Selected Walthall County Obituaries

Alford, Berchel L.; From Cecil C. Ellzey, Received 1/17/1998.
Graveside services for Berchel Lazar Alford, 91, were Dec. 20, 1997, at Bogue Chitto Baptist Graveside services for Berchel Lazar Alford, 91, were Dec. 20, 1997, at Bogue Chitto Baptist Church Cemetery at Warnerton with Rev. Harry Thomas officiating. He died Dec. 18, 1997, at Southwest Regional Medical Center, McComb. Alford was a farmer. He was born Dec. 16, 1906, at Tangipahoa Parish, La., son of the late Wiley Banton and Emma Rose Miller Alford. He married Ora Mae Burch Alford, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death two sets of twin children. Survivors include a son, Wiley A. Alford of Portland, Tenn.; two daughters, Delores Thomas of McComb and Faye Swan of Starkville; a sister, Allie Brock of New Orleans, La.; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were James Swan, Jerry Brock, Jack Frabbiele, Kenneth Swan, Ralph Brock and Virgil Thomas. Burial was in Bogue Chitto Baptist Church Cemetery with Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in charge.

Harold Bernard Alford Obituary, The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA, May 22, 1999.
ALFORD, HAROLD BERNARD "BEAR", A retired carpenter and a member of Carpenter's Union Local No. 1098, he died at 6:20 a.m. Friday, May 20, 1999, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 80 and a native of Tylertown, Miss. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. Visitation at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. until religious services at I I a.m. Saturday, conducted by D.A.V. Chaplain Vernon Duplessis. Interment in Hope Haven Cemetery, Gonzales. Survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Joyce and Poto Babin and Judy Alford LaBourgeois, all of Gonzales; two sons and two daughters-in-law, Jimmy Sr. and Connie Alford, Gaivez, and Johnnie Sr. and Josephine Alford, Convent; two sisters, Louise Bacot and Christine Alexander, both of Tylertown, Miss.; two brothers, Farrol Alford Sr. and Sammie Alford, both of Tylertown; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Helen Reeves Alford; parents, Samuel N. and Hettie Magee Alford; a sister, Hilan Magee; a brother, Emmett Alford; and a grandson, Johnnie Alford Jr. Pallbearers are Brent and Bert Babin, Jimmy Alford Jr., Ray Babin, Alex Alexander, and Joe Dale Alford. Honorary pallbearer is Darryl Villneurve. He was a charter member of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 45 and served as vice commander and lifetime member of the Gonzales American Legion Post No. 8 1. Due to allergies in the family they request that no perfume or ~~~.

Alford, Harold Bernard; Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, June 17, 1999.
Funeral services for Harold Bernard ("Pop"),Alford, 80, were May 22, 1999, at Gonzales, La. He died May 20, 1999, at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center. Alford was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was a lifetime member of Disabled American Veterans and served as vice commander of Gonzales American Legion Post No. 81. He was born Jan. 1, 1919, at Tylertown, son of the late Samuel N. and Hattie Magee Alford. He married Helen Reeves Alford, who preceded him in death. He is survived by two daughters, Joyce Babin and Judy Alford LeBourgeois of Gonzales, La.; two sons, Jimmy Alford of Galvez, La., and Johnnie Alford of Convent, La.; two sisters, Louise Bacot and Christine Alexander, both of Tylertown; two brothers, Farroll Alford of Tylertown and Sammie Alford of Kokomo; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Burial was in Gonzales.

Alford, Neloise (Andrews); Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, June 10, 1999.
Funeral services for Neloise Alford, 70, were June 1, 1999, at Shiloh Baptist Church in Marion County, with Rev. Mae Carney, Rev. Jimmy Jones and Rev. Douglas Lee officiating. Mrs. Alford, a resident of Foxworth died at her residence May 31,1999. She was born Aug. 25, 1928 in Walthall County, daughter of the late James Dewey and Estelle Boyd Andrews. She was a housewife. Mrs. Alford is survived by her husband, Harlon Alford of Foxworth; one son, James "Jimmy" Alford of Foxworth, one daughter, Judy Burch of Tylertown; four sisters, Joyee Carney of Columbia, Chrys Pittman of Tylertown, Bobbie Wood of Zachery, La., and Katie Hunt of Foxworth; three grandchildren, Jamie Burch, Dusty Burch and Christi Alford. Burial was in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbia with Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in charge.

Willie Mae (Thornhill) Alford Obituary, The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, November 9, 2000.
Funeral services for Willie Mae T. Alford, 82, were Nov. 5, 2000, at Enon Baptist Church with Rev. Barry Cutrer officiating. She died Nov. 3, 2000, at Billdora Nursing Home. Mrs. Alford was a retired store owner. She was a member of Enon Baptist Church, where she served as a Sunday School and Training Union teacher for many years. She was instrumental in having a Girls Auxiliary and Vacation Bible School started at the church. She was born May 1, 1918, at Walthall County, daughter of the late William S. and Katie Mable Cothern Thornhill. She married Herbert Edward Alford, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Alford is survived by a son, SSgt. Nathan A. Whitt and wife, Beatrix, of Fort Campbell, Ky.; a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon W. and Tommy Whitt of Tylertown; a granddaughter and her husband, Carla and Merle Guyton of Saltillo; four great- grandchildren, Amie, Celeste and Thomas Joseph Guyton of Saltillo and Naomi Whitt of Fort Campbell, Ky.; and a sister, Melba Bufkin of Tylertown. Pallbearers were SSgt. Nathan A. Whitt, Merle Guyton, Ronnie Campbell, Jewel Dunaway, Billy Wayne Thornhill and Timothy Timperio. Burial was in Enon Cemetery: with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Dudley (Bozeman) (Evans) Andrews, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 9/2/1999.
Funeral services for Dudley Bozeman Evans Andrews, 87, of Columbia, were Aug. 29, 1999, at Magee's Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Kenny Peavy and Rev. Ben Purvis officiating. She died Aug. 27, 1999, at her residence. Mrs. Andrews was a retired school teacher, teaching school for 38 years. She was a member of Edna Baptist Church, Eastern Star and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was active in community and church work. She was born Jan. 30, 1912, in Walthall County, daughter of the late Dudley Richard and Bertie Bell Harvey Bozeman. She married George Amos Evans, and following his death, Houston Andrews, who preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters, Ann Sartin of Jayess and Lynn Tynes of Columbia; a son, Dale Evans of Darbun; a sister, Mary Bozeman of Arlington, Va.; and a brother, Carl Bozeman of Hazlehurst; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Dudley Bozeman, Elton Bozeman, Ted Bozeman, Jerry Renfroe, Jerry Prescott, Dorman Howell, Steve Bozeman, Neal Bozeman and Mark Tynes. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Evans, Joann Pope, Karen Tynes, Paul Sartin, Mike Evans; Stephen Tynes and James D. Tynes. Burial was in Magee's Creek Cemetery with Colonial Funeral Home in charge.

Jessie Lee (Brumfield) Andrews, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday February 17, 2000.
Funeral services for Jessie Lee Brumfield Andrews, 85, were Feb. 8, 2000, at Capps Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Houston Brumfield officiating. She died Feb. 7, 2000, at Billdora Nursing Home. Mrs. Andrews was a cafeteria worker and a member of Salem Baptist Church. She was born July 6, 1914, at Washington Parish, daughter of the late Jessie and Ida Smith Brumfield. She married Theadore Bobby Andrews, who preceded her in death. She is survived by two brothers, Glendon Brumfield of Bush, La., and Rev. Robert Albert Brumfield of Arkansas; two sisters, Eddie Marie Brumfield Toney of Hattiesburg and Louise Brumfield Watson of Baton Rouge, La. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Bobby Lee Andrews; two sisters, Laura Mae Alford and Marcella Crowe; and three brothers, Victor J. Brumfield, Winfred Brumfield and Wilkie Brumfield. Pallbearers were Denny Boyd, Glynn Grubbs, Bobby Brumfield, Henry Grubbs, Michael Grubbs and Willis Rushing Jr. Burial was in Boyd Cemetery with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Ard, Lisa Michelle (Boyd).; Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 8/20/1998.
Funeral services for Lisa Michelle Ard, 24, were Aug. 12, 1998, at Lexie Baptist Church with Dr. Earl Surber and Rev. Randall Griffin officiating. She died Aug. 10, 1998, at Wesley Medical Center in Hattiesburg from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mrs. Ard was a housewife and a member of Lexie Baptist Church. She was born Jan. 31, 1974, at Hinds County, daughter of Darvis Mitchell and Louise Holmes Boyd, who survive. She married Greg Ard, who also survives her. In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by a brother, Dennis Boyd of Tylertown; a sister and brother-in-law, Melissa and Daniel Urbanic of Hattiesburg; grandparents, Carey and Bettie Holmes of Tylertown, and Don and Bobbie Boyd of Laurel. Pallbearers were Brent Ard, Keith Ard, Jamie Holmes, Kyle Johnson, Mac Conerly and Mark Conerly. Burial was in Enon Cemetery with Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in charge.

Bacot, Byron Sibley; Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 10/22/1998.
Funeral services for Byron Sibley Bacot, 89, were Oct. 19, 1998, at Capps Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Anderson officiating. He died Oct.,18, 1998,.,at his residence. Bacot was a farmer and a member of Enon Baptist Church. He was born Feb. 1, 1909, at Old Pike County, son of the late Julius Edgar and Lovie Hattie Foil Bacot. He married Sarah Louise Alford Bacot, who survives. He is also survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Julius Lampton Bacot Sr. and Frances Bacot; one granddaughter and her husband, Tammy and Ricky Burnette; two grandsons and their wives, Julius L. and Lisa Bacot Jr. and Byron and Christy Bacot; two great grandsons, Andy Bacot and Zackary Bacot; and a great-granddaughter, Kristen Burnette; two brothers, Bill Bacot of Baton Rouge and Ray Bacot. Pallbearers were Jack Bacot, Jay Bacot, Hollis Bacot, Louie Huhn, Bob Prescott and Sammy Alford. Honorary pallbearers were Ricky Burnette, Julius Bacot Jr. and Byron Bacot. Burial was in the Bacot family cemetery with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Lillian (Duncan) Ball, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 3/30/2000.
Funeral services for Lillian Duncan Ball, 85, were March 26, 2000, at Crain Funeral Home in Franklinton with Eld. J.W. Graves and Eld. Clyde Cooper officiating. She died March 23, 2000, at a Covington hospital. A resident of Franklinton, she was a member of New Stateline Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Cecil Ball; two sons and daughters-in-law, Lloyd and Waver Ball and Doyle and Diane Ball of Franklinton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Roxie and Richard Cook of Baton Rouge and Lynn and J.W. Mulina of Franklinton; eight grandchildren, Duane Ball, Shane Ball, Sonya Holmes, Grayson Ball, Joseph Ball, Joy Callahan, Darryl Cook and Brandon Mulina; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ozzie Breland of Seminary and Mavis Parker of Bogalusa. She was preceded in death by parents, Hubert and Rena Thomas Duncan; two brothers, Woodrow and Lester Duncan; and two sisters, Mable Wood and Edith Lang. Burial was in Ball Cemetery with Crain Funeral Home in charge.

Glen Holmes Barlow Obituary, The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday, December 14, 2000.
Funeral services for Glen Holmes Barlow, 73, were Dec. 11, 2000, at Capps Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Vicki White and Rev. Bill Dunaway officiating. He died Dec. 9, 2000, at his residence. Barlow was a retired U.S. Navy Chief Electrician's Mate with 26 years service, a veteran of World War II, and had worked as an electrician for Noble Offshore for a number of years. He was a member of Tylertown United Methodist Church. He was born Sept 17, 1927, at Hazelhurst, son of Iris Holmes Barlow, and the late Albert 0. Barlow. He married Hazel Knippers Barlow, who preceded him in death. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a son, Joe Knippers and wife, Pat, of Baton Rouge; daughters Sheila Fisher of Tylertown, Leisa Powe and husband, Billy, of Tylertown, and Theresa Hommel and husband, Michael, of Tylertown; sister, Betty Tiner and husband, John, of Pocahontas, Ark.; and a special friend, Myra Lambert of Tylertown. He was preceded in death by a son, Stanley Barlow; two brothers, Hubert and Lawrence Barlow; in addition to his father and wife. Pallbearers were Michael Hommel, Scott Barnum, Keith Ard, Dale Barlow, Kyle Stogner and Don Barlow. Honorary pallbearers were Vernon Holmes, Albert Mahe, Gene Knippers and Ray Dunn. Burial was in Hillerest Memorial Gardens with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Beard, Elbert Eugene; Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, December 17, 1998.
Funeral services for Elbert Eugene Beard, 67, were Dec. 2, 1998, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. David Sellers officiating. Beard, a resident of Tylertown, died at his home Nov. 30, 1998. He was born March 3, 1931, at Tylertown,, son of the late Seth Anderson and Mamie Dillon Beard. He was a truck driver and a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Army. While in the Army, he received the purple Heart. He is survived by two sons and their wives, Randy and Teresa Beard of Hattiesburg , and Keith and Rose Beard of Columbia; two sisters, Laura Lee Dixon and Peggy Martin, both of Tylertown; three grandchildren, Kayla Beard, Lindsey Beard and Isabella Beard; his stepmother, Hoyt Beard; and a brother-in-law, Mason Martin. Pallbearers were Tony Martin, Randy Beard, Michael Dixon, Jewel Dixon, Ricky Beard and Bruce Boyd. Burial was in Tylertown Cemetery with Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in charge.

Hoyt Irene (Brumfield) Beard, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 11/11/1999.
Funeral services for Hoyt. Irene Beard, 91, were Nov. 6, 1999, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bradley Rushing officiating. Mrs. Beard, a resident of Billdora Nursing Home, died there Nov. 4, 1999. She was a housewife. She was born Feb. 12, 1908, at Walthall County, daughter of the late Louis and Anna Conerly Brumfield. She married Seth Beard, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a son, Elbert Beard; a sister, Jessie Brumfield; and four brothers, Issac, Charlie, Barnum and Doc Brumfield. She is survived by two daughters, Peggy Martin and Laura Lee Dixon, both of Tylertown; a son-in-law, Mason Martin of Tylertown; three sisters, Marie Brumfield and Lottie Harvey, both of Tylertown, and Bernice Bozeman of Jayess; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Tony Martin, Kevin Martin, Kelly Martin, Tommy Brumfield, Elton Bozeman and Mike Dixon. Burial was in Tylertown Cemetery with Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in charge.

