Obituaries
Linda Melton King
Services for Mrs. Linda Melton King of Brookhaven are 11:00 am, Monday, January 27, 2020,
at Riverwood Family with burial at Mt Zion Church of Christ Cemetery.
Visitation is from 5:00-8:00 pm, Sunday, January 26, 2020, at Riverwood.
Mrs. Linda Melton King, 70, went to be with her Lord on January 23, 2020, at King’s Daughters Medical Center.
She was born on September 30, 1949, to the late M.O. Melton and Francis Hannah Melton.
Linda was a member of Mt. Zion Church of Christ, as well as the lady's bible study group, and a devoted mother and grandmother.
Preceding her in death were her parents; brothers, James Melton, Fred Melton, David Melton, and Mike Melton.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Johnny King; daughter, Melissa Wilson and husband, Jason,
Teresa Reeves and husband, Ronald; brother, Reggie Melton, and sister, Dean Wellborn.
She is also survived by her 4 grandchildren, Allison Smith and husband, Austin, Parker & Paxton Wilson,
Hannah Smith and husband, Joseph, and 3 great-grandchildren, Emma Smith, August Smith and Samuel Smith.
Annie Mae Foster Smith
Services for Mrs. Annie Mae Foster Smith, of Sontag, are 11:00 am Saturday, January 18, 2020,
at Fair River Baptist Church with burial at Holly Springs Baptist Church.
Visitation is from 5:00-8:00 pm Friday, January 17 at Fair River Baptist Church.
Mrs. Annie Mae Foster Smith, 95, went to be with her Lord on January 16, 2020, at Diversicare.
She was born on August 24, 1924, to the late Plez Foster and Georgia Lewis Foster.
She was a homemaker and a member of Fair River Baptist Church.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Jesse Charles Smith; son, Charles E. Smith;
grandson, Brandon Kirk Smith; son-in-law, John Allen Sisk; and three brothers, Ike Foster, Harvey Foster,
and James Howard Foster.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Georgia Ann Sisk of Monticello and
daughter in law, Jo Ann Smith of Sontag and sister, Johnnye Nations of Sontag.
She is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Eric Smith, Shane Smith, John Sisk, and Andy Sisk; 12 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
Harold David Green
Harold David Green lived a life filled with accomplishment, dedication, and love. On January 14, 2020, at the age of 81,
Harold passed away peacefully at Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, surrounded by his loving wife of 58 years,
two sons, and other beloved family members. A man of enduring might and strength, Harold was blessed with good health
and spent only a few short days of his long, full life hospitalized. Known for his precise, meticulous nature, an abrupt
death seems to be the only thing he ever did quickly.
On March 9, 1938, Harold was born in Bogue Chitto, Mississippi, to Charlie and Annabell Green.
The second of seven children, Harold, and his older brother were inseparable, and he was a natural leader
and caring older brother for his younger five siblings. Upon graduating from Bogue Chitto High School,
Harold served as a Corpsman in the US Navy for four years before receiving an honorable discharge in 1960.
Harold and wife Faye shared their first home in Moab, Utah, after their marriage in 1961.
Harold's successful career with Conoco swept the young couple and their growing family to new homes across the country,
including Colorado and Montana where their sons were born. They later settled in Hattiesburg where their
sons graduated from both high school and college. Though his sons remember his disciplinary expertise
all too well from their childhood, Harold's grandchildren enjoyed the softer side of him, reveling in his affection.
Harold is predeceased by his parents Charlie and Annabell and his brothers Edd and twin, Harry, who died at birth.
Those left to cherish his memory are his adoring wife Faye; his siblings Gary, Gordon, Helen, Virginia, and Frances;
his older son Wayne and wife Donna and children Sydney and Sinclaire of Hattiesburg; his younger son Greg and wife Denise
and children Emily, Kyle, and Kevin of Bloomington, Illinois; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Friends and family are invited to join services for Harold on Thursday, January 16, 2020, for visitation at 1:00 p.m.
and funeral at 2:00 p.m. at Riverwood Family in Brookhaven to be followed by burial at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery in Bogue Chitto
Mary Anding Grace
Services for Mary Anding Grace will be 11:00 am Thursday, January 16, 2020,
at Riverwood Family Funeral Service with interment at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Visitation is at 10:00 am until the time of the service.
