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Mr. James "Joker" Jackson, Jr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, January 27, 2012
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, January 28, 2011
11:00am
Repose in Church: 10:00am
Zion Travelers Missionary Baptist Church/1701 Poplar St.
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
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Mrs. Georgia Wilson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, January 20, 2012
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, January 21, 2011
11:00am
Repose in Church: 10:00am
Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Ms. Georgia Wilson departed this earthly life on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS.
She was born September 6,1949 to the parents of Joe Woodson Sr., and Lillie Mae Copeland- Woodson who both preceded her in death. Also to preceded her was two brothers, Mannie Johnson and Clarence Johnson; one sister, Lillie B. Woodson.
Ms. Wilson was baptized at an early age. She later joined Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church where she remained a faithful and devoted member until her homegoing.
Ms. Georgia was a spiritual, God fearing woman. She was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and a true friend to others. She had a mother's heart when caring for her children. She would bring comfort to them while being a great listener and counselor. She was an uplifting mother and would always say, "Stay encouraged". When she wasn't tending to our needs, she had a few hobbies of her own. She enjoyed sharing her time and space with her grandkids. She often played bingo and loved growing plants. Ms. Georgia loved life and making other people happy.
She leaves to cherish in her loving memory three sons, Issac Wilson, Mark Wilson and Brian Wilson; three daughters, Veronica Wilson, Georgia Wilson, and Catherine Wilson all of Vicksburg; four brothers, Johnny (Nancy) Woodson of Cleveland, OH, Bert Woodson, Joe Woodson and Patrick Woodson all whom are of Vicksburg; six sisters, Roberta Stamps, Juanita (Colum) Byrd, Ruby (Lawrence) Jackson, Zelma Woodson, Alberta (Richard) Wildee, Doris (Eddie) Lee, all of Vicksburg. One devoted sister-in-law, Lubertha Johnson, of Houston, TX. Her Family also consists of 15 grandchildren: Greg Wilson, Teresa Wilson, Travis Wilson, Kendra Milligan, Issac Casey Wilson, Cory Wilson, Ashley Wilson, Jacory Mark Wilson, Jasmine Wilson, Sherrell Kelly, Robert Wilson, Kristen Wilson, Ahmad Steward, Azarie Wilson, and Saudia Stewart. Her beloved family includes 3 great-grandchildren, and other relatives including a host of nieces and nephews, special friends include Nicole Jones, Sammie Reed, Mary Brown, and Beverly Steward.
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Mr. Doerotha "BUD" Epps
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, January 13, 2012
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, January 14, 2011
1:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Roedortha "Bud" Epps was born August 15, 1939 to Narcis Riley and Robert Lee Epps. He was called home on January 7, 2012.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Narcis and Robert Lee Epps; three brothers, Louis Collins, Clarence Brown and Edward Brown; one daughter, Shirley Epps; two grandsons, Otis Ross and Preston Ladell Qualls and also his late common law wife, Lena Mae Qualls of twenty-one years.
He leaves to cherish his memories; his daughters, Earnestine Ross, Roedorothy Qualls, Ann Marie Qualls all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; Patricia Epps of Chicago, Illinois; his sons, Willie Earl Qualls, Roy Lee (Tina) Qualls, Sr., Anthony Latrial (Joyce) Qualls all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; Willie Otis Epps of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Michael Kennedy of Tutwiler, Mississippi; one brother, Robert Lee Epps, Jr. of Greenwood, Mississippi; a special lady, Jesse Mae Epps; thirty grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Mr. Harold D. Carson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, January 14, 2012
9:30am - 10:30am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Graveside Services: Saturday, January 14, 2011
11:00am
Interment: Belmont Baptist Church Cemetery
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Mr. Michael A. Fields
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Monday, January 9, 2012
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Tuesday, January 10, 2011
11:00am
Repose in Church: 10:00am
Bethel A.M.E. Church/805 Monroe Street
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Michael Anthony Fields, Gwynn Oak, Maryland was born in Vicksburg, Ms to the union of Robert and Dollie (Wade) Fields. Christened in Bethel A.M.E Church, at the age 5 Dollie relocated her young child to New Orleans, La. With roots firmly in Vicksburg, Michael would visit often throughout his childhood uplifting the Lord in song with the Wade family Chorus at Bethel A.M.E Church and throughout the community. He would graduate in 1985 from Kennedy High School, New Orleans. A loyal and trusted friend, dedicated father and beloved husband and son, Michael enjoyed people and loved life. He was affiliated with
Pennsylvania A.M.E. Zion Church, Baltimore, Md.
Entering the Navy in 1987, Michael’s dedicated military service includes 13 years active duty and 11 years in the Navy and Army Reserves. At the time of his passing, he as a Petroleum Quality Assurance Sergeant (92L) with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 165th Quartermaster Group, Fort Belvoir, Va.
Finally relocating to Maryland in 2005 after living in Virginia, Florida and Georgia, Michael worked in the Employers Reporting Division of the Social Security Administration since 2007. He was also a Security Site Supervisor for Raytheon Company; and for the past year, owned a landscaping company.
Michael Anthony Fields was called home Sunday, January 1, 2012 at his residence in Gwynn Oak, Maryland. He -was 44 years old. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Fields, and grandparents, Calvin and Bertha Wade.
He is survived by an affectionate wife, Martha “Ella” Bullock-Fields; his three precious children: son, Robert, Gwynn Oak, Md. and daughters, Kristian, Atlanta, Ga, and Venea, Norfolk, Va; his loving mother and stepfather, Dollie and George Rankin, New Orleans, La; a supportive stepfather, Walter Harris, New Orleans, La; a grandmother, Maggie Fields, Vicksburg, Ms; beloved sisters Lori (Stan) Jenkins, Stockbridge, Ga; Shavon Fields, Chicago, Il; and Katrina Moore, Vicksburg, Ms; adored step sisters Lynette Morris, Valley Ranch, Tx and Beverly Johnson, Mesquite, Tx; a special niece Khloe Jenkins, Stockbridge, Ga; a number of aunts, Jeanne Brown, Patricia (Thomas) Sturgis, Ida (George) Bass, Edna (Thomas) Washington; Ruby (James) Wilson, all of Vicksburg; Sylvia Daniels and Alberta (John) Matthews of Shreveport, La; Gloria and Virginia Fields of Compton, Ca; and Joyce (Lonnie) Yates of Southaven, Ms; a host of cherished cousins and devoted in-Laws; and Long-term friends, John "Jay" Johnson, Freddie Myers, Reggie Stewart, Roger Dean and Dexter Gibbs.
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Mrs. Bobby Carter Smith
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, January 6, 2012
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, January 7, 2011
11:00am
Repose in Church: 10:00am
Locust Grove Baptist Church/Old Hwy 27
Interment: Church Cemetery
A Time To Be Born;
Bobby Jean (Carter) Smith was born August 7, 1946, in Vicksburg, Mississippi to the late Sandy Carter, Sr. and Agnes (Brown) Carter.
A Time To Live:
Bobby Jean (BJ) grew up in Vicksburg, and confessed her acceptance of Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age, at Locust Grove M.B. Church. BJ graduate from Rosa A. Temple High School in 1964, where she was a member of the basketball team. She attended Hinds Community College where she studied and became a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). She performed her duties as a nurse to the Vicksburg community for 31 years. She also served her country in the U.S. Army from 1964-1969. BJ was blessed with three lovely daughters: Yolanda, Mary, and Cassandra.
A Time To Die:
The angels of heaven were called to the Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi on December 31, 2011 and, summoned BJ home to her eternal resting place. In addition to her parents a brother, Arthur "Pee Wee" Carter also preceded her in death.
A Time To Mourn:
BJ may be removed from this earthly place, but her love and her spirit will live on through those who will eternally cherish her memories; three daughters, Yolanda Kaye (Carter) Colon of Killeen, TX; Mary Emma Strong (Clifton) of Jackson, MS; and Cassandra Ann Lumpkin (Anthony) of Vicksburg, MS; three sisters, Agnes Ann Carter and Julia Marie Carter both of Vicksburg, MS; and Betty Davis of Jackson, MS; five brothers, Willie Lee Carter (Rosa), Sandy Carter, II (Grace), Joseph Carter (Inez), Charles Ellison Carter (Mary) and Julius Carter (Doris) all of Vicksburg, MS; six grandchildren; Ashley Nicole Fisher, Larry Donnell Prentiss III, Christopher Dewayne Prentiss, Jeffery Lee Fisher, Jr., Jalen Allen Lumpkin, and Nadia David Colon; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Barbara James Newsome
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, January 6, 2012
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, January 7, 2011
11:00am
Repose in Church: 10:00am
Travelers Rest Baptist Church/718 Bomar Street
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Barbara James Newsome was born on December 22, 1960 to the late Williona and John L. James of Vicksburg, Mississippi. On Thursday, December 29, 2011 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi, the angels of Heaven took her on her final flight into Heaven.
On May 8, 1989 she united in Holy Matrimony to Herbert Newsome.
She accepted Christ at an early age and united with Clover Valley Missionary Baptist Church. She later moved from Vicksburg, Mississippi to Augusta, Georgia. She enhanced her skills in the medical field throughout her career. In 2006 she moved back to Vicksburg after the passing of her parents.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, the late Williona and John L. James; a brother, Jessie James; three aunts, Idella, Rose Lee and Sophia; two uncles, George and Rufus.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories; her husband, Herbert Newsome of Vicksburg, Mississippi; two daughters, Serena James-Corley (William N.M.) of Fort Bragg, North Carolina and Olivia J. Newsome of Vicksburg, Mississippi; granddaughter, Tiannia M. Bradley of Fort Bragg, North Carolina; six sisters, Khristine (Wilbert) Doss, Thelma Washington Moran, Jacqueline James all of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Gloria James of Atlanta, Georgia, Betty James Tucker of Pawtucket, Rhode Island and Louvina James Noble of Chicago, Illinois; three brothers, Melvin (Veronica) James of Augusta, Georgia, Willie (Rose) James and John L. (Alina) James, Jr. all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; five aunts, Katie Robinson of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Viola Neal of Utica, Mississippi, Laura Harried and Virginia Subject of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Adline (Ken) Smithsome of Rhode Island; a host of nieces, nephews, and the Robinson, McGriggs, Martin, Wilson, McGowan, Washington, Prentiss, Anderson, Reynolds, Neal, Burns, Gaskin, Fisher, Benard families and many, many, friends and family through Christ.
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Ms. Theodora L. Williams
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Thursday, December 29, 2011
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Friday, December 30, 2011
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Theodora Lynnette Williams was born on June 15, 1963 to the late Mable Lee Linson and Archie Sulcia, Jr. She accepted Christ at an early age at Mount Zion Baptist Church. She was called home on December 22, 2011. She was 48 years old.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mable Lee Linson and Archie Sulcia, Jr; a sister, Rose Williams-Davis; a brother, Joseph Williams; an aunt, Hazel Williams-Vaughn, and an uncle, Leonard Williams.
She leaves to cherish her memories two daughters, Valeria (Revius) Norris of Colorado Springs, CO. and Nicole (Darryl) Carson of Vicksburg, MS; one son, Craig Williams of Vicksburg, MS; seven sisters, Sherry Ann Williams, Gwyndolyn Williams, and Hazel Linson all of Vicksburg, MS; Mary Ann England of Monroe, LA; Jennie Whitley of Chicago, IL; Kay Griffin of Las Vegas, NV; and Linda Penn of Blytheville, AK; six grandchildren, Revius Jr. and London of Colorado Springs, CO, Craig Jr. of New Orleans, LA; and Crai’ Shawna, Jamiyah and Nikolas, all of Vicksburg, MS; a special friend, Charles Doss, Sr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives including the Williams, Vaughn, Rogers, and Linzy families.
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Mr. Lee Arthur McFarland
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Tuesday, December 27, 2011
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Wednesday, December 28, 2011
11:00am
Respose in Church: 10:00am
Kingdom Hall/Hwy 27, Utica
Interment: Greenhill Cemetery/Edwards, Ms.
Lee Arthur McFarland was born to the union of the late Alonzo McFarland and Lucille McFarland in Edwards, Mississippi on July 5, 1959. Lee received his formal education at Edwards Junior High School and Hinds Agricultural High School. He attended Utica Junior College and received a degree in Business Administration. After graduating he was employed by Foam Packaging, Inc. for 15 years until his illness.
Lee met and married the love of his life, Patricia Ann Gilmer. This was the beginning of a lifetime of love and true happiness. To this union two children were born, Ledrik Lawaun McFarland, who preceded him in death and Tremaine Rashad McFarland. Patricia and Lee enjoyed serving Jehovah together, hand and hand. Lee was a dedicated, loving, loyal and supportive husband, father and grandfather. His smiles, kindness and generosity were felt in the encouraging words to all who knew him. His wisdom and advice was always positive and made reference to the kingdom as the only hope for mankind’s problems. Lee always wore a beautiful smile on his face whenever you saw him. He had a great sense of humor that could make the most difficult and trying situations manageable. Lee truly exemplified the fruitage of God’s spirit.
Lee symbolized his dedication to Jehovah by water baptism on April 10, 1983 and remained faithful until his death. He found great joy in caring for the numerous assignments within Jehovah’s organization. Lee believed that Jehovah is the true God and that all His promises will definitely come true. Lee embraced the hope as one of Jehovah’s witnesses and shared his hope with all that he would meet. Lee was lover of people and never met a stranger.
He will be dearly missed and leaves precious memories to be cherished by: a devoted wife of thirty-two years, Patricia; a loving son who he adored, Tremaine; a cousin who he raised as his own son, Ted Harris; two grandchildren who were the apple of his eye, Shanya and Ky’cen McFarland; a caring mother, Lucille McFarland; five brothers, William Horton (Clee) of Champaign, Illinois, Alonzo McFarland of Champaign, Illinois, Darrell McFarland of Edwards, Mississippi, Perry McFarland (Ruby) of Clinton, Mississippi and Patrick McFarland (Etta) of Jackson, Mississippi; four sisters, Mary Smith (Tommy) of Chicago, Illinois, Rose Lee and Betty McFarland of Edwards, Mississippi, and Glory Griffin (Willie) of Vicksburg, Mississippi; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and spiritual brothers and sisters.
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Mr. Lawrence "Chicken" Armstrong
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, December 23, 2011
11:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Monday, December 26, 2011
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
It was said that there are three words in the English vocabulary that are more solemn than all the others. They are Life, Death, and Eternity. Life is more solemn than death; to live is more serious than to die. The object of Christ's death was life.
Lawrence "Chicken" Armstrong life came to a close on December 19, 2011 when he was called to his heavenly home. He was born March 16, 1955 to the late Hamp and Mary Armstrong Watkins. He was converted at an early age and attended the Vicksburg public schools. He was a 1973 graduate of Vicksburg High.
His memories will be cherished by one daughter Deonna Powell, Vicksburg, MS; three sons Brian (LaKeisha) Claiborne, Baton Rouge, LA; Derrick Robbs, Aurora, IL; Patrick Claiborne, Vicksburg, MS; two grandchildren Brian Claiborne Jr. and Sasha Shelly, Baton Rouge, LA; two sisters Mary Ruth Kyles, Enterprise, AL and Roberta Anderson, Vicksburg, MS; two aunts Sally Collins and Lucille Sanders, Milwaukee, WI; one nephew David (Pamela) Anderson III, Pensacola, FL; three nieces Sonja Anderson, Pensacola, FL; Rosemary (Kenneth) LeBlanc, Enterprise, AL; Angela (Calvin) Martin, New Orleans, LA; a host of cousins and relatives including J.C. Kemp, the Armstrong, Watkins, Chambers, and Brown families; a special friend Minnie Rockhill.
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Mr. George W. Jackson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Tuesday, December 20, 2011
11:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Wednesday, December 21, 2011
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
G. W. Jackson was born on January 9, 1941 to Mr. James Jackson, Sr. and Mrs. Lillian Estine Taylor Jackson. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Ruby Nell Wilkerson and Beulan Jackson.
G. W. affectionally known as Ray to his family and friends in Vicksburg and known as G. to his family and friends in Anchorage. He departed this life on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington.
Ray had lived in Anchorage of over 40 years. He had many hobbies, which included gardening, preserving, fishing and cooking. He was a veteran where he served in the U.S. Army and a life time member of the American Legion. He retired after 30 years from U.S. Postal Service in Anchorage. He worked part-time with Forsythe Transportation System as a bus monitor.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Donerson and Anthony Walluk of Anchorage; and a daughter, Vanessa Walluk of Anchorage; four brothers, James Jackson, Jr., Roy (Edna Lee) Jackson and Leroy Hall all of Vicksburg and Howard Jackson of Jacksonville, Florida; five sisters, Willie Mae Grissom and Glenda Christmas of Vicksburg; Eula Conway (Lavell) Johnson of Las Vegas, Nevada, Gloria Polite and Miranda Jackson of McGhee, Arkansas; one aunt, Ola Mae Taylor; seven grandchildren; and a host of nephews, nieces and other relatives including his family, friends, and co-workers in Anchorage.
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Mr. Andrew J. 'Sonny' Flowers
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, December 16, 2011
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, December 17, 2011
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery/Halls Ferry Road
Mr. Andrew J. “Sonny Boy” Flowers departed this life on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at River Region Hospital in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He was born August 13, 1948 to the late Peter Flowers, Sr. and Mrs. Margaree Tolliver Flowers. He accepted Christ at an early age.
He attended Rosa A. Temple High School. After moving to Saginaw, Michigan, he worked and retired from General Motors of Saginaw, Michigan.
He was preceded in death by his father, Peter Flowers, Sr., and a sister, Patricia Flowers Eubanks.
He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving wife, Shirley A. Flowers of Vicksburg, Mississippi; his mother, Margaree Tolliver Flowers of Vicksburg, Mississippi; a son, Andrew James Smith of Saginaw, Michigan; two daughters, Heather A. Jordan (Matthew) of Jackson, Mississippi and Tiffany G. Schattilly of Vicksburg, Mississippi; two brothers, Peter (June) Flowers and Kiaheam Flowers of Vicksburg; five sisters, Annie Mae Marshall, Victoria Mayfield (Oscar), Willie Mae Maxey (Charles) and Deyannah M. Flowers all of Vicksburg and Viola Cash (Ivy) of Woodbridge, Virginia; eight grandchildren, Brooke and Gracie Jordan of Jackson, Mississippi, Asia, Zaquaveyon and DeMareyon of Saginaw, Michigan, Dynasty, Rashad and Symone all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends including the Nervis, Tolliver and Austin families.
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Ms. Angela Michelle Andrews
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, December 10, 2011
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Monday, December 12, 2011
1:00pm
Repose in Church: 12:00noon
Faith Christian Center/Main Street
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Anglea Michelle Andrews was born in Vicksburg, MS on June 18, 1971 to the late Theresa M. Andrews and Leo Harris.
She was baptized at an early age and a firm Believer in god. She graduated in the class of 1989 from Vicksburg High School where her fascination was with running track, band and flag girl. She attended Alcorn State "University. She also enlisted in the United States Army serving her country from 1989 to 1992. She became a member of Faith Christian Center in 2009. Anglea made her earthly transition on December 5, 2011 at University Medical Center Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Theresa M. Andrews, her aunt, Joann Andrews Barnes, her-paternal grandparents, Leo, Sr. and Roberta Harris; her maternal grandparents, Johnny and D’Ella Andrews, Sr.
She leaves to cherish her memories her father, Leo Harris of Vicksburg, MS; three beautiful children, Micah Andrews Augusta, GA, Nicole Johnson and Thomas Pendleton, Jr. of Vicksburg, MS; two sisters, Anita (Larry) Andrews Smoots and Carolyn Denise Andrews both of Vicksburg, MS; a brother, Leo ((Paula) Harris of Vicksburg, MS and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Berdia M. Mace
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, December 9, 2011
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, December 10, 2011
2:30pm
Repose in Church: 1:30pm
Belmont M.B. Church/Utica, Ms.
Interment: Church Cemetery
Berdia Mae Mace was born September 26, 1935 to Jonas and Della Flagg in Utica, Mississippi. She was the third child of twelve children. Berdia confessed Christ at an early childhood at the Belmont Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a faithful member until death.
Berdia Mae was united in Holy Matrimony to Huey P. Mace in 1957.
Berdia was preceded in death by her mother, Della Flagg; her father, Jonas Flagg; a son, Stanford Mace; two sisters, Clementine Washington and Maggielean Cassell; two brothers, Willie B. Flagg and Arthur Morrow.
Berdia leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Huey Mace Sr. of Vicksburg, MS; three sons, Walter Pittman of Edwards, MS, Huey Mace, Jr. and Robert Mace, Sr. (Betty) of Vicksburg, MS; four daughters, Lynette O’Neal (Elbert) of Edwards, MS, Tena Mace, Janice Mace Carter (Jerome) all of Vicksburg, MS and Glenda Mace Taylor (Angelo) of Fort Worth, TX; six sisters, Odella Flagg-Allen of Vicksburg, MS, Beulah Green (Ernest), Janie Pollard of Utica, MS, Bernice Robinson (Ezekiel), Emma Flagg of Chicago, IL, Mildred Partan (Clifton) of Baton Rouge, LA; two brothers, James Flagg Sr. (Amy) of Edwards, MS and Leonard Bracy of Philadelphia, MS; four sisters-in-law, Queen Esther Jackson of Edwards, MS, Mynetta M. Smith of Jackson, MS, Ailien M. Morre of Oakland, CA and Ethel E. Mace of Indianapolis, IN, one brother-in-law, Robert E. Mace of Chicago, IL; twelve grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and a host of wonderful nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
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Mr. Charles H. Thompson, Sr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, December 9, 2011
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, December 10, 2011
1:00pm
Repose in Church: 12:00noon
St. Mark M.B. Church/Edwards, Ms.
Interment: Greenhill Cemetery/Edwards, Ms.
Mr. Charles Henry Thompson, Sr. was born, December 10, 1934 to the late Roger Thompson and Ike Perkins Thompson. He was the fifth of nine children (four preceded him in death). Charles completed his earthly journey on December 2, 2011.
At an early age, Charles accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and joined St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church. Charles was married to Martha Dixon Thompson and to this union two sons and two daughters.
He leaves to celebrate his homegoing and to cherish his memories: two sons, Charles Thompson, Jr., and John Thompson, Sr.; two daughters, Linda M. Thompson and Clara Thompson all of Edwards, Mississippi; three sisters, Lessie, Bessie and Betty Jean Thompson all of Edwards, Mississippi; six grandchildren; two preceded him in death; four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, all whom will cherish his memories forever.
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Mrs. Lula Mae Spring
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, December 9, 2011
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, December 10, 2011
11:00am
Repose in Church: 10:00am
Calvary Baptist Church/406 Klein Street
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Sister Lula Mae Springs, (Dear) was born August 25, 1923 in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
She accepted Christ as her personal savior at a young age and became of member of Calvary Baptist Church. She served on the Calvary Usher Board for many years and also the City Wide Usher Board. She was a member of the Rainbow Chapter #51 Eastern Star.
She was also educated in the Vicksburg Public School System.
She was the only child of, the late, Elmore and Essie Whitaker and wife of, the late, Ezekiel Springs. They were blessed with five children, Robert Marshall “deceased” (Anna Mae), Ezekiel Springs Jr., Jo-Elise Cooke of Jackson, GA (Johnny), Denese Montgomery of Glendale, AZ, Vivian Flaggs (Johnny Earl “deceased”). She was also preceded in death by her great-grandson Dexter Harris.
Dear was a loving person that became a surrogate mother to many. She loved her family, friends and she never met a “stranger”. She would give her last in order to help others. She never tired of offering encouragements.
On Friday, December 2, 2011, the sun set on the life Lula Mae Springs. The Lord dispatched His angels to Promise Hospital to collect the soul of His Child. Through years of illness's she remained strong and waited for the Lord. Today we celebrate “Dears” homegoing!
Besides her children, Dear leaves to cherish her memory; ten grandchildren, Raymond Marshall, Sharon Sanford (Paul), Pamela Smith (Travis), Jawhny Cooke (Evelina), George Montgomery (Heather), Valerie McDaniel (Charles), Sherrell Cooper (Joe), Reginald Flaggs, Eva Hudson (Welton) and Erica Springs, 22 great grand children, 6 great-great children and a host of friends.
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Mrs. Rosie L. Coleman
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Thursday, December 8, 2011
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Friday, December 9, 2011
11:00am
Repose of Body: 10:00am
Vicksburg City Auditorium/901 Monroe Street
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Rosie L. Coleman was born on August 28, 1951 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Evangelean Barber and Lewis Gaskin, Sr. She departed this life to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 4, 2011 at River Region Medical Center in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Rosie confessed Christ at an early age and was amember of Rock of Ages MB Church. She was educated in the Vicksburg Public School system. She was joined in Holy Matrimony to Walter Lee Coleman on december 24, 1975. Together, they raised three children.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Beulah Barber and Columbus Palmer, Sr.; her parents, Enangelean Barber and Lewis Gaskin, Sr.; a son, Ruthel Martin, Jr.; four brothers, Columbus Palmer, Sr., Louis Gaskin, Jr., Charles Gaskin, and Larry Crumb.
Rosie leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Walter Coleman of Vicksburg; a daughter, Ruby Jean (Tyrone) Gaskin of Aurora, IL; two son, Marvin Tyrone Coleman of Vicksburg, MS and Walter (Keisha) Coleman, Jr. pf Sioux City, SD; seven sisters, Beulah Fultz of Aurora, IL, Ruby Callahan, Ledora (Louis) Howard, Delores (Shawn) Hubbard, Margaret (Edward) Segrest, Virginia Gaskin and Willilean (Michael) Dixon, all of Vicksburg, MS; four brothers, Eugene Palmer of Harvey, IL, James Walter Gaskin of Aurora, IL, Arthur Roy Gaskin of Vicksburg, MS and Larry Gaskin of Las Vegas, NV; seven grandchildren, Mercedes Gaskin, Ti'Asia Gibson, Olivia Coleman, Octavia Coleman, Waltererious Coleman, Aleah Coleman and Amirrah Coleman and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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Mrs. Carrie Lee "Bunk" Carson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, December 2, 2011
2:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, December 3, 2011
11:00am
Belmont Missionary Baptist Church
Interment: Belmont Church Cemetery
Mrs. Carrie Lee Carson was born into this life on January 4, 1929 to Annie Bell Robinson and Richard Robinson in Hinds County, Mississippi.
Carrie Lee confessed her belief in Christ at an early age and united with Belmont Missionary Baptist church where she has served and been a member her entire life.
She was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Willie B. Carson, Sr. of Hinds County. They later relocated to Vicksburg, Mississippi. Carrie was the 3rd oldest of ten siblings.
Carrie was a retired nurse’s aide from the McAuley Sisters Home. She was a stranger to none and was loved and friendly to all who came into contact with her. She had a keen sense of humor and was able to shed light on any situation.
Carrie was preceded in death by her parents; Annie Bell and Richard Robinson; sons, Willie Carson, Jr. and Andrew Carson; a daughter, Laura Carson; brothers, A.J. Robinson and Richard Robinson; and her beloved husband, Willie Carson, Sr.
Carrie leaves to cherish her memory: her daughters, Carrie Bell Whaley of Houston, Texas and Debbie Conway of Las Vegas, Nevada; sons, Calvin Carson and Harold Carson of Mississippi; sisters, Edna Robinson Hayes of Utica, Mississippi, Ethel Myles of Houston, Texas, Ida Mease Hunt and Ida Mae Robinson of Buffalo, New York; brothers, T. J. Robinson of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Ezekiel Robinson of Chicago, Illinois; eight grandchildren, Darrell Carson, Dwan Williams, Stephanie (Jimmy) Hester, Dwayne Carson of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Monica Mitchell of Las Vegas, Nevada, Demetrice Whaley and Cornelius Whaley of Houston, Texas, Lolita Carson of Columbus, Georgia; twelve great-grandchildren; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives including the Sisney, Robinson, Carson, Taylor and Fisher families.
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Mr. Leon (Lawrence) H. Pollard
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, November 25, 2011
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, November 26, 2011
10:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Leon (Lawrence) H. Pollard was born on August 18, 1952 in Claiborne County, MS, to Mr. Henry (Son) Pollard and Willie Mae Gray who preceded him in death. One sister Mattie Joyce Pollard, two brothers Robert (Laura) Buck, and Alonzo Pollard, also proceeded in death. Leon was the eldest of six children.
Leon attended public school. He was employed for a number of years in agriculture for Mr. & Mrs. W.T. Huell and their daughters Hazel & Bonnie Joe, who was very fond of him.
He later met and wed Alice Williams; no children were born to that union.
He leaves to cherish his memories; one son Jerome Hawkins of Vicksburg, MS; one daughter Niki Williams of Jackson, MS; one sister Jearline (Bennie) Cosby; one brother Marshall (Sharon) Williams; Jerry Williams; John Williams, and Walter Williams; one aunt, Betty Davis; one uncle Albert (Eunice) Allison, all of Vicksburg, MS, a host of loving nieces, nephews, close friends and numerous grandchildren; A very special guardian angel, Paula Lyons; very dear friends, Ernestine Thomas, Sandy & Grace Carter, and Ray & Joyce Butler.
Extended family members: Annie Smith, Selena (Marion) Reed; Milton (Elizabeth) Cosby; Aaron (Christine) Cosby, Jr. Hyman (Alma) Cosby, Karen Reddix Family; Pastor Kim Fisher, and Terry Mobley family.
Special family members: Pollard’s, Brown’s, Cosey’s, Eastmon’s, Torrian’s, Harris’s, Williams’, Dee’s, Washington’s, Pettis’, Shelton’s, Summers’, Dixon’s, O’Dell & Shirley Wesley, Carter’s, Green’s, Carson’s, and Lyons’.
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Ms. Dorothy Nell Owens
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, November 25, 2011
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, November 26, 2011
1:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Dorothy Nell Owens was born May 3, 1959. She was the third of eight children born to Sarah P. Owens and Willie George Owens. She accepted Christ at an early age.
She departed this life on November 18, 2011, at River Region Medical Center. She joined her beloved mother, Sarah P. Owens, father, Willie George Owens, a sister Bobbie Jean Upshire and two nieces, Kachandra Chanelle Owens and Georgia Marie Owens.
She leaves to cherish her memory: three daughters, Crystal Monique Owens of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Tameka LaShawn Butler (Damon) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Cassandra Ratliff (Jermaine) of Dakota, Georgia; one grandson, Donte` Rashad Domino; two sisters, Lena Marie DeFrance (Roy), and Sandra Denise Barnes (Larry) of Vicksburg, Mississippi; four brothers, Willie Lee Barber (Estella), and Davis Porter (Linda) of Vicksburg, Mississippi, George Owens, Jr. (Stephanie) of Carrolton, Texas, and Jimmie Lee Owens (Pam) of Minneapolis, Minnesota; two very special friends, Larry Collins of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Elmira Curtis of North Carolina; a host of aunts, nieces, nephews and friends.
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Mr. Howard Lovell Naylor
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Tuesday, November 15, 2011
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Wednesday, November 16, 2011
11:00am
Repose in Church: 10:00am
Church of Christ/811 Culkin Road
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Howard Lovell Naylor was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on April 30, 1946 to the late James and Lillian Naylor. Howard confessed his belief in Christ at an early age. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Howard was embraced by Jesus Christ and taken to his eternal home of glory on Tuesday, November 8, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Albena Naylor; his parents, James and Lillian Naylor; three sisters, Sandra Keys, Shirley Humphries and Debra Faye Allen and one brother, Roger Davis.
He was a graduate of Nashville Christian Institute. Other than being a soldier for Christ, he served in the United States Army where he received several awards including the Army Heroism Medal of Honors “Purple Heart” in 1968. After his tour of duty in the military, he served as a minister for Belzoni Mississippi Church of Christ for four years. Howard retired from the Waterways Experiment Station where he was a photographer. He was also employed with Simpson Dura-Vent.
He loved spending time with his daughters (“four angels”) and his adoring grandchildren.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his four daughters, Lisa (Roshaun) Anderson of Clarksville, Tennessee, Malinda (Jermaine, Sr.) Grays and Iris Naylor all of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Lillian (Elton) Pope of Byram, Mississippi; five sisters, Gloria Naylor, Margaret (Oscar) Denton, Mattie (Don) Hill and Gwen Naylor all of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Linda Naylor(Jarvis) Short of Greenville, Mississippi; three brothers, Randy (Dorothy) Naylor, Michael Naylor and John Naylor all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; nine grandchildren, Jermaine, Jr., Avery, Leana, Roshaun, Jr., Iris, Romel, Markaysha, Carter and Colton; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends including the Darden, Chiplin, Cole, Williams and Chatman families.
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Mr. J. B. Irving
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, November 11, 2011
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, November 12, 2011
1:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Greenhill Cemetery/Edwards, Ms
J. B. Irving was born on November 8, 1933 to Pearlie Hilton and Johnny Irving of Edwards, Mississippi. Both parents preceded him in death and his sister, Pearlie Williams.
He joined Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Smith Station at an early age. He attended Pleasant Grove School under the principal ship of John Reed. He worked many years at Anderson Tully and he retired from Cal-Maine Foods.
J.B. is survived by a loving daughter, Annie (Alan) Dulaney of Edwards, Mississippi; two sisters, Earnestine (Amos) Richardson of Edwards, Mississippi; Cathleen (Christopher) Walker of Detroit, Michigan; two brothers, Willie Earl (Virginia) Irving of Detroit, Michigan and Casket Hilton of Edwards, Mississippi; three grandchildren, Letitia Carter, Michelle Carter and Alan Dulaney, IV of Edwards, Mississippi; a special granddaughter, Lanette Butler; three special grandsons, Robert (Nina) Carter of Monroe, Louisiana, Antonio Carter and Terrance (Breyuna) Carter of Edwards, Mississippi; three great-grandchildren, KeShunnia Carter, Kedarius Stampley and Miracle Bingham; a special niece, Shelia Williams of Clinton, Mississippi; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Mr. Michael A. Reed
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, November 11, 2011
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, November 12, 2011
12:00noon
Repose in Church: 11:00am
Mount Carmel Ministries/2015 Grove Street
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven. A time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to pluck up which is planted. Ecclesiastes 3:1-2
Born
Michael Reed was born on February 14, 1979, to Andrew and Cheryl Patten. He was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Henry C. Patten and Francis Patten and Jessie Anderson and Virginia Reed Ivory.
Confess
Michael confessed Christ as her personal Savior at a very early age.
Death
The final chapter in the life of Michael Reed was written at River Region Hospital on November 5, 2011.
Weep
Michael leaves to cherish his loving memories his beloved Fiance, Angel Bolden; two daughters, Mikcah A. Reed and Niya M. Reed; his parents Andrew and Cheryl Patten; one brother, Andrew "Nat" Patten (Aireal), one sister, Lakeshia Reed Crook (Mervin); a step-grandfather, Sterling Ivory, Sr. all of Vicksburg, MS; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives.
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Mr. Tom Neal, Jr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, November 5, 2011
9:00am - 10:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, November 5, 2011
10:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mr. Tom Neal, Jr. was born in Vicksburg, MS on January 1, 1948 to the late Tom Neal, Sr. of Vicksburg, MS and Mrs. Edna Mae Ellis of Daly, CA. Tom was a graduate of Rosa A. Temple High School and attended Jackson State University.
