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Mr. John Henry "Captain" Pinkard
Arrangements are as follows:
Memorial Services: Saturday, October 25, 2014
11:00am Greater Grove Street MB Church, 2715 Alcorn Drive
John Henry Pinkard aka "Captain" was born
September 15, 1952 to Josephine Mallett and Excell Pinkard in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at Morning Star Letoumeau.
John was united in holy matrimony to Shelia Shorts on October 16 2013. He departed this life on Monday, October 20, 2014 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
John graduated from San Marcus High School, where he received recognition in track and field. He was a carpenter and he was employed at Diamond Jacks Casino. He was most known for his sense of humor and his cooking. John was a self-proclaimed 'Pit Master". His Sunday dinner always consisted of barbeque chicken and, or ribs.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Josephine Mallett and Excell Pinkard and one brother, Robert Robinson.
His memories will be cherished by: his wife, Shelia Pinkard of Port Gibson, Mississippi; two brothers, Herman McNeill of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Ledaris McNeill of South Bend, Indiana; three sons, John (Cristina) Pinkard of San Marcus, Texas, Justin Coleman of Tallulah, Louisiana, and Matthew Chase of Port Gibson, Mississippi; seven daughters, Jelisa Young of Port Gibson, Mississippi, Nichola (Joseph) Semien of Sequin, Texas, Ebony (Derrick) Gardner of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Jazzmine (Mario) Lamela of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and Ahnjaliyah Coleman of Tallulah, Louisiana; nine grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends including a special friend, Carolyn Parson of Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Ms. Rosalie Becker
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, October 17, 2014
1:00pm - 6:00pm Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, October 18, 2014
11:00am Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill cemetery
Rosalie Becker was born
May 3, 1966 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to the late Square Becker and the late Rose Lee Harris Taylor.
She was a member of Bethel Church of God in Christ in Edwards, Mississippi. She attended Vicksburg Public School.
Rosalie departed her life on October 14, 2014 at River Region Medical Center in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She was 48 years old. She loved her family and people in general.
Rosalie was preceded in death by her parents, Square Becker and Rose Lee Harris Taylor; her grandmother, Clottie Allison; her sister, Clottie Rounds Lee; her brother, Soloman Harris; and nephew, David Becker.
She leaves to cherish her memories, a son, Paul Becker of Augusta, Georgia; daughter, Janice Ann Washington of Vicksburg, Mississippi; brother, Roosevelt (Lee Ester) Rounds both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; sisters, Bobbie (Joseph) Allen and Sharon Becker all of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Betty Harris of Eudora, Arkansas; and caregivers who reared her as their daughter, Annie and Joseph Washington both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; two aunts, Luella Johnson of Florida and Lucinda Williams of Vicksburg, Mississippi; god children, Courtney Beard, Tamraice Beard and Johnjalyn Evans all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Annie B. Chiles
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, October 3, 2014
1:00pm - 6:00pm Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, October 4, 2014
2:30pm Greater Grove Street Baptist Church, 2715 Alcorn Drive
Interment: Cedar Hill cemetery
Annie B was born
in Vicksburg, Mississippi on November 2, 1945 to the proud parents of the late Jeff and Annie Bell Evans.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband, Edwin Chiles Sr., her son Edwin Chiles Jr., siblings Jeff Warren, Eugene Evans and Rosie B. Blackmore.
Annie B confessed Christ at the age of 10 at Mt. Elem Baptist Church and was baptized “In the Obedience to the Great Head of the Church, in the name of the Father, in the name of the Son, and the name of the Holy Ghost” by Reverend Andrew Benard. She joined the choir and served as choir president for many years, until her health failed. Although unable to sing she continued to stand, clap and rock as long as her limbs would allow. Annie B was a woman that wore many hats in the house of the Lord. She worked diligently with the youth at New Mt. Elem and the community.
