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Marita 'Marty' Oexman
Marita June "Marty" Oexman of Georgetown, Ind., 68, formerly of Terre Haute, Ind., died Feb. 4 in Phoenix, Ariz.
Services were Feb. 9 at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, Ind., with burial in Wolfe Cemetery in Georgetown.
Mrs. Oexman was very active at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Edwardsville. She served as city clerk of Georgetown, owned and managed various business including a book store and two yarn shops, worked as a secretary to Roscoe Turner, but above all, was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and loyal friend.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Larry F. Oexman; mother-in-law, Marie E. Oexmann of Clarksville, Ind.; four daughters, Dana Steward and husband Greg of Terre Haute, Ind., Robin McConnell and husband Len of Brandon, Dawn Williamson and husband Mark of Terre Haute, London Smith and husband Chris of Jeffersonville, Ind.; two sons, Nelson Oexman and wife Diana of Pelahatchie, Lance Oexman and wife Tammy of Clinton; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial fund donations to go to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church.
Billy G. Oswalt
Billy G. Oswalt of Clinton, 89, a retired general manager, died Feb. 7 at the Texas, 83, formerly of Birmingham, Ala., and Clinton, were held Feb. 10 at the First Baptist Church in Commerce with the Rev. Boyce Moon and the Rev. Johnnie Henderson officiating.
Burial was in Rosemound Cemetery in Commerce under the direction of LyBrand Funeral Home. Mrs. Lanmon died Feb. 8 in a Commerce nursing home.
Mrs. Lanmon was born Oct. 8, 1921, in Columbus, Ga., daughter of the late Dr. Jonathan Mehaffey and Maynona Edith Wibel. She spent most of her early years in Birmingham.
She graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1940, and graduated from Howard College in 1944. After college, she worked in her father's medical office. She attended the University of Chicago from 1945 to 1946 where she worked on her master's degree. She also studied voice.
She married J. Monroe Lanmon in 1948. She moved to Clinton in 1952, and later moved to Commerce in 1962. Mrs. Lanmon was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Delphian Club, Retired Teachers Association and the University Dames. She received the Golden Service Award from the Chamber of Commerce in 1991.
She is survived by: three sons, Jonathan T. Lanmon of Fort Worth, James M. Lanmon of Arlington and Benjamin H. Lanmon of Alvarado, Texas, Jackie Odom of Albany, Ga.; brothers, Herbert Tomlinson of Moultrie, Ga.; Franklin Tomlinson of Santa Maria, Texas.
Memorials may be made to the Sanctuary Fund at Parkway Baptist Church, 802 N. Frontage Road, Clinton, Miss. 39056.
The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Jon Michael Beale and Dr. Gerald Randal, Kathy Miller and Charlene Woodberry for the care given to Mrs. Little.
Ronald "Ronnie" Odom Jr.
Ronald E. Odom Jr. of Clinton, 34, passed away Feb. 6 at his residence.
Chapel service was Feb. 8 at Lakewood Funeral Home chapel with interment in Lakewood Memorial Park.
Mr. Odom was born in Bessermer, Ala., in 1971. His parents are the late Ronald E. Odom Sr. and Charlotte Ann Singleterry Odom. He grew up in Jackson graduating from Forest Hill High School, and attended Hinds Community College in Raymond. He was a customer service liaison in the plastics division at Akzo-Nobel.
Mr. Odom had lived in Clinton over 9 years. He has attended Parkway Baptist Church, but was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy. He was an avid sport fan, his all time favorite was the Pittsburg Stealers NFL football team. He loved music and playing his guitar. He was a loving, devoted husband, son-in-law and brother.
His wife, Connie Wren Odom of Clinton; sister, Ronda Odom of Pearl; nephew, Alex; in-laws, Harold and Jan Roach of Ridgeland and Glen and Darlene Wren of Summit; aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends survive him.
Frances Lucille Jones
Frances Lucille Jones of Jackson, 85, died Feb. 8 at home.
Services were Feb. 12 at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Jackson with burial to follow in Cedarlawn Cemetery.
Miss Jones was the daughter of Henry Burkett Jones and Della Oglesby Jones. She was born Oct. 6, 1919, in Kirby, and had been a Jackson resident since 1937.
She was a devout member of Calvary Baptist Church, where she was a beloved Sunday school teacher for many years.
