J.W. BARNETT
J.W. Barnett, 43, died Dec. 22, 2012 at home.
Funeral services were Wednesday at the Stricklin-King Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Henderson officiating. Burial followed at Glenwood Cemetery.
Mr. Barnett was born April 8, 1969 in Yazoo County to Bobby and Charline Parker Barnett. He was an offshore oil worker and a Baptist.
Survivors include a son, Jasper Barnett of Yazoo City; daughter, Shayna Barnett of Yazoo City; mother, Charline Barnett of Yazoo City; four sisters, Mary Ray, Charlotte Seay and Bobbie Rodgers, all of Yazoo City, and Emma Kirkland of Arkansas; special grandchild, Caden Barnett; and special friends, Noel Poore and Toni Poore.
BILL CUMMINGS
Cecil G. “Bill” Cummings, 82, died Dec. 31, 2012 at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.
Funeral services were Thursday at the Stricklin-King Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gene Richardson officiating. Burial followed at Short Creek Cemetery.
Mr. Cummings was born Aug. 14, 1930 in Yazoo County. He was a retired maintenance worker for Mississippi Chemical Corporation and a member of Sallis Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Cummings; two sisters, Bettye Manor and Joyce Russell; and a brother, Harvey W. Cummings.
Survivors include a son, Steven W. Cummings (Cathy) of Sallis; a grandson, Stephen C. Cummings of Sallis; granddaughter, Cecelia Barnhill of Ethel; and a sister, Jane Gordon of Yazoo City.
Serving as pallbearers were Bobby Brown, Rand Ainsworth, David Dodd, Brent Busbea, Bill Winstead and Jack Ables.
Honorary pallbearers were Daniel Barnhill, Don Hutchinson, Wayne Bishop, Lynn Cain, Arthur Ables Jr. and Allen Winstead.
VICKY HANCOCK
After a courageous ten year battle with cancer, Victoria Lynn Hancock (Vicky) has gone to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She passed away at her home on December 31st 2012 at the age of 61.
Vicky is predeceased by her father, Victor Cook Jr.
She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Harold F. Hancock Sr. (Bobo). They were married at Bentonia Baptist Church on August 16th 1970.
Vicky is lovingly remembered by her two sons, Harold F. Hancock Jr (Bo) of Bentonia and William J. Hancock (Josh) of Madison, a daughter-in-law Elizabeth B. Hancock (Betsy), and three grandsons, Cooper, Parker, and Noah Hancock, all of Madison. She is also survived by her mother, Geraldine Cook Morton of Hinds County, and two brothers, Ronnie Cook of Pocahontas, and Victor Cook III of Hinds County. She is also remembered by her dear cousins, Marcos and Sandra Castrillo whom she loved as siblings.
Vicky was born in Yazoo County, Mississippi on September 21st, 1951. She graduated from Bentonia High in 1969. She also earned a beautification certificate and worked as a dedicated hair dresser in the Bentonia area, and more recently at the Orchard Retirement Home in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
She not only enjoyed her profession, but was dedicated to her “ladies” on a personal level. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and enjoyed getting to know her three young grandsons. Vicky will forever be loved and remembered for her kindhearted spirit and the compassion she had for others.
Funeral services were held on Thursday at the Stricklin-King Funeral Home in Yazoo City, Mississippi.
Reverand DJ Speckner officiated the ceremony. Interment followed at Bentonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Bentonia, Mississippi.
MARY JACKSON
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth “Rock” Jackson was born on November 22, 1923 to Calvin and Edna Jackson. She joined Calvary Missionary Baptist Church at an early age.
Sister Jackson was united in holy matrimony to Mr. A.J. Jackson.
Sister Jackson worked diligently at the Calvary M.B. Church faithfully until her health failed. She served in various capacities; choir member, mother board, and assistant Sunday School teacher.
Sister Jackson loved to cook and help people in anyway possible. She had a warm heart but also a stern demeanor. She was quick to correct, but it would all be out of love.
Sister Mary E. Jackson departed this life on December 22, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; four brothers, Calvin Jackson Jr., Ernest Jackson, Willie Jackson, and Roosevelt Jackson II and three sisters; Mealie Jackson, Lula Mae Clay and Catherine Williams.
