Chase Tyler Hansen, 24, passed away Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020 in Paducah, KY following a motorcycle accident.

He was a member of Carpenters Local Union #357 and a family partner at Rest Church in Paducah.

He is survived by his parents, Lee Hansen and Michelle Hansen, and a  brother, Wesley Hansen, all of Paducah; paternal grandmother, Mary Hansen, Bruce; maternal grandmother, Vickie Lewis, Paducah; aunts Kristin Sweeny, Bruce; Lisa Guill, Paducah; uncle, Skip Hansen, Paducah and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Grandpa Bud, Papa Johnny and Kenny McGrew.

His funeral was August 6 at Rest Church in Paducah with Lindsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Lillie Bell Freelon died July 20, 2020. She was born September 23, 1928 in Yalobusha County to Allen Williams and Mollie Marion.

Lovingly known as ‘Mother Lillie’, she was a faithful member of Bryant Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Big Creek, where she remained faithgul until her health failed.

She leaves her children: John (Ora) Williams, Baker, La.; James Freelon, St. Louis, Mo.; Jimmy (Vanessa) Freelon, Tupelo; Ben (Nellie Bea) Freelon, Minden, La.; Deloyse (Bobby) Gaston, Pittsboro; daughter-in-law Nellie Freelon, Syracuse, NY; Geraldine Freelon, Memphis; adoped children: Walter Moore, Addie Ray Moore, Willie and Annie Jean Armstrong, Idell Shaw, Patrick Moroe, Mary Hightoer, the Petty and Porter families; special friends, Stella Glass, Jacqueline Osby, Lorraine Gladney; 28 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren; one fur baby, Bella; sister Inez Rose, Memphis; sisters-in-law Alline, Mary mma, Betty Ann, Carrie; brother-in-law, Richard (Elaine).

She is preceded in death by her husband, Willie; her parents; sons, Willie B. and Joe Lewis; adopted daughter, Ellen Moore; brothers, Willie Ed, James, Fred, Allen Jr., Prentiss; sisters, Bertha, Minnie Mae, Bessie; daughters-in-law, Babette, Jimmy Tyrone and James Thomas Jr. She will be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Her graveside service was July 25 in Zion Springs Missionary Baptist Church Cemetert with Rev. Anthony Edwards officiating. Belle Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Carol Norwood Ainsworth, 85, of Hagerman, Id., formerly of Bruce, passed away August 4, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born May 31, 1935 to Earl and Sallie Kelly Norwood in Birmingham, Al., but was raised in Bruce, along with three younger siblings, Donald, Jeanie, and Kelly Norwood.

She graduated from Bruce High School in 1954 where she excelled academically, played basketball, and was a cheerleader. After graduation, she moved to Memphis,, where she attended business college and worked at the Strand Movie Theater. While taking tickets at The Strand, Elvis Presley would play his guitar in front of the theater, never dreaming how famous he would become later on.

In 1955, her family moved to Barstow, Ca. While attending the First Baptist Church, she met Bud, a handsome Marine from Idaho who was stationed nearby. After a few months of dating, they married on February 26, 1956 and moved to Idaho. They enjoyed 64 years of marriage together and were blessed with three children, Donna, Susie, and Sam.

During his employment with Idaho State Fish and Game Dept., their family lived at various fish hatcheries throughout the state including Grangeville, Clark Fork, Riggins, Filer, and Hagerman. At each location they have maintained lifelong friendships with many people through the years.

Carol worked for Hagerman School District 22 years, first as a school secretary, then as the board clerk, retiring in 1996. She then worked part time for Blind Canyon Aquaranch (Lemmon Family) as a bookkeeper for many years.

She enjoyed cooking and baking and was very well known for her orange rolls in the Hagerman Valley. She baked hundreds of these infamous rolls for many school, church, and community functions and events. She also enjoyed cooking “southern” meals for family and friends which usually included black eyed peas, fried okra and squash, biscuits and gravy, etc.

Carol and Bud thoroughly enjoyed attending all activities and sporting events of their family and continued to support students at Hagerman High School through the years.

They have been active members of the Hagerman United Methodist Church for numerous years where Carol played the piano, organ, taught Sunday School and led Bible studies. She and Bud along with her cousin, Faye Barnett, loved Southern Gospel music. They especially enjoyed going to Visalia, California each year to attend the Southern Gospel Music Festival.

