Guy Hartwell SCOTT, 81, passed away at Watkins Memorial Hospital 10 Jan, following a heart attack. Funeral services held 11 Jan, Harmony Baptist Church, Revs. E. C. Wells, D. L. Stennis, and W. L. Meadows officiating. Interment in McGowan Chapel cemetery. Member of Harmony Baptist church. Survivors - wife, Mrs. Valeria DANIELS SCOTT; two sisters, Mrs. J. D. MARTIN, Quitman; Mrs. Maude McFADDEN, Daleville; three brothers, Jeff, Boaz, Quitman; J. C. SCOTT, Pascagoula. Pallbearers - Buford Baker, Leonard Hardee, Roy Mosley, Dave Sinclair, Ferrell Kennedy, J. D. Boney. Walters Funeral Home in charge.

Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Jane HEGWOOD, West Enterprise, held Friday, 2 PM, Enterprise Baptist church. Rev. Rush and Wallace Mangum officiated. Interment in Causeyville cemetery. Death came Wednesday morning at her home. Survivors - sister, Mrs. Guy NORRIS, Mt. View, AR; brother, H. B. McRAE, West Enterprise. Pallbearers - John Dean Cross, Jim Short, W. E. Walker, Rube Richardson, Cleo Boutwell, Bennie Kersh, R. L. Ward and P. Brown and other friends were honorary pallbeares.

Mrs. Alva McGOWAN LAND, wife of Robert LAND, Melvin, AL, born near Quitman, Clarke Co., MS, 23 Sep 1878; died in Watkins Memorial Hospital, Quitman, 17 Dec 1954. Was daughter of the late Mrs. and Mrs. J. H. McGOWAN. Very early in life, the Methodist Church became the center of her interest and activities. Wa sa member of the UDC, having joined at Ocean Springs, MS, and soon after her marriage became a member of the Butler, AL Chapter and took an active part in all phases of its program until ill health forced her to retire from active participation. On 4 Sep 1907, she became the happy bride of Robert Land, a prominent young businessman of Melvin, AL, and for more than 47 years. she was the inspiration and true companion of her husband. Funeral services conducted in the Methodist Church, Melvin, Sunday, 19 Dec 1954, that being the first funeral service conducted in the church she worked so faithfully to help build, Revs. S. F. Lowery and Br__ Johnson officiating. Interment in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Clarke Co., in the lot she selected as her final resting place.

Funeral services for Cidney Coley MANLEY, 69, Crandall, scheduled for Friday, 11 AM, Bogalusa Baptist church, Needham, AL. Interment will be in church cemetery. Succumbed to a five-day illness at Watkins Memorial Hospital, Quitman, Wednesday night. Born in Choctaw Co., AL, he later moved to Clarke Co. where he was a member of Andrews Chapel Methodist church, the Quitman Masonic Lodge, and the Hamasa Temple Shrine, Meridian. Associated with Long Bell Lumber Co. for a time and later operated stores in Meridian and Crandall. Retired from mercantile business in 1940. Survivors - wife, Mrs. Lula JONES MANLEY, Richmond, VA; daughter, Mrs. Julian LOWRY, Richmond; three grandchildren; three sisters, Mesdames L. L. BROADHEAD and R. E. JENKINS, Meridian; J. T. RAMSEY, Mobile; four brothers, Warner, Meridian; Baker and Grady, Mobile; Luther MANLEY, Needham.

Cecil Sessum WILLIAMSON, 46, Stonewall farmer and logger, buried in Stonewall cemetery following Wednesday afternoon funeral services conducted from the Stonewall Methodist church. Revs. R. L. Cates, W. A. Ross, and E. L. Grant officiated. Grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. T. WILLIAMSON, Meridian. Died Monday afternoon. Had been ill for a lengthy period. Survivors - son, Dave Gordon KITCHENS, Brookley Air Force Base, AL; daughter, Mrs. Florine SPIVEY, Stonewall; two brothers, J. B. WILLIAMSON, Jackson; C. W. WILLIAMSON, Washingotn, DC; a grandchild.

