Graveside Service for Mrs. Rhondia Sue White of Brookhaven will be 10:00 am Wednesday, September 4, 2019
at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation is Tuesday, September 3 at Riverwood Family Funeral Service from 5:00-8:00 pm.
Mrs. Rhondia Sue White, 56 went to be with her Lord on August 30, 2019 at her residence.
She was born on May 25, 1963 to the late George and Patricia Ann McClelland.
Rhondia was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Preceding her in death were her parents; sisters, Tammy McClelland, and Beverly Rigaud.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Howard B. White; sons, Howard L. White, Levi Owens;
daughters, Danyelle Owens and Rhegan Owens and also her 7 grandchildren.
Services for Mr. Thomas William Harris are 11:00 Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Little Bahala Baptist Church.
There will be a visitation on Friday, August 30, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the church
and again on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
Bro. James Harris and Bro. Roger Griffith will officiate and interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Thomas William Harris, age 73 and a resident of Wesson, went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2019.
He was born on July 18, 1946 to the late T.B. and Ethel Sanford Harris. Mr. Thomas was a member of the Cub Scouts and 4-H Club.
He also served in the United States Army Reserve, a dedicated member of Little Bahala Baptist Church, and was retired from the Mississippi Forestry Commission.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and son Thomas William Harris, Jr.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Joyce Harris; sons, Eddie Harris and wife Alishia, and Kevin Harris and wife Christy; daughter, Priscilla Nations;
brother, James Harris and wife Vaneesa; sister, Amelia Warrick and husband Larry; grandchildren, C.J. Moore, Ashleigh Harris, Brodie Harris, Chastity Golden, Parker Harris,
and Langston Harris. He is also survived by 2 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mr. Lee Edward Gatlin will be 11 a.m., Friday, August 30, 2019,
at Moak’s Creek Baptist Church, with interment in the church Cemetery. Visitation is
from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, August 29, at Riverwood Family, resuming Friday from 10 a.m.
until time of the service at the church.
Mr. Gatlin, 83, of Bogue Chitto, passed from this life August 27, 2019 at North Oaks Health Center
in Hammond, Louisiana. He was born in Bogue Chitto, Mississippi, June 15, 1936, to his parents,
Edgar Neely Gatlin and Thresa Mae Whittington Gatlin. He was a 1954 graduate of
Bogue Chitto High School where he played on a state basketball championship team. He was a
member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and the Bogue Chitto Masonic Lodge #260. He served as
a Lincoln County Supervisor from 1976-1984. He was a wonderful PawPaw and loved watching
his grandkids and great grandkids play sports and was an avid Mississippi State fan. Daddy loved
gardening and riding his farmall tractor. Through the years he worked in the oilfield, shipyard,
timber industry, sales, and was self-employed.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Aline Maxwell; and granddaughter, Megan Mae Gatlin.
Those who are left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years, Ernestine Case Gatlin; son, Jamie Gatlin
and wife Frances; daughters, Vickie Bigham and husband, Dave, Julie Gray and husband, Kent; brother,
Charles Gatlin and wife Betty; sister, Earline Hall, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Roland and Irma Ross;
nine grandchildren, Jeremy Brown (Carrie), Leah Brown Cutrer (Elliott), Kristin Gray Underwood (Grant),
Karri Dixon Smith (Tyler), Justin Brown (Jacquelyn), Gage Gatlin (Hannah), Kelly Gray (Rachel), Eli Gatlin (Hope),
and Noah Gatlin; and 16 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his longtime friend and
“Preacher”, Bro. Billy Howse as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.
Pallbearers for the service will be his grandchildren: Jeremy Edward Brown, Justin Daniel Brown,
Gage Hartley Gatlin, Eli Loring Gatlin, Noah Cutrer Gatlin, Kelly Gatlin Gray; honorary pallbearers
will be Sam Laird, Troy Laird, Monette Moak, Delton Moak, Billy Gunther, Gene Jones, Dr. Tom Carey, and Jerry Joe Brent.
The funeral service for Mr. David Lee Stanley will be 11 a.m., Friday, August 30,
at Riverwood Family Funeral Service, with a graveside gathering at the Bales-Stanley Cemetery,
in Bogue Chitto. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m., Thursday evening at Riverwood.
