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She was born Dec. 3, 1936, in Memphis to Marshall Taylor and Mary Kilpatrick Taylor. She was married to Herman Jaggers, formerly of Pontotoc, in November of 1986, and they shared 24 happy years together. In her earlier years, she worked as a home health nurse and held a couple of other positions before retiring and becoming a housewife. She was a Baptist and enjoyed studying her Bible. She loved her special puppy dog, Wendy.

Services were at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 6, at Baldwin-Nowell Funeral Home in Pontotoc with Bro. Fred Hartley officiating. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Monday at Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis. Baldwin-Nowell Funeral Home of Pontotoc was in charge of arrangements.

She is survived by her husband, Herman Jaggers of Nesbit; one daughter, Debbie Johnson (Wilborn) of Gulf Breeze, Ala.; one daughter-in-law, Panela Hensley of Yacoma, Wash.; one stepson, Steve Jaggers of Blue Springs; three sisters, Marlene Rich (Randy) of Millington, Tenn., Patricia McCurdy (Red) of Moscow, Tenn. and Charlene Pelton of Benton, Ark.; her favorite brother, William Mask (Sandy) of Pineville, La.; two grandchildren, Jessie and Tony Jaggers; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her son, Macky Hensley.]]>9/9/2010http://www.newalbanynews-exchange.com/article.asp?id=11260http://www.newalbanynews-exchange.com/article.asp?id=11260
He was born May 21, 1931, in Union County to Newt McClure and Levinia Bailey McClure. He was a retired employee of Stratford and Barclay Industries. He also served as a Union County Constable. He was a member of The Anchor Holds Church.

Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, at the United Funeral Service chapel with the Rev. Gary Tedford and the Rev. Mike Sanders officiating. Burial was in Glenfield Memorial Park. United Funeral Service of New Albany was in charge of arrangements.

He is survived by his wife, Mamie Ruth Hogue McClure of New Albany; two daughters, Shirley Tedford (Gary) and Ann Moody (Tommy), both of New Albany; two sons, Dewayne McClure (Regina) and Danny Thomas (Janet), both of New Albany; three brothers, Dewitt McClure of Olive Branch, David McClure (Martha) and Tommy McClure (Sandra), both of New Albany; eight grandchildren, Brian Randle, Joey Moody, Amy Snyder, Scottie McClure, Mandy Roberson, Christie McCraw, Jennifer Harris and Steven Thomas; 24 four great-grandchildren; and special friends, Angela Bingham, Mary Ann Small and Steve Foster and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Vernon McClure, Odis McClure, Jack McClure and Billy Fay McClure; an infant brother, James McClure; and a grandson, Delane Moody.

Pallbearers were Billy Don McClure, Mike McClure, Ronnie McClure, Ted McClure, Jerry Hogue, Rusty McClure, Arnold "Junior" Grubbs and James Hogue.

Honorary pallbearers were Devon Freeman, Benny Rakestraw, David Rowan, Danny Jordan and David Coleman.

In honor of Mr. McClure’s service to Union County, the State of Mississippi Flag was flown during visitation and service.

For online condolences, visit unitedfuneralservice.com.

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He was born on Sept. 25, 1962, in Aurora, Ill. to Jimmy C. Crumpton and Judi L. Stanford Dye. He graduated from Benton Central High School in Oxford, Ind. in 1981. He joined the U.S. Army and served with the 82nd Airborne Infantry in Panama. He lived in Mesa, Ariz. many years before moving to the Tupelo area five years ago. He worked in the plastics industry much of his life and was employed by InterPac Plastics in Tupelo at the time of his death. A member of the Keownville Baptist Church near New Albany, he enjoyed playing golf, hunting and all sports, especially watching the Chicago Cubs and Green Bay Packers play. He was an acclaimed little league umpire for area baseball teams and thoroughly enjoyed his contributions to area youth.