James Robert GOREE, 33, passed away at Watkins Memorial Hospital, 24 Jan, after a short illness. Funeral services held 26 Jan, Bethany Pentecostal Church, Quitman, Revs. W. C. Hutsell, Woodie Hayes, J. C. Hollingsworth, and N. C. Napp officiating. Interment in Cross Road Cemetery. Survivors - wife, Mrs. Ruth TODD GOREE; father, Wesley GOREE, three daughters, Glenda, Sue, and Gwynn GOREE; one son, David Robert GOREE; four brothers, Wesley, Jr., J. W., Lewis and Virgil GOREE; six sisters, Mrs. Doris TAYLOR, Quitman, Rt. 3; Mrs. Elaine STAUDT, Lawton, OK; Mrs. Bobbie Faye WILLIAMS, Meridian; Mary Ann GOREE, Hopewell, VA; Helen Marie and Betty Franklin GOREE, Quitman. Pallbearers - C. D. McRae, Leon Ivy, Johnnie Mosley. Tillman Jenkins, Dade Kufel, James Williams. Walters Funeral Home in charge.

Funeral services for Morris Newton SHOTTS held at Walters Funeral Home Chapel, 23 Jan, Revs. W. L. Meadows and Billy Martin officiating. Burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Died at residence 22 Jan from an acute heart attack. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers - M. E. Vance, Arthur Long, Raymond Young, Charlie Riley, John L. Riley, Vester Davis.

Rev. T. O. Crosby, assisted by Revs. W. L. Meadows and Billy Martin, conducted funeral services Thursday, 27 Jan, Salem church, for Mrs. Mammye Elizabeth LOCKE WILKINS, Quitman, Rt. 3, who expired at Watkins Memorial Hospital 26 Jan. Burial in church cemetery. Survivors - two stepsons, Stuart WILKINS, Quitman, Rt. 3; Tom WILKINS, McComb; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Carl MARTIN, Quitman; Mrs. Lula EVANS, Jackson; four brothers, C. E. LOCKE, Cleveland; R. L. LOCKE, H. G. LOCKE, Mobile, AL; B. W. LOCKE, Chicago, IL. Pallbearers - Jack Evans, Paul Coker, Bennie Brashier, Liston McInnis, Lewis Evans, Charlie Brashier.

T. F. WILLIAMSON, retired business man of Laurel, and former Quitman resident, died at his home in Laurel Monday. Survivors - wife; two sons, Commander Thomas Carter WILLIAMSON, U. S. Navy, stationed in Washington; Victor WILLIAMSON, Tupelo; a daughter, Mrs. Keith CROCKETT, Mobile. For many years, connected with Masonite company of Laurel.

FUNERAL RITES HELD FOR POLICE JUDGE COOPER

Police Judge Rodolphus D. COOPER, 86, was buried in Magnolia cemetery Monday following final rites conducted at Webb's by Dr. Walter Moore and Rev. Earl Crawford, pastor and associate pastor, respectively, of First Baptist Church. Expired in Riley hospital Sunday morning. Native of Scott Co. Came to Meridian a number of years ago and played a large part in its development. Was a member of the First Baptist Church, Men's Bible Class, and conducted the mid-week prayer services in the church. Also held membership in the Meridian Bar Association and was at one time mayor of Forest. Survivors - widow, Mrs. Laura STEWART COOPER; daughter, Mrs. Valerye BOSARGE, Meridian; four grandchildren; a great granddaughter; four sisters, Mesdames Mattie MOORHEAD, Phenie HARTSELL and Ida PALMER, Morton; Della JARVIS, New Orleans; five brothers, Taylor C. and Hartsell COOPER, Morton; Rev. William COOPER, Jackson; Rev. Murphy COOPER, Richmond, VA; Alva COOPER, Forest. Active pallbearers - Dr. Hunter E. Hill, Carrolton, AL; Robert Compton, Hervey Lloyd, Ervin Adams, John Dear, Russell Connelly, Frank Lancaster, and T. L. Kirkland. (Honorary pallbeares also listed).

