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Ronald Duncan
AMORY - Ronald Boyd Duncan, 32, died June 21, 2003, at his residence. Services are today at 1 p.m. at E.E. Pickle Funeral Home in Amory with Bros. Wayne Vines and Jackie Laney officiating. Burial will be in the Lann cemetery. Mr. Duncan was born
Dec. 24, 1970, in Amory to Joseph Boyd and Judy Lane Tribble Duncan of Aberdeen. He worked in the furniture industry as an upholsterer. He graduated from Hatley High School in 1989. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. In addition, to his parents, survivors include his sister, Rachel Lane Kirksey of Mantachie; and grandmothers, Lucille Stafford of Aberdeen and Elsie Duncan of Hatley. Pallbearers are Chris Thompson, Scott Thompson, Jason Humbers, Barry Tribble, Tommy Hudson, Benji Powell, Neal Roberts and Tony Bailey. Memorials may be made to Ronald Duncan Memorial Fund, c/o Peoples Bank and Trust, Amory, MS 38821.
Theodia Williams
Theodia "Zeke" Williams, 45, died March 22, 2004, in Columbus. Services are today at 1 p.m. at New Zion Pilgrim Church with Pastor Christopher Wriley officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Lee-Sykes of Columbus is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Williams was born
Dec. 21, 1958, in Lowndes County to Bessie M. Williams and the late Oscar L. Williams. He was employed by Butler Tree Service.
In addition to his mother, survivors include his sisters, Mary J. Poindexter of Buffalo, N.Y., Mary A. Beard, Edna E. Williams, Lula Edwards, Beulah Williams, Honey L. Harris and Jesse A. Williams, all of Columbus, and Idella Lowery of Tupelo; brothers, Willie E. Williams, Curtis Williams and Howard L. Williams, all of Columbus, and Frederick Williams of Tupelo. Pallbearers are his nephews and cousins.
Thurman Franklin
WEST POINT - Thurman O. Franklin, 76, died March 25, 2004, at State Veterans Nursing Home in Koscuisko. Services are Saturday at 10 a.m. at Calvert Funeral Home in West Point with the Rev. James F. Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Old Cleveland cemetery. Visitation is today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Franklin was born
in Choctaw County to the late Etta Ann Humphries and Olen Franklin. He was of the Baptist faith and was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean War. He was a civil engineer for State Highway Department from 1955-1985. He was a former resident of West Point from 1966-1968 and a resident of Booneville from 1968 to 2003.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Phelps Franklin. Survivors include his stepson, Milton Hartley of West Point; step grandson, Clyne Hartley of West Point; sisters, Marguerite Fuller of Gautier, Marlene Trehern Pascagoula and Betty Joe Soloman of Houston, Texas. Pallbearers are Cliff Howard, Clyne Hartley, Terry Trehern and Wayne Fuller. Memorials may be made to Bible Baptist Church, P.O. Box. 526, West Point, MS 39773.
Willie Ervin Sr.
Willie Earl "Mohawk" Ervin Sr., 60, died March 21, 2004, at his residence. Services are Saturday at 2 p.m. at Maranatha Faith Center with Pastor Steve Jamison officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Gardens cemetery. Visitation is today from noon to 6 p.m. and the family will greet friends from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Lee-Sykes Funeral Home in Columbus. Mr. Ervin was born
June. 11, 1943, in Columbus to the late Clinton Richardson and Katie Stork. He attended Hunt High School. He excelled in both academics and athletics. He was the football teams quarterback and set numerous high school records and leas the team to several championships. He attended Jackson State University. He was a member of the NAACP and was a part of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960's. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the 82nd Airborne. He received various awards of gallantry for combat and outstanding military service. He retired from the U.S. Army after 22 years of honorable service. Survivors include his wife Gracy Ervin of Columbus; daughters, Kimberly Ervin of Atlanta, Ga. and Sandra Turner of Columbus; sons, Victor Ervin of Abilene, Texas, Willie Ervin Jr. of Biloxi and Bartholomew Ervin of Opelika, Ala. and Ted Williams; sisters, Easter Johnson, Charlene Stork, Gracie Ann Washington and Carol Ervin, all of Columbus and Juanita Williams of Jackson; brothers, Bennie Simon, Charles Ervin, Alvin L. Stork, all of Columbus, Clinton Richardson of Syracuse, N.Y.; and eight grandchildren. Pallbearers are George Irby, Bennie Aaron, Simon Hairston, Willie Byrd, Robert Lampkin and Sam Conner.
