October 19th, 2011
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BatesKELLEY BATES
Kelley Thomas Bates, 28, died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011 at King’s Daughters Hospital.
Funeral services were Tuesday at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Tommy Arender officiating. Burial followed at Glenwood Cemetery under the direction of Stricklin-King Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bates was born March 27, 1983 to Hudson L. and Cookie Christian Thomas. She was a customer service representative for Farm Bureau and a member of First United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, Judge Hudson L. Thomas.
Survivors include her husband, Mike Kirk Bates; a daughter, Allie Grace Bates; a son, John Hudson Bates; mother, Cookie Christian Thomas of Yazoo City; one brother, Bryan Hudson Thomas of Yazoo City; in-laws, Michael and Angela Bates of Yazoo City; and one sister-in-law, Dena Bates Walker of Brandon; maternal grandmother, Jeanelle Thomas Fratesi of Yazoo City; grandmother, Carmen Christian of Jackson; grandparents, Carol and Clete Christian of Brandon; and paternal grandmother Hilda Bates of Flora.
Serving as pallbearers were David Roberts, Jared Mayfield, Wade Woods, D. L. Ashley, Andrew Wicker and T. K. Dunn.
TERRENCE DAVIS
Terrence Toby Davis, 44, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011.
Funeral services were Monday at the Yazoo City Church of Christ with Rev. Charles Ray officiating.
Mr. Davis was born Aug. 23, 1967 in Chicago. He graduated from Westinghouse High School in Chicago before moving to Yazoo City and graduating from Hinds Community College. He was working on a bachelor’s degree at Strayer University.
He was preceded in death by a son, Terrance Dale; maternal grandparents, Charles Lindsay and Lottie Hayes; paternal grandfather, Robert Perkins; and step-grandfather, John Hayes.
Survivors include his parents, Robert and Patricia Perkins; sisters, Keisha Perkins and Starlett Barnes (Alvin); daughters, Sade N. Hayes, Paulina Davis and Shalon O. Davis; sons, Darrian Davis, Terrence J. Manor; fiance, Amy Cargil; and a host of other relatives and friends.
RYLEE FARROW
Rylee Elizabeth Farrow, 14 months, died Saturday Oct. 15, 2011.
Funeral services were Monday at Wyatte Baptist Church. Burial followed in Cathey Cemetery under the direction of Pate-Jones Funeral Home.
Survivors include her parents Josh and Maggie Harber Farrow of Oxford; grandparents, Michael and Margaret Harber of Benton; and Bobby and Tammy Farrow of Wyatte; great-grandparents, Troye England of Wyatte and Leslie and Vivian England of Somerville, Tenn.
ALMA JONES
Alma K. Jones, 87, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2011 at Oasis Health and Rehabilitation.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at New Foundation M.B. Church in Holly Bluff. Burial will follow under the direction of Shaffer & Collins Funeral Home.
Mrs. Jones was born Aug. 2, 1924. She was a cook and a member of New Foundation M.B. Church.
Survivors include her sons, James H. Jones and Sylvester Jones of Yazoo City; daughters, Susan E. Jones Humphreys of Yazoo City, Anna Jones Lamdarrass of Yazoo City and Lama Jones Mallett of Yazoo City.
MELISSA MARTIN
Melissa Ann Martin, 41, died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011 at home.
Funeral services were Saturday at Glenwood Cemetery. Burial followed under the direction of Stricklin-King Funeral Home.
Ms. Martin was born July 2, 1970 to Marshall P. Martin Sr. and Janet Bernice Martin. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.
She was preceded in death by her father; a daughter, Christy Martin; and a brother, Kevin Martin.
Survivors include two sons, Dylan Martin and Hunter Ray Martin of Yazoo City; her mother, Janet Bernice Martin; and a brother, Marshall Martin Jr.
DAVID PUGH
David A. Pugh, 65, died Friday, Oct. 14, 2011 at home.
