Obituaries
Donna Denise Williamson
Mrs. Donna Denise Williamson, 59, of Wesson, passed from this life, July 10, 2022, at her residence.
She was born in Winnfield, Louisiana, January 11, 1963, to Robert Wade and Aredale Wade.
She was a retired Wal Mart employee and a member of Pearl Valley Baptist Church.
Donna was a wonderful wife and mother, she also welcomed five grandchildren into her life
and enjoyed every moment of time with them. She was a music lover, listening to Country & Western was her favorite.
She would entertain her family and friends with stories from the “old days” when life was much simpler.
She also kept her nails painted and filled the rest of her spare time with crocheting, cooking, and baking.
Donna was a vital part of her family’s lives and will be greatly missed by them all.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Michael Williamson; her parents; and her brothers, Roger Wade and Terry Mitchel Wade.
Those who remain to cherish her memory are her son, Benjamin Williamson and wife, Heather;
daughter, Debra Cothern and husband, Chris; sister, Ronda Smalling and husband, Buford;
five grandchildren, Peyton Cothern, Logan Cothern, Zach Williamson, Michael Williamson,
and Bentley Robert Williamson. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews and other loving family members and friends.
There will be no services at this time.
Henry Allen Stafford, Jr.
Funeral service for Henry Allen Stafford, Jr. will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 13, at Riverwood Family, with interment in Easthaven Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday.
Henry Allen Stafford, Jr., 58, of Brookhaven, passed from this life July 9, 2022, in McComb, MS. He was born in Prentiss, MS, January 1, 1964, to Henry Allen Stafford, Sr. and Florence Carolyn Tassin Stafford. He graduated with an Associates degree from Nunez Community College as a Paralegal. He served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Stafford worked in the Westbank, New Orleans area until retiring. He was a Restaurant Manager with Visko’s, Maintenance Foreman “Rambo” with Standridge Brothers and Shift Lead with Walgreens in Brookhaven, MS. He enjoyed playing guitar and singing karaoke. He also enjoyed off-roading and motorcycling. His passion was sharing the gospel with people, desiring them to have a relationship with God. Mr. Stafford has always considered his kids his greatest achievement.
He is preceded in death by his father; his paternal grandparents, Henry Ilas Stafford and Christina Waldrop Stafford; maternal grandparents, Maurice Joseph Tassin and Marie Gonzales Tassin; father-in-law, Whitney “Buddy” Trosclair, Jr.; and sister, Carol Ann Stafford.
Those who remain to cherish his memory are his wife of 34 years, Jo Lynn Trosclair Stafford; sons, Henry Stafford III and Sylvester Stafford (Amelia Hebert); mother, Florence Carolyn Stafford; brothers, S. Wayne Stafford and Thomas J. Gianelloni; sisters, Donna Stafford Fisher (Mike) and Haley Stafford; mother-in-law, Jo Ann Trosclair; brothers-in-law, Whitney S. Trosclair III (Melissa) and Armond Lindsey; Jeff Meaux and Austin Meaux; as well as other loving family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Safe Haven Rescue of Mississippi, two locations, Trustmark Bank or P.O. Box 3993 Brookhaven, MS 39603.
Bryson McKay Walker
Services for Bryson McKay Walker of Wesson are Saturday, June 9, 2022, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint, Red Star Ward with burial at Red Star Cemetery.
Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 pm, Friday, June 8, at Riverwood Family and will resume from 10:00 am until time of service on Saturday at the church.
Bryson McKay Walker, 19, passed away July 4, 2022. He was born November 23, 2002, to his parents, William T. Walker, Jr. and Andrea Renea Walker.
Bryson was a joy to raise and a joy to be around. Although sick from birth, Bryson overcame so many that prompted his dad to want to change his middle name to Miracle,
which his mom refused, and Bryson thanked her for that daily. Bryson struggled with many things that people knew nothing about.
