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IHF MAfll-F C'OURIfiRSIMPSON COUNTY NLVva, lliutoUAY, MA I 23, 1996, PACE 7A Obituaries BILLY L.BYRD WILLENE TEBO LEWIS tal. Services were Monday, May 20, 1996, at Mims Mitchell Chapel with burial in Rocky Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Mims Mitchell Funeral Home of Magee handled the arrangements. Dave Garner was a native of Magee. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Louella Garner of Magee; sons, Gerald Garner and Mack Garner, both of Magee; daughters, Doris Holder of Brandon, Donis Simmons and Dimple Nicholson, both of Jackson, Marilyn Russell of Clinton; sister, Emma Johnson of Magee; 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Willene Tebo Lewis, retired school worker of Magee, died Saturday, May 18, 1996, of cancer in Moss Point. Services were Monday, May 20, 1996, at Colonial Chapel with burial in Calvary Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Mize. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee handled the arrangements. Mrs.

Lewis was a native of Smith County. Survivors include her sons, Ronnie "Joe" Little of Moss Point, Kenneth Little of Magee; daughter, Dorothy Fortenberry of Raleigh; brother, Rev. Odell Tebo of Hattiesburg; sister, Chris Lee of Pinola; 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. i P.3" 7' of Mt- 01've- died Thursday, May 16, 1996, at his residence. STiCw.Wr 10 SaturdayMay 18, 1996, at Colonial Chapel in Mt.

Olive with burial in Mendenhall Cemetery. Bro. Floy and Rev. Donald O'Quin officiated. Johns Funeral Home of Collins handled the arrangements.

Mr. Byrd, a self-retired businessman, was a member of Briar-wood Baptist Church in Jackson, -Star Masonic Lodge, and The American Legion. He served in the Army during World War II He was preceded in death by his father, Roy L. Byrd, son, George Byrd, daughter, Patricia Byrd, and brother, Clifton Byrd. Survivors include his Irene L.

Byrd of Mt. Olive; daughters, Jeannie Rice Braxton, Cindy Wade of Jackson, Lynn Hastings of Angie Cummins of Florence; sons, James Byrd of Gulfport, Billy Byrd of Brandon; sister, Virginia Rhodes of Jackson; 14 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Clyde Cummins, Timmy Sullivan, Dewayne Sullivan, Jamie Wade, Ray Hastings, Mickey Byrd and Thomas Rice. The Sunshiners Club News Group gathers for sub-district meeting By Willie Jean Shorter made from a Vienna sausage can. Ruth served a delicious lunch, including rolls, salad, dessert.

Each member was pre sented a happy to take home. Afterwards, the ladies worked on and completed 65 "Critter Pillows." Now over 100 are ready. COLONIAL CHAPEL UPTON-MIMS Magee, Mendenhall. Taylorsville, Laurel, Forest, Bay Springs and Raleigh HOW CAN WE BE SURE WHAT WE BELIEVE IS RIGHT? DOES IT MATTER WHAT YOU BELIEVE AS LONG AS YOU ARE SINCERE? WHAT IS TRUTH IN RELIGION? THESE QUESTIONS AND OTHERS WILL BE EXPLORED AT THE BIBLE SAYS! REVIVAL MAY 26-29 SUNDAY: 10 A.M., 11 A.M., 6 P.M. MONDAY THRU WEDNESDAY: 7 P.M.

COME HEAR THE GOSPEL PREACHED AT THE MENDENHALL CHURCH OF CHRIST HWY. 49. MENDENHALL (ACROSS FROM TIM JONES AUTO) BROTHER JAMES C. GUY, MINISTER OF THE MENDENHALL CHURCH OF CHURST AND AUTHOR OF "THE BIBLE SAYS" ARTICLES. WILL BE THE SPEAKER.

