PAULINE BOYD
Pauline “Blue” Boyd, 71,  of Hastings, Neb. died Thursday, May 16, 2013 at her home.  
Funeral services were Tuesday at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Pro-Cathedral in Hastings, Neb. with Dean Catherine F. Scott and Father Michael Houlihan officiating.  Burial followed at Parkview Cemetery, Hastings, Neb. under the direction of Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center.    
Mrs. Boyd was born on May 24, 1941 in Yazoo City to Gilruth and Anne (Hogue) Darrington. She attended catholic kindergarten and graduated from Yazoo City Public Schools in 1959.  Blue worked at Yellowstone National Park during one summer.  She graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1963 earning her degree in education; she was a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority.
Blue taught school in Jackson.  She met Jerry M. Boyd while he was on business with Tenneco Oil Company in Yazoo City. They were married on December 19, 1964; he preceded her in death on February 28, 2011.
Blue and Jerry moved to Denver, Colorado where their three children were born, and then moved to Marietta, Ga.  In 1977, they returned to Hastings. Blue was a substitute teacher for many years.  She was a member of Saint Mark’s Episcopal Pro-Cathedral, Chapter GZ, PEO, Muggers, and Lochland Country Club.  Blue delivered Meals On Wheels for many years.  She loved to spend time with her family, attend grandchildren’s activities, gardening, and was an avid football fan.  Blue was an educator, wife, mother, and grandmother.    
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerry Boyd; and a son, Steven Boyd.
Survivors include her daughter, Jean Fallick (Dr. John) of Lincoln, Neb.; son, Michael Boyd (Dana) of Hastings, Neb.; daughter-in-law,     Heidy Boyd, of Lincoln, Neb.; grandchildren,     Mitchell Boyd, Eliza Fallick, Mariah Fallick, Derek Boyd, Jordyn Fallick, Blane Boyd, Easton Boyd and Payton Fallick; and her sisters, Anne Hancock  of Slidell, La. and Prudence Stain of  Cambridge, Md.
Memorials may be made to the Meals On Wheels or Catholic Social Services.

CLARA RODGERS
Clara Mauk Rodgers, 89, died May 19, 2013.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Concord Baptist Church with Rev. Gowan Ellis officiating. Burial followed at Concord Cemetery under the direction of Stricklin-King Funeral Home.
Mrs. Rodgers was born Dec. 10, 1923 in Yazoo County to William and Johnnie Boatwright Kirk. She was a homemaker and a member of Concord Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Frank. B. Mauk; two sons, Charles B. Mauk and Albert “Buster” Mauk; a sister, Emmie Lue Neely and a grandson, Chuck Mauk.
Survivors include her husband, Lamar Rodgers of Bentonia; a son, Stephen K. Mauk of Yazoo City; and two granddaughters, Charline Williams of Richland and Stephanie Paul of Yazoo City.
Serving as pallbearers were Jay Paul, Michael Bates Jr., Bill Montgomery, Michael Bates Sr., Bryan Frederick and Travis McCoy.

MARY ROGERS
Mary Ann Rogers, 71, of Cabot, Ark. died Saturday, May 18, 2013.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday with funeral services beginning at noon in the chapel of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery under the direction of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home and Crematory.
Mrs. Rogers was born November 23, 1941 in Money to the late Roy Lee and Jeffie Pearl Holeman. She was a Christian woman who loved the Lord and attended Second Baptist Church in West Helena for several years. She was also a loving mother, cherished grandmother and a very devoted wife. Mary Ann enjoyed fishing, playing cards on the computer, gardening and growing numerous flowers and plants, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Jack, Thomas, C.R., Morgan Lee, R.L., and Bud Holeman; one sister, Jewel Holeman; and a grandson, Chris Robertson.
Survivors include her husband, Billy Rogers, Sr. of Cabot, Ark.; children, Cynthia Traylor of Cabot, Teresa Hawkins and husband Donnie of Harrison and Billy Rogers, Jr. and wife Sara of Cabot, Ark.; five grandchildren, Jake, Chelsea, Lance, April and Amanda; five great-grandchildren; her sister, Peggy Dyches and husband Buck of Escatawpa; her brother, David Holeman of Eden and several nieces and nephews.
An online guestbook is available at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

MUSETTE STEED
Musette H. Steed, 91, died May 20, 2013.
Funeral services are today at 2 p.m. at the Stricklin-King Funeral Home Chapel with G.C. Saxton officiating. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Steed was born July 15, 1921 in Montgomery County to Calvin and Edna Robertson Henley. She was a retired cashier and a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewitt Steed; a daughter, Elaine Steed; and a grandson, Todd Steed.
Survivors include her daughter, Frances Fulton of Louise; two sons, Walter Steed of Louise and Royce Steed of Belzoni; 20 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Serving as pallbearers are Danny Fulton, Dee Steed, John Overby, Danny Manseill, Craig Steed, Chris Steed, Ronnie Buchanan and Allen Aycock.

