Mary Anderson, 81, of Memphis, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019 at her home.
Her funeral service is Saturday, Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. at Jackson Chapel M.B. Church in Bruce with visitation an hour prior to service. Burial will be in Bruce Community Cemetery in Pittsboro.
Belle Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by sons Eric Anderson, Memphis, and Christopher Anderson, Charlotte, NC
Ruth Bryant Greene, 92, entered into her eternal home Saturday, February 16, 2019 at New Albany Health and Rehab after an extended illness. She was born May 16, 1926 in Calhoun County, in the Old Town Community to Clyde and Pauline Wagner Bryant. She was a graduate of Pittsboro High School, a homemaker and member of Old Town Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Armorette Box and Lola Chrestman, and brothers, Thomas and Donald Bryant.
She was a person that had a smile larger than life and she could light up a room with her laughter and personality. She enjoyed life and making others smile and laugh with her. She kept her wit and joking ability making her nurses and family smile and laugh until the end.
She is survived by a daughter, Mary Ruth Greene Padgett, Bruce; son, Terry Paul Greene, Cordova, TN; sister, Myra Bryant King, Bruce; grandchildren, K-La Padgett, Meleisa Watson, Erica Cole, Tyler Greene and six great grandchildren.
Visitation and funeral services are Monday, Feb. 18 at Parker Memorial Funeral Home with visitation from 1p.m. until until service time at 2 p.m. Bro. Joey Hamilton will be officiating the service and burial will be in Pinecrest Memorial Garden.
Pallbearers are Scotty Box, Benny Scott Bryant, Leslie Clyde Bryant, Richard Bryant, Steve Bryant, Jimmy Chrestman, Tyler Greene, Michael King, Tommy King and Pepper Watts.
Online condolence may be made at www.parkermemorialfuneralhome.com.
John Lacy Wyatt, 76, passed away peacefully at Baptist Nursing Home in Calhoun City Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. Born August 10, 1942 in Calhoun County, he was the son of Jewel Wyatt and Jessie Belle Willis Wyatt.
He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, and retired from teaching and coaching after many years. He graduated from Vardaman High School, and went on to receive his Bachelor’s degree in physical education from the University of Mississippi, and then his Master’s degree in Education from Mississippi State University. He was an avid fan of the Mississippi State Bulldogs, and loved anything and everything to do with Mississippi State sports, but, according to his family, he “tolerated” Ole Miss also.
For over 20 years, he taught physical education at Calhoun City, as well as coached football and baseball for his beloved Wildcats, retiring in 1986. Shortly after, Calhoun City Schools honored his legacy by naming the baseball field after him. In 2017, Calhoun City added to that legacy by presenting him with the “Lifetime Wildcat” award.
He never let physical challenges detour him from achieving his life goals. His hard work, dedication, and perseverance will serve as inspiration to many of us for years to come. He is now reunited in Heaven with his mom and dad, but the memories he left behind will never be forgotten.
A funeral service celebrating his life was Sunday at Pryor Funeral Home with Bro. Darrell Logan officiating. Interment was at Shiloh Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jerry Moore, Vance Burke, Barry Black, Keith Johnson, Bryan Johnson, Donnie Smith and W.D. Newlin.
He leaves behind his many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jewel and Jessie Belle Wyatt.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at pryorfuneralhome.com.
Eleanor Littlejohn Clark, 78, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 at her residence. She was born March 29, 1940 in Pontotoc County to Thomas W. and Beulah Williams Littlejohn. She retired after having worked for many years as a cosmetologist in her salon, Kut & Kurl. She was an active member of Emmanuel Baptist Church where she enjoyed singing in the Sanctuary Choir and the Silvertones. She also served as a devoted Deacon’s wife in the church’s Deacon Ministry and was a former Sunday school teacher.
Funeral services were Sunday at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada with Dr. Brent Barker officiating. Interment was in Bluff Springs Cemetery in Webster County.
