Correction

The obituary for Roger Long that ran in Friday's Daily Journal contained an incorrect service time. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at County Line Baptist Church.

Clara L. Owens

CLIO, Mich. - Clara L. Owens, 89, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, at her residence. She was born Oct. 20, 1922, in Golden to James and Charity Martin Shook. She had been a resident of Clio, Mich., since 1963. She retired from AC Delco UAW 651. She attended the Community Church of God in Clio. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, playing cards and spending time with family and friends.

Services were Friday, Jan. 6, at the O'Guinn Family Funeral Home in Clio, Mich. The Rev. Eddie Phillips officiated. Private burial was at Thetford Township Cemetery.

Survivors include her son, Lanny Owens of Clio; six grandchildren, Lisa Diem, Bonnie Nau, Damien Owens, Jory Owens, Drew Owens and Tim Owens; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Claude (Evelyn) Shook of Golden; and a sister, Irene (Jerry) Owens of Golden.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Shelton Owens; sons, Ronnie and Max Owens; and brothers, Selmer and Clyde Shook.

Contributions may be made to the family.

Sign the guestbook or share an online condolences with the family at www.oguinnfh.com.

Marvin Hale

MYRTLE - Marvin Lee Hale, 64, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in New Albany. He was born Feb. 26, 1947, in Union County to George Washington Hale and Margaret Lucille Hale. He was a lifelong resident of Union County and a farmer.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Glenfield Funeral Home in New Albany with the Rev. David Bishop officiating. Burial will be in Enterprise Cemetery.

Survivors include three sons, Dewayne Hale (Melissa) of Baldwyn, David Hale of Etta and Chauncey Butler of Potts Camp; five daughters, Lisa Lumpkin of New Albany, Tammy Mayo (Kenneth) of Dumas, Jessie Davidson of Etta, Daisy Marie Hale and Maggie Hale, both of Jacksonville, Fla.; one brother, Gerald D. Hale of West Union; four sisters, Louise Butler of West Union, Clara Dale Smith of Hickory Flat, Barbara Mason of New Albany and Patricia McDonald of Myrtle; the mother of his children, Betty Ann Self of Etta; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, James, Frank, Calvin, Jimmy and Richard Hale; and two sisters, Ruby Hale and Emma Mason.

Pallbearers will be Kenny Mayo, Cody Hale, David Hale, B.J. Self, Andy Lumpkin and Jamie Perkins.

Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today.

Justin Gilland

BELDEN - Justin Matthew "IcyWyte" Gilland, 22, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, at North Mississippi Medical Center due to injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born in Tupelo on Aug. 29, 1989, to James "Lem" Gilland and Lisa Summers Gilland. He attended Tupelo High School and was employed by Ashley Furniture Manufacturing where he worked in shipping and receiving. He loved music of all kinds and was known all over the country for his musical talent, playing in clubs such as the Hard Rock Cafe. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, photography, cooking and most of all, the beach. He had many friends and family who loved him dearly and will miss him sorely. He attended Belden First United Methodist Church.

A life celebration service will be at 11 a.m. today in the Tupelo Chapel of Holland Funeral Directors with Bro. Danny Wilburn officiating. Private burial will follow in Belden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to service time today.

Survivors include his father and mother, Lem and Lisa Gilland; his girlfriend and mother of his child, Nikki Parmer of Belden; his newborn son, Skylar Matthew Lee Gilland; one brother, Chris Gilland (fiancampée, Jenny Schulman) of Tupelo; his grandparents, Trent and Martha Summers of Belden; a great-aunt, Ann Stokes of Belden; aunt, Jennifer Kyle (Tim) of Blue Springs; nephew, Kayleb Gilland of Tupelo; uncles, Dave Gilland of Saltillo, John Gilland of Mooreville, Elmer Gilland (Anita) of Mooreville, Raymond Anglin (BethAnn) of Pontotoc, Gene Anglin and Dale Anglin of Detroit, Mich.; and aunts, Shirley Russell of Detroit, Mich., Pat Anglin and Gail Anglin of the Richmond community, Micky Gilland of Tupelo, Carol Gilland of Hamilton, Ala., and Dorothy Quartaro (Jack) of Fulton.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jim and Opale Walls Gilland; his great-grandparents, Juan and Alva Herring Stokes, Lem and Lydia Gilland, and Walter and Ivy Murphy Summers; and an aunt, Opale Sue Anglin.

