Congrats Rev. Lyles
The Century Family Reunion will be held in Dallas, Texas in June of 2026. Milton McClendon is the Dallas Chapter President. Registration information can be found at Century Family Reunion in Facebook. Please register early and enjoy this family time.
Sympathy to the Bobbitt and McClendon families in the passing of Shirley Bobbitt McClendon (March 17, 1948 – July 12, 2025). Her service was last Saturday at Midway M. B. Church. Rev. Christopher Derrick of Hopewell M. B. Church was the Officiating minister and did the eulogy. Her interment was Agapa Faith Full Gospel Church Cemetery. Holifield Funeral Home is entrusted with her arrangements.
Shirley married her late husband, Cliff McClendon and together they raised Johnathan Darby (Shawna McArthur), and Antonio McClendon (Marsha Ficklin). They have 10 grandchildren: Jaman Ficklin, Javontae Darby, Ayona Darby, Arionna Darby, Roidrekia Langham, Akyra Coleman, Alexandria Darby, Nathan McClendon, Malaria McClendon, and Cobey McClendon and 2 great-grandchildren; Kylon Ficklin, and Kyson Amir.
Congratulations to Rev. Billy Ray Lyles and First Lady Ann Lyles. They celebrated his retirement from 42 years of ministry on last Saturday at Reach One on One located on Trenton Road in Forest. Their colors were mint green, white, peach and gold. The venue was decorated beautifully by his wife and daughter. The menu was really outstanding. Congratulation to their son Charles Lyles for grilling the Chicken. I have tasted some of his grilled meats and it was delicious. I remember when Charles brought his grill to South Leake High School and grilled meats for the students following Tristian’s funeral. I thought that was so awesome. The children really loved it. Give praises where they are due.
Sympathy to the Nix family in the passing of Mr. Quinn Nix. His service was last Wednesday, at Little Rock M. B. Church. Holifield was entrusted with his arrangements.
Sympathy to the McBride family in the passing of Jacqueline McBride of Memphis, TN. Her graveside service was at Little Rock M. B. Church Cemetery last Saturday. She was the daughter of Jackie McBride was Bobbie Murrell McBride of Harperville.
The Care Facilities: Milton Jerome Banks – Laurel;
Remember with your prayers, all our sick and shut-ins: Walter “Ben” Smith, Laboris J. Ross, Sollie White Smith, Violet Smith Peavy, Tracy McClendon Williams, Janie White McClendon, Glenda Strong McKee, Bill Bradford, Sarah Janitha White Johnson, Willie Letha Stowers Peavy, Cora Bell Odom Peavy, Marshall Beamon, Dwight Beamon, Versherica Ficklin, Mattie Bobbitt Holifield, Billy Strong, Wesley Lewis, and David Parrott.
Please call or text me those who are sick, deceased with planned arrangements, and anything remarkable you want publicized about your family. You may reach Delie Shepard by phone/text at 601-507-0992 and email: dshep10399@gmail.com.
