always dreamed of being a rapper.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Janie and Albert Smith; and his maternal grandfather, Jack Skinner.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his parents, Melvin Smith and Delphine Smith of Vicksburg; three sisters, Donisha Melvertta, Janie Ann and Constance Shree all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; grandmother Mattie Skinner of Los Angeles; two nieces, Uriah Robinson and Emrial Horton both of Vicksburg, Mississippi and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
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Mr. John L. "Dotson" Sadler
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, May 16, 2008
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, May 17, 2008
1:30pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Wright Cemetery/Yokena, Ms
John Ell Sadler affectionately known as “Dotson” was born on August 01, 1948 in Claiborne County. John’s mother Artemease Sadler Ferguson, his father (s) John Dotson and Jerry Ferguson along with a special brother James “Pete” Sadler preceded him in death.
John confessed Christ at an early age. John was fun loving and a very quiet spirit whose number was punched and he was asked to step forward on Friday, May 09, 2008 and pronounced dead at River Regional Hospital.
John leaves to cherish his memories; one daughter, Dorothy Neal of Lake City, Fl; two sons, John Sadler, Jr., Jimmy Sadler of Indianapolis, IN; four brothers, Jason W. Sadler (Diana) and Ervin Ferguson both of Hampton, VA; Lee Arthur Sadler (Cheryl); and Marcus Ferguson both of Vicksburg; five sisters, Jerry Hawkins (Arthur) of Willowbrook, IL, Shirley Ferguson, Charlene Allen (John) and Lydia Ferguson all of Vicksburg, Louvinnia Sotomayor (John) of Newport News, VA; one stepbrother, Robert Pettis; three grandchildren; one aunt Annie Pettis all of Vicksburg and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends including the Brown and Williams family.
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Mrs. Mary E. Tribble-Caldwell
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Funeral Services: Saturday, May 17, 2008
12:00noon
Travelers Rest M.B. Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mother Mary Tribble Caldwell is the fourth of eleven children born to Joseph and Virginia Walker-Tribble. She was baptized at the age of eight at Locust Gove M.B. Church, under the direction of Reverend Barnes.
During the course of her life, she had four children that she loved so dearly. Mother Caldwell made history in Vicksburg by becoming the first black female cab driver that the city had back in 1966. She always had wisdom and knowledge and she showered the world with her love, style and grace. Mother Caldwell was a wonderful woman. She always had an answer for any problem. Many times Mother Caldwell would reference the scripture of the Bible, but other times she would implement things she has learned during her struggle in life. Mother Caldwell was very dedicated and loved her family. She always stated “that family should always be the most important thing to anyone, because family will be with you when others are gone.”
“One generation succeeds another, as wave follows wave,” and so it is that we mourn the passing on one who has proven himself faithful, loving and kind. There remains another generation to succeed him, to follow the prints he has made upon the sands of time. Mother Caldwell was a wonderful, beautiful, loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friends. Mother Caldwell is in heaven with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Virginia Walker Tribble; her son, Jaymes D. O’Neal; and her niece, Bettye Ann Walker.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory forever her husband, Sullivan L. Caldwell; one daughter, Mary J. O’Neal-Carter of Vicksburg; two sons, George O’Neal, Jr., and Calvin O’Neal both of Vicksburg; six sisters, Grace Tribble of Chicago, Annie Mae Tribble of Inglewood, California, Johnethel Marlow of Compton, California, Annie Lou Tribble of Aurora, Illinois; Minnette Tribble of Los Angeles, California and Annette Page of Vicksburg; four brothers, Jimmie Tribble of Bainbridge, Georgia, Tom Tribble of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Joseph “Joe” Tribble , Jr. of Chicago, Illinois and Tommy B. Tribble of Vicksburg; ten grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends, including the Walker, Tribble, Jackson and O’Neal families.
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Mrs. Willie Mae Higgins Moore
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, May 9, 2008
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, May 10, 2008
1:00pm
Repose: 12:00noon
Holy Family Catholic Church/820 Forest Ave. Jackson, Ms.
Interment: May 14, 2008
Good Shepherd Cemetery/Orland Park, Illinois
Willie Mae Moore, 68, of Matteson, Illinois passed away on the morning of May 3, 2008 in Decatur, Illinois. Known as “Mae” to family and close friends, she was born March 25, 1940 in Hinds Co. Mississippi in the town of Learned. She was the second of four daughters of Alene Jacobs Higgins and Percy Higgins and grew up in a close-knit community of family and friends. She was always known for her quiet, gentle nature, biting wit and loyalty to her family.
After graduation from Utica Institute and Utica Jr. College, where she was an honor student, she went on to obtain her degree in Elementary Education from Jackson State University in 1960. Willie Mae continued her education at Chicago State University and Loyola University.
She took a teaching position in Rolling Fork, Mississippi following graduation from Jackson State University and married Norman Moore of Utica the following year. They relocated to Chicago, Illinois in 1962 and had one daughter, Renata Charissa Moore. In Chicago, she taught at Frances Parkman, and in 1969 transferred to John M. Smyth where she remained until her retirement in 1998.
She was preceded in death by her father, Percy Higgins; paternal grandparents, James and Betty Lanier Higgins; and maternal grandparents, Ernest and Emma Jacobs.
She leaves to mourn: her daughter, Dr. Renata (Dr. David) Jones of Forsyth, Illinois; mother, Alene Higgins of Utica, Mississippi; three sisters, Christein (Delano) Spencer of Chicago, Illinois, Percy Jean Schruby of Los Angeles, California, and Gwendolyn Robinson of Utica, Mississippi; two grandchildren, Leia and Cameron Jones of Forsyth, Illinois; 5 nieces, Jacquelyn (Robert) Sengstacke and Jocelyn Spencer of Chicago, Illinois, Rhonda Jean Schruby of Los Angeles, California, Peydria Alene Higgins of Altadena, California and Cassandra Robinson of Jackson, Mississippi; four nephews, Delano D. (Thelma) Spencer of Lilburn, Georgia, Stanley (Michelle) Schruby and Alonzo Schruby of Los Angeles, California, and Percy (Secret) Higgins of Jackson, Mississippi; several great-nieces and great-nephews; two aunts, Ernestine Fields and Rachel Jacobs of Jackson, Mississippi; one uncle, Alonzo (Rose) Higgins of Detroit, Michigan; and a host of cousins and friends.
Burial is planned at Good Shepherd Cemetery in Orland Park, Illinois.
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Ms. Machondra Price
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, May 9, 2008
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, May 10, 2008
1:00pm
Mt. Moriah M.B. Church/Edwards, Ms
Interment: Church Cemetery
Machondra Price was born November 30, 1971 to Osie Fay Price and the late P.C. Price in Edwards, Mississippi.
Machondra attended Hinds County Public School in Edwards, Mississippi and Hinds AHS in Utica, Mississippi.
Left to forever cherish her fond memories are: a loving mother, Osie Faye Price of Edwards, Mississippi; two children, Zavin Price of Edwards, Mississippi and Lisa Price of Gulfport, Mississippi; one brother, Stanley Price (Cecila) of Bolton, Mississippi; grandfather, Alfonzo Graham (Christine); three grandchildren, Marshun Price, Aniya and Marvin Barnett of Gulfport, Mississippi; uncles, George Mason of Detroit, Michigan, Elder Willie Kelly, Robert Kelly, Ashford Kelly all of California, James Calvin Price (Shirley) of Edwards, Mississippi, Ernest Price (Lola) of Detroit, Michigan, Ulysess Singleton (Darla) of Flushing, Michigan; aunts, Ozie P. Turner (Louis) of Picayune, Mississippi, Helen Mosley of Champaign, Illinois, Margie Williams (Rufus) of Edwards, Mississippi, Louise Price of Edwards, Mississippi, Beatrice Lewis of Jackson, Mississippi and Stella Price of Southfield, Michigan; special friend, Myron Caston of Edwards, Mississippi; and a host of cousins and friends.
