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Obituaries

Monday, 15 June 2020 14:38

Clifton Edward Bales, Jr.

Funeral service for Mr. Clifton Edward Bales, Jr will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at

Bogue Chitto Baptist Church with interment at Twin Oaks Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m.,

Tuesday, June 16, at Bogue Chitto Baptist Church, and will resume at 10 a.m. on Wednesday until time of the service.

Mr. Clifton Edward Bales, Jr., affectionately known as “Grub”, 66, passed from this life June 15, 2020.

He was born August 5, 1953, to the late Clifton Edward Bales, Sr. and Helen Kathryn Reid Bales.

He was a member of Bogue Chitto Baptist Church and was a dairy farmer by trade. Mr. Bales

was also a member of the Bogue Chitto Masonic Lodge and an active Houndsman. His favorite

pastime was visiting with his sons and grandsons. He was a great people person and would

strike up a conversation with anyone who would listen. He would discuss anything from

mules to how he loved fulfilling his duties as “Mayor” of Bogue Chitto. He will be greatly

missed by all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Vivienne Lynn Bales; parents; and his niece, Marriah Bales Barron.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Trey Bales (Melissa) and Reid Bales; brothers,

Kevin Bales (Glenda), Bruce Bales (Donna); sisters, Melinda Bales Hughes, Melissa Bales Boyd (Billy);

two grandchildren, Slade Bales and Gunner Bales; and a host of nieces and nephews

and other loving family members and friends.

Monday, 15 June 2020 13:16

Darrell Anthony Therrell

Mr. Darrell Anthony Therrell, 56, of Brookhaven, passed away June 14, 2020, at his residence.

He was born on October 22, 1963, in Meridian, MS.

Mr. Therrell was a pipefitter and was a member of the Brookhaven MS Moose Lodge.

 

Preceding him in death were his father, George Robert “Buddy” Therrell; grandparents, Guy C. Therrell and Candice Myrle Therrell;

and aunt, Myrle Lavern “Sister” Therrell.

 

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Mark Anthony Therrell and Joshua Allen Therrell;

daughters, Candies Sueann Whittington and Melissa Jean Davis.

He is also survived by his brother, Mark Edward Therrell, and 9 grandchildren.

Friday, 12 June 2020 14:30

Dorothy Coleman Drye Tuneburg

A Graveside Service for Mrs. Dorothy Coleman Drye Tuneburg of Columbia is 2:30 pm, Monday, June 15, 2020,

at Wesson Cemetery with visitation from 1:00-2:00 pm at Riverwood Family.

 

Mrs. Dorothy Coleman Drye Tuneburg, 85, went to be with her Lord on June 12, 2020. She was born on September 25, 1934,

to the late Sherod Coleman and Joanna Barksdale Coleman.

Mrs. Tuneburg was a member of Wesson Baptist Church. She served as church pianist and organist at many area churches through the years,

beginning at age 12 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Copiah County. She also enjoyed painting, loved to journal,

sharing her family history, and spending time visiting with her family.

 

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, Lamar Tuneburg; siblings, Sherod Henry Coleman, Truly Coleman, Jerry Wayne Coleman, and sister, Connie Kay Coleman.

 

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Deborah Drye Brown and husband, Roy, Linda Drye Blackmon and husband, Roger,

and Millie Drye Clinton and husband, Johnny Mack. She is also survived by her brothers, Billy Coleman, and Starkey Coleman;

sister, Judy Coleman Edwards; 7 grandchildren, Dustin Brown, Cade Brown, John Blackmon, Ryan Blackmon, Lauren Clinton Gibson,

Johnathan Clinton, Jarrett Clinton, and 5 great-grandchildren.

Monday, 08 June 2020 15:50

William Ronald "Ronnie" Allbritton

Funeral service for Mr. William Ronald “Ronnie” Allbritton will be 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2020,

at Riverwood Family, with interment at Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 2 p.m. until the time of service.

Mr. Allbritton, 67, of Brookhaven, passed from this life on June 8, 2020, at King’s Daughters Medical Center.