She thoroughly enjoyed bringing her family back to Bruce as often as possible through the years. She looked forward to attending the Kelly Family Reunions and her class reunions. 

She is survived by her husband, Bud; children Donna (Randy) Clark, Hagerman, Id.; Susie (Ted) Choules, Meridian, Id.; Sam (Rachel) Ainsworth, Hagerman, Id.; grandchildren Tyson (Hannah) Clark, Twin Falls, Id., Erin Clark,   Post Falls, Id.; Lindsay Choules, Star, Id.; Drew Choules, Great Falls, Mt.; Courtney Choules, Caldwell, Id.; Richard (Amber) Saum, Oakland, Ca.; Rachie (Josh) Rasmussen, Reno, Nv.; Great-grandchildren Brysen and Conor Carr, Star, Id., Logan Clark, Twin Falls, Id. and Skylar Rasmussen,Reno, Nv; Sister Jean (James) Kelley, Cordova, Tn.; sister-in-law Glenda Norwood Kutait, Vardaman, and Aunt Juanice Logan, Bruce. She has reunited in Heaven with her parents, and brothers Harold, Donald  and Kelly Norwood.

Due to COVID-19 there was a private family graveside service August 7 with Pastor Penny Hodges officiating.

A Celebration of Life will be on a later date in Hagerman and Bruce.

Memorials may be made to the Hagerman Alumni or Hagerman QRU.

Willie Sam Ewing departed this earthly life on June 15, 2020. He was born November 20, 1951 in Calhoun County, to Ira Lee and Lue Ella Ewing.

He was a faithful member of Mount zion Dentontown A.M.E. Church, where he once served as head steward and was a member of the choir.

A hardworking man, he believed in providing for his family. After 27 years of dedicated service, he retired as “set-up man” from Rockwell International in Grenada. When he retired, he became a full-time grandfather. Alongside his wife, Betty, they raised and spoiled the precious grands and great grandbabies.

He was a member of Gore Springs Hunting Club and in his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and piddling outside.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife of 48 years, Betty Ewing, Calhoun City; sons, Cornelius (Marlena) Ewing, Marion (LaQuena) Ewing and DeMario Primer, all of Calhoun City; siblings, Eddie Lee, James and Ida Ewing, all of Calhoun City, and Earlene (Jerry) Daniel, Bruce; granddaughters, Chelsea Thurmond, Gabriella Moore, Sharmira Mister, Gianna and Savannah Ewing; grandson, Aiden Ewing; great-grandchildren Zaveon and Carlee Thurmond; god-children, Kenya James, Destinee Johnson, Trevion Johnson; sisters-in-law, Ella Mae Greenwood and Etta Turner, Milwaukee, Wi.; Ethel Turner, Essie Watkins, Mary Alice Smith, Chicago; Johnnie Lowery and Dorothy (Arnold) Johnson, Gore Springs; Mildred Smith, Scobey; brothers-in-law, Willie and Eddie Williams, Milwaukee; special friend, Benny Denton, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends,

He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings I.W. Ewing, Lillie Wilkes, Joe, David, Bobby,  William Earl, Donald and Johnny Lee Ewing, and special friend, Steve McCain.

His graveside memorial service was June 20 at 2 p.m. at Dentontown African Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery in Calhoun City with Rev. Jimmy Harper and Bishop Toney Armstrong officiating. Pallbearers were John Wayne Phillips, Darell Johlnson, Sam Green, Jerome Tucker, Arnold Johnson and John Tucker.

Clark-Williams Funeral Home of Grenada was in charge of the arrangements.

James Sidney Warner, Sr., 85, went to be with his Heavenly Father August 3, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. Born December 15, 1934, in Big Creek, he was the son of A.V. “Whis”  and Ruby Lee “Honey” Carter Warner. He graduated from Big Creek High School in 1953. He attended Holmes Junior College and Wood Junior College where he played basketball. In 1955 he enlisted and proudly served his country in the United States Army where he served as a cryptographer in Japan and a Sergeant of the Signal Corps. 

He was a member of Big Creek Baptist Church. He began teaching Sunday School as a teenager and continued serving in various roles throughout his adult life including being a deacon, Sunday School teacher and director, Training Union director and member on various committees. He enjoyed reading the Bible and studying God’s word. His faith and his family meant the most to him. He married the former Gwendolyn Vance on April 4, 1959, and they  spent 61 years together, raising a large, loving family that gave him so much happiness. 

