Herbert H. Nevitt, 85, formerly of Peoria, IL, died peacefully May 16, 2013, in Oxford, MS. Herb was born in Peoria, IL, to Thomas and Teresa (Cullen) Nevitt. He married Dora Nyari, October 28, 1952, in Peoria. Dora was the love of his life.

Surviving are his children, Thomas Nevitt (Delia) of Panama City, FL, Stephen Nevitt (Carolyn) of Oxford, MS, Beverly Hoffman (Steven) of Peoria, IL, Tracey Bingham (Mike) of Metamora, IL and Joseph Nevitt (Chris) of Mahomet, IL. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters, Frances Samson of Seymour, WI, Catherine (Nelson) Neisler of Creve Coeur, IL, Lois (Robert) Heimbaugh of Ashton, IL and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife and parents.

Herb was a manager of several grocery stores in the Peoria area during his long career. He loved the business and satisfying his customers. He retired in 1989 and moved to Bull Shoals, AR to pursue his love of fishing and the outdoors. Herb was a great family man and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Herb wanted all of his relatives, friends, and acquaintances to know that he placed full confidence and trust in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who promised: “I am the resurrection and the life; he that believes in Me shall never die.”

Cremation has been accorded.  Private family memorial services will be at a later date.

Memorials may be made to The Gideons, P.O. Box 142, Oxford, MS 38655 or to College Hill Heights Baptist Church Building Fund, 147 CR 102, Oxford, MS 38655.

Online condolences may be left at www.colemanfuneralhome.com

Ella Willene McCollum, 81, died Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS.

Born in Walker County, AL, Mrs. McCollum moved to Abbeville, MS from Prospect, AL in 1983. Her late husband, Fred McCollum, often told the story that he first saw her walking by the train he was on when he came home from World War II and told his buddy, “That’s the girl I’m going to marry”. Fishing was one of Mrs. McCollum’s favorite pastimes and was something she continued to do after her husband passed away. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. Mrs. McCollum was a member of First Baptist Church of Abbeville. She took great pleasure in spending time with her family.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. in the Coleman Funeral Home Chapel. Coleman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 Survivors include her son, Steve (Susan) McCollum of Abbeville, MS; 2 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Midsouth, 1780 Moriah Woods Blvd., Suite 10, Memphis, TN 38117.

Online condolences may be left at www.colemanfuneralhome.com

George Washington Lambert, Jr., 70, went to be with the Lord, Monday, May 20, 2013, at Darlington Oaks Hospice, Verona, MS. At his side were his daughter, Tammy Lambert Tidwell, his cherished sister, Inez Tutor, and two special caregivers, Melissa and Carolyn.

Born in Bruce, MS, Mr. Lambert had lived in the Paris, MS and the Water Valley, MS areas most of his life.  Known as a hard worker, Mr. Lambert had been self-employed as a carpenter and a logger. He enjoyed working with his hands and fixing things that were broken. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served during the Korean War and received the National Defense Service medal, Marksman Badge, and Korea Defense Service medal.  Mr. Lambert took great pleasure in spending time with his family and grandchildren. Morning coffee with his daughter, Tammy, was something he enjoyed. He was a member of First Christian Church of Water Valley.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Coleman Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 10:00 a.m. in the Coleman Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Freeman officiating. Interment will be in the Turkey Creek Cemetery, Hwy. 32, Water Valley, MS. Coleman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include his daughter, Tammy Lambert Tidwell, of Water Valley, MS; his future son-in-law & friend, Jim Tierney; three sisters, Inez Tutor of Water Valley, MS, Shirley (Derwin) Smith of Madison, AL and Mary Cother of Hopkinsville, KY; one brother, Lee Lambert of Water Valley, MS; four grandchildren, Gary and Chelsey Bratton, Taylor Deal and Katelyn Tidwell.

His parents, George W. and Annie Mae Lambert, one brother, Jerry Lambert, and two sisters, Dorothy Lambert and Evelyn Hancock, all preceded Mr. Lambert in death.

Memorials may be made to the George W. Lambert, Jr., Funeral Fund, P.O. Box 160, Oxford, MS 38655.

Online condolences may be left at www.colemanfuneralhome.com

Robert “Bobby” McCullar Suratt, 63, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at his home in Water Valley, MS.

Born in Water Valley, MS, Mr. Suratt had moved back there from McComb, MS, in 1990. He was a graduate of the University of Mississippi with a Masters degree in city planning and a member of the Beta fraternity. He was a retired paramedic/EMS with the Pike County Medical Center. An avid outdoorsman, Mr. Suratt enjoyed hunting, fishing, and scuba diving, especially in the Caribbean. He was passionate for music. As a member of the “Uncle Sam Band”, he played bass guitar, saxophone, mandolin and acoustic guitar. Mr. Suratt loved his friends and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Water Valley, MS.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 18, 2013, 3:00 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church in Water Valley, MS, with Rev. Harold Spraberry officiating. Coleman Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.

Survivors include his daughter, Tempe Suratt of Chattanooga, TN; a great-aunt, Lea Colson of Water Valley, MS; two grandchildren, Taylor Wagner and Jake Wagner, both of Chattanooga, TN; other extended family.

His parents, Bynum N. and Mary M. Suratt, both preceded Mr. Suratt in death.

Memorials may be made to the United Way, 440 North Lamar Blvd., Oxford, MS 38655.

 Online condolences may be left at www.colemanfuneralhome.com