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Obituaries

Obituaries

Thursday, 07 February 2019 14:04

Bessie Lou Malone Corkern

Services for Mrs. Bessie Lou Malone Corkern of Brookhaven are 11:00 am

Monday, February 11, 2019 at New Sight Baptist Church with visitation from

9:00 am until time of service. With burial at New Sight Cemetery.

Mrs. Bessie Lou Malone Corkern, 97, went to be with her Lord on February 7, 2019 at her residence.

She was born on January 11, 1922 to the late Troy Sloan Malone and Nellie Wilkes Malone.

Mrs. Bessie was a homemaker and a member of New Sight Baptist Church.

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

Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Buddy Corkern; sons, Melvin Ray Corkern,

Clyde Corkern and Marion Corkern; grandson, Greg Corkern; sister, Mary Nell Teasley;

brothers, Ray Malone and Milfred Malone; and daughter-in-law, Patricia Corkern.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sisters, Virginia Dixon and Betty Bonner;

5 grandchildren, Melvia Price and husband, David, Stephanie Winborne and husband Keith,

David Corkern and Jason Corkern.

She is also survived by 7 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren;

and daughter-in-law, Barbara Corkern and other loving family and friends.

 

Monday, 04 February 2019 16:15

Wesley Stevens Carlisle, Jr.

Services for Mr. Wesley Stevens Carlisle, Jr. of Brookhaven are 2:00 pm Thursday, February 7, 2019

at Riverwood Family Funeral Service with visitation on Wednesday, February 6, from 5:00-8:00 pm at Riverwood.

 

Mr. Wesley Stevens Carlisle, Jr., 43, passed away February 2, 2019 at University Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.

He was born on January 28, 1976 to Wesley Stevens Carlisle, Sr. and Vicki Dianne Carlisle.

Steven was a Tattooist, avid fisherman, artist and loving husband, father and “Pops”.

Preceding him in death are his paternal grandparents, Wesley & Myrtle Carlisle;

maternal grandmother, Maxine Martin; cousin, Jim Carlisle and brother-in-law, Gary Hughes.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents; wife, Cathy Carlisle; sons, Tyler Stevens Carlisle,

Destin Payne Allen and Tyler Blake Allen; daughters, Rebecca Ivy Carlisle and Katlyn Dianne Carlisle.

He is also survived by his brother, Richard Alvin Carlisle and sisters, Cherie Raymer and

Bobbie Jo Carlisle and 6 grandchildren, Evaeh Nicole Allen, Ellie James Allen,

Sofia Rain Cantrell, Kinsley Rayne Allen, Anna Claire Carlisle and Everleigh Jean Page.

 

 

 

Monday, 04 February 2019 16:12

Shiela Courtney Brown

Services for Mrs. Shiela Courtney Brown, are 11:00 am Wednesday February 6, 2019 at Riverwood Family Funeral Service

with visitation from 9:00 until time of service and burial at Montgomery Baptist Church Cemetery.

 

Mrs. Shiela Courtney Brown, 85, went to her heavenly home February 3, 2019. She was born June 11, 1933

to Barney and Eula Belle Moak. She graduated from Johnston Station School and married George Brown.

She and George resided in Natchez until their retirement, when they moved back to their hometown of Bogue Chitto.

Shiela was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her family and friends were a treasure to her and she also enjoyed her flowers.

She was a member of Mongtomery Baptist Church and will be missed by all those that loved her.

Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, George Brown; sisters, Bonnie Marie Graves and Nadine Wallace and brother, Gerald Moak.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Michael Brown; daughter, Cheryl Ezell and husband Eddie;

grandchildren, James Michael Brown and wife Jessica, Kim Pointer and husband, Shaun, Timothy Ezell;

and great grandchildren, Declan Pointer, Taylor Brown and Finn Brown.

 

Saturday, 02 February 2019 16:09

Patricia Martin Wilson

 Services for Mrs. Patricia Martin Wilson will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at 2:00pm

at Riverwood Family with Visitation and Gathering starting prior to the services at 12:00 noon.

Patricia Martin Wilson, 58, passed from this life on February 2, 2019, at University of Mississippi Medical Center.

She was born on February 6, 1960, to Louie Jean Martin and Georgia M. Jones.

Mrs. Wilson loved to cook and be with her family. She loved doing anything outdoors

such as being at the river, camping or being with animals.

Preceding her in death was her father and sister, Pamela M. Hodges.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, David W. Wilson; Mother, Georgia A. Jones;

daughter, Trisha A. Fortenberry; sons, Jack Jay Fortenberry and Sidney Jerome Johnson;

step-sons, James D. Wilson and David W. Wilson, ll., along with 3 grandchildren and a sister, Sherry Lynn Allen.

