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Things to do Today Cookbooks for sale “Welcome to Our Table” cookbooks are being sold by First United Methodist Church for $20. To purchase, go by the church office on Fillmore or call 662-286-1267. The cookbook features the stained-glass prayer room of the historic “Little Chapel” in downtown Corinth and features local recipes and easy-to-prepare recipes.
Christmas sale The Corinth Artist Guild art gallery’s annual Christmas sale is open for Christmas shoppers. The guild beefs up its gift selection each year in November and December, offering a variety of inexpensive items that have local flavor and artistry. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Call 665-0520 for more information.
Senior activities The First Presbyterian Senior Adult Ministry hosts a Wii sports class for senior adults on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. There is no cost to participate. Call the church office at 286-6638 to register or Kimberly Grantham at 284-7498.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Linda M. Bean
GUYS, Tenn. — Funeral services for Linda M. Bean, 48, are set for noon Wednesday at Macedonia M.B. Church with burial at St. Rest Cemetery in Guys, Tenn. Mrs. Bean died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at her residence. Born Sept. 14, 1963, she was a graduate of Biggersville High School, Northeast Mississippi Community College and the University of North Alabama. She was Head Bank Teller at Renasant Bank in Corinth. She was a member of Macedonia M.B. Church, where she served as President of Minister & Deacon Wives and held numerous other positions. She was preceded in death by her parents, John A. (Jack) and Pearl Shumpert. Survivors include four brothers, Thomas (Gracie) Shumpert of Gary, Ind., John Arthur Shumpert of Stafford, Va., Dennis (Lynn) Shumpert of Simpsonville, S.C., and Kenneth (Myron) Shumpert of Fredricks, Va.; six sisters, Patricia Morrison of Ramer, Tenn., Mary (Nathan) Irons of Guys, Tenn., Nancy Wilson of Gary, Ind., Brenda (Michael) Bean of Corinth, Elaine (Oliver) Stovall of Corinth, and Nonie (Derrick) Ross of Killeen, Texas. Rev. Houston Owens will ofciate. Visitation is today from 6 until 8 p.m. at Macedonia M.B. Church.
Opal Rogers Cook Bumpas
RUTHERFORDTON, N.C. — Funeral services for Opal Rogers Cook Bumpas, 86, are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with burial at Oaks Hill Cemetery in Theo. Mrs. Bumpas died Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, at Hospice House of Rutherford County, N.C. Born July 27, 1925, she worked for ITT for many years. She was of the Church of Christ faith. She was preceded in death by a son, Weyman T. Cook; and her parents, E.C. “Zeke ” Rogers and Lessie Dillingham Rogers. Survivors include a son, Raymond H. Cook and wife Jeanette of Spindale, N.C.; two daughters, Jo Marcelle Cook Ezekiel and Gloria Camille Cook Shehan, both of Rutherfordton, N.C.; seven grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and a sister, Bernice Kyle of Corinth. Bro. Brad Dillingham will ofciate. Visitation is today from 5 until 8 p.m. and Wedensday from 1 p.m. until service time. Everything will be at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to Hospice House of Rutherford County, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or to the Church of the Exceptional, P.O. Box 46 Caroleen, NC 28019.
Ruby B. Garner
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Kim Roberts has been by the side of husband and Boys & Girls Club CPO David Roberts for more 25 years. Kim was recently honored as the Club’s Phenomenal Woman of the Month.
Kim Roberts honored for volunteerism BY STEVE BEAVERS sbeavers@dailycorinthian.com
Kim Roberts does the little things for the Boys & Girls Club. Things that most people not involved with the program can ’t see. What Roberts does behind the scenes for over the last 25 years has been an important part in the lives of boys and girls. “Kim plays a major role in the success of the Boys & Girls Club, ” said Unit Director Christy Grice. “She enjoys taking part in activities even though she has a busy schedule. ” Roberts -- the wife of Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Mississippi CPO David Roberts -- was honored for her many years of volunteer service by being named the Phenomenal Woman of the Month by the Club. The Corinth High School graduate and mother of two — Grant and Sarah Grace — has
been an active supporter of the SMART Girls at the Club. The program, a job preparation workshop, consist of teaching members proper resume building, attire, language, and how to effectively ll out an application. “Kim contributes in so many different ways, ” said Grice. “On a hot summer day, you can nd her passing out popsicles to our members which she purchased herself ... when they see her coming, they always know they are in for a treat. ” Roberts, who is coowner of Ann ’s Boutique along with her sister Sondra Ellis, is always at Club functions either serving refreshments or decorating. “She has been right there with David when the Club has faced difcult times, ” said the unit director. “I feel it ’s been long overdue to give her the credit she deserves. ”
