Chickasaw Journal

Clyde Eugene Crump, age 71, died Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Attala in Kosciusko, MS. He was born September 12, 1950 to William Clyde Crump, Jr. and Mildred Lowery Crump in Houston, MS. He was a graduate of Houston High School and attended Wood Junior College. He married Lynn "Cissy" Howell January 26, 1996. He was a member of Amory Church of Christ. For many years, he worked as a subcontractor installing duct work. He also worked in the family business, Crump's Dry Cleaners in Houston. As time went on, he was able to turn his passion for motorcycles into a full time career. He bought and sold vintage motorcycles, and was a parts distributor across the globe...

Anquntio Rakeem Lewis (Q) was born in West Point, Mississippi on April 25, 1994, to Scottie Randle-Rogers and Antonio Lewis. He was a 2013 graduate of Houston High School. Then, furthered his education at Itawamba Community College through 2015 before transferring to Mississippi State University to complete his bachelor's degree in 2017. At the time of his departure, he was in the process of wrapping up the last week of classes to complete his master's degree. At an early age, Q accepted Christ while in attendance at Union Baptist Church until him and his family, later, moved to Pleasant Plain Missionary Baptist Church. On April 25, 2022, God spoke to his child and commended him on a job...

Alan Linn Murphree, born in Houston, MS, on June 6, 1945 to Maxine Linn and John Alan Murphree, passed away in Pasadena, CA, on March 9, 2022. He graduated from Houston High School in 1963 as valedictorian of his class. He attended The University of Mississippi, where he was president of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, president of Alpha Epsilon Delta, and was a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Eta Sigma and played saxophone for the Rebel band. After graduating magna cum laude in 1967, he was chosen as a Fulbright Scholar to study human genetics at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark with Dr. Lars Jacobsen. He entered Baylor College of Medicine in the fall of 1968, and...

Family and friends will gather at Saulters Moore Funeral Home, Wednesday evening, February 23, 2022, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM to visit and share fond remembrances of Dan Wofford. Dan, age 78, passed away early Monday morning, February 21, 2022, at Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg. Saulters Moore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Dan Thomas Wofford was born on October 4, 1943 in Chickasaw county, Mississippi to Scott Brack and Sallie Mae Oswalt Wofford. He was a retired from the wholesale tire business. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his brothers, Forrest, David and Jim Wofford and also his granddaughter, Natalee Jackson. He is survived by his wife,...

Rosie Faye Jackson, 87, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born on January 31, 1935 in Woodland to Chester McGee and Ethel Clemons McGee. She was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Mantee. She really enjoyed fishing and crocheting. She rarely missed her bingo game at VFW in Eupora. She was the backbone of her large family and was devoted to each and everyone. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 11, 2022 at 3:00 at Southern Funeral Chapel in Houston with Sister Adrauana Helton officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, February 10 from 5:00 until 7:00 at Southern Funeral...

Heaven has welcomed another pilgrim home! Betty Gean Williams, 76, of Hardy AR, completed her journey in this life at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home Arkansas on February 4, 2022. Betty was born in Water Valley, Mississippi on Oct 3, 1945 to Thaddeus and Emma Harris. She grew up with four younger sisters in Bruce, Mississippi where she learned to work and love hard. Growing up Betty was a huge help to her family and developed a love for reading. In 1960, at fourteen years old, she met and fell in love with Roy Williams. They were married on May 14, 1960. In the years that followed they welcomed five children, nineteen grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren. Along...

Lorene Griggs Burgess, 82, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Calhoun City. She was born in Houston on August 28, 1939 to Alvie Griggs, Sr. and Flora Hulsey Griggs. She retired from Action Industries in Verona and Belden where she worked in customer service. She was a member of Thorn Church of God. Her family and faith was everything to her. She lived for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She truly exemplified the Proverbs 31 woman. She is survived by her husband of 37 years Odell Burgess of Houston; her daughter, Pam Stewart of Houston; her son, Roger Sappington (Susan) of Saltillo; her sisters, Virginia Ayrs of South Carolina,...