He married his eighth grade love of his life, Mary Murphy Neal on April 6, 1968. This union bore two sons, Eric Randal Neal (Felecia) and Anthony Sean Neal (Wilmette); five grandchildren: Spencer Neal (USSNavy, Yokosuka Japan) Frances Neal, Roman Neal, Mason Neal, Paris Neal – all of Atlanta, GA.
He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. After living in various parts of the country while serving his country, he returned home to Vicksburg, MS. He had a long and successful career at the International Paper Company for 34 years until retiring in April 2005.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Murphy Neal; his father, Tom Neal Sr.; an aunt who raised him Irene Neal Clark. Tom is survived by his mother Edna Mae Ellis of San Francisco; five sisters, Helen Neal Moore of Chicago, Ethel Mae Huffman, Eunice Lenale McMullan, Odell Elizabeth Carter and Renatta Ann Ellis; three brothers, Carl Ellis, Sam Ennon and Dave Ennon, all of San Francisco; and nieces nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Minnie O. Allen
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Tuesday, November 1, 2011
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Wednesday, November 2, 2011
11:00am
Repose in Church: 10:00am
Mount Carmel Ministries/2015 Grove Street
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
MINNIE O. ALLEN, also known as “Mineola,” was born in Yazoo County, Mississippi, on January 8, 1928, to Harvey and Esna Green. Her parents, three sisters (Willie Ethel Lyons, Alzora Green, and Melvina Green), and five brothers (Harvey Green, Jr., Clarence Green, Oscar Green, Howard Green, and Jerome Davis) preceded her in death.
She married Frank Allen in December 1946. Their union produced four children: Frank Jr. (Eloise), Carol Juanita (Elwood Flowers), Deborah Anita (Robert Mitchell), and deceased daughter, Doris Lynette. In addition, Doris’ two sons (Eric Davis and Roosevelt Detriche Daniels) were raised by Minnie, and they regarded her as mother.
During Minnie’s teen years, she worked diligently and shared many responsibilities with regard to her siblings. She was left in charge to attend her younger siblings, while her parents were away from home, and she was given the same disciplinary authority by them in their absence. If there were spankings to be given, she would not hesitate. She dearly loved her brothers and sisters.
Minnie accepted Jesus Christ as her LORD and Savior when she was a teenager. Minnie and Frank moved from Belzoni, Mississippi, in 1955 to Vicksburg, Mississippi, because there was an urgent need for contractors and carpenters to help rebuild the city after a horrific tornado destroyed most of it, in December 1953. She became a member of Mount Zion No. 3 Baptist Church, pastored by Reverend W. W. McWilliams, Sr., shortly after moving to Vicksburg.
Minnie enjoyed movies, dancing, and cooking. Her food specialties were southern fried chicken, tea cakes (sugar cookies), and biscuits.
Minnie is survived by four brothers: Macneal Green, Travis Green (Jean), Wilbert Green, and Greg Williams; two sisters, Ruby Smith (Wiley) and Annie Gunn; eight grandchildren: Elwood Flowers, Jr. (Kelly), Patrick Flowers (Zabraida), Cedric Flowers (Sharonda), Frank Javier Flowers, Eric Davis (Ebonie), Roosevelt Detriche Daniels (Ashli), Keith Allen (Maria), and Joi Allen; 13 great grandchildren: Aaronana Hearron Davis, Patrick J. Flowers, Savannah Flowers, Aiden Flowers, Jaylen Flowers, Khalia Davis, Kaleb Davis, Ashton Davis, Liric Davis, Taylor Champine, Tori Champine, Jesse Coleman, and Mercedes Coleman; her ex-husband, Bishop Frank Allen, Sr., brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends.
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Mr. Tyrone Carter
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, October 29, 2011
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Sunday, October 30, 2011
1:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Brookhaven Cemetery / Flowers, Ms.
Mr. Tyrone "T" Carter was born on November 18, 1951 to Ester Lindsey and Mason Carter. He departed his earthly life on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at his home.
He loved his family, and loved to hunt and fish. He enjoyed his children and grandchildren. He himself was very well loved by everyone he came in contact with. He and his wife were blessed with 25 years of love together. We will miss him, but he is gone to a much better place and his life will be "celebrated"
Tyrone belonged to the First Assembly of Yahweh in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Tyrone was preceded in death by his parents Ester Lindsey, Mason Carter, and his Aunt who raised him Lucy Warner.
Tyrone leaves to cherish him his wife Cassandra Denise Carter; daughters Charlotte Carter, of Vicksburg and Michelle Haggan (Malcolm) of Jackson; sons Jerome (Priscilla) Moore-Carter, Tyrone Jr. (Marie), and Lamar (Cristina) Carter all of Vicksburg; stepdaughter Melody Paschal of Ft. Pierce FL stepson Jason Prophet of Gulfport, MS; his Uncle who raised him Henry Warner of Vicksburg; a loving sister-in-law Michelle Haynes of Vicksburg; and 21 grandchildren.
Tyrone is survived by eleven sisters, Delia Hall, Esther Warner, Rosie Warner, Minnie (Mike) Mann, Daisy (Chris) Wright all of Vicksburg; Lucy (Walter) Gaskew, Cathleen (Allen) Washington of Edwards, MS; Beatrice Lusk, Lucille Buchanan of Champaign, IL; Jackie Carter of Gary, IN; and Agnes Shivers of McLord, WI; eighteen brothers, Percy Carter of Houston, TX; Willie Carter, Mason Carter, Roger Lindsey, Arthur Lindsey, Donald Lindsey, and Ronald Lindsey all of Champaign, IL; Andrew Lindsey of Charleston, IL; Saul (Shirley) Warner of Edwards, MS; Anderson (Angie) Warner of Baton Rouge, LA; Charles Carter, Bruce Carter, Victor Carter, Vernon Carter, David Carter, Daniel Carter, and Adam Carter all of Gary IN; and Roosevelt Jackson of Hopkinsville, KY.
He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and other relatives.
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Mrs. Cenetta Funches
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Thursday, October 27, 2011
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Friday, October 28, 2011
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mrs. Cenetta Nelson Funches was born February 19, 1939 to her parents, Gloria and Irvin Thomas, Sr. She was a graduate of Bowman High School in Vicksburg, Mississippi. On December 26, 1958, she was united in holy matrimony to the late Phillip Clash. Together, they reared one son, Tony Clash. In later years, she was married to the late Athalee Funches. She worked as a Home Care Provider until her health failed.
Cenetta was truly loved by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Gloria and Irvin Thomas and two brothers John Thomas and Smiley Thomas, Sr. and one sister, Barbara Thomas.
The last chapter of her life closed on Thursday, October 20, 2011. Her memories will be cherished by her son, Tony Clash and his wife Bridgette; two sisters, Asalee Cook (Mack) of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Gloria Thomas (Arthur) of Portland, Oregon; one sister-in-law, Donna Thomas of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
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Mr. Mose Edward Warfield
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, October 21, 2011
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, October 22, 2011
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Belmont Church Cemetery/Utica, Ms
Mose Warfield was born to the union of the late Coniell Carson Mace Warfield and Walter Warfield in Vicksburg, Mississippi on March 06, 1949. He confessed Christ at a young age.
Mose was a life-long resident of Vicksburg, Mississippi where he was a self-employed plumber. He was a devoted family man (Especially to his grandchildren).
He was preceded in death by his parents, Coniell Carson Mace Warfield and Walter Warfield; two brothers, Walter “Buddy” Warfield and T.C. Warfield; one sister, Wilma Jane “Jackie” Floyd; and one grandchild, Carmen Cattlin.
He is survived by his wife, Rosie Sanders; three daughters, Stacey Carter (Kelvin) of Vicksburg, Mississippi, LaShanda Sanders (Johnny) of Fort Worth, Texas and Clarenda Warfield of Kenner, Louisiana; three sons, Karlos Sanders (Maria), Jeremiah Ellis and Reginald Jones all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; eleven sisters, Martha Faulkner of Jackson, Mississippi, Mary Allen of Chicago, Illinois, Marion Coy, Ethel Ruth Gardner, Alice Marqurie Jones, Lena Mae Robinson, Ruby Lillian Warfield, Wilma Jean Pendleton, Ruth Virginia Williams, and Flora Williams all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; two brothers, Fred Mace and Thomas Warfield both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; twelve grandchildren, Kiera Ross-Carter, Tre’Darrius Carter, Kamira Carter, Tre’Veion Cattlin, J’marion Coleman, Amaiya Sanders, Rashawn Moore, Reginald Jones, Jr., Regginae Jones, Ra’Niyha Jones and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including C.J. Williams and Jerry Walton.
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Mrs. Annie Bell Stewart White
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, October 21, 2011
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, October 22, 2011
11:00am
Repose in Church: 10:00am
Bingham Memorial M.B. Church
Interment: Rohelia Church Cemetery/1241 Cayuga Rd, Utica, Ms
Annie Bell (Mom) was born in Cayuga, Mississippi., on October 10, 1924, to the late Beatrice Eatmon Holden and Peter Stewart, Sr. Annie was the oldest of seven. Annie confessed her belief in Christ at an early age at Rohelia Missionary Baptist Church in Utica, Mississippi.
Annie was called from labor to reward on Monday, October 17, 2011, at 1:38 p.m. God’s angel swept down and took Annie home.
In 1945, Annie united in holy matrimony to Mr. Robert White, Sr., of Claiborne County. They later relocated to Vicksburg, Mississippi. Annie is the mother of ten girls. She became a member of Bingham Memorial Baptist Church, where she served until her health failed and she was unable to attend.
Annie was a homemaker, where she took care of her children and older family members. Annie provided shelter for anyone who needed a place to stay. Annie was all about family. She always taught her girls to stick together and dared us not to fight one another.
Annie did not receive a traditional educational degree from man. She received several degrees from God: BA Degree (Born Again); BS Degree (Baptized and Sanctified); MA Degree (Master of Action); and PhD Degree (Praise Him Daily).
On her Christian journey, Annie sought to sow love where hate abide; sowed pardon where there was injury; sowed hope where there was despair; and sowed joy where there was sorrow. As the twilight of her life now mingles with the purpling dawn of eternity, we will continue to speak her name with honor.
Annie was preceded in death by her parents, Beatrice Holden and Peter Stewart, Sr.; her step-father, Henry Holden; her husband, Robert White, Sr.; five grandchildren, Tilisha White, LaShaundra White, Kirk Craig, Robert Craig, and Debra White; four sisters, Lucy Holden Bingham, Lorraine Stewart Smith, Jo Ann Holden, and Katie Stewart Neal; four brothers, Leonard Stewart, Frank Stewart, James Stewart and John Willis Holden, Sr.; and two stepsons, Robert White, Jr. and Melvin C. Tyler.
Annie is survived: by 10 daughters, Cherry Ann White Chatman, Dorothy Ann White Miles (Louis, Sr.), Leona Mae Craig, Carrie Lee Stewart, Patricia Bell White, Johnie Ruth White, Linda White Johnson (Johnny), and Gladys Marie White Sanders, all of Vicksburg, Mississippi., Ernestine Marie “Tina” Dillard (James) of Des Plaines, Illinois and Lillie Stewart of San Diego, California; one step son, Emmitt Minor (Joan) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; 20 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; brothers, Willie Holden (Verlean) of Muskegon Heights, Michigan, and Peter Stewart, Jr. (Sindie) of Utica, Mississippi, sisters-in-law Rebecca Thomas of Chicago, Illinois, Rosie B. Blackmore, and Ida Holden of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Ozella Stewart of Muskegon Heights, Michigan, Barbara White of San Francisco, California, Irma White of Matteson, Illinois, and Ida Holden of Vicksburg, Mississippi; brothers-in-law, Anderson White, Sr. (Odia Mae) of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Allen Neal of Aurora, Illinois; a special daughter, Angela (Anthony) Hicks; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, including all members of the Allen, Bingham, Burks, Carson, Caldwell, Eaton, Hills and Neal families; two special cousins Leonard Rush of Killeen, Texas., and Percy Washington of Vicksburg, Mississippi; special niece and nephew, Laura Holden Lewis of Jackson, Mississippi and Curtis Holden of Muskegon Heights, Michigan.
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Mrs. Jo Ann Barnes
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Thrusday, October 20, 2011
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Friday, October 22, 2011
12:00noon
Pleasant Green M.B. Church/Bowman Street
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
In loving memory of Sister JoAnn Andrews Barnes, who departed this earthly life on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at the age of 63.
She was baptized at an early age and was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Barnes, Jr., an infant son, Darrell Montgomery and a young daughter, Sharon Montgomery, her parents, Johnny and D’Ella Andrews and one sister, Theresa Andrews.
She is survived by a devoted son, Albert (Deidra) Barnes, III of Vicksburg, seven daughters, Barbara (Alonzo) Barnes Hicks of Port Gibson, Angela Montgomery, Brenda and Linda Montgomery, LaShawn Montgomery, Charlotte Barnes and Jennifer Barnes all of Vicksburg; twenty-four Grandchildren; five Great-grandchildren; three sisters, Barbara Andrews, Shirley Dorsey and Delores Powell all of Vicksburg; one brother, Johnny Andrews, Jr., also of Vicksburg; one sister-in-law, Linda Barnes Wright of Vicksburg; a god-mother, Alyce Shields of Vicksburg; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends including Linda Mayfield of Vicksburg.
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Mrs. Luella Brown
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Monday, October 17, 2011
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Tuesday, October 18, 2011
2:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Greenlawn Gardens Cemetery
On the 3rd day of August in the year of 1917, a daughter was born to the late Evan Smith and Malissa Smith Dorsey in Claiborne County. At an early age our loved one was committed to Christ under leadership of the late Reverend S.L. Slaughter at St. John Missionary Baptist in Claiborne, County. Luella was a member of St. John’s Burial Society. She was educated in Claiborne County.
She married the late O.Z. Brown and they had five children. Luella retired as a cook from Jett Elementary School in Vicksburg, MS.
Luella’s love didn’t stop with her family but was extended to all who met her. She loved a good laugh, eating, cooking and feeding people. She was the matriarch of the neighborhood and extended her wit to everyone. Luella fulfilled God’s request on loving God and your neighbor. She lived by her favorite saying “Just Do Right” and she offered this advice to all who knew her.
Luella was preceded in death by her husband, O.Z. Brown; her parents, Evan and Malissa Smith Dorsey; two brothers, Evan Smith and Henry Shields; three sisters, Willie B. Cartwright, Nellie B. Smith and Virginia Butler.
Luella leaves a monumental legacy cherished by her children: Ora Clemmons, St. Charles, IL; Percy (Emma) Brown; J.D. (Virginia) Brown; Jimmy (Marsha) Brown all of Vicksburg, MS; Earnestine (Dan) Calvin of Manteca, CA; Velma Wince (Charles) of Clinton, MS; a special friend, Herman Smith Sr.; nineteen grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren and a vast number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends, including the Brown, Cartwright, Dorsey, Doss, Ferguson, Halle, Hatchett, Lyons, Pettis, Scott and Smith families.
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Mrs. Katie M. Fisher
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Monday, October 17, 2011
12:00noon - 4:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Greater Zion Travelers M.B. Church/Hwy 27
Funeral Services: Tuesday, October 18, 2011
12:00noon
Greater Grove Street M.B. Church/Alcorn Drive
Interment: Greater Zion Travelers Church Cemetery
Mrs. Katie Mae Snow Fisher was born February 6, 1937 in Hinds County (Mississippi), to the late Eugene
and Sarah (Neal) Snow.
She confessed Christ at an early age, and was a faithful member of Greater Zion Traveler Missionary Baptist
Church for many years. Katie loved her church, where she faithfully served as a choir member, musician, and
custodian.
Mrs. Fisher attended school in the Hinds County Public School System. In 1968, she received her Nurse’s Assistant certification from Kuhn Memorial Hospital, Vicksburg, Mississippi. Early in her career, Katie was employed at Oakley Training Center. She then secured a position as a Nurse’s Assistant at the Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Clinic in Utica, Mississippi. She served the Utica community for over 25 years.
She was a member of the Rohelia Rose of Sharon Court # 320 and St. Peters Utica Lodge Court #394. Mrs. Fisher
was a devoted church member and wife; a loving mother and grandmother. She adored her parents, and shared a
very close relationship with her siblings. She gave her best to her family and friends, and she extended her love by
helping others. Always full of laughter and love, Katie never met a stranger.
Katie was called home to rest on Wednesday, October 12, 2011, at River Region Medical Center. She is preceded in
death by her parents, Eugene and Sarah (Neal) Snow; brother, Exsell Snow; father-in-law, Louis C. Fisher; brother-in-
law, Leroy Fisher; and sister-in-law, Regina Snow.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories: a loving and devoted husband of 45 years, Sharkey Fisher; six sons,
Lawrence C. Taylor (Charlotte), David J. Taylor, Thomas G. Taylor (LaShurn), Kerry L. Taylor (Stephanie), Casey D.
Fisher (Michele), and Sharkey W. Fisher (Toni); one daughter: Jannifer K. Banks (Marshall); twenty grandchildren;
nine great-grandchildren; three brothers, Eugene Snow, Jr. (Roberta), Elijah Snow (Renee) and Frank Snow (Mary);
four sisters, Vera Allen, Eugenia Washington (Andy), Margaret Scott (Edward) and Willie Dell Butler (Clifton); three
uncles and five aunts; mother-in-law, Virlean Fisher; two brothers-in-law, Lenzy Fisher (Kimberly) and Louis Fisher
(Pamela); six sisters-in-law, Betty Garrett (Larry), Lillian Magee (Gerald), Patricia Burks (Phillip), Debbie Segrest (Dennis),
Beverly Hay (Dean) and Colby Fisher; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Hazel Diane Erves Leonard
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, October 14, 2011
1:00pm - 8:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, October 15, 2011
1:00pm
Hickory Tree M.B. Church/Bovina Cutoff Rd.
Interment: Church Cemetery
How do we say "Thanks" to God for having the opportunity to have spent so
many pleasant years with "Diane". Hazel Diane Erves-Leonard was born December 4,
1960, to Robert and Betty Erves, in Aurora, IL. She departed this earthly life on
Friday, October 7, 2011, at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, in Houston, TX.
She confessed her faith in Christ at an early age and was baptized at Hickory Tree
Baptist Church, Where she would visit faithfully when she would come home to
Vicksburg. Upon relocating to Houston, TX, she became a member of St. John
United Methodist Church, where she remained until the Master called on Friday.
She was a member of the praise dance singers.
Early in life, Diane met and married Lester P. Leonard Sr. and they became proud
parents of one son, Lester P. Leonard Jr., who was the love of her life!
Mrs. Leonard lived in Houston, Texas for the past 13 years. She was devoted to
her family and grandchildren. After graduating from Warren Central High School,
she attend MS Valley State University where she earned a B.S. Degree in Computer
Science. She was employed by Raytheon Industries, in Boston, MA, and later in
Houston, TX, as a computer analyst; and for NASA-United States Alliance in
Houston, TX, as a computer engineer.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert L. Erves Sr.; paternal grandparents,
Afred and Hazel Erves Sr.; maternal grandparents, Joseph and Viola Howard.
She leaves to cherish her memories: One son, Lester P. Leonard Jr. of Houston, TX;
two grandchildren, Lyniah and Noah Leonard of Houston, TX; her mother, Betty J.
Erves of Vicksburg; one sister, Cheryl Daferede (Mario) of Vicksburg; six brothers,
Robert L. Erves Jr. (Dr. I. V.) of Vicksburg, Larry D. Erves (Carol) of Atlanta, GA,
James C. Erves (Tonia) of Vicksburg, Dale V. Erves (Velma) of Dallas, TX, Timothy
A. Erves (Angela) of Crockett, CA, and Joseph S. Erves (Shelia) of Vicksburg; three
aunts, Gladys Reed of Vicksburg, Eleanor Neely of Oakland, CA, and Mary Louise
Wade of Richmond, CA; three uncles, Joseph Howard (Mollie) of Vicksburg, Alfred
Erves Jr. (Louvenia) of Aurora, IL, and Mack Henry Howard of Chicago, IL.
Her "Soul Mate" Lester P. Leonard Sr. of Augusta, GA; and her three closest friends,
Jaunita Cross of Detroit, MI, Vernetta Younger of Atlanta, GA, and Emma Rowe of
Augusta, GA. Other relatives include the Williams, Burks, Watts, Howard, Carson,
Cosby, and Reed families.
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Mr. Melvin C. Tyler
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Thursday, October 6, 2011
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Friday, October 7, 2011
11:00am
Pleasant Green Baptist Church/Bowman Street
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Melvin C. Tyler was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on December 18, 1947. His life ended on October 2, 2011 at the Hospice Ministries, Incorporated in Ridgeland, Mississippi. His parents were the late Mr. Robert White, Sr. and the late Mrs. Lula J. Williams.
Melvin accepted Christ at an early age. He was a deacon and musician at King Solomon Baptist Church in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
He was a graduate of Rosa A. Temple High School – Class of 1965. After high school, he enrolled at Mississippi Valley State University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music. He was an employee of South Central Bell/Bellsouth/AT&T Telecommunications with 40 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert White, Sr.; his mother, Lula J. Williams; grandparents, Robert and Rosa Tyler; his brother, Robert White, Jr.; and sister, Suzanne W. Alexander.
His memory will be forever cherished by his wife, Joyce Tyler of Jackson, Mississippi; sisters, Linda W. Sandles (Thomas), Cherry W. Chatman, Dorothy W. Miles (Louis), Lena W. Craig, Carrie Stewart, Patricia White, Johnnie White, Linda W. Johnson (Johnny), and Gladys Sanders all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; Ernestine W. Dillard (James) and Sharon W. Jones of Chicago, Illinois and Lillie Stewart of San Diego, California; two brothers, Emmitt Minor (Joann) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Johnny Williams, III of Vicksburg, Mississippi; aunts, Rebecca Thomas of Chicago, Illinois and Barbara Tyler Thomas of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; uncle, Anderson White, Sr. (Odia Mae); special godparents, Mr. Fred and Mrs. Alyce Shields; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends including the Hannons, Abbott, Halls, Curtis, Cains and many more extended family members from Natchez, Mississippi.
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Mr. Rheon W. Gibson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, September 24, 2011
11:00am - 1:00pm
Centreville Baptist Church/
691 Church Street - Centreville, Ms.
Funeral Services: Saturday, September 24, 2011
1:00pm
Centreville Baptist Church/
691 Church Street - Centreville, Ms.
Interment: Oaklawn Cemetery/Centreville, Ms.
Mr. Rheon W. Gibson, was born in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi on December 26, 1936. His life ended on September 14, 2011 at the Baptist Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. His parents were the late Mrs. Lura Mae Houston Gibson and Mr. Claudius Lathaniel Gibson of Bolivar County, town of Mound Bayou, Mississippi. He is also preceded in death by his brother Mr. Clifford Gibson.
Rheon joined First Baptist Church at Mound Bayou, Mississippi at an early age. After high school, he enrolled in Coahoma Junior College in Clarksdale, Mississippi, where he earned the Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies. He enlisted in the United States Navy. He was stationed in San Diego, California; Mexico City, Mexico; Okinawa, Japan; and Honolulu Hawaii. Returning home to Mound Bayou, Mississippi, he decided to go back to college and earn his degree in education and foreign languages at Mississippi Valley College in Itta Bena, Mississippi. At MVC, he met his future wife, Miss Lovie Jefferson an English major from Centreville, Mississippi. After receiving their degrees they were married and started their teaching careers. Rheon’s career was varied; he taught at the high school, Jr. College, and University levels. He taught Foreign Languages at Mary Holmes Jr. College. He taught Science and Mathematics at Mississippi Valley State University; and Foreign Languages at Jackson State University. He spoke different languages fluently. He worked as an accountant in Corporate America. He worked in Electrical and Industrial Engineering in Toronto, Canada and Monroe County, Mississippi. Throughout his life, Rheon was a dedicated loving, loyal and supportive husband, father and grandfather. His kindness and generosity was felt in the encouraging words to all who knew him. His wisdom and advice was always appreciated.
He leaves to cherish his memory a wife of forty-seven years, Dr. Lovie N. Gibson; a brother, Mr. Claudius Lee Gibson, Clarksdale, Mississippi; three children, Coach Jeffery Rheon Gibson (Erica) of Jackson, Mississippi; Ms. Lorie Chanelle Gibson of Jackson, Mississippi, and adoptive daughter Mrs. Carla Denise Granger (Tyrone) of Jackson, Mississippi; five grandchildren: Mr. Brendan Gibson of Jackson, Mississippi, Mr. Rheon D. Gibson of Aurora, Illinois, Miss Jarielle Gibson of Natchez, Mississippi, and Miss Alexis Granger and Miss Demetra Granger of Jackson, Mississippi; one aunt: Mrs. Glennie M. Houston of Charleston, Mississippi; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Patty Reese of Centreville, MS; two brothers-in-law, Mr. Elijah Jefferson, Sr. of San Diego, California and Mr. Jimmy Jefferson (Viola) of New Orleans, LA; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends.
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Mr. Bennie Williams
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, September 23, 2011
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, September 24, 2011
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Bennie Williams, Jr. was born on January 7, 1963 to the late Bennie Williams, Sr. and Barbara Jones Williams in Vicksburg, Mississippi. In 1965 the Williams family relocated to Chicago, Illinois where Bennie attended the Chicago Public Schools and grew into adulthood. The family lived in Bellwood, Illinois until 1989 and returned to Vicksburg, Mississippi. Bennie was baptized by Rev. Larry D. Clark and joined the Greater Mt. Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church.
On Friday, September 16, 2011 at River Region Hospital, one that we love and knew stepped across the threshold that we call death; but it was a step into one of the other rooms of our Heavenly Father’s house. “Mann” as we affectionally called him, was full of laughter and joy. He touched all our lives and was an inspiration to those who knew him. He loved life and showed this in the way he treated his family and friends.
Bennie was preceded in death by his father, Bennie Williams, Sr.; his sister, Lisa Ann Williams, paternal grandparents, Ed Williams and Emma Williams; maternal grandparents, Mattie Lee Hunt and Frank Jones.
He leaves precious memories to be cherished by his loving and devoted mother; Mrs. Barbara Jones Williams of Vicksburg, MS; his son, Benjamin Williams of Chicago, IL; three brothers and one sister-in-law, Russell Williams and Troy Williams of Vicksburg, MS, Eric Williams (Keisha) of Memphis, TN; three aunts, Mrs. Annie B. Wilson of Vicksburg, MS, Emma Williams and Idelia Williams of Chicago, IL; five nephews, Troy Williams, Jr. of Washington, D.C., Marquez Burks of Clinton, MS, Malik Williams of Tlanta, GA, Eric Williams, Jr. and Gavin Williams of Memphis, TN; nine nieces, Travita Williams of Lexington, MS, Porsha Burks of Clinton, MS, Elexus Williams of San Antonio, TX, Lyniyah Williams of Hermanville, MS, Cayla Williams of Vicksburg, MS, Unique Williams of Junction City, KS, Jennifer Evans of Vicksburg, MS, Anana Heymer of Vicksburg, MS, Cayla Williams of Vicksburg, MS; and a host of cousins, family and friends.
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Mrs. Millie Spates Jones
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Monday, September 12, 2011
10:00am - 11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Monday, September 12, 2011
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Millie L. Spates Jones was born to the late Ira Jones, Sr. and Lucille Granton Jones on February 8, 1937 in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her brothers Ira Jones, Jr., Grant Jones and Lonnie Jones
Millie was a longtime faithful member and mother of Temple of Empowerment Missionary Baptist Church pastured by Tyrone Haggard. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. She had a "heart of gold and love" for all mankind. Her generosity had no boundaries. If she had it, you had it. She gave unconditionally whenever she could.
Heaven rejoiced on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 11:04 a.m. when God's host of angels came to receive His daughter, Millie L. Spates Jones.
She leaves to cherish her memory: seven children, Flora Spates Jackson of Vicksburg, MS, Leroy (Aretha) Spates of Dolton, IL, Linda (Fred) Ragan of Redwood, MS, William J. (Lisa) Spates, Sr. of Gulfport, MS, Mildred Spates Brown of Seoul Korea, Rosie (Theodore) Spates Price and Greggory (Melody) Spates, all of Vicksburg, MS; three sisters, Lillie Hinkle and JoeAnn Roberts both of Vicksburg, MS and Mary (Albert) Smith of North Carolina; four brothers, Jessie (Maxine) Jones of Tallulah, LA, Tommie (Vera) Jones, Robert (Deborah) Jones, Sr., and Cleotha (Phyllis) Jones all of Vicksburg, MS; sixteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including Mr. and Mrs. Keith Little.
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Mrs. Mary M. Noel
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, September 2, 2011
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, September 3, 2011
12:00noon
Repose of Body: 11:00am
Morning Star M.B. Church/11449 Old Port Gibson Rd.
Interment: Hopewell Cemetery
Mrs. Mary M. Mixon Noel began her earthly journey September 30, 1928 in Hinds County, Mississippi. She received her education in the Hinds County School System, graduating from Southern Christian Institute (currently Bonner Campbell College) in Edwards, Mississippi.
She has been preceded in death by her husband, parents and one brother.
Mary accepted Christ as her personal savior and was baptized in the name of the Father of the Son and of the Holy Ghost at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church of Raymond, Mississippi where she served as a youth member. She later migrated west on Port Gibson Road with her family and united with Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church and remained a faithful member until passing into eternity on Tuesday, August 30, 2011.
After completing her studies at Southern Christian Institute, Mary worked in numerous capacities which enhanced her skills in communicating with and understanding the needs of youth. Her personality and ability to mingle with people, earn their trust and respect led to a 30 year career as a Counselor’s Assistant II with the Mississippi Department of Youth Services (Oakley Training School).
Forever cherishing a legacy of faithful service to God, her fellow man and family are her children Audrey M. Tyrone (Larry V.) and their son Larry, Jr. of Vicksburg, Mississippi; Marian Mixon of Clinton, Mississippi; Quedine Mixon of Edwards, Mississippi; Kelvin D. Mixon (DeLisa) of Vicksburg, Mississippi; his daughters, Alisha Shontae, MarKeesha, and Janesia Charmelle; Roy A. Mixon (Kesha) of Huntsville, Alabama and his son Andrew Lamar; two great grandchildren who were the spice of her life; one goddaughter, A’Dana Rochelle Burks of Clinton, Mississippi; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Mae Mitchell and Mrs. Ruthie Hall of Vicksburg; and a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including her special cousin, Mrs. Clementine Roach, whom she grew up with and communicated with on a daily basis.
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Mrs. Luella Leola Cooper
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, September 2, 2011
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, September 3, 2011
12:00noon
Repose of Body: 11:00am
Greater Grove Street M.B. Church/2715 Alcorn Drive
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mrs. Luella Cooper was called into eternal rest on August 27, 2011. Born in Belzonia, MS to the late John and Mary Kiner, she lived in Vicksburg, MS where she was a homemaker who was devoted to her children and family. Luella was a member of Jones Chapel Church. Besides the love for her family, she had a passion for flowers, cooking, fishing, and sewing.
Luella was preceded in death by her husband Roosevelt Cooper; a brother Lewis Blaylock, a sister Georgia Shields; two sons Henry Leon Sr. and Sylvester Smith; one daughter Canary Bird Cooper; three grandchildren Robin Lcola Cooper, Johnny Lee Kenney III, and Doretha Brown.
She leaves to cherish her memories seven daughters Mary (Michael) White, Tanya (Johnny) Kenney, and Chandra Cooper all of Vicksburg, MS., Rena (Steve) Curtis of Dallas, TX, Carolyn (Paul) Smith of May wood, IL.; Tangie and Rachel Cooper of Willowbrook, IL; three sons Richard (Dorothy) Cooper, of Vicksburg, MS; Peter Kiner of Atlanta, GA; and Roosevelt (Adrian) Cooper of Port Arthur, TX; two brothers John Kiner of Chicago, IL; and Jerry Kiner of Vicksburg, MS. She also is survived by four sister-in-laws Mattie Griffin, Juanita Johnson, and Florence Kiner all of Vicksburg, MS and Rose Kiner of Chicago, IL. Including 38 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
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Mr. Douglas Cardell Lee
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, August 26, 2011
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, August 27, 2011
1:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Douglas Cardell Lee passed away on August 18, 2011. He was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on April 16, 1952. In May 2011, Mr. Lee retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, first working at the Corps of Engineers in Vicksburg and finally in Tupelo, MS after 30 years of service. Affectionately known as Doug, he graduated from Rosa A. Temple High School in 1970. At Temple High School, Mr. Lee was a standout ‘Big 8’ High School Conference football player earning him the nickname ‘Double-O Soul’, because he wore the number “00”. His prowess in athletics earned a four year scholarship to Alcorn State where he attended for a short time. Mr. Lee left college to serve his country in the United States Armed Services. He continued to play football while stationed in Hawaii and won MVP during several tournaments. As a teen, Douglas received Christ and was baptized at Rock of Ages M.B. Church in Vicksburg under Rev. E.S. Hicks. Douglas married his wife, Mary on October 21, 1981. Douglas and Mary became members of the Church of Christ in April of 1987.
Mr. Lee was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Mathew, Sr. and Lillie Lee; an aunt and uncle who reared him after the death of his parents, WWII Veteran Clarence Joe Connor and Lee Anna Connor; a brother, Sgt 1st Class (Ret) Mathew Lee, Sr.; his paternal grandmother, Charity Carr Grant Lee; nephew, Rogers Lee and aunt Miss Hilner V. Connor.
He is survived by his wife, Mary L. Lee of Vicksburg; daughters, Donna Lee of Meridian, MS, Angela (James) Franks of Buckatunna, MS, Jackie Smith of Jackson, MS; son, Sammy Brooks, Sr. of Vicksburg, MS; grandchildren, Douglas Lee, Mary Lee of Meridian, Whitney McKinnis of Fayettte, MS, D’Angelo Franks, Rosalyn Franks, Jasmine Franks of Buckatunna, MS, Sammy Brooks, Jr., Miya Brooks, Cortez Brooks, Carlos Brooks of Vicksburg, MS; great-grandson, Jon’Micheal Brent Rodgers of Fayette, MS; three sisters, Charity (Maurice) M. Burnham of Vicksburg, Brenda Lee of Madison, AL and Lorraine (Charles) Smith of Columbus, IN; nieces, Lt. Col. (Ret) Gwendolyn Lee of Madison, AL, Tondia L. (Jason) Reese of Stockbridge, GA, Pamela (John) Brown of Vicksburg and Roxie Palmer of Byram, MS; nephews, Maurice Burnham, Jr. of Vicksburg, Jason Burnham of Indianapolis, IN, David C. Smith of Columbus, IN, Chaz Smith of Noblesville, IN and Mathew Lee III of Vicksburg; great nephews, Jason Reese of Stockbridge, GA, Cameron Lee of Madison, AL and J.J. and Lamar Brown and Maurice Burnham III of Vicksburg; great nieces, Lilly Brown of Vicksburg, MS, Summer Reese of Stockbridge, GA and Brayleigh Smith of Columbus, IN. Mr. Lee is survived by many affectionate family friends and relatives including the Smith, Connor, Mason, Dunmore, Hunt, Jackson, Williams and Ford families.