Pallbearers will be Elmer Gilland, John Gilland, Eddie Ellis, Daniel T. Williams, Josh Kennedy and Chris Posey. Honorary pallbearers will be Raymond Anglin, John Morgan Gilland, Tristan Gilland, Dakota Gilland, Ricky Ellis, Randy Ellis, Eddie Allen Ellis, Randy Jo Quartario, Ben Parmer, Mike Parmer, Dustin Williams and Donovan Phillips.

Condolences may be emailed to hollandfuneraldirectors@comcast.net.

Carlene Lowe

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - Carlene Lowe, 66, of the Hill District, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. She was formerly of Tupelo.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Miller Street Baptist Church in the Hill District of Pittsburgh. Coston Funeral Home of Pittsburgh is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include her children, Gilbert Lowe Jr. and Constance "Connie" Lowe; grandchildren, Gilbert III, Lamar, Jazzmeyne, Jainell, Chantelle, Charles and Jashawn; great-grandchildren, Niree, Tyzhere, Lamaya, Nemeyzjah, Rayla and Ziyon; sisters and brothers, Purvy Long, Nathaniel Stone, Billy Robinson, Luxsola Shack and Jeanette Meritt; and a godson, Jeffrey Crawford.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Visit the website at www.costonfuneralhome.com.

Egan Gray

FULTON - Egan Gray, 93, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012. He was born on Aug. 26, 1918, to William Claude and Mary Vela Moore Gray in Fulton. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and a farmer. He enjoyed gardening and working on his farm.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Senter Funeral Home Chapel in Fulton. Burial will be in Hardin's Chapel Cemetery.

Survivors include two sons, Donald Gray (Ruth) of Raymond and Tommy Gray (Pat) of Vaiden; one sister, Lila Tanner of Houston, Texas; one uncle, Harvey Gray of Fulton; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his former wife, Bessye Donald Williams Gray; his parents; one daughter, Victoria "Vicki" Ann Gray; and one brother, Martin Timothy Gray.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to service time today.

Online condolences may be made at www.senterfuneraldirectors.com.

Robert Caldwell

TUPELO - Retired CW5 Robert B. "Bob" Caldwell, 69, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at North Mississippi Medical Center after a sudden illness. He was born Nov. 23, 1942, in Columbus to Albert Percy and Mary Josephine Bland Caldwell. He was a graduate of S.D. Lee High School in Columbus and attended Mississippi State University and University of Southern Mississippi, majoring in business administration. He retired from the Mississippi Army National Guard after 38 years of service as a maintenance test pilot. Following retirement from the military, he continued working as a pilot for The Hospital Wing air ambulance service in Memphis. He transferred back to Tupelo working as a pilot for Care Flight air ambulance services for five years with North Mississippi Medical Center. He was a cancer survivor and cherished every day. An avid hunter and fisherman, he was president of Tallulah Hunting Club north of Vicksburg. He was a member of the 100th Bomb Group Foundation, a charter member of the MOAA and served on the Board of Directors for the Mississippi Chapter of the 8th Air Force Historical Society. He loved to travel and cherished his friends and family. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and Norris "Piggie" Caldwell's Sunday school class. He will be missed more than words can say.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church with Dr. David Aldridge officiating. Burial with full military honors will be in Lee Memorial Park.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Adrian Leist Caldwell of Tupelo; two sons, Robert B. Caldwell Jr. (Laura) of Green Cove Springs, Fla., and Stan M. Caldwell (Ranae) of Tupelo; two sisters, Shirley Seals (Dwanton) of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., and Margery Grammer of Spring, Texas; three brothers, Albert Caldwell (Jean) of Dickinson, Texas, Richard Caldwell (Nancy) of Memphis and Rudy Caldwell (Lee) of Tupelo; three grandchildren, Taylor Caldwell, Haley Caldwell and Gracie Caldwell; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be members of the Mississippi Army National Guard. Honorary pallbearers will be Kevin Caldwell, Stan Caldwell, Rudy Caldwell Jr., Frank Caldwell, Russell Caldwell and Allen Seals.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project or the Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. today at Calvary Baptist Church.

