Burnsville, Mississippi
Ricky Emerson, 41, of Burnsville, Mississippi, formerly of Dalton, Georgia, died Saturday, June 17, 2006, at the Iuka Hospital as the result of an automobile accident. He was a Christian and a veteran of the National Guard. He was formerly employed in the construction industry and enjoyed yard work and outdoor activities. His especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Monday, June 19, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 20, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Glen, officiated by Bro. Donnie Bobo and Bro. Danny Lambert. Interment will follow in Carpenter Cemetery. Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen, MS is entrusted with arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Sherry Emerson of Burnsville, MS; his parents, Cecilia and James D. Emerson of Burnsville, MS; and Arthur Wayne Rose of Dalton, GA; 1 son, Ricky D. Whirley, Jr. of Burnsville, MS; 2 daughters, Ciara and Brooklyn Emerson, both of Burnsville, MS; 1 brother, Dewayne Emerson of Burnsville, MS; 2 sisters, Michelle Johnson and Pat Wood, both of Burnsville, MS; 1 grandchild, Caden Reed Whirley of Burnsville, MS; 6 nephews; and 5 nieces. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edgar and Essie Rose; Mary Evelyn Marshall; George McDaniel; and Mary Emerson.
Aunt Cecelia,
There are no words I could possible express, nothing that is going to make the pain go away but I am here for you always and you will always be in my prayers and thoughts during this time. I am so very sorry, you have my deepest sympathy if you need anything please call.
Love you always and forever,
Kimberly E. Wessells-Overstreet
Kimberly Wessells-Overstreet
June 21, 2006 | Webster Springs, WV
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Kimberly E. Wessells-Overstreet
June 21, 2006 | Webster Springs, WV
Dear Pat, Michelle, Dewayne, Sherry and Family:
I did not hear of Ricky's passing until this morning and express my deepest sympathy for you all. Ricky had a wonderful personality and an unstoppable spirit and I will miss him and always remember him. My heart goes out to all of you and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tawanna Helton
June 20, 2006 | Iuka, MS
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I love and miss you all. Love Aunt Kathie
Kathie Kurtz
June 20, 2006 | Mt. Airy, NC
Remembered By
Kimberly Phifer-Stricklen
June 20, 2006 | Tishomingo, MS
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tom & Jean (Tipton) Ernst
June 19, 2006 | Millsboro, DE
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Uncle Billy, Aunt Jody and Phillip McDaniel
June 19, 2006 | West Point, GA
please know that all our love and prayers will be with you always.
Wayne D. Rose
June 19, 2006 | Glocester, RI
Remembered By
Woody Rider
June 19, 2006 | Corinth, MS
