Obituaries
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families and friends who have lost a loved one: Graveside Funeral Services for Mildred P. Gerrard, age 86 of Yazoo City, MS, who passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at Oasis Health and Rehab Center in Yazoo City, will be Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 10:30am in Glenwood Cemetery under the direction of Stricklin King Funeral Home. Rev. Sonny Bradshaw will officiate the services. Mrs. Gerrard was a long time member of Calvary Baptist Church. Memorial may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 526, Yazoo City,MS. 39194. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Mildred P. Gerrard. Graveside Funeral Services for U.S. Army Veteran, Korean War, Floyd Lindy Oldham, age 85 of Yazoo City, MS who passed away on June 13, 2013 at Oasis Health and Rehab Center, will be Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 2pm at Northridge Woodhaven Cemetery in Millington, Tennessee. Rev. Aaron Halbert will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at Stricklin King Chapel from 9 - 10am. Floyd Lindy Oldham was a member of 15th Street Church of God and a Security Guard. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral Services for Larry Wayne Harber, age 58 of Yazoo City, MS, who passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Oasis will be Friday, June 14, 2013 at 2pm at Stricklin King Chapel. Burial will be in the Bethlehem Cemetery. Rev. Andy May will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 5 - 7 pm at Stricklin King Chapel. Larry Wayne Harber was a member of Bethlemhem Baptist Church and a Truck Driver. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral Services for David "Deacon" Patenotte, age 86 of Yazoo City, MS who passed away on Monday, June 10, 2013 at Martha Coker Green House will be Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 2 pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 Noon - 2pm Wednesday prior to the funeral at St. Mary;s Catholic Church. David Patenotte was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Army Veteran and Owner of Patenotte's Grocery for many years. In lieu of flowers, Donations may be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for David Patenotte Funeral Services for U.S. Navy Veteran , Roger Clifton Milner, age 64 of Davie, Florida, who passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2013, will be Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 11am at Fletchers Chapel United Methodist Church with burial in the Fletchers Chapel Cemetery. Rev. Booth Poole will officiate. Visitation will be at Fletchers Chapel United Methodist Church from 10 - 11 am, prior to the funeral. Roger Clifton Milner was a member of Fletchers Chapel United Methodist Church, Retired Electronic Engineer and U.S. Navy Veteran. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral Services for Harriet Ann Nelson, age 76 of Benton, MS, who passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at her residence, will be Tuesday, June 11, 203 at 2pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Will Wilkerson will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday from 12:30 - 2:00 pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Midway United Methodist Cemetery. Harriet Ann Nelson was a Baptist and a Registered Nurse. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral Services for Jimmy Randall Williams, age 44 of Brandon, MS who passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2013 will be Thursday, June 6th at 11am at Stricklin King Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Concord Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 5th from 5 - 7 pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home. Jimmy Randall Williams was a member of Concord Baptist Church and a Construction worker. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handline the arrangements for Jimmy Randall Williams. Betty Irish Wigley, age 61 of Yazoo City, MS, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Betty Irish Wigley is survived by her husband, Richard Wigley of Yazoo City, MS, Daughter, Jennifer Wigley, Son Daniel Wigley both of Yazoo City. Betty Irish Wigley was a member of Southside Baptist Church and a Homeaker. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Betty Irish Wrigley. Funeral Services for Edna Earl Shive, age 97 of Poplarville, MS who passed away on Friday, May 31, 2013 will be Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 2pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Elder Eugene Norris will officiate. Visitation will be Monday, June 3, 2013 from 6 - 8 pm at Stricklin King Chapel. Edna Earl Shive was a member of Westwood Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Poplarville, and Retired from Postal Service. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral Services for Pauline "Polly" Crum, age 71 of Yazoo City, MS, who passed away at her residence on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, will be Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 2pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Rev. Andrew Mayhan will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday, May 30, 2013 from 12:30 - 2:00 pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home prior to the funeral. Polly Crum was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church and a Homemaker. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral Services for U.S. Army Korean War Veteran, Walter L. Stokes, age 82 of Crystal Springs, MS, who passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013 at his residence, will be Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 11 am at Stricklin King Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, From 9 - 11 am prior to the funeral at 11am at Stricklin King Funeral Home. Walter L. Stokes was a Baptist and a Retired Railroad Engineer. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral Services for Musette H. Steed, age 91 of Yazoo City, MS, who passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013 at Oasis Health and Rehab, will be Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 2pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Layman G.C. Saxton will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 21,2013 from 5 - 7 pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home. Musette H. Steed was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a Cashier. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral Services for Clara Mauk Rodgers, age 89 of Bentonia, MS who passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2013, will be Tuesday, May 21st at 11am at Concord Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Concord Cemetery. Rev. Gowan Ellis will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday from 10 - 11am at Concord Baptist Church. Clara Mauk Rodgers was a Homemaker and a member of Concord Baptist Church. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Clara Mauk Rodgers. Graveside Funeral Services for Joseph Michael "Mike" Buford, age 55 of Louise, MS, who passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS, , will be Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 11am at Cypress Gardens Cemetery. Rev. Charles Runnels will officiate. Mike Buford was a Church of God and a Firefighter. Stricklin King Funeral home is handling the arrangements for Mike Buford. Funeral Services for Elizabeth Johnson Bradford Lee, age 91 of Yazoo City, MS, who passed away on Friday, May 10, 2013 at Hospice Ministries of Jackson, MS, will be Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 2pm at Stricklin King Chapel. Visitation will be from 12:30 - 2:00 pm prior to the funeral. Graveside service will follow at Glenwood Cemetery. Rev. Richard Jennings and Jim Everett will officiate. Memorials may be made in her name to St. Jude's Children's Charity at www.stjude.com. Stricklin King funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Elizabeth Johnson Bradford Lee. Funeral Services for Velma Adine Goodwin, age 78 of Benton, MS, who passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at her home, will be Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 2pm at Stricklin King Chapel. Burial will be in the Benton Baptist Cemetery. Rev. Charles Moore will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 - 7 pm Friday at Stricklin King Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Benton Baptist Cemetery Fund. Velma Adine Goodwin was a Retired Postal Clerk with the Postal Service. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Velma Adine Goodwin. Funeral Services for Sally S. Davis, age 66 of Benton, MS, who passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, will be Friday, May 10, 2013 at 11am at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 - 11 am at the Church prior to the funeral service. Sally Davis was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and a retired Florist. Stricklin King Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Funeral Services for Frank Edward Ellett, age 51 of Yazoo City, MS, who passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS, will be Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 11am at Stricklin King Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Rev. Laurie Cummings will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 7, 2013 from 5 - 7 pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home Chapel. Frank Edward Ellett was a Baptist and Disabled. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Josephine Speairs Lee, 80, passed away Sunday May 5, 2013 at Wisteria Gardens in Pearl, Mississippi.
Visitation is Wednesday May 8, 2013 at Stricklin-King Funeral Home 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. with services Thursday May 9, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at Stricklin-King, private internment will follow in The Lee Family Cemetery.