Survivors include son, Ronald Clark (Phoebe), Grenada; daughters, Sandra Stewart (Dwight), Duck Hill; Melanie Barnett (Michael), Birmingham, AL; Kay Mims (Todd), Senatobia; sisters, Katie Robertson, Arab, AL; Nadine Harris, Mathiston; Elaine Medders, Mathiston; Ilene Fleming, Eupora; Maxine Shinall, Pittsboro; brother, Avalon Littlejohn, Eupora; grandchildren, Scott Stewart, Amanda White, Blake Clark(Kelli), Ricky Clark(Megan), J.T. Mims, Cody Mims (Laura), Josh Mims, Kathy Clark Sewell(Conner), Noah Barnett; 10 great-grandchildren, Marleigh Robinson, Jakob Welch, Mitch Stewart, Haylan White, Brandon Clark, Lyla Mims, Aven Claire Clark, Colin Clark, William Mims and Carter Sewell and sister-in-law, Betty Dalton of Duck Hill.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband William “Lynn” Clark; and siblings, Arlis Littlejohn, Dorothy Frederick; Cleveland, Thomas, Marvon and Marlton Littlejohn.
Pallbearers were Noah Barnett, Blake Clark, Ricky Clark, Cody Mims, Josh Mims, J.T. Mims, Mitch Stewart and Scott Stewart.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.
Corrine Carmical Simmons, 88, of Greenville, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2019. She was born December 29, 1930 in Calhoun County, the daughter of Bill and Lillian Carmical. She was a graduate of Big Creek High School, and moved to Greenville in 1958 from Grenada. She was employed for 20 years at Greenville Mills and four years at Hager Hinge. She was a devoted member of Temple Baptist Church.
Services were Saturday at Mortimer Funeral Home. Interment was in Greenville Cemetery; under the direction of Mortimer Funeral Home.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Simmons, and brothers, Bill, Frank and Charles Carmical.
She is survived by her children, Debra Nance and Kieth Simmons; grandchildren, Traci Nance Patrick, Nicholas (Lindsay) Simmons, Brittany Fulgham, Kris Simmons; great grandchildren, Miles and Miller Patrick, and Lilla and Sophie Fulgham, and sisters, Lexie Sims, Betty Boyle, and Judy Pope.
Agnes Brasher, 93, passed away Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019 in Gulfport. She was formerly of Pittsboro.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Brasher, and her parents, Alex and Lottie Cee White.
She is survived by daughter, Sharon Eleane (Don) Holman, Gulfport; sons, Lionel Brasher, Gulfport and Darrell Brasher, Ocean Springs; grandchildren, Ryan (Leslie) Brasher, Louisiana, Sharon (Joey) Jay, Moss Point; Sindi Holman, Gautier, and Adrian (Daniel) Jay, Ocean Springs; great-grandchildren, Maryanna, Clifton, and Macey Jay, Grady and Evangeline Brasher, Emerson Jay.
A graveside service will be Thursday, Feb. 21 at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens in Pittsboro.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Online condolences and pictures can be shared at www.riemannfamily.com
Sherri Ellen Allred, 58, of Bruce, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2019 in Banner.
Born March 2, 1960 in Houston, Tx., she was the daughter of the late Billy Allred and Nancy (Wayne) Harrison.
Surviving are son, Joshua R. (Kayla) Calderon, Pontotoc; sister, Kathy L. Zamarron, Pearland, TX; nephew, Derick W. (Priscilla) Zameron, and three grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a brother, Jason Wayne Harrison.
A private graveside will be held at Rock Springs Cemetery in Nacogdoches, TX.
Online condolences may be made to the family at ParkerMemorialFuneralHomes.com
Miriam “Mimi” Jane Brower Sneed, 83, entered into her Heavenly home from Baptist Nursing Home in Calhoun City on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019.Born September 7, 1935 in Grenada, she was the daughter of Hugh Davis and Miriam Lorene Wooten Brower. She was a retired teacher and merchant, and member of Kentwood First Baptist Church in Kentwood, LA.
She was a graduate of Calhoun City High School, and went on to Stephens College in Columbia, MO. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Mississippi. She furthered her education at LSU, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Music, and her Master’s Degree in Music. She was a member of the Professional Music Clubs of America, and studied in summer seminar at Julliard Conservatory of Music in New York.