James Glasgow
CALEDONIA - James H. Glasgow, 76, died March 23, 2004, at Montclair Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham, Ala. Services were Thursday at 2 p.m. at Chandler Funeral Home with Russell Brown and Chester Shaw officiating. Burial was in the Furnace Hill cemetery. Mr. Glasgow was born
March 12, 1928, in Lamar County, Ala., to the late William Jefferson and Edna Earl Glasgow. He was employed at United Technology as a supervisor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Janice Glasgow; sister, Stella Shaw; brother, Platt Glasgow; Charles Glasgow and Billy Glasgow; and one grandchild. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Glasgow of Caledonia; son, Johnny Glasgow of Vernon; daughter, Sarah Benefield of Caledonia; brothers, Bert Glasgow and Bobby Glasgow, both of Vernon; sisters, Velma Moore of Saraland, Ala., Lavern Kickley of Pelzer, S.C., and Dean Vails and Polly Bardon, both of Millport, Ala.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
William Cowans
Williams Lloyd Cowans, 82, died March 22, 2004, at his residence. Services are Sunday at 2 p.m. at Mt. Airy Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert McChristan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be at the church one hour prior to the service.
Visitation is Saturday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Carter's Funeral Services in Columbus. Mr. Cowans was born
March 27, 1921, in Muscle Shoals, Ala., to the late John Cowans and Willie Mae Willingham. He was retired from General Tire and Green Thumb Waste Management. He was a member of Mt. Airy Missionary Baptist Church. He served on the deacon board. Survivors include his wife, Belauh Cowans of Columbus; son, William Cowans, John Cowans, Alvin Cowans and Derrick Cowans, all of Columbus; daughters, Lavern Blevins of Hinesville, Ga., Rosie Davis of Columbus, Laurinda Cowans and Kessler Cowans of Columbus; sister, Diane Moore of Detroit, Mich.; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are Thomas Aaron, Michael Rush, Emit Harris, Bennie Aaron Jr., Bryant Weatherspoon, Darrell Weatherspoon.
Horace Bennett
WEST POINT - Horace Benjamin Bennett, 96, died March 21, 2004, at Oktibbeha County Hospital. Services are Saturday at 1 p.m. at Ministerial Institute and College Auditorium in West Point with the Rev. Johnny Brooker officiating. Burial will be in the Tibbee Community cemetery. The body will be at the church one hour prior to the service. Visitation is today from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and the family will greet friends from 6:30 p.m. from 7:30 p.m. at Carter's Funeral Services in Columbus. Mr. Bennett was born
Oct. 22, 1907, in Clay County to the late Ben Benjamin Bennett and Rosie Bennett. He was employed at U.S. Steel in Indiana. He was a member of Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church where he served as deacon, Sunday school superintendent, teacher and missionary leader. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carrye Bennett and daughter, Sallye Metcalf. Survivors include his sons, Adam Alton and Dr. John Walter Sr., both of West Point; daughters, Dr. Rosentene Bennett Purnell of Los Angeles and Lydia Campbell of Chicago; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and seven great great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are John W. Bennett Jr., Lionel Bennett, Derwin Metcalf, Horace Bennett, Patrick Addison, Thaddeus Bennett, Wendell Bennett and Harold Jordon.
Christine Moore
Christine Toney Moore, 54, died March 21, 2004, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Services are Saturday at 3 p.m. at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Dorian Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Sturdivant cemetery. The body will be at the church one hour prior to the service. Visitation is today from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Carter's Funeral Services in Columbus. Ms. Moore was born
April 2, 1949, in Lowndes County to the late James Toney and Maggie Len Moore. She a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church and was employed at Columbus City Schools. Survivors include her daughter, Adrienne Cockrell of Columbus; sons, Michael Moore of Washington, D.C., Henry Moore of Columbus and Ronnie Moore of Incirlik, Turkey; sister, Ethel Toney, Maggie Toney, Ruby White and Lynn, all of Columbus; brothers, Willie Toney, James Toney, Earlie Toney, Mitchell Toney and Richard Sanders, all of Columbus; and nine grandchildren. Pallbearers are friends of the family.
Mary Warren
Mary Kay Brantley Warren, 79, died March 23, 2004, at her son residence in Pascagoula. Services are Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Egger cemetery in Caledonia. Visitation is today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Complete arrangements will be announced by Memorial Funeral Home.
