The funeral service for Johnnie James “Red” Hamilton, Jr. will be 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 8, at Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.

Mr. Hamilton, Jr., 93, of Brookhaven, went home to be with the Lord March 6, 2023, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Beauregard, MS, February 2, 1930, to the late Rev. Johnnie James Hamilton, Sr. and Maggie Lee Norton Hamilton.

“Paw Paw Red”, as he was known to his grandkids, loved the outdoors. In his later years he spent his time gardening, squirrel hunting with his dog, Stub, and fishing.

Johnnie retired from ARCO Offshore. After retiring, he came home to work for many years at the Hardware Store. He was also a veteran of the Korean War.

He was an active member and deacon of Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church for 53 years and will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Hubert Earl Hamilton and Jerry “Butch” Hamilton; three brothers-in-law, Curtis Smith, Carroll Allen, and Buddy Sandifer; and one sister-in-law, Belva Sandifer.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 68 ½ years, Winifred Allen Hamilton; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Connie Hamilton; grandson, Allen Hamilton and wife, Desi; great granddaughters, Makayla Hamilton and fiancé Daniel Wicker and Hannah Hamilton and fiancé Thomas Chapman, Jr.; sister , Janet Smith; three sisters-in-law, Nell Hamilton, Judy Hamilton, and Diana Allen; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving family members.

The funeral service for J.W. McCardle will be 11 a.m., Friday, March 10, at Pearl Valley Baptist Church, with burial in Lowe Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., Thursday, March 9, at Pearl Valley Baptist Church and will resume Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Mr. McCardle, 91, of Wesson, MS, passed away March 5, 2023. He was born June 11, 1931, to Ira Virgil “Cricket” McCardle and Minnie Viola Broome McCardle. J.W., as he was known to family and friends, served his country in the United States Marines, serving from 1951-1953. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, he worked to provide for his family as a sewing machine mechanic. J.W. enjoyed spending time with his family, working with his cows and growing a garden. He was a member of Pearl Valley Baptist Church. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Dell Page McCardle; parents; son, David J. McCardle; sister, Frances McCardle Kimble; and brothers Melvin McCardle and Dewey Lee McCardle.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Mary Ann Westmoreland and husband, Curtis, of Hazlehurst; son, Robert Virgil McCardle, of Wesson; sister, Carolyn Tarbutton; grandson, Brad Kendall Westmorland and wife, Shannon; granddaughter, Kelly Lynn Collins and husband, Chris; great grandchildren, Grayson, Bryant, and Eden; and other loving family members and friends.

Services for Mr. Jimmy Lee Williams of Brookhaven are 11:30 am, Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church with burial at Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5:00 – 9:00 pm on Friday, March 3, at the Church.

Mr. Jimmy Lee Williams, 82, went to be with his Lord on March 1, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.

He was born May 23, 1940, to Jessie Frank Williams and Agnes Louise Dunaway Williams.

Mr. Williams was a member of Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church.

Preceding him in death were his parents; grandson, Hunter Williams; granddaughter, Jasey Calcote; father and mother-in-law, Rev. Morris and Lois Fuller; and sister, Henri Mae Anding.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 62 years, Frances Williams; children, Dempsey Williams and wife, Theresa, Ricky Williams and wife, Gay, Tammy Calcote and husband, Victor, Billy Williams and wife, Lisa and Larry Williams and wife, Natalie; sister, Mary Ann Roberts and husband, Reggie.

Along with 12 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

He will be missed by all that loved him.

The funeral service for Mrs. Delores Delrio Greer will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 28, at Riverwood Family, with interment in Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Hazlehurst. Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Monday, February 27, at Riverwood, and will resume from 10 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service.

Mrs. Greer, 84, of Wesson, died February 24, 2023, at her home in Wesson, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 27, 1938, to Ivo Lea and Naomi Klinepeter Lea. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother. She was a homemaker for the majority of her life, but did hold several positions and jobs during her life. She was a GA’s/Acteens teacher; Discipleship Training Teacher; WMU Leader; Sunday School Teacher; she worked with special needs children at FBC Picayune Daycare; Daycare Worker and Cook and FBC Mendenhall; seamstress at Stahl Urban Garment Factory in Brookhaven, MS; she worked at her sisters’ children’s clothing store, Hanzel & Gretel; and she cared for her ailing mother for 12 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Jewell Greer; sister, Ivolene Coker; brothers, Ivo Lea, Roscoe Lea, Douglas Lea and Marcus Lea.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Hubert Greer; children, Becky Lockhart (Greg), Ronald Greer (Jennye), and Lisa Greer; brothers, Roland Lea and Teunnison Lea (Johnnie); nine grandchildren, Heather Davis (Nick), Caleb Morris, Josh Lockhart (Tana), Jayce Greer (Renee), Casey Berry (Brandon), Noah Greer (Kelsey), Leah Calvert (Lucas), Cullen Greer (Allie) and Theresa Chapman; brother-in-law, Willie Greer; and sisters-in-law, Mildred Lea, Faye Broussard, and Kay Lea. She is also survived by her special friend, Esta Lambert.

