Obituaries
Charles Wayne Greenlee
Funeral service for Mr. Charles Wayne Greenlee will be 11 a.m., Friday, February 18, at Topeka Baptist Church with burial in Jayess Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, February 17, at Topeka and will resume at 10 a.m. on Friday before the service.
Mr. Greenlee, 70, passed from this life February 14, 2022. He was born March 1, 1951, to Johnny Greenlee and Margaret Hoggart Greenlee. He was a dispatcher at J.L. Barnett Trucking Company. Mr. Charles liked to do yard work and mowing grass. He enjoyed coaching both boys in baseball and loved watching his grandsons play baseball. He also enjoyed watching his granddaughter cheer. His favorite outdoor activity was fishing! He enjoyed vacationing in the mountains and helping others. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Brian Greenlee and Barry Greenlee; his in-laws, Otha and Willie Fae Cothern; and nephews, Jason Greenlee and Brian Greenlee, Jr. (Bubba).
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Pat Greenlee; sons, Kelly Greenlee (Dawn) and Kyle Greenlee (Amber); sisters, Carol Kepper (Hewitt) and Louise Taylor; five grandchildren, Logan Greenlee, Macey Greenlee, Blake Greenlee, Kade Greenlee and Colby Pittman. He is also survived by a host of brothers and sisters in law, nieces and nephews, and his dear friend J.L. Barnett (Poppa).
Jacob Tyler Wallace
Funeral service for Jacob Tyler Wallace will be 2 p.m. Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Riverwood Family, with interment in Ramah Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, February 16, at Riverwood.
Jacob was born in Fort Belvoir, VA, December 26, 2010, to Jacob Cole Wallace and Shelby Louise Lofton Wright. He was an energetic athlete, attending school at Washington Stem Academy, in Midland, TX, and was awarded “Honor Student of the Month” there. He was a Brown Belt in Taekwondo, played football, videogames, and board games. He enjoyed hunting as well. Jacob entered eternity February 9, 2022, in Midland, TX; he was eleven years old. His presence will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Jacob is preceded in death by his grandfather, Bruce Anthony Lofton as well as many other great grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins and he is also preceded by grandmother, Jessie Terrell, who joined Jacob in heaven February 14, 2022;
Those who remain to hold him close in memory are his father, Cole Wallace and wife, Hannah; mother, Shelby Wright and husband, Lee; grandparents, Sandy and Mickey Terrell, Cheryl and Jerry Galloway, Heather and Darron Wallace, LT and Carmen Ezell, Lela Dawkins, Mike Dawkins, and Pete and Lori Wright; great grandparents; Mona and Leonard Falvey, Dolores Ezell, Jill and Randy Pepper; great great grandfather, Curtis Nations; brothers, Kohen Wallace, Grayson Wright, Corbin Wright, Landon Wright, and Brayden Wright; sisters, Mackenzie Wallace and Lyla Wallace; aunts and uncles, Jessie and Chase Covington, Ali Wallace, Trace Wallace, Ashley Wallace, Montana Lofton, Micah Dawkins, Cody Ezell, Cassy Ezell, Kaden Waller, and Justin and Lora Cade; cousins, Jase Covington, Jordyn Kees, Aubreigh Adams, Eli Terrell, Anthem Bouie, Lacey Carter, Thorne Hutson, Raephe Hutson, Bayleigh Hutson, Brylee Crawford, Malori Cade, and Jered Cade.
Kevin Michael Wilson
Memorial service for Kevin Michael Wilson will be 2 p.m., Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Bethel Baptist Church in Monticello. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service at Bethel.
Mr. Wilson, 37, of Monticello, passed from this life February 14, 2022. He was born in McComb, MS, September 4, 1984, to Michael and Victoria Wilson. He worked in the chip hauling business, driving trucks, but Kevin was so much more. He was an inquisitive soul and thrived while learning new things. His hobbies were many and diverse, his interest knew no bounds. He was a talented musician and enjoyed listening to music. He spent time studying Celtic and Nordic history, star gazing, and dreaming. Kevin also enjoyed the arts and gaming. Of all the things he cherished, his wife and fur babies were what he treasured above them all. He loved his family and joyfully spent time with them at every opportunity. His presence will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Vickie Wilson and his uncle, Steve Wilson.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of four years, Amanda Bowman Wilson; father, Mike Wilson; his beloved fur baby, Auri Wilson; sister, Lydia Barnett and husband, Michael; nieces and nephew, Zoe, Gavin, and Hayden Barnett; four uncles and a host of cousins. He is also survived by family he gained through marriage, Debbie and Ronnie Douglas, J.L. and Penny Bowman, Jack and Ashley Bowman, and Logun Smith.
