Funeral service for Mr. Danny Stewart Williams will be Noon, Thursday, October 13, at Wellman Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Rev. Jeff Davis will officiate.
Mr. Williams, 60, of Jayess, passed from this life October 11, 2022, at his residence with his family close by his side. He was born June 6, 1962, in Brookhaven, MS, to Stewart “Skip” Williams and Mervyn Inell Nations Williams. He was employed as a Boiler Maker. Mr. Williams was a loving husband, dad, and grandfather, his greatest achievement was knowing that his children and grandchildren were happy and thriving. One of his favorite pastimes was sitting on the porch and just enjoying the company of family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 22 years, Angie Williams; children, Nathan Williams and wife, Jorianne, Jordan Kennedy and husband, Ryan, Leila Jackson and husband, Lindsey, Lori Cantrell, and Logan Cantrell; brother, Dale Williams; sisters, Donna Porter and husband, Wayne, Dena Leonard and husband, Randy, Debbie Patterson and husband, Bill; eight grandchildren, Preston and Josie Kennedy, Kinsley and Kennedi Pruden, Rylie Williams, Zaine and Everly Jackson, and Sofia Cantrell. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.
Funeral service for Mamie Yvonne Smith Burns will be 2 p.m., Monday, October 10, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday, at Riverwood.
Mrs. Burns, 89, of Brookhaven, passed from her earthly home on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at her residence. She was born in the Enterprise community on March 24, 1933, to Marvin and Mamie Dell Smith. Mrs. Burns graduated from Enterprise School in 1951 but not before she eloped with the love of her life, Devoy. When he died at a very early age, she never remarried or even considered it but devoted her life to raising her girls with the help of her parents. Mrs. Burns was a door greeter at Wal-Mart and retired at age 81. She may not remember your name but never forgot a face and was delighted when she saw someone from her Walmart days.
Not like other women of her time, she wasn’t fond of cooking, handwork, etc. but loved to eat out, shop, and spend time with her family. She loved desserts the most and at any family gathering she had to sample every dessert. She had a passion for watching television but her tv was only on at night.
She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Devoy Burns; and her brother, Gerald Smith.
Those left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Marilyn Laverne Greer (Hilton); Debbie Thompson (David); three grandchildren, Olivia Greer, Nick Thompson (Brittany), and Ashley Williams (Kyle); five great-grandchildren, Ella Williams, Ava Williams, Hollee Thompson, Jackson Williams, and Taylor Thompson.
A memorial service will be held for Ken Thornton on October 16th' at 588 School House Road in Pinola, MS with Brother Earl Clark officiating.
Ken, a resident of The Village of Beauregard in Copiah County, was preceded in death by parents, Ebb "Bill" and Iona Sorey Thornton, and brother, Jimmy. Ken was born 1946 May 01 in Raleigh, MS and gained his wings on September 28 in McComb with his wife by his side.
Pop Ken, as everyone has known him since his first grandson gave him the nickname in 1981, is survived by his wife of 54 years, Doris Lee Thornton, sons, Brad Thornton, Lee Bairfield, his daughter, Michell Bairfield Brooks, and her husband, Tom Brooks. Pop Ken's grandchildren and their families, in order of birth: grandson, Ty Brooks, Tiffany Strain Brooks, Drew Brooks, Abigail Brooks; granddaughter, Valorie Brooks Barlow, Casey Barlow, Gavin Brogden, Jaxon
Barlow, Nolan Barlow; granddaughter, Kaylee Bairfield Silvan, Jose Silvan, Blaine Tarver, Cooper Tarver, Laiken Tarver, Isabelle Silvan; grandson, LeeBo Bairfield, Lauren Smith Bairfield, and Tucker; grandson, Connor Bairfield, Candace McKinley, and Mason; granddaughter, Madelynn Thornton, grandson, Eli Thornton, and Jessica Williams Hutchinson, mother of Madelynn and Eli. Also, his brother, Aaron (Diane) Thornton, his sisters by marriage Rachel Hayes, Joyce Jones, Ann (Dave) Johnson, his brother by marriage, Tommy (Karen) Lee, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Ken. a Vietnam Veteran, attended Pinola High School and enlisted in the US Army in 1966. Staff Sergeant Thornton married Doris while on leave in Mississippi and took his new family, Doris, Michelle, and Lee back to Fort Bragg, NC, where they resided until he was honorably discharged in 1973. The family settled
in New Hebron and Brad joined the family in 1980. Ken worked all over the world as a Sub Sea Engineer in the oil industry before retiring in 2015. Pop loved taking his family camping, boating, and hunting until his health no longer allowed him to enjoy those activities. The last few years he found another hobby working as the Bailiff on Election Day in the Wesson Precinct with his daughter, Michelle.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Southwest Mississippi Medical Center for taking excellent care of Pop during his final days on Earth.
In lieu of flowers, please, donate to the Disabled American Veterans or the charity of your choice.
Graveside service for Mrs. Millere Freeman Watts will be 1 p.m., Thursday, October 6, 2022, in Easthaven Cemetery.