For online condolences and guest registry, visit www.leememorialonline.com.

Sidney Green

MADRAS, Ore. - Sidney Fay Green, 93, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, in Madras, Ore. He was born in 1918 in New Site to Albert Sidney and Ercell Robinson Green. His family moved to Booneville when he was young, and he forever considered Booneville his hometown. A member of the first graduating class of the new Booneville High School in 1938, he tried his hand at farming for a while, then briefly attended college before enlisting in the U.S. Navy on Dec. 7, 1939. After a short break in service, he eventually served 27 years before his retirement. After retiring from the Navy, he worked at the Naval Air Rework Facility in San Diego, Calif. He remained in San Diego until 2001, when he moved with his daughter to Madras, Ore. He returned to Booneville for a short time to live at The Landmark assisted living facility. He returned to Oregon to be closer to his children.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at the McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Lynn Jones officiating. Burial will be in Booneville Cemetery.

He is survived by his children, Rebecca Turner of Madras, Ore., James Sidney Green of Missoula, Mont., Doyle Wayne Green of Myrtle Creek, Ore., and Billi Chapman of San Diego, Calif.; a sister, Euple Green Harding of Leeds, Ala.; three brothers, Clell Green of Cartersville, Ga., James Dudley "Jimmy" Green of Clinton and John Wayne Green of Booneville; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Billia Joan Stephens Green; and a sister, Areta Green Burrage.

Visitation will be from noon until service time today at the funeral home.

For a more complete biography, visit the family website, 121smithstreet.home stead.com.

Condolences may be left at www.mcmillanfuneralhome.com.

Courtney Houk

AMORY - Courtney Leigh Ann Houk, 21, died on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at Gilmore Memorial Regional Medical Center. Born on March 1, 1990, in Columbus, she was the daughter of Bobbie Dianne Glover and the late Jessie Coy Sandlin. She attended Amory High School and graduated from ICC and Cisco Community College in Abilene, Texas.

Before working as a clerk at Food Giant, she had worked at Payless in Texas, at Knight's Snow Cones in the summers, and in sales at Best Buy. She was a member of Fig Hill Church of God. Fun-loving and on-the-go, she enjoyed fishing, swimming, spending time with her family and friends, riding around and gossiping with her friends. Always willing to help others, her pride and joy was her daughter, Addy.

A Celebration of Life Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at E.E. Pickle Funeral Home with Bro. Ricky Kendrick, Bro. Tony Rooks and Bro. Shane Cruse officiating. Burial will follow in Haughton Memorial Park.

Survivors include her husband, Justin Ray Houk of Hamilton; daughter, Addyson Danielle "Addy" Houk of Amory; mom, Dianne Glover of Amory; her second mom, Bobbie Knight of Amory; stepdad, James Kip Cruse of Sulligent, Ala.; brothers, James Matthew "Matt" Curse, LCpl, U.S. Marine Corps, and Cole Sandlin of Northport, Ala.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Kenny and Teresa Houk of Hamilton; grandparents, Mary Addine Murphy (Dean) of Vernon, Ala., and Jessie Tommy Sandlin of Sulligent, Ala.; stepgrandmother, Hazel Cruse of Sulligent, Ala.; sister-in-law, Terrie Ann Houk of Hamilton; aunts, Marcie Pearce (Dwayne) of Smithville and Michelle Vance (Jeff) of Sulligent, Ala.; uncles, Michael Yarbrough (Kim) of Sulligent, Ala., Tony Yarbrough and Nick Murphy of Vernon, Ala., and John Knight of Amory; and niece, Kaylin Bradley of Hamilton.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her second father, Fred Knight; grandmother, Elizabeth Earnestine Sandlin; and aunt, Mytina Sloan.

