A memorial service will be held for Gerald Wayne Reid, 4 p.m., Tuesday, November 15, at Divide Memorial Methodist Protestant Church.
Mr. Reid, 75, of Monticello, passed from this life November 11, 2022. He was born January 25, 1947, to G.W. Reid and Frances Mildred Carney Reid. Mr. Reid proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Viet Nam War. Gerald spent years working in the trucking industry and retired from working for Lawrence County District 3.
Gerald had a love for hunting and fishing, he spent many hours enjoying the outdoors. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend. He was a kindhearted man who enjoyed caring and providing for others, especially friends and family. Gerald will be missed by all who loved and knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Joe Reid; grandson, Dillon Reid; brothers, Billy Don Reid, Tony Reid, and Charles Reid; and nephew, Lance Reid.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 42 years, Pam Reid; children, Jesse Reid and wife, Heather of Monticello, Chad Furr of Greenville, and Tina Page of Petal; three grandchildren, Archie Reid, Kyle Reid (Reagan), and Kayla Doby (Dillon); a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.
Funeral service for Allison Eileen Newell Francis will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 16, at Riverwood Family Funeral Service, with interment in the Newell Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday evening at Riverwood and will resume Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Ms. Francis, 49, of Brookhaven, Mississippi, passed away on November 12, 2022. Allison was born on October 22, 1973, to John E. Newell, Jr. and the late Frances Lanelle Sykes Newell. She attended Bogue Chitto Assembly of God and Church of the Way where she had a host of Christian friends who loved on her in her time of deepest need. She has worked as a teacher assistant at Mamie Martin Elementary School since 2000 and was still employed there upon her death. She loved working with the children each day and talked of her co-workers with much gratitude for their genuine love and friendship toward her. Her life's greatest pleasure and memory was knowing she gave her all to her family through her enduring dedication, unconditional love, and sacrificial giving of herself throughout all their years in all of life's circumstances.
Preceding her in death is her loving, Christian mother, Frances Lanelle Sykes Newell. Her favorite Bible verse was Isaiah 43:2 "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you...”
Those left to cherish her precious memory are her father, John E. “Johnny” Newell, Jr.; husband of 32 years, Charles M. Francis Jr.; two children, Brittany Francis Tanksley and Daniel Francis ; her loving sister, Deidre Michelle Newell Case and brother-in-law, Patrick Clayton Case; her
son-in-law, Roman Tanksley; four precious grandchildren Blake, Brantley, Zayne, and Mila whom she loved dearly; and a host of loving friends, co-workers, and precious children.
She should best be remembered for her love of and faith in Jesus Christ and her enduring love for her family.
Dorothy Jean Bunch, 69, of Wesson, passed from this life November 1, 2022, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven. She was born in Foley, AL, February 14, 1953, to Ben Adrian Golson and Lilly Jean Tillery. She was a retired truck driver but enjoyed many different hobbies, including, gardening, baking, and fishing. She was an avid outdoors person and found great comfort and entertainment in the beauty of God’s creation. Mrs. Bunch was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church in Wesson.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Linda Gail Gladney; and stepson, Rusty Neal Singleton.
Those left to cherish her memory are, her husband of 21 years, Mark Bunch; brother, John Golson; sisters, Phyllis Mini, Elizabeth Dyess, Theresa Byrne, and Karen Griffin. She is also survived by four nieces, Anna Walker, Ashley Augustinowize, Elizabeth Love; two nephews, Herman “Keith” Davis, Carol Mini; six great nephews and four great nieces.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clear Branch Baptist Church, 2156 Clear Branch Drive, Wesson, MS 39191
Donna Marie Howell, age 53, passed away on October 31, 2022. She was born January 22, 1969. She was a well known & loved business owner of Tara's Tint in Brookhaven, Mississippi. She is survived by her daughter Taralyn Beeson, son-in-law Brandon Beeson and two grandchildren Camdyn and Kaya Beeson. And many family and friends that she touched throughout her life.
A Graveside Service for Mr. John Melvin Case of Brookhaven are 10:30 am, Friday, November 11, 2022, at New Salem Church of Christ Cemetery, with visitation from 9:00-10:00 am at Riverwood.
