Area Obituaries
PAULINE COVINGTON
Pauline Covington, 92, formerly of Lexington, died March 29, 2017 in the Aliceville Manor Nursing Home in Aliceville, Alabama. A graveside service was held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 2, 2017 in the Coxburg Cemetery. Southern Funeral Home in Lexington was entrusted with the arrangements.
Read MoreCHESTER EUGENE THOMPSON
Chester “Chet” Eugene Thompson, 72, passed away peacefully at his home on March 30, 2017. Chet to some, Gene to others, was born on November 20, 1944 in Lexington to George Robert and Sadie Thompson. He joined the Navy in 1963 and while in the Navy met and married his wife of 52 years, Rose…
Read MoreJANIE FAYE MCNEER PALMERTREE
Janie Faye McNeer Palmertree, 83, of Conroe, TX passed away March 21, 2017. She was born in Lexington, MS on November 18, 1933. Janie graduated as Valedictorian from Lexington High School. She also attended Nursing and Business School. Janie worked at the USPS and retired as the Postmaster of Tomball, TX. She was a part…
Read MoreCAREY L. SEAMSTER
Mrs. Carey L. Seamster, 60, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at her residence in West, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Long Branch Baptist Church in West. Burial will be in Long Branch Cemetery. Winters Funeral Home in Kosciusko is handling the arrangements.
Read MoreWILLAM “BILLY” ROSEMOND MCNEER
William “Billy” Rosemond McNeer, 80, peacefully passed away March 21, 2017 at Lexington Manor surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 6, 1937 in Lexington, MS. Billy was the beloved husband and best friend to his one and only love of 53 years, Faye McNeer of Lexington. Billy is survived by his loving…
Read MoreFLORENCE BERNICE MCCREARY
Florence Bernice McCreary passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Hospice Ministries in Jackson, MS. She was the daughter and one of nine children of Bernice and Lee Marshall of South Georgia (both deceased). Mrs. McCreary is survived by her husband Herbert McCreary of West, MS; daughter Elizabeth Bonner of Cumming, GA; sons, Herbert…
Read MoreBESSIE LOUISE MOSES HOLDER
Bessie Louise Moses Holder, 100, died at her residence on Thursday, March 9, 2017. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2017, at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Lexington. Rev. Jack Wooten officiated. Pallbearers were Corley Moses, Ellis Harris, Jr, Ellis Harris, III,…
Read MoreGARON COURTS
Garon Brown Courts, 62, of Pickens died Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Ebenezer Methodist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Read MoreNETTIE W. ROGERS
Mrs. Nettie “Sis” W. Rogers, 90, of Cruger died Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at her residence. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Blackhawk. Visitation began at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial was in Harlands Creek Cemetery in Lexington. Pallbearers were Anthony O’Bryant,…
Read MoreELSIE U. MARKS
Elsie Upchurch Marks, 91, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017. Funeral services were held on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Southern Funeral Home in Lexington. Burial was in Pinecrest Cemetery in Tchula.
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