Obituaries for Saturday, November 30, 2013

Published 6:00 am Saturday, November 30, 2013

Everett Moseley

    There will be a graveside service for Everett Donald Moseley today at 11:30 a.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery, in the Bonita Community, with the Rev. Davey Wilkinson and the Rev. David Keller officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery with Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

    Mr. Moseley, age 79, of Vimville Community, died Thursday at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    He was a member of Coker’s Chapel United Methodist Church.  Mr. Moseley retired from Delco Remy and served in the 186th National Air Guard.

    Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Barbara Ann Keenum Moseley, of Vimville Community; son, Chuck T. Moseley and wife, Erin, of Washington D.C.; daughter, Donnett Moseley, of Fort Worth, TX; son, Keenum Moseley, of Vimville Community; grandchildren, Darius Moseley, Wade Moseley, Chase Moseley, Caitlin Moseley, Megan Moseley, Michael Moseley, Shelby Moseley, Kayla Moseley, and Bridgett Moseley; brother, Clyde Mosley and wife, Faye, of Causeyville Community; and numerous nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, Thornton and Lessie Mosley; infant daughter, Robin Lee Moseley, and grandson, Jarrod Shelby Hand.

    The family requests that memorials be made to the charity of your choice.

    Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at robertbarhamffh.com.

    Visitation will be held today 10-11 a.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home.

Joseph Elliott Mazingo

    Funeral services for Joseph Elliott “Joe” Mazingo, Sr., 62, of Eufaula, Ala., will be held today at noon at Bumpers Funeral Home Chapel in Butler, Ala. with the Rev. Jon Brown and Michael Bragg officiating. Burial will follow in the Marvin Cemetery. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. He was a native of Choctaw County., Ala.

    Mr. Mazingo passed away Wednesday at Flowers Hospital in Dothan.

Sandra Ann Stamper

    Funeral service for Sandra Ann Stamper will be held today at 2 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends Paul and Tonya Queen officiating.  Burial will follow at Water Valley Pentecostal Church Cemetery in Whynot.

Ms. Stamper, age 69, of Meridian, passed away on Wednesday with her family by her side.

    She loved cooking, reading and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her daughters, Tammy Howse of Meridian and Teresa Mason and husband, Scott, of Columbia, Tenn.; grandchildren, Brandon and Kyle Mason of Columbia, Tenn.; sister, Diane Hoffer, and husband, Ronnie; and numerous nieces and nephews.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Minnie Withers and sister, Charlotte Massey.

    The family would like to express a special thank you to Angela, Teresa, and Barbara with Hospice Compasus for your love and support.

    Pallbearers will be her nephews, Casey Hoffer, John Massey, Jason Massey, Austin Scribner, Dalton Massey, and Bennett Massey.

    Honorary pallbearers will be her brother-in-laws Eddie Massey and Ronnie Hoffer.

    Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at robertbarhamffh.com.

    Visitation will be held 1-2 p.m. today at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home.

Norma A. Tank

    Services for Norma A. Tank will be held today at 3 p.m. at McClain-Hays Funeral Home Chapel in Philadelphia with Rev. David Upshaw officiating.  Burial will follow in Sandtown Cemetery with McClain-Hays Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

    Mrs. Tank, 89, of Philadelphia, died Wednesday at her residence.

    She was a  native of the Sandtown community of Neshoba County and had been a resident of Philadelphia since 1985.  She was a former resident of DeKalb for 35 years where she operated her business, the original Frank Tank Discount Center.  Mrs. Tank was a member of Sandtown United Methodist Church.

    She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Tank; daughter, Sharon Englett and her parents, Dennis and Eva Mae Alexander.