Lewis Terry Peeples, Jr. On January 26, 2022, Lewis Terry Peeples, Jr, 74, of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away with his wife by his side at a hospital in Pensacola, FL. Terry is survived by his wife, Sharon Peeples of Gulf Shores, AL; his son Trip (Allison) Peeples of Madison, MS; his step-daughter Ginger Clark of Destin, FL; his step-son Daniel Scott of Vicksburg, MS; his grandsons Blake and Drew Peeples of Madison, MS; his grandson Tyler Clark of Vicksburg, MS; his brother Vernon (Beverly) Peeples of Gilbert, AZ; his brother Dr. Sam (Debbie) Peeples of Ridgeland, MS; a sister Nancy (Ken) Swarts of Jackson, MS; a brother-in-law Aaron Biggers of Baton Rouge, LA; several nieces and nephews; and...

Houston-Bro. Jeffrey Macon Gilder, Sr., 78, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Floy Dyer Manor in Houston. He was born September 14, 1943 in Vardaman to the late "RE" Gilder and Frances Mosley Gilder. Bro. Jeff had a servant's heart, he started spreading his love for God in 1966 and ministered over 50 years in 7 different area churches until last summer due to health reasons. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at First Baptist Church Houston with Bro. Daniel Heeringa and Coleman Gilder officiating. Burial will be in Bethany Cemetery at Slate Springs. Memorial Funeral Home of Houston is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Prudy Faye Denton...

Mrs. Deborah May Watters Ingram, 64, passed away on January 10, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Eupora, Mississippi. Mrs. Ingram was born on October 25, 1957, in Nova Scotia, CA to John Garfield Watters and Margaret Ann Watters. She was a retired store clerk and a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Houston, Mississippi. She enjoyed knitting and coloring in her coloring books. A Memorial Service will be held at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Houston, MS at a later date. Burial will be at Chickasaw Memorial Garden Cemetery in Houston, Mississippi. Mrs. Ingram is survived by her husband, John Sullivan of Mantee, MS; her daughters, Vanessa...

Evelyn Wheeler Thomas, age 90, of Water Valley, MS passed from this life Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Yalobusha County Nursing Home. Evelyn was born January 23, 1931, in Houston, MS to the late Boyd and Gertrude (Hill) Wheeler. Evelyn's career spanned more than thirty years, most of those at Leggett and Platt working in human resources, payroll and in personnel supervision capacities. She loved The Lord and was an active member of Parkway Baptist Church until her moving to Water Valley where she moved her membership and became and integral part of Woodland Hill Baptist Church. She loved cooking, and canning, and was a seamstress for her family making them clothes. But with her genuine love...

Chad Bridges,54, passed away at his home on Friday, December 03, 2021. He was a longtime resident of Birmingham Ridge Community. Chad graduated from Saltillo High School and retired from Lowe's Contract Sales Dept. He was an avid outdoorsman and cattleman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of Birmingham Ridge Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at Waters Funeral Home on Sunday, December 05, 2021 at 1:00 p. m. with Bro. Bobby Holland officiating. Burial will be in McNeil Cemetery. He is survived by his father, Sam Bridges; son, Ryan Bridges; daughter, Gracie Bridges; brother, Jason Bridges (Teresa); significant other, Angela...

Mary Elizabeth Moore Foxworth Gregory, 86, passed away on November 13, 2021, at Floy Dyer Manor in Houston, Mississippi. Mrs. Gregory was born on July 24, 1935, in Richton, Mississippi to Rev. R. D. Foxworth and Flora Hardy Foxworth. She was the previous owner/ co-owner of Moore's Restaurant in Houston, and a member of Houston Church of God. Mary was raised in the church and often sang and played the mandolin. She was a faithful servant of God, and her life exemplified the "Golden Rule". Mary was kindhearted, creative, and artistic. She was well known as an excellent cook and enjoyed cooking for family holidays. She had the gift of a "green thumb" and especially loved growing vegetables,...

Patrick Callahan Pearson, 32, passed away on November 8, 2021, at his home in Oxford, Mississippi. Mr. Pearson was born on August 29, 1989, North Miss Women's Center in Tupelo, MS to Steve & Jane Pearson. He was a 2007 graduate of Houston High School, where he was Salutatorian of his class, Class President, and a valuable member of the Sundancer Solar Car Team. After high school, he attended the University of Mississippi where he obtained a BBA in Finance in 2011. He was also a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Patrick was a member of Parkway Baptist Church, and he was employed by Hometown Healthcare. He was a loving son, brother, and uncle and he made lifelong friends everywhere he...

