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Steven Edward “Steve” Patterson

By The Leader on March 26, 2020

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Steven Edward “Steve” Patterson Date of Death - March 16, 2020 Mr. Steven Edward "Steve" Patterson, 59 of Horn Lake, Miss., passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020. Mr. Patterson worked in sales and training for phone companies and was a member of the Bartlett Baptist Church. Mr. Patterson is survived by his daughters, Brittney Elizabeth Patterson of Alabama and Shelbi Patterson … [Read more...] about Steven Edward “Steve” Patterson

Patty Jean McIntyre

By The Leader on March 26, 2020

Patty Jean McIntyre Date of Death - March 23, 2020 Mrs. Patty Jean McIntyre, 87 of Covington, passed away on the morning of March 23, 2020 at Covington Care Center. Mrs. McIntyre, the widow of Mr. John A. “Johnny” McIntyre, Sr., was a farmers wife and homemaker and member of the Charleston Baptist Church. Mrs. McIntyre is survived by her daughters, Kathy McMahan (Jimmy) of … [Read more...] about Patty Jean McIntyre

Hill leaves his loved ones with a lifetime of memories

By The Leader on March 26, 2020

Zane Morrison Hill Zane Morrison Hill, Sr (Big Z) was a lifelong resident of Brighton. He graduated from Brighton High School where he was an outstanding basketball player and overall athlete.  He attended Erskine College in Due West. South Carolina, and left college to enlist in the U. S. Marine Corps.  This began his 38 years of federal service, including work as a … [Read more...] about Hill leaves his loved ones with a lifetime of memories

Wayne Jackson

By The Leader on March 19, 2020

Wayne Jackson December 9, 1935 - March 15, 2020 Mr. Wayne Jackson, 84, of Union City went home to be with the Lord Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, at his home. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at Union City Cumberland Presbyterian Church. with Rev. Glenn Watts officiating. Burial followed in Shiloh Cemetery near Covington. Visitation was held at … [Read more...] about Wayne Jackson

Jerry Leon Crowder

By The Leader on March 19, 2020

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Jerry Leon Crowder Date of Death - March 14, 2020 Jerry Leon Crowder, 71, a resident of Pansey, Alabama and formally of Covington, died Saturday, March 14, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family. Family memorial services will be held later. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Ruby Thompson Crowder and his wife, Jeannie Crowder. Survivors include a son … [Read more...] about Jerry Leon Crowder

Ronald Douglas Billings

By The Leader on March 19, 2020

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Ronald Douglas Billings Date of Death - March 16, 2020 Ronald Douglas Billings, 64, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020, at his home. He was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church and a farmer. Mr. Billings leaves his daughter, Paige (Mark) Sundquist of Olive Branch, Miss.; son Kerr (Hope) Hanson of Senatobia, Miss.; mother Marilyn Brown of Covington; father Doug Billings of … [Read more...] about Ronald Douglas Billings

Rhodes served through Navy, Army reserve

By The Leader on March 12, 2020

Clay Rhodes December 9, 1939 - March 4, 2020 Clay Rhodes, 80, of Covington, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Born in Tyler Mountain (Charleston), W.V. in 1939, he moved to Boystown, Neb. in 1953 at the age of 13 and went on to graduate from high school in 1958. He joined the U. S. Navy in 1958 and retired on March 1, 1977. While in the Navy, he served aboard the … [Read more...] about Rhodes served through Navy, Army reserve

Dr. Challace Joe McMillin

By The Leader on March 12, 2020

Dr. Challace Joe McMillin March 18, 1942 - March 8, 2020 Dr. Challace Joe McMillin, age 77, died peacefully at his home in Harrisonburg, Va. on Sunday, March 8, 2020. He was born in Gilt Edge. On March 18, 1942, to the late Albert Sidney and Clara Hill McMillin. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Mary Lou Quinn McMillin; daughter, Lisa Wooley and husband, Mike of Nashville; … [Read more...] about Dr. Challace Joe McMillin

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