 

Friday, 01 February 2019 15:40

John Loyd Calcote, Jr

Visitation for Mr. John Loyd Calcote, Jr, will be Sunday, February 3, 2019, from 4:00-7:00 p.m., at Riverwood Family Funeral Service. His celebration of life will be Monday, at 11:00 a.m., with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m., at New Hope United Methodist Church with Rev. Lynn Mote, Bro. Herbert Beasley, and Bro. Ken Hart officiating. Burial will follow immediately at New Hope.

John Loyd Calcote, Jr, of Brookhaven, went home on his birthday, Thursday, February 1, 2019, at the age of 76.  He peacefully passed away surrounded by his immediate family.

John grew up in McCall Creek, graduated Meadville High School, Copiah-Lincoln Junior College, and received his Bachelor of Music Education at Delta State College, where he was a member of the professional music fraternity Mu Phi Epsilon. Upon graduation, he pursued his passion of music by serving as band director of South Pike High School. During the summers between teaching, he earned his Master’s Degree in Education Administration at Delta State University. While studying for his Master’s, he was offered the position of headmaster at Deer Creek Academy in Arcola, MS. He gladly put his newly learned skills of education administration to use and remained at DCA for two years before returning closer to home as principal of Loyd Star School. After five years at Loyd Star, John served as Lincoln County School District’s Assistant Superintendent until he retired from the education system. He didn’t stay retired for long, as he stepped back into his favorite pair of shoes: education. After teaching special education at Franklin County High School, he founded the Alternative Learning Center at Franklin County High School where he remained the administrator until retirement in 2004. Throughout the years, John served as Sunday School Leader and Choir Director for New Hope United Methodist Church and was a member of the Brookhaven Symphony and the Community Band in Franklin County. He also served on the Copiah Lincoln Community College Foundation Board and was a lifetime member of the Co-Lin Alumni Association.

John was an excellent musician and a beautiful trumpeter. His voice was a gift from God, and he used it to sing His praises often. He was generous, caring, and lived to serve as the hands and feet of Christ, assisting others and never looking for anything in return. He was the sunshine in the lives of so many, and to know him was to love him.

John was patient. John was kind. John did not envy. John did not boast. John was not proud. John did not dishonor others, nor was he self-seeking. John was not easily angered, and he kept no record of wrongs. John did not delight in evil but rejoiced with the truth. John always protected, trusted, hoped, and persevered (adapted from 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7). He has, after a long battle, been rewarded as a good and faithful servant. His loved ones find peace in knowing that he is now playing his trumpet at the feet of Jesus.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Loyd Calcote, Sr. and Ineita Johnson Calcote.

He is survived by his Proverbs 31 wife of 53 years, Shirley C. Calcote; daughter Katie Grace McCaleb (Marty); daughter Leellen Rogers (David); grandchildren Jonna Bonnette (Linell), Ella and Walker Rogers, and Nick McCaleb; brother Mark Calcote (Mary Jo), sisters Artie Loy Scott and Clemois Scott (Greg); and a multitude of cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and precious friends. The family thanks the loving care and support from Hospice Compassus and his devoted and loving caregivers, Norma Halcomb and Sarah Carter.

 “And we know that in all things, God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” -  Romans 8:28

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to New Hope United Methodist Church or a charity of one’s choosing.

Thursday, 31 January 2019 11:11

Anne Mincey

Anne “Rooney” Lindsay Mincey passed away peacefully on January 31, 2019.

Anne was born in Bennettsville, SC on December 8, 1942 to parents Mary Anne and Ross Lindsay.  She worked as an executive secretary in Bennettsville, SC and Fort Mill, SC.  After retiring, she made her home on the coast of South Carolina.   

She was an active member of St. Pauls Episcopal Church, All Saints Church, and The Abbey at Pawleys Island.  She was proud to be a member of the Episcopal Church Order of Daughters of the King. 

She enjoyed being in the Pilot Club, Marlboro Players, Arts Council and volunteering at the church.

Some of the things that Anne loved most were the North Carolina mountains, finding shells on the beach, Barry Manilow music, roses, and spoiling her grandchildren. 

She was predeceased by her parents and husband James “Jim” Mincey.

She is remembered with love by her brother Ross “Buddy” Lindsay (Marie) and  children -  Ken McQuage (Suzie), Walker McQuage (Sabrina), Mary Ross McQuage (Scott), Sheri Blakley, and Eddie Mincey (Hilda).  She leaves sixteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren who were blessed to have her as their grandmother.

A celebration of her life will be held at the Old Church at All Saints Church in Pawleys Island, SC at 10am on Saturday, May 11, 2019.

Donations in her memory can be sent to:

Alzheimer’s Association SC Chapter, 901 South Pine Street, Lower Level, Spartanburg, SC  29302.

Thursday, 31 January 2019 11:10

Thomas Wade Boone

Visitation for Mr. Thomas Wade Boone of Brookhaven is 5:00-8:00 pm Saturday February 2, 2019

at Riverwood Family Funeral Service. A Memorial Service will be held 6:00 pm Monday, February 4, at Charity Baptist Church.

Mr. Thomas Wade Boone, 59, passed away January 30, 2019 at King’s Daughters Medical Center.

