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CLARIONLEDGER.COM SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 2023 7A Obituaries 5 OBS 33 OBS Forever IN OUR MEMORY MADISON Elizabeth Jones Bonin, 60, died on April 5th, 2023, after a long and hard-fought bat- tle with breast cancer. Liz was born in Port Barre, Louisiana on Nov 10, 1962 to Joanna and Tillman Earl Jones, Jr. She attended local elementary schools until 1973, when her family moved overseas while her father worked for Rowan Drilling Inc. She had many fond memories and family stories of living abroad in Colombia, Trinidad, Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and England. She graduated high school from The American School in Switzerland in 1980.

Liz attended Louisiana State University, where she earned a degree in Fine Arts Painting. It was at LSU where she met Donald M. Bonin. Liz and Donald married in Port Barre in 1986, enjoying 36 years together. They moved to Madison, Miss.

in 2001, where they raised their two daughters. When her daughters were born Liz devoted herself to being a full-time mom. She created an immensely loving, supportive, and creative home for them and all who visited. Liz was a highly skilled artist, designer and home decorator who shared her talents with her schools, charitable organizations, and close friends. She enjoyed various creative pursuits, especially oil and watercolor painting.

She was always on the hunt for unique treasures and loved shopping at flea markets and estate sales for the next great find. Liz was physically active and enjoyed running for many years, entering and completing several marathons and half-marathons. She and Donald took numerous trips to several national parks including her favorite, Grand Teton, where they logged countless miles on the trails together. She will be remembered for her sharp wit, irreverent sense of hu- mor, incredible home-cooked meals (including the best chicken and sausage gumbo) and her mixed cocktails which she happily served to friends and family. She shared her love of reading and movies and created many warm and happy memories with her girls.

Liz was a parishioner at St. Catholic Church and volunteered on the flower guild. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Lillian and Edward Morris of Port Barre, and her paternal grandparents, Thelma and Tillman Earl Jones, Sr. of Melville, LA. Liz is survived by her spouse, Donald, her daughters Sarah Bonin of Brooklyn, N.Y.

and Mary Caroline Bonin and her David K. Langford of Memphis, her parents Joanna and Tillman Earl Jones Jr, of Port Barre, sister Melissa Guglielmi (Luc) of Kennesaw, brother Steven M. Jones (Debbie), and their daughter Lily of Luray, VA. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses who treated her over the years with kindness and compassion, especially Dr. Guangzhi Qu and the nurses at Jackson Oncology Associates, Dr.

Gene Loper and the doctors, nurses and staff at St. Dominic hospital and the caring staff at Hospice Ministries. Visitation will be held at St. Richard Catholic Church on Tuesday, April 11th at 10:00 am followed by a funeral mass. There will be a reception following mass.

In lieu of flowers, please make a charitable donation to the Susan G. Komen fund or a charity of your choice. Elizabeth Bonin MADISON Kenneth E. Collette, 60 of Madison passed away on April 1, 2023. Kenny was born on November 17, 1962, to Frank and Betty Shor- tridge Collette in Jackson, MS.

Kenny has lived in Madison for the past 20 years and was the owner of American Roofing and Construction. Kenny attended Woodland Hills Baptist Academy and Holmes Jr. College. Kenny is survived by his brothers, Frank Collette III and Perry Collette, nieces and nephews Frank IV, Chris, Daniel, Megan, and Ronni. He was preceded in death by his father, Dr.

Frank E. Collette Jr and mother, Betty Jean Shortridge Collette. many friends will surely miss his kind- ness, generosity, quick wit, and immeasurable sense of humor. Kenny enjoyed golf, watching football, traveling, and boating on the Barnett Reservoir. He touched so many lives and will never be forgotten.

Visitation is Tuesday April 11, 2023 from 12-2pm at Natchez Trace Funeral Home in Madison with a memorial service to follow at 2pm in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Make a Wish Foundation, Webster Animal Shelter, or the charity of your choice. Kenneth E. Collette CLINTON Jill Applewhite Baker passed away at the Baptist Hospital on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, following a short illness. Services will be held in the chapel of First Baptist Church of Clinton on Monday, April 10th, with visitation from and the memorial service immediately following at 3:00.

Burial will be in the Clinton Cemetery. Jill was born in Columbia, MS on October 21, 1937 to Dr. and Mrs. Austin Applewhite. Following graduation from Columbia High School, she en- rolled at the University of Mississippi as one of the first Carrier Scholars.

