Bryce Clinton Ruth, Sr., 94, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at Indywood Estates. He was born in Pittsboro, on May 28, 1920, to Barney Edward Ruth and Sara Elizabeth Armstrong Ruth. He proudly served the United States Army during WWII, where he became a Purple Heart recipient for his actions as a forward observer in Northern Africa and Italy. Visitation will be 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2015, at Ray Funeral Home. Graveside services will immediately follow, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2015, at Lehrton Cemetery in Ruleville with Rev. Will Wilkerson officiating. Interment will be in Lehrton Cemetery. On February 14, 1948, he married Mary Kathryn Arant in Greenwood, MS. He worked at The Mississippi State Penitentiary as a Director of Records for 34 years, and he retired as Chairman of the Mississippi Parole Board. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Cleveland, Order of the Purple Heart, Veteran’s of Foreign War, American Legion, Ruleville Rotary Club, and Farm Bureau. He is preceded in death by his parents, Barney Edward Ruth and Sara Elizabeth Armstrong Ruth; step-mother, Flossie B. Ruth; son, Bryce Clinton Ruth, Jr.; sisters, Lorene Burris, Delphia Inman and Glennie Harrelson; brothers, Dale Ruth and Dwight Ruth. Mr. Ruth is survived by his wife of almost 67 years, Kathryn Arant Ruth of Cleveland ; son, Miller Ruth (Elizabeth) of Cleveland; daughter-in-law, Martha Ruth of White House, TN; granddaughters, Lauren Ruth of Murfreesboro, Tn, Mary Frances Ruth Carroll (Tyler) of Murfreesboro, TN, and Kathleen Bryce Ruth Powell (J.D.) of Cleveland, MS; grandson, Bryce Clinton Ruth, III (Emily) of Indianapolis, IN; 4 great-granddaughters; 1 great-grandson; sisters, Mildred Moore of Marks, MS and Nancy Turner (Wesley) of Memphis, TN.Pallbearers will be Hugh Arant, Jr., David Arant, Bryce Clinton Ruth, III, Tyler Carroll, Butch Ruth, and Andy Arant. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Kirk, John Land, Randy Little, Larry Brown, and Calvin Baldwin.In honor of Mr. Ruth’s service to his country, the flag of the United States Army will be flown at half mass at Ray Funeral Home.In memory of Mr. Ruth, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church of Cleveland or the charity of your choice.

Gladys Boggus Cantrell , 90, of Water Valley died Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – NMS  in Oxford.  She was born May 29, 1924 in Calhoun County, MS to Garlin Boggus & Arvilla Cleveland Boggus.  She was a retired seamstress for Kellwood & a member of O’Tuckolofa Baptist Church.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 5, 2015 from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Pryor Funeral Home in Calhoun City, MS. The funeral service will be Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Pryor Funeral Home Chapel in Calhoun City, MS with Bro. Dan Dickerson officiating.  Burial will be Pinecrest Memorial Gardens in Calhoun City. Pryor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

Pallbearers are Adam Langham, David Cantrell, Casey Ward, Davin Ward, Chris Ward, & Don Ward.

 

She is survived by daughter, Carolyn (Terry) Anthony, Water Valley; son, Fred W. (Fredda) Cantrell, Tupelo; five grandchildren, Derek (Alice) Smith, Madison, AL; Michelle (Cayce) Washington, Water Valley; Desha (Brad) Ferguson, Water Valley; David Cantrell, Tupelo; & Kelly (Chris) Clark, Tupelo; seven great-grandchildren, Chase, Brent, & Staci Smith; Mallory & Carlye Washington; Peyton & Braxton Ferguson;  two sisters, Irma (Don) Ward, Big Creek; Peggy Dunlap, Metheun, MA;  special friend since childhood, Clemmie Brown.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Cantrell, parents & two sisters, Dorris Ann Boggus; & Ruth McNair

