Obituaries
Martha Ann Smith
Funeral service for Martha Ann Smith will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Riverwood Family, with interment in the Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Mrs. Smith, 82, of Bogue Chitto, passed away, December 17, 2021. She was Born March 29, 1939, in Hazlehurst, MS, to J.B. Foster and Ruby Terry Foster. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and enjoyed time spent with her family and friends. She was a compassionate care giver as well as taking the time to be a substitute teacher. Mrs. Martha was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church and loved being with her faith family. She was also an animal lover, taking great care of her sweet bird, Rosco. She will be greatly missed by all that loved her.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ray Smith and her parents.
Those who remain to keep her legacy are her sons, Toby Ashley (Billie) and Jeff Smith (Elizabeth); brother, James Foster; three grandchildren, Garrett Ashley (Joanna), Annalise Smith, and Alexis Smith. She is also survived by her faith family as well as other loving family members and friends.
Barbara Jean Kepper
Funeral service for Barbara Jean Kepper will be 10 a.m., Friday, December 17, at Riverwood Family, with interment in the Hillcrest Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, December 16, at Riverwood and will resume Friday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
Mrs. Kepper, 79, of Summit, passed away December 13, 2021, at her residence. She was born May 15, 1942, to Nimrod Case and Clara Crider Case. She worked as an Administrative Assistant with Gordon Redd Lumber Company for more than 45 years.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She also loved her faith family. She was an active member of her church where she was chairperson of the flower fund as well as arranged and provided meals for other members in their time of need. Barbara was always thinking of the needs of others. She enjoyed traveling to Gatlinburg, TN to just relax and take in the breathtaking beauty of the mountains. She especially loved her dogs, Hercules, Rufus, and Biggie. She was an avid Mississippi State fan and enjoyed watching her Bulldogs play sports!
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Melanie Kepper Pezant and her parents.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 64 years, Jerold Lee Kepper; son, Anthony “Andy” Clark Kepper and wife, Lisa; three grandchildren, Drew Kepper, Payton Kepper, and Brady Kepper and wife, Cassidy; cousins, Sharon Crider, Rose Crider, and Marell Case; her employer and special Friend, Gordon Redd; and her best friend and coworker from earlier years, Brenda Smith Moore.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital, PO Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142 or Operation Smile, 3641 Faculty Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23453.
Kennon Lance Case
Services for Mr. Kennon Lance Case, of Wesson are 2:00 pm, Wednesday December 15, 2021, at Riverwood with visitation from 1:00 until the time of service.
Mr. Kennon Lance Case, 53, passed away on December 10, 2021. He was born on December 10, 1968.
Kennon loved music and enjoyed playing guitar. He was a welder who absolutely loved his work,
but his favorite place was on his front porch with his grandbabies.
Preceding him in death were his maternal grandparents, Grafton and Dot Smith; paternal grandparents, Ivan and Cora Case, and uncle, Ripley Smith.
Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Kenneth Leigh Case and Patsy L. Smith; his wife of 16 years, Michelle Case;
sons, James Case and Laramie Case; daughters, Haleigh Whitaker, Sydney Thomas and husband, Matt , Erin Rodriguez and husband Cesar;
brothers, Kelby Case and wife Chelsie and Korey Case and wife, Bridget; five grandchildren, Drake Thomas, Lincoln Thomas, Eli Rodriguez,
Addie Rodriguez and Joei Rodriguez; nephews, Kamron Case, Luke Ferrell, Matthew Crosby; nieces, Kayleigh Case, Kallie Case, Kirstie McDaniel,
Dawn Williams, Samantha Whittington and Sarah Crosby.
He will be missed by all that loved him.
John Deloss Mullins
Services for Mr. John Deloss Mullins are 2:00 pm, Friday, December 17, 2021
at Bethel Community Church with visitation from 12:00 until the time of the service.
Interment will be at Wrights Methodist Church Cemetery in McCall Creek, MS.
Mr. John Deloss Mullins, 69, of Union Church, passed away December 12, 2021. He was born on November 25, 1952.
He was a founding member of the Homochitto Hunting Club where he loved hunting and fishing at his favorite spot in
John Henry’s Shoot at Lake Washington, making cane syrup and spending time with his wife, kids, grandkids, and great grandkids.