In lieu of flowers please purchase Bibles from Gideons International, P.O. Box 1106, Brookhaven, MS 39601.

The funeral service for Thomas Ray Case will be 11 a.m., Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Riverwood Family, with interment in Hawkins Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service at Riverwood.

Mr. Case, 73, of Brookhaven, died February 25, 2023, in Brookhaven. He was born in Brookhaven April 6, 1949, to Thomas Versie Case and Emma Anding Case. Ray loved all sports and most of all, coaching his son’s baseball teams in Madison, MS.

Ray was a graduate of the 1967 class of Loyd Star High School, where he played football. He attended Copiah-Lincoln Community College and the University of Southern Mississippi. Following college, Ray moved to Madison County where he raised his family and retired from Frito-Lay, Inc. as a route salesman. After retirement, he returned back home to Brookhaven.

He loved to support Loyd Star and Southern Miss Athletics. “Ray Ray” enjoyed attending various activities with his five grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Mr. Case is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Frances Case Hamilton and Dorothy Nell Case.

He is survived by his children, Bradley Scott Case (Chalon Dominick) and Clinton Day Case (Chereé Rembert); brother, Edwin Versie Case (Patricia); five grandchildren, Thomas Dean Case, Lillian Scott Case, Samuel Adner Case; Leighton Dominick Case, and Landry Day Case; former wife and best friend, Kathy Day Case; nieces and nephews, Pamela Case, Dawn Berry (Dennis), Alana Greer (Ray), Darrell Hamilton, Kirk Case (Amy), and Mark Hamilton (Beth); and a host of great nieces and nephews as well as other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hawkins Chapel United Methodist Church, 908 N Jackson Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601, or St Jude Children’s Hospital PO Box 1000, Dept 142 Memphis, TN 38148.

Angela “Hope” Wooley Letchworth, 41, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Monday, February 13, 2023.  Visitation is from 4-8 p.m., Thursday, March 2, at Riverwood. A Celebration of Life for Hope Letchworth will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2023, at Riverwood Family with burial in Hepzibah Cemetery in Silver Creek.

Hope was born on March 24, 1981, to the late William Keith Wooley and Gloria Debbie McWilliams Turnage, in Brookhaven, MS. She was very active and outgoing growing up and accepted Christ as a young teenage girl. She loved life and everything in it. She was incredibly passionate about what she believed in and loved fiercely. She married the late William Josh Letchworth on September 17, 1998. Together, they had two children, William Chance Letchworth and Amellia Shayne Letchworth.

Hope enjoyed being with friends, dancing, listening to music, and was the life of the party. She loved making others smile.

She is preceded in death by her husband, William Josh Letchworth; paternal grandparents, W.E. Wooley and Pattie Jean Wooley; maternal grandparents, Charlie Lee McWilliams and Patsy Ruth Smith; father, William Keith Wooley; and nephew, Hunter Lee Maxwell.

She is survived by her children, William Chance Letchworth (Shayna) and Amellia “Mia” Shayne Letchworth; mother, Gloria Debbie McWilliams Turnage; sisters, Crystal Page Chain (Chris), Jodie Elizabeth Morgan (Travis), and Christian Faith Turnage; in-laws, Elton and Margaret Letchworth; sister-in-law, Kim Letchworth; nieces and nephews, Harlee Claire Chain, Jonah Scott Morgan, Levi Baker Morgan, Katie Thompson, Mattie McRaney, and Sophie McRaney; and great niece Laynee Wright, as well as a host of other loving family members and friends.

The funeral service for Kenneth Alva Berry will be 11 a.m., Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Central Baptist church, with interment in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at Central.

Mr. Berry, 86, of Wesson, passed from this life, February 19, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 31, 1937, to George and Mary Beryl Berry in Blue Mound, Kansas. He was a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army, serving at several U.S. installations and Korea. He was a veteran of the Vietnam war, where he received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and numerous Air Medals. After completing his military service, he was a helicopter instructor pilot contracted by the U.S. Army. Next, he began his career with the Federal Aviation Administration (F.A.A.) as an air traffic controller in Memphis, TN. His total years of service to the U.S. Government was over 34 years.