Services were at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at the Keownville Baptist Church on Hwy. 30 east of New Albany with Bro. Jerry Bishop and Elder Nathan Pitney officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Holland Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include his two daughters, Taylor Crumpton of Tupelo and Samantha Crumpton of Mesa, Ariz.; their mother, Tammy Crumpton of Mesa, Ariz.; his grandchild, Logan Crumpton of Tupelo; his mother, Judie Dye (Clark) of Keownville; his father, Jimmy C. Crumpton (Sandy) of Mooreville; his brother, Jimmy Crumpton (Pennye) of Ripley; his sister, Elizabeth Crumpton of Ottowa, Ill.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Condolences may be emailed to hollandfuneraldirectors@comcast.net.

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He was a retired farmer, an Army Veteran of WWII and a member of the VFW.

Services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at Browning Funeral Home chapel in Ecru with the Rev. Stark Aldridge and the Rev. Joe Herndon officiating. Burial was in Cherry Creek Cemetery. Browning Funeral Home of Ecru was in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include his two stepdaughters, Nancy Thomason (Winston) of Sevierville, Tenn. and Sarah Ball (Ricky) of Byhalia; his three stepsons, G. W. Ball (Linda) of Austin, Texas, Kenneth Ball (Sue) of Pontotoc and Martin Ball (Lisa) of Pontotoc; his sister, Maggie Sue Brown of Sherman; and sisters-in-law, Myrtis Reeder Barlow and Bernice Reeder; seven step grandchildren; 13 step great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Adrian Reeder and Cora Inez Fleming Reeder; his wife, Audry Ball Reeder; his three sisters, Alice Stark, Mary Littlejohn and Katherine Nagle; his four brothers, Harry Reeder, Joe Reeder, Lynn Reeder and Burns Reeder; and two infant siblings.

Pallbearers were Mike Reeder, Jack Reeder, Ellis Reeder, Ray Stark, Martin Ball, Kenneth Ball and Tim Ball.

Condolences may be offered at www.Browningecru.com.

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Mr. Wilson was born in Ecru on Feb. 7, 1929, to Lloyd and Lora Wilson. He grew up in New Albany with two brothers, Roland and Bill, and one sister, Martha Nell. Mr. Wilson played several sports but excelled at high school and college football. He was a graduate of Mississippi College and the University of Mississippi, earning a Master’s Degree in Educational Counseling. As a businessman in the community, he was known for his sense of humor, as well as for helping others in need.
The first thing anyone learned about Mr. Wilson was how much he loved his five daughters, Deborah (Jim) Kitchens of San Francisco, Calif., Lezlie Laxton of Indianapolis, Ind., Kathrine Gluvna of Santa Fe, N.M., Cara (Ray) Corey of Kennewick, Wash., and Amanda (Paul) Morris of Saratoga, Calif. He will also be greatly missed by his 11 grandchildren, Sara (Will) Seemster, Jessica Kitchens, Andrea (Tim) Wedig, Katie Laxton, Dustin, Zach and Laura Gluvna, Tyler and Marshall Corey, Maddie and Olivia Morris, and one great-grandson, Harley Wedig.

A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, at the First Baptist Church in New Albany.

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She was born March 31, 1925, in Union County to James Leonard Hogue and Mollie Etta Mayes Hogue. She was a homemaker who loved working in her yard and garden, traveling, listening to good music and visiting with family and friends. She was a member of the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church.

Services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church with the Rev. Don Wilson officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. United Funeral Service of New Albany was in charge of arrangements.

She is survived by two sons, James D. Hodges (Teen) of New Albany and Roy W. Hodges (Georgia) of Dumas; a sister, Dot Bell (Jerry) of Pontotoc; a brother, Larvie Hogue (Bettie) of Dumas; and three grandchildren, Tony Hodges (Monica) of Dumas, Lindsay Hodges of Dumas and Michael Hodges of New Albany.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Junior Hodges; a sister, Rudell Beaty; three brothers, Harold B. Hogue, Esque Hogue and James Ray Hogue; and a grandson, Scottie Hodges.

Pallbearers were Tony Hodges, Michael Hodges, Jim Watkins, Burney Johnson, Johnny Owen, Hilton Richey, Curtis Camp and Leon Hall.

For online condolences, visit unitedfuneralservice.com.

