Services for Levonne Smith of Preston, MS will be 11:00am, Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Riverwood Family with visitation from 10:00 am until time of the service followed by interment at Easthaven Cemetery, next to her parents.

 Levonne Smith, 98, passed away peacefully at John C Stennis Hospital in DeKalb, MS in the early hours of March 15, 2023. She was born December 4, 1924, to the late Charles Spurgeon Smith and Fannie Vergie Holloway Smith. She grew up in Brookhaven and attended the Brookhaven public schools. After graduation she moved to Kentucky to attend Wesley College and graduated from Murray State University.

Levonne later moved to Jackson, MS where she worked for an Architectural firm where she was an executive secretary for the Mississippi chapter of the American Institute of Architects. She served one year as the National secretary of the Women of Construction- an industry association. After ten years with the Architectural Firm, in 1960 she took a full-time administrative staff position with the Mississippi House of Representatives. During her tenure in the Legislature, she was valued by the members for her hard work and dedication.  She became affectionately known to all as “Smitty”. After three decades at the State Capital, she retired as the assistant docket clerk in 1991 at the age of 67.

 In the years that followed retirement she enjoyed special times with friends and family.   She was a member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Jackson Ms. Her days were spent attending plays and movies with friends, volunteering at St. Luke’s thrift store, gardening, reading and walking.  She loved tennis and enjoyed watching the professional players.  “Aunt Vonnie” as we all called her, was ageless, she fit in with any age group and became well loved.

 Preceding her in death were her parents; her sister, Pauline “Polly” Smith Wand and her brother-in-law, Floyd Wand, her nephews Cecil Wolfe and Ken Harris.

 Those left to cherish her memory are her nieces and nephews, Susan Harris, Mike Wand (Kim), George Wand (Paula), Judy Barker (Justin), Joyce Herbert (Jim), Martha Wolfe, Betty Knight (Jeff), and a host of great nieces and nephews and special friends.

We would like to recognize the staff at CenterWell Home Health and the nurses and staff at John C. Stennis Hospital for their professional and loving care. In lieu of flowers the family would like donations be made in her name to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Services for Mr. Clyde Stathem Moody of Brookhaven will be 2:30 pm, Friday, March 17, 2023, at Riverwood Family with visitation from 12:30 until time of the service. Burial will be at Rosehill Cemetery.

Clyde Stathem Moody, 84, passed away March 15, 2023. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, January 18, 1939, to the late Daniel Wheaton Moody and Cora Agnes Stathem Moody.

Mr. Moody served his country in the United States Army. When he retired as electrician with Chevron, he opened his own business, Moody’s Electric that he operated for several years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, tinkering in his shop, and playing on his computer. He was a member of Central Baptist Church. He will be missed by all that loved him.

Preceding him in death were his parents; son, Mark Moody, brother, Doug Moody; and nephew, Jack Moody.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 59 years, Betty Jordan Moody; daughter, Lisa Moody White and husband, James; three grandchildren, Devin Vinson, Jordan Vinson and Parker Vinson, along with nieces, Laura Moody and Cindy Randels and nephew Joe Moody.

Memorials for Mr. Moody can be made to Central Baptist Church

970 MS-550, Brookhaven, MS 39601.

Elizabeth Mullins, 94, peacefully entered eternal rest the afternoon of March 13, 2023. Services will be at Central Baptist Church, 970 Highway 550, Brookhaven, MS, on Monday, March 20. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am, with a funeral service at 11:00 am followed by interment at Easthaven Cemetery, next to her beloved husband John Walter Mullins.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years John Walter Mullins   She is survived by their son, Walter Mullins (Leslie) and two grandchildren Andrew Mullins and Patrick Mullins (Meggie), all of whom she loved dearly.  Elizabeth loved her family immensely, and they loved her.  She loved spending time with her grandsons who knew her as “MaMaw”.  She delighted in and is survived by her sister Maxine “Titlar” Bramwell, many nieces and nephews and her daughter in law’s brother Tim Timmons.  She is also preceded in death by her parents Allen Yow Steger and Edna Gates Steger.

Elizabeth was born on October 14, 1928 in Norfield, MS and grew up there.  Being the older sister, Elizabeth often spoke of having to “…keep her sister in line…” when growing up, but she wouldn’t have had it any other way and her sister was a constant source of joy for her entire life.  Growing up in the country, Elizabeth developed a love of plants, flowers and birds.  This love carried on through out her life and you could always see her in her garden tending to her flowers and feeding the birds.  Every spring was a new awakening for Elizabeth.  Following graduation from Bogue Chito High School as salutatorian, she worked for Mississippi Power and Light where she met her husband, John, and was married in 1955.

