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Josephine DiStefano Duffey
NATCHEZ - Services for Josephine DiStefano Duffey of West Monroe, La., formerly of Natchez, who died Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002, in West Monroe, will be at 11 a.m. today at St. Mary Basilica with the Rev. Mike O'Brien officiating.
Burial will follow in Natchez City cemetery under the direction of Laird Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the church.
Mrs. Duffey was born
in Natchez, the daughter of Dominic and Josephine Maresca DiStefano.
She was a member of St. Paschal Catholic Church, a resident of West Monroe for the past 60 years, a registered nurse, a graduate of St. Francis School of Nursing in Monroe and a a supervisor at St. Francis Hospital.
Mrs. Duffey was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Louise McLean and Lucia Chatelain; and two brothers, Dominic DiStefano and Joe DiStefano.
Survivors include her husband, Vernon M. Duffey; three sisters, Marie King and her husband, Cleo, and Anne Cook and her husband, George, all of West Monroe, and Elizabeth Smith and her husband, Clinton, both of Natchez; sister-in-law, Freda DiStefano of Natchez; her niece, Debbie Abbott and her husband, Billy, both of Monroe; and a number of other nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be nephews.
Robert Glen Nettles
NATCHEZ - Funeral arrangements for Robert Glen Nettles, 44, of Natchez, who died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002, at his residence, are incomplete at Laird Funeral Home.
Ruby Pauline McGreger
Ruby Pauline McGreger, 83, of Holly Springs, died Aug. 20, 2005 at Baptist Hospital DeSoto in Southaven. She was the widow of William Lee McGreger, a member of New Harmony Baptist Church and a nursing assistant with Care Inn Nursing Home.
Services were held at 2 p.m. on Aug. 22 at Holly Springs Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Spring Hill Baptist Church cemetery in Waterford. Bro. Mickey Hoyle officiated.
She leaves three sons, David McGreger of Byhalia, Billy McGreger of Holly Springs, Ray McGreger of Silverdale, Wash.; a daughter, Bonnie Ryerson of Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; a brother, Thurman Young of Olive Branch; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Bobby McGreger.
Pallbearers were Jimmy Bevel, Mickey Bevel, Wayne McGreger, Jerry McGreger, Randy Young, Eddie Young. Honorary pallbearers were Todd McGreger, Chris Campbell, Shane McGreger, Mark Ryerson, Raymond McGreger and Travis McGreger.
Patricia Denham Collard
Patricia Denham Collard, 56, of Kemp, Tx., died Feb. 20, 2006 at Hospice of East Texas.
Services were held at 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 23 at Holly Springs Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Pine Grove cemetery in Hickory Flat. Bro. Bishop officiated.
She leaves her husband, Charles Collard; a son, Dewitt Collard of Kemp; two daughters, Cheryl Collard of Kemp, Theresa Whitlow of Pontotoc; five brothers, Otis Denham of Salem, Ala., Gus Denham of New Albany, Billy Denham of Tupelo, Willard Denham of Oxford, Elec Denham of Lamar; three sisters, Cindy Gurley of Ashland, Floye Denham of Baldwyn, Clara McMillan of Southaven; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Angela Diane Curtis
Angela Diane Curtis, 20, of Ashland, died Feb. 19, 2006 in Ripley. She was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church and a student.
Services were held at 2 p.m. on Feb. 23 at Holly Springs Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Hill Crest cemetery. Bro. Bobby Williams officiated.
She leaves her father, Lee Curtis of Hickory Flat; her mother, Amy and Mark Steele of Ashland; her grandfather, Leslie M. Curtis of Michigan City; her grandmother, Linda Miller of Michigan City; her brother, Gresham Steele of Ashland; her sister, Megan Steele of Ashland; and a nephew.
Pallbearers were Marvin Curtis, Tyler Curtis, Rich Yager, Jason Yager, Josh Harrington, Elbert Carpenter, Travis Carpenter and Jackie Miller. Honorary pallbearers were Chris Harrington, Kevin Owens and Jessie Byrd.
Johnnie Lee Daugherty Sr.
