Services for Mr. Reggie Daniel Watts of Brookhaven are 11:00 am Tuesday, February 12, 2019
at Riverwood Family Funeral Service with visitation Monday, February 11 from 5:00-8:00 pm
at Riverwood and burial at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery.
Reggie Daniel Watts, 48, passed away on February 9, 2019 at King’s Daughters Medical Center.
He was born on December 4, 1970 to Danny and Beverly Watts.
He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and worked for Mike Benton Logging.
He loved classic cars and loved spending time with his two granddaughters.
Preceding him in death are his grandparents, J.W. and Ava Watts and Horace and Louise Cato.
Those left to cherish his memory are his parents; girlfriend, Stacy Case and her children;
son, Daniel Cole Watts; daughter, Hannah Rene’ Hutson and husband, Kyle; brother, Randy Watts,
sisters, Dana Alexander and Missy Rhodus.
He is also survived by 2 granddaughters, Lillian Cole Hutson and Katherine Camilla Hutson and friend, Tarla Phillips.
The funeral service for Mrs. Mary Ann Sexton will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 9, 2019, at Central Baptist Church.
There will be a time of visitation from 9:00 a.m. until time of the service. Burial will follow on Sunday,
February 10, at 2:00 p.m., at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Mary Ann Sexton, 93, of Brookhaven, passed from this life on February 7, 2019. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri,
on June 25, 1925. Her parents were Frank Horak and Mary Herman Horak. She worked as a sales clerk for many years,
but her passion was her family. She cared for her home and was an example of grace and love to all who knew her.
Mrs. Mary was a member of Central Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Mills Sexton; her parents; brothers, Frank Horak and Wesley Horak; and sister, Frances Horak Baggett.
Those who will cherish her memory are, her daughter, Carol Ann Sexton Buckels and husband, Roy Lee Buckels, Jr.; sisters,
Lillian Horak Dulaney and Barbara Horak Matlock; three grandchildren, Amy Lea Buckels Walker and husband Aaron, Kelly Lynn Buckels,
and Beth Ann Buckels Wallace and husband, Jamie. She is also survived by five great grandchildren, Kaylee Rachel Walker,
Layton Mills Walker, Riley Addison Walker, Avery Brooks Wallace, and Beckett Miles Wallace.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Gideons International, Brookhaven Gideon Camp, P.O. Box 1106, Brookhaven, MS 39602
Services for Mr. Phil Dexter Hall will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at 11:00am
at Riverwood Family with interment at Gum Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be on Friday, February 8, 2019, at Riverwood Family from 5:00pm-8:00pm.
Phil Dexter Hall, 69, of Brookhaven went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 7, 2019.
He was born on March 3, 1949, to Maxie Ellis Hall and Ella Johnson Hall.
Mr. Hall was a retired Locomotive Engineer from CNIC Railroad and also was
a member of Gum Grove Baptist Church.
Preceding him in death was his parents, Maxie and Ella Hall; father-in-law and mother-in-law,
Gus Laird, Jr. and Elaine Sullivan Laird.
Those left to cherish his memory is his wife of 32+ years, Cindy L. Hall; sons, Wade E. Hall and Todd D. Hall;
daughter, Misty L. Newman and husband Billy; brother, Brad Hall and wife Terri; along with seven grandchildren,
Mason Hall, Bailey Hall, Skylar Hall, Ramsey Hall, Elaina Newman, Mylane Newman and Ben Newman;
two great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Lisa Givens. Mr. Hall was also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.
Services for Mrs. Bessie Lou Malone Corkern of Brookhaven are 11:00 am
Monday, February 11, 2019 at New Sight Baptist Church with visitation from
9:00 am until time of service. With burial at New Sight Cemetery.
Mrs. Bessie Lou Malone Corkern, 97, went to be with her Lord on February 7, 2019 at her residence.
She was born on January 11, 1922 to the late Troy Sloan Malone and Nellie Wilkes Malone.
Mrs. Bessie was a homemaker and a member of New Sight Baptist Church.
She will be missed by all that knew and loved her.
Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Buddy Corkern; sons, Melvin Ray Corkern,
Clyde Corkern and Marion Corkern; grandson, Greg Corkern; sister, Mary Nell Teasley;
brothers, Ray Malone and Milfred Malone; and daughter-in-law, Patricia Corkern.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sisters, Virginia Dixon and Betty Bonner;
5 grandchildren, Melvia Price and husband, David, Stephanie Winborne and husband Keith,
David Corkern and Jason Corkern.
