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Obituaries

Obituaries

Wednesday, 23 October 2019 16:36

Martin Lynn "Marty" Britt

The funeral service for Mr. Martin Lynn “Marty” Britt will be 2 p.m., Sunday, October 27, 2019,

at Riverwood Family, with interment at Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m.,

Saturday, October 26, at Riverwood.

Mr. Britt, 63, of Edwards, MS, passed from this life October 23, 2019 at his residence. He was born

May 3, 1956, in Brookhaven, MS, to his parents, Troy and Pauline Britt. Mr. Britt was retired from

working in the Oil Refinery Industry as a Supervisor. He enjoyed wood working and caring for

his lawn. His greatest enjoyment was loving his family. He was a wonderful husband, father,

grandfather and friend.

He is preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, Clyde Allred and brother-in-law, David Allred.

Those he leaves to cherish his memory are, his wife, Shelley Britt; son, Daniel Britt and wife, Misty, that he considered a daughter;

daughter, Rachel Perry and husband, James, who he considered a son; mother-in-law, Frances Allred; brothers, Dennis Britt

and wife, Alice, Robert Britt and wife, Tracy; nine grandchildren, McKenzie White, Renee Perry,

Dylan Britt, Maddison Britt, Lorna Perry, Parker Britt, Payton Britt, Julia Perry, and James Perry, Jr.

He was also expecting to meet his first great grandchild in the near future.

Wednesday, 23 October 2019 11:39

Anita Faye Pugh

The funeral service for Mrs. Anita Faye Pugh will be 12 noon, Thursday, October 24, 2019,

at Monticello Baptist Church, with interment at the church cemetery. There will be a

time of visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Mrs. Pugh, 85, of Monticello, passed from this life October 22, 2019, at Lawrence County Hospital.

She was born March 10, 1934, to her parents, Marion Frank Trawick and Kathryn Ellen Sark Trawick.

Mrs. Pugh was employed at the Lawrence County Hospital as an Insurance Clerk before retiring.

She was a member of Monticello Baptist Church. A true woman of faith and values, she loved

her family and enjoyed cooking for them and spending time with each one. She also enjoyed

her faith family, going to her Sunday School class and worship at Monticello Baptist.

She will be missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Terry Trawick; and son-in-law, Randy Foster.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 66 years, Joseph Earl Pugh; daughters,

Debra Faye Foster, Suanne Foster, and Vicki Darlene Godwin; sister, Shirley Ann McCall;

five grandchildren, Stacey Foster, Joseph Foster, Skye Smith, Mandy Foster, and Douglas Godwin;

four great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.

Tuesday, 22 October 2019 12:47

Anna Louise Smith

Services for Mrs. Anna Louise Smith will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at 11:00am,

at Riverwood Family with interment at Hillcrest Church of Christ Cemetery.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening, October 22, 2019, from 5:00-8:00pm also at Riverwood Family.

 

Anna Louise Smith, 80, of Brookhaven, passed from this life on October 20, 2019, at her residence.

She was born in Arkansas on December 15, 1938, to Roy Sexton and Bess Hefly Sexton.

Mrs. Smith worked for many years in sales at J.C. Penney’s along with being a homemaker for her family.

She was a member of Hillcrest Church of Christ.

 

Preceding her in death were her parents, Roy and Bess Sexton; brothers, Benny Sexton and Chas Sexton and one sister-in-law, Gloria Sexton.

She was also preceded in death by an uncle and aunt, Loma and Clara Hefly whom were like parents

to her along with their daughter, Ella Van Gundy who became like a sister to her.

 

Those left to cherish her memory is her husband of 62+ years, John Douglas Smith; daughters, Tracy Catt and husband John W. and Terrie Hall and husband Bradley.

She is also survived by her seven grandchildren, Katie Cole and husband Jason, Ashley Hall, Brooks Hall and wife Summer, Lindsey Hall,

John Douglas Barker, Anna Barker and Mary Hardin Barker; along with great-grandchildren, Axel and Gunner Cole, and Haylie and Grace Cole.

Monday, 21 October 2019 15:34

William Edward "Billy" Monk, Jr.

The funeral service for Mr. William “Billy” Edward Monk, Jr., will be 11 a.m., Thursday,

October 24, 2019, at Riverwood Family, with interment at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, October 23, at Riverwood and will resume at 10 a.m.,

Thursday before the service.

Mr. Monk, Jr., 62, of Monticello, MS, passed away October 18, 2019, at University Medical Center.

He was born January 5, 1957, to William Edward Monk, Sr. and Shirley Sunshine Young Monk.

He was a Biker and founder of Long Ride Bikers of Mississippi. He was also a member of Abate.

