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Mrs. Easter Martin Burnett (Mickey)
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Tuesday, July 17, 2012
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Wednesday, July 18, 2012
11:00am
Repose in Church: 10:00am
Zion Travelers Baptist Church, 1701 Poplar Street
Interment: Second Union Church cemetery, Utica ~ Old Port Gibson Road
Sister Easter Martin was born
on March 28, 1937 in Utica, MS. She departed this life on July 15, 2012, at River Region Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late George Martin Sr., and the late Alice Payne (Sally) Martin of Utica, Mississippi, and was one of seven children.
She was united in marriage to Frank W. Burnett for 30 years until his death in 1987. During this union Sister Burnett reared four children: Alice Virginia Burnett, Mary Elizabeth Carter, Ray Anthony Burnett who preceded her in death, and Loretta Burnett.
Sister Burnett accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Second Union Baptist Church in Utica, MS, and for the past eight years was a member of Zion Travelers Baptist church until her death.
Sister Burnett leaves to cherish her memories: three (3) daughters, Alice Virginia Burnett of Missouri City, Texas, Mary Elizabeth Carter (Bobby) of Vicksburg, MS, and Loretta Burnett of Vicksburg, MS; four brothers, Wesley Martin, George Martin Jr. (Mae Bertha), Johnny B. Martin (Julia Mae) of Utica, Mississippi, and Alonzo Scott (LaShawn) of Byram, Mississippi; and one sister, Azzie Mae Strong of Vicksburg, Mississippi; five grandchildren, Shandale Burnett Reed, LaToya Campbell (Memphis, TN), Whitney Nicole Burnett, Latwana Burnett, and Tarji Carter; three great grandchildren, Iyana Reed, Tiah Campbell (Memphis, TN) and Jon Anthony Nguyen, and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Mrs. Mabel Sims
Services are as follows:
Interment: Saturday, July 14, 2012
10:00am
Jessamine Ridge Church Cem., Jessamine Ridge Road~Jefferson County
Mabel D. Sims was the eighth child born
to the union of Jeff and Mary Brown of Lorman, Mississippi. Mabel was an educator as well as an advocate for the youth in her community. This was evidenced by her founding of the Our Lady of Sorrows tutoring program. However, her greatest accomplishment was being an outstanding wife and mother. Mabel loved selflessly, she gave generously and spoke tenderly but truthfully. She was a loyal friend to her peers and a “second mother” to many young women. She strove for excellence in all her endeavors as well as her appearance. This is why many referred to her as a DIVA…a glamorous, self- assured woman who was not afraid to be herself at all times. Mabel had impeccable taste and was a renaissance woman. Her style was sharp and her hats were memorable.
Mabel was very ambitious. She earned her undergraduate degree at an Historically Black College, Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi. During this time she was also a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority as well as being a secretary to the president of the university. She later earned two Masters degrees from Roosevelt University and the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.
She married
Galester Sims, a fellow Alcorn alumnus who preceded her in death. From this union three children were born; Kim, Kelda, and Kirby. As a family they attended mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish. During her time at OLS, she served as the Parish Council President. As a Chicago Public School educator for 40 years, she impacted many young lives before retiring from Lincoln Park High School.
On July 6, 2012, Mabel transitioned from this life. She leaves behind her brother A.J. Brown (Louise) of Lorman, Mississippi, her children Kimberly Sims-Barnes of Chicago, Illinois, Kelda Townsell (William) and Kirby Sims (Jo Ann) of Cypress, Texas and grandchildren: Kleo Star Barnes, Melani Diamond Barnes, Faith Margaret Townsell, Joy Mary Townsell, Robin Van Gilder, Emily Ann Sims, Morgan Daisy Sims, Kirby Seth Sims, Jr. and the “icing on the cake”, our latest addition, Karli.
She will be interred at the Jessamine Ridge Baptist Church cemetery in Jefferson, County.
Mrs. Carrie Mae Carson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, July 6, 2012
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm -6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, July 7, 2012
10:00am
Repose in Church: 9:00am
Greater Grove Street M.B. Church, 2715 Alcorn Drive
Interment: Second Union cemetery, Utica, MS. - Old Port Gibson Rd.
On January 23, 1950, Carrie Mae Johnson, the eighth child of Amos Johnson, Sr. and Julia Neal Johnson was born
in Utica, MS. Carrie ended her journey on July 3, 2012 at River Region Medical Center.
