Obituaries 03/15/18
BATESVILLE—Edith Elizabeth Avery, age 90, passed away March 5, 2018, at her home in Batesville.
Born November 10, 1927 in Courtland, Mrs. Avery was a daughter of the late Audie Earl Tucker and Vera Alice Newton Tucker. Miss Edith especially enjoyed fishing and camping, working in her flower beds, and reading. She was a faithful member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. Her family was the joy of her life, especially her children and grandchildren.
Visitation was held Wednesday, March 7, from 12-2 p.m. in Shiloh United Methodist Church of Batesville, with funeral services following at 2 p.m. Burial was in the Shiloh Church Cemetery with Erick Avery, Nathaniel Evans, Jonathan Avery, Gary Martin and Alton Lee as pallbearers. Seven Oaks Funeral Home of Water Valley had charge of arrangements.
Miss Edith is survived by her daughter, Anita Avery Coleman of Batesville; a son, Ronald Eugene Avery of Courtland; three grandchildren, Abby Renee Evans, David Erick Avery, and Amanda Michelle Lee; and five great-grandchildren.
OAKLAND—Robert D. Carpenter, 83, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018, at his home in Oakland.
Born July 7, 1934, in Crowder, Robert was a son of the late Mary Nolan and Vernon Carpenter. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed horse racing and coin collecting. He especially enjoyed spending time with his fur babies, Chloe and Toby, who he loved very much.
He is survived by three daughters, Kathy Simmons (Phil) and Annette Myers, all of Arkansas, and Anita Weatherford of Mississippi; three sons, Eddie Carpenter (Frieda) of Tennessee and Doyle Carpenter and Gary Carpenter (Nina Davis), all of Arkansas; one nephew, David Dolea; his twin sister, Mary Loyce Hall of Tennessee; a brother, Coy Carpenter of Mississippi; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Dora O. Carpenter; one son, Troy Carpenter (Rita); his parents and several brothers and sisters.
A memorial service will be held a 1 p.m. on March 15, in Dickins Funeral Home at Batesville.
WATER VALLEY—Paul Kenneth Dorris, age 70, passed away March 5, 2018, in Baptist Memorial Hospital—North Mississippi at Oxford.
Born April 28, 1947 in Water Valley, he was a son of the late Adrian Eugene Dorris and Martha Louise Adams Dorris. He served in the U.S. Navy and worked as a drywall installer. Kenneth enjoyed anything outdoors, more specially his horses, and he had the ability to fix anything that was broken. He was a staunch member of Turkey Creek Baptist Church. His daughter and grandchildren were the light of his life.
Visitation was held Thursday, March 8, from 10-11 a.m. in Seven Oaks Funeral Home of Water Valley, with funeral services following at 11 a.m. Burial was in Hopewell Cemetery, with Dylan Hethcoat, Trinity Brasseaux, Robert Rivera, Zach Brower, and Josh Brown as pallbearers.
Survivors include his daughter, Jessica Lynn Dorris and her fiancé, Trinity Brasseaux of Carencro, La.; two grandchildren, Dylan Hethcoat and Ashlyn Hethcoat, both of Carencro, La.; and one sister, Nancy Gayle Chandler of Water Valley. He is also survived by his former wife, the mother of their daughter, Sandra Rivera, and her husband, Robert, of Carencro, La.
In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by one brother, Shelby Gene Dorris.
COURTLAND—Riley Boyd “Bud” Ford, age 79, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018, in Baptist Memorial Hospital at Memphis.
Funeral services for Bud were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 9, in Eureka United Methodist Church near Courtland and interment followed in Eureka Cemetery. The family received friends Thursday evening from 5-8 p.m. in Wells Funeral Home at Batesville.
Born December 25, 1938, in Yalobusha County, Bud was a son of the late Riley Ford and Myrtice Cook Ford. He worked as a heavy equipment operator and cattle farmer during his lifetime. He began his career, working for MDOT for ten years, followed by Farrish Gravel Company, and ending his career with 20 years with Panola County. He was a member of Eureka Methodist Church. After retirement, Bud enjoyed traveling and farming. He adored his family and cherished his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Bud loved his church and Lord.
