Obituaries 11/05/20

Shirley Ann Allen
WATER VALLEY – Shirley Ann Allen, age 79, of Water Valley died unexpectedly Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Yalobusha County Nursing Home.
Shirley was born April 19, 1941, in Water Valley to the late Lee and Sallie (Narran) Allen. She was a member of the First Christian Church. Shirley led a simple life and enjoyed life’s simple pleasures, such as crocheting, quilting, embroidery and sewing doilies.
Visitation was held Monday morning, November 2, in the Gardiner Room at Seven Oaks Funeral Home. A graveside service followed at Camp Ground Cemetery with Bro. Brandon Winters officiating.
Shirley is survived by one brother, Earl Allen (Sharon) of Water Valley. Along with her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by two sisters, Flora Mae McCullar, and Geneva Campbell.

 George Graham Grant
WATER VALLEY—George Graham Grant, 85, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020, in Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi at Oxford.
Born In Natchez, Mr. Grant was a son of the late William Grant and Elmira Windham Craven. Corporal Grant served in the U.S. Army. He was a 1953 graduate of United Vocational High School in Red Lick, a retiree from Marathon LeTouneau, and the former owner of Eastside Beverage in Vicksburg. Mr. Grant enjoyed spending time gardening, woodworking, and reading Zane Grey Western novels.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Marie Thompson Grant of Water Valley; a daughter, Cynthia Hallberg (Chuck) of Memphis; two sons, Tony Grant (Deborah) of Oxford and Lee Grant (Lisa) of Vicksburg; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his step-father, Otha Craven; step-brothers, Leo Craven, Darrell Craven, Pascal Craven and Jackie Craven; and a half-brother, Sidney Craven.
Waller Funeral Home of Oxford had charge of arrangements.

Larry Joe James
BRUCE—Larry Joe James of Bruce  passed away Friday, October 30, 2020, in the University of Mississippi Medical Center at Jackson after an extended illness.
Born December 22, 1947, he was a son of the late C. L. “Bill” James and Grace Lorette “Bootsie” Moorman James. Larry Joe was a 1966 graduate of Bruce High School and faithfully served in the Mississippi National Guard for six years.
Larry Joe also spent 53 years in the heating and cooling industry. Larry Joe was an avid fisherman and deer hunter and his hobbies included caring for his chickens and living life to the fullest. He was a member of Bruce First Baptist Church, the place where he learned about the Lord.
Survivors include four daughters, Kim Easley (Tony)  of Houlka, Julie Starks (Scott) of Bruce, Kerry McGregor (Chris) of Pittsboro, and Jordan McLeod (Andin) of Fairhope, Ala.; one brother, Jerry “Squeaky” James (Robin) of Bruce; eight grandchildren, Karman Starks, Dowden Taylor, Connor Starks, Cailey McGregor, Ann Murray McLeod, Capps McLeod, Jenna Beth Jaggers and Jake McGregor.
Visitation was held from noon to 3 p.m. on Monday, November 2, in Parker Memorial Funeral  Home  of Bruce. The funeral service followed in the chapel of the funeral home beginning at 3 p.m. with Dr. Daniel Hathorne, Bro. Darrell Logan  and Bro. Jerry Smith officiating. Sammy Blaylock, Richard Carpenter, Randy Daves, Billy Ray James, Ben Lyles, Robert Edward Oakley, Donald Wayne Staten and Benny Stewart were pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Steve Bailey, Mack Burns, Chico Wade Clark, Mark Ferguson, Eddie Fly, Hilly Griffin, Charles Herring, Bill Malone, Larry Dean Massey, Tommy Reid, Randy Schmitz, Larry Winters and Tyler Worsham.

