Obituaries 10/29/20

Roger Don Juan Davis
GORE SPRINGS—Roger Don Juan Davis, 63, of Gore Springs, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Grenada.
He was born March 26, 1957, in Charleston to William Chester and Lucy Yvonne Flint Davis. Don spent most of his working life as a painting contractor and attended the Grenada Church of God. He had an excellent ear for music and enjoyed writing songs and playing his guitar. He was also an avid gun enthusiast and enjoyed anything dealing with horses. Above all, he had a strong love for his family and his  passing leaves a void in the hearts of many whom he loved.
The funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, in McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service with Rev. James McElroy and Bro. Kelly York officiating. Interment followed in Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation was held from 1 p.m. until the service in the funeral home.
Survivors include his wife, April Brister Davis; two daughters, Kristy Davis Olsem (Travis) of Grenada, and Chellsee Davis Perry (Jim) of Holcomb; one son, Chad Davis (Danielle) of Grenada; a sister, Gayle Ashford of Water Valley; his mother-in-law, Voncille Brister of Grenada; five grandchildren, Levi Snyder, Savanna Snyder, Zachary Don Juan Snyder, KenLeigh Grace Davis and  Harley Alexa Davis. The family is also anxiously awaiting the arrival of another granddaughter, Ella Rose Perry.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers, Buddy, Wesley, and John Wayne Davis.

J.R. ‘Jimmy’ Dukes
TILLATOBA—J. R. “Jimmy” Dukes, Jr., age 72, of Tillatoba passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at  his residence.
Born October 15, 1948, in Washington County, Jimmy was a son of the late James Robert, Sr. and Maurine Knox Dukes. He was the owner and operator of J. R. Dukes Trucking, LLC, for 47 years. Jimmy was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Washington County.
While coon hunting was among his many hobbies, his greatest joy came from being a constant encourager and supporter of his family. “While we find comfort today in knowing he has met the author and finisher of his faith, our hearts remain heavy for the void his absence leaves,” stated a family member. Jimmy didn’t simply pass away, he held in his soul the cure to death, a relationship with Jesus.
The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 24, in McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service at Grenada with Rev. Mike Ramage officiating. A private burial followed in the Scobey Cemetery with Jimmy Dukes, John E. Dukes, Junior Dukes, Waylon Dukes, Bryan Hollis and Jake Rose as pallbearers. The family received friends from 5-7 p.m. on Friday evening and one hour prior to the service on Saturday, all in the funeral home.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Diane Dukes; one daughter, Terri Dukes of Tillatoba; five sons, John Dukes (Kathy) of Tillatoba, Bubba Dukes of Tillatoba, Dale Dukes (Shannon) of Scobey, Patrick Dukes (Angela) of Tillatoba and Junior Dukes of Tillatoba; one brother, Albert Dukes of Greenville; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
In addition to  his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Blade; and one brother, Billy Dukes.

George Alford (Deno) Lawrence
WATER VALLEY—George Alford (Deno) Lawrence of Water Valley passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020, at his residence. He was 75.
George was born in Water Valley on September 2, 1945, to the late Clarence and Myrtle Lawrence. He was a member of the 1966 graduating class of Davidson High School in Water Valley. Shortly after graduating high school, George enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a marksman in the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged in October, 1969, and his medals included: National Defense Service Medal, Marksman (Rifle), Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Vietnam Campaign Medal and two Overseas Bars.
George married Gwendolyn Lawrence on June 25, 1977, in Rock Island, Ill., where they resided with their two sons, Marcus C. Lawrence and LeVar Lawrence. He worked as a laborer for John Deere in Moline, Ill. for 12 years. He enjoyed gardening, cooking and playing cards. Deno will be remembered as the life of the family, always making them smile with his jokes.
Those left to cherish his memory include his son, LeVar Lawrence of Dallas, Texas; a grandson, Marcus C. Lawrence, II, of Chicago; a brother, Ardell Lawrence (Louise), and a sister, Lue Bertha (Sis) Folson of Alton, Ill.; his aunt, Hattie Walls of Water Valley; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Lawrence, Sr.; and his son, Marcus C. Lawrence.
Visitation will be held at Serenity-Daniels Funeral Home Saturday, October 31, from 11:30 a.m. until 1  p.m. Face masks and social distancing are required.
Rebecca Brown Moore
WATER VALLEY—Rebecca Brown Moore of Water Valley died Sunday, October 25, 2020, at her home. She was 91.
The daughter of Emmett and Letha Mixon Brown, Rebecca was born September 11, 1929. She worked for many years at Kellwood Company in Coffeeville. She was a member of Sylva Rena Baptist Church and enjoyed singing, listening to music, and was especially fond of playing Rook and dominoes with her family and friends. But closest to her heart was spending time with her family.
A private graveside service will be held in Mt. Gilead Cemetery, near Water Valley, with Bro. Shane Crawford officiating. Seven Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Rebecca is survived by her husband of 25 years, Robert Moore; one son, Thomas Few (Elizabeth) of Water Valley; three daughters, Sara McNatt (James) of Water Valley, Donna Floyd (Kirby) of Grenada and Jane Jolly (Paul) of Oakland; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother, Brooks Brown of Memphis; and one sister, Wilma Russum of Collierville, Tenn.
In addition to her parents, Rebecca was preceded in death by four brothers, Jessie Brown, Chesterfield Brown, Calvin Brown and Robert Brown; and two sisters, Juanita Zorzoli and Judy Haire.