LAURA DONALD
Laura Lee Giles Donald, 93, of Yazoo City died May 10, 2013.
Funeral services will be held today, May 18, at Oak Grove A.M.E. Church in Benton with Pastor Edwin Mullen officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Church Cemetery under the direction of Knight and Lindsey Funeral Home.
Mrs. Donald was born Oct. 10, 1919 in Yazoo County to John and Elnora Mitchell Giles Sr.
She was a member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include two sisters, Sallie Giles Lewis and Ruby Giles Larry, both of Chicago, Ill.; four sisters-in-law; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, and friends.
Serving as pallbearers were Walter Allen III, Charles Giles, John Eric Giles Jr., Harry Giles, Robert Giles, Keith Larry, Percy Larry Jr. and John Lewis Jr.
Honorary pallbearers were Clarence Brown, Robert Davis Jr., Benny Giles, Eddie Earl Giles, Herbert Giles, Johnny Anthony Giles, Naceo Giles, Sammie Giles Jr., Dewayne Giles and Kevin Lewis.

JOSEPH BUFORD
Joseph “Mike” Buford, 55, of Louise, died May 12, 2013 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, May 16, at 11 a.m. at Cypress Gardens Cemetery in Yazoo City with Rev. Charles Runnels officiating under the direction of Stricklin-King Funeral Home.
Mr. Buford was born on Sept. 18, 1957 in Cleveland to Leo Buford and Ruby Petty. He was a member of Church of God and a firefighter.
He was preceded in death by his father; and stepdaughter, Nikki Bradshaw Carpenter.
Survivors include his wife, Renee’ Buford of Louise; son, Joseph Michael Buford Jr. of Yazoo City; two stepdaughters, Katie Soday Murphy of Canton and Sarabeth Soday Hudson of Long Beach; mother; and two sisters, Patsy Burgett of Flowood and Vickie Buford of Yazoo City.
Condolences may be left at stricklin-king.com.

FRANK ELLETT
Frank Edward Ellett, 51, of Yazoo City, died May 6, 2013 at Hospice Ministries.
Funeral services were held May 8, 2013, at Stricklin-King Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Laurie Cummings officiating. Burial follwed at Pleasant Hill Cemetery under the direction of Stricklin-King Funeral Home.
Mr. Ellett was born June 26, 1961 in Vicksburg to Robert Herron Ellett and Clara Wadford.
Survivors include two brothers, James Randy Ellett and Robert Ellett (Angela), both of Yazoo City; and three sisters, Clara McNamara (Michael) of Jackson and Ester Martin (Jimmy) and Sharon Stevens (Charlie), both of Yazoo City.

LARRY GILES
Larry Darnell Giles, 61, of Yazoo City, died on April 26, 2013.
Funeral services were held on May 3, 2013 at Antioch M.B. Church with Rev. Steve Dennis officiating under the direction of Century Funeral Home.
Mr. Giles was born on Aug. 14, 1951 in Yazoo City to Sammie Giles Sr. and Will Ella Gibbs Giles.
He attended Yazoo City Training School and N.D. Taylor High School, graduating in 1969. He confessed Christ at an early age at St. Peter M.B. Church. He was elected in 1979 as the Justice of the Peace for District 3 of Yazoo County, which he served for one term.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Survivors include his mother; sister, Diane Giles Wilson of Yazoo City; four brothers, Charles (Delores) Giles of Saginaw, Mich., Sammie (Mattie) Giles Jr. of Holland, Ohio, Robert (Deborah) Giles of Jackson and Herbert Giles of Gulfport; and a host of family and friends.

