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Services for Mr. Carl Jay Hedglin are 11:00 am Monday January 21, 2019 at Riverwood Family Funeral Service with visitation from 9:30 until time of service.

Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Mr. Carl Jay Hedglin, 86, of Bogue Chitto passed away on January 17, 2019 at his residence.

He was born on September 28, 1932 to the late John William Hedglin and Thelma Summers Hedglin.

Preceding him in death are his parents; and sister, Linda Smith.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Margaret Price Hedglin

and sons, John Hedglin and wife Kay, Mike Hedglin and wife Cherri and Tommy Hedglin and wife Judy.

He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

 

Funeral services for Ms. Karen W. Adams will be 2:00, Friday, January 18, 2019, at Riverwood Family,

with interment at Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 17, at Riverwood.

Karen White Adams, 67, of Brookhaven, passed from this life on January 15, 2019. She was born on September 10, 1951

to Earl Quitman White and Billie Merle Waldrop. She was a self-employed business owner and a member

of Easthaven Baptist Church. Karen "Mamaw K," as everyone knew her, was nothing short of a family woman.

 

She spent every passing second thinking of what she could do for her daughters and grandchildren.

Every ballgame, awards day, and milestone, she was always there to make sure she could be the biggest supporter she could be.

Her care and compassion knew no bounds because the love in her heart ran deeper than any ocean. You could always catch her

out and about wearing a smile while she filled you in about everything her grandchildren were up to and how proud of them she was.

Her second passion was walking with nature as she loved to keep her yard and flowerbeds perfect. The love for her will forever

be immeasurable and unfathomable.

 

Preceding her in death are her parents; her grandmother, Annie Merle Waldrop;  sister, Debra Susan Brown; and nephews, Sid and Brad Beasley.

Those left here to cherish and remember her are, her daughters, Karla Adams Gerald and Kala Adams; brothers, Ronnie White, Robert Brown;

sisters, Diane Beasley, Lisa Rudesill; three grandchildren, Nickolas Burns, Megan Gerald, and Tucker Gerald; and her special nieces and nephews

along with other loving family members and friends.

Services for Mr. Ernest H. Hall are 11:00 Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Damascus Baptist Church with burial at church cemetery.

Visitation is from 5:00-8:00 pm on Wednesday, January 16 at the church.

He will also lie in state from 10:00-11:00 at the church on Thursday.

 

Mr. Ernest H. Hall, 88, of Brookhaven went to be with his Lord on January 15, 2019 at his home in Franklin County.

He was born on May 30, 1930 to the late RK Hall and Addell P. Hall.

 

Mr. Hall worked for 39 years, as an operator for International Paper and was a member

of Damascus Baptist Church. He loved hunting and playing with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Preceding him in death are his parents; and wife, Frances Watts Hall.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Brad Hall, Donnie Hall, Ronnie Shelton, Gary Shelton;

daughters, Bonnie Cain, Sybil Wroten, Shirley Wallace; brother, Jessie Hall and sister, Doris Gill.

He is also survived by his 18 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

The funeral service for Mr. Stacy Lee Mullen will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 18, 2019,

at Riverwood Family. Visitation is from 5:00-9:00 p.m., Thursday, January 17, at Riverwood, and will resume on Friday at 10:00 a.m.

Mr. Mullen, 50, of Wesson, passed away January 13, 2019 at his residence. He was born on January 17, 1968,

to Vernon and Martha Mullen. He was a Communication Officer with the Madison Police Department.

 

He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Rhonda Michelle Mullen.

 

Those left to cherish his memory are, his fiancé, Ashley McSwain; son, James Byrd; daughters,

Blakeley La’Shaye Mullen, Zoey Byrd; and his sister, Selena McCallum. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.

 

 

Services for Mr. James Newell Till are 11:00 am Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Riverwood Family Funeral Service.

Visitation Friday, January 18 from 5:00-8:00 pm at Riverwood and from 10:00 am until time of service on Saturday.

 

 

Mr. James Newell Till, 66, of McComb, passed away January 13, 2019, at Southwest Regional Medical Center.

 

He was born in Delhi, Louisiana, on February 7, 1952, to James and Judy Till. Mr. Till served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

 

He is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Terra McCarty; and sisters, Delois Lowery and Shirley Houghton.

 

Those left to cherish his memory are, his wife, Rebecca Till; mother, Dyan Mead; sons, Jerry Wayne Till, Cody Till, Cheyenne Denis, Hunter Decanter;

daughter, Tabitha Turnage; daughter-in-law, Tracy McCarty; brother, Mickle “Mike” Till and wife Betty; sisters, Gloria Till Dupree and husband, Wayne,

Brenda Till Sholar and husband Jimmy; and six grandchildren, Timothy Till, BreeAnna Austin, Jonathan McCarty, Tristen Till, Mary Kaitlyn McCarty, Jayde Till.

 

 

 

Services for Mr. Mitchel Lane Greer of Jayess are 2:00 pm Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at Riverwood Family  

Funeral Service with burial at Greer Cemetary in Lawrence County.

Visitation is Tuesday, January 15 from 5:00-9:00 pm at Riverwood Family.

 

Mr. Mitchel Lane Greer, 86, passed away at his home on January 14, 2019.

He was born December 6, 1932, to the late Ben Theodore and Etha Boyd Greer in Jayess.

He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.  He was a member of New Heights Baptist Church

and was retired, having worked as a machinist for Croft Metals.

He loved quail and deer hunting, fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandson.  He also enjoyed working

at his daughter's greenhouse business.  He had a wonderful sense of humor that brightened the lives of all who knew him.

