Obituaries 11/09/2017

Alice Faye Brower

BRUCE—Alice Faye Brower, 63, passed from this earthly life, Saturday, October 28, 2017, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born March 3, 1954, in Water Valley, she was a daughter of the late John G. Brower, Sr. and Oyer Olline Cofer Brower. Alice Faye was a graduate of Bruce High School, Class of 1972. She worked for BorgWarner in Water Valley as a quality assurance technician until her heath declined in 2015. She was a lifelong member of Turkey Creek Baptist Church, where she attended with her family. Alice Faye loved her animals, cats, dogs, and horses. She was especially fond of Socks (her cat), Winnie (her dog), and K.C. (her horse).

Those left to honor her memory include a special son, Jake Campbell (Courtney) of Bruce; three sisters, Linda Gholson (Jim) of Water Valley, Martha Vannony (Gordon)  of Pensacola, Fla., and Ellen Samuels (Art) of Foley, Ala.; two brothers, John G. Brower, Jr. (Carolyn) of Bruce and David Brower (Sheri) of Bruce; a granddaughter, Bentley Campbell; a grandson, Braylen Parker; and a special friend, Linda Pope of Duck Hill.

Visitation was held Sunday, October 29, from 5-8 p.m. in Parker Memorial Funeral Home. The funeral service was held Monday, October 30, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Charlie Fitts and Bro. Will Turner officiating. Burial was in Turkey Creek Cemetery with Cody Brower, Colton Brower, Trey Brower, Zack Brower, Tim Gholson and Scott Taylor as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Jarod Adams, Josh Adams, Cody Austin, Jason Gregory, Zackery Parker, Zack Taylor  and Derrick Woodard.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or The American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

Roy Lee Groner

WATER VALLEY—Roy Lee Groner, 77, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 4, 2017, surrounded by his family.

The funeral service was held Monday, November 6, at 3 p.m. in Anchor Baptist Church with Rev. Gerald Shook and Dr. Scott Kellum officiating. Burial followed in Coffeeville City Cemetery. Visitation was held Sunday evening, November 5, from 4-6 pm. in Waller Funeral Home at Oxford.

Mr. Groner worked for NAPA Auto Parts and later for North Mississippi Conveyer. He was a member of Anchor Baptist Church, where he served as deacon and chairman of ushers for 30 years. One of his greatest pleasures was on Sunday, when he met and had prayer with the ushers, handed out bulletins and welcomed everyone to church. 

Mr. Groner was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Icy Groner, and an infant son, Artie.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Connie Groner of Water Valley; two daughters, Cathy Kellum (Scott) of Zebulon, NC and Carolyn Bridges (Tim) of Oxford; a sister Mary Sullivan (Bill); six grandchildren, Hannah, Josh, Rachel, and Eli Kellum of Zebulon, NC, and Morgan and Drew Bridges of Oxford.

Memorial contributions in Mr. Groner’s memory may  made to the Anchor Baptist Church Building Fund, 1009 Highway 7, Water Valley, MS 38965, or the charity of the donor’s choice. 

Maudene Cook McCain

WATER VALLEY—Mrs. Maudene Cook McCain, 86, died Monday, November 6, 2017, in Baptist Memorial Hospital—North Mississippi at Oxford.

The funeral service will be Friday, November 10, at  2 p.m. in the Chapel of Waller Funeral Home in Oxford with the grave service to follow in Pine Flat Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-7 p.m. in the funeral  home.

 Mrs. McCain retired from the United States Department of Agriculture—ASCS office, where she worked as a clerk for many years. A lifetime member of Anchor Baptist Church, she was a talented seamstress and enjoyed quilting, gardening, and cooking for her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Linder McCain, Sr.

Survivors include a  daughter, Janet M. Booth (Damon) of Georgetown, Ky.; two sons, Robert L. “Robby” McCain (Sidney) of Water Valley and Thomas D. “Tommy” McCain (Annie) of Water Valley; seven grandchildren, Robby McCain, Mary McCain, Leigh Anderson, Wesley McCain, Randle McCain, Clay Booth and Madison Booth; and three great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions in Mrs. McCain’s memory may be made to Anchor Baptist Church Building Fund, 1009 Hwy. 7 South, Water Valley, MS 38965, or the charity of the donor’s choice.

For additional information,  or to sign an online guest book, visit the funeral home’s website at www.wallerfuneralhome.com or call (662) 234-7971.