She leaves to cherish her memory, a loving grandson, Mr. Jamal D. Williams of Yazoo City, MS; four sisters, Corrine Moore of Niles, Michigan and Jessie Woodard of Moorehead, MS, Evelyn Jones of Niles, Michigan, Josephine Glenn of Niles, Michigan and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Sister Jackson also leaves five God-daughters that helped her greatly; Mrs. Jessie Jones, Mrs. Rose Moore, Mrs. Emma Clark, Mrs. Pearlie Davis, and Mrs. Dorothy J. Williams.
Sister Jackson lived a prosperous life and was a God-fearing Christian. We will miss our loved one, but we know that you have moved on to a higher and better place.
Funeral services will be January 5, 2013 at Calvary M.B. Church at 1:00 P.M. Pastor RaSean Thomas will be officiating.
JIMMY PEEPLES
Jimmy Peeples, 72, died December 30, 2012, in Louise. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Stricklin- King Funeral Home, Yazoo City, Ms. Burial followed in Glenwood Cemetery, Yazoo City, Ms.
Jimmy was born September 28, 1940 in Choctaw County, MS. He moved to Humphreys County at an early age. He enjoyed working for Delta Telephone Company of Louise, Ms for 48 years before he retired for health reasons. He actively farmed for forty years and loved it dearly. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Louise, MS. He was happy to be able to attend services up to two weeks ago.
Jimmy was an avid deer hunter and spent many hours of peace and quiet at his deer camp. His grandchildren have many fond memories of Papaw taking them to the deer camp riding horses and 4 wheelers. He loved traveling to Branson to hear the music and was able to go several times after he retired.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his mother and father, Maurine H Peeples and James P Peeples, brothers, William P Peeples and James C. Peeples.
Jimmy is survived by his wife of 51 years, Shirley P Peeples, daughters Cindy Marshall and Christy DuBois; grandchildren, Magen Courtney, Chad Courtney, Lane DuBois, Angelique (An-Whittington) DuBois; sisters, Shirley McIntyre and husband, Keith, Barbara Daniels and husband, Glen, Jan Logan and husband Jody; brothers, Jerry Peeples and wife, Velda, Billy Ray Peeples, Harold Peeples and wife, Carolyn, and Pat Peeples and wife, Lisa.
Pall bearers are John Sandlin, Billy Weissinger, John Lang, Chuck Janes, Keith Rambo, and Kevin Tharp.
Memorials may be made to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 2132, Memphis, TN 38101-2132 or The Gideons International Yazoo-Humphreys Camp, P.O. Box 1111, Yazoo City, Ms 39194-1111
BILLY ROBINSON
Billy E. Robinson, 78, of Louise died Dec. 31, 2012 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Straight Bayour Cemetery in Humphreys County. Burial followed under the direction of Stricklin-King Funeral Home.
Mr. Robinson was born Dec. 29, 1934 in Gilbert, Ala. to Earnest E. and Hattie Cecil Robinson. He was a farm driver and a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Minnie A. Robinson of Louise; a daughter, Tammy Hughes of Ocean Springs; two sons, Bobby Robinson of Pearl and Darrell Robinson of Pineville, La.; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
MAE WALTON
Mae Helton Walton, 67, died Dec. 20, 2012.
Funeral services were Saturday at the Century Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harry Scott officiating. Burial followed at Glenwood Cemetery.
Ms. Walton was born April 17, 1945 in Yazoo County to Carl and Christine Gibbs Walton. She was a member of Piney Springs M.B. Church. After the death of her mother, she moved to Oak Park, Illinois under the care of her cousins, Kathleen Jones and MaSheila Drake.
Survivors include her cousins and a host of other friends and relatives.
Serving as pallbearers were Rev. Leroy Gibson, McArthur Straughter, Dante Williams, Hubert Nelson, Michael Suttlar and Louis Williams.
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J.W. BARNETT
J.W. Barnett, 43, died Dec. 22, 2012 at home.