Preceding him in death are his parents; and brother, Murray Glen Greer.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 61 years, Eunice Alexander Greer;

daughters, Wanda Powell and husband Charlie, and Michele Plunkett and husband Thomas;

grandson, Aaron Plunkett and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family thanks his devoted caregivers; Brenda Graves, Evelyn Smith, Tanya Foster, Darla Nash, Nikki Dearing and the wonderful staff of Hospice Compassus.

David Henry Brewer Jr., 87, of Crystal Springs,

passed away at Silver Cross Health and Rehabilitation Center on January 12, 2018, surrounded by his family.

 

 

A private ceremony is planned for the future. Better known to his friends and extended family as, "D.Jr.," he was born in Copiah County on October 26, 1931,

to David Henry Brewer Sr. and Annabelle Dixon Brewer. He was one of 11 children. He served his country in the Marines during the Korean Conflict and

continued his service with the Army National Guard. He enjoyed working and spending time at Rutledge Farms in Copiah County. He loved gardening and fishing.

He was an avid domino player. Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Rachel Barker Brewer; his son, David William Brewer;

his daughter, Denice Sanders; several siblings; two grandchildren, Jason Brewer and Belinda Courtney Cole; and several great-grandchildren.

Survivors include his daughters, Linda Jones and husband, Bo, of Terry, Pamela Johnson and husband, Dennis, of Crystal Springs;

son, Dennis Brewer and wife, Tammie, of Brookhaven; a daughter-in-law, Susie Brewer; brothers, Jimmy Brewer, Doc Brewer, Billy Brewer and Ronnie Brewer;

22 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Billie L. Hewitt, age 84, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 10, 2019.

She was a longtime resident of Jayess and a member of Oak Grove Pentecostal Church.

 

Mrs. Billie was born on August 6, 1934 to Mr. Louie and Tera Cupstid Lambert.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Hewitt; and sons, Gerald and Jimmy Hewitt.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Rachel Harvey and husband Jeff, and Carolyn Newell and husband Jerome.

She is also survived by a host of other family and friends.

Ms. Charlotte Ramona Golmon, 74, of Monticello went to be with her Lord on January 8, 2019.

She was born on September 28, 1944 in Pascagoula, MS to the late Brother Jewell Golmon and Lena Mae Golmon.

Ms. Charlotte was a devoted member of Calvary Baptist Church, Silver Creek, MS where she served as

WMU Director, VBS teacher, Sunday School teacher, Awana assistant and Choir member.

Ms. Charlotte loved music of all types, but she was not shy with sharing who her favorite artist was.

She was a lifelong Elvis enthusiast, and as our Lord would have it, she went to be with Him on Elvis’s birthday.

She enjoyed keeping a well decorated home. Cross-stitching was one of her favorite pass times.

She loved celebrating Christmas, the birth of our Savior, and having her home decorated to reflect the joy of the season.

She was an avid baseball and football fan. She loved The Ole Miss Rebels, The Atlanta Braves and The Houston Astros.

She always showed her support for local little league and high school teams as well.

Preceding her in death are her parents; grandson, Josh Thurman; her beloved son, Joel N. Cox;

sisters, Juanita Hammond, Annie Shoemaker, Edna Earle Trigg, Shirley Golmon and brothers, Warren Golmon, Truett Golmon and L.D. Golmon.

 

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Katrina Martin and Stephanie Dickerson;

brothers, Mark Golmon and Anthony Golmon; sisters, Glenda Aube, Billie June Peeler, Melba Cox, Dianne Wilson, Rita Feduccia and Renee Guy.

She is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, who affectionately refer to her as “LaLa”, Lora, Landon, and Loren Martin,

Trent Thurman, Jace and Jess Cox; great grandchildren, Rileigh, Colby Ty, and Klaire Adelyn Martin; Her lifelong friend, Robbie Delaughter,

as well as a host of other friends in the community, relatives and fellow church members.

 

The family would like to express their sincere thanks to Dr. Pace, Lawrence County Nursing Home, Lawrence County Hospital

and St. Luke Home Health and Hospice for their devotion to her medical care.

 

Ms. Charlotte’s wishes to forego a funeral have been fulfilled.

Her earthly body was cremated and her ashes were spread over her son’s grave,

at Monticello Baptist Church cemetery, per her final request.

 

In lieu of flowers, Ms. Charlotte requested donations be made in her memory to The Baptist Children’s Village or Woman’s Missionary Union.

 

The funeral service for Mrs. Deborah Vee Smith will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Heritage Family Church at 12:00 p.m.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service. Interment will follow in Riverwood Memorial Park.

 

Deborah Vee Smith, 65 of Brookhaven, passed away January 7, 2019

She was born on June 14, 1953 to the late Junior Woodruff and Marlene Woodruff.

Deborah grew up in Urania, LA. and moved to Vidalia LA. She graduated May 21, 1971 from Vidalia High School.

 

She met Terry Smith and was married June 1, 1974 and after having their two daughters, they moved to Franklin County were she became a teacher of New Life Christian Academy.

In 1997 she moved to Brookhaven MS and a teacher of Brookhaven Christian Academy where she loved all her students and served faithfully at Heritage Family Church,

where she loved to cook for the church family and taught Sunday School, church camp and VBS. She was a loving grandmother to all her grandchildren and she loved to read and sing to them.

 

Preceding her in death are her brother, Dennis Woodruff.

 

 

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Terry Smith of Brookhaven, MS; daughters, Heather Barrois and husband Tommy of Opelousas, LA, and Nicole Froelicher of Brookhaven, MS.

She is also survived by her 5 grandchildren, Delton Cothern, Avery Barrois, Dillon Barrois, Richmond Froelicher and Brenda Hamilton.

 

 

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