Obituaries
Mary Louise Allen
Services for Mrs. Mary Louise Allen of Wesson are 1:00 pm Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Riverwood Family Funeral Service
with visitation from 12:00 until time of service.
Mrs. Mary Louise Allen, 66, passed away on August 23, 2019 at University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Mary was born on June 27, 1953 to the late Johnny Lee Parson and Doris Marie Furlow Parson.
She was a Cosmetologist Instructor and enjoyed teaching and meeting new people.
She loved looking out at her pond and garden and most of all loved spending time with her family and friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents; and first husband, Merl Mitchell.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 31 years, Kenny Allen; daughters, Becky Mitchell, Pam Case, Marcie Mitchell;
son, Robbie Mitchell; and daughter-in-law, Veronica Mitchell.
She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and brother, Johnny Lee Parson, Jr. and numerous aunts,
in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Dorothy Ann Watts Case
Services for Mrs. Dorothy Ann Watts Case of Brookhaven are 11:00 am Tuesday, August 27, 2019
at Gum Grove Baptist Church with interment at church cemetery
Visitation is from 5:00-8:00 pm Monday, August 26 at Riverwood Family Funeral Service.
She will lie in state from 10:00 am until time of service on Tuesday at the church.
Mrs. Dorothy Ann Watts Case, 86, went to be with her Lord on August 23, 2019 at her residence.
She was born on September 15, 1932 to the late Ezra E. Watts and Mae S. Watts.
Mrs. Dorothy was a member of Gum Grove Baptist Church and she enjoyed cooking for her family and her church.
She will be missed by all that knew her and loved her.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Leonard L. Case; sister, Shirley Watts Labeth Callender and her grandson, William T. Smith.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Duane Case and wife, Pat, Bruce Case and wife, Candi; daughter, Deborah Case Smith and husband, Bill;
sisters, Eloyce Watts Porter and husband, Pat, Yvonne “Bonnie” Watts Smith and husband, Harold. She is also survived by her
9 grandchildren, Michael Case, Luke Case, Jon Case (Diane) Kayla Case Brown (Stephen), Mark Case (Nicole), Josh Case, Matthew Smith,
Daniel Smith (Trinity); and 7 great grandchildren, Lexis Leggett, Madilyn Case, Parker Case, Mallory Case, Casen Brown, Cara Brown and Westin Case
and numerous nephews, nieces and other family members.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Hospice Ministries
397 Brookhaven St, Brookhaven MS 39601 or Gum Grove Baptist Church Kitchen Committee
Shirley Jean Patterson
Memorial Services for Mrs. Shirley Jean Patterson of Bogue Chitto are 2:00 pm Saturday,
August 24, 2019 at Montgomery Baptist Church.
Mrs. Shirley Jean Patterson, 70, went to be with her Lord on August 21, 2019 at her residence.
She was born on September 20, 1948 to the late Hubert Edward Patterson and Frances Inez McClellan.
Mrs. Shirley was a retired Admissions Clerk and was a member of Montgomery Baptist Church
and she loved her Susie Brumfield Sunday School Class. She doted on her daughters and 17 grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents; son, Danny Edward Dixon; sister, Ann Edwards and her brother, Billy Patterson.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Frances Renee Kirkland (David), Tina Joy Ginn (Greg),
Cindy Gay Smithers (Jeremy) and Angela Diane Kirkland (Brian). She is also survived by her
17 grandchildren, Karlyn, Hunter, Mattie, Steven, Kayley, Hannah, Bo, Braden, Tae, Briley, Blake,
Colby, Reagan, Aaden, Gabby, Ford and Katelyn.
Jean Gerard Oliver
Memorial service for Mrs. Jean Gerard Oliver will be 2 p.m., Friday, August 23, at Riverwood.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of service Friday.
