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Obituaries

Obituaries

Thursday, 10 December 2020 12:18

Jewel Irene Douglas Smith Meredith

Graveside Service for Mrs. Jewel Irene Douglas Smith Meredith are 10:30 am Friday, December 11, at Wellman Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Jewel Irene Douglas Smith Meredith, 89, of Brookhaven, went to be with her Lord on December 8, 2020 at King’s Daughters Medical Center.

She was born on April 13, 1931. Mrs. Irene was the owner of Judy’s Shoes in Brookhaven since it opened in 1973. She loved her family,

her store, flowers and riding her golf cart. She also loved her church family at Wellman Baptist Church.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Jewel and Hollis Douglas; husbands, Thomas Harold Smith and Joseph “Jay” Meredith; sons,

Thomas “Tommy” Harold Smith, Jr., and Donald Earl Smith; two grandsons, Daniel Lofton and Danny Earl Smith; granddaughter,

Hannah Hart Smith; one great-granddaughter, Emory Rose Smith, and brother, Bobby Douglas.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Rodney Glenn Smith and wife Rosemary; daughter, Judy Irene Smith Lofton and daughter-in-law, Debbie Smith.

She is also survived by her brothers, Richard Earl Douglas and wife, Bettye, Connie Mack Douglas and wife, Charleen, both of

Brookhaven, and sisters, Libby Holmes, of Madison, and Betty Joyce Byrd and husband, Jerry, and Reba Grace Roberts and husband,

Glen, of Brookhaven. Along with 6 grandchildren, Dusty Smith, Toby Smith, Chad Lofton, Sawyer Smith, Bridgette Wheatly and Jessica Hyde, and 15 great-grandchildren.

Memorials can be made to Wellman Baptist Church in Brookhaven, MS.

Wednesday, 09 December 2020 11:31

Anna Fairchild Allbritton

Graveside service for Mrs. Anna Fairchild Allbritton are 2:00 pm Thursday, December 10

at Riverwood Memorial Park

Wednesday, 09 December 2020 10:33

Helen Evonne Lofton Ratcliff

Graveside Services for Mrs. Helen Evonne Lofton Ratcliff of Natchez are 2:00 pm,

Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Midway Cemetery in Meadville.

 

Mrs. Helen Evonne Lofton Ratcliff, 89, went to be with her Lord on December 8, 2020.

She was born on August 15, 1931, to the late Joe Lofton and Estelle King Lofton.

She was a homemaker and a member of Morgantown Baptist Church in Natchez

, involved in various church ministries. For many years she served a volunteer at the hospital in Natchez.

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

 

Preceding her in death were her parents; brother, Estus Lofton; step-mother, Margie Smith,

step-father, Willard Smith and step-brother, Dannie Willard Smith.

 

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 70 years, John P. Ratcliff; son, John P. Ratcliff, II of Monticello;

daughter, Lisa McGehee, and husband, Bill of Brookhaven; brothers, Randall Lofton, and wife, Patricia; step-brother, Stan James Smith, all of Brookhaven.

Sister, Susan Keys and husband, Mike of Beauregard and sister-in-law, Gail Smith of Brookhaven.

She is also survived by 4 grandchildren, John Ratcliff, III, and wife, Chrissy,

Bethany Berry, and husband, “D”, Wes McGehee, and wife, Brett Ann and Kerri McGehee, along with 8 great-grandchildren.

 

Memorials can be made to Morgantown Baptist Church Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.

Wednesday, 09 December 2020 09:13

Elton Wayne McInnis

Graveside service for Mr. Elton Wayne McInnis, of Wesson, are 12:00 pm Friday, December 11, 2020,

at Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Elton Wayne McInnis, 87, went to be with the Lord on December 8, 2020, at his residence.

He was born on May 31, 1933, to the late Willie Jenner McInnis and Lillie Mae Tarbutton McInnis.

Mr. McInnis was a retired automobile mechanic and enjoyed golfing and gardening.

He also served his country in the United States Army and was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church.

 

Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Emma Lou McCray McInnis, and brothers, Alton Lee McInnis,

William Jenner McInnis, Roger Dale McInnis, and Rev. Glenn McInnis.

 

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Carolyn McInnis; sons, Tony Wayne McInnis, and wife, Mary Love,

Ricky McInnis and wife, Cathy, and stepson, Johnny Brekeen; daughters, Wanda Jean Peavey, and husband,

Rev. Kenny Peavey, Terri Lucinda Dove, and step-daughter, Sophia May and husband, Ed.

