Obituaries 06/22/17
Roy Mitchell Aldy
TUPELO—Roy Mitchell “Mickey” Aldy, 66, left this world Thursday, June 15, 2017, in North Mississippi Medical Center and by His grace was united with His Lord and Savior.
Born July 5, 1950, in Winfield Parish, La., Mickey was a son of the late Billy Ray and Agnes Cheek Aldy. Mickey was raised in Crowder. He attended Northwest Community College where he studied journalism. He served his country in the U.S. Army and spent 13 months in Vietnam. November 15, 1974, Mickey married the love of his life, Catherine Chandler, and they began their family in Water Valley.
While living in Water Valley, he worked at Mott’s, Inc. and later L. Hart, Inc. He also served a short term as alderman for the City of Water Valley. In 2003, he and his family moved to Tupelo and with Dan Purnell they formed R & D Marketing. Mickey loved music, playing golf, being a faithful husband and father, and he loved being a “Poppi”. He enjoyed pheasant hunting and always looked forward to his trips to Geddes, South Dakota. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Mississippi State fan. Wherever he resided he was a faithful member of his church. At the time of his death, he was a member of Harrisburg Baptist Church in Tupelo, where he served as a deacon, taught the Aldy Sunday School Class, was part of the Faith Ministry, sang in the sanctuary choir and served on numerous committees.
He is survived by his wife, Cathy Aldy of Tupelo; two daughters, Ashley Aldy Smith (Caleb “Sparky”) of Tupelo and Alexandra Mim Aldy and fiancee (Forrest Floyd) of Memphis; a son, Andrew Mitchell Aldy (Jess) of Tupelo; his mother, Agnes Cheek Aldy; two brothers, Mark Aldy of Batesville and Bill Aldy (Yvette) of Sardis; one sister, Carolyn Gowen (James) of Philadelphia; four grandchildren, Hampton Shane Smith, Eaton Aldy Smith, Wyatt Anthony Aldy and Kennedy Claire Aldy.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, James Aldy, and two sisters, Linda Aldy and Sandra Harrell.
Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, June 17, in Harrisburg Baptist Church. A Celebration of Life was held Sunday, June 18, in the church with Rev. David Langerfeld and Dr. Chuck Hampton officiating. W. E. Pegues Funeral Directors was in charge of the services. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Aldy Sunday School Class at Harrisburg Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Music Ministry of Harrisburg Baptist Church, 4675 Cliff Gookin Blvd., Tupelo, MS 38801, David Jeremiah Ministries, Keep Believing Ministries, Compassion Ministries, and World Vision.
Bula Faye Bell
WATER VALLEY—Bula Faye Bell, age 79, passed away at her home in Water Valley on Tuesday, June 13, 2017.
Born in Taylor, Bula was a daughter of the late Gurvis Wilder McCain and Venera Cooper McCain. She was married to “Boots” Bell and together they became entrepreneurs., owning several businesses including the Coffeeville Package Store and others. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, crafting, traveling, and had several birds and animals for pets. She was a member of Sand Hill Methodist Church in Water Valley.
Visitation was held Saturday, June 17, from noon until 2 p.m. in Seven Oaks Funeral Home at Water Valley. The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. in the Henry Chapel of the funeral home with Bro. Virgil Nelson and Bro. Raymond Aven officiating. Burial was in Pine Crest Memorial Gardens with Kevin Wilbourn, Michael Scroggins, Craig Goodwin, J. P. Nelson, Harry Womble and Michael Womble as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Ronnie Melton, Ronald Ray, David Pope, Chase Hughes, Christian Melton and Alex Bell.
Survivors include three daughters, Brenda Bell and Linda Bell, both of Water Valley, and Nell Ray (Ronald) of Grenada; one son, Earl Bell (Mary) of Jacksonville, Fla.; a sister, Alice Williams of Paris; a brother, Billy Joe McCain of Coffeeville; 10 grandchildren, Marilyn Anderson, Jewel Wibourn, Rhonda Hughes, Michael Koufonikos, Sarah Koufonikos, Sharon Ray, Celina Ray, Summer Ray, Ashlen Bell, and Alex Bell; and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jewel “Boots” Bell; a sister, Johnnie White; and one brother, Thomas McCain.