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Obituaries

Sunday, 05 November 2023 04:03

Sherry Lynn Lewis

Graveside services for Sherry Lynn Lewis of Brookhaven are 2:00 pm, Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Clear Branch Baptist Church Cemetery.

Sherry Lynn Lewis, 76, passed away November 6, 2023, at Southwest Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was born October 1, 1947.

She was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church where she taught The Ladies Sunday School Class, which we know she thoroughly enjoyed.

Sherry was a loving, caring person. She would do whatever she could to help others. If you had a problem, she was ready to help.

Preceding her in death were her parents, R.E. and Eileen Smith; brothers, Mike Smith, James (Jimmy) Smith and nephew, David Blaine Hamilton.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 56 years, Steven L. Lewis; sons, Scott Lewis and Jeff Lewis (Tammy); four grandchildren, J.T.  Lewis

(Caitlin Baker), Kolbi Lewis (Britney), Dylan Lewis and Zachary Fries; sisters, Marilyn Wilson (Mickey), Kathy Hamilton (David); sisters-in-law, Angela Smith,  Bonnie Brown and Theresa Smith; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Sherry is also survived by her special friends, Stephanie McMorris and Shirley Newman.

She will be deeply missed by everyone that loved and knew her.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in the name of Sherry Lewis to the Baptist Children’s Village, 114 Marketridge Dr, Ridgeland, MS 39152

Monday, 06 November 2023 00:20

Bradley Decator Rushing

Services for Bradley Decator Rushing of Brookhaven are 10:00 am, Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Riverwood Family with burial at Lucien Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation from 5:00-8:00 pm Wednesday, November 8, at Riverwood.

Bradley Decator Rushing, 53, passed away November 5, 2023.

He was born May 6, 1970.

Brad worked at Magnolia Electric Power Association for 27 years and Irby Electric for two years. He was a loving son, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed fishing and cattle farming.

Preceding him in death was his father, Decator Rushing; grandparents, George and Seleta Kennedy, and Luther and Lula Rushing.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Sarah Rushing; children, Savannah Case and husband, Jared, Lillianne Rushing and Jaimee Rushing; sister, Mandy Smith and husband, Donnie; two grandchildren, Avery Case and Grayson Case, along with former wife, Dana Smith and husband Chris and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials can be made to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital

501 St. Jude Place,  Memphis, TN 38105

Friday, 03 November 2023 06:48

Barbara Ann Thibodeaux

Graveside Services for Mrs. Barbara Ann Thibodeaux of Brookhaven are 11:00 am, Monday, November 6, 2023, at Crystal Springs Cemetery with visitation from 9:30 – 10:30 am at Riverwood Family.

Mrs. Barbara Ann Thibodeaux, 88, passed away November 3, 2023.

She was born on September 27, 1935, to the late Charles Luther Clogston and Elizabeth Louise Harwood Clogston.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Alexander Forrest Thibodeaux III; son, Alexander Forrest “Bubba” Thibodeaux IV; daughter, Mabry Teresa Thibodeaux; brother, Daniel Lee Clogston and grandson, John Hyde.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sister, Deborah Giles; five grandchildren, Josh Thibodeaux (Desiree), Michael Anthony (Aimee), Kristi Hyde, Justin Thibodeaux (Tammy Raiford) and Fallon Thibodeaux (Bill Pyburn); along with 10 great grandchildren, Brody & Landry Thibodeaux, Reagan & Rylie Anthony, AJ, Brooke, Colton “Bubba” Hyde, Caden McKinney, Joleigh and Paisleigh Thibodeaux.

She will be missed by all that loved her.

Friday, 03 November 2023 05:29

Kathleen Marie Hutchins Hayes

A Celebration of Life for Kathleen Hayes will be held Thursday, November 9, at Easthaven Baptist Church, beginning at 5 p.m. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Ms. Kathleen Marie Hutchins Hayes, 78, of Brookhaven, died November 1, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Rockland, ME, October 8, 1945, to Kenneth Arthur Hutchins and Rosa Evelyn Hall Hutchins.