Zeb Wayne McGrew
Services for Mr. Zeb Wayne McGrew of Bogue Chitto are 12:00 pm Saturday, February 19, 2022,
at Wellman Baptist Church with visitation from 11:00 until the time of service.
Mr. Zeb Wayne McGrew went to be with his Lord on February 13, 2022, at Southwest Regional Medical Center.
He was born August 21, 1950, to the late Zeb McGrew and Mona McGrew Segers.
Mr. McGrew was a retired logger and was a member of Wellman Baptist Church.
Preceding him in death were his parents; and father-in-law, Dudley Mire, Sr.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 51 years, Lynette McGrew;
son, Travis “Bo” McGrew and wife, Shaunda; daughters, Vicky Hamilton and husband, Mark, Celeste Castilaw and husband, Steve;
sister, Diane Herring and husband, Jamie; along with eleven grandchildren, Larkin Smith (Shelby) Maverick Smith (Marissa),
Jared Applewhite (fiancé, Alexis Montgomery), Erin Hamilton, Bryan Hamilton, Colby Cade (fiancé, Molly Burke),Caitlin Cade (fiancé Marcus Ward),
Caleb McGrew, Josh Lambert (Emily), Jake Lambert (Haven) Hollie Lambert; great grandchildren, Adnil Smith, Abigail Smith, Caraline Lambert,
Carleigh Lambert and Ross Lambert. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Shirley Mire and many, many shop friends. He will be missed by all that loved him
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wellman Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.
Richard Dewayne “Ric” Jones
Funeral service for Mr. Richard Dewayne “Ric” Jones will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 15, at Riverwood Family,
with interment in New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Monday, February 14, at Riverwood.
Richard Dewayne Jones was born September 28, 1969, in Jackson, MS. He died at his home in Fairhope, AL, February 5,2022.
Family called him Ricky, he but chose to be called “Ric” after getting older. He married the love of his life, Yulia Lazunova.
He was a driller with Rowan Companies. His love of adventure allowed him to travel, he was an avid golfer, and motorcycle racer as well.
Although regretting many decisions in life, Ric remained hopeful for better days ahead. If he could, Ric would tell you,
“choose a better road and embrace those you love while you have them.” He will be greatly missed and never forgotten by his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Elem Rushing and Velma Martin Rushing.
He is survived by two sons, Richard Landon Jones (Stephanie Rosenbarker) and Cameron Wade Jones; his mother, Sheila Rushing Stewart and husband, Stanley;
father, Clifford James Jones III; one granddaughter, Lilianna Rae Jones; two brothers, Clifford James “Jamie” Jones IV (Tammy), and Mark Brian Jones (Candi);
sisters Angela Stewart and Angela Gunter; nieces and nephew, Jameslynn, Kendal Reece, Mark Tucker, and Laurel Madison.
Jimmy Lane Temple
Funeral servivce for Jimmy Lane Temple will be 11 a.m. Monday, February 14, at Riverwood Family
with burial in Riverwood Memorial Park.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service at Riverwood.
Mr. Temple, 76, of Brookhaven, passed away February 10, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Centreville, Mississippi, October 21, 1945, to Rayford and Myrtle Temple. He was an equipment operator with the Oddee Smith Construction Company. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing, but his greatest time spent was with his great grandson, Ryder.
He is preceded in death by his wife, LaVerne Temple; his parents; son, Jimmy Temple, Jr.; and sister, Martha Taylor.
He is survived by his son, Brad Temple (Natasha); sister, Carolyn Rymer; two grandchildren, Ryan Temple (Courtney) and Samantha Temple and fiancé, Kyle; four great grandchildren; and his best friend, Bobby Reed. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.
Nancy Juanita Lambert
Graveside service for Nancy Juanita Lambert will be 11 a.m., Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Union Baptist Church.
Mrs. Lambert, 65, of Brookhaven, passed away February 3, 2022. She was born March 16, 1956, to Willie Monroe Thomas, Sr. and Susie Marie Givens Thomas. Mrs. Lambert was a loving wife and mother. She adored her four boys and spending time with them, her grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Family was extremely important to her, and she enjoyed preparing wonderful meals for everyone. She will always be remembered as “having the best biscuits in Lincoln County”. In her alone time, she would watch Gunsmoke or play bingo.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Gilder Wade Lambert, Sr.; her parents; one son, Roy Eugene Thomas; and by seven bothers.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, James Thomas, Wade Lambert and wife, Alaina, and Curtis Lambert and his friend, Kelly; daughter-in-law, Ashley Martin Thomas; brothers, Harold Thomas and wife, Barbara and Willie Thomas Jr.; sister and brother-in-law, Janice and Ray Sanders; and special sister-in-law, Edna Thomas; eight grandchildren, Matt Thomas and wife, Sydney, Kaycee Brooke Thomas, Rorie Thomas, Ashlynn Thomas, Colton Thomas, Brayden Lambert, Braxton Lambert, Braleigh Grace Lambert; great grandkids, Drake and Lincoln Thomas and Addison Thomas. She is also survived by a special niece and her name’s sake Amy Juanita Hardin, as well as numerous other nephews and nieces, cousins, and friends, whom she loved dearly.
