Lloyd Eaton

SARASOTA, Fla. – Lloyd Tom Eaton died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009, at his home after a long illness. He was formerly of Farmington, N.M., and Tupelo. He was a retired decorated Vietnam War veteran.

A military memorial service was held Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 at the National Cemetery in Sarasota, Fla. A memorial service was held Oct. 17, 2009 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Sarasota. Good Earth Crematory of Bradenton, Fla., was in charge of the arrangements.

He is survived by his wife, Audrey, of Sarasota, Fla.; one son, Lloyd Todd Eaton (Linda) of Houlka; one daughter, Pam Elrod (David) of Tupelo; grandson, Ryan Elrod of Tupelo; granddaughters, Michelle Farley (Robert) of Oxford, and Robin Eaton and Haley Chenault of Houlka; great-grandson, Aedan Farley of Oxford; sisters, Shirley Cherry of Snowflake, Ariz., Bunny Schadler of Farmington, N.M., and Diane Hamby of Casa Grande, Ariz.; stepdaughters, Cynthia Huntsman of Aztec, N.M., and Beverly Herrera of Sarasota; three stepgrandchildren and three stepgreat-grandchildren, all of Sarasota.

Bing Crausby

PONTOTOC – William Lynward “Bing” Crausby, 75, of Pontotoc, took flight to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. He was a member and Deacon at First Baptist Church in Pontotoc, a member of the Jail Ministry, a former fireman, the Baptist Association bookkeeper, owned a refrigeration business, a truck driver, a pilot, the manager of the Pontotoc Airport from 1963 to 1992, and a retired Plant Engineer at Ram Golf Mfg, where he worked from 1972 to 2008. “Bing” was an accomplished “fix it man,” having completed the Fundamentals of Tooling for Injection Molding from the New York University, the Proper Refrigerant Usage from Refrigeration Service Engineers Society and Level III Training from the Tooling Institute Center for Tool making Advancement in Hanover, MA. “Bing” loved his county, Pontotoc and First Baptist Church. He was a wonderful husband, father, Grandfather, Father-in-Law and brother.

Services were held Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at First Baptist Church in Pontotoc with Dr. Ken Hester officiating. Burial followed in Valley Grove Cemetery. Browning Funeral Home in Pontotoc was in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Ginger Jaggers Crausby of Pontotoc; his two daughters, Carol Crausby of Houston and Cheryl Posey (Lane) of Pontotoc; his sister, Shirley Boyd of Memphis; his two brothers, Don Crausby (Mildred) and Max Crausby (Jane), both of Pontotoc; and his two grandsons, Lane and Peyton Posey.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mallie Reno Crausby and Beulah Jane Plunk Crausby.

Pallbearers were Shorty Harkness, Billy Ray Ferguson, Marlin Chunn, Tommy Butler, Bobby Orr and Johnny Wilder. Honorary pallbearers will be Gerald Robbins, Charles Thomas, Dr. Terry Woods, and the Jimmy Wise Sunday School Class.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials may be sent to the First Baptist Church Building Fund at 31 Washington Street, Pontotoc, MS 38863.

Glen Snell

PHEBA – Glen McClellan Snell, 92, died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, at Starkville Manor Nursing Home in Starkville. She was born Nov. 12, 1916, in Pheba to Annie Lee Parker and John Samuel McClellan. She was a homemaker and a member of Pine Bluff Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for 50 years. She married John Edd Snell Sr. on Jan. 5, 1936, in West Point. He preceded her in death on June 10, 1991.

Services were Saturday, Oct. 16, 2009 at Calvert Funeral Home Chapel in West Point with the Rev. Nap Clark officiating. Burial followed in Pine Bluff Cemetery near Mantee.

Survivors include a daughter, Betty McNeel of Pheba; a daughter-in-law, Shirley Snell of Chattanooga, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Shannon Eaton (Lonnie), Lee McNeel (Jeanie), Jeff Snell (Stephanie) and Sharon McGee (Barry); and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband; a son, John Edd Snell Jr.; and four sisters and one brother.

Pallbearers were Lee McNeel, John Glen McNeel, Lonnie Eaton, Codie Silver, Dillan Silver, Barry McGee, Jeff Snell, Cooper McNeel, Matthew Snell and Michael Regan.

