Funeral service for Thelma Watson Hodges will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 6, at Riverwood Family with burial in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service at Riverwood.
Mrs. Hodges, 92, of Brookhaven, left her earthly home on March 2, 2024, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven. She was born on November 12, 1931, to John Abner Watson and Lula Fauver Watson. She married Clarmon Ray Hodges in 1949 and was married for 67 years, until his passing in 2016. She was a member of Easthaven Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; sister, Lillian Virginia Case and husband, Homer Clayton; brother, Larry Royce Watson and wife Nell; and son-in-law, Stephan Turnage.
She is survived by her daughter, Connie Turnage of Brookhaven; son, Garry Hodges of McComb; two grandchildren, Stacy Garner and husband, Jeff, Brian Turnage and wife, Tricia; four great grandchildren, Brandon Ravenscraft, Brett Ravenscraft, Megan Turnage, and Caleb Turnage.
She is also survived by other close family and friends
Dennis Ray Johnson was born June 8, 1955 and departed this life March 3, 2024 at his home in Crystal Springs.
Dennis is preceded in death by his first wife Debbie Walker Johnson, his parents Rev. Reynolds F. Johnson and Bobbie Nell Knight Johnson, grandsons Logan Johnson, Travis Courtney and granddaughter Gabby Courtney. He is survived by his wife of 22 years Pam Johnson, his children Dwight Johnson (Ashley), Bethany Allen (Cooper), Elton Johnson (Gina), Sidney Courtney (Donna), Rachel Courtney (Greg) and Kayla Bates (Joe). He is also survived by his brothers Ronnie F. Johnson, Gary Johnson (Carol) and David Johnson (Renea), as well as 18 grandchildren and many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Dennis worked as an electrician until his retirement. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish. Dennis cherished time at the pond and outside with his wife, children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed working in the yard or in his garden. He even taught his faithful dog, Hank, to steer the lawnmower.
Services for Mrs. Beverley Louise Hall Dubois of Brookhaven are 2:00 pm, Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Riverwood Family with burial at Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 12:00 until the time of service.
On Friday March 1, 2024, Beverley Hall Dubois went to be with our Lord and Savior. She was born in Winnepeg, Manitoba Canada on May 23, 1943, the daughter of the late George and Donna Hall (Olson). Beverley was a graduate of Herzig College of Manitoba where she received her degree in Business. She worked 35 years at Copiah Lincoln Community College caring deeply about providing guidance for the people of Mississippi on making the dream of higher education attainable. After retirement, she found fulfillment in her other great passion, her family. She also enjoyed gardening, painting and being a grandmother.
Preceding her in death are her parents, George and Donna Hall; and brother, Michael Hall.
Her memories will live on through her husband of nearly fifty years Gene Dubois whom she married on December 15, 1974, and her five children and eight grandchildren.
A Memorial Gathering for Mr. Charles Richard Bessonette of Brookhaven is 2:00-4:00 pm, Friday, March 1, 2024, at Riverwood Family.
Mr. Charles Richard Bessonette, 75, passed away February 28, 2024, at his home in Brookhaven.
He was born August 15, 1948, to the late Malcolm Bessonette and Annie Ruth Quinn Bessonette.
Mr. Bessonette enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren and dogs.
Preceding him in death were his parents; and brothers, James Bessonette and Michael Bessonette.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 54 years, Roiann Perry Bessonette; children, Richard Malcolm Bessonette and Rachel Bessonette Ard; he is also survived by nine grandchildren, Lindsey Foster Smith, Makayla Bessonette, Mylie Robinson, Piper Rutland, Kaleigh Robison, Aleah Wilkinson, Charlee Ard, Sofia Bessonette, Jaxon Ard and great grandson, Tripp Smith.
He will be missed by all those that loved him.
Visitation 9-10:30 a.m., Monday, March 4, at Riverwood Family
Graveside service, 11 a.m., Monday, in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery
Johnathan Blake Grammer, 21, of Brookhaven, was called home and into eternity to be with the Lord on February 26, 2024. Johnathan was taken from this world much too soon. He loved everyone around him, always putting others before himself, and only saw the good in others.
Johnathan was a family man and always looked forward to having a family of his own some day with his girlfriend, Kylie Brumfield. Johnathan’s passions included hunting, fishing, and spending time with the Lord admiring His Creations. Johnathan greatly loved his mother, Dawn; his sisters, Autumn and Brittany; and nephews, Maddox and C.J.
Preceding him in death were grandfather, James Ray Grammer; Nana, Linda Ruth Grammer; Pops, Michael Pickett; and his father, Thomas Nathan Pickett.
Johnathan also loved all his aunts, uncles, and cousins. Johnathan will be greatly missed and forever loved for those who remain to cherish his memory.
Visitation for Mr. Ralph Nevels is from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, February 29, at Riverwood Family. A graveside service will be 10 a.m., Friday, March 1, at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Nevels, 88, of Brookhaven, passed away February 27, 2024, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. He was born in Brookhaven, July 26, 1935, to Elmer Nevels and Littie Ann Smith Nevels.