Funeral services were Wednesday at the Stricklin-King Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Henderson officiating. Burial followed at Glenwood Cemetery.
Mr. Barnett was born April 8, 1969 in Yazoo County to Bobby and Charline Paker Barnett. He was an offshore oil worker and a Baptist.
Survivors include a son, Jasper Barnett of Yazoo City; daughter, Shayna Barnett of Yazoo City; mother, Charline Barnett of Yazoo City; four sisters, Mary Ray, Charlotte Seay and Bobbie Rodgers, all of Yazoo City, and Emma Kirkland of Arkansas; special grandchild, Noel Poore; and special friend, Toni Poore.
JOSEPH BOND
Joseph William Bond, 72, died Dec. 27, 2012 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson.
Funeral services were Saturday at the Stricklin-King Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ricky Dorrell and Rev. Ken Lynch officiating. Burial followed at Glenwood Cemetery.
Mr. Bond was born Oct. 31, 1940 in Yazoo County to Zack and Orene Brooks Bond. He was a foreman for Hammett Gravel Company and a member of the Church of God of Prophecy.
Survivors include his wife, Hilda Bond; a son, Kenny Bond; daughter, Sherry Winstead; sister, Marie Smith and three grandchildren.
Serving as pallbearers were James Harber, Brian Saxton, Mike Adkinson, Jack Willingham, Bubba Saxton and Brandon Smith.
BILLY BYRD
William Earl “Billy” Byrd died December 28, 2012 at his home on Grand Aveune.
Funeral services for William E. Byrd will be held at First Baptist Church today at 11 a.Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary of the church prior to the service.
Byrd was born in Yazoo City on August 12, 1928. He graduated from Benton High School in 1945. From 1945 until 1949 Byrd attended Mississippi State College (now University). He was a member of Lamda Chi Alpha Fraternity (President), ROTC, and the Maroon Band. He graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Agricultural Engineering.
First Lieutenant Byrd was called to Active Duty in response to the Korean Conflict and served as Commander, Co. D, 155 Inf Regt, 31 Inf Div.
He was married to the former Martha Jean Lee for 55 years. They reared three children in Yazoo City.
After an entrepreneurial experiment in the farm equipment business, Byrd accepted a sales position with Mississippi Chemical Corporation in 1961. He was promoted through the organization and retired in 1991 as Director of Sales and Marketing.
He was a member of the Fertilizer Industry Roundtable, Mississippi Council of Farmer Cooperatives and the Mississippi Agricultural Chemical Council (President 1977), The Association of Mississippi Agricultural Organizations and the Central Mississippi Agri-Business Council.
Byrd served in the Yazoo City Lion’s Club (Past President), Keep Mississippi Beautiful Committee, and the Yazoo County Chamber of Commerce (Board of Directors).
He was baptized at First Baptist Church (FBC) Yazoo City in 1938 and remained involved until his death. He served in several capacities including deacon (past Chairman), SS Director, Personnel Committee, Choir and Orchestra (trumpet).
Byrd was preceded in death by his wife Martha Jean Byrd of Indianola, MS; parents Eugene Leonard Byrd, Sr. and Glennie Sigrest Byrd of Yazoo City, MS; brother Eugene Leonard Jr. of San Diego, CA; sisters Dorothy Byrd Hutchison (Clyde) and Frances Byrd Crocker (Clayton) of Yazoo City and Kathryn Byrd Hanks (Ward) of Smithville, MO.
He is survived by his daughter Beth Byrd Stansberry (Jerry) of Hixson, TN; sons David Alan Byrd (Carol) of Stuart VA; Edward Neil Byrd (Freda) of Hoover, AL; grandchildren Bren Stansberry (Sharon) of Knoxville, TN; Gina Stansberry George (Eric) of Franklin, TN; Katherine Dale Byrd of Pensacola, FL; Benjamin Lee Byrd of Stuart, VA; Landon Neil Byrd and Edward Earl Byrd of Hoover, AL; great-grandchildren Gentry George and Kristin Lyle George of Franklin, TN, sister-in-law Barbara Byrd of San Diego, CA; brother-in-law Clyde Edward Lee (Mary) of Austin, TX; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Yazoo City.