BOONEVILLE — Funeral services for Ruby B. Garner, 69, are set for 1 p.m. today at Beckley Chapel CME Church with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Garner died Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville. Born Nov. 1, 1942, she was an employee of Red Cap. She was a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Garner; and one child, Kara Garner. Survivors include three sons, Bobby Jackson, Jerry Garner and Gary Brooks; one daughter, Tina Garner; and six grandchildren, Chyance Jackson, J.J. Jackson, Shephane Brooks, Nicole Garner, Shantoe Gilmore and Kiyun Tynes. Rev. Charles Shack will ofciate. Patterson Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
William Marcus Hopper
Funeral services with Military Honors for William Marcus Hopper, 81, of Corinth, are set for 11 a.m. today at Tate Baptist Church with burial at Corinth National Cemetery. Mr. Hopper died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at his residence. Born June 21, 1930, he was a retired Tishomingo County Agricultural Agent with over 35 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Tate Baptist Church. He was a member of the Gideon ’s and a Kentucky Colonel. Hopper He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Hopper; and his mother, Leala Fox Hopper. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Alma Janet Jasper Hopper of Corinth; ve sons, Ernie Hopper and wife Cissy of Winter Haven, Fla., Mark Hopper and wife Debbie of Mantachie, Perry Hopper and wife Penny of Jacksonville, Fla., William Hopper and wife Donna of Memphis, Tenn., and Matthew Hopper of Corinth; two daughters, Patricia Webb of St. Augustine, Fla., and Charla Pacheco and husband Gabriel of Corinth; 16 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; other relatives and a host of friends. Bro. Mickey Trammel will ofciate. Visitation began Monday and continues today from 10 a.m. until service time at Tate Baptist Church. Magnolia Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials can be made to the Gideon ’s c/o William J. Dennie, 3 Community Drive, Corinth, MS 38834.
Riad “Ray” Houry
Graveside funeral services for Riad “Ray ” Houry, 72, of Corinth, were held Sunday at Acton Community Cemetery. Mr. Houry died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at his residence. Born June 29, 1939, he was retired. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mohammed Houry and Cair Bouka Houra. Survivors include three sons, Sam Houry of Corinth, Rami Houry of Lajolla, Calif., and Fred Houry of Ramona, Calif.; two brothers, Ziad Mohammed Houry of Lake City, Fla., and Emad Houry of San Diego, Calif.; two sisters, Malak Cheetany of Henderson, Nev., and Amar Houry Mansour of San Diego, Nev.; and eight grandchildren, Amber Houry, Whitney Houry, Samantha Wooten, Amber Hendrix, Marisa Houry, Jordan Houry, Heather Houry and Travis Houry. Rev. Joe Story ofciated. Corinthian Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Edd McMeans
IUKA — Funeral services for Edd McMeans, 93, are set for 1 p.m. Wednesday at Fairview Community Church with burial at Fairview Cemetery. Mr. McMeans died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was a member of Fairview Community Church for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harm and Josie McMeans. Survivors include his wife, Ruby McMeans of Iuka; and one sister, Ruby Garrison of Iuka. Bro. Jimmy Daniel and Bro. Dewey Smith will ofciate. Visitation is today from 4 until 8 p.m. at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka.
Helen Tucker Glidewell Owen
Funeral services for Helen Tucker Glidewell Owen, 75, of Corinth, were held Monday at Corinthian Funeral Home with burial at Forrest Memorial Park. Mrs. Owen died Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Born June 21, 1936, she was a retired factory worker. She was a member of Corinth Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Mr. Charles Owen; her parents, Newton Ely Glidewell and Laura Mabel Nash Tucker Glidewell; a sister, Opal Burcham; and a brother, Harold Tucker. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Harris (Roy Harold) of Kennesaw, Ga., and Kimberly Rainey; three sons, Durell Glidewell of Saulsbury, Tenn., David Glidewell (Pat) of Corinth, and Tim Glidewell of Childers Hill, Tenn.; eight grandchildren, Dana Glissen of Saulsbury, Tenn., Derrick Glidewell of Saulsbury, Tenn., Chris Harris (Kim) of Actworth, Ga., Michael Harris of Actworth, Ga., Jeremy Glidewell (Carrey) of Corinth, Corey Glidewell (Britni) of Corinth, Jessica Glidewell of Childers Hill, Tenn., and Stacy Glidewell of Florence, Ala. Bro. Jason Jones ofciated the service.
Ruby York
Graveside services for Ruby York, 86, are set for 11 a.m. Thursday at Corinth National Cemetery. Mrs. York died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at St. Francis Hospital. Born Jan. 28, 1925, in Clifton, Tenn., she was a housewife and a member of East Corinth Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, David York; and her parents, James and Mary Riley. Survivors include a daughter, Margaret Comeaux (Bill) of Memphis, Tenn.; a son, Bill York (Thelma) of Tuscon, Ariz.; and two grandchildren, Michelle Peiterse and Christy Comeaux. Visitation is Thursday from 10 until 10:45 a.m. at Memorial Funeral Home.
Courtney Gray
Courtney Gray died Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Memorial Funeral Home.
Charles King
Funeral services for Charles King are set for 11 a.m. Thursday at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Henry Cemetery. Visitation is Wednesday from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
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