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Obituaries

Saturday, 30 October 2021 10:51

Calvin Michael McCaffrey

Services for Mr. Calvin Michael McCaffrey of Bogue Chitto are 11:00 am Tuesday, November 2, 2021,

Riverwood with visitation Monday, November 1, from 5:00-8:00 pm at Riverwood.

Interment at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Calvin Michael McCaffrey, 72, went to be with his Lord on October 29, 2021, at Kings Daughters Medical Center.

He was born on October 12, 1949.

Mr. McCaffrey served his country in the United States National Guard.

He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and was a member of the local 1098 Carpenters Union in Baton Rouge, LA.

He worked at the Nuclear Plant in St. Francisville LA, he retired in 1992.

Calvin enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting and loved spending time at the camp with his family in Monterey, LA.

 

Preceding him in death were his parents, Russell “Ham” McCaffrey and Mildred Rushing McCaffrey;

sister, Sue Reeves and brother-in-law, Wayne Reeves; grandson, Gavin McCaffrey and niece, Mary Ann Reeves.

 

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 50 years, Sharon Kay Reeves McCaffrey;

daughters, Amanda Brent, Leanne Douglas (Chris); sons, Caleb McCaffrey (Jodie) and Casey McCaffrey;

brothers, Larry “Pete” McCaffrey (Bobbie), Jerry McCaffrey, and sister, Carolyn Hutchinson (Robert).

Eleven grandchildren, Kelsie (Cody), Garrett, Katelin, Connor, Kinley, Caroline, Owen, Hayden, Corbin, Emily and Tia;

two great grandson, Coben & Preston “Blue” McCullough, and numerous nieces and nephews. He will be missed by all that loved him.

 

The family would like to send a special thanks to Hospice Compassus and the nurses in ICU at King’s Daughters, Medical Center.

Friday, 29 October 2021 12:38

Charlotte Ann Rippy

Graveside Services for Mrs. Charlotte Ann Rippy of Wesson are 11:00 am Saturday, October 30, 2021,

at Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery with visitation from 8:30-10:30 am at Riverwood.

Mrs. Charlotte Ann Rippy, 67 passed away October 28, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on January 5, 1955, to the late Evon and Mary Ann White.

Charlotte loved singing, talking to friends, talking on the phone and thrift shopping. She will be dearly missed by all that loved her.

Preceding her in death, by only hours, was her husband, Bobby Ray Rippy; her parents; and brother-in-law, Billy Ray Rippy.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Bobby Dewayne Rippy and wife, Cindy, John Daniel Rippy;

daughters, Linda Darnael Durr and husband, Timmy, Jennifer Ann Powell and husband and Thomas;

brother, Mitchell White and wife Joan; sisters Teresa White and Mike, and Elaine White.

She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Jessica Lea and husband, Billy, Kayla Stevens and husband, Timothy,

Timothy Durr and wife, Jessi, Brent Rippy and wife, Taylor, Brandon Rippy, Crystal and Jessie Brister, Jonathan and Bobbie Powell,

Thomas Powell Jr. and Brandy Powell. Along with nineteen great-grandchildren and other extended family and close friends.

Thursday, 28 October 2021 13:23

Betty Nell Weeks

A Memorial Service will be held for Mrs. Betty Nell Weeks on Tuesday, November 2, 2021,

at 11:00 am at Calvary Baptist Church in Smithdale, Mississippi.

 

Betty Nell Weeks, 77, of Smithdale, passed from this life on October 27, 2021, at her residence.

She was born on March 1, 1944, to Elishia Lee Rollins and Velma Lucille Rollins.

Mrs. Weeks was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

 

Preceding her in death were her parents; siblings, J.C. Rollins, Tommy Rollins, Ellouise Price, and Donald Rollins.

Those left to cherish her memory is her husband, Richard Owen Weeks; son, Lawayne Whittington;

daughters, Tanya Cloy and husband David and Tina Ervin and husband Charles.

She is also survived by five grandchildren, Cody Cloy, Amber Spring, Levi Whittington,

Kayla Anding and Blythe Whittington along with seven great grandchildren.

Thursday, 28 October 2021 12:21

Bobby Ray Rippy

Graveside Services for Mr. Bobby Ray Rippy of Wesson are 11:00 am Saturday, October 30, 2021,

at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church Cemetery with visitation from 8:30-10:30 am at Riverwood.