Mr. John Melvin Case, 76, passed away November 7, 2022, at Haven Hall Nursing Home in Brookhaven. He was born September 26, 1946, to the late Willie Cleveland Case and Winnie Smith Case.
Preceding him in death were his parents; first wife, Renee Case and Second wife, Betty Joyce Case; his brother Dalton Case and sister, Betty Joyce Smith.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Ray Joe Case and wife, Brandi; daughters, Kasey Bouquet and husband, Adam, and Michele Case; and sister, Ruth Hodges. He is also survived by six grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. He will be missed by all that loved him.
A special thank you from the family to Haven Hall Nursing Staff and Kindred Hospice.
Funeral service for Lena Ruth McFall Guthrie will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, November 9, at Riverwood Family, with interment in the Stewart Cemetery in Brookhaven. Visitation is from 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, November 8, at Riverwood and will resume Wednesday from Noon until the time of service.
Ms. Guthrie, 63, of Ferriday, passed away November 6, 2022. She was born September 2, 1959, to Marvin Jacob McFall and Alice Geraldine Buitt McFall. She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Ms. Guthrie had many different hobbies including sewing, crocheting, and all kinds of crafts. She also exhibited a love of music and displayed that talent through playing guitar as well as piano. She was a wonderful grandmother; her grandkids were the most precious part of her life. She also had much love for her great nephews. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Gary Guthrie, Jr. (Christina “Woogie” Guthrie; brother, Jack McFall (Rachael); sister, Letha Taylor (Wayne Smith); three grandchildren, Zachary Guthrie, Zoey Guthrie, Zayden Guthrie; nieces, Destiny Butts (Randall), Jessica Davis (John), Amanda Faulkner (Ashley) and Haley Gustafson (Cory); great nephews, Kaiser Edens, Riley Butts, Carson Butts, Dean Edwards; and sister/cousin, Lisa Gentry (Jerry). She is also survived by other loving family members and friends.
Sarah Nell Underwood (Gill) passed away on November 7, 2022, as a result of lung cancer. She died peacefully, with her loving family at her side. She was born on February 17, 1960, in Memphis TN, and grew up in Frenchman’s Bayou AR. Sarah was raised in a hard-working delta family. As a child, she chopped cotton, worked the garden, and tended the farm animals. She graduated from Rivercrest High School in 1978. She then attended her beloved University of Mississippi in Oxford, MS, and graduated with a degree in business administration in 1982 She was a member of the Ole Miss Choir and one of the original members of the Ole Miss Concert Singers. She married Don Underwood in 1984 and they moved to his hometown of Brookhaven MS. Sarah quickly became involved in the community. She was best known for her beautiful soprano voice. She led the soprano section of the First United Methodist Church for almost 40 years and shared her beautiful voice at innumerable weddings, funerals, and other social functions. Sarah shined when she sang. She was an active member of the Brookhaven Little Theatre, both starring in and directing many shows, as well as serving on their board of directors. Sarah was also the recipient of the prestigious BLT John Landress Award. Sarah worked for the Mississippi Division of Medicaid for more than 30 years. Through the years, she humbly helped the most vulnerable in our community. She retired from her regional manager position in June of 2022. Sarah loved all her family and friends, and she loved her community, but none owned her heart, like her only child, her dear son Stone Underwood. Never has there been a more faithful mother. She was often seen sporting a Stone tote bag at football games, wearing a Stone football jersey, and she put up a Stone Christmas tree yearly, decorated with all his childhood ornaments. May all mothers endeavor to love like Sarah loved Stone. Sarah is survived by her husband, Don Underwood, son, Stone Underwood, daughter-in-law, Devon Kelly Underwood, sister, Polly Gill, sister, Trudy Gill, brother, Gus Daniel (Danny) Gill, and sister-in-law, Tammy Underwood Torrey. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Charlene Laverne Cothern Gill and Gus Daniel Gill, grandparents, George Gus GIll and Florence Stone Gill, and her brother-in-law, Jimmy Torrey.
