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Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Maxine Harrison, 94, of Kilmichael will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 30 at Kilmichael United Methodist Church, with burial following in Old Plank Cemetery in Vaiden. Rev. Cindy Glazier will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Trent Harrison, Ryan Hovas, Justin Hovas, Clint Vaughn, Luke Vaughn, and Brent Woods. Her grandsons and great-grandsons will serve as honorary pallbearers. Anna Maxine Harrison was born on November 22, 1927, in rural Carroll County. One of four children born to Brantley Harrell Scott and Maggie Mai Gordin Scott, she is preceded in death by her sister, Rubye Louise Briscoe Pullen and brothers, Harrell Gordin Scott and John Stanley Scott. In 1945 she married Ernest Quinton Harrison, Jr. Together they had six children; Linda Fay Hovas (Benny), Glenda Kay Hovas (Billy), Barbara Ann Tompkins (Gregory), James Quinton Harrison, Rebecca Lynn McCormick (Charlie) and Wayne Brantley Harrison who survived her. A daughter, Wanda Louise Harrison died in infancy. In addition she leaves 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren. She was employed as a seamstress and supervisor at Windam Manufacturing in Winona 1959-1978. In 1978 with good references for her cooking abilities, Brent Towing Company of Greenville hired her as a riverboat cook. She worked with them for many years and then with various other towing companies until in 2001 at the age of 73 she decided to retire.

Bennie Stevenson Montague, 68, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021, at Delta Regional Medical Center in Greenville. He was born in Montgomery County to Henry D. "Buster" and Geneva Weeks Montague on December 2, 1952. He was a farmer and was a retired employee of Anel Industries. He was a lifetime member of Double Banks Hunting Club and served as a board member of the Poplar Creek Water Association. He was a member of Poplar Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Montague is survived by his wife, Luna Bond Montague of French Camp; daughter, Genna Gail Montague of Vicksburg; stepdaughter, Karen Nail (Ben) of Winona; stepson, Scott Dees (Sandy) of Oxford; two sisters, Lillie Mae Laney (Curtis) of Winona and Mary Jane Collins (Larry) of Yazoo City; eight grandchildren, Carter McElroy, Hunter Dees (Rachel), Brooklyn Dees, Logan Nail, Jenna Nail, Leslie Hathcock, Stacy Hathcock, and Jake Rush; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Judy Annette Burden.

Bernice Strahan Haire, 91, passed away at Winona Manor on Friday, November 5, 2021. She was born in Attala County to George Nebraska and Lottie Mae Tullos Strahan on September 15, 1930. She was a retired cafeteria manager of the former Winona City School District and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Winona. She was a loving and caring friend who loved spending time with her friends and family while traveling and listening to music. She was a member of Eskridge Baptist Church. Mrs. Haire is survived by three daughters, Sarah Posada (Herman) of Baton Rouge, Linda Blakely (Gene) of Winona, and Helen Haire of Cedar Falls, Iowa; two sons, David Bell (Pam) of Baton Rouge and Tim Haire of Winona; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Haire; and son, Dan Bell.

Ms Maxine is a legacy. Not many like her. She was admired and loved by many.. What a great lady the Lord called home. Like Like

A graveside service for Betty Shearer Rose of Kilmichael will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 1, at Friendship Cemetery in Kilmichael, with Rev. Randy Bridges officiating. Ms. Rose passed away at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. She was born in Jackson on June 5, 1959, and was 61 years old. She was a retired registered nurse and a Methodist. Ms. Rose is survived by her brothers, Ray Shearer of Stewart, Randall Shearer of Kilmichael, and Ronnie Scoggins of Jackson. She was preceded in death by her son, Jason Rose; and her mother, Thelma Tindoll Funderburk.

A memorial service for Brenda Lee Tucker Henson of Winona will be held on Saturday, March 26 at 12:00 p.m. in the Oliver Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Oliver Funeral Home. Brenda Lee Tucker Henson, 64, passed away at her home in Winona on Monday, March 21, 2022. She was born in Sunflower County on January 5, 1958 to Harold Edgar and Mattie Louise Gooden Tucker. She was the manager of Bridges Kwik Way in Winona for many years and enjoyed camping and spending time with her family. It's undeniable that Mrs. Brenda's calling in life was in child care. This is evident in the hundreds of children she babysat over the years to whom she was affectionately known as "Nana". Parents of the community could count on her to provide a safe loving place for their children when they were away. She was a staunch Autism advocate. Mrs. Henson is survived by her daughter, Cori Henson Neese of Winona; two sons, Jeromy Henson of Winona and Trent Henson of Winona; two sisters, Kathy Denley of Greenwood and Carolyn Randall (Dwight) of Greenwood; three brothers, Frank Tucker (Laura) of Winona, Darrell Tucker (Teresa) of Brandon, and Daniel Tucker (Terry) of Booneville; lifelong companion, Robert E. "Bob" Henson; nine grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Ann Tucker; and three brothers, Eugene Tucker, James Tucker, and Larry Tucker.

