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Obituaries

Obituaries

Monday, 30 December 2019 12:53

James W. "Jimmy" Nations, Jr.

The memorial service for Mr. James W. “Jimmy” Nations, Jr. will be 11 a.m., Friday, January 3, 2020, at Riverwood,

visitation beginning at 9 a.m. and will continue until the time of service.

 

Mr. Nations, 71, of Brookhaven, passed from this life on December 29, 2019, at King’s Daughters Medical Center with his family by his side.

He was born in Brookhaven on August 10, 1948, to his parents, James W. Nations, Sr. and Carolyn Gouldman Nations.

He served his country in the United States Air Force. Jimmy, also known as “Dr. Love” or “Jimmy Dean” had many passions in life, he loved people and animals.

He enjoyed being a part of Brookstock. He would visit friends who were shut in and in nursing homes and drove others to their doctor appointments.

He enjoyed writing poetry and even had a book of his poetry published. Jimmy often shared the gospel of Jesus Christ with others and was a friend to all.

He will be greatly missed.

 

Preceding him in death were his parents; brother-in-law, Buster Thomas; and stepmother, Helen Ruby Nations.

 

Those left to cherish his memory are his sister and brother in law, Sally and Steve McKee; nephew, Trey Thomas;

niece, Carol Ann Smith(Todd); three great-nieces, two great-nephews; and one great, great-nephew and many special friends.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Jude Children's Hospital or Blair E. Batson.

Friday, 27 December 2019 13:13

Monica Smith Guiffreda Reeves

The funeral service for Monica Smith Guiffreda Reeves will be 11 a.m., Monday, December 30,

at Riverwood Family, with interment at Rosehill Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Sunday, December 29, at Riverwood.

 

Mrs. Reeves, 61, of Brookhaven, passed from this life on December 25, 2019, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg,

after a brief illness. She was born January 9, 1958, to Bill J. Smith and Evelyn Wilson Smith. Mrs. Reeves worked for Delphi Packard as a

Molding Tech and was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

 

She was preceded in death by her mother and her infant son, Christopher Ryan Guiffreda; grandparents, Oscar and Cammie Smith and Spurgeon & Bertha Wilson.

 

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 27 years, Bill Reeves of Brookhaven; her father; her son, Matthew Guiffreda and wife, Lacey, of Brookhaven,

and step-children, Jason Reeves and wife, Jammie, of Alabama and Amanda Reeves Lolley, and her husband, Grant, of Alabama;

four grandchildren, Kolbey Guiffreda, Laken Guiffreda, Rebecca Lolley, and Joshua Reeves; as well as other loving family members and friends.

Thursday, 26 December 2019 10:21

Freda Ann Smith Case

Services for Mrs. Freda Ann Smith Case are 11:00 am Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at Riverwood Family with interment at Riverwood Memorial Park.

Visitation is from 5:00-8:00 pm Monday, December 30, at Riverwood.

 

Mrs. Freda Ann Smith Case, 81, of Brookhaven, MS completed her journey here on earth Wednesday, December 25, 2019,

at University Medical Center. She now resides with her Lord and with the others who have gone before her.

 

Mrs. Case was born September 30, 1938, to her parents, the late Eldon and Dorcas Smith. She was a homemaker, faithful church member,

and demo coordinator. She was a member of Southway Baptist Church.

She loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed crocheting blankets especially for all the little arrivals and tending to her flower beds.

She also loved taking care of animals, whether it was her own or one that wandered about the house.

 

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband of 59 years, Reverend James A. Case, Sr.; daughter, Mary Dorcas Case;

brother-in-law, Howard Case; nephew, Ken Case; niece, Selena Case, and her father and mother-in-law, Felix and Grace Case.

 

Survivors are three children, Jimmy Case and wife Darlene, Angelia Young and husband Jim, and Reggie Case and wife Pattie;

brother-in-law, Dennis Case, and wife, Nita Faye of Baton Rouge; six grandchildren, Delina Smith and husband, Chris,

Jennifer Whittington and husband Marc, Weston Young and wife, Emily, Timothy Young and wife, Courtney, Dalton Case

and Dylan Case; eight great-grandchildren, Kasi Case, Brody Smith, Raney Whittington, Haley Whittington, Calan Whittington,

Emma Young, Madelyn Young, and Marilyn Young; as well as other loving family and friends.