Mr. Nevels served his country in the United States National Guard. He worked for many years as a welder in the oilfield.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sons, Vernon Kent Nevels and Troy Roscoe Nevels; and granddaughter, Stephanie Lynn Nevels.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 68 years, Sylvia Sue Nevels; children, Litty Ann Nevels, Ralph Douglas Nevels (Sharlae), and Brady Scott Nevels (Renee); sister, Doris Brown; daughter in law, Letha Nevels; 13 grandchildren, Alicia Thomasee, Adam Nevels, Cari Nevels, Lacey Nevels, Amy Shoop, Ava Grace Nevels, Jessica Nevels, Ashley Ryan, Daintry Stelly, Matthew Nevels, Alison Nevels, Heather Nevels, and Amanda Sullivan; and 24 great-grandchildren.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
The funeral service for Gregory E. Covington will be 2 p.m., Thursday, February 29, at Riverwood Family with burial in Edward’s Family Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
Mr. Covington, also known as “Widetrack”, passed away peacefully on February 26, surrounded by family, after a three year long battle with Glioblastoma. He was born in Brookhaven on June 20, 1962, to Diane Anding and Claude Covington. He attended Eva Harris School until the 12th grade, then began working. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for many years, where he loved his job and was very good at what he did. He made many friends through the profession and gained the nickname, “Widetrack”. He retired in 2020, and began to enjoy fishing, hunting and just being outdoors.
“Widetrack” loved his family and enjoyed laughing and sharing old hunting stories with his friends. Although he never had kids, he treated his nieces and nephews as his own. He was loved and will be missed by all those who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Ricky Edwards; brother, Chris Covington; brother-in-law, John Bennett; and grandparents, Earl and Etta Mae Covington and Willie and Lillie Mae Anding.
He is survived by his stepmother, Brenda Covington; brothers, Kevin Edwards (Beth), Jeramie Edwards (Adrianna); sisters, Vicky Bennett and Dana Smith (Rob); and stepbrother, Joel Avants and stepsister, Chastity Cooper. He is also survived by nephews and nieces, Richard Edwards (Emily), Jarred Bennett (Courtney), Devin Edwards, Evan Edwards, Kaylon Sullivan (Alex), Raigan Nelson (Beau), Kaylea Simmons (Lane); great nephews and nieces, Jessi Claire Bennett, Ruby Edwards, Emery Edwards, Weston Edwards, Gracelyn Sullivan, Olivia Sullivan, and Jackson Simmons; caregiver, Carla Knighten, and a host of other loving family members and friends.
The funeral service for Jacob Elias Smith will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, February 28, at Riverwood Family, with burial in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, at Riverwood and will resume from 1 p.m. until the time of service Wednesday.
Jacob was born in Brookhaven, MS July 6, 2002, to Jason and Heather Smith. He was a kindhearted person that only saw the good in others. He was generous to a fault and sensitive to the needs of his friends and family. Jacob had a special bond with his mom and sister and was a great help working with his dad, he was a very skilled dozer operator. Jacob had two very special friends, Blaire and Pudding, his poodles, and he enjoyed spending time with them as well as going hunting and fishing with his brothers and dad. He was a car enthusiast and a member of the Car Club. Jacob was called out of this life and into eternity on February 24, 2024, much too soon. He will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all those who loved him.
Jacob is preceded in death by his grandparents, Mickey Thornton, and Linda & Cameron Smith; great grandparents, Millard & Winnie Smith, and Thelma & Russel Smith; aunt, Karis Thornton; and cousin, Brooks Smith.
Those who remain to honor and cherish his memory are his parents; brothers, Jonah Smith and Jackson Smith; and sister, Anna Katelyn Smith; grandparents, Donna & DeeDee Smith; aunts and uncles, Dienna & Pete Moak, Meagan Turpin, Kim & Wayne Mitchell, Mark Smith; great aunt, Connie Beavers; and cousins, Will, Maley, Morgan, and Walker Moak, McKenzi Dyess, Anderson Turpin, Marshall Davis, Grant Abbey, Samantha Nino, and Cole Smith.
In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to Stone Water Adolescent Recovery Center, 38 Co Rd 362, Oxford, MS 38655
Memorial Services for Mr. Ronald Davis Van, Sr. are 1:30 pm, Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Riverwood Family.
Mr. Ronald Davis Van, Sr., 88, passed away February 21, 2024, at St. Dominics Hospital.
He was born September 25, 1935, to the late Claude William Van, Sr. and Alma Kelly Van. Mr. Van served his country in the United States Navy in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, C.W. Van and sisters, Leola Crawford and Patsy Coker
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years, Adah Grenn Van; sons, Kevin Van and Dave Van; along with three grandchildren, Hank Van, Maddie Parten and husband, Noah, Caroline Van and one great grandson, Jon Hank.
He will be missed by all that loved him.
The funeral service for Steven Bradley White will be 2 p.m., Friday, March 1, at Calvary Pentecostal Church with burial in Powell’s Grove Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Thursday, February 29, at Calvary and will resume from 1 p.m. until the time-of-service Friday.
Mr. White, 44, of Jayess, MS, died February 22, 2024, at Lawrence County Hospital. He was born July 31, 1979, to Steven Ray White and Rachel Ladue Boyd White.
He is preceded in death by his mother.
He is survived by his son, Austin White; his father; sisters, Melissa White and Kayla Wallace; and by nephews, Donavin White, Cannon Wallace, Gatlin Wallace; and niece, Rayanna Wallace. He is also survived by a host of other loving family members and friends.