obituaries 9/07/2017
Billy Gene Arrington
COFFEEVILLE—Billy Gene Arrington, 55, of Coffeeville, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017, at his home.
Born June 4, 1962, in Water Valley, Billy Gene was a son of the late Carl and Geraldine Little Arrington. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Coffeeville and he worked at Heatcraft in Grenada.
The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 6, in First Baptist Church at Coffeeville with Rev. Craig Baker officiating. Interment will follow in the Coffeeville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until service time at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada.
Survivors include one sister, Patricia Jones (Terry) of Coffeeville; a brother, Richard Dean Vick (Jennifer) of Whitehouse, Texas; three nephews; two great-nephews; and a great-niece.
Timothy “Tim” B. Heaton
WATER VALLEY—Timothy “Tim” B. Heaton passed away at his home on Enid Lake August 30, 2017, with his family by his side.
Born January 4, 1940, in Twin Rocks, Penn., Mr. Heaton was a son of the late Blair and Marie Heaton. He attended the University of Mississippi where he received a Masters of Combined Sciences degree and was district sales manager for NCR. He enjoyed golfing, college football and basketball in his leisure time. His family and pets were his greatest treasures and he also took joy in spending time at his cabin on the lake. Tim was a member of Sylva Rena Baptist Church near Water Valley.
A memorial service was held Sunday, September 3, in Sylva Rena Baptist Church with Bro. Shane Crawford officiating. Seven Oaks Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Gayle Heaton of the home; a son, Tim H. Heaton (Linda) of Morristown, N.J.; a daughter, Lynnie H. Walker (Andy) of Tupelo; one sister, Sally Yorks of Rockwell, Texas; and a sister-in-law, Connie Eymer of Livonia, New York; grandchildren, Dr. Allison Heaton Pace (Chandler) of Franklin, Tenn., Cody and Michael Heaton of Morristown, N.J., Margaret Claire Walker of Nashville, Tenn., Catie Walker Huelsing (Mitch) of Memphis, and Harrison Walker of Tupelo; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Bruce Eymer and Gilbert Yorks.
The family requests that memorials be made to Second Chance Animal Alliance , P. O. Box 794, Water Valley, MS 38965.
Jeanna Atkinson Suggs
ATLANTA, GA—Jeanna Atkinson Suggs, age 54, passed away in Pruitt Health Center in Atlanta, Georgia August 28, 2017.
Born June 5, 1963, she was a daughter of William Mack “Bill” Atkinson, Jr. and the late Patricia Ann Sullivan Atkinson. Jeanna had been a homemaker and she loved her family dearly and kept in touch with her father on a daily basis. She was always interested in what was happening in her family. She loved God and was a faithful Catholic and was active in her religion. She was a communicate of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Peachtree City, Ga. She cared greatly for others and prayed for them on a regular basis.
Although Jeanna had been confined to a nursing home for many years due to a car accident, she loved having visitors who were always welcomed with her bright smile. She enjoyed watching movies. Jeanna had a loving caring spirit which she never lost and was a blessing to everyone who knew here. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Services were held Saturday, September 2, at 11 a.m. in the Henry Chapel of Seven Oaks Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial was in Pinecrest Cemetery in Yalobusha County.
Survivors include her father, Bill Atkinson of Water Valley; a daughter, Lauren Ashley Suggs of Denver, Colo.; one son, Sgt. Ryan Suggs (Shelby) of Ft. Campbell, Ky.; a sister, Barbara Lynn (Mike) Kakta of Franklin, Tenn.; and three grandsons.
Dorris Donald “Don” Summers, Sr.
BATESVILLE—Dorris Donald “Don” Summers, Sr., age 86, passed away Sunday evening at his home in Batesville.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 6, 2017, in Batesville First United Methodist Church, with interment to follow in Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville. The Reverend’s Martin Case and Ed Temple will officiate the service. Tuesday evening, the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville. Those honored to serve as pallbearers include Eric Summers, Ryan Summers, Nathan Summers, Bobby Summers, Joshua Davis, Zach Davis, and Brady Summers.
Don was born March 21, 1931 in Airmount, to the late Frank Dewey Lenord and Mayfried Vickery Summers. He was a longtime faithful member of the First United Methodist Church, where he has served in many different capacities throughout the years. At the age of eighteen, Don entered the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean War. After honorably serving his country, Mr. Summers went to Missisaippi State University on the G I Bill, and graduated second in his class with a degree in electrical engineering. He had a life long love of learning. Don was present and witnessed the first hydrogen bomb test, and then went on to join a team that helped to design the guidance system for the first moon launch.
From 1967-1980, he was a building contractor who built and sold many homes in Yalobusha and Tallahatchie counties. While still building, Mr. Summers entered the grocery business, where he owned and operated several Piggly Wiggly stores, including from 1974-1980 in Coffeeville, 1980-1986 in Water Valley, and Piggly Wiggly in Batesville from 1984-1998. Somewhere in between that time Don found time to earn his private pilots license and continued to fly small private airplanes for many years. He was a community leader in Batesville for many years, having served as a member of the Batesville Rotary Club and past president of the Panola Chamber of Commerce.
Don’s loving memory and legacy will live on with his wife, Betty Porter Summers of Batesville; a daughter, Angela Summers of Batesville; two sons, D. Donald Summers, Jr. (Heidi) of Batesville, and John E. Summers of Los Angeles, Calif.; a brother, Clyde Hugh Summers of Coffeeville; three grandchildren, Eric Summers (Tracy), Nathan Summers, and Ryan Summers; and one great-grandchild, Brady Summers.
Besides his parents, Don was preceded in death by two sisters, Anna Mabel Summers Harrison and Jonnie Inez Summers McCormack; and two brothers, Selvin Coleman Summers and Frank Dewey Lenord Summers, Jr.
Anyone wishing to send a memorial contributions may forward those to the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 797, Batesville, MS 38606.
Michael E. Tutor
OAKLAND—Michael E. Tutor, 61, passed away Friday, September 1, 2017, at his home in Oakland.
Mr. Tutor was born in Marks. He was a NASCAR fan and he loved his work in trucking. Mr. Tutor also had a great love of his dogs and most of all, his family. He was described as the type of man who worked hard and played hard.
A private memorial service will be held by the family Wednesday, September 6, at his home on 46 County Road 557, Oakland. Coleman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife, Angela Tutor of Oakland; one sister, Janie Ard (John) of Courtland; and two brothers, Ricky Tutor (Deborah) of Courtland and Barry Tutor of Batesville.
Memorials for Mr. Tutor may be sent to the Oxford/Lafayette County Humane Society, P. O. Box 1674, Oxford, MS 38655.