Obituaries
Marion Edith "Sue" King
A Graveside Service for Marion Edith “Sue” King will be held at 11:00 a.m., February 15, 2025, at Liverpool Baptist Church Cemetery in Satartia, Ms.
Marion Edith “Sue” King, 75, of Grenada, MS, died February 11, 2025, at Grenada Living Center. She was born in Satartia, MS, June 19, 1949, to Marion Edward King and Vealtia Evelynn Huffman King.
Sue loved spending time with her family and will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Vealtia King; brothers, David E. King and Benjamin T. King; and sister in laws, Diane King, Chris King, Linda King, and Liz Sandford.
Those left to cherish her memory are her brothers, James A. Sanford, Johnny King, George W. King, and Jimmy King, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Beth for the continued care of Sue.
Dallas Maurice "Buck" Daley
Services for Mr. Dallas Maurice “Buck” Daley of Ruth are at 11:00 am Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Providence Baptist Church with burial at Church Cemetery.
Visitation is from 5:00-8:00 on Wednesday, February 12 at the church and resumes from 10:00 until the time of service on Thursday.
Mr. Dallas Maurice "Buck" Daley, 78, went to be home with the Lord on February 10th of 2025. He was born on November 25, 1946, in Carson, Mississippi, to Roy and Magurite Daley. Mr. Buck Daley was a resident of Ruth, Mississippi. He was a true example of "a man of God". Mr. Buck enjoyed his time as a deacon and Sunday school teacher at Providence Baptist Church. Mr. Buck was also a family man, a well-loved husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He took pride in the family he created with his bride of 55 years. Mr. Buck loved and valued the time he spent with his wife and family. Mr. Daley was a talented woodworker and could build almost anything you asked of him, whether it be tables or tiny reindeer decorations. He also had a green thumb and could make any plant flourish and bloom. When Mr. Daley wasn't gardening or woodworking, he was telling one of his many stories to anyone who would listen. He never met a stranger and enjoyed reminiscing on childhood memories and the times he spent in the army. Mr. Buck Daley was an Army Veteran where he received medals for the National Defense Service, Vietnam Campaign, Vietnam Service, and Honor Commendation. Mr. Buck was a light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him and will be greatly missed.
Mr. Daley is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Magurite Daley, his brothers Tommy Daley and Larry Daley, and two infant sons.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jackie Daley, his son Lance (Clancie) Daley of Ruth, MS , his daughters Melissa (Billy) Lyons of Enterprise, MS, Lorriane Moran of Houston, TX, grandsons Gage(Scarlet) Daley of Monticello, MS, Hunter Daley of Ruth, MS, JD Jones of Enterprise, MS, granddaughter McKayla Jones of Enterprise, MS and great-grandson Jackson Daley. Sisters, Jeanette Whitt, Thresia Daley, Judy Smith, Martha Hutchinson. Brothers, John (Faye) Daley, George (Shirley) Daley, Patrick (Lynne) Daley, and Marshall Daley
Lawrence Stevenson
Lawrence Stevenson, 82, of Brookhaven, MS, passed from this life on Friday, February 7, 2025, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. He was born in Cuba, MO on May 10, 1942, to John Stevenson and Virginia Pyatt.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Robert Stevenson; daughter, Janet Hix; brother, Charles Marcee; sister, Rose Mary Hastings; and great granddaughter, Autumn Giles.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Kathryn “Kathy” Stevenson; two daughters, Judy Delaney (Wayne) of Wesson, MS and Connie Capen (Wayne) of Hazlehurst, MS; two brothers, William Ray Hubbs of St. Louis, MO and Archie Rulo of Richmond, VA; grandchildren, Melissa Bowman (Kyle) of Brookhaven, MS, Ben Delaney (Taylor) of Carrollton, MS, James Jordan of Brookhaven, MS, Jessica Jordan of Centertown, MO, Butch Delaughter of Brookhaven, MS, Leanna Howard of Ocean Springs, MS, Michael Howard of Hazlehurst, MS; 11 great grandchildren and a lifetime friend, Donny Hunt of Desoto, MO.
Mr. Stevenson serviced his country in the United States Army. He was retired from offshore and James’ Small Engine. He was a very active member of the Brookhaven Moose Lodge where he served on the board for many years.
He enjoyed going to Wards in Brookhaven to have coffee with friends and going to the Moose Lodge and their legion events.
He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Shirley Ann Furr
Shirley Ann Furr, 75, of Sontag, passed away February 10, 2025, at St. Dominics Hospital in Jackson, MS. She was born in Oakdale, LA on April 27, 1949, to Eddie Sexton Furr and Eula Ashworth Furr. Mrs. Furr worked for many years as a clothing presser at Enoc Case’s Cleaners.