Services for Mrs. Beulah HUDSON CROSBY, 84, Clarke Co., held Tuesday morning at Oak Grove Baptist church with burial in the church cemetery. Died Monday at Watkins Memorial hospital. Survivors - four daughters, Mesdames W. E. BLAIR, Quitman; T. M. STALLINGS, DeSoto; M. F. COVINGTON and J. S. HAILES, both of Shubuta; brother, W. O. CROSBY, Sr., Gable, SC; 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Pallbearers - Sidney Tyler, C. D. Meeks, Douglas Smith, J. L. Hayes, C. A. Brock, Arthur Albritton. Walters Funeral Home in charge.

FORMER WAYNE RESIDENT DIES

Miss Betty Lee SMITH, 57-year-old nurse and native of Wayne county, died at Gulfport Memorial Hospital Saturday. Was a resident of Pass Christian. Last rites conducted at Winchester M. E. Church by the Revs. L. E. Havens and C. G. Barry Sunday, 3 PM. Interment in church cemetery. Survivors - two brothers, Slayter, Houston, TX, and Elmer SMITH, Lafayette, LA; two sisters, Mesdames C. R. JONES, Pass Christian; T. D. McRAE, Lucedale. Pallbearers - Reginald McRae, John McRae, James McRae, J. T. Fleming, John W. Jones, Randell Jones. Walters Funeral Home in charge.

M. N. (Buck) MASON Taken By Death

M. N. (Buck) MASON, passed away at Watkins Memorial Hospital, Tuesday, 1 Feb, 1:30 AM, following a long illness. Native of Isney, AL; went to Shubuta and was in business with his uncle, J. M. NETTLES, for several years, later coming to Quitman where he owned and operated the Mason shoe shop for the past 35 years. Survivors - widow, Mrs. Toye MARTIN MASON; one son, Joe Nettles MASON; two brothers, E. G. MASON, Birmingham, AL; D. M. MASON, Laurel. Funeral services held Wednesday, 2:30 PM, First Baptist Church with Rev. W. L. Meadows officiating, assisted by Revs. D. L. Stennis and O. D. Mason. Interment in Quitman cemetery. Pallbearers - Mack and Bill Carmichael and Lowry Randall, nephews of the deceased, Lewis McClinton, Robert Smith, Martin Harwell. Walters Funeral Home in charge. (Obit included a long list of funeral attendees)

Mrs. Florence Ellen BROADWAY, 57, passed away 12 Feb, after a lengthy illness. Funeral services held at Pleasant Grove Church, 2 PM, 13 Feb, with Revs. Daugherty and Barnes officiating. Survivors - two daughters, Mrs. Annie Mae BECKMAN, Stonewall; Mrs. Sadie BOLES, New Orleans, LA; two sons, Elvin and Joseph, Meridian; one sister, Mrs. Michael McQUAIG, Stonewal; one brother, Jesse MOSLEY; 17 grandchildren; five great grandchildren. Pallbearers - Eddie Broadway, John E. Beckman, Charles Beckman, Carl Boles, Charlie Jordan, James Conner. Walters Funeral Home in charge.

Mrs. Lela Etta GORDON, 69, Enterprise, buried Wednesday in the Enterprise cemetery following last rites at the Methodist church by Rev. Wallace Mangum, pastor, assisted by Revs. Frank Rush, Enterprise Baptist, and Deb Lee Stennis, New Hope Baptist. Death occurred Tuesday at her home. Pallbearers - Carvell George, N. J. Smiley, W. E. Bass, W. K. James, Robert Kamper, John W. Brown, L. T. Davis, R. S. Baskett, Sr. Honorary - friends of the family. Survivors - husband, C. E. GORDON, Sr.; three sons, Eugene and Harold GORDON, Enterprise; Orville GORDON, Collins; two sisters, Mesdames W. W. BUCKLEY, Sr. and R. L. WARD, Enterprise; two brothers, E. H. NUTT, New Orleans; Joe NUTT, Meridian; four grandchildren; a group of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services conducted Monday, 2 PM, Pleasant Grove Church for Mrs. Nancy Alice HOLLAND, 81, who expired at the home of her daughters, Mrs. H. W. McCLUNG, Tunica, MS, Sunday, 8:30 AM, with Rev. W. L. Meadows officiating. Interment in Vossburg cemetery. Wife of the late B. F. HOLLAND, one of Clarke County's finest citizens, who preceded her in death several years ago. Member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where she worshiped faithfully as long as her health permitted. Survivors - five other daughters, Mesdames E. T. MASON, Vossburg; J. B. BAKER and James DONALD, Quitman; Sam GULLETTE, Mantie, MS; James HEFLIN, Lake, MS; six sons, F. J. and W. B. HOLLAND, Vossburg; W. E., Columbus; J. C., Crystal Springs; Earl, Canton; Rev. C. Z. HOLLAND, Jonesboro, AR; 37 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren. Active pallbearers - Othel Goodwin, Larkin Wall, Carter Jones, Riley West, Frank Bartee, Billy Clifford. Webb Funeral Home in charge.