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Mr. Thomas Patrick "TP" Jackson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Thursday, August 25, 2011
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Friday, August 26, 2011
11:00am
Repose of Body: 10:00am
City Auditorium/901 Monroe Street
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Thomas Patrick "T.P." Jackson was born to the proud parents of Hattie Huntley and the late Willie Jackson Sr. He confessed his faith in Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Mount Zion Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Robert L. Miller. He later became a member of Word of Faith Christian Center under the leadership of Pastor Reginald L. Walker, where he remained faithful until his transition. He was a member of the "Voices of Praise" choir, head of the Transportation Department and worked in the Communication Department. He was employed at Ameristar Casino as the Manager of Transportation and Valet. T.P. made his earthly transition on August 17, 2011 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi.
He was preceded in death by his fathers, Willie Jackson Sr. and James Huntley; his maternal and paternal grandparents, one brother, Joseph Williams; one sister, Rosie Williams Davis; one inherited brother, Timothy Roby and three uncles.
He was a graduate of Vicksburg High School Class of 1990 where he was a member of the honors choir. At age 19, he met the love of his life Pamela Roby. Believing that the Word of God is true, they shared over 21 years of marriage on the principle "Love Beareth all things, Believeth all things, Hopeth all things and Endureth all things. Love never fails." (1 Corinthians 13:7-8). T.P. was a very loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, co-worker and friend to all he met. Diligent, faithful, dependable, loving and kind best describes T.P.'s character. He never met a stranger.
He leaves to cherish his memories: a loving and devoted wife, Pamela Roby Jackson; a beautiful daughter, Zharia Patrice Jackson; mother, Hattie P. Huntley; nine sisters, Renee Reeves (Charles), Vellejo, CA, Talya Huntley, Daly City, CA, Susie Huntley, Brookhaven, MS, Chevonne Allen (Horace), Mary Carolyn Jackson Burns, Johnnie Jackson, Shirley Renee Jackson Swartz (Kenneth) and Sharon Johnson (Willie) all of Vicksburg, MS; five brothers, Eric O. White, San Diego, CA, Milton Jackson, Lake Charles, LA, Willie Lee Jackson Jr., Robert Earl Jackson, and Vernon Thomas (Victoria) all of Vicksburg, MS; one uncle Willie White; two aunts, Cloria Johnson, Sacramento, CA and Ethel M. Davis, Florissant, MO. A loving and devoted inherited family: mother, Ruth Roby; siblings, Uylanda Weathers (Claude), Michael Roby, Gretta Roby, Shawanda Swayzer (Kenneth), Samuel Roby, Georgia Dent (Adarryll Sr.) all of Vicksburg, MS and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
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Infant Alijah M. Franklin
Arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Wednesday, August 17, 2011
11:00am - 1:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Alijah was born July 6, 2010 to the parents of ShaVaughn Wilson and Terry Franklin, Jr. in Jackson, Mississippi.
God saw that his little angel was getting tired and called him home on August 11, 2011 to rest.
He leaves to cherish his memories loving and devoted parents; ShaVaughn Wilson and Terry Franklin, Jr. both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; sister, Raven Thomas and brother, Vontavious Franklin both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; paternal grandparents, Terry Franklin, Sr. and Carolyn F. Franklin both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; maternal grandparents, Paula Wilson and Amos Sanders both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; great-grandmother, Roberta Sanders, of Vicksburg, Mississippi, great-grandfathers, Kidflash Hearron and June Franklin, of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
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Rev. Booker T. Smith
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, August 12, 2011
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, August 13, 2011
11:00am
Repose in Church: 10:00am
Greater Grove Street M.B. Church/Alcorn Drive
Interment: Bethlehem Church Cemetery/Bovina, Ms
Booker T. Smith was born on April 24, 1940 in Leflore County, MS to the late Mr. John Henry Smith and the late Ms. Mary Lee Collins.
Rev. Smith was united in Christ at an early age at Maple Shady Grove M.B. Church and later moved his membership to Bertha Chapel M.B. Church of Jackson, MS. He was later ordained by the late Rev. JD Hayden and attended the National Baptist Seminary. In 1985, Rev. Smith became the pastor of Holy Hill M.B. Church and later became the pastor of Bethlehem M.B. Church. He was also a member of the J & B Association. On July 31, 1970, he was united in holy matrimony to Vickie Gail Carter, to this union two children were born.
On Monday, August 1, 2011, the Lord saw how tired Rev. Smith had become and He beckoned him to come home. Rev. Smith passed away at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, MS. He was a loving husband, father, brother, minister, and friend. Rev. Smith never met a stranger and enjoyed talking about the Lord.
Rev. Smith was preceded in death by four brothers, Harvey D. Smith, Barnell Sampson, Jr., Louis Edward Lofton and Frankie Lee Collins. He leaves to mourn: a loving wife, Vickie G. Smith, two children, Michael A. (Dominique) Smith of Vicksburg, MS and Tamika A. Smith of Jackson, MS; one aunt, Ethel Thompson of Charleston, Ms; four brothers, Robert J. (Paulette) Collins of Jackson, MS, Joe Willie Lofton of Kuwait, Jessie Smith, and Edward Earl Polk; Twelve sisters, Ethel Lofton of Racine, WI, Mary A, (Jimmie) Davis of Memphis, TN, Leola Collins of Newark, New Jersey, Lizzie Lofton of Greenwood, MS, Viola (Fred) McKinley of Jackson, MS, Pearl (Joe) Blakey, Grade (John) Fenton, Modessa Smith, Katherine Smith, Carol (Carl) Lewis, Eamic Mae Smith, and Sarah Dean Smith. He leaves three grandchildren; Michael Smith Jr., WaDarius Smith, Jayllen Jebris Perry; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
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Mrs. Lucinda B. Wilson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Tuesday, August 9, 2011
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Wednesday, August 10, 2011
11:00am
Repose in Church: 10:00am
Word of Faith Christian Center/Wisconsin Ave.
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Lucinda Wilson was born on February 20, 1930 in Pantherburn, Mississippi to the late Senthia Cornelius Proctor and L. T. Burnside. She was united in marriage to Reverend F. W. Wilson on November 6, 1946. Their union produced fourteen children. Mrs. Wilson confessed Christ as her personal savior at an early age and served faithfully until her passing.
Lucinda Wilson departed this life on August 2, 2011 at River Region Medical Center. Mrs. Wilson was a member of Mt. Eden Missionary Baptist Church in Valley Park. She was preceded in death by her parents, Senthia Cornelius Proctor and L.T. Burnside and stepfather David Proctor, a sister Mamie Richardson, a son Albert Wilson and two daughters Shirley Wilson and Bettye Bailey and a grandson Calvin Wilson.
Mrs. Wilson is survived by her devoted husband of 65½ years, The Reverend F. W. Wilson, Sr.; six daughters, Julia M. James, LeVern W. Powell, Dr. Dylinda Wilson-Younger (Roscoe) and Cynthia Wilson all of Vicksburg, Dr. Barbara Wilson of Clinton and Cheryl Wilson-Hall (Sammy) of Memphis, Tennessee; five sons, Barney Wilson (Vicki) of Vicksburg and the Reverend Robert Wilson (Jessie), The Reverend Flem Wilson, Jr. (Celeste) and Herman Wilson (Eddie Mae) of Las Vegas, Nevada and the Reverend Joe Wilson of Seattle, Washington; 30 grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren, and 7 great great grandchildren; two sisters, Annie Riles of Las Vegas, Nevada and Delia Dennis of Greenville, Mississippi; one brother, John L. Davis of Detroit, Michigan; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends including Olivia Williams and Clarissa Butler.
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Mr. Dewitt Thomas, Sr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, August 5, 2011
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, August 6, 2011
11:00am
Repose in Church: 10:00am
Locust Grove M.B. Church/Stenson Road
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Dewitt Thomas, Sr., was born on December 20, 1939 to the late Izorah and Warren Thomas, Sr. in Oakridge, Mississippi where he was the 5th child of 10.
Dewitt accepted Christ at an early age at the Holly Hill Baptist Church. Later on in life he then joined the Morning Star Baptist Church. Dewitt was united 50 years ago on July 29, 1961 in holy matrimony to Mrs. Ernestine Williams and to this union five children were born. Dewitt was a very humble man that loved people especially the ones that gathered on a weekly basis at his home in which behind it he owned and managed his very own club (Dewitt's Place).
He was employed at Anderson Tully earlier in his work career, and he then later transferred to McGraw Eddison where he served as a set-up personnel. Dewitt later on in life established his own business along with his brothers in which they became farmers, raising soybeans and cotton along with cattle and hogs and also cutting and hauling pulp wood.
Dewitt was preceded in death by a sister, Grace Ivory, along with two brothers, Lonnie D. Thomas, and Jim Thomas.
Precious memories will linger on in the hearts of his wife, Mrs. Ernestine Thomas; two daughters, Wilma (Larry) Anderson and Gladys (Charles) Thomas both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; three sons, Anthony Williams, Dewitt (Sheila) Thomas, Jr. of Edwards, Mississippi and Lonnie (Louise) Thomas; three grandsons that he raised as his own; Malcolm (Melinda) Williams of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Terrell (Tanisha) Davis and Lonnie Carson both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Eloise Ross, Ernestine Westly and Carrie Trammell all of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Chestine Thomas of Vallejo, California; four brothers, Warren Thomas, Jr. of Vallejo, California, Milton Thomas, Clarence Thomas and James Thomas all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; and a host of nieces, nephews, as well as extended families including the Thomas, Sonics, Lewis, Whetley, Palmer, Williams, Taylor and Harris families.
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Mr. Walter Wilson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Monday, August 1, 2011
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
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Mr. Columbus George Royster
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Thursday, July 28, 2011
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Friday, July 29, 2011
11:00am
Greater Grove Street Baptist Church/2715 Alcorn Drive
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Columbus Royster was born in Port Gibson, Mississippi. Shortly after his birth, he and his family moved to Vicksburg, Mississippi. Columbus was employed with Miller Transporters where he retired after 26 years of service. After retirement, he then worked a few years for Vicksburg Warren School District as a bus driver.
Columbus was a member of the China Grove Missionary Baptist Church in the Oak Ridge Community where he served on the Deacon Board as the head deacon.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Addie Madonna Welborn (San Bernadina, California); one son, George Riley, Sr. (Vicksburg, Mississippi); and three sisters, Melissa Lee White (Realto, California) Ora Pope (San Bernadina, California) and Doris Avery (Fayetteville, North Carolina).
He leaves to mourn: a loving wife: Henrietta Royster; four daughters, Yvonne Riley and Earlina Wright both of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Marion Wright of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Anita (Terry) Bell of Vicksburg, Mississippi; five sons, Larry (RoseMary) Wright of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Louis Wright of West Memphis, Arkansas, Anthony Wright of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Kenneth (LaWanda) Wright of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Trevis Royster of Vicksburg, Mississippi. He also leaves a host of grandchildren; great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins; other relatives and friends.
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Mr. Willie Allen
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, July 22, 2011
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, July 23, 2011
12:00noon
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness/409 Boy Scout Rd.
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Willie Allen was born in Edwards, Mississippi, on November 27, 1932 to Randle and Lezora Allen. On July 26, 1953, he married his wife of 55 years, Annie B. Allen. Together they raised five daughters whom they loved dearly.
He was baptized in 1962 as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and was a faithful servant for over 40 plus years. He always looked forward to seeing his spiritual brothers and sisters at local meetings and conventions that he attended. Some of Mr. Allen’s most memorable sayings were: “Ain’t nothing shaking but the leaves on the trees, and they wouldn’t be shaking if it wasn’t for the breeze. Ain’t nothing boiling but the water in the pot, and it wouldn’t be boiling if the water wasn’t hot.” When departing from you, he would sometimes say, “I’ma tell you like the farmer told the potato, I’ma set you out now and dig you later.” Mr. Allen will be greatly missed by all who had the opportunity to know him.
He retired from Marathon Letourneau in 1984 as a welder.
Mr. Allen died Saturday, July 16, 2011 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi at 6:31 p.m. He was preceded in death by his parents, Randle and Lezora Allen; his wife, Annie B. Allen; brothers, Lorene Allen, James Frank Allen, Robert Allen and Arthur James Allen; sisters, Gollie Whitley and Lezora “Sister” Allen Bland.
Mr. Allen was a loving father, brother, grandfather, uncle, brother-in-law, cousin, friend, and neighbor. Never meeting a stranger, Mr. Allen will be forever remembered for his jokes and riddles, his witty personality, and most of all his kindness, generosity, and willingness to assist and help whomever he could. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and he loved ALL his spiritual sisters and brothers. He enjoyed engaging in spiritual conversation with everyone he met, never meeting a stranger and always had a joke or riddle to add to the conversation. He had a friend in all those who had the opportunity to meet him. He always encouraged his family and others to have love among each other, to be in unity with one another, and to stick together, never mistreating anyone, and to be kind to one another. There was never a day that he did not talk about the Bible, give witness to someone, and discuss the condition of the earth and the earthly paradise hope for mankind. Even though he was sick and in pain up until his death, while in the hospital, Mr. Allen was still giving a witness about the Bible to the nurses who cared for him, leaving a most lasting impression.
Mr. Allen is survived by five daughters, Annie Pearl Gross (Willie), Sara Allen Heard, Janice L. Allen, Willie Ann Mayfield (Lovies), and Eunice M. Allen all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; two brothers, Melvin Allen of Modesto, California and Randle Allen, Jr., of Mantoon, Illinois; four sisters, Thelma Stamps of Jackson, Mississippi, Ada Wallace and Elizabeth Mack both of Edwards, Mississippi and Bettie Williams of Modesto, California; eight grandchildren, Damien “Shawn” Heard, Jared Gross, Roderick Allen (Danesha), Terrance Gross (Kimberly), Terrica Gross, Jaclyn Mayfield, Michael Mayfield and Jeremy Clay; and eight great grandchildren.
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Mr. David E. Thomas, Jr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, July 2, 2011
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Sunday, July 3, 2011
2:00pm
Greater Grove Street M.B. Church/Alcorn Dr.
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
David E. Thomas, Jr. was born on October 29, 1948, to the late David E. Thomas, Sr. and Caldonia M. Thomas. He accomplished all that the Lord had set aside for his life here and made the transition to eternal life in glory on June 28, 2011.
David loved the Lord and was a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
David attended Bovina Elementary and Kings School, graduating from Roas A. Temple High School in 1965 where he was a member of the band and an outstanding basketball player. He continued his education and basketball career at Tougaloo College where he earned a degree in Physical Education.
In 1970, David joined the United States Armed Forces and served his country in the Vietnam War. After his honorable discharge, he went to work with the International Paper Company where he was employed for 17 years before joining the team at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Mat Sinking Unit and then DSI Security Company where he was employed at the time of his death.
He was preceded in death by his father, David E. Thomas, Sr.; a sister, Ca’Lannye Thomas; and a brother, John H. Thomas.
Loving memories are left with: his mother, Caldonia M. Thomas; one daughter, Angela Thomas Stamps (Issac); two grandchildren, Shae and Cameron Stamps, all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; one sister, Kara Thomas Johnson (Brenneth) of Chicago, Illinois; two nieces, Tammy Thomas Jackson (David) of Scottsdale, Arizona and Brenee’ Johnson of Brooklyn, New York; three nephews, Julian Johnson of Columbus, Ohio, and Jonathan and Justin Thomas of Phoenix, Arizona; two great nephews, Nicholas and Zachary Jackson of Scottsdale, Arizona; one great niece, Morgan Jackson of Scottsdale, Arizona; and one sister-in-law, Diane Thomas of Phoenix, Arizona; and a host of other relatives and friends, including the Meeks, Savage, Hughes, Vincent and Smith families.
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Mrs. Rebecca Herring
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, July 1, 2011
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, July 2, 2011
11:00am
St. Mark M.B. Church/Edwards, Ms.
Interment: Greenhill Cemetery
Rebecca Thompson Herring was the seventh child born October 10, 1908 to Canary and Minnie Thompson. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age, and was baptized into the membership of Friendship Baptist Church. She later transferred her membership to Saint Mark Missionary Baptist church. There she was a member of the Senior Choir.
In 1928 she was joined in holy matrimony to Thaddeus Herring, Sr. Six living children were born of this union. Rebecca leaves to cherish her memories: Thaddeus Herring, Jr. (Mary) of Raymond, Mississippi, Thelma Spears of Los Angeles, California, H.P. Herring of Perris, California, Willie James Herring (Henrycene) of Morena Valley, California, Catherine Herring of Los Angeles, California and Curtis Herring (Ollie) of Edwards, Mississippi; two sisters, Lucresia Beechem and Thelma Little both of Edwards, Mississippi; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
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Mr. John A. "Brother" Dozier
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, July 1, 2011
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, July 2, 2011
1:00pm
United Missionary Baptist Church/Edwards, Ms.
Interment: Greenhill Cemetery
John Austin Dozier was born the second of three children on February 20, 1953, in Edwards, Mississippi, to the late Henry Dozier, Jr. and Cedella Kelker Dozier.
At an early age, he confessed Christ and was baptized into the Christian family of the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Edwards, Mississippi. At Bethlehem, John served as Sunday School secretary in 1972-1974 and Choir President in 1976.
John was united in Holy Matrimony to Dorothy Johnson on June 29, 1975, in Edwards, Mississippi. To this union, one son was born.
John’s early education was received at Edwards Junior High School, Edwards, Mississippi and Hinds County Agricultural High School, Utica, Mississippi. He attended Utica Junior College, Utica, Mississippi from 1970-1971 and graduated from Jackson State College, Jackson, Mississippi with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Journalism in 1974. John’s accomplishments were published and featured in the 1976 edition of Outstanding Young Men of America.
His career began in 1974 as a Cameraman with Capital Broadcasting Station (WJTV Channel 12) Jackson, Mississippi. John decided to follow his mother’s footsteps and become an educator by accepting a position as a Speech Instructor and Residential Counselor with the Mississippi School for the Blind, Jackson, Mississippi, where he worked as a Speech Instructor and Residential Counselor. John then accepted a position as an English Instructor at his high school alma mater in Utica, Mississippi. One year later, he was hired at Delphi Packard Electric, General Motors Corporation in Clinton, Mississippi, where he was employed for 30 years until his retirement.
Preceding him in the crossover were his parents, and loving sister-in-law, Ada Pritchard Dozier.
To cherish everlasting memories are: one son, Jeremy Cordell Dozier of Byram, Mississippi; one brother, Henry Thomas Dozier of Edwards, Mississippi; one sister, Patricia Ann Dozier Green Washington (Bernard) of Richardson, Texas; two nephews, Marcus Dozier of Edwards, Mississippi and Edward Lee Green, Jr. of Richardson, Texas; two nieces, Crystal Green of Dallas, Texas and Stephanie Dozier of Edwards, Mississippi; two aunts, Virginia Mason Irving (Willie Earl) and Johnnie B. Kelker Johnson (Johnny) both of Detroit, Michigan. He also leaves to cherish his memories a host of cousins and friends.
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Mr. Wilbert Kenney
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, June 24, 2011
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, June 25, 2011
3:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Wilbert “Bill” Kenney was born July 7, 1940 to the late Elizabeth Kenney in Rolling Fork, Mississippi. He confessed Christ at an early age. He attended Henry Weathers in Rolling Fork, Mississippi. He retired from U.S. Reclaiming with thirty-five years of service.
Wilbert embraced his transition into Holy Eternity on Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Today he is at peace in the presence of God and resting in his bosom. Wilbert was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Kenney, a granddaughter, Kristia Clark, two grandsons, Johnny L. Kenney and Barron Smith.
Wilbert leaves to rejoice in his celebration and cherish his memories: a wife of 52 years, Irene Smith Kenney of Vicksburg, Mississippi; two loving daughters, Helen (Robert) Nelson and Dana Kenney of Vicksburg, Mississippi; six sons, Charles (Stacey) Smith of Elk Grove, California, Barry (Yar-vannia) Smith, Johnny (Tanya) Kenney, Michael Kenney, Robert Burks, Jasper Jones all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; one sister, Ethel Kenney Jackson of Vicksburg, Mississippi; two brothers, Sylvester Kenney of Columbus, Georgia and Harvey Kenney of Vallejo, California; 20 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
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Mr. Cornelious 'Bay-Bro' Johnson, Jr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, June 24, 2011
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, June 25, 2011
1:00pm
Travelers Rest Baptist Church/718 Bomar Avenue
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
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Mr. Eddie Ray Butler
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, June 24, 2011
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, June 25, 2011
11:00am
Mt. Zion #1 Missionary Baptist Church/5th North Street
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Born
The journey for Eddie Ray began on August 11, 1947. He was born to the late Queen Esther Clark and Lenard Butler. One sister, Gloria Jean Wilson, one uncle, Fred Clark and one aunt, Eunice Palmer preceded him in death.
Confess
Early in life, Eddie Ray, as he was affectionately called, accepted Christ as his Savior.
Love
A devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friends: he leaves many precious memories of love for his family, and for mankind.
Die
The final chapter of “Eddie Ray” Butler’s life was written on June 16, 2011. God sent His angel to escort our loved one to his heavenly home.
Weep
Upon his earthly departure, Eddie Ray left to cherish his memory: wife, Eunice Butler; three daughters, Sandra Smith of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Gwendolyn White and Cassandra Fowler of Texas; sons, Calvin Turner of Saginaw, Michigan, Ronald and Donald Lewis of Jackson, Mississippi; sisters, Ernestine Wilson, Barbara J. Butler, Helen Mae Clark and Debra K. Clark of Texas, Deborah L. Butler, Sonobia Y. Butler, and Carolyn L. Butler of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Sharon D. Butler, Velva A. Gullatte of Detroit, Michigan; brothers, Percy Bell, Larry Butler and Charles Hughes all of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Robert E. Clark of Texas, Houston Hermon of Chicago, Illinois, Melvin R. Butler, Elvis A. Butler, Derrick Butler all of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Lenard Butler and Cedric E. Butler of Detroit, Michigan, stepmother, Clarice Butler of Vicksburg, Mississippi; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Viola Lee Chiplin
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Tuesday, June 21, 2011
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Wednesday, June 22, 2011
11:00am
Mount Carmel M.B. Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Viola Blackmore Chiplin (Precious, Daughter Vi’), was born, November 25, 1928 to the late Viola E. Savage Blackmore Jenkins Jones and Joe Ree Blackmore, in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She attended public schools in Vicksburg and Utica Junior College and was a substitute teacher in the Vicksburg Public Schools. She worked for many years at the Waterways Experiment Station in Vicksburg, retiring in 1990. Her marriage to Alfred J. Chiplin, Sr., ended in divorce in 1972. From that union, three children were born – Alfred J. Chiplin, Jr. (Washington, D.C.), Gwendolyn Jewel Chiplin Williams (Amarillo, Texas) and Lucille Chiplin Johnson (Arlington, Texas).
Mrs. Chiplin accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age. In her young adult years, she became a member of Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church and was married in that church. She sang in the choir, was church secretary, and was a member of the church’s beautifying club.
Viola Blackmore Chiplin became ill from dementia in the early 1990s. When she could no longer manage on her own, she moved to Arlington, Texas to live with her daughter, Lucille and her son-in-law, Larry A. Johnson. She resided with them for a number of years until her condition necessitated nursing home care. She spent the last six years of life in nursing home care in and around Arlington, Texas.
In addition to her three children, Mrs. Chiplin is survived by: sons-in law, Larry A. Johnson (Arlington, Texas) and Ronald T. Williams (Amarillo, Texas); her special son, Derrick Duncan (Chiplin); special sister-cousin, Johnnie Mae Palmer, special cousin, Rosie B. Blackmore; granddaughter, Tasha Williams Wright; grand son-in-law, Larry Wright of Damascus, Maryland; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Her sisters, Joan Blackmore Adams, Bertha (LuLu) Russell, Inez Blackmore, Juliette Blackmore, and her brother Leon Blackmore, preceded her in death.
Viola Blackmore Chiplin departed this life at 11:45 a.m. on the Day of Pentecost, June 12, 2011. May her soul find rest in the eternal love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
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Mr. Lucius Jackson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, June 18, 2011
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Monday, June 20, 2011
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mr. Lucius Jackson was born November 4, 1923, to the late Alice Jackson. He was the eldest of three sons. He confessed Christ at an early age and was a member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church where he served faithfully as a deacon and Bible class teacher. His love for the church was evident by his involvement with his Thursday night Bible class. He dearly loved his family and was well-known in the community for the caring of all the “babies.”
Mr. Jackson retired from the United States Corps of Engineers after 40 years of employment. He served in the United States Army and the Army Reserves with a combined tenure of thirty years.
He was preceded in death by: his wife, Myrtle Jackson; brothers, A. J. Jackson and Bill Neal; and daughter, Denise Jackson.
He leaves to cherish his memories: three sons, Lucius Jackson, Jr., and Michael Jackson (Dorothy) of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Carl Jackson of Cincinnati, Ohio; daughter, Toni Kyles of Chicago, Illinois; one god-daughter, Iris Ragan (Vincent) of Vicksburg, Mississippi; fifteen grandchildren, Kyra Kyles and Kozi Kyles, both of Chicago, Illinois, Nichole Jackson and Carl Jackson, II, both of Cincinnati, Ohio, Tiffany Dozier of Charlotte North Carolina, Michael J. Jackson of Vicksburg, Mississippi, LeDarrion Jackson of Jackson, Mississippi Felishous Johnson and Betty Johnson of Orange, Texas, Gregory Jackson, Marvin Burns, Terry Mack, Sherry Promise and Latrica Promise of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Garry Promise of Jacksonville, Florida; thirteen great-grandchildren; special friends, Louise Miller and Katie Jones; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
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Ms. Berda C. Amos
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, June 10, 2011
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, June 11, 2011
11:00am
St. Paul Baptict Church/Bovina, Ms.
Interment: Mt. Hebron Church Cemetery
Berda Catherine Amos was born on October 3, 1937, to Charlie and Roberta Amos in Bovina, Mississippi. She was the youngest girl of ten children born to this union. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Mount Hebron Baptist Church in Bovina. She attended Bowman High School.
Berda Catherine worked at the Valley Department Store and at a local insurance company prior to starting at Westinghouse in 1967. There she met a lifetime worth of friends and acquaintances working on the factory lines assembling various light fixtures. Berda also served as a Union Steward and Treasurer for the local International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. She retired from Cooper Crouse- Hinds Lighting (formerly Westinghouse) after 32 years of service.
Berda Catherine was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She had a feisty nature demanding the best out of all. She was also a blessing to others; if someone was in need, all they had to do was call, ask, or stop by and she graciously opened her door to help and assist. Berda dearly loved her daughters and her family making numerous sacrifices to give them her best; she was the wind beneath their wings. She had a passion for life and fought valiantly until the end. Berda departed this life on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at River Region Hospital surrounded by family and friends.
Berda Catheirne was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Amos and Roberta Brickley Amos; four brothers, James “Jack” Amos, Benard Amos, Abraham Amos, and Aubrey Amos; three sisters, Henrietta Amos Pilate, Geneva Amos Jackson, and Lucille Amos Brown.
Berda Catherine leaves to cherish her memory: two loving daughters, Berda Ann Amos of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Tangie Amos Neal of Saginaw, Michigan; one son-in-law John Lee Neal, Jr.; three grandchildren, Angel, John III, and James Neal all of Saginaw, Michigan; a grand-goddaughter Kennedi Boyd of Vicksburg, Mississippi; a sister, Mary Lee Robbins, and a brother, Simon Amos, both of Vicksburg, Mississippi. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends.
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Mr. Noah Johnson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Wednesday, June 8, 2011
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Thursday, June 9, 2011
11:00am
City Auditorium/Monroe Street
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Noah Johnson was born September 4, 1943, to the proud parents of Ivory Johnson, Sr. and Mary Florence Johnson. He confessed his faith in Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, where he remained faithfully until his death.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ivory Johnson, Jr.; two sisters, Ethel Smith and Rosemary Walker.
At age 18, he met the love of his life, Nancy Jones. They married at an early age and remained together for 48 years. He departed this earthly life on Friday, June 3rd at his residence on Oak Ridge Road.
Mr. Johnson was a 1962 “Honor Graduate” of Rosa A. Temple High School. He attended Utica Jr. College, where he served as President of the Student Council. He attended Mississippi Valley State University, where he graduated with honors, receiving a degree in Industrial Arts Education in 1966. In addition, he later attended Mississippi State University where he received a Masters’ degree in Vocational Education. He also attended Northwestern University and Alcorn State University, where he became certified in Administration. Noah was a “Master Carpenter”, building his home on Oak Ridge Road. He was a “super” hunter, and he took pride in training his grandsons how to hunt the “prize deer”. Noah taught Industrial Arts for 24 years and later became a principal. He was an educator from the heart, making sure his son, Larry and daughter, Jessica followed in his footsteps.
Noah was a member of Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as the Church’s trustee. Noah did not give up the fight; he won the battle!
He leaves to cherish his memories: a loving and devoted wife, Nancy Jones Johnson; one son, Larry (Kathy) Johnson of Diamond Head, Mississippi; two daughters, Jessica Muhammad (Korda) of Birmingham, Alabama and Ruby Smith of Vicksburg, Mississippi; six grandchildren, Marcus and Taylor Johnson of Diamond Head, Mississippi, Khalil, Solomon, Aliyah and Safiyah Muhammad of Birmingham, Alabama; two sisters, Bessie (Reverend Elizie O’Neal) and Margaret Marshall of Vicksburg, Mississippi; one brother, Julius Johnson (Rosie) of Vicksburg; one god-daughter, Lisa Regina Kemp of Vicksburg; three special sisters-in-law, Lois Williams (Roy) of Chicago, Illinois, Willie Ella Ladner (Gerald) of Naperville, Illinois, and Mary Lawrence (Ron) of Rochester, New York; one special brother-in-law, Benjamin Jones, Jr. (Doris) of Austin, Texas; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, especially the Henry Daniels and Williams families.
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Mr. James Beacham
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, May 20, 2011
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, May 21, 2011
1:00pm
United Missionary Baptist Church/Edwards, Ms.
Interment: Welcome Baptist Church Cemetery/Learned, Ms.
Mr. James Beacham
was born on June 12, 1919
in Edwards, Mississippi
to the late Mrs. Mozella Beacham. He
confessed Christ at an early age and united with Pilgrim Rest
Missionary Baptist
Church where he served as
a faithful and dedicated trustee until his health begin to fail. He loved and was devoted to his Pastor and
his church.
Mr. Beacham was
employed at Cal-Maine Company for twenty-eight years.
Mr. Beacham's
parents, son, L. S. Climmons, brother, Hurrie Beacham, and two sisters, Octavie
Coleman and Rosie Turner all preceded him in death.
He leaves to
cherish his memories, his children, daughter, Valerie Green and son, Vern Lee
(Alma) Peoples; eight grandchildren, Evangelist Takita Morrison, Trina Nelson,
Shonda McGraw, Tiffany (Craig) Coins, Kamecia Green, Charmaine Green, Kenneth
(Tina) Brookshire and Calvin (Eliscia) Mosley; fourteen great-grandchildren,
Jalen Green, Jasmine Green, Craig Coins, Jr., Tevin Coins, Jordan Coins, Niley
Coins, Tasha Peoples, Tiffany Peoples, Kenneth Brookshire, Jr., Cameron
Brookshire, Deshuanae Brown, Telisha Anderson, Taylor Mosley and Johnthan
Mosley; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Marie Climmons, special friends, Mr. Howard
Baker, Mr. Rickey Christian, Mr. Alonzo Hill, Mr. & Mrs. Oddie Tucker, Mr.
Tommy Byrd, Mr. Eugene Burks, Mr. DJ Johnson, Mr. Charlie Richardson, Mrs.
Audrey German, Mr. Lavall Harper, Mr. Bennie Kinds, Mr. James Moses; one
special nephew, Kenneth Turner; and a host of cousins, other relatives,
in-laws, and friends.
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Mrs. Mozella Bishop Flaggs
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, May 21, 2011
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Sunday, May 22, 2011
2:00pm
Mt. Heroden Baptist Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mrs. Mozella Bishop Flaggs was born May 20, 1930 to the late Reuben McKenzie and Ardelia Bishop in Edwards, Mississippi. She confessed her belief in Christ at an early age at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church where she was a faithful member.
In 1953, Mozella united in holy matrimony to Mr. George Flaggs of Learned, Mississippi and they relocated to Vicksburg, Mississippi. They were the proud parents of two daughters and five sons.
Mrs. Flaggs became a member of the Mt. Heroden Missionary Baptist Church where she served as president of the usher board, member of the pastor's aid ministry and the hospitality committee.
Mozella was a homemaker and later became employed by the Vicksburg Warren School District where she was employed for 22 years. She loved family gatherings and so loved being included in the upbringing of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. On Friday, May 13, 2011 at 5:05 p.m., God called her home to rest.
Mrs. Flaggs was preceded in death by her husband, George Flaggs, Sr.; her son, Johnnie Earl Flaggs; her parents, Reuben McKenzie and Ardelia Bishop; a sister, Robbie "Peggy" Williams; and eight brothers, Clarence Bishop, Norris Bishop, Johnnie Lee Singleton, DY Singleton, John "JW" McKenzie, Reuben McKenzie, George McKenzie and Chester Bailey.
Mozella leaves to cherish her fond memories: two daughters, Betty Flaggs Neal of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Brenda Flaggs Russaw (Ralph) of Atlanta, Georgia; four sons, Ernest Bishop (Pearl) of Arlington, Texas, George Flaggs, Jr., Reginald Flaggs and Darrell Flaggs (Jeanette) all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; a daughter-in-law, Vivian Flaggs of Vicksburg, Mississippi; five sisters, Daisy Bishop of Edwards, Mississippi, Beatrice Allen of Chicago, Illinois, Dorothy Burkes (Wiley) of Harvey, Illinois, Gladys Rayford of Chicago, Illinois and Virginia Smith of Bogue Chitto, Louisiana; four brothers, Chester Bishop (Louise) of Saginaw, Michigan, UL Wright (Virginia) of Jackson, Mississippi, Ulysses Wright (Margaret) of Saginaw, Michigan and AC McKenzie of Edwards, Mississippi; two sisters-in-law, Emma McKenzie of Mansfield, Texas and Lois Flagg of Edwards, Mississippi; an aunt, Lucille Elmore of Vicksburg, Mississippi; 21 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including Euphytee Williams, the Richards, Punches and Williams Families.
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Mrs. Barbara Thomas O'Neal
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, May 13, 2011
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, May 14, 2011
2:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Ms.
Barbara Knox Thomas O'Neal
was born July 29, 1959
to Verda Clark and Julius Wells of Vicksburg,
MS. Ms. O'Neal departed this life on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at
her residence.
Ms.
O'Neal was a graduate of' Warren
Central high School where she participated in numerous sports. She received her Cosmetologist License from
Milady's School
of Cosmetology. Ms O'Neal also received an Associate of
Applied Science Degree in Business and Office Technology Systems from Hinds Community
College. She
was currently employed 6y J.C Penny's Salon in Vicksburg, MS.
Ms.
O'Neal was preceded in
death by her Brother, Ceaser Knox, her maternal grandparents Victor Knox and Julia White Knox; her
paternal grandparents Harry Wells and Minerva Cartwright Wade.