David Lee Stanley, born on August 17th, 1952 to the late Pete and Virginia Stanley, stepped
into eternity at 9:15 pm on August 26th, 2019. Moments before he passed away, he hummed
a short song, worshiping Jesus with his last few breaths. He then waited until his family
was present before he stepped forever into the presence of the Lord.
Now, we are sure that David is keeping his promise to find a good fishing hole and wait
until he is reunited with those who remain here. They are Gloria, his bride of 46 years; Chris, Jeff,
and Dusty, his three sons; Will, Sarah, Austin, and Blake, his grandkids; Don, Danny, and Darlene, his siblings;
Amy, Linda, and Darlene his daughters-in-law (whom he considered his own daughters) and
Gary and Pandora Bales, his brother and sister in law (whom he considered simply brother and sister).
There are more who knew him as Daddy D and loved him like another Dad, but this space
could never hold all of their names. You know who you are, and you know how much he loved you.
Services for Mrs. Mary Louise Allen of Wesson are 1:00 pm Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Riverwood Family Funeral Service
with visitation from 12:00 until time of service.
Mrs. Mary Louise Allen, 66, passed away on August 23, 2019 at University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Mary was born on June 27, 1953 to the late Johnny Lee Parson and Doris Marie Furlow Parson.
She was a Cosmetologist Instructor and enjoyed teaching and meeting new people.
She loved looking out at her pond and garden and most of all loved spending time with her family and friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents; and first husband, Merl Mitchell.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 31 years, Kenny Allen; daughters, Becky Mitchell, Pam Case, Marcie Mitchell;
son, Robbie Mitchell; and daughter-in-law, Veronica Mitchell.
She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and brother, Johnny Lee Parson, Jr. and numerous aunts,
in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services for Mrs. Dorothy Ann Watts Case of Brookhaven are 11:00 am Tuesday, August 27, 2019
at Gum Grove Baptist Church with interment at church cemetery
Visitation is from 5:00-8:00 pm Monday, August 26 at Riverwood Family Funeral Service.
She will lie in state from 10:00 am until time of service on Tuesday at the church.
Mrs. Dorothy Ann Watts Case, 86, went to be with her Lord on August 23, 2019 at her residence.
She was born on September 15, 1932 to the late Ezra E. Watts and Mae S. Watts.
Mrs. Dorothy was a member of Gum Grove Baptist Church and she enjoyed cooking for her family and her church.
She will be missed by all that knew her and loved her.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Leonard L. Case; sister, Shirley Watts Labeth Callender and her grandson, William T. Smith.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Duane Case and wife, Pat, Bruce Case and wife, Candi; daughter, Deborah Case Smith and husband, Bill;
sisters, Eloyce Watts Porter and husband, Pat, Yvonne “Bonnie” Watts Smith and husband, Harold. She is also survived by her
9 grandchildren, Michael Case, Luke Case, Jon Case (Diane) Kayla Case Brown (Stephen), Mark Case (Nicole), Josh Case, Matthew Smith,
Daniel Smith (Trinity); and 7 great grandchildren, Lexis Leggett, Madilyn Case, Parker Case, Mallory Case, Casen Brown, Cara Brown and Westin Case
and numerous nephews, nieces and other family members.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Hospice Ministries
397 Brookhaven St, Brookhaven MS 39601 or Gum Grove Baptist Church Kitchen Committee
Memorial Services for Mrs. Shirley Jean Patterson of Bogue Chitto are 2:00 pm Saturday,
August 24, 2019 at Montgomery Baptist Church.
Mrs. Shirley Jean Patterson, 70, went to be with her Lord on August 21, 2019 at her residence.
She was born on September 20, 1948 to the late Hubert Edward Patterson and Frances Inez McClellan.
