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Elsie Maye Barber
Elsie Maye Barber of Clinton, 79, died Sept. 7 at Central Mississippi State University. He was the owner and operator of Standard Cotton Gin Co. and Quitman Bonded Warehouse until his retirement in 1990.
Mr. Bonney served in the U.S. Navy during World War II on an L.S.T.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ruby Bonney, and brothers, Robert T. Bonney and Evans Bonney.
He is survived by his wife, Sammye; daughters, Carolyn, Virginia and Dana; a son-in-law, David and three grandchildren, Catherine, McCaa and Mallie.
George L. Hill Sr.
George L. Hill Sr. of Jackson, 74, died Sept. 9 at home.
Services were Sept. 11 at Lakewood Memorial Funeral Home with burial in Lakewood Memorial Park.
Mr. Hill was born in Columbus in 1930. His father was the late Rufus L. Hill and his mother is Lilly Mary Sheppard Hill of Jackson.
Mr. Hill was a retired master sergeant with the Army and the Air National Guard, serving our country for a total of 39 years. Part of his term was served during Vietnam and the Korean Conflict.
He owned and operated Hills' Appliance Service and also had previously owned Pearson Road Laundrymat for several years.
Mr. Hill's greatest pastime was his family. He enjoyed spending time with them, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was of the Baptist faith.
He leaves behind his mother; two sons, George Hill Jr. and wife Karen of Jackson, Larry Hill Sr. and wife Wanda of Brandon; two daughters, Karen Williams and husband Vernon of Jackson, Lisa Holifield and husband Vic of Clinton; three brothers, W.R. Hill of Patterson, Maynard Hill of Isola and James Frank Hill of Birmingham, Ala.; three sisters, Mary H. Jones of Brandon, Anita H. Thomas of Richland and Catherine H. Loborn of Carthage; seven grandchildren, Joseph, Levi, Larry Jr., Christy, Jason, Courtney and Kaitlyn; and three great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association or the Alzheimer's Association.
William 'Bill' Jennings
William "Bill" Jennings of Clinton, 62, died Sept. 8 at Central Preston Sr., 95, a retired farmer, died Sept.12 at Manhattan Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center in Jackson.
Services were at Lynville United Methodist Church with burial in Lynville Methodist Cemetery in Preston. The Rev. Steve Lampkin, the Rev. Howard Carroll and the Rev. Kenny McGill officiated. McClain-Hays Funeral Home of Philadelphia handled arrangements.
Mr. Fulton was a native and longtime resident of Mississippi College in Clinton.
Mr. Cox was a member of Pineview Baptist Church where he served on several committees and as deacon. He loved the Lord and was a fine example of a faithful Christian, and a mentor to many. The Lord was always on his heart and mind, and he spoke often of his love for Jesus.
He was an outdoorsman, and as a kid he enjoyed hunting and fishing, and had once hunted moose in Alaska.
His beautiful bride, Diane Lockhart Cox, preceded him in death, and a brother, Larry Roloff.
He leaves behind one daughter, Stacey Cox of Clinton; two brothers, Donald Cox of Okeechobee, Fla., and Roger Roloff of Gulfport; sister, Rhonda Taylor of Leesburg, Fla., and a host of friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pineview Baptist Church Building Fund, 1288 Clinton-Raymond Road, Clinton, Miss. 39056.
Ken Hardin
Ken Hardin of Jackson, 61, died Sept. 13 at Central Mississippi Army National Guard. Mr. Hardin was an avid outdoorsman and was a longtime member of the Buckhorn Hunting Club.
Mr. Hardin was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Oleta Hardin, and sisters, Sarah Hardin and Miriam Stewart.
Mr. Hardin is survived by his wife, Lynda Anderson Hardin of Jackson; daughters, Kim Hardin Smith and husband Ben of Florence, Kristy Hardin Stevens of Brandon, Jennifer Hannah of Clinton; brother, Mark Hardin of Pearl; sister, Dr. Patricia Mounce and husband Jerry of Conway, Ark.; brothers-in-law, William Stewart of Brandon and Wayne Andresen of Jackson; and two grandchildren, Justin Smith and Kolten Stevens.
Minerva Burdett Ramsey
Minerva Burdett Ramsey of Jackson, 96, died Sept. 9 at Rosewood Nursing Home in Belden.
Graveside services were Sept. 18 in Lakewood Memorial Park.
Mrs. Ramsey, widow of Charles Edwin Ramsey Sr., was born in Attala County on April 3, 1908. She was a longtime resident of Jackson.
Mrs. Ramsey was a former member of Alta Mississippi Veteran's Association Medical Center.
Services were Sept. 20 at Wright & Ferguson on High Street in Jackson.
Mr. Landrum was a native of Clinton. He graduated from the Clinton public schools and Louisiana State University as a chemistry fellow.
While attending Mississippi College Sports Hall of Fame. He was also a member of the M-Club, the Texas. Later, he served in the Washington, D.C., Pittsburgh, Pa., and West Virginia.
Mr. Landrum was also a co-owner of Landrum Building Supply & Construction Co. for more than 25 years.
He was a charter member of the Clinton Lions Club.
Mr. Landrum's community service to the city of Clinton included four terms as alderman, one term as mayor pro-tem and one term as assistant mayor. He went on to become the first public works director for the city of Clinton. And, in 1987, Mr. Landrum was named as recipient of the City of Clinton Service Award.
After his retirement, Mr. Landrum enjoyed golf, working in his shop and traveling with his family.
Preceding him in death were two brothers, James Landrum of Gulfport and Dewitt Landrum of Clinton, and one son, Jeff C. Landrum of Clinton.
Survivors include his devoted wife, Faye Sawyer Landrum of Clinton; daughter, Rebecca Landrum Weatherly and husband Gary of Birmingham, Ala.; daughter-in-law, Sherry Taylor Landrum (Jeff), of Clinton; sister, Janelle Landrum Hamilton and husband Joe of Nashville, Tenn.; brother, Monroe J. Landrum and wife Mary of Clinton; three grandsons, Jason Landrum and wife Sheyla of Okinawa, Japan, Nathan Landrum and wife Jessica of Clinton, and Rob Weatherly and wife Genny of Memphis, Tenn.; two great-granddaughters, Madison Landrum and Emily Anne Weatherly; and, several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Landrum leaves a legacy of integrity and service, which his grandsons are proud to carry on. He is remembered for his honesty and accommodating manner. He was always available to family and friends whenever he was needed.
Memorials may be made to the Baptist Children's Village, 805 Flag Chapel Road, Jackson, Miss.
