Obituaries
Shirley Marie Boyd
Graveside service for Mrs. Shirley Marie Boyd will be 11 a.m., Friday, June 24, at Riverwood Memorial Park.
Mrs. Boyd, 88, of Diamondhead, MS, passed from this life June 21, 2022. She was born June 9, 1934, in Los Angeles, California, “the city of angels”.
This would be apparent in her life, a very loving wife, mother, and Nanny. She especially loved watching her grandkids play sports and everyone knew
she didn’t mind feeding all the neighborhood kids too! She worked as Bookkeeper for her son’s Jewelry Store and enjoyed painting in her free time,
but grands and great grands were among her greatest pastimes. Nanny will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Emmett Ray Bate and Hilda Marie Bate and her son, Lance Dean Miller.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 40 years, Lawrence V. Boyd; son, Alton A. Miller, Jr. (Dusty) and wife, Stephanie; daughter,
Mona Jean Floyd; six brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Travis Miller and wife, Courtney, Kelly Gunn
and husband, Alex, Nicole Floyd, and Matthew Floyd and wife, Allison; and ten great grandchildren, Hallie Waldrop, Haygan Floyd, Ruston Waldrop,
Rhyder Floyd, Lyza Haley, Harper Gunn, Peyton Gunn, Bailee Gunn, Gabriel Miller, and Mateo Miller; several nieces and nephews and great nieces
and nephews as well as other loving family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Blaire E. Batson, 2500 N State Street, Jackson, MS 39216
Rex Allen Reeves
Funeral service for Mr. Rex Allen Reeves will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 22, at Riverwood Family with interment in the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery
in Bogue Chitto. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, at Riverwood Family.
Mr. Reeves, 64, of Bogue Chitto, passed from this life June 20, 2022, at Southwest Mississippi Medical Center. He was born June 29, 1957, to Mack Reeves and
LeFay Moak Reeves. He worked for Delphi Automotives 27 years, as well as Brown Forestry. He was an avid fisherman and “bucks only” hunter. He loved his
family an enjoyed watching his grandchildren in anything they participated in. Mr. Reeves was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.
He is preceded in by his parents; brothers, Ed Reeves and Andy Reeves; and his uncle, Ernest Reeves and special cousin Frank Milton Reeves.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Annette Reeves; daughters, Larissa Hart (John), Angie Jackson (Marty); brother, Dennis Reeves (Polly); four grandchildren,
Shyann Jackson, Davis Hart, Chase Jackson, and Marshall Hart. He is also survived by several special nieces and nephews as well as other loving family members and friends.
Hazel C. Hensley
Funeral service for Hazel C. Hensley will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 22,
at Shiloh Baptist Church, with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
Mrs. Hensley, 81, died June 18, 2022. She was born on November 20, 1940.
Hazel always helped people in her neighborhood. She was known as the “Sontag’s Sock-It-To -Me, cake lady.”
She was a coin collector, and she sewed and was a clothing designer. Hazel was an amazing cook, and she enjoyed her family get
togethers and knew how to have fun. She loved the Lord Jesus Christ and was God fearing, charitable and loved reading.
She will be missed by all that loved and knew her.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Hensley; her parents, Louise Carter Newman and William Wallace;
and her grandmother Sadie Carter.
She is survived by her sons, Marvin F. Powell, Jr., “Brother” and wife, Ruth of Prairieville, LA,
Thomas Leon Powell and wife, Jennifer, Rippy Powell of Wesson, MS;
daughters, Susan Hollywood and husband, Robert, of Summit, MS, and Carolyn Distler and husband, Dale of Branson, MO;
sisters, Diane Ballard Woodward, Marilyn Etheridge, and Paulette Andrews (Butch) and Maggie Stockton.
Grandchildren, Ryan (Stephanie) Nickles; Stephen (Samantha) Nickles; Sarah Distler, Blake (Laura)Distler;
Bradley (Angela) Distler; Eric Distler; Natalie Distler & (Scott) Robertson; Brandy (Brian) McLean; Jonathon (Bobbie) Powell;
Crystal (Jesse) Brister; Luana Chamoso; Thomas Jr. and Brandy Powell. Great-grandchildren, Eli Nickles, Leland Nickles,
Quinton Distler, Joy Distler, Ryder Distler, Rylen Distler, Landon Distler, Easton Robertson, Maddie Robertson,
Jacob Thoma, Lexye & Hunter, Lee & Britney Powell, Jay & Joe Powell, Macy Powell, Brooklyn & JT Brister and and great, great grandchild, Delilah Powell.