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A native of New Albany, she was the daughter of the late Lon and Estella Williams Melton. A graduate of Mississippi State University, she was a member of Kappa Kappa Sigma and of the Snow Campaign Chapter of the DAR. Mrs. Stokes was a teacher for 41 years. The last 12 years of her career she was a well-loved librarian at Ford Elementary School in New Albany. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in New Albany and an associate member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Greenville, S.C.

A memorial service was held Monday, Aug. 30, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. A second memorial service was at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 3, at United Funeral Service in New Albany. The Rev. Leslie Nabors officiated. Following the service, she was buried beside her husband, W.M. Stokes, at Vista Memorial Park.

She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and John Randle; three grandchildren, David Randle and wife, Karen, of Apex, N.C., Brian Randle and wife, Allison, of Portland, Maine, and Sarah Sayers and husband, Richard, of Valatie, N.Y.; and four great-grandchildren, Katherine, Jack and Xavier Randle, and Elise Sayers.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Stokes; a brother, Harold Melton; and a half brother, Dalton Gober.

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She was a member of Fredonia Baptist Church, where she enjoyed participating in the senior adults group. She was a retired employee of Irwin B. Schwabe in Ecru.

Services were at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, at Browning Funeral Home chapel in Ecru with Rev. Joe Herndon and Dr. Chris Aldridge officiating. Burial was in the Warren Cemetery. Browning Funeral Home in Ecru was in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include her three sisters, Edith Ilene Whitehead of Ingomar, Jeanette Jones of New Albany and Bernice Miller of Oxford; a special brother-in-law, Bob Bailey of Ingomar; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Arthur Dorrough and Eunice Graham Dorrough; three sisters, Fairy Marie Dorrough, Eula Mae Short and Ruth Bailey; and two brothers, James Theron Dorrough and Junior Dorrough.

Pallbearers were Andy Kirk, Adam Kirk, Ricky Kirk, Ray Smith, Jason Weeden, Justin Weeden, Richard Byrd and Melvin Dorrough.

Condolences may be offered at www.Browningecru.com.

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She was born Nov. 11, 1944, in Itawamba County to Gurney and Maurine Roberts Morgan. She graduated from Mooreville High School in 1962. She was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling with her husband, Glenn, and their friends. She was a hairstylist and partner at Uptown Cuts in Olive Branch. She loved her work and the many clients who became dear friends. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Olive Branch.

Services were at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, at First Baptist Church in Mantachie with Dr. John Adams officiating. Burial was at Stephens Cemetery near Mantachie. McNeece-Morris Funeral Home of Mantachie was in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include her husband, Glenn Lusk; two sons, Neal Ellis (Amy) and Shawn Ellis of Mantachie; one daughter, Natalie Bean (Dennis) of Little Rock, Ark.; two stepdaughters, Kim Herriott (Dr. Mark Herriott) of Kansas City and Kathy Lusk of Olive Branch; seven grandchildren, Trey, Trent, Luke and Levi Ellis, and Ty, Olivia and Ellis Bean; three sisters, Anne Carnathan of Mantachie, Joan Coker (David) of Ellistown and Julie Spradling of Memphis; one brother, Jerry Morgan (Linda) of Cumming, Ga.; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Frankie Morgan.

Pallbearers were Trey and Trent Ellis, Chris Stone, Mark Carnathan, Brandon Spradling and Tracy Loden. Honorary pallbearers were Todd and Tate Morgan, Terry Loden, Tom Thomas, Russ Carnathan, Brad Robinson and Zachary Herriott.

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He was born April 22, 1987, in New Albany to Cathy Clemmer and Harvey Jones. He was a 2006 graduate of W. P. Daniel High School. He was accepted to the Fashion Institute in Nashville, Tenn., but was unable to attend because his health began to fail. He was skilled in many areas and had a great sense of humor.

Services were at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, at the Beaver Dam M. B. Church. Burial was in the Beaver Dam Cemetery. Serenity Funeral Home of New Albany was in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his mother and caregiver, Cathy Clemmer; his father, Harvey Andrew Jones; two sisters, Aisha (Thomas) Beasley and Nhsharra Clemmer of Memphis; his grandmothers, Mary Cannon and Hattie Sue Jones of New Albany; his godmother, Betty Jean Stubbs, and his godfather, Ray Turner; two nieces and one nephew; a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.

