Obituaries
Sandra Davis Nunnery
Mrs. Sandra Davis Nunnery, 72, of Magnolia, MS, died January 5, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Magnolia on December 7, 1952, to Clyde Oliver “Speck” Davis and Virginia Bernice Cutrer Davis.
Mrs. Nunnery loved woodworking and collecting paparazzi jewelry, she was also an avid amateur weather person. She was a 1971 graduate of Bogue Chitto High School and a 1988 graduate of Draughon’s Business College. Mrs. Nunnery had a career as a legal secretary and CNA. She was a Member of the Church of Christ; she loved her grandchildren and treasured every moment with them. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Charles Davis; and one nephew, Titus Holmes.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 16 years, David Nunnery; children, Vicki Magee (Brian), Shannon King, and Luke Hale; sisters, Leisa Gill (Ronald), Stephanie Holmes (Tim); five grandchildren, Kayden Wash (Joe), Eden Bailey, Layla McKnight, Jasmine Magee, Harper Hale; special friends Dixie Boyd, Teri Beasley Moak, and Pat Jones as well as other loving family members and friends.
The family would like to thank Deaconess Hospice, Jamaal Brown, RN, and Moniqca Whipple for their love and support through this time.
The Nunnery family is in charge of arrangements.
Steve Parker
Steve Parker full obituary to be posted soon.
Dr. Hugh Leggett
Dr. Hugh Leggett obituary to be posted soon
Darrell Dean Perry
A memorial gathering will be held for Darrell Dean Perry on Tuesday, January 7th at Riverwood Family from 9 – 10 a.m., memorial service will follow at 10 a.m.
Mr. Perry, 54, of Bogue Chitto, died January 3, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Brookhaven, MS August 17, 1970, to Claude Allen Perry, Sr. and Wanda Jean Smith Perry.
Darrell retired from Walmart Distribution.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Samantha A. Perry, and a host of other loving family members and friends.
Larry David Stafford
Funeral service for Larry David Stafford will be 11 a.m., Monday, January 6, at Riverwood Family with burial in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, East Lincoln. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time-of-service Monday at Riverwood.
Mr. Stafford, 62, of Ruth, died December 30, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Livingston, LA, on September 13, 1962, to Willard Stafford and Willma Lee James Stafford.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Stafford is survived by his wife, Dorothy Moak Stafford; brothers, William Stafford (Melissa) and Jimmy Stafford (Vonda); nephews, Henry Temple and Charles “Tadpole” Bryant; and nieces, Janice Hart and Kay Moore. He is also survived by a host of other loving family members and friends.
Lachelle June Givens
The funeral service for Lachelle June Givens will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Monticello United Pentecostal Church, with burial at Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 3, 2025, at Riverwood Family and will continue from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the church.
Lachelle June Givens, 77, of Brookhaven, MS, passed away December 31, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Brookhaven, MS, on September 8, 1947, to Earl Ray Oliver and Edith Hall Oliver.
Ms. June was a member of Monticello UPC. She loved her God and church and inviting people to her church.
She adored and was very proud of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening and taking care of her flower beds. She loved all things beautiful and eccentric from clothes, shoes, decorative platters, flowers, and more.
She was known to many as “Ms. June”. She was a hard worker. Until her retirement, she could be found working at the Star Drive In in Brookhaven, MS. Her greatest achievement was to have the best hamburger in Lincoln County. She loved her food HOT! Don’t bring her cold fries. She enjoyed eating out, but her favorite restaurants were Jerrys Fish House and Middendorfs.
Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Jessie Earl Givens; sisters, Patsy Case and Janice Fuller; and brother, Kenneth Oliver.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Melissa Freeman (Mark) and Jessie Givens, Jr. (Tiffanye); three grandchildren, Amanda Bessonette, Meagan Bessonette, and Steven Bessonette; and six great grandchildren, Austin Jordan, Tucker Jordan, Chezley White, Finley Walker, Haze Lynn Bessonette, and Anola Bessonette.
The family would like to thank Nova, Amy, Lacey Bennet, and Teonna Mitchell with Dignity Hospice.
Shirley Ann Mitchell
A memorial gathering for Shirley Ann Mitchell will be held from 6-8 p.m., Friday, January 3rd, at Riverwood Family.
Mrs. Mitchell, 77, of Bogue Chitto, died December 31, 2024, at her residence. She was born March 9, 1947, to Harvey Lee Smith and Dorothy Mae Smith Case. Mrs. Mitchell was a member of Gum Grove Baptist Church.
