Sunday, February 17, 2019

31 July 1991 Obits

Nelson Davis Felts
The Clarke County Tribune
Services for Nelson Davis Felts, age 69, of Rt. 6 Meridian, were held on July 24, 1991, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with burial in the Bucatunna Cemetery. Wright's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Rev. Chester Carlisle and Rev. Buddy Braddock officiated.
   Mr. Felts passed away on July 22, 1991, at Anderson's Hospital.
   He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eva Ruth Felts, Meridian; three daughters, Margaret Darlene Felts, Cheryl Victoria Felts and Patricia Jeanette Felts, all of Meridian; one brother, Thomas Willard Felts, Chula Vista, Ca.; and three grandchildren.


William Jerry Skelton
The Clarke County Tribune
Services for William Jerry Skelton, age 59, of Rt. 3 Vossburg, were held July 26, 1991, at Enterprise Methodist Church with burial in the Enterprise Cemetery. Rev. C.C. Burns and Rev. Hollis Howell officiated. Wright's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
   Mr. Skelton passed away on July 23, 1991, at V.A. Medical Center in Jackson.
   He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Waynesboro, presently attended Knight's Valley Baptist Church, graduate of Enterprise High School, Jones Jr. College and the University of Southern Mississippi, was principal of Waynesboro Central and former coach at Soso, Miss.
   He is survived by a son, Jeff Skelton, Quitman; one daughter, Gina Skelton, Forest; four brothers, Zan Lee Skelton, Jr., Biloxi; Freddie "Dickie" Skelton, State Line; James Kenneth Skelton, Pennington, Ala.; Edward Larry Skelton, Senatobia; two sisters, Johnnie Ruth Skelton, Frances Connie Skelton, both of Meridian.
   He was preceded in death by Mr. and Mrs. Zan L. Skelton Sr., and brother Richard Wayne Skelton.


Orville L. Gordon, Sr.
The Clarke County Tribune
Services for Orville L. Gordon, Sr., age 70, of Pascagoula, were held July 25, 1991, at Eastlawn Methodist Church in Pascagoula with graveside services at the Enterprise Cemetery, Enterprise, Miss.; at 4:00 p.m. on July 25. Rev. Lonnie Joe Hallbera and Rev. Larry Speed officiated. O'Bryant-O'Keefe Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
   Mr. Gordon passed away on July 24, 1991, at Singing River Hospital.
   He was born July 15, 1921 in Enterprise, Miss. He was a member of the Eastlawn Methodist Church; 28-year resident of Jackson County, retired from Chevron USA after 39 years of service; served in Army Air Force in WWII; was a Scottish Rite Mason and Shriner, member of Masonic Lodge #419; 13-year resident of Collins, Miss.
   He is survived by his wife, Martha C. Gordon, Pascagoula; one son and daughter-in-law, Lamar and Donna Gordon, Jackson; one grandchild, Renea Gordon, Jackson; one nephew and one niece.


Sidney C. Donald Sr.
The Clarke County Tribune
Services for Sidney C. Donald, Sr., age 85, of Rt. 2 Gilbertown, Ala., were held on July 28, 1991, at Hurricane Baptist Church in Melvin, Alabama with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Grant Duncan and Rev. Lester Griffin officiated. Wright's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
   Mr. Donald passed away on July 26, 1991. He was born in Choctaw County, Alabama.
   He is survived by three sons, Sidney Donald Jr., Saraland, Ala.; Samuel Donald, Sacramento, Calif.; Smith Donald, Mobile, Ala.; one daughter, Sybil Snowden, Enterprise, Ms.; one sister, Leila Atchley, Gilbertown, Ala.; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.


Robert Bernice Parker
The Clarke County Tribune
Services for Robert Bernice Parker, age 82, of Quitman, were held on July 29, 1991, at Wright's Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Odd Fellow's Cemetery. Rev. Russell LuQuire officiated.
   Mr. Parker passed away on July 26, 1991, at H.C. Watkins Hospital.
   He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Quitman; a retired school teacher and counselor, graduate of Mississippi State University, member of the Administrative Board of First United Methodist Church, and a member of the Lions Club.
   He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Thelma W. Parker, Quitman; one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Jean Moore, Pearl; one step-daughter, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Wilson, Charleston, S.C.; one brother, Sam Parker, Florence, Ms.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.


Achsah Kate Clark
The Clarke County Tribune
Graveside services for Achsah Kate Clarke, age 95, of Huntsville, Alabama, were held on July 27, 1991, at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery with Rev. Bernice Fleming officiating. Wright's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
   Mrs. Clarke passed away on July 25, 1991, at Madison Manor Nursing Home in Madison, Alabama.
   She is survived by several nieces and nephews.


William Rudolph Miller
The Clarke County Tribune
Services for William Rudolph Miller, age 64, of Rt. 4 Quitman, were held July 25, 1991, at Wright's Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Hopewell Cemetery. Rev. Bob Powell officiated.
   Mr. Miller passed away on July 22, 1991, at H.C. Watkins Hospital.
   He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sybil Miller, Quitman; one son, Bobby Miller, Quitman; two daughters, Cathy Shearer, Sue Fleming, both of Quitman; three sisters, Alymra Vanhorn, Alabaster, Alaska; Florene Ivy, Panema City. Fla.; Elaine Monroe, Jackson, Ms.; and six grandchildren.


Eva Boney Bonner
The Clarke County Tribune
Services for Eva Boney Bonner, age 67, of Rt. 3 Quitman, were held July 28, 1991, at Wright's Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Harmony Cemetery. Rev. Terry Steppe and Rev. David Jay officiated.
   Mrs. Bonner passed away on July 26, 1991, at H.C. Watkins Hospital. She was born in Crandall, Miss.
   She is survived by her husband, James A. Bonner, Rt. 3 Quitman; three sons, Steve Boney, Flora, Ms.; Ray Boney; Larry Boney, both of Rt. 3 Quitman; two brothers, Clarence Carmichael, Quitman; Rex Carmichael, Meridian; two sisters, Mildred Downey, Quitman; Ruth Dear, Hickory, and five grandchildren.
   Pallbearers were James Kennedy, Doug Griffin, Billy Joe Gibbs, Kenneth Rowell, Buddy Castle and Kenny Castle. Honorary pallbearers were Willard Evans and Johnny Mercer.

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