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6A THE NORTHSIDE SUN, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Thursday, August 15, 1991 Services were held from Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel for Robert Edwin (Ed) McCoy of 1620 County Line Rd. The Rev. Russell Fletcher officiated. McCoy, 49, died July 27 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. A resident of Jackson since the age of two, he was born in Mobile.

He attended Power Elementary School, Bailey Junior High and Murrah High School where he graduated in the class of 1959. He attended Mississippi State University and graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi. He formerly was associated with the State of Mississippi in the Audit Department. In 1975 he became associated with O.P.I. Oil Drilling company out of Houston, Texas and worked and lived in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Iran, Liberia, Nigeria, Belgium and Oklahoma.

He was a former member of the Jackson Jaycees and was a member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Cathy McCoy of Belgium; daughters, Tonya McCoy Christou of Canada, Julie McCoy of Belgium; sons, Robert E. McCoy Jr. of New York, Mathieu McCoy and Jeremy McCoy, both of Belgium; parents, Mr.

and Mrs. E. E. McCoy of Jackson and New Augusta; sisters, Mary McCoy Ladner of Chattanooga, Tenn. and Linda McCoy Cromartic of Arlington, brother, Calvin McCoy of Bolton; two grandchildren, three nieces and two nephews.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Marie McCoy. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Association. Pallbearers were Calvin McCoy, George Gardner, Ted Copeland, Dell Barnett, Pat Smith and Bill Milligan. Burial was in the Lakewood Memorial Park Cemetery. Ruby L.

Lavinghouze Obituaries Robert E. McCoy Services were held August 1 12 from Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel for. Mrs. Ruby Lee Lavinghouze of 1226 Plantation Blvd. Mrs.

Lavinghouze, 82, died August 10 at St. Dominic- Jackson Memorial Hospital. A native of Shivers, she had been a resident of Jackson since 1941. She was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church where she was a member of the Keenagers Club. She was associated with the church nursery and the kindergarten for a number of years.

Survivors include her husband, Gordon P. Lavinghouze of Jackson; son, G. Mitch Lavinghouze of Jackson; three grandchildren, Steve Lavinghouze and granddaughter-inlaw, Laura M. Lavinghouze, Robin Lavinghouze and Deborah Heard and grandson-in-law, Clifton W. Heard; great granddaughter, Kristena Leigh Heard; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Ridgecrest Baptist Church Day Care Center. Burial was in the Lakewood Memorial Park Cemetery. Dorothy P. Neely from Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Dorothy Poole Neely of 4050 Robin Dr.

Mrs. Neely, 75, died August 10 at St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital. A native of Roxboro, N.C., she had been a resident of Jackson for more than 65 years. She was a graduate of Central High School and had attended Belhaven College.

She was a member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Walter Taylor Neely of Jackson; son, Walter P. Neely of Jackson; daughter, Anne Simms of Simi Valley, three grandchildren, Andrew, Katy and Taylor Neely, all of Jackson, Memorials may be made to St. Luke's United Methodist Church or Millsaps College.

Burial was in the Lakewood Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Merle Owen Services were held August 7 from Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home for Mrs. Merle Williams Owen of 4171 Ridgewood Rd. The Revs.

Harold Fleming and Harold Jordan officiated. Mrs. Owen, 77, died August 5 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center. A native of Jackson, she lived in Northeast Jackson for 22 years. St.

Marks sets special service A day-long Consecration ministrative assistant to Bishop Beise, youth director; Jay Jones She graduated from Central High School, attended Mississippi Woman's College, Hinds Junior College, and received a bachelor's degree from Mississippi College. She received a master's degree in social work from the University of Pittsburgh in 1960 and was active in the field of Mental Health in Pennsylvania where she was associated with Western Psychiatric Institute in Pittsburgh and Beaver County Mental Health Center. When her husband's work took the family to Colorado, she was associated with Logan Mental Health Center, and Jefferson County Mental Health Center in the Denver area. In 1969 she and her husband returned to their native Mississippi and she soon became associated with the Department of Psychiatry, University Medical Center, from which position she retired in 1976. Survivors include her husband, William F.

Owen two sons, Skip Owen of Jackson and Donald F. Owen of Sierra Vista, several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Sam Owen, Carol Owen, Gaines Owen, Dave Ellis, Opie Ellis and Fred Upton. Burial was in the Cedarlawn Cemetery. C.