Lola Ann Jaudon
WATER VALLEY—Lola Ann Jaudon, age 85, of Water Valley died unexpectedly Sunday, November 1, 2020, in Yalobusha County Nursing Home.
Born March 1, 1935, in Taylor, Lola was a daughter of the late Kyle and Nina Raper Taylor. After marrying Harold Jaudon in 1955, Lola worked at Big Yank for a while, but decided to honor and serve her family by becoming a homemaker.
She led a simple, yet satisfying life with simple pleasures. But her greatest joy came from loving and being loved by her family.
Visitation is planned for Wednesday, November 4, in the Gardiner Room at Seven Oaks Funeral  Home from 11 a.m. until 1  p.m. Services will follow at 1 p.m.  in the Henry Chapel of the funeral home with Bro. Fred Eakes  officiating. Burial will be in Pine Flat Cemetery in Lafayette County.
Lola  is survived by two daughters, Cheryl Fly and Lisa Mills (Tim), all  of Water Valley; four grandchildren, Brittany Scero, Austin Reece, Tanner Mills, and Mandy Beard; and four great-grandchildren..
Along with her parents, Lola was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Harold Jaudon.
Lucille Turner Joseph
WATER VALLEY—Lucille Turner Joseph, age 92, of Water Valley died Saturday, October 31, 2020, in the Yalobusha County Nursing Home.
Born October 18, 1928, Lucille was a daughter of Clayton and Elsie Person Turner. She was a person of strong moral character and was never afraid to work, which was evident by her career. She not only worked at the Water Valley Laundry and later at Davidson Elementary School, but also volunteered for many years working on the election committee. She was a seamstress until her  health precluded her from doing so.
Lucille was also a past member of the Order of Eastern Star. She also served the Lord in Everdale Church as an usher and church mother. She enjoyed fishing, sewing, quilting, crossword puzzles and cooking her scrumptious fried pies. But nothing was more important to her than her family.
Visitation  was held Monday, November 2, from 1-2:45 p.m.  in the Gardiner Room at Seven Oaks Funeral Home. A graveside service followed at 3 p.m. in Oak Ridge Cemetery with Ricky Pulley, Terrance Buford, Vincent Judson, Jason Judson, Ollie Velester Judson, Amos Judson, Joseph Judson and Preston Willingham as pallbearers.
Survivors include two sons, Cleveland Joseph (Rosie) of Oxford, and N. L. Joseph (Sarah) of Memphis; three daughters, Linda Faye Pulley (Willie), Irene Joseph (Ollie), and Ophelia Buford (Rochester), all of Water Valley; one brother, Robert Turner (Evelyn) of Water Valley; two sisters, Bernice Willingham (William), and Ora Mae Wright, all of Davenport, Iowa; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Along with her parents, Lucille was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Clinton Joseph; one daughter, Charlie Mae Horton; seven brothers, Johnny Turner, J. C. Turner, Clayton Turner, Jr., Lawrence Turner, Joe Turner and Claude Turner; and two sisters, Louise Hawkins and Ora Mae Kerr.

Elizabeth Ophelia Mills
CLARKSVILLE, TENN. – Elizabeth Ophelia Mills, 80, of Clarksville, entered eternity on Monday, October 12, 2020, in Tennova Hospital.
Born September 20, 1940,  in Pope, she was the daughter of James Louis Anthony and Freddie Merle White Anthony. Mrs. Mills was married to the late Douglas Mills for just shy of 54 years. Beth was a member of Clarksville First Baptist Church and Sigma Phi Laur Eta Chapter. She was a retail manager prior to moving to Clarksville, where she and her husband owned and operated the Taco Johns restaurants for 20 years. She enjoyed reading, playing games, traveling,and learning new things. She lived life fearlessly with an open heart, and will be dearly missed.
Survivors include her son, Jeff Mills (Jill) of Granville, Ohio; her daughter, Debbie Gibbons (Jason) of Clarksville; grandchildren, Kaiti  Varney (Alan), Cody Gibbons, and Karsen Mills; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Genie Williams (Gerald) and a brother, Larry Anthony (Donna), both of Hernando; and numerous nieces, nephews, and in-laws, whom she loved deeply.
The funeral service and burial will be Saturday, November 7, at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church near Batesville. The service will begin at 2 p.m., followed by burial in the church cemetery with a reception in the fellowship hall.