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Obituaries

Eddy Franklin Davis

Eddy “Ed” Franklin Davis, 52, of Ashland, died Dec. 24, 2010, at his home. He was a Christian and a communication tech.

Services were held at 1 p.m. on Dec. 28 at Holly Springs Funeral Home. Burial was in Keys Family Cemetery in Ashland. Pastor Raymond Aven officiated.

He leaves a daughter, Joan Moree of Columbia; three brothers, Jimmy Davis of Sumrall, David Davis of Adamsville, Tenn., Ivy Davis of Purvis; five sisters, Misty Luna of Sardis, Pam Murphree of San Antonio, Tx., Charlene Middleton of Laurel, Melissa Kirkley of Sumrall, Donna Broome of Albuquerque, N.M.; two grandchildren and beloved music partner Steve Smith.

For online condolences visit www.hsfuneralhome.com.

Lucy Mae Hurdle Devore

Lucy Mae Hurdle Devore, 89, of Mt. Pleasant, died Dec. 25, 2010, at Christopher’s in Holly Springs. She was the widow of Luke Devore, her husband of 65 years. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.

Services were held at 2 p.m. on Dec. 28 at Holly Springs Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

She leaves her daughter, Marie Palmer of Mt. Pleasant; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Henry Devore

Memorials may be made to the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, 2361 Taska Road, Red Banks, MS 38661.

Pallbearers were Mark Palmer, Matthew Palmer, Eric Palmer, Kendall Pierce, Jack Hurdle and Steve Hurdle. Honorary pallbearers were Gabe Palmer and Lucas Palmer.

For online condolences visit www.hsfuneralhome.com.

Eliza Mildred Robinson Hall

Eliza Mildred Robinson Hall, 93, of Memphis, Tenn., formerly of Red Banks, died Dec. 23, 2010, at her daughter’s home in Memphis. She was the widow of Suggs Hall and a former Sunday school teacher.

Services were held at 1 p.m. on Dec. 28 at Pleasant Grove MB Church in Red Banks, where she was a member. Burial was in Mt. Newell Memorial Garden. Rev. S.A. Phillips officiated. J.F. Brittenum and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

She leaves three daughters, Maxine Hall, Delois Hall Walton, both of Memphis, Shirley Hall of Holly Springs; three sons, Walter Hall, Irby Hall, both of Holly Springs, Leroy Hall of Red Banks; three stepsons, Wavie C. Hall, Lee Willie Hall, both of Holly Springs, Earl Goodman of Memphis; 22 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Suggs Hall Jr. and Leon Hall.

Pallbearers were Timothy Oliver, Kelvin Hall, Leon M. Hall, Harlin Hall, Marlon Hall, Chauncey Walton and Willis Walton Jr.

Mary Mills

Mary “Momma” Mills, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, died Dec. 20, 2010, at her daughter’s home.

Visitation will be from 5 until 9 p.m. on Dec. 29 at Holly Springs Funeral Home. Services will be held on Dec. 30 at Holly Springs Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Byhalia Cemetery. Bro. Matt Hess will be officiating.

She leaves her daughter, Renee Floyd of Mt. Pleasant; and many nieces and nephews.

For online condolences visit www.hsfuneralhome.com.

Willie Coleman “Tight” Moore

Willie Coleman “Tight” Moore, 63, of Red Banks, died Dec. 25, 2010 at Baptist Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. He was a master brick mason.

Visitation will be Dec. 31, 2-6 p.m. at the funeral home and Jan. 1, 11-11:55 a.m. at the church. Services will be held at 12 noon on Jan. 1 at Mt. Newell MB Church in Red Banks, where he was a former member. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Rev. Thurman Norman will officiate. J.F. Brittenum and Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

He leaves his wife, Betty Guy Moore of Olive Branch; three daughters, Kimberly Moore-Brown, Tundra Moore, both of Olive Branch, Rosalind Pritchard of Victoria; seven sisters, Oblydia Perry of Detroit, Mich., Bobbie Grisby of Memphis, Annie G. Elmore, Lorene Totten, both of Victoria, Henrietta Norfleet, Irene Moore, both of Red Banks, Inez Moore of Alauchua, Fla., six brothers, Curtis Moore, Connie “Nose” Moore, both of Red Banks, Edgar “Flat” Moore of Byhalia, James Moore of Memphis, R.W. “Shag” Hall, Curtis Hall, both of Flint, Mich.; and four grandchildren,

He was preceded in death by brothers, Troy Moore, Emery C. Moore and Berdell Hall.

Pallbearers were Antonio Moore, Mario Moore, Kevin Moore, Reginald Moore, LeVelle Parker and Tony Moore.

Irene Etheridge Newsom

Irene Etheridge Newsom, 89, of Tupelo, died Dec. 21, 2010, at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo. She was the widow of James Roy Newsom and a medical secretary.

Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. on Dec. 23 at Potts Camp Cemetery. Holly Springs Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

She leaves two daughters, Billie Baum of Saltillo, Toni Caldwell of Columbus; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Mississippi Methodist Senior Services, P.O. Box 1567, Tupelo, MS 38802 or charity of donor’s choice.

For online condolences visit www.hsfuneralhome.com.

Martha Louise Randolph

Martha Louise Randolph, 87, of Memphis, Tenn., died Dec. 20, 2010, at Methodist Germantown Hospital. She was the widow of Ross Randolph and a Baptist.

Services were held at 11 a.m. on Dec. 24 at Holly Springs Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Potts Camp Cemetery.

She leaves her son, David Ross Randolph of Memphis; and two sisters, Madalynne Ash of Potts Camp, Jean Nichols of Oxford.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to PBS or a charity of the donor’s choice.

For online condolences visit www.hsfuneralhome.com.

Floyd Smith Sr.

Floyd Smith Sr., 86, of Hernando, died Dec. 20, 2010, at Delta Medical Center in Memphis, Tenn. He was the widower of Robbie Morgan Smith, his wife of 53 years. He was retired as postmaster for the U.S. Postal Service in Lamar after 39 years and an Army Air Force veteran of World War II.

Services were held at 10 a.m. on Dec. 23 at Colonial Hills Church in Southaven, where he was a member. Graveside services were held at 12 noon on Dec. 23 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Moscow, Tenn. Twin Oaks Funeral Home, Southaven, was in charge of arrangements.

He leaves two sons, Floyd Smith Jr. of Oakland, Alan Smith of Hernando; a sister, Mable Cothern of Mt. Pleasant; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The family requests that any memorials be made to the Colonial Hills Church Mission Fund, 7701 Hwy. 51 North, Southaven, MS 38671.

Nancy Bohm

Nancy Bohm, 60, of Byhalia, died Dec. 25, 2010. She was a Baptist.

Services were held at 2 p.m. on Dec. 29 at Barton Baptist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Bro. John McMillen officiated. Holly Springs Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

She leaves her husband, Ronald A. Bohm; two daughters, Ronda Kelly of Byhalia, Tanya Allen of Missouri; two brothers, Durwood Bullington, Glenn Bullington, both of Dade City, Fla.; and a sister, Roxine Barthel of San Antonio, Fla.

For online condolences visit www.hsfuneralhome.com.

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