Ralph Berryhill

BATESVILLE–Ralph Berryhill, age 85, passed away Tuesday morning, March 28, 2017 at Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg.
Funeral services for Mr. Berryhill will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 31, 2017 at the First Baptist Church in Batesville. The family will receive friends today from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Interment will follow the service at Liberty Cemetery in Nettleton.
Ralph was born April 24, 1931 to the late Robert Grady Berryhill and Tempie Jane McCormick Berryhill in Nettleton.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War era where he was an air plane mechanic.
He was a longtime Civitan member and a former deacon at First Baptist Church in Batesville. Ralph was a pharmacist for 33 years, retiring in 1993.
He enjoyed his retirement years tinkering with old cars, particularly the Studebaker.
Those he leaves behind to cherish his precious memory include his wife, Joe Nell Carlisle Berryhill of Batesville; his children, Brenda Johnson of Hattiesburg and Bobby Berryhill of Jackson; sister-in-law, Linda Berryhill of Plantersville; brothers James Gwin Berryhill of Plantersville, Robert Berryhill of Muskogee, Okla., and Don Berryhill of Tallahassee, Fla.,; five granddaughters, Bonnie Tyrone (Blaine) of Hattiesburg, Jennifer and Leslie. Berryhill of Jackson, Ellen Messer (Winston) of Atlanta, and Angela Stephenson (Logan) of Mobile; two great granddaughters, Reese Tyrone and Stella Tyrone of Hattiesburg.
In addition to his parents, Ralph is preceded in death by two brothers, David Berryhill and Roy Berryhill, son-in-law, Doug Johnson, formerly of Hattiesburg, and his daughter-in-law, Lisa Thompson Berryhill, formerly of Jackson.

Randolph Dover

SARDIS–Mr. Randolph Dover, 55, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017 at Methodist Hospital in Olive Branch.
Mr. Dover was born on February 23, 1962 in Marks to the late Barbara Criswell Dover and William Elmer Dover. Known as a compassionate, kind, and caring man, to know him was to love him. A member of Union Baptist Church, he was a devout Christian who lived his life through his faith and always left an impact on others. Sergeant First Class Dover proudly served his country for 30 years in the Mississippi Army National Guard with three active duty tours including one in Bosnia and two in Iraq, before his retirement.
He leaves behind his loving family, which includes his wife of 31 years, Vivian Scallorn Dover; two daughters, Jessica Dover Thomas (Dan) of Como, and Annadell Dover of Sardis; one son, Andrew Dover of Sardis; six sisters, Glenda Moore, Pat West, Mary Ann Willard, Vicky Bowles, Nita Gayle Hadley, all of Marks, Kathy Dover of Batesville, and Jean Webb of Crowder; two brothers, Perry Dover of Senatobia and Wesley Dover of Sardis; and three grandchildren, Deacon, Dover, and Daysen Thomas.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 11 a.m. in Union Baptist Church. Interment will follow, with military honors, in Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251.
Ray-Nowell Funeral Home – Sardis Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Daryl Alan Hemmings

Daryl Alan Hemmings, 58, of Columbus, Indiana, passed from this life at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at his home.
Daryl was born January 29, 1959, in Columbus, the son of William Conley Hemmings II and Julia Ann Davis Hemmings. He married Brigitta “Midg” E.M. Potthoff December 24, 2011.
Daryl was a U.S. Navy veteran during the post Vietnam era and served on the USS Glover. He rose to the rank of Yeoman Third Class and was honorably discharged July 13, 1981.
Daryl had a passion for photography and was a self-employed photographer. He was also involved in the family business, Hemmings Bakeries in Columbus.
Daryl was a veracious reader, had traveled the world, enjoyed classic movies, and was a one of kind awesome cook.
Daryl is survived by his wife, Brigitta “Midg” Hemmings; his mother, Julia Ann Hemmings of Batesville, MS; a daughter, Dominee (Chris) Burton of Elizabethtown, IN; grandson, Robert Gustav “Gus” Burton; a sister, Christina (Benjamin) Darby of Huntsville, AL; brothers, William Conley Hemmings III of Batesville, MS and Dave Hemmings of Troy, MI; Nephews, Brandon Hemmings of Brooklyn, NY and Noah Darby of Huntsville, AL; a niece, Julianna Darby of Nashville, TN; and his mother-in-law, Adele Potthoff of Columbus, IN.
Daryl was preceded in death by his father, William Conley Hemmings II and his father-in-law, Gustav Potthoff.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Daryl’s cousin, Jim Hemmings of Cincinnati, OH and close friend, Jason Atkins of Greenwood, IN for their support during Daryl’s illness.
In keeping with Daryl’s wishes, cremation is planned. A memorial service will be announced at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to VA Hospitality House, Roudebush VA Medical Center
Voluntary Service (135), 1481 West Tenth Street, Indianapolis, IN46202 (make payable to Indianapolis VAMC and indicate General Post Fund 7288), Lymphoma Research Foundation, 115 Broadway, Suite 1301, New York, New York 10006, or Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, 2626 E. 17th St., Columbus, IN 47201.
Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at barkesweaverglick.com.
Arrangements were entrusted to Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home.