She received her Bachelors and Masters of Music degrees from the University of Mississippi. While attending Ole Miss, she was the Drum Major of the Old Miss Marching Band leading them to four bowl game appearances from 1955-1959 and a performance at the Fair. Jill was also a finalist in the Miss University Pageant. During her time at Ole Miss, she received the Taylor Medal, the highest academic award at the University of Mississippi given to no more than 1 percent of the student body. She was an active member of Phi Mu Sorority and graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Jill was an accomplished pia- nist and dancer. Following her college graduation, she owned and operated three schools of dance. In 1962, Jill married Dr. Bill Russell Baker, a Baptist pastor. They served together in Mantee, Calhoun City, and at the First Baptist Church of Clinton for 23 years as the pastor and wife.

She was always so supportive of Bill and of his ministries. Jill played the piano and led church music programs. She was a pioneer in the direction and promotion of the hand bell choirs. Jill and Dr. Baker traveled extensively.

They visited many places including Europe, Russia, China and the Holy Land. Jill was a familiar figure at the Baptist Healthplex where she majored on physical fitness. She often taught classes at the Healthplex and for several years led a ballroom dancing class two to three times a year. Jill taught professional piano lessons to numerous young students and adults. She enjoyed golfing and has plaques for two holes in one.

She was an avid swimmer, taught life saver courses, and enjoyed the pool immensely. Jill is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Dr. Bill Russell Baker, her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Austin Applewhite, and a brother Austin Applewhite.

She is survived by her sister-in-law Beverly Applewhite of Columbia, her caregiver Jan Cossitt of Clinton, and many close friends. Memorials can be made to First Baptist Church of Clinton or to the Bill and Jill Baker Memorial Fund at the Mississippi Baptist Foundation. Jill Applewhite Baker terstate. To say that Memphis as a whole want more police is inaccurate, he said. But between the quality of some of the new recruits, and a police force he describes as demoralized, one really knows what to do just not that job that proud of anymore he said.

know, you say the in but you start seeing that diluted. not a job that really proud of any- The road ahead in Memphis Following hours of debate and public input, the Memphis City Council passed public safety ordinances that cover myriad aspects of policing from data transparency to the end of using un- marked police cars during stops. Community organizers that have asked for such measures enjoyed a short victory: though all of the ordinances passed, now possible that all or- dinances could be consolidated into one ordinance. The new singular ordinance could have provisions repealed and re- placed. The sole ordinance would be called the Nichols Justice in Policing Or- even though family has spoken out against the ordinance, expressing concern that the proposal will contain a watered-down version of reform.

The vote on the singular ordi- nance will happen in mid-April. The stage for an ongoing push for po- lice reform is set in Memphis, bookend- ed by anxiety over the rate of violent crime in Memphis and the need for sig- investments in Memphis com- munities to better a chances of it out as Smith would say. LJ Abraham, a community organizer who has long-standing criticisms of the police, said she sees glimmers of hope. Those glimmers, she said, are found in things like a new prosecutor who has shown a willingness to charge police with crimes, or the potential for federal intervention within the police depart- ment. But none of it will bring back Nichols.

And the tango between police and com- munities that experience a higher rate of violent crime will continue. If nothing else, Abraham said, maybe more will understand that, pro- tect and serve each been proven in Memphis that more police equate to less Abraham said. the end of the day, when they put on that uniform and that badge, then just looking at each other and what they can do to pro- tect each Whether reforms are in- evitable remains to be seen. But the death of Nichols has inked another chapter of pronounced trauma in a city that has already endured more than its fair share. That chapter tells a story of a skinny skateboarder and goofy father, just try- ing to make his way home before stopped by clad in hoodies, rushing at him from unmarked cars.

Nichols sister, Keyana Dixon, is try- ing to listen to RowVaughn Wells when she says, good will come out of but not ready yet. Nichols may now belong to the world as a symbol, a reminder to keep push- ing. But for now, Nichols is still the baby brother that she helped raise, the aspir- ing photographer and renowned goof- ball that world saw get called him a good Dixon said. was a grown man, but he was a good kid. He was always a good kid.

His mor- als and his values and the way he treat- ed people he would never step on any- toes to get ahead. And how I knew he would be Micaela Watts is a reporter for The Commercial Appeal who covers issues to tied to access and equity. She can be reached at micaela.watts@commercia- lappeal.com. Nichols Continued from Page 3A.