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Billie Ross James Jr.
Billie Ross James Jr., 58, died Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, at his home in Gore Springs after an extended battle with cancer. He was born July 17, 1951, in Grenada, to Billie Ross Sr., and Grace Harrison James.
Billie Ross and his wife, Karen owned and operated B’s Grocery in Gore Springs for 31 years. “B” was an avid crappie fisherman and hunter. He was a member of Gore Springs Methodist Church, Gore Springs Hunting Club, and the National Rifle Association.
Funeral services will be Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Gore Springs Methodist Church with the Rev. Harvey Springer and the Rev. Roy Hawkins officiating. Interment will follow at Gore Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Garner-Harper Funeral Home. Pallbearers are Ronnie Childs, Darren Harrison, David Harrison, Jeff Harrison, Kevin Harrison, and Paul Harrison. Honorary Pallbearers are the Members of Gore Springs Hunting Club.
Billie Ross is survived by his wife of 32 years, Karen Alexander James; his daughter, Keri James Baker and husband, Timothy, of Gore Springs; two sons, Billie Ross “Tripp” James III and wife, Alexander, of Brandon and Joshua Skylar James and wife, Beth, of Oakland; four grandchildren, Baird James, Cody James, Mary Elise James, and Hayden Baker; and his sister, Jerilou James Moore and husband, Walt, of Oakland. Billie also leaves behind countless friends, close family, and a community that will miss him always. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billie Ross, Sr., and Grace Harrison James of Gore Springs.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718; or to the Gore Springs Hunting Club,
P. O. Box 25, Gore Springs, MS 38929.
Garner-Harper Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
George H. Thornton
George H. Thornton, 87, of Grenada, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at Grenada Living Center. He was born Nov. 14, 1922, in Newton, Miss., to Howell Stanley and Gladys Henton Thornton.
Mr. Thornton was an Air Force veteran having served in World War II. He served 11 years on the Grenada City Council and 31 years with U. S. AgriChemical. He attended East Central Community College and received his Bachelors Degree from Mississippi State University. Mr. Thornton was a member of First Baptist Church.
Funeral services were Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2:30 p.m., at First Baptist Church with Dr. Jim Nunnelee officiating. Burial followed in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Mr. Thornton is survived by his wife, Sarah Hardy Thornton; a daughter, Peggy Ann Thornton Corey of Southaven; a son, George Robert Thornton of Douglasville, GA; five grandchildren; one great grandchild; and one sister, Melba Ruth Mason of Rockville, MD. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howell Stanley and Gladys Henton Thornton; two sisters, Beth Bryan and Sarah Reeves; and one brother, Stanley Thornton.
Garner-Harper Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Submitted By:
Patty Stergas Williams
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Submitted:
11/30/2009
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