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Navy Seaman Wayne W. atson, III, a 2003 graduate of Stone High School, Wiggins, MS, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit raining Command, Great Lakes, IL. During the eight-week program, Watson completed a vari- ty of training which included classroom study and practical i nstruction on naval customs, first aid, fire fighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.

The capstone event of boot camp is "Battle This exercise gives recruits the key skills and confidence they need graduate and take to the fleet. "Battle Stations" has been designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, edication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application basic Navy skills and the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Its distinctly 'Navy' flavor was designed to ake into account what it means to be a Sailor. Jack Curvin SAUCIER, MS-Mr. Jack Curvin, age 67, passed away, Sunday, November 23, 2003, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS.

Mr. Curvin was a retired logger in the timber industry. He was a member of Poplar Head United Methodist Church in Saucier, MS, member of Palmer Creek Methodist Campground, served on the Board of Trustees at Poplar Head United Methodist Church, and a member of the choir. urvivors include his wife, Earlyne Curvin of Saucier, MS; three daughters and sons-in-law, Beth and Jerel Moffett of Saucier, MS, Sheila and Greg Taylor of Saucier, MS and Pam and Ronnie Mercer of Perkinston, MS; six grandchildren, Jaclyn and Brad Brewer, Jonathan Taylor, Erica O'Neal, Tyler O'Neal, Marjorie Mercer; and one sister, Helen Brady of iberty, NC. Funeral Services were Wednesday, November 26, at Poplar Head United Methodist Church followed by interment in oplar Head Cemetery at Saucier, Harrison County, MS.

Moore Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. Richard Lewis WIGGINS, MS-Mr. Richard V. Lewis, age 78, of the Ramsey Springs Community, passed away, Saturday, November 22, 2003. r.

Lewis served in the Marine Corp during WWII and received the Bronze Star and the Purple eart. He lived in Jackson, MS working as a safety engineer. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Wiggins, MS. r. Lewis was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Lucille Lewis, a sister, Nadine Gordon and a granddaughter, Kristin Smith.

Survivors include his wife, Norma Lewis of Perkinston, MS; a son, Jon Lewis and wife Kathryn of Perkinston, MS; a daughter Ramona Smith of ackson and grandsons, Jon R. Lewis of Oxford and Justin Levi Williams and wife Lori of Long Beach, CA; four sisters and two brothers. Graveside services were held Tuesday, November 25, at the Wiggins Cemetery. Moore Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The family prefers memorials be sent to the Methodist Church, 520 E.

Pine Wiggins, MS, or the Kristin Smith Scholarship Fund-USM Foundation, P. O. Box 10026, attiesburg, MS 39406-10026. Jesse Boyce Holleman Jesse Boyce Holleman, 79, Gulfport, died Friday, November 21, 2003. Boyce Holleman was born and raised in Wiggins, Mississippi, egan the practice of law there in May, 1950 and comes from an old pioneer lumbering family in South Mississippi.

He and his amily moved to Gulfport in 1967, where he resided at the time of his death. He served in World War II as a Naval Aviator, was shot down hile making a bomb run at the invasion of Saipan and spent 14 months recovering from severe urns sustained. He retired from the Navy with the rank of Lt. ommander and was awarded the Purple Heart. attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College at Perkinston and the University of Mississippi graduating from aw School in 1950.

He was a lifelong fan of both institutions. He was elected to the Mississippi House of epresentatives in 1947 and served until 1953 when he esigned in the second term to become District Attorney for the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He was re-elected 5 times to the position, retiring in 1972, after 19 ears, to return to the private practice of law. He was joined in his private practice by his sons, Mike, Tim and Dean. He served as Attorney for the Board Supervisors of Harrison County for 18 years and the Harrison County School District for 15 years.

He was elected President of the Mississippi State Bar Association serving 1969 through 1970. In 1995 he was awarded the Outstanding A chievement in Law Award by the Mississippi State Bar Association. He was recently 1 of 5 lawyers in the State of ississippi selected by the Bar Association to have an autobiographical video made of his legal career, which is entitled "Trailblazers of the Mississippi Legal He has lectured widely on the legal circuit, and in 1975 began a theatrical career, which led him to perform many stage roles, appear in many movies and television series. Boyce had a starring role in a movie based on Eudora Welty's book called "The Ponder He remained an active member of he Screen Actor's Guild. He is survived by his wonderful wife, Annie Louise Holleman, his two (2) daughters, Diane Holleman Kiser and her husband, Mitch; and Beth Holleman; his 4 sons, David Holleman; Mike Holleman and his wife, Tiffany; Tim Holleman and his wife, Lisa; Dean Holleman and his wife, Laurie; 3 stepdaughters, Anne Presley and her husband, Rhett; Dede age and her husband, Chuck and Rebecca Anderson; and stepson, Neill McInnis.

