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Obituaries

Obituaries

Monday, 07 October 2019 13:12

Billy Gene Wallace

The funeral service for Mr. Billy Gene Wallace will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, October 8, at Victory Baptist Church

with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Monday, Oct 7, at Riverwood and

will resume Tuesday at the church from 9 a.m. until time of service.

Mr. Wallace, 79, of Brookhaven, passed from this life October 6, 2019, at his residence. He was born

December 2, 1939, to his parents, Lonnie Wallace and Nettie Reed Wallace. He was employed in the oilfield industry

as a driller and was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Mr. Billy was a loving husband, father, grandfather and

friend, he will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents and 10 half brothers and sisters.

Those who are left behind to cherish his memory are, his wife, Bonnie Hutcherson Wallace; son, Dr. David Wallace;

daughters, Shirley Wallace, Amy Wallace Waldon, and Terri Wallace; sister-in-law, Minnie Wallace; six grandchildren,

Jessica Reeves, Dwayne Reeves, Carlye Waldon, Hayden Waldon, Grayson Smith, and Griffin Smith. He is also survived

by five great grandchildren, Kai Leonard, Nikola Reeves, Jacoby Reeves, Bradley Reeves, and Kinsley Reeves; as well as

other loving family members and friends.

The family would like to say a special “thank you” to Hospice Ministries and Kathy Sutton and to the one person we

could not have made this journey without, Evelyn Williamson.

Saturday, 05 October 2019 10:38

Sharon Brown Hall

Services for Mrs. Sharon Brown Hall of Brookhaven are 11:00 am Tuesday, October 8, 2019

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

Visitation is from 5:00-8:00 pm Monday, October 7, at Riverwood.

 

Mrs. Sharon Brown Hall, 68, passed away October 4, 2019 at her residence.

She was born on October 17, 1950.

Sharon was retired from the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier and loved reading and spending time with her grandchildren.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend and will be missed by all that knew and loved her.

 

Preceding her in death were her parents, Hilton W. Brown, Sr. and Irene Parsons Brown; brother, Hilton Brown, Jr.

 

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Gillis “Buddy” Wayne Hall;

sons, David Hall and wife, Amy, Todd Hall and wife, Wendy and Steve Hall;

sisters, Ann Callendar and husband, Claude, Gail Case and husband, Terry, Shirley Smith and husband, Puddin,

and Frankie Leggett and husband, Johnny and sister-in-law, Joyce Brown.

She is also survived by her 5 grandchildren, Malori Malea Hall, Travis Don Hall, Anna “Catelyn” Hall, Ali Claire Hall and Celestial Faye Hall.

Friday, 04 October 2019 11:46

Joyce Ann Rushing Holmes

Graveside service for Mrs. Joyce Ann Rushing Holmes of Meadville

were 10:00 am Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Adams-Heggen Pate Cemetery.

 

Mrs. Joyce Ann Rushing Holmes, 69 passed away on October 1, 2019.

She was born on September 29, 1950 to the late George Washington Rushing and Lois Dean Rushing.

 

Preceding her in death were her parents and sister Marie Harrell.

 

Those left to cherish her memory are her ex-husband, JB Holmes; son, Johnny B. Holmes;

daughter, Hattie “Diane” Plunkett and husband, Chris; brothers, David Rushing and Buddy Ruff Rushing.

She is also survived by her 4 grandchildren, Aerial Justesen, Sebastian Justesen,

Emily R. Plunkett, Elizabeth “Scout” Plunkett and Andrew A. Plunkett and 2 great- great grandchildren

Wednesday, 02 October 2019 16:57

Hugh Howard "Pee Wee" Ivy, Jr.

The funeral service for Mr. Hugh Howard “Pee Wee” Ivy, Jr. will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 3, 2019, at Riverwood Family, with interment at Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. There will be a time of visitation from 9:30 a.m. until time of the service.

“Pee Wee” was born October 18, 1942, to his parents, Hugh Howard Ivy, Sr. and Sarah Lee McDavid Ivy.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Becky Ivy.

Tuesday, 01 October 2019 12:04

Margaret Price Hedglin

Services for Mrs. Margaret Price Hedglin of Bogue Chitto are 2:00 pm Friday, October 4, 2019

at Riverwood Family Funeral Service of Brookhaven, Mississippi and burial at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation is from 1:00 pm until time of service on Friday.

 

Mrs. Margaret Price Hedglin, 87, went to be with her Lord on October 1, 2019 at Hospice Ministries.

She was born on February 11, 1932 to the late Riley Simpson Price and Lena Mae Price.

She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, a homemaker, loving mother and grandmother.

 

Mrs. Hedglin was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Carl Jay Hedglin.

 

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, John Hedglin and wife, Kay, Mike Hedglin and wife, Cherri

and Tommy Hedglin and wife, Judy.

She is also survived by her 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Tuesday, 01 October 2019 10:31

Sheila Rene Campbell Frazier

There will be a Memorial Gathering for Sheila Rene Campbell Frazier of Brookhaven

are Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 2:00-4:00 pm at Riverwood Family Funeral Service.

 

Sheila Rene Campbell Frazier, 70, passed away on September 30, 2019 at her residence.

She was born on January 29, 1949 to the late Julian Roy Frazier and Glendon Tullis.

Preceding her in death were her parents.

 

Those left to cherish her memorial are her son, Michael Kanyon Campbell and spouse, Michael Banuelos; daughters, Margret Elizabeth Campbell King,

Priscilla Kathryn Campbell Daniels and husband, David; brothers, Roy J. Frazier, II., Dan Frazier and sister, Gayle Frazier.