She taught elementary school and special education for many years, also teaching at Ole Miss Lab School and LSU Lab School for elementary classes. She was a life-long member of Beethoven Music Club of Memphis, where she also performed. She auditioned and sang in the Memphis Opera Chorus, and sang with the St. Louis Symphony on occasion while at Stephens College. She was a soloist at several churches in Pike County, as well as choir director of Osyka Baptist Church. She also organized children’s choirs at Kentwood Baptist Church in Kentwood, LA.
She loved and cared for all of her friends of the animal kingdom. She loved her special work of selling her “garden benches”, which she took up after retiring from teaching. She was a very ambitious, strong, and courageous lady with many lifelong friends. She was a very hard worker who had survived many obstacles, including being in an accident with an 18-wheeler, and battling cancer for five years.
She loved her family very much, and was a devoted mother and grandmother. She also kept the love of family members who had gone on before her very near and dear to her heart. Her work here on earth is done, and she is now in the arms of the Angels in Heaven, but her friends and family will cherish forever the memories she left behind.
A funeral service celebrating her life was Sunday at Pryor Funeral Home with Bro. David Westmorland officiating. Interment was at Calhoun City Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Jerry Moore, Tommy Barton, and grandsons, Matt and Griffin Brown.
She leaves behind her son, Robert “Bob” (Sherrie) Brown, Milan, TN; grandsons, Matthew Davis Brown and William Griffin Brown, both of Murfreesboro, TN; special companions, Vinetta, Inga, Jonathon, Tascha, Lori and Michelle, and many special close friends and physicians.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Miriam Brower.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at pryorfuneralhome.com.
Mildred Barnett Murphree, 94, passed this earthly life to go to her heavenly home, February 21, 2019 at NMMC in Eupora. She was born May 23, 1924 in Humphries County to Edward and Elma Mathis Barnett .
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wilson Murphree; brothers, Charles, William and J. B. Barnett and a sister, Francis Weeks.
She was a faithful member of the Church of God of Prophecy for many years and served the Lord with grace. She loved her family and took great delight in her grandchildren.
She is survived by a daughter, Trish (James) Guest, Vardaman; granddaughter, Brandi Stewart; great grandchildren, Millie and Draper Stewart; brother, Johnny (Nell) Barnett, Drew.
Her funeral service was Sunday at Parker Memorial Funeral Home--Vardaman Chapel with Bro. Billy Adams and Bro. William Tribble officiating and Sister Margaret Adams delivering closing remarks and prayer. Pallbearers were Don Dugard, Bubba Guest, Spencer Hill, Austin Ledbetter Scott Ledbetter, Gwin Longest and Bart Stewart.
Memorials may be made to the building fund, Taylor Church of God of Prophecy.
Online condolence may be left at parkermemorialfuneralhomes.com
Geneva Pearline Wilbanks passed away Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 in Alabama. Born September 15, 1939 to Dewey Edward and Ceccil (Shirley) Pettit in Pontotoc, she was 79.
A retired lead seamstress, Geneva enjoyed quilting where she kept her creative hands busy. Additionally, she enjoyed gardening and flowers, along with shopping. Something always important to Geneva was her family and friends, all of whom will dearly miss her but take comfort in knowing she has been called home for eternal rest.
She leaves sons, Randy Boyd Abbott and Billy Wayne Starnes, Bruce, and Christian Starnes; daughters, Kathy Fortner, Myrtle; Susan (Frank) Branscum, Pelham, AL, Deborah Abbott, Vernon, AL; Elizabeth Butler, Hamilton, AL; Brook Starnes; sister, Betty (Ronnie) Moore, Pontotoc; brother, Billy Ray Pettit, Bruce; grandchildren, Candice (Rush) Elliott, Amber (Adam) White, Melanie (Ben Johnson) Abbott, Melissa Roberts, Jason Voyles (Amy), Brandi Holloway, Haley (Logan) Omary, Skyler Butler, Faith (Will) Grant, Wyatt Abbot, and great grandchildren, Liam, Colin and Lacey Elliott, Dante, Nikki, Devin and Dustin Martin, Charleigh Rose Voyles, Hannah and Tommy McCool, Kennedy Voyles, Hayden and Payton Claire Holloway, Ryleigh Omary, Bentlee and Emmalee Grant. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Jeanette Swanson, and brother, James Pettit.