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Infant Kenley DeWayne Turner
Graveside Services: Saturday, May 3, 2008
10:00am
Morning Star Church Cemetery/Learned, Ms
Kenley DeWayne Turner was born on April 28, 2008 at 10:18pm at University Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi to Kenneth DeWayne Turner and Lakenya Moniquie Moss, both of Edwards, Mississippi. He died shortly, thereafter. He leaves behind his maternal grandparents, Larry and Patricia Moss of Edwards, Mississippi. He also leaves his paternal grandmother, Delois Turner of Edwards, Mississippi.
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Ms. Debra Yvonne White
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, April 25, 2008
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, April 26, 2008
1:00pm
Repose: 12:00noon
Bingham Memorial Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Affectionately called "Debra Doo", Debra Yvonne White blessed the world with her presence on June 10,1971 to the delight of her parents.
Debra was educated in the Vicksburg Public School System graduating from Vicksburg High School in 1989. She furthered her education after moving to Flint, Michigan obtaining an associate degree in medical coding from Baker College.
Debra accepted Christ as her personal savior at Bingham Memorial Church under the leadership of Reverend W.L. Lassiter, Sr. After returning from Michigan, she rededicated her life to Christ in March, 2008.
Preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Robert White, Sr., Debra leaves to cherish loving memories her son, J’Darius RaShad White, and daughter, Ja'Quita Yvonne White; parents, Cherry White Chatman, the Reverend Leroy Chatman and Verlean Chatman, all of Vicksburg; a brother, Leroy (Carla) Chatman of Houston, TX; three stepbrothers, Timothy (Michelle) Ross and Charles Ross, both of Vicksburg, and Noel Ross of North Carolina; a stepsister, Clara (Damon) Ross Stamps of Vicksburg, maternal grandmother, Annie Bell White of Vicksburg; paternal grandmother, Rosie Lee Chatman of Natchez MS; fiancé, Jessie Jones of Flint, MI; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives, including the Holden, Burks, Hill, White, Steward, Eatmon and Bingham families of Vicksburg, and the Thomas and Chatman families of Natchez MS.
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Mrs. Olivia Johnson Puryear
Arrangements are as follows:
Memorial Service: Saturday, April 19, 2008
10:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
OLIVIA JOHNSON PURYEAR entered eternal life on Monday, April 14, 2008, at Vicksburg Convalescent Home, where she lived the past three years, Olivia was born February 26,1926, in Edwards, Mississippi to Erma Cassell Johnson and Amos Harold Johnson. Olivia accepted Christ at an early age. Olivia was educated in Hinds County. She later moved to Kansas City Missouri where she worked as a beautician and homemaker for many years until her health failed her. Olivia was united in holy matrimony to the late William Puryear.
Olivia leaves to cherish her memories; two uncles, Dorsey Johnson of Edwards, Mississippi, and Delma Johnson of Chicago, Illinois; two brothers, Joseph Vernon Johnson (Sandra) of Edwards, Mississippi and Amos Harold Johnson (Shirley) of San Diego ,California; two daughters, Georgia Mae Johnson (W.C) of Edwards, Mississippi and Shirley Ann Mack (Bear) of Kansas City Missouri; one son, Willie (Billy) Johnson (Helen) of Jackson, Mississippi; ten grandchildren, Willie Johnson Jr. of Kansas City Missouri, Heather Johnson of Kansas City Missouri, Sherman Morgan of Terry Mississippi, Maurice Orlando Johnson of Edwards, Mississippi, Jerald Thomas (Bem) Johnson of Kansas City Missouri, Miasha Cornelius of Kansas City Missouri, James Cornelius of Kansas City Missouri, Robert Cornelius of Kansas City Missouri, and Edward Cornelius of Kansas City Missouri; A long time and devoted friend, Howard Johnson and family of Edwards, Mississippi; nine great grand children; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Olivia was preceded in death by her husband William Puryear; parents, Erma Johnson Cassell and Amos Harold Johnson Sr.; three brothers, Leon Johnson Ruben Johnson, and Isaac Johnson; one sister, Thelma Johnson and a grandson, Reginald Cornelius.
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Mrs. Jessie B. Nichols
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, April 11, 2008
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, April 12, 2008
2:00pm
Rose Hill M.B. Church Cemetery
Interment: Church Cemetery
Mrs. Jessie Bell Nichols was born on April 12, 1912 to the late Nanny and Estelle Shelby in Bolton, Mississippi. On Friday, April 4, 2008, God plucked a beautiful Rose from his garden.
At a very young age she accepted Christ at Rose Hill MB Church where she was the oldest mother and member of the church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Rufus Nichols, Sr. and one son, Rufus Nichols, Jr.
She leaves to cherish her memory: a loving son, John Henry Nichols of Edwards, Mississippi; three grandchildren, Jonathan and Lynetta of Chicago, Illinois and Felisha of Jackson, Mississippi; three great grandchildren, Cass, Cher and Jona of Chicago, Illinois; eight nieces, Bertie, Almeta, Lottie, and Pat of Edwards, Mississippi, Rose and Pauline Atkins of Jackson, Mississippi, Lela Jones of Chicago, and Nanny M. Shelby of Flint, Michigan; six nephews, Fred Shelby, Greg and Tommie, Michael, Ray Burks, Willie Albert Johnson of Edwards, Mississippi; and a host of great nieces and nephews.
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Mr. Charlie Flaggs
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, April 11, 2008
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Graveside Services: Saturday, April 12, 2008
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Henry Cemetery/Utica, Ms.
Charlie Flaggs was born on March 21, 1937 in Learned, Mississippi to the late Lela Bell Funches and the late Horace Flagg. He attended Vicksburg Public School. He joined the Ole Oak Ridge Baptist Church at an early age.
He moved to Chicago, Illinois where he worked and retired from “The John J. Glassner House Museum”. After retiring he moved back to Vicksburg for several years, and then relocated back to Chicago where he resided until his death.
He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers; Rosco Funches, Eddie Richards and George Flaggs, Sr.; two sisters, Burdette Flagg Tillman and Christina Flagg Millings.
Survivors include one sister, Lois Flagg of Edwards, Mississippi; three sisters-in-law, Mozella Flaggs and Victoria Taylor of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Josie Richards of Utica, Mississippi; nieces, nephews, other relatives including the Funches, and his caretaker, Ada Louise Bright of Chicago, Illinois.
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Mr. George Price, Jr
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Tuesday, April 8, 2008
9:00am - 11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Graveside Services/Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Interment: 11:30am
Mt. Alban M.B. Church Cemetery
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Mr. Andrew James Wilson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, April 5, 2008
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Sunday, April 6, 2008
2:00pm
Repose: 1:30pm
St. Paul M.B. Church/Edwards, Ms.
Interment: Church Cemetery
Andrew James “AJ” Wilson was born on August 26, 1933 to the late Mr. John and Claudia Boyd Wilson in Hinds County, Mississippi. Andrew was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings: Oscar Wilson, Sr., J.W. Wilson and Lillian Kyles.