Mrs. Lee was born March 3, 1933 to the late Harris A. Speairs, Sr. and Rebecca Pettigrew Speairs. A former elementary school teacher, Mrs. Lee became a homemaker after her marriage and resided in Bentonia until 2011.
She was preceeded in death by her husband, Herbert Lee. Survivors include her son, Harris Lee (Tanya McCann Lee) of Bentonia; daughter, Aimee Lee (Jeff Warren) of Brandon; sister, Nora Speairs Gainey of Satartia and three grandchildren; Holly Lee, Jessica Lee, and Savannah Lee of Bentonia.
Memorials may be made to Mount Olivet United Methodist Church.
Cecelia Thomas, of Yazoo City, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2013. She was 86 years of age.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. James T. Thomas, and her brother, Franklin Lewis. At the time of her death, Cecelia resided at The Blake in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Cecelia was born in Satartia, Mississippi on August 9, 1926. She attended the University of Mississippi where she was a member of the Phi Mu Sorority. She was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church of Yazoo City, Mississippi. Cecelia was also a member of the Yazoo City Country Club.
Cecelia and Dr. Thomas had a passion for flying and enjoyed flying their Mooney airplane throughout the Southeast. Cecelia was so devoted to flying that she took lessons and soloed in their plane. Cecelia was also an accomplished artist and enjoyed painting landscapes in her pastime.
Cecelia is survived by her sister, Julia Lewis Rowan, her niece, Diane Rowan Drake and her nephew, Dr. Randal K. Rowan, all of Atlanta, Georgia. She will be missed by her family and friends.
Visitation will 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. Tuesday May 7, 2013 at Stricklin-King Funeral Home, with graveside services at 11:00 A.M. in Glenwood Cemetery. Funeral Services for Willaim Baynham Baker, 65, of Benton passed away Tuesday April 30, 2013 at The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. He was a member of Benton Baptist Church & before retiring was Director of Transportation Distribution for Georgia Gulf in Gluckstadt, MS. Survivors are his wife; Glo Eckert Baker, mother-in-law Elizabeth Eckert of Benton. cousins; Joe Dale Hartness, Presley Hill, Mary Glass, David Stockstill, & Danny Stockstill, brother-in-law James (Marcia) Eckert of Benton, sisters-in-law Emma Eckert Reed of Douglasville, GA., & Betty Eckert (Ken) Bagwell of Dawsonville, GA., nieces; Ashley Reed Mella, Kara Bagwell Hewatt, & Kristen Eckert Moreno, nephews; Sean Reed, Heath Eckert, & Blake Eckert, who areheading to Yazoo soon to celebrate a life well lived by their Uncle Bayham. And boy did he live a life worth living. He has touched so many by sharing his life experiences. Although he was not a man of many words over the past few years, not by choice but by circumstance, he taught us so many things. I cannot look at a National Geographic or watch The History Channel without thinking of him. He taught me to play porker and beat the best of them at spades. In our family, he was "The Most Interesting Man in The World." He will be missed by many and remembered by many more. Visitation & Memorial services will be held tomorrow at Stricklin-King Funeral Home Chapel in Yazoo City. Visitation will begin at 2:00 P.M. followed by services at 3:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: The American Heart Assoc, The American Cancer Society, or The ASPCA Clyde L. Seawright, 82, of Bentonia passed away Tuesday April 30, 2013 at Meadows-Fulton Nursing Home. He was a retired machinist with AMCO Manufacturing of Yazoo City and a Baptist.
Survivors are his sons; William M. (Norma) Seawright of Flora, Leonard Carter (Martha) Seawright of Tupelo, Stephen C. Seawright of Bentonia, & Joe Frank (Connie) Seawright of Benton, 7 grandchildren, Angel (Bert) Gregory, Candace (Mark) Pomeroy, Michael Stephen, Jonathan (Julie) Seawright, Corey Seawright, Trevor Seawright, & Russell Seawright, 11 great grandchildren, sisters; Ann (Jimmy) Creswell, Janice (Bud) Adams both of Bentonia, & Beverly Whitehead of Florence
Mr. Seawright was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie C. Seawright, grandson Ryan Seawright, 3 brothers & 1 sister.
Visitation will be Friday at Stricklin-King Funeral home with services at the funeral home Saturday at 11:00 A.M. with internment to follow in Bentonia Baptist Cemetery.
Funeral Services for Margorie Williams, age 73 of Yazoo City, MS who passed away at her home on Monday, April 29, 2013, will be Wednesday, May 1st at 11am at 1st United Pentacostal Church. Rev. Lonnie Mitchell will officiate. Burial will be in the Vicksburg City Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Stricklin King Funeral Home from 6 - 8 pm. Marjorie Williams was a member of 1st United Pentacostal Church and a Homemaker. Stricklin KIng Funeral Home is handling the arragements for Marjorie Williams. Funeral services for Gillie Edward Davis, age 90 of Benton, MS, who passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at his home, will be on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 3pm at Midway Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Midway Cemetery. Rev. Arlie Francis and Rev. Ken Wilderson will officiate. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 1st from 2 - 3 pm at Midway Baptist Church. Gillie Davis was a member of Midway Baptist Church and Retired from Mississippi Chemical Corporation. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral Services for Larry Ralph Calder, age 67 of Yazoo City, MS, who passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, will be Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 2pm at Southside Baptist Church. Rev. Richard Jennings and Rev. Jim Everett will officiate. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, April 26th from 6 - 8 pm at Southside Baptist Church. Larry Ralph Calder was a member of Southside Baptist Church and Advantage Sales Representative. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Graveside Funeral Services for Peggy Hogue Holloman of Yazoo City, MS, who passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013 at Oasis Health & Rehab, will be Friday, April 26, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Shiloh Cemetery. Rev. Will Wilkerson will officiate. Peggy Hogue Holloman worked in Medical Technology. Stricklin King Funera Home is handling the arrangements for Peggy Holloman. Funeral Services for Ewell Oliver "Taylor" Malone, age 91 of Benton, MS who passed away on April 18, 2013 Hopisce Ministries in Ridgeland, MS will be Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 2pm at Midway Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Midway Baptist Cemetery. Rev. Gene Richardson will officiate. Visitation will be Saturday, April 20th from 1 - 2 pm at Midway Baptist Church. Taylor Malone was a member of Midway Baptist Church, Navy Veteran, and Retired Yazoo County Road Foreman. Stricklin King Funreal Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral Services for Virginia Frances Williams of Yazoo City, MS who passed away onSaturday, April 13, 2013, will be Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 2pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Rev. Cortez Hutchinson and Rev. Lewis Kalill will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 5 - 7 pm at Stricklin King funeral Home. Virginia Frances Williams was a Homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church. She loved flowers and her Grand Children and Great Grand Children. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Martha Shannon Evers, 75, Died Wednesday April 10, 2013 ay Oasis Health & Rehabilitation of Yazoo City. She was a retired Secretary with Mississippi Chemical Corp. & a member of 1st Presbyterian Church.
Visitation will be Saturday 12:30 – 2:00 P. M. at Stricklin-King Funeral Home Chapel with services at 2:00 P.M. With internment to follow in Glenwood Cemetery.