Honorary pallbearers were Sammie McNeel, Darold Neal, Donald Moore, John Crowley, Bobby Stone, Dan Vaughn, Mike Cliett, Lamar Dendy, Guy Vaughn, LeRoy Hill, Ray Kratz, Gary Waddell and Milton Trice.

Memorials may be made to Pine Bluff Cemetery Care Fund, c/o Betty McNeel, 7999 Colony Road, Pheba, MS 39755.

Friends may leave a Memory Message at www.calvertfuneralhome.com.

Ruby Austin

PONTOTOC – Ruby B. Aron Austin, 97, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. She was born Oct. 29, 1911, in Pontotoc County to Joe Richard Aron and Mattie Sims Aron. She was a member of Buckhorn Church of Christ. She loved her family and enjoyed cooking for them.

Services were held Saturday, Oct. 17, 209 at Mortimer Funeral Home in Pontotoc. Burial followed at Buckhorn Cemetery in Buckhorn.

Survivors include three daughters, Jean DeWilde of Houston, Texas, Sue Mask of Randolph, and Teresa Austin of Longview; three sons, Bruce Austin and Kathy, and Billy Austin and Peggy, all of Houlka, and Joe Austin and Regina of Randolph; 21 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Claude Richard “Dick” Austin, in 1973;j two daughters, Leatha Darnell Mooneyham and Claudette Patterson; two sons, James Austin and an infant son; three grandchildren, Christy Mask Tedford, Billy James Goodson and Richard Gid Patterson; two great-grandchildren, Derek Tedford and Aron Billy Goodson; three sons-in-law, George Robert Patterson, Charles Mask and Wayne Mooneyham; one brother, Herman Aron; and two sisters, Bessie Denton and Marjorie Roy.

Pallbearers were her grandsons, Leo Mask, Tony Mask, Joseph Austin, Dickie Austin, Larry Goodson and Carlos Patterson.

Honorary pallbearers were her grandsons, Robby Patterson, Richard Dill, Bill DeWilde and Brian Austin.

Memorials may be made to Sanctuary Hospice House, P.O. Box 2177, Tupelo, MS 38801; or Buckhorn Cemetery Fund, c/o First National Bank, Pontotoc, MS 38863.

Christine Puckett

OKOLONA – Eve Christine Puckett, 85, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at Sanctuary Hospice House after an extended illness. A native of Tishomingo County, she was born Dec. 24, 1923, to Marion B. Parsons and Minnie Lee Lambert Parsons. She and her late husband, Robert, lived in Okolona for 65 years. She spent her entire working life, over 40 years, in the women’s sportswear industry, first working at Meadow Sportswear and Delta Trousers. She founded and operated Puckett Sportswear for many years in Okolona. The Okolona Chamber of Commerce honored her for the many years of contributions to the manufacturing industry. She and her husband were founders and original members of the North Gatlin Street Church of Christ in Okolona, where she was a Sunday school teacher.

Services were Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 at the North Gatlin Street Church of Christ in Okolona with Ministers Tommy Lawson and Michael Bates officiating. Minister Ken Dye officiated at the grave side service in Lee Memorial Park.

Survivors include her children, Mickey Puckett (Anita) of Pontotoc and Martha Ann Puckett Kincade (Earl) of Brentwood, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Chuck Kincade (Mandy), Christopher Kincade (Laura Lake Smith), Brooks Puckett (Christie), Brock Puckett (Amanda) and Brant Puckett; four great-grandchildren, Shane, Will, Blake and Taylor Puckett; two brothers, Merl Parsons of Seattle, Wash., and Jack Parsons of Wiggins; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and a special caregiver, Ruby Jean Hood of Okolona.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Puckett; her parents; four brothers, Harley, Travis, Curtis and Dub Parsons; and six sisters, Kathleen, Helen, Bennie Lee, Louise, Mozelle and Francine.

Pallbearers were Merl Kincade, Craig Kincade, Sammy Joe Washington, James Bethune, Tony Bethune, Jeff Bethune, Bronco Anderson and Pete Worthey.

