Obituaries
Catherine E. "Jean" Lambert
Funeral service for Mrs. Catherine E. Lambert will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Freedom Church, with interment
at Robert’s Memorial Cemetery in Lawrence County. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Monday, August 2 at Freedom Church
and will resume at Noon on Tuesday before the service.
Mrs. Catherine E. Lambert, better known to everyone as “Jean”, was born on January 28, 1945, to Mrs. Eunice H. Thames and
William Garrison. She was born in Tylertown, MS, and lived the majority of her life in Jayess, MS. She attended and graduated
from Topeka-Tilton School where she fell in love with her high school sweetheart, Cleveland Lambert. They were wed on
October 29th, 1963 and remained so until Cleveland preceded her in death on July 16, 1999.
She is survived by their loving daughter, Angela Kay Dunaway, married to J. Dewayne Dunaway, both of Jayess, MS.
She is preceded in death by their beloved son, Timothy C. Lambert, on May 6, 1996.
Jean had a granddaughter Ashlie Payne, married to Kaleb Payne, and two grandsons, Zane Wilson and Zachary Dunaway.
She also had three great-grandchildren (Keegan Foster, Kylen Payne, and Aliza Payne) who brought her much joy.
Nursing was the career that Jean pursued, and she graduated in the 1st class of Associate Degree Nursing from the
Southwest MS Junior College in Summit, MS. She enjoyed and excelled at nursing for almost 40 years, working in
diverse areas and touching many lives. She spent many of those years in management or supervisory roles, beginning
at Lawrence County Hospital in Monticello, MS. She later transitioned her career to King’s Daughter’s Medical Center
(KDMC), where she would retire after 30 years of service.
Jean, later in her life, met and married Jesse Alexander in March 2007 and remained so until he preceded her in death
on February 7, 2010. Through this marriage she gained a stepdaughter Wanda Miller, married to Kim Miller, and
step-son Philip Alexander, married to Nelwyn Alexander, along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She enjoyed being a part of Freedom Church, her family, flower-gardening, volunteering at KDMC ED, and shopping
with her bestie – Lanell Lambert. She was an avid traveler and enjoyed doing so with family and friends, rarely declining an adventure.
Our beloved, mother, grandmother, friend, and nurse to all, went peacefully to be with Jesus, whom she loved dearly,
on July 31, 2021. She will be greatly missed by those who loved her, and her legacy will never be forgotten.
Edwin Scott Carpenter
Scott's celebration of life will be at St. Matthew's United Methodist Church in Madison, MS.
Visitation: Thursday, August 5, 12pm; Service: Thursday, August 5, 2021, 1pm
Burial to follow at 4pm in Easthaven Cemetery in Brookhaven, Mississippi.
Edwin Scott Carpenter passed away July 28th unexpectedly in Spring Hill, Tennessee. He was born in Biloxi, Mississippi in 1962 to Eral and Carolyn Carpenter, who precedes him in death. He is survived by his wife Diana Reid Carpenter, married 34 years, his son Patrick Carpenter, brother Larry Carpenter, Sister-in-Law Donna Carpenter, sister Sharon Turner, nephew Collin Carpenter, Alex Turner and niece Jordan Carpenter.
He was a graduate of Mississippi State University where he earned his Bachelor's in Geology in 1984. In 1986, he earned his Bachelors of Personnel Management from the University of Southern Mississippi. He then went on to earn his MBA from Millsaps College in 1999. He spent 7 years serving his country in the United States Army where he served during Operation Desert Shield & Desert Storm achieving the ranking of Captain (1st Cavalry Division). He went on to become a Human Resources Manager for major corporations in both Mississippi and Tennessee.
While attending Mississippi State University, he was an active member of the Wesley Foundation. He was a master wood worker, participated in numerous Marathons and Warrior Dash competitions, loved working on his Ford Mustang and was the head roadie for his son's band. He taught Sunday school for over 30 years, most recently at St. Matthew's United Methodist Church where his family actively attended and participated in Madison, MS.
He was known for his always endearing smile, infectious personality and the ability to work with all types of people. He will be sorely missed by his friends and family.
William Douglas Townsend
Graveside service for William Douglas Townsend will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at
Easthaven Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Riverwood.
Mr. Townsend, 90, of Brookhaven, passed from this life July 29, 2021. He was born March 15, 1931.