They began their life together in Grenada, where he worked as a bookkeeper for Graeber Brothers. In 1960, they moved back to Big Creek. He was a farmer and cattleman for most of his life. He was also a fan of history and loved to do research on many different things, staying up to date on current events. Overseeing and helping take care of Chapel Hill Cemetery has been one of his projects and pleasures for many years. He wanted a beautiful cemetery to honor those gone on before us. He always looked forward to the Memorial at Chapel Hill and Big Creek school reunion so he could visit with friends and family. 

His graveside service was August 5 at Chapel Hill Cemetery with Bro. Matthew White and Bro. Chris Conlee officiating. Pallbearers were David White, Travis England, Kevin Troyer, Matthew White, Cory Warner, Jordan England and Mark Troyer. Honorary pallbearers were his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He leaves his wife, Gwendolyn Vance Warner; daughters, Lynda (Kevin) Troyer, Madison; Deborah White, Big Creek; Beth (Travis) England, Calhoun City; son, Jim (Teresa) Warner, Big Creek; son-in-law, David White, Big Creek; brother, David Warner, McCleary, WA; grandchildren, Hollie (Josh) Parker, Matthew (Whitney) White, Brooke (Steven) Conlee, Cory (London) Warner, Jordan England, Mark Troyer, Rileigh England, Sydney Troyer; and great-grandsons, Cade and Carsen Parker, Preston, Evan and Camden Conlee, Coley, Rhett, Finn and Thomas Warner, Aaron, Aaden, Aacen and Asher White.

He was preceded in death by his parents; step-mother, Ellen Warner; sister, Nell Dismuke, and brothers, A.V., John and Carter Warner.

Donations may be made to Chapel Hill Cemetery Fund, c/o Michael Denley, PO Box 928, Calhoun City, MS, 38916.

Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at pryorfuneralhome.com

Gary Randolph Parvin, 74, of Brandon, died August 9, 2020, surrounded by the love and prayers of his family and friends. He was born September 8, 1945, to Woodrow and Bernice Parvin in Corinth.

He  grew up on campus of Mississippi State University and was in the graduating class of 1963 at Starkville High School, where he lettered in baseball and football.

He graduated from Mississippi State University with Special Honors, completing his BA in Communications and Political Science in three years. He also was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. He went on to law school at the University of Mississippi on a full scholarship. He received his Juris Doctorate, was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1969 and began practicing law at 23 years of age. He began practicing general law in Starkville and was known to be a thorough and effective trial lawyer.

He later specialized in disability law helping over 6,000 clients receive their benefits. He successfully defended in front of the U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi, the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, all the way up to the U.S. Supreme Court. He was  past president of the National Organization of Social Security Claimant Representatives, the largest group of representatives and lawyers for people with disabilities.

He loved all things Mississippi State: tailgating at football games with his Reservoir Dogs, adopting an MSU baseball player, and cheering on the Diamond Dogs, as well as the men’s and women’s basketball teams. Their family participated in the Foster Parents program, adopting an MSU baseball player every year until the program ended.

He is survived by his wife Pat Quillen Parvin; daughter, Kelly (Danny) Lott), stepdaughters Stacy (Archie) McCormick and Casey (Josh) Owen; grandchildren Morgan, Taylor and Kyleigh Corder, Conner andColt McCormick, Jaycie and Joey Leigh Owen; brother, Steve (Martha Ruth) Parvin, M.D.); uncle Gerald Harrison, aunts June and Judy Harrison; several cousins, nieces and one nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Candace Leigh Parvin; his brother, David W. Parvin, Jr.; his uncles, Rev. William H. Harrison and Dr. Danny Harrison; and his aunt Gratia Underwood.

A memorial service for the family will be at a later date. Memorials or donations may be made to the Dr. D. W. Parvin, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o The MSU Foundation, P.O. Box 6149, Mississippi State, MS 39762.

You can leave the family a condolence at:www.welchfuneralhomes.com

Billy Bert Hamilton, 88, of Vardaman passed from this life  August 11, 2020, at the State Veterans Home in Oxford. Born February 25, 1932 in Wardwell Community, he was a son to  Hugh Gaston and Ruby Leola Hardin Hamilton.

