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Obituaries

Obituaries

Friday, 17 January 2025 11:10

Randy Ray Peets

A memorial gathering will be held for Randy Ray Peets from 9-11 am, Monday January 20th, at Riverwood Family with burial to follow in Riverwood Memorial Park.

Mr. Peets, 76, of Brookhaven, died January 14, 2025, at University Medical Center in Jackson. He was born in Brookhaven on January 21, 1948, to Albert Ray and Anna Ruth Peets. After graduating from Wesson High School, he served in the United States Army in the Green Beret Reserve. He married his sweetheart Judith Ann, and they shared 49 years together before her death in 2020. He was a faithful husband and loving father and grandfather. Randy worked for James Vardaman Timber Consultant, International Paper Company, and retired from Home Hardware. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved hunting and fishing.

He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Judith Ann Peets and his parents.

Mr. Peets is survived by his sons, Jefrey Peets and Ryan Peets; brother, Gary Peets; two grandchildren, Taylor Peets and Leighanna Peets; and by one great grandchild, Riverlynn Anne Peets

Thursday, 16 January 2025 14:00

John Ray Pounds

The funeral service for John Ray Pounds will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 20, 2025, at Riverwood Family. The visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.

John Ray Pounds, 78 of Brookhaven, MS passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at his residence.

John Ray was born in Magnolia, MS on December 17, 1946, to Horace and Rosa Pounds. After graduating from Brookhaven High School, he enlisted in the Navy where he served 4 years including the Vietnam War. He returned to Brookhaven where he worked in the finance business, had his own taxidermy shop, and eventually ran the family printing business, Pounds Printing.

John Ray was united in holy matrimony to Mary Compton. This union was blessed with 2 children, Mitchell Hastings and Lisa Ann. John was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, who loved music, playing the guitar, hunting, and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Rosa Pounds; sister, Judy Pounds Peets; and wife, Mary Compton Pounds.

He is survived by his son Mitch (Holly) Pounds of Madisonville, LA, and daughter, Lisa (Kyle) Breazeale of Brookhaven, MS. He is also survived by 8 beloved grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Dignity Hospice and Halo Haven and a special thank you to his long-time sitter, Mary.

Thursday, 16 January 2025 11:11

Tony Louis Stuart

The funeral service for Tony Louis Stuart will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 18, 2024, at Riverwood Family. The visitation will 9:00-11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 18, 2024, at Riverwood Family.

Tony Louis Stuart, 77, of Wesson, MS, passed away on January 15, 2025, at St. Dominic’s Hospital. He was born on August 23, 1947, to Hubert Denon Stuart, Sr. and Lucille Nettles Stuart.

Mr. Stuart served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ralph Stuart.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 59 years, Glenda Stuart; children, Ricky Stuart (Debbie) and Danny Stuart (Lindsay); brother, Sonny Stuart; sisters, June McClelland and Janice Hammons; and two grandchildren, Taylor Stuart and Reagan Stuart.

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 10:40

Roy Rogers Roberts

The funeral for Roy Rogers Roberts will be 11 a.m., Friday, January 17, at Riverwood Family with burial in Gum Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, January 16, at Riverwood.

Mr. Roberts, 78, of Brookhaven, died January 13, at Ochsner Rush Medical Center in Meridian, MS. He was born September 3, 1946, to Sherman A. Roberts and Myrtis M. Rushing Roberts. He was a mechanic with Pepper Machine & Welding. Mr. Roberts was a faithful husband and loving father, grandfather, and even welcomed great-grandchildren with much love and joy. He enjoyed time spent with his family more than anything. He found great comfort in sitting in his rocker outside and savoring his coffee. He also had a rooster that you could say he had a “love/hate” relationship with. Mr. Roberts will be greatly missed by all his loved ones. He leaves a legacy of strength and integrity.

