6 • Tuesday, October 15, 2013 • Daily Corinthian
Deaths Cullen B. ‘Len’ Curlee III
Following an extended illness, Cullen B. “Len” Curlee III succumbed to Huntington’s disease at his home, Monday, October 14, 2013. Born in Corinth to Cullen B. Curlee Jr. and Doris Curlee, June 9, 1944, Len grew up in Rienzi and graduated as salutatorian from Rienzi High School and attended Northeast Community College on basketball and baseball scholarships. During his junior year of college, he joined the United States Air Force where he served on SAC bases for four years. During that time, he received the “Marksmanship” award and was selected “Outstanding Airman.” After basic training, and an assignment to the Plattsburg, N.Y. Air Force SAC base, he married Barbara Bonds, May 28, 1966 in Burnsville. After serving his time in the Air Force, he returned to the University of Mississippi where he was a graduate assistant in the Physical Education department. Upon graduation, he was employed by the Corinth City School system as an as-
Kathy Burkeens Funeral services for Kathy Tucker Burkeens are set for 1 p.m. today at McPeters Inc. Funeral Directors Chapel with burial in Newcomb Cemetery. Miss Burkeens died Friday, October 11, 2013, at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born December 1, 1952, to Harold and Velma Newcomb Tucker. She formally worked at Genesco Shoe Co. and was of the Pentecostal faith. She enjoyed animals and yard sales. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Tucker; brothers, Charles, Robert and Roger; grandparents, Charlie and Emma Newcomb, and Mable Eli and Mable Glidewell.
sistant football coach and later, as the high school baseball coach and the junior high basketball coach. After completing Curlee a Master of School Administration and Counseling from the University of Mississippi, Len accepted the position of Corinth Jr. High counselor, during which time he was selected as the “Outstanding Young Educator of the Year.” In 1978, Len accepted the position as principal at Alcorn Central Elementary School and in 1988, he went on to be principal at Rienzi Elementary and Middle School where he retired in 1993. After retirement, Len pursued his passion for horses and entered the Tennessee Walking Horse business. At Sunny Hill Farms, he raised colts sired by “World Grand Champion” stallions. A member of the First Baptist Church in Corinth, Len held
She is survived by her mother, Velma Tucker of Burnsville; brother, Travis Tucker of Booneville; and sister, Nancy (Al) Harris of Corinth. Bro. Bengy Massey will officiate. Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until service time today.
Bonnie Hurley
BOLIVAR, Tenn. — Funeral services for Bonnie Lou Hurley, 53, are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Corinthian Funeral Home with burial in Indian Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Hurley died Thursday, October 10, 2013 at her residence. Born October 6, 1960, she was employed at Walmart in Bolivar. Survivors include a son, Rockie Hurley of Ramer,
various positions. Through the years, he taught Bible classes, sang in the choir, served on various committees, and served as a deacon. Before his illness, Len was a member of the Rotary Club and served for many years on the Northeast Mississippi Board of Mental Health. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cullen B. Curlee, Jr. and Doris McClaran Curlee; and a niece, Laura Dawn Tuckier. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Bonds Curlee; daughter, Anna Katherine Curlee of Corinth; a sister and brotherin-law, Trudys and Larry Tuckier of Tuscumbia, Ala.; parentsin-law, Thomas and Wylodene Bonds of Iuka; brother-in-law, Tommy Bonds (Wanda) of Iuka; nephews, Dr. Rex Tuckier (Beth) of Moulton, Ala.; Brian Bonds (Shannon) of Iuka; Brad Bonds (Cindy) of Cairo and Brent Bonds of Batesville; great nephews and nieces, Elijah Tuckier; Connor and Caroline Bonds, and RJ Bonds. Visitation will be held at Magnolia Funeral Home from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight.
Tenn.; t w o daughters, Rachel Bizzell of Bolivar and Nicci Hurley of Bolivar; two sisHurley ters, Mary Ballard of Rienzi and Patricia Poole of Ramer; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Lee and Mary Ramer Hurley. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.
Bill Nunley
A memorial service for William “Bill” Nunley is set for 6 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Corinth with Bro. Dennis Smith officiating. Magnolia Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Church.
