George Ellis Blount
September 27, 1945 – September 19, 2024
George Ellis Blount, age 78 of Quitman, made his way to his Heavenly home on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Mr. Ellis was born in Shreveport, La on September 27, 1945 to the union of Alfred and Minnie Blount. He served his country proudly in the United States Army and then was recruited and began his 40 plus years in the F.B.I. as a special agent. After working within the agency for 20 years he retired only to return and work another 20 plus years. He was a dedicated agent that loved his job. Mr. Ellis also enjoyed many things that life had to offer such as hunting. He enjoyed hunting doves and deer, but his favorite was to go duck hunting. Mr. Ellis liked to keep his hands busy and he did so with carpentry work or he could be found grilling. He was a master chef at grilling up brisket, ribs and especially steak. Mr. Ellis is a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to many that will miss him dearly.
Those left to cherish his memory is his wife of 58 years, Linda (Womack) Blount, daughters, Emily (Blount) Everett & David, Heather Janice Blount; grandchildren, Taylor & Quaid Neff, Madison Smith, Sam Ellis Smith, Madelyn Everett, Ethan Everett; great grandchildren, Shevi, Georgia Janice; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Ellis Blount; mother, Minnie Martha (Brown) Blount; sister, Virginia Alice (Blount) Wynn; brother, Alfred Nicholson Blount.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 in the chapel of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home at 11:00 AM until time of the service. A celebration of life service is set to begin at 1:00 PM with Bro. David Womack and Bro. Steve Matlock officiating.
Serving the family as pallbearers will be Bill Wynn, Billy Wynn, Joey Wynn, Drew Wynn, David Hudson and Bill Tubre. Honorary pallbearers will be James Davison, Stevie McMullen, Daniel Wood, Greg Woods and Eric Craighead.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made in Mr. Ellis’ honor to St. Jude.
Marjorie Evelyn Harvey
November 20, 1917 – September 18, 2024
Marjorie Evelyn Harvey passed away at Jackson Parish Hospital on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. She was 106 years old. Marjorie was a resident of Forest Haven Nursing Home and a former resident of North Hodge, Louisiana. She was a devout Christian and loved her family and church very much. Marjorie taught Sunday school and sang in the choir at Hodge Baptist Church.
Marjorie was a wonderful cook and took great pride in having a beautiful yard. She loved growing roses and enjoyed raising vegetables. Marjorie was very independent. Before going into the nursing home, she walked daily and worked in her yard. She drove her car until the age of 98 and took care of most of the repairs around her home. Marjorie excelled in math and received a scholarship to Louisiana College. She loved fishing and she was an avid New Orleans Saints and Pelicans fan as well as an LSU supporter.
She is survived by her son, Bengy Harvey; 5 grandsons, Jared Harvey, Harlan Harvey, Jeffrey Harvey, Jay Harvey (Lindsey) and Ben Harvey; 3 great-grandchildren, Nicholas Harvey, Walker Harvey and Eliza Harvey; daughter in law, Mary Anne Harvey; special friends, Barbara Johnson, Mary Ann Hall and JoAnn Brinson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harlan Denson Harvey; son, Harlan Earl Harvey; parents, Alonzo and Jessie (Ray) Canterbury; brothers, Ray Canterbury, Reginald Canterbury, Jack Canterbury and Lloyd Canterbury; special friends, Dorothy Brown and Doris Walsworth.
The funeral service was held at Hodge Baptist Church on Saturday, September 21, 2024 with Bro. Norris Curry officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Olive East Cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate, in Marjorie’s name, to Hodge Baptist Church.
Serving as pallbearers were Jared Harvey, Harlan Harvey, Jeffrey Harvey, Jay Harvey, Ben Harvey and Bengy Harvey.