Carrie was baptized at an early age at the St. Paul M.B. Church in Utica, MS.
Carrie Mae Johnson Carson attended elementary school at Mixon Elementary School in Utica, MS before moving to Vicksburg in 1965. She was a 1969 graduate of Temple High School and received her B.S. Degree in Early Childhood Education from Tougaloo College; she also studied at Alcorn State University and Jackson State University. Carrie retired from Mississippi Action for Progress after 32 years of service as a Pre-School Teacher. Carrie touched the lives of many families during her tenure at Kings Head Start Center and the Warren County community. Carrie also dedicated her time after retirement as a Warren County Poll Worker.
Carrie was the baby girl of the family and she enjoyed life to the fullest. She loved to travel, shop, and glamorize herself. Her beauty and poise made her no stranger to the mirror, giving the young women in her life something to look forward to. She was admired by many as a role model. You could smell the aroma of her Aromatics perfume before you saw her and she assisted in making Fashion Fair one of the leading make up retailers. She loved her girls, with the assistance of her beautiful mother; she provided them with the necessary skills to become the Women they are today.
Carrie was preceded in death by her parents, Amos Johnson, Sr. and Julia Neal Johnson and two sisters, Pearline Hollins and Ollie Johnson.
Carrie leaves to cherish her memories three daughters whom she loved dearly, Tracy Johnson Hoggatt and her husband Michael Hoggatt of Conyers, Georgia, Pamela Johnson Martin and her husband Fredrick Martin, Jr. of Vicksburg, MS and Tresha Johnson Harris of Vicksburg, MS, nine grandchildren, Brandy Martin, Ebony Martin, Fredrick Martin, Jessie Harris, Aaleah Harris, Joshua Martin and Cameron Martin of Vicksburg, MS, Trenton Harris and Micah Hoggatt of Conyers, GA, five sisters, Wilena Cole (James) of Jackson, MS, Mary Burns Gray of Vicksburg, MS, Hattie (Richard) Haley of Houston, TX, Geneva Trahan of Lancaster, CA and Julia Fisher of New Orleans, LA, two brothers, Amos (Dorothy) Johnson, Jr. of New Orleans, LA and Simmie (Regina) Johnson of Vicksburg, MS, a nephew she raised, Troy Johnson of Spring, TX, a dear friend, Paula Clark of Vicksburg, MS and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to include: Alice Gibson and Family, the Turner, Benard, Neal and Taylor families of Vicksburg and Utica.
Mr. Terence Lee "Duke" Copeland, Sr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, July 6, 2012
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, July 7, 2012
11:00am
Repose in Church: 10:00am
Travelers Rest Baptist Church, 718 Bowmar Street
Interment: Cedar Hill cemetery
Brother Terence (Terry) Copeland was born
March 11, 1958 to the late Fallie and Hezzie Copeland. He accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age at Travelers Rest Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend Joe Williams.
He was a 1976 graduate of Vicksburg High School and received an AS Degree in Biology, Chemistry from Hinds Jr. College.
Terry attended Jackson State University and received a Medical Laboratory Technician certification from (ASCP) American Society of Clinical Pathologist.
Terry was a beloved member of Jubilee Church of God in Christ. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fallie and Hezzie Copeland; three brothers, Virgil, Velton and Hezzie Copeland; and three sisters, Mary Helen Starks, Gracie White and Bernice Pleasant.
Left to cherish his life are his wife, Peggy Copeland; sons, Jonathan and Terence Copeland, Jr. both of Jackson, Mississippi; sisters, Fallie (Wade) Cobbs, Ola Stevenson, Barbara McKnight, Brenda (Willard) McBride all of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Delores (Horace) Tillman of Edwards, Mississippi and Emma Jackson of Houston, Texas; sisters-in-law, Virgie Copeland, Gertrude (Curtis) Cosby of Detroit, Michigan; brothers-in-law, Tommie Jones and Isaac (Carolyn) Jones; an aunt, Mary Queen Taylor of Los Angeles, California; uncles, Dr. Charles (Phyllis) Queen of Los Angeles, California, Burbidge Copeland of Warren, Ohio and a plethora of family members and friends.
