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LLOYD M. EVERETT
CLINTON
Lloyd M. "PeeWee" Everett, 76, of Clinton died May 1 at the University of Woods Cemetery.
Smith Mortuary handled arrangements.
KENNETH ROSS ALDRIDGE
WEST
Kenneth Ross Aldridge, beloved husband, father and friend, went to be with our Lord on Jan. 3. He was at his home in the town of West surrounded by his family. Services were Jan. 6 at Southern Funeral Home in Durant.
Kenneth was born out from West in 1926. At 17, he moved to Memphis, Tenn., eventually going to work for Memphis Light, Gas & Water. On Jan 5, 1945, he married the former Billie Jo Geriner.
After working 30 years and 24 days with MLG&W, working his way up to supervisor, Kenneth retired to his hometown of West. Soon after he went to work for Southern Funeral Home in Durant and retired after 20 years of service.
He was a Master Mason for 59 years in the O.K. Houck Lodge, Memphis, a longtime Republican and regular attendee at Unity Baptist Church. Kenneth was also known for keeping one of the most beautiful yards in central Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.
A memorial mass and services were held Jan. 6 at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Clinton. Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home of Jackson handling arrangements.
Always determined to leave things better than she found them was core to how she influenced us and countless others in her 40 years as an educator and teacher. She taught others how to live and faced death heroically. She will be deeply missed by all who loved and admired her.
She is survived by a son, brother, sister and many other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be sent to The American Liver Foundation, 75 Maiden Lane, Suite 603, Mississippi State University.
Larry was a longtime teacher and coach. He touched the lives of many young people throughout the years. He was an avid gardener and well-versed poet and author. His passion will not soon be forgotten by the young men he mentored in the game of football and life. Mr. Courtney was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
His survivors include his loving and faithful wife of 31 years, Mary Hutchinson Courtney. He is also survived by sons, Doug Usry and wife Christy and children Dillon and Haley, of Ridgeland, Paul Courtney and wife Heather of Ackerman, James Courtney of Hazlehurst, and Chris Courtney of Starkville. He enjoyed being Big Daddy to Paxton and Lily Katherine.
Mr. Courtney is also survived by his mother Katherine Courtney of Pearl; sisters, Connie Cherry of Florence and Peggy Barker of Waveland; and brothers, David Courtney of Davis, W.V. and Eddie Courtney of Pearl.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roger Courtney of Pearl.
Memorials may be sent to French Camp Academy, One Fine Place, French Camp MS 39745; or African Bible Colleges, P.O. Box 103, Clinton MS 39060.
GENE MELVIN GREER
JACKSON
Gene Melvin Greer, 85, died Dec. 31 at Central Mississippi Baptist Foundation or Hospice Ministries of Ridgeland.
LEONARD B. KELLY JR.
JACKSON
Leonard Blanton "LB" Kelly 85, died Jan. 7 at Central Illinois Central Railroad. He was a longtime member and deacon of Providence Presbyterian Church in Clinton. LB was also a 33rd-degree Mason with Capitol Lodge No. 600 and a Scottish Rite Shriner.
A U.S. Army Veteran, LB proudly served his country in World War II.
Survivors include: his loving wife of 65 years, Margaret Kelly of Jackson; son, Barry Kelly and wife Ann of Jackson; daughter, Karen Cade and husband Bill; and sister, Francis Langley, all of Clinton. Also, grandchildren include J. Ben Kelly, Shane Cade (Sandy), Kelly Cade (Bridgett), Alan Kelly (Brooke); great-grandchildren, Austin Busby, Cera Brooke Cade and Presley Cade; and a host of extended family.
Memorials may be made to Providence Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 1580 Clinton-Raymond Road; Clinton MS 39056.