He is also survived by a brother, Charles McInnis,and sisters, Bernice Dodd and Claudell Layton; 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Monday, 07 December 2020 11:18

Martha Reans O'Neal

Graveside service for Mrs. Martha Reans O’Neal of Jayess are 11:00 am Tuesday, December 8, 2020

at Roberts Memorial Cemetery in Lawrence County.

 

Mrs. Martha Reans O’Neal, 66, went to be with her Lord on December 2, 2020.

She was born on July 3, 1954 to the late Vernon Reans and Ruth Bailey Reans.

 

Mrs. O’Neal was a member of Topeka Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years.

Also she was retired from Topeka Tilton Attendance Center where she was a teacher for 34 years.

 

Preceding her in death were her parents. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Jimmy O’Neal;

sons, Jason O’Neal and wife, Rachel and Tyler O’Neal and wife Leslie; brother, Mike Reans and wife, Beverly and sister, Marilyn Pang.

She is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Cooper, Casen, Callen, Cohen and Finn O’Neal.

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

Saturday, 05 December 2020 10:44

Theda Genivieve Carlisle Brister

Graveside service for Mrs. Theda Genivieve Carlisle Brister will be 10 a.m.,

Monday, December 7, 2020, at Wellman Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Brister, 84, of Brookhaven, passed from this life December 4, 2020, at

King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven. She was born January 23, 1936,

in Chapmen’s Ranch, TX, to Marvin Denon Carlisle and Vivian Anita Harvill Carlisle.

Mrs. Theda enjoyed sports. She was a member of the Enterprise Booster Club. One

of her favorite pastimes was putting jigsaw puzzles together. But Mrs. Theda was a

wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to all who knew her.

Her family was her heartbeat. Watching her children, grandchildren, and even the

great grandchildren playing sports or participating in their school and church programs

was the most important thing in her life. She was a member of Wellman Baptist Church

and will be missed by her church family as well.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Lucius Bernard Brister; parents; brothers,

J.D. Carlisle, Kenneth Carlisle; sisters, Lina Mae Brister, Montey Rudder McEwen,

Lois Barlow, and Barbara Rutledge; and her two great granddaughters, Brooklyn Scout Brister

and Railyn Nykole Brister.

Those who remain to cherish her memory are her sons, Steve Brister and Sue,

Luke Brister and Mary; daughters, Cathy Ivy and Danny and Amy LaRue; and sister-in-law,

Loretta Spencer and Perry. She leaves a legacy in her 12 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Wellman Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 1918

Wellman Drive, Bogue Chitto, MS 39629.

Friday, 04 December 2020 14:21

Robert Mayfield

Services for Robert Mayfield are 4:00 pm Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Easthaven Baptist Church with visitation from 3:00 until the time of the service.

Burial will be Monday at Forest Park Cemetery in Shreveport, LA.

On Thursday, December 3, 2020, Robert Allen Mayfield met his Heavenly Father face to face, celebrating his relationship that had begun many years before.

He was the true definition of a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, dedicating every moment to his family.

He, with great pride, followed his children and grandchildren to many special events including games, competitions, plays, and award ceremonies.

He was a man of faith and a man of integrity. He was a man of few words, but when he spoke, it was worth listening to.

He gave his whole heart to his family and was the most loyal of friends. He was a humble and faithful servant often

giving his time to his church as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, or any place there was a need.

Married for 52 years to Cindy, they built a life together, growing their family to include three children and later eight grandchildren.

Most recently, he had the pleasure of holding his great-grandson for the first time.

Bob was born on August 11, 1950, to Bill and Alona Mayfield of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. After beginning his life with Cindy on December 16, 1967,

they soon welcomed their first daughter, Jennifer. Life would then take them from Shreveport to Rustin, Monroe, and Houston as their family

grew to include Holly and Robert. In 1981, Bob and Cindy moved their family to Natchez, where they would remain for the next 37 years.

During that time, Bob was an integral part of Callon Petroleum, working first as the tax manager and then retiring as the corporate secretary.