Mrs. Katie Mae "Lucy" Robinson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, July 6, 2012
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, July 7, 2012
11:00am
Repose in Church: 10:00am
Bethlehem M.B. Church, 3055 N. Washington St.
Interment: Cedar Hill cemetery
Mrs. Katie (Lucy) Mae Washington Robinson was the second of six children born
to the late William “Bill” and Melissa Wilson on June 24, 1929.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one son, Andrew Williams, three sisters, Rosie L. Turner, Idella Washington Gee and Williona W. James, two brothers, Rufus Washington and George Washington and one grandson, Michael Walker.
At an early age Katie gave her life to Christ, was baptized, and became a member of Hickory Tree Baptist Church but later moved her membership to Mount Zion #4 Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a Mother of the church and remained a faithful member until her death on Wednesday, June 27, 2012.
Katie grew up in Vicksburg and worked many years as a cook at St. Francis Catholic School and Beechwood Restaurant. Her favorite pastimes were socializing with friends and family and sitting on her front porch watching the children play basketball.
Katie was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt, cousin and friend to many, and she will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Her memories will be cherished by her companion Lee Arthur Carson, two daughters: Frankie Knox (James W.), Melissa Neal (Sam); two sons: James Brown Washington (Pam) and Clarence Williams; two step-daughters: Patricia Carson and Ruby Carson all of Vicksburg, MS; two sisters: Viola Neal (Sam) of Utica, MS and Melva Tarleton of Vicksburg, MS; eight goddaughters: Delores Lewis, Claudette King, Betty Smith, Delores Watson, Mary Gordon, Tina Williams, Lillie Jones and Ethel Carson; one godson, Antonio Carson all of Vicksburg, MS; sixteen grandchildren: Ali Williams (Priscilla), Franco Knox (Brittany), Marlene McMorris (Silento), Robert Williams (Nicole), Willie Williams (Gwen), Michael Neal (Susan), Tony Turner, James Walker, Mannisha Washington, Damien Slaughter, Willie L. Moore, Jeffery Smith, Keith Robinson, Clarence Harris, Kiamaya Whitney and Tiffany Jones; thirty-five great grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Ms. Shametra L. "MeMe" Stamps
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, June 29, 2012
2:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, June 30, 2012
1:00pm
Repose in Church: 12:00noon
United Missionary Baptist Church, Edwards, Ms.
Interment: Morning Star Church cemetery
Shametra LaShell (Meme) Stamps was born
in Edwards, Mississippi on September 9, 1981, to Wanda Stamps and the late James Reese.
Preceding her in death were her grandparents, Horace and Willie Ruth Stamps and Mitchart and Frankie M. Reese.
She professed her belief in Christ and joined Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. She attended Edwards Elementary School and Hinds County Agricultural High School. She was honorably discharged from the U. S. Army, of the 615th ASB First Calvary Division, Fort Hood, Texas and 365th unit in Jackson, Mississippi having served two tours of duty in Irag. She was currenty employed by the Hinds County Sheriff Department, Raymond, Mississippi.
Shametra went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 22, 2012.
Her memories will be cherished by her children: Kavarion Ahmad Stamps and Arian Jamarri Patterson; her mother and stepfather, Wanda and Anthony Phillips of Edwards, Mississippi; four brothers, Anfernee Stamps of Edwards, Mississippi, James Golson, Gregory Clifton and Brandon Clifton of Norfolk, Virginia; two sisters, Tremekia (Terrance) Cochran of Ridgeland, Mississippi and Jamie Golson of Norfolk, Virginia; five aunts, Sharon (Wade) Toaster of Bolton, Mississippi, Valerie and Donna Elaine Stamps of Edwards, Mississippi, Precious (Bobby) Robinson of Jackson, Mississippi and Francis (BJ) Williams of LaVergne, Tennessee, three uncles Kelvin (Donna) Stamps of Edwards, Mississippi; Glenn Murray of Seattle, Washington and George Mack of Bolton, Mississippi; a host of great-aunts, great-uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Special to her heart; DeKendric Stamps (cousin), Wade Toaster (uncle) and James Patterson (special friend)
Mr. Howard Barker
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Wednesday, June 27, 2012
12:00noon - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Thursday, June 28, 2012
11:00am
Repose in Church: 10:00am
Friendship M.B. Church, Edwards, Ms.