At an early age he accepted Christ and was baptized at St Paul Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend C. L. West and remained a faithful member until his health began to fail. Andrew worked many years as a skilled carpenter. He was a member of Laborers’ International, Local Union #145, AFL-CIO.
Andrew made his transition from labor to reward on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 4:00 a.m. at Central Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.
He leaves to cherish his memory: four daughters, Elver L. Moore of Edwards, Mississippi, Julia Sims of Bolton, Mississippi, Jacqueline (Johnnie) Thomas of Grace, Mississippi and Claudia Clark (Terrance) of Raymond, Mississippi; four sons, Curtis Wilson, of Edwards, Mississippi, Jeremiah (Alice) Shelby of Jackson, Mississippi, John (Janet) Wilson of Clinton, Mississippi and Earl Wilson of Jackson, Mississippi; two sisters, Victoria Wilson Bush and Rella Turner, both of Edwards, Mississippi; eighteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Charlotte Shelby
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, March 29, 2008
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Sunday, March 30, 2008
1:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mrs. Charlotte Shelby was born to the late Ivory and Katie Walker in Fayette, Mississippi. She was a long time resident of Vicksburg, Mississippi. On Tuesday, March 25, 2008, Charlotte was ushered into God’s arms for eternal rest at the age of 78.
She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Taylor Chapel MB Church in Fayette, Mississippi. After relocating to Vicksburg, she became a member of King David #2 where she faithfully served on the Mother Board. She attended Jefferson County School System in Fayette, Mississippi.
Charlotte was married to Brent Shelby, Sr. on July 15, 1948 and was a loving, devoted and nurturing wife and mother. Upon the passing of her mother at an early age, Charlotte unselfishly devoted her years in caring for her siblings, husband, and children. Her love and nurturing spirit for her family was also evident in her care for her love of plants and flowers.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ivory and Katie Walker, brothers, Joseph Scott Thomas and Aaron Thomas and one sister, Cora Lee Gaines.
Survivors include her husband of fifty-nine years, Brent Shelby, Sr.; sons, Michael Shelby and Charles Shelby both of Vicksburg and Brent (Mary) Shelby, Jr. of Natchitoches, Louisiana; daughters, Henretta Shelby, Brenda Shelby and Rose Shelby all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; brother, Will T. Thomas of Fayette, Mississippi; sisters, Gracie Walker of South Haven, Mississippi and Elizabeth Starks of Jackson, Mississippi; grandchildren, Diondra, Sharla, Ariel, Brent, Cleon, Sylvester, Terry, Tyrone, Eddie and Anthony; two great grandchildren; Tysa and Mikiah; and a host of other relatives and friends.
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Mr. Michael R. Thomas
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, March 14, 2008
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Rosary Service: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, March 15, 2008
2:30pm
Repose: 1:30pm
Cedar Grove M.B. Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Michael Reginald Thomas was born on January 14, 1985 to Linda Thomas at University Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Lucy T. Dorsey and his maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Beulah Thomas.
At age 12, Reverend Henry Williams baptized Michael at New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. He was an active member of the youth ministry.
Michael was a 2003 graduate of Vicksburg High School. Wearing number 41, he played outside linebacker and safety for the Gators. He served as a First Sergeant in the Army JROTC and was crowned Mr. JROTC. Michael was a member of the 2003 state championship weight-lifting team.
In August 2003, Michael entered Jackson State University (JSU), pursuing a degree in Political Science. In 2004, he was elected Mr. Political Science. He served as an escort in the 2006 JSU Homecoming Court. Michael was completing degree requirements for graduation in August.
During 2001-2002, Michael served as Vice President of the Vicksburg Warren Youth Council of the Vicksburg Branch NAACP. He enjoyed lifting weights, playing on his Playstation, spending time with friends, and listening to and writing music.
Michael departed this life on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, leaving to cherish his memory: his mother, Linda Thomas, of Vicksburg, Mississippi; two sisters, his twin sister, Michelle Thomas, of Atlanta, Georgia, and Georgina Pierce, of Dallas, Texas; grandfather, Booker T. Thomas, of Vicksburg, Mississippi; three aunts, Anna Thomas and Betty (Mark) Chiles, both of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Esther Thomas of Jackson, Mississippi; two uncles, Larry (Cleo) Thomas of Dallas, Texas, and Henry (Fannie) Dorsey, Jr., of Vicksburg, Mississippi; three godmothers, Velma Bunch, Camille Cox and Debra Goodman, all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; numerous cousins, including Shandale, LaKenya, Jamaal, Juanquina, and Archie, Jr.; other relatives, including the Bingham, Collins, Davis, Jackson, Morrow, Nicholson, Petties, and Wright families; and a host of friends.
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Mr. Vernon Vincent Maxwell, Jr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, March 14, 2008
2:00pm - 7:00pm
Rosary Service: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, March 15, 2008
12:00noon
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mr. Vernon Vincent Maxwell, Jr., the eldest son of Mrs. Emma Maxwell and the late Mr. Vernon Vincent
Maxwell, Sr. On March 9, 2008, the spirit of Vernon quietly slipped away at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi.
In 1998, he married the love of his life, Rita Griffin Maxwell. To this union, one child was born, Vernon Vincent Maxwell, III.
Vernon was preceded in death by his father, Vernon; brother, Andre Maxwell; five great aunts, Dellorra "Faye" Bosley, Thelma Warren, Dorothy Booze, Sarah Burns, and Rebecca Johnson; two great uncles, Willie and Arthur Maxwell; one aunt, Annie Marie Grant; one uncle Percy L. Gooden; and grandparents, Maxine Bunch and Sammie Gooden.
Along with his loving and caring wife, Rita, and an amazing son, "Lil V", Vernon leaves to cherish his exciting life his beloved mother, Emma; two sisters whom he cherished dearly, Carolyn and Janice Maxwell; two uncles, Dwight Maxwell and Louis Gooden; two aunts, Yazmin Maxwell and Elisa Bunch Edwards; four great uncles, Dale, Richard, Donald, and Milton Maxwell; nieces, Rian Maxwell, Jordan and Janee Lomax; mother-in-law, Delores Griffin; father-in-law, Charlie Griffin; and a host of other relatives to include the Brown, Bosley, Copeland, Davis, Grant, Griffin, Gooden, Jones, Lomax, Maxey, Murphy, Warren and Williams families, and a special friend, George "Doc" McGloster.
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Mrs. Katie Mae Bass
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Thursday, March 13, 2008
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Friday, March 14, 2008
1:00pm
Travelers Rest Baptist Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Katie Mae “Koolit” Bass was born April 24, 1931, in Vicksburg, MS to the union of Daisy Mae Sampson and Tommy Bass.
She confessed Christ at an early age at Rose Hill B.B. Church No. 2 under the leadership of the late Rev. Isaac Thomas where she served as secretary of the Usher Board. She later joined Shady Grove M.B. Church under the leadership of Rev. Terry Moore. Katie made friends and touched the hearts of people every place she lived, worked and visited. She was a retired cook. She also loved to fish in her spare time.
She departed this life on Thursday, March 6, 2008 at River Region Medical Center, Vicksburg, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daisy Mae Sampson Barnes and Tommy Bass, Sr., a son, Roosevelt Brown, grandfather, Pink Sampson, step-mother, Louvenia Brown, two sisters, Betty Bass Thomas, Carolyn Shaye Hudson, one brother, Tommy Bass, Jr., two aunts, Clara Jones and Ada Hill, three uncles, Willie B. Sampson, Harvey Bass and Joe Bass.
