Obituaries
Joyce Campbell Asken
The funeral service for Joyce Campbell Asken will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Riverwood Family with burial in Riverwood Memorial Park. The visitation will be 2:00 p.m. until time of service.
Joyce Campbell Asken, 81, of Brookhaven, died February 13, 2025, at Kings Daughters Medical Center. She was born in Mccomb, MS, June 14, 1943, to John L. Campbell and Kathleen L. Hutchinson Campbell.
Joyce was a member of Southway Baptist Church. She was the President of First Ladies Civitan, a member of The Realtor Association, The Lions Club, and many additional organizations. She was on the board of Bank of Franklin. Her hobbies included playing cards, Bunko, taking theater trips with Kristy, and “making a block” with her girl gang.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jack, and many beloved fur babies.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Kristy Asken, Kathy Asken Blair, and son-in-law, Chris Blair.
The family would like to extend their heart felt appreciation and love to Brady, Terrah, and the staff at The Beehive as well as the staff of Trend Health and Rehab for their care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Brookhaven Animal Rescue League, PO Box 3477 Brookhaven, MS 39603
Steven Ray Wages
The funeral service for Steven Ray Wages will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Strong Hope Baptist Church with burial in Strong Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Steven Ray Wages, 68, of Wesson, died February 11, 2025, at Copiah County Medical Center. He was born in Memphis, TN, October 13, 1956, to Paul Wages and Mae Tutor Wages.
Steve served his country in the United States Navy.
Being in the great outdoors was his passion. He loved the life he lived and all the people who shared it with him. He loved to hunt, fish, ride, and tell stories. If you ever asked him a question, he had the answer. His favorite thing to do was spend time with his family, especially his great grand-babies. They brought him so much joy. He accomplished many great things in life. He was a firefighter for many years and loved helping people. He successfully ran his own business for 16 years. He enjoyed teaching about being safe in everything you do in your life. He was always passing on his knowledge to others. He made mission trips to Montana and Wyoming, telling others about God’s love. The great outdoors and God’s beautiful works were something he was always marveled by. He trusted God above all. His loving wife, who he adored and called “doll”, was always there for him. There was never a day that went by that his family didn’t know that he loved them and that he was always there. His wisdom, charm, laughter, and guidance will be missed.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Wanda Autrey; and great-grandson, Owen Dean Runyan.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 49 years, Gwen Wages; children, Tony Wages (Melinda), Stephanie Harris (Jerimy), and Becky Foster (Joe); sisters, Arlia Pace (Tracy), Bonnie Ravenhorst (Neil), and Rhonda Leggett; nine grandchildren, Tiffany Barlow (Quinten), Matthew Wages, Brandi Runyan (Blake),
Chase Coghlan, Tyler Coghlan, Alex Coghlan, Natalie Ward (Corey), Nickalas Harris, and Tripp Harris; and five great grandchildren, Jasper Barlow, Ollie Runyan, Marleigh Barlow, and Isaac Runyan.
The family would like to give special thanks to Copiah County Medical Center staff for all the extraordinary work performed on Steven. You are much loved and deeply cared for.
Floyd Ferrell Higginbotham
The funeral service for Rev. Floyd Ferrell Higginbotham will be 12:00 p.m., Monday, February 17, 2025, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. The visitation will start at 10:00 a.m. until time of service.
Rev. Floyd Ferrell Higginbotham passed away on Wednesday February 12, 2025, after a prolonged illness. Bro. Floyd was born January 19, 1934, toward the end of the "Great Depression", in the town of Dublin, MS to Samuel Floyd and Lillian Early Higginbotham. He was the oldest of 5 boys.
Bro. Floyd surrendered to the Gospel ministry when he was 18 years old. After his high school graduation, he left home to join the Air Force only to find out when he got to the service center in Jackson that they were full and so he could go home or join the Army. He elected the Army which turned out to be God's providence on his life. He was sent to Fort Jackson, South Carolina for basic training and it was there he met the love of his life, Effie Leviner. They married on April 30, 1954, and were married for 69 years, until Effie's passing in 2023.
All of Bro. Floyd's ministry was to rural churches in Mississippi. He served Center Ridge Baptist, Yazoo City, Riverside Baptist, Clarksdale, Branch Baptist, Morton, Banner Baptist Banner, Springdale Baptist West (Kosciusko), Calvary Baptist Batesville, and Pleasant Hill Baptist, Bogue Chitto. In addition, he served as Franklin County Associational Missionary. While there he aided in establishing a thrift store to serve the county and it is still operational today.
He helped organize and served on the board of several other mission organizations. Two of which were Callie's Mission and Angel Flight. This was his passion, to serve communities with the love and compassion of Jesus.
