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Obituaries

Obituaries

Wednesday, 20 January 2021 11:24

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!

Tuesday, 19 January 2021 14:49

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.

Tuesday, 19 January 2021 13:20

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.

Monday, 18 January 2021 14:57

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.

Monday, 18 January 2021 14:39

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.

Monday, 18 January 2021 10:31

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.

Monday, 18 January 2021 09:03

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

Monday, 18 January 2021 09:01

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.

Saturday, 16 January 2021 10:21

William Carey Beeson

Graveside service for Mr. William Carey Beeson will be 2 p.m., Monday, January 18, 2021,

at Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church Cemetery.

Mr. William Carey Beeson, 85, of Brookhaven, MS, entered eternal rest on Friday, January 15, 2021,

at Haven Hall Healthcare Center. He was born November 24, 1935, in Brookhaven, MS, to

William Clarence Beeson and Clara Laird Allgood Beeson. He was a member of Bethel Temple

Pentecostal Church in Brookhaven. He worked at Samuels Furniture and Appliance for 45 years

or more and later owned and operated Beeson Appliance. He loved his family and his church family.

He was a loving husband, a wonderful father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.

Preceding him in death are his parents; his first wife, of 49 years, Bobbie Rials Beeson, his second

wife, of 15 years, Irene Deer Beeson; siblings, W. Cullen Beeson, K.C. Beeson, James L. Beeson,

Adolph Allgood, Harold Allgood, Bobby Lee Beeson, Lexie Allgood Walker, Annie Marie Allgood Beeson,

Nelleane Allgood Harveston Smith, Earnestine Allgood White McKey, Corrine Allgood Damico,

Flora Mae Forrest Steir, and Margaret Allgood Ritchie; son-in-law, Sammy Bates and stepdaughter, Susie Wall.

Those left to cherish his memory are, his two daughters, Karen Joy Moak (Jimmy) of Wesson, MS,

Reba Gale Bates of Collins, MS; two stepdaughters, Debby Simmons (Terry) of East Fork, MS, and

Sherry Wilson of Magee, MS; brother, Harold Ray Beeson (Ann) of Monticello, MS; grandchildren,

Dustin Moak, Amanda Burrell (Steve), Caryn Deen (Patrick); six step-grandchildren, Stephanie Dixon,

Casey Simmons (Rachael), Chris Lester, Jana Blalock (Bradley), Jason Wilson, and Anthony Wall;

one great granddaughter, Laryn Davis and two great grandsons, Dalton Burrell and Braylen Deen.

He is also survived by 13 step great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Family address: 638 Blackjack New Chapel Road, Collins, MS 39428

Friday, 15 January 2021 12:00

Isaac Lafayette Turner, Jr.

Graveside service for Mr. Isaac Lafayette Turner, Jr. will be 1 p.m., Saturday,

January 16, at Beauregard Cemetery in Wesson, MS.

Mr. Turner, 75, of Wesson, passed from this life January 14, 2021 at his residence.

He was born in Grenada, Mississippi, November 21, 1945, to his parents,

Isaac Lafayette Turner, Sr. and Ruth Marie Timmons Turner. He was a

carpenter by trade and a member of Strong Hope Baptist Church. He was a

loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and will be greatly

missed by all his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 50 years, Gloria Turner; sons,

Scottie Turner, Van Turner (Anna), and Brad Turner; daughter, Kim Runyan (Dean); sisters,

Martha Hansen and B.J. Trotter; seven grandchildren, Brandon Runyan, Blake Runyan (Brandi),

Quentin Runyan, Bryce Runyan (Catarina), Natalie Turner, Ty Turner, Kendall Claire Turner, and

Oliver Runyan; one great grandchild, as well as numerous other loving family members and friends.

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