Jesse Thrash
Services for Mr. Jesse Thrash were held Monday, July 31, 2017, at 10:00 am at Milling Funeral Home Chapel of Sebastopol with burial in the High Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Larry Yates and Bro. Jason Price officiated.
Visitation was held Sunday, July 30, 2017, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Milling Funeral Home of Sebastopol.
Our beloved Jesse Floyd Thrash began life in the Dixon community as the oldest child of Loyal and Ruby Thrash. He was born June 14th, 1936.
Jesse attended Sebastopol High School and graduated in 1954. While in school, he met his sweetheart, Bobbie Nell Monk. They were married in 1954.
Even in grade school, Jesse established his lifelong ethic of hard work by helping on his parents’ farm. Immediately after high school, he joined the Woolworth Company, working his way up to General Manager and trainer, moving around to live in Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri, Arkansas, and Mississippi. Eventually, Sebastopol called him back; where Jesse and Bobbie Nell purchased their farm in 1959 and settled in 1965. They raised cattle, poultry, trees, gardens Jesse also became an inspector and grader with the USDA. In the 1980s he opened a tax preparation business and was a pillar of his community.
Family was one of Jesse’s favorite topics. He was the oldest of 6 children and is survived by his brother George of Morton and his sister Louise Ladd of Pelahatchie. His wife Bobbie Nell was the love of his life; they had a thriving 62 years of marriage, and 4 children. His oldest son Bobby Thrash and wife Marjory of Poplarville, MS, have four children: Andrew, Jenna, Bridget, and Michael. His oldest daughter Dianne and husband Stephen Watkins of Lake, MS, have 3 children: Jessica, Jason, and Eric. His daughter Tina and husband Chuck Murdaugh of Southaven, MS, have 2 children: Nick and Sharaden. The fourth child, Joey, passed away in 2008, but is survived by his son Davin and former wife Angela King of Brandon, MS. Jesse and Bobbie Nell were very proud of their 6 great-grandchildren.
Besides his family, Jesse enjoyed a wide circle of friends across the south, the north, and everywhere in between. He never ever met a stranger, and always had a firm handshake and welcoming smile. Travelling was Jesse’s passion, by driving to Alaska 3 times, across the south and west, and even Canada. Another pastime was fishing, whether in the pond behind the house, on the Big Black River, or on the coast. He also attended bluegrass festivals, worked word puzzles and loved his Bible.
Faith was a fundamental part of Jesse’s life. Jesse lived and died as a man of God. He was currently serving as a deacon at the Mt. Zion Church of God.
Bobbie Nell and family sincerely appreciate the extended family and friends for their prayers and support as we send Jesse to his justly deserved rest at High Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Wilda Rawson Hunt
Mrs. Wilda Beatrice Rawson Hunt age 87, passed this life Friday, July 21, 2017 at her residence in Forest, Ms. Funeral Services were at 3:00 p.m. Monday, July 24, 2017 at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Parkway Cemetery, Kosciusko, MS. With Reverend Mark Smith and Reverend Jim Schull officiating. Visitation was Monday from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Jordan Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hunt is survived by her husband of 68 years, Howard C. Hunt of Forest, MS. Three Children: James C. Hunt and spouse Cynthia, John Richard Hunt and spouse Donna Thomas Hunt, Jacqueline Hunt Huffman and husband Joe. Nine Grandchildren, fourteen Great-Grandchildren and three Great-Great Grandchildren and numerous Nieces and Nephews. Two Brothers Ivy Rawson and Wade Rawson.
Mrs. Hunt was preceded in death by her parents: John Wilburn Rawson and Mabry Bell Ivy, Brothers: Stanon Rawson, Benson Rawson and Jerry Rawson. Sisters: Geralda Sanders and Erma Gay Lee.
She was born in the Dossville Community of Leake county, MS on May 20, 1930. Graduated from Kosciusko High School and completed Business school in Memphis, Tn. Married Howard C. Hunt in 1949 in Norfolk, VA while he was serving in the United States Navy, after being discharged from the Navy they move to Niagra Falls, NY for two years before moving back to Mississippi. As a bookkeeper, she worked at Peeler Sale Barn, Attala County Sheriff’s Office, H.T. Branning Cattle Buyer, International Paper Company and ATCO Loan Company. In 1986 she moved to Philadelphia, MS and lived there for 25 years and to Forest, MS for 10 years. She enjoyed traveling with her husband throughout the U.S., visiting all but 4 of the 50 states. She was a member of the Kosciusko Presbyterian Church, Philadephia Presbyterian Church and Forest Presbyterian Church.
Pallbearers: Matt Huffman, Geoffrey Hunt, Clayton McLeod, Jason Westmoreland, Ken Rawson, Gary Rawson.
Memorials: May be made to the Palmer Home, 912 11th Ave. South, Columbus, MS 39701.
Joyce May Rutledge
Mrs. Joyce May Rutledge, age 52, passed away on Saturday July 22, 2017 at her home in Forest, MS. Visitation was held on Wednesday July 26, 2017 from 11:30AM until 1:50PM at Wolf Funeral Services in Morton, MS. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday July 26, 2017 at 2:00PM at the Wolf Funeral Services Chapel in Morton, MS with Bro. Kenny Lang officiating. Burial followed in the Salem Baptist Cemetery in Lake, MS. Wolf Funeral Services in Morton, MS is in charge of the arrangements.
Born on August 22, 1964, Mrs. Rutledge was a lifelong resident of Forest, MS. She was a member of the Magnolia Heights Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles May. She is survived by her husband, Randy Rutledge of Forest, MS; her mother, Nancy May of Forest, MS; one step-son, Chris Rutledge of Forest, MS; one sister, Pat Gatewood (Danny) of Forest, MS; one brother, Scottie May of Forest, MS; one nephew, B.J. Gatewood (Ashley) of Forest, MS; one step-nephew, C.J. Massey of Pennsylvania; four step-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers were Chris Rutledge, Coty May, Richard Havard, C.J. Massey, Matthew Stevens, and Chris Wicker. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joey Rigby, B.J. Gatewood, and Heath Warren.
You may leave an on-line condolence or light a memory candle by visiting our website at www.wolffuneralservices.com.
Patricia Ann Crain
Mrs. Patricia Ann Blocker Crain, age 69 passed away at her residence, July 21, 2017. Funeral service wwas held on Monday, July 24, 2017 at 10:00 am from the Kalem United Methodist Church in Morton with Rev. J.T. O’Cain and Rev. Kirk Weeks officating. Visitation service was held Sunday, July 23, 2017 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm at the Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Patricia was born to her parents Robert Tranum and Tiny E. Lawrence Blocker on October 2, 1947 in Flowood, MS. She Loved gardening, bird watching, was a member of the Ladies Club at Church. She also loved flowers, and her hobby was being a fulltime number one Grandmother. She loved playing board games, all kind of card games, Trivia Pursuit, dominoes, and keeping up with current events.
She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Tiny Blocker; her son James Michael Weeks; her husband, Jerry Lee Crain.
Patricia was survived by her children; her daughter, Michelle (James Lee) O’Cain of Morton; son, Jon (Tomeka) Weeks of Morton; and step-son, Jerry Lee (Omeega) Crain II, of Poplarville; 14 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Ott and Lee of Morton
