Obituaries
Rose Mary Hocker
Services for Mrs. Rose Mary Hocker of Bogue Chitto are 11:00 am, Tuesday, July 30, 2019
at Riverwood Family Funeral Service with visitation from 9:30 a.m. until time of service.
Interment will be at the Cold Springs Church of Christ Cemetery.
We are announcing the passing of Rose Mary Hocker, 70. She was born Sept 29, 1948, in Bogue Chitto, MS.
She is survived by her husband Robert Vernon Hocker Sr. Her children, Robert Vernon Jr., Veronica Rose and Charles Norman.
She was the grandmother of Nathan, Mathew and Cameron Hocker. She was the daughter of Charles and
Winnie Maude Cannon, one of seven children.
Preceded in death by Katherine Ann Cannon, Audrey Nell Dickerson,
Charlie Cannon, and Terry Dale Cannon and survived by Lynda Gayle Williams, Dixie Boyd and Elaine Ramsey
Mrs. Hocker was a member of Cold Springs Baptist Church and was retired from the medical field as a LPN.
She also served her country in United States Army.
Nellie Elizabeth "Betty" Rials
The funeral service for Mrs. Nellie Elizabeth “Betty” Justice Rials will be 11 a.m., Monday, July 29, 2019,
at Riverwood Family with interment at Mallalieu UMC Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m., Sunday, July 28,
at Riverwood and will resume at 9 a.m. Monday until time of the service.
Mrs. Rials, 81, of Brookhaven, passed from this life July 25, 2019 at Diversicare Living Center.
She was born January 12, 1938 in Biloxi, Mississippi, to her parents, the late Emmett Ernest Justice and Myra Dora Garrett Justice.
She was retired from Packard Electric and was a member of Mallalieu United Methodist Church. Mrs. Betty was not an idle person.
She was involved with her church family as well as other community and county sponsored clubs including LLL,
50 Plus, ILR, the Order of the Eastern Star, and Woodman of the World. She enjoyed playing cards and dominos with her friends
and spending valuable time with her family. She loved the beauty of flowers and her yard was a testimony of that love.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John E. Rials, Sr.; parents; sons, John E. Rials, Jr., and Paul Christopher Rials;
and her brother, Billy Justice.
Those left behind to cherish her sweet memory are, her daughter, Lisa Rials Jackson (A.J.); sister, June Justice Bradford;
two grandchildren, Christy Jackson Kramer (Chris) and Melissa Jackson Henderson (Cody); five great grandchildren,
Julie, Jeffrey, and Jordan Kramer, and Macy and Meredith Henderson.
She is also survived by her special friend, Gloria Kramer and her dog, Peppy.
In lieu of flowers, you may send memorials to Mallalieu UMC 1862 Bessonette Ln Brookhaven, MS 39601.
Helen L. Page
Funeral services for Mrs. Helen L. Page will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 27,
at Decell Memorial United Methodist Church in Wesson,
with interment at Lowe Cemetery, Pearl Valley Community.
There will be a time of visitation from noon until time of service on Saturday.
Mrs. Helen L. Page, 91, of Hazlehurst, passed from this life July 24, 2019, in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
She was born September 2, 1927, in Kokomo, Mississippi, to her parents, Robert Irvin Lee, Sr. and Essie Martin Lee.
Mrs. Page earned a bachelor’s degree in business education from the University of Southern Mississippi
after completing her associate degree at Copiah-Lincoln Community College. After graduation,
she worked as Director of Christian Education in Methodist churches in Natchez, Mississippi, and Evansville, Indiana.
She later taught business education for 10 years, keeping up with her students even after retirement.
Mrs. Page loved staying connected to others, and she and her husband Ralph traveled across
the county to unite with other military families at Navy Ship Reunions. She was a member of Decell Memorial United Methodist Church in Wesson.
She was active in the United Methodist Women, the Decell chancel choir, and the American Legion Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph A. Page; her parents; and her brother, Robert Irvin Lee, Jr.
Those left to cherish her memory are, her son, Wayne Page (Sheryl); daughter, Patti Page Wade (Frank);
two grandchildren, Rachel Wade Hudson (Jake); Sarah Rebecca Wade; and a host of nieces and nephews and other loving family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
Lowe Cemetery, P.O. Box 77, Georgetown, MS 39078,
and Decell Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 65, Wesson, MS 39191.
Nancy Ann Fuqua
Nancy Ann Fuqua, age 76 and a resident of Roxie, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at her home.
