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by Rev. Richard Kight Having a Heart When we have an attack with our heart or feel pain in our chest, we go to the doctor real fast. In our reading today we read about a man who had a attack and what was done to heal him. Our devotion today comes from Acts it came to pass that as I made my journey and was come nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from Heaven a great light round about me. And I fell onto the ground and heard a voice saying unto me, Saul, why persecutest thou In our reading Saul, who later has a name change to Paul, was on his way to Damascus to have Christians killed because they were worshiping the Lord Jesus Christ.

God struck Saul down and talked to him. God told him who He was and asked him why he was persecuting Him. The moral of this story is that it may take God bringing us to our knees for Him to talk to us. One day we will go through a name change. The name change is from a sinner to a sinner saved by grace! Those of us who know Christ already have gone through this name change.

We did this by repenting, being baptized in a watery grave, being filled with the Holy Spirit, taking up our cross, following Jesus, serving Jesus 100 percent, and then having our names written in the Book of Life. As you read this devotion, listen with an open heart, mind and spirit as Jesus is calling you for the first time or calling you to better serve Him. Jesus is calling you from a life of wasted years to a life truly worth living. Have a great week. Father, thank you for your convicting Spirit.

Help us to know that salvation is a personal thing between you and us. In your name above all others we pray. Amen. Rev. Richard Kight is associate minister at Mt.

Calvary Primitive Baptist Church in Mobile, Ala. THURSDAY, JANUARY10, 2008 HE HE AGEE AGEE OURIER OURIER Simpson County News SECTIONA, PAGE 7 Note: The following is the policy for publishing obituaries in The Magee County News Astandard obituary, consisting of the basic information about the death, the funeral and the names of survivors in the immediate family, will be published free. Obituaries containing additional information will be published for a charge of at least $25. Willie Brown Willie Brown, a retired pipeline supervisor, of Wesson died Friday, January 4, 2008, at his residence. Funeral services were conducted on January 7, 2008, from Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Magee with burial in the Rials Creek Cemetery, Mendenhall.

have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on the day and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his 2 Timothy Willie Brown went home to be with his Lord on January 4, 2008, at the age of 95. He was born in Simpson County on February 26, 1912, his 25th birthday, to Tommy and Pearlie Brown. He graduated from Pinola High School. After working on the Simpson County roads, Willie was employed with Southern Natural Gas Co.

in Jeff Davis County, then was transferred to Toca, La. After 28 years of service he retired from SNG while working at Moulden, Miss. During his retirement he dedicated his life to serving his Lord first and his family second. Willie was a deacon of Wesson Baptist Church, Past Master of J. M.

Wesson Lodge, Scottish Rites; Past Patron of William Oliver Chapter O.E.S. There was a glorious homecoming as Willie joined loved ones who preceded him in death: his beloved wife Myrl C. Brown; sons Billy and Jim Brown; parents Tommy and Pearlie Brown; brothers L. Louis, Dee. H.

Isom and John Brown; and sister Lois Brown Lawson. He is survived by sister Lola Brown Wheeler of Milton, daughter Hilda Brown Hester; grandchildren Jim Brown amd Tina Brown, both of Mendenhall; Chad and Angela Hester of Wesson, Sabrina and David Waller of Chiefland, great-grandchildren J. C. Hester of Wesson, Jessica, Josie and Jared Howington of Mendenhall, AJ and Waller of Chiefland, Trace, Nick and Taylor Roberts of Wesson; and a host of family and friends. Willie Brown will forever be remembered as a man of principle who loved his family and friends unconditionally.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Rials Creek Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 185 Rials Creek Mendenhall, MS 39114. Bruce Buckley Bruce Buckley, 57, of Harrisville died Saturday, January 5, 2008, at CMMCin Jackson. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 8, at Unity Baptist Church in Georgetown with burial following in Unity Cemetery. Chancellor Funeral Home of Florence handled arrangements. Mr.

Buckley had worked over 30 years at Excide Technologies, formerly GNB, and was a member of Unity Baptist Church. He loved hunting, fishing, his dogs and growing vegetables in his garden. He is preceded in death by his father, James Grady Buckley. Mr. Buckley is survived by his wife, Angela Buckley; his sons, Timothy Ray Wilson and James C.

Buckley, and his daughter, Penny Lynn Buckley, all of Harrisville; his mother, Mary Buckley of Mendenhall; brothers, Gerald Buckley of Florence and Billy Joe Buckley of Harrisville; sisters, Betty Smith of Mendenhall and Carolyn Lykens of Harrisville; and three grandchildren, William Brent Buckley, Jasmine Wilson and Mashasta Buckley. Online guestbook may be signed at www.chancellorfuneralhome.com. WalterG. Burns Walter G. Burns, 68, a Boswell Regional Center retiree, of Raleigh died at his residence on December 22, 2007.

