James C. Churchill, age 76, died at his residence in Water Valley, MS, Wednesday, July 14, 2010.

 Born in Eads, TN, he had lived in Water Valley for the last 36 years after moving from Collierville, TN. He enjoyed watching sports on television, particularly baseball and football. Mr. Churchill was a member of the Oddfellows and Rebekahs Lodge.

No service is planned at this time. Coleman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 Survivors include his wife, Jean S. Churchill of Water Valley, MS; two daughters, Sandra Churchill Keel and Norma Churchill Scott, both of Water Valley, MS.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 4830 McWillie Circle, Jackson, MS 39206 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22538, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1538.

 Online condolences may be left at www.colemanfuneralhome.com

Alan Byron Locke, age 79, died Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at his home near Oxford, MS.

 Born in Memphis, TN to Albert and Ada Locke, Mr. Locke had lived in the Oxford area since 1969. Retired as a lineman from South Central Bell after 42 years and 3 mos. service, Mr. Locke was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and of the Oxford Church of Christ.

 Visitation will be held Saturday, July 3, 2010, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Coleman Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the Coleman Funeral Home Chapel with Bob Brewer and Eric Dahl officiating. Interment will be in the Clear Creek Cemetery. Coleman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 Survivors include his wife, Joyce G. Locke of Oxford, MS; a daughter, Malinda Locke Westmoreland and a granddaughter, Kelsey Westmoreland, both of Long Island, NY; two brothers, Cecil D. Locke and Jerry M. Locke, both of Oxford, MS.

 Memorials may be made to the Oxford Church of Christ, P.O. Box 1500, Oxford, MS 38655 or the Clear Creek Cemetery Fund, 50 CR 313, Oxford, MS 38655.

 Online memorials may be left at www.colemanfuneralhome.com

Elizabeth Wayne “Bettie” Wilson Ash, age 69, died Sunday, June 27, 2010 at Baptist Memorial Hospital East in Memphis, TN.

 Born in Maxwell, Indiana, she had lived in the Potts Camp area since 1948.  Her husband, J.M. “Flick” Ash is the former mayor of Potts Camp, a former legislator, former Chancery Clerk, and the former sheriff of Marshall County. Mrs. Ash began work for him in 1965 when he was sheriff. She was a former chief clerk and auditor for the Chancery Clerk’s office and the Sheriff’s office in Marshall County. She also had worked as a realtor/broker for Flick’s Realty since 1977 and was currently the manager of Flick’s Country Restaurant.  Mrs. Ash enjoyed cooking, working, and sewing. A member of the Bethlehem Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, she loved children and her family.

 Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 29, 2010, 5:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the Bethlehem Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in Potts Camp, MS. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bethlehem Church of the Lord Jesus Christ with Bishop Steve Wilson, Bro. Chuck Fowler and Pastor Jon Vazquez officiating. Interment will be in the Bethlehem Cemetery. Coleman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 Survivors include her husband, J.M. “Flick” Ash of Potts Camp, MS; two stepdaughters, Ludis Reeves of Olive Branch, MS and Liesa Weaver of Petal, MS; one stepson, Jesse Ash, Jr. of Potts Camp, MS; four sisters, Joanna Murphy of Potts Camp, MS, Frankie Bishop of New Albany, MS, Becky Goldman of Colbert, GA and Martha Carson of Lafayette, IN; five brothers, Rev. John Wilson of Nashville, TN, Bishop Steve Wilson of Potts Camp, MS, Sam Wilson of Potts Camp, MS, Rev. J. Michael Wilson of Parsons, TN and Tim Wilson of Potts Camp, MS; 21 nieces and nephews; 32 great-nieces and nephews.

 Her parents, J. Frank and Lillian Wilson, a step-daughter, Donna Ruth Watts, a nephew, Patrick Wilson, and a great-niece, Brittany Bishop preceded Mrs. Ash in death.

 Memorials may be made to the Bethlehem Christian School, 88 Overton School Road, Potts Camp, MS 38659.