Funeral service for Donald Laron “Ronnie” Rutland will be 2 p.m. Sunday,
February 14, 2021 at Calvary Pentecostal Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, February 13, at Calvary.
Mr. Donald Laron “Ronnie” Rutland, 59, of Jayess, passed from this life and entered
eternity February 12, 2021. He began his walk here on earth March 15, 1961, born to
John Thomas “Buck” Rutland and Sarah Evon Dunaway. He was employed as a
heavy equipment operator in the construction business. He was a member of Calvary Pentecostal Church.
Mr. Rutland is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Joe “PeeWee” Rutland and
John Patrick “Pat” Rutland; and sister, Birdie Mae Temple.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Jonathan Rutland of Jayess; daughters,
Laronda Boyd (Richie) of Jayess, MS, Lanita Blaylock (Craig) of Caledonia, MS; brothers,
Wendell Rutland (Sue), Braxton “Shorty” Rutland (Sandra), and Thomas “Tommy” Rutland (Cathy);
sisters, Barbara Janette Perry, Bonnie Phillips, and Glenda Marberry. He is also survived by ten grandchildren,
Cohen Boyd, Trenton Boyd, Declan Boyd, Dawson Boyd, Maddox Blaylock, Jaylen Blaylock, Khloe Blaylock,
Chapel Blaylock, Haven Rutland, and Honor Rutland, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
Graveside service for Nellie Rie Dodd will be 11 a.m., Monday, February 15, at
Mt Olive Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m. at Riverwood Family.
Ms. Dodd, 76, passed from this life February 9, 2021. She was born February 8, 1945,
to Marley Burnell Bowman, Sr. and Gertrude Linton Bowman.
She worked over 20 years at Sanderson Farms and retired from there. She was busy even
after her retirement by caring for her family and enjoying her hobbies which included
gardening and collecting Navajo Indian relics. Ms. Dodd was always known as a
kind and gentle soul. She was a loving mother, sister, and aunt. She will be greatly
missed by all who loved her.
She is preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Coraline Bowman Davis.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Michael Dodd; brother, Marley Bowman, Jr.;
and sister, Mary Lee Smith, as well as other loving family members and friends.
Phillip Stephen Myers of Brookhaven, MS, passed away peacefully on February 9th 2021 of complications from
Covid-19. He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Pendergrass Myers and his father, Phillip Jacob Myers.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Hanks Myers, his daughter, Stephanie Leanne Myers-Boone, his sister, Martha
Phillis Myers-Thompson as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family, and his chihuahua pack: Bella, Chico
and Brown Chico.
Steve recently retired after almost 60 years working in the waterworks industry in the Southeastern U.S. Many
considered him to be "The King" of the business because there wasn't a pipe, valve, fitting, manhole ring or storm
drain that he didn't know the specifications of or a serial number he didn't have memorized. He enjoyed taking his
customers deep sea fishing in the Gulf of Mexico and hunting in Hill Country, Texas.
Steve met Nancy when he pulled the blue GTO he had named "Bernadette" up alongside her while she was
walking down the street in Brookhaven, MS. He asked where he could smoke a cigarette without the Whitworth College
faculty seeing. She felt sorry for him and accompanied him to a local park. Over the years, they left Mississippi,
lived all over the South, but eventually returned to Brookhaven where they first met.
He was happiest when he was fixing something whether it be a classic automobile, furniture or a lawnmower he
found in a junk pile somewhere. He was a handyman of the highest order. Everyone who knew him was aware
there was a right way, a wrong way, and the Myers way, which was the best way. He enjoyed wearing his
signature guayabera shirts while repairing things because there were four pockets: one for the small notebook
and pen he carried everywhere and the rest for tools.
He owned many classic cars over the years including a Maserati and a Jaguar. His favorite was a red 1972 Datsun 240z he
named "Gertrude" who he meticulously restored to greatness and eventually allowed his daughter to drive even
though he thought she always shifted it into second gear too soon.
Steve had an affinity for chihuahuas, especially the ugly ones no one else wanted and even owned multiple three-legged dogs.
He was a lover of Heinz ketchup and dark chocolates. He still played 8-tracks and vinyl on vintage stereo equipment.
He was a Doors fan of the highest order. He also believed Mississippi State Edam cheese was an appropriate Christmas
gift for all. Sometimes on a Saturday night after a cookout, he would go outside and bray like an ogre at the moon.
A celebration of his life will be held later this spring at his little cabin in Felixville when Covid-19 wanes and the weather
brightens. In the meantime, start a home improvement project in his honor, but remember it will take three times as long,
cost twice as much, and at least three trips to Home Depot will be involved. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to send a donation
to The Tunnel to Towers Foundation or at least be bothered to change the lightbulbs in the house whenever they burn out.