He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone that needed help.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Ulmo Deloss Mullins and Bertha Lee Jones Mullins; brother-in-law,
L.B. Robinson and nephew, Cody Robinson.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 30 years, Darlene Mullins; son, Brandon Mullins and wife Kara; step-son,
Joshua Allen and fiancé Brandi; daughters, Melissa Hall and husband, Wesley and Jessica Wade husband, Jamie; sister, Jan Robinson;
and five grandchildren Theresa Knight and husband Hunter, Lee Ashton Wade, Sarah Wade, Emma Claire Mullins and John Paul Mullins
and four great-grandchildren, Blakley Knight, Jy’lann Wade, and Knight Twins. Along with nephew, Wade Robinson and wife, Lizzie;
extended grandchildren, Angela Wild, Lauren Beasley, Hunter Beasley, Jacob Beasley, Keagan Newman, Savanna Wallace, Lillyanna Wild,
Adalynn Wild, Hinami Koepp, Arabella Koepp, Lalyn Newman and Kayden Wallace, and special friends, J.J. and Debbie Jones and Lee Buie, also a host of nieces and nephews.
Linda Denise Peters Brent
Linda Denise Peters Brent passed into the perfect peace and rest of her Savior on the morning of December 11, 2021 at Merit Hospital in Jackson, MS in the presence of those closest to her. Linda was a faithful wife, devoted mother, playful grandmother, caring sister, and true friend.
Linda was born in Iowa Falls, IA to Lyle and Dorothy Peters on September 30, 1950.
Her family moved to several places throughout her most formative years, but in 1967 she,
her parents, and two brothers (Dennis and Doug) settled in Jackson, MS.
The following year she graduated from Forest Hill High School in Jackson.
Linda married Jerry Brent, her husband of 51 years, in 1970. In 1977 they welcomed their first child into the world, Ashley Brent (Rawls) of Brookhaven,
and in 1990 they had a son, Kyle Brent of Conway, SC. Linda was a blessing to her children who remember her as someone who always wanted the best for them.
She had a special love for her four grandchildren (Grayson Brewer, Lainey Brewer, Charleigh Rawls, and Sam Henley Brent) and was eagerly anticipating the arrival of her fifth.
For most of her years, Linda lived in Wesson, MS and was deeply involved in the community there. She was a longtime attender of Wesson Baptist Church.
She worked as a bank teller first at First National Bank and later at Trustmark Bank. She also worked at Wesson Attendance
Center as the high school office secretary and later as a teacher's assistant in the elementary school. She garnered the respect from
the students she served and love from her many coworkers, some of whom became her closest of friends throughout the years.
Linda loved shopping with her friends and fishing with her husband. She was an avid gardener, always working on and beautifying her flower garden.
She was also an excellent cook and loved having friends and family at her table. She was a die-hard Mississippi State Bulldog fan; the sound of cowbells was always music to her ears!
Linda was someone who loved her life and loved the people in it. If you met her, you were sure to remember her, and those who loved her will never forget her.
She was a strong and resilient woman and unwaveringly committed to those whom she loved.
The funeral service for Linda Brent is at Riverwood Funeral Service in Brookhaven, MS on Wednesday, December 15th, 2021, at 11:00AM
with a graveside service at the Riverwood Memorial Park immediately following the funeral. Her visitation times will be on Tuesday, December 14th from 5:00PM-7:00PM and on Wednesday, December 15th from 10:00AM-11:00AM.
Michael Carroll Jackson
A Memorial Gathering for Mr. Michael Carroll Jackson of Brookhaven is
12:00 pm Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Pine Bluff Baptist Church in Dentville, MS,
with visitation from 11:00 until the time of the service.
Mr. Michael Carroll Jackson, 65, passed away December 9, 2021, in Hattiesburg.
He was born on July 17, 1956, to the late William Carroll Jackson and Lillian Maxine Smith.
Mr. Jackson loved his wife, Liz of 27 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, drag racing and spending time
with his grandchildren, teaching them his favorite hobbies.
He loved to pick, joke and play with family, and enjoyed shrimp boils, fish fry’s and family get togethers.
Preceding him in death were his parents; and sister, Julia Mozelle Sanders.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Liz Jackson; daughter, Christina Laird and Misti Creel and husband Richard;
sisters, Ann Scott and husband James,
Sherry Bessonette and husband, Steve, Darlene Jackson and JoAnn Case and husband Keith along with his grandchildren,
Bradly Boyd (Cody), Laklynn Waters, Christian Burgess, Nicole Creel, Courtney Creel and Cohen Laird.
He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews
and many friends and his Fur Babies, Gizmo and Scooter.
Billy Wayne Moore
Services for Mr. Billy Wayne Moore, Sr. are 2:00 pm, Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Riverwood.
Visitation 5:00-8:00 pm, Monday, December 13, 2021. And will resume again from 1:00-2:00 on Tuesday. Burial at Stewarts Cemetery in Bogue Chitto.
Mr. Billy Wayne Moore, Sr., passed away December 10, 2021 at his home.
He was born on April 7, 1957. Mr. Moore was a Logging Truck Driver. He enjoyed fishing and painting.
He will be missed by all that loved him.
Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, Kenneth Moore, Willie Moore, Andy Moore,
Chad Moore and sisters, Tammy Jordan and Penny Bailey.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 29 years, Peggy Moore; sons,
Billy Wayne Moore, Jr.; Bobby Moore and James Wesley Rippy; daughters, Chrissie Moore, Ginger Rippy, Brenda Rippy,
Glenda Rippy, Amanda Rippy, Samantha Nickles; sisters, Bonnie Varnado, Connie Moore, Alice Faye Moore
and Sharon Jackson; along with Doris Durr, Chet Acy, and late Charles Acy;
21 grandchildren; Remi, Ryder, Rylan, Ryleigh Moore, Sarah Polk, Robert, Kaleb, Katelyn Moore,
Eli and Leland Nickles, Brittany Arnold, Brian Rippy, Mickey Durr Jr., Anna, Haylee and Noah Rippy, Harley and Chalsea Moak, Brennan,
Braydan Kinstley, Destiny Moore; 5 great grandchildren, Levi Arnold, Adalyn Arnold, Lilly Gama, Landon Gama, and Easton Rippy.
Joshua “Tanner” Stewart,
Services for Joshua Tanner Stewart of Brookhaven are 11:00 am Monday, December 13, 2021,
at Riverwood with visitation from 9:00 until the time of service and burial at Riverwood Memorial Park.
Joshua “Tanner” Stewart, 8, passed away on December 8, 2021, at Blair E. Batsons Children's Hospital in Jackson.
He was born on January 31, 2013.
Tanner enjoyed all things Mickey, Team Umizoomi, and Paw Patrol. He was gifted with the most beautiful
smile and a contagious sprit loved by all who got to know him.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Rev. Ricky Johnston.
Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Joe and Carrie Wilson and father,
Jon Stewart; brothers, Tripp Jones, Brayden Wilson, Conner Wilson, Lawson Stewart, Brooks Stewart, and sister, Sara Wilson.
He is also survived by grandparents, Clois and Junko Wilson, Joe and Jo Nell Fairchild, and extended grandparents,
Darron and Amanda Case; Aunts & Uncles, Albert and Deona Wilson, Bryon and Jennifer McCorkle,
Josh and Whitney Johnston; cousins, Catherine, Julianna, and Jack Wilson, and Brayden, Hayes and Kaylie McCorkle.
A Special thank you to Tanner’s amazing nurses (who have become a part of our family) from Faith and Friends Healthcare and Staffing.
In lieu of flowers you can make donations to Blair E. Batson’s Pediatric Pallative Care Team.
Jeanette L. Nations
Services for Jeanette L. Nations of Bogue Chitto are 2:30 pm, Saturday, December 11, 2021,
at Riverwood with visitation from 12:30 until the time of the service.
Burial will be at Wellman Baptist Church Cemetery.
Jeanette L. Nations, 80, went to be with her Lord on December 9, 2021, at Kings Daughters Medical Center.
She was born on January 15, 1941, to the late Ford and Elsie Nations.
Ms. Nations was a member of the Eastern Star, and Enterprise Homemakers Club.
She loved the Lord and studying her Bible. She was actively involved in her church.
She had no children of her own, but she took care of many in her community and Lincoln County.
She was a loving Aunt, babysitter and caregiver. She will be missed by all that loved her.
Preceding her in death were her parents; brothers, Loyd Nations, Leo Nations, Carroll Nations, Wes Nations, Rex Nations, Reggie Nations;
sisters, Imogene Brister, Geraldean Williamson, Lannelle Nations and Janice Smith.
She is survived by her brothers, Curt Nations and Don Nations and sister, Sylvia Williamson and a host of nieces and nephews and family friends.
Amber Machell McKee
Funeral service for Mrs. Amber McKee Bergeron will be 2 p.m., Monday, December 13, 2021, at Riverwood Family,
with interment in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
Amber Machell McKee Bergeron passed from this life December 3, 2021. She was born in McComb, MS, November 24, 1983,
to Jonathan Steven McKee and Lisa Machell Givens. Amber enjoyed many different hobbies, photography and bedazzling
pageant dresses as well as cooking and gardening. She will be forever remembered as a loving wife and mother and
will be greatly missed by those who loved her.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Keith Bergeron; maternal grandfather, Cliff Givens; and paternal grandparents,
Johnny & Margie McKee.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Isabella Newsome, Karah Stigall, and Camilla Duarte; her mother,
Lisa Givens; brothers, Blake McKee (Jayme) and Elliott McKee; grandmother, Vedia Givens; nephews and nieces, Jettson, McKenzie,
Emmett and Emry; as well as a host of aunts, uncles and cousins, and special friends, Daddy Mike and Mama Gwen.
