Sally Savery Woodard

Stephen “Steve” Edward Street, born on October 21, 1957, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024, at the age of 67, surrounded by his loving family. A beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Steve touched countless lives with his kindness, humor, and steadfast spirit.

Steve was preceded in death by his cherished wife of 42 years, Pamela “Pam” Roope Street, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and companionship. He was also preceded by his parents, Hess and Grace Toombs Street, and his siblings, James David Street and Ethel Joyce Coker.

Steve is survived by his loving children, daughter Stephenie Joye Street (partner Will Norwood) and son Stephen Hunter Street. He was a proud grandfather to Peyton Michael Ellzey, William Dyess Norwood, Pamela Reese Street, Baylor Ridge Street, and Maisie Grace Nelson, who brought him immense joy and pride. He is also survived by his two sisters, Nansy Huntsberry and Vivian “Bib” Steed, and his brother, Michael “Mike” Street. Steve leaves behind a large, loving family that includes many nieces, nephews, and cousins who will fondly remember his warmth and laughter.

A true outdoorsman, Steve had a deep love for nature and was an avid hunter. He found peace and joy in the woods, and his passion for the outdoors was something he cherished throughout his life.

Services to honor Steve’s life will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Stricklin-King Funeral Home in Yazoo City, MS. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 3:00 p.m. The family has entrusted Stricklin King Funeral Home to handle all arrangements.

“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.”

  Roy Marshall Carpenter, 85, of Yazoo City went to his heavenly home on Saturday, November 2, 2024. He was born on July 23, 1939, to Wesley C. and Annie W. Carpenter in Yazoo City. He was the youngest of ten. He married his sweetheart, Evelyn Pettigrew, on December 19, 1958. They had a daughter, Lisa Marie, and a son, Roy Michael “Mike”. Roy worked as a milk delivery man and a car salesman for General Motors in Yazoo City before opening his own used car dealership, Roy’s Used Cars. On March 24, 2020, after the death of his wife, Evelyn, he married Ernestine Moore. He loved her son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Cheryl Moore, like his own. 

Roy loved to buy, sell, and collect things. He was always on the hunt for something interesting and unique that he would excitedly show his friends and family when they would come by. He never met a stranger and everyone in Yazoo County seemed to know him. His family would always joke that even if he left Mississippi, he would still manage to run into someone he knew. He was never content to just sit in the house and was always on the road, visiting with friends and family and spoiling his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was extremely loved by all his family and friends, but especially by his grandchildren and great grandchildren who lovingly knew him as “Papaw.” More than anything, he loved the Lord and wanted to make sure everyone he encountered had a saving relationship with Him. He was a member of Church of God of Prophecy/Cross Life Church.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents, all nine of his siblings, his wife Evelyn, his daughter Lisa, and his son Mike. He is survived by his wife Ernestine, his grandchildren Lindsey Austin (Gary) and Josh Carpenter (Kaley), great-grandchildren Hayden Austin, Avery Austin, Presley Austin, Angel Rae Carpenter, Embrie Carpenter, Skylar Carpenter, Brynnlie Carpenter, and Brooklyn Carpenter, and a host of nieces and nephews. 

Pallbearers will be Hayden Austin, Brian Carpenter, Jeff Carpenter, Jeffery Carpenter, Sammy Carpenter, Dennis Moore and Jamie Thrasher. 

Honorary pallbearers will be David Carpenter, Dennis Carpenter, Rick Carpenter, Roger Carpenter, Jimmy Hollis, Jimmy Isonhood, Doug Kirk, Jason Melton, Carlos Robinson, and Charles Schlette. 

Services will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Cross Life Church in Yazoo City with visitation from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. and the funeral to follow at 11:00 a.m. A graveside service will follow the funeral at the Carpenter Family Cemetery. Stricklin King Funeral Home will oversee all arrangements.

The family would like to thank Adoration Hospice and Renee Ward for taking such good care of Roy and his loved ones.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorials to be made to Cross Life Church or the charity/organization of your choice. 

