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12A The Columbian-Progress Thursday Edition, Oct. 7, 1999 Allen Quin Dunaway Ray Anthony Magee, Sr. Funeral services for Ray Anthony Magee 40, were held Saturday, Sept. 25, at 1 p.m. from Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Columbia, with burial in Resthaven Cemetery in Columbia.

He died in Columbia on Sept. 19. The son of John "J.C." and Barbara Hall Magee, he was bom on March 1, 1959. He was a 1977 graduate of Columbia High School and a member of Morning Star He is survived by his father, Harold Dunaway of Foxworth; his widow, Mary Dunaway of Foxworth; a brother, Wendell Dunaway of Foxworth; a sister, Robin Smith of Foxworth; a son, Tony, of Columbia; two daughters, Judy Lackey of Kokomo and Barbara Beal of Kokomo; five grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Pallbearers were Josh Lackey, Aaron Greer, Shelton Dykes, Glyn Dykes, Jack Berry and David Morgan.

Funeral services for Allen Quin Dunaway, 64, were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, in the chapel of Community Funeral Home, with burial at Mt. Sinai Church Cemetery. The Rev.

Willie Martin and the Rev. S.J. Green officiated. He died Sept. 29 at University Hospital in New Orleans, La.

The son of Harold Dunaway and the late Cumie Dunaway of Foxworth, he was born Dec. 4, 1934, in Marion County. He was a master plumber for over 30 years, having worked in the New Orleans area much of that time. brothers and sister-in-law, Michael and Lillie McNair and David Smith; children, Ray A. Magee Zirick Daniels, TaShodrick Daniels, Darious Tovell, Dominique Tovell and Crystal Johnson; special cousin "sister," Angela (James) Expose; special friend, Marcia Tovell; nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Active pallbearers were Timothy Galloway Josh Gates, Calvin Hall, Roger Jones, Winfred Walker and Christopher Weary. Honorary pallbearers were Gary Barnes, Derek Daniels, Connie Hall, Curtis Jackson, Anthony Lumpkin, Donald Parkman and John F. Roberts. Cook-Galloway Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Audrey Marie Butler Stringer The family of Henry Speights acknowledges with grateful appreciation the visits, cards, prayers, food, flowers and other expressions of sympathy provided in our time of need.

May God bless you all. Henry Speights Family Archie Turnage Funeral services for Archie Turnage, 72, of Marion County were scheduled to be held at 1 0 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6 at Turnage Chapel Church, with burial in the Turnage Chapel Cemetery. He died Oct.

4 at Wesley Medical Center in Hattiesburg. He was a fanner and a member of Victory Congregational Methodist Church. He is survived by his widow, THANK YOU We would like to express our sincere gratitude for all the prayers, flowers, food, and every expression of sympathy shown to us in our time of grief at the death of our loved one, Ray Anthony "River Coon" Magee. We shall never forget your thoughtfulness. May God bless you, Mr.

and Mrs. John C. Magee and family (J. C. and Barbara) Missionary Baptist Church.

He was employed at various jobs, including Piggly Wiggly, Pool and Halliburton Offshore Drilling and Cox Quick Lube Inc. He is survived by his parents, J.C. and Barbara Magee; sisters and brothers-in-law, Gloria and Chester Daniels, Joyce Galloway, Aretha and Lear Pittman and Renee' and Tim Galloway; god-sisters, Sherry Hartwell and Vera Expose; god- Quality Ford ff 3KSf' I A Ii r--6 i Jiii- was uitibuipu in ucani uy vuiuuiuia was in Bobbie Jean McCain Turnage; a sis- her husband, J.N. Stringer. arrangements.

4-H: A long history A great future By KATIIY PETTY Kansas, was responsible for the grams; the staff, both voluntet 4-H Program Assistant Extension original wording of the 4-H and Extension, who make 4-H was preceded by original wording of the 4-H Columbia was charge grams; the staff, both volunteer and Extension, who make 4-H She is survived by two daughters, June Ward of Hot Springs, and Joan White of Biloxi; a sister, Grace Price of Foxworth; four grandchildren, Sabrina Johnson of Chattanooga, Stefan Ward of Birmingham, Shannon Ward of St. Charles, and Trey White of San Diego, and two greatgrandchildren, Ashleigh Johnson and Audrey Kate Ward. Colonial Funeral Home in in of a reality for young people throughout the nation; and the growing family of 4-H supporters and partners who make it possible. 4-H has always been a vibrant growing part of Marion County. A lot of leaders and business people in Columbia can tell how 4-H helped them grow and develop.

Some of the past 4-H'ers are now volunteer leaders, passing along what they know. 4-H programs iii Marion County are open to boys and girls ages 8 -18 regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, or handicap. For more information about 4-H, contact the Marion County Extensioin Office at 736-8251 or e- Federal State agencies to offer outreach field day Ray Anthony Magee, Sr. ter, Daisy Baughman of Foxworth; two brothers, William Turnage and R.D. Turnage, both of Foxworth; a son, Herbert Turnage of Foxworth; three daughters, Mureline McNabb and Bobbie Stintson, both of Foxworth, and Marilyn Rutland of Columbia; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Colonial Funeral Home of Columbia was in charge of arrange ments. Notes By Kathy Petty 4-H Program Assistant tributing members of society. The 4-H program focuses on developing knowledge and skills, learning how to deal with stress, and learning to help others. The 4-H roots are deeply planted. The first 4-H emblem design was a 3-leaf clover, introduced sometime between 1907 and 1908.