Mary Grace, 87, of Brookhaven, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at home on January 14, 2020.
Mary was born in Brookhaven, To Frank Kerfoot Anding and Virginia Dickson Anding.
Mary was a retired registered nurse and worked for many years at the University of Mississippi
Medical Center in Jackson, MS. and at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb, MS.
After retiring Mary continued her nursing by taking care of her mother who lived to be 97.
Mary’s companion for 18 years was her beloved poodle, Buddy. If you knew Mary, then you most certainly knew Buddy and how much he meant to her.
Mary Anding Grace, born March 18, 1932, is preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Henry Grace.
Mary is survived by her special caregiver, Lora Youngblood and special friends, Gary and Cheryl Myers.
We wish to express appreciation to the nurses and staff of Compassus Hospice Care.
Lucy Leigh Goodwin
Memorial Services for Baby Lucy Leigh Goodwin of Bogue Chitto are 2:00 pm Wednesday, January 15, 2020,
at Riverwood Family with visitation from 1:00 until time of service.
Those left to cherish her memory are her parents; grandparents; Joel and Mary McGlothlin, Russell and Teresa Abrams;
great-grandmother, Earline Abrams, and aunts, Crystal McGlothlin, Kristy Abrams, uncles, Daniel McGlothlin, Matt Abrams;
cousins, Lee Lee McGlothlin, Addy McGlothlin, and Karlee, Davie, and Kaleb; and great-uncle, Daryl Abrams.
“How very quietly you tiptoed into our world, silently, only a moment you stayed.
But what an imprint your footprints have left upon our hearts.”
Linda Fay Kimble Vincent
Services for Linda Fay Kimble Vincent of Brookhaven is 2:00 pm, Tuesday, January 14, 2020,
at Riverwood Family with interment at Riverwood Memorial Park.
Visitation is 12:00 until the time of service on Tuesday at Riverwood.
Mrs. Linda Fay Kimble Vincent, 76, passed away on January 10, 2020, at her residence.
Linda was born on March 11, 1943, to the late Harvey Arthur Kimble and Dezylee McAllister Kimble.
Linda moved to New Orleans after graduating from Loyd Star in 1961. She was an operator for AT&T
and then worked for Banner Chevrolet until retiring and moved back to Brookhaven, MS.
She was also a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Wilfred J. Vincent Jr.; and brothers, H. Eugene Kimble and Denver Kimble.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Wilfred J. Vincent III, and wife Susan; grandchildren,
Wilfred J. Vincent IV, William F. Vincent, and Allison E Vincent; brothers, James Calvin Kimble and Houston M. Kimble;
sisters; Mary Martha Degrasse, Bobbie K. Crosby, and Katharine Diane Porter. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Derek John King
Derek John King, 59, of Brookhaven, MS, passed from this life January 7, 2020 at Southwest Regional Medical Center. He was born in Scotland, England, January 8, 1960, to James Henry King and Rose Montgomery White King. He was a salesman by trade.
He is preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Delton & Mae King and son, Nick King.
He is survived by his wife, Michelle King; sons, Zach King and wife Jessie and Jacobs Russet; and by four grandchildren, Braxton Nations, Mason King, Everett King and Gavin Russett.
Graveside service 2 p.m., Sunday, January 12, at Easthaven Cemetery
Frances Lanelle Sykes Newell
Mrs. Newell’s visitation will be held at Riverwood Family Funeral Service in Brookhaven, MS on Thursday, January 9, 2020 from 5-8 p.m. Her funeral service will be held in the chapel of Riverwood on Friday, January 10, 2020 at 11 a.m. with burial following in the Newell Cemetery. Any food donation can be taken to Jackson Street United Methodist Church at 908 North Jackson Street, Brookhaven, MS.
Frances Lanelle Sykes Newell, 74, of Brookhaven, MS, passed away at her residence January 7, 2020, with her loving family by her side. She was born to Paul and Melba Sykes on December 5, 1945. Mrs. Newell worked at Stahl Urban from June 1964 to December 1982. She then worked at the Potter Company in Wesson from 1983 to 1985. Beginning in 1985, she went to work at Bernstein and Sons Shipping Department until 2005. She finished her lengthy 46 years of labor at Wal-Mart in Brookhaven from August 2005 to December 2010. Her lengthy work record and impeccable work ethic represent her life-long commitment as a labor of love for her husband and children.
