Obituaries
Frances Elaine Addison
Service for Mrs. Frances Elaine Addison of Brookhaven, are 10:00 am, Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Riverwood Family with visitation 5:00-8:00 pm Friday, March 31, at Riverwood
She will be laid to rest in Summit, MS. at Reeves Cemetery.
Frances Elaine Addison, 70, passed away March 29, 2023. She was born January 4, 1953 in Plaquemine Parish, LA. to Edwin and Frankie Montgomery. Elaine was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friends to many.
She attended and is a member of Mt Moriah Baptist Church.
She worked with her parents, most of her life at their family business, Ed’s Cleaners. She left there after her parents retired. She worked at 84 Chevron for nine years, Sunflower for six years, Chula Vista Water Park, Lowes as cashier, ordering clerk and stocker. She enjoyed spending time with her husband, dogs, kids, grandchildren, and friends. She loved hunting, fishing, boating, dancing, swimming, and tubing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and her daughter, Angelia.
She is survived by her husband, Richard, her daughters, Mandy King and husband, Jim, of Huntsville, AL, Holly Ivy and husband, Shaun, of Woodville AL, and Christi Vance and husband, Will, of Brookhaven, MS, her five grandchildren, Amber Ivy, Kelly Ivy, Katie Marks and husband Jim, Conner Vance and Claudia Claire Vance; three great grandchildren, Aurora Marks, Anne Marks, and Olivia Marks; brother, Eddie Montgomery and wife, Renea; and nieces, Tiffany Smith and husband, Jason, and Trudy Strait and husband, Billy; great niece, Daria Whitehead and husband, Zack; great nephews, Caleb Leray, Clay Leray, Seth Leray Dawson Smith; sister-in-laws, Wanda Cox, Judy Whisenant and husband, Louie and Donna Sunberg and husband, Thomas; and brother-in-law, Timothy Addison and wife, Kristy. Lastly, her best friends, Robert and Cathy Grimes and furr babies Bucky and Dove.
Jack Alvin Foster
Services for Mr. Jack Alvin Foster of Brookhaven are 11:00 am, Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Harmony Baptist Church with visitation from 9:00 until the time of service.
Burial will be at Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Jack Alvin Foster, 77, passed away March 29, 2023 at his home.
He was born on October 4, 1946 to the late T.J. Foster and Sally Johnson Foster.
Mr. Foster served his country in the United States Army. He worked as a Project Manager and Engineer, constructing buildings and bridges. After his Military Service and College. He began his career as a ship builder with the Engalls Shipyard and then he later finished his career as a project manager engineer for numerous large construction projects with Dunn and Harreld Construction. Such as the VA Medical Hospital, Birmingham Civic Center and the Jackson Post Office. He also worked on the Design and Construction team with The Lake Pontchatrain Causeway.
After retirement from this career he began a commercial cabinet business with his son in their garage in Brandon, MS in 1989.
They successfully grew the business and then moved it to the family land in Brookhaven in 1993 where they built their father & son shop to a large-scale millwork, which later Jack would retire from and his son Anthony would turn their small cabinet/mill work business into a world wide production and development center for Primos Hunting Calls.
He was an avid Outdoorsman and was a Missionary with the Native Americans and guest speaker within numerous churches.
Preceding him in death were his parents; and sister, Barbara Ann Foster.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Anthony Foster and wife, Cindy; grandchildren, Addyson Grace Foster and Colton Ray Foster; sister, Martha Ann Guynes and husband, Ervin; along with nephew, Jason Guynes and niece, Jennifer Guynes; also several great nieces and nephews. He will be missed by all that loved him.
Memorials can be made to Harmony Baptist Church in his memory.
Frances Howell
Frances Nettles Howelll, 78, of Brookhaven passed away March 28, 2023.
Services will be at a later date
Rebecca Kay "Becky" Allen
Visitation 9:00-11:00 am Friday, March 31, at Riverwood with service to follow at 11:00 am and burial at Cold Springs Church of Christ Cemetery.
Ms. Allen, 71, of Smithdale, died March 27, 2023, at Southwest Regional Medical Center, in McComb, MS. She was born March 1, 1952, to James Aubrey Teutsch and Noetta Marie Keith Teutsch. Becky worked as a caregiver. She was a very strong, independent, hard working woman who loved her friends and family. She loved collecting antiques and spending time outdoors. One of her most favorite things to do was to sit on her porch and drink her cup of coffee while watching the birds and listening to their beautiful songs. She loved her job; it gave her a great opportunity to care for many people. She also adored her fur baby, Lala. Becky will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Jimmy John Allen; daughter, Cristyl Allen; great grandson, Jayden Rogers; and nephew, Bubba Albritton.
Those left to cherish her memory are, her children, Missy Rogers and Rushia Farnell; brothers, Michael Teutsch and Danny Teutsch; sister in law, Leah Anslum; 12 grandchildren, Darlene Hennington, Destin Allen, Justin Rogers, Haleigh Allen, Cody Rogers, Tyler Allen, Gavin Allen, Ryan Farnell, Jamie Farnell, Jeffery Rogers, Brayden Allen, Katlyn Carlisle; 18 great grandchildren; niece, Kyla Barcenas (Alex), daughter in law, Cathy Carlisle; and her fur baby, Lala, as well as other loving family members and friends.