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She was born Sept. 24, 1950, to Nelson and Lola Braddock Vance. She was reared by her grandparents, Chisom and Dritha Cox Vance. She joined St. John Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. She was a member of the Usher Board. She attended Region IV Work Activities. In 2007 she received the Tippah Industries Employee of the Year Award for her hard-working, outgoing and eager-to-learn personality. She was employed by Chicken Supreme. She was retired. She had a passionate love for people and God, and her favorite hobby was recording gospel songs on her tape recorder and writing the words of the sons in her notebook.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, at St. John M. B. Church of Ripley with the Rev. G. T. Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Green Cemetery in Ripley. Foster and Son Funeral Home of Ripley is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include one aunt, Clara Vance McKenzie of Ripley; one uncle, Thomas Robinson of New Albany; a special cousin and caregiver, James (Lou) Vance of Ripley; and a host of other cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Larry Vance; one sister, Lorain Vance; and her grandparents, Chisom and Dritha Vance, and George and Georgia Braddock.]]>9/1/2010http://www.newalbanynews-exchange.com/article.asp?id=11193http://www.newalbanynews-exchange.com/article.asp?id=11193
He was born in Itawamba County on Oct. 1, 1931, to Shelby and Irene Moore. He was a self-employed electrician and worked for other electrical companies most of his life before becoming disabled. He was a Christian and an active member of the Calvary Assembly before becoming ill. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, carpentry work but most importantly, he loved the Lord and his family.

Services were at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 30, at the Tupelo chapel of Holland Funeral Directors with Bro. Ben Raper officiating and Bro. Dale Carr assisting. A private burial was held in Lee Memorial Park. Holland Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Mary Adams Moore of Mooreville, to whom he married June 15, 1985; three sons, Mike Moore (Diane) of Birmingham, Larry Moore (Shelia) of Saltillo and Raymond “Ed” Williams (Anna) of Amory; two daughters, Nina Allred (Phillip) of Tupelo and Stephanie Jones of Shannon; 10 grandchildren, Brent Moore (Amy) of Fulton, Paul McComb (Donna) of New Albany, Julie Eskew (David) of Fulton, Josh Jones of Mooreville, Christin Jones of Shannon, Nathaniel Jones (Britney) of Mooreville, Brandon Strong of Tupelo, Lacey Jolley of Tupelo, Brandon Williams of Smithville, Alexis Williams of Mantachie and Madison Williams of Mooreville; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and two special friends, Bro. Bob Raper and Bobby McVay.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Dolan and Nolan Moore; and two sisters, Shelby Jean Christian and Euple Riley.

Pallbearers were Paul McComb, Brent Moore, Phillip Allred, Nathaniel Jones, Jamie Locastro and Joshua “Josh” Jones.

Memorials may be made to Calvary Assembly, c/o Bro. Ben Raper, P.O. Box 32, Tupelo, MS, 38802.

Condolences may be emailed to hollandfuneraldirectors@comcast.net.

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A native and lifelong resident of Tupelo, he was born July 7, 1939, to Cecil Leo and Ruby Opal Davenport Stevens. He was a longtime employee of Pennsylvania Tire and then worked as a horse trainer. He loved working with his horses and was active with the 4-H clubs, helping physically challenged children with equestrian therapy. He was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association.

Services were at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at The Jefferson Street chapel of W. E. Pegues with Rev. Terry Pierce officiating. Burial was in Priceville Cemetery.

Survivors include his sister, Shirley Dickerson (James) of Baldwyn; his brother, Jimmy Stevens (Peggy) of Blue Springs; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Wayne Stevens; a sister-in-law, Laura Stevens; and two nieces, Kelly Stevens and Pam Ryan.

Pallbearers were Bill Hall, Paul Bradley, Wiley Wiygul, A. J. Ellis, Gerald Bennett and Danny Mears.