She leaves to cherish her memories, one loving daughter, Bernice Bass of Vicksburg, MS; two sons, Abraham Stewart Jr. of Greenville, MS., Leon (Doris) Stewart of Fort Walton Beach, FL; daughter-in-law, Maristine Brown of Memphis, TN; six sisters, Lorine (James) Ringo, Carolyn (Terry) Franklin, Geraldine ( Robert) Latkins, Queenie Brown King of Vicksburg, MS, Rose Marshall and Clementine Thomas of Aurora, IL; five brothers, Jimmy Bass, Robert Bass, Jack Thomas and Elbert (Lisa) Brown of Vicksburg, MS, Emmanuel (Emma) Bass of Aurora, IL; seven grandchildren, Angela Brown of Vicksburg, MS, Janet (Steve) Gilbert of Washington, DC, Juanita Stewart of Tampa, FL, Candace Bass of Hattiesburg, MS, Leon Stewart, Jr. of Pensacola, FL, Courtney Brown of Memphis, TN and Jason Stewart of Fort Walton Beach, FL,; two great grandchildren, Alton Brown of Vicksburg, MS and Bilal Gilbert of Washington, DC; two goddaughters, Eva Jones of Jackson, MS and Brenda Bush-Hall of San Antonio, TX; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives of the Brown, Bass, Heard, Washington, Jones, Gibson and Tubwell families; Very special friends, Mrs. Thelma Watson, Mattie Hall & Family, Gladys Henderson, Vivian Brooks, James Brown, Saul Hilliard, Arone Washington, Ezella Felix & Family, and James McDonald & Family.
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Mrs. Annie Mae Dorsey
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, March 7, 2008
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, March 8, 2008
2:00pm
Repose: 1:00pm
Bright Morning Star M.B. Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
"A Time To Be Born"
Mrs. Annie Mae Dorsey.was born July 13, 1916 in Dyersburg, TN to the late Charley and Emma Johnson. She was the oldest of four children.
"A Time To Live"
Mrs. Dorsey (Ma Dear) married the late Mr. Wash Dorsey, Jr. in 1937 and was a retired caretaker and employee of Marie's for Fashions for many years. She enjoyed having her family over for get-togethers and was a great cook. She loved being on the outside working in her garden.
"A Time To Associate"
Ma Dear accepted Christ at an early age; she was a member of Bright Morning Star Baptist Church.
"A Time To Depart"
On Tuesday, March 5,2008 at 5:30 a.m. the angels of death visited Ma Dear at River Region Health System to close out the final chapter of her life. She will be reunited in heaven with her husband Wash Dorsey, Jr. and her sons, Charles Dorsey and Jimmie L. Dorsey.
"A Time To Cherish"
Ma Dear will be profoundly remembered by her beloved family and friends: her sons, Johnny L. Dorsey of Clarksville, TN; Eddie L. Dorsey and Wash (Gloria) Dorsey, Jr. of Vicksburg, MS; Bobby (Vickie) L. Dorsey of Texarkana, TX and her daughters Freddie B. Brown of Texarkana, TX and Ada M. Harris of Vicksburg, MS; a special loving grandson Malcolm L. Harris, twenty grandchildren, thirty five great-grand children and eight great-great grandchildren.
“ATime To Rest"
“To Those I Love and Those Who Love Me"
When I am gone, release me, let me go, I have so many things to see and do. You must not tie yourself to me with tears; be happy that we had so many years; I gave you my love-you can only guess how much you gave me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown; but now, it is time I traveled on alone. So, grieve a while for me, if grieve you must, then let your grief be comforted by trust. It's only for a while that we must part, so bless the memories with your heart. I won't be far away for life goes on; so if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near. And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear all of my love around you, soft and dear, and then when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and wave. . . .
"WELCOME HOME"
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Mr. Ervin Smith, Jr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, March 7, 2008
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, March 8, 2008
11:00am
Kings Community Empowerment Center
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Ervin Smith was born on October 25, 1934 in Vicksburg, MS to Mr. Ervin and Millie Smith.
He confessed his faith in Christ at an early age with Mt. Zion #4 M. B. Church for 43 years, where he served in the Finance Department. Ervin retired from Jefferson Funeral Home after 27 years.
Ervin's life flowered with an abundance of love and compassion for his family and all mankind. He touched lives of many with his warmth and zest for life.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ervin and Millie Smith, wife Mary L. Smith, and daughter Beverly O’Neal.
He leaves to treasure two brothers, Henry Smith of Vicksburg, MS and Charles Smith of Chicago, IL; three sisters, Rosemary Smith, Ethel Mary Hughes of Vicksburg, MS and Lady Mae Seilheimer of Seattle, WA., seven sons, Albert Sweet II , Jimmy Sweet, Raymond Sweet, Larry Sweet, Anthony Sweet of Vicksburg, MS, Rev. Michael Sweet of Jackson, MS, and Ervin Sweet of Tupelo, MS; five daughters, Dorothy Felix, Vanessa Thompson, Deneese Williams, Debra Diane Taylor of Vicksburg MS and Mary "Tina" Brown of Shreveport, LA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends including the Green and Stampley family and Roberta Williams.
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Mrs. Georgia Thomas Dent
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, March 1, 2008
12:00noon - 3:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Jackson Street M.B. Church
Funeral Services: Sunday, March 2, 2008
12:00noon
Repose: 11:00am
City Auditorium
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Georgia Dent, the former Georgia Thomas, was the only child of the late Annie Belle Knox Brown and the late McKinley Thomas. She attended elementary and high school in Vicksburg and also attended college at Grambling, Alcorn, and Jackson State Universities.
She was a member of Jackson Street M.B. Church. Georgia retired from Mississippi Action for Progress, Inc., where she was employed for 37 years. She was instrumental in directing the Headstart Staff as the Region II Manager of Warren, Claiborne, Franklin, and Lincoln Counties. While promoting growth within her region, she also encouraged staff to provide quality services to children and their families to ensure a brighter tomorrow for the state and provide every child with a head start in life, an equal opportunity to develop character, talent, mind, body, and personality.
Beyond Georgia's professional life, her significant contributions to the community were: Member of the National Headstart Association; Charter Member and Past President of Vicksburg Chapter of Links, Inc.; President of Board of Directors of Vicksburg Family Development Service, Inc.; Vice President of the Elite Civic Club; Mississippi Action for Progress, Inc., Alumni Association; Retired Education Personnel of Vicksburg Warren County; Charter Member of the Vicksburg Homecoming Benevolent Club and first President; former Member of the Vicksburg/Warren County Chamber of Commerce; former President of the Paramount Civic and Social Club; and past Board Member of the Child Abuse Prevention Center.
She was the mother of four children: Belton Dent, Jr., of Vicksburg MS, Yolanda Dent of The Woodlands, TX, Michele Dent Thomas of Vicksburg, MS, and Kevin Dent of Jackson, MS; grandmother of three: Crystal, Larry, and Andre; and godmother of Milton Beverly. To list those whose lives she has deeply touched are her uncle, J.W. Knox, Sr., cousin, J. W. Knox, Jr., other relatives and friends, including the Knox, Thomas, and Funches families, and Jackie Benard.
