Terry H. Gatlin, Sr, age 66, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at University Hospital in Jackson, MS. He was the oldest son of the late Grace and N.H. Gatlin.
He was a member of the Class of 1960 Ackerman High School. He was a retired mechanic and had served in the United States Army during Operation Desert Storm.
Mr. Gatlin is survived by 2 sons, Terry H. Gatlin, Jr., and Brian Pyron, both of Ackerman; 3 daughters, Denese Barksdale and Tina Lee both of Ackerman, and Stacie Britton of Shelby, N.C; one brother, Billy Gatlin of Braxton, MS and Onie Gatlin Johns of Memphis, TN; 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara Pyron Gatlin.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 5, 2009 from 5 pm - 8 pm at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. The funeral service will be on Wednesday, May 6th at 10 am at South Union Methodist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the South Union Cemetery Fund.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Thomas Fulton
Thomas Fulton, Opera Conductor, 44
1967 Graduate of Ackerman High School (MS)
Published: Wednesday, August 10, 1994
The New York Times
Thomas Fulton, a conductor at the Metropolitan Opera, died on Thursday, August 4, 1994, in Milan, Italy, where he was vacationing. He was 44 and lived in New York City.
The cause was kidney failure, said his brother, Charles.
Mr. Fulton made his Metropolitan Opera debut in 1981 and conducted more than 20 operas for the company, most recently "Tosca" in Central Park in June. He worked frequently in Europe, conducting the Orchestre National de France and the orchestras of the Paris Opera and other houses in France and Germany.
He was also an associate conductor of the San Francisco Opera, the Glyndebourne Festival Opera, the Ravinia Festival, the Opera Company of Boston and EMI Records.
In addition to his brother, of Gainesville, Fla., he is survived by his father, Joseph, of Fairfield Bay, Ark.
Thomas Fulton Memorial
Published: Wednesday, October 19, 1994
The New York Times
A memorial service for the conductor Thomas Fulton is to be held tomorrow at 5 P.M. at the 92d Street Y on Lexington Avenue. Carol Vaness, Sharon Sweet, Maria Guleghina, Vinson Cole and Sherrill Milnes are to sing, accompanied by John Keenan and Patrick Stevens, and a string quartet from the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra is to play. The service is open to the public; seating is to begin at 4:30. Mr. Fulton, who was 44, died on Aug. 4.
1967 Graduate of Ackerman High School (MS)
Published: Wednesday, August 10, 1994
The New York Times
Thomas Fulton, a conductor at the Metropolitan Opera, died on Thursday, August 4, 1994, in Milan, Italy, where he was vacationing. He was 44 and lived in New York City.
The cause was kidney failure, said his brother, Charles.
Mr. Fulton made his Metropolitan Opera debut in 1981 and conducted more than 20 operas for the company, most recently "Tosca" in Central Park in June. He worked frequently in Europe, conducting the Orchestre National de France and the orchestras of the Paris Opera and other houses in France and Germany.
He was also an associate conductor of the San Francisco Opera, the Glyndebourne Festival Opera, the Ravinia Festival, the Opera Company of Boston and EMI Records.
In addition to his brother, of Gainesville, Fla., he is survived by his father, Joseph, of Fairfield Bay, Ark.
Thomas Fulton Memorial
Published: Wednesday, October 19, 1994
The New York Times
A memorial service for the conductor Thomas Fulton is to be held tomorrow at 5 P.M. at the 92d Street Y on Lexington Avenue. Carol Vaness, Sharon Sweet, Maria Guleghina, Vinson Cole and Sherrill Milnes are to sing, accompanied by John Keenan and Patrick Stevens, and a string quartet from the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra is to play. The service is open to the public; seating is to begin at 4:30. Mr. Fulton, who was 44, died on Aug. 4.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Nancy McBrayer
Mrs. Nancy Haze Kirkpatrick McBrayer, 78, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at Mississippi Baptist Hospital, Jackson.
She was a retired educator, having taught in the Mississippi public schools 38 years.
Born October 20, 1930, she was a native of Noxapater and was of the Baptist faith. During her school days at Noxapater, she and her sister played on the basketball team. She graduated from East Central Junior College and Mississippi Southern, with a degree in elementary education, then taught in Natchez, Noxapater and, for many years, in Ackerman.
She was an avid Mississippi State Bulldog fan and loved traveling to games wearing her maroon and white. In her later years, she never missed a State game on TV. She was known for her beautiful yard, especially the caladiums of every color and variety. Friends and family enjoyed her excellent cooking. With a warm smile and a gentle voice, she was a generous and thoughtful giver.