Her funeral was Sunday at Parker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Adam Smith leading the service. She was laid to eternal rest at Memory Memorial Garden Cemetery.
Homer Allen Logan, 74, passed this earthly life on February 27, 2019 at NMMC in Tupelo after an extended illness. He was born August 26, 1944 to Allen Cleve and Ruthie Tallent Logan. He was a deacon and member of New Liberty Baptist Church. He retired from Natchez Trace Electric Power Association as a lineman. He used his electrical talents by helping others by wiring their homes and fixing electrical problems they might have. He enjoyed the company of his friends being a member of The Lunch Club that typically met at Nancy’s Café.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Wanda Joy Murphree Logan and a daughter, Anita Joy Logan.
He is survived by a daughter, Tammie (Dr. David) Grumbach, Myrtle; sister, Obera (Lee) Moore, Vardaman; brother, Elton Ray (Annetta) Logan, Vardaman, and grandson, Logan (Christina) Gumbach, Athens, AL.
Visitation is Thursday, Feb. 28 at Parker Memorial Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Funeral service will be Friday at 11 am at New Liberty Baptist Church with Bro. Jeff Harmon and Dr. David Grumbach officiating. The family will receive friends Friday one hour prior to servicey. Burial will be in New Liberty Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dr. David Grumbach, Logan Grumbach, Bryant Jenks, Johnny Kakalas, Paul Lowe, Carl Ray Mooneyham, Mike O’Bannon and Billy Parker.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.parkermemorialfuneralhomes.com
Kevin “Biggon” McCormick, 46, passed away, Sunday, Mar. 3, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis after a long illness. He was born October 9, 1972 in Water Valley. He was a graduate of Bruce High School. An avid deer hunter and fisherman, he enjoyed being with his family and friends, socializing, having a good time and having a good laugh.
He is survived by his loving family, parents, John Ell and Vera Parker McCormick, Bruce; sister, Niki McCormick Hillhouse, Bruce; brother, Archie (Stacy) McCormick, Bruce; nieces and nephews, Connor McCormick, Colt McCormick, Jesse (Kaylyn) Hillhouse and Kylie Hillhouse. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Ira and Clara Parker, Isom and Ruthie McCormick.
Visitation is Monday, Mar. 4 from 4-8 p.m.His funeral service will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Bro. Darrell Logan officiating at Parker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. He will be laid to rest in Rocky Mount Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be John David Embry, Kennon Ferguson, Allen Jeffery, Bucky Lee, Chad Lee, Bryan Poteete, Shawn Snellings and Dean Thacker. Honorary pallbearers will be Scott Cannon, Michael Cook, David Embry, Michael Landreth, Jeff Lee, Kadon Murphree, Kimmy Murphree, Tim McCormick, Michael Swanson, Richard Thacker and Pepper Watts.
Online condolence may be made at www.parkermemorial funeral homes.com.
Hention Eugene Smith, 91, entered into his Heavenly home from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Grenada, on Monday, March 4, 2019. Born August 22, 1927 in Baldwyn, MS, he was the son of the late Ira H. Smith and the late Rosie Miles Smith. Hention was a member of Wayside Baptist Church in Scobey, MS, and retired from Mid-State Paving Co. where he built roads and bridges all across the southeast. He also worked as a carpenter because he loved to stay busy and build things. His faith and family guided his life. He enjoyed reading the Bible and studying God’s word. He loved the Lord and was always ready to share his faith and love to anyone around him. His church family also meant the world to him, and he loved to gather and fellowship with them as often as he could. He was a good Christian man and a faithful servant of the Lord. God has now called him home to be with Him. He will be deeply missed by his friends and family, but his memory will be cherished forever in their hearts.
