Obituaries
Rev. Morris Wesley Givens
Graveside service for Rev. Morris Wesley Givens of Brookhaven are 11:00 am, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at
Bethel Temple United Pentecostal Church Cemetery with visitation from 9:00-10:30 at Riverwood Family.
Rev. Morris Wesley Givens, 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 17, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on October 25, 1928 to the late Wash Givens and Maddie Martin Givens.
Mr. Givens was a former pastor and farmer. He enjoyed talking with people and selling watermelons.
He will be missed by all that loved and knew him.
Preceding him in death were his parents; wife of 53 years, Helen Givens; infant son, Charles W. Givens; brothers,
Cliff, Walter and Dudley and sisters, Marie Maude, Daisy and Mattie.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Arvin Givens and wife, Edith; daughter, Rita Coghlan and husband,
Richard; brother, Louis Givens and wife, Voncille. Also 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and
4 great-great grandchildren and special friend, Mill Watts.
The family would like to express a special thank you to St Luke Hospice Ministries.
Ida Louise King Kent
A Graveside Service for Ida Louise King Kent, of Brookhaven are 3:00 pm Monday, April 19, 2021
at Riverwood Memorial Park with visitation from 2:00 pm until the time of the service.
Mrs. Ida Louise King Kent, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 16, 2021.
She was born on November 6, 1929 to the late Laurence Galloway King and Linnie Belle Ziegler King.
Mrs. Kent was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church Brookhaven.
She graduated in 1948 from Benton High School and received her Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from the
University of Southern Mississippi. She then served as the Home Economist for Franklin County, where she met the love of her life,
Wesley Kent, on a blind date. She became a homemaker and mother after being blessed with the adoption of their children.
She will be missed by all that loved and knew her.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Wesley Fedrick Kent; brothers, W. Herbert King, Henry A King,
Laurence Lester King, Warren King, Sr. and Norwood B. King.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Wesley Allen Kent, and wife, Wanda; daughter Pamela Louise Kent Matthews and husband, Greg,
and grandchildren, Colby Allen Kent and wife, Erica Smith Kent and Mollie Ann Matthews.
We thank The Beehive, their precious sitters, and Hospice Compassus for their compassion and care of our mother.
Memorial can be given to the First Baptist Church of Brookhaven Building Fund.
Sedgie Elmer Herrington, Jr.
Mr. Sedgie Elmer Herrington, Jr., 67, of Bogue Chitto went to be with his
Lord on April 14, 2021 at Baptist Hospital.
He was born on November 4, 1953, to the late Sedgie Elmer Herrington, Sr.
and Laura Louise Myers Herrington.
Mr. Herrington enjoyed cooking, working on cars, and spending time with his family
and friends. He was a member of Easthaven Baptist Church and will be missed by all that loved and knew him.
Preceding him in death were his parents.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Brookes Prestridge and husband,
Cory; brothers, John Herrington, Ray Herrington, and Roger Dale Herrington; sisters,
Ann Jones, Doris Faye Teaster, and Margie McCaffrey; 3 grandchildren, Grayson Prestridge,
Lexi Prestridge and Ady Prestridge; nieces, LeAnn Waldrop and Kelly Grice. along with great nieces,
Ramsey Caroline Waldrop, Milly Ann Grice, Merry James Grice, great nephew, Collin Waldrop.
A Memorial Service will be held 5:30 on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Riverwood Family.
Starkey Coleman
Services for Mr. Starkey Coleman are 2:30 pm, Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Wesson Baptist Church
with visitation from 1:00 until the time of the service and interment at Wesson Cemetery.
Mr. Starkey Coleman, 76, of Wesson, went to be with his Lord on April 14, 2021 at his home.
He was born on March 21, 1945 to the late Sherrod Townsend Coleman and Joanna Ella Barksdale Coleman.
Mr. Coleman owned and operated Wesson Ace Hardware for 27 years. He continued to work as a business owner until his retirement.
He was a member of Wesson Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Mr. Coleman loved his community, church and family.
