Lee Goodwin LAKE Lee Goodwin, 56, of Lake, died on Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at Lairds Hospital in Union. Visitation was held from 9:30 until 10:45 a.m. on Friday, October 11, at the funeral home. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 11, in the funeral home chapel with burial in the Goodhope Baptist Cemetery.
Rev. Harold Laird officiated. Wolf Funeral Services in Lake was in charge of arrangements. Lee was a lifelong resident of Lake and was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and camp.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Shirley Goodwin. He is survived by one daughter, Heather Everett of Union; one son, Brent Pinter of Forest; one sister, Janice Goodwin of Lake; and two grandchildren, Katielyn Pinter and Bredon Ogletree. You may leave a condolence or light a memory candle by visiting our web- site at www.wolffuneralser- vices.com Katie Louise Owens Sessums MORTON Katie Louise Owens Sessums, 74, of Morton, died on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, at Chateau Ridgeland Independent Senior Living Community of Ridgeland. Visitation was held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, at the funeral home.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 25, at the funeral home. Rev. Randy Rigney officiated the services. Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Sessums was a native Scott County. She is the daughter of Thad William and Katie Bell Easterling Owens. She was married to George Prentiss Sessums, Sr. She worked many years at Roosevelt State Park in Morton.
Mrs. Sessums was a member of the Morton Church of God where she helped start the clothes and food pantry. She enjoyed teaching Sunday school and Bible school, playing cards, watching Hee Haw, reading, traveling and listening to gospel music. She loved her family and spending time with them brought great joy to her life. She will be missed by all who loved and knew her.
Mrs. Sessums was preceded in death by her husband, George Prentiss Sessums son, George Prentiss Sessums, and two brothers, Bobby Ray and Ernest Thomas Owens. Mrs. Sessums is survived by her children, Steve K. (Sandra) Sessums of Hattiesburg, Vivian (Robbie) Jenkins of Pearl and Rochelle Mandi LeGrand (Ed) of Pelahatchie; brother, Rev.
W.L. (Sarah) Owens of Winter Haven, special nephew, Eugene Owens of Morton; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; many nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Pallbearers were Blake Sessums, Ed LeGrand, Drew White, Kevin Gainey, Josh Chavis, Albert Galeas, Junior Waggoner and B.J. Frith. James Lewis Stinson PULASKI James Lewis Stinson, 76, of Pulaski, died on Thursday, October 24, 2013, at his residence.
Visitation was held from 5 until 8 p.m., on Saturday, October 26, at the funeral home. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, at the funeral home with burial in New Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Paul Smith officiated.
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Forest was in charge of arrangements. He was a dad to everybody and loved life and lived it to the fullest. He was always willing to help others anyway he could. He was a nature enthusiast including camping, hunting, and walking in the woods. He volunteered in many areas including for the State of Mississippi a Program, Mississippi Game Warden friends, and archeology research and findings.
He loved to read his Bible, and lived his life by the standards of it. He was loved by many and will be missed by all. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Lewis Stinson and Nettie Mae Hall Stinson; one brother, Charles Stinson Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Nita Stinson of Pulaski; his children, James Lewis Stinson, of Moss Point, Mae Bryan of Carthage, Deloris Lyles of Morton, Virginia Walker of Morton, Tony Stinson of Morton, Jimmy Lee Stinson of Morton, Richard Stinson of Pulaski, Pam McCleave of Florence, Bruce Hamilton of Polkville and Kay Chunn of Pulaski; 21 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Tiny Louise Hicks of Moss Point; Ethel Mae Hudson of Pulaski; and Jean Jones of Moss Point; a host of nieces and nephews. His children served as pallbearers. You may sign an online guest book at www.colo- nialchapelforest.com Oscar Lynn Thompson MORTON Oscar Lynn Thompson, 44, of Morton, died on Monday, October 21, 2013, at Methodist Specialty Care Center in Flowood.
Visitation was held from 5 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23, at the funeral home. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, at the funeral home with burial in Hodge Hill Cemetery. Rev.