R.T. Beard, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 8/19/1999.
Funeral services for R.T. Beard, 75, were Aug. 15, 1999, at Capps Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Douglas Lee and Rev. Tony Davis officiating.. He died Aug. 13, 1999, at Southwest Regional Medical Center, McComb. Beard was a member of Union Baptist Church, a World:, War II veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He was employed by the Mississippi Highway Dept. He was born March 10, 1924 at Marion County, son of the Late John and Lottie Newman Beard. He married Eleanor Bowman Beard, who survives. He is also survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Samuel and Judy Beard of Orlando, Fla., Michael and Doris Beard of Tylertown, and Jody and Dena Beard of Tylertown; a daughter, Lucie Beard Holmes of Tylertown, eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a sister, Onita Cothern of Tylertown, Three brothers preceded him in death, Carsie, Harold and Fontain Beard. Pallbearers were Jimrny Kemp, Roy Gene Huhn, Marion McKenzie, Don Britt, James Kemp, David Bourgeois and Jason Lee. Burial was in Rushing Cemetery with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Patsy (Breeland) Bearden, Obituary, The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, May 4, 2000.
Memorial services for Patsy B. Bearden, 64, of Tucker, Ga., were April 29, 2000, at Snellville, Ga. She died April 24, 2000. She was preceded in death by her father, Hughey Breeland; a son, Jeffrey S. Bearden; a daughter, Charlotte B. Snyder; daughters-in-law Debbie and Mahala Bearden; and in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bearden of Tylertown. She is survived by her husband, Hugh Bearden; children, Michael Bearden and his wife, Phyllis, Kathy Bearden, Kevin Bearden and his wife, Donna; her mother, Ethel Breeland; brother, Clifton H. Breeland and his wife, Trisha, of Pensacola, Fla.; grandchildren, Matthew Bearden, Jason Snyder, Lisa McCoy and husband, Tim, Melissa Bearden, Lauren and Paul Evans; and great-granddaughter, Amanda Bearden. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2200 Lake Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30319, or the Annistown Road Baptist Church Building Fund, 4554 Annistown Rd., Snellville, GA 30039.

Ruby (Pope) Bearden, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 9/2/1999.
Funeral services for Ruby Pope Bearden, 91, of Houma, La., formerly of Walthall County, were Aug. 29, 1999, at Capps Funeral Home with Rev. Douglas Lee and Rev. Mike Anderson officiating. She died Aug. 27, 1999, at a Houma nursing home. Mrs. Bearden was a homemaker and a member of Dinan Baptist Church and the Order of Eastern Star. She was born Aug. 15, 1908, at Old Pike County, daughter of the late Berkley L. and Mattie Rushing Pope. She married Hugh Gordon Bearden, who also preceded her in death. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Winston Hugh and Patsy Bearden, of Atlanta, Ga.; a daughter and son-in-law, Hoyt B. and Daniel Landry of Bourg, La.; eight grandchildren, Michael Bearden, Charlotte Bearden Snyder, Kathy Bearden, Kevin Bearden, Aaron Landry, Lynette Landry Perkins, Christopher Landry and Gavin Landry; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. One grandson, Steven Bearden, preceded her in death. Pallbearers were T.W. Bearden, Christopher Landry, David Perkins, Robert Jones, Emmette Luter and Bobby Pope. Honorary pallbearers were Vernon Bullock, Bill Pope, Royce McKee and Louis Pope. Burial was in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Bearden, Thurmon Wilkie; McComb Enterprise-Journal, McComb, MS (11/7/1996).
Thermon W. Bearden, 88, died Nov. 6,1996, at his residence in Tylertown. Visitation is 5-9 tonight at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home of Tylertown. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel, with burial in Elliott Cemetery. Mr. Bearden was born May 27, 1908, in Pike County. He was the son of Thad Wilson Bearden and Lucy Bullock Bearden. He was a retired farmer and a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Ginn Bearden of Tylertown; one son, T.W. Bearden of Tylertown; one daughter, Nancy Bearden Howell of Laurel, Md.; one son-in-law, William L. Howell of Laurel; one grandchild, Lauren Howell of Laurel; and a devoted caregiver, Laurena Pittman.

Charles Enochs Bickham, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 1/14/1999.
Funeral services for Charles Enochs Bickham, 88, were April 29, 1999, at Capps Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Brister and Rev. Andy Johnson officiating. He died April 27, 1999, at Walthall General Hospital. Bickham was a dairy farmer. He was a resident of Billdora Nursing Home and a member of Tylertown United Methodist Church. He was born May 8, 1910. at Washington Parish, La., son of the late Benton 0. and Harriet Toney Bickham. He married Fannie Smith Bickham, who survives. Also surviving are a brother, Thomas C. Bickham of Baton Rouge, La.; and three sisters, Harriet Hotard of Metairie, La., Alice Quin of Summit, and Lillian Conerly of Tylertown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Benton Bickham, William Bickham, Woodrow Bickham, Bobby Bickham; and a sister, Elaine Rimes. Pallbearers were Thomas Bickham Jr., Glenn Bickham, Charles Bickham, John Bickham, Benton Bickham III and Robert Conerty. Burial was in New Zion Cemetery with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Blackwell, Nelda Rea (Holmes) (Smith) (Shipley); Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 10/1/1998.
Funeral services for Nelda Rae Holmes Blackwell,, 62, were Sept. 30, 1998, at Hartman-Hughes Chapel with Rev. Randy Griffin. Rev. Earl Surber and Rev. Freddie Rodrigue officiating. She died Sept. 27, 1998, at Walthall General Hospital. She was a nurse. Mrs. Blackwell was born Nov. 3, 1935, at Walthall County, daughter of Doris Holmes and the late Ray Holmes. She married Joseph Blackwell, who survives. In addition to her husband and mother, Mrs. Blackwell is survived by a son, David Ray Shipley of Alexandria, La.; four stepsons, Kirby Blackwell of Conway, Ark., Michael Blackwell of Natchez, Kent Blackwell of Kentwood and Keith Blackwell of San Antonio, Tex.; a daughter, Desa Ray Boyd of Tylertown; two stepdaughters, Tonya Guidroz of Rosenberg, Tex., and Chera Smith of Tylertown; a grandchild, Joel Boyd; 13 step-grandchildren; one step-great- grandchild. Pallbearers were J.W. Wood, Dudley Wood, Kermit Hughes, Victor Holmes, Nolan Rayborn, Mark Holmes and Doye Graves. Burial was in Tylertown Cemetery with Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in charge.

Aline (Boyd) (Alexander) Boyd Obituary, The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, August 31, 2000.
Funeral services for Aline Alexander Boyd, 85, were Aug. 26, 2000, at Enon Baptist Church with Rev. Barry Cutrer officiating. She died Aug. 24, 2000, at Southwest Regional Medical Center, McComb. Mrs. Boyd was formerly employed in the cafeteria of Carter's Creek School. She was a member of Enon Baptist Church. She was born May 15, 1915, at Lawrence County, daughter of the late Quilla and Cornelia Maddox Boyd. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy Alexander; two brothers, Leroy Boyd and Bernice Boyd; one sister, Norma Jean Roberts; and a granddaughter, Janet Pearl Boyd. She is survived by her husband, Arvilee Boyd; a son and daughter-in-law, Vernon and Sue Alexander of McComb; a daughter and son-in-law, Lavoyce and H.P. Greer of McComb; a stepson and his wife, Carey and Pearl Boyd; and a stepdaughter and her husband, Sybil and Cecil Rainey of New Orleans; two brothers, Dean Boyd of McComb and Leon Boyd of Shreveport; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Buzzy Rogers, Kenny Alexander, Randy Greer, Hewett Cothern Jr., Jeff Sills and Cecil Rainey Jr. Burial was in Enon Cemetery with Catchings Funeral Home in charge.

Lexie Viola (Martin) Boyd, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 1/14/1999.
Funeral services for Lexie Viola Boyd, 86, were Jan. 6, 1998, at Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Pender and Rev. Lonnie Beall officiating. She died Jan. 4, 1998, at Walthall General Hospital. Mrs. Boyd was a member of Salem Baptist Church. She was born Jan. 14, 1912, at Old Pike County, daughter of the late Rodney and Dollie Johnson Martin. She married Alton Parker Boyd, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were an infant son, J.C. Boyd; two brothers, Hubert and Nolan Martin; and two sisters, Nora Martin Holmes and Gladys Martin Pittman. She is survived by four sons, Buel Boyd of Tylertown, Joe Henry Boyd of Petal, Louis Boyd of Metairie, and Glyn Boyd of Tylertown; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; two sisters, Christine Martin Hayes of Rockmart, Ga., and Nell Martin Craft of Arabi, La. Pallbearers were Marcus Boyd, Alex Boyd, David Boyd, Tony Boyd, Bobby Alford and Erik Boyd. Burial was in Boyd Cemetery with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Mary Lexie (Rushing) Boyd, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday May 18, 2000.
Funeral services for Mary Lexie Rushing Boyd, 81, were May 14, 2000, at Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Brumfield officiating. She died May 12, 2000, at Gretna, La. Mrs. Boyd, a resident of Boothville, La., was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Venice, La. She was born July 29, 1918, at Walthall County, daughter of the late Monroe and Carrie Stovall Rushing. She married Donald Daris Boyd Sr., who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were a daughter, Marion Boyd Clark. She is survived by five sons, Donald D. Boyd Jr. of Tylertown, Jim Boyd and Rickey Boyd, both of Boothville, La., Jessie Boyd of Ocean Springs and Clifford Boyd of Boothville, La.; two daughters, Annie Lou Blanchard of Houma, La., and Laura Mae Bergeron of Livington, La.; a sister, Maudina Martin of Tylertown; 32 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Dwight Blanchard, Rickie Jo Boyd, Perry Clark, Clinton Franks, Paul Barrious, J.R. Kinnengsworth, Hank McKenzie and Clifford Boyd Jr. Burial was in Boyd Cemetery with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Bracey, Awrwed Wesley; Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, June 11, 1998.
Funeral services for Arwed Wesley Bracey, 61, were June 5, 1998 at Catchings Funeral Home Chapel in McComb. He died June 3, 1998 at his McComb residence. Bracey was a heavy equipment operator. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was born Nov. 25, 1936, at Walthall County, son of the late Burkia and Pearlie Johnson Bracey. Four brothers, Lloyd, Hilton and J.M. Rushing and Harvey Bracey, and a sister, Nora Mae Whittington, preceded him in death. He is survived by three daughters, Andrea Edwards of Georgetown, IN, Daria Bracey of Brookhaven and Rhonda Cutrer of Jayess; two sons, Wesley Bracey of Harrisville, IN, and Perry Bracey of Clarksville, IN, 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren, two sisters, Myrtis Duncan of Summit and Dorothy Sanders of McComb; and a brother, Hoyt Rushing of McComb. Burial was at Sims Cemetery with Catchings Funeral Home in charge.

Mary (Stovall) Bracey, Obituary, The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, May 4, 2000.
Funeral services for Mary Stovall Bracey, 81, of Marion County, were April 27, 2000, at Colonial Funeral Home, Columbia, with Bro. Ed White officiating. She died April 25, 2000, at her residence. Mrs. Bracey was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was born May 25, 1918, at Marion County, daughter of the late Robert Lee and Minnie Reid Stovall. She married Ralph Bracey, who preceded her in death. She is survived by a son, Bobby Bracey of Jackson; and two brothers, Bobby Stovall and Kenneth "Whity" Stovall, both of Columbia. Burial was in Darbun Cemetery with Colonial Funeral Home in charge.

Brantley, Boothette (Duncan) (Holmes); Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, July 30, 1998.
Funeral services for Boothett Duncan Holmes Brantley, 92, were July 25, 1998, at Magee's Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Justin Morgan officiating. She died July 23, 1998, at Tylertown Extended Care Center. Mrs. Brantley was a homemaker and a member of Magee's Creek Baptist Church. She was born Dec. 24, 1905, at Old Pike County, daughter of the late Charlie and Lucetta Holmes Duncan. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Marvin Holmes and W.F. Brantley. Also preceding her in death were two children, Daisy Holmes and Rodney Van Holmes; four brothers, Archie, Floyd, Charles and Curtis Duncan; seven sisters, Ella Duncan Holmes, Ullis Duncan Smith, Alma Duncan Sartin, Hettie Duncan Sartin, Cora Duncan Craft Fortenberry, Jessie Duncan Bracey Sartin, Minnie Duncan Hemphill; and one stepsister, Ruth Wyatt Alford. She is survived by two sons, J.C. Holmes of Columbia and Claude Holmes; nine grandchildren; and 22 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Harold Holmes, Marvin Holmes, Rodney Holmes, John Holmes, Lance Ellzey, Eric Holmes and Greg Ellzey. Burial was in Foxworth Cemetery with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Breeland, Inez (Fortenberry); Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, April 2, 1998.
Funeral services for Inez Fortenberry Breeland, 88, were March 30, 1998, at Capps Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Sutton officiating. She died March 29, 1998, at Billdora Rest Home. Mrs. Breeland was a homemaker and a member of Union Baptist Church. She was born Feb. 10, 1910, at Old Pike County, daughter of the late Murray and Ida Warner Fortenberry. She married Pearl Thomas Breeland, who preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Elvis and Farrell Sanford; a grandson, Bruce Sanford; a granddaughter and her husband, Beth and David Grubbs; two great-grandchildren, Jessica Sanford and Donovon Grubbs. Burial was in. Tylertown Cemetery with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Carrie Judy (Crawford) Brister, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 12/2/1999.
Funeral services for Carrie Judy Crawford Brister, 89, were Nov. 26, 1999, at Calvary United Pentecostal Church, Jayess, with Rev. Ray Bowling officiating. She died Nov. 24, 1999, at her residence. Mrs. Brister was a homemaker and a member of Calvary United Pentecostal Church. She was born June 25, 1910, daughter of the late Charles Alvin and Bell Rushing Crawford. She married Emil Doyle Brister, who preceded her in death. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Willie Paul and Martha Lou Brister of Jayess; three daughters and two sons-in- law, Joyce Edenfield of Jayess, Golda and Lavon Holloway of Jayess, and Bonnie and Curtis Cullom of McComb; 19 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Harry Gene Brister; a brother, Henry Elisha Crawford; and three sisters, Avis Nordan, Fannie Nordan and Sally Mae Greer. Burial was in Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Jayess, with Wilson Funeral Home in charge.

Colby O. Brock, Jr., Obituary, The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, April 27, 2000.
Funeral services for Colby 0. Brock Jr., 66, were April 24, 2000, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Andy Delancy officiating. A resident of Osyka, he died April 21, 2000, at Southwest Regional medical Center in McComb. He was a serviceman with New Orleans Public Service and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Brock was born March 26, 1934, at New Orleans, la., son of Colby 0. Brock Sr. and Myrtle Fortenberry Brock. He is survived by his wife, Betty Waldrop Brock of Osyka; two sons, Matthew and Benjamin Brock, both of Osyka; one daughter, Jennifer Cutrer of Osyka; one sister, Clara Watsworth of New Orleans, La.; and one grandchild, Colby Cutrer. Pallbearers were Jack Frabille, Al Goodwin, Johnny Wadsworth, Rick Wadsworth, Kenny Dey and Glen Fortenberry. Burial was in Silver Springs Cemetery with Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in charge.

Hugh F. "Duke" Brown, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 4/13/2000.
Funeral services for Hugh "Duke" F. Brown, 66, were April 6, 2000, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Ray Simmons officiating. A resident of Osyka, he died April 4,2000, at his residence. Brown was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was born Dec. 17, 1933, at Pike County, son of Hubert Allen and Freddie Beatrice Smith Brown. He is survived by one son, Hugh Elton Brown of Osyka; a brother, Lynn H. Brown of Progress; and two sisters, Thiry Fegan and Peggy Alford, both of Tylertown. Pallbearers were Alvin Alford, George Alford, Craig Brown, Wade Brown, Lynn Brown and Hugh Elton Brown. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church of charity of one's Choice. Burial was in Centerville Cemetery with Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in charge.

