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Obituaries

Thursday, 08 October 2020 09:49

Susan Elizabeth Rowley

Susan Elizabeth Rowley, 51 of Monticello, passed away on October 7, 2020.

She was born on May 1, 1969, to Joe Clark and Bonnie Peavy Clark.

Susan was a homemaker, an amazing cook, and loved reading and spending time with friends and family.

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

 

Preceding her in death were her daughter’s father, Anthony Wayne Watson; husband, Trafton Rowley;

grandparents, James B. Pevey, Irene Rutland Pevey, and Emily Clark.

 

Those left to cherish her memory are her parents; daughter, Bailey Watson and brother, Michael Clark, and nieces, Emmy Clark and Josie Clark.

Wednesday, 07 October 2020 11:43

Beverly Sue Case King

Funeral service for Beverly Sue Case King will be 10 a.m., Friday, October 9, 2020, at

Riverwood Family with interment at Mt Zion Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation

is from 5-8 p.m, Thursday, October 8, at Riverwood.

Mrs. King, 68, of Bogue Chitto, passed from this life October 6, 2020, at her residence.

She was born March 19. 1952, to Colon and Annie Merle Wilson Case.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Rodney King; her parents; sister, Betty Joyce Case;

father and mother-in-law, Horace and Pauline King; brother-in-law, Charlie Hart; and nephew, Joseph Libby.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Scott King of Bogue Chitto; daughter, Neosha McGuffee and

husband, Greg, of Lawrence County; sister, Delores Hart; brothers-in-law, Roger Dale King and wife, Julia and

Richard King; four grandchildren, Annie, Gracie, and Adam McGuffee and Kristen Livings and husband, Matt;

five great grandchildren; nieces, Sharlene Libby and Jenny Carpenter; nephews, John Hart and Ray Joe Case.

She is also survived by two lifelong friends, Charlotte and Haley Terrell.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to Berean Children’s Home, P.O. Box 1009 Brookhaven, MS 39602.

Monday, 05 October 2020 11:23

Daniel Earl Porter

Funeral service for Daniel Earl Porter will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at Riverwood Family,

with interment at Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, October 6, at Riverwood.

 

Mr. Porter, 68, of Brookhaven, passed from this life on October 4, 2020, at his residence. He was born November 16, 1951,

to Lawrence Porter and Bernice Herring Porter. He was retired from Brookhaven Monument and a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church.

Mr. Porter was also a member of the Loyd Star Volunteer Fire Department. Being an avid outdoorsman, in his spare time,

he enjoyed hunting and riding horses. He will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

 

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John Porter, Ben Joe Porter, and George Porter; sister, Juliette Westbrook;

brother-in-law, Robert Westbrook; and sister-in-law, Doris Porter.

 

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Diane K. Porter; daughter, Valorie Honea, and husband, Joe;

sister, Rachel Etienne and husband, Albert; sisters-in-law, Maxine Porter and Sally Porter; one grandchild,

Anah Honea; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.

Thursday, 01 October 2020 15:01

Avery Ann Michael

Services for Avery Ann Michael are 1:00 pm Saturday, October 3, 2020,

at Little Bahala Baptist Church in Wesson with burial at the church cemetery.

 

Avery Ann Michael, one week old passed away on October 1, 2020.

She was born on September 23, 2020, to her parents, Kyle Robert Michael, and Christy Nichol Martin.

 

She is preceded in death by her big sister, Harley Madison Johnson.

 

Those left to cherish her memory are her parents; grandparents, John Paul and Cindy Martin of Wesson,

Gary and Joan Michael of Cedar Hills, TX and great grandparents, Ken and Shirley Roberts, of Wesson;

along with aunts, Courtney Martin of Brandon, MS, and Karen Fredrick of Milford TX;

uncles, Keith Michael, and Kevin Michael both of Cedar Hills, TX.

Wednesday, 30 September 2020 14:57

Shirley Joyce Scoggins Fredette

Services for Mrs. Shirley Joyce Scoggins Fredette of Monticello are 11:00 Saturday, October 3, 2020,

at Riverwood with visitation Friday, October 2, from 5:30-8:30 pm and interment at

New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation will resume from 9:30 am until the time of the service on Saturday.

 

Mrs. Shirley Joyce Scoggins Fredette, 77, went to be with her loving Lord on September 29, 2020.

She was born on March 12, 1943, to the late William Troy Scoggins and Mildred Loraine Scoggins.

Mrs. Fredette was an active and devout member of New Zion Baptist Church.

Shirley had a way of making each grandchild feel special.

She enjoyed quilting, reading, and playing cards.

She was a proud military wife and mother. She had secret clearance for VIP’s such as Generals and the last SHAH of Iran for the Air Force.

Preceding her in death were her parents. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 59 years, Ted Arthur Fredette;

son, Jamison Troy Fredette (Amy); daughter, Meachelle Ross Trostle (Rick Barra); brother, William “Billy” Troy Scoggins;

along with 6 grandchildren, Wyatt Ross, Darby Ross, Troy Fredette, Jaimie Claire Fredette, and Bella Killingsworth.