Kathy was a breast cancer survivor and lived life thankful for each day. As a young woman she participated in barrel racing and horseback riding. She was an active member of Easthaven Baptist Church. Before moving to Brookhaven, Kathleen was an active member of S. Liberty Baptist Church in Maine. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and jewelry making, she was a member of the State of ME Bowing League and she was also an avid cribbage player. Her greatest joy was in the family and friends she loved. She will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

Kathleen is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Harold Hutchins; and sister, Maryann Hutchins.

She is survived by her children, Nelson Edward Hayes II (Jane) of Washington, ME and Laura Ann Green (Trevor) of Southport, ME; grandchildren, Nikki Lynn Hilt (Joseph), Kammie Benner (Josh), Zachary Rawley, (Taylor) Brendan Walker Hayes (Sidney); great grandchildren, Carter, MaKenna, Micah, Hudson, Madalynn, Lilyanna, and Avalynn.

Thursday, 02 November 2023 10:14

Connie Rayceine Reardon

Services for Mrs. Connie Rayceine Reardon are 11:00 am, Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at First United Methodist Church with burial at Prentiss Cemetery.

Visitation is from 4:00-7:00 pm, Monday, November 6, at Riverwood Family.

 

Mrs. Connie Rayceine Reardon, 81, passed away November 1, 2023. She was born November 5, 1941, in North Carolina to the late Raymond Campbell Carpenter and Vertie Conra Lambert Carpenter.

Mrs. Readon was retired as a Hospice Nurse and Registered Nurse for Kings Daughters Medical Center for 20 years. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Brookhaven Little Theatre. She loved traveling with Glen and entertaining friends. She also loved attending her grandson’s football games and enjoyed all her grandchildren’s activities.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Glen Reardon; son, John Raymond Reardon and her parents.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Rachel R. Shaw and son, Glen Allen Reardon, Jr.; her twin sister Delores Desena and sister, Dawn Carpenter; six grandchildren, Rebekah Hope Iswariah, Joshua Mathewes Shaw, Sarah Shaw Wilkes, Timothy Reardon Shaw, Glen Allen Reardon III, Jack Murray Reardon and five great great grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all that loved and knew her.

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, 31 October 2023 01:04

Laura Jane Smalley Johnson

The funeral for Laura Jane Smalley Johnson will be Noon on Saturday, November 4, at Riverwood Family with burial in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Ms. Johnson, 82, of Brookhaven, died October 29, 2023, at her residence. She was born October 4, 1941, to J.D. Smalley and Vivian Lucile Newsom Smalley.

She played the accordion in the high school marching band and loved to sing. Ms. Johnson attended Lee College in Cleveland, TN. She was a member of the Lee College Traveling Choir. She was the organist for her church while she was growing up.

She loved children and babysat many children from Brookhaven. She also enjoyed keeping the bed babies in church during Sunday School for 24 years at First Baptist Church, where she was a member. She was active in the nursery up until the time of her stroke in 2014. She also enjoyed raising her three children, Kendall, Kyle, and Kristin. She loved her granddaughter, Abby, and great granddaughter, Millie. She will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her children Kendall Johnson, Jr., Kyle Johnson, and Kristin Milholen (Mike); brother, Joel Smalley (Angela); sister, Joyce Duck (Dr. Bryan); one granddaughter, Abigail Johnson; one great granddaughter, Amelia “Millie” Johnson. She is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

Tuesday, 31 October 2023 00:47

Kathy Theresa Ashley Mullins

Services for Mrs. Kathy Theresa Ashley Mullins of Wesson are 11:00 am, Thursday November 2, 2023, at Strong Hope Baptist Church with visitation from 9:30 until the time of service. Burial at the church cemetery.

Mrs. Kathy Theresa Ashley Mullins, 65, passed away October 29, 2023.

She was born May 8, 1958, in Thibodeaux, LA.

Kathy was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. She loved working with children in cub scouts and school programs and enjoyed camping and reading books.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Wilton Ashley and Vera Jasper; sister, Judy Bailey and brother, Alex Ashley.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 48 years, W.L. Mullins; and children, Scott Nelson Mullins and Ashlee Vernice Fauver.

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

Memorials can be made to The Baptist Childrens Village or Gideons Bible Ministry.

Monday, 30 October 2023 01:12

Willie Ray Jergins, Jr.

