A resident of Osyka, MS, died at 7:40 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2014 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb. She was born July 5, 1963 in Panama, FL and was 50 years of age. Survived by husband, Kent Buffinet, Sr., Osyka, MS; 1 daughter, Faith Buffinet; 3 sons, Fred Cecil Dean, Abbiville, GA, Jessie Buffinet, Columbia, MS and Kent Buffinet, Jr.; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Jennie Solsa, Rockport, TX, Cynthis Ann Creamer, Osyka, MS Maggie Creamer, Apalachicola, FL; 2 brothers, Charles E. Creamer, Houma, LA, Arthur C. Creamer, Jr., Florida. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Kathleen Creamer, Sr. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m., Thursday, February 6, 2014. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
“Miss Ruby”, Ruby Frey (Carley) Thompson, a lifelong resident of Amite, died at 1:15 a.m. on Thursday morning at North Oaks Medical Center after suffering a stroke at her home on Duncan Avenue. She was 92. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eva Doughty Frey and Samuel Douglas Frey, her husband, Robert Y. (Bobby) Thompson, Jr., and two brothers, Robert Lee Frey and Samuel Douglas Frey, Jr. She is survived by a sister, Eva Mae Frey Morris of Hillsdale; four sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald G. and Brenda Carley of Fairhope, AL, John Robert and Karen Thompson of Ponchatoula, Samuel James and Nancy Thompson of Tickfaw, and Robert Young Thompson III of Amite; eight grandchildren, David W. Carley of Baton Rouge, Kevin W. Carley of Mobile, AL, Kristen Elizabeth Taylor Murray of Ponchatoula, James Michael Thompson of Golden Valley, AZ, Robert Brandon Thompson of Sanford, NC, John Carl Thompson of Amite, Bradley Young Thompson of Amite, and Kevin Paul Thompson of Amite; eight great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren, and hundreds of former students and piano students she has taught over the past 70 years. Miss Ruby was a graduate of Amite High School, Southeastern Louisiana University, and Louisiana State University. She taught school in Kentwood, Spring Creek, Chesbrough, Amite and at Oak Forest Academy, where she also served as principal. She served as Choir Director or Organist first at the Amite Methodist Church and later at the Amite Southern Methodist Church for over 60 years, continuing into her 90’s, including last Sunday. She was a longtime member of the UDC, and the DAR (over 50 years), and a member of the Southern Methodist Church of Amite. An accomplished pianist, “Miss Ruby” has performed in many local events, accompanying local talent in a wide variety of events for years. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and continuing at First Southern Methodist Church, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 10, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Darwin Brecheen. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Jerry Lynn “Buzz” Worley, Sr.
(January 13, 1948 – February 6, 2014)
A resident of Wilmer, lost his battle with Lung Cancer at 8 a.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2014 in Ponchatoula. He was born January 13, 1948 in Clinton and was 66 years of age. Survived by wife of 30 years, Jackie Worley, Wilmer; 6 children, Connie Manuel and husband, John, Jackson, LA, Jerry Worley and wife, Dianne, Yazoo, MS, Elsie Worley, Mantachie, MS, Ruby Newcomb and husband, Alan, Mantachie, MS, Charley Worley and wife, Ashley, Hammond, Jessica Poole and husband, Nick, Ponchatoula; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Ellis Worley. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Sadie Worley and a brother, Duke Worley. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Joe Day and Rev. Sidney Johnson. Pallbearers will be John Manuel, Charles Worley, Nick Poole, Alan Newcomb, Ellis Worley and Teddy Schiro. Interment Center Cemetery, Greensburg. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Elsie Harrington Wren
(June 2, 1934 – February 6, 2014)
A resident of Baton Rouge, she passed away peacefully at 5:50 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at her home. She was born June 2, 1934 in Greensburg and was 79 years of age. She loved the Lord and was a member of Magnolia Christian Assembly and Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was a retired LPN from the State of Louisiana. She loved to sing, cook and bring meals to family and friends. Family and friends were very special to her. Survived by 1 son, Tommy Wren and wife, Shivonne, Baton Rouge; 3 grandchildren, Anna Wren Allen and husband, Del, Mallory Wren Morgan and husband, Lyle David and John Paul Wren; 4 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Marie Foster, Greensburg. Preceded in death by husbands, Percy Graves and Johnny Paul Wren and parents, Tommy and Julia Harrington. Visitation at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church, 3893 Hwy 440, Kentwood, from 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Keith Bernard. Interment Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kentwood. Pallbearers will be Ricky Foster, David Brabham, Wesley Blades, John Wren, Donald Simoneaux, Jr. and Lyle David Morgan. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Sherman Elwood Davis
(January 9, 1938 – February 5, 2014)
He went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at 8:15 p.m. He was a native of Mars Hills, MS. He was preceded in death by his wife, Chequita Davis; mother, Ruby Mote; father, Morris Davis and grandchild, Sabryn Colona. Mr. Davis is survived by four children, Tammy Davis Hanks, Mark Davis, Shawn and husband, Steve Bennett, Latru Davis and fiancé, Guy Colona; seven grandchildren, Ken Davis and fiancé, Natalie Nolan, Hanna Hanks and fiancé, Michael Varnado, Zac and wife Camy Hanks, Steven Bennett and fiancé, Kayla Burnette, Seante Bennett and fiancé, Alex Miller, Kaley Davis and Dreagan Colona; five great grandchildren, Brooklyn Davis, Kenlie Davis, Bronson Bennett, Taeton Bennett and Layton Varnado. Mr. Davis was a long time resident of Greensburg where he raised his children for a period of 45 years. Services will be at McKneely Funeral home, Amite, on Saturday, February 8, 2014 from 2 p.m. until Memorial Services at 4 p.m. Services will be conducted by Rev. Darryl Miller. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Billie Jean Evans
(October 27, 1943 – February 5, 2014)
A resident of Greensburg, died at 1:55 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg. She was born October 27, 1943 in New Roads and was 71 years of age. Survived by 2 sisters, Paula Evans Strahan and Sue Hildebrand; 2 nieces, Jodi Brodkins and Jana Pindell; 3 nephews, John Albin, Kyle Taylor and Eric Taylor and numerous great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Roy and Dolores Evans and a sister, Carolyn Albin. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
I’m posting this much now and will begin work on another post immediately.
Anna Lee
The Prayer Link 
You must be logged in to post a comment.