Jennifer Brooke Whitt Sanford, 42, passed away on October 29, 2021, at I U Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Mrs. Sanford was born on July 10, 1979, in Amory, MS to Mark Steven Whitt and Becky Ann Neal Whitt Reynolds. She was a customer service representative for Sitel App Financial Organization. She was a former member of Arbor Grove Baptist Church in Houston, MS. She was family oriented, she never met a stranger, and she loved everyone. She was a Christian in every sense of the word. She also was an avid MSU & New Orleans Saints fan. Though she became a mother later in life, she was like a second mother to all her nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Saturday, November 6,...

Houston-Catalina Vasquez Guardiola, 90, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at her home in Houston, MS. She was born April 30, 1931 in Mexico to the late Margarito Vazquez and Dmitila Banda Vazquez. She was a member of Iglesia De Dias Nueva Vida Church. Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 25, 2021 at Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home in Wauchula, Florida with Pastor Alfonso Fernadez officiating. Burial will be at the City of Wauchula Cemetery. Memorial Funeral Home of Houston is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by three sons; Gonzalo Guardiola, Jr. (Maria) of Houston, MS, Serpio Guardiola of GA, Margarito Guardiola of VA; four daughters, Guardalupe Sambrano of FL,...

Houston -Edwin Belk, Jr., 82, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021. Mr. Belk was born April 5, 1939 in Lee County to the late Edwin Belk, Sr. and Ethel Mae Reeves Belk. He was a Mason, a lifetime NRA member, an avid coon hunter, a retired pipeline ship welder, Air Force veteran serving during the Berlin Crisis and a member of Parkway Baptist Church. Services will be at 11:30 a.m., Friday, November 5, 2021 at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Houston with Dr. Randy Rinehart officiating. Burial will be at Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Memorial Funeral Home of Houston is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Joyce Hollis Belk of Houston; two daughters, Rhonda Fisackerly...

Bo, 55, passed away at Providence Medical Center in Anchorage, AK on October 13, 2021. He was born April 29th, 1966 in Houston, MS to parents Jerry Dean Ware Sr. and Nancy Marlene Ware. He worked for Janes Brothers Inc. for close to 30 years- from the late 80s until his retirement. Bo was an avid fisherman, hunter, green-thumb, gardener, provider, pilot, hardworking man, amazing cook, and was a family man through and through. Bo was a good man. Had a heart of gold, was always willing to help others, and loved Alaska and everything that it had to offer. He also loved his home state of Mississippi. His pride and joy were his three children and grandchildren. He was loved by many and will...

Philip Ashley Hollingsworth, 43, died Thursday, October 7, 2021, as the result of an ATV accident. He was born November 9, 1977, to the late Leon Hollingsworth and the late Linda Ann Hancock Hollingsworth. He was educated in Houston Public Schools and graduated with the Class of 1996. He attended Northeast Mississippi Community College. He was an Alfa Insurance Agent in Tupelo, with the Hollingsworth Insurance Agency. Philip was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing. He loved his tractors, equipment, and farming his land as the Hollingsworth men had done in the past. He was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Houston and believed strongly in the power of prayer. Philip...

Janet Lee King Blanton, 54, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield, AL. She was born on November 28, 1966 to Jackson Taylor King, Sr. and Lonia Janette Hill King in Chickasaw County, MS. She received the Nightingale Award in Nursing at Bevill State. She was a home health nurse for Keller Home Care. Services will be Sunday, October 10, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL with Bro. Cory Alexander officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements. She is survived by a loving husband - Jeff Blanton; five children - Juli Jones (Ryan), Jana...

Clinton-Mary Lois Hurst, 91, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021. She was born September 2, 1930 in Houston, MS to the late Charles Woodall and Bessie Elizabeth Crane Woodall. Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 1, 2021 at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Houston with her daughter, Donna Stewart officiating. Burial will be at Chickasaw Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Houston. Memorial Funeral Home of Houston is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by six daughters; Linda Best, Dorothy Williams (Ricky), Marilyn Gann, Maxine Wilk, Nancy Huffman and Donna Stewart Ghetti; her daughter-in-law, Sara Hurst; eleven grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; two great great...