Survivors include her sons; James “Jimmy” Evers of Yazoo City & Donald O. Evers of Pennsville, NJ, 2 cousins Faye Dedon & Mina Reynolds both of Baton Rouge, LA., an aunt; Edna Tims of Geismar, LA., a uncle Foman Windam of Meridian, MS.
Mrs. Evers was preceded in death by her husband; James Weldon Evers, Sr.
A Memorial Service for David Harris, age 52 of Benton, MS will be Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 3pm at Parkview Church of God. Visitation will be from 1:00 - 2:45 pm, prior to the funeral at 3pm at Parkview Church of God. Funeral Services for Sarah J. Lovett, age 88 of Kosciusko, MS, who passed away on Monday, April 8, 2013 at Monfort Jones Memorial Hospital, will be Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Yazoo City Church of God of Prophecy. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Rev. Ricky Dorrell, Rev. Joe Montgomery, and Jim Jackson will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 - 7 pm Wednesday at Stricklin King Funeral. Sarah J. Lovett was a Homemaker and a member of Church of God of Prophecy. Stricklin King Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Nancy Paul Andrews , 62, died April 7, 2013 at her residence in Madison. She was a retired school teacher who taught in the Warren County, Jackson Public, & Yazoo City School Systems and a member of Parkview Church of God, Yazoo City. She was a graduate of the Mississippi State College for Women where she was a member of The Rouge Social Club.
After retirement she volunteered at The Isiah House in Jackson & The Madison County Chamber of Commerce. An Avid gardner , she spent many hours volunterring at various venues assisting those less fortunant.
She was preceded in death by her parents; William Edward & Mary Claire Coleman Paul.
Mrs. Andrews is survived by 2 sons; Lee Andrews & Blake Andrews both of Vicksburg, brothers; Denny Paul of Yazoo City, Bill Paul of Brandon, Mitch Paul, & Bob Paul both of Yazoo City, close friend David & Becky Jordan of Oxford, cousin Steve Coleman Yazoo City
Visitation will begin at 9:00 A.M. with Funeral services Wednesday April 10th at 10:00 A.M. Parkview Church of God, 1750 Highway 16 E., Yazoo City.
William Edward “Bill” Atkinson, 68, of Pickens, Miss., died Monday, April 8, 2013, at Glenwood Medical Center in West Monroe, La., following a brief illness. He was born December 29, 1944, in Yazoo City to William Samuel and Eliza Burrus O’Reilly Atkinson. He attended grade school and high school in Yazoo and Holmes Counties and graduated from Holmes County Agricultural High School. He then attended and graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1969, where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order. He married Sandra Brown Atkinson of Columbia, Tenn., and they had one daughter, Britton Davis Watson, and three sons, Joseph Clark, William Powell, and Benjamin Brown Atkinson.
Bill spent his life’s work as a political campaigner, oil man and third generation cotton farmer. He also served briefly as a United States Marshal. The last several years he spent working with his two eldest sons at Peak Fibers and Goetz Cotton in Holly Ridge, La.
Throughout his life Bill was admired for his gift of conversation and insurmountable knowledge of local history and the War Between the States. His passions included history, genealogy, the Civil War and family. He was an active member of the Mississippi Sons of Confederate Veterans and served as the Commander for the entire state from 2009-2011, and also served on the Board of Directors for the Jefferson Davis Home and Presidential Library, Beauvior,
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Liza Atkinson, and brother, James Nolan “Jim” Atkinson. He is survived by: Sandra Atkinson; son Clark and his wife Lesley Atkinson of Oxford, Miss.; son Will Atkinson of Rayville, La.; son Ben and his wife Marisa Atkinson of Pickens, Miss.; daughter Britton and her husband Gregory Watson of Florence, Ala.; grandchildren: Eliza Kate and Cal Atkinson; Campbell, Fletcher, Ford and Jackson Atkinson; and Win, Austin Hall and Lotti Watson. He is also survived by his brother, Richard Burton Atkinson of Lexington, Miss.; and sisters: Ann Simmons of Columbia, Miss., Rose Anderson of Yazoo City, Miss., and Grace Buchanan of Ridgeland, Miss.
Visitation will be Tuesday, April 9, 2013, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Molly Clark House in Pickens, Miss. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., at Midway Methodist Church in Midway, Miss., followed by a graveside service at Quiet Ridge Cemetery in Pickens, Miss. Stricklin-King Funeral Home of Yazoo City is Handling Arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Beauvior, 2244 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, Miss. 39531.
Funeral Services for Margie Burdette Thomas, age 87 of Benton, MS, who passed away on Monday, April 8, 2013 at her home will be Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 10am at Benton United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the family cemetery. Rev. Will Wilerson and Rev. George Buell will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 9th from 9am - 10am prior to the funeral at 10am at Benton United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to French Camp Academy and the Methodist Children's Home, 805 North flag Chapel Road, Jackson, MS. Stricklin King Funearal Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral Services for Frank E. Harris, age 82, of Satartia, MS, who passed away at his home onThursday, April 4, 2013, surrounded by his family, will be at 11am on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Oak Grove Baptist Church , with visitation from 10 - 11am prior to the funeral at the church. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Oak Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, 790 Phonix Road, Bentonia, MS 39040. A life long farmer, his sons now carry on his legacy through their work at Harris Farms. Affiliations include being a founding member of the board of Tri-County Academy, a board member of the Yazoo County School District, and a faithful member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Frank E. Harris Funeral Services for Charles E. Holiday, age 97 of Leesburg, and a longtime resident of Albany, GA, died April 1, 2013 at Lee County Health Care in Leesburg, GA. Funeral services will be Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 2pm at Porterfield Memorial United Methodist church in the Haley Chapel. Rev. William Collins officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the Haley Chapel. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 11 am at Glenwood Cemetery in Yazoo City, MS. under the direction of Stricklin King Funeral Home. A native of Louise, MS, Mr. Holaday graduated from Copiah Lincoln High School in Louise, MS, then received a BS in Chemical Engineering from Mississippi State Univeristy and did some graduate studies at the University of Maryland. He served in the United States Army as Captain during World War II. When Mr. Holiday made his residence in Albany he started the National Peanut Research Laboratory in Dawson, GA and was a member of Porterfield Memorial United Methodist Church where he was Chairman of the Administrative Board and President of the Fellowship Sunday School class. He also served as President of the Golden K Kiwanis Club. Mr. Holiday was preceded in death by his first wife, Florence Rogers Holaday and his second wife, Janet Van Cise Rainey, and his brothers, Wade and Ben Holiday. Survivors include his daughter, Merle Stone and her husband, Dr. Ben Stone of New Bern, NC, grandsons, Timothy Stone of Charlotte, NC, Harry Stone of Apex, NC, and Michael Stone of New Orleans, LA, great-grandchildren, Wilson and Caroline Stone. Those desiring, please make memorials to Porterfield Memorial United Methodist Church, 2200 Dawson Road, Albany, GA 31708 or to your favorite charity. You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts with the family of Mr. Holiday by visiting Kimbrell-Stern's website at www.kimbrellstern.com. . Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the Graveside service for Mr. Charles E. Holaday. Graveside Funeral Services for Martha "Molly" K. Davis, age 74 of Yazoo City, MS who passed away on Tuesday, April 2nd at Sharkey Issaquena Hospital will be Friday, April 5, 2013 at 2pm at Glenwood Cemetery. Rev. Glen Allen will officiate. Visitation will be from 12:30 - 2:00 pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home prior to the Graveside service at Glenwood Cemetery. Molly Davis was a Merchant, Little Yazoo Grocery. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Molly Davis. . Funeral Services for Posey William Waldrup, age 68 of Vaughan, MS, who passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2013, will be Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 2pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 3, 2013 from 12:30 - 2:00 pm, prior to the funeral at 2pm at Stricklin King Chapel. Posey Waldrup was a lifelong native of Yazoo County and the only son born to Posey Warren Waldrup and Stella Mae Wadrup on February 4, 1945. He is survived by sons Robert William Posey of Los Angeles, California, John Rene Waldrup of Pelahatchie and daughter, Kristen Mace Waldrup of Vaughan, MS and 3 Grandchildren. Posey Waldrup owned and operated Canton Sheet Metal and Roofing Company and Greenthumbs Nursery in Yazoo City, MS. Stricklin King funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Posey Waldrup. Graveside funeral services for Vesta Nations Seay, age 94 of Whitfield, MS, who passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2013 at the State Hospital will be Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 11am at Glenwood Cemetery. Rev. Richard Jennings will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 2, 2013 from 5 - 7 pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home. Vesta Nations Seay was a member of Southside Baptist Church and Credit Manager for Mississippi Chemical Corporation. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Vesta Nations Seay. Graveside Funeral Services for Army Veteran, Jason D. Hancock, age 33 of Brandon, MS, who passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2013, will be Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 2pm at the Hancock Family Cemetery in Yazoo County. Rev. Gowan Ellis will officiate. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Jason D. Hancock. Graveside Funeral Services for Earnest Oliver Callihan, age 82 of Yazoo City, who passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at the G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center will be Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 11am at Glenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at Stricklin King Funeral Home Chapel Saturday, March 30th from 9am - 11am prior to the Graveside Service at Glenwood Cemetery. Ernest Oliver Callihan was a member of Tinsley Baptist Church, Retired Oil Field Worker and Veteran of the Korean War. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Correction on Warren DuBose Service. Funeral will be Friday, March 29, 2013 at 3pm at Stricklin King Chapel. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, March 29th from 1 - 3pm Friday prior to the Funeral at Stricklin King Chapel.
Funeral Services for Warren DuBose, age 67 of Yazoo City, who passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at his residence will be Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 3pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Rev. David Eddmenson will officiate. Visitation will be Saturday, March 30th from 1 - 3 pm prior to the funeral at 3pm. Warren Dubose was a Baptist and an Operator at CF Industries. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Warren DuBose. Mrs. Ada Hood Brase, 85, formerly of Yazoo City, Mississippi, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013 at 12:46 p.m., at her home in Saginaw, Texas. She died peacefully in her sleep with her eldest daughter, Elizabeth, by her side. Born in Sunflower County, Mississippi, Ada moved with her mother and family to Yazoo City, Mississippi, in the 1940’s. Later, she moved to the Mississippi Gulf coast where she met her future husband, Louis C. Brase originally of Edwardsville, Illinois. Together, they lived and raised their family in Biloxi until the children went to college. The Brases then moved to San Angelo, Texas, before eventually retiring and moving back to Mississippi, settling in Ridgeland.
Mrs. Brase was very loving and devoted wife and mother; and she was much loved by those who knew her. She was a talented homemaker, especially gifted in the kitchen. She was a longtime member of the Methodist church and worked for many years as church secretary for two congregations. She was also a voracious reader and a collector of classical music.
Mrs. Brase is preceded in death by her parents, John Wesley and Nettie Gilmore Hood, siblings, Johnny, Wilmer, Otis, Ethel, Lucille, Florence, Lawrence, and J.W., and her husband Louis C. Brase. She is survived by her children Elizabeth Brase, James and Sandy Brase, and Joe and Rebecca Forbes, grandchildren, Ada and Will Forbes, and many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at the Stricklin-King Funeral Home in Yazoo City on Saturday, April 6th, 2013. Visitation is at 10:00 a.m., with the service at 11:00, and a graveside service to follow.
Thomas L. White, age 60 of Yazoo City, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at River Regions Medical Center in Vicksburg, MS. Thomas L. White was a member of Holly Bluff Baptist Church and a Construction Worker Funeral Services for James V. "Jabbo" Ragland, age 69 of Satartia, MS, who passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at River Region Medical Center in Vicksburg, will be Friday, March 22, 2013 at 2pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Robert Ragland will officiate. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Visitation will Friday, March 22nd from 12:30 - 2:00 pm prior to the funeral at 2pm. James V. "Jabbo" Ragland was a member of 1st Baptist Church of Satartia and a Retired Farmer. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for "Jabbo" Ragland. Funeral Services for U.S. Army Veteran, Walter Leroy "Bud" Guthrie, age 72 of Benton, MS who passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at the G.V. Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, will be Friday, March 22, 2013 at 11am at Stricklin King Funeral home Chapel. Burial will be in the Scotland Baptist Cemetery. Rev. Charles Moore will officiate. Visitation will be Friday, March 22, 2013 from 9am - 11am at Stricklin King Chapel prior to the funeral at 11am. In lieu of flowers Memorial may be made to the Gideons International, Yazoo-Humphreys Camp, P.O. Box 1111, Yazoo City, MS 39194. Walter Leroy "Bud" Guthrie was a member of the Benton Baptist Church, Retired Sewing Maching Mechanic for Southern Bag Corporation and U.S. Army Veteran, 101st Airborne. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Bud Guthrie. Daniel Patrick "Pat" McGowan, Jr., 90, died at home on March 16, 2013, surrounded by his large and loving family. Pat enjoyed a long life of distinguished service to the Catholic Church, Holmes Community College, Yazoo City and County, and the local and statewide banking communities. Born in Camden, Mississippi, on April 3, 1922, Pat was the oldest son of Daniel Patrick and Annie Ruth "Polly" Pace McGowan. He attended Camden Public Schools and graduated from Holmes Community College in 1942. During World War II, Pat served in the Army Air Corps. After the war, he graduated from Mississippi State University, with Honors, in Agricultural Economics. He served as the Extension County Agent for Yazoo County, which led him to the Bank of Yazoo City as Agricultural Agent. After receiving an additional degree from the School of Banking of the South at Louisiana State University, Pat rose rapidly through the ranks at the Bank of Yazoo City, eventually serving as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board. He also completed a term as the President of the Mississippi Bankers' Association from 1987 to 1988, as well as two terms of the American Bankers' Association Leadership Committee.Active in wide-ranging areas of community life in Yazoo City and County, Pat served as President of the Community Action Board and as a board member for 25 years. He also acted as President of the Yazoo Library Society, the Yazoo County Chamber of Commerce, the Yazoo County Red Cross, the President of the Yazoo County chapter of the Mississippi State University Alumni Association, and the Service Corps of Retired Executives.During the 48 years he was a member of the Board of Trustees of Holmes Community College, Pat served as President for a 25-year span, overseeing the construction and expansion of the Ridgeland Campus, including the Technical Service Building, which bears his name. Recipient of the Holmes Community College Distinguished Award in 1987, he also served Mississippi's Community College system during his two terms as President of the Mississippi Association of Junior and Community Colleges. A cradle Catholic, Pat was a devoted member of St. Mary's Parish in Yazoo City. Through the years, he served the church in a number of capacities. Pat was also a devout Bulldog fan, a lover of Irish tunes, and a dynamic story teller. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary Elizabeth Luckett "Dibbus" McGowan, and five children: Dr. Elizabeth McGowan Montgomery (Charles) of Tupelo; Daniel Patrick McGowan, III of Clinton; Marilyn McGowan Meigs (Frank) of Birmingham, AL; Michael Oliver McGowan (Kathy) of Madison; and Catherine McGowan Stumpff of Greensboro, North Carolina. Other survivors include ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday at ST Mary's Catholic Church beginning at 9:30 A. M. until the Funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to an endowed scholarship, in his name, at Mississippi State University to further the education of students from Yazoo County:D.P. McGowan Scholarshipc/o School FinanceP.O. Box 5288Mississippi State, MS 39762
