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Thursday, October 26, 2000 THE NORTHSIDE SUN, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Page 9B Obituaries Iflmiiw ww wit mnttiti 1 1 0 LJ WRIGHT FERGUSON FUNERAL DIRECTORS Complete information for customary service, forwarding, immediate burial, cremation, and pre-arranged funerals CENTRALLY LOCATED 350 HIGH ST. AT NORTH WEST ST. 352-3632 HINDS CHAPEL 201 HINDS RAYMOND 8575652 MADISON CHAPKL 1161 HIGHLAND COLONY PARKWAY 853-7696 received a Purple Heart during his service in WWII, he served three years in the U.S. Navy participating in seven battle campaigns. He received the Navy Commendation and American, Pacific Campaign, World War II Victory medals, Naval Reserve Medal and Presidential Unit Citation.

As a longtime member of First Baptist Church, Morgan was in the Solidarity Sunday school class and at one time had taught a 10-year-old boys Sunday school class. Morgan was the first commander of the U.S. Naval Reserve Surface Division in Jacksoa Survivors are his wife Annie Carter Morgan of Jackson; daughters Gayle Morgan of Jackson, Beth Morgan Benton of Clinton and Jane Morgan Read of Starkville; sisters Catherine Husmann and Francis Langerfeld, both of Starkville, Mildred Crawford of Houston, Texas and Nellie Rue Ballard of Texas City, Texas; grandsons Jason Kirk Read, Joshua Hays Read and Jacob Morgan Read, all of Starkville. Memorials may be made to J.K. Morgan Sr.

scholarship fund at Mississippi State University. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Solidarity Sunday school class. Burial was in Lakewood Memorial Park. mm The Sun publishes obituaries of Northsiders and their families. Typically, we receive obituary information from the funeral nomes.

We invite readers who are so inclined to supplement this with more descriptive text capturing the spirit of the person's life OD BUhU IHflHmumOH, flUIEMIH "St 3 tmfi WvI WARE ELL It Lucille Ward Allen Graveside services were held October 20 at Magnolia Cemetery for Lucille Ward Allen of Marion. The Revs. Nick Nicholson and Jim Wall officiated Mrs. Allen, 98, died October 17 at Benchmark Health Care. A native of ML Pleasant, Texas, Mrs.

Allen was the daughter of the late Judge Abner and Lucy Ward She was a member of Central United Methodist Church and various church and garden clubs for many years. She was widely known as a professional china painter and teacher for 25 years, winning many awards across die south. 1 Survivors are her daughter Joye Allen Wyckoff of Meridian; son Kenneth P. Allen Jr. of Brandon; grandchildren WG.

Wyckoff III of Columbus, Jann Wyckoff Daughdrill of Panama City, Lynne Allen Majek of San Antonio, and Ken Allen III of Jackson; great grandchildren, Smith, Allen and Nicholas Wyckoff, all of Columbus, and Lauren McKenzie Allen of Jacksoa Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her husband K.P. Allen brother Johnny Ward and sister Gladys Ward Moore. Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist, Church Senior Ministries or a favorite charity. Pallbearers were Bill Wyckoff, Bill Daughdrill, Ken Allen III, Randy Majek, Nicholas Wyckoff, Smith Wyckoff and Allen Wyckoff.

Julius Kirk Morgan Services were held October 1 8 from Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel on High Street for Julius Kirk Morgan. Morgan, 85, died October 15 at St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital. A native of Marietta, Morgan grew up in Kemper County. He was graduated from Mississippi State University in 1937. Morgan worked as a cotton buyer, a farm seed and farm chemical distributor and as a Realtor Associate before entering the United States Naval Reserve in 1941.

He began active duty in March 1942. Morgan served as midshipman April, May and June of 1942 and reported to the South Pacific for duty ''on the" U.S.S.' President Hayes in August 1942. His ship landed troops on Guadalcanal August 14, 1942. He was wounded July 4, 1943 off the New Georgia Islands. He reported to the U.S.S.

Tracy DMS 19 as executive officer early in 1945. Morgan supported the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa until the spring of 1 945. He returned to the United States in August, 1945 as It. junior grade, USNR. He retired from the Navy as a captain, USNR.

Morgan was the former president of the Mississippi State University Alumni Association, former president Mississippi Seedsmen's Association, former commander V.F.W. Post 61 87, former state director Selective Service, former member Mississippi Farm Bureau, Mississippi Cattleman's Association, American Legion, VFW, Disabled American Veterans, Kiwanis Club. He was retired as a farmer. Morgan Anthony William Karlak Services were held October 7 at Lakewood Memorial Funeral Home for Anthony William (Tony) Karlak of Brandon. Karlak, 85, died October 4 at Crossgatc Health Care in Brandon.

A native of Chicago, Karlak served in World War II as a first mate in the Army Transportation Corp. He was owner and operator of Bake Brite Auto Painting for 22 years. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Lakeside Presbyterian Church. It was said that this area would remember the many Halloween parties he gave for children complete with scary movies. He was a very friendly man and will be greatly missed.