Services were conducted from First Baptist Church in Raleigh on December 26, with burial in North Raleigh Cemetery. Tutor Funeral Home of Magee handled arrangements. Survivors include his mother, Estelle Lee of Cleveland, Texas, and brothers John D. Burns of Cleveland and Robert L. Burns of El Paso, Texas.

Edwina Tullos Farmer Edwina Tullos Farmer, 94, of Magee passed away Monday, January 7, 2008, at Magee General Hospital. Services are scheduled for Wednesday, January 9, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Rials Creek United Methodist Church, Mendenhall. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Tutor Funeral Home of Magee is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Farmer was preceded in death by her first husband and the father of her children, Glen Tullos; her daughter, Ancie Lou Herrington; grandsons Robert Herrington and Claude Tullos, her parents, Dan and Celia Mangum Dampeer; sisters, Grady Lee West, Mary Puckett and Annie Mae May; and brothers James and Henry Dampeer. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Farmer of Magee; daughter, Glenda (Preston) Scarborough of Mendenhall; sons, Claude (Becky) Tullos of Mendenhall and Dan Tullos of Magee; and stepson, Benny Farmer of Magee. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Charles (Susan) Herrington of Magee, Tommy (Lana) Tullos of Brandon, Wanda (Loren) Butler of Collins, Debbie Tullos of Hattiesburg, Dana (Christian) Carrico of Magee, Ann (Dennis) Moldthan of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. and Mike (Olga) Wallace of Magee, and by several great grandchildren.

Through the years Mrs. Farmer worked for Stephens of Mendenhall and served as executive housekeeper at both Simpson General Hospital and Magee General Hospital. However, her greatest joy was in preparing meals for her family and being a homemaker. She was a longtime member of Rials Creek United Methodist Church and especially enjoyed her friendships in United Methodist Women. The family would like to thank Dr.

Frank Wade, Dollie Lane and the staff of LaDora Acres Assisted Living, and the nurses at Magee General Hospital for their kind, compassionate care. Memorials may be made to the Rials Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 185 Rials Creek Mendenhall, MS 39114. Louie May Giles Louie May Giles, 100, a retired school teacher, of Pinola died Friday, January 4, 2008, at her home in Monticello. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, January 7, 2008, rom Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Mendenhall with burial in Lakewood Cemetery, Jackson. She was an active member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Mendenhall until she became disabled and was moved to Monticello, by her granddaughters.

She graduated from Durant High School and Blue Mountain College. She did summer work at the University of Alabama and the University of Southern Mississippi. Survivors include four grandchildren, Teresa (Paul) Williamson of Monticello, James D. Giles, III, of Pinola, Michael (Ellen)Giles of Pinola, and Vicki (John) Espy of Monticello; seven great-grandchildren, Jessica, Scott and Luke Williamson of Monticello, Clayton and Creston Giles of Pinola, Joanna and Noah Espy of Monticello; a sister-in-law, Annie Melton of Meridian; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James D.

Giles, a son, James D. Giles, a daughter-in-law, Polly White Giles; her parents, Charlie Weaver Melton and Louie May Hastings Melton. She was also preceded in death by five brothers, Hubert Melton, Marion Melton, Fred Melton, Perry Melton and T. V. Melton; and one sister, Maggie Melton.

Irvin N. Jones Irvin N. Jones, 96, of Jackson died Friday, December 28, 2007, at Miss. State Veterans Home in Jackson. Graveside services and burial were conducted on Saturday, December 29, 2007, at Magee City Cemetery with Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee handling arrangements.

Mr. Jones was born March 20, 1911, to Jimmy and Lenoira Jones in Simpson County. He served his country from November 24, 1942, until November 21, 1945, in the United States Army. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy and Lenoira Jones, and his wife, Mance Traylor Jones.

Syble R. Kennedy Syble R. Kennedy, 62, a retiree, of Magee died December 17, 2007, at Forrest General Hospital. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. Funeral services were conducted from Mims Mitchell Funeral chapel on Thursday, December 20, 2007.

Burial was in Womack Cemetery in Magee. She is survived by her husband, Jackie Kennedy; a daughter, Sylvia Kennedy of Magee; three brothers, Cecil Revette and Jerry Revette, both of Raleigh, and Nick Revette of Lake; a sister, Jo Ann Anding of Raleigh; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Gracie Taylor Revette; a son, Autry Lamar Easterling; and a grandson, David Autry Easterling. Claude Millis, Jr. Claude Millis, 79, died Friday, December 28, 2007, at Magee General Hospital in Magee.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, January 1, 2008, from Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Magee with burial in the Providence Cemetery, Mize. Rev. Joel Eavenson officiated, and music was provided by Ryan Millis. Anthony Ingram, Andrew Millis, Brooks Bowen, Shea Millis, Joe Raymond Bowen and James Taylor served as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Keri Millis, Bo Millis, Ryan Millis, Mike Millis and Robert Wadsworth.