He served his country in the United States Army and was employed with the Offshore Oil Industry.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Marcus Leon Townsend and Marie Townsend; wife, Mary Alice Townsend;
brothers, M.L. Townsend and James “Sonny” Townsend; and sisters, Eva Lee Evans and Donis Adams.
He is survived by his children, Phillip Townsend and wife, Yen, Daniel Townsend and wife, Jennifer, and Shirley Brewer; sisters,
Linda Rice and Van Pearl Ward; five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild as
well as other loving family members and friends.
Tanya Paulette Sterling Etheridge
A Memorial Service for Tanya Paulette Sterling Etheridge will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Bude First Baptist Church.
There will also be a second service at 3:00 pm on August 8, 2021, at The Summit Church at Star landing at Hwy 51N Nesbit, MS.
Tanya Paulette Sterling Etheridge, 46, passed away on July 15, 2021.
She was born on June 16, 1975, to Barney Kelvin Sterling and Gladys Paulette Sterling.
She was a member of PN, LPN Parliament of HOSA, Health Occupational Students of America Nursing Organization 1996-1997,
Phi Theta Kappa, 2013. Member of SNA-Student Nurses of America 2014-2015.
Who’s who among students in American Universities and Colleges 2015-2016.
Tanya loved worshipping, playing music and shopping.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 19 years, Kimble A. Etheridge; parents;
sons, Austin Rayne Etheridge (18), Hayden Bray Etheridge (14); daughter, Summer Lakin Etheridge (12); brother, Brent Sterling; nephew, Brock Sterling,
great-nephew, Jackson Sterling and a large extended family of uncles, aunts, cousins and close friends, that love her beyond measure.
Mrs. Dale Harveston Perone
A Memorial Gathering for Mrs. Dale Harveston Perone is Friday, July 30, 2021, at 2:00 pm
at Riverwood with visitation from 1:00 pm until the time of the service.
Mrs. Dale Harveston Perone, 66, of Brookhaven, passed away July 27, 2021.
She was born on September 2, 1954. She loved her kids, grandkids, husband and Fur babies.
She also loved playing bingo, video poker and casinos and working in her yard.
Dale will be missed by all that loved and knew her.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Amar Nath Sethi; mother, Mary A. Smith; Poppa Truly Smith;
son, Jamie Ladon Schilling; sisters, Gail Harveston, Carolyn Pepper and husband, Jerry,
brothers, Alton Wayne Harveston and Jackie Harveston.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Michael Perone; son, Terry Leon Stephens;
daughters, Krishna Sethi Wojcik (Richard), Jessica Gail Twiner (Bernard); brothers, Freddie Harveston, Sr. (Late-Ruby),
Jimmy Harveston (Darlene); sister, Judy Dykes (Luke) and sister-in-law, Linda Harveston.
She is also survived by her 11 grandchildren, Corey Fletcher, Lauren Fletcher, Joshua Clark, Jordan Stephens, Kumari Wojcik,
Kylie Brooke Wojcik, Chet Twiner, Jasmine Thornhill (Zach), Autum Harrison (Chad), J.C. Twiner and Jonathan Twiner;
and 5 great-grandchildren, AvaClaire Thornhill, Islay Lamb, Aidan Lamb, Kyler Twiner and Mavrick Twiner,
also her Fur babies, Snuggles, NickNick, Alvin, Baby Girl and Milky Way.
Charlie M. Turner
Services for Mr. Charlie M. Turner will be on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at 11:00am,
at Topeka Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday Evening, July 28, 2021, from 5:00-8:00pm at the church and will resume at 10am prior to the service.
Charlie M. Turner, 70, of Jayess, passed from this life on July 27, 2021 at Lawrence County Hospital. He was born on March 4, 1951,
to Pat Turner and Nellie Grace Hedgepeth Turner.
He served in the United States National Guard and a Mason; was the President of the Water Board, Fire Chief at District 3 Volunteer Department
and an avid fisherman. He was also a member of Topeka Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon.
Preceding him in death is his parents; his grandparents Jim Turner and Grace Edwards Turner, Toxie Hedgepeth and Zelma Lee Henceroth
along with his sisters, Jan Turner Howell and Gloria Jean Turner.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 47 years, Bessie Boyd Turner; Son, Daniel Turner and wife Christy; daughter, Lesa Turner Cothern and husband Sam;
brother, Darrell Turner and wife Tina. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Caleb Rutland, Dalton Cothern, Hunter Turner and Jake Turner.