Earl Bullock Services were held August from Wright and Ferguson Home Chapel for C. Earl of 2319 Twin Lakes Cir. Bullock, 70, died August Methodist Medical Center. Explore space Taylor Hildebrand (right) tended the U.S. Space Camp program lasted one week curriculum in principles of tion.

A native of Johns, he had been a resident of Jackson for 60 years. He was a member of Galloway Memorial United Methodist Church. He was past president of the National Association General Contractors of America, past president of the Association General Contractors of Mississippi: and had served 10 terms on the board. He had served on the board of River Hills Tennis Club. He was a World War II veteran and was airline pilot for PanAm Airways.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Collier; son, Robert E. (Bob) Bullock of Jackson; daughters, Mary Collier Sugg and Patricia Lynn Williams, both of Atlanta; brother, Burham Bullock of Houston, Texas; sisters, Lu Lee of Jackson and Beth Davis of Mobile; four grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Galloway Building Fund or American Cancer Society. Burial was in the Lakewood Memorial 1 Park Cemetery. Edward H.

Wass Services were held August 13 from Hubbard Lake, Mich. for Edward H. Wass of 333 Decelle St. Wass, 89, died August 6 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center. A native and life long resident of Detroit, he had been a resident of Jackson for one and a half years.

He was a member of the Lutheran Church. He has a World War I U.S. Army Calvary veteran. He was a retired foreman for Solar 8 Steel in Detroit. Funeral Survivors include Bullock toria; brother, Russ coln, sister, 5 at Ann Arbor, J.

Vandenbroek of and Josh McFarland (left) sponsored by NASA, in where each student completed aerospace technology and St. Luke's reveals musical programs The music department of St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 621 Duling announces plans for its 1991-1992 series of musical programs. The concert series is part of St. Luke's outreach ministry and all programs are open to the public and are free of charge.

All concerts are held in the sanctuary of the church at 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoons except where noted. The programs include David Yetter, organist at Christ U.M.C., September October 27, Mozart Musicale sponsored by the music staff at St. Luke's; November 19, 7:30 p.m., The Handel Society of Jackson presents the sacred oratorio January 12, Chris Brunt organist in recital; Also, March 29, The Handel Society of Jackson presents the sacred oratorio "Esther" with Jean Spell, soprano; May 31, The Handel Society presents a Spring Musicale; June 7, Martha Neilson, soprano, Chris Brunt, piano, and member of the Mississippi Symphony perform an all-Messiaen concert featuring "Quartet For The End Of Time." Explorers Bible Study starts study of Genesis Explorers Bible Study, an interdenominational detailed study of the Bible composed of women from the entire metropolitan area, will begin September 4 and meet each Wednesday morning from 9:15 to 11 at Riverside Independent Methodist Church, 835 Riverside Dr. The Book of Genesis will be studied during the 1991-1992 session.

A nursery will be provided and a free-will offering will be taken to underwrite the cost of materials for the study. his wife, VicWass of LinHelen Hooley of grandson, Kevin Jackson. recently atHuntsville. The an intense space explora- For more information, call 366- 9051 or 932-2890. Those Special Days HAPPY BIRTHDAY: August 15: Barbara Magruder, Tonya Murphy, Joe Buzhardt.

August 16: Joyce Avent, Audrey Emory, Riley Hagan Mrs. W. F. Hand, Warren E. Hood, Susan Cox, Barry Wood, Elizabeth Beasley.

August 17: Michael Witherspoon, John L. Mason, Mary Mitchell Williams. August 18: Ted Copeland, Susan Robertson, Jamie Kerr, Charles E. Daniels, Stephen Rogers. August 19: Edwin Mack, Louise Miley, Tamera Longmire.

August 20: Paul Griffith. August 21: Barbara Mize, Marian Montgomery, Will Ezelle, Eck Beard. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: August 15: Shirley and Mike Farrell. August 17: Dr. and Mrs.

