Obituaries 01/21/21

By Editor | January 20, 2021 |

Ivy Faye Arbuckle
WATER VALLEY—Ivy Faye Arbuckle, age 80, of Water Valley died Tuesday, January 12, 2021, in Baptist Memorial Hospital– North Mississippi at Oxford.
Born in Calhoun County, November 25, 1940, Faye was a daughter of the late William Samuel and Cora Melton Stark. She was a life-long member of Scuna Valley Baptist Church. She enjoyed arts and crafts, playing cards and dominoes. But more than anything, she loved her family.
Visitation was held from 1-3 p.m. Friday, January 15, in the Gardiner Room of Seven Oaks Funeral Home. The funeral service followed at 3 p.m. in the Henry Chapel of the funeral home with Bro. Jamie Stark officiating. Burial was in the Melton Family Cemetery, with Jonathan Arbuckle, Andrew Prewitt, Andy Fly, Jamie Arbuckle, Robert Calder and Cody Arbuckle as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Jason Dorris, Brent Turner and Bruce Arbuckle.
Faye is survived by four sons, Junior Arbuckle of Oxford, Chuck Arbuckle (Kim) of Water Valley, Roger Arbuckle (Corey) of Enid and Jeff Arbuckle (Delia) of Tillatoba; three daughters, Ann Dorris (Darrel), and Wanda Carter, all of Water Valley, and Teresa Sexton of Como; two brothers, Charles Stark of Oxford, and Cecil Stark (Bessie) of Smithville; two sisters, Irene Jones (James) of Calhoun City and Ann Mason of Texas; as well as a host of grands, great-grands, great-great-grands, and two daughters-in-law, Mary Arbuckle and Lisa Arbuckle.
Along with her parents, Faye was preceded in death by her husband, Perry Arbuckle.

Floyd Mike Callahand
WATER VALLEY—Floyd Mike Callahand, age 82, of Water Valley died Monday, January 11, 2021, surrounded by family at his home after an extended illness.
He was born to the late Floyd and Mae Blaker Callahand on May 19, 1938, in Lafayette County. Mike was a very easy going, down-to-earth man. He began his working career as a mail carrier for the University of Mississippi. Afterwards, Mike started working at Big Yank Manufacturing, where he became a supervisor and eventually plant manager, where he retired after 31 years. Until his health precluded him from going, Mike was a very dedicated member of Camp Ground Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He loved o hunt, fish, and work in his wood working shop, where he made many beautiful pieces.
A family graveside service was held in Camp Ground Cemetery, Wednesday, January 13, with Noah Callahand, Glen Callahand, Lynn Callahand, Tyler Callahand, Scott Mills and Michael Callahand serving as pallbearers. Seven Oaks Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
Mike is survived by his wife of 60 years, Clemmie Callahand; two sons, Michael Callahand (Kay), and Don Callahand (Sherry), all of Water Valley; two brothers, Robert Callahand (Jeanette) of Water Valley and Jackie Callahand (June) of Paris; one sister, Olean Copple of Warren, Ohio; and five grandchildren.
Along with his parents, Mike was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Melton.

Jackie David Clayton
WATER VALLEY—Jackie David Clayton, age 89, of Water Valley died Friday, January 8, 2021, in Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi at Oxford.
Known as “Rock” from an early age, he was born Junes 18, 1931 in South Carolina to the late Adam and Julia Parler Clayton. After graduating from high school, Rock served our country during the Korean War in the United States Navy. After his service, he attended college at The Citadel in Charleston, SC. He worked and eventually retired from Koppers Industries in Grenada, ending his career as plant manager. Rock had served as president of the Moose Lodge and was a member of VFW Post 4488 in Grenada. He was a vital pat of the restoration effort at the Pine Valley School House. Rock loved fishing, hunting, cooking out with his friends, Billy Dorris and Jimbo Thompson, attending gospel singings and Tabernacle Church. He also enjoyed traveling to Trinity Methodist Church in Givens, South Carolina for the Clayton family reunions.
Due to family members who are currently quarantined, service arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Joni Camp-Clayton; three sons, David Clayton of Charleston, S.C., Kevin Clayton (Stephanie) of Moncks Corner, S.C. and Thomas Clayton; one brother, Johnny Clayton of Givhans, S.C.; a sister, Betty Freeman, of Savannah, S.C.; eight grandchildren, with one special grandchild, Corey Arbuckle (Roger); and five great-grandchildren.
Along with his parents, Rock was preceded in death by one brother and five sisters.
James Ervin Jones
ROSEBLOOM—James Ervin “Butch” Jones, 73, of Rosebloom, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021, at his residence.
Born December 14, 1947, in Charleston, Butch was a son of the late Ernest Ervin and Lillian Mae Ellett Jones. He was a retired truck driver and a member of Bethel Holiness Church. Butch enjoyed gardening, tending to his flowers and woodworking.
“While we mourn his death, we celebrate knowing that he is healed and enjoying all the joys of Heaven,” stated a family member.
A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 16, in the Union Cemetery at Tillatoba, with Rev. Tommy Hill officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada.
Survivors include three daughters, Lisa McMillan (David) of Oakland, Sherry Anderson (Roy) of Tillatoba, and Shelia Peacock (Quay) of Coffeeville; one son, Rev. James M. Jones (Melissa) of Scobey; nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sara Jane Anthony Jones; and a brother, Ernest Mitchell “Jake” Jones.

Kenneth Leroy Lundquist
JACKSON—Kenneth Leroy Lundquist passed away peacefully Saturday, January 16, 2021, at home in Jackson at the age of 83.
Born in Jackson March 13, 1937, he was a son of the late Roy and Wahweece Grantham Lundquist. He graduated from Central High School in Jackson in 1955, earned a Bachelor’s Degree in History from Mississippi College in 1959, and a Master’s Degree in history from Mississippi College in 1963. In July of 1969, he married Mary Belle Spivey of Water Valley.
Kenneth served as the business administrator for First Baptist Church of Jackson for 25 years. He was actively involved in the National Association of Church Business Administrators and the Southern Baptist Church Administration Association and was inducted into the Hall of fame of these organizations in 2004 and 2005, respectively. In 2003, he was awarded the Baylor Daniel Award of Merit by the Southern Baptist Business Officers Conference for his outstanding contribution to Baptist business.
He was previously a teacher and guidance counselor at Provine High School for 11 years and Director of Secondary Personnel for the Jackson Public Schools for eight years. He has dedicated his life to serving God by serving others in multiple capacities. His kindness, wisdom and wit will be greatly missed.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Bell; his son, Charlie Lundquist (Lisa) of Smyrna, Ga.; a daughter, Laura Lundquist of Ridgeland; and granddaughters, Charlotte and Madeline Lundquist.
A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, January, 22, in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Jackson. Sebrell Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

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