Ricky Garner, 67, of Magee, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. He was born Saturday, October 22, 1949, in Magee.
Visitation was held Monday, September 4, 2017, from 5-8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Magee.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at 10 a.m. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Magee. Burial followed in Sharon Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Magee, Dr. Mike Ahlberg officiated. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee was in charge of arrangements.
Ricky was a well known plumber and electrician who enjoyed the people he served. Ricky was known for his belly laugh. He loved to laugh and make others laugh with him. You could not be around him very long without having a dose of his humor. When telling a story or joke, he did all the drama and voices to make it worth your while to listen. One of his sayings was, " I don't like being around dumb people; I'm afraid it will rub off. Ricky took pride in his work as a plumber and many, many people confirmed that he was the BEST. When he plumbed or wired a house, to him it was not just a house but a home where people would raise their families. His life philosophy was "What Comes Next?" When presented with a problem or situation, you have to know that there is always another next step - "What Comes Next."
He is preceded in death by his daddy, Hubert Ray Garner, and sister, Karon Craft,
Survivors include his wife, Dessie Garner of Magee; his mother, Albaree Garner of Magee; and nieces and nephews.
Grant L. Jones, Jr.
Grant L. Jones, Jr., passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 3, 2017, at the age of 54. He was born on March 10, 1963, to Grant Jones, Sr. and the late Mary (Hill) Jones.
Grant was a very devoted employee for many years with Diamond Offshore Drilling as a materials supervisor. He worked in different places all around the world and made many lifelong friends. The hardest part of his job was saying goodbye to his family each time. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and anything outdoors, especially when it involved spending quality time with his dad, Grant Sr., and grandson, Brayden, who affectionately called him Pawbug. They loved their special times at the family cabin. He loved his family and he will forever be remembered as a great son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many.
He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Leigh (Sanders) Jones; daughter, Janna Jones; one precious grandchild, Brayden Jones; father, Grant Jones, Sr.; and one sister, Debra (Jones) Nichols.
Grant was preceded in death by a son, John Derek Jones, and his mother, Mary Jones.
Visitation for friends was Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at Tutor Funeral Home in Mendenhall from 5-8 p.m. Services were Wednesday, September 20, at 10 a.m. at Tutor Funeral Home Chapel with interment following in Mendenhall City Cemetery. Rev. Sonny Adkins and Rev. Rodney Anderson officiated.
Pallbearers were Derwood Holbrook, Leonard Saxon, Lance Munn, William Chalk, Mark Weeks and Josh Pitts.
Arrangements were entrusted to Tutor Funeral Home of Mendenhall.
Mary Skiffer Clausell
Magee
Mary Skiffer Clausell of Magee, age 69, died September 6, 2017.
Visitation was Friday, September 15, 2017, at J&M Funeral Home Chapel from 3-6 p.m.
Funeral services were held at Mendenhall Bible Church, Mendenhall, on Saturday, at 11 a.m.
J&M Funeral Home, Mendenhall, was in charge of arrangements.
Annie Ruth Gray Hodge
D’Lo
Annie Ruth Gray Hodge of D'Lo, age 74, died September 10, 2017.
Visitation was held at 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 17, 2017, at St. Mary's M.B. Church, D'Lo
J&M Funeral Home, Mendenhall, was in charge of arrangements
Kelsey M. Hall
Braxton
Kelsey M. Hall, of Braxton passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at River Oaks in Flowood.
Graveside services will be held Friday, September 15, 2017, at 3 p.m. at Braxton City Cemetery in Braxton.
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her parents, Joshua and Amanda Hall; sister, Brooklyn Hall; brother, Alex Hall; sister, Kinley Hall; maternal grandparent, Angela Carr; paternal grandparents, Thomas and Angie Millis.
An online guestbook may be signed at http://www.colonialchapelmageemendenhall.com
Ella Jean Smith Craft
White Oak
Ella Jean Smith Craft, 83, of White Oak passed from this life on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at Brandon Court in Brandon. She was born Friday, March 9, 1934, in Raleigh.
Visitation was held Friday, September 15, 2017, from 2-3 p.m. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Raleigh. Funeral services were held Friday, September 15, 2017, at 3 p.m. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Raleigh. Burial followed in Double Church Cemetery in Raleigh. Bro. Donnie Stuart officiated. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Raleigh was in charge of arrangements.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapelbaysprings.com
Harold ‘Hal’ E. King, Jr.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, September 16, 2017, at 3 p.m. in La Chapelle de Martin & Castille in Lafayette, Louisiana, for Harold "Hal" E. King, Jr., age 61, who went to Heaven on Tuesday, September 12, 2017.