Jean Gerard Oliver, 79, went to be with the Lord August 20, 2019. She was born August 6, 1940 in
Winona, Mississippi, to her parents, William Smith Gerard and Mary Prince Gerard. Jean was the
beloved wife of Bill for 57 years. She leaves Bill, her son, William, Jr. “Hudson”; daughters,
Rebecca “Becky” and Kimberly “Kim”; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Jean graduated from Winona High School and attended MSCW for two years. While in high school
she was active in various clubs and organizations. She was elected “Miss Winona High”,
“Most Beautiful”, “Head Cheerleader” and “Homecoming Queen” by her fellow students and
classmates. She was an excellent swimmer and diver. Jean was an accomplished watercolorist
and long-time member of the Gaddis Group (watercolor artists) and exhibited in local and national shows.
Jean was a kind, humble, loving, and generous lady. She loved people, animals and life.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Mary Gerard Young.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pear Orchard Presbyterian Church in Ridgeland, MS,
Covenant Presbyterian Church in Cleveland, MS or Faith Presbyterian Church in Brookhaven, MS.
Clara Juanita Thomas
Visitation: 5:00-8:00 pm Wednesday, August 21, Riverwood Family
Service: 11:00 am Thursday, August 22, Wesson Baptist Church
Lie in state 10:00-11:00 am
Interment: Wesson Cemetery
Clara Juanita Thomas, a faithful servant of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, was called home on the
morning of August 19, 2019. She celebrated her 86th birthday two days prior surrounded by family and friends.
Juanita was born on August 17, 1933, to Shelton Sebron and Clara Culpepper. The eldest of four, Juanita
dearly loved her siblings, Virginia, Mary, and Shelton Sebron Jr.
On December 20, 1952, Juanita married the love of her life, Jack Christopher Thomas. They had one daughter,
Susan, who was the apple of their eye. Juanita and Jack were happily married for 52 years before his faith became sight.
A pillar of her community, Ms. Thomas was loved by all. She was an active member of Wesson Baptist Church
and was a mother figure to many students at Co-Lin, where she was affectionately known as “Mama T”.
She served at Copiah Lincoln Community College for 42 years as Dietician and Campus Hostess.
She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Shelton Sebron Culpepper Sr. and Clara Lee Culpepper;
her husband, Jack Christopher Thomas; and her sister, Virginia Turnage.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan Thomas Diamond; her son-in-law, Robert Leslie Diamond,
Her granddaughters, Jennifer Diamond Little, Jessica Alane Diamond, and Julie Diamond Fugler; her grandsons-in-law,
Scott Little and Blake Fugler; and her great granddaughters, Holly Katherine Little, Mallory Ann Little, Vivian Claire Fugler,
Kayleigh Grace Little, and Lillian Faith Fugler. She is also survived by many beloved nieces and
nephews who affectionately know her as “Aunt NeNe”.
Rachael Lynn Case
Funeral service for Ms. Rachael Lynn Case will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 20, 2019,
at Riverwood Family in Brookhaven, followed by interment in the Wellman Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of service Tuesday.
Rachael Lynn Case, 27, of Brookhaven, passed from this life August 16, 2019. She was born October 16, 1991,
to Roger Dewayne Case and Lori Marie Case.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Railyn Nicole Brister; grandparents, Roger Case, Gary Martin, Sr.,
and Katherine Smith; and uncle, Carey Martin.
Those left to cherish her memory are her parents; sons, Brantlee, Jayston, Brody, Vance, and Rowdy;
daughter, Jaizey; brother, Jeremiah Case; sister, Nikki Case; grandmothers, Cathy Martin and Ede Case;
uncles, Michael & Marty Martin, Shane Case; and aunt, Deborah Martin.
Willie Olline Paden
Graveside service for Mrs. Willie Olline Paden will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, August 20, 2019,
at Powell’s Grove Cemetery. A memorial service will be held following burial at Powell’s Grove Church.
Mrs. Paden, 77, of Jayess, passed away at her residence. She was born March 22, 1942, to Thomas Oliver Hux
and Pauline Caves Hux Thames. She was a registered nurse and used her nurturing heart to care for patients
in Hospice care. She loved her family, her dog, Paden and her cats. She spent her free time reading and really
enjoyed learning new things.