A U.S. Air Force Veteran, he served his country during the Korean War. His tour in the armed forces lasted over a decade a time which proved his worth as solider. He was the recipient of three distinguishable awards: National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Army Occupation Medal. When he returned home from overseas, he landed a job in the timber industry as a logger. He spent his days trimming, cruising, and cutting lumber which provided the framework to build the very nation he fought to protect years before. He lived upon the level and by the square as member of Vardaman Masonic Lodge. He belonged to the American Legion and Disabled American Veterans. He enjoyed various types of fishing from the more traditional baiting a hook and casting a line to grabbling. When he wasn’t on the water, he could be found patiently awaiting a deer. As a member of New Providence Baptist Church, he knew the Lord and His promise of life after death.

He leaves his loving wife Doris Harrell Hamilton; son Barry (Karen) Hamilton, Water Valley; daughter Lindy Hamilton Monaghan, Vardaman;  grandchildren, Jace Hamilton, Karla Brown, Brooke Monaghan; sisters, Carolyn Henson, Bartlett, TN; Jean Sanderson, Kansas City, Mo.; Gloria (Al) Gilless, Southaven; Gwen (Larry) Pace, Marietta, Ga. and June (Grover) Edington, Vardaman. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Hugh Anderson Hamilton; sisters: Ruth Cole, Peggy Sue Hodge and Shelba Joyce Willis.

His graveside service was August 12 in Hillcrest Cemetery with Bro. Joe Carl Sanderson officiating. Walt Edington, Jace Hamilton, Don Harrell, David Holloway, Phil Lucius, and Hal Willis carried him to his final resting place.

Victoria Ann Hitt, 79, passed away August 12, 2020 at NMMC in Eupora, where she was receiving hospice services. She was born May 27, 1941 in New Orleans, LA. She was the second child of John and Elvira Higgins Zaffuto. She married Robert in 1958, and they had five children--Robert, Jr., John, Rebecca, Mena and Henry. She was the bookkeeper for Rubenstein’s clothing store in New Orleans until the birth of the boys when she became a stay at home mom. She and Robert returned to his home of Calhoun County in 1965 where he was employed at McQuay Manufacturing in Grenada. She was a very talented seamstress and loved to make garments for her family, especially dresses for her daughter. She had no greater love than her family especially the grandchildren. They are of Pentecostal Faith and she dearly loved her church family and the Lord Jesus Christ. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends, but her memory will be cherished forever in their hearts.

Her graveside service was August 15 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Rev. Charley Hamblin officiating. Pallbearers were J.J. Hitt, Tyler Tipton, Brian Bennett, Jonathan Nielson, Harvey Barnett and Jacob Easley. Honorary pallbearers were Robert Brand and Charles Diamond.

She leaves her husband, Robert, Calhoun City; sons, Bob Hitt, Grenada; John (Stephanie) Hitt, Calhoun City; Henry Hitt, Troy, AL; daughter, Mena Tipton, Calhoun City; sister, Alice (Cleve) Nielson, Huntsville, AL; brother, Johnny (Beverly) Zaffuto, Bay Saint Louis; grandchildren, J.J. (Jessica) Hitt, Tori (Brian) Bennett, Tyler Tipton, John Robert Williams, and great grandson, John Wesley Hitt.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Rebecca Hitt.

Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at pryorfuneralhome.com

Jerry Delaine “Flop” Holder, 72, passed away at his home in Vardaman August 13, 2020. Born August 30, 1947, in Vardaman, he was the son of Lurlene Schmitz and Cecil Delane Holder. He graduated from Vardaman High School, and was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. He enjoyed hanging out with friends, riding ATV’s and listening to music. He also loved to be in the woods deer hunting, or on the water fishing. Above all, he loved his family, and cherished the time spent with them. Even at 72, he enjoyed living life to the fullest, and he will be missed deeply by all who knew him.

His graveside service was August 15 at Poplar Springs Cemetery in Vardaman with Bro. Vince Anderson officiating. Pallbearers were Gene Holder, Glen Pearson, David Marshall, Rudy Williams, G.W. Howell and Mike Holder.