Funeral Services for Larry James Warrington , age 69 of Bentonia, MS, who passed away on Friday, March 15, 2013 at his residence in Bentonia, will be Monday, March 18, 2013 at 2pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Yazoo County. Rev. Glenn Warrington will officiate. Visitation will be Sunday, March 17, 2013 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Stricklin King Chapel. Larry James Warrington was Clerk for Illinois Central Railroad, and a member of the Ogden Baptist Church. Striclin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Larry James Warrington. A Memorial services for Lorraine Creel Odom, age 50 of Bentonia, MS, who passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at her residence, will be Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 2pm at Franklin Baptist Church. Rev. Donnie Parker will officiate. Visitation will be from 1 - 2 pm at Franklin Baptist Church prior to the Memorial Service at 2pm. Lorraine Creel Odom was a Hairdresser. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handing the arrangements. Funeral Services for Army Veteran, Sammy R. Chapman, Sr., age 62 of Yazoo City, MS, who passed away on March 6, 2013 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, will be Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 11 am at Stricklin King Funeral Home Chapel at 11am. Burial will be in the Central Holmes Cemetery. Rev. John Wilinson, Jr., will officiate. Visitation will be Friday, March 8, 2013, from 5 - 7 pm at Stricklin King Chapel. Sammy Chapman was a member of the Jesus Church Light of the World, and Operator for CF Industries. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral Services for Marine Veteran, Joe "Papa Joe" McGraw, age 86 of Yazoo City,MS, who passed away on Monday, March 4, 2013 at Oasis Health & Rehab, will be Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 1pm at Scotland Baptist Church. Rev. Glen Allen will officiate. Burial will be in the Scotland Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, March 7th, from 11am - 1pm at Scotland Baptist Cemetery prior to the Funeral at 1pm. Joe McGraw was a Marine Veteran Korean Conflict, and a Pharmaceutical Rep. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Joe McGraw. Funeral Services for Sallie Marie Lungrin, age 86 of Raymond, MS, who passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2013 at Ridge Manor Nursing Home in Raymond, MS, will be Monday, March 4, 2013 at 2pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Lungrin Family Cemetery. Rev. Marshall Burnett will officiate. Visitation will be Monday from 12 Noon - 2pm prior to the Funeral at Stricklin King Chapel. Sallie Marie Lungrin was a member of Bentonia Methodist Church and a Cook at the Sellers Building. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date for Ernestine R. Droge, age 72 of Bentonia, MS, who passed away on February 24, 2013 at her residence. Ernestine Droge was a Homemaker. Stricklin King funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral Services for Billie S. Remington, age 89 of Prattville, Alabama, who passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 will be Friday, March 1, 2013 at 11am at First Baptist Church in Yazoo City, MS. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Rev. David Gilbert will officiate. Visitation will be Friday, March 1st from 9:30 - 11am at First Baptist church prior to the funeral at 11am. Billie S. Remington was a member of Second Presbyterian Church and a Homemaker. Stricklin King funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Billie S. Remington. Funeral services for Ronnie Sadler Renicker, age 60 of Flora, MS. who passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2013, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident, will be Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 11am at Bentonia Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Bentonia Baptist Cemetery. Rev. D.J. Specner and Rev. Trent Sligh will officiate. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 27, 2013 from 5 - 7 pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the C.J. Stewart Foundation, P.O. Bo 2913 , Madison, MS 39130. Ronnie Sadler Renicker was a member of Bentonia Baptist church and Equipment Supervisor for MDOT. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Ronnie Sadler Renicker. Funeral Services for Charles Gary Saxton, age 55 of Benton, MS. who passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at his residence, will be Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 3pm at Midway Baptist Church. Bro. Arlie Francis will officiate. Burial will be in the Midway Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be at Midway Baptist Church Tuesday, February 26th from 1 - 3pm prior to the funeral at 3pm. Charles Gary Saxton was a member of Midway Baptist Church, Maintaiance, Casey Jones Water Association. Stricklin King funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Charles Gary Saxton. Funeral Services for Phronia Acey Tussey, age 94 of Ridgeland, MS, who passed away on Saturday, February 23,2013 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, will be Tuesday, February 26th at 2pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Rev. Caleb Clark will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 26th, from Noon until 2pm prior to the funeral at 2pm. Phronia Acey Tussey was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a Seamstress, E & W Manufacturing. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arragements. Funeral Services for Meda A. Taylor, age 93 of Vicksburg, MS, who passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at River Region Medical Center, will be Monday, February 25, 2013 at 2pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Sonny Bradshaw will officiate. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, February 25, 2013 at Stricklin King Funeral Home from 12 Noon until 2pm prior to the funeral. Meda A. Taylor was a member of Ogden Baptist Church and Retired E&W Supervisor, and Seamstress. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral Services for Juanita I. Taylor, age 82 of Elberta, Alabama, who passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Select Midical Center, will be Friday, February 22, 2013, at Stricklin King Funeral Home at 2pm. Rev. Whit Holmes will officiate. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 12 Noon until 2pm prior to the funeral at Stricklin King Chapel. Juanita I. Taylor was a Homemaker. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements fro Juanita I. Taylor. A Memorial Service for Thomas Joseph Harris, age 78 of Ridgeland, MS, who passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland will be Friday, February 22, 2013 at Louise Methodist Church at 2pm. Rev. Rudy Herrington will officiate. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 1 - 2 pm prior to the funeral at the church. Thomas Joseph Harris was a member of First United Methodist Church of Louise, Retired Farmer/Ginner, Partner of Seward & Harris Planting Company and Seward and Harris Gin company. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral Services for Margaret A. Magee, age 60 of Tinsley, MS, who passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2013, will be Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 2pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Rev. Jerry Wayne Dillon will officiate. Visitation will be Wednesday from 12 Noon until 2pm prior to the funeral at Stricklin King Funeral Home. Margaret Magee was a Homemaker and Pentecostal. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral services for Betty June Clark, age 86 of Ridgeland, MS, who passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS, will be Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 10:00am at First United Methodist Church in Yazoo City. Rev. Wayne Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in the Chapel