Visitation is Wednesday, November 9th, from 5:00-8:00 pm at Riverwood Family Funeral Service, Brookhaven, MS, and Thursday, November 10th, 9:30-10:30 am, at First United Methodist Church, Brookhaven, MS, followed by the funeral service at 10:30 am. Burial will follow at Riverwood Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Sarah G. Underwood Athletic Fund at Copiah-Lincoln Community College or to Brookhaven Animal Rescue League (BARL)
A Memorial gathering for Mrs. Keith Covington Newland McDaniel will be 11 a.m. Monday, November 7, at Faith Presbyterian Church in Brookhaven.
Keith Covington Newland McDaniel went to her heavenly reward on November 3, 2022, at the age of 97 years.
She leaves to mourn her passing, her children, Kent McDaniel (JoAnn), Carol Taylor (Bill), and Kirk McDaniel (Mary Jane), as well as six grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was born June 22, 1925, to Doctor Leroy T. Newland and Sarah Louise Andrews Newland, and raised mostly on the mission field in Korea prior to coming to college at Belhaven University in Jackson. She had three older brothers, and three older sisters, all of whom predeceased her. Keith lost her precious husband, James “Jim” McDaniel, in December 1986, and she lived a very full life of service to others, both before and after his passing.
Keith was a Master’s level teacher, mostly of languages, at both the high school and community college prior to her retirement at Copiah Lincoln Community College in 1984. Following her retirement, Keith got even more heavily involved in work for Christ’s Kingdom. From her home in Brookhaven, MS, she served in multiple missions, many out of the country, to places like Mexico City (she taught Spanish and was fluent in it), Juarez, Belize, Peru, Ukraine, and Korea. Closer to home she was involved in Missions Mississippi, Prison Fellowship, King’s Daughters Hospital Auxiliary, nursing home visitation, and Brother Durr’s food pantry and outreach, to name a few. She remained a “teacher” in many settings including Sunday School at Faith Presbyterian in Brookhaven and traveling to speak at Christian Women’s Clubs around the southeastern United States. She loved to bake homemade bread and share it with many friends and strangers, (although no one stayed in this category for long once they met Keith).
The family wishes to thank her special caregivers, Sherice Walker, Gladys Cooper, Earnestine Hudson, Edwina (EJ) Bronson and Mitzi Proctor.
A Memorial Service for Malcolm Kevin McManus of Gulfport are 12:00 pm on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Solid Rock Pentecostal Church in Brookhaven, MS.
Visitation will be from 11:00 until the time of the service.
Mr. Malcolm Kevin McManus, 63, passed away November 2, 2022at St Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson.
He was born January 6, 1959, to the late Woodrow McManus and Ruby Sullivan McManus.
Mr. McManus served his country in the United States Marine Corps.
He worked as a Lineman for the Coast Electric Power Association.
His hobbies were hunting, fishing and enjoying long hiking trips and he was quite a “Turkey Slayer”. He loved to rest and relax on “God’s front porch” and spend time with family.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 27 years, Maureen McManus; his daughter, Heather McManus Adams and husband, Chuck; and his two grandchildren, Kevin Adams and Ruby Adams.
A graveside service for Mrs. James Alma Fernstrom Russell of Brookhaven will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Easthaven Cemetery.
Mrs. James Alma Fernstrom Russell, 93, passed away October 30, 2022. She was born on October 17, 1929, to the late Roland Albert Fernstrom and Letha Lillian Swindell Fernstrom.
She was a homemaker and the wife of a farmer.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, James Edwin Russell; daughter, Judy Patt; brothers, James Fernstrom, Richard Fernstrom, R.A. Fernstrom, John Fernstrom, Joseph Fernstrom and Daniel Fernstrom and sisters, Mary Walters and Martha Fernstrom.
Those left to cherish her memory are her grandson, James Keith Patt and wife, Melissa; granddaughter, Jennifer Ann Dickerson and husband, Chris; great grandchildren, Austin Patt and wife, Kara, Mary Ellen Patt, and Hannah Dickerson and husband, Bryce; two great great grandchildren, Fisher Davis and Raylan Patt. She also leaves behind a daughter and four other grandchildren and nine other great grandchildren.
She will be missed by all that loved her.