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Obituaries

Obituaries

Thursday, 31 January 2019 11:08

Kathleen "Kathy" Nettles Case

The funeral service for Mrs. Gussie Kathleen "Kathy" Nettles Case will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 2, 2019, at

Johnson Grove Church of Christ, with interment at Case Family Cemetery, at Tracy Case’s home. Visitation

will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, February 1, at Johnson Grove.

Mrs. Kathy Case, 73, went to be with the Lord on January 30, 2019. She was born on April 27, 1945, to

William Curtis Nettles and Flora Laird Nettles. Mrs. Kathy was the heart of her home, a loving wife,

mother, and grandmother. She was a member of Mt Zion Church of Christ and a treasured member

of her community. She will be missed by all those who love her.

Mrs. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents.

Those left here to cherish her memory are, her husband, Charles  Case; son, Richard Case and

wife, Sharon; daughter, Tracy Case; sisters, Gloria Lofton and Flora Crook; and four grandchildren,

Brittani Case, Emily Powers, Sara Case, and Shayla McGuffee.

Thursday, 31 January 2019 10:06

Nadine Roderick

Services for Ms. Nadine Mickles Roderick of McComb are 11:00 am Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Riverwood Family Funeral Service.

Mrs. Nadine M. Roderick passed away on Jan. 30, 2019 in McComb, Mississippi.

She was born on June 16, 1949 to Ernest Mickles Sr. and Sammie W. Mickles in Mobile, Alabama.

She was the third child of her parents’ union.

Nadine graduated from Mattie T. Blount High School in Mobile, Alabama. Shortly after graduating,

she moved to Miami, Florida, where she completed a few college courses and later married Albert Joseph Roderick.

Upon their union, they bore a daughter.

 

She accepted God at a very early age. Throughout her life, she lived in various cities, such as: Miami, Florida;

Providence, Rhode Island; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Gary, Indiana; Meadville and McComb, Mississippi.

She was a hard worker and provider for daughter. Throughout her work career she was a supervisor

and manager for various companies, as well as a caregiver for her mother.

Nadine was a very caring person who was always concerned about the needs of others.

She lived fully with love, honesty, strength and a belief in God. She enjoyed reading, shopping, traveling,

fishing, gardening and cooking.

 

Preceding her in death are her parents Mr. Ernest and Sammie Mickles, brother Ernest Mickles II,

sister-in-law Catherine Mickles and brother-in-law Raymond Roderick.

 

She is survived by a daughter, Denise Roderick Williams; former son-in-law Charles L. Williams;

brother Rayford Mickles; sisters-in-law Paulette Mickles, Katherine Roderick and Lynne Roderick;

brothers-in-law Manny Roderick and Stevie Roderick; nieces Latrice M. Blyther and Danielle M. Russell;

nephews Rayford Mickles II, Rodney Mickles, Ryan Carlisle, and Brandon Mickles;

a host of great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Wednesday, 30 January 2019 14:11

David Chance Thompson

The funeral service for Mr. David Chance “Dugan” Thompson will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 2, 2019,

at Riverwood Family, with interment at Wellman Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 5:00-8:00 p.m.,

Friday, February 1, 2019, at Riverwood.

Mr. David Chance Thompson, 36, of Brookhaven, passed from this life on January 30, 2019, at his residence.

He was born April 16, 1982, to Felix Nelson Thompson and Judith Elaine Thames Walker. He worked as a

Compass Man with Seismic Survey. Chance enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing. Spending time with

his family was important to Chance, he will be missed by all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his father; grandparents, Johnny and Paralee Thompson and Donald and

June Thames; and by his cousins, John Thompson and William “Bubba” Thompson.

Those left to cherish his memory are, his wife, Shannon Thompson; mother and stepfather, Judy and

James Walker; son, David Vance Thompson; daughters, Harmonie Eliana Thompson and Emma Nicole Thompson;

brother, Lee Thompson and wife Renee’; sisters, Lacy Thompson and Kersey Walker; he is also survived

by his nieces, Danyell, Katlyn, Hailee, Katie, Hanna, and Ashley; nephew, Gage; and his great nieces, Brooklyn and Ryleigh.