He overcame many things that no one thought he ever would. Everyday Bryson woke up with one thing on his mind, he wanted to make someone’s life easier,
even at the expense of his own health. The love he had for strangers, family members and friends were incomprehensible. His mom and he was very close,
and he would share most things with her but wouldn’t anyone else to know the things he did to help others. He was a friend to all a confident,
the best secret keeper, the most amazing brother to his five siblings, the absolute best son and grandson and the very best hugger.
Bryson was a 2022 graduate of Loyd Star High School. He loved his class, and he loved the school and his teachers, but most of all, he loved the football team.
He was most happy when he was on the field. He was a great player but was an even better teammate and leader. He never talked down to the younger players
but built them up. He had an indescribable passion for the game. He enrolled in college the Wednesday before he died. He built his first computer when he was 14
and was excited to start the Computer Cyber Security Program next month. He had a lot of good things happening for him. He and his mom went shopping Wednesday
after enrolling in classes at Co-lin and went shopping where he was discovered by American Eagle and offered a chance to model for them calling him handsome and
All American. That described him perfect. Bryson started working at Wal-Mart in May. He worked in the grocery pickup, and he had never been happier.
He loved his job so much and loved his co-workers.
He made instant permanent bonds that will go on forever. He loved being and uncle and bragged that no one had prettier kids than his nephews and specially his niece.
Bryson’s brothers were his best friends, especially Brantley, who most people though was his twin.
Preceding him in death are his grandpa, Roy Nations and MeMe, Joann Walker.
Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Billy and Renea Walker; grandparents, Sandra Nations and Bill Walker;
brothers, Benton Walker and wife, Alessandra, Braedon Walker, Brantley Walker; sisters, Ashlan Olmstead and husband, Alex, Alexis Grihalva and husband, Matthew;
nephews, Peyton, Maddox, and Jameson Olmstead; Blake and Caleb Walker, and Aston Grihalva (due in a few weeks) and niece, Riley Walker.
Connie M. Burt Case
Funeral service for Mrs. Connie M. Burt Case will be 2 pm, Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Riverwood Family with visitation from
noon until the time of service. Burial will be in Riverwood Memorial Park.
Mrs. Case, 65, of Brookhaven, passed from this life, July 7, 2022, at her residence. She was born in Brookhaven, July 18, 1956,
to Herbert Hoover Burt and Mildred Linton Burt. She was an employee with Delphi and a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.
Connie enjoyed crafting in her free time. She did everything from cross stitch to woodworking. She also liked to watch a great game
of football and cheer her team to victory. Connie was a devoted wife to her late husband, Cleveland Dewayne Case, a loving mother
and “Meme” to her children and grandchildren, and a compassionate friend to her “fur babies” as well as all her family and friends.
She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.
Connie is preceded in death by her husband and parents; brother, Hebert Lynwood Burt; and sister, Peggy Sue Langley.
She is survived by her son, Corey Case and wife, Tangela; four grandchildren, Dylan Case, Lexi Nichols, Alicia Nichols,
and Hannah Smith (Jamie); three great grandchildren, Abigail Forbes, Adalyn Smith, and Gracie Smith; niece, Brandi Langley; nephew,
Scott Langley; great nephew, Bryce Langley; and great uncle and aunt, Roffie and Joyce Burt; sisters-in-law, Pat Nohle, and Sheila Williams,
and a host of other nieces, nephews, and loving family members and friends.
The family would like to thank Deaconess Hospice Staff for the love and care they gave to Connie.
Bonita Faye Hart
Memorial for Mrs. Bonita Faye Hart will be 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept 10, 2022, at Riverwood Family, with burial in the Freedom Church Cemetery.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Mrs. Hart, 66, of Wesson, passed from this life July 4, 2022, at her residence. She was born April 28, 1956, to Junior Britt and Lola Hensarling.
Bonita Faye Hart was known as Mom to her children, Granny Faye to her grandsons, Sister to her siblings, Aunt Faye to her nieces and nephews, and Faye-bird to her friends. If there were one way to describe Faye, it would be love.
In John 15:12, Jesus said, "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you." Faye was a steward of love and showed it to everyone that knew her. She was not afraid of meeting new people or hugging someone she had just met. Faye smiled every chance she got, and it was contagious. No matter the occasion. She was sure to smile.
