Obituaries 04/09/20
Jacqueline Annette Rogers-Lewis
WATER VALLEY—Jacqueline (Jackie) Annette Rogers-Lewis was born November 16, 1971, to Martha Rogers Telford. She departed this life Sunday, March 29, 2020, at her mother’s home.
Jackie was raised in the home of her maternal grandparents, Charlie and Jeannette Rogers. She joined Oak Grove C.M.E. Church at an early age and continued her membership there until she moved to Senatobia. She was a 1989 graduate of Water Valley High School and then continued her education at Northwest Community College. Her employment began as a teacher’s assistant at Davidson Elementary School, where she worked until relocating to Senatobia where she found employment with the Mississippi Gaming Commission as an auditor. She worked there until her health began to fail.
Jackie was an outgoing person who never met a stranger. She enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and spending time with family and finds. Her children shared fond memories of warm summer days as they went fishing during the morning and picked plums in the afternoon. She kept everyone laughing with her comical personality.
She marred Kenney Lewis May 17, 2003 and no children were born to this union, but they lovingly raised a blended family of three children.
She is survived by a daughter Audreanna Wise (Juan Porter) of Orlando, Fla.; a son D’Ante Rogers (Marqua) of Oxford, and a stepson Jayllen Culpepper of Atlanta, Ga.; her mother and father Martha and Wilton Telford of Water Valley; four brothers, Michael Telford and Markee Telford (Jessica), and Vernon D. Rogers, all of Water Valley, and Marcus Johnson (DeLeah) of Oxford; two sisters Vickie McGee and Deborah Woodard, both of Water Valley; five grandchildren who were the apple of her eyes, Ashton Rogers, Kamyia Cathey, Harmony Rogers, Karsyn Porter and Christian Harris; two aunts and four uncles from her childhood home, Janet Telford (George), Donna Blake (Terry), Venon Rogers Jr., Tommy Rogers and Kenneth Rogers, all of Water Valley, and Charles Rogers (Angela) of Jackson and Kenny Lewis of Senatobia; and a host of aunts, uncles, relatives and friends.
Jackie was preceded in death by her grandparents, Charlie and Jeannette Rogers, Deola Johnson, and one uncle, Danny Rogers.
Inez Maynor
PONCHATOULA, LA—Inez Maynor, 93, died Thursday, April 2, 2020, in Camelot Community Care at Ponchatoula, La.
Inez was born in Oklahoma on July 25, 1926. The family returned to the Water Valley area when she was young. She attended school and graduated from Camp Ground School. She enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening, tending her fruit trees, fishing, and spending time with family. She was a farmer and farmer’s wife in the Mississippi Delta for many years. After sewing for her family and in a factory, she found her true calling as a top notch seamstress. At age 88, she authored and published a children’s book about her beloved dog, Missy.
Inez was predeceased by her husband, Carroll Maynor, her parents, Atlas and Ada Mathis, and all her siblings.
Inez was predeceased by her husband Carroll Maynor, her parents Atlas and Ada Mathis, and all her siblings. Survivors include her seven children, Linda Carol Walsh (Bill), Alice Faye Cox (Jim), John Michael Maynor (Johanna), Lee Maurice Maynor (Kathy), Don Marcus Maynor (Peggi), Leslie Max Maynor (Kelli), and Marsha Jane Maynor (Tammy); many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A private family graveside service was held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2020, in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, south of Water Valley, officiated by her nephew Doyle Swanson. Doyle’s wife, Caryn, offered songs of comfort to the family and to honor Inez.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to a charity of choice.
Ralph Anderson Newman
PARIS – Ralph Anderson Newman of Paris, Mississippi passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Yalobusha County Nursing Home in Water Valley. He was 89.
Born Saturday, August 9, 1930 in Pine Valley, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Vernon Newman and the late Leslie Estelle Bullard Newman.
Ralph worked for Ford Motor Company prior to serving his county in the Army during the Korean Conflict. After returning home he gained employment with Big Yank where he worked until retirement. Mr. Newman was a member of Drivers Flat Baptist Church, were he was a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He later moved to Paris Baptist Church were he remained a deacon. Ralph loved gardening and watching the fruits of his labor grow. He loved waiting for that first ripe tomato.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Opal Mae Newman; two daughters Sandra J. Hodges of Toccopla, and Twyla D. (Eddie R.) Morris of Randolph; two brothers, William Newman of Remlap, Ala. and David Newman of Laurel; two sisters, Mary Morris of Bruce and Margaret Adams Browning of Van Fleet; grandchildren, Cynthia Morris (Dewayne), Nathan Hodges and Hileah Hodges; and great grand children Amber Morris and Parker Morris.
He was predeceased by a brother, Thomas Newman; four sisters, Maida Owens, Eva Mae Murphree, Eula Coleman and Lula Faye Newman; and a son in law, James L. Hodge.
A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, in Banner Cemetery with Bro. Fletcher Moorman, Bro. Paul Morris, and Bro. Paul Wilson officiating. Interment was in the cemetery at Banner.
Betty Faye Beard Thompson
WATER VALLEY—Betty Faye Beard Thompson, age 87, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020, in Yalobusha County Nursing Home at Water Valley.
Due to the current health concerns, there will be no services at this time. A graveside services will be held later this summer and will be announced by the family at a later time.
Born April 16, 1932, in Hanceville, Ala., Betty was a daughter of the late James Warner Connell and Gladys Gertrude Alcorn Connell. She was a homemaker during her lifetime and was a loving, caring mother to her children. Betty met and married Henry Beard, the love of her life, and the mixed family blended together perfectly. Betty enjoyed crocheting, knitting and growing flowers, her favorites being roses and poinsettias. She was a member of Faith Tabernacle, the former Batesville First United Pentecostal Church.
In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Everette Thompson; brothers, Loyd Connell, Francis Connell and Derald Connell; sisters, Jeanette Connell, Dera Kirchhoff, Ara Carlisle; and one granddaughter, Amy Fears.
Survivors include her son, Bobby Carlisle; a daughter, Freida Carlisle; grandchildren, Melody Garner and Derek Carlisle; great-grandchildren, Jonah Fears, Luke Fears, Tessa Garner, Caleb Carlisle, Gabriel Carlisle, and Shepard Carlisle.
Alice McCain Williams
OXFORD—Mrs. Alice McCain Williams, 87, died Saturday, April 4, 2020, at her home near Oxford with her loving son and brother at her side.
A private graveside service will be held in Pine Flat Cemetery near Oxford with Rev. Derek Starnes officiating.
Born in Lafayette County, Mrs. Williams was a daughter of the late Gurvis and Venera Criss Cooper McCain. She retired from Big Yank Manufacturing. Mrs. Williams was a loyal and faithful member of Paris Baptist Church. She was a skilled and avid quilter.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Eugene “Hoot” Williams, Sr.
Survivors include her son, Emmett Eugene Williams, Jr. of Water Valley; and a brother, Billy Joe McCain of Coffeeville.
Memorials may be made to the Pine Flat Cemetery Fund, c/o Bill McGregor, 658 Hwy. 7 South, Oxford, MS 38655.