The funeral service for Kirk Hansen White will be 11 a.m., Monday, November 20, at Riverwood Family with burial in Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at Riverwood.

Mr. White, 52, of Brookhaven, passed away November 16, 2023. He was born March 17, 1971, to Marvin White and Mae Carolyn Griffith White. Mr. White worked 20 years as an emergency room nurse. He was a loving and faithful husband and father and enjoyed coaching his son’s “peewee” team when he played. He loved to travel and spend time with his family. Mr. White earned a Bachelor of Business from MSU and an RN degree from Southwest MS Community College. He will be greatly missed by his family and his friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Marvin Leon White.

Those he leaves behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 26 years, Theresa Lou White; his mother, Carolyn White; his children, Tony Blair, and Toby Hansen White; brothers, Korey White and wife, Crystal, Kevin White and wife, Vicki, Kerry White and wife, Leah; sisters, Karen Castilaw and husband, Randy, and Kim Thibodeaux and husband, Robbie. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.  

The funeral service for Lauren Nichole McIntyre will be 11 a.m., Friday, November 17, at Riverwood Family, with burial in Cleckler Family Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

Lauren, 28, of Brookhaven, passed away, Monday November 13, 2023. She was born in Brookhaven, April 12, 1995, to Jerry David McIntyre and Lora Ann McIntyre. She was employed by R.B. Wall in Brookhaven. Lauren was a beautiful young woman who loved her family. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her brothers, David “D.J.” Malone and Alex McIntyre; her maternal grandparents, Shirley Ann and Donald Mitchell and Larry Joe Wilson; paternal grandparents, Wanda and Ted Cleckler and Hank McIntyre; aunts and uncles, Vicky Jarreau, Amy and Dewayne Kyzar, Joey and Lee Wilson, Jason Wilson, Tony and Jenny Smith, Ryan and Lorraine Smith, and Sheila Smith. She is also survived by a host of cousins and other loving family members and friends.

Tammie Louise Brister, 63, of Brookhaven, passed away November 10, 2023, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg.

She was born August 20, 1960, in Raleigh N.C.

Tammie was a member of the Moose Lodge.

She enjoyed cooking and feeding people, an occasional glass of wine and spending time with children and grandchildren in her pool.

Preceding her in death were her parents, George and Bobbie Fox; sister, Kim Germata; grandparents, Nancy and Hilton Johnson and uncles, Bill and Sam Johnson and grandson, Riley Walters.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Alana Mae Smith (Jamie) and Christopher Larue Smith; seven grandchildren, Savannah Smith (Josh), Michael Gavin O’Rorke, Colton Smith, Lane Smith (Courtney), Lilli Anna Smith, Maci Claire Smith, Jasper Oz Sykes, Emma Kyzar, Declan Alexander Kyzar, Halle Ray Smith and Nova Mae Smith four great grandchildren; along with Harry Kumar and Heather O’Rorke who were like her own son and daughter.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to support breast cancer research.

Susan G. Komen at www.komen.org.

Joey Marie Hedgepeth, 48, of Georgetown, MS, died November 11, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Odessa, TX, April 17, 1975.

Joey was a wonderful mom and she also worked as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant.

She is preceded in death by her father, Darrell DeWayne Baisden; and grandparents, Joan Berry and Losten Berry.

She is survived by her husband of 10 years, Robert Hedgepeth; mother, Carolyn Thornton and stepfather, Henry Thornton; children, Emily Small, Gracie Hedgepeth, Joshua Hedgepeth, Andrew Hedgepeth, Ada Jones; sister, Julie Grant; uncle, Fred Baisden; her fur baby, Novah; and other loving family members and friends.

Services for Mr. Alfred A. Alexander of Brookhaven are 11:00 am, Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Solid Rock Pentecostal Church with visitation from 9:00 until the time of service.

Burial at Montgomery Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Alfred A. Alexander, 74, passed away November 10, 2023, at his home.

He was born March 4, 1949, to the late Bennie and Mildred Alexander.

Alfred loved serving the Lord at Sold Rock Pentecostal Church where God transformed his life. He greeted everyone as they came in and always had a pocket full of candy to give out.

Alfred enjoyed cooking, giving birthday money to family and friends and when the weather permitted, he enjoyed doing yard work. He looked forward to a good bonfire and liked going for rides with his sisters and eating the good food prepared by the women at church.

Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, Clyde L. Alexander, James W. Alexander and Donald “Duck” Alexander.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Bryan Keith Alexander and Debbie Goldberg; brothers, Ronnie Earl Alexander, Charles Edward Dunaway; sisters, Clara J. McDavid and Helen O. Thames; along with grandchildren, Abby and Kendall.

He will be dearly missed by all that loved and knew him.

Maria Elena Welch Adams was born October 9, 1964, and passed from this life on November 5, 2023.  She is preceded in death by her father, Charles “Chick” Welch; mother, Jeannette “Cookie” Vazquez; stepmother, Eve Roper; brothers Robert & Paul Stelljes; and stepsister, Kathleen Wolf.  Those left to remember her are her daughter, Mallory Mowdy (Jared); brothers Sonny Welch and Johnny Stelljes; stepsisters Sandra Cupit, Genette Ratcliff, and Cindy Hawley.  She also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, and four grandsons.  