Graveside service for Mrs. Viola Rae Smith Dunn Reeves will be 11 a.m., Saturday, February 13, at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Reeves, 86, of Bogue Chitto, passed from this life and entered eternal life February 8, 2021.
She began her walk here August 3, 1934, born to Ernest Smith and Mamie Dell Callender Smith.
She was a School Bus driver for many years and then retired from the United States Postal Service
where she worked as a mail deliverer. Mrs. Reeves was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and taught in
Discipleship Training Classes there. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Aubrey Dunn; sons, Michael Stephen Dunn (Becky)
and Timothy Ray Dunn (Susan); brothers, Roger Smith and Ernest Dale Smith; and sister, Mersades Smith Knight Dunnaway.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Billy Joe Reeves; sons, Jeffery Keith Dunn (Linda)
and Mark Patrick Dunn (Cindy); brothers, David Smith (Anita), Leo Smith (Kay), Carl Andrew Smith;
sister, Janice Lynn Smith Falvey; 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren as well as other loving family members and friends.
Graveside service for Edith Rose Smith will be 11 a.m., Friday, February 12, 2021, at New Sight Cemetery.
Mrs. Edith Rose Smith, 76, passed from this life February 7, 2021. She was born in Lomita, California,
October 25, 1944, to John Louis Rose and Reba Dell Hepp. Mrs. Edith worked in the United States Postal Service
as a mail deliverer. She would spend her free time crafting. She also enjoyed flower arranging, sewing and baking.
She will be missed by her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Johnny Rose.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, John Cossey (LeeAnn), of New Caney, TX; daughter,
Bonnie Olmos (Samuel), of Brookhaven, MS; brother, Floyd Rose, of Plano, TX; sister, Reba Louise Oliver of Louisville, KY;
four grandchildren and five great grandchildren, as well as other loving family members and friends.
Funeral Services for Mr. Maurice Alden Smith of Brookhaven are 11:00 am, Wednesday, February 10, 2021
at Southway Baptist Church with burial at Easthaven Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 pm, Tuesday, February 9, at the church.
Mr. Maurice Alden Smith, 86, went to be with his Lord on February 7, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on June 21, 1934, to the late Clemmie Adcock Smith and Velma Beatrice Beck Smith.
Mr. Smith loved his church family at Southway Baptist Church and loved singing in the choir.
He also enjoyed all types of woodworking. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
Preceding him in death were his parent, first wife, Maxie Morris Smith and sister, Betty Boyte.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lucinda White Smith; son, Steven Smith and wife, Kendra,
and stepsons, Shane Dozier, and Brent Dozier; daughters, Melanie Green and husband, Michael and Judy Rushing and husband, Lane;
brother, Jerry Ralph Smith and wife, Kathleen and sisters, Linda Pippin and husband, Richard, Sheila Ard and Gale Fisher and husband, Paul,
Andrea Wright and husband, Charles.
He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, Paul Alden Green, Sarah Green Broussard and husband, Neil, Allison Rushing, Lindsey Riggs and husband, Alex,
Taylor Perry and husband, Caleb, Chaney Dozier, Abbey Dozier, Kyle Dozier, Noah Dozier, Savannah Windham and his 5 great-grandchildren and special friends, Chris and Debbie Lloyd.
Funeral service for John Leslie Dunn, Sr. will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at Central Baptist Church
with burial at Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service. Reverend Ryan Thurman will officiate.
Mr. John Leslie Dunn, Sr., of Brookhaven, began his walk here on earth, February 14, 1937 and entered
eternity February 7, 2021. He journeyed here 83 years. Mr. Dunn was a Compressor Mechanic with Shell Oil Company
and was the oldest charter member of Central Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher.
He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing and all things outdoors. He was also a member of
Gideon’s International and served the Lord by getting the Scripture into the hands of many people. He was also a
Yorkrite and 32nd degree Mason. Mr. Dunn loved his wife and children, and his legacy will live on through his
grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Everett Dunn and Mazie Lorena Wallace Dunn; three brothers,
Charles E. Dunn, Jr., James Gerald Dunn, and Wallace Dunn; one sister, Lottie Mae Freeman; and one grandson, Jacob A. Dunn.