Pallbearers will be C.J. Thompson, Steven Alexander, Dustin Pickle, Josh Brewer, Shaness Lee, Jonathan Thompson and Andrew Russell.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at eepicklefuneralhome.com.

Johnny Lee

BALDWYN - Johnny McArthur Lee, 69, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2011, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born Dec. 6, 1942, to Pelvie and Louise Brewer Lee in Bells, Tenn. He retired from Ford Motor of Brookpark, Ohio, after 28 years. He was a member of East Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He was a wonderful, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many and a gentle Christian man. He enjoyed fishing, classic cars, motorcycles and working at his church.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at East Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Bro. Bill Adams officiating. Burial will follow in East Mt. Zion Cemetery. Waters Funeral Home of Baldwyn is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Judy Ham Lee of Baldwyn; two sons, Allan Lee (Jodi) of LaGrange, Ohio, and Roger Lee (Lisa) of Grafton, Ohio; two daughters, Sheila Valerius (Val) of Grafton, Ohio, and Nancy King (Carl) of Baldwyn; two brothers, Jerry Lee (Marie) of Dyersburg, Tenn., and Daniel Lee (Pat) of Avon Lake, Ohio; one sister, Brenda Daher (Kalil) of Baldwyn; and 12 grandchildren, Bryan Barley, Jon Lee, Gavin Lee, Julianne Lee, Nathan Lee, Steven Valerius, Randy Valerius, Dakota Valerius, Jack King, Carleena King, Cash King and JJ King.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Dorothy Carter and Shelby Lee; two brothers, Herbert Lee and Edward Lee; one son, Russell Lee; and his best friend, Paul Griffin.

Pallbearers will be Jack King, Carl King, Steven Valerius, Randy Valerius, Dakota Valerius and Val Valerius.

Honorary pallbearers will be the men of East Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

Visitation will continue from 10 a.m. to service time today at the church.

Linda Wright

VERONA - Linda Copeland Wright, 63, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis. She was born Aug. 12, 1948, to Roy and Margaret Hazel Copeland. She graduated from Lee Prentiss High School in Baldwyn in 1966 and from Mississippi Valley State College in 1970. She taught at Belden Headstart before teaching and retiring from Shannon Jr. High School in Shannon. She married Stanley Wright on June 7, 1975.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mt. Zion Community Church in Guntown with the Rev. J.S. Agnew officiating. Burial will be in the Verona Cemetery. Agnew amp& Sons Funeral Home of Verona is in charge of arrangements.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Lark and Blanche Copeland, and Hosey and Mittie Bell Swinney.

Survivors include her husband, Stanley Wright of Verona; three daughters, Sandy (Jimmy) Tyes of Baldwyn, Shea Javon Wright of Verona and Shawana (Bjorn) Hermansen of Afghanistan; her parents, Roy and Margaret Hazel Copeland of Baldwyn; two sisters, Margaret Ann (Bobby) Stubbs of Baldwyn and Brenda Joyce (Roy) Stubbs of Tupelo; two brothers, Roy Jr. (Edna) Copeland of Kansas City, Mo., and Alvin Copeland of Baldwyn; eight grandchildren, Sanessda, Terick, Sheneria, Moesha, Jimmy, Jordon, Summer and Parrish; one sister-in-law; Alva (Troy) Gasway of Verona; and two aunts, Lillie Pearl Coleman and Irene Copeland of Baldwyn.

Visitation is from 2 to 5 p.m. today. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to service time Sunday.

Family and friends may sign the guest registry at www.agnewandsons.com.