He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, Sherrod Henry Coleman, Truly Coleman, Jerry Wayne Coleman;
sisters, Kay Coleman and Dorothy Coleman Tuneburg , and grandson, Jacob Gene Shelton.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 57 years, Katherine Newcomb Coleman;
daughters, Rhonda Coleman Posey and husband, Kevin, Sonya Coleman Smith and husband, Mike, Kimberly Coleman Shelton and husband, Roy; brother, Billy Coleman
and sister, Judy Coleman Edwards; along with 5 grandchildren, Garrett Stark Posey and wife, Haley, Anna Katherine Tinsley and husband, Thomas, Joshua Mason Shelton and wife, Kayla,
Gage Marshall Posey, Coleman Britt Shelton and wife, Hanna, and 3 great grandchildren, Katherine Renea Tinsley, Zayden Carter Shelton, and Blair Anniston Posey.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wesson Baptist Church and Wesson Cemetery Association.
Jeffrey Wayne Williamson
Memorial services for Mr. Jeffrey Wayne Williamson will be at a later date.
Mr. Williamson, 55, of Monticello, passed from this life April 12, 2021, at his residence.
He was born October 8, 1965, to James Lee Williamson and Eunice Marie Mooneyham Williamson.
He was a member of New Life Baptist Church. Mr. Williamson enjoyed spending time with his family,
and he also spent time outdoors, hunting and fishing. His favorite pass time was playing games.
He is preceded in death by his mother and his sister, Tina Wade.
Those left to cherish his memory are his father; brother, Terry Williamson; and his sister, Christy Williamson.
He is also survived by his friends and other loving family members.
Frances Alene Applewhite Davis
Funeral service for Mrs. Frances Alene Applewhite Davis will be 11 a.m.,
Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Philadelphia Baptist Church with burial in the
church cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Mrs. Davis, 85, of Brookhaven, passed away April 14, 2021. She began her life journey
April 30, 1935, in Lincoln County. She was born to Alfred Davis Applewhite, Sr. and Pinkie Lea Applewhite.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Mrs. Davis was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Gene Davis; her parents; infant daughter; brothers,
Billy Applewhite, A.D. Applewhite, Jr. and Paul Applewhite; and her sister, Evelyn Mason.
She is survived by her son, Randy Davis (Jennifer); daughters, Kathy Harris (John) and Melissa Cole (Mike); sister,
Alice Smith; seven grandchildren, Jenny Leggett (Jason), Alex Davis, Dustin Case (Jill), Anthony Harris,
Craig Harris, Brien Cole, and Abby Cole; 16 great grandchildren and also by her sister-in-law,
Etta Applewhite; a host of nieces and nephews as well as other loving family members and friends.
Plez William Summers, Jr.
Services for Mr. Plez William Summer, Jr. of Brookhaven are 11:00 am on April 15, 2021
at Riverwood Family with visitation from 9:00 until time of the service.
and interment at Kees Cemetery.
Mr. Plez William Summers, Jr. 88, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 12, 2021 at Kings Daughters Medical Center.
He was born on January 30, 1933 to the late Plez William Summers, Sr, and Mary LeJeune Summers.
Mr. Summers was a member of Fair River Baptist Church and was retired from USPS.
He also served his country in the United States Army. He will be missed by all that loved and knew him.
Preceding him in death were his parents, and sister, Mary Louise Summers.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 57 years, Anne Summers; son, Plez William Summers III “Trey” and wife Amy;
daughter, Stephanie Summers Hargett; sister, Dolly Summers Dawkins; 4 grandchildren, Haley Hargett Williams and husband, Micah,
Jordan Nations, Josie Summers, Annabelle Summers; along with niece, Julie Dawkins Wardlaw and husband, Russ;
children Mary Evins, Maggie, Addie and nephew, Lee Dawkins, and wife Trudy; children, Carly, and Colton.
Uwe Dingeldey
Uwe Dingeldey, age 54, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 8, 2021.
Uwe was born in Muencheberg, East Germany on January 30, 1967, to Wolfgang and Erika Dingeldey.