Her Survivors include her parents, Julius Wells and Verda Clark (Joe) of Vicksburg;
her daughters who were her pride and joy, Erica Knox Wilson (Corey), Rosalind Thomas
Waites (Michael), and Wendy Thomas (DeAngelo) of Vicksburg; three sisters, Gwen
Coleman (Kenneth), Essie Bailey of Vicksburg; and Cathy White (Paul) of Waveland,
MS and a Brother, Clarence Carter of Thailand, Vankok; four grandchildren,
Briana, Corey, (De'Andre and Madisyn; her fiance', Andrew 'WheathersBy ofVicksburg;
and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including Margot Baker,
Carmen Collins, the 'Knox, White, Castle, 'Wells, Davis, Dent, Thomas, Cartwright,
and Flagg families.
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Mr. Maurice C. Morris
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, May 7, 2011
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Sunday, May 8, 2011
2:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Maurice Corvell Morris was born January 27, 1993 to the parents of Telisa Michelle Morris and David Robinson in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Maurice attended Warren Central High School where he was very social and gained many friends.
Maurice gave his life to Christ at a very young age. He was kind-hearted and was always willing to help out when he could. Although Maurice had many friends, his family was his biggest joy.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Rosie Mae Robinson and William Young.
Maurice leaves behind to cherish his memory are his parents; Telisa (Bernard) Brown and David “Sweet Pea” Robinson all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; one sister, Christine Morris; six brothers, Soloman “Lil Dee” Harris, Jr., James “Boo” Morris, Roosevelt “Wayne” Harris, Sr., David “Tae Tae” Robinson, Robert “Mane” McCloud and Antonio Alexander; maternal grandparents, Shelby Morris and Idella Price both of Vicksburg; great grandparents, Velma Dunbar and Walter Dunbar both of Vicksburg; god brother, Zack Williams. He also leaves behind four nieces, four nephews; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and girlfriend, Bernisha Williams.
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Mrs. Maggie Lee Austin Davis
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Sunday, May 8, 2011
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Monday, May 9, 2011
11:00am
Repose: 10:00am
New Mt. Zion Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mrs. Maggie Lee Austin Davis, 94, of Vicksburg, Mississippi passed away quietly at Vicksburg Covenant Health and Rehab on May 2, 2011. She was born October 29, 1916.
She confessed her faith in Christ at an early age. She was a member of New Mount Zion Church. She was united in holy matrimony to the late Mr. Sidney Davis. To this union, eighteen children were born.
She is survived by one son, Johnny (Carolyn) Davis of Clinton, Mississippi; five daughters; Elizabeth Davis (Jerry) Lyons of Aurora, Illinois, Rosie Davis Clavelle of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Delores Davis Cook of New London, Connecticut, Lubertha Johnson of Dallas, Texas and Lurine Wright of Brooklyn, New York; 37 grandchildren; 50 great and great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Davis; her twelve children which includes, Frankie Jean Anderson, Emma James, Sidney Mae Davis and Roosevelt King Davis; six sisters, Fannie, Rosie, Mary Alice, Hazel, Lubertha and Martha; one brother, Richard.
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Mr. Walter L. Jones, Sr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Tuesday, May 3, 2011
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Wednesday, May 4, 2011
11:00am
New Mt. Elam MB Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Deacon Walter L Jones, Sr., was born January 12, 1926 in the Bovina Community of Vicksburg, Mississippi to the late Lucius and Geneva Jones. He served in the U. S. Army in 1946, and was honorably discharged in 1948. He was later employed with the U.S. Corps of Engineers, and retired in 1988.
He confessed Christ at an early age, and later joined the Mt. Elem M.B. Church where he served faithfully as a Deacon.
He was joined in holy matrimony in 1948 to his beloved wife Katie M. Jones for 62 years.
In addition to his parents; his daughter, Patricia J. Scott also preceded him in death.
He was affectionately known as "Deacon Jones" and "Daddy Walter" to his family and friends. Daddy Walter enjoyed sitting outside with his dog, Poochie. He also loved sitting in his van listening to his music while working crossword puzzles, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Deacon Walter L. Jones, Sr. leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Katie M. Jones; one son Walter L Jones, Jr. (Sherron); six grandchildren, Christopher (Renee) Scott, Rosalind (Jonathan) Clay, D'Army Jones, Andre Allen, Nakeema Taylor, and Cigi Taylor; eight great grandchildren, one sister-in-law, Maude Dominique of Cleveland, OH; three nieces and three nephews which he raised; Jacqueline Evans, Greg Dominique, Franki Denmeade, Ronnie Dominique, Michelle "Shoe" Dominique, and Edward Williams, and a host of great nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives & friends including, Lucius Jackson, Leon Williams, and Mary Ella Dixon.
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Mrs. Gloria Jean Robinson Rankin
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, April 30, 2011
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Family Present: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Sunday, May 1, 2011
1:00pm
Greater Grove Street MB Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mrs. Gloria Jean Robinson Rankin, who was affectionately known as "MS. GLORIA" by her children, was born on September 4, 1942 to Lelia Annie Jones Robinson and Mr. Ephriam Nailor. Gloria was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi and was the only child just like her mother.
She attended St. Mary's Catholic and Vicksburg Public Schools. Gloria accepted Christ when she was a teenager and was baptized by Rev. E. S. Hicks at Rock Ages Baptist Church.
Gloria was married to Jessie Cooper and Willie Rankin. Additionally, Gloria shared her life with a longtime companion, Robert "RC" Royal. At the time of her death, she was divorced.
Gloria worked in private homes for many years; however, later she pursued two of her real passions in life-cooking and dancing-while working at Anderson's Cafe where she met many people with whom she established lasting friendships, including Mr. Willie Glasper and Mr. Mose Selmon. She loved crafts, collecting antiques, fishing, gardening and most especially to fashion-to dress (she loved looking good with matching hair dos)!
In addition to her parents, Mama was preceded in death by her daughter, Mrs. Janice Marie "Rea" Robinson Edwards; granddaughter, Brenda Robinson; grandson, Johnny Shears, Jr., most recently her grandson, Ikeeli Jamere Cooper; and her best friends, Florence McCullum and Deloris Kelly Knight.
The time that the Lord shared our Mama with us will be cherished by nine daughters, Debra Kay Robinson Goodman, Sharon Ulette Robinson, Gloria Jean Cooper, Jacqueline Anita Cooper, Andrea Diane Royal, Robin Denise Royal, Dawn Royal (Eddie), Kenya Willette Cooper, and Catrina Rochelle Cooper; three sons, Gerald Royal (Debra), Robert Dewayne Royal (Gloria) and Cedric Lee Cooper (Margaret); 40 grandchildren, Wanda (Lavell), Justin Sr., Latonya (Clarence), Gerald (Winnifred), William "Jr.", (Deatra), Corey (Jerushia), Anthony, Keithon Sr. (Brittaney), Keisha, Karlisha, Katina (Corey), Kiara, Tiffany, Karlton, Jeremy, Karlee, D'Antonio (Gwen), Melvin, Casaybre (Brian), Kentrell, Cornelius (Shannon), Kiana, Quincy, De'Andre, Lexie, Bryon, Chassie, Brandon, Madison, I'Keem, Isaiah, Justin Jr., Charlene, Colby, Victoria, Cameron, Lillian, Kiyla, Debbie, and Taneya; 50 great grandchildren, Marcus, Marlon, Aubaney, Markeith, Isaiah, Ailani, Marvelle, Catlin, Joyden, Samuel, Ashanti, Chantilly, Sherry, Asya, Alia, Ashley, William Vaschon, Ariel, Jeremiah, Derrick Jr., Keithon, Jr., Sha'Kora, Caleb, Sha'Tora, Kerion, Decoreyjr., Corey Jr., Ariana, Miracle "Mya", Kiara, Corissa, Amari, Miracle, DeKerria, Keshawn, Kiara, Tayanna, Tyler, Gabriel, Derreon, Jamarius, Jhon, Daveon, Jhonsherica, Jacob, Cortilus, Damarion, Masiah, Devon and Tryce; her cousins, Mrs. Bessie Walton, Harvey Jones, Danny and Melvin Johnson; very best friends, Mrs. Freddie Smith, Mrs. Annie Quarles, Mrs. Jessie Greer and Mrs. Rosie Harris; MANY MANY Goddaughters, including Ludessia Bradley, Joyce Allen Curtis, Shirley McDaniel, Geraldine Harris, Dorothy "Dot Dot" Robinson, Patricia Daniel, Sara Allen Heard and Janice Bennett; Godsons, Allen, Thomas and "LD" (who brought her whatever she wanted to eat); adopted daughters, endearing known as "OUR SISTERS"; others relatives including the Rankin, Walton, Nailor, Sims, Bass, Elzie, Johnson, and Hebron families; and numerous friends and associate
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Mr. Larry Donnell Heard
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, April 22, 2011
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, April 23, 2011
12:00noon
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Larry Donnell Heard was born to Robert and Celeste Priestly Heard on September 11, 1955 in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He was the third of sixteen children. His parents and five brothers preceded him in death.
Larry confessed Christ at an early age at St. Luke Church. He attended Vicksburg High School where he was outstanding in the sport of basketball. At age 20 Larry enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1977. Larry worked for Vicksburg Rubber Plant and the Mat Sinking Unit. He always enjoyed music, playing the keyboard, and dominos.
Larry departed his life on April 15, 2011 at Covenant Nursing Home.
He leaves behind his wife, Sara C. Heard of Memphis, Tennessee; three daughters, Wadena Heard, Celeste Catron, Lakesha Heard, one stepdaughter, Jennifer Catron all of Memphis, Tennessee. He also leaves behind one son, Damien "Shawn" Heard of Vicksburg, Mississippi. He also leaves behind four sisters; Frances Kay (Larry) Bryant of Baltimore, Maryland, Tami Heard of Las Vegas, Nevada, Stephanie Heard of Detroit, Michigan and Rochelle Heard of Vicksburg, Mississippi; six brothers, Carl (Darlene) Heard and Charles (Sharonda) Heard of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Randy (Lisa) Heard and Andrew Heard of Detroit, Michigan, Bryan Heard of Chicago, Illinois and Todd (Vivian) Heard of Dallas, Texas; five grandchildren, Tyresea Heard, Cordaryus Moody, Cortaryus Moody, Kaliyah Heard and Damiah Heard. Numerous nieces, nephews, a host of cousins (Bass, Newton, Tubwell, Priestly and Williams' families) will be deeply missed.
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Mrs. Mary Lou Harris
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, April 16, 2011
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Sunday, April 17, 2011
1:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mary passed peacefully from this life the afternoon of April 10th, after a gradual decline in health at River Region Medical Center. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family and caregivers during the last days of her life. Mary was born in Murphy Bayou, MS; she had lived in Vicksburg and Rolling Fork. She accepted Christ at an early age in life and held her last membership at Maranatha Seventh Day Adventist Church of Vallejo, California and due to her continued decline in health she had not reunited her membership with a church in Vicksburg or Rolling Fork.
She was preceded in death by her husband Miner Harris Sr., sons Miner Harris Jr., Charles (Ray) Harris, grandson Eddie Harris and two sisters Florence Young and Nadine Johnson.
Mary leaves to cherish her beautiful and loving memory ten children, thirty-five grandchildren, fifty great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Larry Harris of Fortuna, California, Dale (Josephine) Harris of Grace, MS, Robert Harris of Galveston, TX, Johnny Harris of Greenville, MS, Dorothy (Earl) Scriven, Barbara (Edward) Goodman, and Nancy (Arthur) Conner all of Vicksburg, MS, Mary (James) Washington of Rolling Fork, MS, Kathleen Harris of Vallejo, California and Sandra (Ralph) Donaldson of Phoenix, AZ. Daughter-in- laws Gwendolyn Harris of Vicksburg and Rosie Harris of Vallejo, California.
Her nine sisters and three brothers include Edna Garner of Greenville, MS, Evangeline Kelly of Vicksburg, MS, Geraldine Reynolds of Monrovia, California, Josephine McReynolds and Irene Turner of Boston, MA, Dorothy Johnson of Memphis, TN, Diane Thomas of Gary, IN, and Lillian Smith of Seattle, WA. Joseph (Eliza) McRunnels Sr. of Vicksburg, MS, Willie (Freddie) McRunnels of Port Gibson, MS and James C. Johnson of Nevada. She will be cherished and missed by a host of life long friends, nieces, nephews, in-laws and cousins.
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Mr. Willis "BO" Jones, Jr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, April 15, 2011
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, April 16, 2011
2:00pm
Hickory Tree M.B. Church/Bovina, MS
Interment: Church Cemetery
Willis Jones, Jr., known to his family and friends as "Bo", was born on March 8, 1927, to Willis Jones, Sr. and Jeannette Clark-Jones. He joined the U. S. Army at the age of 18. Upon his retirement with the ranks of Sergeant, he retired with General Motors in Saginaw, Michigan where he also retired. He was a member of the St. Paul Lodge #112, and Hickory Tree Missionary Baptist Church.
Not only did "Bo" have a family that loved him, he also had friends who loved him. He will be missed for his caring and uplifting personality. If you needed a friend, he would welcome you with an open heart and mind. He will be missed, but never forgotten.
God called him home on April 9, 2011, at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Melvin Jones and a sister, Geraldine Larry.
He leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life; his wife, Alice Frank- Jones, his son; Luster Jones of Florida, four step-sons, John Willie Jones Jr. (Donna Jones), Robert Jones, Allen E. Frank Jr. (Regina Blackmore Frank) of Vicksburg, and Sammie Jones (Millette Jones) of Las Vegas, NV; four daughters, Earline Jones and Coniela Jones, both of Vicksburg, Rosie Warfield-McGill (Otis R. McGill) of Texarkana, Arkansas, and Mary "Gail" Henry (Otheline Henry), of Texarkana, Texas; one uncle: Ernest Wells, one aunt: Ernestine Wells, and a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, cousins and other relatives.
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Mrs. Gerald E. Wilkinson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Tuesday, April 12, 2011
9:00am - 10:00am
Beech Grove Baptist Church/Woodville, Ms
Funeral Services: Tuesday, April 12, 2011
10:00am
Beech Grove Baptist Church/Woodville, Ms
Interment: Wilkinson Family Cemetery
On September 23, 1938, a precious child was born to the late Gus and Collie Wilkinson, in Centreville, Mississippi. He was given the name Gerald Emmet Wilkinson and was the fifth of seven children born to this union. Gerald accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age. Gerald became a member of the Beech Grove Baptist Church where he was a devoted Christian dedicated to serving and working to honor God in all of his work. Gerald loved his service for the Lord and expressed it as he praised God by singing his favorite Hymn I Love the Lord He Heard My Cry.
Gerald were united in Holy Matrimony to Cherrie Hughes and to this union they was blessed with one devoted daughter. Gerald will always be remembered as a hard working man of very few words; lived by example and lending a helping hand wherever needed.
Gerald leaves to celebrate his loving memory a loving and devoted daughter, Cherie and three grand children Morgan, Cheyenne and Cherrie Wilkinson. One brother Ray (Eldora) Wilkinson, four sisters Mildred Jones, Gussie (Earl) Jackson , Juanita (Frank) Alexandria and Violet Boateng and three brothers-in-law Cardell, Donald and Laval (Reyna) Hughes and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Cherrie Hughes-Wilkinson, a sister Cornelia Wilkinson and a brother-in-law Jimmy Jones.
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Mrs. Hazel Harris
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, April 1, 2011
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, April 2, 2011
1:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Hazel Lee Harris was born on October 31, 1930 to the late Square Harris, Sr., and Francis Harris in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Her Christian life was closed upon this earth March 19, 2011 at the University Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi surrounded by the people she cherished the most and loved her dearly. She was converted and baptized in 1957 at the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Kings.
Her eternal family who preceded her in death; her mother, Francis Harris, her father, Square Harris, Sr., two step children, Willie Mae Jones and Marshall Harris, Sr., a grandson, Kenneth L. Jones, Sr., two sisters, Bernice Harris and Dorothy Smith, brother, Square Harris, Jr., and a special niece, LouWanda Miles.
As much as our hearts sadly yearn for one more glimpse of her smiling face, which is now filled with God's amazing grace, we rejoice in knowing that we will see her again. Hazel has touched so many lives on Meadow Bottom and Military Avenue and will be dearly missed.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory: a son whom she reared as her own, Mack Charles Taylor of Vicksburg, Mississippi; four grandchildren, Carla Jones, Sharon Jones-King, Marita Jones-Smith and Oscar Jones, Sr. all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; a sister, Artemise Edwards of Oakland, California; and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends including Ms. Phyllis Smith and members of the Harris, Taylor and Jones families.
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Mrs. Willie Mae Roper
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, April 1, 2011
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, April 2, 2011
11:00am
Repose in Church: 10:00am
St. James M.B. Church/Edwards, Ms.
Interment: Church Cemetery
Willie Mae was the first child born on December 30, 1941 to the late Annie Lee Harris and Elijah Solan of Hinds County. She was preceded in death by her late husband, R. B. Roper of Canton, Mississippi; two sisters, Annie Mae Robinson, Louise Harris; one brother, Charlie Harris.
Willie Mae confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized and now a faithful member of St. James Missionary Baptist Church of Edwards, Mississippi.
On March 25, 2011 at Chadwick Nursing and Rehabilitation in Jackson, Mississippi, Willie Mae was called home to be with her heavenly Father.
She leaves to cherish her memory: three daughters, Patricia A. West of Jackson, Mississippi, Sharon Roper of Utica, Mississippi and Alma R. Quinn of Edwards, Mississippi; one son, R.B. Roper, Jr. (Debbie) of Jackson, Mississippi; one adopted son, Willie J. Harris of Jackson, Mississippi; four brothers, Jessie (Ozella) Harris of Hammond, Indiana, Sylvester (Phyllis) Harris of Jackson, Mississippi, Willie J. Harris of Fort Worth, Texas, David Solan of California; two sisters, Louise (Red) Caston of Raymond, Mississippi, Lois Solan of Austin, Texas; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends.
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Mrs. Dewana Renee Rogers
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Funeral Services: Saturday, March 26, 2011
11:00am
Triumph Church/136 Honeysuckle Lane
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Dewana Renee' Rogers was born April 27, 1980 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to the proud parents of Adam and Catherine Rogers.
Dewana accepted Christ and united with Mt. Givens Missionary Baptist Church on August 21,1987. She graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1998. She graduated from Hinds Community College in 2000 and Jackson State University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.
Dewana's professional career included several positions in the business field. Her hobbies included shopping, surfing the internet, and reading.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Helen Hunter, and an aunt, Denise Rogers.
Her memories will forever be cherished by her loving parents; Adam and Catherine Rogers; maternal grandfather, Larry Hunter of Utica, Mississippi; paternal grandparents, Charles and Bessie Cleveland of Jackson, Mississippi; six aunts, Dorothy Wilson of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Shirley Barnes of Louisville, Kentucky, Wanda Weathersby of Port Gibson, Mississippi, Karen Hunter of Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, Danette Outlaw of Jackson, Mississippi and Shenika Cleveland of Ridgeland, Mississippi; two uncles, Ray (Charlene) Barnes of Killeen, Texas and Tony Rogers of Jackson, Mississippi; one great uncle, Arthur (Bragg) Barnes of Port Gibson, Mississippi; five great aunts, Willie Mae Primous of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Exelena Martin of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Elvira McPherson of Monroeville, Alabama, Myrtle Chambliss of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Betty McDowell of Chicago, Illinois; great-great great aunt, Annie Lockett of Fayette, Mississippi, and a host of cousins and special friends including Ronnie Kirk Nichols and MyMy Magee.
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Mrs. Catherine "Cat" M. Bailey
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, March 26, 2011
9:00am - 11:00am
Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church/Fayette, Ms
Funeral Services: Saturday, March 26, 2011
11:00am
Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church/Fayette, Ms
Interment: Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery, Lorman, MS
Catherine "Cat" Bailey was born September 1, 1939 in Lorman, Mississippi to the late May Lee Scott and Alex Mason; raised by the late Eva, Sylvester "Mike" Gaines and Roberta Gaines, loved and nurtured by Richard and Hattie Bailey.
She attended Liddell High School in Fayette, Mississippi.
Catherine joined Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church at an early age under the leadership of the late Reverend W.C. Mazique. Her Christian work continued under the leadership of Reverend Kemp Burley, Jr. She served faithfully in the following capacities at Fellowship: Church Usher Ministry, Missionary Ministry, founder and organizer of the Willing Workers Club, Mother's Board Ministry, and former President of the Trustee Board.
She was also the Historian of the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Association (BMBA) of Jefferson County for a number of years.
Catherine was employed at Alcorn State University as manager of the Student Union for more than 20 years. As an entrepreneur, she established Bailey's Service Station and maintained the business for 20 years or more. Later she was employed at the Jefferson County Nursing Home in Fayette, MS until she decided to retire.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Neal Bailey and 14 siblings.
Catherine leaves an ever lasting impression to her children: Thomas Porter (Jean) of Charlotte, NC; Berlinda Smith (Vernon), and Cornelious Bailey both of Lorman, MS;
Frank Bailey (Vickie) of Columbus, GA; and Richard Bailey of Lorman, MS; her siblings: Hazel Gonzalez and Rosetta Mason of Kankakee, IL; McArthur Mason of Natchez, MS; Alex Mason of Alaska, Rickey Mason of Memphis, TN; Mary "Dollbaby" Jackson of Lorman, MS; Delores Hooker of Riverdale, GA; Gloria Williams (Kenny) and Mary "Mae Mae" Hall (Bruce) both of Fayette, MS; Savannah Gaines and Cathy Brooks both of Biloxi, MS; Lori Irving (Arthur) of Natchez, MS; David Gaines of Port Gibson, MS; Charles Evers "Eb" Gaines of Jackson, MS; Margaret Havard (Les) of Fayette, MS; mother-in-law, Daisy McGill of Rodney, MS; 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, whom she loved spending time with, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends, Yvonne Norman and Beverly Bingham.
Catherine has done what we all must do, journey from this earthly world of heartache and pain to gain eternal life in God's Kingdom. She lived her life to the fullest until the very end. She enjoyed fishing, cutting grass like no other could do, traveling, and many other hobbies. We share this with you, in the midst of Your storm. Remember to always give God the Honor, Glory and Highest Praise. For He is worthy to be Praised!
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Mrs. Dorothy Lee Jones
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, March 18, 2011
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, March 19, 2011
12:00noon
Repose in Church: 11:00am
Zion Travelers Baptist Church/1701 Poplar Street
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Our beloved mother, sister and grandmother went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Covenant Medical Center - Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. She was born April 21, 1947 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to the late Willie Davis, Sr. and Doris Davis.
Dorothy resided in Vicksburg until 1984 where she relocated to Saginaw, Michigan. She was a homemaker who loved and cherished her family dearly. She was a great listener and quite often provided positive and truthful feedback to many friends and family who sought her advice and wisdom. She enjoyed sports, especially basketball and football.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ned Henry Jones, Sr., one daughter, Toccoa "Cocoa" Morris and Louis Morris, Sr.
Her memory will be cherished by her children; Larry (Alyse) Davis, Melvin (Sherita) Davis, Ned Henry Jones, Jr., Trona (Charles) Myles, LaMarcus Morris all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; Clarence (Anita) Jones and Tabatha Jones of Jackson, Mississippi, Todd Morris Jones of Saginaw, Michigan; four sisters, Janie Mae Gray of Saginaw, Michigan, Betty Smith and Patricia Allen-Sims both of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Ozella (Lavonza) Mays of Muskegon Heights, Michigan; two brothers, Willie (Rose) Davis of Vicksburg, Mississippi and William "Bill" Davis of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; fourteen grandchildren, Brittney, LaDorothy, LaMarcus, LaCcosha, Remeldia, Kristi, Kourtney, Kameron, Jaylen, Larry Jr., Katina, Payton, Toderkia and LaToya; 4 great-grandchildren; Ra'Niyah, Christopher, Christian and Ceniya; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends including two very special friends, Ms. Jessie Jones and Mrs. Bennie Miller.
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Mrs. Mattie P. Allen
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Tuesday, March 15, 2011
2:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Wednesday, March 16, 2011
11:00am
Repose in Church: 10:00am
Vicksburg City Auditorium/901 Monroe Street
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mrs. Mattie P. Allen departed this earth for her home with God on Tuesday, March 8, 2011. Mrs. Allen was born January 31, 1933 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Joseph and Catherine Jones. Her educational career began in a one room school in Watersville, which she attended until third grade. When the family moved to Vicksburg, Mrs. Allen attended schools in the Vicksburg School District until the eleventh grade. She graduated from Gary High School. Mrs. Allen attended Alcorn A & M College from which she received a B.A. degree in education, followed by a Master s degree and Specialist in Education degree from Jackson State University. Mrs. Allen used her educational accomplishments to help numerous youth to learn and to become productive members of the community. She was an educator in the Vicksburg Schools system for 31 years, teaching youth on the elementary and junior high school level.
Her interests included family, shopping, giving, reading and missionary work in Jamaica, WI. Mrs. Allen was an active pastor at Wayside Apostolic Church of Deliverance in Vicksburg, Mississippi, along with her husband, Reverend Frank Allen. She served as a very loyal, devoted and faithful servant who served her Church and family unconditionally. She was always available to share an encouraging word and demonstrate strong support to those in need. She would always give her very best in order to bless others. She was also President of the Wayside Churches of Deliverance, Inc. where she presided over ten prosperous churches. She began going to Jamaica, West Indies in 1976 where she fell deeply in love with preaching the gospel of Christ to all people. Shortly after, Mrs. Allen founded Wayside International Ministries, which became one of her greatest accomplishments. She served faithfully until she became incapacitated in August, 2010.
Mrs. Allen is survived by her husband of 38 years, Reverend Frank Allen; two daughters, Brenda Walker and Marlene Smith; one son, Alphelus Allen; four sisters, Rosalie Conner of Vicksburg, MS, Riva Okonkwo and Iris Walls of Houston, TX, and Marjorie Fantroy of San Antonio, TX; twelve grandchildren: Tania Adams-Palmer of Jackson, MS, Showntay Adamsof Vicksburg, MS, Alexis Adams, Theophilus Adams, and Delesic Adams of Houston, TX, Adrienne Walker, Chrislyn Archer, Jessica Archer, and Brittney Walkerof Compton, CA, Shonnita Nix of Tupelo, MS, and Aisha Allen; Thirteen great-grandchildren: Kisha Humphrey, Charity Humphrey, and Temeka Watts of Vicksburg, MS, Christina Shaw, Vaughn Shaw, and Deneay Marjoras of Compton, CA, Tristian Hemphill and Chloe Hemphill of Jackson, MS, Gabriel Adams, Nathaniel Adams, Aerial Adams, Madison Adams, and Mikela Adams of Houston, TX. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Jacqueline Adams and two sons, Anthony Adams and Sylvester Adams.
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Mr. Mack Author Jenkins
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, February 25, 2011
2:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, February 26, 2011
1:00pm
Repose in Audi: 12noon
Vicksburg City Auditorium/901 Monroe Street
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mack Author Jenkins was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi at Kuhn Memorial Hospital, March 24, 1945, to the late Dorothy & Ollie Jenkins. He lived in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
He attended Kings School in 1964. He confessed Christ at an early age serving as a member of Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church.
Mack was a retired employee of 35 years from Bunge Corporation. After retirement, he was self-employed as a carpenter until his death.
Mack has constantly battled with serious health illnesses since 2001. In September 2010, he began battling with his final illnesses, pancreas, liver and lung cancer. In spite of his health, Mack continued to work serving numerous people throughout the City of Vicksburg. Mack went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, February 20, 2011, while surrounded by his family, friends, and loved ones.
Those family members that have preceded him in death are his father and mother, Ollie and Dorothy Jenkins; two sisters, Dorothy and Rose Jenkins; a brother, Lee Jenkins, a son, Michael Simpson, and nephew, "Ray Ray" Jenkins.
Those he leaves to cherish his memories are: his wife, Dyanna Jenkins; five daughters, Pastor Delphine (Willie) Jenkins-Taylor, Belinda Simpson, Maxine Simpson, Montic Washington all of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and Dorothy Jenkins of Dallas, Georgia; three sons, Clarence Lovett, and Mack (Candice) Simpson, all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; eighteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; eight sisters, Viola (James) Dixon, Linda (Aaron)Smith, Eliza (Joseph) McRunnels, Indiana Jenkins, Josephine (Andrew) Robinson, Manerva Allen all of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Cora (Willie) Thirsten of Chicago, Illinois, and Betty (Walter) Burks of Las Vegas, Nevada; two brothers, James Jenkins and L.C. (Marsha) Jenkins of Vicksburg, Mississippi; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
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Ms. Latoshia Haggan
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, February 25, 2011
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, February 26, 2011
12:00noon
Repose in Church: 11:00am
Woodlawn Baptist Church/2310 Culkin Rd
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
La'Toshia Denis Haggan born on September 11, 1979 to Gloria Jean Haggan and the late James Lowe. She confessed Christ at an early age. She was a member of Mount Alban M.B. Church.
She was preceded in death by the her father, James Lowe and a loving brother, Leron Haggan.
Those left to cherish her memories includes her mother, Gloria Jean Haggan; two sons, Dearius Harris and Devonta Harris; one daughter, Ariell Haggan; one sister, Chandra Haggan; nephews, Shandarius and Leron Haggan; Godsons, Keron and Ke'Tavius; twin niece, Laniya;; four uncles, Bobby (Carrie), Leon (Reavel), Dan and Mose Haggan; three aunts, Beulah Evans, Mary Miller, and Rosie Haggan; one great uncle Robert Pinkley (Gloria); two great aunts, Alice Curtis of Pearl, Mississippi and Annie Pinkley of Vicksburg, Mississippi; Special family and friends, Angela Banks, Ani Love, Tangie Peaches, Stephanie Mitchell Ward, Marshell Semi, Joan Walls, Lisa Brown, Andriea Ramsey, ex-mother-in-law, Peaches O'Neal and numerous cousins and friends.
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Mr. Benjamin Alexander, Sr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Wednesday, February 23, 2011
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Thursday, February 24, 2011
1:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Springridge Cemetery/Edwards, Mississippi
Benjamin (Pop) Alexander, Sr. was called to glory on February 14, 2011 at River Region Medical Center at the age of 76.
Benjamin Sr. was born and raised in Edwards, Mississippi. He confessed his life at an early age. He worked at LeTourneau for over thirty years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Mae Alexander; his father, Henry Alexander and mother, Daisy Alexander; two brothers, Samuel Alexander, Jr. and Charles Alexander; one sister, Odessa Alexander.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his three daughters, Williestene Alexander, Rosie Alexander, and Verlean Alexander all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; three sons, Jimmie Alexander, Benjamin Alexander, Jr. (Willie Jean) and Donald Alexander all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; brother, John Alexander of Edwards, Mississippi; one sister, Katie Horton of Edwards, Mississippi; fifteen grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Mytell Alexander of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Verlean Noel and Vatter Johnson both of Memphis, Tennessee; two brothers-in-law, Pastor Roosevelt Thomas of Memphis, Tennessee and James Willie Thomas of Hayti, Missouri; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins; other relatives and friends including a special niece, Odessa Alexander.
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Mr. Joe Minor
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Monday, February 21, 2011
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Tuesday, February 22, 2011
12:00noon
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Joe Minor was born March 15, 1924 to the late Jimmy and Callie Minor. At a very early age, he was given to his aunt and uncle, Benard and Rose Lee Minor who reared him and his brother along with their four children.
He confessed Christ at an early age in the Baptist faith. He was a member of Mount Heroden Baptist church.
He entered the U. S. Armed Services (Navy) in 1944 and on completion of his tour of duty, returned to his native home town. Brother (as he was known) married Joan Winston on August 29, 1953. To this union one daughter was born, Denise. Joe retired from Oliver Electric Company and worked part-time as a security officer for Anderson Tully before total retirement.
Joe was preceded in death by his biological parents; Jimmy and Callie Minor; parents that raised him, Benard and Rosie Lee Minor; his wife, Joan Winston Minor; his daughter, Denise Minor; and brother, Nick Minor.
Remaining to cherish his memories are members of the Harrison, Minor, Stewart, Summers and Winston families; and a host of friends including Debra Hardy, John Slaughter and Patsy Tribble.
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Mrs. Edna Lee Claiborne
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, February 18, 2011
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, February 19, 2011
11:00am
Repose in Church: 10:00am
Greater Grove Street M.B. Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Edna Lee 'Charlie' Claiborne was born on May 12, 1924 in Yokena, Mississippi where she was baptized at an early age.
Mrs. Claiborne retired after working over 40 years in culinary services at the Vicksburg Hotel and Vicksburg Convalescent Home. She enjoyed spending time with her biological and church family and traveling to Louisiana for extended visits and special family events. She was a faithful member of Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church, were she served on their Mother Board. Edna was a 'mother' to many as she spent years in child care services.
Edna was proceeded in death by her parents, Will and Isabella Rogers; husband, Eddie Claiborne; sisters, Lucille Miller, Pearlie Rogers, Barbara Paige and brother, James D. Rogers.
Those left to cherish her memory include four daughters, Estella Juanita Claiborne, Marie Claiborne Sims, Darlene Claiborne of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and Shirley (Reginald) Taylor of Shreveport, Louisiana; three sisters, Willie Lee Motley, Idarene Rogers of Los Angeles, California and Susie Perkins of Niagara Falls, New York; four grandchildren, Bridgett Claiborne and Jennifer Taylor of Shreveport, Louisiana, Patrick Claiborne of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Brian (Keisha) Claiborne of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; three great-grandchildren, Madisen 'Nikkie' Claiborne of Shreveport, Louisiana, Sasha Shelley Claiborne and Brian Claiborne, Jr. of Vicksburg, Mississippi and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including the Gibson, Miller, Boykins, Hick, and Anderson Families.
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Mr. Charles Ray Harris
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, February 11, 2011
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, February 12, 2011
1:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mr. Charles (Ray) Harris died Thursday, February 3, 2011 at River Region Medical Center at age 54.
Ray was born and raised in Valley Park, MS where he was a farmer and a volunteer fire fighter for a number of years, before retiring and moving to Vicksburg, MS.
He was preceded in death by his father Miner Harris Sr., his brother Miner Harris Jr., and nephew Eddie Harris.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Gwendolyn Harris, one daughter, Adrian Mixon Harris, three loving sons, Charles (Segunna) Mixon Harris, Fredrick Mixon Harris, Terrance Mixon Harris and his mother, Mary Lou Harris of Rolling Fork, Ms.
His four brothers and six sisters include, Larry Harris of Fortuna California, Dale (Josephine) Harris of Grace, MS, Robert Harris of Galveston, Texas, Johnny Harris of Greenville, MS, Dorothy (Earl) Scriven, Barbara (Edward) Goodman, and Nancy (Arthur) Conner all of Vicksburg, MS, Mary (James) Washington of Rolling fork, MS, Kathleen Harris ofVallejo, California, and Sandra (Ralph) Donaldson of Phoenix, Arizona.
He will also be missed by thirteen grandchildren, a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and mother-in-law, Lillie Mixon. Relatives and friends include the Mixon's, Miller's, Burks', Hills', Taylor's, Kelly's, Sanders', Anderson's, Davenport's, Sweezer's, Thomas', McRunnels', and other families of Vicksburg, MS.
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Mr. Joe S. Price
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Thursday, January 27, 2011
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Friday, January 28, 2011
10:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Joe Shedrick Price was born January 23, 1942 to the late William and Louise Sims Price in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He confessed his life to Christ at an early age attending Rose Hill #1 Missionary Baptist Church. During his Christian journey, he was Chairman of the Deacon Board, Sunday School teacher and choir member at Divine Providence Missionary Baptist Church.