Debra H. Lafayette

CALHOUN CITY - Debra H. Lafayette, 52, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born Feb. 25, 1959, in Louisville. She was employed by Phillip/Daybrite Lighting in Tupelo for five years. She was a member of Bethlehem Methodist Church in New Albany. She loved her family and friends and spending time with them, sewing and reading her Bible. She witnessed to everyone about her Lord Jesus Christ.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Parker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Bruce with Bro. Jimmy Vance officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Calhoun City.

Survivors include one daughter, Kasey Phillips (Brian) of Saltillo; one son, Kalem Lafayette of Calhoun City; a friend and daughter, Sherry Smith of Booneville; one sister, Jackie Hollis of Calhoun City; one brother, Dan Hollis (Jeanne Marie) of South Nyack, N.Y.; and her mother, Elaine Hollis of Calhoun City;

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jo Hollis, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hollis; and her father, William H. "Bill" Hollis.

Pallbearers will be Kalem Lafayette, Kelly Lovorn, Mike Patterson, Brad Phillips, Brian Phillips and Sonny Phillips.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at www.parkermemorialfuneralhome.com.

Lostine Fortner

PONTOTOC - Lostine Inmon Fortner, 94, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at Sunshine Health Services in Pontotoc. She was born in July 1917 in Pontotoc County to Buford and Lillie Zackery Inmon. She graduated from Pontotoc High School in 1937. She married Thomas Fortner in 1941. She had been a member of Cherry Creek Baptist Church since 1947, where she taught the adult ladies Sunday School and youth classes for many years. She taught school at Harmony for a year in the early days of her career. She was a longtime employee and supervisor at Joyner Fields Manufacturing in Sherman for 29 years. She also worked at Barclay Furniture before her retirement.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Tutor Memorial Funeral Home of Pontotoc with Minister Joe Herndon officiating. Burial will be in the Cherry Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Survivors include two sisters, Katherine Ard of Pontotoc and Opal Godwin of Decatur, Ga.; one brother, Lamar Inmon of Pottstown, Pa.; her nieces and nephews; and her caregivers, Patsy Sullivan and Pam Stevens.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Fortner; one sister, Elise McMillen; brothers-in-law; her parents; and a great-niece, Kimberly Usery.

Pallbearers will be Ronnie Stevens, Lamar Bolen, Jerry Rickles, Ronnie Gray, James Lewis and J.D. Quillian.

Honorary pallbearers will be Edwin Baker, Mark Brock and the Rev. Charles Stubblefield.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday.

Memorials may be made to Cherry Creek Baptist Church Building or Cemetery Fund, or Sanctuary Hospice.

James Manley

IUKA - James Manley, 74, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Senter Funeral Home of Fulton.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

Online condolences can be made at www.senterfuneraldirectors.com.

Muriel Black

VERONA - Muriel Ford Black, 89, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, at North Mississippi Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born May 5, 1922, in McCrory, Ark., to John Thomas and Eileen Pickett Ford. She was a graduate of Hillman High School in McCrory, Ark. A former resident of Indio, Calif., for 22 years, she has lived in Verona since 1977. She worked as a seamstress in the garment industry and enjoyed sewing. At the age of 75, she became very proficient at cross stitching. She enjoyed spending time with her great-grandson and her family who looked as their foundation. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Verona.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Verona with Dr. David Hamilton officiating. A family graveside service will be held in Woodman of the World Cemetery in McCrory, Ark., at a later date. W.E. Pegues Funeral Directors is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include her daughter, Brenda Black Randolph of Tupelo; her granddaughter, Amy Randolph Hester; and a great-grandson, William Chance Randolph; several nieces and nephews including a and special nephew, Michael Wayne Davenport.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 47 years, James Edward Black; two brothers, Charles Ford and William Leon Ford; and three sisters, Tolise Davenport, Betty Matthews and Pallie Mae Ford.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. to service time Monday at the church.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Society, 1900 Dunbarton Drive, Suite 1, Jackson, MS 39216.