Those left to cherish his memory are, his wife, Patricia Ann Dunn; sons, John Leslie Dunn, Jr. (Kathy), David Gerald Dunn (Sondra),
Asa Matthew Dunn (Linette); five grandchildren, Samantha Dunn Mahloch (David), Bridget Dunn Vanover (Jeremy), Alayna Dunn,
Laurie Ann Dunn, and Rachel Dunn; great grandchild, Levi Aaron Vanover; sister-in-law, Jean Dunn; many nieces, nephews and
other loving family members and friends.
Funeral service for Mr. Larry Gene Temple will be 11 a.m., Monday, February 8, 2021, at Mary Spring Church of God of Prophecy,
with burial to follow. Visitation is from 9 until the time of service.
Mr. Temple, 72, of Brookhaven, passed from this life February 3, 2021. He was born November 22, 1948 in Gloster, Mississippi.
He was retired as Director of Maintenance with Haven hall Retirement Center. He was an avid hunter and drummer. He enjoyed football.
Spending time with his family and his beloved dog, Dogie, is what gave him his greatest joy.
Mr. Temple was a member of Mary Spring Church of God of Prophecy.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Saundra Turpin Temple; his father, Henry Elijah Temple and wife, Dorothy Turpin Temple;
his mother, Edwina Sterling Temple; daughter, Veronica Lynn Temple; and sister, Darlene Temple.
Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Barry Temple and wife, Paula, Hansel Temple, Logan Temple and Monica,
and Scott Laurich and wife, Christy; daughter, Heidi Temple; brothers, Adrian Temple and wife Linda, Wayne Temple and wife Charlotte;
sisters, June Temple Dupey and Husband, Leroy, Linda Molder and husband, Jim, Billie Stein and husband, Bruce, and Wanda Marrow.
He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, Bobby, Robin, Kyle, Jordan, Ragen, Brennan, Allyse, Gabriella, Aria, Sebastian, Catalaya,
Bailey, Brant, Christina and husband, Corey; and four great grandchildren, Brooklyn, Ayden, Kyra, and Kodee Sue,
as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving family members and friends.
Private Services for Mrs. Jeanette Zerangue Barron of Bogue Chitto are Wednesday, February 10, 2021
at Riverwood Family Funeral Service.
Mrs. Jeanette Zerangue Barron, 79, went to be with her Lord on February 5, 2021, at Southwest Regional Medical Center.
She was born on December 27, 1941 to the late Frank and Edith Zerangue.
Mrs. Barron worked as an office manager for the Health Department. She was a member of the Co-Lin ILR, Red Hat Club
and loved working in her yard and watching Tom Brady play football. She will be missed by all that loved and knew her.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Maryland Dalane Barron, son, Matt Wade Barron, sister, Dot Herman, and daughter-in-law, Marriah Bales Barron.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Adam Barron and wife Dawn, Lane Barron and wife Becky, Chad Barron, Brad Barron and Luke Barron.
Along with brothers Donald Zerangue, Frank Zerangue Jr, Kirk Zerangue and sister, Nellie Robert. She is also survived by her 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 4 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church on Old Highway 84 near Brookhaven, MS.
Visitation will be held from noon to 2:00 with graveside service to immediately follow.
Jane Herring Beach, of Jackson, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2021. She was born on October 14, 1948
in Brookhaven, Mississippi to Wesley and Winnie Herring. She spent her childhood in Vidalia, Louisiana, graduating from
Vidalia High School, where she was a member of the 1966 state championship basketball team.
She attended Copiah-Lincoln Community College and Mississippi State University. Jane met her husband Paul, while attending MSU.
They married in 1972 and moved to Jackson where they would later welcome two sons, Todd and Ross.
After college, she worked in commercial real estate for many years before transitioning to a career with Parents for Public Schools.
During her twenty-plus year career at PPS she was head of the national office and responsible for opening multiple PPS chapters
across the country. She was a huge proponent of public schools with numerous family members being involved in education.
Jane served on numerous PTA/PTO boards and school committees. She loved to travel with family and friends, frequently
visiting state and national parks throughout the country. She was an avid fan of Mississippi State Athletics and loved
making trips to Starkville and other venues to root on her beloved Bulldogs. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Jackson.
She was a loving wife, an incredible mother and role model to her boys, loved her family and friends and was strong in her faith.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents John Wesley & Winnie Herring, brothers John Wesley Herring Jr., Jimmy J. Herring,
and Julian Lowery Herring and sister Lanell Jeanette Herring Kidd.
Jane is survived by her husband, Paul, sons Todd Joseph Beach (Missy) and Christopher Ross Beach,
sister Jo Ann Herring Mullins and five grandchildren, Hunter, Reid, Allie, Ellie and Nora Beach.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Parks Conservation Association and Parents for Public Schools in her name.