Online Condolences can be left at pryorfuneralhome.com

J. Fred Burke, 98, died Monday, February 2, 2015 at Golden Age Nursing Home of Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born on January 5, 1917 in Calhoun County, MS to the late William and Mae Seale Burke. He was a charter member of North Greenwood Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and taught the 10 year old boys’ Sunday School Class for many years. He attended Delta State and taught school before serving in World War II. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and received the Bronze Star. He and his wife Mary Alice moved to Greenwood after the war and he was retired District Manager for United Insurance Company.  He was a longstanding member and President of the Greenwood Lions Club. Services  will be held 11a.m. Saturday February 7, 2015 at North Greenwood Baptist Church in Greenwood, MS. Visitation will be held 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the church parlor prior to the service on Saturday. Dr. Jim Phillips will officiate the services. Burial will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Shiloh Cemetery in Calhoun County. Wilson & Knight Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

He is survived by his wife of over 70 years, Mary Alice Parker Burke of Greenwood, MS, two sons Fred Parker Burke and his wife Sara Jean of Atlanta, GA, and David Ralph Burke and his wife Margaret of Tomball, TX, four grandchildren, Sara Elizabeth Burke Bradford and her husband Will, Fred Parker Burke, Jr., and his wife Kayse, Thomas Howell Burke, and Daniel Ryan Burke and his wife Kimberly, and five great grandchildren.

 Pallbearers will be William Harold Bradford, Jr., Fred Parker Burke, Jr., Thomas Howell Burke, Daniel Ryan Burke, Stephen Brian Parker, Charles Glen Brasher, and William Earl Bradford III.

 In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Lions Eye Bank, 431 Katherine Drive, Flowood, MS 39232.

 An online guest book may be signed at www.wilsonandknight.com

Hunter Lee McGreger, 13 of Vardaman, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, at Calhoun Health Services  Hospital in Calhoun City. Born April 14, 2001 in Biloxi, he was an 8th grader at Vardaman School and a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. 

Surviving are his mother Dusti Crowley McGreger, Vardaman; his father, Sammy Earl (Nicole) McGreger, Bruce; his sister, Chloe Renee McGreger, Vardaman; three step-sisters, Lakyn Burt, Caitlyn Burt and Chloe Beth Burt, all of Bruce; uncles, Austin (Heather) McGreger, Derma, and Johnny Brown, Vardaman; grandparents, Jim (Glenda) Crowley, Houston; Sam (Carolyn) McGreger, Vardaman; great grandparents, Truman (Faye) Lancaster, Columbus, and Geraldine McGreger, Vardaman. He was preceded in death by his great grandfather, Otis McGreger.

His funeral service will be Wednesday at 4 p.m. at Vardaman High School Gym with the Bro. Joey Hamilton officiating. Interment will be in Poplar Springs Cemetery, Vardaman. Pallbearers will be Zack Card, Trent Hamilton, Cody Havens, Jason Havens, Tanner Havens, Waylon Logan, J.P. Patrick, and Preston Patrick. Honorary pallbearers will be 8th grade classmates, Tyler Johnson, Landon Logan and Tristen Nichols.

The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Febr. 10, 2015 at Parker Memorial Funeral Home in Vardaman.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.parkermemorialfuneralhomes.com

Barbara Sue Murk, 72, of Bruce, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at her residence. Born  April 19, 1942 in Ethel,  she was the daughter of the late Marvin Moorhead and the late Belva Shoemaker Moorhead. She was the wife of the late Billy Murk. She was a retired floral designer for The Grapevine, and a member of Mt. Comfort Baptist Chruch. 

Surviving are daughters, Kim Davidson, Bruce, and Kellie (Mike) Byars. Saltillo; grandchildren,  Jeremy (Shonda) Yarbrough, Briana P. (Justin) Murphree, Mallory Ward, Jared Ward, Toni Byars and Kevin Byars, and six great grandchildren. She was preceeded in death by daughter, Kerry Heinz, brother, Jimmy Clarence Moorhead, sister, Dorothy Hensley.

Her funeral service will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Parker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with the Bro. Darrell Logan officiating. Burial will be in Bruce Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kevin Byars, Timmy Mayhan, Justin Murphree, Jared Ward, Cameron Yarbrough and Jeremy Yarbrough.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, at Parker Memorial Funeral Home, 476  Hwy. 9N, Bruce, Mississippi. Memorial contributions may be sent to Fabric Of Hope, P.O. Box 1242 Bruce, MS 38915  and Calhoun Cares, P.O. Box 396 Bruce, MS 38915.

