Obituaries 07/11/19
Norma Jane Greer Breland
BATESVILLE—Norma Jane Greer Breland, age 75, passed away July 1, 2019, in Panola Medical Center at Batesville.
Born August 3, 1943, in Shaw, Jane is a daughter of the late Mavis Irene Burton Greer and Ferrell William Greer. During her lifetime she worked many jobs, but her most recent position was a meter reader for Entergy. In her spare time, she would be found painting, drawing, and making crafts. Jane was a “Mimi” to a lot of people who adored her. She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include two children, George David Breland, Jr. (Elizabeth) of Oakland and Angela Breland of Pope; one sister, Mary Grissom of Indianola; and two grandsons, John Michael Breland and Andrew Breland.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Avanell Williams and Dot Mullins.
The family will have a celebration of life at a later date. Wells Funeral Home of Batesville is in charge of arrangements.
Lawrence F. “Larry” Bright, Jr.
DREW—A memorial service for Lawrence F. “Larry” Bright, Jr. was held Saturday, July 6, at 11 a.m. in West Drew Baptist Church in Drew, with Rev. Rick Milam officiating. Williams & Lord Funeral Home of Ruleville was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Bright, age 79, died Thursday, June 27, 2019, in Baptist Medical Center at Jackson.
Born July 26, 1939, in Batesville, Larry was a son of the late Claudine Finnie Bright and Lawrence F. Bright, Sr. He enjoyed operating heavy equipment machinery and gardening.
In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by a son, L. F. “Bubba” Bright; one brother, Knox Bright; and a sister, Mildred Woodruff.
Survivors include his wife, Alice Wilson Bright of Drew; four sons, Dale C. Bright (Trina) of Drew, Jerry Burchfield (Amber) of Oklahoma City, Okla., Ricky L. Hopper (Mariah) of Pensacola, Fla., and Dustin Hopper (Chea) of Caddo Mills, Texas; one sister, Doris Cox of Water Valley; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Lacey Marie Burke
CHARLESTON—Lacey Marie Burke, age 40, a waitress, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019, in her home.
Born June 26, 1978, in Charleston, Lacey Marie was a daughter of Sandra Lee Martin Burke and J. C. Burke, Jr., who preceded her in death on June 28, 2018.
Survivors include her mother, Sandra Lee Martin Burke; two sons, Joshua Caleb Burke of Enid, and Christopher Allan Bloodworth, Jr. of Scobey; a daughter, Allie Bloodworth of Charleston; one brother, Joseph Cameron Burke of Enid; a sister, Rhonda Burke Douglas (Bryan) of Enid.
Visitation was held Friday, June 28, from noon until 2 p.m. in Womble Funeral Home Chapel at Charleston. Dr. Ben Kennedy conducted the service at 2 p.m. Interment was in Bethel Cemetery in the Teasdale Community with Caleb Burke, Shane Edwards, Heath Griffin, Brennan Haley, Michael Sims, and Josh Sturgis as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Charleston High School Class of 1996.
Danny Keith Coleman
DADEVILLE, ALA.—Danny Keith Coleman, 61, passed way Saturday, June 29, 2019, in Dadeville, Ala.
Visitation was held Wednesday, July 3, from 1-3 p.m. in Coleman Funeral Home at Oxford. The funeral service followed immediately at 3 p.m., also in the funeral home. Bro Melvin Hesler officiated.
Mr. Coleman was born in Water Valley. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing and had recently found an interest in woodworking. Above all, he was known to be a family man and always made sure his family was taken care of. He always enjoyed time spent with them.
He is survived by his wife, Sheila Coleman of Paris; two sons, Aric Stratton (Mary Beth) of Abbeville and Alex Statton (April) of Oxford; his mother, Patsy Yvonne Brasher of Sardis; his father, Jesse Eugene Coleman of Bruce; four granddaughters, Shayna Stratton of Oxford, Lexi Evans, Arica Stratton, and Anna Stratton, all of Abbeville; one grandson, Andrew Stratton of Oxford; and two brothers, Michael Coleman (Anne) of Tupelo and Mitch Coleman (Linda) of Jackson.
Lavonia B. Treloar
OXFORD—Lavonia B. Treloar, age 97, a long-time resident of Water Valley, went to heaven July 2, 2019, at The Blake in Oxford.
Born November 24, 1921, in Starkville, Mrs. Treloar was a daughter of the late Filmore and Denola Betterton. Lavonia loved the Lord, her family, and serving others. Her favorite times were when the entire family came home, when she would cook a delicious meal, and everyone gathered around the large old dining table to visit. She was a member of Sand Springs Presbyterian Church in Lafayette County.
Visitation was held at noon Saturday, July 6, in Sand Springs Presbyterian Church at Orwood in Lafayette County. Graveside services immediately followed visitation at 1 p.m. in the cemetery adjacent to the church.
Survivors include her four children, Suzy Strain of Tupelo, Jimmy Treloar (Patricia) of Oxford, Jane Gray Benton (Ed) of The Villages, Fla., and Jack Treloar (Debbie) of Mantee; eight grandchildren, Josie Strain, Gray Strain (Christie), Jeffrey Treloar (Tricia), Steven Treloar (Christi), John Eves (Katie), Brooke Bobber (Ryan), Jason Treloar (Susan), and Justin Treloar (Leigh); and eight great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James G. “Buster” Treloar; sons-in-law, Clark Strain and Monty Eaves; one brother, Donald Betterton; and one sister, Louise Murphree.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Sand Springs Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund, 258 Hwy. 354, Oxford,MS 38655.