Retired Merchant Dies In Quitman

Funeral services for Hiriam (sic) David IVY, 81, retired merchant, who died at his residence Sunday, 4 AM, after a lengthy illness, held at First Baptist church, Quitman, Monday, 3:30 PM. Rev. W. L. Meadows, his pastor, officiated, assisted by Rev. Billy Martin, pastor of the Methodist church. Interment in Odd Fellows cemetery. Was in the grocery business for several years, but retired recently due to ill health. Member and deacon of First Baptist church, Quitman. Survivors - three daughters, Mesdames J. F. SMITH and Melvin IRBY; Miss Mildred IVY, all of Quitman; three sisters, Mesdames Lizzie MYER, Meridian; Lugene COWART, Stonewall; Iona ALLEN, Marked Tree, AR; a brother, Hosea IVY, Birmingham; six grandchildren; one great grandchild. Walters Funeral Home in charge.

NATIVE CLARKE COUNTIAN DIES

Kennie W. PERRITT, Rt. 3, Carmichael, 66, native of Clarke Co., expired at Watkins Memorial Hospital 8 Feb. Final services conducted 10 Feb, Providence church, by Revs. J. F. Doggett, J. C. Hollingsworth, W. C. Hudsell, and Otis Dougherty (sic) with burial in the church cemetery. (Note: Otis DOHERTY is my sister-in-law's brother). Survivors - Mrs. Mae PERRITT; two daughters, Mesdames Noel NAPP, Crandall; Ray DONALD, Carmichael; two brothers, West, Carmichael, and Andrew PERRITT, Forest; sister, Mrs. C. L. HIATT, Quitman; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren. Pallbearers - Curtis Lucas, Vernon Lucas, Howard Lucas, Odell Williams, J. A. Wimberly, Emerold Neely.

James H. CARLSON Buried In Jackson

Final rites for James H. CARLSON, 46, 840 Brandon Ave., Jackson, MS, conducted from the Parkway Baptist Church, Dr. G. Norman Price, pastor, officiating, assisted by Rev. W. L. Meadows, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Quitman. Had been ill for about three weeks and was thought to be improving when he suffered a heart attack at his home and died suddenly at 11:30 PM, Wednesday, 16 Feb. Native of Quitman, son of the late George A. and Blanche ADAMS CARLSON, and had lived in Jackson the past 10 years, where he was superintendent for the B. E. Walker Construction Company. Was a deacon in the Parkway Baptist Church. Survivors - wife, the former Sarah TATUM of Chunky; four brothers, Charles CARLSON, Moore Haven, FL; Dr. George C. CARLSON, Batesville; John W. CARLSON, Austin, TX; Sam CARLSON, La Mirado, CA; two sisters, Mrs. Helen DUKES and Mrs. Milton TERRY, both of Quitman. Pallbearers - Milton Sherrill, Bill Hurst, Victor Davidson, W. C. Cathey, Herschel Hudson, Howard Ivy, Burton E. Clark, Fred A. Stewart. (Honorary pallbearers also listed). Interment in Lakewood Memorial Park.

Funeral services held 20 Feb, Walters Funeral Home chapel, for Mrs. Columbia G. GARNER, who passed away at the family residence 19 Feb. Revs. Frank Rush and Wallace Mangum officiated. Burial in Souenlovie Cemetery. Survivors - two brothers, G. E. GORDON, Enterprise; A. M. GORDON, Pachuta; a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers - Harold Gordon, Eugene Gordon, Orville Gordon, Doug McGowan, Ed McGowan, Robert Kamper. Walters Funeral Home in charge.

