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Obituaries
Mildred Richmond Crutcher, 81, of Byhalia, died Feb. 3, 2013, at Baptist Hospital, Collierville, Tenn. She was a member of the Missionary Society, Mother’s Board, former choir member at church and Mid-South Community Choir, women’s ensemble and spearheaded many programs at church. She was a retired supervisor at Gem Inc. in Byhalia. Services will be held at 12 noon on Feb. 8 at St. Matthews MB Church in Byhalia, where she was a member. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Rev. Gregory Hughes will officiate. J.F. Brittenum and Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Feb. 7 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home and Feb. 8 from 11 a.m. to 11:55 a.m. at the church. She leaves five children, Carol Webster, Sandra Liggins, Clair Hearn, Doris Sessom, all of Byhalia, Edna Threatt of Hernando; two sisters, Lenora Thompson of Cleveland, Ohio, Clara Richmond of Byhalia; two brothers, Lee Coker of Tulsa Okla., Augustine Standard of Akron, Ohio; 19 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
Evangelist Alma Gail “Pumpkin” Dortch, 51, of Lamar, died Jan. 23, 2013, at her home. She was an evangelist, a director of the church choir, a church usher, a Sunday school teacher, member of Christian Board of Education, a member of Young Ministers and Non-Pastors Association, organizer of Women’s Ministry, and a retired teacher from Holly Springs School District after 25 years. Services were held at 12 noon on Feb. 2 at Concord MB Church in Slayden, where she was a member. Burial was in the church cemetery. Rev. Clyde Williams officiated. J.F. Brittenum and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. She leaves her daughter, Jalesia Reanna Dortch of Slayden; two sisters, Flora Dortch, Flordia Jones, both of Slayden; and three brothers, David Dortch of Memphis, Tenn., Cornell Dortch, Earnest Dortch, both of Slayden. She was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Henry Dortch. Arnold Grant Edwards Sr. Arnold Grant Edwards Sr., 58, of Marshall County, died Feb. 1, 2013. He was a Baptist and a parts salesman with Fleet Equipment. Services were held at 2 p.m. on Feb. 5 at Holly Springs Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Carey Chapel Cemetery. He leaves his wife, Lisa Sinquefield Edwards; three sons, Arnold Grant Edwards II of Memphis, Tenn., Timothy Sinquefield of Red Banks, Terry Lee Bell of Bartlett, Tenn.; his daughter, Tammy Lynn Bell of Southaven; two brothers, Kenneth Dale Edwards of Bartlett, Irby Jesse Hurdle of Red Banks; his sister, Joyce Elaine Mitchell of Red Banks; and two grandchildren. For online condolences visit www.hsfuneralhome.com. Betty Lou Harris Betty Lou Harris, 70, of Olive Branch, died Jan. 29, 2013. She was the widow of Richard Harris and a Baptist. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Feb. 1 at Holly Springs Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Coldwater Cemetery. She leaves her daughter, Deborah Sue Harris; her son; Rickey Harris; two sisters, Jerry Miller, Faye Carter; her brother, Dotson “Fuzz” Earnest; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. For online condolences visit www.hsfuneralhome.com. Richard Hurdle Richard Hurdle, 89, of Slayden, died Feb. 3, 2013, at Trinity Mission in Holly Springs. He was the widower of Elizabeth Hurdle and a master carpenter. Services were held at 2 p.m. on Feb. 6 at Holly Springs Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Carey Chapel Cemetery. Bro. William Kemp officiated. He leaves two stepsons, Kenneth Dale Edwards of Bartlett, Tenn., Irby Jesse Hurdle III of Red Banks; his stepdaughter, Joyce Mitchell of Red Banks; his sister, Corrine Curtis of Little Rock, Ark.; four stepgrandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his stepson, Arnold Edwards. For online condolences visit www.hsfuneralhome.com. Rita C. Heady Kopp Rita C. Heady Kopp, 95, of Holly Springs, died Jan. 26, 2013, at Alliance HealthCare in Holly Springs. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Serenity Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements. She leaves her son, Arthur Bott of Holly Springs; and her caregiver, Peggy Flowers. Donald Ray Little Donald Ray Little, 77, of Red Banks, died Feb. 4, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Collierville, Tenn. He was Presbyterian and a farmer. A private family service will be held. He leaves his wife Shirley Little; two sons, Jerry Little of Iowa, Scott Pipkin of Prather, Calif.; a daughter, Lori Loftin of Red Banks; a brother, Jack Little of Farmersville, Calif.; a sister, Shirley Banks of California; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
J.C. Lollar, 86, of Potts Camp, died Jan. 27, 2013, at Baptist DeSoto Hospital. He was the widower of Viola Lollar. He was a member of Potts Camp Baptist Church, a welder and a U.S. Navy veteran. Services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 1 at Flat Rock Baptist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Bro. Gary Yates officiated. Holly Springs Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He leaves four sons, Randy Lollar (Barb), Michael Lollar (Sue), Rick Lollar (Jo Ellen), Johnny Lollar (Debbie); his daughter, Vicky Rapsin; his brother, Robert Lollar (Faye); his sister, Florence Johnston; seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. For online condolences visit www.hsfuneralhome.com.
Ashlynn Elizabeth McClure, 2, of Byhalia, died Feb. 3, 2013, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be Feb. 6, from 5-8 p.m. at Brantley Funeral Home in Olive Branch. Services will be 10 a.m. on Feb. 7 at Byhalia United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Byhalia Cemetery. She leaves her parents, Russ and Heather McClure; a sister, Kyleigh; grandparents, Rusty and Jamie McClure, Tina McClure and Phillip Talley; aunts and uncles Elyse Talley, Amy McClure, Chris Earwood, Sean McClure, Tyler McClure, Matt McClure and Nick Earwood. The family expresses their sincere gratitude to the medical staff at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for their loving and special care; as well as to their many friends, church family and community. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For online condolences visit www.BrantleyFuneral.com
Robert Walker, 87, of Holly Springs, died Jan. 29, 2013, at Trinity Mission Health & Rehab in Holly Springs. He was a retired construction worker. Services were held at 12 noon on Feb. 2 at Mt. Gilead CME Church in Holly Springs. Burial was in the church cemetery. Rev. O.D. Clark officiated. J.F. Brittenum and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He leaves his daughter, Pauline Walker of Memphis, Tenn.; his sister, Lillie Hardin of Holly Springs; his caregivers, Robert and Mary Jackson, both of Holly Springs; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. |
    
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