Published: October 31, 2007 01:10 pm            

Obituaries for Week of October 31, 2007

NEWTON — Edison A. Boatner

Retired Miller Transport Driver/Trainer

Edison Boatner, 89, died Thursday, October 25. He was a member of Highland Baptist Church and a veteran of World War II.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Gladys Spence Boatner; sisters; Faye Pierce of Benton, Eddie Lee Wilkerson of Yazoo City; brother and sister-in-law, Homer and Mary Boatner of Houston, TX, sister-in-law, Lois Wilcher of Meridian, nieces and nephews, Ann and Bob Craven, Julia and Dwayne Sharp, Elaine Brown all of Meridian, Elaine Spence of Enterprise, and a large number of Boatner and Smith relatives.

Visitation was Sunday, October 28, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Barham Funeral Home followed by a graveside service at 3 p.m. in Decatur City Cemetery, Decatur, Mississippi.

Pallbearers were Bill Spence, Phillip Spence, Jack Brown, Dwayne Sharp, Jordan Craven and Zach Riggs.

Memorials may be made to Highland Baptist Church or Aldersgate Retirement Community.



Mr. Homer Estes

Services for Mr. Homer Estes were held at 10:30 Monday, October 29, 2007 at Beulah Baptist Church, Rev. Keith Ramage officiated and burial was in the church cemetery.

Survivors include: one daughter; Rachel Estes Pearcy of Decatur, one son; Randy Estes and wife Wynell of Decatur and three grandchildren; Lauren Estes, Amber Tyson and Brittany Tyson all of Decatur.

Mr. Estes was survived by a host of nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Little Rock Masonic Lodge and Beulah Baptist Church. He served in the U. S. Army during WWII.

He was preceded in death by his wife; Dorothy Estes.



Jack Watson

Services for Jack Watson will be held Saturday, November 3, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Shawn Croft officiating. Burial will be in Morning Star Cemetery with Clark’s Memorial Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Watson, 84 of Newton died Saturday, October 27, 2007 at VA Medical Center in Jackson.



Frances Aycock Johnson

Frances Aycock Johnson, 80, a retired school teacher, died Sunday, October 28, 2007 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union County, New Albany, MS.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at Decatur United Methodist Church. Burial was in the Newton County Memorial Gardens in Newton with Newton County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Frances taught school for over 30 years with most of her time spent teaching third and fourth grade. She last taught in the Newton County School system in Decatur. After she retired, whe was an avid quilter and a charter member of the Mississippi Quilt Association and the local Busy Hands Quilting group. Frances also enjoyed crocheting and reading. Utill illness prevented, she was an active member of the Progressive Club and DAR. She was an active member of Decatur United Methodist Church. Reverend Johnny Crosby and Reverend H. G. Winstead officiated at the service.

Survivors include: daughter, Susan Johnson Taylor and husband Rev. Bruce L. Taylor of New Albany, granddaughter Amanda Taylor Nichols (Jody) of Brandon, grandson, Benjamin Andrew Taylor of Murfreesboro TN, sister, Jo Ann Thomas and husband O.G. Thomas of New Albany, brother, Harold Aycock of Greenfield, CA.

She was preceded in death by husband, Elmer H. Johnson, infant son, Duane H. Johnson, her parents Fair and May Aycock, and brother Cecil Aycock.

Pallbearers were: Harold Johnson, Amos Johnson, Jerry Johnson, Byron Johnson, Doyle McMullan, Larry Jones, David Hopkins and Sonny Hopkins. Honorary pallbearers were Busy Hands Quilters.







Inky Beau Roolay Garvin

If anyone knew the late Delores Garvin, then you knew her beloved pet named Inky. A small private memorial service was held at the home of Marion Garvin, daughter of the late Delores Garvin on October 19, 2007.

After my mothers sudden death in 2004, Inky took up with me. Everyone figured that he would have mourned himself to death over losing my mother, he didn’t, but age got the best of him. He was loved by so many people in Newton. He was a visitor to lots of businesses but Inky had his favorites. I’d like to share with you a few.

Fred’s: Boy those buggie rides were a lot of fun because the whole entire time he was in Fred’s he was really looking for Mr. James Mowdy, the manager. Inky was never too fond of Mr. Mowdy. I kinda think now that they really loved picking on each other and that made both of their days. I know it made my mothers.

Chicken Basket: If only I knew how much money was spent there for Inky’s three piece chicken nugget dinner with french fries and a sprite. The employees through the years never failed to speak to Inky and to let you know, leaving was just a barking racket, but I see now he was only telling them bye, see you next time. Thanks to the staff of the Chicken Basket for those special nuggets and the hellos to Inky.

My grandmother Ms. Mrytie Bell Garvin, after having a heart attack, my mother took up a lot of time with her, now everytime she went to see my Mamaw, Inky went also. The last time that I took Inky down to the Liberty community, it was like the air was totally different to him. Seeing Inky always put a smile on my Mamaw’s face and they were always happy to see each other. I think now that he really believed who she was and what a huge part she was in my life. Thinking of it makes my heart melt knowing that my mother brought their friendship together.

The last place is my nephew Colby Harvey. When we would go to see Colby Inky slept most of the way. The drive took us to Lawrence, but when we hit those railroad tracks on 505 up he would come singing the rest of the way. You see Colby taught Inky how to sing and boy were they a band. I know that Colby will miss him so.

As for me he will always be in my heart, he brought my mother so much joy for years. Now I see that he was a joy to be around. He was my mothers little fur ball, best friend and protecter as he became mine also. I will never forget him, really who could.

Special children whom he grew up with are; Christina, Alan, Dusty, Colby Darren, Lacy, Allison and Landon.

Special thanks to the American Kennel Club, Newton Animal Clinic, Quinn, Sara and Steve Bounds, the late Mary Mangum, the late Lucillie Bounds, Teresa Clark, Ms Margaret Helen Simmons, Ms Carolyn Watkins, Watts Monument, Ms Bonnie Simmons and Ms Tiffany Simmons.

Thanks for those who attended the service.

I’ll always remember you, Marion (Inky) Garvin. July 25, 1990 to October 19, 2007.

        

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