Services for Mr. James David Peavey of Brookhaven are 11:00 am, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at New Prospect Baptist Church with burial at church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 pm, Monday, June 5, at Riverwood Family and will resume Tuesday, from 10:00 until the time of service at the church.

Mr. James David Peavey, 77, was born in Brookhaven on June 5, 1945, a town that he loved. Often times he could be seen downtown at the railroad park enjoying a snack from Janie’s.

David was a proud 1964 graduate of BHS. After completing high school, he enrolled at Whitworth College where he met his wife, Judy Alexander. They married and went on to have three children. David began working at B&O Supply in 1977 where he encountered many people as a salesman and delivery person. He was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church, where he was actively involved, serving as a deacon, a member of various committees and was a RA leader. He was also involved in the youth group and went on many mission trips. David had a special interest in antique items and old cars, that of which he held a large collection of over the years. He loved his family, his wife, and the Lord. He spent a large amount of time ministering in the nursing home where he shared devotions and led worship, singing well-loved hymns. David loved all animals, big and small.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Freemon Peavey and Lou Annie Tarver; wife, Judy of 49 years; sister Peggy Griffin; sister-in-law, Joy Peavey and sister-in -law, Virginia Peavey.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Marcus Peavey, Lisa Calcote and husband Barry and Laura Barrington; brothers, Danny Peavey and wife, Jo, of Cameron, NC and Billy Peavey of Brookhaven; five grandchildren, Rachel Peavey, Kaitlynn Bullard and husband Lee, Bailey Calcote, Lane Calcote and Carson Barrington along with two great grandchildren, Marlee Mae Bullard and Preslee Bullard (due in July).

 He was a dear friend to many. He will be greatly missed.

A special thank you to Diversicare staff and Wayne and Angie Wallace.

Donation can be made in his memory to BARL or New Prospect Cemetery Fund.

The funeral service for Marjorie Pierce Jones will be 11 a.m., Friday, June 2, at Monticello Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

Mrs. Jones, 88, of Monticello, passed from this world May 30, 2023, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. She was born in Flomaton, Alabama, April 21, 1935, to Henry Arthur Pierce, Sr. and Annie Mae Bonds Pierce.

Mrs. Jones loved life, her family, church, friends, and her hobbies, which she shared freely with all who were interested. She was an active member of Monticello Baptist Church.

She and her husband, Bill, spent many years in the children’s department, helping spread God’s message to little ones. She was a member of the Twyla Oaks Sunday School Class. Mrs. Jones was also employed part-time as the church secretary for several years.

She is preceded in death by her parents. She was the second youngest of eight children, all who have preceded her; Rufus Pierce, Lee Pierce, Mavis Bihary, Henry Pierce, Howard Pierce, Betty Elliott, and Annette Lowery.

She is survived by her husband, William Ray “Billy Ray” Jones of Monticello, MS; daughter, Nancy Christian of Texas; son, Timothy “Tim” Jones of Brookhaven; four grandchildren, Jennifer, Drew, Reed, and Rachel; and one great granddaughter, LynnLee. She is also survived by other loving family members and friends as well as her faith family at Monticello Baptist church.

The funeral service for Paul Edwin Martin will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3, at Riverwood Family with interment in Ferguson Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Friday, June 2, at Riverwood, and will resume from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.

Paul Edwin Martin was born April 4, 1963, in Magee, MS. He was known as “Eddie” or “Bam Bam” to his family. He was reared and lived his whole life in Copiah County, MS, mostly in the Wesson area.

Eddie loved to hunt and fish, and he spent many hours outdoors looking for that perfect buck, or on a creek bank ready to catch “the big one”. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and other family members.  He loved to share his memories of hunting and fishing with anyone who would listen. Anyone who knew him would tell you he was a great “storyteller”.

In 1983, Eddie married the love of his life, Billie Sue. They were blessed with two children, Charlie and Amanda, and four grandchildren. Eddie loved his family above all else.  He was a loving husband, grandfather, and soon to be a great grandfather.

Eddie was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Sue, his parents, Lessie Martin and Ed Harrison, and his sister, Hazel Jackson.

He is survived by his current wife, Rhonda, his son Charlie (Missy), his daughter Amanda (Sidney), his stepson, Jacob, and his grandchildren, Chris (Katie), Gracie, Little Charlie, Skylar, Kynslee, and Layton.

He is also survived by his sisters, Becky(Tim), Quinna (Buck), his nephew Caleb, and his cousin, Larry Martin.

Eddie is also survived by his friends, Jessie Character, Jack Cole, and Dale Roberts, and many other friends and family members.

Pallbearers are Dale Roberts, Wayne White, Lance Hunt, Randy Earls, Randy Moore, and Jack Cole.

Honorary pallbearers are Chris Hamilton, Jessie Character, Jacob Johnson, Sidney Stapleton.

The graveside service for Iva Dixene Doremus will be 10 a.m., Thursday, June 1, in Riverwood Memorial Park.

Mrs. Doremus, 75, of Brookhaven, died May 28, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Brookhaven June 10, 1947, to William Duncan “Bilbo” Hutcherson and Quinnie Inez Boyette Hutcherson.

Mrs. Doremus was faithful in helping with the Kentucky Mission at Wellman Baptist Church as well as going to the Furlow Center and visiting with friends at the nursing homes. She was also an outdoors lover, spending time fishing and just enjoying the beauty of God’s creation. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Robert Doremus; her parents; special companion, Eugene L. Graves; brothers, William D. Hutcherson, Dan Larry Hutcherson, Ira E. “Peeley” Hutcherson and Bruce Burnell Hutcherson; sisters, Neva Ann Daugdrill, Miriam “Sister” Reynolds, Johnny “Cowboy” Smith, and Billie V. Graves.

She is survived by her sister, Bobby H. Jordan, her neighbor, Carly Cagle; and a host of loving family members and friends.

The family would like to say thank you to the staff of Compassus Hospice for their care of Mrs. Doremus.

Memorials may be sent to Missions Fund at Wellman Baptist Church 1918 Wellman Drive, Bogue Chitto, MS 39629.