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Thelma S. Godfrey
Thelma S. Godfrey, of Holly Springs, died March 2, 2006 at Alliance HealthCare in Holly Springs. She was a Presbyterian and a dry cleaner owner/operator.
Memorial services were held at 7 p.m. on March 3 at Holly Springs Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Elmwood cemetery in Birmingham, Ala.
She leaves two grandsons, Carl Isom of Holly Springs, Chris Isom of Arab, Ala.; two granddaughters, Sharron Ezel of Arab, Ala., Vicki Herndon of Blountsville, Ala.; five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; and her caregiver, Terry Cagle of Holly Springs.
Eddie James Hudson
Eddie James Hudson, 47, of Michigan City, died Feb. 25, 2006 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Collierville, Tenn. He was a member of Southland Singers Gospel Group, and a soil technician with USDA for 28 years.
Services were held at 12 noon on March 4 at Sims Chapel MB Church in Michigan City, where he was a member. Burial was in the church cemetery. Rev. Adam Gholson officiated. J.F. Brittenum and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
He leaves his wife, Annie L. Tucker Hudson; two daughters, Kawanda Hudson, Sheketha Hudson, both of Michigan City; two sons, Eddie Martez Hudson, Altaveno Montinez Hudson, both of Michigan City; his mother, Dorothy Louise Jones of Michigan City; his father, Eddie B. Hudson of Memphis, Tenn.; nine sisters, Freda Spight of Lamar, Karen Walker, Cynthia Hudson, Shenika Thomas, Eurtha Jackson, Carolyn Martin, Johnnie Mae Mason, all of Memphis, Tenn., Joyce Hall of Columbus, Mary Long of Ashland; four brothers, Randale Jones of Michigan City, Gregory Hudson, Edward Dewayne Hudson, Deondray Hudson, all of Memphis, Tenn.; and six grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Ashland High School Class of 1976. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Patterson, Mark Hudson, Silas Preston, Melvin Allen, David Hudson and James Preston.
Frances Juanita McAlexander Armour
Frances Juanita McAlexander Armour, 82, of Memphis, Tenn., died June 29, 2006 at St. Francis Nursing Home in Memphis. She was the widow of Houston Armour. She was a member of Red Banks Baptist Church.
Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. on July 1 at Red Banks cemetery. Holly Springs Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
She leaves a son, Terry Gordon Armour of Pontotoc; a sister, Mary Lynn Mayer of Red Banks; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her son, Donald Houston; her parents, Preston T. and Georgia Earnheart McAlexander; brothers, Preston McAlexander Jr., Bob McAlexander, J.P. McAlexander and a sister, Gladys Woods.
Johnnie Lee Beard
Johnnie Lee Beard, 60, of Memphis, Tenn., formerly of Marshall County, died June 26, 2006 at his daughter’s home in Mason, Tenn. He was a retired welder.
Services were held at 11 a.m. on July 2 at J.F. Brittenum and Son Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenwood MB Church cemetery in Lamar. Elder Larry Crutcher officiated.
He leaves two daughters, Vandella Beard of Mason, Tenn., Dorthular Hall of Covington, Tenn.; four sons, Johnnie Lee Beard Jr., Charles Edward Beard, Jerry Lee Beard, all of Covington, Tyree Smith of Memphis; two sisters, Bessie Lee Talley of Covington, Mary Yanders of Memphis; three brothers, Henry Beard Jr. of Ashland, Eddie B. Beard of Memphis, James Roger Beard of Atlanta, Ga.; 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers were Earl Williams, Albert Williams, James King, Leon Beard, Ronnie Beard, Joe Edinbourgh. Honorary pallbearers were Charles Beard, Ronnie Beard Jr., Danny Young, Jerry Hall, James Taylor and Stevie Young.
Eddie Clark Boatwright
Eddie Clark Boatwright, 71, of Holly Springs, died June 27, 2006 at his home. He was the president of his senior class of 1952 at Holly Springs High School, he also was football captain. He was a Mississippi licensed civil engineer and land surveyor, real estate broker and securities broker. He began his education at Mississippi State University; he also attended the University of Tennessee and was a graduate of the University; he also attended the University of Tennessee, and was a graduate of the University of Mississippi. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Holly Springs.
Services were held at 11 a.m. on June 29 at First Baptist Church in Holly Springs. Burial was in Hill Crest cemetery. Dr. Curtis Ferrell officiated.
