John Michael McGowan
Columbia
John Michael McGowan, 78, of Columbia, a former Camden resident, died May 18, 2003, at Forest General Hospital in Hattiesburg.
Funeral services were held May 21 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbia.
Survivors include: his wife Bobbie McGowan of Columbia; daughters, Ellen Jackson of Hattiesburg, Joan Spiers of Summitt and Michelle Morris of Flora; brother D.P. "Pat" McGowan Jr. of Yazoo City; and six grandchildren.
Margaret S. Hanks
Vicksburg
Margaret S. Hanks, 88, of Vicksburg, a former Canton resident, died May 27, 2003, at Heritage House.
A Mass of resurrection was held May 30 at St. Paul Catholic Church with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include: his daughter, Kathryne Uzzle of Vicksburg; sons, richard L.Hanks of Vicksburg and Peter W. Hanks of Hattiesburg; seven grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
David Lee Leonard
Canton
David Lee Leonard, 37, of Canton died May 8, 2003, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.
Funeral services were held May 14 at Southern Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Canton with burial in Sims Chapel Cemetery in Canton. Family Memorial Funeral Services of Canton handled arrangements.
Survivors include: his mother, Sally Leonard of Canton; sisters, Annie Bell Dozier and Brenda Leonard, both of Canton; brothers, Perry Leonard, Larry Leonard, Ricky Leonard and Randy Leonard, all of Canton.
Travis Lewis
Canton
Travis Lewis, 23, of Canton died May 8, 2003, at his home.
Funeral services were held May 14 at Family Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Canton. Burial was in the St. Matthew Church Cemetery in Canton.
Survivors include: his daughter, LaSaral Lewis of Canton; sisters, Tiffany Lewis, Earnestine Lewis and Samantha Lewis, all of Canton; brothers, Christopher Lewis, Antoine Lewis, Mario Lewis, Joshua Lewis, Brandon Lewis, Thomas Earl Lewis, DeVario Lewis and Preston Lewis, all of Canton; and grandmother, Sweetie Mae Lewis of Canton.
Carolyn Monroe Roberts
Canton
Carolyn Monroe Roberts, 61, of Canton died May 15, 2003, at Madison County Nursing Home.
Funeral services were held May 16 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Canton with burial in Canton Cemetery. Breeland Funeral Home of Canton handled arrangements.
Survivors include: her husband, Morris Basil Roberts of Canton; son, Mori Roberts of Canton; sisters, Rebecca Monroe Ritchey and husband Bob of Port Gibson, Barbara Monroe Williford and husband Sam of Canton, Maxine Mayo Webb and husband Robbie of Madison; and three nephews and one great-nephew.
Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, P.O. Box 361, Canton MS 39046.
James Edward Whitehead
Canton
James Edward Whitehead, 50, of Canton died May 15, 2003, from injuries he sustained in an automobile accident on Highways 22 and 463 in Madison County.
Funeral services were held May 17 at Breeland Funeral Home Chapel in Canton with burial in Jackson Cemetery in Flora.
Survivors include: his wife, Pat Whitehead of Canton; parents, Robert J. and Martha M. Whitehead of Canton; brothers, Wayne Whitehead and Benny Whitehead, both of Flora; and sisters, Diane Moore of Raymond, Robin Beard and Bonnie Fullilove, both of Canton.
Charles Dewayne Upton
Flora
Charles Dewayne Upton, 54, of Flora died May 13, 2003, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.
Funeral services were held May 15 at Flora Methodist Church followed by a graveside remembrance of his life in the Flora Cemetery.
Survivors include: his wife, Linda N. Upton of Flora; children, Dianna Hessling and husband Jerry of Dexter, Mo., Danielle Upton and William Upton, both of Flora; his father, Buel Upton and wife Elva of Raymond; sister, Gail Roth and husband Richard of Stoughton, Mass.; brother, Earle Ownby and wife Mary Lou of Jackson; and four grandchildren, five nephews and one niece.
Memorials may be made to the Flora Methodist Church, P.O. Box 289, Flora MS 39071 or the Mississippi Animal Rescue League, 4395 South Drive, Jackson MS 30209.
Josie L. Thompson
Canton
Josie L. Thomas, 80, of Canton died May 2, 2003, at Central Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.
Funeral services were held May 7 at Buckhorn Missionary Baptist Church in Canton with burial in the church cemetery. Family Memorial Funeral Services Inc. of Canton handled arrangements.
Survivors include: her son, Bobby L. Jackson of Canton; daughters, Jessie Mae Henderson and husband Earle, and Mary King and husband Arthur, all of Canton; brother, Johnson Thomas of Chicago; 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
