Obituaries 09/05/19

Charles Edward Burks, Jr.

WATER VALLEY—Charles Edward Burks, Jr. of Water Valley died peacefully Sunday, September 1, 2019, in Oxford Health and Rehab. He was 64.

Born October 16, 1954, in Arkansas, he was a son of the late Charles Sr. and Irene Burks. He had worked as a handyman most of  his life. Charles enjoyed western movies, with an affinity for John Wayne, and listening to country music. However, nothing held a more special place in his heart than his girls.

Visitation is planned for Wednesday, September 4, in the Gardiner Room at Seven Oaks Funeral Home from noon until 2 p.m. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. in the Henry Chapel of the funeral home with Bro. Virgil Nelson officiating. Afterwards, the family will hold a private ceremony.

Charles  is survived by three daughters, Stacy Cofer (Scott) and Sally Burks, all of Water Valley, and Bridgett Skelton (Michael) of Oxford; one brother, Buddy Burks, and a sister, Betty Soos, both of Cuba, Missouri; and seven grandchildren.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, Mikel Burks.

Barbara Faye Calder

COFFEEVILLE—Barbara Faye Calder of Coffeeville died peacefully Monday, August 26, 2019, in Baptist Memorial Hospital—North Mississippi at Oxford.

Born July 4, 1950, in Water Valley, Barbara was a daughter of the late Oscar and Faye Jackson Chandler. She dedicated her life to her family as a homemaker. Once her family was grown, she received a degree in cosmetology. Barbara was a member of Haven Hill Baptist Church.

Visitation was held Friday, August 30, in Elam Baptist Church, from 2-3 p.m. The funeral service began at 3 p.m., with Bro. Bob Cook officiating. Burial was in the Elam Church Cemetery at Coffeeville. Seven Oaks Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

Survivors include two sons, Jerry Ferguson (Alisha) of Coffeeville, and Shane Ferguson (Rikki) of Oxford; and two daughters, Terri Simpson (Leonard) of Coffeeville, and Diane Ferguson of Oxford.

Along with her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of almost 40 years, Van Ferguson.