Carolyn Mai Kennedy Stringer, 92, formerly of Winona, passed away January 11 th at her residence at The Claiborne in Starkville. Born in Winona May 1, 1929 to Thomas Gaddis (Tom) Kennedy and Anna Mai Pickens Kennedy, she was the widow of James Dudley (Jimmy) Stringer and a long-time resident of Winona. Due to the current Covid situation a graveside service will be held Friday, January 14 th at 10:30 AM at Oakwood Cemetery in Winona with Rev Rusty Keen and Rev Chad Bowen officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Mitch Stringer, Jimmy Stringer and Kyle Jordan. The wearing of masks is encouraged and the family will remain after the service to greet friends. Carolyn started playing the piano at an early age and first shared her talent by playing for services at First Baptist Church at the age of 13. She was a 1947 graduate of Winona High School where she was elected Homecoming Queen, and a 1951 graduate of MSCW. Carolyn often joked that, "We never would have made it without my library science degree!" Carolyn married the love of her life, Jimmy "Dud" Stringer on December 21, 1950. After his service in the USAF they returned to Winona where she taught school for one year at Kilmichael. It was during this time that she became a member of Moore Memorial UMC. She was a gifted organist and voluntarily served in that role at Moore Memorial for more than 50 years, also serving on the Worship Committee. On Pentecost Sunday 2017 the church surprised her by proclaiming "Carolyn Stringer Day" for her many years of service. Part of her gift to the church was playing for weddings and funerals. In recent years she played for many of her close friends' funerals and, against her objections for two very special friends, followed their wishes by playing "The Tennessee Waltz" for one, and "When the Saints Go Marching In" the other. For a quarter century she and Jimmy co-owned and operated a hardware store in downtown Winona until his death in 1987. In addition to her gift of music Carolyn was a talented duplicate bridge player, often driving to tournaments well into her 80s. She was involved in the restoration of and an original shareholder of Friends of Immanuel, a non-profit established to restore and maintain the beauty of the historic Immanuel Church in Winona, and was also proud to be a member of the DAR. Carolyn is survived by her children, Ken (Hallye) Stringer of Madison and Pam (Jim) Corban of Starkville; Grandchildren Mitch (Kelly) Stringer of Madison, Jimmy (Frances) Stringer of Falls Church, VA, and Lura (Kyle) Jordan of Starkville; and great grandchildren, Elizabeth and Harmon Stringer of Madison and Price Stringer of Falls Church. The family would like to thank her faithful sitters, Ethelene Shurden, Mary Tate, Jackie Childs and Tiffany Guess, as well as express appreciation to the staff of The Claiborne. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts in Carolyn's name be made to Moore Memorial UMC, P.O. Box 467, Winona, MS 38967, or Friends of Immanuel, c/o Barbara Pittman, 147 Bethlehem Community Road, Winona, MS 38967.

Funeral services for Mrs. Carrol Lindsey Melton of Winona will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 25 in the Oliver Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Oakwood Cemetery. Rev. Brian Wells will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Randall Pyron, Devin Wingo, Ricky Johnson, and Jeff Tompkins.

Graveside services for Mr. Charles Blackburn Oliver of Watkinsville, GA will be held on Saturday, January 22 at 11:00 a.m. in the Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery near Duck Hill, MS. Mr. Oliver, 98, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022. He was born October 5, 1923 to Charles and Marrion Blackburn Oliver. He was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church in Watkinsville, GA. He was a retired Manufacturer's Representative, having represented three major lighting manufacturers. He attended Mortuary College in St. Louis, MO and served as a Funeral Director for fifteen years. He was an Army-Air Force veteran of WWII, with the rank of T/SGT and a lifelong member of the Winona Masonic Lodge #48. Mr. Oliver is survived by his two sons, Charles Jerry Oliver and Kirk Blackburn Oliver; a grandson, David Grant Oliver; a granddaughter, Amy Elyse Oliver; and daughters in law, Kathy Jo Oliver and Caroline Oliver. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Margaret Kirk Oliver; grandson, Kirk Blackburn Oliver, Jr.; and daughter in law, Carole Espy Oliver.