 Wendy D’Ann Scott, of Yazoo City, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord, in Heaven, on October 29, 2024. Wendy was born on June 25, 1977, to Larry and Diane Mason Scott. 

She is survived by her loving parents, Larry and Diane Scott, as well as her daughter, whom she loved wholeheartedly, Macy Scott. Furthermore, she is survived by her brother, Larry Scott, Jr. (Amanda), her sister, Kimberly Hasty (Stevie), her sister, Kelly Bright, her brother in law, Casey Davis, as well as several nieces and nephews, and her dearest friend, Gloriastine Harris-Jefferson.

She also leaves behind many other family members and friends who loved and cherished their memories together. 

Wendy graduated from Manchester Academy in the year 1995. Upon graduating from Manchester Academy, she furthered her education at Mississippi State University, where she majored in psychology and received her Bachelor of Science Degree in the year 1999. Wendy worked as a special education teacher for Yazoo City High School from November of 2003, until her untimely passing in October of 2024. She loved each of her students dearly. 

Funeral arrangements for Wendy D’ Ann Scott will be hosted by Stricklin King Funeral Home in Yazoo City. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. A second visitation will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024 at Stricklin King Funeral Home, with the funeral service beginning at 11:00 a.m. Immediately following the funeral, a graveside service will be held at Glenwood Cemetery in Yazoo City, Mississippi.

Pall Bearers for Wendy’s celebration of life will include her father, Larry Scott, her brother, Larry Scott Jr., her brother in law, Casey Davis, her nephews Sam Davis, Hunter Bright and Mike Scott, as well as three honorary pall bearers, her nephews Riley Davis, Jack Scott & Brantley Barnett. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please donate to The American Cancer Society. Although, this was not the cause of her passing, Wendy fought two battles with cancer during her lifetime, and the family believes she would have wanted friends and family to donate to a cause, rather than send flowers.

  Collier Rhea Heathcock, 12 years old, passed away in Bentonia, MS on October 16, 2024. She was born to Heather Greene and Shaun Heathcock on February 29, 2012, in Jackson, MS. 

She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Heather and Randall Greene of Bentonia, MS; father, Shaun Heathcock of Bentonia, MS; maternal grandparents, Patti and Daniel Burrough of Bentonia, MS; brother, Duson Heathcock; five sisters, Haley Dunigan, Gracie Genih, Anna Catherine Heathcock, Mary Grace Green and Eva Rose Greene all of Bentonia, MS; grandmother, Lisa Moore of Bentonia, MS; maternal great grandparents, Charles and Ann Lungrin of Bentonia, MS. 

Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM at Oak Grove Baptist Church with the service following at the church as well at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery. The family has entrusted Stricklin King Funeral Home to oversee all arrangements for this precious baby girl’s day.

13 Then people brought little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked them. 14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”   Matthew 19: 13-14

  Dorothy (Dot) Warrington Smith was born April 7, 1933, to Leon and Maurine Mansfield Warrington, and she passed away from her earthly home on October 6, 2024. 

She was a faithful member of Mt. Olivet Methodist Church where she worked with the youth and children for many years. She taught Sunday School and MYF and directed many Christmas programs for the church and a community wide singing Christmas tree.

She drove a school bus for many years and worked for the postal service for several years. She had other jobs, but her favorite was driving the school bus, and all the children referred to her as “Aunt Dot.” She loved all the children and their families.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Sidney L. “Bill” Smith and siblings Gertrude Warrington, Herman Warrington, Dale Warrington, Inez Hawk, Larry Warrington and Marion Warrington.

She is survived by her daughter’s: Sue (Kevin) Malone of Edwards, MS, Cathy (Calvin) Sibley, Billie Gail (Felix) Sadler all of Bentonia, MS, an adopted son Dale Pass of Scurry, TX, sister Hazel (Lec) Lee of Katy, TX, sister-in-law Sybil Warrington, Yazoo City, MS, Grandchildren: Jason Potter, Sidney (Abbie) Potter, Joni Hanna, Amanda (Robb) Herring, Josh (Crissy) Sadler, Katie (Tommy) Norman, Caleb (Heather) Sibley, 17 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. 

Pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons.

Services will be held at Mt. Olivet Methodist Church in Bentonia with visitation at 9:00 am following by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Stricklin King Funeral Home will oversee all arrangements for this families.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Mt. Olivet Cemetery Fund, 3500 Mechanicsburg Road, Bentonia, MS, or to a charity of your choice.

Henry Fredrick Rusche II, 51 of Brookhaven, passed away on September 26, 2024 at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Fredrick Rusche I; and his mother, Myrtle Hisaw.

Survivors include his daughter, Gracie Rusche of Pearl, MS; two sisters, Margie Brown and Marie Martin, both of Brookhaven, MS; and one grandson, Tatum Ross.

Visitation and services will be held October 3, 2024, 12:30-2:00 pm at Crosslife Church of God of Prophecy with Rev. Matt Clark officiating. Burial will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery under the direction of Stricklin King Funeral Home.

 Fielding Crosby, 74, of Bentonia, passed away on Sep. 20, 2024 at his residence. 

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Crosby of Bentonia; daughter, Terri Green of Corinth; three sons, David Lee O'Neal of Brandon, Jerry O'Neal of Ridgeland and George Crosby of Bentonia; sister, Pat Coleman of Belzoni; two brothers, Monroe Crosby of Savannah, Ga. and Willis Crosby of Bentonia; sister, Ruby Collins of Fort Lauderdale, FL; eight grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. 

 Funeral services will be held on Sept. 26, 2024, at 2 p.m. at the Stricklin King Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J.J. White officiating.  The family has entrusted Strickland King with all arrangements. 

 Esther Marting Cartwright, 89, dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend of Yazoo City, Mississippi, passed away at Kings Daughter Hospital on September 13, 2024, after a long and beautiful life.

Esther was born on December 3, 1934, to Sam Beasley Marting, Sr. and Clara (Grippa) Marting in Washington Court House, Ohio. Esther and her brother Sam were raised on a Hereford cattle farm that would grow to be one of the largest in the United States. Esther graduated from Washington Court House High School in 1953. She went on to study at Stephens College in Columbia, MO for two years graduating with an associate’s degree, then continued her education at Florida State University graduating in 1957 with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education.

Esther started her career teaching in Fort Lauderdale, FL before marrying her late husband Cecil John Cartwright Jr., from Chillicothe, Ohio.

In 1952, Esther met Cecil at Sunday School class at the Wilmington Friends Quaker Church in Wilmington, Ohio. In 1961, Esther and Cecil were married on the 10th of February, in Ft Lauderdale, FL. In early July of 1961, Esther moved to the Far East with Cecil living in Saigon, Vietnam where Susan Louise and Cecil John, III were born. The family later moved to Chang Mai, Thailand where Brent Marting was born and Amphai was later adopted.

Esther and family came to Yazoo City, MS 57 years ago and began building the third and final plant of Marting Manufacturing Corp., an agriculturally based facility that her family founded. Esther and Cecil were founders of Manchester Academy where Esther taught third grade.  She was named the Elementary Teacher of the Year by the Mississippi Private School Association in 1970. She was an avid supporter and loyal fan of the Academy. She loved teaching. In the Yazoo Herald article written about her when named teacher of the year she said, “Third grade is the best age. I think they are all so unique and all so excited”. Esther was so dedicated to the education of children it pulled her out of retirement three times. Her children and some of her grandchildren attended and graduated from Manchester Academy.  Esther and Cecil supported many sports programs of the academy including football, baseball, basketball, track and the marching band. The Cartwright’s transported the Cheer squad along with several parent’s of athletes in their personal motorhome for more than seven years. This created a safe environment for all to flourish and bloom, what she strived to do for all children she taught over the years. She loved watching young people meet their potential. Many years after retirement in 2012, Esther was nominated and placed in the Hall of Fame at Manchester Academy for the many things she did for the school and children over the years.