Soon after her retirement, she was met with extreme health difficulties that led to a life altering procedure. In April of 2011, Mrs. Newell had extreme complications from heart surgery that led to becoming a double amputee above the knee. She continued as a strong Christian witness for her family, church family, and friends, even after her life changing surgery. She was a faithful member of Jackson Street United Methodist Church since June 5, 1990. She diligently served as the Sunday School Superintendent since 2003 until this past Sunday (only two days before passing away).
Mrs. Newell was preceded in death by both parents and her sister, Dorothy McMath.
She is survived by her husband, John E. Newell, Jr.; two daughters, Michelle Case and husband, Pat and Allison Francis and husband, Chuck; four grandchildren, Garrett Case and wife Amber, Brittany Tanksley and husband, Roman, Tyler Case and girlfriend, Kayla Gunn, and Daniel Francis; five great grandchildren whom she adored, Blake Reed, Brantley Watts, Zayne Watts, Mila Tanksley, and Lexi Case.
Coming from a large family, she was the oldest of ten children. With the passing of her sister, Dorothy, in December 2016, her surviving siblings in age order are the following loving family: Paul Michael Sykes, Patsy Ann Thornton, William Henry Sykes, Mary Helen Guess, Gary Lee Sykes, Larry Franklin “Frankie” Sykes, Randy Lamar Sykes and Johnny Edward Sykes. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
James Daniel Simpson
Services for Mr. James Daniel Simpson of Brookhaven is 11:00 am, Thursday, January 9, 2020,
at Riverwood Family with burial at Riverwood Memorial Park.
Visitation is from 4:30-8:00 pm on Wednesday, January 8, at Riverwood.
Mr. James Daniel Simpson, 71, went to be with his Lord on January 6, 2020, at his residence.
He was born on July 25, 1948, in Peyton, MS.
Mr. Simpson was an Electrician and was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church.
He was also a member of the Brookhaven Exchange Club, Brookhaven Masonic Lodge, Wahabi Temple of the Shrine,
and Eastern Star. He loved woodworking and spending time with his grandson.
Preceding him in death were his father, Jesse Simpson; daughter, Sandy Simpson; sisters, Carolyn Turnage, Jenny Simpson,
and brother, Jesse Raymond Simpson.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 51 plus years, Ruby Moore Simpson; mother, Mary Ruth Landrum Russum;
daughter, Amy Simpson Heard and husband Jaymie; brother, Pete Simpson and one grandson, Jackson Heard “PawPaw’s Lil Man”
He is also survived by nephew and woodworking buddy, Jimmy Moore and wife, Tasha, Nephews, Bobby Moore, George O’Neil,
Tim Moore, Frankie Turnage, David Simpson, Raymond Simpson; and nieces, Bonnie Broughton, Eloise Lowery, Michelle Moore, Cindy Goff, and Linda Simpson.
The family would like to thank the ER and 3rd-floor staff at KDMC, along with many other departments in the hospital.
They would also like to thank the staff of the Deaconess Home Health and Hospice Agency. Each one of you touched
our lives during this time and made the journey much easier. Thank you so much for your love, compassion, and prayers
Myra Claudine McTaggart
Services for Mrs. Myra Claudine McTaggart will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at 11:00 am at Riverwood Family
with interment at Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday Evening, 5:00-8:00 pm
also at Riverwood Family and will resume prior to the service starting at 10:00 am.
Myra Claudine McTaggart, 84, of Nola, passed from this life on January 4, 2020, at her home. She was born on June 8, 1935,
to Estus Stringer and Myrtle Howard Stringer.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Willie P. (Bill) McTaggart; parents, Estus and Myrtle Stringer and one brother, Lonnie Stringer.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, John K. McTaggart; Paula M. Hutcherson and husband Bruce and Myra D. McTaggart;
sisters, Sadie Strahan, Pauline Guice, Edna Guilbeau, along with five grandchildren, Justin McTaggart, Chad Hutcherson,
Bridy Foster (Lee), Lance McTaggart, Lane McTaggart (Ryan) and six great-grandchildren.