Simpson County News from Mendenhall, Mississippi • 6

PAGE 6A THE MAGEIiCOURIERSlMPSON COUNTY NEWS. THURSDAY, MARCH Obituaries TTTTT" i i i il at 2 D.lTi. Mack Henry Hall Heath O'Neil Frye services are scneauiea ior inursaay, mmm -n chapel of Mims Mitchell Funeral Home in Magee. Intermeni follow in Waco-Fairmont Cemetery in Mize. Thnrnton- Mrs.

Thornton is survived by her husband, Kendall Ray 1 normo two sons, Kennon Roy Thornton and Kelly Eugene Thorn ton, oin of Mize; two daughters, Kathy Adams and Karla Tuggi Mize; her mother, Vilonia Toney Jordan; brothers, T. J. Mize, X.V. Jordan of Magee and Howard Jordan of Mnnger, grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Curtis Jordan, and a sister, Madell Lofton.

Mack Henry Hall, age 49, of Magee died March 8, 2003 at Magee General Hospital. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. Graveside services were held March 1 1 at Magee City Cemetery. Mims Mitchell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr.

Hall is survived by his mother, Hazel Dale Condia, and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, William Henry Hall. Bobbie Jean Jordan Thornton Bobbie Jean Jordan Thornton, 61, a homemaker, of Mize died March 10. 2003 at University Medical Center in Jackson. Heath O'Neil Frye, age 3 months, of Magee died March 3, 2003 at Simpson General Hospital.

Funeral services were held on March 6 at Kennedy Springs Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee was in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his parents, Kevin and Leslie Frye of Magee; maternal grandparents, Bill and Linda Bennet of Mt. Olive and Dale Cockrell of Mt. Olive; paternal grandparents, E.

H. and Rita Little of Dalhart, Texas; paternal great-grandmother, Minnie Underdown of Dalhart, Texas; maternal great-grandmother, Billic O'Neil of Mt. Olive; and maternal great-great-great grandmother, Maxic White of Mt. Olive. Drive-in kicks off statewide scholarship contest April 19 for three scholarships," Ridgeland, Rolling Fork, Tupelo, Vicksburg, Waynesboro and Yazoo City.

For more information about the 'Bump Around the State' Bumpers Bumpers Drive-In, located in 29 markets throughout Mississippi with a recently opened store in Mendcnhall, announces their new scholarship contest, 'Bump Around the open to all Mississippi high school juniors and seniors. "Over the years our corporation has offered many high school scholarships. We currently offer an annual $1,000 essay contest in many participating high schools in the state," said Dr. Sethi, president of the Bumpers Drivc-In corporate franchise. "However, for the new 'Bump Around the State' scholarship contest, we wanted to do something fun, unique and open to all juniors and senior high school students.

At the same time, we wanted to provide every college-bound student with a great chance to win a college scholarship," he added. To be eligible, each applicant must visit 20 different Bumpers Drive-Ins. No purchase is necessary when visiting the restaurants. This contest ends April 15, 2(X)3. The corporation will hold a drawing for scholarships of $1 ,000, $2,500 and $5,000 on Saturday.

April 19, 2003. Students who complete the contest requirements will receive one Bumpers Drive-In meal per week for 52 weeks. Bumpers Drivc-ln was established as a family-owned restaurant franchise in Mississippi nearly 18 years ago in May 1985. Today, they now have 29 restaurants throughout the state, and one in Tennessee. "From the onset of our careers in Mississippi, education has always been very important and dear to the hearts of our family.

In fact, for many years my wife and I both served as college professors. We strongly believe that education is the key to a bright 100 former East McComb residents that meet twice a year at Southwest Mississippi Community College. Rev. Case presented the library with a copy of Over the 0 Card of Thanks The family of Mattie Welch Cole would like to thank everyone for the food, flowers, cards, phone calls, hospital visits, and most especially their prayers during the illness and loss of our loved one. Special thanks to Dr.

Rudy Runnels and Vie staff of Magee General Hospital and Hillcrest Nursing Home. We would also like to thank Rev. John Blaine, Rev. Gary Roberts, and Rev. Nathan Fitch for their kind words of comfort and Dale and Connie Amason for the beautiful songs and music.

To Shady Grove Church of God and everyone who helped to prepare die meal for the family after the services, your kindness will never be forgotten. God bless you all. The Mattie Cole Family M'hall Library Friends hear Rev. Case future for our state. We feel that a good education can elevate the quality of life for our citizens, and, in turn, for our future citizens.