ALLEN WILLIAMS
Allen S. Williams, 58, died Dec. 28, 2012 at his home in Jackson.
Funeral services were Dec. 31 at the Shannon Family Cemetery.
Mr. Williams was born April 3, 1954 to J.D. and Doris Shannon Williams. He was a Baptist.
Survivors include two brothers, Tommy Williams of Terry and Danny Williams of Harrisville.
J.W. BARNETT
J.W. Barnett, 43, died Dec. 22, 2012 at home.
Funeral services were Wednesday at the Stricklin-King Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Henderson officiating. Burial followed at Glenwood Cemetery.
Mr. Barnett was born April 8, 1969 in Yazoo County to Jasper and Charline Paker Barnett. He was an offshore oil worker and a Baptist.
Survivors include a son, Jasper Barnett of Yazoo City; daughter, Shannon Barnett of Yazoo City; mother, Charline Barnett of Yazoo City; four sisters, Mary Ray, Charlotte Seay and Bobbie Rodgers, all of Yazoo City, and Emma Kirkland of Arkansas; special grandchild, Noel Poore; and special friend, Toni Poore.
DORIS DAVIS
Doris M. Davis, 85, died Dec. 25, 2012.
Funeral services were Friday at Midway Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Richardson officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery under the direction of Stricklin-King Funeral Home.
Mrs. Davis was born June 12, 1927 in Yazoo County to Floyd and Sally Guthrie Eldridge. She was a homemaker and a member of Midway Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rayford Davis.
Survivors include three sons, Glyn Davis, Ronnie Davis and Ricky Davis, all of Benton; three daughters, Debbie Saxton of Slidell, La., Wanda McCallister of Brandon and Darlene Cooksey of Magee; 13 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.
Serving as pallbearers were Brian Davis, Lance Davis, Jacob Davis, Jason Davis, Brad Saxton and Greg Everett.
Honorary pallbearers were Schaeffer Caston, Hunter Saxton, Eric McCallister and Hugh Gordon Jr.
HARPER DUNSON
Harper Dunson, 85, of Natchez, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012 at his home.
Funeral services were Nov. 30 at Stanton Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Purvis officiating. Burial followed at the National Cemetery under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home.
Mr. Dunson was born in Yazoo County and grew up near Benton, Mississippi. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. During his time in combat, he won several metals for bravery.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Johnson Dunson, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Dunson, a daughter, Sally Dunson, and a grandson, Jacob Denny.
Survivors include six daughters, Gail Atwood, Debra Green, Cathy Dunson, Marilyn Temple, Heather Hitt, and Betty Doyle; a sister, Mary Lee Davis of Houston, Texas, and one brother, Dave Dunson of Natchez.
GERTIE ELLIOTT
Gertie Claire Elliot, 67, of Winona died Dec. 22, 2012 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.
Funeral services were Dec. 26. Stricklin-King Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Elliot was born Feb. 18, 1945 in Yazoo County to Eugene and Fannie McCurdy Pigg. She was a member of New Bethel Church of Carrollton.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Elliot.
Survivors include two daughters, Marie Shelton of Carrollton and Janice Robertson of Winona; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
IDA FOUNTAIN
Ida Mae Jones Fountain, 74, died Dec. 19, 2012.
Funeral services were Wednesday at New Zion M.B. Church with Rev. Steve Dennis officiating. Burial followed at the Jones Family Cemetery in Coffeeville under the direction of Century Funeral Home.
Mrs. Fountain was born Oct. 19, 1938 in Coffeeville to Jimmy D. and Mary Jane Jones. She spent the last 26 years working for the Yazoo City Public School System, and at Webster Elementary she was affectionately known as “Granny.” She was a member of St. Peter M.B. Church.
She married the late James Edwards Sr. in 1957, and they had six children together. She later married Joe Louis Fountain, and they had one child.
Survivors include her seven children, Stella, Wayne, James Jr., Carolyn, Maurine, Richard and Gloria; three sisters, Learteen, Carrie and Emma; four brothers, J.T., Jimmy D., Sylvester and Sykes; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Serving as pallbearers were Earnest Mills, Randy Richardson, Wendell Cork, William Richardson, Carlos Edwards, Justin Owens and Greg Young.