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Mr. Alonzo McFarland
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, February 29, 2008
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, March 1, 2008
2:00pm
Repose: 1:00pm
Sand Hill Baptist Church/Edwards, Mississippi
Interment: Church Cemetery
Mr. Alonzo "Mac" McFarland, Sr. was born on December 13, 1934 to the late Columbus and Ethel McFarland in Hinds County. He received his formal education in Hinds County Schools. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. He later moved his membership to Sand Hill Missionary Baptist Church. He met and married Lucille Horton on March 2, 1953; to this union ten children were born. "Mac" and "Seal" enjoyed 54 years together.
Three brothers: David, Columbus and A. C. McFarland preceded him in death. Three grandchildren: Terrance Horton, Ledrik McFarland and Nikita Harris preceded him in death. One great- grandchild, Jordan Eugene Wilson also preceded him in death.
Alonzo departed this life on February 23, 2008 at Central Mississippi Medical Center. He leaves to cherish his memory: a loving and devoted wife, Lucille; ten children, William (Clee) Horton of Champaign, IL, Mary (Tommy) Smith of Chicago, IL, Glory (Willie) Griffin of Vicksburg, MS, Rosie McFarland of Edwards, MS, Alonzo (Renda) McFarland, Jr. of Champaign, IL, Lee (Patricia) McFarland of Edwards, MS, Darrell (Chandra) McFarland of Edwards, MS, Betty (David) McFarland of Edwards, MS, Perry (Ruby) McFarland of Edwards, MS, and Patrick (Etta) McFarland of Jackson, MS; two special god-daughters, Diane Richards Horton and Brenda Faye Richards of Champaign, IL; nine sisters, Louise (Isaiah) Thompson, Mary (Claude) Johnson, Clementine (Benard) Smith all of Edwards, MS, Elizabeth Smith of Boston, MA, Marie (Charles) Smith of Newark, NJ, Earnestine McFarland, Alma Jean (Rolanda) Smith, Mildred Richardson and Diane McFarland all of Champaign, IL; five brothers, William McFarland of Georgia, Eugene (Susan) McFarland, Leonard (Angie) McFarland both of Champaign, IL, Leroy (Gwen) McFarland of Edwards, MS and Carl (Gail) McFarland of Newark, NJ; a very special aunt, Clemmie McFarland; thirty grandchildren and twenty-four great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, in-laws and friends.
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Mrs. Ruby L. Smith
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, February 29, 2008
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, March 1, 2008
11:00am
Repose: 10:00am
City Auditorium
Interment: East Mt. Olive Church Cemetery/Red Lick, Mississippi
Our beloved and devoted mother was lovingly ushered into God’s arms for eternal rest on February 24, 2008, 7:00 a.m., at the age of 97.
The twelfth child of fourteen, she was born May 21, 1910, in Rodney, Mississippi, to Emmanuel and Irene Turner McAllister. She confessed Christ at an early age.
On December 23, 1929, in Vicksburg, she married George Earl Smith of Red Lick. Together they reared ten children: eight daughters and two sons; and assisted with rearing several of their grandchildren.
They moved their church affiliation from the East Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Red Lick under the pastorate of Reverend E. E. Spencer and joined the St. Mark Baptist Church family where Mother served dutifully as an usher and church announcer under the pastorate of Reverend W. M. Randle. She also served as a dedicated member of the St. Mark Burial Society and the Willing Workers’ Club.
She and our Daddy, whom she affectionately called “Darling,” were married for 40 years when God called him from this earthly home to eternal rest on February 2, 1970. Two years later she moved from the Kings Community to be closer to her children and joined in membership with the Ebenezer Baptist Church under the pastorate of Reverend David Brown, Jr.
When her health began to fail, she desired, and did move her church membership to be with the Mt. Zion #4 Baptist Church, where her dutiful son-in-law, Reverend Henry Mayfield, Sr., is pastor.
Later years, she worked outside the home at Koury’s Children Shop, and later retired from her position as a cook at Kings Elementary School’s cafeteria.
Memories of her will forever be cherished, fondly talked about, and linger within her surviving children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. She leaves a profound legacy to eight daughters, Dorothy Lee (Reverend Henry) Mayfield, Katie Louise Larry, Irene Leola Mayfield, Doris Ann Odom, Pearl Naomi Thomas, Deloris Leetta Prentiss, Shirley Jean Smith, and Gladys Marie Smith; one son, Willie Henry (Betty) Smith, Sr.; two sisters, Pearl M. Watson and Inez M. Reddick, both of Boston, Massachusetts; daughter-in-law, Ernestine Wilson Smith; 53 grandchildren; 90 great-grandchildren; 28 great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Marie Smith of Chicago; and other relatives and friends including nieces and nephews, and Sidney R. Thomas, Sr., Johnnie Henderson, Jr., and James Harrington.
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Mr. Jeff Ernest "Billy" Jones
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, February 29, 2008
2:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, March 1, 2008
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mr. Jeff Jones (known as Billy Buck) was born to his parents, Mr. Robert (Bob) Jones and Mrs. Bertha Prentiss Jones Walker on August 19, 1933.
He accepted the Lord as his personal savior at an early age at the China Grove Missionary Baptist Church under Reverend Sam Thornton, Jr.
Jeff attended China Grove Elementary and Hickory Tree High School. During his youth he was faithful in church as well as Sunday school. He was considered to be one of the best speakers (especially during the Memorial Celebration) in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He represented China Grove in the Sunday School Convention as well as other churches in the surrounding areas such as Provident, Hickory Tree, Clover Valley, Pleasant Hill and others.
Jeff worked on the Matt Field located on the Barges of the Mississippi River, which took him to the following locations; Caruthersville, MO, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Vidalia, Louisiana for the Fordice Construction Company.
While in Vicksburg, he met a devoted friend, Mary Jones. He developed a relationship and two sons were born, Jeff E. Jones, Jr., and Willie M. Jones.
Jeff and his cousin, C.C. Benard, who was also his best friend, went to Detroit Michigan where his cousin Richard Benard referred him to the Chrysler Corporation. He worked for Chrysler for almost two years. He left Michigan and went to Chicago to live with his sister, Vivian Jones Sanders. While residing in Chicago he met Willie Mae Washington. To this relationship two children were born, Jeff E Washington and Ora L. Washington. Jeff worked in several factories. He settled down and met the love of his life, Johnny Mae Jones. No children were born from this relationship.
Jeff was a resident of the Victory Center of Sierra Ridge Facility in Country Club Hills, Illinois. In April of 2007 he decided to live with his children in Danville, Illinois. While there, he became very ill and departed this life on Friday, February 15, 2008. Jeff’s faithful and devoted niece, Virginia Cole and her family cared for him for the last eighteen years of his life.
He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Robert (Bob) Jones and Bertha Prentiss Jones Walker and his loving sister, Vivian Jones Johnson Sanders
Jeff leaves to cherish his memory: three sons, Jeff E. Jones, Jr. (Desi Ann) of Dallas Texas, Willie M. Jones (Gwendolyn) of Cheyenne, WY, and Jeff E. Washington of Danville, IL; one daughter, Ora L. Washington, of Danville, IL; two nephews, Reverend Alex D. Johnson, Sr. of Tulsa, OK, and Rodell A. Sanders of Chicago, IL; three nieces, Betty J. Matthews, Edwards, MS, Virginia J. Cole (Lee, Sr.) , Country Club Hills, IL, and Lavern L. Sanders of Rockford, IL; thirteen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; a special grandniece, LaTisha Cole ; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
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Mr. Hamilton Ben Brown, Jr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, February 29, 2008
3:00pm - 8:00pm
Memorial Service: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, March 1, 2008
11:00am
Pleasant Green Baptist Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
On one winter's day on the twenty-second of December in 1933, the Divine Composer staffed a unique note of charm, humility, character, patience, vitality, and love into His symphony of the world. This note would resound for seventy four years and the melody created would consist of triumphs and tragedies, trials and errors, yet he knew that all things worked together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose. He knew that the lord had given him His own song to sing, and this note would be named Hamilton Ben Brown, Jr.