Pearl Irene (McCaffrey) Brown, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 1/14/1999.
Funeral services for Pearl Irene Brown, 81, were Jan. 11, 1999, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. David Sellers and Rev. Randall Griffin officiating. She died Jan. 9, 1999, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. She was a retired clerk with the Dept. of Human Resources. She was a resident of Billdora Nursing Home. Mrs. Brown was born March 7, 1917, at Tylertown, daughter of the late Talmadge and Julia Holmes McCaffrey. She is survived by a stepdaughter, Mrs. Lambert Huff of Port Gibson; two nephews, Bruce McCaffrey of Tylertown and Jeff McCaffrey of Jackson; three nieces, Annette Conerly of Tylertown, Anita McCaffrey of Louisiana and Sandra Isonhood of Jackson; three step-grandchildren, Linda Barlow, Jeannie Stampley and Bill Case. Pallbearers were John Conerly, Mac Conerly, Mark Conerly, Fred Johnson, Bruce McCaffrey and Jeff McCaffrey. Burial was in Hillerest Memorial Gardens with Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in charge.

Brumfield, Albert Edwin; Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, May 21, 1998.
Funeral services for Albert Edwin Brumfield, 61, were May 15, 1998, at Knoxville, Tenn. He died May 12, 1998. A native of Tylertown, Brumfield was the son of A.G. Brumfield and the late Nannie Brumfield. He married Billie Jean Braden Brumfield of Knoxville, who survives. He is also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Bobby and Mary Nell Brumfield, Huey and Merle Brumfield, Frank and Annette Brumfield, Ansel and Marqurite Brumfield, Stanley Brumfield; a sister and brother in law, Ocea Raye and Gene Davis, all of Tylertown. Burial was in Knoxville. Memorials can be made to Lincoln Park Baptist Church, 830 Chicamauga Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917, or to University of Tennessee Hospice Program, 2200 Sutherland Ave., Suite 102, Knoxville, TN 37919.

Brumfield, Barnum Dewey; Obit: McComb Enterprise-Journal, McComb, MS, 9/5/1995.
TYLERTOWN - Barnum D. Brumfield, 79, of Tylertown, died Sept. 3,1995, at Methodist Hospital in Hattiesburg. Services were at 10 a.m. today at Salem Baptist Church, with the Rev. Johnny Sykes and the Rev. Talmadge MeMorris officiating. Burial was in Tylertown Cemetery, with Capps Funeral Home of Tylertown in charge of arrangements. Mr. Brumfield was born Jan. 6, 1916, in Walthall County. He was the son of Louis Isaac Brumfield and Mary Anna Conerly Brumfield. He was a dairy farmer and a member of Salem Baptist Church, where he served as deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was a World War 11 Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Charlie E. Brumfield, Rue "Doc" Brumfield and Isaac N. Brumfield. He is survived by five sisters, Marie Brumfield, Hoyt Beard, Jessie Brumfield and Lottie Harvey, all of Tylertown, and Bernice Bozeman of Jayess; one sister-in- law, Mecy Brumfield of Tylertown; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Bruce Boyd, Tommy Brumfield, Charles Webster Boyd, Buck Walters, Bryan Martin and Chase Bozeman. Jimmy Rex Bracey and deacons of Salem Baptist Church were honorary pallbearers.

Hubert W. Brumfield, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 9/2/1999.
Funeral services for Hubert W. Brumfield, 92, were Nov. 29, 1999, at the Colonial Funeral Home Chapel. He died Nov. 27, 1999, at Pascagoula. Brumfield was a retired farmer and cattleman in the Darbun community. He was a member of Magee's Creek Baptist Church. He was born May 21, 1907, at Walthall County, son of the Robert E. and Della Alford Brumfield. He married Hautie Rials Brumfield, who survives. He is also survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Pat and John Hancock of Vancleave; a brother, Bill Alford of Tylertown; and two grandchildren, Adam and Katie Hancock. Burial was in Darbun Cemetery with Colonial Funeral Horne in charge.

Brumfield, Isaac Nolan; Obit, McComb Enterprise Journal, McComb, Pike County, MS 7/16/1995.
TYLERTOWN - Isaac N. Brumfield, 84, a resident of Tylertown Extended Care, died there July 14, 1995. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Capps Funeral Home chapel, with the Rev. Mike Reid officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Tylertown. Mr. Brumfield was born Sept. 1, 1910, in Old Pike County. He was the son of Louis Isaac Brumfield and Mary Anna Conerly Brumfield. He was a retired director for the National Red Cross, an Army World War II veteran, and member of Crystal Springs Baptist Church, Masonic Orders and Friends of the Library. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Johnnie Magee Brumfield; and two brothers, Charlie E. Brumfield and Rue "Doc" Brumfield. He is survived by his wife, Vendetta Spencer Brumfield of Tylertown; one brother, Barnum Brumfield of Tylertown; five sisters, Marie Brumfield, Hoyt Beard, Jessie Brumfield and Lottie Harvey, all of Tylertown and Bernice Bozeman of Jayess; and one sister-in-law, Mecy Brumfield of Tylertown. Pallbearers were Tommy Brumfield, Corey Magee, Keith Ballard, Jack Ballard, Clyde Pigott and Billy Ray Smith.

Jennie Lynn (Statham) Brumfield, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 1/6/2000.
Funeral services for Jennie Lynn Brumfield, 70, of Jackson, were Dec. 31, 1999, at Capps Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Douglas Lee officiating. She died Dec. 29, 1999, at Central Mississippi Medical Center of Jackson. Mrs. Brumfield was born Nov. 17, 1929, in Tylertown, daughter of Charlie H. Statham and Martha Fortenberry Statham. She worked as a receptionist and PBX operator at WJTV Channel 12 in Jackson. She was a member of Van Winkle Baptist Church of Jackson, and she enjoyed playing cards with friends and working in the yard. Her parents preceded her in death. Survivors, include her husband, Johnnie Edwin Brumfield of Jackson; one son, Charles E. "Chuck" Brumfield of Marietta, Ga.; one daughter, Deborah S. McGowan of Jackson; one brother, John Richard Statham of Tulsa, Okla.; two sisters, Betty Mitchell of Green Cove Springs, Fla.; and Ruth Martin of Tylertown; and three grandchildren. Burial was in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Brumfield, Lamar Elmore; Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 8/20/1998.
Lamar Elmore Brumfield, 80, of Maggie Valley, died Thursday, Aug. 6, 1998, at his residence. He was a native of Tylertown, but had lived in Haywood County for the past 14 years. He served in the U. S. Marine Corps during World War II and Korea. He retired from the Civil Service. He was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church in Maggie Valley. He was the son of the late Max J. and Gladys Brumfield and the late Georgia M. Brumfield, step-mother. He is preceded in death by five brothers, Hilton, Batson, Maxie Joe, Addison and Billy Brumfield; a sister, Elise Grubbs and a grandson, Vincent Charles Manta. Surviving are his wife, Sallie Melrose Brumfield of Maggie Valley; three daughters, Judy B. Hill of Maggie Valley, Gloria J. Pope of Brookings, Ore., and Vickie S. Hutchens of Ann Arbor, Mich.; a sister, Addie White of McComb, four grandchildren, Joseph P. Manta and Michelle Bazick, both of Michigan, Kimberly Lampman of Idaho and Thomas Pope of Washington; two great-grandchildren, Luke Bazick and Eric Manta. Services were at First Baptist Church in Maggie Valley with pastor Charles Sojack officiating. Interment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A military funeral was conducted at the grave site at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Enka, N.C.

Brumfield, Mecy Ellen (Terrell); Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, June 4, 1998.
Funeral services for Mecy Ellen Terrell Brumfield, 66, were June 2, 1998, at Capps Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Pender Officiating. She died May 31, 1998, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. Mrs. Brumfield was a seamstress and a member of Salem Baptist Church. She was born May 3, 1932, at Walthall County, daughter of the late Ansel N. and Myra Wood Terrell, She married Charlie E. Brumfield, who preceded her in death. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Tommy L. and Sally Bigner Brumfield of LaPlace, La.; a granddaughter, Stephanie Brumfield and a grandson, Phillip Brumfield of LaPlace; two Sisters and a brother-in-law, Georgia Dillon and Margie and L.M. Davis. In addition to her Parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Beatrice Rollins and Teria Mae Terrell; two brothers, Clinton Terrell and T.J. Terrell. Pallbearers were Ansel Davis, Corey Magee, Charles Boyd, Bruce Boyd, Bret Johnson and Kenneth Murphy. Burial was in New Zion Cemetery with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Minnie Lea (Buchanan) Brumfield, Obituary, The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, April 27, 2000.
Funeral services for Minnie Lea Buchanan Brumfield, 89, were scheduled April 25, 2000, at Capps Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Houston Brumfield officiating. She died April 23, 2000, at Wesley Health Services, Hattiesburg. Mrs. Brumfield was a homemaker, a resident of Tylertown Extended Care Center. She was a member of Old Bethel Church. She was born Oct. 30, 1910, at White Bluff, daughter of the late Josiah and Ella Graves Buchanan. She married Samuel 0. Brumfield, who preceded her in death. She is survived by five sisters, Elsie Mae Simmons of Bay Town, Tex., Lennee Goens of Columbia, Orene Walters of Tylertown, Christine Merritt of Foxworth, Clara McRaney of Columbia; one brother, Joe Buchanan of Pascagoula; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Charles Webster Boyd, Buck Walters, Bruce Boyd, Frank Brumfield, Terry Reid and Duane Dillon. Burial was in the Foil Cemetery with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Pat Harrison Brumfield, Sr., Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, 6/4/1998.
Funeral services, for Pat Harrison Brumfield Sr., 79, were May 29, 1998, at Hartman Funeral Home Chapel in McComb with Rev. Mike Soesbe and Rev. Harold Gartman officiating. He died May 28, 1998, at his residence. Brumfield founded Brumfield Oil Co., retiring in 1985. He began in the Petroleum industry in 1950 working for Gordon/Bannister until 1966 when he purchased the Gulf Oil distributorship. He was a past member Of McComb Rotary Club, member of First National Bank advisory board, and served on the advisory staff for former governors Bill Waller and Cliff Finch. A Veteran of World War II, he was a, technical sergeant, receiving the American Defense, Atlantic theater, European Theater, Good Conduct, Bronze Star and Jubilee of Liberty medals. He was born Sept. 1, 1918, at Magnolia, son of the late Albert Oliver and Ruby Simmons Brumfield. He married Anne Quintana Brumfield. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Pat and Tina Brumfield; three daughters and sons-in-law, Patsy and Lawrence Giles, Cyndy and Bill Catchings and Karen and Victor Fairburn; seven grandchildren; three brothers, George A. Brumfield of Gautier, Mike C. Brumfield of Lumberton and Albert 0. Brumfield jr. of Nashville; three sisters, Lucynda Wynn of Pearl, Ruby Brumfield of Magnolia and Pearl Crain of Pine. Pallbearers were Ralph Price, A.J. Rayborn III, Ken Estess, Bobby McDaniel, Jerry Turner and Mark Mize. Burial was in Brumfield Cemetery with Hartman Funeral Home in charge.

Bullock, Marion Ellzey; Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 2/26/1998.
Funeral services for Marion E. "Bud" Bullock, 72, were Feb. 23, 1998, at Colonial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Chris Waddle officiating. He died Feb. 21, 1998, at his Columbia residence. Bullock, a Tylertown native, spent most of his adult life in Columbia. He was former editor and general manager of The Columbian-Progress and past president and general manager of WCJU Radio. He was a member of Chapel of the Cross United Methodist Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was born Sept. 17, 1925, son of the late Marshall Ellzey and Essie Dampeer Bullock. He married Patricia W. Bullock, who survives him. Also surviving are two sons, Lee M. Bullock of Houston, Tex., and James M. Bullock of St. Louis, Mo.; a sister, Carroll Wood of Waynesboro; and two grandchildren. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery with Colonial Funeral Home in charge.

Richie Quinn Bullock Obituary, Publication Date: January 26, 1990, Source: The Baton Rouge Morning Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA, Page: 6-B, Region: Louisiana.
Died 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, 1990, at Lane Memorial Hospital, Zachary. He was 84, a native and resident of Progress, Miss. He was a retired farmer. Visiting at Capps Funeral Home, Tylertown, Miss., 5 to 9 p.m. Friday. Religious services at the funeral home, 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Eddie Clement. Burial in Memorial Gardens, Tylertown. Survived by a daughter, Bonnie G. Ellzey, Alexander City, Ala.; two sons, Charles Jerry Bullock, Progress, and Richie Bullock Jr., Baker; two sisters, Mamie Jacobs and Inabell Magee; three brothers, George W. Bullock, Edgar Bullock and Jerry Bullock; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife, Euna Crawford Bullock. He was a member of Silver Spring Baptist Church.

Lance Aldridge Burnette Obituary, The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday November 30, 2000.
Funeral services for Lance Aldridge Burnette, 34, were set Nov. 21, 2000, at New Bethel Jesus Name Church with Rev. Larry Reed officiating, assisted by Rev. Terry Ballard and Rev. David Clark. Burnette, a resident of Jayess, died in an automobile accident in Lawrence County, Nov. 18, 2000. He was an oilfield driller and had served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was born July 31, 1966, at Tylertown, son of Ella Barclay Bumette of Jayess and the late J. V Burnette. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Mechelle Pevey Burnette of Jayess; a son, Brently Pevey of Jayess; a daughter, Kayla Burnette of Jayess; a brother and sister-in-law, Ricky and Tammy Burnette of Tylertown; two sisters and brothers-in- law, Rhonda and Mark Simmons of Picayune and Lisa and Julius Bacot of Tylertown; nieces and nephews, Amanda and Randy Lassere, Andy Bacot, Kristen Burnette and Amber Simmons. Pallbearers were Scott Burnette, Troy Bumette, Major Burnette, LaRon Wallace, Sam Barclay and Grady Barclay. Honorary pallbearers were Dwight Burnette, Neil Burnette, Dwayne Burnette, Doy Burnette, Andy Coon, Todd Coon, Kelvin Raybom and Brian Alexander. Burial was in Enon Cemetery with Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in charge.

Oneda A. (Coon) Burnette Obituary, The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday August 10, 2000.
Funeral services for Oneda A. Burnette, 89, were Aug. 2, 2000, at New Bethel Jesus Name Church with Bro. Larry Reed and Bro. Bobby Lambert officiating. She died July 31, 2000, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Mrs. Burnette was a hornemaker and a member of New Bethel Jesus Name Church. She was born Nov. 12, 1910, at Jayess, daughter of the late Linus L. and Nellie Holmes Coon. She married Vernell A. Burnette, who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by a son, June Burnette; a grandson, Rev. Major Burnette; six brothers Rodney Coon, Charlie Coon, Willie Coon, Alvie Coon, Emery Coon and Stanley Coon. Mrs. Burnette is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Carl Elwin and Mary M. Burnette; a brother, James Vardaman Coon of Kentwood; a sister, Laverne Rayborn of Byrum; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Neil Burnette, Troy Burnette, Doy Burnette, Ricky Burnette, Dwayne Burnette and LaRon Wallace. Honorary pallbearers were Dwight Burnette, Denby Wallace, Darrell Bennett, Dale Beal, Darrell Coon and Ken Churchill. Burial was in Enon Cemetery with Catchings Funeral Home in charge.