Her life was filled with many hardships and loss, but she always managed to keep smiling and laughing through it all.
Her passion was walking rivers or creeks, looking for unique rocks and driftwood pieces to bring home. She had a way of finding beauty in things that most people would pass by or never think twice about. It was part of her character and how she saw that everything holds beauty and should be loved.
Jesus saw us, sinners, lost to the current of this life that beats us down into the sand, left never to be saved. Yet, He came and freed us by giving us a way to new life through Him.
God gave her a love for coloring. She loved being able to share that with her grandsons when they were all together. Just like her pictures, Faye was full of color in this life.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Keith “Birdie” Hart; her parents; son, Clay Hart; brother, Mitchell Britt; sister, Gwen Britt;
stepfather, Jack Hensarling; and mother-in-law, Mary Lou Hart.
She is survived by her son, Seth hart and wife, Caitlin; daughter, Amy Carlson and husband, Derek; sisters, Connie Taylor and Sherry Jones
and husband, Howard; two grandchildren, Jensen Hart and Harris Hart. She is also survived by a host of cousins and other loving family members and friends.
JoAnn Winborne Smith
Funeral service for JoAnn Winborne Smith will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 6, at Pentecostals of the Miss-Lou Church in Ferriday, LA,
with burial in Mrytle Memorial Cemetery in Winsboro, LA. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday.
Reverend Jeremy Howington and Bishop Gary Howington will officiate.
Mrs. Smith, 85, was born to Howard and Ann Winborne on December 26, 1936, in their home in Winnsboro, LA. She closed her eyes on
this world and opened them to see her Lord on July 3, while living with her daughter and son-in-law in Summit, MS.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Ann Winborne; two brothers, Gerald Lee Winborne and Howard Winborne, Jr.; and two sisters,
Pearlie Welch and Juanita Nichols.
JoAnn was known by many names; mother, mama, memaw, Jo, and Aunt Jo, to name a few. She has been a loving wife to her husband and a fantastic
mother to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She has been a faithful member of Pentecostals of the Miss-Lou Church for 50 plus years.
JoAnn gave her life to the Lord and lived for Him faithfully. Her departure has left a big hole in our lives that can never be filled, but we are rejoicing that
she has reached her ultimate goal, heaven. She has permanently had an address change.
JoAnn is survived by her husband of 62 years, Delsie Ray Smith; one son, Roy Smith, Sr. (Annette); one daughter, Donna Foster (Rodney); four grandsons,
Roy Smith, Jr., Dillon Smith, Tyler Foster (Aimee), Chase Foster; four great grands, Ellie Kae Smith, Kaden Foster, Kynleigh Foster, Skylar Foster; three sisters,
Myrtis Little, Dorothy Patten (Gordan), Tabbie Chamberlain; and one brother, Russ Winborne; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Roy Smith, Dillon Smith, Tyler Foster, Chase Foster, friend of the family, Brian Thornhill, and a great nephew, Nick Nichols “Ber Nick”.
Honorary pallbearers will be her only great grandson, Kaden Foster.
The family would like to thank the staff of Intensive Home Health for their love and tender care of our loved one. Also, a huge thanks to Mrs. Geraldine West,
better known as Glo, who took amazing care and loved our mom like her own. Glo went above her duties of her job, she gave her love with no boundaries.
Thanks Glo, from PaPa, Donna and Roy.
Jennifer Moak Case
Graveside service for Mrs. Jennifer Moak Case will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation is from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. before the service, at Riverwood Family.
Mrs. Case, 73, of Summit, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, July 2, 2022, at Courtyard Rehab and Health in McComb, MS.
She was born September 10, 1948, in McComb. She was a graduate of Ole Miss University, with a Fine Arts Degree. Mrs. Jennifer used
her God given talent in crafting, sewing, wood working, and eventually cake decorating, in which her talent was so amazing. She loved
her husband, family, and fur babies, with all her heart.
