March 17th, 2012
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ROY GUZMAN
Raul “Roy” Guzman, 77, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at his residence.
Funeral Services are today at 11 a.m. at Southern Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Franklin Cemetery in the Franklin Community.
Mr. Guzman was a cattle buyer with MS Livestock Producers for 19 years and with MS Order Buyers for 20 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents Maria Gonzales Guzman and Jose Guzman.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Haley Guzman of Pickens; sons, Jimmy Guzman and David Guzman of Madison, Tony Guzman of Pickens; step son Pepe Cisneros of Pickens; Foster sons, Bryce Collins and Marqueece Collins of Pickens; Daughter Jennifer King of Florence; Foster daughter Courtney Hogan of Pickens; 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; Brother Florencio Guzman of Nowellton, La.; Sister Angie Ramirez of Harlingen, Texas, Connie Lamora of Raymondville, Texas and Buela Cavazos of Vidalia, La.
Family request memorials be made to French Camp One Fine Place, French Camp, MS 39745
LAWRENCE MARTIN SR.
Lawrence Brent Martin Sr., 85, of Benton, died on March 12, 2012 at his residence.
Services were held Wednesday at Stricklin-King Funeral Home with Rev. James Buie and Rev. Harlan Francis officating. Burial followed at Cross Roads Cemetery in Yazoo County.
He proudly served in The U.S. Navy in World War II. Lawrence spent 35 years of his life employed with Dr. Pepper/Pepsi Cola in Yazoo City, Greenville and Jackson where he started as a route driver and later held positions leading up to plant manager upon his retirement in 1988.
Always the most important part of his life was his involvement with his church and his relationship with the Lord. As an active member in every church he and his loving wife, Elaine, attended, he has served as Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Choir Member and Choir Director.
He is preceeded in death by his wife of 61 years Elaine Evers Martin who died September 23, 2009. He is also preceeded in death by his parents, Curtis Charles Martin and Mary Etta Williford Martinl four brothers, and three sisters.
Survivors include his children Brenda (Robert) Magee of Pearl, Brent (Delisa) Martin Jr. of Florence, Michael Martin of Benton and Sue (Jerry) Palmer of Brandon; grandchildren, Laura (Jason) Quick, Jennifer (Lance) Stone, Rob (April) Magee, Matthew Magee, Jason Martin, Amy (Jeremy) Williams and Dawn Martin; and nine great grandchildren.
Pallnearers were Jason Martin, Rob Magee, Matthew Magee, Jimmy Evers, Jason Quick and Lance Stone.
CONNIE MILLER
Connie Mae Miller, 52, of Yazoo City, died Feb. 28, 2012.
Funeral services were held on March 5 at Chapel Hill M.B. Church with Rev. Johnny Dodd officiating under the direction of Scott Funeral Home.
She was born on March 9, 1959 in Yazoo City to Laura Miller Kyles and Charles Kyles.
She accepted Christ at a young age and joined Chapel Hill M.B. Church. She was married on Feb. 8, 2003 to John Albert Banks.
Survivors include her husband; three children, Marquita Miller, Jessica Miller and John Miller, all of Yazoo City; four stepchildren, Turkesha Washington and Albert Banks of Yazoo City, Tonya Banks of Hebron, Ind. and LaKendrick Billingsly of Belzoni; 11 grandchildren; four sisters, Sharon Miller Cathy (Monroe), Patricia McIntyer, Murian Sheppard and Charlene McIntyer (Jeffery), all of Yazoo City; six brothers, John Miller and Lee Sheppard of Yazoo City, Romeo Miller of Canton, Eddie Wilson and Willie Miller of Chicago and Kevell McIntyer of Jackson; and a host of family and friends.
Honorary pallbearers weer Darrius McIntyer, Willie Miller, Eddie Wilson, John Miller, Rerell McIntyer, Albert Banks and Jeffery Whisenton.
Pallbearers were Floyd Banks, Walter Banks, Allen McIntyer, Percy McIntyer, Cortney McIntyer and Freddie Cooper.
MOLLY PRICE
Molly Price passed away on March 11, 2012. She was born on January 10, 1940 in Yazoo City, MS and attended Yazoo City High School. Molly was a former employee of Home Health Services of Gary. She was a member of St. Mark M.B. Church, and served on the Mother’s Board, Willing Workers Ministry and attended Sunday School. She was preceded in death by parents Tom and Easter Windfield, and brother Tom Winfield Jr. She was survived by her loving family 2 brothers Albert Windfield of Gary, IN; Leroy Windfield of Chicago, IL; sister Earnestine Parker of Gary, IN; a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Visitation Monday, March 19, 2012 from 9 to 11:00am. Funeral services immediately following at 11:00am all services at St. Mark M.B. Church, 4632 W. 21st Ave. Officiating Rev. Arthur Smith. Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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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