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LV Barker

Clinton

LV Barker passed away June 16, 2013 at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS.

Mr. Barker was born on August 27, 1923 in Copiah County, MS to Cliff and Lillie Barker. He left home and went to Oregon in 1939 with twin brother LD "Bill" to work in the CCC Camps. He joined the Navy in 1943 and served in the South Pacific in WWII for three years. Upon his return, he met and married Dorothy Worden in 1946. They lived in west Jackson until 1979, and then moved to Clinton, MS. He worked for the ICG RR for 34 years as a switchman retiring in 1984. His passions in life were being with his family, traveling, hunting, fishing, playing dominos and offering words of wisdom "some people just live and some people live and learn." His generosity extended to all his family and friends. He loved family reunions and visiting relatives. He lived a long, adventurous life and will be missed by all who crossed his path.

He was a member of Wildwood Baptist Church in Clinton and often visited Dentville Christian Church in Dentville, MS. He belonged to the VFW, American Legion, Retired Railroad Men's Coffee Club, Mt Salus Masonic Lodge and the CCC Legacy.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years Dorothy Barker; son, Paul "Butch" Barker (Juanita); daughter, Susan "Susie" Dickson (Bill); grandchildren, Micheal Barker(Tammy), Jeff Barker, Sharon Barker and Fiance Jimmy Rogers, Holli Burns and Fiance Kevin Barnes, Amanda Upton( Clayton), Mike Dickson(Nanette), Kim Darrow(Wayne), Great Grandchildren; Jenni and Jake Nelson, Parker Burns, Cassidy and Cheyenne Barker, Sydney and Pride Warrington, Allison Dickson, Tyler, Michael and Kimberly Beard, and Abby Darrow, Sister; Betty Culpepper of Baton Rouge, LA, Sister-in-laws; Anna Barker of Baton Rouge, LA and Imogene Barker of McComb, MS, Brother-in-law; Ed Goza, Denham Springs, LA and Numerous nieces and nephews and their families.

He was Preceded in death by his father and mother Cliff and Lillie Barker, brothers; Identical Twin LD "Bill", Riley, Elton, Tom, Charles and Ted Barker, sisters; Lousie Barker, Eula Lee Strong, Matt Drummond, Hazel Goza, Earline Welch and Yvonne Lebouef. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Clinton from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Services will be held on Wednesday at the funeral home at 12:00pm with visitation starting at 11:00am. Burial will be at 2:00pm at Pine Bluff Community Cemetery in Dentville, MS, Officiating the Service will be Rev. Cliff Nelson and Rev. Malcolm Massey. Pallbearers will be Mike Barker, Jeff Barker, Jake Nelson, Errick Stephens, Tony Welch, Jerry Buffington, Jimmy Rogers and Charles Strong.

Memorials may be made in honor of Mr. Barker to Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital, 2500 N State St. Jackson, MS 39216 or Gideons International, 2771 Old Canton Rd. Jackson, MS 39216.

David L. Boyer

Ridgeland

David L. Boyer passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2013 at Baptist Hospital in Jackson. He was born on May 1, 1945, moved to Mississippi from New Jersey in 2004, and had come to love living in the South. He was an over the road truck driver for 30 years, and retired in 2010.

He served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He was an avid fisherman, crappie being his fish of choice. He also had a love for classic cars, owning two himself, and enjoyed attending the Crusin the Coast every year.

He is survived by his long time soul mate, Sarah Brannon, his son, David C. Boyer (Carrie), his brother, Harry Boyer (Carol), sisters, Geraldine Hager of Deptford, NJ, and Dorothea Schroeder (Ronny) of Mantua, NJ, four grandchildren, and has another grandchild due next month.

He will be buried in Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia, SC.

Michael C. Butts, 65, Oxford, died 06-14-2013.

Arrangements: Sevenoaks.

Otis Caperton, 92, Louisville, died 06-17-2013.

Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home.

Mildred P. Gerrard

Yazoo City

Mildred P. Gerrard, 86, a homemaker, passed away on Tuesday June 18 2013 at Oasis Health and Rehab Center in Yazoo City.

Graveside services will be held Thursday June 20, 2013 at 10:30 A.M. in Glenwood Cemetery under the direction of Stricklin-King Funeral Home. Rev. Sonny Bradshaw will officiate the services. Mrs. Gerrard was a long time member of Calvary Baptist Church, 1408 Jackson Ave, Yazoo City.

She was preceeded in death by her husband of 55 years, Dennis Gerrard, Jr., her parents; Gladys B. and Robert J. Parks, Sr. and her brother; R.J. Parks Jr.

Surviving is her adopted daughter Helen J. Hanna and her husband James B. Hanna of Yazoo City. The loving care provided by Dr. Marion Sigrest, and all at Oasis Health & Rehab Center are greatly appreciated. A special thank you goes to Erica Taylor, Ruth Roberson, Ida Watkins, Yolonda Ballard, and Kathy Milsap for the tender and merciful care provided Mrs. Gerrard during her time of illness.

Any memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 526, Yazoo City, MS. 39194

Wilma Faye Houston, 76, Batesville, died 06-17-2013.

Arrangements: Wells.

Joseph Jennings

Raymond

Joseph Lamar Jennings, 31, passed away, June 15, 2013. Joseph was a machinist at Steel Service in Flowood, MS. He was the son of Darling Houston Jennings Jr. (Dusty) and Diana Darlene Wigley Jennings, both of Raymond, MS.

Joseph attended Central Hinds Academy and Hinds Jr. College both in Raymond, MS. Joseph married "the love of his life ", Jillian Elizabeth Irby Jennings. They were married July 10, 2010. They made their home in Raymond, MS. where he was a member of First Baptist Church of Raymond.

Joseph left behind, his loving wife, Jillian, two beautiful daughters, Elizabeth Anne Jennings, 2 ½, Ava Elaine Jennings, 7 weeks, both who he deeply cherished. He also left behind, both of his parents, his little brother, Aaron Adam Jennings, and many other friends and family who will miss him immensely.

Visitation for Mr. Jennings will be on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at First Baptist Church in Raymond, MS from 9:00am to 11:00am with the service starting at 11:00am. Burial will be at Raymond City Cemetery.

Jimmie Jones

Walnut Grove

Jimmie L. Jones, 81, of Walnut Grove, died Monday, June 17, 2013 at his home.

Services are 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church near Walnut Grove, with Bro. Gary Wyatt, Bro. Dave Dowdy, Bro. Mark Gill, and Bro. Wayne McGee officiating. Burial is in the church cemetery. Wilcox Funeral Home is in charge of arrangments.

Mr. Jones, a native of Leake County and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, owned and operated a logging company and sawmill for over 40 years. He also owned and operated Rosebud Quik Stop for 10 years. He served in the United States Army for 2 years (1951-1952) as a Medic during the Korean War. He was a loving husband and father.

Survivors include: his wife, Augusta Green Jones of Walnut Grove; 2 sons, Jimmie Ken Jones (Shelia), and Richard Lee Jones (Mary), both of Walnut Grove; 4 grandchildren, Karmen Jones Crawford (Adam), Eric Kendall Jones (Anya), Tyler Lee Jones (Crystal), and Jim Weston Jones; 2 great-grandchildren, Mason Lane Crawford and Arianna Harli Jones.

Florence H. Lee, 95, Madison, died 06-18-2013.

Arrangements: Natchez Trace.

Florence H. Lee, 95, Ridgeland, died 06-18-2013.

Arrangements: Natchez Trace.