Annie B worked in the Vicksburg Warren School District for over 40 years before retiring in 2013. Annie B loved to sing. She sang with various choirs in the Vicksburg area including the KB Specials. She was also one of the best pitchers out of Douglas Park until she decided to retire her glove so she could remain “The Best Female Softball Pitcher” and not lose her title. On March 29, 2014 Annie B was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Mississippi Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
She leaves to carry on her legacy and cherish precious and loving memories: two sons, Mark Chiles, Sr. (Betty) and Keith Chiles, Sr. (LaShunda), twelve grandchildren Andrea Scott, Patrice Bell, RaShard Bell, Mark Chiles Jr, Jazmine Carter, JaNee Chiles, Jessica Chiles, Markayla Chiles, Keithia Chiles, Keith Chiles Jr., Keona O’neal and Jada O’Neal, 6 great-grandchildren Zykeria Chiles, Jayden Wells, Jaylen Chiles, KeMarie Chargois, Destiny O’Neal and Corey Griffin Jr. Three nieces she helped to raise Shirley Purvis of St. Louis, Mary Bowman and Linda Blackmore; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Edna "Heavy" Lane
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, October 3, 2014
1:00pm - 7:00pm Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, October 4, 2014
1:00pm Travelers Rest Baptist Church, 718 Bowmar Avenue
Interment: Cedar Hill cemetery
Edna Marie “Heavy” Lane passed away on September 24, 2014. She was born
May 16, 1941 in Warren County to the late Will Thomas and Florence Thomas-Payne. She was the oldest of eight children.
Edna, at a young age was baptized at Moon Lake Missionary Baptist Church in Mayersville, Mississippi and join Morning Star Seventh Day Adventist Church where she was a faithful member serving as a Deaconess until her death.
Edna has touched the lives of many with her kind heart that never turned anyone away and always willing to do what she could. She was a housewife for many years and very instrumental in making a lot of people’s dream a reality by raising grandchildren and siblings with her caring and loving spirit. She loved to cook and fish. When anyone in the neighborhood needed something to eat, they showed up to her door and she would feed them – strangers or not. Anytime anyone in the neighborhood went fishing, they would bring her fish if she could not go. Most of all, Edna loved her family gatherings and always wanted to “get together” with her family and friends for holidays and special occasions to have a good time. Edna has run her race and finished her course. She will live on in each of us.
Edna was preceded in death by her mother and father, Florence Thomas-Payne and Will Thomas; her husband, Alonzie Lane, Jr.; a sister, Bobie Hall; and a brother, Calvin Payne
Edna will always be remembered by her devoted family.
To cherish her memories, she leaves behind four daughters, Betty Perkins, Veronica Walker, Janice Lane and Angela (Ronnie) Bailey all of Vicksburg, MS; four sons, William Lane of Vicksburg, MS, Larry Lane of Minneapolis, MN, Andre Lane and Terry Lane both of Vicksburg, MS; four brothers; James (Gloria) Thomas of Compton, California, Spencer (Hattie) Payne of Grenada, Mississippi, Louis ( Iris) Payne of Los Angeles, California, and James Payne of Vicksburg, Mississippi; one sister, Rosie (Will) Cristor of Long Beach, California; fourteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; a close friend, Mrs. Helena Williams and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Mr. Terrance D. Williams
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, October 3, 2014
1:00pm - 6:00pm Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, October 4, 2014
12:00noon Greater Rose Hill MB Church
Interment: Cedar Hill cemetery
On January 30, 1978, Terrance Dion Williams was born
to the late Rose Williams Jones of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Larry Smith of Orlando, Florida.
He confessed Christ at an early age. “T”, as he was called by all who knew and loved him, completed his education at Vicksburg High School. After graduation, he attended Hinds Community College becoming a barber.