At the time of passing, he served faithfully as Chairman of the Deacon Board, Sunday School Teacher, and Gospel Praise Team Member at Sunrise Baptist Church where he enjoyed 'teaching deacons how to be deacons.'
Joe attended Bovina Elementary School and graduated from St. Mary Catholic High School in 1960. After high school, Joe wanted to study Chemistry at a local university but never regretted his decision to remain by his ailing father's side. He was later drafted and faithfully served his country in the United States Army from August 6, 1964 through July 26, 1966. During his service as a Military Police, he received the Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. After serving in the military, he was employed and retired from Caterpillar Inc. in Aurora, Illinois after 35 years.
Joe loved fishing, gardening, cooking, playing his guitar, singing, taking care of his cats, and spending time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed finding projects that needed fixing. He always had an encouraging word or helping hand. He was loved and respected by his family, neighbors, church family, and friends.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Elois Peaches of 44 years, their four children Ronnie Muhammad (Alantris) of Chicago Heights, Illinois, Glenda Price-Carter (Scott) of Newport News, Virginia, Kevin Price (Sherry-Special Friend) of Hillside, Illinois and Tracey Proby (Vincent) of Hazel Crest, Illinois. He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren: Dion, Ronnie, Jamicha, Jamilla, Rashad, Kevin, Amaan, Jamaal, Yessin, Vincent Jr., Lauren, Lyndon, and Leland.
Joe will be lovingly remembered by his surviving brothers and in-laws with whom he had a very special bond: Willie Price (Easter) and Theodore Price (Brenda) of Vicksburg, Mississippi, George Price (Mary Ann) of Bossier City, Louisiana; three brother in laws Richard Pickens, Joe Willie Peaches and Marion Peaches; and two sister in laws Rosie Lee Meeks and Mary Ellen Reed. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and cousins to share in his memory.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, William Jr. and Albert and three sisters, Erma Belton, Lillie Pickens, and Betty Reddix.
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Mr. William Gabriel Harris, III
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Thursday, January 13, 2011
9:00am - 11:00am
ByPass Church of Christ/Hwy 61 North
Funeral Services: Thursday, January 13, 2011
11:00am
ByPass Church of Christ/Hwy 61 North
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
William Gabriel Harris, III, affectionately known to some as “Ricky” and “Bill” was born December 8, 1950 to the union of Will Harris, Jr. and Lillie Bell Knox Harris in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
He accepted God at an early age and grew up in the Saint Paul United Methodist Church, Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
In 1972, he married Sharron “Polly” Jackson. They were blessed with a son, William “Gabe” Gabriel Harris, IV. On December 17, 2010, they celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary.
William was preceded in death by his mother, Lillie Bell Knox, father-in-law Sam Jackson, and brother-in-law Joe Barnes.
Education and Accomplishments:
William graduated from L.J. Rowan High School in 1969 and the University of Southern Mississippi in 1973; Commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army; Assigned Engineer Training at Fort Belvoir, Virginia; 1974-1977 Platoon Leader and earned Captain’s rank; Engineer Officer’s Advance Course, Fort Benning, Georgia; 1974-SpecialProject Office Operation Baby Lift, Vietnam; 1978-1979 Battalion Operation Officer, Camp Casey, Korea; 1979-1981 Company Commander Engineer Battalion, Fort Benning, Georgia; 1981-1984 Professor of Military Science, Alcorn State University; 1984-1985 Automation Branch Chief, Logistic Division, Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis, Indiana; 1985 left active army; joined United States Reserves Promoted to Major; joined Army Corps of Engineers as a Civil Engineer Technician Waterways Experiment Station; 1985-1994during tenure in Reserves attended United States Army Command, General Staff College; held numerous positions of authority; Retired 1994.
1987-2006 Supply Maintenance Management Branch Chief, United States Corps of Engineers; During William’s thirty two plus years of Military and Civilian Service, he received numerous awards and commendations and was the recipient of two Meritorious Service Medals and the Humanitarian Service Award for his efforts during Operation Baby Lift, Vietnam Army Commendation Medal National Defense Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Metal Commander’s Award for Civil and Civilian Service, and the District Commander Award for Outstanding Achievement in EEO for 2005.
William retired June 2006. “Big Daddy” enjoyed spoiling his grandchildren, eating breakfast with his buddies, and fishing.
He leaves to cherish fond memories his wife Sharron “Polly” Harris; his son William “Gabe” Gabriel Harris, IV )Andrea); his Father William G. Harris, Jr. (Martha); a granddaughter Emily Gabrielle Harris, twin grandsons Samuel Ethan and Charles Clarence Harris; Sisters Mary (Emanuel) Fairley, Biloxi, MS. And Kaye Francis Barnes, Hattiesburg, MS; Brothers Donald Harris (Rita) Harris, Sumrall, MS, James (Willie Mae) Harris, Ernest Bryant, Jerome (Angela) Harris, all of Hattiesburg, MS and Leroy Johnson, Marrero, LA; an aunt Virginia (Tony) Jones; uncle Louis (Jeane) Harris, Sumrall, MS, and T. C. Harris, Hattiesburg, MS; great uncle David Collins, Sumrall, MS; mother –in-law Vermell (the late Sam)Jackson; sister-in-law; Vermester Bester, Lyndia Hodges, and Christine Woodland all of Hattiesburg, MS and Retha (Daryl) Harrison, Byram, MS; brother-in-law Sammie (Mamie) Jackson, Kenner, LA, and a host of relatives and friends including Leroy (Betty) Johnson of Vicksburg, MS.
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Mr. Mark A. Johnson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, January 7, 2011
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Rosary: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Mass: Saturday, January 8, 2011
11:00am
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mark Anthony Johnson died Friday, December 31, 2010, at G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi.
Mr. Johnson was a life-long resident of Vicksburg, Mississippi, where he was loved by many. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and was a 1975 graduate of St. Aloysius High School. He also attended Alcorn State University before serving over seven years in the United States Air Force. He confessed Christ at an early age and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, the late Mary and Jesse Johnson , Sr.; and his father, the late Willie Wong Chong.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Myrtle D. Chong; a son, Mark W. Johnson: two daughters, Asia Johnson and Kara Johnson all of Kansas City, MO; four brothers, Cecil S. Johnson (Patricia) of Horn Lake, MS, Josef Johnson of Los Angeles, CA, Willie Chong, Jr (Tye) of Fayetteville, NC, Leon Robinson (Faye) of Vicksburg, MS; and one sister, Nancy Pendry (Rosco) of Somter, SC; four aunts, Esther Taylor of San Diego, CA, Doris Jacobs of Vacherie, LA, Gayle Johnson (Robert) of Jackson, MS, and Brenda Johnson of Saugus, CA; one uncle, Darrell Johnson (Sherrie) of Vicksburg, MS; four grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
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Mr. Nathaniel Brown
Arrangements are as follows:
Memorial Services: Saturday, January 1, 2011
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Nathaniel “Maine or Nate” Brown was born October 7, 1937 in Bolton, Mississippi to Willie and Mary Brown.
Nathaniel confessed Christ at an early age and he was a member of Zion Travelers Missionary Baptist Church under the direction of Reverend F.P. Short. He was an usher at the church. He loved to go fishing and hunting. He worked at Anderson Tully and retired from Ergon Refinery Plant. He served in the U. S. Army for two years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Brown; two children, Nathaniel Brown, Jr. and NaTisha Brown; two sisters, Rosa Lee Brown and Annie Mae Brown Lane; three brothers, William Brown, Walter Brown and Willie Brown; an uncle, Monroe Williams (Alice) and a step-son, Karl Slaughter.
He leaves to cherish his memories his lovely wife of sixteen years, Eula Singleton Slaughter Brown; a son, Frederick C. Russell, Sr. (Hebony) of Flint, Michigan; five stepchildren, Patricia S. Parker (Zachary) and Belinda S. Parker (James) both of Lithonia, Georgia, Michael Slaughter (LaTarsha) of Atlanta, Georgia, Gregory Slaughter of Birmingham, Alabama, and Stephanie Slaughter of Vicksburg, Mississippi; a sister, Christine Townsend (Eddie) of Birmingham, Alabama; four brothers, Charles Brown (Wanda), David Brown (Addie), Robert Greer (Thelma), and Lawrence Greer (Sandra) all of Chicago, Illinois; sister-in-law, Betty Brown; two uncles, Frank Cavott and Willie D. Wells; two aunts, Corine Foster and Ruth Elmore; a special friend, Willie Taylor; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
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Mr. Charles Ray James
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Monday, December 27, 2010
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Tuesday, December 28, 2010
12:00noon
Repose: 11:00am
Greater Grove Street Baptist Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Charles Ray James, who was affectionately known as “Ray,” was born February 14, 1956 in Warren County, Mississippi to Reverend Elzie O’Neal and Virginia James.
Charles was a member of New Mt. Elem Missionary Baptist Church. He received his early education in Vicksburg Public School system and was a 1974 graduate of Vicksburg High School and attended Jackson State University.
Charles was employed with the City of Vicksburg as the city inspector for 23 years. He was formerly employed with Cooper Lighting.
Over the years, Charles became an avid gardener and was known to have enough vegetables to feed an army. He also loved hats, music and spending time with his family and friends. In addition to these hobbies, Charles was a member of the M. W. Stringer Grand Lodge F. & A. M. and the Elite Hunting Club.
Charles leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 32 years, Trudy James; two loving daughters, Catrina and Courtney James; his parents, Virginia Subject and Reverend Elzie O’Neal (Bessie); four sisters, Patricia Glasper, Elzina Meeks, Sherry O’Neal and Mary O’Neal; four brothers, Elzie O’Neal-Johnson, Elbert O’Neal (Lynette), James O’Neal and Michael O’Neal, and his mother-in-law, Ms. Mary Ellen Hall, and sister-in-law, Thelma R. Hall all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; aunts and uncles; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives; and a host of friends.
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Mrs. Mildred Jean Maxey Washington
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Rosary: Sunday, December 19, 2010
6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Monday, December 20, 2010
11:00am
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mildred Jean Maxey Washington was born on September 20, 1949. Mildred was the oldest of ten children born to John Leonard Maxey and Irene Paulding Maxey. Her grandparents were the late Leonard Maxey and Mildred Scott Maxey and the late Thomas Paulding and Sarah Ferguson Paulding. Mildred attended St. Mary’s Catholic School until it closed in 1963. She was a 1968 graduate of Rosa A. Temple High School and attended Alcorn State University. She was employed by Georgia Bank and Trust as a teller supervisor. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Augusta, GA, were she served as a communion minister.
Mildred entered into rest Monday, December 13, 2010. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Renae Washington and brothers, Charles Paul Maxey and Geary M. Maxey.
She leaves to cherish her loving memories her husband, Malcolm Washington, Sr.; children, Malcolm (Tracey) Washington, Jr. of Glen Allen, VA, Darian Keith (Erin) Washington of Easley, SC, and Nicole Denise (Lawrence) Abrams of Grovetown, GA; grandchildren, Grace Washington and Samuel Washington; her parents, John L. Maxey and Irene P. Maxey, both of Vicksburg; siblings, Leonard C. (Brenda) Maxey, Margaret M. (Bobby) Brown, Marilyn M. (Carlos) Duboulay, Cynthia M. (Michael) Jones, Jeffery Maxey, Delphine M. (Thomas) Gipson and Gerald M. Maxey; aunt, Dorothy Wright of Albion, MI; first cousin, Janita (Larry) Stewart; and a host of nieces and nephews, relatives, and friends.
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Mrs. Everlisa L. Northern
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Thursday, December 16, 2010
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Friday, December 17, 2010
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Everlisa (Lisa) Minor was born September 4, 1935 in Vicksburg, MS. to Jimmy Lee and Sarah Scott. She will rest with her parents, a sister Sarah Scott, a brother Sylvester Bailey and a nephew Stanley Spize. She accepted Christ at an early age and kept her faith in the Lord until he called her home on December 10, 2010. She was a member of the Mt. Carmel MB Church under the leadership of Dr. Franklin L. Lassiter.
She enjoyed family and friends. She leaves to cherish her memories a loving, devoted husband Richard Northern, a very caring niece Annette Scott, a nephew Jerome Spize (Loretta), 6 great nieces, 5 great nephews and special friends Carolyn Parson, Michael Smith, Celia Carter, Yolanda Taylor, Barbara Ross, and Paulette Stamps.
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Mrs. Ruby Garner Bradley
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, December 10, 2010
12:00noon - 5:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, December 11, 2010
1:30pm
Repose in Church: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Galena Baptist Church/Tutwiler, Ms
Interment: Oaklawn Cemetery/Sumner, Ms
Ruby Lee Collins was born August 16, 1923 from the union of Zelma Mae Collins and William Walker in Coahoma County (Alligator, Mississippi). She departed this life on December 6, 2010 surrounded by her family. Oh, how Ruby cherished being around her family providing both love and guidance.
She married Theodore Garner. To this union three children were born: James, Ruby Jean, and Marjorie Ann. The family later migrated to Rome, Mississippi. Ruby accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at New Bethel Baptist Church under Reverend Stephens. The union with Theodore lasted 6 years. She moved her family to Tutwiler where she was employed as a cook and met Willie Bradley. In 1963 she married Willie Bradley and to this union four children were born: Willie Gloria, Carl, Willie Bradley, Jr., and Sharon. Ruby and Willie were business savvy entrepreneurs and operated three small businesses in Tutwiler, Mississippi. Willie Bradley departed this life in 1972. Ruby was an extraordinary business woman. We loved Mamma and Grandma for her “Rubyisms” or words of wisdom, advice, and heartfelt honesty (some good, some bad, but always from the heart).
She leaves to cherish her memory: three daughters, Ruby Jean (Louis) of Jackson, Mississippi, Willie Gloria of Jackson, Mississippi and Sharon of Tutwiler, Mississippi; two sons, Carl (Sharon) of Millington, Tennessee and Willie “Steve” Bradley, Jr. (Sarah) of Madison, Mississippi; 24 grandchildren, Kenney Walker (Muriel) of Hawaii, Ruby Louise Walker-Byas of Indianapolis, Indiana, Kevin Walker (Camille) of Chicago, Illinois, Yolanda Walker of Chicago, Illinois, Tanya Walker of Chicago, Illinois, Melissa Lyles, Nashville, Tennessee, Phillip Walker of Atlanta, Georgia, Terence Walker of Chicago, Illinois, Michael Garner (Karon) of Roswell, Georgia, LaSandra Minion (Rick) of Jackson, Mississippi, Chandrea Cage (Charles) of Pearl, Mississippi, Charlotte Cravens (Steven) of Laurel, Maryland, Cheryl Hatch (Alvis) of Tupelo, Mississippi, Ebony Garner of Jackson, Mississippi, Nathan Garner, Memphis, Tennessee, Steven Bradley and Seneca Bradley of Madison, Mississippi, Tyree Bradley (Sheterica) of Jackson, Mississippi, Steven Bradley of Memphis, Tennessee, Tiffaney Bradley of New Orleans, Louisiana, Raven Bradley of Jackson, Mississippi, Michael and Shaun Bradley of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and Brittany Bradley of Huntsville, Alabama; 35 great-grandchildren and 9 great, great-grandchildren.
Loved ones who preceded our beloved Mother from this life are: children, James and Marjorie Ann and grandchildren Corey and Nissi-Michelle.
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Mrs. Mary Tillman Banks
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Thursday, December 9, 2010
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Friday, December 10, 2010
11:00am
Family Present: 10:00am - 11:00am
Locust Grove M.B. Church/Stenson Road
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
A Time to be Born…Mary Tillman Banks was born on October 1, 1912 to the union of George and Lucinda Tillman in Jefferson County, Mississippi. “Sister” Tillman and Mama Mary (as she was so affectionately known by many)got off Nolan Hills’ mourning bench at the tender age of eleven. She attended Mt. Israel School through the seventh grade having to leave school and help with the family business (farming).
A time to Plant..”Sister” Tillman married William Taft Banks on December 14, 1930 at Huntley Chapel Methodist Church in Jefferson County. To this union of 25 years, they were blessed with seven children.
A Time to Build… “Sister” Mary Tillman resided in many cities over the course of her life. After returning to Warren County for the last time from New York and Michigan States, Sister Tillman joined Locust Grove MB Church under the covering of Rev. Robert L. Miller in 1999.
A Time to Work…Mary Banks was a positive person who loved the Lord. Over the course of life, her “reasonable service” included choir singing, ushering and serving in the Mother’s Ministry. She did not mind helping others or her family. Clothing the underprivileged, feeding the hungry, bailing out the incarcerated, housing the homeless and she did not mind telling anyone about God. In her 70’s she still continued to learn about the Lord. It was revealed to her that you did not have to run, jump or buck to be saved only believe! (Romans 10:9-10).
A Time to Cherish… “Sister” Tillman Banks was preceded in death by her parents: George Tillman (1963) and Lucinda Tillman (1963); one brother; Brooks Tillman (2000, Vicksburg, MS) and one son; Avance Banks, Sr. (2003, Vicksburg, MS); whose memories shall forever be cherished.
A Time to Celebrate…She leaves to celebrate her legacy six children; four sons; William (Vivian) Banks of Vicksburg, MS; Elisha (Juanita) Banks of Grand Island, NY; Peter (Doris) Banks of Bossier City, LA and Brooks (Minnie) of Sallis, MS; two daughters: Drucilla Banks-Burns of Vicksburg, MS; Darie (George)Johnson of Detroit, MI; 26 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
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Mr. L. S. "Beacham" Climmons
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, November 26, 2010
10:00am - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, November 27, 2010
11:30am
Pilgrim Rest M.B. Church/Edwards, Ms.
Interment: St. James Church Cemetery/Edwards, Ms.
L.S. Climmons was born on Oct. 14, 1938 in Hinds County to the late Ladonia Climmons and James Beacham. He departed this life on November 19, 2010 in his home in Edwards, Mississippi.
He confessed Christ at an early age and joined Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church where he served faithfully until his health failed.
He unified in Holy Matrimony with his true love, Marie Climmons on December 16, 1985.
L.S. is preceded in death by his mother Ladonia Climmons.
He leaves to cherish his memories: a loving wife, Marie Climmons; a loving father, James Beacham; a loving aunt, Lula Mae Hill; seven daughters, Takita Morrison, Trina Nelson, Shonda McGraw, Marnita (Malcom) Hill, Michelle Sorrell, Marietta Jones, Tiffany (Craig) Coins; three sons, Kenneth (Tina) Brookshire, Michael (Nanette) Sorrell, Calvin (Eliscia) Mosley; two brothers, James Richardson and Vern Lee (Alma) Peoples; a special brother, James “Dick” Williams; one sister, Valerie Green; 18 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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Mr. Frank B. Milligan
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, November 19, 2010
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, November 20, 2010
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Frank B. Milligan was born on June 18, 1978 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to A. C. Carter of Vicksburg, Mississippi and the late Anita Carter. Frank accepted Christ at an early age.
Frank was adopted by Mrs. Bernice Carter and her daughter, Mrs. Patricia Mayfield at the age of three.
Frank was a very happy and energetic child. Frank attended Bowmar Elementary and Warren Central High School. He was formerly employed with Tyson Food, Inc.
Frank was preceded in death by his biological mother, the late Mrs. Anita Carter.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his father, A. C. Carter; his grandparents, Julius (Doris) Carter and Bernice Carter all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; his adopted mother, Mrs. Patricia (James) Mayfield of Vicksburg, Mississippi; his sisters, Keisha Milligan of Shaw, Mississippi, Anita (Derrick) Howard, Kesha (Dion) Crump, Tesa (Ruthell) Smith, Rhonda Carter all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; his brothers, Alex Carter of Dallas, Texas, LeBarron Lee, Kamien Carter, Jordan Barnes all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
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Mr. Joseph Farrish, Jr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, November 13, 2010
9:00am - 11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, November 13, 2010
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Joseph Farrish, Jr. was born on March 16, 1931 to the late Joseph Sr. and Susie Farrish in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
He served in the United States Army from 1951 until 1953 during the Korean conflict.
Since 1953, he lived in Flint, Michigan. After approximately thirty-three years of employment with General Motors, Joseph retired as an inspector with the Chevrolet Company. He enjoyed golf, whether playing with friends or watching the sport on television.
Joseph was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Farrish; his parents, Joseph Farrish, Sr. and Susie Farrish; brothers-in-law, David Collins and Freddie Williams.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his brothers, George (Doris) Farrish of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Willie (Veronica) Farrish of Roseville, California; his sisters, Lillie Mae Collins of Greenville, Mississippi, Gladys Williams of Port Gibson, Mississippi and Clotiel (John) Carlisle of Flint, Michigan; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Bridgett D. Wynn
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday November 5, 2010
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday November 6, 2010
11:00am
Vicksburg City Auditorium
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mrs. Bridgette Denise Wynn was the fifth child Born on January 13, 1970 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Clyde, Sr. and Mattie Harris.
Bridgette accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at an early age and was baptized by Reverend R. L. Miller at the Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she remained a faithful member until she united with Word of Faith Christian Center in 2008 under the leadership of Pastor Reginald Walker. She was a 1988 graduate of Vicksburg High School. She received her Bachelor's degree in accounting from Jackson State University and her MBA from the University of Phoenix. She was employed as a comptroller at Diamond Jacks Casino.
Bridgette was united in holy matrimony to Darius Wynn on June 17, 2003. To this union one daughter, Sydney Fayth was born. Bridgette died on October 29, 2010 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by a Brother, Kevin Jerome Harris, her maternal grandparents, Johnny, Sr. and Charlie Mae Gleese and her paternal grandparents, Jake and Maude Harris. During Bridgette's illness, she would often say that "It ain't over until God says it's over." Therefore, she did not give up, she just gave out. She fought a good fight, she finished her course and now she can enter her Master's joy.
Bridgette leaves to cherish her many fond memories her devoted husband, Darius Wynn; her precious daughter, Sydney Fayth Wynn; a stepdaughter, Dawntae Wynn of Vicksburg, Mississippi; her parents, Clyde, Sr. and Mattie Harris of Vicksburg, Mississippi; five Brothers, Clyde (Tresha) Harris, Jr. and Robert Harris of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Carl (Shawanda) Harris of Fort Worth, Texas; Gary (Tiffany) Harris of Compton, California, and Clarence Ray (Beverly) Cooper of (Detroit, Michigan; two sisters, Stacy (William) Talley and LaKisha (Anthony) Ballard of Vicksburg, Mississippi; two uncles, Johnny (Ola) Gleese, Jr. and Jarred Gleese of Vicksburg, Mississippi; eight aunts, Thelma (Joe) Van and Lula (James) Cross of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Linda (Rhodett) Younger of Kansas City, Kansas, Earlean (Oliver) Wesley of Savannah, Georgia, Mabel Long of Los Angeles, California, Sheryl (Cornelius) Walker, Olivia James and Josephine Sanders of Vicksburg, Mississippi and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Constance E. White
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Tuesday November 2, 2010
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Wednesday November 3, 2010
10:00am
Greater Grove Street Baptist Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Constance Eugenia White was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi to the late Willie Frank Evans and Millard Ruth Ross Cosby. She was commonly called “Connie” by her family and friends.
She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She was a faithful member of Greater Grove Street Missionary Baptist Church.
Connie was a graduate of Rosa A. Temple High School. Most of her life, she worked as a cashier with a variety of businesses.
She was united in Holy Matrimony to Samuel McCoy, Jr. They relocated to Oakland, California to seek new opportunities. While residing in California, they became the proud parents of a beautiful daughter, Samara McCoy. After the passing of her husband, Connie remained in California for approximately eleven years. In 1994, she and her daughter relocated back to Vicksburg, Mississippi to be closer to family and friends.
Constance was a caring, thoughtful and compassionate person. She was especially devoted to her family whom she loved dearly. She provided her daughter with a strong foundation of Christian values. She was especially proud to see those values being exemplified by her daughter.
Connie departed this life on October 28, 2010 at River Region Medical Center after a lengthy illness.
She was preceded in death by her father, Willie Frank Evans; brother, Dwayne Palmer; her first husband, Samuel McCoy, Jr.; and her stepfather, Willie Lynn.
Constance leaves to cherish her memories her loving and devoted daughter, Samara McCoy of Cordova, Tennessee; her mother, Millard Ruth Cosby of Vicksburg, Mississippi; her sisters, Paula Williams, Hope Williams, Angela Palmer all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; her brother, Halbert Cosby of Vicksburg, Mississippi; her special friend, Walter Washington; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins; other relatives and friends.
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Ms. Adell Smith
Arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday October 30, 2010
10:00am - 11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Memorial Services: Saturday October 30, 2010
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Adell Smith was born August 8, 1935, one of 14 children of Roosevelt, Sr. and Versie Mae Smith, in Edwards, Hinds County, Mississippi.
Adell confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Edwards, Mississippi.
She graduated from Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas with a degree in Biology and Science. Further study was done at Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi.
She taught school "ALL" her life In Edwards, Bolton, Campbell College and Raymond, Mississippi.
"Learn from the mistakes of others -
you can't live long enough to make them all yourself."
She departed this life at Heritage Manor Deminture Unit in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, to be united with her parents, Roosevelt Sr., and Versie Smith, her brothers, Roosevelt, Jr., Marcellus and Alphonzo Smith and her sisters, Lucille, Lydan, Helen and Rosetta.
She leaves to cherish her memories: a brother, Allen (Lorraine) Smith, Elm Mott, Texas; sisters, Lillian Ducker, Westbury, New York, Gala D. Starling, Yazoo City, Mississippi, Nettie Smith, Dallas, Texas, Elinder Martin, Edwards, Mississippi, and Loretta Peoples, Indianapolis, Indiana; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Smith, Louisville, Kentucky, Mynetta Smith, Jackson, Mississippi, and Annie D. Smith, Goldsboro, North Carolina; brothers-in-law, Arthur Turner, Valdosta, Georgia, Lee Jernigan, Sr., Jackson, Tennessee; one uncle, James Smith, Edwards, Mississippi; a life-long friend, Gloria Johnson, Harvey, Illinois, a special nephew, Lavar Jernigan (Stacy, Jeremiah Jernigan), Christiana, Tennessee, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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Mrs. Evelyn Gaines Graham
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday October 22, 2010
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday October 23, 2010
1:30pm
Repose: 12:30pm
Calvary Baptist Church, 406 Klein Street, Vicksburg, Ms.
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
On Friday, October 15, 2010, the Angel of the Lord came to take our loving and much loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, niece and friend home to be with the Maker, our Lord. “We are confident, I say and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8.
Sister Evelyn “Coot/Mudear” Gaines Graham’s life’s journey began when the late Alfred Gaines and the late Lucille Foster Gaines were blessed with a baby girl born on February 19, 1920, in Lorman, Mississippi. She grew up in Lorman, Mississippi and attended Gibbs School in Jefferson County. At a young age, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at Fellowship Baptist Church under the pastorage of the late Reverend. C. L. Franklin.
As an adult she moved to Vicksburg, Mississippi, to seek employment opportunities. She united with Calvary Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorage of the late Reverend R. T. Strong.
She worked most of her adult life in food service. She cooked at Tuminello’s Kitchen and Beechwood Restaurant. She was later employed by Mississippi Action for Progress Head Start as a cook until she retired after twenty-nine years of service. She was a very good cook and had a passion for cooking and feeding others. She was known to have an “open kitchen,” a place where you could always get something to eat.
She was united in holy matrimony to the late Nathaniel Graham. She was a loving and devoted mother of four daughters and three sons. With her love and devotion, she took care of seven of her siblings after their mother passed away at an early age. After all of her children were grown she continued to show that same love and devotion, she took care of her God daughter and two of her sons.
Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband, Nathaniel Graham; her parents, Alfred and Lucille Gaines; one son, Charles W. Gaines; one daughter, Lucille Davis Harris; four brothers, Randolph, Rudolph, Booker T. and Rowan Gaines and three sisters, Johnnie L. Gaines, Juanita Peters and Lenora McCray.
To cherish her precious memory she leaves: her loving and devoted daughters, Geraldine McDonald Benson of Jackson, Mississippi; Georgia Gaines and Patricia Ann Graham both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; devoted sons, Lonelle Davis and Nathaniel Gaines both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; one god-daughter, Darneshia Clark of Greenville, Mississippi; four sisters, Hattie Walton of Fayette, Mississippi; Viola Scott of Vicksburg, Mississippi; Mae Etta Penn of Richmond, California and Dorothy (Anderson) Spencer of Atchison, Kansas; twenty-one grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; ten great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Geraldine Miles
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday October 15, 2010
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday October 16, 2010
1:30pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Green Chapel Church Cemetery/Rolling Folk, Ms
Mrs. Geraldine Jewel Hollingsworth Myles was born on March 23, 1919 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence and Mandy H. Hollingsworth of Newton County MS. She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at Shiloh M. B. Church. She lived her early life in Sharkey County, upon her husband's death. She moved to Vicksburg with her daughter in 1992. She was a housewife and also employed for over 12 years with a program thru the Sharkey Issaquena County Improvement Association, Inc., in Rolling Fork, MS.
Geraldine Jewel Hollingsworth was joined in holy matrimony to Willie B. Myles in 1955 in Sharkey County.
She was proceeded in death by her husband Willie B. Myles, (2) two brothers, and (2) two sisters. To celebrate her homegoing (l) one son! Terry Myles; Vicksburg, MS, (l) one daughter; Mrs. Mamie Myles-Cooper! (l) one adopted son! Charles McDaniels of Memphis, TN, (l) one brother in-lawJ Wilson Myles of Memphis, TN, (3) three sister-in-laws; Ethel Lee Myles, Alice Moffet, Marie Myles, all of Rolling Fork, MS., (3) three grand children, (5) five great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends, and a friend of the family Eugene Cooper, Sr.
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Ms. Debra F. Allen
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday October 15, 2010
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday October 16, 2010
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Debra Faye Allen was born to the late, James and Lillian Naylor on March 14,1960 in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
At an early age, Faye confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior and joined King Solomon Church. Faye, later joined Hill of Zion Baptist Church in Bolton, Mississippi.
Faye lived and enjoyed life to the fullest. She had a personality that would make you laugh and cry. Her favorite word was "Boo". Boo would make you smile on your worst day.
Faye departed this life on Friday, October 8, 2010. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. "Faye" leaves to cherish her memory: two loving daughters, Natasha Smith (Diamond) of Jackson MS; Angel Allen of Bolton MS; two granddaughters, Lil Miss Diamond A. Smith and Lil Miss Zion M. Allen; her companion of 19 years Mr. Walter Lee Barber; five brothers, Howard Naylor, Randy (Dorothy "Dot") Naylor, Michael Naylor, Bennie Jackson and John Bingham of Vicksburg MS; five sisters, Gloria Jean Naylor, Mattie (Don) Hill, Margaret "Cathy" (Oscar) Denton, Gwendolyn Naylor all of Vicksburg, MS and Linda Naylor (Jarvis) of Glen Allen, MS, two very close friends, Carrie Lee Stewart and Benita Allen, her godmother, Ms Mary Jackson and a number of nieces, nephews, friends and relatives including the Williams, Bingham, Chiplin and Darden Families.
Faye is walking around in heaven with two sisters; Shirley Ann Naylor and Sandra Keys, one brother, Roger Lee Davis, three sister-in-laws, Elizabeth Davis, Iris Naylor Lewis, and Albena Naylor.
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Mr. Leonard Coffee
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Sunday October 10, 2010
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Monday October 11, 2010
12:00noon
Calvary Baptist Church, 406 Klein Street, Vicksburg, Ms.
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Leonard Coffee was born November 22, 1935 in Port Gibson, MS to the late John Coffee and Mary Lee Miller Coffee. Until his recent illness, he was a faithful member of the Calvary Baptist Church.
Leonard served in the United States Army from 1954-1956 and received an honorable discharge. He retired from the Waterways Experiment Station after more than 30 years of employment.
Given the name “Iron” by his siblings, Leonard was headstrong and always did things his way. He believed in enjoying life to the fullest.
Leonard made his transition home on October 7, 2010 at River Region Medical Center in Vicksburg, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Willie Ruth Coffee Wellons and Rosie Lee Coffee Bell and two brothers, Carter Coffee and James Walter Coffee.
He is survived by two daughters, Brendia Coffee of Joliet, IL and Mary Evonne Coffee of Vicksburg, MS; one son, Mose Warfield of Chicago, IL; one granddaughter, Taylor Alyssa Coffee of Vicksburg, MS; two brothers, Melvin Coffee of Leland, MS and Charles William Coffey, Sr. (Marjorie) of Matteson, IL; one brother –in-law, Charlie Bell of Vicksburg, MS and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Mr. Billy Gene Moore
Arrangements are as follows:
Rosary: Wednesday October 6, 2010
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Memorial Services: Thursday October 7, 2010
11:00am
St. Mary's Catholic Church/1512 Main Street, Vicksburg, Ms.
Billy Gene Moore was born on March 29, 1931, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Mary Moore and William Walter Faulkner. He spent the early years growing up on his father’s plantation in Satartia with his younger siblings: Robert, Shirley, John, and Peter. They all moved to Vicksburg after the death of his father.
He received his education from St. Mary’s Catholic School, and then left school early to help support his family. Some of his early jobs were delivering newspapers, gas station attendant, delivering medicine for Thompson Drug Store, and other various jobs.
Billy enlisted in the Air Force in 1952, and was discharged early. He also enlisted in the Army from 1960-1963. He was medically discharged with a knee injury. Billy began his 32 year career with the federal government as a cook on the tugboat Abraham. Being a hard worker, Billy made several lateral transfers, which landed him a job at the Waterways Experiment Station, working in the photo lab. He later transferred to hydraulics, from which he retired in 1987. During his employment with the federal government, Billy started a business called B & M Janitorial Service. In the early 1970’s, he formed B & G Rentals.
In Billy’s personal life, he married three different times and was fortunately blessed with five children:
George Lewis, Connie Smith, Vicki R. Moore, Billy G. Stewart, and Kelwin M. Moore. He also reared three of his nephews and two god children: Anthony L. Hoskins, Darrell W. Hoskins, Alex Shelby, Lee Moore, and Mary Jane Parker. Billy’s main priority in life was providing for his family. He taught the value of hard work, honesty, family, and church through his experiences. He taught us all to be independent, make mistakes, fix them, and learn from them. Billy was a disciplinarian, but at times he was playful. In his playful moments, the jokes and antics will be cherished forever.
While being a caring and compassionate person, always giving to everyone, he didn’t always take care of his own health. As a result, he developed some minor health problems that later progressed into major complications. In 2004, Billy had open heart surgery, which he quickly recovered from. His next challenge however, was the biggest of them all. He was diagnosed with early stage dementia/Alzheimers in late 2005. During this time, he fought to keep up with his daily activities. He continued to live each day happy no matter what, doing the things he loved the most like: going to Mass, being driven around town (to be nosey), following WCHS Big Blue Band and WCJHS Little Blue Band to football games and contest, eating ice cream and bananas (by the gallon and bunches), and as usual, have things “his way”.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Connie Smith, two brothers, William Walter Moore and Robert Moore, Sr., who passed away September 29th 2010, and other family members. He leaves behind to cherish his life and memories: his children, George (Marie) Lewis, Vicki R. (David) Moore, Billy G. (Karen) Stewart, and Kelwin M. (Akemi) Moore; 10 grandchildren, Angela Ries-Grahman, Monique Ries, Johnetta Griffin, Sophie Smith-McMiller, Jammal Clark, Javelin Clark, Antonio Stewart, Aleighia Stewart, MiKayla M. Evans, and Georgia K. Moore; 14 great-grandchildren; a brother, John P. Moore; a sister, Shirley Moore Hoskins; nieces, nephews; a cousin, Jeanette Jordden, and including special friends, Julia Smith, Velma Woodson, James Brown, Alda Thomas, and Thelma Gaskin, and the Hoskins, Stewart, Slaughter, Evans, and Clark families.