Funeral services were Sunday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Rev. Ricky Dorrell officiating. Burial followed under the direction of Stricklin-King Funeral Home.
Mr. Pugh was born March 25, 1946 in Holly Bluff to Aubrey and Hazel Jenkins Pugh. He was a truck driver for Yazoo Butane and a Baptist.
Survivors include a daughter, Dana Pugh Ferrell of Navarre, Fla.; two sons, Dennis Bradshaw and Jimmy Bradshaw, both of Yazoo City; a brother, Jesse Pugh of Yazoo City; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
CORTEZ TATE
Cortez Correll “Noonie” Tate, 26, died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011.
Funeral services were Saturday at the L.T. Miller Community Center with Rev. Bruce Nix officiating. Burial followed at Cypress Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Century Funeral Home.
Mr. Tate was born June 12, 1985 to Patrick Dixon and Judy Tate. He attended Yazoo City public schools.
Survivors include his mother, Judy Tate; father, Patrick Dixon; daughters, TanTanika Hill and Sydney Henderson, both of Yazoo City; grandmothers, Joanna Tate of Yazoo City and Corintha Dixon of Jackson; grandfather, Johnny Jackson (Doris) of Chicago; brothers, Joshua Tate, Darrius Tate, Jody Tate and Jarvalon Ross, all of Yazoo City; sisters, Marquita Tate, Veronica Tate, Jasmine Rucker and Alana Johnson, all of Yazoo City, and Raven Hicks of Flora; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Serving as pallbearers were Johnny Tate, James Tate, Rauricas Tate, Jarvalon Ross, MarKeith Moore and Terry Moore.
Last Updated (Tuesday, 18 October 2011 21:34)
Dear Editor,
The decision by the present school board not to renew the teaching and coaching contract of Mr. Archie Carlyle was a planned and calculated act of politics. This kind of thing has been happening for years.
They didn’t follow policies or procedures in this matter. The state’s report on the district asked the board to stop interfering in this kind of situation, but it seems they didn’t get the memo.
My mother always put her 11 children first in making decisions for their futures. It is clear this board did not do that.
Mr. Carlyle’s only crime was putting his students first. I feel like Jesus, when he told the people at the well, “He who is without sin cast the first stone.”
I and the 800 people who have signed the petition calling for Carlyle’s return can find no fault in his dedication to our community. We are being laughed at across the state, and on Facebook and Twitter.
Our community is losing faith in our ability to work in a productive and successful district. The Yazoo Herald’s sports editor called it a “travesty.” I ask the question, where are all those Christian folks, his co-workers, his pastor and his fellow church members?
Where are the athletes, past and present, and most of all where are the parents? He has mothered and fathered when you were unable to make it to a game or on the road, giving your children heart-to-heart talks of motivation and encouragement both in the halls of our schools and on the streets of this community. Now he deserves your support in this critical matter.
This affects us all, black and white, because the future of our community is at stake. I am asking everyone to show as much concern about this matter as they do during election time.
Mr. Clifton Jones, I sat on the school board when you and your wife in a 3 to 2 vote were denied what you rightfully deserved. When you first ran for alderman you were the only politician I ever spent an entire day with, walking the streets because I believed in you. When I ran for mayor as an independent, I endorsed McArthur Straughter in the primary. Many people thought I was crazy, but I was exercising my rights.
Mr. Aubry Brent Jr., I followed you from Vicksburg to Belzoni and saw people commit perjury to defeat you. When citizens support a candidate, they want something in return. As a citizen with the 800 petitioners, we are calling in our wager. Just get the record of the board of that decision, which is public record. Check the timeline of the action, and you will be amazed. Next month you will appoint or reappoint a board member, but before you do we deserve answers.
If you find me wrong I will come back and sit before you and the school board and give a public apology. Everyone deserves their day in court, and Mr. Carlyle certainly does.
What you do or don’t do will determine the caliber of teachers and coaches willing to come into our community and work with our children.
Johnny Staples
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