Bert Gerhart Jr.
Bert Gerhart Jr., 65, died March 25, 2004, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Services are Sunday at 2 p.m. at New Covenant Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Friendship cemetery. Visitation is Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Lowndes Funeral Home in Columbus. The body will be at the church one hour prior to the service at the church. Complete arrangements will be announced by Lowndes Funeral Home.
Wilma Davis
Wilma Chloe Cook Davis, 98, died March 25, 2004, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Complete arrangements will be announced by Gunter and Peel Funeral Home.
Richard Duston
Richard Keith Duston, 54, died march 26, 2004, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Complete arrangements will be announced by Gunter and Peel Funeral Home.
Jesse Chandler
Jesse L. Chandler, 63, died May 27, 2004, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle.
Services are Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Lee-Sykes Funeral Home Chapel of Columbus with the Rev. John Cockrell officiating. Burial is in Sandfield cemetery in Columbus. Visitation is Monday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Chandler was born
Dec. 13, 1940, in Eupora to the late Mary Carr and Randall Chandler. In addition to his parents, Mr. Chandler was preceded in death by his son, Jesse Chandler Jr.; three brothers; and one sister. Survivors include his wife, Maxine Chandler; son, Kelvin Chandler of Pompono Beach, Fla.; stepdaughters, Tammy Hughes of Pompono Beach, Fla., Diquana G. Lee of Houston, Texas, Donna G. Carson of Indiana and BerLynn G. Parson of Greensboro, N.C.; stepsons, Ed W. Hughes of Pompono Beach, Fla., and Virgil Gray of Indiana; and brothers, Adam Chandler, James Chandler, and Kenneth Chandler.
Pallbearers are friends of the family.
Hilda Hopkins
Hilda Mae Hopkins, 85, died May 27, 2004, at Windsor Place. Services are Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church with the Rev. Bobby Woodrick officiating. Burial is in Memorial Gardens cemetery. Century Hairston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation is Tuesday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Hopkins was born
Dec. 12, 1918, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Barry in Columbus. She was a member of the Beautician Club and the Northside Missionary Society. She was a retired beautician. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hopkins was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Survivors include her husband, Jerry G. Hopkins; son, Bennie Hopkins of Columbus; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Frances Kilgore
HOUSTON - Frances Brandon Kilgore, 85, died May 28, 2004, at Trace Regional Hospital in Houston. Services are today at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Bro. Dan Robertson officiating. Burial is in Houston cemetery. Houston Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Kilgore was born
July 5, 1918, in Clay County to the late Arthur Clarence and Viola Marshall Brandon. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Houston, where she was a member of the Joy Group and attended Bible Study at Houston Manor. She was owner and director of Houston Memorial Funeral Home for 43 years. She was retired. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kilgore was preceded in death by her husband, William M. "Shorty" Kilgore; son, Robert C. "PeeWee" Kilgore; great-grandchild, Miller Katherine Bynum; two brothers; and two sisters. Survivors include her daughters, Betty Miller of Aberdeen, Beth Brown of Calhoun City and Faye K. Dendy of Columbus; brothers, J.L. Brandon of Rome, Ga., Joe Brandon of Woodland, and Jimmy Brandon of Freeport, Texas; sister, Lois Maxwell of Madison; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are her grandsons, Tommy Davis, Lynn Brown, Chris Brown, Marty Brown, Jonathan Kilgore and Jordan Kilgore. Donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Houston.
George Phelps
WEST POINT - George E. Phelps, 89, died May 28, 2004, at Shearer-Richardson Nursing Home in Okolona. Services are today at 2 p.m. at Arbor Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Bobby Lynn Brock officiating. The body will lie-in-state one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial is in Arbor Grove cemetery in Houston. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Phelps was born
in Courtland, Ohio, to the late Clifford and Myrtle Decker Phelps. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a steel worker with Babcock and Wilcox for 15 years. In addition to his parents, Mr. Phelps was preceded in death by his brother, Edwin C. Phelps. Survivors include his wife, Annie C. Phelps of Okolona; daughters, Bertha Earnest of Okolona, Louise Allen of West Point, and Nell Duke of Aberdeen; sister, Bertha Hall of Englewood, Fla.; brother, Ralph Phelps of Magila, Calif.; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers are his nephews.
