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Obituaries

Arylss Ann Henderson Callicutt

Arylss Ann Henderson Callicutt, 75, died April 27, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on Aug. 25, 1937.

A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. on April 29 at First Baptist Church in Holly Springs.

She leaves her husband of 55 years, Edwin Callicutt Jr.; three children, Edwin (Brenda) Callicutt III of Fairhope, Ala., Hayward (Kathy) Callicutt of Silsbee, Texas, Alice (Tommy) Ray of Holly Springs; her brother, Billy Henderson (Annette) of Cookeville, Tenn.; six grandchildren, Darby Jane Callicutt of Fairhope, Bennett Crowley (Tonya) of Mauriceville, Texas, Caitlin Ann Callicutt of Silsbee, Will Patton, Wesleyann Ray, both of Holly Springs, Heather (Mike) Hodges of Germantown, Tenn.; and five great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Holly Springs, or Marshall Academy, Holly Springs.

Donald L. Duster

Donald L. Duster, 81, of Chicago, Ill., died March 11, 2013. He was the grandson of the late Ida B. Wells-Barnett.

A tribute service was held Saturday, April 13, 2013, 1 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church of Chicago. Rev. Reggie A. Weaver officiated.

He leaves his wife, Maxine Duster; two sons, Daniel and David; and one daughter Michelle Duster Coleman (Barry).

Melissa Ford

Melissa “Missy” Ford, 42, of Holly Springs, died April 23, 2013, at her home. She was a cabinet builder.

Services were held at 2 p.m. on April 27 at Serenity Funeral Home Chapel in New Albany. Burial was in McKay Cemetery in Hickory Flat. Bro. Michael Bryant officiated.

She leaves her daughter, Jessica Shana Ford of Starkville; her mother, Margaret Stanton and stepfather Lelon Stanton of Hickory Flat; her brother, Marty Stanton of Hickory Flat; and her grandmother, Mary Hogue and stepgrandfather, Milburn Hogue of New Albany.

Pallbearers were Ricky Schoffner, Barkley Shoffner, Franky Stanton, Kevin Webb, Marty Stanton and Caleb Shoffner.

Edith Shelton McClain

Edith Shelton McClain, 71, of Waterford, died April 22, 2013, at her home. She was a Christian and a seamstress.

Services were held at 11 a.m. on April 25 at Holly Springs Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Hill Crest Cemetery.

She leaves four daughters, Jeanne Hudson of Corinth, Terry Wilson (Michael) of Waterford, Sandy Jackson (Stacy) of Rienzi, Tammy Jordan (Jason) of Henderson, Tenn.; two brothers, Willie Shelton of Chewalla, Tenn., Grover Shelton of Norco, Calif.; a sister, Metra King of Southaven; 10 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Jimmie McClain; four brothers, Clarence Shelton, Clay Shelton, Elijah Shelton, Dolphus Shelton; and two sisters, Mattie Neill Whitaker, Johnnie Mae Rushing.

For online condolences visit www.hsfuneralhome.com.

Vivian B. South

Vivian B. South, 76, of Byhalia, died April 19, 2013, at Trinity Hospice House in Collierville, Tenn. She was the widow of Clyde William South. She was a Baptist and retired from Vendo and Walmart.

Services were held at 11 a.m. on April 22 at Holly Springs Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Byhalia Cemetery. Bro. Montgomery officiated.

She leaves a son, Bruce South of Byhalia; a daughter, Debbie Kimble (Bobby) of Byhalia; a brother, Jackie Bennett of Memphis, Tenn.; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Clyde South Jr.; a daughter, Teresa Laughter; a grandchild, Bridget Kimble; and a sister, Waunice Bay.

Pallbearers were Billy Joe South, Nick South, John Howard, Warren South, Bill Bailey and Rodger Webb.

For online condolences visit www.hsfuneralhome.com.

Roby Lee Stegall

Roby Lee Stegall, 87, of Hattiesburg, died April 27, 2013, at his home. He was born in Pelehatchie and later moved to Forest. In 1944, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in the South Pacific during World War II for 21 months and was honorably discharged. After his military service, he enrolled at the University of Mississippi and then in the school of law, where he served as secretary of his class. He received his Juris Doctor in 1951. He set up his law practice in Forest and was owner of Stegall Furniture Company. He was a member and president of the Rotary Club. He was a member of the Ole Miss Alumni Association and member of Forest United Methodist Church, where he sang in the choir and was a Sunday school teacher. In 1978, he and his wife retired to San Diego, Calif., and moved back to Miss. two years ago.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on May 3 at Oak Grove United Methodist Church.

He leaves his wife of 62 years, Ellen Fitts Stegall; two daughters, Susan Warren of Holly Springs, Stacy (Bill) Pace of Hattiesburg; a son, Roby Lee Stegall Jr. of Hattiesburg, formerly of San Diego; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Deloris Riser, Lucy Allums; grandson, Rob Warren; and son-in-law, Jimmy Warren.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Rob Warren Scholarship for Legal Studies, c/o First State Bank, P.O. Box 580, Holly Springs, MS 38635.

Mary Ella Sullivan

Mary Ella Sullivan, 68, of Byhalia, died April 21, 2013. She was a seamstress.

Services were held at 1 p.m. on April 25 at Faith World Ministries, where she was a member. Burial was in Carey Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Jerry Waldrop officiated. Holly Springs Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

She leaves four daughters, Brenda Babin of Houma, La., Celia Jeanette Hamm of Holly Springs, Penny Boyington, Amy Sullivan, both of Byhalia; three brothers, James Tracey, and Roy; four sisters, Gertie Mae, Brenda Gail, Elizabeth, and Mary Jo; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Becky Dixon.

For online condolences visit www.hsfuneralhome.com.

Bobby Williamson

Bobby Williamson, 56, of Atlanta, Ga., died April 19, 2013. He attended the St. Mary’s Catholic School and was a member of Hopewell No. 1 Baptist Church.

Services were held at 12 noon on April 25 at New Dimension Salt and Light Ministries. Burial was in Hopewell No. 1 Cemetery. Serenity Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

He leaves his wife, Doris Brown Williamson; a daughter, Lakesha Williamson; sons Lavengia Williamson (Sharon), Bobby Williamson Jr., Danny Howell; brothers Robin Craig (Rosie) and Mark A. Williamson (Bobbie Sue); and 11 grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Gerome Pegues, Larry Howell, Rodrigues Pegues, Lavandez Howell, Perro Howell, Dominic Oswalt, Kelvin Lesure and Terrance Cowan. Honorary pallbearers were Robin Williamson, Mark Williamson, Lavengia Williamson, Bobby Williamson Jr., Danny Howell, Chris Perkins, Courtney Perkins and Martez Perkins.

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