Maria’s life story is full of things that should have been.  Relationships that she should have had, memories that she should have made and moments that she should have treasured.  Addiction sunk its claws deep into Maria while she was a young person, and she was never able to escape its tight grasp.  All of what should have been in her life was stolen.  She was a product of a strong and vicious addiction cycle and was never able to find the strength or fortitude to escape her past.  Sadly, she ultimately succumbed to the deathly grip of her addiction.  Through it all she loved her family, and they loved her, despite having missed out on all that should have been.  

In lieu of flowers, memories can be made to the Brookhaven Chapter of Alcoholic Anonymous in memory of her.

Brookhaven Beginners

223 North Whitworth Ave.

Brookhaven MS 39601

Graveside services for Sherry Lynn Lewis of Brookhaven are 2:00 pm, Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Clear Branch Baptist Church Cemetery.

Sherry Lynn Lewis, 76, passed away November 6, 2023, at Southwest Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was born October 1, 1947.

She was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church where she taught The Ladies Sunday School Class, which we know she thoroughly enjoyed.

Sherry was a loving, caring person. She would do whatever she could to help others. If you had a problem, she was ready to help.

Preceding her in death were her parents, R.E. and Eileen Smith; brothers, Mike Smith, James (Jimmy) Smith and nephew, David Blaine Hamilton.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 56 years, Steven L. Lewis; sons, Scott Lewis and Jeff Lewis (Tammy); four grandchildren, J.T.  Lewis

(Caitlin Baker), Kolbi Lewis (Britney), Dylan Lewis and Zachary Fries; sisters, Marilyn Wilson (Mickey), Kathy Hamilton (David); sisters-in-law, Angela Smith,  Bonnie Brown and Theresa Smith; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Sherry is also survived by her special friends, Stephanie McMorris and Shirley Newman.

She will be deeply missed by everyone that loved and knew her.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in the name of Sherry Lewis to the Baptist Children’s Village, 114 Marketridge Dr, Ridgeland, MS 39152

Services for Bradley Decator Rushing of Brookhaven are 10:00 am, Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Riverwood Family with burial at Lucien Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation from 5:00-8:00 pm Wednesday, November 8, at Riverwood.

Bradley Decator Rushing, 53, passed away November 5, 2023.

He was born May 6, 1970.

Brad worked at Magnolia Electric Power Association for 27 years and Irby Electric for two years. He was a loving son, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed fishing and cattle farming.

Preceding him in death was his father, Decator Rushing; grandparents, George and Seleta Kennedy, and Luther and Lula Rushing.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Sarah Rushing; children, Savannah Case and husband, Jared, Lillianne Rushing and Jaimee Rushing; sister, Mandy Smith and husband, Donnie; two grandchildren, Avery Case and Grayson Case, along with former wife, Dana Smith and husband Chris and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials can be made to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital

501 St. Jude Place,  Memphis, TN 38105

Graveside Services for Mrs. Barbara Ann Thibodeaux of Brookhaven are 11:00 am, Monday, November 6, 2023, at Crystal Springs Cemetery with visitation from 9:30 – 10:30 am at Riverwood Family.

Mrs. Barbara Ann Thibodeaux, 88, passed away November 3, 2023.

She was born on September 27, 1935, to the late Charles Luther Clogston and Elizabeth Louise Harwood Clogston.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Alexander Forrest Thibodeaux III; son, Alexander Forrest “Bubba” Thibodeaux IV; daughter, Mabry Teresa Thibodeaux; brother, Daniel Lee Clogston and grandson, John Hyde.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sister, Deborah Giles; five grandchildren, Josh Thibodeaux (Desiree), Michael Anthony (Aimee), Kristi Hyde, Justin Thibodeaux (Tammy Raiford) and Fallon Thibodeaux (Bill Pyburn); along with 10 great grandchildren, Brody & Landry Thibodeaux, Reagan & Rylie Anthony, AJ, Brooke, Colton “Bubba” Hyde, Caden McKinney, Joleigh and Paisleigh Thibodeaux.

She will be missed by all that loved her.

A Celebration of Life for Kathleen Hayes will be held Thursday, November 9, at Easthaven Baptist Church, beginning at 5 p.m. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Ms. Kathleen Marie Hutchins Hayes, 78, of Brookhaven, died November 1, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Rockland, ME, October 8, 1945, to Kenneth Arthur Hutchins and Rosa Evelyn Hall Hutchins.

Kathy was a breast cancer survivor and lived life thankful for each day. As a young woman she participated in barrel racing and horseback riding. She was an active member of Easthaven Baptist Church. Before moving to Brookhaven, Kathleen was an active member of S. Liberty Baptist Church in Maine. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and jewelry making, she was a member of the State of ME Bowing League and she was also an avid cribbage player. Her greatest joy was in the family and friends she loved. She will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

Kathleen is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Harold Hutchins; and sister, Maryann Hutchins.

She is survived by her children, Nelson Edward Hayes II (Jane) of Washington, ME and Laura Ann Green (Trevor) of Southport, ME; grandchildren, Nikki Lynn Hilt (Joseph), Kammie Benner (Josh), Zachary Rawley, (Taylor) Brendan Walker Hayes (Sidney); great grandchildren, Carter, MaKenna, Micah, Hudson, Madalynn, Lilyanna, and Avalynn.