Elizabeth was a woman of strong faith, and she was actively involved in her church, serving on many committees and ministries over the years.  One of her favorite committees was the cookbook committee and the preparation of the Central Baptist Cookbook, as she was a passionate and amazing baker.  Her family and friends always knew you would never leave her home without your sweet tooth being satisfied.  Elizabeth cherished her faith family at Central Baptist and the fellowship and good friends she found in the congregation.  She tried to be at church each time the doors opened.  Later in life when she could not be there in person, she enjoyed watching the stream of each church service and the wonderful singing of the choir. 

She had delightful times with the “Walking Crew”, which spent countless mornings at the Super Walmart and the church walking and talking.  Coffee and fellowship always followed at Subway and later Burger King.  It was the best fitness a person could have for their body and soul.

Elizabeth embraced life, and she never stopped learning.  Thanks to her grandsons she took her first airplane flight at the age of 84 to travel to visit them and subsequently flew many more times to visit them. She became an avid student of the world, following the travels of her grandson Andrew as he traveled to over 30 countries for his job.  She danced her first dance at the age of 92 at Patrick’s wedding.

Elizabeth was blessed to have special people later in life who assisted her when needed.  Special thanks to Flo, Jada, Darlene and Carolyn.

If you wish, flowers are welcome or donations may be made in Elizabeth’s name to the American Heart Association or Central Baptist Church

Visitation for E.B. Magee will be Thursday, March 16, from 5-8 p.m. at Riverwood Family, and will resume from 9 a.m. until the time of service Friday. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 17, at Riverwood Family in Brookhaven, MS.

Enoch B. Magee, 82, passed from this life and to his heavenly home on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at his residence in Brookhaven. He was born to Enoch Samuel Magee and Annie Bell Linder Magee on May 14, 1940, in Greenville, Mississippi.

E.B. or “B”, as he became known, attended Baskin High School in Baskin, LA. While attending BHS he picked up the nickname “OOP” for his love of the song, “Alley Oop”. He served a short time in the United States Marine Corp before marrying his sweetheart, Beulah Mae Bardwell, and finally settling in Brookhaven, MS.

In the early 1960’s, E.B. was employed by Mapp Well Service where he worked more than 20 years. Mapp’s was bought out by Callon Energy Services where E.B. became manager of the Brookhaven regional office. He later became owner/operator of Magee’s Lawn Service and then on to become a supervisor for Premier Pump & Supply. Upon his retirement from Premier Pump & Supply, he was employed by Brookhaven Mini Storage as the maintenance/custodial manager, until the time of his death. He loved his oilfield life and found much pride in his hard work that enabled him to take care of his family and friends.

In his late 40’s, he found a passion for golfing. He was an avid player, landing spots in different tournaments, including the annual “Red Stuard Classic” on the Mississippi Coast. In his latter years, most days you could find him in his recliner, relaxing, watching John Wayne, Hop-A-Long Cassidy, Family Feud, and Wheel of Fortune. He had a love for Ole Miss Everything! But he really enjoyed watching Rebel Baseball with his family, and his buddy, Richard Barker. (Because of his love for the SEC sports, please feel free to support your team with the proper attire.)

Throughout his life, he became a father figure to many people. He loved unconditionally and provided a safe place for anyone who needed a helping hand.

Preceding him in death are his wife of 37 years, Beulah Mae Bardwell Magee; his parents; sons, Vernon E. Magee and Gerald Magee; sisters, Emma Jean Noble, Mazie Lee Williams, and Susan Easterling; brother, Sam Magee; son-in-law, Murray E. Lott; three sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law.

Survivors include his daughters, Barbara Renee Magee of Brookhaven and Rhonda Magee Lott of Hazlehurst; granddaughters, Annah Dunaway (Kevin) and Alexis Fugler, both of Brookhaven; and one great granddaughter, Bellah Dunaway; brother, Herchel Magee (Charlotte) of West Monroe, LA; sister, Yvonne Oliveaux (O.J.) of Ferriday, LA; brothers-in-law, who is more like a brother, Hollis Bardwell (Linda) of Pasadena, TX, Billy Posey of Brookhaven; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and extended family. Also among the survivors are his feline companions and fur babies, Bubba and Sister, who both brought much love and joy to each day of his life.

Due to expected inclement weather, there will be no graveside service, however, there will be food and fellowship in the ministry center at Heuck’s Retreat Baptist Church for friends and family.