Frankie ‘Rat’ Levy, 80, of Durant, passed on June 25, 2020. Graveside services will be held at Pleasant Grove #2 - Roby Cemetery in Sallis on Friday, July 3, 2020, at 1 p.m. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 2, 2020, between 1 and 4 p.m. at 300 West Madison St in Durant. Services are entrusted to Affordable Funeral Home of Durant.

Claudie Earl Malone passed away June 10, 2020, in Oklahoma City.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Gertie Slim Walls and her father, Johnny Wells.

She leaves behind aunts Frances (Doug) Brewer, Martha Cox, and Judy (Roy) Sylvester; and several nieces and nephews.

Her ashes will be buried at Bear Creek Baptist Cemetery at a later date.

Jerry Stribling

Jerry Stribling, 64, a retired farmer from Kosciusko, died Wednesday, June 24, 2020.  Winters Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

George S. Clegg

George S. Clegg, 89, of Columbus and formerly of Kosciusko, died June 28, 2020. Jordan Funeral Home of Kosciusko is handling arrangements.

Edward Evans

Edward Evans, 95, died June 25, 2020. Myricks Funeral Home of Kosciusko is handling arrangments.

Lester D. “Bud” McMillan, 80, passed away June 30, 2020, at his residence in Sallis. 

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Harmonia Congregational Methodist Church. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. until service time Thursday at the church. Burial will follow at Harmonia Cemetery. Rev. David Cain will officiate.

Mr. McMillan was a member of Harmonia Congregational Methodist Church. He was a retired automotive mechanic for the Kosciusko School District.

Survivors include his wife, Polly Anna Cain McMillan; son, John D. McMillan of Sallis; brother, Henry Hutchinson of Kosciusko; sister, sister Martha Ann Thweatt of Kosciusko; a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by parents, William Ayers McMillan and Myrtie Smith Hutchison; brother, Eddie McMillan.

Pallbearers will be Bobby Thweatt, Dwight Roberts, Tommy Austin, Daniel Skinner, Randy Thweatt and Johnny Pilgram.

Memorials may be made to Harmonia Congregational Methodist Church.

Online condolences can be made at jordanfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Johnnie Pinkard, 89, passed Wednesday July 1, 2020, at the Attala County Nursing Facility in Kosciusko.

Funeral services were Friday, July 3, 2020, graveside at Smyrna Presbyterian Church Cemetery, located on Center Road in Kosciusko, MS.

Ms. Johnnie is survived by daughter, Donna Snuggs and her husband, Raymon; son, Mike Pinkard and his wife, Susan; sister, Deloris Chennault; four grandchildren, Joseph Snuggs and his wife, Kasey, Sarah Thomas and her husband, Zane, Jennifer Carter and her husband, J.J., Brea Jimenez and her husband, Michael; great-grandchildren, Ellison, Lauren, Lawson, Anna Rae, Eli, Owen, Miles, Hallie, Anna, Michael and Ren.

Ms. Johnnie was a member of Smyrna Presbyterian Church. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Offie Vowell Ryals; her husband, John Pinkard; and her grandson, Jamie Wade Pinkard.

Culpepper Funeral Home in charge of services. Online condolences may be made at www.culpepperfuneralhome.com.

Leon Hughes, 90, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi.

Funeral services are at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2020, graveside at North Union Cemetery in Attala County.

Leon is survived by his wife, Bessie Mae Hood Hughes; son, Robert Hughes (Melissa); daughter, Mary Ann Blackstock (Steve); grandchildren, Matt Leach, Corey Hughes, Josh Hughes, Allison Webb, Amber Blackstock, Summer Blackstock, and Lauren Chandler; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was of the Baptist faith and retired from Hunter Engineering.

Leon was preceded in death by his parents, Louie and Fannie Mae Ford Hughes; brothers, Virgil, Lee, and Bob; sisters ,Mary Lee, Bonnie, Lavern, and Mamie; and great-grandson Preston Cole Leach.