He was born on January 11, 1960 to the later Frank and Bobbie Boone.

Mr. Boone was a retired business owner in the Oil & Gas Industry and a member of Charity Baptist Church.

He loved the Lord and his church family. He also loved spending time with his family and supporting his

grandchildren in all their activities. His hobbies were cooking and listening to all kinds of music.

Preceding him in death are his parents; an infant brother and brother, Floyd Boone.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Debbie Smith Boone; daughters,

Stephanie Cliburn and husband, Steven, Jessica Killen and husband Scott; brother, Frank Boone, Jr. and wife Beckie;

sister-in-law, Judy Boone; 5 grandchildren, Michael, Elizabeth and Bennett Cliburn, Waylon and Dylan Killen

and 1 great granddaughter, Kloie Cliburn and a host of nieces and nephews and many great friends.

 

Thursday, 31 January 2019 11:08

Kathleen "Kathy" Nettles Case

The funeral service for Mrs. Gussie Kathleen "Kathy" Nettles Case will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 2, 2019, at

Johnson Grove Church of Christ, with interment at Case Family Cemetery, at Tracy Case’s home. Visitation

will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, February 1, at Johnson Grove.

Mrs. Kathy Case, 73, went to be with the Lord on January 30, 2019. She was born on April 27, 1945, to

William Curtis Nettles and Flora Laird Nettles. Mrs. Kathy was the heart of her home, a loving wife,

mother, and grandmother. She was a member of Mt Zion Church of Christ and a treasured member

of her community. She will be missed by all those who love her.

Mrs. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents.

Those left here to cherish her memory are, her husband, Charles  Case; son, Richard Case and

wife, Sharon; daughter, Tracy Case; sisters, Gloria Lofton and Flora Crook; and four grandchildren,

Brittani Case, Emily Powers, Sara Case, and Shayla McGuffee.

Thursday, 31 January 2019 10:06

Nadine Roderick

Services for Ms. Nadine Mickles Roderick of McComb are 11:00 am Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Riverwood Family Funeral Service.

Mrs. Nadine M. Roderick passed away on Jan. 30, 2019 in McComb, Mississippi.

She was born on June 16, 1949 to Ernest Mickles Sr. and Sammie W. Mickles in Mobile, Alabama.

She was the third child of her parents’ union.

Nadine graduated from Mattie T. Blount High School in Mobile, Alabama. Shortly after graduating,

she moved to Miami, Florida, where she completed a few college courses and later married Albert Joseph Roderick.

Upon their union, they bore a daughter.

 

She accepted God at a very early age. Throughout her life, she lived in various cities, such as: Miami, Florida;

Providence, Rhode Island; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Gary, Indiana; Meadville and McComb, Mississippi.

She was a hard worker and provider for daughter. Throughout her work career she was a supervisor

and manager for various companies, as well as a caregiver for her mother.

Nadine was a very caring person who was always concerned about the needs of others.

She lived fully with love, honesty, strength and a belief in God. She enjoyed reading, shopping, traveling,

fishing, gardening and cooking.

 

Preceding her in death are her parents Mr. Ernest and Sammie Mickles, brother Ernest Mickles II,

sister-in-law Catherine Mickles and brother-in-law Raymond Roderick.

 

She is survived by a daughter, Denise Roderick Williams; former son-in-law Charles L. Williams;

brother Rayford Mickles; sisters-in-law Paulette Mickles, Katherine Roderick and Lynne Roderick;

brothers-in-law Manny Roderick and Stevie Roderick; nieces Latrice M. Blyther and Danielle M. Russell;

nephews Rayford Mickles II, Rodney Mickles, Ryan Carlisle, and Brandon Mickles;

a host of great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Wednesday, 30 January 2019 14:11

David Chance Thompson

The funeral service for Mr. David Chance “Dugan” Thompson will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 2, 2019,

at Riverwood Family, with interment at Wellman Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 5:00-8:00 p.m.,

Friday, February 1, 2019, at Riverwood.

Mr. David Chance Thompson, 36, of Brookhaven, passed from this life on January 30, 2019, at his residence.

He was born April 16, 1982, to Felix Nelson Thompson and Judith Elaine Thames Walker. He worked as a

Compass Man with Seismic Survey. Chance enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing. Spending time with

his family was important to Chance, he will be missed by all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his father; grandparents, Johnny and Paralee Thompson and Donald and

June Thames; and by his cousins, John Thompson and William “Bubba” Thompson.

Those left to cherish his memory are, his wife, Shannon Thompson; mother and stepfather, Judy and

James Walker; son, David Vance Thompson; daughters, Harmonie Eliana Thompson and Emma Nicole Thompson;

brother, Lee Thompson and wife Renee’; sisters, Lacy Thompson and Kersey Walker; he is also survived

by his nieces, Danyell, Katlyn, Hailee, Katie, Hanna, and Ashley; nephew, Gage; and his great nieces, Brooklyn and Ryleigh.

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