He is preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Lillian Higginbotham, his wife of 69 years, Effie Higginbotham, grandsons, Jay Higginbotham & Timothy Johnsey & his brother Charles Higginbotham.
Bro. Floyd is survived by his sons, Sam Higginbotham (Shirley), Tim
Higginbotham (Wanda), daughters Benita Johnsey (Tommy), & Beth Wicker, 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and three brothers, Wesley, Hilton & Carlton Higginbotham.
Marion Edith "Sue" King
A Graveside Service for Marion Edith “Sue” King will be held at 11:00 a.m., February 15, 2025, at Liverpool Baptist Church Cemetery in Satartia, Ms.
Marion Edith “Sue” King, 75, of Grenada, MS, died February 11, 2025, at Grenada Living Center. She was born in Satartia, MS, June 19, 1949, to Marion Edward King and Vealtia Evelynn Huffman King.
Sue loved spending time with her family and will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Vealtia King; brothers, David E. King and Benjamin T. King; and sister in laws, Diane King, Chris King, Linda King, and Liz Sandford.
Those left to cherish her memory are her brothers, James A. Sanford, Johnny King, George W. King, and Jimmy King, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Beth for the continued care of Sue.
Dallas Maurice "Buck" Daley
Services for Mr. Dallas Maurice “Buck” Daley of Ruth are at 11:00 am Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Providence Baptist Church with burial at Church Cemetery.
Visitation is from 5:00-8:00 on Wednesday, February 12 at the church and resumes from 10:00 until the time of service on Thursday.
Mr. Dallas Maurice "Buck" Daley, 78, went to be home with the Lord on February 10th of 2025. He was born on November 25, 1946, in Carson, Mississippi, to Roy and Magurite Daley. Mr. Buck Daley was a resident of Ruth, Mississippi. He was a true example of "a man of God". Mr. Buck enjoyed his time as a deacon and Sunday school teacher at Providence Baptist Church. Mr. Buck was also a family man, a well-loved husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He took pride in the family he created with his bride of 55 years. Mr. Buck loved and valued the time he spent with his wife and family. Mr. Daley was a talented woodworker and could build almost anything you asked of him, whether it be tables or tiny reindeer decorations. He also had a green thumb and could make any plant flourish and bloom. When Mr. Daley wasn't gardening or woodworking, he was telling one of his many stories to anyone who would listen. He never met a stranger and enjoyed reminiscing on childhood memories and the times he spent in the army. Mr. Buck Daley was an Army Veteran where he received medals for the National Defense Service, Vietnam Campaign, Vietnam Service, and Honor Commendation. Mr. Buck was a light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him and will be greatly missed.
Mr. Daley is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Magurite Daley, his brothers Tommy Daley and Larry Daley, and two infant sons.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jackie Daley, his son Lance (Clancie) Daley of Ruth, MS , his daughters Melissa (Billy) Lyons of Enterprise, MS, Lorriane Moran of Houston, TX, grandsons Gage(Scarlet) Daley of Monticello, MS, Hunter Daley of Ruth, MS, JD Jones of Enterprise, MS, granddaughter McKayla Jones of Enterprise, MS and great-grandson Jackson Daley. Sisters, Jeanette Whitt, Thresia Daley, Judy Smith, Martha Hutchinson. Brothers, John (Faye) Daley, George (Shirley) Daley, Patrick (Lynne) Daley, and Marshall Daley
Lawrence Stevenson
Lawrence Stevenson, 82, of Brookhaven, MS, passed from this life on Friday, February 7, 2025, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. He was born in Cuba, MO on May 10, 1942, to John Stevenson and Virginia Pyatt.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Robert Stevenson; daughter, Janet Hix; brother, Charles Marcee; sister, Rose Mary Hastings; and great granddaughter, Autumn Giles.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Kathryn “Kathy” Stevenson; two daughters, Judy Delaney (Wayne) of Wesson, MS and Connie Capen (Wayne) of Hazlehurst, MS; two brothers, William Ray Hubbs of St. Louis, MO and Archie Rulo of Richmond, VA; grandchildren, Melissa Bowman (Kyle) of Brookhaven, MS, Ben Delaney (Taylor) of Carrollton, MS, James Jordan of Brookhaven, MS, Jessica Jordan of Centertown, MO, Butch Delaughter of Brookhaven, MS, Leanna Howard of Ocean Springs, MS, Michael Howard of Hazlehurst, MS; 11 great grandchildren and a lifetime friend, Donny Hunt of Desoto, MO.
Mr. Stevenson serviced his country in the United States Army. He was retired from offshore and James’ Small Engine. He was a very active member of the Brookhaven Moose Lodge where he served on the board for many years.
He enjoyed going to Wards in Brookhaven to have coffee with friends and going to the Moose Lodge and their legion events.