He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Leonard Roberts, Dennis Roberts, and Barney Roberts; grandson, Kennedy Roberts; daughter-in-law, Sarah Walters Roberts; and son-in-law, Justin Rippy.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 58 years, Susan Diane Lambert Roberts; children, Mike Roberts (Tara), David Roberts (Tina), Shannon Roberts (Tammy Bourgeois), Christi Givens (Wayne), and Kim Jordan (Will); grandchildren, Megan Regouffre (Rick), Austin Roberts, Alan Roberts, Katelyn Emfinger (Blake), Chris Givens (Heather), Wyatt Givens, Amy Victoria Cannon (Cameron), Will Michael Roberts, Julie Rippy, Jack Rippy, Jessie Rippy, Cameron Thames; great grandchildren, Mason Stafford, Myles Stafford, Maverick Regouffre, Logan Roberts, Raelynn Roberts, Meredith Emfinger, Margaret Emfinger, Carsyn Givens, Case Givens, Charleigh Mae Givens, Clayton Cannon, and Deacon Cannon.

Monday, 13 January 2025 15:21

James Pressley Mason

The funeral service for James Pressley Mason (aka “Poppa Bear”) will be 3 p.m., Thursday, January 16, at Riverwood Family with visitation beginning at Noon.

Mr. Mason, 64, of Brookhaven, died January 11, 2025, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. He was born October 11, 1960, to Donald Mason and Linda Mason. James loved a lot of things. It goes without saying that he loved his family most of all, but when you remember him remember that he loved the outdoors, he was an avid camper spending many summers camping at Clear Springs. Remember that he loved hunting and fishing and taking part in all that the good Lord provides. At heart, James was a musician. He sang with the gospel group Midnight Cry for 10 years and had a passion for it. A man can be many things, but most of all James will be missed.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 27 years Patricia Mason; children, Alisha Waldrop (Jacob), Colton Mason, Heather Rayborn, Jennifer Oquin (Kenny), Pat Koepp (Angela), Roy Koepp (Paula), Stefani Sanford, Donna Fortenberry (Jeremy), and Donald Alexander; brother, Carl Mason (Amelia); sister, Christy Beck (Scott); a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Monday, 13 January 2025 14:18

Judith Gail "Judy" Davis

The funeral service for Judith Gail “Judy” Davis will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, January 16th, at Riverwood Family with burial in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

Mrs. Davis, 75, of Brookhaven, died January 11, 2025, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. She was born in Magnolia, MS, on January 21, 1949, to Earl Leslie Hucabee and Marie Sterling Hucabee. She worked for many years as an Insurance Clerk. Judy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and treasured her family above all else. She was also an animal lover, very compassionate and caring. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Geraldine Burch.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Bobby Davis; children, Lisa Renee Ingram (Jim), and Leslie Marie Alexander (Dean); two grandchildren, AvaLeigh Ingram and AJ Ingram; family members and friends, Wayne Wallace, Angie Wallace, Linda Love, Jerri Simmons, and Dot Carter. She is also survived by a host of other loving family members and friends.

The Davis family would like to thank Arden Hospice for their care and dedication to Judy.

 

 

Monday, 13 January 2025 12:35

Sybil Carmen Jackson Freeman

The funeral service for Sybil Carmen Jackson Freeman will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 15, at Riverwood Family with burial in New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, January 14, at Riverwood and will resume from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

Sybil was a faithful and loving wife to her sweetheart, Joe Freeman, and a caring mom and grandmother to their children and grandchildren. She was born September 8, 1945, to Martin Mitchell Jackson and Anita Inez Stroud Jackson, she ended her journey here on Saturday, January 11, 2025, she was 79 years of age. She worked for the Brookhaven School District as a bus driver and was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church. Mrs. Freeman loved spending time with her husband, Joe, and her children, she adored going fishing with her grandchildren and watching them play baseball games. Most of her time she spent swinging on her back porch, enjoying the outdoors and admiring her flowers. She loved being one of the “Golden Girls” spending time with her lifelong friends for birthday outings and shopping sprees. Her heart was always set on her love for Jesus and being a part of her church functions. She loved her chickens and her flowers.

