Obituaries 08/06/20
Monroe Keith Beardain
CHARLESTON—Monroe Keith Beardain, a machinist, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in Tallahatchie General Extended Care Facility. He was 83.
Born March 18, 1937, in Enid, he was a son of the late Irvin Countess Beardain and Daisy Bell Estridge Beardain. He was a member of Community Church of God.
Survivors include his wife, Willie Mae McGarrity Beardain; daughter, Angela Beardain of Grenada; a son, Monroe Keith Beardain, Jr., of Enid; four stepchildren, Deborah Sanders (Cotton) of Enid, Glenda Newton (Jim) of Charleston, Charlotte Campbell (David), of Carrollton, and Ben Chambers (Debbie) of Batesville; one brother, I. C. Beardain of Enid; four grandchildren, Tripp, Gracie, Laurel, and Lexie Ray; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Johnny Bill Beardain. Graveside services were held Thursday, July 30, at 11 a.m. in Magnolia Gardens Cemetery in Paynes. Pallbearers were Tripp Beardain, Ben Chambers, Scotty Chambers, Robert Fuller, Jason Sanders, and Tracy Sanders. Womble Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be sent to St. Jude Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Mildred Tidwell Jarrett
WATER VALLEY—Mildred Tidwell Jarrett, age 92, died Thursday, July 30, 2020, in Yalobusha County Nursing Home at Water Valley.
The funeral service was held Sunday, August 2, at two o’clock in the afternoon in the chapel of Waller Funeral Home with Rev. R. W. Moffett and Rev. Jerry Moffett officiating. Burial followed in Browning Cemetery. Visitation was held prior to the service, beginning at 1 p.m. In accordance with guidelines issued by the State of Mississippi, social distancing guidelines were followed and face coverings were worn.
Born in Oxford, Mrs. Jarrett was a daughter of the late Jesse E. and Jessie Irene Hudson Tidwell. She was a retired LPN who had worked at Yalobusha General Hospital in Water Valley, and Oxford-Lafayette County Hospital at Oxford. She was a faithful member of Cornerstone Full Gospel Church in Water Valley. Mrs. Jarrett was an artist who enjoyed painting. She also enjoyed vegetable gardening and cooking for her family. Mildred was a great cook, especially known for her banana pudding and chicken and dressing. Her family will fondly remember those big meals she would prepare for them after church on Sundays.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glen R. Jarrett; a sister, Lila Tarver; three brothers, William Tidwell, Eugene Tidwell, and David Tidwell; and a granddaughter.
Mrs. Jarrett is survived by four daughters, Patty Varner (Dean), Imogene Brown (Fred), Becky Moffett (R. W.) and Yvonne Hughes (Kenny), all of Oxford; eight grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Browning Cemetery, c/o Libby Callicutt, 324 CR 321, Oxford, MS 38655.
Patricia Daniels Lester
MEMPHIS—Patricia Daniels Lester, also known as “Tish and Pat” of Memphis, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 27, 2020, in Signature Healthcare of Memphis. She was 59.
A graveside service was held Saturday, August 1, in Oak Ridge Cemetery at Water Valley. Prior to the service, a walk-through visitation was held in the Serenity Daniels Funeral Home from noon until 2 p.m.
Born May 23, 1961, Tish was a daughter of the late Woodrow Wilson Daniels, Jr. and Bernice Daniels. She confessed hope in Christ at an early age and later joined Greater Life Baptist Church in Memphis. Patricia was united in matrimony to Emerick L. Lester and to this union one child was born. Tish adored her grandchildren and her family and she loved making people laugh and being the life of the party.
She leaves to cherish her memory: a daughter, Laquita Daniels Curry of Memphis; eight brothers, Michael White of Chicago, Ill., Eugene Daniels (Sandra), James Daniels (Jessica), Woodrow Daniels, III (Wanda), all of Water Valley, Bobby E. Daniels (Andrea), Dewand Daniels, Bryant Daniels, all of Waterloo, Iowa, and Eric T. Daniels (Gurtrina) of Nashville, Tenn.; two sisters, Nita J. Daniels of Waterloo, Iowa, and Gertie Morris (Lucius) of Sardis; three grandchildren, Madysen, Caleb and Carter Curry; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Woodrow Wilson Daniels, Jr., and her son, Londrell Daniels.