Her parents, Ira and Algy Kirkpatrick, and two brothers, Joe Davis and Jimmy Kirkpatrick, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Myron; daughter, Myra Ann Lewis and grandson, Adam of Ridgeland; brother, Ira Lee Kirkpatrick, Jr. and his wife, Lucille, of Noxapater; sister, Ann Fulton of Brandon; sister-in-law, Edna Kirkpatrick of New Orleans; niece, Lillian (Joe) Mirando of Ponchatoula, LA; nephews, Ira (Sharon) Kirkpatrick of McDonough, GA, and Jim Fulton of Brandon; great-nieces, Lucy Mirando and Lisa (Jantsen) Haney; great-nephew, Aaron Kirkpatrick; and many more relatives and friends.
Visitation is at Porter Funeral Home, Louisville, today at 5-8 pm. The funeral will be 2 pm Friday, April 17, 2009, at Porter Funeral Home, followed by burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery, in Noxapater, MS.
The family expresses our appreciation to Dr. Bart DeLashmet and Dr. Grace Shumaker for the health care they provided throughout her years.
Memorials may be made to Noxapater Baptist Church, P. O. Box 251, Noxapater, MS, 39339. To sign the guestbook, please go to www.porterfuneralhome.net.
She was a retired educator, having taught in the Mississippi public schools 38 years.
Born October 20, 1930, she was a native of Noxapater and was of the Baptist faith. During her school days at Noxapater, she and her sister played on the basketball team. She graduated from East Central Junior College and Mississippi Southern, with a degree in elementary education, then taught in Natchez, Noxapater and, for many years, in Ackerman.
She was an avid Mississippi State Bulldog fan and loved traveling to games wearing her maroon and white. In her later years, she never missed a State game on TV. She was known for her beautiful yard, especially the caladiums of every color and variety. Friends and family enjoyed her excellent cooking. With a warm smile and a gentle voice, she was a generous and thoughtful giver.
Her parents, Ira and Algy Kirkpatrick, and two brothers, Joe Davis and Jimmy Kirkpatrick, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Myron; daughter, Myra Ann Lewis and grandson, Adam of Ridgeland; brother, Ira Lee Kirkpatrick, Jr. and his wife, Lucille, of Noxapater; sister, Ann Fulton of Brandon; sister-in-law, Edna Kirkpatrick of New Orleans; niece, Lillian (Joe) Mirando of Ponchatoula, LA; nephews, Ira (Sharon) Kirkpatrick of McDonough, GA, and Jim Fulton of Brandon; great-nieces, Lucy Mirando and Lisa (Jantsen) Haney; great-nephew, Aaron Kirkpatrick; and many more relatives and friends.
Visitation is at Porter Funeral Home, Louisville, today at 5-8 pm. The funeral will be 2 pm Friday, April 17, 2009, at Porter Funeral Home, followed by burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery, in Noxapater, MS.
The family expresses our appreciation to Dr. Bart DeLashmet and Dr. Grace Shumaker for the health care they provided throughout her years.
Memorials may be made to Noxapater Baptist Church, P. O. Box 251, Noxapater, MS, 39339. To sign the guestbook, please go to www.porterfuneralhome.net.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Karah Jones Turnage
Karah Jones Turnage, 61, passed away on Friday, Feb. 20, 2009 at the Choctaw County Nursing Center in Ackerman.
Mrs. Turnage was preceded in death by her husband Emmitt Turnage; parents, James Howard Jones and Willie Steadman Jones; and brother, Galon Jones.
She is survived by sons, Todd Turnage of Starkville and Toby Turnage of Columbus; sister, Carolyn Adams of Manassas, Va.; brothers, Thomas Jones and Lavon Jones of Ackerman; and grandchildren Clay, Hunter, Mackenzie, and Aiden Turnage.
Mrs. Turnage was a former employee of the Starkville Daily News and was a member of New Life Worship Center.
Visitation will be Monday from 5 till 8 p.m. at Welch Funeral Home, which is handling the arrangements.
The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Donnie Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Enon Baptist Church cemetery. The family asks that memorial donations be made to the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi Inc.
Mrs. Turnage was preceded in death by her husband Emmitt Turnage; parents, James Howard Jones and Willie Steadman Jones; and brother, Galon Jones.