Interment was held in Mendenhall City Cemetery in Mendenhall, Mississippi.
Hal was born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, where he was an honor graduate of Copiah Academy and lettered in baseball and football. He attended Co-Lin Jr. College and graduated from Mississippi State University with a land surveying degree. He was employed by Chevron in New Orleans for 10 years and resided in Slidell, Louisiana. After moving to Lafayette, Hal was employed by Fenstermaker and Associates, C& C Technologies and Oceaneering.
Hal was precise and punctual in every endeavor from his work ethic to individual goals. He coached his son's baseball teams, was an avid runner and Red Sox fan. He loved surveying the land, his family, work, friends, and his pets. Hal had a wonderful sense of humor and a kind, loving heart.
Hal was preceded in death by his father, Harold E. King, Sr.; his maternal grandparents, Harold A. and Nell Slay; and his paternal grandparents, Earl and Willana King.
He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Lulu; his son, Matthew Stephen King; his mother, Patricia Slay King; his sister, Carol King Rhodes and husband Dusty; and father-in-law Lloyd Stephens, sisters-in-law Karen Stephens Milling and Christy Stephens Rotenberry; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.
Reverend Susan Ferguson, pastor of Asbury United Methodist Church of Lafayette, conducted the funeral services.
Pallbearers were Matthew Stephen King, Adam Rhodes, Jonathan Grantham, Rod Meagher, Oscar Cuesta, Jim Smith, Steve Connell, and Paul Favaron.
Visitation was held at Martin & Castille's downtown location.
Memorial contributions can be made in Harold "Hal" E. King's name to St. Jude Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105 or an animal foundation of your choice.
View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com
Charles N. Lyle
Harrisville
Charles N. Lyle, 73, of Harrisville passed away Friday, September 15, 2017, at Magee General Hospital in Magee. He was born Wednesday, September 13, 1944, in Carthage.
A memorial service will be at a later date. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall is in charge of arrangements.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Gussie Lyle; and sister, Barbara Hardwick,
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Mary Lyle; daughters, Melanie Chain (Nathan), and Christy Holifield (Eric); grandchildren, Nickolas and Isaac Chain, Kimberly and Natalie Holifield,; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Assoc.
Ethel V. Scharwath Audiffred
Mendenhall
Ethel V. Scharwath Audiffred, 77, of Mendenhall passed away Friday, September 15, 2017, at Strong River Villa in Mendenhall.
Funeral services were held Monday, September 18, 2017, at 11 a.m. in the chapel at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Magee.
She is preceded by her parents, Herbert and Ethel Scharwath; husband, Raymond Audiffred; sister, Faith Coneglio; and brother, George Scharwath.
Survivors include her daughter, Kerrie Shows (Todd), Benton, AR; son, Michael R. Audiffred (Kymble), D Lo; grandchildren, Madison Audiffred and Pierre Audiffred; great-grandchildren, Caroline Audiffred, and Sophie Audiffred; brother, Frank Scharwath; sisters, Joy Monica and Aleta Scharwath.
Mary Sue Sullivan, 73, of Magee passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017, at Asberry Hospice House in Hattiesburg. She was born Monday, March 6, 1944, in Mendenhall.
Visitation was held Tuesday, September 19, 2017, from 5-8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Magee. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at 10 a.m. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Magee. Burial followed in Sharon Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Magee. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee was in charge of arrangements.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapelmageemendenhall.com
Virginia Dorr Carroll
Virginia (Jenny Sue) Dorr Carroll passed away at her home in Mendenhall on Saturday, September 16, 2017, at the age of 72. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Carroll, and her loving parents, Leonard Ira and Virginia (Valentine) Dorr. Surviving family members include a sister, Rose Anna (Jimmy) Welch; and a brother, Norman Dorr; nephew, Jimmy (Shelia) Welch, Jr.; nieces, Suzie Welch and Julie Welch (Steve) Gieger.
Visitation is scheduled at Lakewood South Funeral Home on McClure Road in Jackson on Wednesday, September, 20, 2017, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. with the service at 1 p.m.