Honorary pallbearers were Buzzy Cullum, David Cullum, Jack McKinney and Buddy McKinney.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 1800 West Main, Tupelo MS 38801.

Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.peguesfuneralhome.com.

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She was born Jan. 13, 1940, in Elgin, Ill., to Walter Tyler and Lois Koeser Green. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethlehem Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in Potts Camp.

Memorial services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at Bethlehem Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in Potts Camp. United Funeral Service of New Albany was in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include her daughter, Michelle Browning (Alton) of Etta; six sons, Ronald Gullick (Kathleen) of Hattiesburg, Donald Gullick (Pam) of Etta, Mike Gullick (Fredia) of Myrtle, Billy Gullick (Lee) of New Albany, Joey Gullick of Etta and Jason Gullick (Tracy) of New Albany; two sisters: Ginny Hendricks (Jack) of Fulton and Pat Patrick (Alvin) of Elgin, Ill.; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Quay Gullick; her second husband, George Pratt; and two brothers, Bud Green and Dick Green.

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She was born Feb. 14, 1909, in Union County to Zack Pickens and Melinda Turner Pickens. She was a retired employee of Irwin B. Schwabe Company in New Albany. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, at United Funeral Service chapel with the Rev. Dean Timbes and the Rev. Harvey Sewell officiating. Burial was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. United Funeral Service in New Albany was in charge of arrangements.

She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Bobbie Rakestraw of New Albany; four grandchildren, Timothy Rakestraw (Susan), Wally Rakestraw, Nickey Rakestraw (Joyce) and Christy Pitts, all of New Albany; five great-grandchildren, Starla Ruth, Skyla Rakestraw, Sunni Rakestraw, Claden Rakestraw and Amber Rakestraw; and three great-great-grandchildren, Zoee Ruth, Reese Ruth and Kylee Huthison.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Walter Tyson Rakestraw; and two sons, Elton Brown Rakestraw and Alton Clay Rakestraw.

Pallbearers were Nickey Rakestraw, Wally Rakestraw, Tim Rakestraw, Claden Rakestraw, Jason Ruth, Reese Ruth, Melvin Pannell and Larry Reed. Honorary pallbearers were Donnie Crumpton, Judy Crumpton, April Crumpton and Stoney Hardy.

For online condolences, visit www.unitedfuneralservice.com.

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He was born Dec. 24, 1940, in Union County to George Burton Nix and Zelma Inez Johnson. He was a retired, self-employed auto mechanic and a member of Neely Baptist Church. He loved the simple pleasures of life, spending time with family, fishing and camping.

Services were at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, at Glenfield Funeral Chapel in New Albany with Bro. Bobby J. Casteel officiating. Burial was in Old Glenfield City Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Jean Nix; two daughters, Debbie Burch (Tommy) and Sarita Curtis (Michael), all of New Albany; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; one brother, Burton Nix (Ann) of West Point; three sisters, Verdel Swords (Clark) of West Point, Kathy Breland (Ricky) of Mathiston and Peggy Jumper of Senatobia.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sons, Gerald Wayne Nix and two infant sons; and one sister, Nora Ruth Grisham.

Pallbearers were Kristopher Burch, Charles Nix, Jimmy Nix, Nathan Curtis, Stephen Nix and Chris Todd.

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He was born Feb. 3, 1936, to Herbert Graham Sr. and Willie Lou Graham. He joined Second Baptist Church at an early age and later joined Terry Street Church of Christ, where he remained until his death. He worked as a carpenter for many years until his health failed. He was a hardworking and outgoing man.

Services were at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, at the Terry Street Church of Christ with Bro. Jeffrey Bohanna officiating. Burial was in Ripley Cemetery. Foster and Son Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include three sisters, Judy Alexander (William Jackson) of Ripley, Minnie Biggs of New Albany and Bonnie Buckley of Memphis; one brother, Willie D. Graham of New York; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Millie Ann Wright and Margie Lee Cook.

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He was born Sept. 6, 1941, to Fred Adron McNutt and Mary Lou Collins McNutt. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. He was a retired FFA air traffic controller with Memphis Airport.