Paul Smith and Bro. Joey Smith officiated the services. Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton was in charge of arrangements. Martha D. Youngblood MORTON Martha D.
Youngblood, 61 of Crystal Springs, died on Thursday, October 24, 2013, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Aprivate memorial service was held on Saturday, October 26. Wolf Funeral Home in Morton was in charge of arrangements. Velma Jean Youngblood Velma Jean Youngblood, 69, of Forest, died on Wednesday, October 23, 2013.
Services were held at Forest Elementary School Auditorium in Forest with Pastor Nathaniel Robinson officiating. Holifield Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Wendell Wash Services for Wendell Wash, 72, of Sebastopol, were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at the funeral home with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
W.F. Mapp Funeral Home of Forest was in charge of arrangements. Gail Johnson MORTON Services for Gail Johnson, 53, of Morton, were held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, October 20, 2013, at the funeral home with burial in Pleasant Gift Cemetery. W.F.
Mapp Funeral Home of Forest was in charge of arrangements. Claudell Gray Services for Claudell Gray, 57, of Forest, were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 20, 2013, at Lynch Chapel U.M. Church with burial in Lovelady Cemetery. W.F.
Mapp Funeral Home of Forest was in charge of arrangements. Jessie Sykes Services for Mrs. Jessie Sykes, 75, of Forest, were held at noon on Saturday, October 19, 2013, at Union Grove M.B. Church with burial in Lovelady Cemetery. W.F.
Mapp Funeral Home of Forest was in charge of arrangements. Vernice Murrell Services for Vernice Murrell, 90, of Forest, were held at 2 a.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2013, at Little Rock M.B. Church with burial in the church cemetery. W.F.
Mapp Funeral Home of Forest was in charge of arrangements. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013 EWS THE SCOTT COUNTY TIMES 9A BITUARIES XTENSION ERVICE EWS Econo Lodge Forest 1250 Hwy.35 South, Forest, Ms 469-2100 Must Present Coupon at Front Desk.All prices are subject to change. King Room $54 99 tax (Up Stairs Only) 2 Queens Beds 99 tax Scott County Forestry Association will host banquet; deadline today to register The Scott County Forestry Association Banquet will be held Thursday, November 7, at Roosevelt State Park Lodge. Registration will begin at 6 p.m. with the meal and program beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Please call the Scott County Extension Service office at (601) 469-4241 by Wednesday, October 30, to register for the banquet. Association dues are $10 for a single membership and $15 for husband and wife. Dues may be paid at this meeting. Please make checks payable to the Scott County Forestry Association. Awards will be given for Tree Farmer of the Year and Friend of Forestry.
The Forestry Youth Scholarship will also be presented. If you have a student interested in the scholarship, please call the Scott County Extension Service office. All applications are due by Friday, November 1. Quick Bites focuses on Beef, Deer Jerky AQuick Bites program Tips for Making Beef and Deer will be presented on Thursday, October 31, from noon until 1 p.m. at the Scott County Extension Service Office, 230 South Davis Street in Forest.
This Quick Bites will be presented by Dr. Wes Schilling, Mississippi State Uni- versity Extension Service Food Science, Nutrition, Health Promotion Associate Professor. Dr. Schilling will discuss how to make beef and deer jerky using a commercial smokehouse, a dehydrator, and a home oven. He will cover cuts of meat that can be used, spices, marination procedures, and drying procedures.
For more information and to register for this class, call the Scott County Extension Service Office at (601) 469-4241. There is no fee for this program but registration is requested. Creative Christmas set for Nov. 14 Mississippi State University Extension Service in Scott County, Scott County Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers and Forest Community Arts will sponsor on Thursday, November 14, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
at the Forest National Guard Armory. There will be an admission fee of $1. Make plans to attend this holiday event, which will feature arts, crafts, and baked goods by local artisans as well as a variety of other items available for purchase. Forest Community Arts will sponsor a metal yard art demonstration by Julie Latham. The VFWand American Legion will also be selling barbeque chicken plates for $6 and drinks for $1.
Please bring a donation of a new toy or school supplies for Family and Children Services. For more information, please call the Extension Office at 601-469-4241..