Culpepper Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.culpepperfuneralhome.com.

John B. Romine, Jr., 91, entered his heavenly home on Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Ridgeland Place Memory Care Unit. 

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, in the Indianola City Cemetery.  ev. Barry Corbett will officiate. He was a member of Kosciusko First Baptist Church. 

 He is survived by his son, Steve Romine (Jonelle) of Hot Springs Village, AR; daughter, Donna Romine Myers of Kosciusko; grandchildren, Doug Romine, Mary Morgan Tharp (Chris), Reece Myers (Jillian), Warner Myers (Meagan), and Mallory Myers Gnade (Tyler); great-grandchildren, Anslee Tharp, Tucker Tharp, Paxton Myers,  Blair Morgan Gnade and Griffin Myers.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bebe Clower Romine; son, Bert Romine; parents, J.B. Romine, Sr. and Mary Frazier Romine; and brother, Claude Romine.

Geraldine Mitchell Jennings, 86, passed away July 7, 2020, at her home. 

Visitation will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Jordan Funeral Home in Kosciusko. Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday in the Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Rev. Lynn Cain and Rev. Barry Corbett will officiate. She was a member of Carson Ridge Baptist Church.  

Survivors include her son, Stansel Earl Jennings of Louisville; daughter, Mary Elisabeth Jennings Brock and husband Kent of Kosciusko; four grandchildren, Deanna Jennings, Ashley Lishman Legate and husband, Graham, Aimee Lishman, and Lexie Lishman; step-grandchildren, Whitney Brock Reynolds and husband, Chase, Kelsie Brock, and Kristina Brock; six great-grandchildren, London Legate, Emma Legate, Allie Legate, Spencer Coleman, Gabe Reynolds, and Emry Reynolds; and her caregivers, Martha Mitchell and Renea Smith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Stansel Homer Jennings; parents, Samuel Jackson and Mary Bell Cook Mitchell; and siblings, Sammy Mitchell, Jr, Benny Mitchell, Ruby Allen, Roma McNeal, Yvonne Barnes, and Ann Minga.

 Online condolences can be made at jordanfuneralhome.com.

Rev. Joseph Blackwell, 93, passed away peacefully at his home in Tylertown, on Friday, June 26, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born December 7, 1926, in Sun, Louisiana, to the late Whit and Emily Blackwell. 

Bro. Joe, as he was known to most, was an ordained minister of God who pastored churches in Attala, Pike, Jackson, Marion and Walthall counties during 50+ years of ministry. He was a wonderful preacher and teacher, a wise and loving pastor and counselor until he went home to be with the Lord. He loved to share what God was teaching him with his congregation and anyone else who would listen. He loved to visit his flock and no hour was inconvenient to minister to those in need.

To his family he was a giant of a man, a great leader who had strong opinions and convictions, he was loving, stubborn, funny, forgiving, faithful, and generous. He always had a song in his heart and you could hear him whistling or singing as long as he had breath.

What mattered most to him was that the Lord be glorified through his life and his death.

We grieve his passing from this life, but not as those who have no hope.

“We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. Therefore, we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him.”  2 Corinthians 5:8-9

He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 68 years, Hilda Blackwell; sisters, Ruth Duncan, Grace Blackwell, Weneva “Dude” Williams, Susie “Sue” Carter; brothers, Henry “Dick” Blackwell and Wendell “Ben” Blackwell.

Survivors include his daughters, Sharon (Vic) Johnston, Wanda (Hugh) Plunkett, Anita Jo (Ray) Wright, and Susan "Scooter" (Robert) Ellis; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Reverend Glenn (Pat) Martin and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and loving family.

Pallbearers are Ray Wright, Robert Ellis, Ky Johnston, Vince Johnston, Davy Johnston, Joey Plunkett, Brayden Jenkins, Caleb Wright, Zach Wright, Josh Wright and Colby Ellis.

Honorary pallbearers are great-grandsons.

