Obituaries 6/3/2016
Published 12:00 am Friday, June 3, 2016
Vera M. Stevens Daimwood, formerly of Jackson, died peacefully April 29, 2016 in Houston, TX surrounded by her loving family. Born in Greenwood, in 1921, she is preceded in death by her father, Dr. Joseph Dominic Mamelli, her mother, Evelyn Clarke Mamelli, her husband Milton Wright Stevens, second husband Danny Daimwood, and son Milton Dominic (Nick) Stevens.
Growing up in the Mississippi Delta, Vera lived a wonderful life rooted in family, friends, Italian heritage and a strong Catholic faith. She embraced her Mississippi roots and was a proud ambassador for Mississippi wherever she traveled. After years of working in advertising, it was only natural that she would later work for the Mississippi Dept. of Economic Development. She chaperoned many young women as they served as “Miss Hospitality” traveling the highways and back roads of the state as well as traveling coast to coast to promote the state she so dearly loved.
An outstanding cook, Vera’s kitchen was always a hub of activity. Saturdays will always be remembered as “spaghetti day.” A bowl of spaghetti and a slice of Primos French bread awaited all family and friends. She would share her love of cooking and community years later as one of the original volunteers at Jackson’s Stew Pot.
A woman of deep faith, Vera lived by the Catholic Italian values instilled by her parents. She was very active at the Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle, attending mass daily until she moved to Clinton, upon her retirement. In Clinton she was a member of Holy Savior parish where she was active in several senior organizations. Her constant and abiding faith sustained her through many joys and tragedies. Vera lived a full life as a tremendous role model for her children, a loving sister, mother, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother. When her health began to fail she moved to Houston to live with her daughter Sylvia and son-in-law Jack Ross. We were truly blessed to have her in our lives for so many years and she is dearly missed. Vera leaves behind a legacy of love, friendship and laughter.
Vera is survived by daughters Glenda Bailey (Collins) Batesville; Sylvia Ross (Jack) Houston, TX; Susan Dryja ( Bob) Los Alamos, NM; Elaine Rea (Doug ) Scottsdale, AZ; sons John A. Stevens (Mary Kathryne) Hattiesburg; Carey M. Stevens, Memphis.
The family wishes to thank Vera’s devoted caregiver Candace Sabala – her tender care will forever be appreciated.
The family has asked that memorials be sent to Batesville First United Methodist Church or St. Mary Catholic Church.
A memorial service to celebrate Vera’s life will be scheduled at a later date.
Toboris Terrell Lee, 31, died May 9, 2016.
Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Cooley’s Mortuary Chapel in Batesville. Min. James Lindsey will officiate. Burial will be in Batesville Cemetery. Visitation will be held today 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Cooley’s Mortuary.
MILWAUKEE, Wis.––Earnest Leland, 77, died Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Action Pact Nursing Facility in Milwaukee.
Services will be held Saturday, June 4 at 10 a.m. at Cooley’s Mortuary. Burial will follow at New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Batesville.
Leland was born Dec. 19, 1938, in Panola, to the late Hosie Leland and Earlean Willingham Leland Henderson.
COMO––Derrick Dewayne Mack, 42, died Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at Merit Health in Batesville.
Services were held Thursday at Mt. Zion Church in Sardis. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Sardis. Henderson Funeral Home had charge.
Mack, born Feb. 19, 1974, in Sardis, to Johnny Faulkner of Como and Anita Mcintosh of Sardis.
Services were held Thursday at Bethel United Methodist Church in Enid. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery. Newsom Funeral Home had charge.
Newton, was a retired farmer and a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Enid.
He was a veteran of the Korean War and past treasurer of North Tallahatchie Water Association.
He was salutatorian of Enid High School Class of 1947.
Services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at West Camp M.B. Church. Visitation will be held Friday 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Felix Cauthen Funeral Home. Burial will be in West Camp Cemetery. Felix Cauthen Funeral Home has charge.
Bettie Ronne, age 76, passed away at home in Kempner, Texas, surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 29, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Scott’s Funeral Home in Copperas Cove with Chaplin Sarah Miller officiating.
Bettie was born August 24, 1939 in Panola County, Mississippi to the late Edward and Gladys Cook Hodges. She went to school in Crowder, Mississippi and later graduated from Central Texas College with her nursing degree. Bettie’s career spanned many years. During her career she delivered lots of babies at Darnell. She retired after many years as a long term care Director of Nurses. Bettie attended both Southern Hills and Clear Creek Baptist Church.
Bettie was not only the rock of the family; she was also “Meme” to so many others who sought out her love, friendship, and advice. Those who met Bettie were touched by her heart of gold and her loving spirit and will never forget the beautiful soul she was. She will be forever loved and greatly missed by all.
Bettie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard Elifritz; and a nephew, Ric Patterson.
Bettie is survived by her son, Butch Ronne and wife, Nancy of Copperas Cove; daughter, Cynthia Sue Stamps of Kempner; grandchildren, Amanda Jones and husband, Craig, George Ronne IV and their mother, Lisa Ronne, Emily Rivera, Erin Rivera; sisters, Jo Patterson and Sandra Ware and husband, Lonnie; nephews, John Patterson, Randy Ware; and nieces, Karen Patterson, Bettie Dillard.
The Ronne family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of Southern Care Hospice including Megan, Beth, Brenda, Catherine, Sarah and Carolyn.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.