Mrs. Furr loved her family above all things and enjoyed the time she was able to spend with them. She liked listening to Cher and Celine Dion’s music and she was a pro at Dominoes. A favorite pastime for her was riding horses and caring for her precious fur babies. She will be greatly missed by those who loved her.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Henry Furr.
Survivors include her sisters, Thelma Swan, Ellie Mohon, and Betty Williams and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and many great and great-great nieces and nephews.
The family extends appreciation to Cassandra and Kennedy from St. Dominics.
Carolyn Lewis Roberts
Graveside service for Carolyn Yuvonne Hales Lewis Roberts will be 10 a.m., Monday, February 10, at Beauregard Cemetery in Beauregard, MS.
Mrs. Roberts, 79, of Wesson, died February 8, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Brookhaven, on March 7, 1945, to J.W. Hales and Clara Lucille “Polly” Fox Hales.
Carolyn was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an avid sports fan, enthusiastically cheering on her Tennessee Vols. In the quiet time she enjoyed picking up a good book and reading. Carolyn owned and retired from We Wrap It. She was a member of New Sight Baptist Church. Carolyn will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all who loved her.
She is preceded in death by her husbands, Larry Joe Lewis, Sr. and Norris Roberts and by her parents, J.W. and Polly Hales.
She is survived by her children, Larry Joe Lewis, Jr. and Michael Dean Lewis (Darlene); two grandchildren, Drew Lewis (Angie) and Anna Gunn (Sam); one great grandchild, Malakai Lewis; cousin, Bob Fox of Knoxville, TN; lifelong friends, Carolyn Howington and Sonya Cowen. She is also survived by her faith family at New Sight as well as other loving family members and friends.
Mrs. Robert’s family extends appreciation to Bristoll Hospice in Brookhaven, MS.
In lieu of flowers you may make memorial gifts to Wesson Friends of the Library, 1012 Spring Street, Wesson, MS 39191
Margaret Patricia Moak
The graveside service for Margaret Patricia Moak will be 11 a.m., Friday, February 14, at Arlington Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may come for a time of visitation from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, February 13, at Riverwood Family.
Margaret Patricia Moak, 79, of McCall Creek, MS went to be with her Lord February 7, 2025. She was born in Franklin County on April 17, 1945, to Jewel and Mae Pickett. She was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church. Her family was her everything.
She is preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Neva Rae Pickett, Marie Cothern, Ailene Foster, and Faye Townsend; one brother, Billy Pickett; and granddaughter, Camie Allred.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Delton Moak; two daughters, Melissa McGuire (Bruce), Deborah Allred (Elwin); one son, Chris Moak (Samantha); grandchildren, Nicole Hannah (Jeremy), Brandon Allred (Angel), Caleb Allred (Cassidy), Marcus Moak, Braden Moak, Braxton Moak, Kacey Allred, and Alivia Thompson; great grandchildren, Trace, Brystol, and Evan Allred, Jaxson and Jamie Hannah, Daisy, Eli, Jesse, Carter, and Baby Allred, Tonie and Beaux Dixon; a very special niece, Stephanie Carithers (Jerry); two sisters, Beverly McEwen (Harold), Renae McCullough (Calvin); and one brother, Tom Pickett.
Sam Laird
The funeral service for Sam Laird will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 7 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Riverwood Family.
Sam Laird, 93, of Brookhaven, died February 4, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Brookhaven, July 1, 1931, to Ben and Louise Nettles Laird.
Mr. Laird enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming, and riding his side by side. He was a board member of Farm Bureau of Brookhaven, Brookhaven Academy, the FHA, and ASC. He was also a Lincoln County Supervisor.
He served his country in the United States Army and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Preceding him in death are his parents; brother, Albert Laird; sisters, Bertha Garza, Francis Schmidt, and Monell Callendar; and grandson, Adam King.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Sue Laird; sons, Tim Laird and Scotty Laird; daughters, Cindy King (Stan) and Jill Evans (Jack); brother, Troy Laird; Sister, Sue Barnette; nine grandchildren, Anna Smith (Chad), Paxton King (Erin), Nicole Case (Mark), Laina Goldsmith (Dustin), Jeremy Laird (Charlee), Madison McCarroll (Ben), Samuel Evans, Mia Evans, and Carter Evans; eighteen great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; and a very special friend, Donna McGehee.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church building fund.
The family would like to thank the staff at Deaconess Hospice, especially Heidi Thornton and Jaci Montgomery.