Johnnie Lee (Sugar Man) Daugherty Sr., 92, of Ashland, died Feb. 19, 2006 at Tippah County Hospital in Ripley. He was a member of Hebron MB Church, a deacon, church treasurer, former Sunday school superintendent, former choir president, former president of NAACP, former school board member of Benton County for 24 years, Greenwood Lodge #68, patron in Eastern Star, former president of North Benton County Water Association, committee member of Benton County Fire Department and community activist. He was a retired self-employed carpenter.
Services were held at 2 p.m. on Feb. 26 at Ashland High School Auditorium. Burial was in Hebron MB Church cemetery in Lamar. Rev. Adam Gholson officiated. J.F. Brittenum and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
He leaves three daughters, Thera Jones of Chicago, Ill., Mary Daugherty of Glenwood, Ill., Dorothy Hurt of Chicago, Ill.; two sons, Johnnie Lee Daugherty Jr. of Lamar, Walter Daugherty of Collierville, Tenn.; three step-daughters, Gloria Jean Foster of Memphis, Tenn., Ora Parker of Chicago, Ill., Rose Mary Adams of Cleveland, Ohio; a step-son, Isaac Parker of Ashland; a sister, Girtha Glass of Chicago, Ill.; 33 grandchildren, 68 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Beasel Daugherty Sr., Udell Daugherty Sr.; and a step-son, Richard Parker.
Pallbearers were Beasel Daugherty III, Stanley Daughter Jr., Zackary Daugherty, Stanley Daugherty Sr., Terrence Daugherty Sr. and Eudelle Daugherty Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Eric Steward, Willie Daugherty and Beasel Daugherty Jr.
Francis Frederick Gamble
Francis Frederick (Fritz) Gamble, 52, died Feb. 21, 2006. He most recently served as vice president for Matrix Medical.
Services were held at 11 a.m. on Feb. 25 at Slayden Baptist Church in Lamar. Burial was in Slayden cemetery. Holly Springs Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
He leaves his wife, Debra Winfield Gamble, two children, Joshua and Erin; his mother, Ruth Gamble; a sister, Olive Nell; and a brother, Edward.
Curley Gatewood
Curley Gatewood, 86, of Holly Springs, died Feb. 19, 2006 at his home. He was a member of Trustee Board, a World War II Army veteran and a member of Masonic Lodge. He was a lift driver with Pigeon-Thomas Iron & Steel Company for 40 years.
Services were held at 12 noon on Feb. 24 at Hudsonville CME Church, where he was a member. Burial was in Isom Chapel CME Church cemetery. Rev. Bobby G. Wilson officiated. J.F. Brittenum and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
He leaves his wife, Carrie Ann Gulledge Gatewood; a daughter, Joyce Trask of Natchez; a son, LaFayette Gatewood of Holly Springs; and a grandson.
Pallbearers were Justine Gatewood, Larry Gatewood, Leon Tucker, Raymond Spight, Glenn Coleman, John Gatewood.
David Bryan Helton
David Bryan Helton, 32, of Byhalia, died recently at his home. He was a truckdriver.
Services were held at 11 a.m. on Feb. 23 at Holly Springs Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Byhalia cemetery.
He leaves his wife, Lynn Helton; a son, Andrew James Helton of Oakland, Tenn.; a step-daughter, Beth Spaudling of Byhalia; a step-son, Lee Clendenen of Byhalia; his parents, Evelyn and James (Pete) Roberson of Byhalia, and David and Lee Helton of Brandon; grandparents, Joe and Margie Price of Memphis, Tenn.; step-brother, Duwayne Roberson of West Memphis, Ark.; step-sister, Gloria Roberson of West Memphis; his half-sister, Lynda Kelly of Brandon; and three grandchildren.
Betty Jane Garner Howell
Betty Jane Garner Howell, 71, of Potts Camp, died Feb. 25, 2006 at her home. She was retired from Sunbean Corp. and a member of Amaziah Baptist Church.
Services were held at 11 a.m. on Feb. 27 at United Funeral Services Chapel. Burial was in Hill Crest cemetery. Rev. Jason Howell officiated.
She leaves her husband, Charles Vardaman Howell; a daughter, Betty Bryant of Ashland; three sons, Wayne Howell, Larry Howell, Eric Howell, all of Potts Camp; a sister, Jessie Garner of Holly Springs; a brother, Victor Garner of Holly Springs; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Diane Howell; and a brother, Richard Garner.