Burris, James Madison; Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 8/27/1998.
Funeral services for James Madison (Jim) Burris, 82, were Aug. 24, 1998, at Crain Funeral Home Chapel in Franklinton with Dr. Spiller Milton, Rev. Robert Chance, Rev. Denny Brumfield and Rev. Karl Tingle officiating. He died Aug. 22, 1998, at St. Tammany Hospital in Covington. Burris was a longtime Franklinton businessman and was owner-operator of Burris Mill and Feed, Inc. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of Centenary United Methodist Church. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and member of Jerusalem Temple Shrine. He is survived by his wife, Roxanne Cantrell Burris of Franklinton; children, Ginger Burris McNutt of Coleman, Tex., Jill Burris Melancon and her husband, E.J. (Buddy), of Covington, James M. (Chip) Burris and wife, Brenda, of Tylertown, Robert P. (Bob) Burris and wife, Dana, of Franklinton; stepchildren, Gregory Vaughn Blair and wife, Lisa, of Pollock, La., Jewell Scott Blair and wife, Susan, of Varnado, Michelle (Shelly) Blair Kaltenbaugh and husband, Thomas, of Lakeland, Fla., Tracy Blair Petty and husband, Donald, of New Orleans; one sister, Josephine Burris White of Chesterfield, Mo.; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and six step-grandchildren. Burial was in Ellis Cemetery with Crain Funeral Home in charge.

Casaburi, Euginia (Smith); Obit: Probably the Baton Rouge Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA, Sunday, Jan. 4, 1998.
Eugenia "Jeannie" Smith Casaburi, 74, of Baton Rouge, La., died there Jan. 3, 1998, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Visitation is 7-9 tonight at Rabenhorst Funeral home, 825 Government, St., Baton Rouge, and from 9 a.m. Monday at Brookstown Baptist Church, 6066 Evangeline St., Baton Rouge, until 10:30 a.m. services at the church with the Rev. Jim Wolfe and the Rev. Stafford Rogers officiating. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Tylertown Cemetery in Tylertown with the Rev. Jim Wolfe officiating. Mrs. Casaburi was born Jan. 21,.1923, in Tylertown. She was the daughter of Willie and Eliza Jane Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of Brookstown Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dewey V. Casaburi Sr.; two sisters, Bobbie Moran and Sharon Smith; and a brother, Harold Smith. She is survived by a son, Dewey V, Casaburi Jr. of Baton Rouge; a daughter and son-in-law, Deborah C. and Danny May of Baton Rouge; a brother, Jarret V. Smith of Baton Rouge; and a sister, Ruth S. Suir of Denham Springs, La.

Collins, Ozeal (Johnson) (Smith); Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday, April 16, 1998.
Funeral services for Ozeal Smith Collins, 83, were April 13, 1998, at Capps Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Greg Griffin and Rev. Andy Johnson officiating. She died April 11, 1998, at Walthall General Hospital. Mrs. Collins was a resident of Tylertown Extended Care, retired from Haspel Inc., a member of Mesa Baptist Church and the Order of Eastern Star. She was born Oct. 10, 1914, at Tylertown, daughter of the late Lawrence and Nannie Rushing Johnson. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Albert Smith and Homer Collins, a sister and seven brothers. She is survived by a niece she reared and called her daughter, Janie Nan Siebert; a grandson, Mark Martin; a great-granddaughter, Victoria Elizabeth Martin; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Fred Johnson, Harold Lloyd Johnson, Larry Johnson, Billy King, Allen Johnson and Andy McKenzie. Burial was in Rushing Cemetery with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Perry Conerly, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 9/2/1999.
Funeral services for Perry Conerly, 56, were Aug. 28, 1999, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ted Phillips officiating. Conerly, a Tylertown resident, died Aug. 25, 1999, at Walthall General Hospital. He was a truck driver. He was born Aug. 21, 1943, at Walthall County, son of the late Cullen and Velma Blackwell Conerly. Survivors include three daughters, Stacey Allen of Kileen, Tex., Denise Conerly of Austin, Tex.; and Terri Ivy of Hattiesburg; three sisters, Marie Johnson and Pat McElveen, both of Tylertown, and Dianne Pearson of Baton Rouge, La.; three grandchildren, Reid Allen, Randi Allen and Spring Ivy. Pallbearers were Greg McElveen, Chad McElveen, Bill , McCullough, Leon Duncan, Bob Bracey and Van Fortenberry. Honorary pallbearers were Ronald O'Bryant and O.D. Turnage. Burial was in Oral Cemetery with Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in charge.

Audrey Mae (Dunaway) Cothern, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday Apr 20, 2000.
Funeral services for Audrey Mae Dunaway Cothern, 72, were April 15, 2000, at Bogue Chitto Baptist Church at Carter's Creek with Rev. Walter Sisco officiating. She died April 12, 2000, at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson. Mrs. Cothern, was a resident of Enon, a homemaker, a member of Bogue Chitto Baptist Church at Carter's Creek and a member of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary. She was born May 14, 1927, at Pike County, daughter of the late Rosie Lee Mercier and Roney Lee Dunaway. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Elton Cothern; her stepmother, Wilma Dunaway; two daughters and one son-in-law, Patricia and A.B. Alexander of Felder's Campground and Carolyn Felder; three brothers, Leroy Dunaway of Bogue Chitto, Shelby Dunaway and Douglas Dunaway of Enon; three sisters, Judy Stinson, Kay Leake and Nancy Johnson, all of Enon; three grandchildren and their spouses, Vickie and Carl Vince of Attalla, Ala., Mickey and Becky Alexander of Felder's Campground, and Pam and Shannon Cothern of Tylertown; three great-grandchildren, Jennifer McDaniel and C.J. Vince, both of Attalla, Ala., and Tyler Alexander of Felder's Campground; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Allen Johnson, Eugene Stinson Jr., Hewitt Cothern Jr., Shannon Cothern, Ricky Dunaway and Wesley Stinson. Burial was in Cothern Cemetery with Catchings Funeral Home in charge.

Cothern, Donnie Joe; Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, June 17, 1999.
Funeral services were set June 16, 1999, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home Chapel. A resident of Jayess, he died June 14, 1999, at Walthall General Hospital. He was a forester, employed by Thornhill Forestry Service, and a Mason. Cothern was born March 7, 1948, at Pike County, son of Howard Lee and Janice Eloise Tarver Cothern, who survive. He married Judy Jordan Cothern of Jayess, who survives him. He is also survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Dana and Diane Cothern of Baton Rouge, La.; a daughter, Cynthia Cothern of Jayess; two sisters, Janice Thompson of Birmingham, Ala., and Ouida Dupree of McComb; two grandchildren, Ashleigh and Dustin Cothern. A brother, Tommy Lee Cothern, preceded him in death. Burial was in Cothern Cemetery with Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in charge.

Howard Lee Cothern, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday Apr 20, 2000.
Funeral services for Howard L. Cothern, 77, of Pricedale, were April 12, 2000, at Catchings Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Walter Sisco officiating. He died April 10, 2000, at Southwest Regional Medical Center, McComb. Cothern was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II, a member of Bogue Chitto Baptist Church at Pricedale, a member of the Pine No. 383 Masonic Lodge at Enon and a former employee of Illinois Central Railroad and a retired Homelite dealer. He was born Jan. 30, 1923, at Pike County, son of the late Luther and Mamie Alexander Cothern. He was also preceded in death by two sons, Tommy Lee Cothern and Donnie Joe Cothern; one granddaughter, Tommie Lynn Cothern; and two brothers, Herman Cothern and Doyle Cothern. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Janice Elois Tarver Cothern of Pricedale; two daughters and a son-in-law, Ouida Cothern Dupree of Pricedale and Janice and Robert R. Thompson of Birmingham, Ala.; three brothers, Hewitt Cothern, Elton Cothern and Charles Cothern, all of Pricedale; seven grandchildren, Mitchell Thompson, Craig Thompson, Greg Thompson, Tony Boyd, Dana Cothern, Sheree Alford and Cindy Cothern; eight great- grandchildren; and several nieces and one nephew. Pallbearers were Mitchell Thompson, Craig Thompson, Greg Thompson, Tony Boyd, Dana Cothern and Bobby Alford. Burial was in Cothern Cemetery in Walthall County with full Masonic rites with Catchings Funeral Home in charge.

Crain, Homer C.; Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Sep 16, 1999.
Funeral services for Homer C. Crain, 82, were Sept. 8, 1999, at Carson Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Dickens, Rev. Buddy Breland and Dr. Tommy King officiating. Crain, of Sandy Hook, died Sept. 6, 1999, at his residence. He was a farmer and a member of Carson Springs Baptist Church. He was born Dec. 3, 1916, at Washington Parish, La., son of the late Jesse D. and Georgia Tynes Crain. He married Katie Seals Crain of Sandy Hook, who survives. Also surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, W.J. and Alaine Crain, Hillary and Sylvia Crain and Randy and Sharon Crain, all of Sandy Hook; two daughters and sons-in-law, Maudine and Kenneth Ray Polk of Tylertown and Ellouise and Clyde Herring of Sandy Hook; three sisters, Louella McCain, Leadette Thomas and Lillian Thomas, all of Sandy Hook; a life-long friend, Billy Hyde; 16 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Crain was preceded in death by two sisters, Wilda McCain and Irene Stogner; and two brothers, Lavelle Crain and Dennis Crain. Pallbearers were Charles Ray Polk, Roger Dale Crain, Tracey Allen Crain, Wayne Herring, Jefferson Randolph Crain and Toney William Polk. Honorary pallbearers were Rickey Polk, Jesse Crain, Sam Herring, Simon Herring, Shane Crain and Nick Crain. . Burial was in Carson Springs Cemetery with Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in charge.

Curtis Dual Davis, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 5/6/1999.
Funeral services for Curtis Dual Davis, 63, were April 29, 1999, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. W.L. Tullos and Dr. David Sellers officiating. He died April 27, 1999, at Walthall General Hospital. Davis was an automobile body mechanic. He was born March 13, 1936, at Walthall County, son of the late Hubert and Dovis Smith Davis. He married Cecile Stewart Davis, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Feleicia Kennedy and Billie Pigott, both of Tylertown, and Connie Knippers of New Orleans, La.; a sister, Mickie Ferney of Ft. Collins, Col.; and four grandchildren. Burial was in Stateline Cemetery with Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in charge.

Emma Cecile (Stewart) Davis, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 5/27/1999.
Funeral services for Emma Cecile Davis, 56, were May 18, 1999, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. David Sellers officiating. She died May 17, 1999, at her daughter's residence in Tylertown. Mrs. Davis had worked as a seamstress at Haspel's garment factory in Tylertown. She was born Aug. 5, 1942, at Tylertown, daughter of the late Wallace and Ella Mae Thornhill Stewart. She married Curtis Davis, who preceded her in death April 27, 1999. She is survived by three daughters, Feleicia Kennedy and Billy R. Pigott of Tylertown, and Connie Knippers of New Orleans; two brothers, Jack Stewart of Ocean Springs and Jim Stewart of Magnolia; and four grandchildren. Pallbearers were Eric Toney, Ronnie Toney, David Stewart, Ken Craft, Mike Crawford and Keith Stewart. Burial was in Stateline Cemetery with Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in charge.

Dunaway, Jewel Otis; Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 9/3/1998.
Funeral services for Jewel Otis Dunaway, 92, were Aug. 16,1998, at Columbia funeral home with Rev. Willie Martin, great-nephew, officiating. He died Aug. 14, 1998, in Columbia. Dunaway was retired from Crown Zellerbach Corp., Bogalusa, and was a member of Union Baptist Church, Tylertown. He was born Nov. 13, 1905, in Pike County, to Jonathan Smiley Dunaway and Mary Melissa Gartman Dunaway. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lillie Mae Bass Dunaway; daughter, Nancy Louise D. Hartfield; grand-son, Jerry Hartfield; and second wife, Ida Mae H. Lee Dunaway. He is survived by grandsons, Edward Ritchie of Glendale, Ariz., and Reuben Hartfield of Bogalusa; four great-grandchildren; two step-daughters, Ruth L. McKenzie of Columbia and Mildred L. Dunaway of Cleveland, Tex, three step-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren. Burial was in Darbun Mormon Cemetery, Walthall County.

Dunaway, Vetha Elizabeth (Flanagan), Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, 1/7/1999.
Funeral services for Vetha Flanagan Dunaway, 91, were Dec. 31 1998, at Capps Funeral Home with Dr. David Sellers officiating. She died Dec. 29, 1998, at Jackson. Mrs. Dunaway was a longtime resident of Clinton, moving there after retiring from Haspel Manufacturing Co., where she worked as a seamstress and inspector. During World War II she worked for Reliance Manufacturing Co. in Columbia making parachutes. During her retirement years in Clinton she began painting, providing nearly all her children and grandchildren with original works of flowers and landscapes. In addition, she wrote a book of memories and family history. She was a member of Tylertown Baptist Church. She was born Dec. 25, 1907, in Raymond, daughter of Allan Vernon Flanagan and Clara Jane Alford Flanagan. Mrs. Dunaway is survived by two sons, David Dunaway of Tylertown and Bob Allan Dunaway of Clinton; two daughters, Jane Castleberry of Pine, Ariz., and Effie Horton of Denham Springs, La.; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were David G. Horton, Walter Horton, David A. Dunaway, Doug Dunaway, Mike Dunaway, James E. Dunaway, Danny Dunaway, Duane Dunaway, Guy Horton, Dick Dunaway and Ward Fields, Burial was in Enon Cemetery with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Duncan, Wallace Parker "Jack"; Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, 10/15/1998.
Funeral services for Wallace P. "Jack" Duncan, 92, were Oct. 12, 1998, at Magee's Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Justin Morgan officiating. He died Oct. 10, 1998, at Walthall General Hospital. Duncan was a farmer and dairyman and a member of Magee's Creek Baptist Church and Varnell Masonic Lodge. He was born Oct. 28, 1905, at Old Pike County, son of the late Benjamin Carter and Sarah Margaret Holmes Duncan. He married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Bowlin Duncan, who preceded him in death. Duncan is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Louis and Sue Duncan of Ocean Springs and Bob and Sherry Duncan of Natchez; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Bea and Harold Davis of Tylertown, Helen Stallings of Daphne, Ala., and Jean and Travis Reed of Daphne, Ala.; 14 grandchildren; 28 great- grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. A daughter, Mae Duncan Brewer; and grandson, Danny Stallings, preceded him in death. Pallbearers were Mark Jones, Greg King, Eddie Herrington, Shawn Herbert, Lavone Dickerson, Ancil Delaney, Ronald Duncan, Terry Duncan and James Duncan. Honorary pallbearers were Travis Alford, A.G. Brumfield, Farrell "Preacher" Alford and James Phillips. Burial was in Magee's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Capps Funeral Horne in charge.