Mrs. Shirley was a retired Admissions Clerk and was a member of Montgomery Baptist Church
and she loved her Susie Brumfield Sunday School Class. She doted on her daughters and 17 grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents; son, Danny Edward Dixon; sister, Ann Edwards and her brother, Billy Patterson.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Frances Renee Kirkland (David), Tina Joy Ginn (Greg),
Cindy Gay Smithers (Jeremy) and Angela Diane Kirkland (Brian). She is also survived by her
17 grandchildren, Karlyn, Hunter, Mattie, Steven, Kayley, Hannah, Bo, Braden, Tae, Briley, Blake,
Colby, Reagan, Aaden, Gabby, Ford and Katelyn.
Memorial service for Mrs. Jean Gerard Oliver will be 2 p.m., Friday, August 23, at Riverwood.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of service Friday.
Jean Gerard Oliver, 79, went to be with the Lord August 20, 2019. She was born August 6, 1940 in
Winona, Mississippi, to her parents, William Smith Gerard and Mary Prince Gerard. Jean was the
beloved wife of Bill for 57 years. She leaves Bill, her son, William, Jr. “Hudson”; daughters,
Rebecca “Becky” and Kimberly “Kim”; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Jean graduated from Winona High School and attended MSCW for two years. While in high school
she was active in various clubs and organizations. She was elected “Miss Winona High”,
“Most Beautiful”, “Head Cheerleader” and “Homecoming Queen” by her fellow students and
classmates. She was an excellent swimmer and diver. Jean was an accomplished watercolorist
and long-time member of the Gaddis Group (watercolor artists) and exhibited in local and national shows.
Jean was a kind, humble, loving, and generous lady. She loved people, animals and life.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Mary Gerard Young.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pear Orchard Presbyterian Church in Ridgeland, MS,
Covenant Presbyterian Church in Cleveland, MS or Faith Presbyterian Church in Brookhaven, MS.
Visitation: 5:00-8:00 pm Wednesday, August 21, Riverwood Family
Service: 11:00 am Thursday, August 22, Wesson Baptist Church
Lie in state 10:00-11:00 am
Interment: Wesson Cemetery
Clara Juanita Thomas, a faithful servant of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, was called home on the
morning of August 19, 2019. She celebrated her 86th birthday two days prior surrounded by family and friends.
Juanita was born on August 17, 1933, to Shelton Sebron and Clara Culpepper. The eldest of four, Juanita
dearly loved her siblings, Virginia, Mary, and Shelton Sebron Jr.
On December 20, 1952, Juanita married the love of her life, Jack Christopher Thomas. They had one daughter,
Susan, who was the apple of their eye. Juanita and Jack were happily married for 52 years before his faith became sight.
A pillar of her community, Ms. Thomas was loved by all. She was an active member of Wesson Baptist Church
and was a mother figure to many students at Co-Lin, where she was affectionately known as “Mama T”.
She served at Copiah Lincoln Community College for 42 years as Dietician and Campus Hostess.
She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Shelton Sebron Culpepper Sr. and Clara Lee Culpepper;
her husband, Jack Christopher Thomas; and her sister, Virginia Turnage.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan Thomas Diamond; her son-in-law, Robert Leslie Diamond,
Her granddaughters, Jennifer Diamond Little, Jessica Alane Diamond, and Julie Diamond Fugler; her grandsons-in-law,
Scott Little and Blake Fugler; and her great granddaughters, Holly Katherine Little, Mallory Ann Little, Vivian Claire Fugler,
Kayleigh Grace Little, and Lillian Faith Fugler. She is also survived by many beloved nieces and
nephews who affectionately know her as “Aunt NeNe”.
Funeral service for Ms. Rachael Lynn Case will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 20, 2019,
at Riverwood Family in Brookhaven, followed by interment in the Wellman Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of service Tuesday.
Rachael Lynn Case, 27, of Brookhaven, passed from this life August 16, 2019. She was born October 16, 1991,
to Roger Dewayne Case and Lori Marie Case.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Railyn Nicole Brister; grandparents, Roger Case, Gary Martin, Sr.,
and Katherine Smith; and uncle, Carey Martin.
Those left to cherish her memory are her parents; sons, Brantlee, Jayston, Brody, Vance, and Rowdy;
daughter, Jaizey; brother, Jeremiah Case; sister, Nikki Case; grandmothers, Cathy Martin and Ede Case;
uncles, Michael & Marty Martin, Shane Case; and aunt, Deborah Martin.