Tuesday, 24 December 2019 11:25

Hunter Lee Waldrop

Services for Hunter Lee Waldrop of Brookhaven are 10:00 am Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Riverwood Family

with interment at Wellman Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation is Friday, December 27 from 5:00-8:00 pm at Riverwood.


Hunter Lee Waldrop, 25, passed away on December 21, 2019.

He was born on October 25, 1994. He was a Tube Welder and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

Hunter had a passion for 4-wheeler racing, along with deer & turkey hunting,

fishing, wakeboarding, riding the river, and living life to the fullest. He loved his family and friends.

To know him was to love him! His smile would light up a room.

 

Preceding him in death were his grandfather, Roger Dale Waldrop and step-grandfather, Charles E. Nations.

 

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Roger “Terry” Waldrop and Andrea Beeson Waldrop;

brothers, Matthew Waldrop, and wife, Caitlin; Michael Waldrop and wife, Carly and Drew Waldrop and wife, Whitney.

He is also survived by his precious girlfriend and soulmate of 5 years, Ms. Peyton White;

5 nieces, Hallie, Matti, Paisley, Lynlee and Liza Waldrop; 4 nephews, Paxton, Ruston, Mason, and Ky Waldrop;

grandparents, K. Lamar “Buddy” Beeson and Polly Beeson, Carol Phillips Smith and Bobby Smith, and Lanelle Nations.

Saturday, 21 December 2019 10:06

Everette Gerald Wilson

Services for Mr. Everette Gerald Wilson will be held on Monday, December 23, 2019, at 2:00pm at Riverwood Family with interment at Mt Zion Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday Evening, December 22, 2019, from 5:00 – 9:00pm also at Riverwood Family.

Everette Gerald Wilson, 77, of Brookhaven, passed from this life on December 20, 2019, at his daughter’s residence. He was born on May 13, 1942, in Brookhaven, to Everette Wilson and Ruth Irene Case Wilson.

Mr. Wilson worked for Deviney Construction and was a member of Brookway Baptist Church. He loved life, family and music and also loved playing his guitar and mandolin. His favorite was playing bluegrass music with his friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Betty Wilson, two granddaughters, Lauren Elizabeth Watts and Meghan Hux.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, son, David Wilson and wife Diane; daughters, Cheryl Cummins and husband Richard and Angie Watts and husband Gary; two sisters, Paulette Thomas and husband Ronnie and Sandra King and husband Neal. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Christopher Farmer, Rebecca Brock and husband Greg, Brittany Thompson and husband Brad, Kaitlin Watts, William Watts, Jason Watts and wife Kaylee, Laken Herrington and husband John, Aaron Cook and wife Chrystina and Breanna Hammond and husband Michael along with fifteen great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by a special friend of 25 years, Gloria Leggett.              

Thursday, 19 December 2019 15:12

William Calvin Spencer

Services for Mr. William Calvin Spencer of Bogue Chitto are 2:00 pm Sunday, December 22, 2019

at Riverwood Family with burial at the Bogue Chitto Cemetery.

Visitation is 1:00 pm Sunday until time of the service at Riverwood.

 

Mr. Calvin Spencer, 91, went to be with his Lord on December 18, 2019 at King’s Daughters Medical Center.

He was born on August 19, 1928 to the late, Sidney Brown Spencer, Sr. and Cordelia Amanda Brister Spencer.

Mr. Spencer was a member of Bogue Chitto Methodist Church. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War,

and was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. He was retired as a salesman for Pet Milk.

 

Preceding him in death were his parents; and wife, Sarah Nell Sasser Spencer.

 

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Richard Calvin Spencer and Robert Hollis Spencer and wife, Linda Sue.

He is also survived by a brother, Sidney Brown Spencer, Jr., and 2 grandsons, Alexander Hollis Spencer and Zachary Stephen Spencer.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to St Jude or the Bogue Chitto Cemetery Association Perpetual Care.

Thursday, 19 December 2019 10:46

John Harrisse Nations

Services for Mr. John Harrisse Nations of Brookhaven are 2:00 pm Saturday, December 21, 2019, at Union Hall Baptist Church with burial at the church cemetery.

Visitation is from 12:00 pm until the time of service.

 

Mr. John Harrisse Nations, 60, went to be with his Lord on December 18, 2019, at his residence. He was born on September 19, 1959.

John was a Missionary and painter; and was a loving son, father, and husband. He enjoyed Mission work, gardening and spending time with his family.

 

Preceding him in death were his father, John Ralph Nations; brothers, Mike Nations, and Dennis Nations.