Pallbearers were Tim Purvis, Jonathan Gadd, Harold Bryant, Tony Harris, Matt Harris and Tyler Holmes.
Lizzie Mae Mason Williams
Lizzie Mae Mason Williams, 89, of Chicago, Ill., formerly of Lamar, died Feb. 19, 2006 at Holy Cross Hospital, Chicago, Ill. She was the widow of Sam Williams. She was a member of the Eastern Star.
Services were held at 1 p.m. on Feb. 25 at Hebron MB Church in Lamar, where she was a member. Burial was in the church cemetery. Rev. Adam Gholson officiated. J.F. Brittenum and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
She leaves three daughters, Ether B. Conley, Mattie Hamer, both of Chicago, Ill., Lucy Dortch of Country Club Hills, Ill.; three sons, James Williams, George Williams, both of Chicago, Ill., John Henry Williams of Memphis, Tenn.; 19 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Elease Cox; and a grandson.
Pallbearers were Carlos E. Williams, Stanley L. Williams, Robert A. Williams, Steven Dortch, Jonathan Williams and Maurice Dortch. Honorary pallbearers were James A. Williams, John H. Williams, Morris Dortch, George E. Williams and L.T. Cox.
Ethel C. Ormon
Ethel C. Ormon, 102, of Ashland, died Aug. 20, 2005 at Ave Marie Home in Memphis, Tenn. She was the widow of Robert Lee Ormon and a member of Ashland United Methodist Church.
Services were held at 2 p.m. on Aug. 23 at Holly Springs Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Ashland cemetery. Rev. William Kemp and Rev. Glen Hudspeth officiated.
She leaves two daughters, Betty Rutherford of Memphis, Tenn., Nancy Grisanti of Princeton, Texas.; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Ashland Methodist Church.
Kalvin L. Pointer
Kalvin L. Porter, 28, of Moscow, Tenn., died Aug. 13, 2005 at the home of his aunt in Moscow. He attended Fayette Ware High School in Somerville, Tenn. He was disabled.
Services were held at 1 p.m. on Aug. 20 at Sims Chapel MB Church in Michigan City. Burial was in the church cemetery. Rev. Calvin Mason officiated. J.F. Brittenum and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
He leaves three sons, Kevin Williams, LaQuan Williams, TeShaun Williams, all of Somerville, Tenn.; his adopted mother, Elsie Mason of Moscow, Tenn.; his mother, Carolyn Pointer of Memphis, Tenn.; his father, Julius Ayers of Memphis, Tenn.; and two brothers.
Pallbearers were Randy Hampton, Kelvin Anderson, Antonia Anderson, Marquett Maxwell, T.D. Big Red. Honorary pallbearers were Tommie Mason, Robert Watkins, Edward Lewis, Sam Franklin, John Franklin and Charles Craig.
Lavern White
Lavern White, 65, of New Albany, died Aug. 13, 2005 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in New Albany. She was retired from Mohasco Furniture Plant after many years of work.
Services were held at 2 p.m. on Aug. 20 at Pleasant Grove MB Church, where she was a member. Burial was in the church cemetery. Rev. Thomas Wilson officiated. Serenity Funeral Home Inc. of New Albany was in charge of arrangements.
She leaves a daughter, Shirley Harden of New Albany; a son, Walter White of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two brothers, James White of Alexandria, Va., Currly White of Modesto, Calif.; four sisters, Irene Jackson of Monterey, Calif., Mary Pewett of Aurora, Ill., Carrie Murphy of Pasadena, Calif., Nettie Smith of Eltadino, Calif.; and six grandchildren.
Ross Wilson Jr.
Ross Wilson Jr., 73, of New Albany, died Aug. 15, 2005 at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo. He was a saw mill worker most of his life.
Services were held at 11 a.m. on Aug. 20 at Mallalieu U.M. Church in New Albany. Burial was in Oak Grove cemetery in New Albany. Serenity Funeral Home of New Albany was in charge of arrangements.
He leaves his wife, Nora Mae Wilson; two sons, Joe and Sam Wilson, all of New Albany; a brother, W.C. Wilson of Tupelo; a sister, Virga King of College Park, Ill.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Alfred Graham.