He leaves his mother, Lurlene Schmitz Holder; daughter, Sherry Holder, Bruce; brothers, Johnny (Beverly) Holder, Vardaman; Tom (Kim) Holder, Knoxville, TN; David (Diane) Holder, Batesville, AR. and grandchildren, Hayden and Hayley.  He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Holder; sister, Diane Lee; brothers, Charles  and Tim Holder and nephew, Jason Holder.

Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at pryorfuneralhome.com.

Scott Allen Freely, 72, passed away August 13, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family and covered with prayers from his many friends. He was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer June 22, 2020, and fought a brave battle for 7 weeks. Scott was a Leap Year baby born February 29, 1948, in Vardaman, to Malcolm and Clytee Vanlandingham Freely. He accepted Christ as a young boy and was baptized in the Vardaman First Baptist Church where he continued to be a member. He was a Registered Forester and spent most of his working career as a Timber Buyer for Hankins Lumber Company in Grenada. After retirement he continued buying and selling equipment, land and timber. He was a natural born trader and throughout his life he enjoyed trading on everything, from a fifty-cent pocket knife to a huge tract of land. 

He enjoyed the outdoors and appreciated all of God’s creations. He spent lots of enjoyable hours fishing and boating on the Tenn-Tom Waterway with his family and friends. Scott was an avid hunter and killed many trophy bucks and a few rattlesnakes during his lifetime. One snake was so huge he wanted to have it mounted to display in their home, but his wife refused! He also owned many prize race horses and won several championship races. 

Better known as Timberwolf, he had a passion for fox hunting, hosting many fox hunts on his property, judged hunts and his dogs competed in many State and National Fox Hunts. He was a founding member of Cal-Chic Hunting Club and the Mississippi Hunting Dog Association-TRI Lakes Chapter. He was also a member of the Calhoun County Fox Hunters Association and the Lloyd Outlaw Hunting Club. He was one of a kind human being, never meeting a stranger nor shying away from a task to make someone’s quality of life better. 

He is survived by his wife Sheila McGreger Freely; daughter Monica Freely (Shannon) Jones, Strayhorn; son Bubba (Katrina) Freely, Reid; grandchildren Abi Freely, Canon Caldwell, Hanna Johnson, Sadie Caldwell, Will Jones, Justin (Haley) Jones; great grandchildren Paul David and Lanier Allen Jones; brother, Donald (Joan) Freely, Grenada, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother Van Earl Freely.

Not one second of his life was lived in vain and he left an unforgettable legacy of love, faith, and friendship for his family and friends. Scott will be missed.

His funeral service was August 15 in the chapel of Parker Memorial Funeral Home of Vardaman with Bro. Robert Earl Alexander and Bro. Jonathan Peeples officiating. He was laid to rest in Poplar Springs Cemetery.

Honorary pallbearers were Tom Bailey, William Chandler, Haden Edwards, Clay Gregory, Stacey Gregory, Bill Gore, Lou Monger, James Simmons, Don Stafford, George Ike Tedder, Charles Thames and his fellow hunters.

Pallbearers were Michael Freely, Duane Case, Chris Graham, Davin Parker, Andrew Hamilton, Caleb Lucius, Andrew Landreth and Wes Parker.

Memorials may be made to Vardaman First Baptist Church, 302 North Main Street Vardaman, MS 38878 or Poplar Springs Cemetery Fund,  548 County Road 136, Pittsboro, MS 38951.

Mallon Simpson Henry, 97 of Bruce, died August 23, 2020 at Bruce Community Living Center. He was born  March 15, 1923 in Bruce, the son of Luther nd Della Simpson Henry.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Odell Pearson Henry.

He was a U.S. Army veteran serving our country during WWII in five different campaigns, and he was a Purple Heart recipient. He worked and retired from E.L. Bruce Company after 38 years. He loved his homeplace and raised cattle on his farm. When he had time, he especially loved quail hunting with his friends and family. He was a active member of Bruce First Baptist Church.

He is survived by sons, James M. (Deb) Henry, Hattiesburg; Jerry Lynn (Karen) Henry, Saint Louis, MO; daughter, Jane (Larry) Shurden, Hattiesburg; brother, Ralph Henry, Jackson; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Visitation is Wednesday, Aug. 26 at Parker Memorial Funeral Home from 1 p.m. until time of his graveside service at 2 p.m. at Antioch Cemetery with Dr. Daniel Hathorne and Bro. Darrell Logan officiating.  Pallbearers will be Joe Carnaggio, Joe Cowsert, Jimmy Hubbard, Scott Ledbetter, Tommy Roane and Charlie Spradling.