Interment: Greenhill cemetery
Howard Barker was born
on November 22, 1919 in Edwards, Mississippi to Irene Clinton and George Barker. He was the first of three children. Howard went home to be with the Lord on June 20, 2012.
Howard received his early education in the Hinds County Public School District. He moved to Champaign, Illinois in 1943 and worked for many years for Illinois Central Railroad and later as a laborer in the construction industry. After retiring, Howard owned and operated Midtown Restaurant in Champaign, specializing in southern cuisine and was a partner in Central Taxi and Limousine Service. After closing his businesses, Howard moved back to Edwards to care for his mother until her death. Howard accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Friendship Baptist Church in Edwards, Mississippi. After moving back to Edwards, he re-established his ties with Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.
Howard married
his long-time friend, Frances Buffer on April 14, 1990. Howard is survived by his wife Frances Barker; sister Margaret Williams of Rantoul, Illinois; daughters Joan Bryant of Carmichael, California and Belinda Renee Washington (Lester) of Champaign, Illinois; son Harold Barker (Earnestine) of Edwards, Mississippi; step-son Nick Buffer (Denise) of Rantoul, Illinois and step-daughter Bettie Buffer of Aurora, Illinois; grandsons Michael Allen of Sacramento, California, Jerome Barker of Afghanistan and Demetrius D. Carr of Champaign, Illinois; grand-daughters Rene Mollow (Marlon) of Sacramento, California, Gayle Claiborne of Bakersfield, California, Tina Michelle Barker and Sophia Karen Barker of Flint, Michigan, and Deanna R. Carr of Champaign, Illinois. He is also survived by thirteen great-grandchildren; three great, great grandchildren; two nieces Arnetta McClain and Carla Chambers of Champaign; Illinois two nephews Michael and William Chambers of Champaign, Illinois. He is also survived by seventeen great nieces and nephews and 24 great, great nieces and nephews; a special cousin, Janie Roberts of Champaign, Illinois; and was “Big Daddy” to Angel Hodge of Edwards, Mississippi. He also leaves to mourn his passing Elsie Easley of Sacramento, California, Phillip Battle and John Kirkland of Jackson, Mississippi and Howard Kirkland of Medford, Oregon and numerous cousins and friends
Howard was preceded in death by his mother and father and sister Katherine Chambers.
Mr. James East
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, June 9, 2012
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Sunday, June 10, 2012
11:00am
Vicksburg City Auditorium
Interment: Green Lawn cemetery
James East, Sr. was born
June 19, 1972 to the late Anner S. East and the late Jimmy Evans. James accepted Christ at an early age.
He was an honorary member of the Mississippi Cruisers Club, and St. Alban Hunting and Rifle Camp. He was employed by his father and was a well-known self-employed mechanic, landscaper, and DJ.
James was a loving and caring individual who would do anything for anybody. He never met a stranger and was never far from friends. Travis and Joyce Vance were strong influences in his life, always keeping James on the right path. Whatever the occasion, he was the star of the show; always making any event one to remember. He departed this life as a hero; trying to save a friend.
In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death his maternal grandparents, Nancy S. Stelivan and Joseph; five uncles, Elbert, Willie & MC Stelivan, Albert Earl & Leroy Evans; and one aunt, Ludella Mae Shields.
His memories will linger eternally in the hearts of his four daughters, Stevette Stephens of Houston, TX, Semaj East of St Joes, CA, and Janiya & Jakiya Warfield, both of Vicksburg, MS; four sons, James D. East, Jr. of Tallulah, LA, Devonta East, James Warfield, and Antwan Grissom all of Vicksburg, MS; two granddaughters of Houston TX; five sisters, Nancy (Roger) Powers, Viola (Bobby Ray) Stewart, Gertrude (Casey) Brown and Alberta East Crockett all of Vicksburg, MS; and Ledora East of Tampa FL; two brothers, Arnold East of Tallahassee, FL and Rufus (Leasha) Gibson of Detroit, MI; his grandmother, Ida Mae Evans of Vicksburg, MS, an aunt, Alberta Anderson of Detroit, Ml; his step father Billy East, and his adoptive parents Travis & Joyce Vance; and a host of nieces and nephews, including the Anderson, Anthony, Brown, Coleman, Davis, East, Gibson, Evans, Harris, Hawkins, Lacey, Sanders, Stelivan, Thomas, Vance, and Wince families. James also had many other family members and friends; whom he respected.