A private family graveside service will be held with Reverend Justin Knight and Reverend Glenn Martin officiating. Burial will be in the New Zion Cemetery.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made to Tylertown Baptist Church Mission Fund or Samaritan’s Purse. Capps Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.hartmanhughesfuneralhome.com.

Lauren Christine Bates Naddy, beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend to so many, passed from this life in the early hours of Saturday, July 4, 2020, at the young age of 34. A celebration of her life and legacy was held Wednesday, July 8, at 1:00 p.m. at Mountain Valley Funeral Home, with visitation on Tuesday, July 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

She is survived by her parents, Curtis and Jane Burchfield Bates of Burleson, Texas; her fiancé, Josh Romero of Ft. Worth, Texas; 4 beautiful children: Carter Andrew Naddy (age 13), Clayton James Naddy (age 11), Vivian Jane Naddy (age 9) and Max David Romero (age 3 weeks); and her brother Josh Battles of Burleson.

For the last 10 months, Lauren touched the lives of hundreds of patients at Medical City Alliance Hospital in Ft. Worth where she was an Emergency Room R.N., having just completed her B.S.N. degree from Western Governor’s University this spring. Prior to returning to Texas, she worked as an Emergency Room Doctor’s Scribe at Palmdale Regional Medical Center in Palmdale, California, while completing her Associates Degree in Nursing at College of the Canyons. After graduating with honors, she continued to work in the PRMC Emergency Room as an E.R. Nurse.

Lauren was born Jan. 30, 1986, and grew up in Burleson, Texas. Lauren was very talented. As a member of the Texas Girls’ Choir from 1996–2000, she sang at Bass Hall with Willie Nelson, performed internationally throughout Europe, and appeared on “The Today Show” and other venues in New York City.  Lauren also spent ten years performing with the Crowley Dance Academy.  At Burleson High School, where she graduated with honors in 2004, she played clarinet in the honors concert band, saxophone in the Jazz band and served as Drum Major for the marching band. She attended Mississippi University for Women, where she was elected Freshman Class President and was a member of the Silhouette Social Club.

Lauren collected friends from all over the world, living and raising her children on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona, Osan AFB in South Korea and Edwards AFB in California before returning to her native Texas last year. While at Edwards AFB, she was a classroom volunteer in the Department of Defense elementary school that her children attended.

Lauren’s great enthusiasm for life was apparent to everyone who knew her. She was witty, determined, and had a heart for service for everyone she encountered.  Her children Carter, Clay, Vivi, and Max will remain her greatest legacy. Lauren was a brilliant light in this world that burned out much too soon.  In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to the Lauren Bates Naddy Memorial Fund at GoFundMe.com.

Services arranged by Mountain Valley Funeral Home, Joshua, Texas.

Johnny Mitchell, 57, passed away at his residence in Sallis, MS, on Tuesday, July 7, 2020.

Services were Friday, July 10, graveside at Shiloh Cemetery in Leake County.

No Visitation is scheduled.

Johnny is survived by his wife, Penny Payne Mitchell; son, Jonathan Mitchell; daughter, Sarah M Fleming (Marshall); brothers, Scott Mitchell and Ben Mitchell; and grandchildren, Payten Grace and Jack Case.

He was a member of Shiloh Methodist Church and a diesel mechanic.

He was preceded in death by his parents Clifford and Patsey Staggs Mitchell.

Culpepper Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.culpepperfuneralhome.com.

Melissa Ann Shirley, 52, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020, at her residence in Kosciusko, MS.  She is preceded in death by her mother, Edna Graves Shirley.

Memorial Services were Saturday at Double Springs Church in Maben. 

Melissa is survived by her daughter, Brieanna Teague; father, Donald Norris; brother, Donnie Norris; and sister Ruby Ann Long.

Culpepper Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be made at www.culpepperfuneralhome.com.

Mary Elizabeth Seawright Nichols, 79, of Coldwater, MS, passed away July 8, 2020 ,at Baptist Hospital-Desoto.

Funeral services were Saturday, July 11, graveside at Coleman Cemetery in McAdams. No visitation is scheduled.