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Mr. John Adams Jones
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Sunday September 26, 2010
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Monday September 27, 2010
11:00am
City Auditorium/Monroe Street
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
John Adams Jones was born to the late Otha "Kid" Scott and the late Hattie Lee Jones on September 12, 1941, in Warren County, Mississippi.
He accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Zion M.B. Church in Redwood, MS under the leadership of Pastor Clifton. He remained a faithful member, and served on the Deacon Board and as Grounds Keeper until his demise.
He was a 1962 graduate of Rosa A. Temple High School and attended Coahoma Junior College, where he played football. John married Lula M. Jones on July 26, 1964 and to this union four children were born.
John retired from the Warren County Highway Department in 2003.
John was affectionately called Gene, Bear, Richard, Big John, Geno and Big Daddy.
On Tuesday, September 21, 2010 he departed this life at the age of 69. In addition to his parents; a brother, Joseph William Jones, a sister Hattie Jones, his stepmother, Betty Scott, and stepbrothers, Henry Lewis, Lemira "Pat" Scott and Rickey Neal preceded him in death.
He leaves to cherish his memories; his loving wife, Lula M. Jones; four children; Tanya (Garland) McCleary, Valencia Renee (Warren) Jones, Jon (La Wanda) Jones all of Vicksburg, MS and Marlin (Linda) Jones of Morrisville, NC; three sisters, Earnestine Carson, Gladys (Jessie) Warfield, Bobbie (Marvin) Harringtion, and two brothers, James Charles "Pat" (Annie Lee) Jones, Smith Wayne (Julia) Reed; ten grandchildren Kristopher Havard, Antrese Berry, Justin Crawford, Alecia Janay Jones, Thelecia "Lesa" Jones, Damien Jones, Destinee McCleary, JaKobi Jones, Kiara Jones, and Zaria Jones; great-grandchildren Joshua Woodard and Amyah Doss; two Goddaughters, Bernadine Bass and Sharolyn Bailey, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives including the Carson, Colenburg, Jones, Lewis, Truly, and Warfield families.
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Mrs. Shirley Harrison Lewis
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday September 17, 2010
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday September 18, 2010
1:00pm
Mt. Moriah MB Church/Edwards, Ms.
Interment: Church Cemetery
Shirley Mae Harrison-Lewis was born on March 27, 1965 to Ms. Sally Mae Diggs and the late, Mr. Fred Taylor, both of Edwards, MS. As the eldest child, she confessed her belief in Christ at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church.
Shirley graduated from hinds Agricultural High School in 1984 and furthered her education at Hinds Community College in Utica, MS. For 16 years, Shirley was employed at Tyson Foods in Flowers, MS. For several years, she also worked with the Hinds County Public School System as an Educator. Showing her Godly love for the children in the community, Shirley established the Edwards Sunshine Choir and the Mount Moriah Praise Team. She was also a member of the Mt. Moriah Church Choir and Tyson Food Choir. She was faithful to these organizations until her health failed.
Shirley’s hobbies included studying the word, conversating on the phone to family and friends, cooking, organizing family gatherings for birthday celebrations, shopping with her daughter and singing. She had a great sense of humor, pleasant personality, free spirit and a kind heart. Shirley’s motivational spirit always enlighten others!
Shirley was untied in Holy Matrimony to Charles Earl Lewis. To this union, one daughter was born, Ms. Jasmine Lashunn.
The Lord needed a rose for his garden and sent an angel for Shirley on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at the Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Harrison, Sr. and mother-in-law, Mrs. Charlena Lewis.
She leaves her legacy and precious memories to her husband, Charles Earl Lewis, a loving daughter, Jasmine Lashun of Edwards, MS; a loving mother, Sally Mae Diggs and father-in-law, Johnny Lewis both of Edwards, MS. She also leaves to mourn, two devoted sisters, Patricia (Christopher) Bethay and Frances Diggs; two special children, Dajai Sulton and Christian Bethay; one god-daughter, Italian Johnson; three special aunts, Mable (Lester) Donald of Edwards, MS, Luvenia (Albert) Littles and Carolyn (Sammie) Jones both of Hazlehurst, MS; four special uncles, Jeff Harrison of Edwards, MS, Luther (Catherine) Harrison of Vicksburg, MS, Robert (Rose) Diggs of Saginaw, MI and Ezell (Emma) Diggs of Indianola, MS; three brothers-in-law; four sisters-in-law; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and wonderful friends.
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Mr. George Williams
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday September 17, 2010
2:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday September 18, 2010
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
George Williams was born June 9, 1937 in Fayette, Mississippi to the late Estella Whitney and George Williams. He confessed Christ as his personal savior at an early age.
On January 13, 1998 he was united in holy matrimony with his loving wife, Frances Lee. On Monday, September 13, 2010 after a short illness God called George home. He was a self employed timber cutter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Estella Whitney and George Williams; one aunt, Aurilla Hill.
He leaves to cherish his precious memory a devoted wife, Frances Williams; three sisters, Thelma Thomas, Ida Mae Williams both of Chicago, Illinois and Dorothy L. Gordon of Three Rivers, Michigan; a brother, Teddy Thomas of Iraq; four sons, Dewayne Williams and Jermaine Williams both of Killeen, Texas, George Ware of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Amos McMoore of Vicksburg, Mississippi; adopted daughter, Jackie Williams of Vicksburg, Mississippi; stepchildren, Edna Triplett, James Lee and Tracy Lee all of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Antonio Lee of Moss Point, Mississippi; Tina Barona of Atlanta, Georgia; and a host of grandchildren; three special grandchildren, Xavier, Britney and Chiquita.
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Mrs. Katie Beatrice Webb
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday September 10, 2010
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday September 11, 2010
1:00pm
St. Mark M.B. Church/Edwards, Ms
Interment: Greenhill Cemetery/Edwards, Mississippi
A Time To Be Born … As the sun rose on May 14, 1935, a beautiful baby girl was born and give the name, Katie B. Webb. Katie was affectionately nicknamed, “Baby Sister”. She was born to the late Rollie Webb and Fannie Younger Mosley Webb.
A Time To Plant … She confessed Christ as her personal savior and joined St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. She remained faithful until her health failed.
A Time To Enter Into Eternity … On Monday, September 6, 2010, at 7:43 p.m., Katie, faithful servant, closed her eyes and made the eternal journey from earth to everlasting life.
The memories of Sis Webb will forever be cherished by: her devoted children, Lafayette (Yolandia) Webb, Inglewood, California, Rollie (Hiritii Berhe) Webb, Washington, D.C., Sammye Brooks, Chicago, Illinois, and Fannie Williams, Edwards, Mississippi. One son, Willie “Smiley” Webb preceded her in death.
The family will always cherish her special love for her grandson, Mario Webb. She leaves to mourn her passing, 17 grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, and a special friend, Mrs. Geraldine Howard, who will truly miss her kindness and supporting spirit.
She also leaves four precious sisters, Nannie Bell Williams, Jessie (Kelly) Jelks, Dottie (Robert) Cavitt, Edwards, Mississippi and Elizabeth Davis, Vicksburg, Mississippi; four brothers, Henry Mosley, Mattoon, Illinois, Robert (Lucinda) Mosley, J.C. (Earleane) Webb, St. Louis, Missouri, and Leothis (Alma) Webb, Vicksburg, Mississippi. Three brothers, Frank Mosley, Eli Webb and Leonard Webb preceded her in death.
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Mr. Dave B. Lewis
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, September 10, 2010
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, September 11, 2010
1:00pm
Repose of Body: 12:00noon
Mt. Carmel M.B. Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mr. Dave Bryant Lewis was born August 9, 1926 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to the late Dave Lewis, Sr. and the late Mary Pugh Lewis.
The only son of three children (sisters Louise Kline and Annie Lewis preceded him in death), he confessed his belief in Christ at the tender age of nine and joined the Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church. His service to the Lord was exemplary and he served at Mt. Carmel until 1999, when his health failed.
Mr. Lewis received his early education in Vicksburg, MS, graduating from Magnolia High School. He immediately went to work for the Illinois Railroad and in 1945, joined the United States Army receiving an honorable discharge. Upon completion of his Military Service, Mr. Lewis returned to Vicksburg and resumed working for the Illinois Railroad (36 years) and later the Veterans Cab Company.
In 1981, Mr. Lewis met and married Millie Burns Lewis and to this union, Sheila was born. Always putting his family first, he was very loving and caring, creating rays of sunshine on those he loved so much. Mr. Lewis was the ideal example of a father and husband. He always gave good sound advice and help to anyone who asked it of him. He also gave of his resources generously and willingly. Mr. Lewis never met a stranger and everyone he met was made to feel welcome.
On September 5, 2010, at 12:10 a.m., Mr. Dave Bryant Lewis, Jr., quietly transitioned to his heavenly home.
He leaves to celebrate his life and legacy, a loving and devoted wife of 29 years, Mrs. Millie Burns Lewis; two sons, Eugene Lewis of Dallas, TX and Michael Lewis of Jackson, MS; Six daughters, Sheila (Christopher) Lewis Cooper of Atlanta, GA; Brenda (Chris) Sherman and LaTanya Hill of Jackson, MS; Tracy Burns, Yolanda (Simmie) Brooks and Shirley Lewis of Vicksburg, MS; a devoted friend, William Robinson; twenty-six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; five sisters-in-law, Jo Ann (Kenneth) Ragan, Helen Howard, Phalena Lewis, Ella Lee of Vicksburg, MS; and Hattie B. (Sherman) Jackson of Gainesville, FL; six brothers-in-law, Lee (Cynthia) Burns, Willie (Willie Mae) Burns, Charles (Lula) Burns, John (Shirley) Tyler of Barstow, CA, Cedric (Juanita) Burns of Memphis, TN, and Donald (Susie) Burns of Chicago, IL., and numerous other relatives and friends, including the Lassiter, Robinson and Burns families of Vicksburg.
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Mr. James Willie Gilmer
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, September 3, 2010
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, September 4, 2010
12:00noon
Repose of Body: 11:00am
Bolton/Edwards Middle School - Bolton, Ms.
Interment: Greenhill Cemetery/Edwards, Mississippi
James W. Gilmer was born to the union of the late Mr. Arthur Gilmer, Sr. and Mary Donald Gilmer on August 14, 1938.
James loved the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed gardening. His motto was, “I like to see things grow.” James loved his family and found great pleasure in spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sharing with them stories from the past.
He was educated in his earlier years in the Hinds County School system. He received an Associate Degree from Utica Jr. College and then joined the United States Army. Later he received a Degree in Business Management from Louisiana State University. He was employed by International Paper Company as a supervisor for 27 years until his retirement in 1993.
James accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Edwards, Mississippi. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Katherine (Harris) Gilmer on March 26, 1961. To this union four children were born: Patricia (Lee) McFarland, of Edwards, Mississippi, Helen (Wendell) Griffin of Brandon, Mississippi; Craig (Lisa) Gilmer of Raymond, Mississippi and Jennifer (Benjamin) Bradley of Jackson, Mississippi.
James was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings, Arthur Gilmer, Sr. and Rosetta Richards and two grandchildren, Ledrik McFarland and Garreton Green.
He will be dearly missed and leaves precious memories to be cherished to: his loving wife, Katherine; his children; two sisters, Mary Marshall and Elnora Mack of Edwards, Mississippi; two brothers, Walter (Elizabeth) Gilmer of Jackson, Mississippi, and Oliver Burley of Clinton, Mississippi; daughter, Kesrhan (Zachary) Guice of Jackson, Mississippi; twelve grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews whom he loved as his children.
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Mrs. Shirley Jean Chase
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Tuesday August 31, 2010
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Wednesday September 1, 2010
11:00am
Repose In Church: 10:00am
Greater Zion M.B. Church/7501 Hwy 27 North, Utica, Ms
Interment: McCay Cemetery/Lorman, Mississippi
Mrs. Shirley J. Dotson Chase was born October 14, 1953 to the late Gladys Mae Green and the late Willie Burnside in Lorman, Mississippi.
She confessed Christ at an early age.
She leaves to cherish her memories; husband, Sam D. Chase of Vicksburg, Mississippi; two daughters, Rhonda Martin of Jesup, Georgia and LaTasha Chase of Vicksburg, Mississippi; two sons, Jerry Johnson of Green Bay Wisconsin and Greg Johnson of Vicksburg, Mississippi; one brother, Dewayne Green of Vicksburg, Mississippi; eighteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Ellen Grace Johnson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Wednesday August 25, 2010
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Thursday August 26 2010
1:00pm
Repose In Church: 12:00noon
Greater Grove Street M.B. Church/2715 Alcorn Drive
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
On Wednesday, August 18, 2010, God called home one of the most caring, dedicated, and loving angels on the face of this Earth, Ellen Grace Johnson.
As a woman of God, she exemplified unconditional love and never met a stranger. She was known as the true "neighborhood mom". As our mother she has taught her children to embrace life and to never take anything for granted.
On September 22, 1937, James L. and Willie E. Robinson welcomed their 7th child, Ellen Grace Johnson, better known as "Amazing Grace." She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior and became an active member of St. James A.M.E Church where the Rev. Beverly Baskin is pastor.
Grace attended Bowman High School in Vicksburg, MS where she graduated with honors in 1956. She later married Wardell ("Gar") Johnson and had nine wonderful children; three sons and six daughters.
She started working at All Saints in 1958 and worked forty-two years in food services. There she was a mom to all the students and faculty at the school, and she was beloved by everyone.
Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Wardell (“Gar”) Johnson, Sr.; her parents, James L. and Willie E. Robinson; one brother, James L. Robinson, Jr.; five sisters, Annie Jo Smith, Mary Ruth Robinson, Elizabeth Jones, Elnora Sheppard, and Clara Ward; one granddaughter, Gail Perkins; and one nephew, Gary Robinson.
Upon her death, Grace leaves eleven children, Lydia Robinson of Los Angeles, CA, Wardell (Bernice) Johnson, Jr. of Douglassville, GA, Tyrone (Kim) Johnson of Wilson, NC, Deborah Walker of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Dorothy (Roosevelt Bailey) Robinson, Brenda Johnson, Loretta (“Lolo”) Johnson, Vonciel (Emanuel) Kennedy, Denise (Bennie) Peoples, Pamela Brown and Michael Sean Johnson all of Vicksburg, MS; one brother, Benjamin Robinson of Port Gibson, MS; three brother-in-laws, J.T. Smith of Vicksburg, MS, the Honorable Mayor Harvey Johnson, Jr. of Jackson, MS and James Kelly of Los Angeles, CA; three sister-in-laws, Ruby Lee Martin of Maywood IL, Eunice Lewis of Vicksburg, MS and Wilma White of Edwards, MS; twenty-six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; nieces, nephews; and a whole host of friends and family.
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Mrs. Ruby Phelps Alvarez
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Wednesday August 25, 2010
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Memorial Services: Thursday August 26 2010
11:00am
Spring Hill M.B. Church/815 Mission 66
Ruby Lee Phelps Alvarez was born March 15, 1924 to Mr. and Mrs. Charlie and Ruby Lewis Phelps, (both deceased), in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Ruby’s love and devotion for the Lord was evident throughout her life. She was a faithful member of the Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church for over (70) seventy years. She was baptized at the age of twelve under the leadership of Reverend M. M. Morris and served in the capacity of church treasurer and a member of the deaconess board.
She graduated from Magnolia Avenue High School in 1943. Ruby was employed at “The Valley Dry Goods Store” for fifteen years as an elevator operator. In 1961 she moved to New York City, where she married the late Mr. Guillermo Alvarez. After his death, she returned to Vicksburg where she cared for her mother throughout her illness and her father until he departed this life in 1993. She loved her family with all her heart.
On Saturday, August 21, 2010 at River Region Medical Center, the Lord touched her on the hem of her garment and said, “Servant, well done. It is time to come home.”
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Bettie Stamps and Mary Preacely. She leaves to cherish precious memories, her uncle, Tom Lewis of Vicksburg; two nephews, Charlie and Woodrow Preacely of New York; two devoted cousins, Gloria Fisher Dorsey and Sherrie Phelps Moran, both of Vicksburg; and many other cousins, relatives and friends.
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Mr. John T. Moody, Sr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Monday August 16, 2010
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Tuesday August 17, 2010
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: New Poplar Grove Church Cemetery/4399 Hwy 27 North, Utica, Ms.
On Thursday, August 12, 2010, the sunrise of eternity dawned on the life of Brother John T’Otis Moody, Sr. He was born in Warren County, MS to Humphrey and Ruby Moody.
He completed his elementary and secondary education, starting at Hickory Elementary School.
In 1957 John T., as he was affectionately known, married the then Emma Lee McNeal. They were married for 49 years until her untimely death. To this union seven children were born, two sons and five daughters.
John T. was a dedicated worker and caretaker of his family. He worked 30+ years at Vicksburg Ready Mix Cement Company as a truck driver. He also worked to ensure that each of his children had an opportunity to pursue an education of higher learning. He represented the many definitions of love: ‘wanting good to come to another person; being concerned and willing to work for another person’s benefit.’ These words personified John T.
He was unassuming and the life of the party; yet his love for his family and theirs for him was never in any doubt.
He was preceded in death by his wife Emma Lee; parents, Humphrey and Ruby Moody; his Aunt Laura B. Henderson; and five siblings: Judge, Berdon, Leon, Rufus, and Alonzo.
He leaves to cherish his memories seven children: Eddie (Willie) Williams, John Jr. (Marcia), Carolyn Darville, Bettye, Lynda (Lewis) Ragan, Yvette, and Anthony; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters: Lula Burks, Laura Moody, Mary Sutton, Nettie Doss, Ruth Byrdsong and Marguerite Moody, and a host of other relatives and friends.
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Ms. Brelyn Shirnita Gross
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday August 13, 2010
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday August 14, 2010
11:00am
Repose: 10:00am
City Auiditorium/901 Monroe Street
Interment: Hickory Tree MB Church Cemetery/Bovina, Ms.
A Time To Be Born
Brelyn Shirnita Gross was born on June 15, 1986, to Ernest Anderson, Sr., and Brenda J. Gross. She began her education at Kings Headstart Center, and progressed through Grove Street Elementary, Warren Central Junior High, and graduated from Warren Central High School in 2004. She attended Hinds Community College and transferred to Virginia College, where she was working towards a degree in Medical Office Management
A Time With Christ
She confessed Christ in August 1 994 at Morning Star Seventh Day Adventist Church under the pastorate of Pastor Jeffrey Watson. At Morning Star, Brelyn worked mainly with the youth. Brelyn is fondly remembered by her words, "God don't make any junk."
A Time To Die
On August 10, 2010, at the age of 24, Brelyn departed this life. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Harrison Gross; paternal grandfather and grandmother Jessie Anderson and Amanda Eaton; one sister, Glory Anderson; and one brother, Curtis Anderson, Sr.
A Time To Remember
Turquoise was Berlin's favorite color. "Brelyn was always grinning and always trying to get on a picture; she loved to talk, to dance, to clown; she loved life and loved people; she met no stranger," stated her mother. Berlin's favorite teacher, Grace Brown, referred to her as a "live wire." Brelyn was a self-employed childcare provider. She was previously employed at Kids Are Kids, Pied Piper, and Treasures Day Care Centers. She loved lasagna. Brelyn was afraid of cats, bugs, mice, and snakes. She was creative and loved thinking of new ways to help children learn.
She leaves to mourn her passing her loving parents, Ernest Anderson, Sr., and Brenda J. Gross; eight brothers: Jason (Leocadia) Gross, of Corpus Christi, TX; Ernest (Patricia) Anderson, Jr., of Winfield, LA; Tommie (Mary) Anderson, of Houston, TX; Willie Anderson, of Portland, OR; Larry (Wilma) Anderson, of Vicksburg, MS; Michial Anderson, of Vicksburg, MS; Eddie McCoy and Jessie McCoy, of Vicksburg, MS; one sister, Emma (Bubba Sr.) Judge, of Vicksburg, MS; one honorary brother, Terrance Gross, of Houston, TX; one honorary sister, Tasha Gross, of Jackson, MS; maternal grandmother, Julia M. Gross, of Vicksburg, MS; five aunts: Sandra Elaine Gross, Gertrude (Casey) Brown, Sr., and Cheral (Andrew Sr.) Patton, all of Vicksburg, MS, and Mary (Clarence) Thomas, of Pass Christian, MS; three uncles: Charles (Alice) Gross, of Atlanta, GA, Benjamin Turner, of Chicago, IL, and James Gross, of Vicksburg, MS; four great-aunts; two great-uncles; one God sister, Dr. Kimberly Ballard, of Houma, LA; a fiance, Darryl Oliver, of Vicksburg, MS; three beloved children she nurtured: Sydney (everyday) and Hannah and C.J. Norman, all of Vicksburg, MS; and a host of Godmothers, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
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Mrs. Ida M. "Dr. Love" Moffett
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Tuesday August 3, 2010
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Wednesday August 4, 2010
11:00am
Repose in Church: 10:00am
Triumphant Baptist Church/124 Pittman Road
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Ida Mae DunBar “Dr. Love” was Born to the late Walter Sr. and Willie Mae DunBar on August 12, 1946.
Ida, confessed Christ in 1957 at Cool Spring M.B. Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Kat Cable. She joined Triumph M.B. Church under the leadership of the late Rev. C.C. Bolden and remained a member until God called her home.
She was united in holy matrimony to the late Rev. V.J. Moffett, Jr. on December 15, 1968. To this union four children were Born; V.J Moffett, III, Michael Moffett, and twins Cynthia and Christopher Moffett. Preceded in death are two Brothers, Percy Shelton, and Steven Williams, five uncles, five aunts, a granddaughter, Va'Shanti Washington and a step grandchild Derrick Slater.
Ida had a passion for caring for others. From 1970 to 1986 she was employed at "Kuhn Memorial Hospital as a nurse's aide; from 1989 to 1997 she worked at Parkview Regional Medical Center. After she lost her sight in 1997, Ida refused to quit, she worked at Culkin Elementary School until she could no longer read the recipes.
Her memories will be cherished by a daughter, Cynthia Moffett, three sons, V.J. (Shirka) Moffett, III, Michael Moffett, and Christopher Moffett; two step daughters; Beverly Slater and Tiffany Moffett; one step son; Richard Moore, one Brother, Walter DunBar, Jr.; two sisters; Alberta Butler, and Ida Mae Stimage, Six grandchildren; DeArius Blanton, Rozhanda Ringo, Camyah Ringo, Rodrianna Ring, Jaylyn Jackson and Desiree Jackson, two step grandsons; Michael Slater and William Slater (Catina), Jr. and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, two Goddaughters; Joyce Allen and Delois Allen; one special niece, Darlene Carter and Best friends Gloria Sweezer and Gladys Lane.
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Mr. David "Man" Anderson, Jr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday July 30, 2010
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday July 31, 2010
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
David "Mann" Anderson, Jr. was born August 5, 1947 in Vicksburg, MS. He was born to David Anderson, Sr. and Melba Ford. On Monday, My 26, 2010, an angel came and carried the bright spirit of David away to a land that is free from sickness, sorrow, pain and death.
David accepted Christ at an early age and later joined King Solomon Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Rosa A. Temple High School Class of 1966. In 1966, he was united in matrimony to Roberta Armstrong and to this union two children were born. David was a committed father who loved and provided for his family. He was truck driver for many years and was employed with Quality Carrier Trucking in Montgomery, AL.
David is preceded in death by his parents David Anderson, Sr. and Melba Ford; grandparents James and Mattie Slaughter, Sr., an aunt and a cousin.
David leaves to cherish his memories: a loving wife of 44 years, Roberta Anderson; son David (Pamela) Anderson, III; daughter Sonja Anderson; two grandchildren Dylan Anderson and Brittni Moses of Pensacola, FL; four sisters Gloria Goodman, Shirley (Roy) Wilson, Loretta Young, and Lori Ann Black of Vicksburg, MS; two brothers Larry Black and Danny Black of Tyler, TX; three aunts Rosie (Edward) Goodman, Mary Louise Johnson, and Annie Carol Straughter; uncle James Straughter, Jr.; brother-in-law Lawrence Armstrong of Vicksburg, MS; sister-in-law Mary Ruth Kyles of Enterprise, AL; two god-children Ronnie Kurt Nichols and Patrick T. Walton of Vicksburg, MS; a special friend Dona Hill ("Crow") of Vicksburg, MS; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and other relatives including the Walker, Naylor, Grady, Washington, Jenkins, and Brocks families.
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Ms. LouWanda 'Pudden" Miles
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday July 30, 2010
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday July 31, 2010
1:00pm
Repose: 12:00noon
Cedar Grove M.B. Church
Interment: Second Union Cemetery/Utica, Ms.
Mrs. LouWanda “Pudden” Miles was born December 17, 1962 to the late Elnora Taylor and the late Square Harris, Sr.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father; three brothers, Danny Lee Taylor, Square Harris, Jr. and Ira Parker, Sr.; one sister, Barbara Jean Baldwin.
Our Eternal and Heavenly Father summoned her to her eternal resting place on July 22, 2010.
She leaves to cherish her memories a loving husband, Charles Edward Miles; a son, Joshua Miles; twelve sisters, Mary Wilson, Frankie Williams, Wilma Anderson, Ayesha Davis, Margaret Harris, Irene Harris, Queen Rogers, Mary Jane Parker, Rodena Gilmore, Dorothy Thomas, Gladys Thomas, Flora Parker; twelve brothers, Norh Taylor, John Taylor, Mack Charles Taylor, Anthony Williams, Micheal Thomas, Henry Harris, Charles Harris, Earnest Rogers, James Tribble, Lee Childs, Dewitt Thomas and Elijah Parker; a very special aunt, Hazel Harris and a very special niece, Tiara “Sugar Mama” Davis; and a host of other relatives and friends including the Taylor, Harris, and Curry families.
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Mr. Ben Neal
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday July 24, 2010
11:00am - 12:00noon
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Interment: Second Union Church Cemetery/Utica, Ms
immediately following visitation at Lakeview
Ben Neal was born November 15,1918 in Claiborne County, Mississippi to proud parents, Mr. Cleveland Neal and Mrs. Joanna Neal. He grew up with two sisters, Helen and Irener, and two brothers Willie and Tom.
Ben was united in matrimony to Florence for over 50 years. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II and retired from Fisher Body Division, General Motors Corporation Chicago Plant with over 30 years of service.
He died Friday July 16, 2010. Ben was preceded in death by his wife, Florence, his parents, Cleveland and Joanna Neal, two sisters Helen and Irener and two brothers; Clearthur and Tom.
Ben leaves to cherish his memory a brother, Willie Neal of Vicksburg, MS; devoted niece, Helen Neal Moore of Chicago, IL; nephew, Adam Neal of Gulfport MS; great niece, VaTrice Moore of Chicago, IL; nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Lucy C. "Sister" Harris Moses
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday July 23, 2010
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday July 24, 2010
11:00am
Repose: 10:00am
Faith Christian Center/1100 Main Street, Vkbg, Ms.
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Lucy C. (Sister) Moses was born February 23, 1929 to Mr. Clarence Harris Sr. and Mrs. Katie W. Harris in Vicksburg, Ms.
In 1943, she confessed Christ at Bethlehem M.B. Church under the leadership of Pastor J. P. Holmes. Later, she re-dedicated her life to Christ at Faith Christian Center under the leadership of Pastor Ollie Hardaway Jr., where she remained until her home-going.
She attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and retired from Vicksburg Convalescent Home.
She went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Convenant Care and Rehabilitation Center, Vicksburg, MS.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Harris Sr. and Katie Woodley Harris, her brother Johnny Harris and nine uncles.
She leaves to cherish her memories; one brother, Clarence Harris, Jr. of Vicksburg, MS; two sisters, Thelma J. Harris Perkins of Vicksburg, MS and Connie L. Harris (Pastor Eddie) Cooper of Ellisville, MS.; one uncle, Jessie (Neil) Jones of Omaha, NE; five nieces, seven nephews, nine great nieces; twelve great nephews. Three great-great nieces; two great-great nephews; a host of cousins including the Woodson, Carson, Vaughn, and Sims Families; and special friends, Tamberlan Chiplin of Fayette, MS, Janice Flowers, Clara Jones, and Susie Myers all of Vicksburg, MS
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Ms. Patricia Rash
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday July 16, 2010
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday July 17, 2010
1:00pm
Repose: 12:00noon
South Delta High School/303 Parkway Ave. Rolling Fork, Ms.
Interment: Goodwill Cemetery - Alps, Ms
On Friday, July 9, 2010, Patricia Rash went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Patricia was born March 25, 1966 in Washington County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Irving and Alice Rash.
She graduated from Rolling Fork High School in 1984. She received employment at Tyson Foods in 2003 and continued until her death.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Alice Mae Rash; father, Irving Rash; grandmother, Rosie Peoples; grandfather, Frank Peoples; son, Travis Rash; sister, Mary Knox; her uncles, Adam Peoples, Amos Peoples; her aunts, Roberta Peoples, Marie Rowland; nieces, LaKidra Knox, Deiyah Watson and cousin, James Rowland.
Patricia leaves to cherish her memories: her husband, Marvin Johnson of Vicksburg, Mississippi; two daughters, TyNiece “Mona” Rash and Sharonica Johnson both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; one son, Marvin “Fred” Rash of Virginia Beach, Virginia; two sisters-in-law, Donna Fields (Michael Fields) of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Melody Johnson of Glen Allan, Mississippi; two brothers-in-law, Freddie Knox (Mary) of Grace, Mississippi, Alex Johnson (Tammy) of Glen Allan, Mississippi and one uncle, Robert Peoples (Joe Ann) of Greenville, Mississippi; special friends, Mary Bunton and Reese Allen; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other friends.
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Mrs. Mary E. Ward
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday July 16, 2010
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday July 17, 2010
1:00pm
Repose: 12:00noon
Mount Heroden Baptist Church/1119 Clay Street
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mary E. Jones Ward entered this life on June 10,1921, to the late Adam and Maude Howard Jones.
She accepted Christ at an early age at Mercy Seat Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Willie Wood.
A homemaker, Mary's love and pride was her family. Her second love was her flowers. Mary's green thumb could make anything grow.
She was preceded in death by her husband, (James E. Ward Sr.), parents (Adam and Maude Howard Jones), two brothers (Elbert and Thomas L. Jones) and a son (Henry L. Warren).
Mary leaves to cherish her memory: six daughters, Linda Jones and Mary E. Ward of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Wanda Marshall of San Francisco, California, Claudette Jones of Reedville, North Carolina, Selena Carr of Atlanta, Georgia, and Maude Helen Jones of Jackson, Mississippi; four sons, Albert Jones, James Ward Jr., Barry and Larry Ward of Vicksburg, Mississippi; one sister, Alice Jones; one brother, Norman Jones of Vicksburg, Mississippi; nieces, Barbara Jones of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Isabelle Jones of Rochester, New York; grandchildren, including Emmitt Ward of Vicksburg, Mississippi; great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Mr. Henry Brinkley, Jr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday June 25, 2010
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday June 26, 2010
2:30pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Henry “June” Brinkley, Jr. was born November 4, 1947 in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
He attended Kings Elementary and Temple High Schools.
He confessed Christ at an early age in life under the Pastorate of Reverend Straughter at Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He remained a member of Pleasant Valley until his death.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Mr. and Mrs. Henry (Bennie) Brinkley, Sr.; one granddaughter, Kennedi Brinkley; one brother, Norman Brinkley.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories: three sons, Authur Brinkley, Patrick Brinkley, Gerald Brinkley all of Dallas, Texas; one daughter, Delicia Brinkley-Armstead of Dallas, Texas; two sisters, Rosie Brinkley of Chicago, Illinois and Floree Brinkley of Vicksburg, Mississippi; one brother, Burnell Brinkley of Vicksburg, Mississippi; former wife, Vivian Brinkley of Vicksburg, Mississippi; eleven grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends
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Mr. Timothy E. Roby
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday June 25, 2010
12:00noon - 8:00pm
Family Present: 7:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday June 26, 2010
11:00am
Repose: 10:00am
City Auditorium
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Timothy Earl Roby was the third child born to Ruth D. Roby and Walter Kelly on April 10, 1967. Tim confessed Christ at an early age at Triumph Missionary Baptist Church. He later united with Bethelhem Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend David Brown. He was later ordained as a deacon.
On Sunday, June 20, 2010, God saw Tim's body tired and He dispatched His angels to the University Medical Center to take him to his heavenly home.
Tim graduated from Warren Central High School in 1986. While in high school, he was an active member of the Soccer team. After completion of high school, he gained employment with Batesville Casket Company. Tim began his employment with the Vicksburg Mill of International Paper Company on April 21, 1997 in the shipping department. Based on his job performance and desire to advance, he was selected as an instrument-electrician apprentice and completed the four year program in October 2004. Tim was a hard worker and well respected by his peers. He demonstrated leadership skills and was recognized on numerous occasions for superior job performance. He was nominated by his department manager for a promotion as Relief Shift Manager. Tim's assignment as Relief Shift Manager meant he was the only supervisor on duty during the night and weekend shifts. He effectively managed this responsibility and continued to grow in the role. He was a dedicated employee until his health failed. Tim was a great cook and had a love for cooking for his family and friends. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles, and was a former member of the Dirty South Riders. Tim enjoyed sports, and was an active coach in all of his kid's activities. Tim married Lois McCullum in July 1996; and to this union three beautiful children, Timberlyn, Tiana, & Terrel, were born.
Tim leaves to cherish and mourn his memories, his loving wife, Lois McCullum Roby, of Vicksburg; two loving daughters, Timberlyn J. Roby and Tiana J. Roby, of Vicksburg; one loving son, Terrel J. Roby, of Vicksburg; his mother, Ruth D. Roby, of Vicksburg; his father, Walter Kelly, of Vicksburg; two brothers, Michael Roby and Samuel Roby both of Vicksburg; five sisters, Uylanda (Claude) Weathers, Gretta Roby, Shawanda (Kenny) Swayzer, Pamela (Thomas) Jackson, and Georgia (Adarryl) Dent, all of Vicksburg; nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends including the Barker, Bradley, Caples, Erves, Gaines, Kelly, Singleton, Thomas, and Watson families.
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Mr. Charles C. Bingham
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday June 18, 2010
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday June 19, 2010
12:00noon
Repose In Church: 11:00am
Travelers Rest Baptist Church/Bomar Ave
Interment: Vollinger Cemetery/Hwy 61 South
Charles Cleo Bingham was born on May 9,1940 in Vicksburg, (Warren County) Mississippi to the late Percy Hall and the late Frances O. Bingham. He received his formal education in the public schools of Vicksburg and graduated from Bowman High School in 1957. Charles served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and further studies from Jackson State University.
Charles supervised Computer Operations at the Mississippi Employment Security Commission until retiring after 25 years of service.
He confessed a belief in Christ and was baptized at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church under the pastorage of the late Reverend Judge R. Bingham, Sr. The church's name has now been changed to Bingham's Memorial Baptist Church where Charles served as a deacon. As a young man, he was a member of the Junior Choir. He will be remembered for his faithfulness, his compassion to help others, and his faithful service of videoing events, and worship service at the church. He was an avid fisherman and gardener.