Dykes, Cressa B.; Obit: McComb Enterprise-Journal, McComb, MS, Thursday, 7/20/1995.
Cressa B. Dykes, 87, of Tylertown, died July 18, 1995, at his residence. Visitation will be from 1-10 p.m. today at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in Tylertown. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at New Zion Baptist Church, with the Rev. Michael Knippers officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Dykes was born Nov. 25, 1907, in Pike County. He was the son of the late Van Buren Dykes and Carrie Fortenberry Dykes. He was an owner and operator of a service station and a farmer. He was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Davis Dykes of Tylertown; two sons, Lynwood Dykes of Tylertown and Frank Buren Dykes of Middleburg, Fla.; one daughter, Neta Von Duncan of Franklinton, La., two brothers, Moland Dykes of Jackson and J. Weldon Dykes of Mobile, Ala., two sisters, Leta Jane Holmes of West Monroe, La., and Ester Mae Wascom of Mt. Vernon, La.; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Dykes, James Weldon; Obit: Mobile Register, Mobile, AL, Wednesday, 7/16/1997.
Mr. James Weldon Dykes---A native McComb, MS and a resident of Mobile for the past 20 years, died Tuesday, July 15, 1997 in a local hospital. He was preceded in death by a brother, Cressa Buron Dykes and a sister, Christine Lindsey Dykes. He is survived by his wife Alice M. Dykes of Mobile, one daughter, Mary Alice Wilson of Fairhope; one brother, Moland Van Dykes; two sisters, Leta Holmes and Easter Mae Wascomb, all of Mississippi, and other relatives. Funeral services will be held from the chapel of Radney Funeral Home on Thursday July 17, 1997 at 1:00 P.M. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 P.m. at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements by RADNEY FUNERAL HOME, Dauphin St, Mobile, AL.

Moland Van Dykes, Sr., Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 1/21/1999.
Funeral services for Moland Van Dykes Sr., 92, were Jan. 16, 1999, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ron Cooper, Rev. Andy Dykes and Rev. Mike Meadows officiating. He died Jan. 13, 1999, at Methodist Medical Center in Jackson. A retired dairyman, he was residing in Jackson. He was born May 17, 1906, at Pike County, son of the late Van Buren and Carrie Fortenberry Dykes. He is survived by five sons, Moland V Dykes Jr. of Houston, Tex., Larry Dykes of San Bernardino, Calif., Lynn E. Dykes of Collins, Randy Dykes of Clinton and Doyle Dykes of Jackson; a daughter, Joan Crawford of Jackson; two sisters, Leta Jane Holmes of Monroe, La., and Esta Mae Wascom of Mt. Hermon, La.; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grand- children; and two great-great- grandchildren. Pallbearers were Danny Rushing, Joe Branton, Andy Dykes, Marty Dykes, John Pinn and Shane Dees. Burial was in Silver Creek Cemetery with Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in charge.

Levoy Easterling, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday Aug 31, 2000.
Funeral services for Levoy Easterling, 79, were Aug. 26, 2000, at Oral Baptist Church with Eld. Clyde Cooper, Eld. Mark Hobgood and Eld. G.B. "Buddy" Breland officiating. He died Aug. 22, 2000, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. Easterling was a dairyman and a member of, Oral Baptist Church. He was born Nov. 1, 1920, at Walthall County, son of the late Sebe and Effie Magee Easterling. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mae Dee Easterling; and two brothers, James and Elvis Easterling. He is survived by his wife, Olean McKenzie Easterling of Tylertown; one step-son and daughter-in-law, John and Sue Fortenberry; one step-daughter, Mickee Jackson of Tylertown; one sister, Bobbie E. Duncan of Bogalusa; four step-grandchildren, Damon Fortenberry, Jennifer Strebeek, Drew Rayburn and Tiffiny Rayburn; one step-great grandchild, Sydney Fortenberry; and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were John Fortenberry, Keith Easterling, Ricky Easterling, Barry Duncan, Timbthy Duncan and Kenneth Ray Polk. Burial was in Oral Cemetery with Hartman-Hughea Funeral Home in charge.

Alene Mae Ellzey Obituary. The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, August 16, 1996.
TYLERTOWN - Alene Mae Ellzey, 76, a resident of Tylertown Extended Care Nursing Home, died Aug. 15, 1996, at Walthall General Hospital. Services were at I p.m. today at Capps Funeral Home of Tylertown, with Dr. David Sellers officiating. Burial was in Tylertown Cemetery. Mrs. Ellzey was born Jan. 23, 1920, in Walthall County. She was the daughter of Louis David Ellzey and Bessie Florence Stovall Ellzey. She was a retired supervisor for Haspel Manufacturing and was a member of Tylertown Baptist Church, where she was a soloist for the choir. She was preceded in death by her parents; her twin sister, Irene Ellzey; and several half brothers and sisters. She is survived by one, sister, Marie Jannie Ellzey of Tylertown; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were O.D. Martin, Larry Martin, Jimmy Rex Bracey, Henry Grubbs, Nathan Graves and Charles D. Pigott.

Ellzey, Benjamin Franklin "Frank"; Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, 9/21/95.
Funeral services for Dr. Frank Ellzey, 66, of Snellville, Ga., near Atlanta, were Sept. 6, 1995. He died Sept. 3, 1995, at his ranch in Warren County, about 110 miles east of Atlanta. Ellzey was a native of Walthall County, son of the late John Lealon and Eliza (Lizzie) Ellzey. An Army veteran, he grew up on a farm. He was a graduate of Mississippi College, the Southern College of Pharmacy in Atlanta and the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. He was a general practitioner in Jackson before moving to the Atlanta area, where he opened an obstetrics and gynecology practice in the metro Atlanta area, practicing for over 27 years. For most of the past 25 years, he spent his spare time at Ellzey's Pinzgauer Ranch, a working cattle operation devoted to raising and breeding red-and-white livestock. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Jane Ellzey; a son, Stephen Ellzey; a daughter, Lanette Bolt of Monroe, Ga.; four grandchildren; three siblings, Nellison Califf of Clarksdale, Dr. Howard Ellzey of Sardis and Lorene Nelson; a niece, Jean Sauls; and two nephews, Ronald Ellzey of Kokomo and Greg Ellzey. Burial was in a family plot at Dr. Ellzey's ranch.

Cecil C. Ellzey, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 8/5/1999.
Funeral services for Cecil C. Ellzey, 79, were July 24, 1999, at Crain Funeral Home in Franklinton. Ellzey, a retired CEO of Bogalusa Community Medical Center died July 22, 1999, at his residence in Franklinton. He was a native of Tylertown, son of the late R.T. and Lottie Brumfield Ellzey, and had resided in Franklinton for 53 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Franklinton. He served in the U.S. Army as a liaison pilot in World War II. He remained active in the Louisiana National Guard after the war, and retired after 32 years as a Colonel in 1979. He served as commander of Franklinton's Battery B of the 105th Anti-Aircraft Artillery and Bogalusa's 139th Armored Calvary and the 205th Engineer Battalion. He later served as director of logistics for the Louisiana Guard at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans, operations officer for the 256th Infantry Brigade in Lafayette, and then director of personnel and administration for the Louisiana Guard at Jackson Barracks. He was past president of the Louisiana Hospital Assn., past president of the Louisiana National Guard Assn., and a member of numerous Bogalusa civic clubs. He is survived by his wife, Margie Nell Ellzey; a daughter, Cecily Bateman; a son-in-law, Rodney M. Bateman; and a grand-child, Marjorie Elizabeth Bateman, of Mandeville. Burial was in Ellis Cemetery with military honors.

Ellzey, Howard W.; Obit, Memphis newspaper, Shelby County, TN, Tuesday, 10/7/1997 and 10/16/1997.
Funeral services for Dr. Howard W. Ellzey, 82, were Oct. 7, 1997, at Wells Funeral Home Chapel in Batesville. He died of cancer Oct. 6, 1997, at his home at Sardis Lake. Ellzey was born on a farm in Walthall County in 1915. He was a graduate of Millsaps College and the University of Tennessee Medical School. He served two year in the U.S. Army during World War II and two years as a captain in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He owned and operated Highland Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., for 13 Years, and was in private practice in Memphis for 20 years. Developing a heart condition, he moved to Sardis Lake and following heart surgery, opened a private practice in Batesville for 17 years. He was a Southern Baptist. Dr. Ellzey was the author of two Published books, 'High Flight from Hell' and "Paradise is not Enough." He is survived by his wife, Betty Lee Ellzey of Sardis; a daughter, Jana Ellzey Nelson of Volonia, Ark.; two sons, Hunter Ellzey and Billy Ellzey, both of Memphis, Tenn.; two step-daughters, Mitzie Tiller and Kristy Dillon of Memphis; three step-sons, Michael Dillon, Jeffrey Lee Dillon and Paul Dillon, all of Memphis; two sisters, Nellison Califf of Clarksdale and Lorene Nelson; five grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Burial was in Forrest Memorial Park at Batesville.

Ellzey, Jewell Homer; Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, 10/15/1998.
Funeral services for Jewell H. Ellzey, 76, were Oct. 11, 1998, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Byron Wilkinson and Rev. Michael Knippers officiating. He died Oct. 8, 1998, at Franklinton, La. Ellzey was a farmer, a member of Silver Springs Baptist Church and a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the American Legion and the Veteran of Foreign Wars. He was born July 23, 1922, at Walthall County, son of the late Nathaniel and Agnes Holmes Ellzey. A brother, Ivy J. Ellzey, also preceded him in death. He is survived by a sister, Winnie Brumfield of Tylertown; three brothers, James D. Ellzey and L.O. Ellzey, both of Jackson's Gap, Ala., and Wayne W. Ellzey of Corpus Christi, Tex. Pallbearers were Ralph Stinson, David Johnson, Bobby Pope, Charles Barnes, Todd Bullock and Wayne Ellzey Jr. Burial was in Silver Springs Cemetery with Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in charge.

Ellzey, John Ira; Obit in Tylertown Newspaper (abt 11 March 1935).
J.I. Ellzey - Kokomo, March 11- J.I. Ellzey, aged 80 years, and highly respected citizen of this community, passed away at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood [Sherrod] Lee. Funeral services were conducted at the family residence, Rev. Wesley Glover and Rev. Cooper officiated, with internment in Sartinville Cemetery.

Ellzey, Lottie (Brumfield); Obit: Taken from The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, - October 1928.
Mrs. R.T. Ellzey died Oct. 2, 1928. Mrs. Lottie Brumfield Ellzey, wife of R.T. Ellzey, died at the local hospital Tuesday night at 9:00 following a serious operation, which was performed Tuesday morning. She had been ill for only a few days, having been taken to the hospital late Friday afternoon. Mrs. Ellzey was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W.T. Brumfield of Union Community. About 17 years ago she was united in marriage to Mr. Ellzey and continued to make this county to be her home. She joined the Baptist in early childhood & lived a consistent Christian life. She was 35 years of age at the time of her death. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday evening at Tylertown Baptist Church. Rev. W.A. Roper in charger& Rev. A.F. Davis assisted. The body was laid to rest in the City Cemetery, amid a large gathering of sorrowing friends & family. Besides her husband, Mrs. Ellzey is survived by eight children: Bertile, R.T. Jr., Wayland, Cecil, Gertrude, Mary Ellen, Thomas & Charles Lindy, her father & mother. Seven sisters: Mrs. A.D. Womack of Jackson, Mrs. H.A. Womack of Magee, Mrs. Cassell Beard of Foxworth, Mrs. Hope Alford of Magnolia, Miss Eddie, Nina & Doris Brumfield. Three brothers: C.W. Brumfield of New Orleans, Cary & Harold of Union. Much sympathy is extended to these loved ones, especially to bereaved husband & children.

Ellzey, Myra Malissa (Davis); Obit, Copy of obit found among Murray D. Ellzey's (a son) papers.
On September 13, 1950 - as beautiful and peaceful as the setting of the afternoon sun that streamed softly across her room, was the closing of the life of this dear little mother, Mrs. J.I. Ellzey, whose 91 years of joy, pain and tears saw death come finally as a friend. For the past six months Mrs. Ellzey had been confined to her bed & her gentle spirit tried to hide the pain that wracked her frail body. Before the end came she ceased to suffer, gradually going away. Her devoted daughter, Mrs. J.S. Lee, no doubt kept her mother here longer than one would have stayed otherwise, by loving and wise care. Only about 2 months ago, a son passed away - Mrs. Ellzey never know. that he had gone on ahead, so careful was the family of her. She came with to Wesson about thirteen years ago to make this her home, and endeared herself to all who knew her. Interment was at Sartinsville, the, old family home---to which relatives came from widely separated places. The blanket of flowers that covered the burying ground was a silent tribute to the beautiful life that had gone into Another Room. Services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. Mark Lowry, assisted by Rev. J.W. Holston, with music furnished by Mrs. J.M. Ewing. The pall bearers were her grandsons and great great grandsons; Jewel Ellzey, M.H. Wall Jr., J.D. & Hadley Richmond, J.B. and H.R. Richmond. The husband and one son had preceded her in death. The surviving children are, Mrs. G.B. Richmond. Tylertown; Mrs. W.P. Stringer, Kokomo; Mrs. J.S. Lee, Wesson; Messrs. H.D. Ellzey, Shreveport, La.; J.W. Ellzey, Hammond and M.D. Ellzey, Chicago.

Ellzey, Roger T., Jr.; Obit: From The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS,-May 1945.
Funeral services for Roger T. Ellzey, Jr., who died at his home in Merchantsville, N.J. on Monday May 7, were conducted Sunday afternoon at two o'clock from the Tylertown Baptist Church with Rev. W.R. Cooper and Rev. O.H. Scott officiating. The body of the deceased arrived in Hattiesburg Saturday and was brought to the home of Mrs. parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Breland, where lt remained until the hour of the service Sunday afternoon. Mr. Ellzey had suffered an illness of two years duration, and died at the age of 30 years. He was born in Tylertown on January 31, 1915, and was married to the former Miss Edith Mae Breland. He had made his home in New Jersey for the past seven years. Mr. Ellzey was an engrosser and designer of rare ability, and death cut short what his friends recognized as a most promising and successful career in his chosen field of art. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Patricia Ann, Betty Lou, and Nancy Lee; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.T. 'Ellzey, Sr., three sisters, Mrs. A. E. Fortenberry, Osyka, Mrs. B.F. McKinney, New Orleans and Mrs. J.W. Carlisle, McComb; and four brothers, Wayland, Thomas and Charles E., Tylertown and Capt. Cecil Ellzey, Germany. Pallbearers were Earl Fortenberry, Ford McKinney, Larmar Simmons, Clifton Hinson, L.E. Breland Jr., and Eugene Rimes. Internment was in the Tylertown Cemetery.

Ellzey, Roger T., Sr.; Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, November 1966.
Funeral services for Roger T. Ellzey, Sr. of Tylertown, MS. Services for Roger T. Ellzey, 76, pioneer businessman, were at 10:00 A.M. Saturday from the Tylertown Baptist Church, burial in the City Cemetery. Ellzey, a lifelong Walthall area resident, died Thursday [Nov 10, 1966] at home, here in Tylertown. Mr. Ellzey established the Ellzey Bottling Co. at Tylertown, in 1911 and was in business at this company until 1944, when he sold it to his son, Wayland Ellzey. Mr. Ellzey leaves his widow, Mrs. Monnie Branch Ellzey; three daughters, Mrs. Bertile Fortenberry of Osyka, MS., Mrs. Gertrude McKinney of Jackson, Mrs. Mary Ellen Carlisle of Louisville, KY.; four sons, Wayland Ellzey of Tylertown, Cecil Ellzey of Franklinton, Thomas Ellzey of Tylertown, and Charles Ellzey of Bridgeton, New Jersey; three sisters, Mrs. Myrtis Fortenberry of McComb, Mrs. Mamie Menton of Denham Springs, LA., Mrs. Lois Pope of Magnolia; four brothers, Edgar Ellzey of Franklinton, Vernon Ellzey of Rochester, N.Y., Grady Ellzey of Osyka and Clyde Ellzey of Morestown, N.J.. He leaves 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Dr. Clayton Sullivan of Hattiesburg conducted last rites. Ginn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangement.