Mr. Millis was born August 3, 1928, to Claude and Nola Mae Johnson Millis in Smith County. He was a member of the Okatoma Wagon Train Association and the South Central Mule Pulling Association. He is survived by brothers Charles Millis of Franklin, Hughie Millis of Brandon, Oree Millis of Fannin, Dale Millis of Morton, Mac Millis of Puckett; sisters Catherine Sullivan of Magee, Faye Millings of Pelahatchie, Ina Puckett and Betty Vanderford, both of Puckett, Ada Pinkham of Brandon and Joyce Craig of Morton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Nola Mae Johnson Millis; wife, Frances Lucinda Millis; brother, Mitchell Millis and sister, Jean Moore.

The family would like to send a special thank-you to sister-in-law and caretaker Mary Jo Millis for her outstanding care and also to special friend and caretaker, James Taylor. Mark Milton Sullivan Mark Milton Sullivan, 49, a carpenter, of Mize died January 5, 2008, at his residence. Services were January 8 at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Taylorsville, with burial at Zion Hill in Mize. Survivors include his wife, Sherry Sullivan of Mize; two daughters, Meagan Williamson of Mt. Olive and Morgan Ishee of Stringer; two brothers, Michael Sullivan of Taylorsville and Mitchell Sullivan of Mize; three sisters, Shirley Moran of Taylorsville, Maxine Dyess of Louin, and Brenda Cockrell of Magee; and one grandson.

Wiley M. Taylor Wiley M. Taylor, 63, a retired road manager, of Pinola died January 3, 2008, at Magee General Hospital. Funeral services were held at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Pinola on January 5, 2008, with burial following in the church cemetery. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall handled arrangements.

Mr. Taylor was a member and inactive chairman of deacons at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Pinola. He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed fox hunting. He is survived by his wife, Mary K. Taylor; son and daughter-in- law, Timmy and Laura Taylor of Harrisville; daughter and son-in- law, Molly and Chris Taylor of Pinola; brothers Estus Eugene Taylor Jr.

of Pinola and Jimmy Taylor and wife Donnis of Braxton; a sister, Betty Horton of Braxton; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Estus Eugene and Willie Marie Keen Taylor; brothers Malcolm Taylor and Thomas Gene Taylor; and a sister, Mary Alice Meek. Johnnie Mary Tanner Johnnie Mary Tanner, 73, a housewife, of Mendenhall died December 17, 2007, at Magee General Hospital. She was a member of Kennedy Springs Baptist Church. Funeral services were conducted from the chapel of Mims Mitchell Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 18, 2007.

Burial followed in Womack Cemetery, Magee. She is survived by her husband, Joseph E. Tanner; sons Junior Eugene Tanner of Raymond, Randy Tanner and Joe Tanner, both of Magee; daughter Mary Lou Hosey of Magee; sister Ann Hopkins of Magee; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Hilmon Gregory and Louvina Womack Gregory, and by four sisters. Franklin Roosevelt Thames Franklin Delano Roosevelt Thames, 72, a retired law enforcement officer, of Mendenhall died Friday, December 28, 2007, at Simpson General Hospital.

Funeral services were held Sunday, December 30, 2007, at First Baptist Church of Mendenhall with burial in the Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall handled arrangements. Rev. Eric Gervais officiated. Charles Paes, Phillip Hemphill, Scott Booth, Robby Johnson, Price Wallace, Dean Barnard, Tim Magee, Tony Magee, Paul Magee, Tim Gray and nephews served as pallbearers.

Mr. Thames was born January 5, 1935, to James Frank Thames and Missie Mae Benton Thames. He was a member of Main Street Baptist Church and served in the United States Army. Frank was appointed on February 1, 1961, to District 1, Jackson, Miss. of the Mississippi Highway Patrol, where he was a member of the Pistol Team.

He served our state for 21 years, after which he retired. He also served as the chief of police of Mendenhall. Survivors include his wife, Martha Thames; daughters Pam Thames Jones and husband Kent, Alicia Thames and Tricia Thames Nicols and husband Randy, all of Mendenhall; grandchildren, Taylor Nichols, Jace Jones, Laura Leigh Hilton, Ryan Nichols and Zack Jones; sisters Jean Crawford of Pearl and Ellen Swilley of Brandon. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Frank and Missie Mae Benton Thames; sisters, Frankie Mae Thames, Daisy Ann Thames May and Mary Nell Speed, and a brother, G. T.

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