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Mamie Mary "Mae" Benson
(November 11, 1910 - September 27, 2011)
Memorial services for Mamie Mary “Mae” Attas Benson, 100, of Natchez, who died Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, at Natchez Regional Medical Center, will be at 4:00 PM Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Doug Broome officiating.
Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until service time Friday at the church, under the direction of Laird Funeral Home.
Mrs. Benson was formerly employed by the Concordia Parish School Board and by International Paper Company in their food service departments. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church where she attended the Grace Sunday School Class. During her lifetime she enjoyed cooking, gardening, and keeping up with her family members.
Mrs. Benson was preceded in death by her husband, L. J. Benson; her parents, Frank and Elizabeth Attas; and two step-daughters, Penny Penick, and Rose Zynn.
Survivors include three step-children, Jack Benson of Natchez; Yvonne Loomas of Plain Dealing, LA.; Janet Rose Kennedy of Atlanta, TX.; and seventeen step-grandchildren.
Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Brown, Tony Byrne, Julius Cotton, Lynwood Easterling, Floyd Epinette, Chris Newman, Wil Nolan, and Spencer Stutzman.
Marguerite "nee Delaughter" Tirrill
(April 23, 1924 - September 30, 2011)
NATCHEZ - Graveside services for Mrs. Marguerite Delaughter Tirrill, 87, of Natchez, who died Friday, September 30, 2011, will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Greenlawn Memorial Park with Father David O'Connor officiating.
Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Laird Funeral Home.
Marguerite was born April 23, 1924 in Brookhaven, MS, the youngest daughter of William Tillman Delaughter and Ozzie Leona Kelley Delaughter. She was married to Bayard V. Tirrill of Philadelphia, PA.
She was preceded in death by her husband, two sisters, Inez Walcott and Mildred “Mimi” Vedrenne, and two brothers, Harry Mortee “Monty” and Ray Delaughter.
She is survived by four sons, Bill Tirrill of Seattle, WA, Roger Tirrill of North Carolina, Dennis and Bob Tirrill, both of Philadelphia, daughter, Pat Tirrill of Natchez; two grandchildren, Amy and Michael, and one great grandchild, Hannah, all of Philadelphia, sister, Alma Maddox of Natchez, four nephews and three nieces.
Mary Helen McKinley Austin
(October 30, 1920 - March 21, 2012)
Services for Mary Helen McKinley Austin, 91, of Natchez, who died Wednesday, March 21 will be Saturday, March 24 at 10:00 a.m. from Grace United Methodist Church with the Rev. Darian Duckworth officiating.
Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00 before the service.
Burial will follow at Natchez City Cemetery under the direction of Laird Funeral Home.
Mary Helen was born October 30,1920 in Kirby, Mississippi. After graduating from Natchez High School, she moved to California to work for Lockheed as a "Rosie the Riveter." After World War II she moved to Washington state, married, and moved to Wenatchee, Washington. After retiring she moved back to Natchez to be near her family. She was very active in several civic organizations. Two of her favorites were Civitan and Pink Ladies at Natchez Regional Hospital. She was a faithful member of Grace United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Austin; father, John A. McKinley; mother, Nancy E. McKinley; brothers James, Bernard, John and wife Johnnie Maye; and sister Barbara.
Survivors include special cousins: Lillian Mashon, Jimmy and Joan Jones, Buela Dallalio, and Pam and Freddie Sandel. She is also survived by a number of cousins in Washington State, Mississippi, and Alabama.
Pallbearers will be Lewie Sandel, Trae Jones, Christian Rachal, Ryan Rachal, Joe Dallalio, Jr., and Keith Dallalio.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jay Sandel and Cole Radzewicz.
The family would like to offer their sincere thanks to Dr. Mire, Dr.Kuiper, and the nurses and staff in Telemetry at Natchez Regional Medical Center for their compassion and care during Mrs. Austin's illness. The family would like to give a heartfelt thanks to her care givers Tickey Turner, Sandra Turner, and Alice Carter.
The family requests memorials be made to Grace United Methodist Church or to a charity of choice.
Glenn Earl Buford
May 9, 1957 - July 19, 2012
NATCHEZ - Funeral services for Glenn Earl Buford,55,of Vidalia,who died Thursday July 19, 2012 at Natchez Regional Medical Center, will be 2 p.m. Monday July 23, 2012 at the First Baptist Church of Vidalia with Rev. Bill McCullin and Rev. Duffy Carson officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Laird Funeral Home.
Visitation will be 12 noon Monday until service time at the church.
Mr. Buford was born May 9, 1957 in Natchez the son of Earl Buford and Beverly Jo Buford. He was a cancer survivor and while cancer changed his appearance it did not define or defeat him. He is preceded in death his parents, and one aunt, Marie Wilson.