Parker Memorial Funeral Homes is honored to be serving a true patriot of our country and the Henry family.

On line condolence may be made at www.parkermemorialfuneralhomes.com

Sammy James Anderson, 46 of Calhoun City, passed away August 16 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Calhoun in Calhoun City.

He was born January 2, 1974 in Longview, Tx., the son of Herbert and Ramona Crump Anderson. He was the husband of Melinda Bullard Anderson.

He enjoyed karaoke and dancing, and was a die hard Dallas Cowboys fan who rarely missed watching game. One of the most important times in his life was spending time with his grandchildren.   

He is survived by his wife, Melinda Bullard Anderson; son, Markis Anderson, Calhoun City; daughter, Emily Anderson, Calhoun City; brother, Sonny (Kim) Anderson, Mesquite, TX; sister, Teena (Robert) Ricks, Mesquite, TX;  grandchildren Jacelynne Powell and Emmitt Anderson, and  grandchild to be,  Elizabeth Grace Anderson. 

His funeral service was Wednesday at Parker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ronnie Scott officiating.

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

Winifred Lucille Dolan, 89, of Water Valley, died August 15, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Calhoun City. Born February 15, 1931, in New Orleans, she was a daughter to Roy Joseph and Claudia Crump Gonzales. 

A Navy Veteran, she answered the call to assist her nation during the Korean War. She enlisted in 1951 when she was 20, a time and age where women were supposed to be caring for the home, not the causalities of war. She was honorably discharged in 1953 with a National Defense medal. Upon her return to civilian life, she married the love of her life, Lt. Donald M. Dolan. The couple spent 57 years together before his passing in January of 2010. Apart from becoming a dedicated homemaker, wife, and mother, she found a passion for art. She found life experiences beyond painting, not only in the form of travel, but also looking after animals. As a lady of the Catholic faith, she celebrated the promises of her Lord as a parishioner of St. John’s Catholic Church.

Left to cherish her memory are son Mark (Amy) Dolan,   Water Valley; daughter Leslie (Louis) Hodges, Folsom, La.,   grandchildren, Amanda Weir and Elizabeth Pascual, and great grandchildren, Lily and Samuel Weir.

She was preceded in death by her husband Donald; her parents, and sister Dorothy Rodriguez.

Her graveside mass was August 21 at Jacksonville National Cemetery located in Florida, with Father Jason Trull officiating. Parker Memorial Funeral Home of Bruce and Vardaman is honored to serve the family. Online condolences may be composed at parkermemorialfuneralhomes.com

John Robert Williams, 92, of Houston, died August 14, 2020 at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. He was born November 22, 1927 in Calhoun County to James Franklin and Clemmie Urene Brown Williams. He was a retired farmer,  WWII Army Veteran and member of Friendship Baptist Church in Thorn. 

Services were August 17 at Friendship Baptist Church in Thorn with Bro. Fred Hartley and Bro. Robert Earl Alexander officiating. Burial was in Vardaman Cemetery with Memorial Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Lard Williams, Houston; sons, Danny Robert (Sherra) Williams, Houston; Roger Earl (Donna) Williams, Vardaman, and Terry Morgan Williams, Vardaman; daughters, Lavada Winter, Houston, and Barbara Harrell, Houston; 17 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren, and sisters, Charlene (Robert Earl) McGreger and Mary Lee Wright of Vardaman. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, James Lewis Williams. 

Pallbearers were Cliff Pitts, Heath Williams, Ashley Williams, Patrick Williams, Anthony Williams and Kenneth Johnson. Honorary pallbearers were Kenneth Alexander, Larry Alexander, Billy Doyle Alexander, Brian Funderburk and Tony Sisk. 

Virginia Nell Stillman Stafford, 88, passed away August 15, 2020 after a long and painful illness at the home of her daughter, Linda Walker. She was the eldest daughter of Clyde and Elise Stillman. She was born and raised in Calhoun County and attended Ellard School and Bruce High School.  She was predeceased  by her parents, sister, (Sarah Dot) Hebo, OR., and her sons, Jeffery and Timothy.  She is survived by daughters, Linda Stafford Walker, Ramona Stafford, sons Phillip Allen, Joel Howard and Anthony Stafford, Memphis; sister, Wilma Seeman, Savage, MN; brother, Stuart Gwen Stillman, Pearl City, HI and five grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at an undetermined future date.  