Cemetery in Petal, MS. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to, Alzheimers Association or Susan G. Komen Cancer Society. Betty June Clark was a Homemaker and a Methodist. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral Services for Army Veteran, David William Ledbetter, age 91 of Benton, MS, who passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at his home will be Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 2pm at Stricklin King Chapel. Burial will be in the Bethlehem Cemetery. Dr. Rocky Henriques and Dr. Whit Holmes will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 12, 2013 from 12 noon - 2pm prior to the funeral service at Stricklin King Chapel. David William Ledbetter was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and Manager of Linwood Gin, Agriculture. Memorials may be made to Gideons International, Samaritan's Purse, and Baptist Children's Village. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for David William Ledbetter. Funeral services for Linda Jean Goodwin, age 72 of Yazoo City, MS who passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at her residence, will be Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 11am at First Pentecostal Church in Vicksburg, MS. Burial will be in the Vicksburg City Cemetery. Re. D.W. Tipton will officiate. Visitation will be Monday, February 11, 2013 from 5 - 7 pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home. Linda Jean Jenkins was a Homemaker and a member of First Pentacostal Church in Vicksburg, MS. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral Services for Barney Wayne Benson, Jr, age 46 of Yaooz City, MS, who passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, will be Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 11am at Stricklin King Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Harlons Creek Cemetery in Holmes County. Viitation will be from 10 - 11 am Saturday at Stricklin King Chapel prior to the funeral at 11am. Memorial may be made to the Hudspeth Center in Honor of Zoe Quinn. Barney Wayne Benson, Jr was a Long Necker, Off Shore. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral Services for Diana Sue Ables, age 64 of Yazoo City, MS who passed away on Monday, February 5, 2013 at her home will be Friday, February 8, 2013 at 11am at Stricklin King Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Tranquil Cemetery. Rev. Brian Ables will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday, February 7, 2013 from 5 - 7 pm at Stricklin King Chapel. Diana Sue Ables was a member of Eden Baptist Church and Owner/Registered Nurse, Magnolia Hospice. Stricklin King Funeral home is handling the arrangements. Funeral services for June Arender Munn, age 83 of Yazoo City, MS, who passed away on Monday, February 5, 2013, will be Friday, February 8, 2013 at Stricklin King Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Rev. Sonny Bradshaw will officiate. Visitation will be Friday, from 12 Noon untill 2pm at Stricklin King Chapel. June Arender Munn was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and a Retired Seamtress at E & W Manufacturing. Stricklin King funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral Services for Carrie Mae Pigg, age 77 of Bentonia,MS, who passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Select Specialty Hospital in Gulfport, MS, will be Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Stricklin King Chapel at 2pm. Burial will be in the Melrose Baptist Cemetery. Rev. Glenn Warrington will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 5, 2013 from 6 - 8 pm and Wednesday from 1 - 2 pm at Stricklin King Chapel. Carrie Mae Pigg was a Homemaker and a member of Concord Baptist Church. Stricklin King funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Carrie Mae Pigg.
Hyram (Fess) Stanley Grey
March 31, 1929 – January 31, 2013
Hyram (Fess) S. Grey, 83, of Yazoo City, Mississippi, died on January 31, 2013, at home after a lengthy illness surrounded by family and friends.
He was born March 31, 1929, in Mayersville, Mississippi, the son of the late Hattie Lowery Grey and Josh Grey. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Fess served our country serving in the U. S. Army during the Korean War where he received the Korean Service Medal with 1 Bronze Service Star Army of Occupation Medal. Fess was a member of Yazoo Lodge No. 42, F. & A.M. for 55 years.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lois H. Grey, three daughters, Pamela Grey Johnson and husband Danny of Vicksburg; Diane Grey Braswell and husband Anthum of Greenwood; Lois Dawn Grey of Yazoo City; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Rosie Wardlaw of Vicksburg, Juliette Moore of Bentonia, Betty Grey of Yazoo City and Mary Alice Strickland of Yazoo City; three brothers, Huey Grey of Kansas, Glenn Grey of Yazoo City and Eugene Grey of Utica.
Fess is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Grey was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Charlotte Ann Grey; one sister, Inez Davis; and two brothers, Frank O. Grey, Sr. and Ted C. Grey.
A graveside ceremony will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery with the Rev. Jeff Dixon officiating and burial to follow.
Our deepest gratitude goes to the St. Joseph Hospice team for the continuous and loving care given to Fess and the family during this, his final journey. Each team member is a caring “family,’ one we are proud to know. The peace you brought to the family and friends during this stressful time is greatly appreciated and each one will be forever imprinted into our hearts. Thank you so very much.
Family requests that memorials and donations be sent to Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 3785 Hwy. 433 West, Bentonia, MS. 39040.
Pallbearers will be Anthum Braswell, Barrett Braswell, Frank Grey, Jr. and Danny Johnson.
Funeral services for Gerald Lee Glascoe, a long time resident of Yazoo City, MS, who departed this life and entered into his heavenly home on Monday, January 28, 2013, at the age of 75. He died at home under the loving care of his family and Continue Care Hospice. Survivors include his wife, Rosalyn Brandt Glascoe, sons, Gerald Lee Glascoe, Jr. ( Sue) and Joe Lynn Glascoe (Kelly), two special "Daughters", Andra L. Owens (Kendall) and Tami K. Cox (Joel), and six Grandchildren. Gerald was a graduate of Arkansas State University, served his country in the United States Air Force during the time of the Cuban crisis. After retiring from the farm equipment business, he worked as County Administrator of Yazoo County, MS. Following his career as Administrator, he spent almost two years rebuilding houses on the MS Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina, under the auspices of the MS Baptist Disaster Relief. Gerald also coordinated the rebuilding effort in Yazoo county following the 2012 tornado. He has been a member of First Baptist Church for 40 years, serving in various capacities. Gerald's passion in life was simply to serve his Lord. Arrangements include visitation Thursday, January 31st from 6 - 8pm, and 9:30 to 10:30am on Friday, February 1st at Stricklin King Funeral Home in Yazoo City, with interment at Glenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church for disaster relief. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements Graveside Funeral Services for Daisy Merchant Meek, age 89 of Benton, MS who passed away on January 22, 2013, will be Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 11am at Glenwood Cemetery. Rev. Richard Jennings will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday at Graveside from 10:30 - 11:00 am. Daisy Merchant Meek was a Homemaker and a member of Tinsley Baptist Church. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Daisy Merchant Meek.