He leaves his wife of 52 years, Martha S. Boatwright; three sons, Eddie C. Boatwright Jr. of Holly Springs, Philip Boatwright of Holly Springs, Anthony Boatwright of Oxford; a sister, Connie B. Johnson of Holly Springs; a stepbrother, Bobby Smithwick of Potts Camp; two stepsisters, Betty Shaw of Holly Springs, Barbara Wasson of Kosciusko; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, W. Ronnie Boatwright; a nephew, W. Alan Johnson; and his stepmother, Sallye B. Clayton.
Gene Edward (Dunty Dunt) Kimmons
Gene Edward (Dunty Dunt) Kimmons, 50, of Holly Springs, died June 22, 2006 at Yarbrough Chapel Rd. He was a member of Mosley Chapel CME Church in New Albany, where his mother serves as pastor. He was a self-employed auto mechanic.
Services were held at 5:30 p.m. on June 27 at J.F. Brittenum and Son Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Cottrell Memorial Garden. Rev. Joe T. Lester officiated.
He leaves his mother, Rev. Leona Wooten Harris of Holly Springs; and two brothers, Walter L. Kimmons of Chicago, Ill., and Lawrence E. Harris of Holly Springs.
He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Kimmons.
Pallbearers were Darron Thomas, Grover Marion, Anthony Thomas, Timothy Thomas, Jonas Tallie, Perry Faulkner. Honorary pallbearers were John L. Sanders, Walter L. Kimmons, Terry L. Thomas, Michael Sanders, Anthony Sanders and Lawrence Harris.
Betty Luellen Franklin
Betty Luellen Franklin, 67, of Michigan City, died June 27, 2006 at Baptist Hospital in Collierville, Tenn. She was a member of Sims Chapel MB Church, where she was an usher and served on various committees. She was a domestic worker in private homes.
Services were held at 2 p.m. on July 2 at Sims Chapel Church with burial in the church cemetery. J.F. Brittenum and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
She leaves her husband, Richard J. (Pete) Franklin Sr.; five daughters, Patricia Allen of Olive Branch, Carlene Franklin of Memphis, Tenn., Belinda Foster of Holly Springs, Bulah (Bonnie) Woodard of Lamar, Rhonda Mabone of Collierville, Tenn.; three sons, Richard James Franklin Jr. of Memphis, Jerry Franklin of Michigan City, Barry Franklin of Collierville; a sister, Dorthy Franklin of Moscow, Tenn.; and 13 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by four sisters, Charlene Wilson, Onie Lee Williams, Ophelia Houston, Minnie Mae Parker; four brothers, Louis (Buddie) Luellen, Cullen (Shortie) Luellen Jr., W.C. Luellen and John Lee Luellen.
Pallbearers were Jarvis Allen, Gary Henderson, Tavares Woodard, Marquail Henderson, James Williams, Clint Woodard, Steve Luellen, Brandon Luellen. Honorary pallbearers were Richard Franklin Jr., Jerry Franklin, Barry Franklin, Charles Allen, Theartist Woodard, Quentin Mabone, William Foster and Lee Luellen.
Andrea LeShay Freeman
Andrea LeShay Freeman, 31, of Holly Springs, died June 26, 2006 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. She was a factory worker.
Services were held at 1 p.m. on July 1 at Ebenezer MB Church in Como, where she was a member. Burial was in the church cemetery. Felix Cauthen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
She leaves a stepdaughter, Shakedra Johnson of Holly Springs; three stepsons, Kasey Johnson, Damarcus Jeffries, Keldnek Wiseman, all of Holly Springs; her parents, Patricia F. Morris of Senatobia and Mr. and Mrs. Willie Avant; a sister, Kamisha Faulkner of Holly Springs; two brothers, Mark Richmond of Byhalia, Nicholas Greer of Dekalb; her grandparents, Jack and Betty Freeman of Senatobia and William and Ida Avant of Senatobia and her fiance, Casey Johnson.
Mittie Lou Ford
Mittie Lou Ford, 83, of Potts Camp, died July 9, 2006 at her home. She was Pentecostal.
Services were held at 11 a.m. on July 13 at Holly Springs Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Bethlehem Methodist cemetery. Bro. Carl Lawson officiated.
She leaves three sons, John (Buddy) Hancock of New Albany, James (Frog) Hancock of Odessa, Tx., Ricky Lee Ford of New Albany; a daughter, Sue Jones of New Albany; 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Shane Robbins, Curtis Wilbanks, Corey Wilbanks, Chad Byers, Ricky Moorman and William Hancock.
Willie Floyd Holts
Willie Floyd Holts, 40, of Ashland, died July 1, 2006. He was a member of Mt. Zion CME Church. He was employed by L&T Construction in Memphis, Tenn.
Services were held at 1 p.m. on July 7 at Mt. Zion CME Church. N.L. Jones Funeral Directors in Tupelo was in charge of arrangements.