Survivors are his wife Inez of Brandon; son Robert W. Karlak of Jackson; daughter Kathryn Milliet of Somerset, Texas; five grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. Interment was in Lakewood Memorial Funeral Home, Clinton. Nan Constance O.Toler Memorial services were held October 20 from First Presbyterian Church for Nan Constance Olson Toler of Ridgeland. The Rev.

Blister Ware officiated Mrs. Toler, 93, died October 17 at Whispering Pines Hospice Ministries. A native of Collins, Mrs. Toler was bom February 21, 1907. She was graduated from Luberton High School and studied at the Atlanta Conservatory of Music in Atlanta.

Mrs. Toler had lived in Jackson since 1930. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Survivors are her daughters Myra Marsh of Atlanta, Connie Hogue of Newellton, Caroline Humphreys of Birmingham and Ingrid Richardson of Newnan, brother Jack Olson of Kosciusko; 16 grandchildren; and 23 great grandchildren. Mrs.

Toler was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Toler. Pallbearers were Mrs. Toler's grandsons. Burial was in Lakewood Memorial Park. Louise Scott S.

Hardy I Services were held October 17 from 'Covenant1 'Presbyterian Church for Louise "Weezie" Scott Sams Hardy of Madisoa The Rev. Paul B. Means and Dr. David Smith officiated Mrs. Hardy, 80, died October 14 at St Catherine's Village.

A native of Decatur, Ga, Mrs. Hardy was the daughter of Louise Scott and Hansford Sams. She attended Decatur High School and later completed her collegiate work at Agnes Scott College founded by her ancestors. It was said that she had a joy for living and a remarkable ability to talk to anyone. She met her husband in Charleston, S.C.

during World War II and they married July 1, 1949. Mrs. Hardy nurtured their four daughters as they made their home in Jackson where Dr. Hardy served as the chairman of surgery at University of Mississippi Medical Center for 29 years. Whether serving through Covenant Presbyterian Church or in her community, Mrs.

Hardy had a heart for people. She helped an international friends program to help foreign researchers' families establish a sense of community and practice English while working in Jackson. She was well known for her love of the elderly and her remembrance of them at special times of the year. Mrs. Hardy devoted her life to her family and to her six grandchildren.

Her playful creative games and ways won the hearts of young people of all ages. She had a unique gift of seeing the little things in life which added much joy to the lives of others. She knew and loved the hymns of the church and sang with enthusiasm. She was a truly remarkable woman who will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Survivors are her husband James D.

Hardy of Madison; daughters Drs. Louise Roeska-Hardy of Jugenhiem, Germany, Julia Ann Hardy of Ann Arbor, Bertie Hardy Story and Katherine Little, both of Dallas; brother Hansford Sams of Decatur, sister Bertie Sams Daniel of Decatur, and six grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church, 4000 Ridgewood Jackson, 39211; or Agnes Scott College, 141 East College Decatur, Ga. 30030. Pallbearers were Mart McMullen, Richard Yelverton, Louie Little and Mark Story.

Burial was in Lakewood Memorial Park. James Walter Wood Services were held October 2 1 from Broadmeadow United Methodist Church for James Walter "Pete" Wood of northeast Jackson. Wood, 87, died October 19 at his home. A native of Saltillo, Wood was a graduate of Indianola High School, Mississippi State University and Millsaps College. He served overseas during World War II as commanding officer of the 109th Finance Section, United States Army.

For 29 years Wood served as business manager of Millsaps College where he held a major leadership role during a period of significant growth and change for the college. He was called out of retirement to serve as the agriculture department fis dirjctpr, andTie" served for eight years. Wood was a member and founder of the Keep Mississippi Beautiful Campaign. He developed the first budget for the Agriculture Museum. In 1939, he was a charter member of the first Optimist Club in Jackson.

1 He was also a member of the Jackson Club and a charter member of Broadmeadow United Methodist Church where he served as chairman of the administrative board and as an adult Sunday school teacher. He was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha social fraternity and ODK Honorary Leadership fraternity. Survivors are his wife, Grace Wood; son James Walter Wood Jr. of Montgomery, daughter Sara Ruth Ragsdale of Jackson; and grandson Bradley Cunningham Wood of Cordova, Term. Memorials may be made to Broadmeadow United Methodist Church or the library fund at Millsaps College.

Burial was in Lakewood Memorial Park Cemetery. Fall Health Wellness Festival Tuesday, October 31, 2000 10:00 a.m. p.m. Northpark Mall, Center Court YL featuring FREE health screenings including cholesterol, blood sugar, fcone density and A EMS Medical Files give-away 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

First Lady Melanie Musgrove's Breast Health Initiative Information booths Costume contest at 1 1 :00 a.m. wear your favorite Halloween costume Entertainment by the Skeets McWilliams Combo Exhibitors: American Lung Association, Arthritis Foundation, Diabetes Foundation of MS, Farlow's Pharmacy, Information Quality Healthcare (I.Q.H.), Jackson Mental Health Center, LaBonne Santi, McNaMed, Pharmacia Upjohn, Senior Partners, Inc. St. Dominic Services including the Hand Center, HealthLineSt. Dominic, Nutrition Food Services, and Women's Health, Social Security The Waterford on Highland Colony Sponsored by 41" St.

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