Preceding her in death was her parents; Martin Mitchell Jackson and Anita Inez Stroud Jackson; sister, Margie Jackson Smith, brothers, Edwin Jackson and John Wesley (J.W.) Jackson.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Joe Freeman; sons, Joe Freeman II, and wife Connie and Tim Freeman; daughters, Nancy Reynolds and Amy Powell and husband Chris. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, Ricky Joseph (RJ) Reynolds, Martin Jackson (Marty) Reynolds, Cody Henderson, Brent Henderson, Grant Reynolds, Jackson Freeman, Makenna Freeman and Makayla Freeman; and 12 great grandchildren.

Friday, 10 January 2025 15:44

Daniel Lee "Dan" Misch

The funeral service for Daniel Lee “Dan” Misch will be Noon, Tuesday, January 14th, at Johnson Grove Church of Christ with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Monday evening, January 13th, at Johnson Grove and will resume on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Mr. Misch, 66, of Smithdale, MS, died January 10, 2025, at his residence. He was born September 25, 1958, in Sumter, SC. He was a son to John Misch and Jean Misch Link. Daniel graduated with a degree in electrical engineering from the West Virginia Institute of Technology. Dan was a Radar Engineer for the Department of Defense. He helped develop and test targeting radar for the Marine Corp and the Navy.

He had traveled around the United States and loved hiking with his wife and friends while visiting National Parks. Dan’s wry sense of humor was frustrating, but it brought smiles time and again.

He raised his family in King George, VA before retiring to Smithdale, MS in 2020.

He had a passion for woodworking and was a meticulous craftsman. Daniel was a member of Johnson Grove Church of Christ.

He is preceded in death by his father.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Terry Misch; his mother, Jean Link; children, Mark Misch (Alyssa), Audrey Aranda (Angel), and Ruth Huntsman; brother, John Misch; and one grandchild on the way.

The family would like to thank Arden Hospice and All At Home sitter services.

In lieu of flowers you may make donations to Johnson Grove Youth Fund or Smiling Acres Church Camp, 665 Auburn Drive, Bogue Chitto, MS 39629.

Friday, 10 January 2025 15:10

Sharon Beatrice Lambert

The funeral service for Sharon Beatrice Lambert will be 11 a.m., Monday, January 13, at Riverwood Family with burial in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Brookhaven. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service at Riverwood.

Mrs. Lambert, 66, of Monticello, died January 9, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Brookhaven on March 26, 1958, to Jimmy Earl Foster and Beatrice Smith Foster. She was the owner of Lambert Electric.

Mrs. Lambert was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Not only did she enjoy indoor activities like jigsaw puzzles and tourist shops, but she was also an avid outdoors person too, her two favorite pastimes being fishing and camping. Her grandchildren were the light of her life, anything they wanted to do, she was all in! She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her father and her brother, Brad Lambert.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Harry Lambert; children, Brandy and Kody Burns; her mother; four grandchildren, William Brooks and Caroline, Kathryn Falvey and Duncan, Kallie Burns, and Gracie Burns; and soon to be great granddaughter, Sophia Falvey. She is also survived by her friend, Maxine Godwin and her fur babies.

Thursday, 09 January 2025 16:25

Clara Sue Patt

The funeral service for Clara Sue Patt will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Riverwood Family. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2025, at Riverwood Family and will resume at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, until time of service.

Clara Sue Patt, 75, of Brookhaven, passed away January 9, 2025, at Kings Daughters Medical Center. She was born in Brookhaven, May 25, 1949, to James Walter White and Earnestine Allgood White.

Ms. Patt was a healthcare nurse before she retired. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. Her hobbies included sewing and doing crafts.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Patt; three brothers, Tommy, Carol, and Guy Mitchell White; sister, Melissa Dianne, and granddaughter, Tiffany Bowman.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Vincent Rials, Sr. (Tammy) and Michael Scott (Emily); daughters, Zina Rials and Tanya Gatlin (Raymond); sisters, Debbie Carter, Connie Allen, and Tina Myers (Jerry); sister-in-law, Ethel White; eighteen grandchildren; and thirty-three great grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

The family would like to thank Mr. Dennis with Arden Hospice and the nurses, aids, therapists, and staff at Diversicare Nursing Home.

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