Ira Van Alexander, Sr.
Services for Mr. Ira Van Alexander, Sr., of Brookhaven, are 2:00 pm Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Riverwood Family,
with visitation from 12:30 pm until the time of service.
Mr. Ira Van Alexander, Sr., 91, passed away on June 15, 2022.
He was born on January 16, 1931, to the late Esley Porter Alexander and Mattie Estelle Sumrall Alexander.
Mr. Alexander was a former Deacon of Providence Baptist Church.
He worked in construction and was an avid fisherman.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Esley and Mattie Alexander; wife, Aileen Alexander; four brothers and one sister.
Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Ira Alexander Jr. and wife Anita and Tim Alexander and wife, Debbie;
daughter, Sherry McMurray and husband Paul; brother, Carroll Alexander and wife, Davida and sister, Frances Easterling.
Along with five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
He will be missed by all that loved him.
Memorials can be made to Homes of Hope for Children,
344 Harold Tucker Rd. Purvis MS. 39475 or P.O. Box 18496, Hattiesburg, MS 39404.
Linda Sue Davis
Funeral service for Ms. Linda Sue Davis will be 2 p.m., Thursday, June 16, at Riverwood Family, with interment in the Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from noon until the time of service.
Ms. Davis, 66, of Brookhaven, passed from this life June 14, 2022, from her place of residence in Brookhaven. She was born in Natchez, MS, August 29, 1955, to J.M. Davis and Eva Dell Reid Davis. Linda Sue was a kind soul and never encountered a stranger. Her sweet smile and love for others brought beauty in every life she touched. Her hobbies included going out to eat and keeping in touch with family and friends by phone, which is a lost art these days. Linda Sue will be greatly missed by her family and loved ones.
She is preceded in death by her mother.
She is survived by her father as well as a host of cousins and other loving family members and friends.
A very special thank you to her caregivers at Boswell Home in Brookhaven.
Joseph Bryan McDonald
Mr. Joseph Bryan “Snatcher” McDonald, 59, of Brookhaven passed away May 27, 2022.
He was born on August 15, 1962, to the late Joe and Helen McDonald.
Joseph was a member of Abate, he was a cross country truck driver, and was a retired logger, and he loved riding horses with his friends.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Mikina Holloway and grandchildren, Slayd Oswalt, Ryder Holloway, Tristan Holloway and Abigail Holloway.
He will be missed by all that loved him.
Edward Eugene "Ed" Norwood
Funeral service for Mr. Edward Eugene Norwood will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 18, at Riverwood Family, with a private family burial. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at Riverwood.
Mr. Norwood, 99, of Brookhaven, passed from this life June 13, 2022, just shy of reaching that “century” mark, being born February 24, 1923, to his parents, Stancil L. Norwood and Vera Smith Norwood.
Ed served his country honorably and proudly from 1943-1946 as an USA Army Master Sergeant during World War II. He was stationed in Hawaii and fought in the Pacific theater. His assignment was to oversee a searchlight detachment using anti-aircraft artillery. He was awarded two Purple Hearts and the Victory Medal while serving in the Asiatic Pacific Theater.
Upon honorable discharge, he worked for the Union Oil Company until retirement.
Ed worked just as avidly in the pursuit of his hobbies as he did his profession. He touched many lives of all ages and was affectionately known as “Mr. Ed”.
One of those hobbies was hunting and fishing. He was featured in Turkey Hunter’s
Digest and Field and Stream magazine articles. As an avid supporter of the American Turkey Federation and Duck’s Unlimited, he loved to mentor young hunters. There are many stories of Mr. Ed’s hunts, and we know that the truth was in there somewhere.
Another hobby enjoyed by Mr. Ed was golf.
As a member of the Brookhaven Country Club since 1948, he served as President and Club champion building the first swimming pool under his leadership. But his most rewarding days at the club were as Mr. Ed in the golf shop. From assisting with the daily activities with the golfers and tennis players to his favorite duties of assisting the children in the swimming pool with their snacks, his days were full.
His support and love for golf also extended to his many memories at Wolf Hollow Golf Club and Copiah Lincoln Community College. He played, worked in the golf shop, and pulled out his weed eater when needed. His involvement with both courses and men’s golf associations led to the creation of the Norwood Cup tournament beginning in 2004. This annual competition continues in recognition of Ed’s service to the men’s golf association at both the Brookhaven Country Club and Wolf Hollow. Every year he always found a way to cheer for both teams as he wore both team shirts.