He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Shirley Ann Furr
Shirley Ann Furr, 75, of Sontag, passed away February 10, 2025, at St. Dominics Hospital in Jackson, MS. She was born in Oakdale, LA on April 27, 1949, to Eddie Sexton Furr and Eula Ashworth Furr. Mrs. Furr worked for many years as a clothing presser at Enoc Case’s Cleaners.
Mrs. Furr loved her family above all things and enjoyed the time she was able to spend with them. She liked listening to Cher and Celine Dion’s music and she was a pro at Dominoes. A favorite pastime for her was riding horses and caring for her precious fur babies. She will be greatly missed by those who loved her.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Henry Furr.
Survivors include her sisters, Thelma Swan, Ellie Mohon, and Betty Williams and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and many great and great-great nieces and nephews.
The family extends appreciation to Cassandra and Kennedy from St. Dominics.
Carolyn Lewis Roberts
Graveside service for Carolyn Yuvonne Hales Lewis Roberts will be 10 a.m., Monday, February 10, at Beauregard Cemetery in Beauregard, MS.
Mrs. Roberts, 79, of Wesson, died February 8, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Brookhaven, on March 7, 1945, to J.W. Hales and Clara Lucille “Polly” Fox Hales.
Carolyn was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an avid sports fan, enthusiastically cheering on her Tennessee Vols. In the quiet time she enjoyed picking up a good book and reading. Carolyn owned and retired from We Wrap It. She was a member of New Sight Baptist Church. Carolyn will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all who loved her.
She is preceded in death by her husbands, Larry Joe Lewis, Sr. and Norris Roberts and by her parents, J.W. and Polly Hales.
She is survived by her children, Larry Joe Lewis, Jr. and Michael Dean Lewis (Darlene); two grandchildren, Drew Lewis (Angie) and Anna Gunn (Sam); one great grandchild, Malakai Lewis; cousin, Bob Fox of Knoxville, TN; lifelong friends, Carolyn Howington and Sonya Cowen. She is also survived by her faith family at New Sight as well as other loving family members and friends.
Mrs. Robert’s family extends appreciation to Bristoll Hospice in Brookhaven, MS.
In lieu of flowers you may make memorial gifts to Wesson Friends of the Library, 1012 Spring Street, Wesson, MS 39191
Margaret Patricia Moak
The graveside service for Margaret Patricia Moak will be 11 a.m., Friday, February 14, at Arlington Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may come for a time of visitation from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, February 13, at Riverwood Family.
Margaret Patricia Moak, 79, of McCall Creek, MS went to be with her Lord February 7, 2025. She was born in Franklin County on April 17, 1945, to Jewel and Mae Pickett. She was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church. Her family was her everything.
She is preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Neva Rae Pickett, Marie Cothern, Ailene Foster, and Faye Townsend; one brother, Billy Pickett; and granddaughter, Camie Allred.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Delton Moak; two daughters, Melissa McGuire (Bruce), Deborah Allred (Elwin); one son, Chris Moak (Samantha); grandchildren, Nicole Hannah (Jeremy), Brandon Allred (Angel), Caleb Allred (Cassidy), Marcus Moak, Braden Moak, Braxton Moak, Kacey Allred, and Alivia Thompson; great grandchildren, Trace, Brystol, and Evan Allred, Jaxson and Jamie Hannah, Daisy, Eli, Jesse, Carter, and Baby Allred, Tonie and Beaux Dixon; a very special niece, Stephanie Carithers (Jerry); two sisters, Beverly McEwen (Harold), Renae McCullough (Calvin); and one brother, Tom Pickett.
Sam Laird
The funeral service for Sam Laird will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 7 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Riverwood Family.
Sam Laird, 93, of Brookhaven, died February 4, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Brookhaven, July 1, 1931, to Ben and Louise Nettles Laird.
Mr. Laird enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming, and riding his side by side. He was a board member of Farm Bureau of Brookhaven, Brookhaven Academy, the FHA, and ASC. He was also a Lincoln County Supervisor.
He served his country in the United States Army and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Preceding him in death are his parents; brother, Albert Laird; sisters, Bertha Garza, Francis Schmidt, and Monell Callendar; and grandson, Adam King.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Sue Laird; sons, Tim Laird and Scotty Laird; daughters, Cindy King (Stan) and Jill Evans (Jack); brother, Troy Laird; Sister, Sue Barnette; nine grandchildren, Anna Smith (Chad), Paxton King (Erin), Nicole Case (Mark), Laina Goldsmith (Dustin), Jeremy Laird (Charlee), Madison McCarroll (Ben), Samuel Evans, Mia Evans, and Carter Evans; eighteen great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; and a very special friend, Donna McGehee.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church building fund.
The family would like to thank the staff at Deaconess Hospice, especially Heidi Thornton and Jaci Montgomery.