He leaves two daughters, Denise L. Harris, Pamela N. Harris; his fiancee, Jennifer L. Ervin and her daughter Mica Ervin; his mother, Marjorie Holts; a sister, Audra Cook of Water Valley; a brother, Joel Holts of Lake Center; and many other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his father, B.D. Holts; and a brother, BeDavis Holts.
Ella Mae Adkins Jackson
Ella Mae Adkins Jackson, 76, of Holly Springs, died July 3, 2006 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. She was the widow of Adell Jackson Sr. She was a member of Providence MB Church and the church choir.
Services were held at 3 p.m. on July 9 at Kimbrough Chapel MB Church in Holly Springs. Burial was in Cottrell Memorial Garden. Elder Actavatis Allen officiated. J.F. Brittenum and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
She leaves five daughters, Pearline Batts, Sinoba Jackson, Hazel McFadden, Zenna Jackson, Ella Marie Jackson, all of Holly Springs; six sons, Cedric Adkins, Eric Jackson, Johnny L. Jackson, all of Holly Springs, Timothy Jackson of Greenwood, Wilbert Jackson of Corinth, Adell Jackson Jr. of Oakland, Calif.; a sister, Nellie Smith of Holly Springs; 20 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Anseleum Adkins, LuQuinton Jackson, Derric Jackson, DeQuarvis Jackson, Jevon Adkins, LaShun Adkins, Corey Jackson and Santez Jackson. Honorary pallbearers were Timothy Jackson, Cecil Adkins, Adell Jackson Jr., Wilbert Jackson, Eric Jackson and Johnny L. Jackson.
Roosevelt Lanely
Roosevelt Lanely, 63, of Mt. Pleasant, died June 28, 2006 at home.
Services were held at 12 noon on July 8 at Church of Christ, Mt. Pleasant. Burial was in New Hope cemetery. Serenity Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
He leaves his wife, Phenora Campbell Lanely; three sons, Charles Campbell, Roosevelt Lanely Jr., Clyde William Lanely, all of Lamar; two daughters, Mary Anne Moore of Holly Springs, Francis Moore of Hickory Flat; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Jennifer Leigh May
Jennifer Leigh May, 15, of Holly Springs, died July 5, 2006 in Laws Hill.
Services were held at 10 a.m. on July 8 at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Laws Hill. Burial was in the church cemetery. Bro. Arnold Goode officiated. Holly Springs Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
She leaves her parents, Lee and Brenda May of Holly Springs; a brother, Jeremy May of Holly Springs; and her grandmother, Mary L. May of Holly Springs.
Pallbearers were Jeremy May, Ronnie May, Michael May, Dennis Bryan, Perry Fesmire, Anthony May, Stacy Byrd, Neil Darnell and Scott Feathers.
John Howard Williams
John Howard Williams, 75, of Byhalia, died July 5, 2006 at his home. He was the widower of Fleeta Mock Williams. He was a Methodist. He was retired as a pilot with the Air Force after two tours in Vietnam in 1973 and he earned two Bronze Stars. He was a retired pilot from Fed-Ex in Memphis in 1989.
Full military memorial services were held at 10 a.m. on July 8 at his home in Byhalia. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
He leaves three daughters, Shirley Sykes of Byhalia, Donna Williams of Collierville, Tenn., Regina Sides of Byhalia; two sons, Robin Williams of Byhalia, Kerry Williams of Michigan City; two sisters, Virginia Harper of Florida, Mary Alice Shaw of Carlinville, Ill.; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Ora D. Alexander Shead
Ora D. Alexander Shead, 94, of Holly Springs, died July 5, 2006 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. She was a former Sunday school teacher.
Services were held at 11 a.m. on July 10 at Hernando Road Church of Christ in Holly Springs, where she was a member. Burial was in Cottrell Memorial Garden. Bro. Charlie J. Shead officiated. J.F. Brittenum and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
She leaves her husband of 74 years, Charlie Shead; three daughters, Elvera Hampton of Calumet Park, Ill., Elzadie Johnson of Gary, Ind., Louvadie King of Memphis, Tenn.; six sons, Alexander Shead, Alvis Shead, Thomas Shead, all of Holly Springs, Charlie J. Shead of Memphis, Tenn., Parmena Shead of Chicago, Ill., Larry Shead of Denton, Tx.; a brother, John Milton Alexander of Chicago, Ill.; 38 grandchildren, 75 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three children, Thurman Shead, Edna Shead and Almedia Shead Peterson.
Pallbearers were Orlandus Bonner, Norvis Shead, Christopher Shead, J. Anthony Shead, Larry Shead III and Derek King.