A graveside service for Charles E. Burton of Carmack, formerly of Itta Bena, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 7 at Bethany Church of God Cemetery near Poplar Creek. Rev. Alex Lawson, his son, Rev. Steve E. Burton, and grandson, Rev. Derek Robertson, will officiate the service. Charles E. Burton, 85, passed away at his home on Friday, September 3, 2021. He was born in Schlater, MS on January 18, 1936 to Charlie H. and Omie Johnson Burton. He was the retired owner and operator of Delta Parts and Machine Shop in Itta Bena for 37 years. He was a member of Bethsaida Baptist Church near French Camp, but was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Itta Bena. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, and Ole Miss football. He was an avid restaurant critic, with a focus on cornbread. Mr. Burton is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Burton Steen (Terry) of Carmack; son, Steve E. Burton (Cindy) of Selma, AL; five grandchildren, Daniel Burton, Derek Robertson, Hannah Kling, Haley Burton, and Mary Ellen Nance; six great-grandchildren, with two on the way; two nieces, Janice Cummings and Melanie Huckaby; and nephew, Wayne Aldridge. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Alford Burton; sister, Frances Aldridge; and nephew, Don Aldridge.

A memorial service for Mr. Charles Stephen "Steve" Lawler, Jr. of Kilmichael will be held Saturday, November 13 at 2:00 p.m. in the Oliver Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive guest from 1:00 p.m. until service time. Rev. Ben Hill and Rev. Randy Bridges will officiate the service. Mr. Lawler, 68, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital. He was born in Indianola, MS on December 19, 1952, to Charles and Patricia Amadei Lawler. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Winona and a retired night auditor in the hotel industry. Mr. Lawler is survived by his wife, Dottie Baggett Lawler; sisters, Kathleen Rouse of Nebraska, Patricia Davis of Greenville, and Fran Pate (Buddy) of Greenville; and loved by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant stepson, David Ray Nichols.

Funeral services for Charles Thomas Holmes, Jr. of Duck Hill will be held Friday, October 29, at 11:00 a.m., at Duck Hill Baptist Church, with burial following in Mars Hill Cemetery, with military honors, near Duck Hill. Rev. Tim Buchanan will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be nephews, Gary Kirk, Jr., Tim Holmes, Tommy Rodgers, Randy Richardson, David Eley and Charles Henry, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Dynamite Kirk, Ricky Swanson's Sunday School Class and the Deacon body of Duck Hill Baptist Church. Charles Thomas Holmes, Jr, 85, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021, surrounded by his family, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Grenada. He was born on April 15, 1936 to Charles Thomas "Tom" and Jessie Mae Gillon Holmes. He was a retired co-owner and operator of C&S Agency Trucking Company. He was a Deacon and member of Duck Hill Baptist Church, a Veteran of the Mississippi Army National Guard, American Legion member, and former member of the Duck Hill Lion's Club. Mr. Holmes is survived by his wife, Sarah Southern Holmes of Duck Hill; daughter, Christy Holmes Owens (Tim) of Duck Hill; sister, Nancy Kirk (Gary) of Duck Hill; two grandchildren, Kevin Trey Owens of Holcomb and Kelsie Lynn Owens of Duck Hill; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Charles Thomas "Trey" Holmes, III; sisters, Nona Wood and Marie Rodgers; and brothers, James Holmes, Jack Holmes and Gillon Holmes.

David Craig Carter passed away peacefully in his sleep at home November 28, 2021. He was born to the late Bud Carter and Ada Carter of Yazoo City. David graduated in 1984 from Manchester Academy. He played football at Holmes Community College for two years where he met the love of his life Tracy Cox Carter. He continued his education at Mississippi State University and graduated in 1991 with a degree in sports management. David enjoyed a career in management and caring for others at North Mississippi Regional Center. David was an avid sports fan and his all-time favorite players were his sons. He could always be found cheering his Dave and Zack at all their sporting events or watching his little girl dance and cheer. Being a father was his passion. David is survived by his wife of 24 years, Tracy C. Carter; his three children, David C. "Dave" Carter, Jr. (Christina), Zachary Thomas Carter (Cassidy), and Madison Grace Carter; one granddaughter, Carson Joan Carter; three brothers, Franky Carter (Michelle), Robby Carter, and Jamey Carter (Amber); and many loved family members, nieces, nephews, and close friends. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 1 at noon, with funeral services following at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Winona, MS. Graveside services will immediately follow at Reeds Chapel Cemetery on Reeds Chapel Road in Stewart, MS. Pallbearers will be Coty Bennett, Colin Bennett, John Rueben Cox, Mason Carter, B. Brasfield, Jordan Davis, Zach Howell, and Craig Kirkendall. Services will be performed by Dr. Tim Mims and Zachary Carter.