Honorary pallbearers were Richard E. Edwards, Mario D. Edwards, David L. Edwards, Y-Lund Edwards, Matthew Edwards Jr., Wayne Edwards, Steve Edwards, Corey D. Edwards, Zuriel J. Edwards and Martin Edwards.
VIOLA NICKERSON
Viola Gibbs Nickerson, 97, died Dec. 18, 2012.
Funeral services were Saturday at Rose Hill M.B. Church in Benton with Rev. Gregory Weathersby officiating. Burial followed at Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Century Funeral Home.
Mrs. Nickerson was born Sept. 15, 1915 to Joe and Maggie Gibbs. She worked as a sharecropper and also did domestic work. She was a member of Rose Hill M.B. Church.
Survivors include three children, William Nickerson of Detroit, Erma Coleman (M.L.) of Yazoo City and Leon Gibbs (Patricia) of Jackson; a sister, Will Ella Giles; 24 great grandchildren; and a host of grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Serving as pallbearers were her grandsons.
Honorary pallbearers were the deacons of Rose Hill M.B. Church.
EUGENE VANCLEAVE
Eugene P. Vancleave, 77, died Dec. 21, 2012 at the V.A. Medical Center in Jackson.
Funeral services were Dec. 22.
Mr. Vancleave was born Dec. 5, 1935 in Yazoo City to John T. and Linda Criswell Vancleave. He was a retired business manager and restaurant owner and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
He was preceded in death by John T. Vancleave Jr., Fredrick A. Vancleave, Wayne P. Vancleave, Virginia V. Bowling, Mary Ann Vancleave Ellis and Sharon V. McManaway.
Survivors include his wife, Susan Vancleave of Yazoo City; son, Eugene Paul Vancleave of San Antonio Texas; daughters, Rebecca Nichols of San Atonio, Texas and Sandra Vancleave of Yazoo City; a brother, Nate Vancleave of Yazoo City, two sisters, Gayle Boutwell of Yazoo City and Patricia Ketchum of San Antonio; a stepson, Paul “Trip” Waldrop; devoted friend, Lynn Wikerson; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
JUDY WARRINGTON
Judy Mason Warrington, 65, died Thursday, Dec. 20 at home.
Funeral services were Sunday at the Stricklin-King Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Glenn Warrington officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Mrs. Warrington was born July 2, 1947 in Harrisonburg to Chester and Mary E. French Mason. She was a food service director for Yazoo County Schools.
Survivors include her husband, Larry Warrington of Bentonia; two sons, Jim Zila of Magee and Glenn Warrington of Bentonia; a daughter, Lisa Warrington Koenes of Convington, Ky.; a sister, Paula McCool of Bentonia; a brother, Eddie Mason of Jackson; and eight grandchildren.
Serving as pallbearers were Chuck Hanna, Sidney Potter, James Pettis, Jimmy Zila, Ryan McCool, Jason Potter, Durwood Pettis, Jimmy Wayne Pettis, Dean McCool and Nolan Warrington.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in Louise.
PAUL McGINTY
Paul Stanton McGinty, 78, died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012.
Funeral services are today at 2 p.m. at Center Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. Daryl Oster officiating. Burial will follow at Center Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Stricklin-King Funeral Home.
Mr. McGinty was born Feb. 3, 1934 in Yazoo County to Owen and Martha Carley McGinty. He was a yard foreman for Burley Smith Lumber Company and a member of Center Ridge Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine McGinty.
Survivors include his wife, Joycelle McGinty; four sons, Stan McGinty of Bentonia, Keith McGinty of Malta, Montana, Garry Melton McGinty of Yazoo City and John Thomas McGinty of Brussells, Belgium; three daughters, Karen Powell of Yazoo City, Martha Louise Davis of Richland and Ruth Wood of Corbin, Ala.; three stepsons, Ken Smith of Yazoo City, Kevin Smith of Byram and Brian Smith of Yazoo City; a sister, Mary Frances McCoy of California; 16 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
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