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Obituaries

Friday, 06 October 2023 05:52

Angela Gail Blackwell

The funeral service for Angela Gail Blackwell will be 11 a.m., Monday, October 9, at Heucks Retreat Baptist Church. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

Mrs. Blackwell, 65, of Brookhaven, died October 5, 2023, at her residence, with her children by her side. She was born August 29, 1958, to John William Norton and Hilda Rae Coon Norton. She was a registered dietitian for 27 years with the Lawrence County Hospital. She was a member of Heucks Retreat Baptist Church but also loved attending Pleasant Grove Church at every opportunity. She was a master gardener who loved working in her flower beds. She was also a member of the Camellia Society. Her favorite pastime was spending time with all five of her grandkids.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ward Blackwell, and her parents.

Those who remain to cherish her memory are her children, Jessica Jordan and husband, Landon, Sawyer Smith and wife, Kori, and Cain Blackwell; brother, Dale Norton and wife, Debbie; sister, Linda Booth and husband, Paul, and sister-in-law, Sheila Blackwell; five grandchildren, Alli Rae Jordan, Colton Jordan, Hannah Smith, John Daniel Smith, and Luke Smith. She is also survived by her best friends, Janie Reeves, Wendy Smith, Charlotte Martin, and Sherry Britt, as well as other loving family members and friends.

A special thank you to  Sherry Britt and Hospice Ministries for their loving care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heucks Retreat Youth Department, 2167 Heucks Retreat Road NE, Brookhaven, MS 39601

Friday, 06 October 2023 02:26

Shelley Ann Summers

Graveside Service for Shelley Ann Summers of Brookhaven are  2:00 pm, Monday, October 9, 2023 at Union Baptist Church Cemetery.      

Shelley Ann Summers, 68, passed away October 4, 2023.

She was born February 4, 1955, to the late Carl Clayton Summers and Margaret Francis Summers.

Shelley was a graduate of Brookhaven High School, Copiah Lincoln Jr. College and The University of Southern MS. She is a member of Pearlhaven Baptist Church. She owned The Book Exchange for years in downtown Brookhaven and was a substitute teacher for Brookhaven Public School System. She enjoyed going to festivals and flea markets and was a collector of many different items.

Preceding her in death were her parents.

She is survived by her sister, Susan Summers of Crystal Springs; niece, Lacy Davis Johnson and husband, John of North Carolina; nephew, Logan Howard of North Carolina; great nieces, Jalyn and Lylah Johnson and great nephews, Eli and Evan Johnson.

She will be dearly missed by all that loved her.

Wednesday, 04 October 2023 05:35

Alton Keith Allred

The funeral service for Alton Keith Allred will be 2 p.m., Saturday, October 7, at Riverwood Family with burial in the Stewart Cemetery in Bogue Chitto. Visitation is from Noon until the time of the service.

Mr. Allred, 67, of Bogue Chitto, died October 4, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Brookhaven, October 6, 1955, to Alton Allred and Edith Rae Smith Allred.

Mr. Allred was the retired owner of AA Tubing Testers. He was a member of First Baptist of Brookhaven and a member of Milton West Sunday School Class.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Steve Allred; father-in-law, Cleveland Smith, and mother-in-law, Ethel Smith.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Dale Smith Allred; children, Ben Allred (Amy) of Brookhaven, and Sally Beth McCullough of Tupelo; sisters, Sue Godbold (Don) and Becky McDavid (Mike) both of Brookhaven, and Clara Ann Coggins of Columbus. He is also survived by seven grandchildren as well as other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Brookhaven Building Fund, 200 E. Monticello St. Brookhaven, MS 39601.

 

Wednesday, 04 October 2023 03:05

Betty Sue Smith

Ms. Betty Sue Smith, 85, of Brookhaven, died October 1, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Samantha, AL, June 14, 1938, to Thomas Cole Sellers and Ann Catherine Bobo Sellers.

Betty drove and delivered cars for Sullivan Ford for 28 years before she retired. She loved spending time with her family. Riding the grands around the yard on the golf cart was her past time favorite. She loved flowers and working in her flower beds and yard. She loved the outdoors.

Her life was full of love, she enjoyed all the time in the world with her family. Family was important to her. She also liked watching Alabama Crimson Tide Football. She was a lifelong “Bama” Fan.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her former husband, R.D. Stewart, Sr; son, R.D. “Donald” Stewart, Jr.; two granddaughters, Christina Ann Furr and Brandi Leann Runnels; one great grandson, David Joe “D.J.” Martin, Jr.; and four brothers.

She is survived by her children, Debbie Lofton (Kenny) of Summit, Tina Martin (Joe), Becky S. Magee, and William C. “Billy” Stewart (Ruthie), all of Brookhaven; brother, Terry Alan “T.R.” Sellers and sister, Edna Ann Sanford both of Tuscaloosa, AL. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, Kim Bercegeay (Brian), Stephanie Costilow, David Martin (Casey), Catie Jackson (Garrett), Donald Magee, Zack Ray, Preston Ray, and Claire McManus (Jared); 20 great grandchildren and 5 great, great grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.

You may make donations to the American Heart Association or Shriners for Kids, aicardisyndromefoundation.org/donate, to support children like her great granddaughter.

We would like to thank all the nurses, aides, and employees of Hospice Ministries for their loving care of Betty (she was known to everyone as “Nanny”)

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Wednesday, 04 October 2023 00:59

Dorothy Irene White

The funeral service for Dorothy Irene White will be 11 a.m., Friday, October 6, at Pleasant Grove Community Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Mrs. White, 74, of Brookhaven, died October 3, 2023, at her residence. She was born August 22, 1949. She was the Office Manager for J.C. Penney’s for many years.