He is preceded in death by: his mother, Rose Williams Jones; great grandparents, Sylvester and Mary Lillie Lumpkin and Charles “Pete” and Willie Mae Williams; aunt, Mary Louise Lee and cousin, Corey Andre Johnson, all of Vicksburg, Mississippi.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his grandmother, Mrs. Annie Smith of Vicksburg, Mississippi; father, Larry Smith of Orlando, Florida; two sisters, LaToya (Reggie) Snow and LaTrena Jones, of Vicksburg, Mississippi; three brothers, Trey Williams, Tremaine Williams and Andre Jones of Vicksburg; two nieces, Omari Mitchell and Bella Rose Williams of Vicksburg; two nephews, Omar Mitchell, Jr., and Tremaun Williams of Vicksburg, Mississippi; four aunts, Shirley Bush Johnson and Charlene Williams of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Valeria Sherrod of Fayetteville, North Carolina and Barbara Smith of Detroit, Michigan; two great aunts, Sammie L. Boyd and Luella Regan of Vicksburg, Mississippi; five uncles, David Charles Williams of Monterey, California, Tony McElroy and Ernest Garrette of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Robert Smith of Killeen, Texas and Clarence Smith of Fayetteville, North Carolina; godmother, Mrs. Myrtice Harris of Vicksburg, Mississippi and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends including the Ross, Rader, Latham, Reagan, Ford, Green, Bowman, Jones, Lane, Taylor, Flags, Burden, Wallace, Smother, Moore, Patton and the Crawford Street family.
Mrs. Ida A. "Retta" Bass
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, October 3, 2014
1:00pm - 6:00pm Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, October 4, 2014
11:00am Greater Grove Street Baptist Church, 2715 Alcorn Drive
Interment: Cedar Hill cemetery
Ida A. Fields Bass (affectionately known as Retta, Christmas, or That Singing Gal), left her earthly home on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, under the watchful eyes of her daughter Carla and son Ernest. God heard her cry and welcomed her home saying, “Servant, well done! Take your wings and fly away to that mansion you have prepared!” She was born, January 26, 1941 to the late Willie and Maggie Fields.
Ida received her formal education in the Vicksburg Public School System. She enjoyed athletics and was a catcher for the Sporteretts softball team. She started her Christian walk with the Lord when she confessed Him as her Lord and Savior at the Ebenezer Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend W. W. McWilliams.
In February 1973, she married
the love of her life, George Bass. A proud and dedicated mother, Retta instilled in her children the importance of having a relationship with God, and to treat everyone the way you would like to be treated. In addition to raising their children, God blessed her with many talents. She was a well-known seamstress, an outstanding singer, and her penmanship was admired by many.
Retta Bass was a member of the King Jubilee Singing Group, one of the founders of the Dynamic 3 Singing Sensation, and a member of the Ebenezer Church Choir. Others that preceded her in death were: her parents, Willie and Maggie Fields; a son, David Fields; grandparents, Johnny and Emma Fields; sisters, Gloria Fields and Dorothy Fields; brother, Robert Fields; aunts, Thelma Barber, Marie Clark and Virginia Brown; uncles, Jake and Paul Fields; nephews, Craig Williams, Theodore Fields and Michael Fields.
She is survived by: her loving husband, George Bass; daughter, Carla Fields Bass, of Vicksburg, Mississippi; two sons, Ernest Fields, Champaign, Illinois and Armond Bass of Cordova, Tennessee; four sisters, Virginia Fields, Los Angeles, California, Joyce Yates (Lonnie) of Southaven, Mississippi, Ruby Wilson (James) and Edna Washington (Thomas) of Vicksburg, Mississippi; aunts, Lula Cooper, Utica, Mississippi, Johnnie Mae Essex, Saginaw, Michigan and Paulette Bills of Chicago, Illinois; uncles, Russell Jackson (Robbie) of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and Reverend Eddie Jackson of Saginaw, Michigan; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends, including the Allen, Cooper, Fields, Jackson, Davis, Williams, Lyles and Bass families; Kayla Johnson, Donald and Denitra Taylor; a special cousin, Mrs. Margaret Richardson; close friend, Cecilia Cole; and loving, devoted and loyal caregiver, Carla Fields.
Mrs. Willie Jane Williams
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, September 26, 2014
1:00pm - 6:00pm Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, September 27, 2014
11:00am Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill cemetery
Willie Jane Williams was born
on June 19, 1943 to the late George O’Neal and Lucille Phoenix O’Neal Elmore in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
She departed this life on Wednesday, September 18, 2014 at River Region Medical Center in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She was 71.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George O’Neal and Lucille Phoenix O’Neal Elmore; three sisters, Eliza O’Neal Mims, Rosemary and Florence O’Neal; and one brother, Johnny O’Neal.