Mary McCraney
CHARLESTON—Mary McCraney, age 78, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020, in Tallahatchie General Hospital at Charleston. She was born February 16, 1942.
A graveside service was held Tuesday, August 4, beginning at 1 p.m. in Halls Cemetery in Dundee. Newsom Funeral Home of Charleston had charge arrangements.
Mary was an avid knitter, loved playing UNO, was an avid gardener, and loved her husband, kids, grands and great-grands.
Those whom she leaves behind include her husband, Charles McCraney, Sr. of Charleston; a daughter, Shelby Busby (Daniel) of Water Valley; four sons, Randy Parker of Memphis, John Webb (Lisa) of Sledge, J. D. Alexander (Paula Lacomb) of Sledge, Charles McCraney, II (Latisha) of Charleston; ten grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, John and Ruthie Parker, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Margaret Ann Self; and two brothers, Jessie and Buddy Parker.
Michael Everett Phillips
OXFORD—Michael Everett Phillips, 48, died Saturday, July 25, 2020, in the Regional One Medial Center at Memphis.
A celebration of life was held at Pirate Adventures’ parking lot at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 31. Waller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Born in West Covina, Calif., Michael was a son of Everett and Iinorme Phillips. He worked for Environmental Services as a Trash and Linen Tech at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. He was best known for the caring and love he showed to the families and children who came into his family owned business, Pirate Adventure. Prior to working at the hospital, he spent several years as a cart pusher at Walmart. He loved watching WWE wrestling, horse racing, the Dodgers play ball, Martial Arts movies and listening to music. But nothing could top his love for his mother’s cheesecake!
He is survived by his parents, Everett and Ilnorme Phillips of Water Valley; a sister, Missy Dickerson (Tom) of Water Valley; two nephews, Trevor Dickerson and Hunter Dickerson, both of Water Valley; and an aunt, Joan Cox of Alameda, Calif.; and too many cousins to count.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Russell Polk
WATER VALLEY—Russell Polk, 62, transitioned from this earth to heaven on Friday, July 24, 2020, at his store in Water Valley.
On August 21, 1957, Russell Lee Polk was born and had the fortune of being parented by Sudie Mae and Willie Wilson Polk. Both parents and one sister, Bernice Clark, preceded him in death. Russell accepted Christ at an early age and united with Bayson Chapel Church, where he was a member until his death. Russell was well known in the community. He attended Water Valley High School and graduated in 1976. Later, Russell became interested in the furniture business and worked in this industry for over 30 years.
Russell leaves to cherish his memory: one son, Travis Tuner-Polk of Memphis; two daughters, Latunda Kinsler (Dekevious) of Memphis and Jasmine Polk of Water Valley; four sisters, Mary Ann Henderson (Charles), and Geneva Clark (Ollie), both Water Valley, Carri Keller and Mae Catherine McKinney, both of Southaven; two brothers, Willie C. Polk (Jackie) of Detroit, Mich., and Lee Edward Polk (Hattie) of Water Valley; four grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and special friends.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, in Bayson Chapel Church Cemetery at Water Valley. Serenity-Daniels Funeral Home of Water Valley was in charge of arrangements. A walk-through visitation was held on Friday, July 31, from 6-7 p.m. in Serenity-Daniels Funeral Home Chapel at Water Valley.
Cleve Sanders
HIGHLAND PARK, MICHIGAN—Cleve “Cle” Sanders, 68, of Highland Park, Mich., formerly of Water Valley, died July 22, 2020. He was the son of the late Leander and Maggie Sanders.
Graveside services were held Friday, July 31, in the Coffeeville City Cemetery. Hodges Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his sisters, Martha Jenkins of Water Valley, Dorothy Thompson of Jackson, and Talisha Jackson of Norfolk, Va.; a brother, Robert Sanders of Toms River, New Jersey; a special niece, Carolyn Tucker, also of Toms River; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Eugene Walker
WATER VALLEY—Eugene Walker, age 58, transitioned from this earth on Monday, July 27, 2020, at his residence in Water Valley. At press time arrangements were incomplete and will be announced later by Serenity-Daniels Funeral Home of Water Valley.