Thanks BPN for the heads up on the Meridian Star Obit. Since so many of us of the James Speed Poythress line are scattered across the country these updates are appreciated. Take care, Elaine Thanks to a good friend, I have learned Sunday night that an obituary appeared on Sunday 24 July 2005 in the Meridian Star newspaper, Meridian, Mississippi, for Linda J. Poythress. She's survived by husband Ronnie Poythress (Ronald Wayne Poythress, who is son of Robert Lee Poythress, by his wife Drew Black, I understand -- in the James Speed Poythress line). Linda & Ronnie have a son & a daughter, both of whom survive her. I'm told that Linda Poythress was 50; was a clerical employee with Peavey Electronics (a large employer in Meridian); and a member of Poplar Springs Drive Baptist Church. She died Saturday, 23 July at Rush Foundation Hospital. Stephens Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Visitation will be Monday 5-8pm at the funeral home. The funeral will be on Tuesday at 10am at the funeral home chapel; burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.