Nita Kay Dewberry
AHS Class of 1962
Mrs. Nita Kay Hodges Dewberry, age 64, of Marietta, GA passed away Thursday, December 11, 2008.
She was a homemaker and a loving wife and mother. Mrs. Dewberry is survived by her husband of 34 years, Larry Dewberry; daughters, Desiree Wehner (Allen) of Pavo, GA and Shea Gilbert (Eric) of Cumming, GA; sons, Darryl Dewberry (Connie) of Charlotte, NC and Brandon Dewberry (Caroline) of Huntsville, AL; 14 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren, and a brother-in-law, Dale Dewberry (Ginger).
A funeral service will be held Saturday, December 13th at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Marietta at 2 o'clock with Rev. Jim Bocian and Rev. Rob Bruce officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the M.U.S.T. Ministries, P.O. Box 1717, Marietta, GA 30061.
Arrangements by: H.M. Patterson & Son, Canton Hill Chapel, 1157 Old Canton Rd, NE, Marietta, GA 30068. 770-977-9485.
Shea Dewberry Gilbert was Kay and Larry's only child. The other children listed were Larry's children by his first marriage.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Dorothy Faye Tharp
Dorothy Faye Tharp, 59, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle. She was born Dec. 22, 1948, in Ackerman. She was disabled and a member of Salvation Army Church in Columbus.
Services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel in Eupora with Capt. Bert Lind officiating. Burial will follow in Montevista Cemetery in Webster County.
Survivors include a sister, Jo Anne Dunham of Columbus; and three brothers, Marion Allen (Joanne) Tharp of Plymouth, Neb., Jerome (Polly) Tharp of Houlka and Ben F. (Linda) Tharp of Ackerman.
She was preceded in death by her parents, A.B. and Ora Golden Tharp.
Services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel in Eupora with Capt. Bert Lind officiating. Burial will follow in Montevista Cemetery in Webster County.
Survivors include a sister, Jo Anne Dunham of Columbus; and three brothers, Marion Allen (Joanne) Tharp of Plymouth, Neb., Jerome (Polly) Tharp of Houlka and Ben F. (Linda) Tharp of Ackerman.
She was preceded in death by her parents, A.B. and Ora Golden Tharp.
Garner R. Maddox
Garner R. Maddox, 67, died Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at his home. Mr. Maddox was the son of the late Selma Bowie and Nolan Maddox, Sr.
He was a retired farmer and factory worker. He was a member of the Class of 1960 of Ackerman High School.
Garner is survived by one brother, Nolan Maddox, Jr. (Marjorie) of Indianola, MS.
There will be a graveside service on Thursday, November 6th at 10 am at Enon Cemetery in Ackerman with Coleman Funeral Home in charge of arrangements, 662-285-6628.
The address for Nolan Maddox according to www.whitepages.com is: 101 Park Ave, Indianola, MS 38751-2535 Phone (662) 887-6367.
He was a retired farmer and factory worker. He was a member of the Class of 1960 of Ackerman High School.
Garner is survived by one brother, Nolan Maddox, Jr. (Marjorie) of Indianola, MS.
There will be a graveside service on Thursday, November 6th at 10 am at Enon Cemetery in Ackerman with Coleman Funeral Home in charge of arrangements, 662-285-6628.
The address for Nolan Maddox according to www.whitepages.com is: 101 Park Ave, Indianola, MS 38751-2535 Phone (662) 887-6367.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
James Kenneth Phillips
James Kenneth Phillips, age 74 and a resident of Gulfport, Mississippi died Monday, October 13, 2008, in Gulfport.
Mr. Phillips retired after 43 years with the Kansas City Southern Railroad, and was an active member of Bayou View Baptist Church.
Kenneth grew up in Fentress, MS near Ackerman. He graduated from Ackerman High School in 1953. He and his wife, Martha Jo Cutts Phillips had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year. They were natives of Choctaw County, MS and lived several years in Louisville, MS prior to moving to Gulfport.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Jo Cutts Phillips of Gulfport; and an extended family, one son, three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Mr. Phillips chose to gift his body to medical research at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
The family prefers memorials to French Camp Academy, One Fine Place, French Camp, MS 39745, or Fentress Baptist Church, 13569 Fentress Panhandle Road, Weir, MS 39722.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, helped the family with arrangements. A guestbook may be signed at www.riemannfamily.com.
Martha's mailing address is: 16138 Sylvan Dr., Gulfport, MS 39503, phone 228-832-7571.
Mr. Phillips retired after 43 years with the Kansas City Southern Railroad, and was an active member of Bayou View Baptist Church.
Kenneth grew up in Fentress, MS near Ackerman. He graduated from Ackerman High School in 1953. He and his wife, Martha Jo Cutts Phillips had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year. They were natives of Choctaw County, MS and lived several years in Louisville, MS prior to moving to Gulfport.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Jo Cutts Phillips of Gulfport; and an extended family, one son, three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Mr. Phillips chose to gift his body to medical research at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
The family prefers memorials to French Camp Academy, One Fine Place, French Camp, MS 39745, or Fentress Baptist Church, 13569 Fentress Panhandle Road, Weir, MS 39722.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, helped the family with arrangements. A guestbook may be signed at www.riemannfamily.com.
Martha's mailing address is: 16138 Sylvan Dr., Gulfport, MS 39503, phone 228-832-7571.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Herman A. Morris
Herman A. Morris
AHS 1970
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal - 10/6/2008
EUPORA - Herman A. "Ha" Morris, 56, died Oct. 4, 2008, at his residence. He was born Feb. 9, 1952, in Kennett, Mo. He was a retired farmer and truck driver and was a member of Chester Baptist Church in Chester. He was a Mason and Fire Chief of Bywy Volunteer Fire Department.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church with Rev. Curtis Guess officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Choctaw County. Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Judy Morris; his mother, Faye Swindle; one daughter, Kim Holmes; two sons, Andy McCool and Shawn Morris, all of Eupora; one sister, Billie Morris of Saxton, Mo.; two brothers, Wade Swindle of Eupora and Don Swindle of Mathison; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Herman D. Morris; his step-father, Rex Swindle; and one brother, Ricky Morris.
Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home on Sunday.
AHS 1970
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal - 10/6/2008
EUPORA - Herman A. "Ha" Morris, 56, died Oct. 4, 2008, at his residence. He was born Feb. 9, 1952, in Kennett, Mo. He was a retired farmer and truck driver and was a member of Chester Baptist Church in Chester. He was a Mason and Fire Chief of Bywy Volunteer Fire Department.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church with Rev. Curtis Guess officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Choctaw County. Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Judy Morris; his mother, Faye Swindle; one daughter, Kim Holmes; two sons, Andy McCool and Shawn Morris, all of Eupora; one sister, Billie Morris of Saxton, Mo.; two brothers, Wade Swindle of Eupora and Don Swindle of Mathison; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Herman D. Morris; his step-father, Rex Swindle; and one brother, Ricky Morris.
Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home on Sunday.
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