She is also survived by 7 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren;
and daughter-in-law, Barbara Corkern and other loving family and friends.
Services for Mr. Wesley Stevens Carlisle, Jr. of Brookhaven are 2:00 pm Thursday, February 7, 2019
at Riverwood Family Funeral Service with visitation on Wednesday, February 6, from 5:00-8:00 pm at Riverwood.
Mr. Wesley Stevens Carlisle, Jr., 43, passed away February 2, 2019 at University Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.
He was born on January 28, 1976 to Wesley Stevens Carlisle, Sr. and Vicki Dianne Carlisle.
Steven was a Tattooist, avid fisherman, artist and loving husband, father and “Pops”.
Preceding him in death are his paternal grandparents, Wesley & Myrtle Carlisle;
maternal grandmother, Maxine Martin; cousin, Jim Carlisle and brother-in-law, Gary Hughes.
Those left to cherish his memory are his parents; wife, Cathy Carlisle; sons, Tyler Stevens Carlisle,
Destin Payne Allen and Tyler Blake Allen; daughters, Rebecca Ivy Carlisle and Katlyn Dianne Carlisle.
He is also survived by his brother, Richard Alvin Carlisle and sisters, Cherie Raymer and
Bobbie Jo Carlisle and 6 grandchildren, Evaeh Nicole Allen, Ellie James Allen,
Sofia Rain Cantrell, Kinsley Rayne Allen, Anna Claire Carlisle and Everleigh Jean Page.
Services for Mrs. Shiela Courtney Brown, are 11:00 am Wednesday February 6, 2019 at Riverwood Family Funeral Service
with visitation from 9:00 until time of service and burial at Montgomery Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Shiela Courtney Brown, 85, went to her heavenly home February 3, 2019. She was born June 11, 1933
to Barney and Eula Belle Moak. She graduated from Johnston Station School and married George Brown.
She and George resided in Natchez until their retirement, when they moved back to their hometown of Bogue Chitto.
Shiela was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her family and friends were a treasure to her and she also enjoyed her flowers.
She was a member of Mongtomery Baptist Church and will be missed by all those that loved her.
Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, George Brown; sisters, Bonnie Marie Graves and Nadine Wallace and brother, Gerald Moak.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Michael Brown; daughter, Cheryl Ezell and husband Eddie;
grandchildren, James Michael Brown and wife Jessica, Kim Pointer and husband, Shaun, Timothy Ezell;
and great grandchildren, Declan Pointer, Taylor Brown and Finn Brown.
Services for Mrs. Patricia Martin Wilson will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at 2:00pm
at Riverwood Family with Visitation and Gathering starting prior to the services at 12:00 noon.
Patricia Martin Wilson, 58, passed from this life on February 2, 2019, at University of Mississippi Medical Center.
She was born on February 6, 1960, to Louie Jean Martin and Georgia M. Jones.
Mrs. Wilson loved to cook and be with her family. She loved doing anything outdoors
such as being at the river, camping or being with animals.
Preceding her in death was her father and sister, Pamela M. Hodges.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, David W. Wilson; Mother, Georgia A. Jones;
daughter, Trisha A. Fortenberry; sons, Jack Jay Fortenberry and Sidney Jerome Johnson;
step-sons, James D. Wilson and David W. Wilson, ll., along with 3 grandchildren and a sister, Sherry Lynn Allen.
Visitation for Mr. John Loyd Calcote, Jr, will be Sunday, February 3, 2019, from 4:00-7:00 p.m., at Riverwood Family Funeral Service. His celebration of life will be Monday, at 11:00 a.m., with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m., at New Hope United Methodist Church with Rev. Lynn Mote, Bro. Herbert Beasley, and Bro. Ken Hart officiating. Burial will follow immediately at New Hope.
John Loyd Calcote, Jr, of Brookhaven, went home on his birthday, Thursday, February 1, 2019, at the age of 76. He peacefully passed away surrounded by his immediate family.