Mr. Berry was a talented craftsman who used his skill to create and build furniture for his family and friends. He signed each piece with a personal note; "Made with wood, glue and love". The assisting in the construction of his family's house as well as his church building was one of his proudest accomplishments. His love for woodworking is only surpassed by his love of music. He had a beautiful bass voice which he shared with his choir, quartet and with solos in his church. He also played several instruments.

His greatest loves were God, Family and Friends.

In 1965 he married the love of his life, Berenda Foster Berry. This marriage would be blessed with a son, daughter, daughter-in-law, 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren who he loved dearly.

Preceding him in death were his parents, his sisters, Marie and Martha and his brother, Charles.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Brenda of 58 years, son, LTC (ret.) Kenneth Bradley Berry and wife, Julia; daughter, Jill Berry Guy; granddaughters, Liza Berry, Emma Berry and Gracie Berry; grandson, Tyler Guy, wife, Lauren; great grandchildren Wyatt and Madigan Guy; sister, Linda Noble and husband, Kevin; mother in law, Doris Foster; brothers in law, Dale Foster and Chester Foster and his wife and Mary and many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mission/Outreach Ministry of Central Baptist Church, 970

Highway 550, Brookhaven, MS 38601 or the charity of your choice.

Memorial services for Mr. Alexander Dean King of McComb are 11 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Riverwood Family with visitation from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Mr. Alexander Dean King, 78, passed away on February 20, 2023, at his residence.

He was born September 25, 1944, to the late Alexander King and Mary Alice Baker.

Mr. King served his country in the United States Marines during the Vietnam war, where he received a purple heart.

He was a member of the Big Blue Hunting Club. He enjoyed “flogging the water” hunting, vegetable gardening and all activities of the “Grandkids”. He also loved anything Alabama and New Orleans Saints football.

Preceding him in death are his parents; brother, Robert E. King and nephew, Steve Lamar King.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 52 years, Beverly King; children, Rusty King and wife, Zoraida, Boo King and wife, Sylvia and Dee Parker and husband, Joseph; and sister-in-law, Catherine King. Along with five grandchildren, Ashley Holmes, Brianna Nelson, Collin Parker, Sydney Parker, Gabriella Parker and four great grandchildren, Charlotte Nelson, Josie Nelson, Louella Parker and Lincoln Parker, and nephews Bryan King, Scott King and wife, Buffy.  Also a special thank you to his “Good Buddies” Catwoman and Wonder Woman.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to McComb Railroad Depot Museum, P.O. Box 7220, McComb, MS 39649 or Southwest USMC Association, P.O. Box 684 Summit, MS  (Max Fenn) contact.

The funeral service for Robert Lee Hadley, Jr. will be 2 p.m., Friday, February 24, at Riverwood Family with interment in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until the time of service at Riverwood.

Mr. Hadley, 79, of Bogue Chitto, died February 19, 2023, at Southwest Regional Medical Center. He was born to Robert Lee Hadley and Margaret Belgers Hadley, March 11, 1943, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Mr. Hadley served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a paramedic for Kings Daughters Medical Center. He enjoyed listening to classical music and reading as well as taking in all the beauty of the outdoors. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda Phyllis Davis Hadley; son, Jason Robert Hadley; and brother, George W. Hadley and wife, Judith.

The funeral service for Sandra Gay Allen Stewart will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 21, at Riverwood Family, with interment in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation for Mrs. Stewart will be from 5-7 p.m., Monday, February 20, at Riverwood.

Mrs. Stewart, 67, died February 18, 2023, at King’s Daughters Medical Center, in Brookhaven. She was born in Brookhaven, December 27, 1955, to Earl Anderson Allen and Fannie Louise Horn Allred. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, as well as a Nurse. Mrs. Stewart was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She leaves behind a legacy of faith and love and will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents and grandparents, Amel and Lizzie Allen.

Those who remain to cherish her memory are her husband, John Tisdale Stewart; children, Sam Stewart and wife, Darlene, Ginny Sims and husband, Jason, and Carol Howard and husband, Paul; sister, Cindy Smith; five grandchildren, Hannah Behan, Trace Stewart, Eden Baylot, Chloe Howard, and Penelope Howard. She is also survived by her aunts, Carol Cobb and Judy Ashley as well as other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations in her memory to Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital 2500 N State Street, Jackson, MS 39629; Macedonia Baptist Church, 1230 Macedonia Rd NW, Brookhaven, MS 39601; or Mississippi Diabetes Association, 800 Avery Blvd N Ste 100, Ridgeland, MS 39157.