In March 1978, he united in marriage with Lillie Rose Burns and to this union two children were born: Kimberly Estella and Charlene Francine.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy Hall and Frances O. Bingham; two daughters, Kimberly and Charlene.
Charles leaves to cherish his memories, but missing him fondly is his wife, Lillie Rose Burns Bingham of Jackson; a daughter, Ammie Jennings (Major) of Jackson; three grandchildren, Christopher, Mia and Monet; seven sisters, Jean Robinson, Louise Hall, Joyce Pack (James), Yvonne Cameron of Brooklyn, NY, Bobbi Williams of Chesapeake, VA, Elmonia Grant (James), Columbia, SC, Jackie Stewart (Samuel) of Garland, TX; five brothers, Michael Hall of Brooklyn, NY, Edward Brown, (Joyce) of San Antonio, TX, Robert Hall (Flore), Billy Hall and Calvin Harris of Vicksburg, MS; step grandmother, Alfreda Burns; sisters-in-law, Velma Hill and Carolyn Johnson (Harry) of Vicksburg, MS, Georgia (Michael ) Vann of Chicago, II, Jimmie (Parrish) Piano, TX, Rozica (Tim) White of Duncanville, TX, Rolanda Cowans of New Jersey, Fannie Greer of Jackson, MS, Thelma Jones of Cleveland, OH; brother-in-laws, Rondrek Cownas of Baton Rouge, LA, Gregory Cownas of Chicago, II; Lawrence Taylor, Percy Taylor, John Wesley Taylor, Larry Taylor, Daniel Taylor, Jr. of Vicksburg, MS; aunts, Roberta Kennedy of Vicksburg, MS, Julia Thomas (Horace) of Greenville, MS, Gladys Bingham of Vicksburg, MS, Margaret Bingham of Grenada, MS, Savannah Hill (James) of Monticello, MS, Mary Helen Hall (Robert) of Vicksburg, MS, Delores Neal (Jimmy) and Nellie Mosley of, Chicago, IL Katie Caston (Judge) of Detroit, MI; uncles, Haskell Bingham (Robbie) of Petersburg, VA, Floyd Hall and Joseph Burns (Barbara) of Vicksburg, MS, Richard Burns, Jr. (Lula) of Evans, GA, Willie Burns (Hallie) of Detroit, MI; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
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Mr. Sandy "Beany" Carter, III
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday June 18, 2010
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday June 19, 2010
1:00pm
Repose In Church: 12:00noon
Pleasant Valley M.B. Church/Hwy 27
Interment: Locust Grove Church Cemetery
Sandy "Beany" Carter, III was born to Sandy and Eva Grace Carter on April 9,1963 in Vicksburg, MS.
Sandy received Christ as his Personal Savior at an early age at Locust Grove Baptist Church.
Sandy attended Vicksburg High School. He was employed as a painter at Cooper Lighting for 22 years.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Georgia Lee and Early Simpson, Sr. and Willie James and Dorothy Washington; paternal grandparents Sandy Sr. and Agnes Brown Carter; and an uncle Arthur "Pee Wee" Carter.
Precious memories will forever linger in the hearts of his parents, Sandy Jr. and Eva Grace Carter; companion Jacqueline Harris; two stepsons Antonio "Tony" Harris and Tevis Harris; one stepdaughter Erma Harris; two grandkids Rickey Ross, Jr. and TreVon Harris; one brother Michael Durman (Lavinia) of Dallas, TX; five sisters: Pamela Brown (Shelby) of Dallas, TX, Barbara Carter, Cathy Demby (Alex), Mary Carter, and Diane
Renee Carter, all of Vicksburg, MS. A host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and families including the Carters, Browns, Banks, Neal, Prentiss, Harris, Durman, Tate, Erwin and Johnson; and family friend Deborah Brooks.
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Mrs. Addie Mae Harris
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday June 11, 2010
12:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday June 12, 2010
1:00pm
Welcome Baptist Church/Utica, Ms
Interment: Church Cemetery
Addie Lee “Sugar Pie” Harris was born March 24, 1923 to the late Paul and Luella Marshall of Learned, Mississippi. She was the eldest of her siblings.
She received her formal education at Welcome School in Utica, Mississippi. She confessed Christ at an early age and joined Welcome Missionary Baptist Church.
At the tender age of 19, she met the love of her life, John Harris and was united in holy matrimony. To this union 14 children were born. Her husband as well as five children preceded her in death: Roosevelt, Glennis, Earnestine, Zelma and Willie Ruth.
She leaves to cherish her memories six daughters: Katherine (James) of Edwards, Mississippi, Pauline, Gloria Jean (Lewis), Annie (Edward), Georgia (Rayford) all of Aurora, Illinois and Ruth (Henry) of Dallas, Texas; three sons, Frank (Sherry) of Aurora, Illinois, Elbert (Pam) of Metarie, Louisiana and John (Maxine) of Marrero, Louisiana; three sisters, Edna Cole of Utica, Mississippi, Bernice Johnson of Cleveland, Ohio and Marie Brown of Aurora, Illinois; one brother, K. D. Marshall of Jackson, Mississippi; 31 grandchildren; and a host of great and great-great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Roosevelt and Paul Marshall.
Addie “Sugar Pie” loved her children, grandchildren and family. She always shared words of wisdom to them on every occasion. All of us will miss her zest and zeal for life. She was a little woman with a big spirit.
Addie departed this live on Friday, June 4, 2010 at her home in Edwards, Mississippi.
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Mrs. Hattie Lee Truly
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday June 11, 2010
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday June 12, 2010
11:00am
Repose: 10:00am
Vicksburg City Auditorium
Interment: New Zion Cemetery "Ball Park"
The legacy of Hattie Lee Truly began on July 22, 1911 in Eldorado, Northern Warren County near the Warren-Yazoo County line. She was third of three children born to the union of James Jones and Eliza Lewis Jones. Her sisters, Elva Jones and Celia Jones Manners, preceded her in death. Hattie Truly “(Di Dear)” as affectionately called by her grandchildren was reared on the Dornbusch Plantation, where she and her family worked as sharecroppers. She later moved to the King’s Community. She was employed for many years as a dietitian at the Vicksburg Hospital in Vicksburg, MS. She was educated at the Ballground School and was a lifelong member of Mt. Zion M.B. Church of the Ballground Community where she was a Sunday School teacher and choir member.
Hattie Lee Jones was married to the late Rudolph Truly. She was the loving mother of seven children: Mrs. Ernestine Lutecia Carson (Earl-Deceased), Mrs. Gladys Mary Warfield (Jessie), Mr. John Adam Jones (Lula), Mr. James Charles Jones (Annie Lee), Mrs. Bobbie Harrington (Marvin) , Mr. Joseph William Jones (Deceased) and Miss Hattie Jones (Deceased).
Hattie Lee Truly was the loving grandmother of 30 grandchildren: Leticia Fisher (Deceased) Phyllis (Percy) Wilson, Nina (Willie) Drayton, Jacqueline Jones, Earl (Brenda) Carson, Jr., Deborah (James) Smith, Hattie Johnson, Dwight Carson, Sr. (Deceased), Linda Warfield, (Deceased) Jesse Warfield, Jr., Shirley (Donnie) Evans, Pamela (Vincent) Durman, Charles Carson, Fredrick Jones, Kim Carson (Deceased) Rev. Troy(Joan) Truly, Sr., Sherry(Anthony) Anderson, Jewel McCoy, Laura Carson., Tanya(Garland) McCleary, Rodney(Leona) Warfield, Valencia(Warren) Jones, Sandra(Brian) Wyatt, Michael(Diane) Warfield, Jon Jones, Roderick Porter, Dawn(Terry) Cotton, Wanda Kay Porter (Deceased), Marlon(Linda) Jones, and Christopher(Kimberly) Harrington.
Hattie Lee Truly was the Great-Grandmother of 66 loving great-grandchildren: Derrick(Godfrey) Carson, Roosevelt Harris, Jacheria King, Timothy Smith, Laketa Brown, Baron Drayton, Kebra Smith, Kimberly Carson, Stacey Simmons, Septima (Jeffery) Johnson-Shelley, Valshutia (Arlo) Wilson, Adam Carson, Dwight Carson, Jr., Q’Taria Drayton, Jeris (Carletta) Carson, Debarka (Travis) Williams, Troy Truly, Jr., Vonkeisha Truly, Maria Truly, Antresse Jones, Kristopher Havard, Genesia Johnson, Jessica Parson (Deceased), Jesse Warfield III, Amber Carson, Micos Johnson, Fabian Quattlebaum, Vincent Durman, II, Megan Smith, Amira Carson, Justin Crawford, Ashley Pratt, Donovan Evans, Quentin Truly, Jasmine McDaniel, Amanda McDaniel, Ashia Carson, Lafarran Durman, Thelica Jones, Alicia Jones, Caleb Anderson (Deceased), Martravinan Carson, Rachael Anderson, Jarod Porter, Jashod Porter, Devan Evans, Ashanti Warfield, Anthony Warfield, Destinee McCleary, Calissia Isabelle, Machia Anderson, Damian Jones, Katuria Warfield, Bethany Wyatt, Asher Carson, Ashton Michael Warfield, Jacoby Jones, Faith Isabelle, Kiera Jones, MacKenize Cotton, Aniya Banks, Christian Cotton, Joshua Porter, Zaria Jones, and Aryn Warfield.
Hattie Lee Truly was the loving Great-Great-Grandmother of 23 great-great-grandchildren: Kiswanis Smith, Amiya Evans, Jamari Smith, Kierston Carson, Shemar Smith, Wesley Carter, Tamia Smith, Kabrea Barnes, Andre Carter, Travis Williams, Jeffery Davion Shelley, Derrick Cayden Carson, Tiara King, Kyara Drayton, Kiebra Drayton, Mickeyia Hawkins-Johnson, Damiya Ellis, Ja’Mira Shelley, Roosevelt Harris, Jr., Skylar Carson and Tr’mhyiah Truly.
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Mr. Willie Monroe Nichols, Sr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday June 4, 2010
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday June 5, 2010
12:00noon
Repose in Church: 11:00am
Cedar Grove Baptist Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
A Time to Be Born:
Willie Monroe Nichols, Sr. was born to the late James Nichols and Sylvia Smith. He was united in marriage for 50 years to Sophie Caldwell-Nichols. Willie worked for many years at O’Neal McNamara and Hollis and Company. He also worked at Super Jr. as well as being self-employed with his own lawn and janitorial service.
A Time with Christ:
He was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church where he worked in the finance room.
A Time to Die:
On May 30, 2010, at the age of 82, Willie departed this life at his home. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and son, Charles Nichols.
A Time to Remember:
Willie leaves to cherish his memories a loving wife, Sophie, two daughters; Wanda Caldwell-Wilson and LaTarsha Nichols both of Vicksburg; one son, Willie Monroe Nichols, Jr. of Vicksburg; one grandson, Franklin Monroe Wilson of Vicksburg; two brothers, Alvin Thomas and Leon (Celestine) Thomas all of Vicksburg; an aunt, Mary Anderson; sister-in-law, Dr. Flora Caldwell of Jackson, Mississippi; and other relatives and friends including the Harris, Smith, Parson, Burns, Dotson and Lawrence families.
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Ms. Valleso G. Clavelle
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Funeral Services: Wednesday, June 2, 2010
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Vallesso M. Grissom Clavelle was born on January 5, 1967 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to the late Joyce Hill Grissom and Alexander Grissom.
She was a mother, homemaker and a devoted follower of Christ. Early Friday morning on May 28, 2010, God decided that she had suffered enough and called her home to rest.
Vallesso was preceded in death by her mother Joyce Hill Grissom and her grandmother Amelia Hill Mitchell.
She leaves to cherish her fond memories three daughters Tarvia C. Grissom of Memphis Tenn., Toni S. Campbell and Diamond K. Clavelle both of Vicksburg; One son Deshaun D. Grissom of Memphis Tenn; Seven sisters, Cherlyn Waller (Charles), Undria Reynolds, Meshell Chambliss (Geroid), Angela Chambers (Eric), Youlanda Grissom (Shone), all of Vicksburg; Amelia McMilIer (Herbert) of Atlanta GA; Patresae Sweezer (Eddie) of Talluah LA. Two Brothers, James Reynolds Jr. (Yvonne) and Anthony Reynolds both of Vicksburg. Her Father Alexander Grissom, Six grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Ms. Fannie B. Taylor
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday May 28, 2010
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, May 29, 2010
1:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Second Union Church Cemetery/Utica, Ms.
Fannie B. Taylor departed this life on May 20, 2010. She was born August 19, 1939 in Sharkey County to the late Norh Taylor and Mary B. Holden who preceded her in death.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Elnora Taylor and two brothers, Dan Pearson and Myles Lee Taylor.
She is survived by one son, Darnell Taylor of Minneapolis, Minnesota; three daughters, Carrie Taylor, Annie Taylor and Gloria (Edward) Wright all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; one brother, Willie Taylor of Vicksburg, Mississippi; three sisters, Nellie Taylor, Lena Mae Johnson both of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Callie Mae Taylor of Gary, Indiana; thirteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; including a close friend, Charles Curtis; and the Smith and Davenport families.
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Mrs. Marie Bailey Smith
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Funeral Services: Friday, May 28, 2010
11:00am
Repose In Church: 10:00am
East Mt. Olive M.B. Church/Red Lick, Ms.
Interment: Church Cemetery
Mother Marie Bailey Smith was born in Copiah County, Mississippi October 2, 1914. Henry Bailey and Mary Alice Scott Bailey were her parents. She was one of 22 children.
Mother Smith departed this life May 21, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois at the home of her daughter.
She attended school in Red Lick, Mississippi. She confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized by Rev. Frisby at Mount Olive M.B. Church.
Mother Smith was joined in Holy Matrimony to Deacon Rayfield Smith in 1932. Eight children were born to this union: Mary Alice, Rayfield, Jr., Josie, Lawrence, James, Joseph, Ruby and Barbara.
Mother Smith was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Deacon Rayfield, Sr., two sons, Rayfield, Jr. and Lawrence Woodrow.
She was the wife of a farmer. Her early life was filled with all the duties of caring for her family. The chores of a farmer's wife which she loved, kept her busy being "smart" and not lazy. Field work, canning food, quilting, cooking, gardening, sewing and many tedious chores filled her life.
In 1974, Mother Smith relocated from Vicksbug, Mississippi to Chicago, Illinois. She was needed to help her widowed son, Lawrence Woodrow, care for his two small children, Cedric and Saundra. For almost 20 years, she was a mother to them until they were grown.
Upon her arrival in Chicago, Illinois, she made many, many quilts for her children and grandchildren. She did this as a token of her love and affection. Her spirit resonated in her work. Mother Smith was a member of the Greater Divine Love M.B. Church. The pastor is Rev. K. Marshall. She attended church there until her health failed.
Mother Smith was the epitome of an obedient, loyal and dutiful wife. She loved her family and helped them as much as she could. She was loved for her unassuming and kind spirit. Some people are the salt of the earth.
She was one of them. She loved our Lord very much. She was frequently heard quoting the Lord's promises. She stood on God's Word and trusted in His divine power. She shared how she was filled with the Holy Spirit on the Mourner's Bench. "That church just lit up." What a wonderful experience this was for her.
She was affectionately known as: Maria, Marie, Sis, Aunt Ree, Sus, Mu-Dear, Ma, Sister, Aunt Marie, Grandma and Cuzn Ree.
Mother Marie Smith was preceded in death by 19 of 22 siblings: Emma, Woodrow, Eva, Walter, Warnessa, Sterling, Steve, Leroy, Clara, Fredonia, Luther, Nancy, Willie, Frank, Henry, Jr., L. B., Dove, Prince and Daniel.
Mother Smith leaves to cherish her memory: four daughters: Mary Alice Crawley, Chicago, IL, Josie Neal (Willie), Chicago, IL, Ruby Smith, Chicago, IL and Barbara Aikerson, Vicksburg, MS; two sons, James Smith (Ethel) and Joseph Smith (Rebecca), Vicksburg, MS; two sisters, Tommie Slaughter, Jackson, MS and Etta
Washington, Red Lick, MS; daughter-in-law, Clemmentine Smith, Rayville, LA; sister-in-law, Nancy Bailey, Red Lick, MS; stepdaughter, Rosie Mae Pittman, Greenville, MS; 15 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, eight great-great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
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Mr. Douglas MacArthur Chambers
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday May 21, 2010
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, May 22, 2010
11:00am
Repose In Church: 10:00am
Greater Grove Street M.B. Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mr. Douglas “Buddy” Chambers was born on April 6, 1942 to the late Reverend Redus and Catherine Chambers in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Douglas confessed Christ in 2002 and united with the Christ Episcopal Church in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
He worked as a construction worker most of his life. He attended public school in Vicksburg. Doug enjoyed spending time cooking and fishing with family and friends. He was an outdoorsman, where he never met a stranger. Doug enjoyed telling jokes and making people laugh.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents, the Reverend Redus and Catherine Chambers; a daughter, Adah Simmons; two brothers, Redus Chambers, Jr., and J.P. Chambers; and a sister and brother-in-law, Juliette and Thomas Bouie.
He leaves to cherish his memories; two daughters, Teffee Craig and Jami “Sinead” Chambers both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; two sons, Fernando Bell of Hampton, Virginia and Anthony Wilson of Joliet, Illinois; a sister, Beatrice Chambers of Vicksburg, Mississippi; two brothers, Thomas (Jeannie) Chambers of Mexico, Missouri and Jack (Lisa) Chambers of Vicksburg, Mississippi; grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
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Mr. Jimmie Smith, Jr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Thursday May 20, 2010
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Friday, May 21, 2010
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: St. James Cemetery/Fitler, Ms.
Jimmie Smith, Jr. was born July 26, 1931, in Fitler, Mississippi. He was the only son born to the union of Jimmie Smith, Sr. and Albena Fitzgerald Smith. On Thursday, May 13, 2010, Jimmie “Sonny Boy” was called home for eternal rest at the age of 78.
He accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age and lived a joyful and wonderful life. Jimmie was a warm hearted and loving man who put the needs of his family first and started work at an early age. After working over 32 years, he retired from the Handy Buttons factory in Chicago, Illinois. He spent much of his life on the road traveling between Chicago, Illinois and Vicksburg, Mississippi. until after the passing of his mother, he relocated back home to Vicksburg permanently.
He was preceded in death by both his parents, Jimmie Smith and Albena Fitzgerald Smith; a son, Jimmie Smith, III.
Jimmie leaves to cherish his loving memories, a son, Oliver James Clark of Vicksburg, Mississippi; two daughters, Gail Brown of Chicago, Illinois; Elnora Galloway of Vicksburg, Mississippi.; a sister, Albertha Kaiser of Vicksburg, Mississippi; three grandchildren, Michael Tolliver of Biloxi, Mississippi; Eric Brown (Lindsey) of Fitler, Mississippi; Kellie Clark of Vicksburg, Mississippi.; a special friend, Teresa Taylor of Chicago, Illinois; a niece and a host of special cousins, relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Alice H. Williams
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday May 14, 2010
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, May 15, 2010
2:00pm
Repose in Church: 12:00noon - 2:00pm
Bright Morning Star Church/801 Green Street
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Alice H. Williams was born January 12, 1920 in Chambers, Mississippi. The family moved to Edwards, Mississippi where she was raised. She met and married Monroe D. Williams Sr.; to this union, 13 children were born. The family moved to Vicksburg, Mississippi in 1947. There she joined Bright Morning Star Baptist Church. She was a faithful member of the Bright Morning Star Church for more than 60 years. Through the years she was a faithful member of the choir.
Mrs. Williams was a loving and dedicated mother who loved spending time with her family and friends. She was always there for her children and raised them all to be successful, productive adults. She was loved and respected by her extended family and was known by many names: Ms. Alice, Ms. A, Mrs. Williams, Grandma, Granny, Great Grandma, and Aunt Alice to name a few.
Alice is survived by: daughters, Ida Mae Williams of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Dorothy (Willie) Chatman of Greenville, Mississippi, Helen (Andrew) Collins of Bakersfield, California, Frankie Brown of Moreno Valley, California, Janice Williams of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Feli (Tonnie) Buggs of Katy, Texas, Lori Ann (Terry) Johnson of Desoto, Texas; her sons, Monroe Williams Jr., of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Johnny (Pam) Williams of Ontario, California, Carl (Brenda) Williams of Garland, Texas, Dr. Don (Shawn) Williams of Katy, Texas, Michael Williams of Meridian, Mississippi: 28 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Monroe D. Williams Sr.; her parents, John & Elmira Henry; her sister, Eula Henry; her brother, Arthur Henry; her daughter, Elmiria Thompson.
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Mr. Derrick Dewayne Funches
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Thursday May 6, 2010
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Friday, May 7, 2010
1:00pm
Repose: 12:00noon
Cedar Grove M.B. Church
Interment: Church Cemetery
Derrick Dewayne Funches was born November 12, 1973 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Mr. Avery Lloyd Harris and Mrs. Indiana Caldwell. He departed this life on April 29, 2010.
He was a 1994 graduate of Vicksburg High School. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a chef that brought family and friends together with his soulful dishes. In addition to being a chef, he was a utility operator at Ergon Inc. for nine years.
Mr. Funches was united in matrimony to Zita Carson. To this union, two sons were born. He was very active in their lives. He loved the outdoors and spending time with his sons and friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Arthur James Harris; maternal grandparents, Claudia and Willie Funches.
His memories will be cherished by his wife, Zita C. Funches; sons, Eric D. Funches, Derrick Funches, Jr., Jaye’Vius Funches, Ja’Darius Funches and De’reon Funches all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; mother, Indiana (Herb) Caldwell of Vicksburg, Mississippi; father, Avery Lloyd (Glory) Harris of Vicksburg, Mississippi; six sisters, Donya’ (Joseph) Squire of San Diego, California, Akisha Baker, Domenica Alisha (Nathaniel) Graham, and Averianna Harris all of Vicksburg, Mississippi, TaTanisha Baker of Biloxi, Mississippi and Cassandra Blount of Jackson, Mississippi; two brothers, Charlie Griffin and Terrence Harris both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; grandmother, Pauline Harris of Vicksburg, Mississippi; mother-inlaw, Mary J. Carson of Vicksburg, Mississippi; father-in-law, John A. Smith of Chicago, Illinois; sister-inlaw, Vita L. Carson of Hattiesburg, Mississippi; aunts, Tracy (Gerald) Bland, Utica, Mississippi, Mamie Funches, Ramona (Glennard) Warren, Brenda (Lenny) Smith all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; and Tracey (Kenneth) Davis of Bear, Delaware; an uncle, Larry (Jan) Funches of Vicksburg, Mississippi; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. All his loving memories remain in our hearts. He will be greatly missed.
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Master Stephon Markese Evans
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday May 7, 2010
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, May 8, 2010
11:00am
Travelers Rest Baptist Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Brother Stephan Markese Evans was born on November 11, 2001 in Vicksburg, MS to LaQuita Evans.
He departed this life on Thursday, April 29. 2010 River Regional Medical Center.
Bro. Stephan attended Early Education at Beechwood Elementary School. He was a part of Travelers Rest Baptist Church Family.
He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandmother Lula Mae Gordon and his maternal great-grandparents, Curley and Evelyn Evans.
His memories will be cherished by his mother LaQuita Evans; his brother Robert Earl Evans; his grandmother, Barbara Evans; his grandfather, Alfred Gordon; one aunt, Patricia Brown; three uncles; Wesley Evans, Anthony Evans, Kenny Evans; godmother, Debra McCoy-Coleman all of Vicksburg. A host of cousins,
great aunts, other relatives and friends, including members of the Gordon, England, Morgan, Brown and McCoy families.
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Mrs. Albenna Moore Naylor
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Tuesday May 4, 2010
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Wednesday, May 5, 2010
11:00am
Faith Christian Center
Interment: St. James Cemetery/Fitler, Ms.
Albenna M. Naylor was born August 4, 1961 in Vicksburg, MS to Robert E. Moore and Hattie Mae Cole. She accepted Christ at an early age at Calvary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. R. T. Strong. She later joined Faith Christian Center under Dr. Ollie Hardaway, Jr.
She attended the Vicksburg Public School system and Utica Jr. College where she received her certification as a Nurses Aide. She worked in the nursing field for 14 long years until her health failed her. She was married for 24 committed years before departing this life.
She was preceded in death by both parents: Robert E. Moore and Hattie Mae Cole, brother, Julius Cole, Jr. and a sister, Mary Cole.
She is survived by her loving husband, Howard L. Naylor of Vicksburg, MS. Although from this union no children were born, she had 4 beautiful step daughters: Lisa A. Anderson (RoShawn) of Silverville, TN; Melinda Grays (Jermaine) of Vicksburg, MS; Lillian Pope (Elton) of Byram, MS; and Iris L. Naylor of Vicksburg, MS. She had four brothers: Willie (Carolyn) Cole, Sr. of Jackson, Ms Michael (Brenda) Cole of Nashville, TN., Danny Cole of Vallejo, CA., and James Cole of Lufkin, TX; two sisters; Mattie Cole and Bobbie Cole (James) of Vicksburg, MS; eight grandchildren; a special cousin, James Clark; nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and other relatives, including members of the Winters, Cole, Rather, Sanders, Waites, Barnes, Merrill, and Harmony families.
Albenna’s heart and love stretched endlessly throughout the family. She reared Robert and Ricky and watched over Nicholas, Mack Jr, Michael (MJ), and Catrina.
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Mrs. Alice T. Ragan
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Monday May 3, 2010
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Tuesday, May 4, 2010
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Alice Juanita Templeton Ragan was born May 3, 1937 to the late William and Estella Templeton. She was reared by her grandparents, Will and Alice Berry.
Alice confessed Christ at the early age of nine. She was baptized at King Solomon Baptist Church by Reverend B. L. Thomas. On November 3, 1946, she became a faithful and dedicated member of Faith Christian Center where she served as a Sunday School teacher and on the Intercessory Team.
She graduated from Bowman High School in 1956 and attended Jackson State College. She received her LPN from the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing.
On August 31, 1958, Alice was united to James Edward Ragan, Sr. in holy matrimony by Reverend A. W. Wilson. James, being “an enlisted Air Force man”, took Alice, with kids in tow, around the world for twenty years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Estella Templeton and grandparents, Will and Alice Berry.
Mrs. Ragan is survived by: her husband, James E. Ragan, Sr. of Vicksburg, Mississippi; her children, Kevin Ragan of Killeen Texas, LaRue Ragan of East Palo Alto, California, Catina Reed (Alfred, Sr.) of Vicksburg, Mississippi and James E. Ragan, Jr. (Kim) of Jackson, Mississippi; four grandchildren, Catina Reed, Alfred Reed, Jr., Hope Ragan and Madison Ragan; her sister, Thelma Edley (Walter) of Edwards, Mississippi; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Ms. Tennyson Annyce Thompson
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Ms. TaShalon Alyce Thompson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday April 30, 2010
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, May 1, 2010
1:00pm
Bolton - Edwards Attendance Center
Interment: Greenhill Cemetery/Edwards, Ms.
Tashalon Alyce Thompson was born February 20, 1983 in Hinds County to the proud parents of Clara Thompson and Arthur Jones.
At an early age, she accepted Christ and united with St. John Baptist Church, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Tashalon attended school in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Tennyson Annyce Thompson was born August 1, 1989, in Wichita Falls, Texas to Clara Thompson. At an early age she accepted Christ and united with Mt. Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Tennyson attended Raymond High School and Hinds Community College.
On April 26, 2010, Tashalon and Tennyson went to be with the Lord together. They shall forever be remembered in the hearts of their loving mother, Clara Thompson of Wichita Falls, Texas; Arthur Jones (Tashalon’s Father), of Jackson, Mississippi; grandparents, Charles and Martha Thompson of Edwards, Mississippi; one special aunt, Linda Thompson of Edwards, Mississippi; two uncles, Charles Thompson, Jr. and John B. Thompson, of Edwards, Mississippi, and one special brother, Devon Horton of Jackson, Mississippi. Tashalon leaves to cherish her love, two children, Tylon and Trelon Thompson; a sister, Erica Jones, and a special friend, Von Barnes. Also left with precious memories of Tashalon and Tennyson are a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
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Mrs. Gleneva Bowman Flowers
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Wednesday April 28, 2010
2:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Thursday, April 29, 2010
11:00am
Repose at Church: 10:ooam
Mt. Ararat Baptist Church/Culkin Road
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Gleneva Bowman Flowers was born on November 8,1916, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, the first of six children born to the union of Odie and Melissa Beverly Bowman. The nickname "Gold" soon became the name of choice by all who knew her. In making her transition into eternity she joins her parents and five siblings: Minnie Meeks, Ruby Hall, Catherine Bowman, Sam Odie and William Cornelius Bowman.
In 1936, Gleneva was united in marriage to the late Dennis Flowers, Sr. Together they reared six children; Gladys, Edward, William, Robert, Carl and Michael. Sons, Robert, William and Carl preceded her in death, as did her step-son, Dennis Flowers, Jr.
A gentle, kind and Christian woman, Gleneva declared her faith in Christ at an early age, through baptism at Christian Home Baptist Church in Warren County. She later moved her membership to the Mt. Ararat M.B. Church where she continued to serve and pursue her beliefs as a faithful member for over seventy years.
With a soft voice and a sweet smile, Gleneva has played numerous roles during her lifetime: dutiful daughter, loving sister, wonderful wife, sweetest mother-in-law, greatest grand and great-grandmother, adoring aunt and devout Christian. She has played each role with grace and dignity. However, when she was given the role of "mother", she quickly became a star by deeply loving and treasuring her children. What a stellar performance!
Left to cherish her memories are: her daughter and son-in-law, Gladys and Frank C. Cage, Jr.; sons, Edward Flowers and Michael Flowers (Mercer); grandchildren, Jamita Goodwin (Turner), Michayla Rae Flowers, Ebony Gardner (Derrick), Edward Anthony Flowers and Travis Flowers; great grandchildren, Tyler and Taylen Goodwin; step grandchildren, Renee Frizzle (Jerome), Marvin, Ronnell and Dennis Flowers, III; and a cousin, Roberta Prentiss.
Special loves: Betty Hunter, Joan Crawford, Gloria Hicks, and Margaret Flowers.
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Mrs. Daisy Y. Palmer
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, April 16, 2010
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, April 17, 2010
1:00pm
Repose: 12:00noon
Vicksburg Family Life Cathedral
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Daisy Mae Young Palmer departed this life Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at River Region Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Palmer, Jr. and Son, Eric Dewayne Palmer.
Daisy was a faithful member of Vicksburg Family Life Cathedral where she served as Sunday School Teacher, Financial Treasurer and on the Hospitality ministry. She was a member of the 1969 graduating class of Rosa A. Temple High School. She attended Hinds Jr. College. She was employed by Southland Management, Inc. for over 30 years. Her social affiliation was “Willing Workers Civic Organization.”
She is survived by one son, James Palmer, III (Rubye), Vicksburg, Mississippi and one daughter, Tamera Evette Palmer (LaMichael), Madison, Mississippi; five grandchildren; her parents, Rosie Lee Griffin, Vicksburg, Mississippi, Eddie Young, Jr., East Palo Alto, California; sisters, Rosetta Young, Janie Griffin, Emma Harris (Charles), Betty Griffin, Terry Ann Griffin all of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Evelyn Marshall, Shreveport, Louisiana, Jackie Booker (James), Houston, Texas, Cynthia Sanders (Jimmy), Mansfield, Louisiana; brothers, David Griffin (Gloria), Dallas, Texas and Leonard Griffin, Elijah Griffin (Liz) both of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Timothy Griffin, Huntsville, Alabama; sisters-in-law, Ruby Jones, Brandon, Mississippi, Willie Lee McLaurin, Chicago, Illinois, Mary Jefferson (John), Brandon, Mississippi, Judith Palmer, Omaha, Nebraska, Berthina Williams, Vicksburg, Mississippi and a host of relatives and friends including the Tyler, Jones, Christopher, Griffin, Palmer, McLaurin, Donnerson, Smith, Mayfield, Bright, Moore, Thomas and Horne’s families.
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Ms. Teresa Andrews
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Thursday, April 15, 2010
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Friday, April 16, 2010
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
On Sunday, April 11, 2010, God called home Ms. Teresa Andrews.
Teresa is the baby girl to the late D’Ella and Johnny Andrews, Sr. A firm believer in God, she lived her life under His guidance and Great Commandment to treat others like you’d like to be treated and to love thy neighbor as thyself.
She was a graduate of Rosa A. Temple High School.
Her fascination among various jobs was her employment with the Vicksburg Police Department where she worked nearly twenty-four years as a crossing guard. She enjoyed what she was doing, which involved dealing and interacting with people.
She leaves with gracious love; three daughters, Angela Michelle Andrews, Anita Renee Andrews-Smoots and Carolyn Andrews all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; four sisters, Barbara Andrews, Joann Barnes, Shirley Dorsey, Delores Powell, all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; one brother, Johnny Andrews, Jr. of Vicksburg, Mississippi; nine grandchildren, Micah Andrews of Augusta, Georgia, Arthur Andrews, Kendrick Jones, Kenny Curry, D’Ella N. Andrews, Nicole Johnson, La Shonda Andrews, Thomas Pendleton, Jr. and Kedarius Radar all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; two great grandchildren, La’Tiya Andrews, and Shamiya Curry both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
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Mr. Stacy McDaniels, Jr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Monday, April 12, 2010
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Tuesday, April 13, 2010
2:00pm
Repose: 12:00noon
St. Mark Baptist Church/Edwards, Ms.
Interment: Greenhill Cemetery/Edwards, Ms.
Stacy McDaniel, Jr. was born on the 26th day of April in 1921, raised as the ninth child to the union of Stacy McDaniel, Sr. and Elizabeth Smith McDaniel, in Edwards, Mississippi. Like his parents, his siblings, Sidney, Olivia, LuWilla, Mertis, Jeremiah, Edwin, Vernon, Norval, and Ophorus, all preceded him in death.
Stacy got his academic education in the Edwards Public School System. For his spiritual education, it began at home, and then strengthened in the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Living right across the road from the church, Stacy missed very few church gatherings. He carried himself with much spiritual virtue, all of his life. Leaving high school, Stacy attended a trade school, which would prepare him for his professional job later in Detroit, Michigan.
The handsome young man met, dated, fell in love with and then married the lovely Celeste Donaldson, the month of February in 1940. A son, Calvin, was born from this union, but died in his infancy. In 1944 Stacy received a letter from the United States of America government, saying he had been drafted for military duty, during WWII. After Stacy returned from the Army, the young couple moved to Detroit, Michigan, following older siblings, seeking a more productive life. In 1947 Stacy joined the Ford Motor Company family, where he worked steadfast for 38 years.
In Detroit a daughter was born to the couple, they named her Barbara Joan. When she married, she had a beautiful baby girl. She named her Tresa. Stacey and Celeste took the charge to raise Barbara’s daughter, their beloved granddaughter, after the mother died.