Mrs. Watts, 92, of Brookhaven, passed from this life October 2, 2022, in Wesson, MS. She was born in Brookhaven, March 23, 1930, to LeeRoy Percy Freeman and Lizzy Addigill Arnold Freeman. In addition to being a loving wife and mother, she was retired from working in the food industry as waitress. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Mrs. Watts is preceded in death by her husband, Othell Watts; sons, Clemon Watts, Ronnie Watts, and Ricky Watts; siblings, Archie Freeman, Shelby Freeman, Milton Freeman, Raybon Freeman, Geneva Aldridge; and grandson, Wesley Watts.
She is survived by her children, Charlotte Allen and Mona Futris as well as 16 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and 9 great, great grandchildren.
Services for Mr. Mervin Smith are 11:00 am, Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Riverwood Family with visitation from 9:00 until the time of service. Interment will follow at Union Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Mervin Smith, 78 of Bogue Chitto, passed away October 1, 2022, at King’s Daughters Medical Center.
He was born January 19, 1944, to the late J.P. Smith and Eula Rushing Smith.
Mervin loved Die Cast Cars and was a huge Nascar Fan. He loved spending time with family and friends and his favorite thing was playing with his great nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Rheba Sue Smith; brother, Edward Smith; daughter, Amanda Smith Mellard and son, John Wesley Smith
Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Terry Lance Smith and wife, Michelle; sister, Brenda Prather and husband, Kenneth; five grandchildren, Jonathan Edward, Logan, Kristy, Jerry (Bubba), Kaylee and great granddaughter, Alexandria; honorary grandchildren, Emily, Skylar, Connor, Karter, Olivia, Christian, Natalie, Tay.
He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends. He was loved by so many.
Services for Charlie J. King are 12:00 pm Friday, September 30, 2022, at Riverwood Family with visitation from 10:00 am until the time of service at noon. Interment will follow at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.
Charlie J. King, 89, of Brookhaven passed away at his home with his family by his side on September 28, 2022. He was born on May 24, 1933, to the late George and Velma King.
He was married to the love of his life, the late Lucy Case King, for 70 years. He was the loving father of Cathey (Ricky) Ferguson, Scott (Sharon) King, Chris (Lydia) King and Cindy (Conrad) Mord. He was the proud grandfather of Seth Ferguson, Tye (Soon) Ferguson, Kala (Dalton) Bradley, Brittany (Jeff) Williams, Brooke (Jacob) Morse, Carlie Smith, Lindi (Coby) Smith and Sarah Beth King and great-grandfather of 16. He is also survived by his brother, Buddy Ward.
Charlie was preceded in death by his wife, parents and sisters, Mildred Turner, Hilda Mae Hedgepeth, Cloyce Neely and Walene Lambert.
He graduated from Monticello High School, Copiah-Lincoln Junior College and Mississippi College where he also earned his Master's Degree. He played varsity football at Co-Lin and Mississippi College. Charlie proudly served his nation in the United States Army, Military Police Branch at West Point Military Academy in New York. He taught and coached at Wesson High School and taught at Co-Lin Junior College, after which he began his banking career at the Bank of Wesson, Trustmark National Bank at Wesson, then Tylertown and finally Bank of Brookhaven. He enjoyed and loved his banking profession for over 50 years. He was a graduate of both Ole Miss and LSU Schools of Banking. Charlie was a long-time member of the Copiah County School Board, Wesson and Brookhaven Lions Club and Tylertown Rotary Club. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, quail hunting and woodworking. He and Lucy enjoyed supporting all the activities of their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was an active member of Macedonia Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and long-time Sunday School teacher. The family would like to thank his wonderful caregivers: Catherine Ainsworth, Phyllis Francis, Lisa Brown and a special thank you to Connie Cade who had been with Lucy and Charlie for over 3 years. There are not enough words to express our appreciation for the love and care they gave our parents. Also thank you to Deaconess Hospice and especially Jaci King and Heidi Cain. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Macedonia Baptist Church in Brookhaven or Tylertown Baptist Church Elevator Fund.
Funeral service for Betty Lou Reed Dunaway Eickenloff will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Harmony Baptist Church in Brookhaven, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at Harmony.
Mrs. Eickenloff, 83, of Brookhaven, passed from this life, September 25, 2022, at her residence. She was born June 8, 1939, to Lucius Lamar Reed and Rosa Pauline Smith Reed.
She was a graduate of Lloyd Star, voted Miss Lloyd Star, and was a member of the basketball team, being awarded the “Miss Hustle” Award. She loved gardening. Her yard was always a display of such beauty. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved everyone unconditionally and with her whole heart. Out of all the wonderful things she achieved in her life, she would tell you that her greatest achievements were her five boys whom she was very proud of.
She is preceded in death by her husband, H.L. Dunaway, Jr.; her parents; sons, Keith Whitehead and Lee Dunaway; and brothers, Baby Lucius Linward Reed, Parley Reed, Billy Ray Reed, and Vincie Reed.