Geneva ‘Kitty” Logan, 98, was born in Newark, Ar. on July 23, 1922 and died August 19, 2020. At an early age the family moved to Clinton, La. As a senior in high school she moved to  Bruce. So you might say she was born an Arkansas “hillbilly”, raised a Louisiana “Cajun”, and lived her adult life as a Mississippi “redneck”.

While in Bruce, she married A.C. Logan. Eventually they moved the family to Laurel. She lived there from 1952 until 1967 when they moved to Richton. She was married to A.C. for more than 50 years and raised four children.

In Laurel, she participated in many civic activities. She was a member and president of the Radiance Garden Club, became a qualifying flower show judge, was a member of the Chrysanthemum Society, was a certified Red Cross nurse, volunteer at Laurel General Hospital, Girl Scout leader, professional seamstress, and cosmetologist. She won many ribbons and awards for her flowers and floral arrangements.

In Richton she was a faithful member of the United Methodist Church, serving as Sunday School Teacher, Women’s Circle president, and many other offices of the church. She was a member of the local Homemaker’s Club, winning local and state awards for her sewing abilities. She was an accomplished quilt maker. She made quilts for all her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

She owned and operated a commercial greenhouse, wrote weekly articles for the Richton Dispatch, all while being an organic gardener and craftsman. In her spare time, she volunteered once a week at Good Shepard’s Clinic in Laurel.

She is survived by daughters, Martha Jane Johnson, Laurel; June (Marcus) Stennett, Richton; sons, Michael Louis (Diana) Logan, Smyrna, Tn.; Clyde Lee Logan, Laurel; nine grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.

She was buried August 23 in Mt. Comfort Cemetery.

Donations may be made to Richton United Methodist Church memorial fund or Good Shepard Clinic in Laurel.

Patsy Lynn Cain Patterson, 80, of Bruce, passed from this life August 18, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Calhoun City. Born December 1, 1939, in Calhoun County, she was a daughter to Giles Fred and Oma Leachman Cain.

 A cosmetologist of four decades, she spent many years of her life cutting and styling hair. She worked in several shops in the Bruce area before opening a place of her own, Patsy’s Hair Place. When she wasn’t styling hair, she could be found outside tending to her yard, enjoy growing flowers and mowing the yard. She liked to stay active and enjoyed walking with her friends in an effort to stay healthy. She chose to follow Christ throughout her life, and she did so by worshiping Him at First Baptist Church Bruce.

This loving lady, better known as Granny, leaves a precious family to carry her memory: son, David Michael (Tina) Clark, Pontotoc; daughter, Diana Clark Martin, Bruce; grandchildren, Wes Harris, Renee (Josh) Stegall, Tony Martin, Katelyn (Chance) Collier; great grandchildren, Camryn Harris, Carsen, Collyns and Conleigh Stegall, and Cullen Collier; brother Louie (Nell) Cain, Bruce, and  sister Mary Sue Powell, Memphis.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Joe Patterson; parents; sisters: Catherine Hipp, Tommie Horn,  Bernice Cain, and  brothers-in-law, James Hipp, Clint Powell and Pat Horn.

Her funeral service was August 21  in the chapel of Parker Memorial Funeral Home of Bruce with Bro. Robert Earl Alexander officiating. Benny Barefield, Chance Collier, Jerry Cain, Wade Clark, Robert Hipp and Josh Stegall carried her  to rest in Memory Memorial Garden.

Memorial donations may be given to First Baptist Church of Bruce.  

Parker Memorial Funeral Home of Bruce and Vardaman is honored to serve the family. Online condolences may be composed at parkermemorialfuneralhomes.com

Jimmy Allen Lucius, 82, of Bruce, died August 23, 2020, at NMMC in Tupelo. Born July 24, 1938, in Calhoun City, he was a son to William Wesley “Pete” and Myrtie Therrell Lucius. A National Guard veteran, he spent many years of his life ready to help his community, state, and country in a time of emergency. He was employed with Weyerhaeuser  before retiring. He spent much of his life in the great outdoors, a place he cherished. He had a passion for hunting various types of game, but found the most excitement deer hunting. He also enjoyed fishing when the weather was right and the fish were biting. He believed in the Lord and the promise of eternal life after passing from this Earth. He celebrated his Lord at Victory Baptist Church.