Samuel Lon HARRIS, 63, passed away at Riley's Hospital, Meridian, 19 Feb from a heart attack. Funeral services held 21 Feb at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Revs. D. E. Henderson and Nolan C. Napp officiating. Survivors - wife, Mrs. Linda L. HARRIS; one son, W. T. HARRIS, Bossier City, LA; three daughters, Mrs. Frank IVY, Mrs. Henry KEMP, Crandall; Mrs. Henry SUMMERLIN, Bossier City, LA; one brother, W. E. HARRIS, Quitman; five grandchildren. Pallbearers - Billy Harris, Edd Carmichael, J. W. Ivy, Johnnie Harris, Willard Fleming, Roy McKenzie.

Mrs. Sarah Lou McMILLIAN, 94, beloved Clarke Co. resident, passed away at her home 18 Feb. Funeral services held 3 PM, 19 Feb, at the family residence. Rev. W. L. Meadows officiated. Interment in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Survivors - six sons, R. J., Midland, TX; J. V. and Douglas, Quitman; H. L. and J. E., Mobile, AL; M. J., Laurel; three daughters, Mrs. S. E. BONNER, Needham, AL; Mrs. R. G. GILBERT and Mrs. M. C. COKER, DeSoto; 29 grandchildren. Pallbearers - Glenny Bonner, Marcus Bonner, Dan Cook, Billy Crenshaw, Bud Hunter, Gray Speed. Walters Funeral Home in charge.

Walter MOULDS, 75, passed away at his home in Rose Hill 19 Feb. Funeral services held at Pleasant Grove Church 20 Feb, 2:30 PM, Revs. Howard Freeman and Lawrence Massey officiating. Interment in church cemetery. Survivors - three brothers, John, Rose Hill; Henry, Pachuta; Ellis, Gulfport; three sisters, Miss Mandy MOULDS, Miss Dora MOULDS, Miss Betty MOULDS, all of Rose Hill. Walters Funeral Home in charge.

Walter GABLE, 74, died 29 Apr, Meridian, as a result of a heart attack. Funeral services held 30 Apr, Pleasant Grove church, Rev. William A. Ross officiating. Interment in church cemetery. Survivors - wife, Mrs. Annie Elizabeth GABLE; six daughters, Mrs. W. B. ADAMS, Meridian; Mrs. J. E. EVANS, Stonewall; Mrs. Mack WARREN, Okolona; Mrs. J. W. McGREW, Vossburg; Mrs. Carl ROBINSON and Mrs. Carl ALANCO (should be LONCONO), Mobile, AL; three sons, James A. GABLE, Louisville, KY; Hulett GABLE, Quitman; William A. GABLE, Phenix City, AL; a sister, Mrs. Leva SARTOR, Taylorsville; 20 grandchildren; four great grandchildren. Active pallbearers - Joe Williams, Rudolph Hemingway, M. R. Bonds, Alford Barnes, Bud McGrew, R. G. Cook. Walters Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Richard Morgan McLEMORE, 68, prominent resident of the Clarkdale community, held 18 May, Jones Chapel Church of God, Rev. F. B. Bradley, pastor, officiating, assisted by Revs. W. L. Meadows and Clem Griffin. Interment in New Hope Cemetery. Died enroute to a Meridian hospital following an acute heart attack. Was president of the board of trustees of Clarkdale school and had been a member of the board for more than two years. Active member of Jones Chapel Church of God and the Calvary Masonic Lodge. Survivors - wife, Mrs. Alvaretta McLEMORE; five daughters, Mesdames P. O. WEAVER, Kenneth JONES, Meridian; J. W. MARTIN, Lillington, NC; Earl ROLISON, Crandall; H. E. DUVALL, Alverado, TX; two sons, S. Q. McLEMORE, Quitman; MSgt C. O. McLEMORE, Ft. Riley, KS; two sisters, Mrs. Allie EUBANKS, Meridian; Mrs. A. H. HUDSON, West Enterprise; two brothers, W. L. McLEMORE, Meridian; A. M. McLEMORE, Rt. 1, Meridian. Pallbearers - nephews, Elton, Allen, Paul and Joe McLEMORE; Robert EUBANKS, Bobby ANDERSON, Paul McDUFFEE, Roy and Wendell HUDSON. Stephens Funeral Home, Meridian, in charge.