He was born in Brookhaven on September 3, 1951, to William Archie Allbritton and Helen Juanita Allbritton.

He was a member of Ramah Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his father.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Nita Allbritton; daughter, Skye Allbritton; sisters,

Paula Albritton (Barney) and Lindy Carver; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Jason Albritton, Jeremy Albritton, Logan King, and Allen Johnson.

 

The family wishes to thank Countrybrook Living Center and Hospice Compassus and staff, for their love

and compassion in his care.

A special thank you to Lindy Sills, Brittany Sasser, Heather Wilson, and Wendy Lockard.

 

Monday, 08 June 2020 11:46

Johnnie Hamilton Harvey

A Memorial Service for Mrs. Johnnie Hamilton Harvey will be held on July 18th at 1 pm at Tylertown Baptist Church.

 

Mrs. Johnnie Hamilton Harvey, 88, went to be with her Lord on June 7, 2020, at her home.

She was born on June 6, 1932, to the late Zell Hamilton and Wessie Fortenberry Hamilton.

Mrs. Hamilton was a homemaker and a member of Tylertown Baptist Church. She enjoyed wood crafting, painting,

sewing, and volunteering at her church.

 

Preceding her in death were her parents, and sister, Jerry L. Packwood.

 

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Henry Grady Harvey, Jr.; daughter, Rhonda Lynn Harvey Weegens and husband, Mark;

3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, all residing in Arkansas.

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

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Tylertown Baptist Church.

Saturday, 06 June 2020 16:33

William Lee "Dub" Smith

Services for Mr. William Lee “Dub” Smith will be held on Monday, June 8, 2020, at 10:00am at Riverwood Family with interment at Wesson Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, June 8, 2020, from 9:00 till service time.

William Lee “Dub” Smith, 89, of Wesson, passed from this life on June 5, 2020, at Forest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. He was born on March 21, 1931, to Benjamin Burnell Smith and Robin Greer Smith.

Dub served in the United States Air Force where he was stationed in Germany; after he was discharged, he then became a policeman, serving in Brookhaven and becoming the Police Chief In Wesson. He later became an X-Ray Technician working for Mississippi X-Ray and H&H X-Ray.

Preceding him in death was his parents; wife, Peggy Jo Nations Smith; sons, William Craig Smith, Benjamin Scott Smith and Christopher Lee Smith; great grandson, Rowdy Lee Smith and one sister, Dot Rollins.

Those left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Robyn Smith (Susan Archer), Daughter-in-law, Rebecca Smith, Grandchildren, Jordan Lee Smith (Laken Smith), Abbey Gayle Mahaffey (Andy Mahaffey) and one great grandchild, William Dawson Mahaffey.

Friday, 05 June 2020 10:55

Lena Case

Services for Mrs. Lena Case is 1:00 pm Saturday, June 6, 2020,

at Riverwood Family Funeral Service with burial at Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 12:00 until the time of service at Riverwood.

 

Mrs. Lena Edwards Case, 94, went to be with her Lord on June 4, 2020.

She was born on May 25, 1926, to the late George Seymour Edwards and Sudie Garner Edwards.

Mrs. Case was a homemaker and she loved gardening, especially daylilies and roses.

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

 

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, George Clayton Case; and brother, Richard Matthews.

 

Those left to cherish her memory are her brother, Wayne Matthews, and wife, JoAnn; sisters-in-law,

Carolyn Carpenter and husband, Marvin and Shirley Lewis, along with a host of nieces and nephews and other family members and friends.

Wednesday, 03 June 2020 15:11

Robert Lee King

The graveside service for Mr. Robert Lee King will be 2 p.m., Friday, June 5, 2020, at East Lincoln Baptist Church Cemetery.

There will be a visitation from 1-1:45 p.m. at East Lincoln Baptist Church.