He leaves his precious wife, Patricia Hamblin Lucius; sons, Randy (Joy) Lucius, Belden; Tony (Stephanie) Lucius, Grenada; grandchildren, Jacob, Nathaniel, Caleb, Chris Lucius; great grandchildren, Mena and Arwen Lucius,  Tyler Reed; God daughter, Wendy (Chad) Cross; God grandchildren, Savannah Baker and Jaden Smith; brother, William Frank ‘Snap’  Lucius, Mooreville. He loved his fur babies and extended family Hoppie Dale, Sissy and Shaggy. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister Geneva Shepard.

His funeral service is Tuesday, August 25  in the chapel of Parker Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Kelly officiating. Caleb Lucius, Chris Lucius, Danny Lucius, Jacob Lucius, Jeff Lucius, Jeff Lucius, and Nathaniel Lucius will carry him to rest in Pinecrest Memorial Garden.

Parker Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. Online condolences may be composed at parkermemorialfuneralhomes.com.

Martha Hipp Dickson, 93, of Bruce passed from this life August 25, 2020, at NMMC in Tupelo. Born June 30, 1927, she was a daughter of Dwight M. and Virgie Yancy Hipp.
She graduated from Sarepta High School in the early 1940’s. The year 1946 brought about major change in her life when this country girl packed up and moved to the growing city of Memphis, where she remained until 1990, with many memories made along the way. She was employed with Dealers Industrial Power Company as a bookkeeper for an expansive 33 years before retiring.
She enjoyed taking care of children, and did so with husband Ray by her side at Ardmore Baptist Church. She further tended to the needs of the Boy Scouts in Memphis Troop #304 as a den mother 13 years. As the years passed by, Martha and Ray returned home to Bruce, where they remained until his passing and her move to Traceway Manor in Tupelo.
Her home had an open door policy, meaning her door was always open for anyone needing a place to sleep or a meal to eat. When she was not looking after the needs of others as she so often did, she could be found playing a hand of cards or navigating through a board game. In addition to her activities, she enjoyed genealogy and the knowledge gained from tracing the family tree. She kept her mind sharp by authoring dozens of letters and poems. This loving lady will be greatly missed by her family, and the many lives she touched along the way. She worshiped when she was able at Shady Grove Methodist Church.
She leaves son Ray (Janice) Dickson Jr., Bruce; daughters, Nancee Kay (Ron) Ratliff, Tupelo, and Paula Lundgren, Sardis; grandchildren, Timothy Dickson, Suzanna Dickson, Ryan Lundgren, Brad Lundgren, Kimberly Estes, Alicia Coggin, Rhonda Jolly, Michael Ratliff; great grandchildren, Brittany Farag, Kelly Coggin, Austin Jolly, David Jolly, Jeramiah Estes, Justin Lundgren, Lauren Jolly, Trey Ratliff; great great grandchildren, Taylor (Dan) McGregory, Weslee Lundgren, Aidan Lundgren, Logan Russell, Hannah Russell and five great great great grandchildren
Her funeral service was August 29 in the chapel of Parker Memorial Funeral Home of Bruce with Bro. Lannis May and Bro. Michael Ratliff officiating. David Farag, Brad Lundgren, Justin Lundgren, Ryan Lundgren, Weslee Lundgren and Trey Ratliff carried her to rest in Bruce Cemetery.
Memorial donations be given to Creative Learning Center at First Baptist Church of Bruce, P.O. Box 535, Bruce, MS. 38915.
Parker Memorial Funeral Home of Bruce and Vardaman is honored to serve the family. Online condolences may be composed at parkermemorialfuneralhomes.com

Revertis Bell, 95, of Bruce, passed away August 27, 2020 at Bruce Community Living Center.

Visitation is September 5 at Jackson Chapel M.B. Church in Bruce  from 1  to 3 p.m..

Graveside services will be Sunday, Sept. 6 at 11 a.m. at Bruce Community Cemetery in Pittsboro.

Belle Memorial Funeral Home of Bruce is in charge of arrangements.