Michael C. Donovan

A celebration of life service for Michael C. Donovan will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Riles Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev P. J. Curley, pastor of St. Michael Catholic Church, officiating.  Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the service.

Mr. Donovan died on Friday, February 8, 2013, at River Region Medical Center.  He was 79.

Born in Vicksburg, he was the son of the late Francis "Frank" Donovan and Idell Hall Donovan.  He was a graduate of Carr Central High School, Class of 1952, and later served in the Army.

Mr. Donovan retired from the U. S. Government, Waterways Experiment Station, with 36 years of service in 1989.  He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church.

He was a member of the Dallas Model Aircraft Association, Tulsa Glue Dobbers Control Line Club and the River City Vicksburg Model Airplane Club.

Mr. Donovan is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joan Coomes Donovan of Vicksburg, three daughters, Sharon Lampkin (Tommy), Theresa Donovan and Susan Woodrick (Mike), all of Vicksburg; two sons, Michael Donovan (Carla) and Paul Donovan, all of Vicksburg, seven grandchildren, Bobby and Brian Lampkin, Stephen Donovan, Jessica Kean, Jennifer and Rachel Bray and Katlyn Donovan, Three great-grandchildren, Shawn and Aiden Kean and Ryan Donovan; and two brothers, William "Bill" Donovan of Houston, Texas, and Francis "Frank" Donovan, Mobile, Ala.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Patrick "Pat" Donovan.

Memorials may be made to charities of choice.

Mike flying his model airplanes.  What he loved to do and won many awards.

Sorority Sister's Husband Dies

Our sorority sister, Joan Donovan's, husband, Mike passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2013.  He had been in the hospital for a week with the flu and then to Promise for extended care for another week.  He was transferred back to the hospital complaining of chest pains.  They had to put a stint in his heart Wednesday afternoon and he passed away around 2:00 the next morning.  Mike was cremated.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, at 11:00 a.m. at Riles Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. Tuesday until the hour of service.

Memorials can be made to Charities of Choice.

Valentine Party @ Tony's

Toney's also on Facebook!

This was a centerpiece with two Valentine's balloons attached.

Laura McCallum with Anita Zorn Hossley

At far end, Becky Towne, Lucy Spangler, Vera Marshall Brown (background) and Janey Seabergh. (President)

Katie Hossley and Ginger Berney.

Vera Marshall Brown in her beautiful red outfit!

Some of the gifts and more kept coming!

Two tables full of Omega Chapter members.

Lucy Spangler with her cute Valentine doll gift from her Secret Sister.

Myself, Marian Love Phillips with my only sister, Laura Love Ables.

Vera Marshall Brown with Pat Tinney in the background.

Valentine's Dinner Meeting

CHANGE IN PLANS

ALSO, PLEASE CONTACT THE NEW MEMBER YOU INVITED TO JOIN AND INFORM THEM OF THESE PLANS.  I DO NOT HAVE SOME OF THE EMAIL ADDRESSES.  ALSO, VERA BROWN NEEDS TO KNOW BY TUESDAY, FEB. 29th IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO COME.  HER EMAIL ADDRESS IS: vngbrown1965@att.net phone number 601-638-3631.  THIS SHOULD BE LOTS OF FUN.

 

 THANKS,  NANCY

 

 

DATE:                   February 6, 2013

PLACE:                 TONY'S RESTAURANT (for dinner)

TIME:                    7:00 pm

HOSTESSES:        Vera Brown, June Emerson, Pat Stamm and Ina Whittington

PHILANTROPIC: Haven House Family Shelter (they need personal care items, gift cards, dishes, pots and pans, etc.)