He grew up there with his brothers, Frank and Peter. Life behind the Iron Curtain was intolerable for him,
so in September of 1989 he escaped from East Germany to West Germany and settled in the village of Bensheim-Gronau
in West Germany where he worked as a master mechanic. It was during this time that he heard the gospel and placed his faith and trust in Jesus as his Lord and Savior.
In 1997 he met his future wife, Sara Barker. They fell in love and were married in 1999. They lived in Germany and were blessed by the birth of their two daughters,
Grace and Sydney. Uwe went back to school and earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and began working as an engineer in the automotive industry.
In 2008, Uwe and his family moved to Lake Orion, Michigan, where he was employed by Audi of America. He had a lifelong passion
for automobiles and enjoyed being a part of the Audi team, most recently, leading the product support for Audi’s electric vehicle, E-tron.
Uwe was an active member of First Baptist Church of Lake Orion. He was passionate about his faith in the Lord. He was also an enthusiastic supporter of
Lake Orion Baptist School, where his daughters attended and especially enjoyed watching them play volleyball and sing in the choir.
He loved to be outdoors, particularly in the mountains. He was an avid skier and hiker.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Sara, and his daughters, Grace and Sydney; his mother Erika Fuchs Dingeldey; his brothers Frank (Daniela) Dingeldey and Peter (Irene) Dingeldey;
his nephews Tewes Dingeldey, Hias Dingeldey, and James Chapman; his nieces Mattia Dingeldey, Dorina Dingeldey,
Thea Dingeldey and Audrey Chapman as well as his aunt, uncle and many cousins. He was proceeded in death by his father, Wolfgang Dingeldey.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 from 5:00-8:00 pm at First Baptist Church of Lake Orion.
The service will be held on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church of Lake Orion.
Interment will be held on Saturday, April 17 at 1:00 pm at the Wesson Cemetery in Wesson, Mississippi.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to the Lake Orion Baptist School Scholarship Fund.
Mary Helon Fuller
Graveside Services for Ms. Mary Helon Fuller will be held on Monday, April 12, 2021, at 11:00am at Bethel Temple Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service at Riverwood Family from 9:00am until service time.
Mary Helon Fuller, 67, of Brookhaven, passed from this life on April 9, 2021. She was born on March 30, 1954, to the Rev. Morris Fuller and Lois Gill Fuller.
Ms. Fuller was a college graduate from Southwest Community College and was a Registered Nurse for over 40 years. She was also a member of Bethel Temple United Pentecostal Church. She was a dedicated Sunday School teacher. Ms. Fuller loved her animals and good gospel music. She is singing in Heaven now!
Preceding her in death were her parents; brothers, Rev. Billy Ted Fuller, Harmon Grady Fuller, Jack Fuller and Tommy Joe Fuller; brothers-in-law, James Lee and Earl Marbury.
Those left to cherish her memory is her special niece and family member, Melisa Eaton and husband Trey; sisters, Bobbie Lee, Frances Williams and husband Jimmy, Louise Barnett and husband Allen, Sr., all of Brookhaven, and Bessie Marbury of McComb. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Jeanette Fuller and Becky Fuller.
Anita Lavon Thornhill White McKee
Services for Mrs. Anita Lavon Thornhill White McKee, of Brookhaven are 11:00 am Saturday, April 10, 2021
at Riverwood Family with visitation from 5:00 – 8:00 pm on Friday, April 9, at Riverwood.
Interment will be at Fair River Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Anita Lavon Thornhill White McKee, 75, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 8, 2021.
She was born on November 7, 1945 to the late George Ray Thornhill and Juanita Lewis Thornhill.
Mrs. McKee was a Dental Hygienist and was a member of Fair River Baptist Church. She will be missed by all that loved and knew her.
Preceding her in death were her parents, husbands, Benjamin David White, Charles Wayne McKee, and son, Jamie Ray White.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Robin White Smith and sister, Marilyn Thornhill Welch, along with 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