Carl “Debo” Robison Jr.
Services for Mr. Carl “Debo” Robison Jr. of Bogue Chitto are 11:00 am, Saturday, February 12, 2022,
at Riverwood Family with visitation from 5:00-8:00 pm, Friday, February 11, at Riverwood.
Mr. Carl D. Robison, Jr., 61, peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by family on February 9, 2022.
Carl, otherwise known as Debo, was born on December 2, 1960, in Indianola.
He is survived by his wife, Martha; daughters, Taylor, Tiffany and husband, Lance; grandchildren, A.J. and Mattie.
mother, Lou Robison; brother, Dave and wife, Tammy; nephew, Nolan, and sister, BeBe.
He will be missed and remembered by all that knew and loved him.
Carl was preceded in death by his dad, Carl D. Robison, Sr.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing with his friends. Most of all he loved visiting Disney World with his family.
Growing up, there was never a dull moment with Carl. He was always the life of the party. As he got older,
he liked staying home with his dogs Harley and Chaco, and his grand dog Bella Rose.
Carl had a wonderful relationship with his church and His Lord. Whenever things got rough Carl knew where to turn his face. In the end,
Carl knew where he was going and was ready to be with his Lord and Savior.
Nathaniel Paul Magee
Memorial service for Nathaniel Paul Magee will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, February 26, 2022, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Tylertown, MS.
Mr. Nathaniel Paul Magee, 38, of Tylertown, MS, passed from this life, January 30, 2022. He was born in Marrero, LA, June 26, 1983, to Sammy K. Magee and Lisa Bourgeois Magee. He was self employed in the carpentry business. Nathaniel was a compassionate man. There was no limit to the kindness he would have toward friends or strangers. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He will be greatly missed and remembered forever by all his friends and family.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Pawpaw Theophile Bourgeois, Jr, Pawpaw John C. Magee, and “Mawmaw Gee” Hilan A. Magee; his great grandparents; and uncles, Theophile Bourgeois III, Donald Bourgeois, and John Carrol Magee, Jr.
He is survived by his parents; stepfather, Chris Smith; significant other, Sierra Mitchell; sister, Samantha Magee Ford and husband, Bryan; grandmother, Helen S. Bourgeois; God Mother, Kim J. Bourgeois; nephews, Bryan P. Ford, Jr. and Kai A. Ford, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.
Jerry Alton King
Visitation for Mr. Jerry Alton King will be held on Thursday, February 10th, 2022, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Topeka Baptist Church, China Grove Road, Jayess, MS, continuing Friday from 10 00 A.M. until time of Memorial Service at 11: 00 A.M. at the church. Interment will follow in Roberts Memorial Cemetery adjacent to the church.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the February 8, 2022, death of Mr. Jerry Alton King, of Monticello, MS, who was 79 years of age. He was born December 25, 1942, in Walthall County, MS with the family’s residence in rural Lawrence County, MS.
He was predeceased by his parents, Lucille Hedgepeth King and John Alton King; his sister, Billie King Hall, and his daughter, Belinda King Brister.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty Watson King; his children, Sheri King Everett (Victor) of Monticello, MS, Vicky King Johnson (Wayne) of Crosby, MS, Jerry Darrel King, Sr. (Chasity) of Monticello, MS, and (Curt Brister) of Jayess, MS.
He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends.
Jerry loved his four siblings: His brother, Jimmy Lyn King (Donna), Sisters: Billie King Hall (Joe), Sandra King Sarich (Ron) and Mary Beth Young.
Early in life Jerry took to heart Jesus’ commandments to “love The Lord your God with all of your mind, soul, and strength and love your neighbor as yourself. “
Jerry lived his life to serve his Lord God through involvement in his church and ministering through The Gideons International.
He loved people. He engaged family, friends, and strangers in conversation as often as he could. He loved to laugh and loved to cause others to find humor in everyday life.
Jerry was a humble family man who was a good husband, a good daddy/papaw/great grandpa, and a good friend. His memory will be cherished, and he will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Topeka Baptist Church Building Fund, or purchase of Bibles through The Gideons International.