Ellzey, Thomas V.; Obit: McComb Enterprise-Journal, McComb, MS, Friday, January 16, 1998.
Thomas Vernon Ellzey, 72, of Jackson, died Jan. 13, 1998, in a Jackson hospital. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Tylertown Cemetery with the Rev. Michael Knippers officiating. Capps Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Ellzey was born Nov. 27, 1925, in Walthall County. He was the son of Roger T. Ellzey Sr. and Lottie Lee Brumfield Ellzey. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Roger T. Ellzey Jr. and Wayland W. Ellzey; and one sister, Bertile Fortenberry. Mr. Ellzey is survived by two brothers, Cecil C. Ellzey of Franklinton, La., and Charles L. Ellzey of Bridgeton, N.J.; and two sisters, Gertrude McKinney of Jackson and Mary Ellen Carlisle of Fern Park, Fla. Pallbearers will include Glen Fortenberry Sr., Glen Fortenberry Jr., Al Ellzey and Charles L. Ellzey.

Fortenberry, Bertile (Ellzey); Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS,--May. 1992.
Funeral services for Bertile Ellzey Fortenberry, 79, were held May 12, 1992, at Capps Chapel with Dr. Wayne Kimbrough officiating. She died May 10, 1992, at; Walthall County General Hospital. She was born May 10, 1913, in Walthall County, daughter of Robert [Roger] T. Ellzey and Lottie Lee Brumfield Ellzey. She married Alton Earl Fortenberry who preceded her in death. Survivors include one son,. William Glyn Fortenberry Sr., of McComb; one daughter, Bobbye Earl Dillon; three grand- sons; one granddaughter; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Gertrude McKinney of Jackson, Mary Carlisle of Fern Park, Fla.; three brother-,, Cecil Ellzey of Franklinton, Charles Ellzey of Bridgton, N. J., Thomas Ellzey of Jackson. One grandson preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and a member of Tylertown Baptist Church. Pallbearers were William Glyn Fortenberry Jr., Gregory Lee Fortenberry, Brian Seth Dillon, Al Ellzey, Michael Duncan, Marion Fortenberry. Burial was in Tylertown Cemetery with Capps Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Frankie (Seal) Fortenberry Obituary, The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, October 19, 2000.
Funeral services for Frankie Fortenberry, 86, were Oct. 15, 2000, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gene Douglas and Rev. Willie Westmoreland officiating. A resident of Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Franklinton, she died there Oct. 13, 2000. Mrs. Fortenberry was a nurses' aide at Walthall General Hospital for many years. She was a member of West McComb Baptist Church. She was born Sept. 1, 1915, at Franklinton, daughter of the late Charles Lafayette, and Frances Elizabeth Stephens Seal. She married W. Stanley Fortenberry, who also preceded her in death. She is survived by a son, Richard L. Fortenberry of McComb; three daughters, Myrna Stinson of Jackson, Mary Ware of Pearl River, La., and Mattie Seal of Franklinton; a sister, Nell Frazier of Jackson, La.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Ray Harris, John W. Seal, Faxon Crowe, Larry Turnage, Howard Stogner and Ronald Seal . Burial was in Tylertown Cemetery with Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in charge.

Fortenberry, Kenneth; Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, August 10, 2000.
Funeral services for Kenneth Vance Fortenberry, 49, of Magnolia, were Aug. 2, 2000, at South McComb Baptist Church with Dr. David Millican, Rev. Ted Bowlin and Rev. Howard Brister officiating. He died July 30, 2000, at Southwest Regional Medical Center, McComb. Fortenberry was a dairy hand and a member of South McComb Baptist Church. He was born July 10, 1951, at Tylertown, son of Audrey Boyd Frazier of McComb and the late Vance Ray Fortenberry. He married Janice Wallace Fortenberry of Magnolia, who survives. In addition to his mother and wife, he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth Ray and Julia Fortenberry of McComb; two daughters, Catherine Gayle Fortenberry and Rebecca Fortenberry, both of Magnolia; a brother, Wallace Ray Fortenberry of Paris, Tenn.; and a sister, Sylvia Temple of McComb; and a grandson, Frank Landon Strong. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Bill and Sophia Fortenberry and maternal grandparents Porter and Emma Boyd. Burial was in Unity Baptist Church Cemetery, west of Magnolia, with Catchings Funeral Home in charge.

Fortenberry, Lucius Wilburn; Obit: McComb Enterprise-Journal, McComb, MS, Thursday, 7/31/1997.
Lucius Wilburn Fortenberry, 72, of Progress, died July 30, 1997, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson following a lengthy illness. Visitation will be from 5-10 tonight at Hartman Funeral Home and will continue Friday at 10 a.m. at Progress Baptist Church. Services follow there at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Billy Ray Simmons officiating. Burial will be in the Progress Cemetery. Mr. Fortenberry was born Aug. 4, 1924. He was the son of Lucius and Rosa Schilling Fortenberry. He was a retired dairy farmer and was a member of Silver Springs Baptist Church but attended Progress Baptist Church. He served for 22 years on the Pike County Board of Education and was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army. During the war Mr. Fortenberry served in the European Theatre with the 2nd Infantry Division and was awarded seven combat medals including the Purple Heart with cluster. He was a charter member of the Mississippi Chapter of Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge and also served on the national board of the same organization. He was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans. For many years Mr. Fortenberry served on the board of the Alford-Schilling Library in Progress. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ray and Thurman Fortenberry; two sisters, Mavis Potts and Bill Hall. Mr. Fortenberry is survived by his wife, Norma F. Fortenberry of Progress; three sons and daughters-in-law, Bebo and Brenda Fortenberry and Eric and Donna Fortenberry, all of Progress, and Douglas and Leona Fortenberry of McComb; one daughter and son-in-law, Tammie and Tony Martin of Progress; one brother, Robert Fortenberry of Jackson; one sister, Florene Holiday of Tylertown; seven grandsons, Jamie, Brad, Thomas, Jason and Jarred Fortenberry and Kelly and Kevin Martin; two granddaughters, Kristi Martin of Progress and Erika Nunnery of Clinton; two great-granddaughters, Renee Fortenberry of Magnolia and Alissa Fortenberry of McComb. The grandsons will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to the Multiple Myeloma Foundation.

Rebecca Jane (Lee) (Dillon) Fortenberry, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 1/7/1999.
Funeral services for Rebecca Jane (Lee) (Dillon) Fortenberry, 88, were Dec. 18, 1998, at Capps Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Douglas Lee and Mike Sutton officiating. She died Dec. 16, 1998, at Walthall General Hospital. Mrs. Fortenberry was a seamstress and a member of Union Baptist Church. Featured in a 1992 Times article, Mrs. Fortenberry said she walked to work at the old Haspel's plant for 23 years until her retirement at age 62. She was born Sept. 15, 1910, at Tylertown, daughter of the late Marion and Maggie Irene Morris Lee. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Frank K. Dillon. Survivors include five children, Buster "Buck" Dillon, Irene Dillon Magee, Joyce Dillon Fitch, Wanzie Dillon Yates and Ava Dillon Brumfield; Debbie Smith, a granddaughter who she reared as a daughter; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Roger Breeland, Jonathan Smith, Bobby Magee, Allen Magee, Jamie Bridges and Jeremy Parham. Honorary pallbearers were Brian Magee and Bradley Magee. Burial was in Morris Cemetery with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Fortenberry, Willis Franklin, Jr.; Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Sept 16, 1999.
Funeral services for Willis F. Fortenberry Jr., 73, were Sept. 2, 1999, at Snellville, Ga. He died Aug. 30, 1999, at Panama City, Fla. Fortenberry was a resident of Panama City, Fla. He was a World War II Marine Corps veteran, a Master Mason, a member of York Rite Body, and Hejaz Shrine Temple in Greenville, S.C. He was a member of St. Andrews Baptist Church in Panama City. He was born Feb. 11, 1926, at Walthall County, son of the late Willis F. and Annie Laurie Fortenberry., He married Doris Davis Fortenberry, and following her death, he married the former Valorie Hollandsworth, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Susan Mitchell, and her son and daughter of Greenville, S.C.; grandson, Johnnie Fortenberry and his daughter of Zachary, La.; a sister Joyce Evans of Bossier City, La.; and a brother, Wyatt Fortenberry of Tylertown. Two sons, Willis F. Fortenberry III and John E. Fortenberry, preceded him in death. Burial was in Snellville, Ga. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Zion Baptist Church or the American Heart Assn., in memory of Willis F. Fortenberry Jr.

Freeze, Grace (Richmond); Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, February 18, 1999.
Funeral service Is for Grace Richmond Freeze, sister of Ray Richmond, were incomplete at press time at Capps Funeral Home. She died Feb. 13, 1999, at East Jefferson Hospital, Metairie, La.

Ginn, Jeptha B. III; Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Sep 16, 1999.
Graveside services for Jeptha B. "Jep" Ginn, 82, of Denham Springs, La., were Sept. 13, 1999, at Centerville Baptist Church Cemetery near Lexie. He died Sept. 10, 1999, at Denham Springs, La. A native of Tylertown, he was the son of Jeptha Benjamin and Allie Fortenberry Ginn. He married the former Marguerite Colquhoun, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Harlon Ginn and Victor B. Ginn. He was a retired bus driver with 33 years of service with CTC, formerly Baton Rouge Bus Co. Ginn is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Betty G. and Connie R. Swain of Denham Springs, La., Bennie G. and Harold B. Davis of Baker, La., and Katherine G. Hatfield of Denham Springs; seven sons and four daughters-in-law, James W. and Dorothy D. Ginn, and Jerry E. and Linda Ginn, all of Baton Rouge, Jep. B. Jr. and Selche Ginn of Lexington, Ky., Calvin B. and Dena Ginn of Houghton, La., Owen B. Ginn of Cassville, Mo., Robert M. Ginn and Kenneth R. Ginn, both of Baton Rouge; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grand-children; and one great-great-grandchild. Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.

Ginn, Lemuel Hugh; Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 8/6/1998.
Funeral services for Magnolia Electric Power Assn. Board of Directors chairman, L.H. "Hugh" Ginn Jr., 86, were Aug. 2, 1998, at Capps Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Anderson and Rev. Douglas Lee officiating. Ginn died Aug. 1, 1998, at his residence. He was a retired John Deere equipment salesman. A member of the board of directors of Magnolia Electric Power Assn. since 1955, Ginn served as Chairman of the Board at the time of his death. He was a member of Dinan Baptist Church. Ginn was born Oct. 29, 1911, at Old Pike County, son of the late Dewitt M. Ginn and Addie Foil Ginn. He married Xina Pearl Bearden Ginn, who preceded him In death. In addition to his parents and wife, two brothers, H. Earl Ginn and Rex Ginn; and a sister, Etta Mae Ginn Magee, also preceded him in death. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Ione G. and Abe Bond of Petal and Dannie G. and Royce McKee; five grandchildren, Bradley and Deborah Bond of Hattiesburg; Shannon and Rick James of Huntsville, Ala., Bret and Rhonda McKee of Zachary, La., Curtis McKee of Little Rock, Ark., and Brady and Karen McKee of Hattiesburg; two sisters, Alyne Ginn Smith and Margret Ginn Bearden; six great-grandchildren, Taylor Hugh James, Hayley Elizabeth James and Tucker Bradley James, all of Huntsville, Ala., Hannah Victoria McKee and Britton Llyde McKee of Zachary, La., Zoe Erin Bond of Hattiesburg; two devoted caregivers, Jane Cothern and Louise Johnson; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Bradley Bond, Bret McKee, Brady McKee, Curtis McKee, Rick James, Larry Smith and T. W. Bearden III. Honorary pallbearers were the Board of Directors of Magnolia Electric Power Assn. and Sammie Williams. Burial was in Hillerest Memorial Gardens with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Givens, James Edward; Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, July 1, 1999.
Funeral services for James E. Givens, 66, of Jayess, were June 24, 1999, at Sauls Valley Baptist Church with Rev. Jackie Cook and Rev. Douglas Lee officiating. He died June 22, 1999, at a Jackson hospital. Givens was a Lawrence County supervisor, a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was born March 29, 1933, at Jayess, son of Otsie M. and Letha Willoughby Givens. He is survived by his wife, Pearline Alexander Givens of Jayess; two sons, James E. "Jamie" Givens Jr. of Jayess, Mark Givens of New Orleans; two brothers, Javon Givens of Columbia and Wallace Louis Givens of Jayess; and a daughter-in-law, Barbara Givens of Jayess. Burial was in Sauls Valley Baptist Church Cemetery with Wilson Funeral Home in charge.

James H. Graham, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 4/13/2000.
Funeral services for James H. "Pete" Graham, 76, were April 6, 2000, at Capps Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Boyd officiating. He died April 4, 2000, at Walthall General Hospital. Graham was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and Union Baptist Church. He had worked as a presser at Haspel, Inc. He was born Jan. 22, 1924, at Walthall County, son of the late Willie A. and Allie Jones Graham. He married Nell Brumfield Graham, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Wanda Gail Graham. He is survived by a daughter, Anna Graham Myers of Tylertown; two grandchildren, Rachel Graves of Braxton and Holly Myers of Tylertown; great-grandchildren, Alexis Smith, Christin Graves, Matthew Graves, Stephanie Graves, all from Braxton; four sisters, Beth Anderson of Tylertown, Nell Shankle of Jonesboro, La., Idelle Westbrook of Jackson and Venice Serber of Jackson; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Skipper Anderson, Jimmy Anderson, Doug, Sandifer, Kelly Slade, Billy Serber and Tommy Brumfield. Burial was in Knoxo Cemetery with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Griffin, Myrtle Jane (McKenzie); Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, February 24, 2000.
Funeral services for Myrtle Jane McKenzie Griffin, 85, were Feb. 21, 2000, at Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Thomas Graves officiating. She died Feb. 19, 2000, at Walthall General Hospital. Mrs. Griffin was a homemaker and a member of Salem Baptist Church. She was born March 26, 1914, at old Pike County, daughter of the late Johnie Washington and Vickie Martin McKenzie. She married 'Troy Edgar Griffin, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by two sons, John A. and Huey Griffin; and three brothers, Cecil, Wink and Clark McKenzie. Mrs. Griffin is survived by two daughters, Madge G. Martin of Atlanta, Ga., and Bettye Bracey of Brookhaven; a brother, Henry Ford McKenzie of Franklinton; four grandchildren, Cindy Carter of Taylorsville, Ga., Yvette White of Canton, Ga., Victor Martin of Hiram, Ga., and Joel Martin of Taylorsville, Ga.; four great-grandchildren, Elizabeth White, Zachary White and Rebekkah White, all of Canton, Ga., and Madison Martin of Hiram, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Hance McKenzie, Dan McKenzie, Cartee McKenzie, Marion McKenzie, Ralph Ward and Duane McKenzie. Burial was in Boyd Cemetery with Capps funeral Home in charge.