Along with 16 grandchildren: Christopher Boyce Holleman; arah Gant; Dean, and Hollis Holleman; Michael Boyce Holleman, Addie and Matthew Boyce Holleman; Courtney, Annie, Roy Anderson, IV; Rebecca, Dabbs, Ashley, and Chase Cage; Bronwyn and John Rhett Presley; and Chantel abbs; his brother, Robert Michael Holleman and his wife, the late Jan Holleman, his sisters, Lorraine H. Pigott and her usband, Joe; Billie Ruth Rantal and her husband, Archie and Nieces and Nephews: John S. Rantal, Susan R. Breeding, and Lyn R. Price, J.

Brad Pigott, James Holleman Pigott, John William Pigott, Linda P. Robinson, and Kendall Moore. was preceded in death by his father, William Clifford Holleman, his mother, Ruth Taylor Holleman, his brother, Ray Holleman and a stepson, Durant Dabbs. Visitation was Monday, November 24, at Bradford- 'Keefe Funeral Home, Gulfport, MS. He and his wife, Annie, are members of the First Baptist Church, Gulfport where funeral services were Tuesday, November 25, 2003 and Interment at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.

Funeral services were handled by Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes. The family would also like to express their appreciation to Riemann Funeral Homes for ringing Boyce home to Gulfport. In memory of Boyce and in lieu of flowers, his family would request your gift in Boyce's onor for a debate scholarship fund to the University of Mississippi Foundation, P. O. Box 249, University, MS 38677.

llen Spicer Ellen Louise Spicer, age 64 of Perkinston, passed away on aturday, November 29, 2003, at Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg, MS. rs. Spicer was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, William Spicer of erkinston; three daughters, Belinda Rodriquez of Queen Creek, AZ, Theresa Torres of Mesa, AZ, and Diane Spicer of Pheonix, AZ; two sons, William C.

Spicer of Phoenix, AZ, and Michael Spicer of Phoenix, AZ; 18 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and two sisters, Mina Koehler of McHenry, MS; a nd Rita Stratton of Perry, NY. Memorial services will be held at 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, from St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Wiggins. Moore Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

www.stonecountyenterprise.comWednesday,DECEMBER 3, 2003 Stone County Enterprise Page 3 Obituaries Local News Holiday Open House Saturday, December6 10 A.M. 3 P.M. POitIop Several DoorPrizes Refreshments Antique Classics and Interiors Antique Mall 205 E. College 928-5346 Watson completes basic training Looking Back Presented by Bank of Wiggins Serving You Since 1916 Compiled by Rob Sewell (All information for Looking Back is taken as it originally appears.) 10 Years Ago From the Wednesday, December 1, 1993, issue of the Stone County Enterprise: The Bank of Wiggins, headquartered in Wiggins, MS, has received a top rating of Green with Three Stars based on recent financial data. In an announcement by Kitty T.

Heller, president of Veribanc, the banks has also been accorded the special recognition of Ribbon The blue Ribbon Bank award, reserved for those highly-rated institutions which demonstrate exceptional attention to safety, soundness and financial strength, is the oldest national accolade presented to banks by private sector analysts. (PICTURED) The Orvelle and Cindy Eubanks home at the corner of Hatten Avenue and Fourth Avenue in Wiggins lights up the neighborhood. The family spent three days putting together the Christmas display and lights. 25 Years Ago rom the Thursday, December 7, 1978, issue of the Stone County Enterprise: (PICTURED)- M.P. White served as the 1978 Christmas Parade Marshall on Saturday, December 2.

as he is lovingly called by all who know him has been a business man in Wiggins for many years. Low-income families will receive a cost-of- living increase in their food stamp allotments starting according to David B. Alspach, Southeast regional administrator of the Department of Food and Nutrition service. The increase, prescribed by law, reflects the rise in the cost of food from March through September of 50 Years Ago From the Thursday, December 3, 1953 issue of the Stone County Enterprise: (PICTURED)- BUYS FIRST 1954 CHEVROLET TRUCK- James E. Bounds, Rt.

1, Lumberton, is shown above (left) receiving the keys to his new 1954 Chevrolet half ton pick-up truck. Salesman Jack McHenry (right) is presenting the keys to Mr. Bounds. This is the first 1954 unit sold through the local agency here and it is the third Chevrolet that Mr. Bounds has purchased from Star Chevrolet Co.

C.E. Bound, son of Mr. Bounds, is the young man in the center. (December 1959 Bank of Wiggins Insert) One in a Hundred Anyone can make money but it takes a smart one to save it. A combined money-maker and money-saver is one in a hundred.

In every 100 persons there are the indolent and the extravagant. There are always more spendthrifts than savers. Then there are the fortunate few who work a little harder, spend a little less and save a little more. We all owe a debt of everlasting gratitude to the thrifty, those who save something for that uncertain future. When things go to pot, they are the ones who keep our economy from falling apart.

When capital is needed for new enterprise, they provide it. Safety and Service Bank of Wiggins.