He enjoyed working on everything from his “mancave” to his tractors.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Shelly Greer Monk; daughters, Stephanie Monk and Kimberly Monk Anding

and husband, Dwayne; stepson, Matthew Corona and wife, Paige; sister, Melanie Monk Sanders and

husband, Darrell; five grandchildren, Tristan, Devan, and Kynlee Monk and Carter Anding and Zaxton Corona;

two nieces, Brittany Monk and Kelsey Case and one nephew, Daniel Pierce.

Friday, 18 October 2019 15:25

Luther "Dinky" Magee Gartman III

Services for Mr. Luther “Dinky” Magee Gartman III, of Brookhaven are 11:00 am

Monday, October 21, 2019 at Riverwood Family Funeral Service.

Visitation is from 9:00 am until time of service.

 

Mr. Luther “Dinky” Magee Gartman III, 61, went to be with his Lord on October 18, 2019 at St Dominics Hospital.

He was born on December 24, 1957 to the late Luther Magee Gartman, Jr. and Gretchen Oberschmidt Parson.

Mr. Gartman was a member of Hawkins Chapel United Methodist Church and was Chief Engineer for Diamond Offshore.

He was an avid hunter, fisherman, golfer and motorcyclist. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.

 

Preceding him in death were his parents; and stepfather, C.K. “Pot” Burgess.

 

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Jean L. Gartman; son, Brady M. Gartman and wife Shannon;

daughter, Janie G. Bass and husband, Chris and sister, Debra Spring. He is also survived by his grandchildren,

Ali Gartman, Landon Gartman, Lauren Gartman, Craig Bass, Lydia Bass and Sylvia Bass, and many special extended family members.

Friday, 18 October 2019 13:07

Michael Barnett Cupit

Services for Mr. Michael Barnett Cupit of Greensburg LA are 2:00 pm Sunday, October 20, 2019

at Riverwood Family Funeral Service with visitation from 12:00 until time of service. Burial at Bogue Chitto Cemetery.

Mr. Michael Barnett Cupit, 64, passed away October 16, 2019 at his residence.

He was born on June 2, 1955.

Mr. Cupit was an attorney and was a member of the Brookhaven Masonic Lodge, Alumni of USM and Ole Miss.,

and served as a Judge in Tylertown MS. He enjoyed playing bluegrass music on his guitar, fiddle and mandolin.

 

Preceding him in death were his parents, John Ellis Cupit, Sr. and Mary Lilly Cupit Scybist;

and brothers, Robert Wayne Cupit and Murray Glynn Cupit.

 

Those left to cherish his memory are his ex-wife, Tamara Arnold Cupit; son, Michael Brendan Cupit;

daughter, Lilly Marie Cupit; brothers, John Ellis Cupit and wife, Genia, Jerry Lynn Cupit and wife, Peggy,

Marion Allen Cupit and wife, Mary Grace and James A. Cupit and wife, Shirley. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Wednesday, 16 October 2019 12:38

James Odell Painter

A private family service will be held to remember James Odell Painter, the infant son of Randy Painter and Kristen McKlemurry.

When you hear “nobody dies from a broken heart” it’s from someone who has never lost a child. We were not meant to

keep you, so we let go and will always remember you.

James Odell Painter was born October 14, 2019 to his parents, Randy James Painter and Kristen Lynn McKlemurry.

His memory will be cherished by them and by his siblings, Caiden McKlemurry and Aubrey Sullivan.

He is survived by his grandparents, Jerry and Susan Judd, of Brookhaven and James and Marian Painter, of Brandon;

aunt Tasha Painter of Hazlehurst; uncle Joe Honea III and his wife, Valorie, also of Brookhaven; and by other loving family members as well as

friends of the family.

Tuesday, 15 October 2019 13:53

Mary Lucille Shelton

Services for Mrs. Mary Lucille Shelton are 11:00 am Friday, October 18, 2019 at Riverwood Family Funeral Service

with interment at Shelton Family Cemetery in Copiah County.

Visitation is 5:00-8:00 pm Thursday, October 17, at Riverwood and will resume from 10:00 until time of service on Friday.

 

Mrs. Mary Lucille Shelton, 94, of Pattison went to be with her Lord on October 15, 2019 at her residence.

She was born on January 24, 1925 to the late Fred Warren, Sr. and Mary Calcote Warren.    

She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, gardening, cooking and caring for her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mrs. Shelton will be missed by all that loved and knew her.

 

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Charles Baldwin Shelton; son, Charles Warren Shelton;

brothers, Robert Warren, J.O. Warren, Fred Warren, Jr. and Lee O. Warren; sister, Nelle Brister;

grandson, Brandon Shelton; great grandson, Camden Shelton; and son-in-laws, Lloyd Copeland and Jimmy Spears.