She was born on July 30, 1942 to Richard and Jeanette Witt. Nancy was a member of Elmo Baptist Church
and was loving and caring lady who will be missed by all of those who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jerry D. Fuqua; son, Troy D. Fuqua; sister, Myrna Loe; and brother, Phillip R. Witt.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Kellie Fuqua; grandchildren, Derek, Daryl, and Kendall Buckles,
and Justin and Josh Fuqua. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Braxton, Brody, Riley, and Ethan Buckles, and Max and Mason Fuqua.
The family will be holding a memorial service for Mrs. Nancy on August 4th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Elmo Baptist Church.
Jean Elizabeth Loflin Smith
Funeral service for Mrs. Jean Elizabeth Loflin Smith will be 10 a.m., Friday, July 26, 2019, at Calvary Baptist Church, in Tylertown, MS, with interment at New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m., Thursday, July 25, at Calvary.
Mrs. Smith, 34, of Tylertown, passed away July 19, 2019, at University of Mississippi Medical Center. She was born July 27, 1984 to Robert Keith Loflin and Gladys “Sissy” Loflin. She graduated with an Associate of Business Technology degree and used her education in her job as Assistant Manager of Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store. In her free time, Jean enjoyed the outdoors, everything from fishing to kayaking, she was always ready to participate. She was the “Family Event Planner” and loved spending her time with all her family and friends. She will be missed by all who loved her, including her church family at Calvary Baptist Church and her fellow Piggly Wiggly employees.
She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Robert B. Loflin; grandmother, Jeane Duplessis; great grandparents, Robert H. and Isabelle E. Loflin and Thad and Mattie Rushing; and grandfather-in-law, Shirley Aaron Smith.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, David W. Smith; parents; sister, Amber L. Loflin; grandmother, Willie Nell Whittington; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, along with her wonderful family-in-law and her two “fur babies” Sparky and Spot.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness Program, PO BOX 660843, Dallas, TX 75266-0843.
James Harrison Bourn
Funeral service for Mr. James Harrison Bourn, Sr. will be 2 p.m., Thursday, July 25, 2019,
at Riverwood Family Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, at Riverwood.
Mr. Bourn, 64, of Brookhaven, passed from this life July 21, 2019 at his residence. He was born August 16, 1954,
to James Scott Bourn and Doris Faye “Dot” Grimes Bourn. He was employed in the Trucking Industry.
James loved his family and spoiling his grandkids and great-grandkids. He also enjoyed raising all kinds of animals.
He will be missed by all who loved him.
Those preceding him in death are, his parents; sisters, Mary Jean Bourn and Rachel Carol Hicks; and his nephew, CJ Hicks.
Those who remain to cherish his memory are, his wife, Debby Bourn; sons, James Harrison “Bimbo” Bourn, Jr. and wife, Tonya,
Dustin Scott Bourn and wife, Suzie, Roman Blake Bourn and wife, Chasity; daughters, Kimberly Bourn Lahman,
Melissa Bourn Hardin and husband, Chaz; brother, Ronnie Scott Bourn and wife, Melissa; 11 grandchildren,
Brittany Johnson and husband, James, Hunter Hux, Hannah Hux, Caleigh Bourn, Ashlyn Bourn, Sara Lahman,
Wyatt Bourn, Jordan Lahman,Celsey Bourn, Lachlan Bourn, and Finn Bourn. He is also survived by two great grandchildren.
Skylar Sutton and Peyton Johnson and by his faithful companions, Little Mama and Angel.
Bobbie Faye Coon Bowman
Services for Mrs. Bobbie Faye Coon Bowman of Brookhaven are 1:00 pm, Thursday, July 18, 2019
at Riverwood Family Funeral Service with burial at Rosehill Cemetery.
Visitation is from 5:00-8:00 pm on Wednesday, July 17 at Riverwood.
She will lie in state from 12:00 pm until time of service on Thursday.
Mrs. Bobbie Faye Coon Bowman, 74, went to be with her Lord on July 15, 2019 at St. Dominics.
She was born on October 22, 1944 to the late Thomas Jefferson Coon and Ada Pearl Douglas Coon.
Anyone that knew Ms. Bobbie, knew what a selfless loving person that she was. She loved Mr. Frank, she loved her family,
she loved her tomato garden, and most of all, she loved life!