847-1164 again." Ruth brought the devotion. A poem was read, "Special Friends." Pledge to the flag was given and minutes were read by Secretary Jennie Leming. The club will provide refreshments for the May meeting of the Harrisville 4-H Wildcats Club and Conva-Rest birthday party in August. Jane Owen and Ruth Shepherd will take care of the club's gift for their special friend at Easter. Syble expressed appreciation for all the love shown the family during the recent death of her brother.

A new member, Theresa Lowery, was welcomed. Show-n-tell time is always enjoyed and such was the case when Bobbie Kirkland shared her rabbit made from a man's work glove and a wooden rabbit and cart. Ruth Shepherd made a decorative and functional pin cushion and thread holder, all in one. Jennie Leming had a pretty angel made of macaroni and grocery bag holder while Ina Bridges' Easter basket was Homemakers have been busy in the last few months. The group gathered at Roosevelt State Park on February 15 for their sub-district meeting.

They enjoyed fellowship with volunteers from Scott, Leake, Rankin, Smith and Simpson counties. The devotion was on happiness and taken from John 15:11. All counties participated in the program. Also, Simpson County's Maggie Harris partic-pated. Updates and state activities were shared.

Special guest speakers were introduced. Lunch, entertainment and door prizes were enjoyed by the ladies during the day. The Sunshiners were represented by Syble Wright, Jennie Leming, Ruth Shepherd, and Willie Jean Shorter. Sunshiners Club Meeting The meeting was called to order by President Syble Wright in the home of hostess Ruth Shepherd. Thought of the Day was "Lost time is never found COLONIAL'S PRE-NEED Peace Of Mind For You And Security For Your Loved Ones.

849-5031 847-1733 ANDREW ROBERT SARANTHUS Andrew Robert Saranthus, 70, retired brick mason of Magee, died Saturday, May 18, 1996, of heart failure at Magee Hospital. Services were 2 p.m., Monday, May 20, 1996, at Colonial Chapel with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee handled the arrangements. Mr. Saranthus was a native of Mobile, Ala.

He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include his sons, Roy Andrew Saranthus and Robert Hardy Saranthus, both of Magee; daughters, Jeanie Carol Dear of Florence, Sue Ann Hooker of Huntsville, brothers, Lester Saranthus of Jackson, Chester Saranthus and Donald Ray Saranthus, both of Mobile, Jake Saranthus of North Carolina; sisters, Margaret Ann Saranthus, Mona Chance, Nora Stoup, all of Mobile, Ann Lou Saranthus of Birmingham, 10 grandchildren. LILLIAN GOWAN Lillian Gowan, 86, homemaker of Mendenhall, died Wednesday, May 15, 1996, of heart failure at Conva-Rest Nursing Home in Mendenhall. Services were 2 p.m., Friday, May 17, 1996, at Upton Funeral Home with burial in Merit Cemetery. Upton Funeral Home of Mendenhall handled the arrangements.

Mrs. Gowan was a native of Simpson County and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, L.R. "Red" Gowan; brother, Odis Thompson; 3 grandchildren, Rita McNair, Johnnie Rambo, Shelia Dilmore; and 6 great grandchildren. ARTHUR DAVID "DAVE" GARNER Arthur David "Dave" Garner, 93, retired farmer of Magee, died Saturday, May 18, 1996, of heart failure at Magee General Hospi- Service with Quality and Dignity Since 1971 Card of Thanks We would like to take this time to say thanks to our dear family and friends who helped at the recent benefit held for us.

To those who we may not know, we thank you also. Jack and Jean Thornton Last night I dreamed I ate a ten-pound marshmallow, and when I woke up the pillow was gone. Tommy Cooper LULTmce 8-Ltlhi I see it iFccDnr JT And the KING Lives On! "ELVIS" Events Scheduled: Iet Show Flower Show Entertainment Pony Rides Cars of '60 Street Dance impersonator is set to make his appearance This year we will be featuring photos from the 60' s. Please submit your photos to The Magee Courier to be featured in our Homecoming '96 edition. All photos may be picked up after the special edition is published.

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