Funeral service for Mrs. Vicki Land will be 3 p.m., Sunday, August 29, at Faith Presbyterian Church.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the time of the service.
Vicki (Victoria) Arrington Land went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on August 26, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her parents Mr. & Mrs. A.C. Arrington and a brother and sister-in-law,
Mr. & Mrs. Clark Arrington. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Michael Wayne Land, two
daughters: Brandy Elizabeth Land Johnson (Marcus) and Megyn Michael Land Avedisian, and four
grandchildren: Gayton Land Johnson, Cile Victoria Johnson, Michael Joseph Avedisian, Drew Scotty Avedisian,
one brother, Luke Arrington (Martha), one sister, Ursula Arrington Ward, and a host of nephews, nieces, and friends.
Vicki was a 1964 graduate of Brookhaven High School. She graduated from Louisiana Tech University
with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Vicki and Michael were married in 1969. While living in Shreveport, Louisiana,
their two daughters were born. They then moved to Brookhaven where Vicki used her love of art not only
through public and private teaching, but as a free-lance artist. Vicki was a faithful member of Faith Presbyterian Church serving in many capacities.
It is the family’s wish that any expressions of love be made as a donation to Faith Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Bobbie Rai Crews, 86, of Brookhaven, passed away August 24, 2021, at her residence. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana,
October 1, 1934, to Buster Russell and Hettie Smoote Russell Soule’. She was a retired Social Worker.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Maribeth Dufrene.
Those who remain to cherish her memory are her sons, Ronald Mitchell (Martha), Bryan Mitchell (Sabrina), Burke Crews, and
Cobert Crews; daughters, Melanie Hallman, Cindy Rhoads (Terry), Martha Core, and Dottie Moorefield; brother, Johnny Soule’ (Darlene);
sisters, Donna Broussard (Ron), Jackie Melancon; 12 grandchildren Cathy, Chris, Cherie’, Nathan, Scott, Clair, Ellen, Jessica,
Elizabeth, Stephen, Natalie, Chad; 20 great grandchildren Baylee, Amanda, Aurora, Ben, Forrest, Khloe, Kenzie, Matthyas,
Benton, Paige, Will, Lena, Alexandra, Layton, Kaelyn, Andrew, Carter, Harrison, Abby, and Sierra. She is also survived
by a special family friend, David Peavey, as well as other loving family members and friends.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Funeral service for Ms. Ouida Jerlene Nations will be 11 a.m., Friday, August 27, at Wellman Baptist Church,
with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.
Ms. Nations, 85, of Bogue Chitto, MS, passed away August 24, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Bogue Chitto august 19, 1936, to Felix Lewis and Lottie Louise Thompson Lewis. She was a member of Wellman Baptist Church.
Ms. Nations is preceded in death by her parents.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Loretta Brister (David); brother, Felix Lewis, Jr. (Peggy); her loyal companion, Scooter; two grandchildren, Jawana Slaven (Jimbo), Jana Johnson (Jessie); six great grandchildren, Laken Smith (Matt), Dusti Smith (Dylan), Karlee Abrams, Chloe Slaven, J.D. Abrams, Maddison Franklin; three great, great grandchildren, Easton Smith, Jaci Grace Smith, and Jude Smith. She is also survived by six step great grandchildren and five step great, great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Thomas Montgomery Hitchman, 85, passed away at his home in Brookhaven, MS on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.
Thomas was born and raised in San Jose, CA to parents Lloyd Wolcott Hitchman and Dorothy Mae Porter Hitchman.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Thomas worked for the Engineering Department of the City of San Jose for over 20 years before moving to DeRidder, LA.
After serving as City Manager for the City of Deridder, Thomas went to work for Bechtel Engineering as a Senior Construction Engineer.
There he was a project manager responsible for contract administration, construction of a Coal power plant in Lake Charles, LA
and two units of nuclear power in southeast Texas. Soon after, he retired and moved to Brookhaven, MS.
Thomas’ interests included traveling, spending time with family and friends, building and remodeling.
He was very studious and loved to learn. He had a good sense of humor, loved to tell stories and jokes.
Thomas is preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Dorothy Hitchman, sister Patricia Morfoot,
and daughter, Robin Elise Hitchman. He is survived by his brother, William John Hitchman,
daughters, Renae Hickey, Kari Elise Geno, Cynthia Simpson, and seven grandchildren.
In accordance with Thomas’ wishes, services will be held privately. He will be missed by many.
Funeral service for Mr. Charles Eugene McElveen will be 11 a.m., Saturday, August 28th, at Riverwood Family,
with interment in the Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery in Hazlehurst, MS. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
Mr. McElveen, 83, of Hazlehurst, passed away August 24, 2021, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven.
He was born June 26, 1938, to William Robert McElveen and Edith Marie Bullock McElveen.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Frances Pearl McElveen; his parents; daughter, Frances Charlene McElveen;
and brother, Paul McElveen.
He is survived by his son Mark McElveen and wife, Tina; son-in-law, Garol Chinn; brothers, Doug McElveen and wife,
Rita, and William R. McElveen; sisters, Elaine Stewart and husband, Sonny, Linda Dear and husband, Drew, and Ann Mullins
and husband, Joe. He also leaves a legacy through his five grandchildren, Jammie Lynn Strong, Paula Jean Robbins,
Gabrielle Leigh McElveen, Eric Charles McElveen, and Kayla Elaine McElveen as well as five great grandchildren and
one great, great grandchild. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Funeral service for Frances Lanette Haley Jordan will be 11 a.m., Thursday, August 26,
at Riverwood Family, with burial in Mt. Olive Church of Christ Cemetery.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
Mrs. Jordan, 79, of Brookhaven, passed away August 22, 2021, at her residence.
