Obituaries 12/10/20
Stanton ‘Pete’ Bennett
WATER VALLEY—Stanton “Pete” Bennett, age 79, of Water Valley departed this earthly life Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at his home with his wife, Rose, by his side.
He was born to the late R. C. and Ruth Hilliard Bennett, April 18, 1941, in the Carolina Community of Itawamba County. With a love for music, Pete left school and moved to Texas to play in a rock-and-roll band. After moving back to the region he went to work driving a truck for Schumpert Trucking in Amory, which was later bought by Roadway Express in Memphis. After driving for Roadway for 27 years, he retired. He was a member of teamsters local 667, where he served as the secretary, treasurer and as president for two and a half years until his retirement. Pete loved crappie fishing and growing a garden. Once the harvest came in, he enjoyed taking vegetables around to his neighbors.
Visitation was held from noon until 2 p.m., Saturday, December 5, in the Gardiner Room of Seven Oaks Funeral Home. The funeral service followed at 2 p.m. in the Henry Chapel of the funeral home.
Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Rose Bennett; four sons, Stanton Bennett, Jr. (Vickie) of Amory, Steve Harmon (Lisa) of Collierville, Tenn., John Petty (Jovita) of Olive Branch, and Ryan Petty of Water Valley; four daughters, Mitzi Frederick (Will), Tammy Marrison, Kim Jarrett (Steve), and Jeannie Smithey (Joel), all of Amory; four brothers, Nolan Bennett of Fulton, Donnie Bennett (Debbie) of Peaceful Valley Community in Itawamba County, Tony Bennett (Penny) of Tyler Texas, and Jerry Bennett (Sheila) of Smithville; two sisters, Francine Estes (Willie) of Fulton and Nita Duncan of Tilden; 22 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchildren and one very special friend, Joe Pat Pilkington.
Along with his parents, Pete was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Brandon Bennett; and one sister, Nancy Bean.
Carla Jean Peacock Fly
COFFEEVILLE – Carla Jean Peacock Fly of Coffeeville, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at her residence. She was 66. She was born November 20, 1954 in Grenada. A devoted homemaker, she had also worked as a waitress and cook. She was a member of the Coffeeville Church of Christ.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 9, at the Goshen Cemetery near Coffeeville.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Fly; mother, Geneva Peacock of Coffeeville; one daughter, Amanda “Mandy” Bardo (Michael) of Coffeeville; brother, Quay Peacock (Shelia) of Coffeeville; step-daughter, Wanda Fly Burrowes of Coffeeville; step-son, Jason Fly (Beth) of Batesville; seven grandchildren, Steven “Andy” Bardo, Matt Burrowes (Tiffany), Josh Burrowes (Jennifer), Paul Douglas Fly, Ben Fly, Andrew Fly and Mason Fly.
She was preceded in death by her father, Deral Peacock; son, Jessie Caleb Fly; step-son, Paul Fly, Jr.; and sisters, Jackie and Dana Peacock.
McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Willie Lee ‘Bub’ Marion, Sr.
COFFEEVILLE—Willie Lee “Bub” Marion, Sr., age 91, of Coffeeville departed this life Monday, November 30, 2020 in the Greenwood Leflore Hospital.
Born September 5, 1929, in Yalobusha County, he was a son of the late Ed and Mollie Marion. He joined the Zion Springs Baptist Church in Bruce at a young age. “Bub” was married to the late Clydie Mae Wade-Marion, and to this union four children were born. He worked as a maintenance foreman for the railroad for over 30 years. “Bub” was a down to earth man, with a great sense of humor. He was a man whose focus was on his work and the family that he dearly loved.
A wake was held from 4-6 p.m., Friday, December 4, in the Gardiner Room of Seven Oaks Funeral Home. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. in the Coffeeville City Cemetery, with Bro. Marvin Horton officiating.
Survivors include his children, Carolyn Ann Armstrong of Bruce, Sandra Horton (Marvin) of Coffeeville, Peggy Williams (Melvin) of Riverdale, Ga., and Willie Marion, Jr. of Bruce; four grandchildren, Vincent, Kristopher, Mala, and Kylan (his Tay Tay); one sister, Mattie Marion Armstrong; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers.
Jimmie Kathryn Woods Morgan
DAYTON, Ohio – Jimmie Kathryn Woods Morgan, passed away peacefully in her sleep December 1, 2020 in Dayton, Ohio.
Jimmie Kathryn was born in Water Valley on May 8, 1926, to Lucy Young Woods and James Moore Woods. She graduated from Water Valley High School in 1944 and attended Mississippi State College for Women. She married Stanley Eugene Morgan of Water Valley on September 22, 1946. They were married for 53 years until his passing on Christmas Eve, 1999.
Jimmie Kathryn loved Water Valley! She made it to the carnival and Water Valley High School reunions every year she was able, and faithfully read the Herald every week! Throughout her life she enjoyed golf, working in the yard, sewing, bowling, bridge and water aerobics. She was a member of the Miamisburg Christian Church, and maintained life long friendships with her Water Valley childhood friends.
She is survived by her three children: Steve Morgan of Dayton; Melissa Morgan (Kelly) DeWine of Dayton; Janice Morgan (Dan) Prickett of Atlanta, Ga.; along with four grandchildren, Jonathan Prickett of Austin, Texas, Kathryn Prickett of Nashville, Tenn., Kyle DeWine of Cincinnati, Ohio and Shawn DeWine of Dayton; nieces and nephews, Marilyn Sager Herrera Blankenship of Water Valley; Kevin, Gail, and Jackson Herrera of Water Valley; Donna Morgan Edge of Monona, Wisc.; Ed Morgan of Dodgeville, Wisc.; Jerry, Rex, and Morgan Jenkins of Water Valley and Clark Jenkins of Terry.
A graveside service will be held in Water Valley once travel permits.
David Ramsey
David Ramsey, 81, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. No services are planned at this time. Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Ramsey was born in Lafayette County to Rayford and Mary Frances Ramsey. He was married to Jun Ramsey. He retired as Master Sergeant with a 30-year career in the U. S. Marines.
Mr. Ramsey was a weather forecaster and technician during the time when the National Weather service depended on military weathermen for their information. He was a very skilled meteorologist. In addition, he was also a rifle sharpshooter and pistol expert, receiving many commendations and medals during his service years. He served two tours as a gunnery sergeant in Vietnam.
Mr. Ramsey was a very private man, but he loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He also enjoyed Friday night dinners with his group of close friends. He loved golfing and spending time at his small farm.
Mr. Ramsey was an avid reader and a very intelligent man. After retiring from the Marines, he received a degree from the University of Mississippi as an Environmental Engineer.
Mr. Ramsey leaves a legacy of very positive thinking and the ability to examine situations for what they were. He was never anxious or depressed, and he did not exaggerate situations or participate in drama.
Mr. Ramsey is survived by his sisters, Margie (Billy) Pilcher and Carolyn (John) Easley; his brother, Richard C. (Mary) Ramsey; his friend, Larry Outlaw; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jun Ramsey; his parents, Rayford Lowery and Mary Frances Mooney Ramsey; his sisters, Edna Leon and Pauline Lovelace; and his brother, Lewis V. Ramsey.