Mrs. Williams accepted Christ at an early age. She attended schools in Vicksburg, Mississippi and received her education in Killeen, Texas; Baumholder and Frankfurt, Germany and Fort Ord, California. She thoroughly enjoyed reading the Bible, dancing and traveling. Family and friends were Willie’s passion and delight. She touched many lives, never too busy to take out time for others. She especially enjoyed helping and being there for her family when needed; and never asking for anything in return. She will be remembered for the precious and joyful memories she brought to our lives, and there will be a void in our heart that will never be filled.
She leaves to cherish her memories: four daughters, Sherrie (Darrell) Johnson of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Curtistina Williams of Kaiserslautern, Germany, Karen Renee (Calvin) Pinckney of El Paso, Texas and Williette Denise Williams of Phoenix, Arizona; her former husband, Curtis Williams of Salina, California; seven grandchildren, Corey Deon Williams, Kaleren Pinckney, Nicolas Johnson, Kameren Pinckney, Jasmine Moore, Taylor Johnson and Kadrien Pinckney; two great-grandsons, Trey and Jaden Williams; two sisters, Beatrice Thomas and Juanita O’Neal both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; two brothers, Charles Phoenix and Joe O’Neal, Sr., of South Carolina; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends including a life-long friend, Thelma Ellis.
Ms. Regina James
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, September 5, 2014
1:00pm - 6:00pm Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, September 6, 2014
12:00noon Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Pleasant Hill M.B. Church cemetery, 11171 Halls Ferry Road
Regina "Gena" James was born
to the late David, Sr., and Maudie Sudor James, on September 12, 1921, in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She transitioned from this life in the early morning hours on September 2, 2014.
Regina accepted Christ at an early age. She was educated in the Vicksburg Public Schools. In her younger years she moved to St. Louis, Missouri where she attended Lively Stone Apostolic Church.
She was a physical and mental collector and preserver of history. You could always find her reading newspapers, magazines and clipping articles of interest. Regina was abreast of current events and was the "go to" person in the family to verify births, deaths, wedding and graduation dates.
She was a born
GIVER. From the time a child was able to read, she faithfully sent a birthday card with her traditional $2.00 bill enclosed. In the early eighties she increased the amount to $5.00 for the great nieces and nephews and grandchildren. For Christmas the card would always contain a picture of her with a new Christmas sweater posed in some location at her cherished Northside Center.
She never felt that aging was a reason to stop learning or doing. Regina received a Certificate of Recognition from the St. Louis Council on Aging for Outstanding Volunteerism, Leadership Fitness Program Participation, Meals on Wheels and volunteering at the Northside Community Center.
She taught her family to “Dance as though no one is watching you; Love as though you have never been hurt before; Sing as though no one can hear you; Live as though heaven is on earth.”
She leaves to cherish her memory: grand-children, nieces, nephews and a special cousin, Mary Ann Kirk.
Mr. Arthur L. Jones, Sr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
1:00pm - 6:00pm Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
12:00noon Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill cemetery
Arthur Lee Jones’ life journey began on October 19, 1968. He was born
in Mississippi to the late Leola Jones and Willie Lee Jones and the late Dan Haggan (stepfather). Mr. Jones was baptized at an early age.
He was educated in the Vicksburg public school system. Arthur bid his farewell to his life on Monday, August 11, 2014 at River Region Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leola Jones and Willie Lee Jones and Dan Haggan, (stepfather); a brother, Steve Martin; grandparents, Ruthel Martin, Sr. and Roberta Martin.
Arthur was a kind, loving, funny and caring man and a joy to be around. He was very pleasant and would go out of his way to help anyone until his health started to fail.
He leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Kendrick Terrell Jones and Arthur Lee Andrews both of Vicksburg; a brother, Willie Jones; other relatives include Ruthel Martin, Jr., Hazel Wright, Annie Bell Moore, Roberta Kidd and Eugene Dotson.
Mr. Richard Lewis Scott, Sr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, August 15, 2014
1:00pm - 6:00pm Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, August 16, 2014
11:00am Christian Home Missionary Baptist Church, 4769 Lee Road
Interment: Cedar Hill cemetery
Richard L. Scott’s life journey began on June 14, 1938. He was born
in Lorman, Mississippi to the late Eddie and Daisy Mae Scott. Richard was baptized at an early age.