Mrs.  Mary is survived by her husband, Keith Nichols; son, Doyle Bell; daughter, Linda Belcher; grandchildren, Veronica, Lindsay, and Justin; and great-grandchildren, Savannah, Sophia, Emory, Clayton, and Arya.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Helen Aldy Seawright.

Culpepper Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.culpepperfuneralhome.com.

Effie Dale Wallace, 87, passed away July 10, 2020, at Bedford Care in Hattiesburg. 

Graveside services were Monday at Parkway Cemetery in Kosciusko. Rev. Warren Hunt officiated.

Effie was born in Attala County and raised in Kosciusko, MS, where she graduated from Kosciusko High School. She worked for South Central Bell as a telephone operator in the Kosciusko office until it closed. Then five years later, she worked in the Gulfport office until she moved to Jackson county.  

Effie was of the Methodist faith and a lifelong Christian. She was always willing to help her family and friends. 

Survivors include one daughter, Sherron Wallace Southworth of Houston, TX; two sons, Don Wallace of Gautier, MS, and Bart Wallace of Houston, TX.; two grandchildren, Jennifer Lynn Sauri and Christopher Robert Speakman; three great-grandchildren; and a number of cousins. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Upton Sisson Bowles and Evelyn Mae Jones Bowles; one sister, Sara Bowles; and one brother, Edward Bowles.

Jordan Funeral Home in Kosciusko is handling arrangements. Online condolences can be made at jordanfuneralhome.com.

Willie Doyle Goss, Jr., 54, passed away July 15, 2020, at his home.  

Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. on Friday, July 17, 2020, at Jordan Funeral Home in Kosciusko. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the Parkway Cemetery. Rev. Ike Barnes and Rev. Jo Baldwin will officiate.

He was born on March 27, 1966. He attended Kosciusko public schools and Attala Christian School. He enjoyed firearms and seeking the paranormal (ghost hunting). He was a good cook and loved cats. He owned Central MS Firearms and Goss Properties and also was a t-shirt artist and designer of license plates.

Survivors include his mother, Marie Eubanks Goss of Kosciusko; sister, Lisa Goss Sanders of Kosciusko; niece, Sarah Smith and husband, Morgan; and grand nieces, Delaney McKinnon and Reagan Smith.

He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Doyle Goss, Sr.

Pallbearers will be Andy McMillan, Donald Martin, Gavin Brennon, Sam Bell, Dwain Steed, and Kyle Davis.

Online condolences can be made at jordanfuneralhome.com.

Bernard Triplett Landrum, Jr, 87, passed away July 15, 2020 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson.  Private graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the Parkway Cemetery.  Rev. James Young and Rev. Larry Harvey will officiate.

He was born in McCool, MS to Bernard Landrum Sr. and Annie Sue Power.  A 1951 Kosciusko High School graduate, he joined the Navy and served from 1951-1955, including the Korean War.  He married the love of his life, Mary C. Leonard of Richmond, CA in 1953.  He was the beloved father of four daughters and papa Bo to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He was a member of McAdams Baptist Church.  His love for the Lord was evident in his passion to share Christ with others.  For years he was an avid gardener and lived life to the fullest.  He faced challenges with a determination that taught his family to persevere.  He worked at Landrum Sheet Metal, Ivey’s, and in his later life he built furniture and did woodworking.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Landrum of McAdams; daughters, Denise (D.D.) Waldrop of Starkville, Holly (Scott) Millikan of Kosciusko, Ann (Mark) West of Indianapolis, IN, and Sally (Wayne) Downs of McAdams; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, Jo Ann Landrum Palmertree of Slidell, LA.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be sent to Gideon’s International or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Online condolences can be made at jordanfuneralhome.com.

Marvin Burchfield, at the age of 86, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Highland Home in Ridgeland, MS.

He was born in Ethel, MS, on January 25, 1934, the son of the late Walker G. Burchfield and Aretta A. Rone Burchfield.

