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Donald Smith
WALNUT - Funeral arrangements for Donald Smith are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Memorial Funeral Home.
Mr. Smith died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009, at his residence.
George Davis
A memorial service for George Edward Davis, 72, of Corinth, is set for 2 p.m. Friday at Hight Funeral Home with Br. Danny Mosier officiating. Mr. Davis died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, in Michie, Tenn.
Milton Larimore Sandy Sr.
Funeral services for Milton Larimore Sandy Sr., 92, of Corinth, are set for 11 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Andy Cotten and Dr. Glynn Wiygul officiating and burial at Henry cemetery.
Mr. Sandy died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, at his residence following a brief illness. He was born
Feb. 29, 1916, in Dennis, the fourth of five children of the Rev. and Mrs. William Henry Sandy. He delighted in saying he was only 23 years old because he was a "leap year baby, " and technically only had a birthday every four years. Having lost his father early in life, he shared stories of a childhood where material possessions were few yet very rich in memories. After graduating from Belmont High School in 1934, he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) from 1937 to 1939 as a bookkeeper during the construction of Tishomingo State Park. During this period, he earned a degree from Draughonıs Business College in Tupelo. He moved to Corinth in the late fall of 1939 and worked as a bookkeeper with O.E. Spencer Jr. at 333 Tire Service.
Later, he worked for Richard G. Swartz, owner of the Corinth Lumber Mill. Mr. Swartz reportedly never wrote down a phone number, relying instead on Mr. Sandyıs knack for memorizing numbers. While working there for Mr. Swartz, Mr. Sandy developed a love for the lumber industry which endured his lifetime. He purchased the mill from his employer and it became Corinth Planing Mill Co., Inc. In 1957, he founded M.L. Sandy Lumber Sales Co., Inc., a wholesale distributor of lumber and building materials. Sandy Lumber Sales grew to over 250 employees with warehouse locations in Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia.
A major acquisition led to the formation of the CDI division of Sandy Lumber Sales. It grew to become one of the largest distributors of cabinet supplies in the United States. During this time the company was regularly ranked on the Mississippi Journalıs list of 100 largest privately held companies in the state.
Mr. Sandy was widely known and respected in the lumber industry for his affable personality, his attention to details, and his concern for customers and employees. He was active in his business until 2006 when, at the age of 90, he decided to "slow down."
In 1943, he married
Bernice Elizabeth Avent, of Whiteville, Tenn. They made their home and raised their family in Corinth over the next 65 years. His hobbies over the years included bowling, coin collecting, swimming, country and gospel music and spoiling grandchildren.
A member of First United Methodist Church for over 64 years, Mr. Sandy served in the original building committee for the present church and on the Administrative Board. He was a proud member of the Young Menıs Bible Class and was recently named Honorary Lifetime Steward for the church. He was a mason of the 32nd degree Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, member of Corinth Lodge 116, a member of the York Rite, Corinth Chapter 76, and a life member of the Hamasa Shriners. He guided the planning and construction of the Masonic Building at Fillmore and Childs Street in 1951. He was a member of the Gideons and an active member of the Lions Club, serving in 1951 as aDistrict Governor of Lions Club International.
Mr. Sandy was a founding member of the Fair Association which built and promoted the fair grounds on Fulton Drive. It originally included a baseball stadium, horse race track, concession stands and exhibit buildings. Corinth Theatre-Arts is the only surviving structure of that complex.
Throughout his life, he was a patriot and generously gave to local and civic causes.
He was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. William Henry sandy and Cora Harris Sandy, and sisters Nadine Sandy, Beryl Sandy Coats and Faye Sandy Mann.
Survivors include his wife, Bernice Avent Sandy of Corinth; sons Milton Sandy Jr. and wife Stephanie of Corinth and Herbert Sandy and wife Catherine of Smyrna. Ga.; daughters Patricia Sandy Wood and husband Robert of Dallas and Suzanne Sandy of Corinth; grandchildren David Milton Sandy of Memphis, Tenn., Robert Grand Wood and wife Kay of Dallas and Sandy Ashburn Wood of Dallas; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are Charles Stafford, Ron Martin, Brent Avent, Billy Phillips, Phil Coats, Phil Vincent, Doug Strickland and Myron Coats.
Memorial contributions may be made to Methodist Children's Home, 114 Marketridge Dr., Ridgeland, MS 39157; Pine Vale Children's Home, 1872 CR 700, Corinth, MS 38834; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105; or a charity of choice. McPeters Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.
George Davis
MICHIE, Tenn. - George Edward Davis, 72, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete with Hight Funeral Home of Corinth.
Arthur Carmon
Funeral services for Arthur Alton Carmon, 76, of Corinth, are set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with Bro. Carrol Talley and Bro. Scotty Wood officiating and burial at Juliet Baptist Church cemetery. Visitation is today from 6 until 9 p.m. and Thursday from 11 a.m. until service time.