Randy Quinn Thompson
SALTILLO — Funeral services for Randy Quinn Thompson, 67, formerly of Corinth, are set for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with burial in Henry Cemetery. Mr. Thompson died Sunday, October 13, 2013 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Born August 9, 1946, he was a retired manufacturing worker in Corinth. He was a member of Oakland Baptist Church and after moving to Saltillo, he attended Harrisburg Baptist Church in Tupelo. He loved his family and spending time with his grandson, Kyle. He enjoyed golfing and traveling, and was a member of Big Oaks Golf Course in Tupelo. Survivors include his wife of
Mr. Nunley died Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Booneville on February 2, 1967 to the late John and Elizabeth Willis Nunley. He enjoyed fishing, working on and selling cars and spending time with his family. Along with his parents, Mr. Nunley was preceded in death by two brothers, John Anthony and Vester O’Neal Nunley; and his step-father, Thomas Wroten. Survivors include his wife, Betty Nunley; one son, Ronnie Cornelius; one sister, Susan Barnett and husband Tracy; one step-daughter, Lisa Harris and husband Kenny; two grandchildren, Kirsten and Abbie Cregeen; and one great-grandchild. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. till service time at the funeral home.
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Funeral services for Doris G. Robinson, 72, of Corinth, are set for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Corinthian Funeral Home with burial in Sardis Cemetery in Rienzi. Mrs. Robinson died Sunday, October 13, 2013 at Dogwood Plantation. Born April 16, 1941, she was retired from ITT and a member of Kemps Cha-
46 years, Doris Thompson of Saltillo; a son, Clay Quinn Thompson and wife Nikki of Madison; a grandson, Kyle Quinn Thompson Thompson; two brothers-in-law, Dennis Smith and wife Ann, and David Smith and wife Rita all of Corinth; and three sistersin-law, Darlene Jackson and husband David of Corinth, Deborah Sipes of Corinth, and Donna Lowe and husband Barry of Jackson, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his father, Quinn Woodruff Thompson; mother, Juanita Thompson Rickman and husband C.K.; brother-in-law, Dexter Smith; sister-in-law, Diane Jones and husband Mike; and parents-in-law, Preacher and Letra Smith. Bro. Dyer Harbor will officiate. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. tonight and from 10 a.m. until service time Wednesday.
pel Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Darron Robinson (Sherrie) of Rienzi; two daughters, Cindy Hopkins (Mike), and Karon Warren (Neal) all of Corinth; a sister, Shirley Essary (Buddy) of Corinth; six grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Robinson; her parents, Herbert and Lorene Wooley Kitchens; and two brothers, Wayne and Horace Kitchens. Rev. Dale Henderson will officiate. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.
Mike Seago
GUYS, Tenn. — Funeral services for Michael Wayne “Mike” Seago, 62, are set for 1 p.m. Wednesday at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka with burial in New Prospect Cemetery. Mr. Seago died Sunday, October 13, 2013 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Born Jan. 1, 1951, he was a concrete mason and member of Wells Station Baptist Church in Memphis. Survivors include children, Jamie Lynn Martin of Hot Springs, Ark., Amber Dawn Seago of Pa-
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Tony Taylor
BURNSVILLE — Funeral services for Tony Joe Taylor, 47, are set for 1 p.m. today at Antioch Freewill Baptist Church with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Mr. Taylor died Sunday, October 13, 2013 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was a member of Antioch Freewill Baptist Church and worked in the construction industry hanging drywall and building docks. Survivors include his wife, Jerri Taylor of Burnsville; two owns, T.J. Taylor and Robbie Wright of Burnsville; two daughters, Kayla Waldrop (Jordan) of Iuka and Anna Robbins (Rusty) of New Albany; his father, Billy Joe Taylor of Burnsville; and four grandchildren, Aubree Waldrop, Camryn Robbins, Easton Robbins and Nolan Robbins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Norma Jean Spoon Taylor; and a brother, Eddie Joe Taylor. Bro. Mike Edwards will officiate. Visitation was 5-8 p.m. Monday night at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen.
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