Service times will be announced soon.
Patsy Hutcherson Carr
The funeral for Patsy Hutcherson Carr will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 22, at Monticello Baptist Church, with burial in New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday.
Mrs. Carr, 73, died March 19, 2023, at her residence in Monticello, MS. She was born in Brookhaven, MS October 7, 1949, to R.B. Hutcherson and Ida Ree Terrell Hutcherson. She was manager/bookkeeper with T.H. Perkins Furniture in Monticello and Monticello Hardwood, Inc. Mrs. Carr was a Master Gardener through Mississippi State University. She was also an accomplished seamstress, enjoyed going to car shows, and fishing. She was a long-time volunteer with the American Cancer Society and a member of Monticello Baptist Church, where she participated in many ministries, including the sanctuary choir and playing handbells, teaching Sunday School, and teaching children in VBS.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Randy Carr; her parents; sister, Ina Ree Neill and brother, Jack Hutcherson.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Cindy Carr Williamson and husband, Brian, and Mark Carr and wife, Lianne; brothers, Eugene Hutcherson (Sharon) and Bruce Hutcherson (Paula); and sister, Winnie Boyles. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Leanne Carr Crosby (Conner), Ashley Williamson Boyte (Dillon), Matt Carr, Taite Williamson, Jones Henry Carr, and Miles Bishop Carr.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Monticello Baptist Church Handbell Choir 700 East Broad Street, Monticello, MS 39654.
Frances Marie Williams Smith
The funeral service for Mrs. Frances Marie Williams Smith will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 22, at Gum Grove Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until the time of service at Gum Grove.
Mrs. Smith, 76, of Bogue Chitto, died March 20, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Brookhaven August 16, 1946, to Rayford Williams and Ruby Bales Williams. She was a well known employee of The Cotton Patch Fabric Store, and enjoyed working with her sister there. She was always ready to cheer on her grandkids during the Bobcats sports seasons. She was also a member of Gum Grove Baptist Church. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Virgil M. Smith; son, Lance Smith; brothers, Charles Williams and Joe Williams; sisters-in-law, Faye Wallace and Mayfred Summers; niece, Sondra Case Smith; and brother-in-law, Ronnie Burns.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Rusti Magee (Johnny) and Dena Posey (Mike); brothers, Ellis Williams (Elaine), Roger Williams (Vicky); sisters, Betty Case (Gerald), Patsy Burns, and Mary Nell Clark (Ronnie); eight grandchildren, Ty Posey (Alanna), Mary Elizabeth Cunningham (Tyler), Samuel Posey (Stevie), Kylee Posey, Fayth Marie Magee, Neeli Magee, Noah Magee, Anna Marie Posey; and three great grandchildren, Maddux Cunningham, Jayden Cunningham, and James Lance Posey.
Martha Dean "Deanie" Smith
The funeral service for Martha Dean “Deanie” Smith will be 2 p.m., Monday, March 20, at Riverwood Family with burial in Heucks Retreat Cemetery. Visitation is from Noon until the time of the service at Riverwood.
Mrs. Smith, 65, of Brookhaven, died March 16, 2023, at Diversicare in Brookhaven. She was born June 12, 1957, in Port Arthur, TX, to Earl Dean Sawyer and Martha Womble. Mrs. Martha worked for many years at Easthaven Daycare. She would spend her free time assembling jigsaw puzzles and keeping her eyes open to find new treasures to add to her “pig” collection. Her most favorite thing to do was spend time with her grandkids. Mrs. Martha was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She was a caring and compassionate wife, mother and grandmother, and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James W. Smith III and her mother.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Wade Smith (Misty); daughter, T.C. Bowlin (Jeff); three brothers, Doug, Tommy, and Robbie and three sisters, Patricia, Susan, and Renea; five grandchildren, Kayleigh Smith, Khloe Smith, Christian Thomas, Danielle Thomas, and Tyler Thomas; and by four great grandchildren, Zayden, Sophie, Dustin, Jr., and A.J.
If you would like, you may make donations in Mrs. Martha’s memory, to BARL, PO Box 3477, Brookhaven, MS 39603
Levonne Smith
Services for Levonne Smith of Preston, MS will be 11:00am, Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Riverwood Family with visitation from 10:00 am until time of the service followed by interment at Easthaven Cemetery, next to her parents.
Levonne Smith, 98, passed away peacefully at John C Stennis Hospital in DeKalb, MS in the early hours of March 15, 2023. She was born December 4, 1924, to the late Charles Spurgeon Smith and Fannie Vergie Holloway Smith. She grew up in Brookhaven and attended the Brookhaven public schools. After graduation she moved to Kentucky to attend Wesley College and graduated from Murray State University.
Levonne later moved to Jackson, MS where she worked for an Architectural firm where she was an executive secretary for the Mississippi chapter of the American Institute of Architects. She served one year as the National secretary of the Women of Construction- an industry association. After ten years with the Architectural Firm, in 1960 she took a full-time administrative staff position with the Mississippi House of Representatives. During her tenure in the Legislature, she was valued by the members for her hard work and dedication. She became affectionately known to all as “Smitty”. After three decades at the State Capital, she retired as the assistant docket clerk in 1991 at the age of 67.