Scott Segrest, Joe and Gwen Schmelzer. August 19: Joe and Gail Buzhardt. August 20: Tommy and Mary Dent, Rob and Pam Fairley, Jeanice and Craig Cummings, Jan and Bobby Berry, Mr. and Mrs. Olgia Graves, Mr.

and Mrs. Wim Sullivan. August 21: Tony and Kathy Klingler. ceremony will be held at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 400 Grant's Ferry Rd.

near the Reservoir August 18. Bishop Robert Morgan will preach at the 10:40 a.m. service, Willis Britt, pastor, will preach at the 8:20 service. Open house for the nearly million dollar facility will be from 3 to 4 p.m. The "Consecration Service" from 4 to 5 p.m.

will be followed by a covered dish supper from 5 to 6 p.m. Special guests will include all former pastors and staff members, District Superintendent Dr. John Ed Thomas, and Dr. Henry Clay, ad- Church schedules festival The First Annual Old Towne Fair will be held September 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.on the grounds of the First United Methodist Church of Ridgeland.

Vendors from around the state will offer crafts for sale. Live music will include "The Young Urban Barbershoppers" and "Jupiter Hollow." There will be a Country Store and lots of children's activities. For more information, 856- 6456. Welcome to Our Church Ridgecrest Baptist Steve and Paula Kean of 513 Hunters Creek Madison. Virginia Thomas of 550 Post Madison; Jan Whitehead of 5880 Ridgewood Rd.

Colonial Heights Baptist Lynn and Brian Hilson of 898 Riverchase; Ann Elizabeth Sims of 11 Oakleigh Tommy and Brenda Duncan, Kim Crawford of 4639 Old Canton Sarah Kathryn Jackson of 6024 Lake Trace Emily Brown of 5226 Romany Dr. Christ United Methodist Church Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Entrekin of 278 Planters Grove, Ridgeland; Bill Yeager of 10 Robinwood; Mr. and Mrs.

Louis Ladner of 131 Rolling Meadows Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Wall of 221 Meadowlane, Madison; Mr. and Mrs. John F.

Fields of 773 Lakeland Dr. Broadmoor Baptist Mr. and Mrs. Robert Litro of 5025 Wayneland Dennis and Hamilton Warren of 757 Lawrence Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Robinson Jr. of River Bend Dr. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne McLeod of 1045 Flynt Maylene Fuller, Mark Patchin, Donna Patchin and Stacy Foster.

Northminster Baptist Bob Yarbrough of 46 Roxie Brandon. Morgan. Activities throughout the day will involve all age levels in the church elementary age to senior citizens. Special music will be provided by all church choirs. Groundbreaking was August 26, 1990, for the 13,000 squarefoot sanctuary building that includes administrative offices, preschool rooms, and choir room.

The sanctuary can accommodate nearly 600 people. The Rev. Willis Britt is pastor; Jill Beshell, diaconal minister, Jim SHARE YOUR LOVE "Send Sunshine Baskets" For every occasion! Say "Our Sympathy" "Get well "Happy SUNSHINE SHOP FRUIT BASKETS 3013 N. State St. Harkins The Florist combining yesterday's sewice with tomorow's designs.

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Fri. 9 am 2 pm Ages: 4 months 4 years Northminster Baptist Church 3955 Ridgewood Road 366-0232 or 352-6420 Jeanie Welch, Director Sunspots The Northside Sun is available in Newstands at the following locations: Downtown Radisson Walthall, 225 East Capitol Parkins Pharmacy, 904 East Fortification; Super Stop, North State at Manship; North Jackson Pop's Restaurant, Lakeland Drive; Taylor Maid, 1667 Lakeland Super Stop, 2088 Lakeland Super Stop, 700 Lakeland Brent's Drugs, Woodland Hills Shopping Center; Shell Service Station, Meadowbrook at North State; Primos Restaurant, 4330 North State Northside News, 121 Triangle Super Stop, North State at Sheppard Road; Sunflower, Meadowbrook Shopping Center; Sunflower, Maywood Mart; Minit Mart, 4656 McWillie Drive; Super Stop, 4959 Old Canton Texaco Station, 6154 Old Canton Kroger, I-55 North; Sack Save, I-55 North Frontage Road; Ridgewood Shell, 5850 Ridgewood Road; Circle 5853 Ridgewood Road; Ramada Renaissance, County Line Road; Super Stop, 1635 E. County Line Rd; Super Stop, Highway 51, Ridgeland; Super Stop, Highway 51, Madison; Junior Food Mart, Lake Harbour at Pear Orchard; Shell Service Station, Lake Harbour at Old Canton Road; Sing Food Store, Rice Road at Old Canton Road; Chevron Station, Spillway Road at Fannin Road; Sing Food Store, Grant's Ferry Road. SHARPE You can have a voice in Madison County government you elect MARC SHARPE Supervisor, District 2 September 17, 1991 Vote.