Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003

By Staff
WILLARD NULL
VFW Club manager
Graveside services for Willard "Buck" Null will be held today at 10 a.m. at Magnolia Cemetery with the Rev. Richie Davis officiating. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Null, 83, of Meridian, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003, at his residence. He was a veteran of World War II, club manager of the VFW, a Mason, a member of Blue Lodge Scottish Rite, a Shriner, and member of West Wood Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Farie Jean Null of Meridian; a daughter, Jean Atkins of Jackson; three stepdaughters, Janet Booker, Carol Dean and Annice Daniel, all of Meridian; a stepson, Buddy Peirce of Meridian; a brother, Ray Null of Meridian; two grandsons, Scott Secrest of Meridian and Graham Secrest of Jackson; and several nieces, nephews and stepgrandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Forest Null and Mary Murphy Null.
KENNETH RAY BENSON
Services for Kenneth Ray Benson will be held today at 11 a.m. at Barham Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Marcus Finch, Mike Russell and Richard Robins officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. Benson, 40, of Collinsville, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003, at home. He began his law enforcement career with the Meridian Police Department as a patrolman, became a detective and then worked with the Department of Corrections. He was active with youth soccer, and softball and attended Poplar Springs Drive United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia K. Benson, of Collinsville; a son, Patrick Benson of Florence; a daughter, Kayte Ford of Collinsville; parents Billy and Shirley Benson of Collinsville; a brother, Randall Benson, and his wife, Rebecca, of Meridian; a nephew, Scotty Benson; a grandfather, Frank Benson of Philadelphia; and a niece, Christina Benson.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Janie Williamson.
The family requests memorials be made to the Lauderdale County Humane Society and the Police Benevolent Association, or the church or charity of your choice.
BELFA JOHNSON ANDERSON
Homemaker
SEBASTOPOL Services for Belfa Johnson Anderson will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Calvin Gibson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Milling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Anderson, 80, of Conehatta, died Friday, Jan. 10, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her daughters, Virginia Willis of Carthage, Velma Thomas and Wanda Chickaway, both of Conehatta and Marinda Tubby of Carthage; sons, Jimmy Anderson and Carl Anderson, both of Conehatta; a sister, Delories Ben of Philadelphia; a brother, Anthen Johnson Sr. of Philadelphia; 37 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hinton Anderson; sons, James Anderson and Robert Anderson, and daughters, Betty Polk and an infant girl.
RONALD C. HUDNALL
Owner Scotts Truck Plaza
Services for Ronald C. "Ronny" Hudnall will be held Monday at 11:30 a.m. at Barham Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Curtis Dyer and Clay Chancelor officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. Hudnall, 57, of Meridian, died Friday, Jan. 10, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. He was retired from the Air National Guard, and a member of Moose Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Buckley Hudnall of Meridian; two daughters, Rhonda Lowe of Houston, Texas, and Traci Duke and her husband, Mike, of China Grove, N.C.; a brother, Teddy Hudnall of Columbia, S.C.; and a step-sister, Donna Mathis and her husband, Doby, of Meridian.
He was preceded in death by his father, L.C. Hudnall; mother, Sybil Scott, and a step-father, Chester Scott.
Visitation will be Sunday from 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
DR. WILLIAM H. MOSBY
NEW ORLEANS, La. Services for Dr. William H. Mosby will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey, and a funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Gretna, at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park.
Dr. Mosby, 79, of Gretna, formerly of Meridian, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003, at West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero. He was a member of the Jefferson Parish Medical Society, State of Louisiana Medical Society, New Orleans Academy of Internal Medicine, and the Louisiana State American Legion Posts. He was on staff at West Jefferson Medical Center and the R.O.M.E.O's. He was a man of God, beloved husband, father and grandfather; a devoted friend and colleague, a fine doctor and a gentle man.
Survivors include his wife, Irma Ray Mosby; children, Mary Elenora "Tracy" Mosby Giannobile, William H. "Bubba" Mosby II; sister, Sara M. Newton; grandchildren, Scott, Joshua and Mona Mosby, Sarah and William Mosby Giannobile.
Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center, 5600 Gen. De Gaulle Dr., New Orleans, La. 70131.
Visitation will be Sunday from 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. and Monday from11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
EUGENE MITCHELL
Arrangements were incomplete at Berry &Gardner Funeral Home for Eugene Mitchell, 68, of Meridian, who died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.