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

Brenda F. Raines

PONTOTOC - Brenda F. Raines, 62, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, at the Crossgates River Oaks Hospital. She was born May 20, 1949, in Pontotoc to Eddie Carl and Mauvleen Gilmore. She was a service representative for BellSouth for many years. She attended The Orchard. She enjoyed quilting, reading and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Lee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bryan Collier officiating. Burial will be in Lee Memorial Park.

Survivors include one daughter, Leslie Raines of Pontotoc; one son, Brad Fowler (Myra) of Pontotoc; one sister, Carlos Ann Segrest (Chan) of Shorter, Ala.; one brother, Dewayne Gilmore of Pontotoc; three grandchildren, Brandon Fowler, Matthew Fowler and Brandi Fowler; two nephews, Kevin Gilmore and Michael Gilmore; five nieces, Ashley Gilmore, Rebecca Gilmore; Tona Justice (John), Melissa Peterson (Derek) and Lisa Blue; four great-nephews, Jacob Johnson, Benjamin Johnson, Carter Peterson, Noah Xavier and Leighton Justice; and two great-nieces, Christi Johnson and Avery Grace Peterson.

For online condolences and guest registry, visit www.leememorialonline.com.

Douglas Orrick

GOLDEN - Douglas Orrick, 69, died Friday at his home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Deaton Funeral Home of Belmont.

Billie Jo Wildman

NETTLETON - Billie Jo Wildman, 38, died Friday, Jan, 6, 2012, at the North Mississippi Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born on March 17, 1973, to Billy Wayne and Harriett Wildman. She was a lifelong resident of Nettleton and attended the South Nettleton Baptist Church. She had many hobbies which included latch hook and puzzles, word find, riding her four-wheeler and dining out.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at The Jefferson Street Chapel of W.E. Pegues with Sammy Lansdell officiating. Burial will be in Gray's Cemetery in Nettleton.

Survivors include her parents, Billy and Harriett Wildman of Nettleton; her sister, Dianne Wildman (Missy Wilemon) of Nettleton; her brother, Jerry Wayne Wildman Sr. (Wanda) of Shannon; one niece, Brandy Baker (Jim) of Nettleton; three nephews, Jerry Wayne Wildman Jr. of Tupelo, Brad Wildman of Shannon and Corey Wilemon of Nettleton; four great-nieces; three great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, James and Ocie Thomas, Lily Mae Wildman Reynolds and W.W. "Chuck" Wildman; her stepgrandfather, Scott Reynolds.

Pallbearers will be Calvin and James Earl Thomas, Brad and Jerry Wayne Wildman, Corey Wilemon and Jim Baker.

Visitation will be 3 until 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

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

Paul Lindley

BOONEVILLE - Paul Russell Lindley 80, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, at Longwood Nursing Facility in Booneville. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting and deeply loved his dog, Punch. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran and served in the Korean War. He was a Baptist.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Waters Funeral Home with Bro. Mark McCoy and Bro. Pete McCoy officiating. Burial will be in Prentiss Memorial Gardens.

He is survived by seven daughters, Linda Gann of Booneville, Wanda Harris (Tony) of Marietta,

Gina Ray of Wheeler, Rhonda White (Ronnie) of New Site, Donna Goddard (Dan) of Saltillo and Robbie and Angie of Ripley ; one son, Jerry Lindley (Mary) of Baldwyn; four sisters, Shirley Jones of Booneville, Madine White of Booneville, Effie Ryan (Curtis) of Saltillo and Evelyn Lindley (Thurman) of Booneville; one brother, Hollis Lindley (Earnestine) of Tupelo; 19 grandchildren; number of great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, V.E.and Emma Pate Lindley; two brothers, Bobby Lindley and Douglas Lindley; and two nieces, Debbie Lindley and Rhonda Button.

Pallbearers will be Curtis Ryan, Jake Chism, Matt Lindley, Thurman Bingham, Mike Lindley and Jerry Lindley.