Online condolences may be made to the family at ParkerMemorialFuneralHomes.com

Jimmy Curtis Luther, 67, of Houlka, died  Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Born Saturday, February 22, 1947 in Calhoun County, he was the son of the late William C. “Bill” Luther and the late Mary McDonald Luther. He was retired from the U.S. Army National Guard after serving 43 years, from 1966 until 2009. He was a member of Cooke Memorial Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife Dianne Steele Luther of Houlka; a son, Michael (Tabitha) Luther, Pontotoc; daughter, Michelle (Joey) Moody, Houlka; eight grandchildren, Brett Hood, Nikki McCord, Shelby Luther, Marley Hood, Katie Ruth Luther, Hope Moody, Dakota Moody, Tyler Moody; four sisters, Maybelle Fisk, Grenada; Louise Potts, Potts Camp; Vivian Washington, Pontotoc; Minnie Brogden, Bartlett, TN; three brothers, Thomas McCammon, Bruce; Elton McCammon, Tupelo, and Cecil Edwards, Houston.

His funeral service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Parker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with the Bro. Junior Ritchie officiating. Interment will be in New Cooke Cemetery,

The family will receive friends Friday from 4-8 p.m. at Parker Memorial Funeral Home, 476 Hwy. 9N, Bruce].

Online condolences may be made to the family at ParkerMemorialFuneralHome

Wendell ‘Dale’ Smith, 57, of Tuscaloosa County, Al., and formerly of Bruce, died January 31, 2015. He was born April 20, 1957 in Pittsboro, the son of Frances Jean Lee Petty. He accepted Christ early in his life and was baptized. He began working for the Weyerhaeuser Company during his junior year in high school. He graduated from Bruce High School in 1976 and joined the Army National Guard. After being united in holy matrimony to Annie Kaye Bean, the couple moved to Columbus, where he continued to work for Weyerhaeuser and serve in the National Guard. The marriage produced two daughters. His interests included family vacations, hunting, fishing, hiking, weightlifting, and amateur photography.

He leaves fond and precious memories to his loving and devoted wife, Annie Smith, Tuscaloosa County, Al.; three daughters, Cassandria Dell Smith, Tuscaloosa County, Al.; Erica Darcel Smith (Douglas Marsh) of Atlanta, Ga., and Shawnette Radell Williams, Zion, Il.; mother, Frances Jean Petty, Big Creek; step-father, L.J. Petty; one sister, Tracy (Rickey) McGuirt, Pittsboro; four brothers, Bryant (Carolyn) Petty, Vardaman; Rondey (Minnie) Petty, Pittsboro; Charles (Betty) Johnson, Tulsa, Ok. and William (Clementine) Smith, Big Creek, and aunts, uncles, nephews and cousins.

His funeral service was Friday, Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. at Van Hoose and Steele Funeral Home in Tuscaloosa, Al. with Min. Marcus Cotton officiating. Burial was in Alabama National Cemetery. Pallbearers were Malik Bean, Bryant Petty, Douglas Marsh, Charles Johnson, Austin Colburn, William Smith, Marty Bean and Rondey Petty.

Bonnie Sue Bray, 67, of Bruce, died Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at Calhoun Health Services Hospital in Calhoun City after a brief illness as a result of a longtime battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Born January 13, 1948 in Vardaman, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Cook and the late Virginia McGee Cook. She was married to Jimmy W. Bray for nearly 49 years, having wed June 10, 1966. She was a longtime farmer’s wife and  member of Friendship Baptist Church. She was a loving homemaker. 

She leaves behind her loving husband,  Jimmy; her son, Darrell W. Bray, Houlka; her daughter, Amanda B. (Robert Rae) Powell, San Antonio, Tx; her brother, Doug Cook; her aunts and uncle, Christine Bailey, and Paul and Daphna Cook, all of Vardaman. She is preceded in death by her parents and younger sister, Kay.