Jeffrey Glenn Laird
Services for Mr. Jeffrey Glenn Laird are 2:00 pm Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
with visitation from 12:00 until the time of the service. Burial will be at the Church Cemetery.
Mr. Laird passed from this world on July 25, 2021, at 41. He was born in Brookhaven, MS. on March 19, 1980.
He was a 1998 graduate of West Lincoln High School. Mr. Laird was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
He was a mechanic by trade and loved to work on anything with a motor. There wasn’t much he couldn’t fix.
Jeffrey would give the shirt off his back to help a friend or a stranger in need. He loved the outside and could be
found riding a dirt bike, riding a four-wheeler on the creek, or being the dare devil, riding 3-wheelers on 2 wheels.
Preceding him in death were his father, Gilbert Laird; brother, Jerry Laird, grandfather, Jerry B. King, Sr.;
and biological parents, Nita Smith and Larry Mohon.
Those left to cherish his memory are his beautiful daughters, that he loved so much, Adrianna Laird (Julian),
Riley Laird, and Savanna Rutland; his mother, Kathy Laird; ex-wife, Ashley Bradley; brothers, Ben Laird and
Dewayne McCaffery (Danna); sisters, Kristi Mohon and Amy Hoover (Travis). Along with a host of nieces, nephews,
extended family and friends.
The family would like to thank Glenburney Nursing Home for caring for Jeffrey these last few years.
Pallbearers are Reese Patten, Ben Laird, Michael Green, Logan Smith, Blake Wallace, Brendan Patten and
Honorary Pallbearers, Dewayne McCaffery, Jerry B. King, Jr, Hunter King, Julian Anderson, David Usrey and Dylan Mohon.
Joe M. Douglas
Funeral service for Mr. Joe M. Douglas will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Riverwood Family,
with interment following, 1 p.m., at Antioch Cemetery in Waynesboro, MS. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. at Riverwood.
Chief Petty Officer Joe M. Douglas (U.S. Navy Retired) was called home to heaven on July 23, 2021. Mr. Douglas
was born in Waynesboro, MS on March 14, 1938, to his late parents, Cairey and Earcel Douglas. He graduated from
Beat Four High School in Wayne County, MS. In May of 1957, Mr. Douglas enlisted in the United States Air Force,
and four years later, enlisted in the United States Navy. Mr. Douglas proudly served his country for more than 20 years
in the military. He was particularly fond of the aircraft that his teams maintained, the A6 Intruder. After retirement from
the United States Navy, Mr. Douglas began his career in the petroleum industry, in which he once again traveled
the globe to accomplish many things. He then became an entrepreneur, creating several successful businesses. Mr. Douglas
also served with the Lincoln County Sherriff’s Department.
Mr. Douglas enjoyed athletic sports and harvesting his gardens. Being an avid hunter and an expert fisherman, Mr. Douglas
handed down the love of nature to his family. He could often be found teaching marksmanship and angling skills to his children,
grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or anyone else willing to listen. His love of nature was trumped by
his love for his family. Mr. Douglas attended countless baseball, softball, and football games, tennis matches, chorus concerts,
beauty pageants, and dance recitals, with hardly a complaint. Mr. Douglas cherished his family and friends.
He accomplished these things with, and in support of, his loving wife, Faye Douglas.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Faye Douglas; sons and daughters in law, Kirk & Della Douglas, John & Heather Douglas, Chris & Leanne Douglas, his special son, Beaux (lap dog); daughter and son in law, Donna & Bobby Strickland; brother, Perry Douglas and wife, Brenda; sister, Mary Douglas Williams and husband, Truman; nine grandchildren, Erika Cain (Dodd), Tanya Pare (Matt), Cairey Beth Strickland, Kristin Douglas, Calleye Rouse (Kris), Connor Douglas, Abigail Douglas, Kinley Douglas, Caroline Douglas; 19 great grandchildren; three step grandsons, Jesse Griffin (Kimberly), Jacob Griffin (Jessica) and Robby Strickland. He is also survived by a special friend, Kay Rancifer and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving family members and friends.