Cecil E. Grubbs, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 9/2/1999.
Funeral services for Cecil E. Grubbs, 84, were Aug. 29, 1999, at Union Baptist Church with Rev. Douglas Lee and Rev. Bradley Rushing officiating. He died. Aug. 27, 1999, at his residence. He was retired from Haspel, Inc., and a member of Union' Baptist Church of 70 years. Grubbs was born Aug. 6, 1915, at Tylertown, son of the late B.F. and Stella Harvey Grubbs. His wife of 61 years, Marie Morris, Grubbs, survives him. Also surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Waiford and Bonnie Grubbs; and a daughter, Janifer Grubbs Boyd, all of Tylertown; four grandchildren, Michael Grubbs, David Grubbs, Ryan Boyd and Tanya Rushing; and four great-grandchildren, Corey, Morgan and Shelby Grubbs and Donovan Grubbs. Pallbearers were Michael Grubbs, David Grubbs, Ryan Boyd, Tony Rushing, Clifford Morris and Johnny Wayne Bennett. Honorary pallbearers were Billy Boyd, Homer Bennett, Glynn Grubbs, Travis Alford, Don McCallum, Henry Grubbs, C.E. Rushing, Larry Bracey, Edwin Bracey, W.H. McCallum and Charles Hobgood. Burial was in Union Baptist Church Cemetery with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Waudine (Lovorn) Grubbs, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 8/19/1999.
Funeral services for Waudine "Dene" Lovorn Grubbs, 81, were Aug. 11, 1999, at Capps Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. David Sellers officiating. She died Aug. 9, 1999, at Baptist Hospital, Jackson. Mrs. Grubbs was a supervisor for Haspel Garment factory, a member of Tylertown Baptist Church, where she served as a Sunday School teacher and was involved with the church prayer group. She was secretary-treasurer of Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America union, served as PTA president, and was a community helper with various projects. She was born Aug. 10, 1918, at Rolling Fork, daughter of the late Julian Jackson and Audrey Crowe Lovorn. She married Clinton Enoch Grubbs, who preceded her in death. She is survived by a son, Dr. Clinton Julian Grubbs of Birmingham, Ala., a daughter, Nancy Grubbs Armistead of Madison; grandchildren Donna Armistead Hodges of Madison, Tonya Armistead Dean of New Orleans, Stacey Marie Grubbs of Birmingham; great-granddaughters, Haley Elizabeth Hodges, and Danielle Elaine, Hodges of Madison, and Elaine Audrey Dean of New Orleans; a brother, Bernard Lovorn of Rolling Fork; and a sister, Christine Lovorn Windham of Rolling Fork. Pallbearers were Glen Windham, Jim Newman, Gibson Lovorn, Dr. Marc Dean, Allen Hodges, Mack Grubbs and Brent Grubbs. Burial was Tylertown Cemetery with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Hettie Muriel (Ellzey) Gulledge, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday April 6, 2000.
Funeral services for Muriel Gulledge, 96, were March 29, 2000, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Stephen Teal officiating. A resident of Bogalusa, Mrs. Gulledge died March 28, 2000, at Bogalusa Community Medical Center. She was a housewife, a former member of Silver Creek Baptist Church and a member of Westside Immanuel Baptist Church in Bogalusa. Mrs. Gulledge was born June 3, 1903, at Pike County, daughter of the late Billy and Aramada Fortenberry Ellzey. She married W. E. Gulledge, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Marguerite Carney. She is survived by a son-in-law, Harry Carney of Bogalusa; grand-children, Jane C. and Matt Pittman and Paul Carney, all of Bogalusa; two great-grandchildren, Hunter and Hannah Pittman. Pallbearers were Matt Pittman, Billy Hall, Jimmy George, Joe Bateman, Tommy Sorrell and Charlie Carney. Honorary pallbearers were Byron Campbell, Vernon Hoke, Tillmon Stogner and Albert Johnston. Burial was in Silver Creek Cemetery with Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in charge.

Haley, Monnie (Branch) (Ellzey); Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, September 1975.
Funeral services for Mrs. Monnie Branch Ellzey Haley were held Sunday at Capps Funeral Home chapel With Rev. Mel Craft and Bobby Lowery officiating. She died at the local Hospital. Mrs. Haley was born Aug. 23, 1903. She was the daughter of John Warren and Zella Pigott Branch. She Married Bennie Barton Haley who survives her. Other survivors are - one brother Herman Branch of Franklinton, La., Two sisters Mrs. Odeal Folsom Tylertown, Mrs. Doris LaGaadd of New Orleans, La. Survivors include seven step-children, Wayland Ellzey of Tylertown, Cecil Ellzey of Franklinton, La. Charles Ellzey of New Jersey, Thomas Ellzey of Jackson, Miss, Mrs. Bertile Fortenberry of Tylertown, Mrs. Gertrude McKinney of Jackson, Miss., Mrs. Mary Ellen Carlisle of Louisville, Ky. Pallbearers Were- Buddy Branch, Thomas Madden, Albert Futch. and Nat Stogner. Burial in City Cemetery.

Harvey, Dale M.; Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, June 10, 1999.
Funeral services for Dale M. Harvey, 70, of Jayess, were May 26, 1999, at Sauls Valley Baptist Church in Lawrence County, with Rev. Douglas Lee officiating. He died May 24, 1999, at Southern Care Hospice in Brookhaven. Harvey was born Dec. 30, 1928, in Tylertown. He was the son of James Homer Harvey and Lela Mae Holmes Harvey. He was a retired oil field worker. Mr. Harvey was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Edwin Monroe Harvey, Claude Harvey and Altus Harvey; and one sister, Neva Ginn. Survivors include two sons, Jeffery Dale Harvey of Monticello and Donald Bishop Harvey of Jayess; two daughters, Susan Jean Holmes and Sarah Jane Mullins, both of Monticello; five brothers, James Harvey of Picayune, Ray Harvey of Gulfport, Nevelles Harvey of South Carolina, Walter Harvey of Kansas City, Kan., and Ottis Harvey of Jayess; four sisters, Ontee Boyd, Bobbie Jackson and Anne Hatmaker, all of Jayess, and Billie Jean Holmes of Tylertown; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers were Jay Boyd, Harold Jackson, Rodney Holmes, Donnie Harvey, Benji Harvey and Donnie Mullins. Burial was in Sauls Valley Baptist Church Cemetery with Wilson Funeral Home in charge.

Ruby (Magee) Harvey, Obituary, The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, May 18, 2000.
Funeral services for Ruby Magee Harvey, 90, were May 11, 2000, at Capps Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Blackwell officiating. She died May 10, 2000, at Walthall General Hospital. Mrs. Harvey was a homemaker and a member of Mesa Baptist Church. She was born Nov. 11, 1909, at Old Pike County, daughter of the late Jacob W. and Laura Dunaway Magee. She married Miller Harvey, who preceded her in death. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Joyce Harvey of Tylertown; five grand-children, Veronica Boyd, Rebecca Craft, Pat Harvey, Lewis Rushing and Dana Harvey; great-grandchildren, Brady Boyd, Tori Boyd, Jonathon Boyd, Jenny Craft, Hayley Craft, Hannah Craft, Brittany Spears, Peyton Harvey, Paige Harvey, Spencer Rushing; and a sister, Eliza Ballard of Vidalia, La. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by four sisters, Lillie Magee Ginn, Bertha Magee Thompson, Neva Wilkinson and Hervey Collins. Pallbearers were Ken Craft, Steve Boyd, Jimmy Yarborough, Alton Harvey, Stacey Crawford and Doyle Anthony. Burial was in Tylertown Cemetery with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Hightower, Hugh C.; Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, July 8, 1999.
Graveside services for Hugh C. "Duke" Hightower, 68, of Jayess, were July 3, 1999, at Sartinville Cemetery. He died June 30, 190, at his son's residence at Jayess. Hightower was retired from the Mississippi Highway Dept. He was a member of Sartinville United Methodist Church. He was born Feb. 4, 1931, at Walthall County, son of the late Luther Franklin and Velma Boyd Hightower. He married Linda Nell Collins Hightower of Jayess, who survives. He is also survived by a son, John W. Hightower of Jayess; four brothers, Wilton Hightower of Summit, Neute "Bud" Hightower of Franklinton, Thad Hightower of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and Glen Boyd of Jayess; two sisters, Leeonie Hall and Emma Jean Brewer of Collins; a grandchild, Devan Hightower. Burial was in Sartinville Cemetery with Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in charge.

Fleet W. "Bud" Hilburn, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday April 6, 2000.
Funeral services for Fleet W. "Bud" Hilburn, 95, were April 2, 2000, at Capps Funeral Home Chapel. He died March 31, 2000, at Walthall General Hospital. A resident of Billdora Nursing Home, he was born Aug. 14, 1904, at Old Pike County, son of the late Lee and Cynthia Alford Hilburn. He was a heavy equipment operator and a member of Centreville Baptist Church at Lexie. Survivors include four sons, Eddie Hilburn of Purvis, Cecil Hilburn of Tylertown, and Ronnie Hilburn and Shane Hilburn, both of Magnolia; four daughters, Mary Helen Rushing of Tylertown, Effie Juneau of Kenner, La., Loisetta House of Winder, Ga., and Lynn Moak of McComb; and a sister, Emma Mitchell of Hattiesburg; and a host of grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Billy Hilburn; and two brothers, Ray and Edgar Hilburn. Pallbearers were Robert Johnson, Stan Herring III, William Rushing, Bobby Hilburn, Steve Hilburn and Joe Busby. Burial was in Centreville Baptist Church Cemetery at Lexie with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Carroll Hines Obituary, The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday September 28, 2000.
Funeral services for Carroll Hines, 81, of McComb, were Sept. 26, 2000, at Catchings Funeral Home Chapel, McComb, with Rev. Ed Sudduth officiating. He died Sept. 23, 2000, at Southwest Regional Medical Center, McComb. He was retired from Sammons Communications, a former owner gf WAKK-WAKH, and had been involved in broadcasting in McComb beginning with WSKB and later with WHNY. He was involved in real estate and other business interests. He was a member of First Baptist Church, McComb, a Mason, Shriner and a member of the McComb Noon Lions Club. Hines was born April 11, 1919, at Tylertown, son of the late Ulric Sidney and Bertha Davis Hines. He is survived by his wife, Mildred M. Hines of McComb; a friend and caregiver, Gloria Quinn of Jayess; and several cousins including Bertha Dykes, Wilma Grubbs, Mary Willie Hinson, Evelyn Bennett and Jimmie Nell Holmes, all of Tylertown. The family request donations to the family life center of First Baptist Church, McComb, in lieu of flowers. Burial was in Hollywood Cemetery with Catchings Funeral Home in charge.

Hilda Marie (Breland) Hinson, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 10/21/1999.
Funeral services for Hilda Marie Hinson, 79, were Oct. 17, 1999, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. David Sellers officiating. Mrs. Hinson, a resident of Billdora Nursing Home, died there Oct. 15, 1999. She was a housewife and a member of Tylertown Baptist Church. Mrs. Hinson was born June 25, 1920, at Franklinton, La., daughter of the late L.E. and Otera May Breland. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Joel and Patty Hinson of Tylertown and Alan and Celia Hinson of Montgomery, Ala.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Scott Hinson, Kenny Hughes, Paul Sullivan, Joe Boone, Charles May and Ken Craft. Burial was in Tylertown Cemetery with Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in charge.

Frances Elender (Manning) Holmes, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 12/31/1998.
Funeral services for Francis Manning Holmes, 80, were Dec. 28, 1998, at Capps Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Andy Johnson officiating. She died Dec. 27, 1998, at Southwest Regional Medical Center in McComb. Mrs. Holmes was a homemaker, a member of China Grove United Methodist Church and Woodmen of the World. She was born Jan. 31, 1918, at Vicksburg, daughter of the late Frank and Wessie Hayes Manning. She married Jesse Leonard Holmes, who preceded her in death. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Frank and Jean Holmes of Tylertown and Jerald and Barbara Holmes of Round Rock, Tex.; one granddaughter, Jennifer Holmes Ormesher of Austin, Tex.; three grandsons, Mike Holmes and Mark Holmes, both of Tylertown, and Jeffrey Holmes of San Angelo, Tex.; one great-granddaughter; three great grandsons; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Henry Grady Harvey, Mike Holmes, Mark Holmes, Brad Ormesher, Jeffrey Holmes and Dale Barlow. Burial was in Hillerest Memorial Gardens with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Newton Lacie Holmes Obituary, The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday September 28, 2000.
Funeral services for Newton Lacie Holmes, 85, were Sept. 24, 2000, at New Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, Lexie, with Eld. Charles Holden. and Eld. David Burris officiating. Holmes, a resident of Tylertown, died Sept. 22, 2000, at Walthall General Hospital. He was a farmer, a member of New Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, where he was ordained a deacon, Sept. 11, 1950, and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was born Aug. 19, 1915, at Walthall County, son of Benjamin Cullen and Lizzie Johnson Holmes. He married Eula Lewis Holmes of Tylertown, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Jerry N. Holmes, Benny Holmes and Michael Holmes, all of Tylertown; one daughter, Dianne Broome of Tylertown; a brother, Cagie T. Holmes of Tylertown; and a sister, Allie Holmes of Tylertown; 14 grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. In addition to his parents, two brothers, Elijah and Cayce Holmes, preceded him in death. Pallbearers were Steve Sanford, Jerry Holmes Jr., B.J. Holmes, Jesse Fortenberry, Tracey O'Quin and Richard Holmes. Burial was in Rushing Cemetery with Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in charge.

Dr. Verner Smith Holmes Obituary, The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, June 1, 2000. Note: The complete obituary is not shown here.
Dr. Verner Smith Holmes, the McComb physician whose influence on higher education in Mississippi is written in history, died Sunday, May 21, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. He would have turned 91 on July 10. Services were May, 24, 2000, at J. J. White Memorial Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dick Swayze, Rev. Brister Ware and Rev. Amos Hood officiating. Burial was in Hollywood Cemetery in McComb. A native of the Lexie Community in Walthall County, his parents were the late Byron Berkley Holmes and Dixie Smith Holmes. Dr. Holmes spent his working career in McComb, where he specialized in treating diseases of the ear, nose and throat. In recent years, he and his wife Mary lived in retirement in Jackson. /~~~~~~/ Dr. Holmes was bom in the Lexie Community of Walthall County, where his father owned a general store and was postmaster and letter carrier. He graduated from Mississippi College and went to medical school for two years at Ole Miss before caming his medical degree from Tulane University. /~~~~/ After the war, Dr. Holmes married Emrna Bauer, spent two years in New Orleans studying his specialty and moved to McComb in 1947. /~~~~~/ Dr. Holmes was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Emma Bauer Holmes, who died in 1986; and a brother, Omer L. Holmes. He is survived by his wife, Mary F. Holmes of Jackson; his son, Verner S. Holmes, Jr., of Ridgeland; his daughter and son-in- law, Lissa and Jim Covington of McComb; his granddaughter, Lyn Covington, a student at the University of Mississippi; his step-daughter, Mary Ann Mobley Collins and his step-granddaughter, Clancy Collins, of Beverly Hills, Calif.; his sisters, Iska Holmes Montgomery of Lexie and Willette Holmes Lancaster of Pensacola, FL; and his brother, Dr. Wendell B. Holmes of McComb. Pallbearers were Dr. Will Austin, Bradford J. Dye, Dr. Ford Dye, Dr. Lewis Guy, Bobby Brock, Dr. Robert Khayat, Dr. Wallace Conerly, Dr. Jim Hughes, Dr. Mark Meeks, and Charlie Jacobs. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Norman Nelson, Dr. Arthur Guyton, Dr. James Hardy, Charles Ed Harper, Prescott Sherman, Tally Riddell, Bobby Chain, Henry Hederman, Dr. David Sansing, John L. Black, Dick Degler, Altus Holmes, Waldo Hitt, Newton James, Dr. Tom Mayer, Charlie Dunagin, Billy Neville, Warner Alford and John Ruppert Lovelace. The family asks that memorials be made to the Verner S. Holmes Learning Resource Center at the University Medical Center, in care of the Division of Public Affairs, 2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216-4505, or to the J. J.. White Memorial Presbyterian Church in McComb.

