Obituaries
Valerie West Luss
Mrs. Valerie Luss, 62, of Natchez, MS, passed from this life January 18,2021.
She was born September 28, 1958 to her parents, AJ West and Mary West.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Keith Howard Luss;
and one brother, Ozeola West.
She leaves behind one son, Taurus Deshawn West and six grandchildren,
along with other loving family members and friends.
A memorial service will be held for Mrs. Luss at a later date.
Dr. Ray L. Huff
Dr. Ray L. Huff of Wesson, Miss., died peacefully at age 79, January 15, 2021 at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, Miss.
A native of Harlingen, Texas, Ray received his BA and MA degrees in Psychology at Baylor University and his Ph.D. in
Clinical Psychology at Vanderbilt University. He directed a community mental health center in Nashville before moving
with his family to Miss. in 1974. Dr. Huff served as the director of mental health services at St. Dominic Hospital in
Jackson and later began his private practice. He ended his career serving as director of the Southwest Miss.
Mental Health Center in Brookhaven. He dedicated his life to serving others, especially in the mission field.
Ray and his wife, Faye, worked as missionaries in Harbin, China, Bangkok, Thailand, and Boseman, Montana.
They also served their communities through their work with Zion Baptist Church in Dentville, Miss., where they
were members for 18 years, and Heucks Retreat Baptist Church in Brookhave, Miss., where they attended most
recently for three years. Ray worked with Hispanic members of the community, translating and assisting them
with personal business. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping, boating, travel, and scuba diving.
Ray is survived by his wife, Faye Templeton Huff, Wesson; his daughters Kathy Rice and her husband, Mike, of
Lewisville, TX; Liz Brandon and her husband, Steve, of Jackson; his sons Jonathan Huff of Dallas, TX; Will Jordan
and his wife, Debbie, of Brookhaven; Bob Jordan and his wife, Angie, of Brookhaven; Troy Jordan and his wife,
Bridgette, of Brookhaven; Quinn Jordan and his wife, Kim, of Brookhaven; brothers James Huff and wife, Gloria,
of Florence, AL; Howard Huff and wife, Anita, of McCallan, TX; sisters Carolyn McCain and Helen Henry of Houston, TX.
Ray is also survived by 16 grandchildren. Huff grandchildren are Nicholas, Margaux, and Cheyenne of
Colorado Springs, CO; Nathan and Sam Rice of Lewisville TX. Jordan grandchildren are Lane and Kris Xifos, Lauren,
Morgan, Cade, Kaley, Kail, Cannon Grace, Leighton, Kailyn, Rivers, Hayes, and great-granddaughter, Aaryn Xifos,
all of Brookhaven. Ray was especially fond of his grandniece, Sidney Elaine Lampton of Jackson, and his late sister-in-law,
Jeannie Huff, of McCallan, TX.
A private memorial service will be held Saturday, January 23 at Heucks Retreat Baptist Church in Wesson, Miss.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, that memorials be made to the Heucks Retreat Baptist Church Renovation Fund.
Charles William Gerald
Graveside service Saturday, January 23, 2021, 1 p.m., at Riverwood Memorial Park.
Charles William Gerald, of Brookhaven, MS, entered his eternal home on January 19, 2021.
Born to Hugh J. Gerald and Dorothy J. Gerald Evans, Charles began his life journey in
New Orleans, LA and moved to Jackson, MS at the age of three. He was a graduate of
Central High School Class of 1962 and the Hinds Community College HVAC program.
Brookhaven was his home for 49 years. He was owner and operator of Terry’s Refrigeration &
Appliance Service, formerly owned by his father-in-law, C M Terry.
He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being
outdoors with family and friends.
Charles is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, David W. Gerald, of Jackson, MS.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 52 years, Sandra Terry Gerald; his son, Clint Gerald,
of Wesson; his daughter, Terri Gerald Lowery (Tony) of Sumrall; son, Billy Hawkins of Pearl; four grandchildren,
Megan & Tucker Gerald of Brookhaven, and Tyler & Lexi Lowery of Sumrall; brother, Hugh A. Gerald of Starkville;
sister, Carolyn Theriault, of Jackson; and two nieces and one nephew. He will be greatly missed by all!
Geraldine Faye Barnes
Funeral service for Mrs. Geraldine Faye Barnes will be 11 a.m., Wednesday,
January 20, 2021, at Monticello Baptist Church with burial in Monticello Municipal Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
Mrs. Barnes, 82, of Monticello, passed from this life January 19, 2021 at her residence.
She was born in Sontag, MS September 22, 1938 to her parents, William Purvis Gibson
and Agnes Keene Gibson. She was co-owner of Western Auto Associate in Monticello for
26 years and a member of Monticello Baptist Church. She enjoyed several hobbies,
camping, traveling, tennis, fishing, playing bridge, and sports. She was also a member of the Coterie Club.
She is preceded in death by her son, David Allen Barnes and her parents.
Those who remain to cherish her memory are her husband, Clifford Dale Barnes; daughter, Sharon Stamps; sister, JoAnne Williams; one granddaughter, Jennifer Davis (Barry) and two great granddaughters, Claire Keyes and Emma Keyes; as well as other loving family members and friends.
Sylvia Irene Jordan
Graveside service for Sylvia Irene Jordan will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2021,
at O’Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Franklin County. Visitation is at Riverwood beginning at Noon on Wednesday.
