AGNES LAVERNE
GILLESPIE
Agnes Laverne Gillespie, 93, passed
away Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at her son’s home in Isola.
Mrs. Gillespie was a resident of
Vardaman. She was a homemaker and a
member of
Survivors include two sons, Rodney
Zane Gillespie of Vardaman and Jerry M. Gillespie of Isola; two sisters, Charla
Frances Austin and Virginia Houpe both of Pontotoc; six grandchildren, Lee Gant,
Angie Smith, Cindy Clark, Cristy Lee, Michael Gillespie and Bonnie Gillespie;
seven great grandchildren, Anna Gant Grey Clark, Sierra Lee, John Macon
Gillespie, Ely Clark, Daniel Lee and Jayden Lee; two step-great grandchildren;
Justin Smith and Jessica Smith.
Mrs. Gillespie was preceded in death
by her husband, William Theo Gillespie; her parents, James Ruth and Verlon
Easley Ruth; two brothers, James Robert Ruth and A. W. Ruth; and a sister, Essie
Poole.
Visitation was held on Saturday, May
18 from 12 noon until 2 p.m. at Parker Memorial Funeral Home in Vardaman. Funeral services began at 2 p.m. with
Brother Benny Hill, assisted by Brother Jeff Gilder, officiating. Interment was held in the
Pallbearers were Ely Clark, Grey
Clark, John Clark, Neal Gant, Michael Gillespie, Dane Lee, John Macon Gillespie
and Michael Smith.
Online condolences may be made
@www.parkermemorialfuneralhomes.com.
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MUSETTE H.
STEED
Musette H. Steed, 91, passed away
Monday, May 20, 2013 at Oasis Health and Rehabilitation.
Mrs. Steed was a cashier and a member
of
She is survived by her daughter,
Frances Fulton of Louise; two sons, Walter Steed of Louise and Royce Steed of
Belzoni; twenty grandchildren and twenty great
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Dewitt Steed; her parents, Calvin Henley and Edna Robertson; a
daughter, Elaine Steed and a grandson, Todd Steed.
Visitation was held Tuesday night,
May 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Stricklin-King Funeral Home.
Services will be held today at 2 p.m.
at Stricklin-King Funeral Home Chapel in
Pallbearers will be Danny Fulton, Dee
Steed, John Overby, Danny Manseill, Craig Steed, Chris Steed, Ronnie Buchanan
and Allen Aycock.
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Maurine Turner
Barret
Maurine Turner Barret went home to be
with her Lord on Saturday, May 18, 2013 from
The family received friends Tuesday,
May 21 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Mortimer Funeral Home in Belzoni. Graveside services
immediately followed at
She was born on Christmas day
12-25-1925 to W. F. Laman and Mollie McGee Laman of Cave City,
Arkansas.
She was predeceased by her husband,
Joe Ware Turner, and son, William Frank Turner (Bill). Her surviving children
are Joe Ware Turner, Jr. (Joe), and his wife, Peggy of Jackson, MS, Robert D
Turner (Bob) and his wife, Darlene of Ridgeland, MS, and Ted Laman Turner (Ted)
and his wife, Trena of Silver City, MS.
Pallbearers were her grandchildren,
Tate Turner, Billy Turner, Kevin Turner, Daniel Turner, Rob Turner, Laman
Turner, Jon Turner and great grandson, Blake Turner. She had seven grandchildren
and sixteen great grandchildren who she dearly loved. She always supported and
loved her family. Her family loved and will miss her
deeply.
She loved to cook for her family for
outings and other special occasions and have them all over to her home as well
as cooking for many of her friends.
She was a long time member of the DAR
(Daughters of the American Revolution) and supported it faithfully, loving her
country.
She was a longtime member of First
Baptist Church of Belzoni, MS. At one time was a faithful member of the church
choir which she loved serving in. She also loved her Lord and looked forward to
being with Him.
The family wishes to thank
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
made to
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RAYMOND EARL
WATSON
Raymond Earl Watson, 82, passed away
Saturday, May 18, 2013 at
Mr. Watson was a farm
mechanic.
He is survived by his wife, Etta
Modena Walker Watson of Belzoni; four daughters, Vickie (Richard) Foster,
Dorothy K. Watson, Betty Hall and Shonia (Jerry) Donald; two sons, Johnny
(Catherine) Watson and Michael Dewayne (Janice) Watson; eleven grandchildren and
eight great grandchildren.
Mr. Watson was preceded in death by
his parents, Frank and Julia Watson; two sons, Clarence Edward Watson and Robert
Earl Watson; and four brothers, Johnny, Clarence Pete and Robert Watson.
Visitation was held Tuesday, May 21,
2013 at Mortimer Funeral Home Chapel in Belzoni from 10 to 11 a.m. with the
service immediately following. Burial was held in the
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