Marvin, graduate of the University of Mississippi, received his law degree from Oxford, MS in 1959. From there, Marvin spent an outstanding career at USF&G with over 25 years of dedicated service. Upon retirement, Marvin moved back to the Burchfield family farm in Ethel where he remained until the last two years.

Marvin is survived by his wife, Claire Jean Cooper Burchfield of over 63 years.

Mr. Burchfield is also survived by his sons, Robert Mark Burchfield and his wife, Kathryn, of Jonesboro, AR, and Thomas David Burchfield; daughters, Susan B. Howington and her husband, Mark, of McDonough, GA, and Pamela B. Belton and her husband, John, from Madison MS. Marvin also had three grandchildren, Matt Burchfield, Brittany Burchfield and Paul Howington; and one great-granddaughter, Mattie Burchfield.

Visitation for Marvin will be held at Jordan Funeral Home Wednesday, July 22, in Kosciusko between 4 and 6 p.m. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 23, at 10 a.m. at the Tabernacle Methodist Church in Ethel. MS. The service will be presided by the Reverend Culley Newman of Ethel, MS. Memorials may be made to Tabernacle Methodist Church.

For online condolences visit www.jordanfuneralhome.com.


William Roby, 94, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020, at the Mississippi State Veterans Home in Kosciusko. A graveside service will be held at Parkway Cemetery in Kosciusko on Friday, July 24, at 10 a.m.

William was born in Kosciusko on January 20, 1926, the first of two sons born to Clara McCool Roby and Shelby William Roby, Sr. His brother, Jimmy, completed the family less than two years later, all of whom lived most of their lives in Kosciusko.



From an early age, William showed a natural inclination for construction. At the age of 12, he built the still-sturdy garage and storeroom at the family home on South Natchez Street. That was also the year he became Attala County's first Eagle Scout.

 He played football at Kosciusko High School, one of only two juniors on first team defense. After graduating from high school in 1944, he fulfilled his 1943 enlistment by reporting for basic training in the U.S. Army Air Corp at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas. An assignment to Hondo Air Force Base in Texas followed; then one to Scott Field in Illinois. The war ended, and he was honorably discharged in November of 1945.

 In January of 1946, William enrolled at Mississippi State College, now MSU. In 1949, he graduated early with a degree in Business.

He then married Frances Doss of Kosciusko and they moved to Jackson. William's first job was division manager of the Electrical Department at Sears Roebuck and Co. Their first child, Cindy, was born there in 1951. The family then moved back home to Kosciusko, where they would remain. William went to work as office manager and accountant of the new creamery known as LuVel. He was also secretary of the corporation and became a stockholder.

 During the first 10 years in Kosciusko, the family grew by three. Sherrie was born in 1954, Kevin in 1957, and Kent in 1962.

William became involved in local youth sports. He was instrumental in the formation of Dixie Youth Baseball in the local area. He was the second president of the organization and served for many years as player agent. Soon afterward, he helped little girls' softball become a local reality. William refereed Friday night high school football games for many years.



His love of construction continued throughout his life with his larger projects being a sizable addition to the family home, the building of a playhouse/guesthouse in the backyard that was enjoyed for years by his children and their friends, “flipping” houses, and renovating rental properties. To fulfill a dream of Frances’s, the two of them renovated an old house that became their home. William and his wife were lifelong DIYers.



William held the longest active membership status at First Baptist Church in Kosciusko at the time of his death. He served as deacon, taught adult Sunday School classes, served on numerous committees (including being part of the Monday morning group that counts tithes and offerings), and taught Baptist Youth Union with his wife for many years.



Shortly after the sudden death of Frances in 1987, William retired from LuVel. To stay busy, he worked some at MS Sportswear in accounting and partnered with Dan Wright as contractors for small construction jobs. He enjoyed life with his children, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren. He and his friends met daily for coffee and enjoyed participating in the Doug Colston Thursday Afternoon Men’s Group. His hobbies included computer work, Mary Ricks Thornton Cultural Center involvement, genealogy research, and family projects.