Her funeral service was Sunday at 3 p.m. at Parker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Gladwin Carpenter and  Bro. Robert Earl Alexander officiating. Burial was in Poplar Springs, Vardaman.  Pallbearers were Danny Bailey, Danny Clark, Norman Clark, Robert Lee Clark, Keith McGee and Woody McGee.

Online condolences may be made to the family at ParkerMemorialFuneralHomes.com

Lillian G. Hamilton, 101, of Pittsboro, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015 at Bruce Community Living Center in Bruce.  She was born August 16, 1913 in Arkansas to Thad Vanlandingham and Maude Duncan. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Comfort Baptist Church.

Her funeral service was Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Pryor Funeral Home in Calhoun City with Bro. J.R. Eaton officiating.  Burial was in New Providence Cemetery in Calhoun City. Pryor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Tim Harrelson, Timothy Harrelson, Mark Harrelson, Phil Hamilton, Joe Hedrick and David Collums.

She is survived by daughter, Nell Harrelson, Bruce; son, Jimmy (Doris) Hamilton, Noxapater; sister-in-law, Martha Hamilton, Pittsboro; 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 26 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, parents, three sisters, and two brothers.

Online condolences can be left at pryorfuneralhome.com

Bobbye D. McCormick, 82 of Bruce, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, at Baptist Memorial Hospital  in Oxford. Born March 2, 1932 in Palmer, Ar., she was the daughter of the late Cecil Loring Tharpe and Lucy Idenia Self Tharpe.
She was a retired group manager from North MS Regional Center. She was a loving devoted mother, friend and wife, a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and Eastern Star.
Survivors include her husband Melvis L. McCormick of Bruce, MS. a son, James (Cheryl) Harrison of Phoenix, AZ, two
daughters, Patricia Moorhead of Oxford, MS and Juana (Jessie) Morris of Water Valley, MS, three step daughters,
Cynthia (Ricky) Cowsert and Lisa (Tim) Swords both of Bruce, MS and Sandra (Dr. Dennis) Wright of Tupelo, MS; step-son, Tony (Judy) McCormick, Oxford;
brother, Clive Tharpe of Houlka, MS, sister, Betty Sue Cannon of Calhoun City, MS. Fourteen Grandchildren,
Sixteen Great-grandchildren, and two Great-great grandchildren. Six Step grandchildren, and Five Step Great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Husband Dr. James S. Harrison, by brothers, Thomas Ed Tharpe and
Carlton Tharpe, step-son Tommy Harrison.
A funeral service will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 21, 2015, at Parker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with
the Bro. Wayne Cobb officiating. Interment will be in Bruce Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday, at Parker Memorial Funeral Home, 476 hwy
9n, Bruce.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.parkermemorialfuneralhomes.com

Lavina Maye Wade, 76 of Derma, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, at home. Born June 27, 1938 in Cherry Valley, Ar., she was the daughter of the late Alvin Shahan and Maye Ellen Coates Shahan. She graduated high school in Wynne, Ar. She was the widow of the late Charles Wayne Wade, also preceded in death by grandson  Scott Wade. 

Surviving are son, Charles Wayne (Teresa) Wade II, Calhoun City; daughters, Cynthia (Ronald) Ostrander, Derma, and Kim (Mark) Gilmore, Toronto, Canada; sisters, Dora Ledean Runyon, Nebraska, and Becky Kerr, Atlanta, GA; six grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren.

Her funeral service was Thursday at 11 a.m. at Parker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with the Bro. Mike Whitten officiating. Interment was in Bethlehem Cemetery, Calhoun City.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.parkermemorialfuneralhomes.com

Velma Gregory, 90, of Pontotoc, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, at Pontotoc Health & Rehab Center in Pontotoc. Born October 29, 1924 in Rocky Mount,  she was the daughter of the late John Willie Gregory and the late Eliza McCormick Gregory.  She was a retired nurses aid and a member of Rocky Mt. Baptist Church. 

Surviving are sister, Zelma Gregory, Pontotoc, and sister-in-law Wilma Gregory, Pontotoc.  She was preceded in death by brothers, J.D., J.W. and Frank Gregory.