Paul Shinault
IUKA - A memorial service for Paul Shinault, 65, is set for 11 a.m. Friday at Iuka United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jon Kaufman officiating. Mr. Shinault died Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Denise Shinault. Survivors include two sons, David Shinault of Iuka and John Michael Shinault of Memphis, Tenn.; one sister; and two brothers.
Arthur Carmon
Funeral arrangements for Arthur Alton Carmon, 76, of Corinth, are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Magnolia Funeral Home. Mr. Carmon died Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, at Community Hospice in Verona. Visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Magnolia Funeral Home.
Bonnie Ruth Gurley Bullard
IUKA - Funeral services for Bonnie Ruth Gurley Bullard, 82, are set for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Aubrey Boren officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill cemetery. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Bullard died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, at North Mississippi Medical Center. Visitation will be today from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Hill cemetery Fund, c/o of Gene Jourdan at the BancorpSouth Bank in Iuka. An online guestbook can be accessed at www.cutshallfuneralhome.com.
Caroll Enis
BOONEVILLE - Funeral services for Caroll Ray Enis, 69, were held Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, at Pleasant Hill Independent Church of God with Bro. Bill Moore and Bro. Randy Black officiating and burial at Casey Creek cemetery. Booneville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Enis died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth.
Floyd Hardin
TISHOMINGO - Funeral services for Floyd Hardin, 83, were held Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, at Ludlam Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Frankie Smith officiating and burial at Forrest Grove cemetery in Tishomingo. Mr. Hardin died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009. Visitation was held Monday, prior to service time at Ludlam Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka.
Beatrice Lambert
SELMER, Tenn. - Funeral services for Beatrice Glover Lambert, 89, were held Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, Tenn., with Marcus Hoover officiating and burial at Liberty cemetery in Michie, Tenn. Mrs. Lambert died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Selmer, Tenn.
Rodney Mullikin
RIPLEY - Funeral services for Rodney Allen Mullikin, 43, are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Howard Goolsby officiating and burial at Criswell cemetery. Mr. Mullikin died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Today at Ripley Funeral Home.
Houston Orrick
TISHOMINGO - Funeral services for Houston Orrick, 59, are set for 11 a.m. Thursday at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka with burial to follow at Carter's Branch cemetery. Mr. Orrick died Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, at his residence. Pallbearers will be Mr. Orrick's family and friends. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka.
Milton Larimore Sandy Sr.
Funeral services for Milton Larimore Sandy Sr., 92, of Corinth, are set for 11 a.m. Wednesday at McPeters Chapel with Rev. Andy Cotten and Dr. Glynn Wiygul officiating and burial at Henry cemetery. Mr. Sandy died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, at his residence, following a brief illness. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. today at McPeters Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family invites memorials to his favorite charities including Methodist Children's Home, 114 Marketridge Dr., Ridgeland, MS 39157,
www.mchms.org
Willie Shelby
DECATUR, Ill. - Celebration of Life services for Willie Edward Shelby, 68, are set 11 a.m. Thursday at Community Church of God in Decatur, Ill., with Pastor Elgin Hawthorne officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood cemetery. Walker Funeral Service and Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Shelby died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at the Aspen Ridge Care Center. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Walker Funeral Service and Chapel.
Charles Edward Tucker
Funeral services for Charles Edward Tucker, 58, are set for 11 a.m. today at McPeters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harold Stevens and Rev. Brandon Powell officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Hill cemetery. Mr. Tucker died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, in Burnsville. Honorary pallbearers include Erick Tucker.
Cheryl Ashton
Cheryl C. Ashton, 63, of Corinth, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 at Magnolia Regional Health Center. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. McPeters Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
Carroll Enis
BOONEVILLE - Funeral arrangements for Carroll Ray Enis, 69, are incomplete and will be announced later by Booneville Funeral Home. Mr. Enis died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth.
Dale Wilson
Funeral services for Dale Wilson, 62, of Corinth, are set for today at 2:30 p.m. at Farmington Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Nall and Cullen Potts officiating. Burial will be held at Farmington Baptist Church cemetery. Mr. Wilson died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at a family member's residence. Visitation will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. until the time of service at the church. Memorial may be made to Magnolia Home Health and Hospice, 2034 East Shiloh Road in Corinth or to the new Farmington cemetery Fund, 84 CR 106, Corinth, MS 38834.
Cheryl Ashton
Funeral arrangements for Cheryl Ashton, 63, are incomplete with McPeters Inc. Funeral Directors. Ms. Ashton died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at Magnolia Regional Health Center.
Martha Barnett
BOONEVILLE - Funeral services for Martha Anderson Barnett, 90, are set for 1 p.m. Saturday at McMillan Funeral Home with Dr. Lynn Jones officiating. Burial will be in the Booneville cemetery. Ms. Barnett died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at Landmark Assisted Living. Visitation will be today from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