Memorials may be mailed to Sanctuary Hospice House, P.O. Box 2177, Tupelo, MS 38802; or North Gatlin Street Church of Christ, 113 N. Gatlin St., Okolona, MS 38860.

Tony Mulkey

BRUCE – Tony Neil Mulkey, 52, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at his home. He was born Sept. 22, 1957, in Lambert. He was a cutter operator for Lovorn Logging.

Services were held Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 at Antioch Baptist Church in Bruce. The Rev. James Taylor and the Rev. Tracy Griffin officiated. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery. Parker Memorial Funeral Home of Bruce was in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his wife, Rita Chrestman Mulkey of Bruce; one daughter, Tonya J. Hogan (Ben) of Bruce; one son, Mitchell Neil Mulkey of Bruce; four sisters, Priscilla Murrah of Southaven, Rita Allen of Marshall, Texas, and Betty Ellen Cooper and Sandy Ferguson, both of Bruce; five brothers, Billy Dean Mulkey of North Carolina, Sean Mulkey of Vardaman, and Larry Mulkey, Gary Joe Mulkey and Andy Mulkey, all of Bruce; two grandchildren, Wyatt C. Berry and Hailey C. Hogan; and his parents, Jimmy and Ann Mulkey of Bruce.

Pallbearers were Larry Mulkey, Colon Walls, Robin Nolan, Shone Mulkey, Joe Mulkey, Andy Mulkey, Mike Winter, Greg Lovorn, Dean Wright, Joey Winter, Matt Winter and “Big Mike” Walls.

Zepporah Gladney

AMORY - Zepporah Gertrude Jones Gladney, born on May 12, 1921, was a true blessing given to the late Turner Jones Sr. and the late Sarah Thomas Jones in Houston, a daughter full of faith. She confessed her faith in Jesus the Christ at an early age in the A.M.E. Church of Houston and later transferred her membership to the Second Baptist Church of Houston. She attended and graduated from the Chickasaw County High School in Houston and was Salutatorian of her class. After graduation she attended the Ministerial Institute College in West Point.

On Sept. 2, 1945, she was joined in Holy Matrimony to the late Rev. A.L. Gladney. To this union was the birth of three children: Henry Edward Gladney, Elizabeth Ann Gladney and Willie Ira Gladney (deceased). Zepporah shared her life doing the work of the Lord along with her husband for 43 years until he departed from this life on May 15, 1989.

In her days after retirement from the Amory Garment Manufacturing of Amory at the age of 79, her passions of teaching, singing and playing the piano did not retire. As a member of the Second Baptist Missionary Baptist Church of Prairie, she served faithfully even as her health was failing as a Sunday school teacher, President of the Missionary Ministry and pianist for the children and adult choir. In addition to her love for the service of the Lord she enjoyed using the talents that God gave to her for sewing and gardening. When she was younger, if she could not find what she wanted to buy, she made it for she was always known as a “well dressed lady.” And she would say that “a well dressed lady will always wear a hat.” She was blessed with a “green thumb” because whatever she planted whether vegetables, flowers or plants, they would always grow into beautiful gardens.

She took flight from this life on Oct. 10, 2009, at the age of 88 and leaves to forever cherish her memories: Son, Rev. Henry E. Gladney (Yvonne) of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Minister Elizabeth Denard (Charles) of Detroit, Mich.; brother, Daniel Jones (Margaret) of Solo, Ohio, and stepdaughter, Willie Etta Holmes of Houston sister-in-law, Christine Ware of Troy; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, Eric F. Gladney (Tajh and Tearia), Ellaria Theres (Dionysius D. and Adrianna F.), Carlos W. and Lynette Gladney (Camille); Altermese L. Kendricks (Alexander); Henry E. Jr. and Carmaleta Gladney (Darian, Brianna, Calem); Felicia Stallworth (Elijah, Emmanuel, Alexah, Amaryah); Sharon R. and Isaac Walker (Isaiah); Michael A. Gladney; Eboni W. Denard and Charles E. Denard II; special grandchildren, special great-grandchildren; and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 at Second Baptist M.B. Church at 10575 Old Magnolia Hwy., Prairie, with Pastor John E. Smith officiating. Interment was at the Second Baptist M.B. Church Cemetery.

Sign the online guestbook at www.nljonesandson.com.

