The Vicksburg Post prints obituaries in news form for area residents, their family members and for former residents at no charge. Families wishing to publish additional information or to use specific wording have the option of a paid obituary.

Candler Blackburn.

FRENCH CAMP – Candler Blackburn died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006, at St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital. He was 58.

Born in Vicksburg, Mr. Blackburn was born to the late Bishop Candler Blackburn and Bobbie Adcock Blackburn. A resident of French Camp, he was a former resident of Vicksburg and Winona. He was a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi. At the time of his death, he worked as a science teacher at French Camp Academy and collector of Indian artifacts. He was a member of the Methodist faith.

He is survived by a daughter, Ashley Rhodes of Pearl; a son, Nathan Blackburn of Madison; and four grandchildren.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Cedar Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Lipps officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. Saturday until the hour of service at Riles Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be John Crockell, Tim Bolding, Eddie Robinson, Terry Goings, Wade Armstrong and Russ Acres.

Bobby Forrest Lusk.

JACKSON – Bobby Forrest Lusk died Monday, July 31, 2006, at G.V. &#8220Sonny” Montgomery Veterans Medical Center in Jackson. He was 70.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Berry Forrest Lusk and Bessie Odell Ballard.

Mr. Lusk was a former resident of Vicksburg.

He is survived by his wife, Bobbye Millwood Lusk of Jackson, two daughters, Angie Lusk and Sherry Lusk, both of Jackson; a son, Jeff Lusk of Jackson; and a sister, Peggy Lusk Fuquay.

A memorial service will be from 1 until 3 p.m. Saturday at Steam Room Grille under the direction of Mark Seepe Funeral Directors and Crematorium in Jackson.

Memorials may be made to Mississippi Animal Rescue League at www.msarl.org.

Martha Ann Oakes Bass.

JACKSON – Martha Ann Oakes Bass died Monday, July 10, 2006, at her home in Jackson. She was 63.

Born in Mobile, Ala., Mrs. Bass was a former resident of Vicksburg and Jackson. She was a member of Parkhill Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Vance L. Oakes Sr. and Mary Sue Gordon Oakes; a sister, Ruby June Oakes O’Donnell; and two brothers, Vance L. Oakes Jr. and Maurice Oakes.

She is survived by her husband, Richard E. Bass Sr.; four sons, Richard E. Bass Jr., Joseph Loring Bass, Andrew Preston Bass and Brian David Bass; a sister, Norma Oakes Mayes; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Cedar Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Terry White of Bowmar Baptist Church officiating. Riles Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.