            Bob is survived by his wife Cindy, daughter Jennifer Smith and husband Brad, daughter Holly Abel and husband Randall,

and son Robert Mayfield and wife Michelle. Grandchildren Katie Smith Densford, Bradley Smith, Walker Abel, Ivy Abel, Eli Abel,

Will Mayfield, Aubrye Mayfield, and Miley Mayfield, and great-grandson Bretton Densford son of Katie and Tanner Densford.

Thursday, 03 December 2020 08:17

Christopher Michael Stanley

Funeral service for Christopher Michael Stanley will be 2:30 p.m., Saturday, December 5,

at Riverwood Family with interment at Bales/Stanley Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.

Mr. Stanley, 46, of Brookhaven, passed from this life into the next December 1, 2020, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.

He was born in McComb, Mississippi June 11, 1974, to David Lee Stanley and Gloria Elaine Stanley. Chris was employed at

King’s Daughters Medical Center as a Computer Tech with IT Systems; he was a member of Bogue Chitto Baptist Church.

Chris is preceded in death by his father, David Stanley and his uncle, Don Stanley.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Amy Renee Stanley; mother, Gloria Stanley;

sons, Austin Stephenson and Blake Stephenson; brothers, Jeff Stanley and Dusty Stanley; sisters, Linda Stanley

and Darlene Stanley; other family members include Will Stanley, Sarah Stanley and Aniya; Uncle Gary and Aunt Pandy Bales;

Aunt Darlene Portery (James) and Uncle Danny Stanley, as well as many special friends.

When preparing for this day Chris said…

“Please do not make it all about my computer work. It is what I did for a living, but it does not encompass who I am.

I am about loving everyone and prevention of judging and hate. That is who I am.”

And that is exactly who Chris was his entire earthly life. Everyone who spent any time with him will always remember his smile,

his kindness, and his wonderful generous heart.

In lieu of flowers you may donate to a charity of your choice: American Cancer Society, Gideons International,

Suicide Prevention, Alzheimer’s, Children’s Homes or Abuse Prevention.

Thursday, 03 December 2020 08:15

Aubrey Allan "Butch" Nulisch

Mr. Aubrey Allan "Butch" Nulisch, 59, of Monticello passed from this life November 30, 2020, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Ms.
He was born February 22, 1961, to Walter Carl Nulisch, Jr. and Peggy Nulisch.
 
He was employed with Seadrill for many years.  He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge.  He had a fond love of God and family. 
When not at work, he enjoyed camping at Lake Mary Crawford.  He never met a stranger and always greeted everyone with a smile.
 
He is preceded in death by his father, Walter Carl Nulisch, Jr.
 
He is survived by his wife, Donna Nulisch; Daughter, Brittney(Jacob) Gill; Sons, Blake Shirley and Manni (Renee) Nulisch;
Bonus Daughter, Ashly(Luke) McCloskey; 5 grandchildren and 3 bonus grandchildren; Mother, Peggy Nulisch;
Sisters, Christina(Luke) Sanders, Carla(Tim) Myers, and a host of nephews and nieces.
Tuesday, 01 December 2020 11:49

Dorothy Sue Laird

Services for Mrs. Dorothy Sue Laird of Bogue Chitto, are 11:00 am Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Johnson Grove Church of Christ with interment at

the church cemetery.

Visitation is Wednesday, December 2, from 4:00-7:00 pm at the church, and from 10:00 am until time of the service on Thursday.

Mrs. Dorothy Sue Laird, 78, went to be with her Lord on November 30, 2020, at Kings Daughters Medical Center.
She was born on July 6, 1942, to the late Corbett Fairman Thames and Mary Ruth Stringer Thames.

Mrs. Laird was a member of The Church of Christ at Johnson Grove.

She loved flowers, antiques, making “Honey Do” lists, being with her family and church family, and loved music, especially listening to her son Mitch sing.

Preceding her in death were her parents; parents-in-law, Versie & Allie Laird; sister, Linda Thames; daughter-in-law, Andrea Laird and brother-in-law, Gerald Anderson.

Those left to cherish are her husband of 56 years, Barto Laird, sons, Mitch and Mark Laird, daughter, Amanda Laird Jergins, brother, Gerald Thames,

and sister, Pat Thames Anderson. Along with her 5 grandchildren, Madi Laird Britt, Mason Laird, Lawrence Jergins, Ethan Jergins, and Jessie Jergins Byrd;

and 3 great-grandchildren, Zane and Aden Byrd and Sadie Kaye Britt.

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