Her funeral service was Thursday at 2  PM  at Parker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Rick Griffin officiating. Interment was in Rocky Mount Cemetery, Pittsboro.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.parkermemorialfuneralhomes.com

Wilma Kathryn “Maw” Melton Morrow, 89, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2015 at the home of her daughter, Nancy Miller, in Oxford. Born in Carroll County, she grew up in Coffeeville, lived in Bruce and Batesville before settling in the Oxford area. Known to many as “Maw”, she was a homemaker who loved her children and grandchildren, but babies, especially. She enjoyed sewing, flowers (particularly roses), fishing and being outdoors. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Coffeeville.

Visitation will be Saturday from 11 a.m. until noon at New Hope Baptist Church, 1890 CR 80 in Coffeeville with funeral services following at noon at the church. Bro. Johnny Hearn will officiate. Interment will be in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Coleman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include a son, Jerry Lee Morrow, Batesville; three daughters, Nancy Gayle (Donnie) Miller, Oxford; Barbara Kathryn (Rickey) Black, Oxford, and Brenda Joyce (Billy) Rogers, Big Creek; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Her parents, Walter and Nancy Melton, preceded her in death.

Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall at www.colemanfuneralhome.com

Floy Inez Weaver Robertson, 86, of Calhoun City died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-East in Memphis.  She was born August 24, 1928 in Houston, to Floyd Weaver and Alma Harden Weaver.  She was a homemaker and a member of Calhoun City First Baptist Church.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015 from 1 p.m. until service time at Pryor Funeral Home in Calhoun City. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. with Bro. Jimmy Vance officiating.  Burial will Pinecrest Memorial Gardens in Calhoun City. Pryor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers are Matt Oliver, Shaun Smith, Derek Robertson, Brett Butler, Russell Robertson, William Robertson, & Samuel Robertson.

She is survived by two daughters, Linda Dandridge, Collierville, TN; Jeanie Oliver, Collierville, TN; two sons, Leon Robertson, Corinth; Gary Robertson, Germantown, TN; special friends, Chester and Joyce Dye; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Robertson.

Online condolences can be left at pryorfuneralhome.com

Caylee Beth Leachman, 16, of Bruce, Mississippi died on Saturday, February 28, 2015 in Big Creek Mississippi.
Born Wednesday, October 28, 1998 in Tupelo, Mississippi, she was the daughter of Terry Leachman and Renea
Jenkins Leachman.

She was a Sophmore at Bruce High School and played softball for the Lady Trojans Slow Pitch and Fast Pitch
Teams.
She was a member of Ellard Baptist Church.

Surviving are sisters, Carleigh (Robert) Mata of Bruce, MS, Christen Leachman of Bruce, MS, Cara Leachman of
Bruce, MS and Marissa Leachman of Tillatoba, MS. Grandmothers, Sandra Jenkins of Bruce, MS, Patsy Leachman
of Bruce, MS. Nieces Maci Mata, Katie Mata, and Addison Leachman. Nephew, Chase Mata.

Preceded in death by Grandparents, Robert Leachman and A.C. Jenkins.

A funeral service will be at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Bruce High School Auditorium with the Bro. Kevin Chrestman
officiating and Bro. Will Turner assisting. Burial will be in Memory Memorial Garden, Bruce, MS.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2015, at Parker Memorial Funeral
Home, Bruce, Mississippi. Memorial contributions for funeral expenses may be sent to Parker Memorial Funeral
Home P.O. Box 458 Bruce, MS 38915.

Pallbearers will be: Catlin Doler, Channing Kent, Cody Leachman, Jarred Ramsey, Colby Roberts, Deane Tilley, and
Avery Woodcock.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Bruce Lady Trojans Softball Team, and Bruce High School Sophmore Class and D.J. Arrington.

Online condolences may be made to the family at ParkerMemorialFuneralHomes.com

Caylee Beth Leachman, 16, Bruce, died  Saturday, Feb.  28, 2015 in Big Creek. She was born Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1998 in Tupelo,  the daughter of Terry Leachman and Renea Jenkins Leachman.