ADINE GOODWIN
Adine Ketchum Hearst Goodwin, 78, died May 9, 2013 peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family, after a long two-year courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral services were Saturday at Stricklin-King Funeral Home. Burial followed at Benton Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Goodwin was born May 10, 1934 in Yazoo County. Adine loved her family and loved the outdoors.  She had a great passion for travel and country music.  She was an active member at Benton Baptist Church and instilled a love of the Lord throughout her family. 
She was the proud mother of four daughters and two step sons.  Adine found love again when she married James "Jimmy" Goodwin in 2005.  Adine resided in Benton.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Bill Hearst and great granddaughter Danielle Griffin. She was also preceded in death by her parents Santie and Buck Ketchum.
Survivors include her husband, James Goodwin, and her daughters and their spouses: Brenda (Dan) Griffin, Millbrook, Ala.; Cheryl (Terry) Carr, Madison; Debbie (Wendell) Braswell, Birmingham, Ala.; and Sheila (Andy) Bridges, Yazoo City; and step sons Kenny (Martha) Goodwin, Senatobia; and Lee Goodwin, Chicago; 10 grandchildren, two step grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and a host of brothers and sisters
Serving as pallbearers were Xan Carr, Ben Carr, Danny Griffin, Shane Smith, Ryan Speegle, and John Jeffcoat.  
Honorary pallbearers were Hershel Turner, Harold Middleton, Larry Lee,  Billy Luse, John Fletcher, and Eddie Luse.
Memorials may be made to the Benton Baptist Church cemetery fund.

ELIZABETH LEE
Elizabeth Johnson Bradford Lee, 91, of Yazoo City died May 10, 2013, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland.
Visitation is today at 12:30 p.m. at Stricklin-King Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at the Stricklin-King Chapel at 2 p.m. Graveside service will follow at Glenwood Cemetery.  Reverends Richard Jennings and Jim Everett will be officiating.  There will be special music by nephew Jamie Isonhood and great-niece Savannah Isonhood.
Mrs. Lee was born April 29, 1922, in the local community of Pea Ridge. In her younger years Elizabeth transferred with her husband Brad to over 13 southern cities within Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, and finally to reside in Memphis, Tenn. where she began her career as a nurse at Shelby County Hospital. She retired after 13 plus years.
After retirement she returned to her home of Yazoo City to be closer to her family.  She was a very independent lady and truly a “Southern Steel Magnolia”.
In 2010 at age 87 she lost her home on old Benton Road to the F4 tornado that ripped through Yazoo City while she took shelter in her hall closet.  Afterward, she gathered the few precious pieces which remained and started over. She had a strong pioneer spirit.
She was a long time member of Southside Baptist Church on Monroe Avenue. She had a special love for all her family, especially those great-nieces and nephews. Decorating her home and working on arts and craft projects kept her busy in her later years. Everyone knew her favorite color was red.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Holloman Johnson and Mattie Gary Johnson of Pea Ridge; husbands, James Robert Bradford of Calhoun City and Frank Russell Lee of Louisiana; sisters, Christine Johnson Ketchum Bennett of Yazoo City, Kathleen Johnson Montgomery of Midnight, and Doris Johnson Isonhood of Memphis, Tenn.; nephews,  Grady Ketchum of Louise and Billy Frank Bradford of Calhoun City; nieces, Wylodine “Doll” Ketchum Jersey of Aloha, Ore., and Sandra Parker Pittman of Greenwood.
Survivors include her daughter, Paula Bradford of Sugar Land, Texas; step granddaughter, Tonya Donaldson Ragsdale of Hurst, Texas; and sister-in-law Sue Bradford Parker of Greenwood; nephews, Jerry Montgomery of Yazoo City, Brent Montgomery of Yazoo City and Jamie Earl Isonhood of Yazoo City, George Wayne Bradford of Vardaman, Jerry Harpole of Philadelphia, Jerome Harpole of Grenada, Mickey Easley of Hurtsboro, Ala. and Ronnie Parker of Greenwood; nieces, Peggy Jo Ketchum Johnson of Henderson, Texas, Charlotte Bennett Davis of Jackson, and Dianne Montgomery Switzer of Yazoo City, Rita Bradford Aldridge and Linda Bradford McIntosh of Myrtle, Mary Elizabeth Harpole Ruth of Grenada, and Catherine Easley Patterson of Houston.
Serving as pallbearers are Steven Rodgers, Tye Ketchum, Kyle Ketchum, Lee Ketchum, Brian Isonhood and Austin Isonhood. Honorary Pallbearers: Davis Gary, Jerry Montgomery, Jamie Isonhood, Sammy Ketchum and Randy Johnson.
Memorials may be made in her name to St. Jude Children’s Charity at www.stjude.com.