Wednesday, 30 January 2019 11:29

James Edward Cliburn

Visitation for Mr. James Edward Cliburn will be Friday, February 1,

from 5:00-8:00 pm at Riverwood Family Funeral Service.

The family will be hosting a memorial service for Mr. Cliburn 2:00 pm Sunday,

February 3, 2019 at Fresh Anointing United Pentecostal at 2031 E Whitworth St.

in Hazlehurst.

Mr. James Edward Cliburn 77 of Hazlehurst, went to be with his Lord on January 29, 2019 at Baptist Medical Center.

He was born on July 26, 1941 to the late Walter Bennett Cliburn and Theola Eugenia Cliburn.

He was retired from the United States Air Force and was self employed as a

Residential Drywall Contractor and was a member of Fresh Anointing United Pentecostal Church.


Preceding him in death are his parents.

 

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Esther Lee Cliburn; sons David Cliburn and wife, Amanda,

Steven Cliburn and wife, Stephanie; daughter, Lori Beaube and husband, Paul; brother, Roy Cliburn;

sister, Lavern Weeks and 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Tuesday, 29 January 2019 11:16

Mary Nell Teasley

Services for Mrs. Mary Nell Teasley of Brookhaven are 11:00 am Thursday, January 31, 2019

at Riverwood Family Funeral Service with burial at Hazlehurst Cemetery.

Visitation is from 9:00 until time of service on Thursday, at Riverwood.

Mrs. Mary Nell Teasley, 86, went to be with her Lord on January 29, 2019 at Country Brook Living Center.

She was born on August 25, 1932 to the late Troy Sloan Malone and Nellie Wilks Malone.

She was a member of Ruth Baptist Church and enjoyed sewing, visiting and spending time with her family and friends.

Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Thomas Ray Teasley; brothers, Milford and Ray Malone;

and son-in-laws, Johnny Rials and Jimmy Lambert.

 

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Christine Rials of Brookhaven and Tommie Lambert of Ruth;

sisters Bessie Corken, Virginia Dixon and Betty Jean Thompson, all of Wesson.

She is also survived by her 3 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren;

Tina Ballard (Toby), Stacey McDavid (Brian), Thomas Lambert (Lisa), Leonna Huhn (Josh), Sydney Ballard,

Jamie McDavid, Ryan McDavid, Ashlyn Lambert, Emma Lambert, Kaisley Lambert, Mason Huhn, Cooper Huhn and Hollyn Huhn.

 

Tuesday, 29 January 2019 11:15

Josie Gulino Rhodus

The funeral service for Mrs. Josie Gulino Rhodus will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 1, 2019,

at Terry’s Creek Baptist Church, with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 9:00 a.m.

until time of the service Friday.

Mrs. Josie Gulino Rhodus, 77, of Magnolia, MS, passed from this life on January 28, 2019 at her residence.

She was born in Independence, Louisiana, to Jim and Mary Gagliano Gulino. She was employed with the

South Pike School System as a Bus Driver. Mrs. Josie leaves a legacy of love. She was a very special wife,

mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Spending time with her grandchildren was the most important

thing to her. She will be greatly missed by her loved ones, her friends at Terry’s Creek Baptist Church,

and by her two much loved “fur babies”, Cena and Molly.

She is preceded in death by her parents and one son, Kelly Wayne Rosata.

Those left to cherish her memory are, her husband, Curtis Melvyn Rhodus; sons, David Anthony Rosata a

nd wife Karen, Kelvin Paul Rosata and wife Jessica; daughters, Linda Gail Rhodus Owen and husband Frank,

Sherrie Dee Rhodus Edgy and husband, Joey; brother, Joe Gulino; her twin sister, Marie Gulino Musacchia and

sister, Francis Gulino Firman; she is also survived by her 15 grandchildren, Daniel, Tiffany, Jon Curtis,

Darla, Jerrett, Vince, Phyllis, Dylan, Jake, Jax, Randi, Kristie, Tony, Genna, and Kelly, and by her ten great grandchildren.

Sunday, 27 January 2019 13:38

Anthony John "Tony" Damico

Mr. Anthony John “Tony” Damico, 69, of Brookhaven, passed from this life on January 27, 2019,

at his residence. He was born September 16, 1949, to Anthony John Damico, Sr. and Clara Allgood Damico.