She was a sophomore at Bruce High School and played softball for the Lady Trojan slow pitch and fast pitch teams.  She was a member of Ellard Baptist Church. 

Surviving are sisters Carleigh (Robert) Mata, Bruce; Christen Leachman, Bruce; Cara Leachman, Bruce, and Marissa Leachman, Tillatoba; grandmothers, Sandra Jenkins, Bruce; Patsy Leachman, Bruce; nieces Maci Mata, Katie Mata  and Addison Leachman, and nephew, Chase Mata. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Robert Leachman and A.C. Jenkins.

Her funeral service will be Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at Bruce High School Auditorium with Bro. Kevin Chrestman officiating and Bro. Will Turner assisting. Burial will be in Memory Memorial Garden, Bruce. Pallbearers will be Catlin Doler, Channing Kent, Cody Leachman, Jarred Ramsey, Colby Roberts, Deane Tilley and Avery Woodcock. Honorary pallbearers will be Bruce Lady Trojans Softball Team, and Bruce High School sophomore class and D.J. Arrington.

The family will receive friends Monday, March 2 from 4-8 p.m.  at Parker Memorial Funeral  Home. Memorial contributions for funeral expenses may be sent to Parker Memorial Funeral Home P.O. Box 458 Bruce, MS 38915.

Online condolences may be made to the family at ParkerMemorialFuneralHomes.com

Thomas Leon “Tripp” Macon III, 16, of Calhoun City died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015  in Big Creek. He was born October 6, 1998 in Grenada, the son of Thomas Leon “Tom” Macon, Jr. and Julia Ann Williams Macon.  He was a sophomore at Calhoun City High School, member of the Beta Club, football team, and weight lifting team of Calhoun City High School, and a member of Bethany Baptist Church in Slate Springs.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 4, 2015 from 1 until 3 p.m. at Pryor Funeral Home in Calhoun City. The funeral service will be Wednesday, Mar., 4, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. at Calhoun City High School gymnasium in Calhoun City, with Bro. Kenneth Armstrong and Bro. Anthony Stevens officiating.  Burial will be in Old Bethany Cemetery in Slate Springs. Pallbearers will be Alan Woodcock, Avery Woodcock, Justin Schiele, T.J. Schiele, Tyler Toole, J.B. Willingham, Garrett Lucius and Dakota King. Honorary pallbearers are Clay Wade, Katlin Doler, Hunter Harris, Evan Parker and Preston Cole. Pryor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

He is survived by his parents, Thomas Leon “Tom” Macon, Jr. and Julia Ann Williams Macon; one sister, Anna Grace Macon; one brother, Jake Garett Macon, all of Calhoun City; grandparents, T.J. and Carol Williams, Webb; Lynn & Martha Rodgers, Calhoun City. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jess W. Macon, and grandfather, Thomas Leon Macon, Sr.

Online condolences can be left at pryorfuneralhome.com

Victor Hugo Ellard Jr., 91, of Pittsboro died Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at Select Specialty Hospital in San Antonio, TX.  He was born in Dawson, New Mexico on September 24, 1923, to Victor Hugo Ellard, Sr. and Ivy Lee Byars Ellard. He was a veteran of WW2, having served in the 8th Air Force of the Army Air Corps in England from 1943-1945. He had been a lifelong member of the Pittsboro United Methodist Church.

He is survived by two sons, Jerome (Helen) Ellard, Big Sandy, TX and Gregory (Theresa) Ellard, Windcrest, TX; eight grandchildren (Erin, Rory, Celina, Andrew, Theresa Marie, Angela, Kristopher, Alan); 11 great-grandchildren (Raven, Piper, Michael, Brandon, Evan, Alex, Michael William, Daniel, Catie, Andrew James, Brianna); a brother, Bruce (Catherine) Ellard, Natchez; nieces, nephews and many cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Sydnette, and his brother, John. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

How to condense 91 years of experiences and impact on other people into a few lines? Vic was known and loved by family and friends all around the country. He enjoyed promoting and attending gatherings (small or large) of family and friends and loved each person well. He was a prolific letter writer, and had many stories, mostly funny, about growing up in Depression-era Mississippi. He maintained a keen interest in world and national affairs and passed on that interest to his sons.  After a time as a civilian employee at Columbus Air Force Base, he moved to Mission, in deep south Texas in 1954 to work in the same capacity at Moore Air Base. He raised his family and lived in Texas for almost 30 years before moving back to Pittsboro.  His passing leaves a void, but a full and unforgettable legacy of love.