JEWELSTINE MYERS
Jewelstine Myers, 57, of Benton, died on May 4, 2013 at Oasis Health and Rehabilitation in Yazoo City.
Funeral services were held on May 11 at Zion Travelers M.B. Church with Min. Henry Ward officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery under the direction of Scott Memorial Funeral Home.
Ms. Myers was born on April 14, 1956 in Benton to Velma Myers and Li Morton.
She confessed a faith in Christ an early age and joined Steve Chapel in Benton under the leadership of Rev. Smith.
She attended Benton High School. She worked at Simmons Catfish.
Survivors include her children, Daniel Earl Myers, Shondra Myers and Cindy Lou Myers, all of Yazoo City; 11 grandchildren; sister, Barbara Jean Myers; brothers, Cleotha Myers, Otha Lee Myers and Tommy Lee Myers, all of Yazoo City; and a host of family and friends.
Honorary pallbearers were Cleotha Myers, Tommie Myers, Otha Myers, Johnny Washington and Jerry Pittman.
Pallbearers were Derrick Lewis, Shermdrick Day, Thomas Smith, Micheal Hudson, Kendrick Myers and Henry Ward Jr.

WILLIE WASHINGTON JR.
Willie Lee Washington Jr., 69, of Yazoo City, died on May 5, 2013.
Funeral services were held May 10 at Tulane M.B. Church with Pastor Gilbert Andrews officiating. Burial followed at Cypress Garden Cemetery under the direction of Century Funeral Home.
Mr. Washington was born on Aug. 20, 1943 in Yazoo City to the late Willie Sr. and Lovie Washington.
He was educated in the Yazoo City Public Schools and graduated from Yazoo City Training School in 1963. He then graduated from Stillman College.
He was baptized at Tulane M.B. Church at an early age by Rev. George D. Daniels.
He began his career as a history teacher in 1968 at Yazoo City Junior High, where he also coached the girls’ basketball team. In 1977, Yazoo City opened the new high school, and he was selected as the new head coach for the Indianettes.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Martha Mitchell; foster parents, Jack and Elizabeth Wedlaw; and special parent, Margaret Campbell.
Survivors include his son, Joffre Antoine Washington of Yazoo City; daughter, Mignon Nicole Perkins of Madison, Wis.; granddaughters, Mikaela and Miyah Perkins, of Madison, Wis.; sister, Lillie Washington of Chicago, Mary Lee O’Banner and Catherine Washington of Yazoo City and Darlene Dungee of Jackson; foster sisters, Deloris (Azma) Butler and Tallie Wedlaw; foster brother, Ronald Wedlaw; and a host of family and friends.
Honorary pallbearers were Cornelius Washington, Anthony Smith, Cleotha O’Banner, Rufus O’ Banner, Dale O’Banner, Birchel Washington, Donald Keith Washington, Chris Mitchell and Anthony Mitchell.
Pallbearers were Garrett Scott, Herbert Scott Jr., Darrell Scott, Albert Moorehead, Phillip Washington and Cardell Robinson.

ROBERT WILLIAMS
Robert Earl Williams, of Yazoo County, 64, died on May 5, 2013 at Trinity Hospital in Chicago.
Funeral services were held on May 11 at Ebenezer A.M.E. Church with Rev. Willie Smith officiating. Burial followed in Vaughan Cemetery under the direction of Scott Memorial Funeral Home.
Mr. Williams was born on Feb. 6, 1949 in Yazoo County to the late James X and Beulah Kyles Williams.
He accepted Christ at an early age at Bell Chapel Baptist Church. He attended Linwood School in Yazoo County. He worked for the Illinois Central Railroad Company for over 30 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, James Williams Jr., Ricky Williams and Lorena Williams.
Survivors include his daughter, Sonia Williams of Jackson; brothers, Charles  and Hilary Williams, both of Dayton, Ohio, and Edward (Delores) Kyles of Benton; sisters, Iola Harris, Miriam Williams of Torrance, Calif., Sharon Williams of Benton, Shirley Mills of Yazoo City; and a host of family and friends.  
Honorary pallbearers were Charles Kyles, Edward Kyles, Hillary Williams, Lloyd Harris, Hubert Harris and Larry Harris.
Pallbearers were Darusso Williams, Terrence Williams, Dexter Mills, Harvey Harris, Jordan Kyles and Roosevelt Grayer.

SALLY DAVIS
Sally Davis, 66, of Benton, died on May 8, 2013 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 10, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial followed in Glenwood Cemetery under the direction of Stricklin-King Funeral Home.
Mrs. Davis was born on Dec. 26, 1946 in Portland, Ore. to Leslie and Margaret Johnson.
She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and a retired florist.
Survivors include her husband, John Davis; daughter, Margaret (Robbie) Yerger of Yazoo City; sons, Buddy (Kristy) Davis of Yazoo City; sister, Elaine (Garry) Roark of Yazoo City; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Garry Roark, Heath Scott, Adam Selby, Richard Davis, Kevin Long, Grady Fielder and Leroy McBride.

