Obituaries 10-26-23

CAROL ANN JOHNSON

May 7, 1957-Oct. 18, 2023

Memorial services for Carol Ann Johnson, 66, of Meadville, will be at 4

p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 from New Hope Baptist Church in Meadville,

with Rev. Calvin Wactor officiating. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. on

Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 from New Hope Baptist Church.

A private committal service will be at a later date.

Born on May 7, 1957 in Meadville to Robert Edwards and Beatrice Jackson

Edwards, she loved children. She operated a day care where she cared for

and taught many children, and loved them as if they were her own.

She loved her church and was a faithful member of New Hope Baptist

Church for many years. She loved her family, demonstrating what

unconditional love really is.

She was known by all people who knew her as being a very sweet, kind,

gentle and loving lady.

She died on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023 at her residence.

She is survived by her husband, Jackie Johnson; her sons and

daughters-in-law, Tommy and Melonie Milton III of Baton Rouge, La. and

Marc and Brittany Milton of Magee; her stepdaughter and her spouse,

Jessice and Shane Tilley of Columbus; her stepson and his spouse, Jayson

and Katie Johnson of Smithdale; her sister and brother-in-law, Judy and

Paul Andrasko of Baton Rouge; her grandchildren, Taya Milton, Lyla

Milton, Ashlyn Tilley, Jamie Farlin and Alena Farling; and several

nieces, nephews, friends and many, many children who she cared for daily

and loved as her own.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Beatrice Edwards;

her husband, Tommy Milton, Jr.; her sister, Barbara Edwards; and her

brothers, Johnny Edwards and Jimmy Edwards.

The family requests that memorials be made to the New Hope Baptist

Church Children's Fund.

To share condolences, visit franklinfh.com.

Franklin Funeral Home of Meadville is in charge of arrangements.

MILDRED MCMILLAN HERRINGTON

April 21, 1938-Oct. 14, 2023

Funeral services for Mildred McMillan Herrington, 85, were conducted on

Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 from Vicksburg Church of Christ. A graveside

service immediately followed at Greenlawn Gardens Cemetery.

Born on April 21, 1938 and raised in Roxie, she moved to Vicksburg to

attend the Sisters of Mercy School of Nursing, where she graduated in

1959. While in school, she met the love of her life when she happened to

be on a second date with his cousin. He had excitedly taken her to meet

his favorite aunt and uncle and unwittingly introduced her to his

cousin, Ray Herrington.

They met in November, were engaged on April 1, married on May 20 and

welcomed their son, Mark, six years later on June 2, 1966.

She started her nursing career at Mercy Hospital and then landed her

dream job as nurse to pediatrician extraordinary, Dr. Kimble Love.

There, she made lasting and loving relationships with many mothers,

perhaps a few fathers and their children. She was always delighted to

run into those children as they grew up and were still excited to see

her and give her a big hug.

When Dr. Love accepted a new position and his family moved to

Hattiesburg, she became a Home Health Nurse. After retiring, Mildred

enjoyed volunteering for special healthcare service days offered for the

community, nursing community outreach projects and also volunteered at

the convention center to provide minor medical services and evaluations

to hurricane evacuees. She enjoyed getting together with the Retired

Nurses Group for their monthly lunches.

She was a longtime member of what started as a neighborhood Canasta Club

and continued as ladies moved out to Hillcrest. It was always a fun

night on that particular Thursday each moth.

Her strong Christian faith was evident in all circumstances. Mildred and

Ray were dedicated and active members of Warrenton Church of Christ and,

after its closing, the Vicksburg Church of Christ. She embraced her

church as a family and had many adored church friends. She had an

immense love of travel and did so at every opportunity. She will be

remembered for her love of life, her faith, her storytelling and her

sense of human.

A devoted wife, loving mother, devout Christian, dedicated and

compassionate nurse and vivacious and fun-loving friend, she died on

Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.

She is survived by her daughter, Rhon Herrington Culicchia; her

granddaughter, Miranda Herrington; her great-grandchildren, Nevaeh

Herrington, Isaiah Herrington, Jemah Herrington and Emani Collier; a

beloved cousin, Norma Cocilova; special friends, Connie Greer and Beth

Butler; and many adored nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Carl Culicchia, Jr.; her

husband Ray Herrington; her son, Mark Herrington; her brother, Dewitt

McMillan; two sisters, Gloria Ann McMillan Wallace and Noral Lee

McMillan Duckett; her mother, Ruby Freeman McMillan; and her father,

O.D. McMillan.

Pallbearers will be Jason Freeman, Billy Neeley, Rick Duckett, Marlon

Duckett, Cecil McMillan and Billy Wallace.

In lieu of flowers, a tribute donation may be made to the Alzheimer's

Association, PO Box 96011, Washington DC 20090-6011 or visit alz.org to

make a donation online.