In the years that followed retirement she enjoyed special times with friends and family. She was a member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Jackson Ms. Her days were spent attending plays and movies with friends, volunteering at St. Luke’s thrift store, gardening, reading and walking. She loved tennis and enjoyed watching the professional players. “Aunt Vonnie” as we all called her, was ageless, she fit in with any age group and became well loved.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her sister, Pauline “Polly” Smith Wand and her brother-in-law, Floyd Wand, her nephews Cecil Wolfe and Ken Harris.
Those left to cherish her memory are her nieces and nephews, Susan Harris, Mike Wand (Kim), George Wand (Paula), Judy Barker (Justin), Joyce Herbert (Jim), Martha Wolfe, Betty Knight (Jeff), and a host of great nieces and nephews and special friends.
We would like to recognize the staff at CenterWell Home Health and the nurses and staff at John C. Stennis Hospital for their professional and loving care. In lieu of flowers the family would like donations be made in her name to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Clyde Stathem Moody
Services for Mr. Clyde Stathem Moody of Brookhaven will be 2:30 pm, Friday, March 17, 2023, at Riverwood Family with visitation from 12:30 until time of the service. Burial will be at Rosehill Cemetery.
Clyde Stathem Moody, 84, passed away March 15, 2023. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, January 18, 1939, to the late Daniel Wheaton Moody and Cora Agnes Stathem Moody.
Mr. Moody served his country in the United States Army. When he retired as electrician with Chevron, he opened his own business, Moody’s Electric that he operated for several years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, tinkering in his shop, and playing on his computer. He was a member of Central Baptist Church. He will be missed by all that loved him.
Preceding him in death were his parents; son, Mark Moody, brother, Doug Moody; and nephew, Jack Moody.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 59 years, Betty Jordan Moody; daughter, Lisa Moody White and husband, James; three grandchildren, Devin Vinson, Jordan Vinson and Parker Vinson, along with nieces, Laura Moody and Cindy Randels and nephew Joe Moody.
Memorials for Mr. Moody can be made to Central Baptist Church
970 MS-550, Brookhaven, MS 39601.
Elizabeth Mullins
Elizabeth Mullins, 94, peacefully entered eternal rest the afternoon of March 13, 2023. Services will be at Central Baptist Church, 970 Highway 550, Brookhaven, MS, on Monday, March 20. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am, with a funeral service at 11:00 am followed by interment at Easthaven Cemetery, next to her beloved husband John Walter Mullins.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years John Walter Mullins She is survived by their son, Walter Mullins (Leslie) and two grandchildren Andrew Mullins and Patrick Mullins (Meggie), all of whom she loved dearly. Elizabeth loved her family immensely, and they loved her. She loved spending time with her grandsons who knew her as “MaMaw”. She delighted in and is survived by her sister Maxine “Titlar” Bramwell, many nieces and nephews and her daughter in law’s brother Tim Timmons. She is also preceded in death by her parents Allen Yow Steger and Edna Gates Steger.
Elizabeth was born on October 14, 1928 in Norfield, MS and grew up there. Being the older sister, Elizabeth often spoke of having to “…keep her sister in line…” when growing up, but she wouldn’t have had it any other way and her sister was a constant source of joy for her entire life. Growing up in the country, Elizabeth developed a love of plants, flowers and birds. This love carried on through out her life and you could always see her in her garden tending to her flowers and feeding the birds. Every spring was a new awakening for Elizabeth. Following graduation from Bogue Chito High School as salutatorian, she worked for Mississippi Power and Light where she met her husband, John, and was married in 1955.
Elizabeth was a woman of strong faith, and she was actively involved in her church, serving on many committees and ministries over the years. One of her favorite committees was the cookbook committee and the preparation of the Central Baptist Cookbook, as she was a passionate and amazing baker. Her family and friends always knew you would never leave her home without your sweet tooth being satisfied. Elizabeth cherished her faith family at Central Baptist and the fellowship and good friends she found in the congregation. She tried to be at church each time the doors opened. Later in life when she could not be there in person, she enjoyed watching the stream of each church service and the wonderful singing of the choir.
She had delightful times with the “Walking Crew”, which spent countless mornings at the Super Walmart and the church walking and talking. Coffee and fellowship always followed at Subway and later Burger King. It was the best fitness a person could have for their body and soul.
Elizabeth embraced life, and she never stopped learning. Thanks to her grandsons she took her first airplane flight at the age of 84 to travel to visit them and subsequently flew many more times to visit them. She became an avid student of the world, following the travels of her grandson Andrew as he traveled to over 30 countries for his job. She danced her first dance at the age of 92 at Patrick’s wedding.
Elizabeth was blessed to have special people later in life who assisted her when needed. Special thanks to Flo, Jada, Darlene and Carolyn.
If you wish, flowers are welcome or donations may be made in Elizabeth’s name to the American Heart Association or Central Baptist Church