A graveside service celebrating his life is Wednesday, Mar. 6 at 10 am at Memorial Gardens in Grenada with Bro. Ricky Harris officiating.
He leaves his wife, Willie Mae Smith; daughter, Barbara Murphy, Memphis; sister, Rosalind Stanford, Indiana; four step-daughters and four step-sons.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Quention Smith, and a grandson.
Memorial donations may be made to Wayside Baptist Church in Scobey, MS.
Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at pryorfuneralhome.com.
Doug Russell, 56, passed away peacefully at his brother’s home in Calhoun City Sunday, Mar. 3, 2019. Born December 30, 1962 in Clarksdale, he was the son of W.O. and Shirley Russell of Calhoun City. He was a graduate of Greenville High School, and Mississippi Delta Community College in Moorhead. He and his wife, Dora, were married May 17, 1980. He was a caring and compassionate man who valued family greatly. He loved spending quality time with his grandchildren, for they were his world. In his free time, he loved to ride motorcycles, woodworking, and just good ‘ol smack talking. He was considered a “jack of all trades” but out of all of his accomplishments, the one that he was most proud of would be for restoring the cars in the Elvis Presley Museum in Memphis. He is responsible for all but two of the cars in the collection which is a true testament to his ability. He leaves behind a legacy of love for his family and friends to cherish forever. He will be missed dearly by all that knew and loved him.
A funeral service celebrating his life will be Thursday, March 7 at 3 pm at Pryor Funeral Home with visitation from 1 pm until service time. Bro. Jon Stewart will be officiating and interment will follow at New Providence Cemetery in Derma.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jay Gordon, Brad Russell, Bill Russell, Brandon Samuel, Mason Russell and Logan Russell. Honorary pallbearer will be Keith Porter.
He leaves his wife Dora Russell, Hernando; daughters, Julie Russell and Kaleigh (Jesse) Zenner, both of Hernando; son, John Douglas (Shauna) Russell, Jr., Hernando; sister, Tami Rollins, Greenville; brother, William O. (Carmen) Russell. Calhoun City, and grandchildren, Mason, Karley, Logan, Jacob, Brandon, Natalie, Belle, Mia, Maria, and Levi.
Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at pryorfuneralhome.com
Robert Orien “Bobby” Phillips, 78, passed away peacefully at NMMC in Tupelo Monday, Mar. 4, 2019. Born August 17, 1940 in Grenada County, he was the son of Orien Edward and Jessie Boland Phillips. He graduated from Calhoun City High School in 1958, and Mississippi State University with degrees in education and music. He also proudly served in the Army National Guard. During that time, our nation was facing great uncertainty by the actions of Fidel Castro and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Stationed at Fort Polk, LA and at this period of heightened awareness, he was ready to go if called upon. To say he was a member of Lewis Memorial Methodist Church would be an understatement. He dedicated his entire adult life to serving the church. He was a deacon, chairman of the board of trustees, and Sunday school teacher. He also sang in the choir, and played the organ or piano when needed, along with countless other duties. He was a member of Calhoun City Jaycees, and a Master Mason with Calhoun City Lodge #506. He also served his community as a volunteer fireman for Calhoun City Fire Department many years. In his free time he enjoyed working in the yard, either landscaping or growing tomatoes in his garden. He was loved and highly respected by his community. He made the world a better place through simple, principled living, both personally and professionally. He will be remembered fondly by all who knew him.
His funeral service was Friday at Pryor Funeral Home with Bro. Will Dowling. Interment was at Calhoun City Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Robert Ira Davis, Seth Davis, Chris Phillips, Taylor Phillips, Garrett Arnold and Charles Diamond. Honorary pallbearers were deacons of Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church, past and present.
He leaves his brother, Billy (Alberta) Phillips, Alabaster, AL, and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials may be made to Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church in Calhoun City.
Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at pryorfuneralhome.com
Richard Lee Mann, 64, passed away suddenly at his home March 7, 2019. He was born May 17, 1954 to William Henry and Billie Jean Bramlitt Mann. He was a member of Mt. Comfort Baptist Church and a graduate of Bruce High School Class of 1973. He was a mason and member of Antioch Masonic Lodge #549. He had previously worked at Holley Carburetor, U. S. Corp of Engineers and retired from United Chair. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking and spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Shirley Jean Mann Stewart.
Those left to honor his memory are sisters, Betty Ann (Dennis) Metzger, Bruce; Connie Gayle Mann (Chris) Braddock, Bruce; brothers, William Boyd (deceased wife Tammy) Mann, Bruce; Loyd Aron (Lesia) Mann, Bruce; Kenneth Dale Mann, Bruce; Paul Wayne (Gwen) Mann, Banner, and a host of nieces and nephews. He was fortunate to have two special friends Danny Redwine and Don Bryant.
A memorial service honoring his life is Monday, Mar. 11 at Parker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. and the family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time at 2.
Online condolence may be made at www.parkermemorialfuneralhomes.com.
Ralph Gary, 90, left his earthly home Thursday, Mar. 7, 2019 to eternally join his Lord and Savior in Heaven, along with many loved ones. He was a godly man who spent much time reading the Bible. He lived a Christian life and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. We are comforted knowing he is rejoicing in Heaven.
He was born October 10, 1928 in Webster County moving to Calhoun (Slate Springs) when he was a young boy. He was a simple man who was perfectly happy spending any free time at his home enjoying family, gardening, animals, word search puzzles, watching tv and reading. The only time he was away for an extended period of time was when he served his country. He was in the United States Army with the 70th Tank Battalion in the Korean War from 1950-1952. He was proud to serve his country. He was a kind and gentle man that focused on the good times while always keeping a positive outlook on life. He was a hard worker maintaining two jobs much of his life as an accountant for Rockwell International in Grenada, retiring in 1984 and maintaining a farm and livestock.
In his later years much time and hard work was spent as a farmer and owner of Gary Farms.
He is survived by his wife, Frances Rimmer Gary; children, Ralph (Leigh) Dwayne, Memphis; Debbie Gary (Leo) Burns-Witschey, Oxford, and Robert Lynn (Angela) Gary, Calhoun City; grandchildren Derek (Annie) Gary, Memphis; Stephanie (Mike) Jewell, Lafayette, LA; Brandy Conner (Nick) Montgomery, Hernando; Kramer (Cassie) Gary, Walthall; Cole Gary, Calhoun City, and great grandchildren, Ethan, Jackson, Caleb, Ava Henley and Weston; brother, Blain (Nancy) Gary, Calhoun City. He was preceded in death by his parents, Odie Lynn “Pete” and Miranda Pearl Blain Gary; sister, Joanne Gary Sturdivant; brother, John Gary and son, Tony Lynn Gary.
His main priority and no greater love was his family. He was a wonderful provider and the solid rock for all to lean on. There was no greater love than he had for his children and grandchildren. After retirement his grandchildren spent much time with their granddaddy. It was a true joy to him and very beneficial for them. He was a great role model instilling integrity, work ethic, and the great importance of education. He will be immensely missed but left a lifetime of wonderful memories and lessons that his family will always cherish.
His great love and compassion for children led him to make donations to St. Jude on a regular basis. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Sybil Warren King, 84, passed this earthly life at her residence in Oxford, March 8, 2019. She was born in Tula to Henry and Nona Huckaby Warren.
She leaves to cherish her memories daughters, Judy (Freddie) Martin, Banner, and Debbie Bishop, Oxford; grandchildren, Jamie (Jennifer) Foshee, Paris; Heather Chinault (Chris) Young, Paragould, Ar.; Kristie Chinault (Chris) McCammon, Water Valley; Morgan Bishop, Oxford; great grandchildren, Brittany Foshee (Hunter) Houston, Batesville; Andrew Bridgman and J. T. Foshee, Paris; Kensley Walls and Kayle McCammon; brothers, Wayne (Glenda) Warren, Tula; Billy (Barbara) Warren, Water Valley; James (J.B.) Warren, Sardis, and Kenny (Betty) Warren, Oxford; sister-in-law, Sara Newman King, Paris, and a host of nieces, nephews and many friends whom she loved as a family.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Joe Abb King; her parents, Henry and Nona Huckaby Warren, and siblings, Opal Gandy, Juanice Anthony, and Gene Warren.