Webb Doyle Holmes, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 11/4/1999.
Funeral services for Webb Doyle Holmes, 91, of Bossier City, La., were Oct. 28, 1999, at Capps Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George Rogers officiating. He died Oct. 26, 1999, at Riverview Care Center, Bossier City, La. Holmes was a materials test technician for the Mississippi Highway Dept., a member of Koran Baptist Church of Haughton, La., and a former resident of Tylertown. He was born March 14, 1908, at Old Pike County, son of the late Rufus E. and Lou Reeves Holmes. He married the former Vera Mae Rush, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Alice Stogner and Delaine Holmes; and two brothers, Charles Holmes and Louie Holmes. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Carrie H. Holmes and Thomas Holmes Sr. of Bossier City, La.; three grandsons, Thomas C. Holmes Jr. of Panama City, Fla., Paul E. Holmes of Elm Grove, La., and Keith A. Holmes of Greenwell Springs, La.; seven great grandsons; six great-granddaughters; a brother, John Holmes of Tylertown. Pallbearers were Lyndell Rushing, Bobby Brumfield, Bruce Rush, Robert Hull, Jerry Holmes and Philip Conerly. Burial was in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Burtney Wardell Johnson, Jr., Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 3/11/1999.
Funeral services for Burtney Wardell (B.W.) Johnson Jr., 79, were March 5, 1999, at Capps Funeral services for Burtney Wardell (B.W.) Johnson Jr., 79, were March 5, 1999, at Capps Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randall Griffin and Rev. Earl Surber officiating. He died March 3, 1999, at his residence. Johnson was a retired plumber-electrician. He was a veteran, a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, and a member of Lexie Baptist Church. He was born April 1, 1919, at Tylertown, son of the late Josephine Brumfield and Burtney Wardell Johnson Sr. He married Doris I. Kennedy Johnson, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Jimmy Johnson and Ricky Johnson of Tylertown and Johnny Johnson of Jayess; a daughter, Lorraine Holmes of Tylertown; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; a brother, Lampton Johnson of Osyka; and a sister, Geneva Knippers of Tylertown. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Christine Dunaway and Myrtle Dillon; a brother, Dewitt Johnson; and a grandson, Patrick Wayne Johnson. Pallbearers were grandsons. Honorary pallbearers were Charles Knippers, Tony Knippers, Rodney Norris, Chester Cooper and Clayton Dunaway. Burial was in Hinson Cemetery with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Johnston, Rev. Ricky E.; Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, May 7, 1998.
Graveside services for Rev. Ricky E. Johnston, 46, of West Monroe, La., were May 3, 1998, at Hollywood Cemetery in McComb with Rev. Leon Dunn officiating. Born Jan. 25, 1952, at McComb, he was the son of Mavis E. Johnston of McComb and the late George W. Johnson. He was a Baptist minister and pastored several churches in Pike, Lincoln and Franklin counties, and in other areas of the state and Louisiana. Survivors include his wife, Jonell Grubbs Johnston of West Monroe, a former resident of Tylertown and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grubbs; two daughters, Jennifer and Carrie Johnston of West Monroe; and a son, Joshua Johnston of West Monroe. Memorials may be made to Oak Grove Baptist Church, 219 Crowell Rd., Eros, La., 71238.

Effie (Ginn) Keenum Obituary, The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, July 27, 2000.
Funeral services for Effie Ginn Branton Dedeaux Keenum, 95, were July 21, 2000, at Riemann Funeral Home, Biloxi. She died July 18, 2000, at her Gulfport residence. She worked at Reliance Mfg. Co. in Columbia before moving to Gulfport in 1938, where she was employed by MaeSmith Garment Co. through 1948. The was owner/operator of The Corral until her retirement in 1971. A native of Walthall County, "Miss Effie" was born in the Salem community, daughter of the late Newland and Myra Ginn. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Keenum; 12 brothers, Johnnie, Talmadge, Lemuel, Monroe, Seab, Wilmer, Clyde, Robert, Murray, Jewell and Bud Ed Ginn, all of the Walthall-Marion county area, and Mack Ginn of Bogalusa; and four sisters, Bertha Sauls of Columbia, Ruby Andrews of Tylertown, Lula Lovell and Pearl Marx of Hazlehurst; and a great- granddaughter, Carley Lauren Buehler of Clinton. She is survived by three daughters, Myra Branton Wright of Gulfport, Yvonne S. Henry of Clinton, and Billie Jean Milligan of Oklahoma City, Okla.; seven grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. The family requests memorial donations in lieu of flowers to the Carley Buehler Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Myra Wright, 1948 E. Pass Road, Gulfport, MS 39507. Interment was in Southern Memorial Park, Biloxi.

Kennedy, Otis Jack; Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, July 22, 1999.
Funeral services for Otis Kennedy, 66, of Magnolia, brother of Doris Johnson of Tylertown, were July 13, 1999, at World of Faith Church, Magnolia, with burial in the church cemetery.

Geneva (Johnson) Knippers, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 1/14/1999.
Funeral services for Geneva Johnson Knippers, 75, were May 4,1999, at Capps Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Anderson officiating. She died May 2, 1999, at Walthall General Hospital. She was a seamstress and a member of Centreville Baptist Church. She was born Aug. 8, 1923, at Walthall County, daughter of the late Burtney Wardell Johnson Sr. and Mary Josephine Brumfield Johnson. She married T.C. Knippers, who preceded her in death. She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Tony Knippers and Charles and Ida Knippers; two daughters and a son-in-law, Mary Knippers and Jan and Tony Bullock; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a brother, Lampton Johnson of Osyka. Pallbearers were Johnny Johnson, David Knippers, Jimmy Johnson, Mark Buchanan and David Johnson. Honorary pallbearers were Michael Knippers, Clayton Dunaway, Chester Cooper, Benji Van Winkle, Jeff Blackwell, Mike Blackwell and Danny Clark. Burial was in Tylertown Cemetery with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Lang, Percy Monroe; Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, July 1, 1999.
Graveside services for Percy Monroe Lang, 72, were June 29, 1999, at Tylertown Cemetery. He died June 26, 1999, at the U.S. Naval Home at Gulfport. Lang was a former resident of Tylertown. He was born Jan. 21, 1927, at Pike County, son of the late Louis H. and Nellie Knippers Lang. He is survived by a daughter, Tina Lang of Tylertown; a granddaughter, Amber Dunaway; two brothers, James A. Lang and Benjamin G. Lang, both of Tylertown; and a sister, Beatrice Brugger of Lagrange, Tex. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a step- mother, Myrtle Hodges Lang. Burial was in Tylertown Cemetery with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Lewis, J.C.; Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Sept 16, 1999.
Funeral services for J.C. Lewis, 81, of McComb, were Sept. 9, 1999, at Navilla Baptist Church with Rev. Howard Brister and Dr. David Millican officiating. He died Sept. 8, 1999, at his residence. Lewis was a member of Navilla Baptist Church. He served in the Civil Conservation Corps in New York State during 1937. He was employed by McComb Milling Co. for 23 years until 1964. He then owned and operated Hillside Grocery and Service and Hillside Trailer Park in addition to J.C. Lewis Mobile Park. He was born March 23, 1918, at Walthall County, son of William Tavner and Ella Hall Lewis. He married the former Margie Helen Owens of McComb, who survives. He is also survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Wendell and Rita Martin Lewis of McComb; two daughters and sons-in-law, Ilda Gay Lewis Dickerson Brown and Don Brown and Eloise Lewis Etheridge and Paul Etheridge, all of McComb; four sisters, Eula Holmes and husband, Newton Holmes, Bettye Lou Holmes and husband, Cary Holmes, and Dollie Rush, all of Tylertown, and Ina Sue Wilson and husband, Eugene Wilson Sr. of Chalmette, La., 13 grandchildren; 20 great- grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers were Milford Etheridge, Ben Etheridge, Don Brown Jr., Ricky Lewis, Marti Lewis, Charles Etheridge, Jeff Etheridge and Andy Etheridge. Honorary pallbearers were John Dickerson, Joseph "Ronnie" Dickerson and Mr. Lewis' Sunday School class. Burial was in Pike Memorial Gardens with Catchings Funeral Home in charge.

Luter, Marcus Aken; Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, October 16, 1997.
Funeral services for Marcus Aken "M.A." Luter, 86, were Oct. 11, 1997, at Capps Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Pender and Rev. Johnny Sykes officiating. He died Oct. 8, 1997, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. Luter was a dairy farmer and former agriculture. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church. He was born April 9, 1911, in Old Pike County, son of the late William Marcus and Florence Eudora Foil Luter. He married Era G. Luter, who survives. He is also survived by a son, Melvin A. Luter of Annandale, Va.; two daughters, Donis L. Smith and Patsy L. Hightower; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Charles Webster Boyd, Bob McMichael, Malcolm Fortenberry, Jo Speedy Andrews, David Magee and Malcolm Magee. Burial was in Tylertown Cemetery with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Magee, Albert Wallace; Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday Apr 8, 1999.
Funeral services for Albert Wallace Magee, 73, were March 31, 1999, at Capps Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Les Hughes and Rev. Mike Reid officiating. He died March 29, 1999, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. Magee was a member of Crystal Springs Baptist Church and the International Union of Operating Engineers. He was a retired heavy equipment operator. He was born Aug. 26, 1925, at Tylertown, son of the late Sammy Wallace and Edna Rouse Magee. He married Blanche Barber Magee, who survives. Also surviving are four sons and three daughters-in-law, Wallace and Lela Magee of New Hope, Gene and Brenda Magee of Sandy Hook, Don and Mary Magee of San Antonio, Tex., and Johnny Magee of Bryan, Tex.; one daughter and son-in-law, LaRheta and Danny Dunaway of Tylertown; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Rheta Smith of Tylertown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Keith Magee; and a granddaughter, Angela Slocum. Pallbearers were James Magee, Dale Magee, Bill Sartin, Larry Martin, Jimmy Lowery and Randy Pigott. Burial was in Crystal Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Blanch (Barber) Magee, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday 6/10/1999.
Funeral services for Blanche Barber Magee, 73, were June 3, 1999, at Crystal Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Reid and Dr. Les Hughes officiating. She died June 1, 1999, at her residence. She was a homemaker and a member of Crystal Springs Baptist Church. Mrs. Magee was born June 28, 1925, at Walthall County, daughter of the late Eugene and Eva Slade Barber. She married Albert. W. Magee, who preceded her in death. She is survived by four sons and three daughters-in-law, Wallace and Lela Magee of New Hope, Gene and Brenda Magee of Sandy Hook, Don and Mary Magee of San Antonio; Tex., and Johnny Magee of Bryan, Tex.; a daughter and son-in-law, LaRheta and Danny Dunaway of Tylertown; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a sister- in-law, Rheta Smith of Tylertown. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a son, Keith Magee; a brother, Monroe Barber; and a granddaughter, Angela Slocum. Pallbearers were James Magee, Dale Magee, Randy Pigott, Jimmy Lowery, Bill Sartin and Larry Martin. Burial was in Crystal Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Magee, Elaine (Stringer); Obit: McComb Enterprise-Journal, McComb, MS, Sunday 6/2/1996.
CONWAY, S.C. - Elaine Stringer Magee, 77, a resident of Conway Nursing Center in Conway, died June 1, 1996. Visitation will be 5-8 tonight at Capps Funeral Home of Tylertown and from 9 a.m. Monday until services at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Mike Reid officiating. Burial will be in Crystal Springs Cemetery in the Dexter Community. Mrs. Magee was born July 6, 1918, in Marion County. She was the daughter of Wiley P. Stringer and Mattie Ellzey Stringer. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Woodrow W. Magee. She is survived by one son, Louie G. Magee of Memphis, Tenn.; one daughter, Brenda M. Cutts of Surfside Beach, S.C.; and two grandchildren.

Grace (Conerly) Magee, Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday April 8, 1999.
Funeral services for Grace Conerly Magee, 87, were April 5, 1999, at Capps Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. David Sellers officiating. She died April 1, 1999, at Walthall General Hospital. Mrs. Magee was a member of Tylertown Baptist Church, serving as WMU president and Sunday School teacher. She was a member of Walthall Hospital Auxiliary, having served as president. She was a homemaker, a member of the Homemakers Club and Garden Club, serving as president of each group for two terms. She was born March 17, 1912, at Old Pike County, daughter of the late Needham and Ada Ellzey Conerly. She married Toxie B. Magee, who survives. She is. also survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, Steven C. and Alee Magee of Bethlehem, Pa., David B. and Lila B. Magee of McComb, and John Kent Magee of Tylertown; two grandchildren, Sarah Magee Smith and Tyler C. Magee; a sister, Mary Conerly Bickham of Baton Rouge, La. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Horace, Cecil, Lamar and Robert Conerly; and a sister, Nell Conerly Barrow. Pallbearers were Bobby Conerly, Truly Conerly, Jerry Sullivan, Heath Breckenridge, Robert 0. Jones, O.D. Martin and Emmette Luter. Burial was in Tylertown Cemetery with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Magee, John C.; Obit: The Tylertown Times, Tylertown, MS, Thursday January 29, 1998.
Funeral services for John Carroll Magee Sr., 79, were Jan. 23, 1998, at Capps Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Wayne Dillon officiating. He died Jan. 21, 1998, at Walthall General Hospital. Magee was a mechanic, a World War II Army veteran, a member of Knoxo Baptist Church and a Mason. He was born Nov. 24, 1918, at Slidell, La., son of the late John and Mattie Ginn Magee. He married Hilan Alford Magee, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Ben L. and Ford Magee; and a sister, Grace Magee. Survivors include two sons, J.C. Magee Jr., and Sammy Kaye Magee; a daughter and son-in- law, Carolyn M. and Wayne MeElveen of Franklinton; two granddaughters, Samantha and Jayne Magee; four grandsons, Marty and Jason MeElveen of Franklinton, and Nathaniel and Christopher Holmes; a brother, Billie Magee of Nashville, Tenn. Pallbearers were Alex Alexander, Vernon Alford, Earl Alford, Billy Alford, Jimmy Alford and Mike Magee. Burial was in Hillerest Memorial Gardens with Capps Funeral Home in charge.

Magee, Lucia Grace (Cothern); Obit: McComb Enterprise-Journal, McComb, MS, Sunday June 30, 1996.
TYLERTOWN - Lucia Grace Cothern Magee, 93, died June 27, 1996, at Tylertown Extended Care where she resided. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Capps Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Purser and the Rev. Mike Anderson officiating. Burial was in Elliott Cemetery in the Dinan Community. Mrs. Magee was born July 20, 1902, in old Pike County. She was the daughter of the late Ephram Cothern and the late Mary Emily Holmes Cothern. She was a retired registered nurse and a member of Dinan Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Seth Ellzey Magee Sr.; her parents; one grandson, Benjie Magee; five sisters and three brothers. She is survived by three sons, Seth E. Magee Jr. of Kokomo, A.B. 'Dutch" Magee of Tylertown and Charles E. Magee of Denham Springs, La.; a sister, Merle Flynt o