Survivors include, Husband, Larry Eickenloff; Sons, Chris Dunaway (Sandy); Ben Dunaway (Annette); David Dunaway (Marklyn); A Sister, Ada Anderson; Brothers, Bobby Reed, Kenneth Reed, & Don Reed (Glenda)
Stepchildren: Curtis Eickenloff (Lori) and Tonya Blackwell (David)
Grandchildren: Heather Thompson (David), Caleb Dunaway (Susanna), Maura Dunaway, Blaine Dunaway, Anna Dunaway
Step Grand Children: Chris Blackwell, Ryan Eickenloff, Bailey Eickenloff, Lauren Huhn (Wade), and Kayley Daughdrill
Great Grandchildren: Haize Thompson, Anniston Thompson, Coen Thompson, Abel Thompson, Madison Dunaway, Camille Dunaway, Seth Dunaway, And Reid Dunaway
Step Great grandchildren: Hadley Huhn, Spencer Huhn, Audrey Huhn, Ollie Huhn, Katie Grace Daughdrill, and Sawyer Daughdrill.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Betty’s honor to Alzheimer’s Research 322 8th 7th floor, New York, NY 10001
Graveside service for Jon Malcolm “Johnny” Parkman will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 27, 2022, in Rosehill Cemetery.
Mr. Parkman, 83, of Bogue Chitto, passed from this life September 23, 2022, at his home in Bogue Chitto. He was born in Brookhaven, MS May 8, 1939, to Malcolm Alious “Si” Parkman and Canary Furr Parkman. He owned and operated Brookhaven Auto Parts in Brookhaven.
Mr. Parkman was an avid outdoorsman. His favorite hobby was hunting arrowheads. “I just want to go arrowhead hunting” was one of Johnny’s favorite sayings. He was an amateur archaeologist with lots of artifacts. He also enjoyed deer and turkey hunting as well as looking for new places to search out arrowheads. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and will be greatly missed by his family and all who loved him.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Those who remain to cherish his memory are his wife of 38 years, Debbie Parkman; children John Andrew “Jodie” Parkman (Jane) and Jeff Parkman (Leah); sister, Carolyn C. Parkman of Sarasota, FL; three grandchildren, Brandon, Bailey, and Rivers; and four great grandchildren, Jaycee, Charlie Ann, Brianna Lee, and Dorian; and very special friend, Paulette Benfield. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his honor to Berean Children’s Home PO Box 1009, Brookhaven, MS 39602, or Baptist Children’s Village 491 Dickerson Lane SE, Brookhaven, MS 39601
Services for Adam Stanton King of Brookhaven are 2:30 pm Friday, September 23, 2022, at Riverwood Family with visitation from 12:30 until the time of service. There will be a private interment at Riverwood Memorial Park.
Adam Stanton King, 42, passed away, September 21, 2022. He was born July 11, 1980, to Royce Stanton and Cindy Laird King. He was a sales manager at Stan King GM Super Store. Adam enjoyed traveling, hunting and golf.
Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Royce and Marie King.
Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Stan and Cindy King; children, William King (Jaci), Price King (Tori) and Thomas King; his brother, Paxton King (Erin) and sister, Anna Smith (Chad); grandparents, Sam and Sue Laird. He is also survived by his girlfriend Amanda Hodges, and nieces Ella Smith, Lily Smith, Camille King and nephew, Royce King and special buddy, Reid Hodges.
He will be missed by all that loved him.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Funeral service for Phillip Craven Fairchild will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, September 27, at Riverwood Family, with interment in the Mt. Zion Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Monday, September 26, at Riverwood.
Mr. Fairchild, 65, of Sontag, passed from this life and entered eternity, surrounded by his family, September 20, 2022, in Brookhaven, MS. He was born in Natchez, MS, July 2, 1957, to Willie Craven “Bill” Fairchild and Agnes Watts Fairchild. He was the most loving husband, dad, and “Pappie” anyone could ask for. His heart was filled with kindness and generosity, he was particularly crazy about his wife, children, and grandchildren and would go to the end of the world to see that they were loved and cared for. He was a wonderful conversationalist and would enjoy time spent sitting and sharing a cup of coffee with anyone who needed to talk. Mr. Fairchild was patient and selfless, he will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Gregory Dale Fairchild, Michael Wayne Fairchild; and his sister, Terri Nan Fairchild and great niece, Hannah McCallum.
Those who are left behind to cherish every memory are, his wife of 29 years, Marie Fairchild; children, Christopher Dickerson (Heather), Cody Dickerson, and Kayla Johnson (Chris); sister, Karen Smith (Joe); eight grandchildren, Emma Dickerson, Aly Dickerson, Lillie Dickerson, Bayleigh Dickerson, Alyssa Dickerson, Tucker Dickerson, Sadie Johnson, and Benton Johnson; nephews, B.J. Ainsworth and Willie Ainsworth; niece, Kristi Ainsworth; three great nephews and four great nieces, as well as other loving family members and friends.