BETTY BRANNING
Betty Ruth Stewart Branning, 54, of Yazoo City died Monday, April 30, 2013 at University Medical Center in Jackson.  
Funeral services were Thursday at Leesburg Church of Christ with Rev. Jack Stewart and Rev. Larry Hunt officiating. Burial followed at Leesburg Church of Christ cemetery under the direction of Wolf Funeral Home.
Mrs. Branning had lived in Yazoo City for the past 25 years, moving from Scott County, and she was a member of Leesburg Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Eva Stewart; two children, Jerry Ray Stewart and Christopher Allen Branning; one brother, Richard Stewart; one sister, Debbie Clark.
Survivors include her husband of 25 years, Jeff Branning of Yazoo City; one daughter, Jennifer Lynn Branning of Yazoo City; one son, Robert Darrel Branning of Yazoo City; one sister, Jean Bates of Lena; and one grandchild, Anthony Matteo Glorioso.
Serving as pallbearers were Skipper Walker, Jed Lancaster, Ray Shoemaker, Mitchell Craig, John Cross and Nick Murphy.  
Honorary pallbearers were Kenny Waldrop and Matthew Walker.
You may leave a condolence or light a memory candle by visiting www.wolffuneralservices.com.

FRANK ELLETT
Frank Edward Ellett, 51, of Yazoo City, died May 5, 2013 at Hospice Ministries.
Funeral services were held May 8, 2013, at Stricklin-King Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Laurie Cummings officiating. Burial follwed at Pleasant Hill Cemetery under the direction of Stricklin-King Funeral Home.
Mr. Ellett was born June 26, 1961 in Vicksburg to Robert Herron Ellett and Clara Wadford.
Survivors include two brothers, James Randy Ellett and Robert Ellett (Angela), both of Yazoo City; and three sisters, Clara McNamara (Michael) of Jackson and Ester Martin (Jimmy) and Sharon Stevens (Charlie), both of Yazoo City.

ROMAN HENDERSON
Roman Earl Henderson, 93, died May 5, 2013 at the Veteran’s Home in Jackson.
Funeral Ssrvices will be held today at Shaffer and Collins Funeral Chapel with Rev. Charles Townsend officiating.  Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery under the direction of Shaffer and Collins Funeral Home.
Mr. Henderson was born Aug. 30, 1919 to Warren Avery Henderson and Mattie Romans Henderson. He was an interior decorator and carpenter.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtree Roberts and his eight siblings.
Survivors include his daughter, Linda Hill of West Columbia, S.C.; two grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

LESLIE MONDAY
Leslie Parshan Monday, 59, of Benton died May 1, 2013.
Funeral services were Sunday at Trinity Pentecostal Church of God with Rev. Terrel Veazey officiating.
Mrs. Monday was born May 17, 1953 in Houston, Texas to Lester Gould and Mable Vancleave. She was a member of Trinity Pentecostal Church of God in Yazoo City.
She was preceded in death by her father, Lester Gould; a brother, Carlton Perry Gould; three sisters, Patrica Bennett, Bertha Shondell Gould and Bertha Yvonne Gould.
Survivors include her mother, Mable Vancleave; husband, Reuben Monday; two daughters, Amanda Warren (Rodger) and Sheila Rusche (Marcus); a stepson, Dag Monday (Emily); four grandchildren, Angela Massey (Clint), Shelby Warren, Joshua Jennings and Courtney Jennings; two brothers, Lester Gould and Benjamin Gould; and a host of nieces and nephews.

MELVIN WELDON
Melvin Wayne Weldon, 58, of Bentonia, died May 7, 2013.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Weldon was born Aug. 11, 1954 in Yazoo County to Max Weldon and Laura Warrington. He was a retired Navy veteran and was employed with Sadler Granite Works.
Survivors include his four daughters, Keshia Ann Weldon of Justin, Texas, Laura Weldon of Grapevine, Texas, Janice Cooper of Winter Park, Fla., and Jennifer Miller of St. Cloud, Fla.; mother, Laura Hawk of Yazoo City; three brothers, George Weldon of Texas, Louis Weldon of Yazoo City, and Thomas Hawk of Bentonia; six grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.