Sheila Gregory Nelson, 51, died Sunday, March 1, 2015 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Water Valley, after a long battle with breast cancer.  She was born September 21, 1963 in Bruce, to Carolyn Hodge and the late Jimmy “Butch” Gregory.  She was a member of New El Bethel Baptist Church, and a former Girl Scout leader. She loved riding motorcycles and was an active member of the Lake Trash Charity Riders where she served as First Lady.  She enjoyed working in her yard, working with her flowers, gardening and taking care of her dog, Willie, whom she affectionately called her “fourth child”. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed cooking large meals for all her family and friends.  She loved everyone, and all who knew her, loved her.  She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and loved spending time with her family and friends.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 4, 2015 from 5-7 p.m. at Seven Oaks Funeral Home in Water Valley.  Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Henry Chapel of Seven Oaks with Chaplain Wayne Harlow and Pastor Bill Rutledge officiating. Burial will be in Walker Cemetery in Yalobusha County with Steven Langham, Howard Brower, Craig Stewart, Robert Winters, Steve Baker, Paul Ferguson and Danny “Dink” Perry serving as pallbearers.

She is survived by her husband, Terry Nelson, Water Valley; two daughters, Sarah Nelson and Kristie Nelson, both of Water Valley; her son, Steven Brock Langham, Water Valley; her mother, Carolyn (Kenneth) Hodge, Oxford; her sister, Beverly (Blake) Giles, Oxford; her brother, Jimmy “Roe” Gregory, Oxford; her grandmother, Janet Kirby, Calhoun City, and one grandson, Bryson Wayne Nelson, Water Valley. She was preceded in death by her father, Jimmy “Butch” Gregory; her grandparents, Jimmy and Jonnie Gregory and her grandfather, Leroy Kirby.

Funeral services for Martha Suggs, 80 of Murchison were February 12, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Carroll-Lehr Funeral Chapel with Bro. Eddie Marsh and Bro. Rick Griffin officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Memorial Park.

She passed away February 8, 2015 in Friendswood. She was born January 10, 1935 in Calhoun County, to Aaron Ellis and Ada Mae McCormick Peden. She had resided in Murchison since 1972, and was married to the late James Suggs for 50 years. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Brownsboro and the Women’s Missionary Auxillary of Opelika Missionary Baptist Church. She loved sewing, quilting, crocheting and gardening. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Survivors include her son James (Gale) Suggs, Chandler; daughter, Patsy Monk, Tyler; grandchildren, James Nelson (Kassy) Suggs, Frankston, Melinda (Robert) Payne, Friendswood; Sarah Neal, Murchison; Katy Monk, Tyler; Jesse Monk, Tyler; Matthew (Sara) Suggs, Chandler; Andrew Suggs and Hailey Suggs, both of Chandler; great grandchildren, Rainy Payne and Jackson Payne, Friendswood; James Nelson Suggs IV, Frankston; Henry Suggs, Jack Suggs, Kash Suggs, all of Frankston; Eric Suggs, Chandler; sisters Pauline and James Coston, Gulf Port; Linda and Gary Aldridge, Olive Branch,and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; sisters, Ruth Griffin, Eunice Peden, Nina Pearl Gregory and son, Alexander Dewayne Suggs.

Pallbearers were James Nelson Suggs III, Matthew Lamar Suggs, Andrew Logan Suggs, James Nelson Suggs IV, Jesse Allan Monk, Robert Edward Payne, Jackson Montgomery Payne, Henry Cole Suggs. Honorary pallbearers were Jack Nolan Suggs, Kash Ryan Suggs and Eric Lamar Suggs.