Ms. Sylvia Irene Jordan, 61, of Meadville, passed from this life January 18, 2021 at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven, MS.
She was born in Brookhaven October 1, 1959, to her parents, James Leslie Jordan and Glayds Evon McManus Jordan.
Sylvia worked as a PSE Clerk for the United States Postal Service in the McCall Creek Post Office. She was a member of New Salem Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Those who remain to cherish her memory are her sister, Marlene Arnold and husband, Rogers along with her nephews,
Michael Arnold and wife, Katie, Billy Arnold, one great niece, Morgan and one great nephew, Grayson.
Mary Louise Young
Graveside service for Mrs. Mary Louise Young will be 10 a.m., Saturday, January 23, 2021, at Riverwood Memorial Park.
Mrs. Young was given 96 years on earth and entered her eternal home January 18, 2021.
She began her pilgrimage here September 29, 1924, born in Hammond, Louisiana to her parents, Parson B. and Hazel Narretta Smith.
She was a graduate of Brookhaven High School. During her life she spent 42 years as Office Manager at the Lincoln County Health
Department as well as maintained her household. Mrs. Mary Louise was a member of First Baptist Church in Brookhaven.
Her influence will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her, and she leaves a legacy of love, honor and faith.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, William Collins Young.
Those who remain to cherish her memory are her daughter, Angie Cox and husband, Joe; two grandchildren, Wade Cox and wife, Katie and
Claire Cox Strong and husband, Jonathan; three great grandchildren, Griffin Collins Cox, Gage Hamilton Cox, and Arthur Norwood Strong.
Memorials may be made in her memory to First Baptist Church Building Fund 200 E Monticello Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601,
Baptist Children’s Village, 491 Dickerson Lane, SE, Brookhaven, MS 39601, or a charity of your choice.
Floyd Troulliet, Sr.
Graveside service for Mr. Floyd Troulliet, Sr. will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at
Nettle Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 a.m. at Riverwood Family until 10:15 a.m.
Mr. Troulliet, 77, of Westwego, Louisiana, passed from this life January 17, 2021, in West Jefferson
Medical Hospital. He was born in New Orleans August 24, 1943 to his parents, Inguanis Troulliet and
Rita Troulliet.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lois Troulliet; and sister, Catherine Packard.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Floyd Troulliet, Jr. (Sean), Karen Williams, Stacy Pugh,
Wanda Troulliet (Tommy); brothers, Tommy Troulliet (Violet), Anthony Troulliet, Armand Troulliet (Deloris);
sister, Linda Baldwin (Albert); and brother-in-law, Johnnie Packard; ten grandchildren, Mark Williams, Jr.,
Brian Williams, Richelle Troulliet, Jeremy Troulliet, Krissy Pugh, Krystal Pugh, Kallie Pugh, Blaine Hayes,
Trevor Hayes, Trey Hayes; 13 great grandchildren and a host of other loving family members and friends.
Irene B. Smith
Funeral service for Mrs. Irene B. Smith will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 19, 2021,
at Riverwood Family with interment in New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in McCall Creek.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of service at Riverwood. Rev. Troy Burroughs will officiate.
Mrs. Smith, was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother, and extended to great great grandchildren.
She lived 96 years here on earth, born to her parents, J.W. Beck and Lettie S. Beck, December 1, 1924,
and entered her eternal home January 15, 2021.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Bertram Smith; two sons, Felix Smith and Larry Smith; and four sisters.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Sue McCleary and husband, Pat and Pat Lindsey and husband, Dave;
brothers, J.W. Beck and Fulton Beck; 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 10 great, great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by one daughter-in-law, Jane Smith as well as other loving family members and friends.
James Earl Foster
Mr. James Earl Foster, 76 went to his eternal home to be with his Lord and Savior, on January 13, 2021.
He was born on May 10, 1944, in Brookhaven MS, to the late Mary Alice Carr Foster and Elbert Armis Foster.
James loved the outdoors, farming, and his lifelong passion of playing music. His love of music and sharing
of his knowledge will live on for generations with those who knew and loved him. He was known by some
as “Mr. Jiffy Mart” and a “Wild Child”.
Those left to cherish his memory wife Vicky Henley Foster. His Sons, James Anthony Foster and wife, Shawna,
Joseph Bentley Foster, James Cody Foster and wife Ashley. James Everett Wilson, Victoria Lynn Wilson, and
Georgia Rose Wilson. His grandchildren Blake Edward Foster, Rainie Paige Foster, Danielle grace Foster,
Ryleigh Jayde Foster, Lyric Bentley Foster, Zyan Noah Foster, Summit Rose Foster, Iris Grace Foster.
His surviving siblings Vera Mae Strahan, and host of Nieces and Nephews.
In lieu of a traditional service and memorial, a celebration of life with a social event will be held at a later date.
If you wish to send condolences to the family, please send to the address listed below.
Attn: Foster Family 2502 Turpin Rd NW, Brookhaven, MS 39601
Robert "Sonny" Earl Taylor
Robert “Sonny” Earl Taylor was born February 14, 1947, in Quitman, Mississippi
to A.I. “Bud” and Doris Goree Taylor, and died January 15, 2021, at University of
Mississippi Medical Center due to complications from congestive heart failure.
Robert was a coach and teacher in the Natchez Public Schools for 30 years and
then in Concordia Parish for 10 years.
Robert was a member of Eddiceton Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sally Gagliardi Taylor and several aunts,
uncles and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