Born to the late Hamilton Ben Brown, Sr. and the late Janie McGowan Brown, Hamilton Ben Brown, Jr. was raised in Warren County. Lovingly known as "Hamp," this vivacious little boy would become an athlete and self taught musician. While attending Bowman High School, Hamilton participated in track and field events, was a basketball player, and played the saxophone. Upon graduation in 1954, he pursued an opportunity to extend his athletic abilities and musical talents ultimately attending Mississippi Valley State College. During his tenure at "MVC," Uncle Sam would see fit to interrupt his plight to become an educator and draft him to serve in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. However, before he would be called to serve, the tune of his melody would change for the rest of his life where his song would be shared with one whom God had ordained for him.
On February 12, 1961, Hamilton synchronized with Gwendolyn Faye Lee of Verbena, Alabama. For the next forty-seven years, the unity of these lives produced a four pan harmony: Valtressia, Tracie, Hamilton Cartez, and Yolanda. During the early years of their marriage, Hamilton's musical interest continued as he played with the swing band The Fabulous Red Tops of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Joining the band in their latter years reaped a lifetime of friendships and memories, but his greatest treasures were found even more in his love for his God, his work, and his family.
The single note that has remained constant in Brother Brown's life is his love for the lord. Baptized at St. Mary's Baptist Church in the county as a young boy, Hamilton's biblical training truly began as he would visit his grandmother in town and visit the Pleasant Green Baptist Church. He later became a member and began his work in and out of the church. During his time at Pleasant Green, Brother Brown's song could be heard through his ministry as a superintendent for the Sunday School for over thirty years, as a member of the trustee board, and as a bible study student. He cherished the Sunday School Department where, even in his time of illness, he made certain that "everything was taken care of." Although Brother Brown loved the Pleasant Green Church Family, his love for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ compelled him to be a member of the body of Christ, thus serving and loving his fellow man.
The melody of Brother Brown's life is also resounded in his work. Touching the lives of children in and around Warren County for over twenty-five years as an educator and working in retail for over seventeen years with J.C. Penney Company as a salesperson reflects Hamilton's zeal to work and provide for his Family. Always working at least two jobs, he approached his employment with dignity and perseverance. He retired from the Vicksburg-Warren School District In 1990 and from the J. C. Penney Company in October 2007. He was also a life member of the Retired Teachers Association and a former member of the Mississippi Valley State Alumni Association and Masonic lodge.
Always believing in the bond of family, Brother Brown was grateful for the gift that he had in the blessings of his wife, children, and loved ones. The melody of his life rang throughout the times he shared in the many celebrations of life, special occasions, and home goings that embraced family devotion, wonderful food, hearty laughter, and at times, many tears. His presence, his embrace, his voice, his laughter, his affection - the composition of his melody will definitely be missed by those who called him “Brown,” “Daddy,” Grand-daddy,” “Hamp,” “Uncle Brown,” and other affections. Yet, the one that truly mattered was when he was called, “Servant, well done". On Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 7:00 P.M., with his wife by his side and loved ones around him, Brother Hamilton Ben Brown, Jr. sang his final melody on earth and began an eternal employment of praise in the heavenly realms. His father, mother, and brother Samuel Brown preceded him in death.
Awaiting the day to join him to praise the lord forever, but missing him fondly in the meantime is his wife Mrs. Gwendolyn Lee Brown of Vicksburg; one son, Hamilton (Carol) Brown of Westchester, Ohio; three daughters, Valtressia Brown Austin of Flowood; Tracie L. Brown of Daphne, AL.; and Yolanda T. Brown of Brandon; five grandchildren, Verlondrea R Austin, Hamilton D. Baker, Pierce Hamilton, Parker Wesley, and Preston Edgar Brown; three sisters, Athenia (Robert) Jefferson of Vicksburg, Laura (Sylvester) Vickers of Jackson, and Barbara (Roger) Neither of Burke, Virginia; a mother-in-law, Mrs. Clarissa B. Lee of Tuskegee, AL one brother-in-law, Sydney Lee of Atlanta, GA; two sisters-in-law; Katherine (Herbert) Williams of Tuskegee, AL and Bessie Madison of Knoxville, TN; one uncle, Albert (Clara) Squire, Sr. of Vicksburg, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends including Eugene Madison, Willie Belle Lee, and the Squire, Gibbs, Parsons, Franklin, McGowan, and Spillers families.
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Rev. Richard G. Burns
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, February 22, 2008
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, February 23, 2008
12:00noon
Truimph Church/Honeysuckle Lane
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Richard Golden Burns was born on February 28, 1908 in Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi. He was the fifth child of Alexander Judge Burns and Bertha Anderson Burns. He attended Dunbar School in Warren County.
He accepted Christ and was baptized in 1923 by Rev. Emanuel Chatman at Locust Grove Baptist Church, Vicksburg, Mississippi along with two of his siblings, Alex and Savannah.
On May 12, 1929 he was united in holy matrimony to Estella Parson and remained together for 49 ½ years until her death in 1978. To this union nine children were born: six girls and three boys. After the death of Estella, he married Addie Barker in June 1980. They were together only a few months before she passed away. On February 19, 1984 he married Alfreda Crowner; five additional children were added to the family. They were married for 24 years.
After moving to Grange Hall Community in 1929, he united in fellowship with the Cedar Grove M. B. Church where she served diligently and faithfully as the chairman of the deacon board, superintendent of Sunday School, president of the BYPU, and as assistant pastor.
Rev. Burns acknowledged God’s call to the ministry and was ordained in December 1945. He was elected Pastor of Revelation Baptist Church in 1951, and was pastor for eight years until Interstate 20 bought the property. He was elected as Pastor of Mt. Elem M. B. Church in January 1965 where he worked tirelessly to ensure the building of a new edifice in 1988. He served as pastor of Mt. Elem for 35 years until his retirement in 2000 at the age of 91.
He was a graduate of Mississippi Baptist Seminary with Bachelor of Theology and a Master of Theological Studies. He has faithfully given his time and talents to the church, the community and many organizations. He has served in several capacities: President of Warren County Sunday School Institute, Moderator of the Warren County District Association, Founding Board member of the Vicksburg Center of Mississippi Baptist Seminary. He participated in State and National Baptist Conventions. He also served as a Board member of Fisher Ferry Water District for 29 years; Parkview Regional Home Health, Jackson Street Branch Y.M.C.A., Secretary of Warren County Baptist Association, Worshipful Master of St. Peter Lodge #5, Patron of St. Mary’s Chapter #2 Order of Eastern Star, served as Grand Secretary of Successful Grand Lodge for 50 years, and advisory council member for Mississippi Action for Progress Head Start. He was a member of the NAACP. Rev. Burns also assisted with voter registration and the Civil Rights Movement.
He was the recipient of numerous honors, awards, and certificates. One of most significance was a scholarship fund established in his honor at Cedar Grove Church: The Richard G. Burns Scholarship Award.