John grew up in McCall Creek, graduated Meadville High School, Copiah-Lincoln Junior College, and received his Bachelor of Music Education at Delta State College, where he was a member of the professional music fraternity Mu Phi Epsilon. Upon graduation, he pursued his passion of music by serving as band director of South Pike High School. During the summers between teaching, he earned his Master’s Degree in Education Administration at Delta State University. While studying for his Master’s, he was offered the position of headmaster at Deer Creek Academy in Arcola, MS. He gladly put his newly learned skills of education administration to use and remained at DCA for two years before returning closer to home as principal of Loyd Star School. After five years at Loyd Star, John served as Lincoln County School District’s Assistant Superintendent until he retired from the education system. He didn’t stay retired for long, as he stepped back into his favorite pair of shoes: education. After teaching special education at Franklin County High School, he founded the Alternative Learning Center at Franklin County High School where he remained the administrator until retirement in 2004. Throughout the years, John served as Sunday School Leader and Choir Director for New Hope United Methodist Church and was a member of the Brookhaven Symphony and the Community Band in Franklin County. He also served on the Copiah Lincoln Community College Foundation Board and was a lifetime member of the Co-Lin Alumni Association.
John was an excellent musician and a beautiful trumpeter. His voice was a gift from God, and he used it to sing His praises often. He was generous, caring, and lived to serve as the hands and feet of Christ, assisting others and never looking for anything in return. He was the sunshine in the lives of so many, and to know him was to love him.
John was patient. John was kind. John did not envy. John did not boast. John was not proud. John did not dishonor others, nor was he self-seeking. John was not easily angered, and he kept no record of wrongs. John did not delight in evil but rejoiced with the truth. John always protected, trusted, hoped, and persevered (adapted from 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7). He has, after a long battle, been rewarded as a good and faithful servant. His loved ones find peace in knowing that he is now playing his trumpet at the feet of Jesus.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Loyd Calcote, Sr. and Ineita Johnson Calcote.
He is survived by his Proverbs 31 wife of 53 years, Shirley C. Calcote; daughter Katie Grace McCaleb (Marty); daughter Leellen Rogers (David); grandchildren Jonna Bonnette (Linell), Ella and Walker Rogers, and Nick McCaleb; brother Mark Calcote (Mary Jo), sisters Artie Loy Scott and Clemois Scott (Greg); and a multitude of cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and precious friends. The family thanks the loving care and support from Hospice Compassus and his devoted and loving caregivers, Norma Halcomb and Sarah Carter.
“And we know that in all things, God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” - Romans 8:28
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to New Hope United Methodist Church or a charity of one’s choosing.
Anne “Rooney” Lindsay Mincey passed away peacefully on January 31, 2019.
Anne was born in Bennettsville, SC on December 8, 1942 to parents Mary Anne and Ross Lindsay. She worked as an executive secretary in Bennettsville, SC and Fort Mill, SC. After retiring, she made her home on the coast of South Carolina.
She was an active member of St. Pauls Episcopal Church, All Saints Church, and The Abbey at Pawleys Island. She was proud to be a member of the Episcopal Church Order of Daughters of the King.
She enjoyed being in the Pilot Club, Marlboro Players, Arts Council and volunteering at the church.
Some of the things that Anne loved most were the North Carolina mountains, finding shells on the beach, Barry Manilow music, roses, and spoiling her grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her parents and husband James “Jim” Mincey.
She is remembered with love by her brother Ross “Buddy” Lindsay (Marie) and children - Ken McQuage (Suzie), Walker McQuage (Sabrina), Mary Ross McQuage (Scott), Sheri Blakley, and Eddie Mincey (Hilda). She leaves sixteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren who were blessed to have her as their grandmother.
A celebration of her life will be held at the Old Church at All Saints Church in Pawleys Island, SC at 10am on Saturday, May 11, 2019.
Donations in her memory can be sent to:
Alzheimer’s Association SC Chapter, 901 South Pine Street, Lower Level, Spartanburg, SC 29302.
Visitation for Mr. Thomas Wade Boone of Brookhaven is 5:00-8:00 pm Saturday February 2, 2019
Mr. Thomas Wade Boone, 59, passed away January 30, 2019 at King’s Daughters Medical Center.
He was born on January 11, 1960 to the later Frank and Bobbie Boone.
Mr. Boone was a retired business owner in the Oil & Gas Industry and a member of Charity Baptist Church.
He loved the Lord and his church family. He also loved spending time with his family and supporting his
grandchildren in all their activities. His hobbies were cooking and listening to all kinds of music.
Preceding him in death are his parents; an infant brother and brother, Floyd Boone.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Debbie Smith Boone; daughters,
Stephanie Cliburn and husband, Steven, Jessica Killen and husband Scott; brother, Frank Boone, Jr. and wife Beckie;
sister-in-law, Judy Boone; 5 grandchildren, Michael, Elizabeth and Bennett Cliburn, Waylon and Dylan Killen
and 1 great granddaughter, Kloie Cliburn and a host of nieces and nephews and many great friends.