During Esther’s retirement years, she was an avid knitter and member of the Knutty Knitters. Jean Baskin and she created prayer shawls for people in the community that were battling illnesses. Over the years, she has made 100s of prayer shawls and donated them to people she loved and prayed for. She also made many preemie hats and donated them to UMMC Neonatal department. Later in life, she enjoyed making baby blankets for family members and friends of her grandchildren. Receiving photos of the children using the blankets, brought her so much joy and happiness. 

Esther was an active member at Trinity Episcopal Church for over 57 years. It was very important to her to be at church with her family every Sunday and to be involved in the workings of the church. She was a member of the alter guild and served in this group diligently for 47 years. Esther loved her church and the members which led her to serve on the Vestry. Many years ago, the One Year Bible was introduced to her congregation, and she has actively participated every day since.

Soon after her first grandchild Don was born, she was known to all as “Nana”.

Esther was preceded in death by her parents, brother, and her loving husband. 

She is survived by her children Susan Cartwright-Guion, Yazoo City, MS, Cecil John Cartwright, III (Sandra), Florence, MS, Brent Marting Cartwright (Lori), Oxford, MS and Amphai Wongprapan (Surapong), Yazoo City, MS and her 10 grandchildren Don Wongprapan (Sabrina), Memphis, TN, Dan Wongprapan, Jeffersonville, IN, Caleb Beasley Cartwright, Oxford, MS,  William Cartwright Guion, Madison, MS, Audrey Cartwright Saxton (Ryan), Madison, MS, Alexandra Louise Guion (Jackson), Waxahachie, TX, Caitlyn Guion Lindsey (Brint), Arlington, TN, Grace Tarsi Cartwright (Preston), Oxford, MS, John Cecil Cartwright IV, Florence, MS,  Ellie Brent Cartwright, Oxford, MS and one great grandchild Elliot Luke Wongprapan, Memphis, TN.

John Stanton Sandlin, 82, of Louise, MS passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, MS surrounded by his loving family. John was born on January 18, 1942, in Bentonia, MS to Jack Sandlin Sr and Effie Louise Sandlin of Bentonia, MS.

John was a farmer and the owner of Sandlin General Repair in Louise, MS for 40 years. There wasn’t much that John couldn’t fix. He enjoyed squirrel hunting, fishing and harvesting pecans from his pecan orchard. In his free time, you could find him sitting in his “easy chair” watching westerns or a NASCAR race. If you had the privilege of knowing John, you know that he was the best husband, Daddy, and Pop-Pop. He had the biggest heart and would do anything for anybody. 

John is survived by the love of his life, Vivian Sandlin, they shared 59 years of marriage, building a strong, loving family. John was the proud father of Johnny Sandlin and Darla Sandlin Still of Louise. John was the proud grandfather of two grandchildren: Victoria Still of Inverness and Jonathan Still of Louise. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack Sandlin Sr. and Effie Louise Sandlin, his stepfather Ed Stribling, his brother Jack Sandlin Jr. and his son Johnny Sandlin. 

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, from 1:00 P.M. until 2:30 P.M at First Baptist Church of Belzoni in Belzoni, Mississippi, followed by a funeral service at 2:30 P.M. Graveside to follow at Cypress Gardens Cemetery in Yazoo City, MS. Stricklin King Funeral Home have been entrusted to handle all arrangements for the family.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in John’s name to First Baptist Church of Belzoni, 302 Pecan Street, Belzoni, MS 39038 or the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta / Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center in Columbus, GA. Memorials can be made at https://give.choa.org/site/Donation2?df_id=2381&mfc_pref=T&2381.donation=form1. 

 Carmen Fredine Terrell passed away on September 1, 2024, at home in Yazoo City, MS. She was born in Yazoo City on November 26, 1935, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Terrell. 

Fredine attended Yazoo City schools and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. 

She was preceded by her parents.

Fredine is survived by an aunt, Bernice Everett, UHL of NC and several cousins. 

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 3, at 2:00 PM at Glenwood Cemetery with Chad Graeber officiating. Stricklin King Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

Special thanks to Christy Bell and Bonita Collins of Adoration Hospice for their care of Fredine.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Yazoo City or charity of choice.