Services were at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, at Bethel United Methodist Church with Bro. Brownie Tohill officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

He is survived by his wife, Etta Ware McNutt of Hickory Flat; one daughter, Rhonda Reaves and husband, John, of Hickory Flat; one son, James (Terry) McNutt and wife, Lisa, of Collierville; one brother, Jerry W. McNutt of Memphis; seven grandchildren, Terri Laine McNutt of Memphis, Michael McNutt of Montgomery, Ala., Terra Adams and husband, John Austin, of Blue Springs, and Nick Moore and wife, Ashley, Jessica Ward and husband, Shane, Seth Byrd and Morgan Moore, all of Hickory Flat; five stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren, Trace Ward and Ayden Ward; two special aunts, Sarah Collins and Nilene Rodgers; and special friends, Elaine McNutt of Memphis, Keith Moore of Blue Springs and Steve Byrd of Lamar.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Tracie McNutt Byrd; his parents; and one brother, Ronny McNutt.

Pallbearers were Bill May, Mike Coward, Bill Holbrook, Bruce Holbrook, Barry Holbrook and Bobby Holbrook. Honorary pallbearers were Terry Hogan, Frank Barlow, Richard Robison (Flat), Jerry Childers, Kirk Childers, Frank Grisamore and Jack Haley.

To view obituaries and sign the guestbook online, visit www.ripleyfuneralhome.com.

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He was born Jan. 8, 1928, in Myrtle to Everad Raymond Brownlee and Lee Ellis Dodds Brownlee. He was a farmer and a dairyman. He was a member of the Old Oak Grove Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for 50 years. He was a Mason for 60 years. He was a member of the Union County Farm Bureau Board of Directors for 30 years and a member of the Union County Co-Op Board. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He loved hunting and fishing.

Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, at the United Funeral Service chapel in New Albany with the Rev. Bobby Butler, the Rev. Tommy Peters and the Rev. Gary Linville officiating. Burial was in Glenfield Memorial Park.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara McAlister Brownlee of Myrtle; two daughters, Janice Waller (Ken) of Oxford and Anne Gullick (David) of Collerville, Tenn.; two sons, David Brownlee of Memphis and Jim Brownlee of Dresden, Tenn.; two sisters, Ernesteen Thomas and Donnie Sanders, both of Myrtle; two brothers, Johnny Brownlee of Tupelo and Robert Brownlee of Myrtle; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife of 43 years, Marjorie Strawn Brownlee; a son, Bill Brownlee; and a sister, Ima Jean Jennings.

Memorials may be made to the Old Oak Grove Baptist Church, 1483 CR 515, Myrtle, MS 38650.

In honor of Mr. Brownlee, United Funeral Service Inc. flew the flag of the United States Army at the funeral home during visitation and service.

For online condolences, visit www.unitedfuneralservice.com.

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Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Serenity Funeral Home of New Albany.

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She was born Feb. 4, 1934, in New Albany to Harvey Earle and Tessie Mae Byars Whitten. She was an active member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school. She was a retired lunchroom manager in the New Albany Public Schools. She was a member of Retired School Personnel and the USBC.

Services were at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. Don Wilson and Rev. Clyde Pound officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. United Funeral Service was in charge of the arrangements.

She is survived by four sons, Earle White (Barbara) of New Albany, David White (Shirley) of New Albany, Jim White (Mary Ann) of Dumas and Jeff White of Dumas; two sisters, Twanda Little of New Albany and Yvonne "Puddin" Macy of Plano, Ill.; seven grandchildren, Joey White, Jeremy White (Laurie), Tracy Darby (Gary), Alan White, Rebecca White, Aaron White and Austin White; three great-grandchildren, Owen White, Reece White and Weston White.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Theodore Eugene White; and four brothers, Tate Whitten, Junior Whitten, Jimmy "Bear" Whitten and Allen Whitten.

Pallbearers were Johnny Owen, Olin Hall, Roy Hodges, James Dale Hodges, Bernie Johnson and Hilton Richey.

For online condolences, visit www.unitedfuneralservice.com.

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