Micheal Holmes

WOODLAND – Micheal Holmes, 21, died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, in Woodland as the result of an automobile/four-wheeler accident.

Services were held Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 at Calahan M.B. Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Williams Memorial Funeral Home of Okolona was in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his parents, Edward and Rochelle Pratt Holmes of Woodland; three sisters, Angel Holmes of Woodland, Shelia Holmes of Columbus and Bridgette Hill (Micheal) of Houston; his grandmother, Gladys Holmes of Woodland; a special niece, Ericka Holmes.

Salena Maldonado

OKOLONA – Salena Valentina Maldonado died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at University Hospital in Jackson. She was born June 26, 2009, in Jackson.

A graveside service was held Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 at Amity Cemetery with Bro. Scott Griffin officiating. Southern Funeral Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include her parents, Kimberly Gregory and Hilario Maldonado of Okolona; her grandparents, Thomas Leon “Sonny” and Bobbie Gregory of Houston, and Bertha Maldonado Santos and Hilario Salome Maldonado Santos of Guatamala; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her two sisters.

For an online registry, visit www.southernfuneralchapel.webs.com.

Jimmy Wofford

WEST POINT – James S. “Jimmy” Wofford, 71, died Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, at his residence in West Point. He was born Dec. 12, 1937, in Webster County to Scott Wofford and Sallie Mae Oswalt. He was a retired truck driver for Bryan Foods and Gulf States. He was a member of First Baptist Church in West Point.

Services were held Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 at Robinson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dale Funderburg officiating. Burial was in Houston City Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joanne Smith Wofford of West Point; two sons, James E. Wofford (Bette) and John S. Wofford, both of West Point; two daughters, Judy Dukeminier (Walker) of Tupelo and Joy Wofford of West Point; brothers, Forest Wofford, Bob Wofford and Dan Wofford, all of Houston; sister, Margaret Wilson of Bellefontaine; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, David Wofford.

Pallbearers were Justin Wofford, Donnie Wofford, Thomas Dukeminier, James Dukeminier, Walker Dukeminier and Trey Wall. Honorary pallbearers were be his former truck driver friends.

Memorials may be made to The American Heart Association, P.O. Box 51, Starkville, MS 39759; or American Diabetes Association, 200 Office Park Drive, Suite 303, Birmingham, AL 35223.

Thomas Tittle

PONTOTOC – Thomas Eugene Tittle, 43, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, at his home. He was formerly of Houlka. He was a truck driver. He was a former paramedic for Monroe County and a former Pontotoc County sheriff’s deputy, and he drove a fire truck for Monroe County. He loved children and enjoyed making people laugh. He showed great kindness to everyone.

A memorial service was held Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 at Tutor Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Pontotoc. Bro. Jason Parker officiated.

Survivors include his fiancée, Angel Livingston; one brother, William Tittle; three sisters, Bonnie Tittle, Janice Watson and Virginia Gunther; one son, Justin Tittle; his fiancée’s children, Natalie Swann, Michael Swann Jr. and Jakob Swann.

He was preceded in death by his father, William “Bill” Tittle; his mother, Ruth Tittle; a sister, Carolyn Bailey; a daughter, Tiffany Tittle; and a nephew, Dusty Tittle.

Juanita Cole

HOULKA – Juanita Davies Cole, 92, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.

She was born Nov. 11, 1916, in Hoxie, Ark., to Grover Cleveland Davies and Ida Davies. She was a retired schoolteacher, bookkeeper, and a member of Houlka First Baptist Church.

Services were held Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 at Houlka First Baptist Church with Rev. David Blackwell officiating. Burial followed at Rose Hill Cemetery in Houlka. Houston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include a daughter, Cheryl Andrews (Mike) of Starkville; a son, Jim Cole of Pontotoc; six grandchildren, Terry Cole, Ginny Cole Allen, Jerry Cole, Mark Cole, Cole Andrews and Anna Catherine Andrews; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George Cole, in 1999; her son, Jerry Cole, in 1993; and her sister, Lucille Mastin.

Pallbearers were Garry Turner, Gerren Turner, Burt Easley, William Alvin Collums, Carl Daniels and Jimmy Guy McDonald.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online register at houstonfuneralhomems.com.