Mr. King, 78, of Brookhaven, passed away June 2, 2020, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. He was born May 15, 1942,

to his parents, Lonnie Jefferson King, Sr and Laura Jane Lambert King. He was a welder by trade and a member of

East Lincoln Baptist Church. Mr. King was involved in several community works which included

East Lincoln Volunteer Fire Department, SW Bee Club, and the Mississippi Bee Association.

He will be missed by all those who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Louise Grice King; parents; daughter, Robin Leigh King

and sister, Claudine King Fuller.

Those who remain to cherish his memory are his son, William E. “Will” Cohen and wife, Kristie; daughter,

Benita Lynn King Woods and husband, Bryant; brothers, Tony King, Eugene King, Darryl King,

Lonnie King, Jr., Raymond King, and Larry King; sister, Margie Olline Jones; and five grandchildren,

Bill Cohen, Jesse Cohen, Lainey DeLaughter, Zack DeLaughter, and Travis DeLaughter.

Saturday, 30 May 2020 11:21

Geraldine Cole Smith

Mrs. Geraldine Cole Smith, 72, went to be with her Lord on May 29, 2020, at her home. She was born on October 15, 1947, in Collins, MS.

Mrs. Smith was an active member of her church; she was retired from a variety of sales jobs, including Mary Kay Cosmetics;

and she loved babysitting and entertaining her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

 

Preceding her in death were her parents, Gerald Hestel Cole and Cletis Lowah Cole; her son, Alan Ryan Smith;

and her brother, David Bryan Cole.

 

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Rodney Stuart Smith; daughters, DeAnna Smith Culbertson and husband Jay;

Karen Smith Fleming and husband Greg; brothers, Roger Wayne Cole, and wife, Martha; Gregory Micheal Cole and wife, Melissa; and Joel Patrick Cole and wife, Anita.

She is also survived by 6 grandchildren: Colby Alan Culbertson, Carter Murry Culbertson, Grayson Stuart Fleming, Kennedy Elizabeth Fleming,

Spencer Grant Fleming, and special granddaughter, Brittany Fauver Magee; 3 great-grandchildren, Isabella, Ava, and Raylon Magee;

along with special nieces and nephews, Brien Cole, Abby Cole, Aaron Cole, Ryan Cole, Tera Cole Maharrey, and Kelley Cole Sprague.

 

Visitation is at Riverwood Family Funeral Home Monday, June 1, from 3:00-5:00 pm.(Covid-19 restrictions are somewhat lifted beginning Monday.

Nighttime visitations are still prohibited, but we can do late afternoon. Riverwood staff may be required to limit visitors to 50 people in the building at a time,

but that will be much more manageable than 10 at a time.) Funeral will be at Hillcrest Church of Christ Tuesday, June 2, at 11:00 am

with viewing from 10:00 am-until time of service. (Size of the crowd will determine if service is conducted inside the building or outside under the pavilion.)

Burial will follow at Hillcrest cemetery.

 

Saturday, 30 May 2020 09:33

Linda Fay Fisher Donaldson Coleman

Services provided by Riverwood with a private family memorial service to be held in Forest, MS.

Linda Fay Fisher Donaldson Coleman, 65, of Brookhaven went to be with her Lord on May 28, 2020, at Kings Daughters Medical Center.

She was born on February 11, 1955, to the late Jesse Lee Fisher and Audie Moore Fisher of Forest, MS.

Mrs. Coleman enjoyed spending time with her family and attending her grandchildren’s sports activities.

She also enjoyed socializing and playing Bingo with her friends at Silver Cross Home.

Preceding her in death were her parents; and her siblings.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Chrisy Morse and husband Scott of Hazlehurst, MS;

sons, Casey Coleman, and wife, Dedrah, of Texas, Cody Coleman and wife, Misti, of Brookhaven, MS; 9 grandchildren;

6 great-grandchildren; niece “Sis” Brenda of Florence, MS.

She is also survived by numerous other friends and family.

Special thank you to the nurses and staff at KDMC for all their care and compassion during her time of illness.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her name to the

Alzheimer’s Association

81810 Greensboro Dr. Suite 4000

McLean, VA 22102

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