 

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Freddie Shelton and wife, Katie, Eddie Shelton and wife, Libby;

Vel Spears and Ginger Copeland; daughter-in-law, Debbie Shelton. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

 

The family wishes to thank the staff of Hospice Compassus, Silver Cross Nursing Home and Dr. Ray Montalvo and staff.

 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Shelton Cemetery, 6907 McBride Rd. Pattison, MS. 39144.

Tuesday, 15 October 2019 13:49

Danny G. Boling

Services for Mr. Danny G. Boling of Brookhaven are 2:00 pm Thursday, October 17, 2019

at Riverwood Family Funeral Service with interment at Hawkins Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Visitation is from 5:00-8:00 pm Wednesday, October 16 at Riverwood.

Mr. Danny G. Boling, 72, went to be with his Lord on October 14, 2019 at St. Dominic surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on December 28, 1946 to the late L.C. “Smitt” Boling and Clorene Smith Boling.

Danny was a retired foreman and dispatcher for Oddee Smith & Sons and he worked as a special Agent with the Internal Revenue

and auditor for the State Tax Commission. He was a member of Hawkins Chapel United Methodist Church and he served in the United States Army.

Preceding him in death were his parents and grandparents; also his grandson, Jadin K. Case and great granddaughter, Bella G. Montgomery.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years, Janice Callender Boling; daughters, Carlene Boling Montgomery and husband, Mark

and Dana Boling Case and husband, Kris. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Timmy Montgomery and wife, Cherish, Marcy M. Ball and husband, Ramsey,

Kristin W. Quinn, Lakin C. Wallace, Kayne Case and Dane Case; and great grandchildren, Guage Montgomery, Addison Rae Quinn, Maci Lynn Ball,

Ellanor Montgomery and Mason R. Ball. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Clayton Callender and wife, Faye

and nephew, John Callender and wife, Cindy; great nephew, Clay Callender and great niece, Madison Callender and a number of cousins

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Hawkins Chapel United Methodist Church.

Friday, 11 October 2019 11:57

Alfred Eugene "A. E." Smith

The funeral service for Mr. Alfred Eugene Smith will be 11 a.m., Monday

October 14, at Little Bahala Baptist Church, with interment in the church

cemetery. 

Visitation is from 4-8 p.m., Sunday, October 13, at Riverwood and will resume

Monday morning at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

 

"Our Sweet, precious Daddy had many extraordinary gifts. Gifts that could have been overlooked, but
these gifts weren't overlooked by the many souls that he touched. Daddy was a lover of people and a
fixer of broken wings. Daddy listened with his heart, not his ears. Daddy was the best friend that a
friend could have.
Our daddy and mama gave us the gift of seeing what a true Christian love story was. Alfred and Flo's
Iife was spent honoring, supporting, cherishing, fishing, hunting and loving one another without
abandon and for all the world to see. Daddy's lifelong desire was that ALL would know the healing
power of Jesus Christ and the gift of His eternal salvation. Thank you, Lord, for the blessing of our
Daddy and praise JESUS for taking him into His kingdom.
Alfred Eugene (A.E) Smith age 87 resident of Wesson, MS went to be with his Lord October 11, 2O19.
He was born on December 16, 1931 to Jimmie Lee and Tiny Belle Parnell Smith. Alfred was a
faithful servant of Little Balaha Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and leader in his church
and community. He was a devout Godly Man who loved God first and foremost. He loved and
cherished Flo, his wife of 67 years. He was a very loving Godly father to his four children, eleven
grandchildren and twenty seven great-grandchildren and was a very devoted uncle to the children of his
deceased brothers.
Alfred served his country with the United States Navy during the Korean War. After returning home he
was employed with International Paper and worked as a supervisor in the Finishing and Shipping
department until his retirement. He was an avid outdoors-man who enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending
time in the woods. He learned the forestry industry, farming and gardening from his dad. He had a
passion for fishing and looked forward to spending time with his friends with Magnolia Crappie Club,
Troll Mate and Crappie Masters toumaments.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Flo Smith; his parents; brother; Charles, Kenneth,
Cullen and Jerry Smith and two great grandsons Mason and Matthew Sanders.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter Jean Smith Sanders and sons Leslie and Lois,
James and Margaret and Larry and Cheryl. He also had eleven grandchildren and twenty seven great grandchildren.
He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Edouida Smith, Valerie Smith and Lil
Roenbeck.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Little Bahala Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, P O Box
55, Wesson, MS 39191-0055.
The family would like to extend our love and appreciation to Kathy Boswell and Helen Woods.

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