She is also survived by her 3 grandchildren, Brent Fielder, Ayreahna Mooney and Devin Delaughter and 4 great-great children.

Memorials can be made to the French Camp Academy.

Monday, 30 September 2019 15:56

Lois Nelson Moore

Funeral services for Mrs. Lois Nelson Moore will be 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at Riverwood Family, with interment in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service.

Mrs. Moore, 87, of Hazlehurst, passed away September 29, 2019. She was born September 27, 1932 to Louis and Eula Mae Nelson. She met and married her husband, Herbert Leonard Moore and they were married 63 years, being separated by his death. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Brookhaven, and co-owner of Herbert L. Moore, Inc. for 45 years. She is a past member of Daughters of American Revolution, an honorary member of the Willing Hearts Circle, and she was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Spending time with her children and grandchildren was her passion. She was also a very special aunt to many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Moore; parents; four brothers; and grandson, Steven Matthew McBride.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Melinda Moore McBride and husband, Steve, and Phyllis Moore Wallace, all of Brookhaven; son, Jerry Moore and wife Cathy of Brookhaven; grandchildren, Marcus McBride, Kimberly McBride Goza and husband, Ben, Blake Wallace and wife Allison, Erica Wallace Simmons and husband, Blake, Allyson Wallace Smith and husband, Michael, Taylor Wallace and wife Kelly, Chris Moore and wife Leah, Chad Moore and wife Whitney; and great grandchildren, Jase McBride, Lleyton, Beckett, Lynley, and Graham Goza, Tucker, Katherine, Piker, John Patrick Wallace, Ryker, Conar, Zoey, and Madi Simmons, Hollis Smith, Kipton and Kaston Wallace, James, Micah, Grace, Annaleigh, Ava Claire, Bethany, and Chapman Moore.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to First Baptist Building Fund or International Missions Board.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Joyce Wright and Mattie Crockett.

Friday, 27 September 2019 16:16

Katie Jackson Burleson

Service for Katie Jackson Burleson of Brookhaven is 12:00 pm Monday, September 30, 2019

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

Visitation is from 10:00 until time of service.

 

Mrs. Katie Jackson Burleson, 32, of Brookhaven passed away on September 25, 2019.

She was born on February 14, 1987.

Katie was a 2005 graduate of Brookhaven Academy and attended Mississippi State.

She was a homemaker and loved all things involving her children and was an incredible supporter

of her daughter’s cheer team at Mississippi Spirit.

She was a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister and will be missed by all that knew her and loved her.

 

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Wes Burleson; mother, Debra Davis Jackson;

father, Dane Jackson and wife, Lori Thornhill Jackson; daughters, Lynlee Kate Gant, Harper Miles Burleson,

Davey Annalin Burleson and brothers, Garrett Jackson and Collin Jackson; mother & father-in-law, Tommy & Linda Burleson;

brother-in-law and wife, Brad & Leann Burleson She is also survived by her grandparents, Lynn & Pat Davis, Johnnie Jackson and June Miles.

Wednesday, 25 September 2019 15:22

Robert "Pee Wee" Glen Walker

Services for Mr. Robert “Pee Wee” Glen Walker of Hazlehurst are 12:00 pm, Friday, September 27, 2019

at Bethel Baptist Church with burial at the church cemetery. Visitation is from 10:00 am until time of service.

 

Mr. Robert “Pee Wee” Glen Walker, 60 went to be with his Lord on September 25, 2019 at his residence.

He was born on July 27, 1959 to Almond Walker and Cleo Marie Walker.

Mr. Walker loved hunting and fishing and grew up on Black Lake in Campti, LA.,

and he was a great welder.

 

Preceding him in death were his father; godchild and niece, Samantha Coleman and great nephew, Bradon.

 

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Lanita Walker of Hazlehurst; mother, Cleo Marie of Campti, LA;

son, William Pete Moreau; daughter, Bridget Nicole Walker of Coushatta, LA.,

twin daughters, Misty Glynn and Mandy Lynn Walker both of Hazlehurst and Dana Moreau of Hazlehurst;

brothers, Chuck Walker and wife, Raynell of TX., and Dennis Walker and wife, Pam of Natchitoches LA.;

sisters, Toni Beaudoin and husband, Patrick and Glenda Carter, both of Campti, LA.

He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, Amber Hisaw of Hazlehurst, Addison Roy of Baton Rouge, LA.,

twins, Arron and Albree Roy of Baton Rouge, Ava and Aiden Walker, and Case and Brett Moreau, all of Hazlehurst.

Tuesday, 24 September 2019 14:11

Michael Byrne

Funeral services for Mr. Michael Byrne will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 27,

at Riverwood Family Funeral Service with interment in Mt. Olive Church of Christ Cemetery.

Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, September 26, at Riverwood.

Michael Julius “Bernie” Byrne, 64, of Brookhaven, passed from this life September 24, 2019, at Country Brook Nursing Center.

He was born November 11, 1954, to L.C. Byrne and Myrtle Richardson Byrne. Michael was a 1973 graduate of Brookhaven Academy

and completed his education with a bachelor’s degree. He was the District 2 Election Supervisor for 15 years. He was a member of the

Lions Club and was a person with deep love and compassion for people. He also loved anything farm related.

He was a member of Mt. Zion Church of Christ.

 

He is preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Julius & Cornie Richardson and Reasy & Willie Mae Byrne and Edwin Rank.

 

Those who are left to cherish his memory are his sister and brother-in-law, Tammy Byrne Jackson and Bruce Jackson; and by his beloved aunt,

Laura Ann Byrne Whetzel and by numerous cousins, whom he treasured.

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