He was employed with R. G. LeTourneau, Magnolia Trailer Company, and retired from U.S. Waterways Experiment Station in 1975. Rev. Burns will be remembered as an advisor, farmer, logger, preacher, teacher, and gardener.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander Burns and Bertha Anderson Burns; two wives, Estella Parson Burns and Addie Barker Burns; a daughter, Carrie Burns Thompson; five sisters, Josephine Stevens, Nellie Preacely White, Mabel Glover Balentine, Savannah McCorkle and Florine Williams; one brother, Reverend Alex A. Burns, Jr.; one grandson, Michael Gross; three great-grandchildren, Kimberly and Charlene Bingham and Blake Johnson.
He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted wife, Alfreda Burns, of Vicksburg; five daughters, Katie Caston (Judge) of Detroit, Michigan, Nellie Moseley and Delores Neal both of Chicago, Illinois, Savannah Hill (James) of Monticello, Mississippi, and Mary Hall (Robert) of Vicksburg, Mississippi; three sons, Richard Burns, Jr. (Lula) of Evans, Georgia, Bro. Willie H. Burns (Hallie) of Detroit, Michigan, and Elder Joseph Burns (Barbara) of Vicksburg, Mississippi; five step-children, Elsie Hemmings (Charles) of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Rose Thomas (Rev. Teddy) of Springfield, Illinois, David Ward (Jackie) of Montgomery, Alabama, Bennie Ward (Dorothy) of Covington, Georgia, and Shirley Murphy of Atlanta, Georgia; 36 grandchildren, 11 step-grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren; 27 great-great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
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Elder Exl Thomas
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Tuesday, February 19, 2008
12:00noon - 4:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Memorial Services: Tuesday, February 19, 2008
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ratliff Chapel Church/Edwards, Mississippi
Funeral Services: Saturday, February 23, 2008
11:00am
Greater Holy Temple Church/Urbana, Illinois
Melker Bluitt-Parker Mortuary Services
Interment: Lincoln Memorial Gardens/Urbana, Illinois
Elder Exl Thomas was born June 17, 1937 to the late John W. Thomas and Sallie Mosley Thomas in Edwards, Mississippi. An angel of Mercy rescued him and winged his Soul to eternal rest on Saturday, February16, 2008.
He was married to Barbara J. Jones Thomas for 37 ½ years.
He gave his life to Christ and joined the Greater Holy Temple Church under the leadership of Apostle William A. Melker, founder and pastor. He served faithfully as a deacon and was a willing worker. He also served under the leadership of Apostle Larry C. Simmons where he received his calling into the ministry. Later, God called him to an Elder.
He worked with Champaign Asphalt, Champaign School District, Shelton Laundry and the City of Urbana. He worked hard and faithful and was promoted to supervisor of the Street Department. Exl retired form the city of Urbana after 22 ½ years of loyal service.
After retiring from the City of Urbana, Exl moved back to his home town of Edwards, Mississippi where he worked several years as a Crossing Guard for the Bolton-Edwards Elementary School. He worked faithfully with Mr. Henry King. He also worked 16 years for Dr. and Mrs. David Dear with the upkeep of their farm.
Exl started a GED and tutorial program in Edwards, Mississippi. He was the founder of the Gift Outreach Ministries and taught Bible Study at the Edwards Senior Citizen Center, Champaign County Jail and Raymond Correctional Center in Raymond, Mississippi. He also worked with the Greater Holy Temple Food Pantry.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving and devoted wife, Barbara J. Jones Thomas; two sons John W. Thomas and Maurice Sayles; one daughter, April R. Thomas; seven grandchildren; three sisters, Mary E. Rhodes, Claudette Thomas, and Ethel Thomas Heard; two brothers, Oscar R. Thomas and Chester Thomas; four brothers-in-law; three sisters-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, godchildren and friends.
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Mrs. Claudia Ross
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, February 16, 2008
12:00noon - 5:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Sunday, February 17, 2008
12:00noon
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mrs. Claudia “Red” Ross was born in Rolling Fork, Mississippi on August 13, 1923 to the late Herman and General Ross.
She confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She was a member of King David #1 Missionary Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Norman Staples, Jr. and 14 siblings.
On Wednesday, February 13, 2008, she departed this life at River Region Medical Center in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
She leaves to mourn her death four sons, Johnny (Brenda) Staples of Yazoo City, Mississippi, Shefrie (Sharon) Staples of Las Vegas, Nevada, Amos (Carolyn) Ross of Germany, and Curtis B. (DeLovely) Ross of Vicksburg, Mississippi; daughters, Brenda Joyce Ross of San Bernardino, California, Catherine Stewart of Jackson, Mississippi and Felicia (Carl) George of Texas; two brothers, James (Carolyn) Ross and Elijah Ross both of Detroit, Michigan; a special and devoted friend, Foster Ellis; a stepdaughter, Edna Johnson of Flora, Mississippi; 48 grandchildren, 65 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Mr. Norman "Bo" Lane
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, February 15, 2008
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, February 16, 2008
1:00pm
Repose: 12:00noon
Edwards Revival Center
Interment: Mt. Moriah Church Cemetery
Mr. Norman Lane, “BO” was born on October 28, 1951 in Edwards, Mississippi to the late Willie Lane and Delphine Smith Lane. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Lane and a brother, Bobby Thompson.
“BO” as many knew him was an employee at the Cal-maine Plant in Edwards, Mississippi for numerous of years.
He joined Ratliff Chapel Church at an early age before relocating to California.
Norman departed this earthly life on February 7, 2008. He leaves to cherish his memories: a loving mother, Delphine Lane of Edwards, Mississippi; one son, Jimmy Williams (Tony) of Jackson, Mississippi; four sisters, Gladys McFarland (Melvin) of Clinton, MS, Sallie Lane of Jackson, Mississippi, Ruth Wilson, (Jerry) of Edwards, Mississippi, and Annie Carter (Mason) (Mason) of Champaign, Illinois; two brothers, James Lane (Faye) of Bolton, Mississippi and Willie Lane, Jr. (Melva) of Houston, Texas; one granddaughter; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends; four very close friends, Lavon Smith, Lawrence Wilson, Marie Climmons and Odessa Harris.
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Mrs. Annie B. Allen
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, February 1, 2008
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, February 2, 2008
1:30pm
Mt. Moriah M.B. Church/Edwards, Ms.
Interment: Church Cemetery
Annie B. Allen was born in Hinds County, Edwards, Mississippi on August 17, 1929 to the late Sam and Jannie Allen. She was the second youngest child in a family of twelve; her parents, five sisters and six brothers preceded her in death.
She confessed Christ at an early age and joined the Mt Moriah MB Church where she was a faithful member until her health failed.
Annie received her elementary and Jr. High school education at Mt Moriah Elementary School.
She was married to Aluster Henderson.
One son, James C. Allen preceded her in death.
On January 26, 2008, at 6:17 p.m. at River Region Medical Center, our Heavenly Father reached down from Heaven and picked one of his beautiful flowers from his garden.
Annie ‘s memory will forever be cherished by her son, Terry Nickerson (Angie) of Columbia, MO; one daughter, Heidi Moore (Frankie) of Palmer, Alaska; eight grandchildren, Lisa Rucker (Johnny) of Memphis, Tennessee, Nicholas (Nick) Nickerson of Edwards, Mississippi, T. J. (Bonnie), Rashad, Olivia and Malakai Nickerson all of Columbia, MO, Jardan (Little One) Clark and Frankeese Moore of Palmer, Alaska; eight great grandchildren; one niece, Mary L. Hill, two nephews, Robert Mace of Los Angeles, California and Virgie Mace, Jr. of Chicago, Illinois; special nieces that helped as a caregiver, Oceal Rozell (John) of Edwards, Mississippi and Dorothy Jean Smith of Jackson, Mississippi; a special cousin, Willie Allen of Vicksburg, Mississippi; and a host of nephews, cousins and friends including, Bertha McGowan, Elizabeth Mack and Ada B. Allen Wallace.