She loved waking up early to the smell of coffee, to hear the birds, and to watch the sunrise. She never missed a game or school
event for her grandchildren, even though she lived an hour away. She worked tirelessly for 38 years
as a bookkeeper at Brook Manor (Diversicare) Nursing Home in Brookhaven.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Herman Bowman, Jr.; and brothers, Jerry Coon and Lamar Coon.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Frank Nobles; son, Eric Hammarstrom and wife, Holly; daughter, Teresa Middleton and husband, Todd; brother, Mark Coon and wife, Cindy and sister, Peggy Roberts and husband, Billy; sisters-in-law, Charlotte Coon (wife of Lamar Coon) and Kay Coon (wife of Jerry Coon)
She is also survived by her grandchildren, Parker Middleton, Lauren McDaniel, Taylor Middleton, Hayden Middleton, Kyra Holmes and Daniel Holmes; great grandchildren, Lexie Holmes, Brittany Holmes, Christopher Holmes, and Bastian McDonald. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and other loving family members and friends.
Nelda Faye Rollins
Funeral service for Mrs. Nelda Faye Coghlan Rollins will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at New Prospect Baptist Church,
with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, at Riverwood.
Mrs. Rollins, 79, of Brookhaven, completed her journey here on earth Saturday, July 13, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center,
with her family by her side. She now resides with her Lord and with the others who have gone before her. Mrs. Faye was born May 11, 1940,
to her parents, the late Frank Luther Coghlan and L E Hammack Coghlan. She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse until her retirement and
has been a faithful member and friend of New Prospect Baptist Church. Mrs. Faye was not an idle person, she was a member of the
Fifty Plus Club, Golden Girls, and the Lucy Keene Sunday School Class at New Prospect. She was a kindhearted lady, and she loved
her family with all her heart. Spending time with her grandchildren was the bright spot in her life. She was an excellent gardener as
well, flowers being her favorite pastime. She also loved raising all kinds of animals, including quails and chickens. There will truly
be no replacement for our mother and grandmother and friend.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Rollins; parents; sisters, Hazel Bordelon and Laura Williams; and brothers, Jack Coghlan,
Derald Coghlan, and Cecil Coghlan.
Those who remain here to cherish her memories are her daughters, Cynthia Rollins-Smith (Chuck) and Sherry Hatcher (Randall); brothers,
Jasper Coghlan and Garland Coghlan; sisters, Jean Murray and Carline Bordelon; three precious grandchildren, Cody Smith, Lauren Hatcher,
and Garrett Hatcher; and her special friends, Hilda Pritchard, Aloise Beasley, Doris Gill, Francis Granger and Pina Ritchie;
as well as other loving family members and friends.
Laura Bell Herring Butler
Mrs. Laura Bell Herring Butler, 82, of Brookhaven passed away July 13, 2019 at her residence.
There will be a time of visitation at Riverwood Family from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 16.
Mrs. Laura Bell was born January 7, 1937 to her parents, Clarence Herring and Mary Edell Womack Herring.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend as well as a member of Fair River Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents and several brothers and sisters.
Those who remain to cherish her memory are, her husband of 65 years, Malcolm “Buck” Butler, Sr.; children,
Judy Butler Case, Malcolm Butler, Jr., Nancy Butler Grace, and Wanda Butler Bell; brother, Lonnie Herring;
and numerous grandchildren as well as other loving family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Ministries, 397 Brookhaven Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601.
Ronald Wayne Givens
Services for Mr. Ronald Wayne Givens of Bogue Chitto are 11:00 am Thursday, July 18, 2019
at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church in Lucedale with burial at Davis Dickerson Family Cemetery.
Visitation 5:00-8:00 Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Riverwood Family Funeral Service
and also from 5:00-8:00 pm Wednesday, July 17 at Canaan Baptist Church
and will lie in state from 10:00 until time of service on Thursday, at the church.
Mr. Ronald Wayne Givens, 65, passed away July 13, 2019 at his residence.
He was born on January 13, 1954 to the late Carlie McLain Givens and Susie Merle Green Givens.
He was a Oilfield Supervisor for Nabors Offshore and Rough Edge Enterprise.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking and spending time with his family.
He is preceded by his parents; daughter, Shana Faye Givens;
grandson, Joshua Levi Givens; sisters, Frances Adams, Elaine Avery and brother, William Givens.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Juda Givens; sons, Carlie Wayne Givens and wife Christi,
John Patrick Givens and wife, Michelle and Joshua Aaron Givens and wife, Whitney; brother, Carlie Givens, Jr.,
sisters, Betty Hall of Lucedale, Delilah Hayes and husband, Joe of Brookhaven, Rhoda Mae Sykes,
Carrie Lee and sister-in law, Ann Givens.
He is also survived by his 8 grandchildren, Chris Givens and wife, Heather, Lexy Burt and husband, Taylor,
Camy Foret and husband, Dylan, Wyatt Givens, Hunter Givens, Shana Givens, Lucy Givens,
and great grandchildren, Carsyn Wayne Givens and Aubreigh Michelle Burt.