Mrs. White was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, she was an ever-present pillar of strength for her children and grandchildren. She was instrumental in the growth and development of them all. She loved to prepare delicious meals for her family and to spend time playing games with her grandkids. Her favorite hobby was reading, and she also enjoyed going to the salon and getting her hair fixed.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Ronnie White; her parents, Frances & Gene Smith, and R.E. Townsend; and her brother, Mike Townsend.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Lance & Hollie White, Clint & Patty White, and Kristie & Will Cohen; seven grandchildren, Haley & Chase Crane, Wesley & Bridget White, Zack DeLaughter, Travis DeLaughter, Lainey DeLaughter, Ethan White, Benjamin White, Jesse Cohen and Bill Cohen.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Heidi Cain and Jamaria James, her nurses who took such wonderful care of her during her illness.

 

Wednesday, 04 October 2023 03:16

Wanzie June Reynolds

A Memorial gathering & service will be held for Wanzie June Reynolds from 4-6 p.m., Thursday, October 5, at Topeka Baptist Church.

Mrs. Reynolds, 84, of Jayess, MS, passed away September 30, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Jayess, January 15, 1939, to Chester Arthur Griffith and Luena Gertrude Hogan Griffith. She worked for many years driving children to and from school. She was a true outdoors lover, spending time gardening or just being surrounded by nature. She also liked to crochet. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Mrs. Reynolds is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Aubrey, James, Walter, Melba, Loretta, Jean, Peggy, and Eunice; children, Richard Reynolds, Debra McPhail; and grandchild, Blaine Reynolds.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Eddie Plez Reynolds, Sr.; children, Eddie Reynolds, Jr. and Raymond Reynolds; 12 grandchildren, Jason Reynolds, John Reynolds, Jared Reynolds, Josh Howell, Zachary Reynolds, Megan Reynolds, Seth Reynolds, Jessica McPhail, Heidi Jones, Beth Wallace, Tara Dyess and Dametaris Pyle; and 17 great grandchildren as well as other loving family members and friends.

Sunday, 01 October 2023 21:04

Jack Picklesimer

The funeral service for Jack Picklesimer will be 2 p.m., Thursday, October 5, at Riverwood Family, with burial in Brister’s Cemetery in Bogue Chitto. Visitation is from Noon until the time of the service at Riverwood.

Mr. Picklesimer, 84, of Bogue Chitto, died September 29, 2023, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven. He was born in Murphy, NC, April 13, 1939, to  Claude Joseph Picklesimer and Helen Hickey Picklesimer. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, he was a retired Master Sergeant.  

He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers and two sisters.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 32 years, Ann Picklesimer; children, Tracey Majewski (Andy), Joanne Adams, and Lori Denson; one sister, Katherine Owings; five grandchildren, Dustin Denson, Chantell Adams, Nick Yancey, Sophie Majewski, and Reid Majewski. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, 322 8th 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001.

 

Thursday, 28 September 2023 00:28

John Anthony "Teddy" Porter

Services for John Anthony “Teddy” Porter of Bogue Chitto are 2:00 pm, Monday, October 2, 2023, at Riverwood Family with burial at Concord Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation from 12:00 until the time of service.

John Anthony “Teddy” Porter, 50, passed away September 27, 2023.

He was born March 29, 1973, to John Kelly Porter and Maxine Smith Porter.

Teddy was a member of Johnson Grove Church of Christ. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved to hear a good fox race and he loved spending time with his family.

He is preceded in death by his father, John Kelly Porter; and brother, Fred Timothy Porter.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Maxine Porter; brothers, Mark Porter and wife, Michelle, Kelly Porter and wife, Beverly and sister-in-law, Becky Porter. He is also survived by nieces, Kensey Boyles, Amanda Sauls, Ashley Aymani;

nephews, Samuel Porter, Gavin Porter, Nash Porter, Paxton Porter, John Mark Porter, Ross Porter and numerous great nieces and nephews.

He will be missed by all that loved him.

 

 

 

Wednesday, 27 September 2023 10:24

Terry Scott Boyte

Terry Scott Boyte passed away quietly at home on September 22.
He was the longtime owner of Stafflers Jewelry in downtown Brookhaven. He was a music buff, a true historian, and an avid reader.


He is preceded in death by his father George Terry Boyte.


He leaves his mother, Sandra Kay Hill Newman,  sisters Paige Boyte and Jessica Boyte, and  brothers Justin Boyte and Benjamin Boyte. Also, his stepmother Arlene Boyte,  uncle Matt Hill, his devoted Aunt Carolyn Kay Boyte Smith, many nieces, nephews, cousins.


A memorial will be held to celebrate his life at a later date.

Wednesday, 27 September 2023 01:25

James Terry Foster

James Terry Foster, 79, of Jackson, MS, died September 20, 2023, at his home in Jackson. He was born in Hazlehurst, MS, October 14, 1943, to John Bluford Foster and Ruby Terry Foster.

He was a Respiratory Therapist for many years before retiring. He also served his country in the United States National Guard.

Mr. Foster is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Martha Ann Smith and her husband, Charles Ray Smith.

He is survived by his nephews, Toby Ashley (Billie), and Jeff Smith (Elizabeth), he is also survived by Alexis Smith, Garrett Ashley, and Annalies Smith.

There are no services listed at this time.

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