    Survivors include her son, Jerome Tank (Linda) of Philadelphia; nine grandchildren, Rhynie Johnson, Dewayne Englett, Amanda Spelling, Julian Englett, Tanya Kilpatrick, Stacey Tank, Rebecca Jackson, Tyrome Tank and Jermie Tank; 15 great-grandchildren, Johnny Johnson, Mark Englett,  Mallory Englett, Alexandria Spelling, Dustin Kilpatrick,

Destiny Kilpatrick, Madison Posey, Jessica Parnell, Christopher Jackson, Katelyn Tank, Lauren Tank,  Marlee Tank, Weston Tank, Melinda Tank and Alyssa Tank; one-great-great-grandchild, Emma Grace

Parnell.

    Pallbearers will be Tyrome Tank, Jermie Tank, Julian Englett, Dewayne Englett, Rhynie Johnson, Dustin Kilpatrick, Christopher Jackson and Weston Tank.

Will Watts

    DEKALB – Services for Mr. Will Watts, will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Cokes Chapel United Methodist Church in Shubuta with the Rev. Mack Chambers officiating. Burial will follow in the Cokes Chapel Cemetery.

    Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. New Haven Memorial Funeral Home in charge of the final arrangements.

Mr. Watts, 71, died Nov. 23 at Jeff Anderson Hospital in Meridian.

Gregory Brian Beaver

    There will be a graveside service for Gregory Brian Beaver on Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery with Dr. Larry Hilliard officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is in charge of  arrangements.

    Mr. Beaver, age 41, of Meridian, died Thursday, November 28, 2013, in Meridian.

    He is survived by his mother, Carolyn Beaver of Meridian; children, Morgan Beaver and Anna Lauren Beaver, and the mother of his children, Tanya Beaver, all of Hoover, Ala., and special cousins.

    He was preceded in death by his father, Billy N. Beaver and brother Timothy N. Beaver.

    The family requests that memorials be made to Poplar Springs United Methodist Church.

    Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at robertbarhamffh.com. There will be no visitation.

Ruby Alice Kennedy Poole

    Mrs. Ruby Poole passed away Thursday night at the age of 85 in Meridian. Services will be held today at 11 a.m. at Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Meridian and her burial will be in Palestine Cemetery in Picayune. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the church. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

    Mrs. Poole was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Dr. Hugh Poole, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Kennedy, two brothers, Larry Kennedy of Moss Point, E.W. (Dub) Kennedy of McNeil, two sisters, Ms. Mable Kennedy of Picayune and Jura Lee Stockstill of Picayune.

    She is survived by her two sons, Larry Hugh (June) Poole of Brandon, and Brad Poole of Columbus. She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Bradley Clyde, Nina Rene, Polly Alice, and Betty Lee Poole of Columbus, and Bailey Poole of Brandon.

    In Picayune during the war, Ruby and Hugh met while he was in the Coast Guard—it was love at first sight, and when the war was finally over, they decided to marry.     

    Twelve years and two sons later, Hugh was called to the pastorate, and he and Ruby would spend the next 45 years in the ministry. They were a great team, and always worked together. As Ruby said, “Hugh preached, and I provided the sense of humor.” She truly was an extraordinary lady, and will be missed dearly. She loved people, and she loved well. She met every situation with humor and grace, and made everyone around her feel like family.

    Memorials may be made to Poplar Springs Baptist Church, 4032 Poplar Springs Drive, Meridian, 39305.  

Chrystal Ranee Bell

    Funeral services for Chrystal Ranee Bell will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday at Hope Indian Baptist Church with the Rev. Leonard Ben officiating.  Burial will be in the Bogue Chitto Community Cemetery. Visitation will begin today at 10 a.m. at 178 Rolling Hills Road. John E. Stephens Chapel Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

Daisy B. Molphus

    Funeral services for Daisy B. Molphus will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at New Era Baptist Church with Rev. Wesley officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery with Berry and Gardner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

    Mrs. Molphus, 71, of Meridian, died Nov. 25 at Anderson Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be Monday, 6-7  p.m. at Berry and Gardner Funeral Home.

Robert Baskin

    Arrangements were incomplete at Berry and Gardner Funeral Home for Robert Baskin, 77, of Meridian, who died Wednesday at Anderson Regional Medical Center.