Glenn spent his childhood growing up across the street from what was formally known as Vidalia Elementary. He spent many happy days roaming the neighborhood. One friend fondly remembers sitting next to him in 4th grade when it was evident from the size of his desk that he was going to be tall for his age. Really he had the biggest desk in 4th grade. Glenn was always neat in his dress and was a good looking kid even at the gawky stage kids go through. He was kind of quiet but always up for a game of football. He later went on to attend school across the river at Adams County Private School later known as Thomas Jefferson. Glenn was a very talented guy. He was a gifted artist in addition to being a talented athlete. Glenn shined on the football field where he made Coach Marks look good. Just Kidding Coach! Glenn was voted Mr. Thomas Jefferson which showed how well he was thought of. As high school came to an end he accepted a full athletic scholarship to Mississippi State University where he played the position of linebacker under the guidance of Coach Bob Tyler. He was 6’3” and 215 lbs. Glenn was a member of the Mississippi State M Club where he supported many charities. He was a proud Mississippi Bulldog Graduate. Glenn really enjoyed his days on the field in high school and in college. Glenn was a history major and that really makes sense if you had a chance to some time talking to him.
He knew a lot about the past and old things. If he was interested in something he wanted to know the most about it or be the best doing it. Glenn liked to refinish furniture. He always looked beyond someone’s junk and could see the possibilities and the beauty of what it could become. Glenn was a welder and worked in the construction field with Zachary Construction traveling to many places all over doing his job and supporting his family. It has been said he really was one of the best welders to be found in these parts. Glenn was an avid gardener and grew some of the tastiest vegetables. Not only could he grow vegetables but with his green thumb he had some of the most beautiful plants and flowers around.
Glenn is survived by his daughter Rachel whom he loved so much, his only sister Teresa and his former wife and chief caretaker Terry Buford. Glenn is survived by numerous aunts, uncles,and cousins especially from the Buford, Sharp, and Keating Families from down South , special love ones, Chad and Heather Boyette, Bradley and Tyler, Cage and Lynda Boyette and Ember, and his neighbor Donna Stringer and her son Jarred.
Glenn was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Vidalia. The family would like to thank Calvary Baptist Church of Vidalia and Pastor Ron Ledford,Highland Baptist Church and the Churchill Methodist Church for their love and support at this time.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Ames, Matt Avance, Jamie Keating, Charlie Rodgers, Jarred Stringer and Chad Boyette
Honorary pallbearers are Virgil Hoggatt, and Glenn’s buddies at the Ranch House, CL Leonard, Pat Leach, Todd Ainsworth, Jimmy Temple, Preston White, Wesley Duncan, Gene Parker, Coach Bobby Marks, Louis Guedon, Allen Mardis, Pat Womack, Bernsie Marks, Emmett Keating, Jamie Keating, Colton Keating, Garrett Keating, Steve Slay, and Chad Boyette.
L. W. Laird, Jr.
March 15, 1926 - July 17, 2012
NATCHEZ - Funeral services for Mr. L. W. Laird, Jr., 86, of Natchez, who died, Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at Natchez Regional Medical Center, will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2012 at Morgantown Baptist Church with Dr. Edgar Wright and Rev. David Merritt officiating.
Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Laird Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday and 9:00 a.m. Friday until time of service at the church.
Mr. Laird was born March 15, 1926 in Lincoln County, MS, the son of Levi Willard Laird, Sr. and Edith Earl Sutton Laird. He was a member of Morgantown Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon and Sunday school superintendent. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U. S. Navy as a Seabee. He was past President of the Mississippi State Barber Board. Mr. Laird was also a Master Mason and a member of Eastern Star, Shrine Club, and York rite for more than fifty years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Phyliss Ranae Laird, and a brother, Charles M. Laird.
He is survived by his wife, Lora Laird of Natchez; three children, Bruce Laird and wife, Nancy of Vidalia, LA, Randy Laird and Tammy Jackson and husband, Keith, all of Natchez; five grandchildren, Lindsey Middleton, Wells Middleton, Katelee Laird, Hudson Laird, and Isabella Bourque; and a brother, Billy Laird and wife, Kay, of Vidalia, LA.
Pallbearers will be Bruce Laird, Randy Laird, Hudson Laird, Wells Middleton, Keith Jackson, Dicky Laird, and Gene Laird.
Memorials may be made to Morgantown Baptist Church, Gideon’s International, or to a charity of choice.
Betty Jean Longhofer Wilson
June 29, 1930 - July 11, 2012
Funeral services for Betty Jean Longhofer Wilson, 82, of Natchez, who died Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at her residence, will be at 5:00 PM Friday July 13, at Parkway Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Brewer officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Laird Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 3:00 PM until service time Friday at the church.
Mrs. Wilson was born June 29, 1930 in Shattuck, Oklahoma the daughter of Aaron Longhofer and Esther Schick Longhofer. She has been a member of Parkway Baptist Church for 30 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Master Sargeant Richard R. Wilson Jr., one sister, Doris Griffin and two granddaughters: Jessica Wilson and Racheal Smith.
Survivors include four sons: Gary Wilson and wife Judy of Brandon, MS, Tim Wilson and wife Mary of Woodville, MS, Kevin Wilson and wife Becky of Natchez, and David Wilson and wife Edith of Camden, S.C., 15 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren, one brother: Edgar Longhofer of Shattuck, OK, and two sisters: Darlene Mitchell of Dodge City, Kansas and JoAnn Malmgren of Rockwall, TX.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Devin Wilson, Tim Wilson Jr., Ed Walker, Chris Wilson, and Zack Wilson
Memorials may be made to Parkway Baptist Church Building Fund or the charity of your choice.