A Graveside Service for Willie Ray Jergins, Jr. will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Wellman Baptist Church Cemetery with visitation from 9:00 until the time of service at the church.

Mr. Jergins, Jr., 71, of Bogue Chitto, died October 29, 2023, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born in Humble, TX, to Willie Ray Jergins, Sr. and Martha Porter Jergins, December 25, 1951. He enjoyed making his rounds visiting  family, friends, and grandkids. He truly loved his grandchildren and his faithful dog, Loretta.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Brister Jergins; his parents and his granddaughter, Hailey Jergins.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Lawrance “Buddy” Jergins (Felicia), Mike Jergins (Chastity), Dwayne “Speedy” Jergins (Tonya), and Kim Jergins (Rachel); brother, Doyle Jergins; sisters, Susie Westbrook (Mitchell) and Lori Costilow (Ryan); 12 grandchildren, Breanna Wooley (Jay), Dalana Beard (Josh), Kristin Myers (Austin), Ty Jergins, Holly Hemphill (Austin), Peytin Jergins, Anna McNeese (Marc), Hannah Jergins, Ainslee “Rae Rae” Jergins, Maddie Jergins, Lynlee Jergins, Finlea Jergins; 9 great grandchildren; and other loving family members and friends, including, Butch Jergins and Timmy Russell.

Friday, 27 October 2023 01:38

Hardeep Singh Gill

The funeral service for Hardeep Singh Gill will be 3 p.m., Monday, October 30, at Riverwood Family. Visitation is from Noon until the time of the service.

Mr. Gill, 72, of Monticello, died October 26, 2023, at his residence. He was born in New Delhi, India, March 9, 1950, to Basant Singh Gill and Pritam Kaur Gill. He was a retired business owner.

For many years, Deep owned the Sonic in Monticello. He was loved by everyone that ever knew him. He was a very compassionate and caring person. He loved life and he loved his family, and a special little boy named, “Beck”. Deep was a very giving person and would do anything in his power for anyone. For years at the sonic, he had a special group of men that would meet every morning to sit out front and drink coffee known as the “Coffee Club”. Years later, you would find him at Chevron drinking coffee with friends. Deep loved cooking for his family and everyone loved it when he cooked. He will be greatly missed and forever loved.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Harbhajan Singh Gill.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 36 years, Pamela Gill; children, Gabrielle Gill, Kristen Ready (Dee), Brandy Carney (Corey), Randy Grayson (Hannah); nine grandchildren, Beckett, Caden, Claire, Callie, Macy, Rylea, Reagan, Daytin, and Adley; and one great grandchild, Kohen. He is also survived by his loving family, elder sister 1: Mohinder Kaur, Jabbal and Joginder Singh Jabbal and children: Cheena, Titu, and Raja; elder sister 2: Balwant Kaur, Sikka and Jawahar Sikka; elder brother 1: Mohinder Singh Gill and Surjit Kaur Gill and children, Sony, Poochi, and Bonny; nephew, Sony Gill and Geetu Gill and children, Sonya Gill, Ronith Gill; niece 1, Poochi Chawla and Grish Chawla and child, Kabeer Chawla; niece 2, Bonny Chawla and Jawahar Chawla and children, Krishna and Harie Chawla.

Friday, 27 October 2023 03:41

Craig Clifford Morgan

Craig Clifford Morgan

Went to his heavenly home on July 1, 2023 at the age of 50.  Craig was born on April 27, 1973 to Carl Richard (Dick) and Marita Morgan.  He was born with profound disabilities and was loved and cared for at his home until he was an adult.  He then moved to Hudspeth Reginal Center and was a resident there until his passing.

     Craig was nonverbal but had a wonderful personality, and was always smiling.  He never met a stranger.  He loved to go on outings and went to many local festivals, sports events, and holiday programs. 

      Craig was preceded in death by his father, Carl Richard (Dick) Morgan; and a sister, Lori Morgan Young.

He is survived by his mother, Marita Morgan; a niece, Morgan Young Hogue; a nephew, Austin Young.   

     Graveside memorial service will be November 4th at 10:00 am in Riverwood Memorial Park Cemetery, Brookhaven,  Mississippi.

 

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