She retired from Ferguson Furniture Co. Inc. in 1987 after 50 years as head bookkeeper and retired again from Mijo Lithographing Co. in Yazoo City in 1999.
She was the beloved sister of three brothers, H.B. Jones Jr. of Tulsa, Okla., who survives; Earl Wilson Jones of Yazoo City and Lester Ray Jones of Clinton who preceded her in death.
She was the dearest and loving aunt of nine nieces and nephews; Randall Lee Jones of Tulsa, Lester Ray Jones Jr. of Jackson, Leslie Jones Bloomberg of Nashville, Tenn., Roger Allen Jones of Tulsa, Kathryn Jones Nehilla of Birmingham, Ala., Wilson Burkett Jones of Yazoo City, Rebecca A. Jones of Hutchinson, Kan., Daniel Mark Jones of Clinton and Patricia Jones Weaver of Grenada.
She is also survived by The Greats, her name for the numerous great-nieces and nephews.
Miss Jones was an active member of her community, loved my many and will be deeply missed by her many cherished friends.
Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to Calvary Baptist Church, 1300 W. Capitol St., Jackson, Miss. 39203.
Clyde Buckley Gates
Clyde Buckley Gates of Clinton, 101, died Feb.13 at her residence.
Services were Feb. 14 at the Clinton chapel of Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home with burial in Lakewood Cemetery.
Born in Simpson County, she attended Simpson County Agriculture High School and attended Normal College in Hattiesburg (now USM). She had lived in Jackson since 1927 until she moved to Clinton three years ago.
Mrs. Gates taught school for a number of years. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for 70 years. She was a member of Eastern Star, Past Matron of Capitol chapter No. 348 and was secretary of the Past Matron's Club.
Her only survivors are nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Eastern Star Training Religious Leadership (E.S.T.A.R.L.) or to Southern Care of Clinton.
Gayneill Loftin
Gayneill Loftin of Clinton, 77, beloved by his family and many friends, went to be with his Lord and Saviour Feb. 12 at his residence.
Services were Feb. 15 at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home chapel with burial in Lakewood Cemetery.
Mr. Loftin served his country in the Navy in World War II. He later became a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local No. 406 and was a respected foreman at Independent Plumbing & Heating Co. in Jackson and in later years on various Nuclear Power Plant sites around the country. He has enjoyed the last 16 years in retirement in Clinton with his family.
Survivors include his wife, LaHoma Loftin of Clinton; children, Ken and Janet Loftin, Sherry and Jim Alford, and Donna and Andy Hardin; stepchildren, Joe and Claudia Martin, Toby Martin and Debbie Vaughn; his mother, Lela Loftin (102); brothers, Hillman Loftin and Tillman Loftin; sisters, Tommy Jordan and Bonnie Sue Bynum; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mr. Loftin's family extends their deepest appreciation for the care and support of so many during his extended illness.
Bonnie Martin Cole
Jackson
Bonnie Martin Cole of Jackson, 98, went home to be with the Lord Feb. 21 at Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.
A memorial service was held at First United Methodist Church in Clinton. Lakewood Funeral Home of Clinton handled arrangements.
Mrs. Cook is the daughter of the late William Leon Dykes and Elizabeth Brown Dykes. She was born in Green ville and later made her home in Clinton for more than 40 years. She has been a registered nurse for more than 40 years in the Jackson area, presently being employed at River Oaks in the postpartum unit.
Mrs. Cook was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Clinton.
She was an avid gardener and enjoyed bird watching in her backyard. She had a great love for traveling with her husband to many places in the U.S. One of her best trips was to Hawaii, where she accomplished what she thought was an unattainable goal, climbing to the top of Diamond Head volcano. She was an enthusiastic fan of all sports, but her favorite most of all was the Chicago Cubs baseball team.
Mrs. Cook will be missed by many. She was said to be the centerpiece of the family and many people, friend or family drew strength from her gracious and giving heart.
Preceding her in death is her father, William Dykes, and her brother, Tommy Dykes.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 40 years, Claude Cook of Clinton; mother, Elizabeth Dykes of Raymond; two daughters, Emily Tharpe and husband Tony of Mayport, Fla., and Erin Sykes and husband Thomas of Hernando; two precious grandsons, Coleman and Jackson Tharpe of Mayport, Fla.; and her two granddogs, Eddie and Milli also survive her.