She was an accountant and worked at Rice Stix and later Big Yank in Water Valley. She worked as a Child Enforcement Officer for the Department of Human Services in Lafayette County and retired in 1997 after many years of service. She was a faithful member of Paris Baptist Church, and served as church treasurer a number of years. She and Joe loved their garden and always had an abundance to share with her friends and family. She had a beautiful alto voice, loved to sing and loved music. She loved her family and showed it in her own special way.
Her funeral service was Sunday at Parker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Derek Starnes officiating. Burial was in Memory Memorial Garden. Pallbearers were Andrew Bridgman, Greg Davis, Jamie Foshee, Marty Harmon, Brett King and Richard Peeples.
Online condolence may be made at www.parkermemorialfuneralhomes.com
Alice ‘Bean’ Clanton Lott, 87, passed away peacefully at Highland Home in Ridgeland on February 26, 2019. Born August 4, 1931 in Calhoun County, she was the daughter of Walter and Virginia Wells Clanton. She grew up in a large family and was the youngest of six children. She was a graduate of Springhill High School and attended First Baptist Church in Starkville.
In her free time, she loved to keep her hands busy with sewing, quilting, and crocheting. She also had a passion for gardening and growing beautiful flowers. She enjoyed relaxing and reading a good book, especially novels, and you would find her dog, Daisy, right there by her side. A very sweet and loving woman, she will be missed dearly by her friends and family.
Her funeral service was March 2 at Bradford Chapel Cemetery with Bro. Kenneth Armstrong officiating. Interment was at Bradford Chapel Cemetery.
She leaves her sons, Dr. Jimmy (Sara) Lott, Jackson, and Dr. Chester Lott, Starkville; grandchildren, Emily, Rebecca, Jennifer Grace and Rachel Lott, and Jessica Ruth Lester; six great-grandchildren, and her beloved Dachshund named Daisy.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Delorse Davis, Mattie Bloodworth, Iris Penn and brothers, Haven ton and Paul Clanton.
Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at pryorfuneralhome.com
Constance Lee “Connie” Reynolds, 62, passed away peacefully at her home in Pontotoc March 5, 2019. Born December 17, 1956 in San Diego, CA, she was the daughter of William and Zada Johnson Douglas. She was of Baptist faith, and was retired after working many years as a cafeteria cook for the Houston and South Pontotoc school systems. She loved crossword puzzles, sewing, and everyone who knew her knew she loved the color red. She was a diehard Elvis Presley fan. She loved his music, both his gospel albums and especially his live concert recordings. She was blessed with 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. This certainly kept her busy, and she absolutely loved being a mamaw. She had a very rare gift of constantly being positive. She was very spirited and had an entertaining sense of humor. A very humble and content woman, she never let anything get her down. She could make anyone laugh, but was never afraid to speak her mind.
Her family is heartbroken, but know the memories she left behind will live on in their hearts, and someday soon will once again bring smiles and happiness.
Her funeral service was Saturday at Pryor Funeral Home with Bro. Howard Rogers and Bro. Fred Hartley officiating. Interment was at New Gauley Cemetery.
She leaves daughter Margie (Greg) Lunceford; sons, Douglas (Kelli) Huffman, Pontotoc; Michael (Rhonda) Huffman, Bruce; Jay Huffman, Pontotoc; Leslie (Candy) Huffman, Vardaman; half-brothers, Billy Douglas, Memphis; John Douglas, Hernando; sisters, Sandy (Ed) Moore and Eva Lynn Eschette, Houston; Diane (Lee) Reynolds, Pontotoc; half-sisters, Donna and Lisa Douglas, Southaven; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, John Huffman; second husband, Clifford Stewart; third husband, James Reynolds, and grandson, Jon Tyler Huffman.
Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at pryorfuneralhome.com