Funeral Services for Robert L. Guthrie, age 90, of Yazoo City, MS, who passed away on January 22, 2013 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, will be Thursday, January 24, 2013 at St. John's United Methodist Church at 11am. Rev. Wayne Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 23, 2013 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at St. John's United Methodist Church on Calhoun Acenue in Yazoo City. Robert L. Guthrie was a U.S. Army Veteran, Retired Insurance Sales, and a member of St. John's United Methodist Church. Funeral Services for Bettie S. Williams, age 43 of Flora, MS who passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at her residence will be Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 2pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home. Dr. Michael Bird will officiate. Burial will be in the Fletchers Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, January 19, 2013 from 5 - 7 pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home. Bettie S. Williams was a member of Pocahontas Baptist Cemetery and Supervisor at Xexox Corporation. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Bettie S. Williams. Funeral Services for Fount Britt Smith II, age 74 of Yazoo City, MS who passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at his residence, will be Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 2pm Stricklin King Funeral Home with burial in the Family Cemetery. Rev. Ken Lynch and Rev. Ken Anderson will officiate. Visitation will be Saturday, January 19, 2013 from 12:30 - 2pm at Stricklin King Chapel prior to the funeral. Britt Smith, II was a Farmer and a member of Black Jack Baptist Church. Stricklin King funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral Services for Frances C. Quinby, age 65 of Yazoo City, MS., who passed away on January 14, 2013 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center will be at 11 am Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Stricklin King Funeral Home. Rev. David Bryant and Rev. Doug Broom will officiate. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, January 17, 2013 from 9 - 11am prior to the Funeral at 11am. Frances Quinby was a member of First Baptist Church and Head Teller for BankPlus. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Frances Quinby. Funeral Services for Stanford W. Pepper, age 85 of Vaughan, MS, who ppassed away on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Specialty Hospital, will be Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Black Jack Baptist Church at 11am. Rev. David White will officiate. Burial will be in the Black Jack Cemetery in Yazoo County. Visitation will be from 9:30 - 11:00 am at Black Jack Baptist Church prior to the funeral at 11am. Stanford W. Pepper was a member of Black Jack Baptist Church, Retired Machine Accountant faor MP& L, and a National Guard Veteran. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral services for Vitoria "Vicky" Hancock, age 61 of Benontia, MS, who passed away on Monday,December 31, 2012 at her residence, will be Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Stricklin King Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Bentonia Baptist Cemetery. Rev. D.J. Speckner will officiate. Visitation will be at Stricklin King Funeral Home Chapel Thursday, January 3, 2013 from 12:30 - 2:00 pm, prior to the funeral at 2pm. Vicky Hancock was a member of Bentonia Baptist Church and a Hairdresser at The Orchard. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Vicky Hancock. Funeral services for Cecil G. "Bill" Cummings, age 82 of Sallis, MS, who passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, will be Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 11am at Stricklin King Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Gene Richardson will officiate. Burial will be in the Short Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, January 3, 2013 from 9:30 - 11am at Stricklin King Chapel prior to the funeral at 11am. Bill Cummings was a U.S. Army Veteran, member of the Sallis Baptist Church, and Retired Mississippi Chemical Corporation, Maintence. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Cecil G. "Bill" Cummings. Graveside Funeral services for Army Veteran, Billy E. Robinson, age 78 of Louise, MS, who passed away on Monday, December 31,2012 at St. Dominic Medical Center in Jackson, will be Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 10am at Straight Bayou Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 1, 2013 from 5 - 7 pm at Stricklin King Chapel. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Straight Bayou Cemetery Fund or your favorite charity. Billy E. Robinson was an Army Vetran, a member of Bethel Baptist Church and a Farm Driver. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Beilly E. Robinson. Funeral Services for Jimmy Peeples, age 72 of Louise, MS who passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at his home, will be Wednesday, January 2,2013 at 2pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home. Rev. Glenn Warrington and Rev. Kerry Burrough will officiate. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 2, 2013 from 12 Noon until 2-pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home prior to the funeral at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital at P.O. Box 2132 Memphis, TN 38101, or Gideon;s International, P.O. Box 41, Yazoo City, MS 39194. Jimmy Peeples was a member of First Baptist Church in Louise, and a Farmer/Plant Manager for Delta Telephone. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Jimmy Peeples. Funeral Services for Army Veteran, William "Billy" Earl Byrd, age 84 of Yazoo City, MS, who passed away on Friday, December 28, 2012 at the Martha Coker Green Houses in Yazoo City, will be Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 11am at First Baptist Church in Yazoo City, MS. Rev. David Bryant will officiate. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 1, 2013 from 2-4pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home, and Wednesday, January 2, 2012 from 10 - 11 am at First Baptist Church. Billy Byrd was a member of First Baptist Church and Retired Sales Director for Mississippi Chemical Corporation. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Billy Byrd.
Graveside Funeral Services for Allen S. Williams, age 58 of Jackson,MS, who passed away on Friday, December 28, 2012 at his resisdence, will be Monday, December 31,2012 at 11am at Shannon Family Cemetery in Holly Bluff, MS. Allen Williams was a Baptist. Stricklin King Funeral home is handling the arrangements.
Funeral Services for Joseph William Bond, age 72 of Yazoo City, MS, who passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, will be Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Stricklin King funeral Home. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Rev. Ricky Dorrel and Rev. Ken Lynch will officiate. Visitation will be Saturday, December 29, 2012 from 9:30am - 11:00am at Stricklin King Funeral Home Chapel. Joseph William Bond was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy and Foreman for Hammett Gravel Company. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. A Memorial service will be held for Gertie Claire Elliott, age 67 of Winona, MS, who passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012, on Wednesday, December 26, 2012. Gertie Claire Elliott was a member of New Bethel Church in Carrrollton, MS and Disabled. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the service for Gertie Claire Elliott. Funeral Services for J.W. Barnett, age 43 of Yazoo City, MS who passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at his residence, will be Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 2pm at Stricklin King Chapel. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Rev. Gary Henderson will officiate. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 26, 2012 from 12 Noon until 2pm prior to the funeral. J.W. Barnett was a Baptist and worked Offshore, Oil. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for J.W. Barnett. A Memorial Service for U.S.Air Force Veteran, Eugene P. Vancleave, age 77, of Yazoo City, MS who passed away on Friday, December 21, 2012 at the V.A. Medical Center in Jackson, will be Saturday, December 22, 1012. Eugene Vancleave was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, Retired Business Manager, and Restaurant Owner. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Eugene P. Vancleave. Funeral Services for Bobby Cargil, age 79 of Colorado Springs, Colorado will be Friday, December 28, 2012 at 11am at Stricklin King Funeral Home. Rev. Skipper Maxwell will officiate. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 - 11am Friday, December 28,2012 at Stricklin King Funeral Home prior to the funeral at 11am. Bobby Cargil was a Methodist, U.S. Army Retired Veteran World War II, Korea, Logistics Supervisor. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Bobby Cargil. Funeral Services for Judy Mason Warrington, age 65 of Bentonia, MS, who passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at her home, will be Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 2pm at Stricklin King Chapel. Burial will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Rev. Glenn Warrington will officiate. Visitation will be Saturday, December 22, 2012 from 5 - 7 pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home. Judy Mason Warrington was a Food Service Director at Yazoo County Schools. Memorial may be made to First Baptist Church in Louise, MS. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Judy Mason Warrington. Funeral Services for James E. Johnston, age 86 of Yazoo City, who passed away on December 13, 2012 at his home, will be Monday, December 17, 2012 at 2pm at First Baptist Church in Yazoo City. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Rev. David Bryant will officiate. Visitation will be Monday from 12:30 - 2:00 pm prior to the funeral at 2pm at First Baptist Church. James E. Johnston was a Navy Veteran, Farmer/Operator at Mississippi Chemical Corporation. Stricklin King funeral Home is handling the arrangements for James E. Johnston. Funeral Services for Olive Richardson Anderson, age 90 of Yazoo City, MS. who passed away on Monday, December 10, 2012 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, will be Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 10:30am at Trinity Episcopal Church. Rev. George Woodliff will officiate. Burial will be in Flethers Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 12, 2012 from 4 - 6 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church. Olive Richardson Anderson was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church and a Homemaker. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Olive Richardson Anderson. Funeral Services for Mary Ellen Woodward, age 79 of Yazoo City, MS, who passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Hospice Ministries, will be Friday, December 14, 2012 at 3pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1 - 3 pm prior to the service at 3pm. Rev. David Ingram will officiate. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Mary Ellen Woodward was a member of the Tinsley Baptist Church and a Retired Operator, South Central Bell. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Camille Matthews Henick, 86, of Yazoo City, died peacefully on December 9, 2012 surrounded by her family. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Glenwood Cemetery with Reverend Bill Poole officiating. Following the graveside services, the family will receive visitors and celebrate her life at the family home in Yazoo City from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Stricklin-King of Yazoo City is handling the arrangements.