Lula Houston

BATESVILLE–Lula B. Houston, 78, died March 27, 2017 at her residence.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion M.B. Church in Batesville. Pastor Sammie Parker will officiate. Interment will be in New Hope Cemetery.
Visitation will be today from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Born July 22, 1933 to Theodore Henderson and Hettie Ellis, she was a retired cook at the Batesville Job Corps Center and belonged to Mt. Zion M.B. Church where she served on the Mother Board.

Rosa Matthews

BATESVILLE–Lula B. Houston, 78, died March 27, 2017 at her residence.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion M.B. Church in Batesville. Pastor Sammie Parker will officiate. Interment will be in New Hope Cemetery.
Visitation will be today from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Born July 22, 1933 to Theodore Henderson and Hettie Ellis, she was a retired cook at the Batesville Job Corps Center and belonged to Mt. Zion M.B. Church where she served on the Mother Board.

John Michael Mills

BATESVILLE–John Michael Mills passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017 at his home on Orwood Road.  The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2017, in the Chapel of Waller Funeral Home with Rev. James West officiating. Visitation will begin at 12 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mike was born in Houston, MS on February 22, 1954, the youngest of four children of Felix Webster and Marion Ruth Mills of Batesville.   He was married to the late Judy Carlini (Mills) of Water Valley who predeceased him in August, 2014.  Also predeceasing Mike was his brother, David (Marie); his parents, Felix Webster and Marion Ruth Mills; and nieces and nephews.
He is survived by his brother, William Terrel of Oxford, MS, and sister, Marilyn Beach of Ridgeland, MS and nieces and nephews.

Mike was an avid deer hunter and fisherman.  He also loved gardening and each year would bring in tubs of fruits and vegetables for freezing and canning.  He and Judy’s memorable Fourth of July barbecues in their backyard always brought in friends, relatives and food in great abundance.  He loved to joke and he had the softest of hearts.  As a young boy, he always had pets and his love of animals followed him to adulthood where his dogs were treated as family.

Mike was a warrior as he survived two serious head injuries when he was a young adult, one from a motorcycle accident and another that left him in a month-long coma.  Mike’s everyday struggles with the aftermath of these injuries did not diminish his family’s love for him.

Mike was retired from 30-plus years at Borg Warner (Holley) in Water Valley.  He and his wife, Judy, had attended Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church.  He graduated from Lafayette High School in Oxford and Northwest Mississippi Community College in Senatobia.

Robert Neville Jr.

BATESVILLE–John Michael Mills passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017 at his home on Orwood Road.  The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2017, in the Chapel of Waller Funeral Home with Rev. James West officiating. Visitation will begin at 12 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mike was born in Houston, MS on February 22, 1954, the youngest of four children of Felix Webster and Marion Ruth Mills of Batesville.   He was married to the late Judy Carlini (Mills) of Water Valley who predeceased him in August, 2014.  Also predeceasing Mike was his brother, David (Marie); his parents, Felix Webster and Marion Ruth Mills; and nieces and nephews.
He is survived by his brother, William Terrel of Oxford, MS, and sister, Marilyn Beach of Ridgeland, MS and nieces and nephews.

Mike was an avid deer hunter and fisherman.  He also loved gardening and each year would bring in tubs of fruits and vegetables for freezing and canning.  He and Judy’s memorable Fourth of July barbecues in their backyard always brought in friends, relatives and food in great abundance.  He loved to joke and he had the softest of hearts.  As a young boy, he always had pets and his love of animals followed him to adulthood where his dogs were treated as family.

Mike was a warrior as he survived two serious head injuries when he was a young adult, one from a motorcycle accident and another that left him in a month-long coma.  Mike’s everyday struggles with the aftermath of these injuries did not diminish his family’s love for him.

Jodie Mae Owens

ENID–Jodie Mae Owens Tutor, age 68, died March 27, 2017 at her home.
Funeral services for Mrs. Tutor will be held at 1 p.m.  Friday at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Enid. Interment will follow the service at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Wells Funeral Home has charge.
Born June 27, 1948 to the late William Curtis Owens and Dorothea Green Owens in Mt. Bayou, she was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church.

Albert “Bozo” Eugene Whitten

Mr. Albert “Bozo” Eugene Whitten, 81, of Newnan, Ga., passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Southland Nursing & Rehabilitation.  He was born November 29, 1935 in Batesville, Mississippi to the late Lester Whitten & Ruby Freeman Whitten.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son Albert “Bert” Whitten, Jr. 
Al grew up in Batesville, MS and served in the Signal Corps in the Army.  He was the longtime owner of Atlanta Scales, LLC and was a member of Mills Chapel Baptist Church. 
The funeral is Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 2 o’clock in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Smith officiating.  Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The visitation is Friday evening between 6:00-8:00 at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson St, Newnan. 
Condolences can be expressed online at www.mckoon.com
Survivors include wife, Jean Stacks Whitten; children, Vickie (David) Stewart, Mark (Victoria) Whitten, Donna Provost; grandchildren, Daree (Steven) Johnson, Kira (Corey) McKenzie, Jonah Whitten, Noah Whitten, Isabella Whitten; great-grandchild, Briley McKenzie; and special cousin, Linda Mitchell. 
McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory (770) 253-4580