 

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Loreen Nations; mother, Mavis Warren, and step-father, Jesse Warren;

sons, John Alexander Nations and Zachariah Nations; brothers, Chris Nations, Roy Nations and step-brothers, Don Warren and Jess Warren.

Monday, 16 December 2019 14:34

Ralph Lawrence Sartin

The funeral service for Mr. Ralph Lawrence Sartin will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 18, at Riverwood Family,

with interment at Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday evening at Riverwood and will

resume at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning before the service.

Mr. Sartin, 76, of Brookhaven, passed away December 15, 2019, at University of Mississippi Medical Center. He was

born in Algiers, Louisiana December 19, 1942 to his parents, Robert and Elvis Maude Sartin. Mr. Sartin worked

in the oil industry for 25 years with Shell Oil and continued as a consultant with them until his retirement.

He was an avid outdoorsman but also enjoyed a good book and caring for animals. His most beloved

treasure was his family. His grandchildren were the jewels in his crown. He will be missed by all who loved him.

Mr. Sartin is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Kenneth Paul Sartin.

Those who remain to cherish his memory are his wife of 36 years, Rebecca Leary Sartin; sons, Robert Earl Sartin,

Steven Ralph Sartin and wife Jodie; daughters, Ginger McMillan and husband Ray, Dena Jackson and husband,

Robbie; six grandchildren, Robyn Morehead, Brady Hall, Holly Chappell, Kristen Blanks, Dana Agre, and

Mackenzie Jackson. He is also survived by three great grandchildren and his sister-in-law, Joan Sartin.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Brookhaven Animal Rescue League, P.O. Box 3477, Brookhaven, MS 39601

Saturday, 14 December 2019 15:38

Royce Randall Britt

Services for Mr. Royce Randall Britt of Brookhaven are 10:00 am, Monday, December 16, 2019,

Riverwood Family with interment at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation is Sunday, December 15, from 5:00-8:00 pm at Riverwood.

 

Mr. Royce Randall Britt, 72, went to be with his Lord on December 13, 2019, at King Daughter’s Medical Center.

He was born on August 31, 1947, to the late Roy and Mildred Allen Britt.

Mr. Britt, having served faithfully and honorably, was retired from the United States Army after 23 years. His daily job was as an infantry mechanic,

but this inadequately describes how highly skilled and trained he was, having attended some 28 separate military classes.

His highest honor came in the form of silver wings pinned on his chest by his father, Roy Britt, the day he earned his Green Beret, as a Special Forces Paratrooper.

Once released from his duty to his country, he was able to continue to provide for his family in another job he thoroughly enjoyed,

as a truck driver. He was also an accomplished pulpwood hauler and could throw a 300-pound stick of pulpwood over his shoulder in his prime.

Although he lived a quiet life, he loved his family extravagantly. He and his wife were best friends for 52 years

and were known to have some pretty competitive Scrabble and Domino games. They could also cut a rug in their living room listening to Percy Sledge.

He was infinitely proud of his children, their spouses, and his grandchildren. You knew each of their accomplishments if you talked to him for a minute

because he loved to brag on them.

His stories and jokes will be missed but will live on in those he leaves behind: his wife, Sandra Reid Britt;

their children and their children’s spouses, Jason and Leslie Britt, and David and Felicia Britt Spray; and 6 grandchildren, Jacob Britt,

Sydney Kay Britt, Katie Spray, Anna Leigh Spray, Aidan Spray, and Leni Spray.

Friday, 13 December 2019 14:40

Thomas Sean Bessonette

Thomas Sean Bessonette, 34, of Ruth, died on December 11, 2019.

He was born on January 3, 1985.

He worked as a Meter Tech and was a member of Topeka Tilton Baptist Church.

Thomas Sean will be missed by all that loved and knew him.

 

Preceding him in death were his parents, Homer Bessonette and Rebecca Lipscomb Bessonette, and brother, Danny Bessonette.

 

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Tiffany Bessonette; sons, Laiden Bessonette and Evan Bessonette;

daughter, Brianna White; brothers, Timothy Bessonette, Homer Bessonette, Leon Bessonette;

sisters, Robin Bessonette and Doraine Bessonette.

He is also survived by Danny Hughes, Cheryl Hughes, Chance Greene, Candace Greene, Jamie Muir,

Chaz Courtney, Spencer Courtney, Paul Muir, Luke Rushing Donald Murphy, Bobby Joe Hudson and Grimmy.

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