Funeral services for Dr. Andrew Jackson REESE, Sr., 76, Hinton, AL, who died in Watkins Memorial Hospital, Quitman, Thursday, 26 May, held at Antioch Baptist church, Clarke Co., Saturday, 28 May, 10 AM, Revs. B. K. Sellers, J. S. Morgan, and C. E. Griffin officiating. Interment in church cemetery, with members of the Gilead Masonic Lodge of Butler, AL, conducting the graveside services. Survivors - wife, Mrs. Daisy L. REESE; four daughters, Mrs. Grace McNEILL, Longview, TX; Mrs. Nadine SCRUGGS and Mrs. Opal GRAHAM, Meridian; Mrs. Janelle TERREBONNE, St. Louis, MO; four sons, A. J. REESE, Jr., Quitman; Ray REESE, Rt. 2, Quitman; L. E. REESE, Butler, AL; B. L. REESE, Meridian; one sister, Mrs. Dora COOPER, Rt. 2, Quitman; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild. Had resided in the Hinton community, Choctaw Co., AL, for the past 45 years, where he had practiced his chosen profession. Native of Newton Co., MS. Member of the Baptist church and a Mason, as well as a member of other fraternal orders. Walters Funeral Home, Quitman, in charge.

J. W. BOUTWELL, 80, farmer, Quitman, Rt. 1, died at his home Wednesday, 3 AM. Widely known as "Uncle Bud," was a leader in community affairs. Member of the Baptist faith. Survivors - wife, Mrs. Lizzie BOUTWELL; daughter, Miss Edna BOUTWELL, Meridian; two sons, James and Edward BOUTWELL, Meridian; five grandchildren; one great grandchild; five sisters, Mesdames Alma McLEMORE, Houston, TX; Ruthie TERRITT (sic), Crandall, Rt. 1; Annie CHRISTIAN and Mary McDONALD; Miss Lela BOUTWELL, Quitman; four brothers, Sam, Warren, Monroe, and Steve BOUTWELL, Quitman. Funeral services held Thursday, 2:30 PM, Antioch Baptist Church, Revs. Horace Sollie, Leland Goodman, and Cliff Johnson officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Pallbearers - Pete Shirley, J. B. Brock, Harvey Dearman, Leroy Goodman, Edwin Robinson, C. C. Long; honorary - friends of the family.

Mrs. Catherine Cornelia DAVIDSON, Rt. 7, Meridian, died 7 Jun, 7:05 AM; 73 years old; survivors - three sons, Elmo, Lionel, and Sam DAVIDSON, all of Rt. 7, Meridian; daughter, Mrs. Addie Lee SMITH, Belasto, TX; sister, Mrs. Addie JONES, Birmingham, AL; eight grandchildren; host of nieces and nephews; funeral services held 9 Jun, 10 AM, Snell Church of God, Revs. C. E. Griffin and C. O. Germany officiating; interment in Bucatunna Cemetery; pallbearers - G. A. Davidson, J. C. Davidson, H. M. Davidson, John Long, W. L. Goodman, W. T. Davidson; Walters Funeral Home in charge.

Mrs. Eula Mae JOHNSTON IVY, 51 year old beloved Stonewall resident, laid to rest in Stonewall Cemetery, 13 Sep, following funeral services at 4 PM, Stonewall Baptist Church; Revs. W. H. Ross, Sollie I. Smith, R. R. Newby officiating; survivors - husband Gid M. IVY; son, Bobby Ray IVY, Stonewall; brother, Claude JOHNSTON, TX; two sisters, Mrs. Sela BAKER, TX; Mrs. Sallie JOHNSTON, Tallahassee, FL; pallbearers - Willie Priester, Sam Wilkins, Woodie Carmon, Ray Daugherty, Marion Clark, Delmer Smith; honorary pallbearers - members of adult Sunday school class; Walters Funeral Home in charge.