 

Bobby Ray Rippy, 76 passed away October 28, 2021, at Southwest Regional Medical Center.

He was born on March 28, 1945, to the late Bobby Ray Rippy and Hellen Smith Rippy.

Bobby enjoyed riding four wheelers, tinkering on his lawn mower and chewing tobacco.

He loved spending time with his family, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

 

Preceding him in death were his parents; siblings, Sally Ray Womack, Luther Ray Rippy,

Charles Ray Rippy, James Ray Rippy, Billy Ray Rippy, and Roger Smith.

 

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Charlotte Ann Rippy; sons, Bobby Dewayne Rippy and wife, Cindy, John Daniel Rippy;

daughters, Linda Darnael Durr and husband, Timmy, Jennifer Ann Powell and husband and Thomas; brothers, Glenn Ray Rippy, Donnie Ray Rippy,

Jackie Ray Rippy; sisters, Shirley Ray Rippy and Kathy Rippy. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Jessica Lea and husband, Billy, Kayla Stevens and husband, Timothy,

Timothy Durr and wife Jessi, Brent Rippy and wife, Taylor, Brandon Rippy, Crystal and Jessie Brister, Jonathan and Bobbie Powell, Thomas Powell Jr. and Brandy Powell.

Along with nineteen great-grandchildren and other extended family and close friends.

Tuesday, 26 October 2021 16:19

Charles Edward Dobbs, Jr,

Services for Mr. Charles Edward Dobbs Jr., of Hernando, are 12:00 pm, Thursday, October 28, 2021,

at Riverwood with visitation from 10:00 am until the time of the service. Burial will be at the Osyka Cemetery.

 

Mr. Charles Edward Dobbs, Jr, 55, went to be with his Lord on October 25, 2021.

He was born on December 12, 1965, to Charles Edward Dobbs, Sr., and Lillie Dobbs.

Mr. Dobbs was a member of Osyka Baptist Church. He was a Draftsman

and he enjoyed drawing and collecting comic books. He will be missed by all that knew him.

 

Preceding him in death were his mother; and grandparents.

 

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Holly Dobbs; sons, Devin Alexander Dobbs, Ethan Victor Dobbs; father; brother, Michael Booty; and sisters, Tracy Erwin and Amanda Applewhite.

He is also survived by mother-in-law, Kathryn Hamilton, father-in-law, David Hamilton, brothers-in-law, Patrick Hamilton, Alan Applewhite and Danny Erwin; sister-in-law, Andrea Hamilton, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Monday, 25 October 2021 10:32

Sylvia Ann Buie Walker

Funeral service for Mrs. Sylvia Ann Buie Walker will be Noon, Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Ruth Baptist Church,

with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Mrs. Walker was born in the rural community of Shady Grove, in Lincoln County, Mississippi, January 3, 1939. She passed

away October 22, 2021, just seven weeks after the love of her life, Malcolm, entered eternity. She was 82 years of age.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 plus years, Malcolm Walker; her parents; William Prentis Buie and

Olive Christine McDavid Buie; son, Gary Walker; brothers, Sammy Buie and Mike Buie; and sister, Francis Powell. After losing

her mother at an early age, she was raised by her grandparents, the late, Ithamar and Jessie McDavid.

Those left to cherish her memory are, her daughter, Mitzie Rutland and husband, Larry; sisters-in-law, JoAnn Buie and Evelyn Buie;

brother-in-law, Thad Powell; six grandchildren, Scott Thornhill (Tami), William Thornhill (Sharon), Malcolm “Chopper” Walker (Erin),

Jamie Walker (Amanda), Lindsey Terrell, and Lauren Beaty (Dewayne). She also leaves behind 14 great grandchildren, Cody, Ava, Parker,

Matthew (Nicole), Austin (Sheadon), Emma, Dovie, Kameron, Foster, Lexie, Chloe, Zoey, Coleman, and Jaxson, as well

as other loving family members and friends.

Saturday, 23 October 2021 11:59

Susan Renee Pope

Memorial service for Susan Renee Pope will be 1 p.m., Friday, October 29, 2021, at Riverwood Family.

Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

Renee was born August 16, 1963, to Joseph and Margarette T. Newsom. She passed away October 21, 2021,

just seven days after saying goodbye to her loving mother. Renee was 58 years of age. She retired as Director

of Nursing at Haven Hall Nursing Home and Silver Cross Nursing Home, in Brookhaven. She spent her

last years as caregiver to her precious mom. Renee was a loving mom herself and was able to enjoy the birth

of her first grandchild. She will be missed by all those who knew and loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Those who remain to cherish her memory are, her son, Caden Lane Pope and wife, Victoria; daughter, Carly Renee Rhoads; and her sweet love, first grandchild, Camden Lane Pope, as well as other loving family members and friends.

Thursday, 21 October 2021 13:18

Kaitlin Rachel Prather

A Memorial Gathering for Mrs. Kaitlin Rachel Prather of Bogue Chitto is 3:00 pm, Saturday, October 23, 2021,

at Faith Church with visitation from 1:00-3:00 pm and burial at Harris Rawls Cemetery.

Mrs. Kaitlin Rachel Prather, 35, passed away on October 15, 2021, at King’s Daughters Medical Center.

She was born on July 24, 1986.
Kaitlin was a stay-at-home mom, her parents, husband, and her son, Karter Kash were her world.

Preceding her in death were her maternal grandparents, James and Dorothy Ezell;

paternal grandparents, Jessie and Georgia Rippy; and cousin, Justin Rippy.

Those to cherish her memory are her parents, Ricky Rippy (Sue) and Karen Sullivan (Rex).

Husband, Billy Joe (Peanut) Prather; sons, Karter Kash Prather, John Taylor Prather;

sisters, Jennifer Bryant and husband, Charles, Kylie Rippy and Lauren Williams, along with a host of nieces and nephews.

She will be missed by all that loved and knew her.

Wednesday, 20 October 2021 15:24

Robert Wayne Fuller

Funeral service for Mr. Robert Wayne Fuller will be 11 a.m., Friday, October 22, 2021, at Riverwood Family,

with burial in Oak Grove Pentecostal Church Cemetery, Lawrence County. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., Thursday,

October 21, at Riverwood and will resume at 10 a.m. Friday before the service.

Mr. Fuller, 78, of Brookhaven, entered heaven on October 20, 2021, where family members that he missed

dearly were waiting to greet him. He was born July 31, 1943, to Purvis Winfield Fuller and Eva Nell Hampton Fuller.

Wayne was a “hard-working man” which began as a young boy, farming. He worked for many years at the lawnmower

plant and later owned and operated East Lincoln Grocery. In his later years he worked at the Hazlehurst Mill. Wayne

will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his infant son, Robert Wayne Fuller, Jr.; sisters, Annelle McGuffie and Sylvia Fuller;

and brothers, Kenneth Earl Fuller and Thomas Fuller.

He is survived by his daughter, Felicia Crane and husband, Jamie; sisters, Brenda Grice and Patsy Sullivan; two grandchildren,

Patton Chase Crane and wife, Haley, and Robert Brady Crane and wife, Kristen; and the newest addition to his family,

his great granddaughter, Ellie Caroline Crane; as well as other loving family members and friends.

Tuesday, 19 October 2021 14:33

Margaret G. Brent

Service for Mrs. Margaret G. Brent are 11:00 am, Thursday, October 21, 2021

at Wellman Baptist Church with visitation from 10:00 until the time of service.

Burial will be at Church Cemetery.

 

Mrs. Margaret G. Brent, 91, of Ruth passed away October 17, 2021.

She was born on February 9, 1930, to the late Seth Edwin and Nannie Bell Greer.

Mrs. Brent was a member of Wellman Baptist Church where she a Sunday School

teacher for the senior ladies class. She loved to crochet blankets for her grandchildren.

She will be missed by all that loved her.

She retired from Stahl Urban and Walmart in Brookhaven.

 

Preceding her in death were her parents; husbands, Doyle Thames and Dewey Brent;

sisters, Marylou Rushing, Myrtis White and brother, Frank Greer.

 

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Ron Thames; daughter, Jenny Maxwell and husband, Mike;

sister-in-law, Mitt Greer; along with her three grandchildren, Troy Thames, Christina Thames, and Tyler Trout,

and three great grandchildren, Tyson and Liam Trout and D.J. Thames and her six nieces and four nephews.

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