William was the last living charter member of the Kosciusko Exchange Club, which at its inception had a membership of 44. A few years ago, he was honored by the club at its annual banquet with a scholarship in his name to be awarded annually to a deserving high school senior. On his 90th birthday, he was presented a Certificate of Commendation from the Mayor and Board of Aldermen that states, ".....for having lived during the most turbulent century in the World's history, he worked diligently to be a fruitful and productive citizen of our community."



William was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Doss Roby; his parents, Clara and Shelby William Roby, Sr.; and his brother, Jimmy Roby. He is survived by his children, Cindy (Wayne) Heilbronner, Sherrie (Stephen) Cheek, Kevin Roby, all of Kosciusko, and Dr. Kent Roby of New Orleans; his grandchildren, Corey Cheek, Haley (Shelby) Kuhn, Megan Cheek, Britton (Brad) Hathorn, Logan Cheek, Morgan (Chris) Blailock, and 14 great-grandchildren.

William earned the love and respect of his family and friends by living his life with a quiet, patient, constant Christian spirit. He never called attention to himself but was recognized for his character and strength by so many others.



Pallbearers will be family members Wayne Heilbronner, Stephen Cheek, Corey Cheek, Logan Cheek, Brad Hathorn, and Shelby Kuhn. In respect of current health concerns, the family requests guests maintain social distancing and masking guidelines.

Donations may be made to the Kosciusko First Baptist Church, the Kosciusko Exchange Club William Roby Scholarship Fund, or a charity of your choice. 

Jordan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dr. Jack Elia, Jr., D.C., 83, of Greenwood, formerly of Winona, was born in Arkansas on September 11, 1936, to Jack and Ailene Mosley Elia. He was a chiropractor, and practiced for 60 years until his health declined.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, and a former Military Honor Guard member. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a Baptist.  

Dr. Elia was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, and two brothers.


Dr. Elia is survived by his companion of 31 years, Becky Switzer Lance of Greenwood; one daughter, Louise Mullins of Scooba; one son, Randy Elia (Donna) of Little Rock, AK; two grandsons, Clay Mullins and Clint Mullins; and four great-grandchildren. Other near relatives include Justin Lance of Coila, Ryan Lance of Greenwood, Curt Jackson of Holcomb, Hunter McLendon; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, in the Oliver Funeral Home Chapel in Winona. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Winona, with military honors at graveside. Rev. James Young will officiate the services. 

Pallbearers will be Clint Mullins, Clay Mullins, Collin Mullins, J. J. Lance, and Curt Jackson.


Visitation will be Thursday, from 1 p.m. until service time at Oliver Funeral Home.


In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Palmer College of Chiropractic (www.palmer.edu), 1000 Brady Street, Davenport, Iowa 52803, will be appreciated.

Oliver Funeral Home of Winona (www.ofhwinona.com) is handling arrangements.

Sanford Lamar Bailey, Jr., son of Dr. and Mrs. S. Lamar Bailey, Sr., passed away at the Brandon Court Nursing Home on Wednesday, July 15, after a long illness. He was 79 years old.

Lamar was a contractor in Kosciusko, of many years. He owned S. L. Bailey Company with concrete plants in Kosciusko and Ackerman, and employed more than 40 workers. His accomplishments included construction of the Attala County Coliseum, considerable street work for the city of Kosciusko, and construction work on the Kosciusko square as it stands today.

For many years, Lamar obtained a list of needy people in Attala County and his workers delivered Christmas turkeys to many families. He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Kosciusko, until after his parents’ death, when he moved his membership to the First Baptist Church in Jackson, where he enjoyed sermons by Dr. Frank Pollard, the longtime pastor.

Lamar is survived by the beloved brother, Dr. James W. Bailey and his wife, Simona, of Jackson; nephew James Nicholas Bailey; and niece Ruth Elizabeth Williams Bailey, named after her grandmother.

Rest well my brother,

James W. Bailey.