Honorary pallbearers will be his grandson, great-grandson, great-great-grandson and son-in-law, Dan Goddard.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Joan Gann

TUPELO - Joan Gann, 72, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at Sanctuary Hospice House after an extended illness. She was born Oct. 7, 1939, in Okolona to Henry Roger and Floise Gaskin. She was an accomplished seamstress, working for several garment factories but most of all she was a homemaker. She was a member of Carnation Baptist Church in Okolona. She enjoyed sewing, gardening and cooking. She loved her family and the time they spent together.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Lee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Lowell Walker officiating. Burial will be in Lee Memorial Park.

Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Guy Gann of Tupelo; one daughter, Cindy Stults (Terry) of Tupelo; two grandsons, Timothy Stults and Chris Stults both of Tupelo; one great-grandson, Preston Stults of Nettleton; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Lois Alford; two brothers, Roger Gaskin and Oliver Gaskin.

Pallbearers will be Randy Holley, Billy Holley, Johnny Holley, Billy Curtis, Mike Jenkins, Sammy Knight, Tyler Gaskin, Ashley Gaskin and Tracy Stults. Honorary pallbearer will be Steve Gaskin.

Visitation will be 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. today.

Memorials may be made to Sanctuary Hospice House.

For online condolences and guest registry, visit www.leememorialonline.com.

Brown Bell

NEW ALBANY - Voice Brown Bell Jr., 67, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, at his residence. He was born Sept. 1, 1944, in Union County to Voice Brown Bell, Sr. and Grace Bailey Bell. He was a retired employee of the Mississippi Highway Department and a self-employed logger. He was a member of the Fredonia Baptist Church.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Keownville Baptist Church with the Rev. Faron Ash and Rev. Jerry Bishop officiating. Burial will be in the Keownville Cemetery. United Funeral Service in New Albany is in charge of arrangements.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy Bell of New Albany; a daughter, Kay Rakestraw (Johnny) of Wallerville; two sons, Richard Chism (Deborah) and Randy Chism (Pat), both of New Albany; a sister, Janis Bell Montague of Somerville, Tenn.; a brother, Mike Bell (Linda) of Ingomar; eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Ronald Chism; a brother, Marcus Talmadge Bell; and a brother-in-law, Paul Montague.

Pallbearers will be Larry Chism, Ronny Goudy, Jeff Chism, James Perkins, Timmy Cole and Donald Rodgers.

Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at the Keownville Baptist Church.

For online condolences visit unitedfuneralservice.com.

Beatrice L. Hood

MOOREVILLE - Beatrice L. Hood, 89, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, at Golden Living Center in Amory after a long illness. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by W.E. Pegues Funeral Directors.

Earnest Smith

TUPELO - Earnest Smith died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by N.L. Jones and Son Funeral Directors of Tupelo.

Jeffrey Akers

AMORY - Jeffrey Lee Akers, 51, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, at Gilmore Memorial Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by E.E. Pickle Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at eepicklefuneralhome.com.

Michael Gilmer

HOLLY SPRINGS - Michael Allen Gilmer, 50, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, in Holly Springs.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Holly Springs Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Visitation will be from noon to service time Monday.

Online condolences may be left at www.hsfuneralhome.com.

Cluster Banks

BLUE SPRINGS - Cluster Banks, 91, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Beasley Funeral Home in New Albany.

Van T. Belk

MICHIE, Tenn. - Van T. Belk, 80, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at his home.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories in Corinth. Burial will be in Acton Community Cemetery in Michie, Tenn.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from noon to service time Sunday at the funeral home.

To leave online condolences, visit www.magnoliafuneralhome.com.

Emma Lou Wilbanks

WALNUT - Emma Lou Wilbanks, 92, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by McBride Funeral Home of Ripley.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Stacey Feathers

LAMAR - Stacey Renee Allen Feathers, 37, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, at her home in Lamar.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Holly Springs Funeral Home. Burial will be in Clear Creek Cemetery in Lamar.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.hsfuneralhome.com.

Floyce Isom Jr.

LAMAR - Floyce Isom Jr., 75, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Serenity Funeral Home of Holly Springs.