She is survived by sons, Todd Turnage of Starkville and Toby Turnage of Columbus; sister, Carolyn Adams of Manassas, Va.; brothers, Thomas Jones and Lavon Jones of Ackerman; and grandchildren Clay, Hunter, Mackenzie, and Aiden Turnage.
Mrs. Turnage was a former employee of the Starkville Daily News and was a member of New Life Worship Center.
Visitation will be Monday from 5 till 8 p.m. at Welch Funeral Home, which is handling the arrangements.
The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Donnie Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Enon Baptist Church cemetery. The family asks that memorial donations be made to the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi Inc.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
William Griffin
William Griffin
Raymond (The Clarion Ledger 2/19/09)
William "Bill" Griffin, 85, passed on to be with his savior on Tuesday February 17, 2009. Mr. Griffin died in his home at Riggs Manor, Raymond, Mississippi from heart failure.
A memorial service will be held at noon Friday at Raymond United Methodist Church with burial in the Raymond Cemetery. Visitation is 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 Friday at Raymond United Methodist Church.
Mr. Griffin was born and raised in Tunica County. He graduated from Delta State with graduate education from The University of Mississippi, Mississippi Southern, Mississippi State, University of Florida, Emory University and Colorado Mountain College. Mr. Griffin taught school for 41 years including 22 years at Hinds Junior College retiring in 1984 as Chairman of the Physical Science Department. He also was Principal of the High School in Ackerman; Past President of Choctaw County Teacher's Association; Past Chairman of 2-year College Chemistry Conference; and Past President of Hinds Junior College Credit Union. In his life he was: an Eagle Scout; a high school basketball coach; high school football assistant coach; an avid genealogist; and a teacher whose true joy was inspiring students to learn and to seeing his many students succeed in life. He was a member of Raymond United Methodist Church, serving as a Steward.
He will be remembered by his family as a cherished husband; loving father; devoted grandfather and great-grandfather; and devout Christian. He will be missed not only by his family, but also his many friends at Riggs Manor.
Mr. Griffin was preceded in death by wives Lena Rose Bassi Griffin and Carolyn Dunlap Griffin and his parents Willie and Norma Griffin, Tunica County. Survivors include: sons, Gary (Gaynor) Griffin of Gadsden, AL; Jim (Charlene) Griffin of Raymond; and stepson Tom (Diana) Dunlap, III of Arkansas; and seven grandchildren (Grant {Kate}, Amanda, Greg, Crystal {James}, Thomas, Nicholas and Daniel); and five great-grandchildren, including special great-grandson Austin of Raymond.
Memorials may be made to Raymond United Methodist Church.
Raymond (The Clarion Ledger 2/19/09)
William "Bill" Griffin, 85, passed on to be with his savior on Tuesday February 17, 2009. Mr. Griffin died in his home at Riggs Manor, Raymond, Mississippi from heart failure.
A memorial service will be held at noon Friday at Raymond United Methodist Church with burial in the Raymond Cemetery. Visitation is 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 Friday at Raymond United Methodist Church.
Mr. Griffin was born and raised in Tunica County. He graduated from Delta State with graduate education from The University of Mississippi, Mississippi Southern, Mississippi State, University of Florida, Emory University and Colorado Mountain College. Mr. Griffin taught school for 41 years including 22 years at Hinds Junior College retiring in 1984 as Chairman of the Physical Science Department. He also was Principal of the High School in Ackerman; Past President of Choctaw County Teacher's Association; Past Chairman of 2-year College Chemistry Conference; and Past President of Hinds Junior College Credit Union. In his life he was: an Eagle Scout; a high school basketball coach; high school football assistant coach; an avid genealogist; and a teacher whose true joy was inspiring students to learn and to seeing his many students succeed in life. He was a member of Raymond United Methodist Church, serving as a Steward.
He will be remembered by his family as a cherished husband; loving father; devoted grandfather and great-grandfather; and devout Christian. He will be missed not only by his family, but also his many friends at Riggs Manor.
Mr. Griffin was preceded in death by wives Lena Rose Bassi Griffin and Carolyn Dunlap Griffin and his parents Willie and Norma Griffin, Tunica County. Survivors include: sons, Gary (Gaynor) Griffin of Gadsden, AL; Jim (Charlene) Griffin of Raymond; and stepson Tom (Diana) Dunlap, III of Arkansas; and seven grandchildren (Grant {Kate}, Amanda, Greg, Crystal {James}, Thomas, Nicholas and Daniel); and five great-grandchildren, including special great-grandson Austin of Raymond.
Memorials may be made to Raymond United Methodist Church.
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