I am so saddened by the passing of Miss Maxine. She was such a sweet, friendly lady. I always enjoyed seeing her. A wonderful mother to her own children and all of her children's friends. I have fond memories of parties at her house. I will miss her. I may not be able to come, I am recovering from some surgery, but my thoughts and prayers will be with you. May God bless each of the family. Like Like

Derrick and Vickie Beckom says: November 25, 2021 at 11:08 pm Words cannot express the hurt…. You all are in our prayers. Rest in His arms Colby ♥️♥️♥️ Like Like Reply Delma Mitchell says: November 26, 2021 at 3:44 pm Dear Christy , We are praying for you and your family . I have fond memories of your twins and it was always a delight to hear of their adventures. Sending love hugs and prayers. Delma Mitchell Like Like Reply Holli Wooten says: November 27, 2021 at 11:18 am I'm praying for y'all i just can't believe my sweet Colby gone u fought from day one I may not be in the family any more but I still thought of y'all as my nephews prayers for the family love y'all Like Like Reply Jamie Taylor & Family says: November 28, 2021 at 5:12 pm You all in our thoughts and prayers Like Like Reply Amy Hester says: November 28, 2021 at 10:19 pm Prayers and thoughts for your family Amy Hester Like Like Reply

Susan Murphy says: November 24, 2021 at 6:41 pm So sorry for your loss. I didn't know him personally but he was an outstanding young man. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ✝️ Like Like Reply Raymond and Michelle Acy says: November 24, 2021 at 7:12 pm So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Like Like Reply Jackie Clay says: November 24, 2021 at 7:49 pm I am so very sorry for this great loss, my thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. GOD Bless each one. Like Like Reply Delorse Parson says: November 24, 2021 at 7:50 pm My Prayers are with you Christy as you lay your love one to be with our God almighty. Like Like Reply Linda Halfacre Weir says: November 25, 2021 at 4:06 am Christy and family, I am so sorry for your terrible loss. I am praying for you all now and in the future. Lord, be near. Psalm 34:18 Like Like Reply

Maxine was a special person. She was a blessing to anyone who knew her. My boys ate many a meal at her house. I think she fed every kid in Kilmichael. My love and prayers go out to all of her family. Her friends in and out of Kilmichael will never forget MaMeen. Like Like

Recently, for some reason Miss Maxine had come to my mind, and I had wondered about her. I remember her so well and how kind and gracious she always was. Barbara and I were in the same grade, and Miss Maxine and all the kids were at the Methodist Church at Kilmichael more than regularly. I especially remember her as the adult leader of our MYF group. May she now and forever be in God's presence enjoying her many well-deserved heavenly rewards. Like Like

Loved Mrs Maxine. I always enjoyed talking with her at the grocery store as she got groceries for her family dinners that she loved to cook. Prayers for all her family. She will be missed. Like Like

Mr. Charles E. Sheffield, 92, passed away at his home in Winona on Monday, June 6, 2022. He was born, April 23, 1930, in Calhoun City to E.E. and Myrtle Burleson Sheffield. He was a member, Deacon, and Sunday School Teacher at North Winona Baptist Church. He was a US Air Force Veteran of the Korean War and member of the Winona American Legion. Before retiring, he worked as a Sr. Engineer Technician for the MS Department of Transportation. Mr. Sheffield is survived by his wife, Bobbie Hamilton Sheffield of Winona; daughter, Lori Sheffield Busby of Birmingham, AL; sons, Richard Sheffield (Kathy) of Canton and Tony Sheffield (Nicki) of Winona; ten grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Elizabeth Byars.

1, 2021, with her loving family by her side at home. Brenda was born February 28, 1944 in Johnson City, Tennessee. She was preceded in

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Ryleigh Brewer, and Natalie Brewer; and numerous nieces and nephews. She received her AA degree as well as the English

So sadden to hear that Miss Maxine has passed. She was a special lady that loved her family. May God comfort all of you during this time. Like Like