A native of Jackson, she was born on June 1, 1926 to the late Dalmah and Alda Montgomery Matthews. A devout Christian, she was a former member of Parkway Baptist Church. She graduated from Central High School in 1944. While attending Mississippi College, she received a Bachelor’s degree with a major in English. After college, she worked at the Mississippi Military District in Jackson from 1951 – 1955.
Camille married Chris Henick, Jr. on February 13, 1955 and became a member of Yazoo City First United Methodist Church. She had a sincere love and unwavering faith in her Lord Jesus Christ. In Yazoo City, she had been a member of the Kings Daughters Auxiliary, Garden Club, Jaycettes, Church Circle, and Bible Study Group.
She loved painting and reading. Camille often said her greatest joy were her children. She especially loved spending time with her six grandchildren, and painting and drawing for each of them.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband and soul mate of 52 years, Henry Christopher Henick, Jr., infant granddaughter Carrie Henry, and son-in-law Robert D. Henry of Madison, MS.
Survivors include her son Chris Henick, III of Washington, D.C., and his wife Ingrid Henick, and their children Henry Christopher “Kit” Henick and Simone Alleta Henick; daughter Melanie Henick Henry of Madison, MS, and her children Matthew Timmons Henry and Meredith Hope Henry; and daughter Camille Henick Evans and her husband, John Evans of Ridgeland, MS, and their children Christopher Hewes Evans and Parker Montgomery Evans; sisters-in-law Love Henick Seawright and her husband, Robert Seawright, and Zoe Y. Henick; niece Lisa Lynn Henick; niece Ida Henick Yerger and her husband, Hunter Yerger; two great nieces and one great nephew; and many special friends.
Pallbearers are Henry Barbour, Mark Bardwell, Thomas Hines, Ed Jordan, Burck Stevens and Hunter Yerger.
The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff of Continue Care in Yazoo City for caring for Camille for the last several years. We would also like to express gratitude for the best neighbor, Mary Eleanor Galloway.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Yazoo City or the charity of your choice.
Services are under the direction of Stricklin-King Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Mary Francis Moses, age 89 of Madison, MS, who passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at her residence, will be Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 11am at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Father Lincoln Dahl will officiate. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, December 8, 2012 from 9:30 - 11am prior to the funeral. Mary Francis Moses was a Homemaker and a Member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral services for Melinda Atchison, age 65 of Benton, MS, who passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at her residence, will be Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 2pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, December 8, 2012 from 1 - 2 pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home. Melinda Atchison was a Homemaker. Stricklin King funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral services for James L. Barrett, age 76 of Lexington, MS, who passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at University Hospital in Lexington, MS, will be Friday, December 7, 2012 at 11am at Stricklin King Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Green Lawn Cemetery. Rev. John Busby will officiate. Visitation will be Friday, December 4, 2012 from 10 - 11am at Stricklin King Chapel. James L. Barrett was a Baptist and a Retired Truck Driver. Stricklin King funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Funeral Services for Mary E. Brister, age 96 of Yazoo City, MS, who passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at her residence, will be Friday, November 30, 2012 at 3pm at Trinity Church. Rev. George Woodliff will officiate. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Visitation will from 1 - 3pm Friday at Trinity Church. Mary Brister was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church and a Retired Kindergarten Teacher. Stricklin KIng Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Mary E. Brister. Funeral Services for Robert L. Alderman, age 56 of Benton, MS, who passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at his residence, will be Friday, November 30, 2012 at 2pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Shiloh Cemetery. Rev. Steven Howell will officiate. Visitation will be Friday, November 30, 2012 from 12 Noon - 2pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home. Robert L. Alderman was a Baptist and a Truck Driver. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. A Memorial Service for Charles H. Corley, age 72 of Yazoo City, MS, who passed away on Monday, November 26, 2012, will be Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 11am at Short Creek Baptist Church. Rev. Bill Hutto will officiate. Charles Corley was a Baptist and a Bus Driver. Stricklin King funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Charles H. Corley. Graveside Funeral Services for Mildred P. Arias, age 96 of Yazoo City, MS who passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2012 at Martha Coker Green House, will be Friday, November 23, 2012 at Wesley Chapel Cemetery at 3:30pm. Rev. George Butler will officiate. Mildred Ariars was a member of Eagle Lake Methodist Church and a retired secretary fro Texaco. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Mildred P. Arias. Funeral Services for David W. Broadway, age 72 of Yazoo City, MS, who passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 will be Friday, November 23, 2012 at 1:30 pm at Stricklin King Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Rev. Bryan Able and Rev. Kerry Burrough will officiate. Visitation will be Friday, November 23rd from 11:30 - 1:00 pm at Stricklin King Chapel prior to the funeral. David W. Broadway was Production Manager at AMCO. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arranagements for David W. Broadway. Funeral Services for Troy Keith Barrett, age 47 of Yazoo City, MS, who passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 will be Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 11am at Stricklin King Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Rev. John Parks will officiate. Visittion will be Saturday, from 10 - 11am at Stricklin King Funeral Home prior to the funeral. Troy Keith Barrett was a Baptist and a Welder. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Troy Keith Barrett. Funeral services for Sammy Edward Saxton, age 68 of Belzoni, MS, who passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 will be Friday, November 23, 203 at Stricklin King Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Midway Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, November 23rd from 9am - 11am prior to the service. Sammy Edward Saxton was a member of Moorhead Baptist Church and a retired Farmer. Stricklin King Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Sammy Edward Saxton. |
