Services for Mrs. Elrita P. Naquin, of Brookhaven are 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 8, 2022,

at Riverwood Family with visitation from 1:00 until the time of the service.

Mrs. Elrita P. Naquin, 83 went to be with her Lord on March 4, 2022.

She was born on December 5, 1938, to the late Felton Lapeyrouse and Leontine Bourg Lapeyrouse.

She was a homemaker. She loved to dance, and she loved her family and will be missed by all that loved and knew her.

Preceding her in death were her parents; sons, Alton Pellegrin and Ronnie Pellegrin, Sr. and granddaughter, Candance Pellegrin.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Martin Naquin of 20 years; sons, Curlynn and wife, Chantelle; Caleb Reilly (Amanda);

daughters, Elvina Pellegrin (Donald), Cynthia Crochet (Ernie), Linda Pellegrin, Patsy Ayer (Doug), Vivan Neil (Dean), Lisa Pellegrin,

along with 23 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

Carroll Aaron Watts went to be with the Lord on March 2, 2022, at the age of 95. Visitation will be Friday, March 4th, 2022, from 5:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M.

and Saturday, March 5th, 2022, from 9:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. at Riverwood Family. Funeral services and burial will be Saturday, 11:00 A.M.,

at Friendship Baptist Church, 1502 Friendship Lane N.W., Brookhaven, MS, 39601.

Carroll was born in Lincoln County, Brookhaven, MS on October 3, 1926, to Harvey Watts and Gracie Case Watts. He attended Beaver Creek

school until consolidation with Loyd Star where he graduated in 1945. Carroll served in Japan in the U.S. Army and returned to attend Whitworth College

receiving an Associate of Arts Degree in Business.

Carroll began his career in 1947 with Kelley Coppedge, Inc., an oilfield construction company headquartered in Ft. Worth, Texas.

He was District Superintendent for the Brookhaven District and later was promoted to Vice President of the company from where he retired after 52 years of service. 

Carroll was a lifelong member of Friendship Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School and served as a deacon and treasurer for over 50 years.

He also served as Treasurer of the Lincoln County Baptist Association.

Preceding him in death were his parents and his wife of 67 years, Beryl Beatrice (B.B.) Allred Watts.

He is survived by his daughters Beverly Ann Watts and Nancy Watts Sivils (Robert); his grandchildren Watts Coney and Gracie Sivils, all of Brookhaven.

He was a faithful servant to God, his church and his community, and will be greatly missed by all those who loved and knew him.

Graveside Services for Mrs. Peggy Joyce Case Smith of Brookhaven are 2:30 pm, Saturday, March 5, 2022,

at New Salem Church of Christ with visitation at Riverwood Family from 12:00 until 2:00 pm.

Peggy Joyce Case Smith was born November 29, 1936, in Lincoln County to Bennie Louis Case and Clara Smith Case.

She passed from this life on Thursday, March 3, 2022. She was a resident of Lincoln County.

Peggy married the love of her life, Kelmer R. Smith, Sr. on November 16, 1958. They were married 63 years.

To this union three children were born. Kelmer Ray Smith, Jr., Brenda Lynn Smith and Brigitte Smith.

Peggy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was loved by all who knew her.
Peggy was a talented seamstress, excellent cook and avid reader.

Peggy was a faithful member of the Church of Christ and was a fine example of a Godly Christian woman.

Peggy entertained and fed many preachers and church members through

the years. She was famous for her fried okra and egg custard pies.

Peggy loved the church, and she loved the Lord. Peggy was truly a Proverbs 31 Woman.

Preceding her in death were her parents; grandchild, Baby Moore; sister, Linda C. Hilton; brother-in-laws,

Jackie Lea and Jerry Knotts; sister-in-laws, Bonnie Smith and Lillie Mae Smith; brother, Frank Olsovsky;

nephews, Bill Hilton, Mark Hilton, great nephews, Justin Porter, and Colby Dylan Smith, and great niece, Brittany Watts Pirch.

Those left to cherish her memory are husband, Kelmer R. Smith Sr.; beloved children, Kelmer R. Smith, Jr. (Jackie),

daughters, Brenda Smith Moore (Chad) and Brigitte Smith Allen (Terry); sister, Francille Matassa, brother, Jim Case (Kathy);

grandchildren, Trey Smith, Amanda Smith, Austin Smith (Candace), Chad Davis Moore, Jr., Shelbie Allen and Savanna Allen;

great grandchildren, Makayla Smith and Channing Odom and a host of nieces and nephews. Peggy will be missed by all that loved her and knew her.

A special thanks to Deaconess Hospice special caregivers, David Thames, Dana Hester, Jacie King and Alex Harper.

Funeral service for Peggy Sue Moore will be 2 p.m., Friday, March 4, 2022, at Riverwood Family with interment in Little Bahala Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Thursday, March 3, at Riverwood.

Mrs. Moore, of Wesson, passed from this life March 1, 2022, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. She was born in Brookhaven, March 9, 1959, she was 62 years old. She was a loving, compassionate, and gracious wife, mother, and grandmother, she even lived to see five great grandchildren born as well. Mrs. Peggy was more than a homemaker; she was totally committed to her family and enjoyed every moment with them. She was an excellent baker, and she also took time to knit and to “gossip” with Doris every day. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Mrs. Moore is preceded in death by her husbands, James Ray Rippy and Billy Wayne Moore, Sr.; her mother, Eula Mae Jones; and her sister-in-law, Charlotte Rippy.

Those who remain to cherish her memory are her sons, James Rippy and wife, Dana, Billy Wayne Moore, Jr, Robert Moore and wife, Lonnie, and Ryan Ballard; daughters, Ginger Kornegay, Amanda Rippy and husband, Ronnie, Glenda Rippy and husband, Dennis, Samantha Nickles and husband, Stephen, Chrissie Moore and wife, Noel, and Brenda Rippy; brother, James Thomas Morgan; 20 grandchildren, Brittany Arnold (Keith), Brian Rippy (Markee), Mickey Durr, Jr., Anna, Haylee, Noah Rippy, Harley and Chalsea Moak, Brennan and Braydan Kinstley, Destiny Moore, Robert, Kaleb, and Katelyn Moore, Eli and Leland Nickles, Remi, Ryder, Rylan, and Ryleigh Moore; and five great grandchildren, Levi and Adalyn Arnold, Lilly and Landon Gama, and Easton Rippy. She also leaves behind close friends, Doris Durr, MaryAnn Ritchie, and Kathy Parrette as well as other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital, 2500 N State Street, Jackson, MS 39216