While he was always a promoter of the men’s golf association at both clubs, his true love was being a mentor to junior golfers learning to play the game. So, in 2018, the Ed Norwood Golf Scholarship through the Co-Lin Foundation was established by Ronny Ross, Jeff Henning, and Josh Smith. This scholarship recognizes a Co-Lin Golf Team member who is a positive role model and excels in the classroom and community. This scholarship has brought Ed much pleasure and enjoyment in the last few years.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Bessie Gorenflo Norwood; son-in-law, Lonny Ray; his parents; and brothers, Alton Norwood and Stancil Norwood.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Beverly Ray and Debra Strong (David); eight grandchildren, David Strong, Jr., Mark Strong (Kelly), Jason Strong (Saundra), Patrick Strong (Marianne), Jonathan Strong (Claire), Betsy Phillips Smith (Grady), Jacob Ray, and Cal Ray (Kayla). He is also survived by 20 great grandchildren as well as a host of other loving family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Norwood scholarship through the Co-Lin Foundation at P.O. Box 649, Wesson, MS 39191 or online at www.colin.edu/alumni-foundation.
The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff of the Aspen of Brookhaven who embraced him as a loved member of the Aspen family.
Stanley Henderson
There are no services at this time.
Mary Sisco Case Gill
Funeral service for Mary Sisco Case Gill will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 15, at Gum Grove Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. The Reverends David Fortenberry and Jason Case will officiate.
Mrs. Gill, 93, of Bogue Chitto, passed from this life June 10, 2022. She was born in Franklin County, MS, January 10, 1929. She worked as a
beautician until retiring. Mrs. Mary enjoyed watching West Lincoln Bears Sports and the Atlanta Braves. She would never turn an invitation
down to go eat a good meal, or just go for a ride around the countryside. She was a joy to be with and will be greatly missed by her family
and friends at Gum Grove Baptist Church, where she was a member and faithful follower of the Lord Jesus Christ.
She is preceded in death by her husbands, C.L. Case and Clarence Gill; her parents, Mitchell and Etta Mae Sisco; son, Lester Ray Case and
daughter-in-law, Hope Case; and brothers, Marvie Sisco and Walter Sisco.
She is survived by her daughter, Pam Case Johnson (Nathan); step sons, Wayne Gill (Diane), Harold Gill (Cathy); brother, Earl Sisco (Alice Ann);
sister, Eula Sisco Nunnery; four grandchildren, Tiffany Waldrop, Tate Case (Rachel), Mandy Mathis (Hugh), Luke Johnson (Hope), three
step grandchildren, Terry Gill, Mitch Gill (Christa), Corey Gill (Ashley); eight great grandchildren, Hunter Delaughter, Tyler Waldrop, Dylan Case,
Jonathan, Jared and Alaina Mathis, Mary Claire and Maddux Johnson; and seven step great grandchildren, Tyler, Mark, Ella, Riley and Emery Gill,
Emalyn and Lorelai Langley. She is also survived by a special friend, Irene Smith.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Gum Grove Baptist Church Cemetery fund, 1233 Gum Grove Road SW, Brookhaven, MS 39601.
The family would like to thank the Beehive Family, her sitters, Joyce Wright and Mattie Crockett, and Encompass Hospice, for their compassion and kindness to our loved one.
Harold Glenn Jones
Funeral service for Harold Glenn Jones will be 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 15, at Clear Branch Baptist Church, with interment
in the Heuck’s Retreat Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
Mr. Jones, 80, of Brookhaven, passed away June 12, 2022. He was born in Natchez, MS, August 10, 1941, to Robert Lee Jones and
Hazel Elizabeth Hutto Jones. He graduated from Roxie High School in 1960 and furthered his education at Copiah-Lincoln Community College,
graduating in 1962. Mr. Jones worked for Armstrong Rubber Company & Fidelity Tire for 33 years and he also worked with Wal Mart Distribution Center for over 20 years.
He is preceded in death by his first wife, Eloise Coker Jones and by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Judy A. Jones; son, Stan Jones (Dawn); daughters, Kim Maddox (Lee), Kristi Watts (Joshua); brother,
Robert Jones; three grandchildren, Trussell Graham Jones, Cole Michael Watts, and Emelia Ann Maddox. He is also survived by a host of other loving family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Clear Branch Baptist Church, 2166 Clear Branch Lane, Wesson, MS 39191.