Mrs. Case is preceded in death by her brothers, Carlos Buell Jr. and Clifton Ted; her parents, Genevieve Weekley and Carlos Buell Moak
and her loving husband, of 49 years, Mitchel Case.
Survivors include her brother, Connley Moak (Nancy) of Brookhaven; sister, Ann Sasser (James) of McComb; three daughters,
Deanna Mickle (John) of Florence, MS, Mollie Greer (Lamar) of Jayess, MS, and Amanda Dodge (Dayton) of Vidalia, LA. She is also
survived by a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends.
James Edwin "Jamie" Farris, Jr.
Funeral service for James Edwin “Jamie” Farris, Jr. will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 6, at Faith Presbyterian Church, with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Visitation is 5:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, at Riverwood Family.
Jamie Farris, 57, of Brookhaven, passed from this life July 1, 2022. He was born January 11, 1965, to James Edwin Farris, Sr. and Lucille Richardson Farris.
He was an industrial electronics technician and a member of Faith Presbyterian Church. Jamie was a very talented musician, but he also knew the art
of restoring musical equipment. Jamie not only loved music, but also animals. He was the kindest soul to all creatures, and loved to capture their grace with photos.
Jamie is preceded in death by his father.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Pam Farris; his mother, Lucille Farris; sons, James Dylan Farris and Cody Garrett Farris; daughters,
Ashley Drew Martin and husband, Jacob and Kaley Erin Farris; one brother, John Farris; one sister, Linda Farris; three grandchildren, Aibry Martin,
Rhyder Martin, and Ellie Joy Houpt; two nephews, Logan Smith and Lee Smith; and a host of other loving family members and friends.
Charlie Lewis Hudson
Funeral service for Charlie Lewis Hudson will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, at Riverwood Family, with interment in the Beauregard Cemetery
in Wesson. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday.
Mr. Hudson, 91, of Wesson, MS, passed from this life June 28, 2022. He was born in Hazlehurst, MS, November 22, 1930, to Thomas Tillman Hudson
and Lottie Lee McClendon Hudson. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Mr. Hudson was a member of
Brookhaven First Church of the Nazarene and was a faithful servant of the Lord. During his lifetime he worked as a General Contractor,
building residential and commercial buildings, and he would later build for Habitat for Humanity. He was a gracious gardener as well,
and the phrase “the bigger the better”, was his motto in preparing the soil for his garden. Everyone benefited from that too. He will be
forever missed by his family and friends, as well as all who knew and loved him.
He is preceded in death by his first wife of 40 years, Barbara Hudson; his parents; sons, Robert Louis Hudson and Mark Edward Hudson;
brothers, Lee Hudson, Howard Hudson, Robert Hudson, and Glenn Hudson; and sisters, Sallie, Susie, Lola Mae, Mary, and Myrtle.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Ada Marilyn (Cheary) Hudson; daughter, Noreen Tesolin; stepson, Bradford Meredith;
step-daughters, Judy Gallamore and Rebecca Griffin; sisters, Sadie Carlisle and Lura Barlow; 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren;
and a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.
The family would also like to acknowledge his grandson, Jason Hudson for his devotion and care of Mr. Hudson during his time of illness.
Logan Stone Felder
A graveside service, for the infant son of Joshua O’Neal Felder and Ja’Lynn Pa’trice Hardy, will be held 1 p.m.,
Friday, July 1, at Hillcrest Cemetery.
Logan Stone Felder was born June 28, 2022, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven. He was only allowed
to stay for a little while and God called him back into His presence. Although so small, Logan will leave a sweet memory to all his family.
Those who remain to cherish his memory are his parents; grandparents, Johnny R. Felder Sr. and Christy S. Felder, Patrick D. Hardy
and Salinda F. hardy; great grandparents, Lonnie Felder, Jr. and Mary Joyce Felder, Margaret Franklin, Carlos Mathis, George Clark,
and Geraldine Dixon; uncles, Johnny R. Felder, Jr, Jaiden Hardy, Patrick hardy Jr.; and aunts, Jazmine Fleder, Javazlynn Felder, Shamika Felder, and Jada H. Benson.