Wednesday, 30 September 2020 12:26

Grant Benton Nations

Services for Grant Benton Nations will be held on Friday, October 2, 2020, at 3:00 pm at Riverwood Family with interment at Riverwood Memorial Park.

Visitation will be prior to the service starting at 1:00 pm till service time.

 

Grant Benton Nations, 32, of Brookhaven, passed from this life on September 29, 2020. He was born on June 28, 1988, in Brookhaven, to Dean and Laura Nations.

Grant loved life; He was a talented artist and loved BMX Bike Racing. He loved sports, excelling in baseball, golf, and becoming a standout soccer player.

He was an honor graduate from Copiah Lincoln Community College in Industrial Maintenance. He was a huge classic car enthusiast and loved traveling from coast to coast,

especially to his favorite city, Seattle. 

 

Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Malcolm and Paulina Nations.

 

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents; Dean and Laura Nations; brothers, Chris Nations and wife Katie and Brandon Nations; grandparents, Chuck and Sarah Deines.

He is also survived by nieces, Amelia Nations, Dottie Nations, Addisyn Nations, and nephew, Christopher Dean Nations.

Grant loved his family and friends dearly, and surely will be missed.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that memorial be made to Brookhaven First Baptist Building Fund or

BARL P.O. Box 3477 Brookhaven MS 39603

Monday, 28 September 2020 15:45

Marvin Glenn Young

Funeral service for Mr. Marvin Young will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2020,

at Riverwood Family with interment at Ramah Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is

from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

Marvin Glenn Young, 76, of Smithdale, MS died September 27, 2020. He was born

May 12, 1944 to Doctor Bates Young and Marie Porter Young. He was retired

from the construction business and was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the

United States Army. Mr. Young enjoyed the simple things in life, his favorite

pastime was swinging in the front porch swing. He will be greatly missed by his

family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Young; his parents; son, Robert Young;

brothers, Rodger Young and Billy Lewis Young; and sister, Faye Silvio.

He is survived by his daughter, Ashlee Lowery and husband, Steve; brother, Lloyd Young; sisters,

Sue McCall and Gail Rushing and husband, Roy; five grandchildren, Christian Church and husband,

Seth, Joshua Bennett, Harley Young, Brianna Young, and Joseph Young; as well as

other loving family members and friends.

Sunday, 27 September 2020 12:04

Hattie Marilyn Case Barrett

Services for Mrs. Hattie Marilyn Case Barrett will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at 11:00am at Friendship Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the services starting at 9:30am till service time at 11:00am.

Hattie Marilyn Case Barrett, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 26, 2020. She was born on February 11, 1936, to Zollie May Case and Ruby Lee Smith Case.

Mrs. Barrett was a substitute teacher for many years and a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She loved her family, 40’s and Gospel Music, watching football, reading and traveling.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Zollie and Ruby Case; brother, Clayton Case; Husband, Jack L. Barrett and son, Jack Kimeron Barrett.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Cody Bruce Barrett and wife Anna of Brookhaven, James Kelly Barrett of Little Rock, AR, and Connie B. Anthony and husband Terry of Maumelle, AR; brother, Gary (Butch) Case and sisters, Doris Owens and Irma Lofton. She is also survived by five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Sunday, 27 September 2020 11:58

Andrea Lanell'e Laird

Graveside Services for Mrs. Andrea L. Laird will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at 11:00am at Johnson Grove Church of Christ Cemetery.

Andrea Lanell’e Laird, 47, of Bogue Chitto, passed from this life on September 25, 2020, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. She was born on November 13, 1972, to Earnest Bowman and Delores Butler Bowman.

Andrea was an avid LSU Fan. She loved to travel and cherished time spent her family and friends.

Those left to cherish her memory were her husband, Mark Laird; parents, Earnest and Delores Bowman; son, Mason Laird; daughter Madi Britt and husband Jay; brother, Jason Bowman and wife Monica along with 1 grandchild, Sadie Kay Britt. She is also survived by a niece and nephew, Cara and Jayce Bowman and many other family members, relatives and friends.

Saturday, 26 September 2020 14:33

Jesse Lynn Keen

Jesse Lynn Keen, 70, of Wesson, died September 22, 2020 at

University Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. He was

born May 7, 1950, to Lawrence Keen and Lore Dell Jorden Keen.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Alvin Keen,

James Keen, Virgil Keen, Ronald Keen, and Frank Keen; and

sisters, Jean Breland and Kathy Keen.

He is survived by his children, Jason Keen, Billy Ray Keen and

Brandy Keen; sisters, Delma Varner, Linda Austin, and Deborah Rushing;

brothers, Clarence Keen, John Keen, Donald Keen, David Keen, Albert Keen,

and Joe Keen; and four grandchildren, Briana, Jessica, Rachel, and Aldrin.

He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

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