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Clara Lee Stephenson Davis Nelson
Clara Lee Stephenson Davis Nelson, 44, of Memphis, Tenn., died Aug. 2, 2005 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. She was a member of the usher board and a member of the Rust College ROTC drill team. She was a salesperson with Burlington Coat Factory in Memphis.
Services were held at 12 noon on Aug. 7 at St. Paul MB Church in Byhalia, where she was a member. Burial was in Saulsberry Family Cemetery in Byhalia. Rev. Andrew Cheairs officiated. J.F. Brittenum and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
She leaves her husband, Clyde Earl Nelson; a daughter, Ciara L. Nelson of Memphis; three sons, Chavez E. Nelson, Cameron C. Nelson, Colby E. Nelson, all of Memphis; three sisters, Landa Martin of Chulahoma, Dollie Martin of Chicago, Ill., Parthenia Mays of Coldwater; four brothers, Willie Jeffries of Lamar, Willie Stephenson of Chulahoma, James Jeffries of Senatobia, Rudolph Stephenson of Byhalia; an adopted sister, Mattie Taylor of Memphis; and an adopted brother, Nathaniel Davis of Memphis.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Jerry Stephenson, Pearl Harbor Stephenson, Joe Nathan Stephenson.
Pallbearers were Charles Nelson, Michael Nelson, Carey Nelson, Willie Jeffries, James Jeffries, Conrad Nelson, Willie Stephenson, Rudolph Stephenson and Larry Newsom.
John L. Scruggs
John L. Scruggs, 50, of Byhalia, died July 30, 2005 at his home. He was a member of Mt. Zion CME Church in Ashland. He was disabled.
Services were held at 12 noon on Aug. 4 at Royston Chapel CME Church in Benton County. Burial was in the church cemetery. Rev. Oliver Anthony officiated. J.F. Brittenum and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
He leaves two daughters, Jennifer Judge of Ashland, Tamikea Chew of Memphis; a son, Carl Judge of Ashland; his mother, Lucy Scruggs of Byhalia; two sisters, Everlina Holts of Byhalia, Bessie Mae Scruggs of Madison, Ill.; five brothers, Tracy Scruggs, Willie Scruggs Jr. both of Memphis, Tenn., Odell Scruggs, Leopold Scales of Olive Branch, Rickey Scruggs Jr. of Byhalia; and four grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Stacy Martin, James Wooten, Randy Rayford, Grant Ellis, Randy Crawford, Tyrone Robinson. Honorary pallbearers were Tracy Scruggs, Odell Scruggs, and Leopold Scales.
Charlotte Stanback
Charlotte Stanback, 77, of Byhalia, died Aug. 3, 2005 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. She was a sales person with Jordan Sales.
Services were held at 1 p.m. on Aug. 6 at Isaac Chapel CME Church in Byhalia, where she was a member. Burial was in Stanback Family Cemetery in Byhalia. Rev. Willie Ward officiated. J.F. Brittenum and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
She leaves two daughters, Charleen Stanback of Chicago, Ill., Yvonne Stanback of Memphis; a son, Gregory Stanback of Byhalia; a sister, Massareno Richmond of Byhalia; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Charlie Stanback and Willie Stanback.
Pallbearers were Orlando Stanback, Willie Stanback, Christopher Stanback, Anthony Richmond, Mario Miller, and Alva Townsend.
Lee Marcus Wilkins
Lee Marcus (Lil Brother) Wilkins, 51, of Holly Springs, died July 30, 2005 at his home. He was a factory worker with Guardian Fiber Glass in Olive Branch.
Services were held at 11 a.m. on Aug. 3 at Anderson Chapel CME Church. Burial was in Cottrell Memorial Garden in Holly Springs. Rev. Tony Wilkins officiated. J.F. Brittenum and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
He leaves his sister, Gloria Wilkins of Holly Springs; four brothers, Earl Wilkins, Artha Wilkins, Rev. Tony Wilkins, all of Holly Springs, Billy Wilkins of Memphis, Tenn.
Pallbearers were Robert L. Batts, Sylvester Dean, Willie Isom, Patrick Campbell, Robert Holloway, Terry Glover. Honorary pallbearers were Earl Wilkins, Artha Wilkins, Rev. Tony Wilkins and Billy Wilkins.
Glen Williams
Glen Williams, 83, of Potts Camp, died Aug. 4, 2005 at his home. He was a member of First Baptist in Holly Springs and a retired road builder. A former road building consultant supervisor, he helped construct many of the roads throughout north Mississippi, southeastern Arkansas and west Tennessee, and also the Marshall County Airport. He was a veteran of World War II. He served with the U.S. Navy Seabees, building airfields in the South Pacific.
Services were held at 2 p.m. on Aug. 7 at Holly Springs Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Hill Crest Cemetery. Dr. Curtis Ferrell officiated.
He leaves his wife, Sara Moore Williams; three sons, Edward (Ed) Williams of Starkville, Dr. David Williams of Oxford, Mark Williams of Birmingham, Ala.; a daughter, Ann W. Young of Eupora; a brother, James Williams of Southaven; four sisters, Ruth Shipp, Dorothy Russell, both of Memphis, Jewel Swarner of Greenville, Betty Jean Feorene of Niles, Ohio; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Tommy Williams of Laws Hill, Charlie Williams of Birmingham, Ala.; a sister, Nettie Mayer of Potts Camp; and a grandson, Austin Williams of Starkville.
Mosegi Kenta Wheeler
Mosegi Kenta (Mo) Wheeler, 26, of Byhalia, died August 4, 2005 at his home. He attended Byhalia High and Henry Jr. High Schools.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Aug. 13 at Isaac Chapel CME Church in Byhalia. Burial will be in Clayton Cemetery in Byhalia. Serenity Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
He leaves his parents, Avan and Jimmie Wheeler, two children, Xavier Wheeler, Joslyn Benson, three brothers, Joe Brunson, Brian Wheeler, Nico Wheeler; two sisters, Vickie Clark, Jetonne Wheeler, his grandfather, Crell Wheller and a special friend, Quatzetta Echols, all of Byhalia.
Pallbearers will be Joe Brunson, Brian Wheeler, Nico Wheeler, Cleven Clark, Cedric Richmond, Michael Todd, Henry Louis Saulsberry and Dwight Wheeler.
May Alice Booker
May Alice Booker, 90, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006 at Baptist DeSoto Hospital in Southaven. She worked at Ester’s Dress Shop during her younger years in Holly Springs. She was the genealogy and history librarian for the Marshall County Library for 35 years. She was a member of the Weslyan Service Guild, the United Methodist Women’s Group and a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church in Holly Springs.
Services were held at 11 a.m. on Jan. 14 at The First United Methodist Church in Holly Springs. Milton Boyd and Truman Thompson officiated. Holly Springs Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
She leaves three nieces, Linda Niven Tiller, Sandra Kay Niven and Jan Meadows, all of Greenville, SC; a nephew, Malcolm P. Niven Jr. of Greenville, S.C.; two great-nieces; and five great-nephews.
Pallbearers were Gene Brooks, Dick Douglas, Steve Elgin, Johnny Lafever, Gus Smith and Craig Tiller. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Ben Martin, Gene Leonard and Dr. Bobby Tyson.
The family any memorials be made to First United Methodist Church in Holly Springs or the Marshall County Library.
