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Eddie Wayne McDonald was born on June 17, 1958 to the parents of Mrs. Ollie Mae Slaughter McDonald and Mr. Eddie Lee Ephfrom. After his mother's passing, he was raised by his grandmother Mrs. Lema Slaughter and his aunt Mrs. Mary Francis "Tut" Collier in Madden, MS. Eddie Wayne was a member of Pine Grove MB Church. He was a 1977 graduate of South Leake High School, where he was a member of the Wildcats football team. In 1979, he enlisted in the United States Army. He was...

"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:15 Maggie Jewel Stiles, a devout servant of her faith and tender caretaker of God's creation, was called to eternal rest on April 14, 2024, surrounded by her daughters and her only living sister, at the age of 68. Born on January 17, 1956, the fifth of seven children, in the nurturing community of Lena, MS. She cultivated a life of humility, grace and love. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Midway...

Karen A. Stewart was born June 15, 1961, to Willie L. York- Stovall and the late O. B. Stewart in Carthage, MS. She joined Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church at an early age, served as an usher and later a financial secretary, and remained a member throughout her life. Karen graduated from South Leake Attendance Center in 1980. After graduating, Karen was an employee of Tyson Foods from 1981 until her retirement in 2020. After retirement, Karen devoted her life to taking care of her...