Visitation will be Tuesday, May 18, 5-8 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. BOONEVILLE, MS William RC Robbins, 100, died Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Magnolia Regional Health Center, Corinth, MS. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeremy Gentle and David Shumaker. Burial will be in New Bethel Cemetery, Belmont, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in Joel Cemetery, Dennis, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. David Harper officiating. Burial will be in Belmont City Cemetery, Belmont, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. He was a twenty year veteran serving in the Mississippi Army National Guard. Services will be Saturday, August 21, 3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Haskell Sparks officiating. Beloved wife of Jerry Deaton. He was an avid Ole Miss fan and enjoyed spending his Saturdays in the Grove with his tailgating family. Graveside services will be Sunday, January 17, 2 p.m. at Lindsey Cemetery, Dennis, MS with Bro. A time of visitation will be Thursday, December 1, 6-8 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. September 8, 1953 - February 26, 2023 . He played basketball on Coach Caviness New Site championship teams and for Buster Davis at IJC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Crane. He was retired from Motor Convoy and C F Trucking. Pallbearers will be Zach Daniel, Carson Massey, Brent Childs, Billy Rawhead Rogers, Austin Robinson, James Twitty and Randy Turner. Pallbearers will be Alton Hester, Ransel Sparks, Eddie Wright, Allen Holcomb, Duke Wood and Steve Bostick. He was born in Red Bay, AL and worked as a greeter. Ready to see her mama, ready to see her husband and she said most of all she was ready to see Jesus because she loves Him so much. Pallbearers will be Rodger Cleveland, Jimmy Nelson, James Caleb Powers, Austin Nathaniel Sparks, Ian Browning and Alvis Ray Durham, Jr. Visitation will be Monday, February 21, 5-8 p.m. at Gospel Lighthouse Church. Her smile was contagious and could light up a room. Deene Rodgers, Jimmy Wayne Russell and Diane Rodgers officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 10, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. BELMONT, MS Cynthia Diane Coggins, 52, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 in Colbert County, AL. Visitation will be Monday, May 9, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. SEATTLE, WA Allan Walton Montgomery, Jr. died April 3, 2022 at University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harley and Bertha Mae Dial Moss. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Diabetes Association or American Cancer Society. Steve Kennedy officiating. DENNIS, MS Della Mae Henry, 87, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022 at NMMC in Tupelo, MS. She was born in Itawamba County, MS to George Marlin and Lena Taylor Crowe. He was preceded in death by his mother, Verlon Deaton Harris; his father, Lee Curtis Harris; one sister, Brenda Jones; one very precious daughter, Margaret Ruth Sartain and a cherished son-in-law, Larry Sartain. He was born in Dennis, MS and worked in logging and as a night watchman at Wood Sales. James Segars and Bro. He will truly be missed. Funeral services will be Sunday, August 22, 3 p.m. at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with Haskell Sparks officiating. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Emma Holcomb Bates and six siblings. He was born in Ashland, KY to James E. and Nellie Ferguson Wright. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Clettie and Vera Almedia Russell Hamm and three brothers, Clyce Hamm, Clovis Dewrell Hamm and Vinson Hamm. They would go on to be members for fifty-nine years where they taught five year old boys Sunday school and were involved in many other activities. Pallbearers will be Christopher King, Ian Poole, Chance Poole, Jay Poole, Jeffery Ramer, Mike Smith, James Knecht and Jason Knecht. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Carol Moody and his parents. In the early 2000s, Robert resurrected the Juby Johns and played once again with great success. She was born in Belmont, MS to William Brooks and Eula Allen Holcomb. Burial will be in Belmont Memory Gardens, Belmont, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. MUSCLE SHOALS, AL Bobby T. Lindsey, 90, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022 at his residence. Visitation will be Friday, February 12, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, February 13, 11-12 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. BELMONT, MS Raymond Paul Bryant, 77, passed Friday, February 5, 2021 peacefully at home. She was survived by husband - Fred McArthur; children - Cheryl Fluhr, Lauren Blair and husband, Peter, Elisabeth Bellah and husband, Eric, Kathleen Mosher and husband, Tom; mother - Lydia Miller; as well as her grandchildren - Parker Fluhr, Joseph and Seth Blair, Grace and Anne Lauren Bellah and Caroline and Hannah Mosher, that she dearly loved. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 22, 6-9 p.m. at Calvary Family Worship Center. Funeral services will be Monday, November 14, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Trinity Assembly of God, 1116 4th St. NE, Red Bay, AL 35582. We will remember him forever. He was born in Belmont, MS and worked as a welder. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 10, 11 a.m. 3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. BELMONT, MS Phillip Wayne Red Slayton was born in Red Bay, AL on March 27, 1961 and passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at North Ms. Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. Phillip was a loving husband, father, son and brother. Services will be Wednesday, May 19, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 4, 10-1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. BELMONT, MS Olivia Hernandez, 46, died Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Magnolia Regional Health Center, Corinth, MS. She was born in Harlingen, TX and was a crew leader at Comfort Revolution in Belmont, MS. Funeral services will be Friday, April 29, 3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. Jerry George officiating. Jerry Ginn. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. She loved gardening and spending time with her family. She was born in Marietta, MS to Delmus and Flaura Mae Hoard Barnes. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 17, 12 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. He was uniquely able to diagnose problems with electronics simply over the telephone and did so with engineers worldwide. BELMONT, MS Gary M. Wright, 75, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Courtyards Community Living Center in Fulton, MS. Services will be Friday, June 4, 3:30 p.m. at Calvary Family Worship Center, Golden, MS with Bro. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and attended Union Chapel Church of God. As a student, Robert became well known for his paintings and sold everything he painted. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS assisted the family. Jimmy Massey officiating. Deaton Funeral Home in Jackson 15 Deaton Ln Jackson, KY 41339 (606) 666-2413 Click to show location on map Zoom About Deaton Funeral Home The caring memorial directors at Deaton Funeral Home provide specialized funeral services designed to satisfy the needs of every family. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry McAnally, Steve McAnally and Phil Byram. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pine Vale Childrens Home, 1872 County Road 700, #1-A, Corinth, MS 38834. She is survived by her husband of forty-nine years Bro. Visitation will be Sunday, September 12, 1-3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. BELMONT, MS Donita Searcy Trotter, 66, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at North Ms. Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. She was born in Booneville, MS and was owner of an insurance agency. Jerry George officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 2, 4:30-7 at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. Burial will be in Tishomingo City Cemetery. He loved old movies, jotting down catchy phrases that he would later work into his songs. BELMONT, MS Jackie Wayne Poole, 77, died Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Magnolia Regional Health Center, Corinth, MS. He is survived by his wife Judy McVay Deaton, Tishomingo, MS; one daughter Tonya Long (Dickey) Red Bay, AL; two sons Jamie Deaton (Nerissa and children) Tishomingo, MS and Matthew Loveless (Jennifer) Cherokee, AL; two sisters Margaret Robinson, Tishomingo, MS and Sarah George, Belmont, MS; grandchildren Justin Pounders, Tyler Deaton, Cole Deaton (Kim), Ben Loveless, Taylor Loveless, Kaeleigh Loveless and Torie; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services will be Friday, January 7, 3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Visitation will be Monday, June 20, 5-8 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. IUKA, MS Jonathon Lee Thorne, 27, died Friday, June 10, 2022 in Iuka, MS. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 12, 3-5 p.m. at Highland Baptist Church. Visitation for James will start Monday, March 6, 2023 and go through Friday, March 10, 2023 . Honorary pallbearers will be Dan Starkey, Kent McClung, Tim Wright, James Belue, Jerry Pannell, Clayton Luttrell, Eddie Nunley, Jim Southward, Jason Jackson, Billy Page and Ronnie Green. Burial will be in Dennis Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jared Ware, James Rivers, Trey Sparks, Eli McDowell, Jamie Sparks and Adam Noland. If you had a conversation with Terry for more than five minutes, it would surely be about basketball, turkey and duck hunting, farming, all of his pending backhoe/bulldozer work left to do or black trucks. She made many beautiful quilts that will be forever be treasured by all her girls. He is survived by his wife of sixty-three years Helen Bates; two children Linda Barnhill and Philip Bates and four grandchildren Valerie, Kristen, Haley and Kyle Sparks. She enjoyed her flowers, playing games and doing puzzles. . Because of his efforts to preach and teach, many were added to the church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Mary Montgomery, a son, Kevin Montgomery and a brother, Ralph Montgomery. Funeral services will be Monday, November 21, 2 p.m. at Liberty Church of Christ with John Williams and David Conley officiating. He was born in Tishomingo County, MS and worked as a stone mason. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 6, 6-8 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. TISHOMINGO, MS Laverne Pounders Cornelius, 87, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 at her residence. He is survived by a sister Kathy Robinson and her husband, Mike Robinson. Burial will be in Lindsey Cemetery. Services will be Saturday, March 13, 2 p.m. at Old Bethel United Methodist Church, Golden, MS with Bro. Burial will be in Belmont City Cemetery. She was preceded in death but re-united in heaven with her wonderful parents, two great-grandchildren and a host of loved ones gone on before her. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Alvie J.A. and Mary Stone Sellers, an aunt, Katie Stone and her half-brothers and sisters. . He was born in Belzoni, MS to Billy Wayne Coleman and Polly Ann King Coleman. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. TISHOMINGO, MS Marvin Rogers, Jr., 77, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022 at his residence. He was a jack of all trades. He was an avid MSU fan. Pallbearers will be Michael Jones, Dustin Jones, Jordan Jones, Lynn Nichols, Devin Michael and Dillon Rogers. Burial will be in New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Lovelace, Dennis Dink Durham and Kenny Gattis. He was born in Dennis, MS to Howard Curtis and Alice Christine Poole Browning. He worked at Falcon for thirty years and was a security guard for Tiffin Motor Homes for fifteen years. Funeral services will be Sunday, September 11, 4 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Burial will be in Tishomingo City Cemetery, Tishomingo, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. He was born in Golden, MS to Erskin and Vera Prestage Bostick. Pallbearers will be Cody Congdon, Nathan Bridges, Ben Bullard, Brian Speers, Justin Slayton and Jason Slayton. He was born in Golden, MS, was a carpenter and attended Martin Hill Free Will Baptist Church. She was a member of Hamilton First Baptist Church, Hamilton, AL. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery, Tishomingo, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. He was born in Mississippi and was a logger for more than twenty-five years. Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Timbs, Thomas Tyler and Kade Elrod. She was a member of Maud Church of Christ but attended Tishomingo Church of Christ. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife of fifty-two years Jean Holt; daughter Tracie Holt McCullar of Tishomingo, MS; son Jeff Holt and wife, Blair of Tishomingo, MS; grandchildren Brandon Pruitt, Sadie, Maylie and Bentley Holt and Bella Grace-Holton McCullar, all of Tishomingo, MS; great-grandson Waylon Pruitt of Kokomo, IN; sisters Mary Ruth Copeland, Shelia Enlow and husband, Wayne, all of Tishomingo, MS, Martha King and husband, Tommy of Saltillo, MS, Janet Crane and husband, Bruce of Belmont, MS and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers, Clayton, Lester, Pat, Woody, Archie and Owen and sisters, Shellie, Essie and Exie. April 19, 2022 Memorial Donation Hallie Jean-Marie Deaton, age 15, of Middletown, OH, passed away Tuesday April 19, 2022, due to a tragic automobile accident. Deaton Funeral Home Jackson, KY. When she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016, she showered other chemotherapy recipients with gifts in the infusion room. She is survived by her husband James David McCalmon and her brother Wendell Vaughn (Bill). Curtis Silcox, Bro. DENNIS, MS Peggy C. Sparks Adams, 81, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at her residence. