LINDA HARRISON
Melinda “Linda” Crouch Harrison, 61, formerly of Jackson, died Oct. 10, 2012 in Irving, Texas.
A memorial service honoring Linda will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Harrison was born Sept. 13, 1951 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was a 1969 graduate of Murrah High School and attended the Mississippi University for Women. She was formerly employed at Texas Instruments as a package designer in Dallas, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. William Lewis Crouch and Ruth Wroten Crouch; and her brother, Jon Edward Crouch, all of Jackson.
Survivors include one daughter, Lindsey Harrison of Austin, Texas; two brothers, William “Bill” Crouch (Joyce) of Yazoo City and Tom Crouch (Kristen) of Jackson; sister-in-law Melissa Crouch of Ridgeland; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be made to Hospice Ministries, 450 Towne Center Blvd., Ridgeland, MS 39157.

WARRENE ROWLAND
Warrene S. Rowland, 80, died Sunday, Oct 14, 2012.
Funeral services are today at 11 a.m. at the Stricklin-King Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Joe Pate officiating. Burial will follow at the Scotland Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Rowland was born April 12, 1932 in Yazoo County to Henry and Jimmie Wooten Saxton. She sold interior decorating products for over 25 years and was a member of Scotland Baptist Church. She moved to Indywood Glen Assisted Living Care Home in Greenwood in 2007.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Rowland; and siblings, Della Mae Rowland and Noris Saxton.
Survivors include her daughter, Deborah Harville (John) of Greenwood; sons, Robert “Bob” Rowland Jr. (Sue) of Atlanta, Ga., Travis Rowland (Belinda) of Centerville and Ronnie Rowland of Clinton; and a special friend, Charles Guyton Henry.
Serving as pallbearers are Ronnie Davis, John Harville, Thomas Rowland, Bubba Rowland, Norris Saxton, David Harville and Riley Rowland.

KATHLEEN SCHAFFER
Kathleen Rowe Schaffer, 85, died Oct. 5, 2012.
Funeral services were Friday at New Bethel M.B. Church with Rev. James Hines officiating. Burial followed at Glenwood Cemetery under the direction of Knight & Lindsey Funeral Home.
Mrs. Schaffer was born Aug. 6, 1927 in Lexington to George and Agnes Rowe.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Schaffer.
Survivors include her daughter, Doris J. Thomas; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Serving as pallbearers were Michael Banks, Dan Berry, Carl Little, James Lockhart, Walter Lockhart Sr., Dr. William M. Nelson Jr., John Scott and Prentice Young.
Honorary pallbearers were Jory Patterson, Timothy Patterson, William Patterson, Eddie Young Jr. and Erwin Young.