He was educated in the public schools and was employed at the Mat Sinker Unit until his health failed. Richard bid his farewell to his life on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at River Region Medical Center with his wife of forty-five years by his side.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Daisy Davis Scott; two sons, Richard Scott, Jr. and Chester Earl Scott and his six siblings.
Richard was a warm, loving and caring man who embraced life to the fullest.
He leaves to cherish his fond memories a loving wife of forty-five years, Imura Scott; six daughters, JoAnn (James) McClendon, Tonya (Johnny) Kenney, Chandra Cooper all of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Rena (Steven) Curtis of Dallas, Texas, Tangie Cooper of Maywood, Illinois, Rachael Cooper of Chicago, Illinois; three sons, James (Candy) Scott of Gary, Indiana, Richard (Dorothy) Cooper of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Michael Ray Scott of Houston, Texas; one brother, Jordan Smith of Vicksburg, Mississippi; four sisters, Lillian Limbrick-Webb of Fort Washington, Maryland, Linda Burnside of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Patricia Cole of Hollandale, Mississippi and Mamie Smith of Las Vegas, Nevada; brother-in-law, Bennie Slaughter; thirty-four grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; and a special granddaughter, Marinita Imura (Jeffery) Carroll; three special nieces, Irene, Claudia and Carolyn; a friend, Eleanor Jackson and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Doris Ann Smith Odom
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Saturday, August 9, 2014
1:00pm - 6:00pm Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Sunday, August 10, 2014
1:00pm Vicksburg City Auditorium, 901 Monroe Street
Interment: Cedar Hill cemetery
born
I, Doris Ann Smith Odom, was the sixth child born
to George Earl Smith, Sr. and Ruby Lee McAllister Smith, in Jefferson County, Mississippi, on April 5, 1939.
Confession of my belief and faith
I was baptized and united in Christian fellowship at a tender young age at East Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Red Lick, Mississippi, under the leadership of Reverend E. E. Spencer, where I served faithfully, dedicating my life to the Lord. After my family moved to Vicksburg in 1949, I joined the St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Warren County, under the leadership of Reverend W. M. Randle.
Love
At the age of 16, I eloped in May of 1955 from St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church to marry Willie Odom of Port Gibson. My husband and I moved to New Mexico. From our union our precious son, Larry, was born. We relocated to Vicksburg a short time later.
Affiliation
I attended schools in Jefferson County and Warren County. I was a retired certified nurse’s assistant after more than 30 years with Shady Lawn Nursing Home. I was a dutiful member of Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church where I sang in the choir, under the dedicated guidance of Bishop Edward Knight.
Demise
The final chapter of my life was recorded on Saturday, August 2, 2014, 10:00 a.m., at my home on Locust Street, in the presence of my wonderful and beautiful family. Although the final day of my earthly life arrived totally unexpectedly, my final chapter was written according to God’s Plan for me. I had no fear because He said that He would never leave me nor forsake me. I have no regrets.
I had waiting for me my Almighty Savior; and with outstretched arms my parents, my grandparents, Emmanuel and Irene McAllister and Henry and Katie Smith; my husband; my grandson, Adrian Bright; my two brothers, Roosevelt Smith and George E. Smith, Jr.; a niece, Shirley A. Larry; a nephew, Arthur L. Mayfield; and a grand nephew, Eric Mayfield.
I was graciously blessed, and leave to cherish my memories: my devoted son, Larry Darnell (Christine) Odom; six beautiful grandchildren, including one whom I was rearing, DeMarcus Darnell Odom; ten precious great grandchildren; seven sisters, Dorothy Smith (Reverend Henry) Mayfield, Katie Smith Larry, Irene Smith Mayfield, Pearl Smith (Sidney) Thomas, Deloris Smith (James) Harrington, Shirley J. Smith, and Gladys M. Smith (Johnny Henderson), all of Vicksburg; one brother, Willie H. (Betty) Smith, Sr., Vicksburg; sister-in-law Ernestine Smith, Vicksburg, and a host of other relatives and friends including nieces, nephews, and cousins including the Whitley, Chriss, Hall, Butler, Preacely, Wells, James, Cason, Nichols, and Reynolds families of Vicksburg.