“He who plants kindness, gathers love”. Shirley not only planted kindness, but she also reaped the benefit of great love by all her family. She was a loving and gentle wife, mother, and grandmother and treasured every visit they would make to her home. Her departure from this life will leave a tremendous vacancy in our family. She had a few other loves, potted plants, music, sweet desserts, and her animals. She treated her fur babies with the same kindness and grace as she did all those she loved. Mrs. Shirley will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Lora Ann McIntyre; granddaughter, Lauren McIntyre; and sister, Shelva Jean Smith.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 50 years, Donald Mitchell; children, Vicky Jarreau, Joey Wilson (Lee), Amy Kyzar (Dewayne), and Jason Wilson; 12 grandchildren, Clyde Louis Alexander III, David Joe “D.J.” Malone, Courtney Young, Joshua Kyzar, Heather Kyzar, Alex McIntyre, Olivia Wilson, Paul Jarreau III, Rhiannon Wilson, Hannah Jarreau, and Dawson Wilson; 12 great grandchildren, Skylar Sutton, Lorali Mercier, Luke Malone, Gracie Kyzar, Maddie Young, Noah Kyzar, Mary Young, Ian Buie, Tisen Wilson, Zoey Wilson, Chase Wilson, and Thor Wilson; her precious fur babies, Payne and Spanky, and a host of other loving family members and friends.
The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Deaconess Hospice, Bro. Mike Grenn, and Gum Grove Baptist Church for their faithful love and support.
Gerald Watson Lambert
Mr. Gerald Watson Lambert, 85, was born on
November 24, 1939, in Monticello, MS to the late
Ellis Watson Lambert and Rosalie Boyette.
He passed away on December 29, 2024, at
Silver Cross Nursing Home in Brookhaven.
Gerald loved to read and was interested in C.B. Radios.
He was a good carpenter and loved to work on his cars.
He was also an animal lover.
Preceding him in death are his parents: wife,
Myrtle Lambert, and brothers, Pat Lambert
and Paul Lambert, nephew, Ellis Lambert,
and niece, Kathy Columbel.
Those left to cherish his memory are his brothers,
Jimmy Lambert and wife, Carolyn, E.W. Lambert;
daughter, Annette Bowen, and sister, Rose Templet.
He is also survived by his nephew, Tony Lambert
and nieces, Sandy Windborne (Stan), Sue Sutton,
Ann Dartez, Tanya Abshire (Milton),
Patrice Roberson (Jim), Patty King (Fred), Tina Southerland (Kenny), and Robin Chandler (Tony).
The family would like to express their appreciation for
Mr. Lambert's care to the Arden Hospice and staff.
Deloris M. Andrews
The graveside service for Mrs. Delores M. Andrews will be 11 a.m., Saturday, January 4, 2025, in Elliot Cemetery, Tylertown, MS.
Mrs. Andrews, 91, of Tylertown, died December 23, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Kansas, April 29, 1933, to Edwin Carl Christian Guentert and Cleona Opal Perkins Guentert.
She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Loyd Edwin Andrews.
Carolyn Grace Johnson Cox
Carolyn Grace Johnson Cox died December 25, 2024, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. She was born in Brookhaven on November 11, 1934, to Hollis “Dick” Johnson and Fredna Boyte Hall Johnson.
Ms. Cox had several gifts that were not only fun for her enjoyment, but they were also skills that benefited everyone she was able to help, being an avid quilter and gifted seamstress. One of her great pleasures was working in her flower beds. Often, she shared flower bulbs or cuttings she had rooted. She treasured pass-along plants from others. Ms. Carolyn was an amazing cook; her grandchildren’s favorite meal was chicken and dumplings. She leaves a legacy of love and grace as well as her culinary skills, to her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Dale Cox; daughter, Charlotte Cox; and grandchild, Gabriel Applewhite Windham; great grandson, Crew Alexander Petty; sister, Marjorie Ellen Hart; brothers, Glen Kelly Johnson, Ronnie Dale Johnson, and Dickie Wayne Johnson.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Grace Cox Applewhite; four grandchildren, Stephen Applewhite, Phillip Applewhite, Ashley Petty, and Dakota Cox; four great grands, Mia Applewhite, John Baker Applewhite, Connor Dale Petty, and Caroline Grace Petty. She is also survived by other loving family members and friends.
The family would like to thank the staff at Halo Havens and her nurse, Jaci King.