Stacy had a passion for a few things, first was the church. In Detroit he united with the Gospel Temple where he worked as a Deacon. He had a passion in being an active member of the Shriner’s organization. Returning home to Edwards was also a passion, and he did in 1989, moving to live this time on the other side of the tracks. He also returned to the church of his youth, and worked as a Deacon in Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Another passion was fishing. He built a fishing pond when he returned home and sat and fished for hours. Then there was the passion for shopping for antique cars, and then he purchased a Lexus, making him really like luxury cars now. His biggest passion though was his family, which often included friends. He really loved his family.
Stacy leaves to celebrate his living, his loving wife of 70 years; his caring granddaughter, (a grandson, Anthony Fields, preceded him in death), and a son-in-law, James Fields. Stacy also leaves as in-laws, four sisters, two brothers, two aunts and one uncle. Dedicated nieces and nephews are too vast to list here, but are not forgotten. There are cousins as well as a host of caring friends like Deacon Rubell Peeples of Detroit, Michigan, Barbara King in Gary, Indiana, and Ms. Nerissa G. Smith, a local neighbor and long time friend, all will miss his quiet and sweet spirit.
We will wish for him physically, but will have him in our hearts.
Our loss, is Heaven’s gain.
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Mr. Joe "Little Joe" Johnson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, April 10, 2010
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Sunday, April 11, 2010
Repose: 12:00noon
1:00pm
New Rock of Ages M.B. Church
Interment: Second Union Cemetery/Utica, Ms.
Joe Mitchell “Little Joe” Johnson passed away peacefully on April 5, 2010. He was born on January 27, 1946 in Vallejo, California to Mr. Willie C. Johnson and Mrs. Viola Owens. He was the second child of nine children. Joe, at a young age was baptized by the late Reverend James Miller at Mount Zion Number 1 Baptist Church, where he served as a member of the usher board; later he joined New Rock of Ages Missionary Baptist Church.
He graduated from Rosa A. Temple High School “Class of 1964”. He played the guitar for a local band in and around Vicksburg, Mississippi. Joe worked as a meter reader for the City of Vicksburg for 22 years until his retirement. Joe touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity, and maintained his trademark sense of humor all the way to the end.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Willie C. Johnson and Mrs. Viola Owens and grandparents, Mr. Clay Redd and Mrs. Ella Brooks Redd.
Joe Mitchell Johnson will always be remembered by his devoted family. To cherish his memory he leaves: his loving wife, Lena M. Taylor Johnson of Vicksburg, Mississippi; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Martin and Mrs. Ella M. (Wally) Curry, of Vicksburg, Mississippi; five sons, Thomas (Nicole) Taylor, Timothy Taylor, Randy (Chandra) Taylor and Ronnie (Valerie) Taylor, all of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Joe M. Johnson Hodge of Savannah, Georgia; three brothers, Willie R. (Sharon) Johnson, Sr., of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Larry Owens and Michael Owens of Stockton, California; five sisters, Ella L. Jackson, Linda Sauceda, Herbert Jean Boyd, Vera Owens and Doris Owens, all of Stockton, California; twelve grandchildren; three God children, Bonita Branson, Kenneth Sylvester and Chasity Tinsley, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
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Mr. George Morrison, Sr.
"MOP"
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, April 2, 2010
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, April 3, 2010
11:00am
Friendship M.B. Church
Interment: Mt. Moriah Church Cemetery
George (Mop) Morrison, Sr., was born on June 16, 1940, to the late Claxton Morrison and Marie Kimble Morrison in Learned, Mississippi. George married Katherine Harrington and they had six (6) wonderful children. Claxton Morrison, II, preceded him in death. He worked at the Kasler Bakery in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Jackson Ready Mix in Jackson, Mississippi, the Cotton Gin in Edwards, Mississippi, Mr. Ray Canada in Edwards, Mississippi, and Tyson Foods in Bovina, Mississippi. The most inspiring moment to him was when he went fishing; even if he did not catch anything just being on the fishing bank made him happy. He received Christ with Pastor Bobby Burks, Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Edwards, Mississippi. He departed his life on March 26, 2010, joyfully at his home. He is survived by one aunt, Mrs. Bertha Kimble Proctor of Edwards, Mississippi, a loving friend and companion, Bettie Scott.
Children
Thelma (Karl) Williams Evelyn Butler
George Morrison, Jr. Fred (Gail) Butler
Bonita Morrison Tonicia (Willie) Bishop
Tammy Morrison Craig Scott
Takita Morrison Ethel Renee Jones
Grandchildren
Aryes Tashod. Morrison Jakaveous Bishop
George Dekinley Morrison Craig Scott, Jr.
Kiente’ Williams Brianna Henderson
Jasmine Butler Craigisha Scott
Brooke Williams-Butler Kabrea Scott
Shaniqua Butler Michelle Renee Jones
Fred Butler, Jr. Kiera Denise Jones
Willie J. Bishop, Jr. Michael Carl Jones, Jr.
Great-Grandchild
Jarrin Kambreyan Tashod Morrison
Special Friends
Ellis Jordan Billy Williams
Jesse Mitchell Willie Charles Singleton
A host of cousins, in-laws, and friends
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Mrs. Mary C. Evans
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, March 26, 2010
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, March 27, 2010
1:00pm
Repose: 11:30am
Bright Morning Star M.B. Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Sister Mary Catherine Evans, affectionately known as (“Mae” or “Mae Cat”) was born on July 23, 1937 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to the late Willie and Martha Evans. She was the only daughter and last of the six siblings that preceded her in death (Willie, Leon, Freeman, Clarence and Lawrence).
Mae attended the Bowman High School in Vicksburg, MS. She worked at the Valley Department Store for many, many years and was later employed with McRae’s Department Store.
Sister Evans surrendered her life to Christ at Calvary M.B. Church in May 1948, later became a faithful member of the Bright Morning Star M.B. Church where she diligently served as Building Fund Secretary.
Mae had a passion for family and was always the strength for others in the community. She enjoyed her life as she traveled several states to visit with family and friends with her energetic spirit. Mae was a true example of LOVE and she always had enough for others.
Mae leaves to cherish her loving memories two sons Minister Kevin (Hazel) Evans of Albany, GA and Dewayne (Amanda) Evans of Charlotte, NC and one daughter Paula (Anthony) Evans of Vicksburg, MS. Nine grandchildren Neyork, Aaron (Petrina), Kelvin (Jurea), Shaun, Chris, Daria, Bryan, Shequita and Corey. Ten great-grandchildren Lakymbria, Anissa, Rayahna, Danni, Dajean, Tre’Neice, Marquise, A’Rjanna and Evan. Four Sister-in-laws Johnnie and Katherine Evans of Chicago, IL, Shirley Evans of Memphis, TN and Shirley Anderson of Broken Arrow, OK, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, adopted children and friends.
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Mr. Robert Donerson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Tuesday, March 23, 2010
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Robert "Bill" Donerson was born hi Vicksburg, Mississippi to Thelma Williams Donerson and Robert Donerson, Sr. His earthly life ended at age 59 on March 16,2010 in Port Gibson, Mississippi. Known as "Bill" by most of his family and friends, he was a compassionate, warm, and loving person who always had a "smile" on his face.
Professing his faith at an early age, Bill was baptized at Mt. Olive M. B. Church on Baldwin Ferry Road, Vicksburg. He later joined Christian Home #1 Baptist Church. He graduated from Rosa A. Temple High School. He received a degree in Carpentry from Hinds Vocational Center. During his career, he worked as a skilled carpenter hi Mississippi, Louisiana, and Illinois as a member of Carpenter's Local Union #303, Vicksburg, MS.
He loved working hi the "great outdoors." Although he had a quiet spirit, he loved riding around in his blue truck and being observant of all changes that had taken place in the city. Working as a carpenter, he had a hand in many of them. What a blessing "Bill" was to his family and friends!
Bill was preceded hi death by his father, Robert Donerson Jr.; his maternal grandparents,
Natlee Kelly and Frank Williams; paternal grandparents, Robert "Bob" and Mary Harris
Donerson; aunt, Lela Mae Donerson; uncles Henry Williams and Walter Donerson, Sr; and a brother, Donald Donerson.
Bill leaves to cherish many wonderful memories, a loving and devoted wife, Claudia "Ellen" Donerson; a sweet daughter, Makita L. Gillespie (Joseph) of Forney, TX; one special granddaughter, Madelyn Gillespie; a loving mother, Thelma Williams Donerson of Vicksburg; five sisters Mary D. Gaines (Malcolm) of Vicksburg, Patricia D. Maniece (Windom) of Detroit, Linda D. Hardaway (Bill) of Jonesboro, Ga, Thea D. Fox (Glenn) of Gary, Ind, and Tricia D. Smith (James) of Peachtree, Ga; six brothers, Ronald Donerson and Larry Donerson both of Vicksburg, Spencer Donerson of Fairburn, Ga., Darren Donerson (Virginia) of Oswego, 111., Karl Donerson (Lucretia), Springfield, VA, and Todd Donerson (Patricia) of Omaha, Neb; sister-in-law, Joyce Donerson, Chicago, 111; a great aunt Mary Lou Harris of Vicksburg; great uncles Herbert Jackson of Vicksburg, and Alfred Williams of Chicago, 111; a host of cousins, nephews, nieces, dear friends, and other relatives including the Williams, Gaines, Harris, Walker, Holmes, Reed, and Curtis families.
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Mr. Willie Watley
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Funeral Services: Saturday, March 20, 2010
2:30pm
Repose: 1:30pm
Mt. Zion M.B. Church/Cary, Ms.
Interment: Cary Cemetery
Mr. Willie Watley was born November 24, 1946, in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Endia and Dee Watley.
He attended Henry Weather 's High School, and proceeded to move to many states in the United States, finally settling in Louisiana. There, he -worked at Grambling State University where he gained further knowledge in his field; carpentry. He was employed therefore 20 years until his health failed and he had to retire.
Willie departed this life on March 14, 2010 in Dubach, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Endia and Dee Watley, one (1) sister, Dora Murphy, and one
grandchild.
He is survived by three (3) children: one (1) daughter, Artinese Watley of Chicago, IL, two (2) sons, Aaron Watley of Waterloo, IA and Anton Watley of Chicago, IL; four (4) sisters, Mary Seaton, Sammie Armstrong, and Dorothy (D. W.) Johnson, all of Gary, MS, and Tressie Payne of San Diego, CA; four (4) grandchildren, two (2) close friends, Ace Stansbury and Robert T. Keys, and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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Mr. Leon Stewart
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Sunday, March 14, 2010
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Monday, March 15, 2010
11:00am
Repose: 10:00am
Travelers Rest Baptist Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
On Monday, March 8, 2010 an angel of grace came to Ft Walton Beach Medical Center and called the Spirit of Leon Stewart away to a land that is free from the sorrows of this world.
Leon Stewart was born February 16, 1953, in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He confessed Christ at an early age under the leadership of Rev. Issac Thomas at Rose Hill M. B. Church, Vicksburg, MS. Leon was a 1972 graduate of Rosa A. Temple High School. He was a twenty year veteran of the U.S. Air Force. His last duty station was Hurlburt Field Air Force Base, Florida. He retired as a Technical Sergeant with an honorable discharge. He was currently employed with Indyne Corporation at Eglin Air Force Base, Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Leon was preceded in death by his parents, Katie Mae Bass and Abe Stewart; a brother, Roosevelt Brown, his grandmother, Mrs. Daisy Mae Sampson, and grandfather, Mr. Tommy Bass Sr.
He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving wife, Doris Huell-Stewart of Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Four children, Mrs. Janet Stewart-Cross (Payton) of Baltimore, MD; Ms. Juanita Stewart of Tampa, FL; Mr. Leon Stewart Jr. of Gulf Breeze, FL; and Mr. Jason Stewart of Ft. Walton Beach, FL. Two grandsons, Bilal and Yusef Gilbert of Baltimore, MD. One sister, Mrs. Bernice (Saul) Hilliard of Vicksburg, MS; Mr. Abe Stewart of Greenville, MS. Five uncles, Mr. Jimmy Bass, Emmanuel (Emma) Bass, Robert Bass, Jack Thomas, Elbert (Lisa) Brown Jr., and six aunts Lorine (James) Ringo, Carolyn (Terry) Franklin, Geraldine (Robert) Larkins, Clemitine Thomas, Rosie Lee Marshall, Quennie King. Special nieces, Angie Brown, Candace (Ardne) Washington, and Courtney Brown. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives, including the Heard, Bass, Thomas, Tubwell, Brown and Sampson families.
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Mrs. Darlene Patton Flowers
"Dibbie"
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, March 12, 2010
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, March 13, 2010
12:00noon
Repose: 11:00am
Travelers Rest Baptist Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mrs. Darlean (Dibbie) Patton-Flowers, was born July 6, 1959 to the late Henry C. and Frances Patton. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mount Calvary Baptist Church.
She was a member of Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She attended Rosa A. Temple High School and later attended Hinds Jr. College where she received a nursing degree. Mrs. Flowers was employed as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) by Promise Hospital. She retired because of her health in 2008 with more than 30 years in the nursing field.
Darlean was preceded in death by her parents, Frances Patton and Henry Patton, Sr. and two brothers, Henry Patton, Jr. and Allen Patton.
Survivors include: her husband, Edward Flowers of Vicksburg, Mississippi; three daughters, Lisha Patton-Elmore ((Albert, Jr.), and Frances Patton, both of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Jennifer Shorter of Virginia; sons, Joseph Coot Patton and Travis Flowers, both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; brothers, Andrew Patton, Sr. (Cheryl) and Alfred Patton, Sr., both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; sisters, Regenia Green Patton of New York, New York, Frances Gregory, and Evelyn Gilliam, both of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Myra Osei-Ageymang (Simon) of Seattle, Washington and Mary Rivers (Patrick) of Chicago, Illinois; grandchildren, Brianna, Aden, Nicholas, Noah, Alisha and Alexis; and a host of other relatives and friends.
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Mr. Joseph J. King, Jr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, March 12, 2010
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, March 13, 2010
11:00am
Repose: 10:00am
Evergreen M.B. Church/Floweree Road
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Joseph James King was born on March 28, 1943 to Lucille Bracey and Joseph King, Sr.
Mr. King confessed Christ at an early age. He was a faithful member of Evergreen Baptist Church where he served as President of the Usher Board. Mr. King worked and retired from Anderson Tully as a maintenance mechanic for thirty-nine years.
Joseph was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Rutha Mae Barnes King, his father, Joseph King, Sr., step-mother, Willie Mae King; three brothers, Warren Bracey, Freddie Hall, Jessie James King, one grandson, Terry Tamal Robinson.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Lucille Bracey, two daughters, Pamela King Shaw (Willie) and Lisa King (Kelvin) both of Vicksburg; eleven sisters, Lorine King, Vera Hall, Lucille Albert (Mack), Earnestine Queen (Alexander), JoAnn Stevenson (Rico), Brenda Davis, Claudette King, Deborah Hall (Percy), Willen King, Laura King all of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Thelma Hubbard of San Francisco, California; three brothers, Leroy King (Ethel) of Gary, Indiana, Michael King (Greta) and Claude King both of Vicksburg; five grandchildren, Maurice King (Rasheeta), Jeremy King, Chelsea King, Lakevion Neal and Jalisia Shaw; two great-grandchilren, Maurice King, Jr. and My’Riah King; three god children, Charles McDaniels, Kellee Marshall and Charvonda Tubbs and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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Mrs. Thelma J. Howard
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, March 6, 2010
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Sunday, March 7, 2010
2:00pm
Friendship M.B. Church/Edwards, Ms.
Interment: Greenhill Cemetery
Beloved Ones….. I was blessed beyond many men. The Bible tells us that man can expect to live three score years plus ten; meaning 70 years. I was able to meet that and some. I was blessed to live eighty-six years, eleven months, and twenty days. During my long and useful life, I was blessed to experience many wonderful things.
On March 12, 1923 I was born to Rosietta “Sister” Bright (who died giving birth to me) and Cleady Jordan and reared by Beatrice Graham. I never experienced a mother’s love growing up, but always vowed to shower my children with love. During my young adult life, I was adopted into the Gray, the Miller, the Laws, and the Ivory families.
I accepted Jesus Christ at a young age and was baptized at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. I remained an active member and served faithfully on the Mother’s Board until I was stricken with a stroke on Sunday, May 10, 2004.
I was preceded in death by: sons, Jessie “Boo” Griffin and Robert Earl Howard; daughters, Ernestine Wilson, Bernice Howard, Ruth Pearl Howard, and Lena Mae Mosley; sisters, Doretha Goodlow and Nathine Smith and uncles, Phillip Bright and Sylvester Bright.
On February 11, 2010, you all had to admit me in the hospital. You all thought that I was going to get better and eventually be able to come back home, but I knew that my time had come. On Monday, March 1, 2010 at 9:00 p.m. at Promise Hospital, God smiled on me, and said “Come with Me, you are going to a better place. No more sickness and pain.” Beloved, don’t weep or cry for me, I have gone up yonder to be with my Father.
I know you will miss me, but just think, it is all over now, and I thank God for each of you. I bid my farewell to: my daughters, Retter Conway of Greenville, Mississippi, Katherine Morrison of Edwards, Mississippi, Diane Mixon (Ernest) of Edwards, Mississippi, Rachel Carthan (Willie) of Jackson, Mississippi, Willie Jean White, and Lillian Lee of Edwards, Mississippi, Marie Baker of Champaign, Illinois, Jessie Lee Howard of Biloxi, Mississippi, and Bette Shaw of Los Angeles, California; sons, Kenneth Howard Sr. (Renee) of Jackson, Mississippi and Johnnie Howard (Lilla) of Chicago, Illinois. MaDear loved you dearly. I am depending on all of you to take good care of my grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, my aunt Clara Bright of Urbana, Illinois, brother-in-law Willie Smith of Chicago, Illinois, and Howard Barker (Frances) of Edwards, Mississippi. To all of my extended family members: Gray, Miller, Laws, Ivory, Carter-Anderson, Brown, and Willis families, you proved to me you loved me throughout the years.
“Farewell to all…. remember, I will see you in the morning.”
With Love,
Thelma
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Mr. Robert Earl Stewart, Jr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, March 5, 2010
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, March 6, 2010
2:30pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
On December 8, 1949, Robert Jr. was born to Robert and the late Alma Stewart in Edwards, Mississippi. He attended Rosa A. Temple High School and graduated in the class of 1969. Upon completion of high school, Robert attended Natchez Community Junior College. Brother Stewart accepted Christ at a very early age and was an active member of Holly Grove Baptist Church until his health began to decline. As a beloved son, father, grandfather, and uncle, Robert Jr. was chosen to brighten the rose garden around the throne. His heavenly flight departed at River Region on March 2, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Alma Manyfield Stewart; an uncle, J. L. Manyfield; three aunts, Annie Jean Holly, Jeanette Cassell, and Pearl McPhearson; and two special life-long friends, David Fields and Lloyd Yelder.
Robert Jr.'s loving memories will linger eternally in the hearts of his wife: Dorothy - Stewart; four children: Jason Stewart (Keisha) of Arlington, TX, and Jonathan Parson, Timothy-Wayne Parson (Freda), and Omeka Washington of Vicksburg, MS; two sisters: Betty Stevens and Karen Donald (James) of Vicksburg, MS; two brothers: Donnell Stewart (Jackie) of Edwards, MS, and Stanley Stewart (Nikki) of Chicago, IL; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, including the Hicks, Flaggs, Taylor, Parson, and Price families.
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Mrs. Florence C. Davis
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, March 5, 2010
12:00noon - 7:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, March 6, 2010
12:00noon
Repose: 10:00am
Jackson Street M.B. Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
On February 27, 2010, God made a call to Florence Cameron Davis saying, “Come on home and rest.” Mama, Grandmamma, Big Grandmamma, Gramps, Aunt Florence, and Mother Davis, was born March 24, 1920, in Warren County, Mississippi. Florence was the third offspring of Judge and Elmonia Cosby Cameron, who are waiting at Heaven’s front door. Florence confessed Christ at an early age at the Hopewell Baptist Church in the Cedars Community. She united with the Jackson Street Missionary Baptist Church 68 years ago, where she remained faithful until her health began to fail. At Jackson Street, she served on the Mother’s Board. For many years she worked in the kitchen to provide refreshments for Vacation Bible School students and staff. Mama loved to go fishing. Her other hobbies were crocheting, knitting, sewing, baking and cooking.
On September 18, 1943, she married Fred D. Davis, Sr. who has been saving a seat for her since March 30, 1972.
Florence had two brothers, Major Cameron, Sr., and Judge Cameron, Jr. and four sisters, Georgia C. Broadway, Fannie L. Hall, Almer “Betty” Apple, and Ivory C. “Honey” McGriggs, and a daughter, Mildred G. Davis,that preceded her in death.
Survivors include: two sisters, Alcy C. Ussery of Detroit, Michigan and Patsy C. Scott of Niagara Falls, New York; a daughter, Betty Davis Brown of Syracuse, New York; a son, Fred D. (Mary) Davis of Vicksburg, Mississippi; four granddaughters, Florence E. (David) Miles of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Kimberly E. Brown of Syracuse, New York, Charlotte A. Gordon of Clinton, Mississippi and Sabrina G. Davis of Vicksburg, Mississippi; three grandsons, Maurice L. Davis, Sr., Vicksburg, Mississippi, Gregory A. Brown, Syracuse, New York, and Reginald D. Davis, Vicksburg, Mississippi; four great-grandsons, Cory, Maurice, Jr., Robert and Reginald, many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives including the Cameron, Cosby, Hall, McGriggs, McGowan and Collier families.
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Mr. Derrick D. Stamps, Jr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, February 19, 2010
11:00am - 7:00pm
Family present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, February 20, 2010
11:00am
Repose: 10:00am
City Auditorium
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Derrick was born on July 22, 1991 to the parents of Anesa Ells and Derrick Stamps, Sr. in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
He was a 2009 graduate of Warren Central High School, where he played football. He also attended Hinds Community College. Derrick confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at Greater Mt. Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as secretary of Youth Sunday School during childhood.
Derrick was a very kind hearted and respectful young man who loved his family. He was well loved by anyone who truly knew him. Derrick will be missed dearly and held dear in our hearts.
He was preceded in death by his parental grandfather, Haywood Terrell.
Derrick leaves to celebrate his life and treasure his precious memories: a daughter, Kaleigh Stamps; parents, Anesa Ellis and Derrick Stamps, Sr.; four sisters, Aneshia (Symone) Stamps, Alexia Ellis, Frederica Stamps, and Taylor Stamps; one brother, Louis Ellis; maternal grandparents, Corine Ellis and Louis Smith (Rose); paternal grandmother, Roberta W. Stamps; seven uncles, nine aunts, a host of cousins, and dear friends, including the Byrd, Wilson, Woodson, Wildee, Jackson, Lee, Ellis, Smith, Ross, Banks, Maxey, and Wilson, Families.
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Mrs. Willie Mae Ousley
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, February 19, 2010
2:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, February 20, 2010
12:00noon
New Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Ms. Ousley was born March 18, 1921 to the late Norean James and Eddie Woods. She was preceded in death by a husband, Novel Ousley; two sisters, Mary Allen and Elizabeth Webb; two brothers, Andrew Woods and Charleston Woods; a daughter, Jeanie Woods; and a son, James Huntley.
She confessed Christ at an early age. She has been a member of New Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church for over 40 years.
On February 10, 2010, she was called home by her heavenly Father. She leaves to cherish her memories: one son, John Woods (Carol) of Vicksburg, Mississippi; ten grandchildren, Darrell Hatton of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Tracy Shells of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Frank Oby (Pat) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Vincent Woods (Cassandra) of Vicksburg, Mississippi, LaTonya Lawrence (Cedric) of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Talya Caston (Jessie) of Vallejo, California, Susie Mae Huntley, Rhonda Huntley, Starlencia Hoye, and Thomas Jackson (Pam), all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and close family.
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Mr. Tom Carter, Jr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Monday, February 15, 2010
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Tuesday, February 16, 2010
11:00am
Repose: 10:00am
Evergreen M.B. Church/Redwood, Ms
Interment: Church Cemetery
On August 28, 1939, God assigned Tom Carter, Jr. to begin his life as a son to Tom and Laura Carter, Sr., in Redwood, Mississippi. During his lifetime, he took on many other roles--brother, father, friend, uncle, farmer, and a steward of God’s Word. After reviewing his record on February 9, 2010, God decided it was time for Tom to retire and go home to heaven. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Laura Carter, Sr.; two brothers, Samuel and James Carter, a son Donnelle Young; and a daughter, Chenara Young.
Tom attended KatzMeyer School located at Redwood, Mississippi. A true believer in God, he accepted Christ as his personal Savior and united with Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church, where he remained a member until God decided to call him home.
He leaves to mourn his death three daughters, Hazel (Joe) Jones of Memphis, Tennessee; Gloria Jean Young and Lakisha Young, both of Atlanta; two sons, Gregory Jenkins and Fred Allen, both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; three sisters, Inez Williams of Pontiac, Michigan; Alfreda Moore of Troy, Michigan, and Ellen (Arthur) Baldwin of Vicksburg, Mississippi; three brothers, James Jenkins of Jackson, Mississippi, William (Thelma) Carter and Robert (Norma) Carter, both of Pontiac, Michigan; numerous grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends including Hazel Bell and Eugene Parker.
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Ms. Claudia Jean Funches
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, February 13, 2010
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Sunday, February 14, 2010
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Claudia Jean was born, March 16, 1947 to Claude and Willie B. Funches. She confessed Christ and was a member of Oh Come and See Baptist Church for many years where Reverend Ervin Cosey is the pastor.
She has been a loving Daycare provider with Funches Family Daycare. She was also a Health Care Provider for many years.
Claudia’s memories will forever be cherished by: her seven children, Willie Mae Stringer (Thomas), Georgia Thompson (Easton), Claudia Pruitt, Claude Bell, Harvey Funches (Jan) and Samuel L. Funches; three sisters, Indiana Caldwell (Herb), Mamie Funches and Tracy Bland (Gerald); one brother, Larry Funches (Jan); and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Mr. Robert H. Eastman
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, February 13, 2010
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Sunday, February 14, 2010
2:30pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Green Acres Cemetery
Robert (Pipe), was born August 30, 1942 in Warren County to Robert and Annie Lou Eastman, who both preceded him in death. He was educated at Cedars Elementary School and Rosa A. Temple High School. He was employed at Marathon LeTourneau Company for thirty-five years as a sand blaster. He later became self-employed as a painter.
Pipe was baptized at an early age at Mount Given Baptist Church and later united with the Church of Christ Family. Pipe was a member of the Vicksburg Posse Truck Club where his truck was called BIG THUNDER.
Pipe was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sylvia Moore Mayo; four sisters, Annie Louise and Annie Lou Eastman, Martha Lee Parker and Emma (Sweetie) Walker; and one brother, Johnny Eastman.
Pipe leaves to cherish his memories: a loving and devoted wife, Rutha M. Eastman; father-in-law, Leon Moore; four daughters, Chandra Eastman Hinkle (David), of Arlington, Texas, Shelia Eastman Smalls (Fredrick), of Garland, Texas, LaVette Eastman of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and Elizabeth Eastman Stewart, of Dallas, Texas; two sons, Robert Eastman, of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Curtis Eastman of Newark, Delaware; three sisters, Sarah Cosey (Erwin), and Julia Cosey (Earl), both of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Catherine Robinson (Cully), of Detroit, Michigan; one brother, William Eastman of Vicksburg, Mississippi; a devoted brother and sister, James and Maria Scott of Vicsksburg, Mississippi; nine grandchildren, Anetria Dixon, Kristopher Hinkle, Trevor Eastman, Taylor Smalls, Britany Doss, Sage Eastman, Jada Stephenson, Samuel Stewart and Kaston Stewart; three great grandchildren; two uncles, Fred Foster and Eddie Lee Foster of Cleveland, Ohio; three aunts, Oraneil Foster and Earnestine Phifel of Cleveland, Ohio and Edna Williams of Vicksburg, Mississippi; four sisters-in-law, Mary Ellen Williams (Albert), Alfreda Moore, Laura Buck and Debra Hawkins; Patricia, Gayle, and Bennie Marie, all of Chicago, Illinois; a brother-in-law, Dr. Kelvin Moore; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
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Mr. William S. "Killer" Ragan
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, February 12, 2010
11:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, February 13, 2010
2:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
William Samuel Ragan was born to Carrie Flowers and the late William Brooks in Vicksburg, Mississippi on July 2, 1951. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized at an early age.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Connie Ward and brother, Howard Williams.
William received his high school diploma at Rosa A. Temple High School. William was a faithful employee with Atwood Chevrolet Company for over thirty years until his death.
On Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 12:15 p.m. God saw the struggle was much too hard to endure. So, He gently came into the room at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi and took William into his arms, closed his eyes and whispered, “Take your rest, Take your rest, for your work here on this land is completed”.
William leaves to mourn his death a very special friend, Ernestine Wright of Vicksburg, Mississippi; one daughter, April Collins of Memphis, Tennessee; three sisters, Hattie Jones, Barbara Witchard both of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Jessie Mae Brooks of Louis, Mississippi; four brothers, Erron Flowers, Tillman Flowers both of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Jimmie Williams of Jackson, Mississippi and Louis Williams of Harvey, Illinois; two grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
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Rev. Leroy Wilson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, February 12, 2010
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, February 13, 2010
1:00pm
Repose in Church: 12:00noon
Greater Grove Street Baptist Church
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Pastor Leroy Wilson was born to Monroe Douglas and Nettie Wilson on October 12,1945 in Shaw, Mississippi. He attended McEvans High School. Pastor Wilson confessed Christ at the age of 9 at Green Grove M.B. Church under the direction of the late Rev. W. L. Smith. He was a faithful member until moving to Vicksburg where he became a member of St. Luke M. B. Church under the late Rev. Eddie Lane. He then transferred his membership and became a member and deacon at First Baptist Church under the direction of Rev. Roosevelt Smith until he was called into the ministry in 1997.
Pastor Wilson was employed in his early years at the Old Southern Tea Room and Mississippi Power & light. He was also a car salesman for many years and later became owner of Wilson Contractors. He was also a member of Ministers Alliance of Vicksburg.
Pastor Wilson met and married Mary Agnes Jackson on March 24, 1967. To this union, two children were born: Doris, Stanley and one stepson, Charles.
Pastor Wilson later married Velma Lee Rankins on July 25, 1976. She was a devoted wife of 33 years who stood by his side faithfully until his death. To this union, three children were born: Kelvin, Stephanie and Kimberly.
Pastor Wilson was the oldest of 5 children. He had 4 sisters, a twin who passed at birth, Beatrice Lee-Thornton (Joe), Catherine Washington (Tommy) and a step sister, Irene Haliburton-McAfee (Harold). He also had 1 brother, Johnnie B.Tolliver.
Pastor Wilson was also the proud grandfather of 3 grandchildren: DelTarus, Andarrio and Michael Jr.
Pastor Wilson was a strong and faithful believer of Christ but he was most notably known for his God given talent to sing. His magnificent voice inspired us all whether in song or preaching God's word. Pastor Wilson was a member of the Heavenly Stars and the Six Trumpeters. On May 14, 2000, Pastor Wilson won an award with the Mississippi Songwriters Association for the song, "Searching". He had a wonderful sense of humor and would often make you laugh. He was always an active participant in many events without complaints.
Pastor Wilson was ordained as a minister of the gospel on September 7, 1997 under the leadership of Pastor Roosevelt Smith. He later became the Pastor of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Fitler, MS and at the time of his death he was the Pastor of Springfield Baptist Church in Satartia, MS. He also carried his ministries to Shady Lawn Nursing Home as well as several street and jailhouse ministries.
Pastor Wilson stated in his notes that his calling into the ministry can best be described as that of Jonah who ran away and boarded a ship to flee from the Lord. While at sea, God sent a great storm. The shipmates upon the ship were afraid that they would perish and they were praying to their own Gods to save them. The men threw Jonah overboard to calm the sea and God sent a great fish to swallow him up. Jonah stayed inside the belly of the fish for three days and three nights. From inside the fish, Jonah prayed to the Lord his God and the Lord commanded the fish to vomit Jonah onto dry land. Then, the Word of the Lord came upon Jonah a second time to go to the city and preach. He did what the Lord commanded. Pastor Wilson said when I was led by God to read the book of Jonah, the spirit came to me and said ,"Are you willing to take that chance?" I said to him, "I surrender Lord."
On Thursday, February 4, 2010, Pastor Wilson surrendered his life to finally be with his heavenly Father. He departed this life at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. Although he leaves behind his family, friends, and beloved church members, he also leaves behind a legacy for Christ, a legacy to always follow your own destiny and a legacy to always be strong no matter what you face in life.
In this world, we all must pass away but written in his personal bible and in his own words, Pastor Wilson says profoundly that, "God's word will never pass away."
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Mr. George F. Dixon
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, February 12, 2010
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, February 13, 2010
11:00am
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
George F. Dixon was born September 11, 1922 to Mariah Clark and Fred Dixon Sr. both of whom preceded him in death. He departed this life at his home on February 6, 2010.
George was united in matrimony to Ida M. Burns for over 51 years. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II and retired from Corps. of Engineers, U.S. Army Engineer District, Vicksburg, MS. with over 30 years of service.
He was preceded in death by two brothers; Fred Dixon Jr. and Herman Dixon; one sister, Willie B. Cartwright; one daughter, Lucinda Burns, and one grandson, Terence N. Moore.
George leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife, Ida M. Dixon; one daughter, Helen M. Moore of Chicago, IL; one granddaughter, VaTrice Moore of Chicago, IL; three great-grandchildren: TaKhari Moore, Tariq Shareef and Terence McCoy of Chicago, IL; nieces, nephews, a host of relatives and friends.
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Ms. Juanita Hutchison
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, February 12, 2010
12:00noon - 2:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Friday, February 12, 2010
2:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery
Juanita was the fifth child born on December 15, 1960 to the late Clarence and Mary Hutchison of Memphis, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by one son, Varian Hutchison.
Juanita confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at Easthaven Church of Christ, in Memphis, Tennessee. She later moved to Vicksburg, Mississippi where she united with King Solomon Baptist Church and rededicated her life to Christ. Juanita became a very active and faithful member of the Pastoral Care Ministry and Women’s Missionary Society.
Juanita was the kind of person that you were just drawn to. She never met a stranger, and was always willing to help anyone with anything. She was one of a kind. You couldn’t keep her out of the kitchen, for cooking was her forte’. She had a beautiful, sweet, kind spirit. She was so giving and supportive of anyone. She was a compassionate person, whose love for her family and friends was undeniable. Juanita touched many hearts and a piece of her will always remain in our hearts.
On February 7, 2010 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, Mississippi, Juanita Hutchison was called home to be with her heavenly father.
She leaves to cherish her memory: two sons, Rodrick Reed (LaQuita), Quincy Shields of Vicksburg, Mississippi; one daughter, Ariel Wade of Vicksburg, Mississippi; two grandchildren, Jordyn Reed and Joshua Reed of Vicksburg, Mississippi; three sisters, Mary J. Wilson, Patricia Hutchison, Anna Leonard of Memphis, Tennessee; one brother, C. Richard Hutchison of Memphis, Tennessee; a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Mr. Andrew Robinson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, January 30, 2010
12:00noon - 5:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Sunday, January 31, 2010
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, 2010
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, January 30, 2010
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, 2010
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, January 23, 2010
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, 2010
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Wednesday, January 20, 2010
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, 2010
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, January 16, 2010
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, 2010
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Sunday, January 9, 2010
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, 2010
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Sunday, January 9, 2010
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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