She is preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Willie C. Thames; and daughter, Tara Pauline Paden.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Willard Paden; sons, Jeff Paden and Brian Paden; daughters,
Rhanda Hamilton and Kelley Givens; brothers, Thomas Hux, Don Hux, Paul Hux, Mark Hux, and Ronald Hux.
She also leaves behind 10 grandchildren, Chris Hamilton, Natalie Williams, Darren Givens, Cieara Etheridge,
Aaron Paden, Tara Pepper, Colton Hamilton, Olivia Paden, Adi Paden, Averi Paden; and 17 great grandchildren.
Catherine Alice Callendar
Services for Mrs. Catherine Alice Callendar of Brookhaven are 11:00 am Wednesday, August 21, 2019
at Riverwood Family Funeral Service with visitation from 9:00 until time of service. Interment at Riverwood Memorial Park.
Mrs. Catherine Alice Callendar, 72, went to be with her Lord on August 18, 2019 at her residence.
She was born on October 12, 1946 to the late John Everret Fairchild and Ruby Lois Harveston Fairchild.
Ms. Catherine was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church and will be missed by all that knew her and loved her.
Preceding her in death were her parents; twin sister, Carolyn Fairchild; sisters, Ruth Waldrop, Virginia Smith;
brothers, John Fairchild, Jr., and Marvin Fairchild.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, of 54 years, Dale Callendar; sons, Jassen Callender (Stacy) and Justin Callendar.
She is also survived by her brothers, Henry Fairchild, Roy Fairchild; sisters Margaret Fairchild and Lydia Fairchild Brent
and her 4 grandchildren, Justin Callendar, Jr. (Heidi), Danielle Callendar (Lucas), Hunter Callendar, Jud Callendar and great grandson, Langston.
Clayton Edward Golden
Services for Clayton Edward Golden of Bogue Chitto will be 2 p.m., Sunday,
August 18, 2019, at Riverwood Family, with interment in
Wellman Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m.,
Saturday at Riverwood and will resume Sunday from noon until the time of service.
Clayton Edward Golden, 15, passed away August 13, 2019.
He was born on August 27, 2003. Clayton enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors,
music and he was a huge Chevy fan.
Preceding him in death were his great grandparents, Vernon and Dorothy Smith,
and Edward and Juanita Howard; and his cousin, Don Bessonette.
Those left to cherish his memory are his father, Carlos Golden and step-mother, Jenea;
mother, Victoria Cartier and step-father, Josh; brothers, Dennis Menard, Evan Cartier
and Nickolas Boshart; sisters Shaylyn Cartier, Destiny and Deanna Steadham; maternal
grandparents, Judy and Jim Jordan and Audrey Newman, and Bo and Bertha Smith; paternal
grandparents, Derrick and Darlene Abbott; a very special aunt and uncle, Veronica and
Brian Branch; uncle, Bo Smith and wife, Rachel, aunt, Vallery Bates and boyfriend, Jeremy Morgan;
very special cousins, Braxton, Chloe and Mya Branch, Kaylee Bates, Hayden Gunnell, Liza Morgan,
Connor, Hunter and Tripp Smith and very beloved and special aunt, Mary Bowman.
He was also survived by his beloved girlfriend, Ashlyn Bowman and his friend/sister, Carmen Bryant.
He never thought of his siblings as being “half". They were his brothers and sisters.
Jerry Wayne Stroud
Jerry Wayne Stroud, 69, of Natchez, passed away August 13, 2019, at his residence.
He was born November 25, 1949, to Donald Ruby Stroud and Leda Watkins Moore.
He is preceded in death by his father.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Patricia Ann Stroud; his mother,
Leda Watkins Moore; son, Joshua Wayne Stroud; brother, Charles Stroud and wife,
Pat; sister, Jackie Beach and husband, Alfred; one grandson, Daniel Ethan Stroud;
and a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.