She was born in Lincoln County August 27, 1941, to Truman Wilbur Haley and Lula Launa Wells Haley.
She was a Seamtress with Staul Urban for many years and a member of Mt. Olive Church of Christ.
She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Mrs. Jordan is preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Mildred Reeves; and her brothers, Elwin Haley and Walter Haley.
Those who remain to cherish her memory are her husband, Jerry Jordan; daughters, Kristy Cline and husband, Rusty and Kelly Jordan;
brother, Bennie Haley and wife, Janice; six grandchildren, Jordan Willard (Cody), Madi Lewis, Justin Cline, Carlea Cline, Kaylin Cline, Kylan Jordan;
and one great grandson, Karson McKay. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews as well as other loving family members and friends.
Services for Helen Lavon Shaheen are 2:00 pm, Tuesday, August 24, 2021,
at Riverwood with visitation from 11:00 until the time of the service. Burial will be at Easthaven Cemetery.
Helen Lavon Shaheen, 94, went to be with her Lord on August 22, 2021, at Kings Daughters Medical Center.
She was born on November 11, 1926, to the late Eugene Pennington and Hattie Jane Gill Pennington.
Mrs. Shaheen was a member of Bethel Temple United Pentecostal Church. She will be missed by all that loved and knew her.
Preceding her in death were her parents; sister, Winnie Maude Anding; son, Jessie Givens, Sr.;
husbands, Oliver King and Peter Shaheen; two grandson, Corey McKlemurry, Chris Cabrera;
two great grandchildren, Shiloh Fortson and Anthony W. Roberts, Jr.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Hilda Ray Floyd, of Brookhaven, Linda Oliver (Earl) of McComb,
Carolyn Richardson (Bobby) of Bogue Chitto, Darlene Allen (Delynn) of Brookhaven and daughter in law, June Givens, of Brookhaven.
She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and 27 great- great grandchildren.
Graveside service for Mr. Thomas Ray Howard will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 25, at
First Pentecostal Church of Bude, in Franklin County, MS.
On August 21, 2021, Mr. Howard joined his precious wife of 33 years in the Land where they will never die again.
He was born January 2, 1947, to James Thomas Howard and Lanell Dickerson. He was 74 years of age.
He worked with the Forrest Service and was a member of First Pentecostal Church Bude. Mr. Howard
served his country in the United States Army National Guard where he was awarded various ribbons
and medals. He married Myrtis Rushing Richardson on November 16, 1988, and her family became his family.
He has longed to be reunited with her since her death in 2015. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Myrtis Rushing Richardson Howard; stepdaughter, Laura Joann Richardson Howard;
his parents; and many siblings.
Those left to cherish his memory are his stepson, Glen Richardson and wife, Carole; four grandchildren,
Tony Richardson, Trent Richardson, Timmy Richardson, Teresa King and husband, Jamie; eight great grandchildren
and seven great, great grandchildren, as well as other loving family members and friends.
Martin Leon Almond, 73, passed away August 22, 2021, at his residence in Natchez, MS.
He was born on August 28, 1947, to the late Carlie Earl Almond and Thelma Helen Carroll Almond.
Mr. Almond retired from Valiant Integrated Services at Fort Polk Army Base in Louisiana.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camp/river, and spending time with family and friends.
He was a 1966 graduate of Independence High School in Independence, LA, and graduated from
Louisiana State University in 1977 with completing The Law Enforcement Basic Training Academy.
Preceding him in death were his parents; and his beloved sister, Lola May Almond Sparks.
Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, David Almond and Robert Almond; daughter,
Mary Almond Havard and husband, Richard Blake Havard; brothers, Otis Almond and wife, Dee Cook Almond,
Wayne Almond and late wife, Sue Almond; 3 grandchildren, Ashlee Almond, Austin Almond and Marlena Hartman.
He is also survived by other family members, Donna Cook Hawkins, Joe Hawkins, Bella Hawkins, Haylie Hawkins,
Brooke Hawkins, Sparks family, Jenn Riggan and Vicki Miller.
He will be missed by all that loved and knew him.
Funeral service for Ideva Brister Alexander will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at
Calvary United Pentecostal Church with burial in Providence Baptist Church Cemetery in Lawrence County.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday.
Mrs. Alexander, 89, of Ruth, ended her journey here August 22, 2021, at her residence in Ruth, MS.
She was born October 8, 1931, to Robert Milton Brister and Carrie Amanda Boyd. She was retired from Croft Metals. She enjoyed spending her time with her family, cooking,
being outdoors, fishing and gardening. Mrs. Alexander was a member of Calvary United Pentecostal Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James Alexander; son, Steve Alexander;
her parents; her grandson, Zachary Alexander; eight sisters, Della, Annie, Genivee, Laure, Daphne, Melba, Dorothy, and Ruby; and five brothers,
Emil, Donnie, Brenell, Edo, and James.
Those who remain to cherish her memory are her son,Terry Alexander (Terry); three grandchildren,
Shawn Alexander, Kim Barnett (Roy), Julie Dufrene (Zach); and six great grandchildren,
Abby, Travis, Kaylee, and Fisher Barnett, Emily Rangel and Kal Dufrene. She is also survived by a host
of nieces and nephews and other loving family
members and friends.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the nurses and aides from Hospice Compassus. Also, to her caregivers,
Jo Beck, Kim Barnett and Julie Dufrene.