He leaves his wife, Johnnie Lou McMinn Ford of Courtland; daughters, Stephanie Ford Hopper (Ronnie) of Batesville, Cindy Ford Baker (Gene) of Pope, and Jennifer Ford Jackson (Lee) of Courtland; sisters, Kay Mettatal (Nolan) of Sardis and Dorothy Jean Mixon of Batesville; a brother, Sonny Ford (Amanda) of Courtland; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Bud was preceded in death by one son, Stacey Boyd Ford.
WATER VALLEY—Lasheller “Peaches” Horton, age 34, died March 4, 2018, in Baptist Memorial Hospital—North Mississippi at Oxford.
The funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 9, in the House of Prayer COGIC at Water Valley. Visitation was Thursday, March 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Serenity Daniels Funeral Home Chapel at Water Valley. Interment was in Oak Ridge Cemetery at Water Valley.
Born February 2, 1984, Lasheller was a daughter of Earl Horton and Shirley Horton.
She leaves her mother, Shirley Horton of Water Valley; a brother, Albert Horton of Water Valley; a very close friend, Wall Street; two step-children, Shania Gipson of Charleston and Shabonna Carr of Batesville; and a host of cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Earl Horton.
WATER VALLEY—Tony Alexander LaCook, age 52, passed away March 8, 2018, in Baptist Memorial Hospital—North Mississippi at Oxford.
Born June 2, 1965, in Jackson, Tony was a son of Dorothy Pipkin LaCook and the late James Hurt LaCook. He enjoyed watching football and wrestling on TV and taking vacations with his family. While overcoming many obstacles associated with spina bifida, Tony attended McKellar Vocational Center in Columbus and Northwest Community College in Senatobia. He was an avid Mississippi State football fan and loved watching his beloved Bulldogs play. H was baptized into the faith of Jesus Christ in Florence, South Carolina.
Visitation was held Sunday, March 11, in Seven Oaks Funeral Home of Water Valley. The funeral service, officiated by Bro. Brennan Allen, was held on Monday, March 12, in the Henry Chapel of the funeral Home. Burial was in the Coffeeville City Cemetery with Greg Adams, Brennan Allen, Dillion LaCook, Cameron LaCook, Dustin LaCook, Donnie Pipkin, and Alex Pipkin as pallbearers.
Survivors include his mother, Dorothy Pipkin LaCook of Water Valley; one sister, Amanda LaCook of Water Valley; two brothers, Troy LaCook of Water Valley and Brad LaCook of The Dalles, Oregon; and a host of nieces and nephews.
GRENADA—William Earl “Bill” Pullen, 74, of Grenada passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018, in St. Francis Hospital at Memphis.
Born September 9, 1943, in Lodi, he was a son of the late Oliver LaGrone and Grace Salley Pullen. He retired from Heatcraft. Bill was also a former Grenada Police Officer and he was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of Grenada First Baptist Church.
The funeral service was held Monday, March 12, at 11 a.m. in McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service with Dr. Jim Nunnelee and Dr. John Boler officiating. Interment, with military honors, followed in Woodland Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Jake Allbritton, Jamie Allbritton, Chuck Brooks, Coty Rasbury, Josh White, and Jessie Whitten.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Betty Whitten Pullen; a daughter, Beverly Pullen Allbritton (Jamie) of Grenada; a son, Billy Pullen of Grenada; two sisters, Mary Lou Dixon of Webster County and Sally Belle Porter of Eupora; two brothers, Roy Pullen (Brenda) of Reform, Ala. and Dan Pullen (Cindy) of Tillatoba; three grandchildren, Coty Rasbury, Jake Allbritton, and Taylor Allbritton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Sue Helen Marlow and a brother, John Pullen.