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to LeBonheur Childrens Hospital at www.lebonheur.org or Belmont United Methodist Church, P.O. BELMONT, MS Marilyn Holcomb Cunningham, 75, died Sunday, July 11, 2021at her residence. She loved spending time with her siblings, their children and grandchildren annually at family reunions in the Great Smokey Mountains. He was born in Red Bay, AL to James and Sue Davis Goza. DENNIS, MS Howard Eugene Gumm, 75, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at his residence. She was blessed with wonderful caregivers, Jenny Stephens, Barbara Kennedy, Joyce Bates and Brenda Deaton. She is survived by her son, David Wiginton (Barbara); grandchildren, Chris Wiginton (Joy), Nicholas Wiginton (Amanda), Samantha Cutter (David) and LeeLee Ray (Austin); eleven great-grandchildren and a daughter-in-law, Suzanne Wiginton. She is survived by six children-Sharon Smith (Billy), Johnny Poole (Jennie), Janie Congdon (Michael), Jennifer Fair (Donald), Kenny Poole (Kary) and Amanda Bridges (Scott); ten grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; two brothers-J.W. He was an ordained deacon and devoted member of Tishomingo Baptist Church. He had worked in maintenance at Golden Manufacturing for twenty-five years and served in the U.S. Army and National Guard. Gary worked at Commonwealth Edison for thirty-five years. He was born in Fulton, MS and was a longtime resident of Tishomingo County. When they married, she became a wife of a minister, and later a pastors wife. He received an honorable discharge with medic training from the U.S. Army National Guard. Pallbearers will be Tommy Clark, Robert Cashion, Richard Cashion, Joe Yarber, Jerry Fancher, Harry Green, Ted Sparks, Nicky Newell, Jeff Sparks and David Graham. He was born in Iuka, MS and was a business owner. Visitation will be Saturday, December 3, 11-12 at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Services will be Friday, November 12, 3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Haskell Sparks officiating. She is survived by three children Angie Belue (David) Dennis, MS, Kim Bascomb (Greg) Glen, MS and Kirk Leatherwood (Tanya), Iuka, MS; five grandchildren Keshia Senkbeil, Zachary Bascomb, Joshua Bascomb, Hannah Maddox (Chris) and Macy Leatherwood; four great-grandchildren Paisley Bascomb, Blaine Senkbeil, Maverick Senkbeil and Emma Senkbeil; one sister Kathryn Sullivan and two brothers Buddy VanWinkle (Maggie) and Ricky VanWinkle (Linda). Funeral services will be Saturday, December 3, 12 p.m. at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with Haskell Sparks officiating. Services will be Sunday, October 24, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Dorothy Jane Rogers; three sons, Stevie Ewing (Cynthia), Glen Ewing and Marty Ewing (Melanie); one brother, Roy Lee Rogers; three sisters, Carolyn Sherman, Martha Womack and Ann Haywarth; seven grandsons; two granddaughters; three great-granddaughters and two great-grandsons. Her extraordinary patience and kindness made her well-suited for her calling. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-three years, J.W. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 19, 2:30 4:30 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. DENNIS, MS Steven Douglas Thorne, 53, died Monday, May 17, 2021 at his sisters residence in Belmont, MS. Little V.O. Moss, 84, died Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at his residence. Rachel was born on March 4, 1925 in Golden, MS, the daughter of Robert and Victoria Byram Epps. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hoyt Holley, her mother and father, her mother and father-in-law, Johnny and Freddie Holley, a sister, Cheryle Thompson and many brothers and sisters-in-law. Burial will be in Old Path Cemetery. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery, Golden, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. DENNIS, MS - Martha Ann Williams, 75, passed away February 27, 2021. Robbie Crane officiating. The celebration of Jodys life will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021, 12 p.m. at Salem Baptist Church, Golden, MS with Bro. Honorary pallbearer will be Phillip Shaw. He leaves behind three sons David Monroe (Linda) of Killen, AL, Jeff Monroe (Ellen) of Florence, AL and Scotty Monroe (Susan) of Golden, MS; a daughter Tammy Wood (David) of New Site, MS; an honorary son Stephen Sartain (Deb) of Idaho; twelve grandchildren Elise Speegle (Randolph), Nicole Mason (Jonathan), Chris Monroe, Michael Monroe (Holly), Candi Upton (Matt), Chondra Russell (Lee), Monica McDonald (Eric), Hayden Monroe (Kaitlin), Cassie Monroe, Roman Wood (Maria), Dustin Wood (Ali) and Hunter Wood; sixteen great-grandchildren; two sisters Zora Lee Hill and Nelda Mann; sister-in-law Becky Monroe and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Ray Burks officiating. BELMONT, MS Pauline Polly Pounders, 88, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at her great-nieces home in Aberdeen, MS. She was born April 17, 1933 to Alex and Cordelia Ozbirn Pounders. Pallbearers will be Brad Morgan, Robbie Solomon, Randy Solomon, Cole Bishop and Donnie Mac Wanner. She is survived by a son Patrick McAlister (Kimberly); five grandchildren Jesse Robert McAlister, Traci Gilbert (Randy), Melissa Bickert (Phil), Christie Flurry and Jason Robert McAlister (Kayla); five great-grandchildren Madison Bickert, Sarah Bickert, Shawn McAlister, J.J. McAlister and Addie McAlister; two sisters Willard Pounds Davis and Alene Brown and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday, November 14, 6-9 p.m. at Forest Grove Baptist Church. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Burcham and Phil Leonard. She was a member of Liberty Church of Christ, Dennis, MS. She was a member of Tishomingo Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be Cliff Coleman, Lee Woodard, Alex Reese, Dean Woodard, Wesley Reese and John Coleman. Earl McAnally, Bro. He was a hard working man, a truck driver and had worked at Sanderson Ready Mix for over twenty years. Pallbearers will be Adam Ainsworth, Gavin Cromeans, Jeremy Hall, Chase Shumaker, Andy Slayton and Jay Rodriguez. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 16, 5-8 p.m. at Forest Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She finished her career at the Belmont Public Library where she served as the librarian for twenty-six years. TISHOMINGO, MS - Joe Massey, 79, died Sunday, March 14, 2021 at North Ms. Medical Center, Iuka, MS. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jan Osborn and his parents, Nim and Nellie Mae Wooten. Visitation will be Thursday, April 15, 1-3 p.m. at Golden Central Baptist Church. Jackie Hastings officiating. All of you went above and beyond for her over the last several years. But if you get sick and you see Jesus standing there, you run to him! She is survived by her son, David Poole (Pam); her grandson, Jeff Poole (Jessica) and her sister, Minnie Yarbrough. Jerry raised his family of three alongside his wife, Eunice, in Decatur, Al and they later relocated to Tishomingo, MS. Jerry was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Corinth, MS. She is being brought home to rest in Tishomingo county. Social distancing and masks are required. Burial will be in Belmont City Cemetery, Belmont, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. He was born on October 2, 1959 in Cameron, Oklahoma to Betty Jean (Walls) Claunts and Rex Leon McDonald, Sr. and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 24, 2023. Burial will be in Lindsey Cemetery, Dennis, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. Graveside services will be Thursday, December 30, 11 a.m. at Shady Grove Cemetery, Iuka, MS with Bro. Services will be Thursday, March 17, 2 p.m. at Forest Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Tishomingo, MS with Bro. Burial will be in Paradise Cemetery, Tishomingo, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. He was born in Biloxi, MS to James Bert and Ollie Mae Reeves Johnson. It was there that he met his wife, Mari Anne Matsie in 1968. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. She was preceded in death by her parents. Martha was a talented seamstress and worked in many factories for many years. Services will be Thursday, April 15, 3 p.m. at Golden Central Baptist Church, Golden, MS with Bro. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Faye Hughes Gassaway, five brothers, Thomas, Billy, Gerald, Glenn and Danny Gassaway and one sister, Christine Barksdale. She was a member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. She was born December 11, 2006, the daughter of Suzette (Rawlins) and James S. "Jimmy" Deaton. She was preceded in death by her husband, June Bug Taylor; her parents, two grandchildren; five brothers and four sisters. She was a member of Ekklesia Ministry Church. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 28, 2-4 p.m. at Golden Central Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband Jake Adams; four children Daris Wells (Lisa),Rachel Gould (David), Mark Wells (Terri) and Margie Baggett (Anthony); eleven grandchildren Amber Kennedy (Stephen), Hannah Kemp (Michael), Brooke Stanphill (Josh), Delah Tidwell, Devin Wells, Mark Hunt (Amanda), Cody Bennett (Janna), Terah Gould, Micah J. Gould, Asianna Bren Wells and Isaac Gould; thirteen great-grandchildren Cassidy, Peyton, Paisley, Deacon and Ezra Kennedy, Tidus Stanphill, Falyn and Jaxyn Wells, Kaylin, Knox and Kolbie Tidwell, Eli and Ava Kemp; brothers and sisters-in-law Dawsy Adams (Janet) , James David Adams (Sue), Greg Adams (Betty), Danny Adams (Sharon), Marie Adams, Ann Slaughter and Violet Adams and a host of nieces and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Mac Johnson, Tucker Italiano, Ricky Roberts, Guy Italiano III, Jody Patterson, Eric Roberts, Matthew Hollingsworth, Easton Underwood, Titus Stamper, Asa Stamper, Cory Willis, Chad Gober, C.J. Graveside services will be Saturday, February 13, 1 p.m. at Carters Branch Cemetery, Tishomingo, MS with Daniel Alexander and Pastor Kobe Fitzgerald officiating. He is survived by three brothers Walter E. Burgess (Juan), James Porter Johnson and Terry R. Johnson (Sherrie) and a host of nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Dennis Memory Gardens.