He was a Small Engine Repairman and he served his country in the United States Marine Corps.

Mr. Damico is preceded in death by his parents and his infant brother, Paul Damico.

Those left to cherish his memory are, his sister, Mary Ann Norwood;

nephew, Paul Vanover and wife, Courtney and their children, Megan and Madison;

niece, Sylvia Teasley and husband, Matthew.

 

Sunday, 27 January 2019 13:34

Theresia Blades Edwards

Services for Mrs. Theresia Blades Edwards of Brookhaven are 2:00 pm Wednesday, January 30, 2019

at Riverwood Family Funeral Service with burial at New Sight Cemetery.

Visitation is from 12:00 until time of service on Wednesday.

Mrs. Theresia Blades Edwards, 92, went to be with her Lord on January 27, 2019

at Silver Cross Health and Rehab.

She was born on July 31, 1926 to the late Doc and Ollie Blades.

Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Paul Edwards; daughter, Linda Edwards Covington;

 

sons, Richard Paul Edwards, Robert James Edwards, Jack E. Edwards; brother, Otis L. Blades and sister, Nora Bell White.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, William M. Edwards and wife, Kim of Brookhaven

and daughter, Paula E. Cook and husband Woody of Brandon.

She is also survived by 14 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and a host of great-great grandchildren.

She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her.

Saturday, 26 January 2019 10:27

Samuel Carlton Cobb

Services for Samuel Carlton Cobb of Brookhaven are 11:00 am

Monday, January 28, 2019 at Riverwood Family Funeral Service

with burial at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation is from 5:00-8:00 pm Sunday, January 27 at Riverwood Family.

Mr. Samuel Carlton Cobb, 84, went to be with his Lord on January 26, 2019

at King’s Daughters Medical Center.

He was born on January 13, 1934 to the late Sam and Alma Cobb.

He played basketball and football at Co-Lin High School.

He retired with 20 years service from the United States Air Force

and was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.

Preceding him in death are his parents.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years, Carol Allen Cobb;

sister-in-law, Judy Ashley; nieces, Cindy A. Smith and Sandra A. Stewart and nephew, Scott Ashley.

 

Friday, 25 January 2019 16:58

Edna Powell Sones

The homegoing service for Mrs. Edna Powell Sones will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 28, 2019,

at First Baptist Church Brookhaven, with interment at Sones Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery

in Carriere, MS, at 4:00 p.m. Friends may visit with the family from 9:30 a.m. until time of the service on Monday.

 

Edna Powell Sones, affectionately known to all who

knew her as Nana, went to be with the Lord on

January 25, 2019. She was born December 8, 1928

to Tommie Powell and Rosabelle Marshall Fletcher.

She was preceded in her death by her husband,

U.G. Sones; her parents; and one sister, Mildred Reed.

Those left to cherish her memory are, her sons:

Dr. Jim Sones and wife, Debbie; Bill Sones and wife, Theresa;

sister, Nellie Gammons; 9 grandchildren,

Jay Sones and fiancé, Lucy; Ken Sones and wife, Suzanne;

Megan Clapton and husband, Marty;

Michael Germany; Sunday Holmes and husband, Jason;

Sicily Green and husband, Jason; Dr. Bill Sones, Jr.

and wife, Carrie; Ben Sones and wife Estelle;

Sam Sones and wife, Brittany. She was also

blessed with 24 great grandchildren.

After spending over thirty-five years raising their family in Eupora,

Edna and her husband U.G. moved

to be near their family in Brookhaven. She opened

Sones Interiors and used her decorating talent to

enrich the homes and lives of many people. She and

her husband became beloved members serving the Lord at

First Baptist Church faithful. Later she and U.G.

became the managers of the Inez Hotel Apartments

for almost twenty years, blessing and serving the many residents who lived there.

At the age of 80, upon her retirement, she told her son Bill,

“I never thought that I would retire this early!” She had a can-do spirit

and never wanted to slow down. She will be fondly remembered for her

devotion to her husband, her family and friends, her church and her community.

 

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