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Mr. William "Buddy" Jackson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, February 1, 2008
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, February 2, 2008
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
William “Buddy” Jackson was born February 10, 1914 in Bolton, Mississippi to the late Rufus and Liza Jackson. He was called home to rest early Wednesday morning, January 23, 2008.
William “Buddy” Jackson knew and loved the Lord. He confessed Christ and joined Good Hope Baptist Church in Edwards, Mississippi under the leadership of Reverend Henry Toldson where he served as a faithful deacon and servant until his health failed.
During his life he enjoyed helping others. He served as a policeman for several years in the town of Edwards, Mississippi. He was a carpenter, and his special hobby was automobile mechanics. In his spare time he also enjoyed barbering.
He was joined in Holy Matrimony to Betty Draper Jackson. To this union, two children were born. They also raised one other child.
William “Buddy” Jackson leaves to cherish his memory: a beloved wife of seventy-two years, Betty; children, Vergie Keathely (McKinley) of Riverside, California; L. J. Jackson (Bessie) who preceded him in death, Ethel Walton (J.D.) of Byram, Mississippi, Joe Nathan of Joliet, Illinois, Nathiene Blackmon of Jackson, Mississippi, Estell Williams of Jackson, Mississippi and C. D. McCoy of Edwards, Mississippi; special and devoted cousins, Johnnie Mae Shelby and Laura Smith of Jackson, Mississippi; one sister, Mattie Baker of Detroit, Michigan; one sister-in-law, Minnie Lindsey of Vicksburg, Mississippi; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-four great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Evelyn Jackson Walker, Ozella Jackson Sims, Clarence Jackson, Lawrence Jackson and Roberta McCough.
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Mrs. Lydia "Beatrice" Robinson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, January 26, 2008
10:00am
Hill of Zion M.B. Church/Bolton, Ms.
Funeral Services: Saturday, January 26, 2008
11:00am
Hill of Zion M.B. Church/Bolton, Ms.
Interment: Church Cemetery
Lydia “Beatrice” Robinson was born September 15, 1919 to Alfred Sanders, Sr. and Cynthia Phillips Sanders in Hinds County, Edwards, Mississippi. She was 88 years old.
Mrs. Robinson was a homemaker and member of Hill of Zion M. B. Church of Bolton, Mississippi.
On January 19, 2008, she found peace with the Lord and became free from sickness, sorrow and pain.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvester Robinson, parents, Alfred Sanders, Sr. and Cynthia Sanders, a sister and four brothers.
Precious memories will linger eternally in the hearts of her sister, Mary Louise Young of Vicksburg; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends including the Phillips and Allen families of Edwards; and a brother-in-law, Mason Robinson of Bolton.
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Mrs. Leila Mae Deyamport
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Thursday, January 17, 2008
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral home
Funeral Services: Friday, January 18, 2008
1:00pm
Repose: 12:00noon
New Mt. Pilgrim M.B. Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mother Leila Mae Deyamport, affectionately known as "Sister", was the oldest of six children to the union of Tom and Josephine Burns Stevens. She later joined the ranks of five more brothers and sisters. Sister was born in Shelby, Mississippi.
Mother Deyamport accepted Christ on Friday, July 10, 1936 at Ebenezer M. B. Church under Reverend E.M. Chapman. She later joined New Mt. Pilgrim M. B. Church under Reverend Turner and Reverend Henry Williams. She was a faithful member of the choir and the Mothers' Board until her health began failing her.
In accordance to God's holy plan, her sun set was January 10, 2008 at 4:15 a.m. at the Vicksburg Convalescent Home.
Her parents, Tom Stevens and Josephine Burns Stevens, her late husband Willie H. Deyamport, Sr., two brothers, Roosevelt and Willie Stevens, two sisters, Beatrice and Vivian Wince, and two grandsons, Eugene “Ricky” Deyamport, Jr. and Kevin Deyamport, preceded Sister in death.
Cherished memories will be fondly kept by her children: Alma (Louis) Sullivan, Willie Deyamport, Jr., Doris Marie Washington, Eugene A. (Sadie) Deyamport, and Larry (Claudette) Deyamport. Grandchildren: Louis (Katherine) Sullivan, Michael (Angela) Sullivan, Reginald Sullivan, Kenisha Sullivan, Willie (Elvira) Deyamport III, Corey (Nicole) Deyamport, Timothy (Tiawania) Deyamport, Tiffaney (Kevin) Walton, Larry Flowers, LaShonda (Elmore) Thomas, Jessica Deyamport, and Renee' Johnson. Great Grandchildren: LaRonda Sullivan, Marcel Gorham, Charles McCoggle, Kristean Sanders, Louis T. Sullivan, Erika Sullivan, Michael M. Sullivan, Jabin Deyamport, Kennedi Walton, Kaylin Thomas, Cassie Johnson, John Johnson, Alexus Deyamport, Aleijah Deyamport, Jazzmine Deyamport, LaKosha Flowers, LaKesha Flowers, Eurik Flowers, LaKaysha Flowers. Great-great grandchildren: Kweke Garth, Jr. and Cordero Reed. Brothers: Eugene, Samuel, John, Malcolm, Barry, and Claude Stevens. Sister: Theodosia Stevens. One surviving uncle: Rev. Richard Burns and other relatives and friends will cherish her memory, including Mamie Ross, the Burns, and Hunter Families.
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Mr. Alfred Louis Brown
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, January 12, 2008
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral home
Funeral Services: Sunday, January 13, 2008
2:00pm
Repose: 1:00pm
Vicksburg City Auditorium
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Alfred Louis Brown was born in Vicksburg, MS on January 9, 1952 to Mrs. Fannie Thomas and the late Mr. Eddie B. Thomas.
He Accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at Mt Olive Missionary Baptist Church and later rededicated his life to St Peter Missionary Baptist Church. He received his formal education from H.V. Cooper High School. He attended the University of Nebraska. He was a loyal and devoted employee with the Vicksburg Warren School District, where his love for kids and faculty was tremendous. Alfred was also employed with Ameristar Casino as a security officer. His smile and outgoing personality was always captured by anyone that came in contact with him.
Alfred departed this life on Tuesday, January 8, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Eddie B. Thomas, his maternal grandparents, Alfonso Brown, Clara Brown, and Fannie McDonald.
He leaves to cherish his memories; His devoted and loving wife, Mrs. Mary Coleman Brown; mother, Mrs. Fannie Thomas, both of Vicksburg Ms; Two stepsons, Carl Coleman and Marvin Coleman both of Vicksburg; four sisters, Janice Thomas, Maggie Burton, both of Vicksburg and Kathy Cravens and GloDean Jackson of Lincoln, Nebraska; one brother, Eddie Thomas Jr. of Lincoln Nebraska; nine Grandchildren, Kayla, D'Arrius, Carl Jr., Cameron, Cierra, Jaylenn, Takirra, Jaron and Vernita; three aunts, Dan Ella Williams, Beatrice Martin and Sarah Miller of Memphis, TN. Two loving and very special cousins, Ms. Cathy Ballard and Ms. Betty Neal of Vicksburg, Francis Smith and a host of nieces, nephews, and a very special friend Mr. Darnell Booker.
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