Virginia Ann Dunaway
Ms. Dunaway, 63, of Monticello, died on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, MS. She was born in Florida on November 13, 1961, to Thomas Clayton Garris and Margaret Nadine Ketring.
Ginger, as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. She retired from Walmart Distribution. She was a hard-working lady and always provided for her children. She enjoyed working in her yard and taking care of her animals. Her favorite pastime was being with her grandchildren. Ginger will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
She is preceded in death by her parents and stepdad, Ellis Denver Howell; sister, Sandra Denise Howell; brother-in-law, Joe Henry, Sr.; and nephews, Joe Henry, Jr. and Kyle Howell.
Survivors include her children, Joseph Lane Dunaway and Misty Lynn Dunaway; brother, Ellis Howell, Jr.; sisters, Tammy Michell Martin (Marty), Teresa Lynn Rutland; three grandchildren, Abbie Kate Ritchey, Emma Klaire Ritchey, and Brooklyn Marie Dunaway; and by a host of nieces, nephews, and greats.
Allen Mitchell Davis
The funeral service for Allen Mitchell Davis will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, February 7th, at Riverwood Family with burial in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.
Mitchell, 88, of Brookhaven, passed away from this life February 4, 2025. He was born in Monticello, MS, on March 6, 1936, to Alex J. Davis and Lula Foster Davis. After graduating from Monticello High School, he attended the University of Southern Mississippi and graduated from Louisiana State University School of Banking and the American Bankers Association National Installment Credit School and Commercial Lending School at the University of Oklahoma. He was in banking for 44 years and retired from Trustmark National Bank Brookhaven as Senior Vice President.
He is a Charter member of Christ Methodist Church Brookhaven. For 30 years he was a member of First United Methodist Church Brookhaven where he was a member of the Men’s Bible Class and served on the Finance Committee. He served 26 years as the Brookhaven United Methodist District Treasure.
He was a member of Brookhaven Masonic Lodge #241 and a member of Wahabi Shrine Temple in Jackson, MS, and the order of the Eastern Star Chapter #1.
He served nine years in the Mississippi Army National Guard to the rank of staff sergeant and a graduate of the 31st Infantry (Dixie) Division N.C.O. School.
He was a past board member of Brookhaven Academy and served as Treasurer. A past board member of the Chamber of Commerce and recipient of the membership award. Past president of the Brookhaven Exchange Club and received the John L. Leary award. A past Salvation Army Treasurer for Brookhaven. He has served on the Brookhaven Planning Committee. He is serving as a Commissioner of the Brookhaven Housing Authority.
He loved his family and church, traveling, and loved to play golf and went on many golf trips with friends and family.
He loved Brookhaven, the people, and talked about how good they had been to him.
Preceding him in death is his wife of 65 years, Linda; his parents; sister, Irene Catt; brother-in-law, Earl Catt; and sister-in-law, Sarah Maxine Davis.
He is survived by a daughter, Cheryl May (Donald); two grandsons, Allen Davis May (Leigh Ann) and Trent Collins May; great granddaughter, Adalynn May; brother, Julius Davis; and niece, Mary Lou Rodrigues; and nephew, Randy Catt.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Christ Methodist Church, Brookhaven, Capital Campaign Fund, P.O. Box 4387, Brookhaven, MS 39601
Charles Edward O'Brien
A memorial service for Charles Edward O’Brien will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, February 7, at Southway Baptist Church in Brookhaven with the burial in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
Mr. O’Brien, 83, of McComb, MS, died February 1, 2025, at his residence. He was born in McComb on September 14, 1941, to Alva Lee O’Brien and Olive Ruth Drew O’Brien.
Charlie was a faithful husband and loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. He spent many years driving an 18-wheeler, providing for his family. His smile was one that could light up a room and make everyone in it smile with him. He enjoyed playing solitaire on the computer and cheering on his favorite sports team, the New Orleans Saints. Charlie was deeply loved by his family and his absence will be forever felt.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sons, Charles E. O’Brien, Jr. and Mark Allen O’Brien; grandson, Chris Valentine and great grandson, Kody Allen O’Brien Davis; brother, Patrick O’Brien and sister, Barbara Anepohl.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 50 years, Kerry Sue Jordan O’Brien; children, Erin O’Brien and Karla O’Brien Wooley; brothers, Ricky O’Brien (Zoe), Alvie O’Brien; sister, Merry Johnson; seven grandchildren, Tiffany, April, Paige, Angelle, Megan, Kayla, and Jordan; and six great grands, Mya, Mattie, Ahna, Noah, Ella, and Kennidy. He is also survived by his faith family at Southway and a host of other loving family members and friends.
The O’Brien family offers appreciation to Stephanie Turnbo, a very special friend of the family.