From the beginning, the 3-H's signified Head, Heart, and Hands, In 1911, at a meeting of club leaders in Washington, the present 4-H design was adopted by approving the fourth Health. Otis Hall, State Leader of Pearson, of Columbia. The Kokomo Methodist children's church started meeting again on Sunday evenings at 5:30. This past Sunday was scheduled for 6:30 due to the monthly board meeting. The children started working on their Christmas musical.

The children's church director is Linda Foil and co-director is Cammie Summers. We both enjoy working with these children and keeping them interested in Jesus. IS Kf lr X4 V'l rtliv. r. I f-frf ft If i.Vn Into Over 1 1 5 Marion County 4-H members and almost 17 4-H Volunteers will celebrate National 4-H Week Oct.

3-9, 1999: 4-H is the Cooperative Extension System's dynamic, non-formal, educational program for young people. 4-H programs reach over 6.5 million young people across the United States The program combines the Cooperative efforts of youth, volunteer leaders, state land-grant universities, federal, state, local governments, and the United States Department of Agriculture. The mission of the Cooperative Extension system in conducting 4-H programs is to assist youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills, and forming attitudes that will enable boys and girls to become self-directing, productive, and con- Kokomo Continued from Page 10A were unable to be there. Stefany Walley spent the night with her grandmother Betty Walley. Saturday night and attended church with her on Sunday morning at Kokomo Methodist Church.

Congratulations to Billy and Misty Peat son on the birth of their son (Matthew Cole). He was born Saturday, 10-2-l)9. The proud grandparents are. Tiny and Ruth ICH GRU6BS FORD MRCURV INC I'our Loci Soun ii rn 13 Funeral services for Audrey Marie Butler Stringer, 82, formerly of Columbia, were held on Friday, Oct. 1, at 3 p.m.

at the chapel of Colonial Funeral Home. She died Sept. 29 at Hot Springs, Ark. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbia. She was a machine mechanic and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for more than 50 years.

She in death pledge. At the first National 4-H Club Camp in 1927, the state 4-H leaders officially adopted the 4-H pledge, The pledge read: "I pledge my Head to clearer thinking My Heart to greater loyalty My Hands to larger service and My Health to better living For my club, my community, my country," The addition of the words "my world" to the last line in 1973 has been the only change to the pledge in over 70 years. The 4-H pledge is a symbol of the devotion generation of America's youth have given to the 4-H program. Its words embody the goals of 4-H. The pledge is the heart of a special the union between 4-H members who learn and grow through 4-H pro- The choir at Kokomo Methodist has begun working on their Christmas cantata.

This year the choir will join with Magee's Creek choir. The cantata will be performed twice, once at both churches. The children will join the choirs on one of the songs. The Kokomo Methodist Church will be having homecomming services on Sunday 10-17-99. Rev.

Len McRaney, will be the speaking pastor. Brother Len and his family meant a lot to our church and community while they were here. Everyone is looking forward to hearing him preach and seeing him and his family again. Dinner will be served following the service, in the church annex. Please mark your calendar and come join in this special worship service and fellowship.

There will be a hayride, bonfire, and hotdognachos supper at Kokomo Methodist on Oct. 16 at 6:00 p.m. The children's church is in charge of this annual event and would like to invite everyone to attend. It's a great time of fellowship. The 5th Sunday sing will be at Kokomo Methodist Church on Oct.

31. The Kokomo Baptist and Methodist church join together for these special sings. If you would like to sing please see the choir director from either church. Refreshments will be served, following the singing, in the church annex. You are all invited to come join us for the service and fel-lowhip.

I enjoyed my mother (Carolyn Lambert) and aunt (Belinda Vince) attending church with me and my family on Sunday, Oct. 3. Kokomo Baptist is working on a cookbook fundraiser. If anyone has some favorite recipes, they would like to share, please take your recipes to Kokomo General Store or see Diane Hilton. This fundraiser is for the new church.

i wJ I Farm ServIce AqENcy Notes StanleyCollins jf County Director V. Hill TOBACCO a BEER Computers are 4 EVER! Automated Office Systems Your Local Computer Specialists" By STANLEY D. COLLINS County Executive Director The Mississippi USDA Outreach Council will hold an Outreach Field Day, Oct. 15 and 16, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

each day, at the Truck Crops Branch Experiment Station in Crystal Springs, Miss. This Field Day is a part of the Council's effort to promote the resources available through member organizations and to ensure that all potential customers have full access to those resources. The Field Day will be held in conjunction with the Fall Garden Days held annually in Crystal Springs. The USDA State Outreach Council is comprised of representatives of USDA federal agencies operating in the state and related State agencies. Agency representatives will be available at the Field Day to answer questions, share resources and explain services available.

Everyone is invited to come out and see how these agencies can assist them, and to enjoy the vegetable production and horticulture exhibits and activities that make up the Fall Garden Days sponsored by Mississippi State University. For more information please contact the Marion County FSA office at 1010 Highway 13N, Suite 5 or call 731-5400, Ext. 2. I Kool D1 Dorwl ilTW Taylor's (1159 1 Usvi I Ia, Pride I Ccers I cL Corona If! Busch Ma lllaferai $A69 Old sm Oghf EMIvyaukeo $A09 Free Lighter Corona WCarton Purchase jTpiir Frco Bag of lo Light cai. WAny Beer Cose TAX NOT INCLUDED FRIENDLY SERVICE cg A IinC Mon.

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