The more children we educate, the better the opportunities for them to live happy, productive lives," said Sethi. Response to the contest from high schools across the state has already been tremendous. "We sent out a letter to all high schools, and we have already heard back from many of them," said Amber Rigdon, Marketing Director for Bumpers Drive-In. "We are optimistic the contest will be a big success." "This scholarship contest is going to be a fun way for families and students to visit and see different areas of the state. Visit any 20 of the 29 Bumpers Drive-Ins in the state, show your ID, get your passport stamped, tum it in to any Bumpers location, and we will have a drawing on Overhead Bridge', a Journey of a Ufe Time.

The book is a compilation of memoirs written by several EMK's. The Friends, who organized in order to aid the local library, are liL I The Friends of the Mendcnhall Library had Reverend Charles M. Case Sr. as their guest speaker at the March meeting; His topic was the East McComb Kids, a group of over The family of James take this opportunity menas, ramiiy and associates who have provided support and love during the recent loss of a beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend to manv. A SDedal thanks goes to Station 7, Simpson County Volunteer Bt a 4 a.

added Rigdon. The only entry criterion for this contest is that the student be currently enrolled as a junior or senior at a Mississippi high school and present valid Mississippi identification. Students under the age of 18 must also have the written consent of their parent or legal guardian to participate. Scholarship checks will be written in the winner's name to the college of their choice. Official rules and entry forms arc available at every Bumpers Drive-In location.

Bumpers Drive-In is located in the following cities: Ackerman, Baldwyn, Booneville, Brookhaven. Canton, Charleston, Clarksdale, Clinton, Hazlchurst, Jackson, Laurel, Macon, Marks, Mendcnhall, Meridian, New Albany, Pearl, Prentiss, Philadelphia, Quitman, purchasing a digital camera for the Mendcnhall Library. The next meeting will be May 12 at 1 p.m. in the Civic Center. New friends are welcome.

Colonial Chapel Upton-Mims Magee, Mendcnhall, Taylorsville, Laurel, Forest, Bay Springs Raleigh COLONIAL'S PRE-NEED peace of mind for you security for your Urvcd ones. 849-5031 847-1733 Srrvitr uilh qualm iinrt 19" 1 v' rire rignters Association, Emeraystat, attendants at Magee General Hospital, Dr. Rudy Runnels and certainly to the many 1 friends. the prayers, cards, visits, food, and other expressions of love for our family; we are eternally grateful. Our lives nave been changed forever but we vow that those things which Wick stood for will bean eternal light for each and everyone of us to work toward.

Aaain. thank Vnil for oironifkiiw. Scholarship Contest, coniaci Amber Rigdon, Marketing Director for Bumpers Dnve-In, at 601-594-9486. Nick Cole would like to to thank all of the many and our time of need and continue to keep our lunwy your prayers. The Family of James Wick Cole Library acquisition Rev.

Charles Case, guest speaker for the March Mendcnhall Friends of the Library meeting, presents Dana Phillips a copy of Over the Overhead Bridge; a Journey of a Life Time. The book is a compilation of memoirs written by the Fast McComb Kids. Phillips is the children's librarian at Mendcnhall Library. xoouldlify to thanficdCtfu churches, att out I fnends and our wonderful church famiCy who I prayed for tyison during his Sank with cancer. Tfanfe to each one that had a vart in Magee earns national teacher certification Betty Magee of Mendcnhall is congratulated by Gov.

Ronnie Musgrove Tor receiving her National Board for Professional Teacher Certification. Mrs. Magee, who teaches in the Smith County School District, is an educational specialist with certification in Spanish and English. She also teaches adult Spanish classes through the work force training program at Holmes Community College and serves on the Speakers' Bureau for Mississippi Humanities. Submitted photo Watch gp Profile S3S his Memorial service, also 'Bro 2gger Lee and CtarfiStewart for their wonderful support.

JoA I (DeSSie Btair and Alec "Bounds for the Beautiful music. Thanks to the ladies of the church for I Being so sweet to fofood. Two people gave their life to Jesus at the service. "We will give I 1 7 Li ic- au tnegumj. 'inanlcs to all our sweet 9 children for Being so help ful during this time.

We need your prayers for days ahead of us. I IraSueJortenBerry CHURCH needs Meeting building relationships. Service Timp; Sundays: 10 am Rio 01 1 1 Dancing queens Mrs. Mississippi Susan Dcsport visited with numbers of the dancing cast of "Friday Knight Fever," Lamplight Theater's recent musical offering. With the title holder, In no certain order, arc Faith Banls, Laura Kathcrlnc Barker, llalic Gregory.

Roxic Hudgins, Katie Jones, llanna Lester, Gallic May, Chclby McBcc, Adrian Robertson, Casey Shoemaker, Aldcn Swindle, Juliana Lcc and Anna Lcc Warren. ChurchAlivc.net Wednesdays; 7 pm 267 Hwy 28 East.