Obituaries
Paul Kelcy Raney
Funeral service for Paul Kelcy Raney will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 30, at Sylvarena Baptist Church, with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
Mr. Raney, 64, of Wesson, passed from this life April 26, 2022. He was born in Wesson, January 27, 1958, to Jimmy Raney and Joyce Lowery Raney.
He enjoyed the many friends he made during his career working with Copiah County. When they had slack time, he could be found sitting on
his bench and visiting with them. He could also be found at the Shop & Wash, visiting with friends there too. Mr. Raney spent many hours in his
garden, but his most favorite thing was to spend quality time with his grandsons, watching them play baseball and football. Friday was lunch
at “Dumps” day, which was a favorite treat! He was a member of Sylvarena Baptist Church. will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
Mr. Raney is preceded in death by his wife, Carole RaVae Raney; his parents; son, Aven Raney; father-in-law, Jim Britt; and niece, Alex.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Lauren Yelverton (Mike) and Rusti Rippy (Chris); son, Sean Jaudon; brother, Bill Raney (Paula); sisters, BJ Wilson (Mike)
and Ginger Mills (Gary); three grandchildren, Gage “GW” Rippy, Braxton “Little Lee” Rippy, and Rowdy “RT” Yelverton. He is also survived by
his mother-in-law, Lynelle Britt; brother-in-law, Cody Britt (Renee), his, more than an uncle, best friend, Claude Lowery (Margurite); and a host of other loving family members and friends.
Linda Carol Davis
Funeral service for Mrs. Linda Carol Davis will be 10 a.m., Friday, April 29, 2022, at Riverwood Family
with interment in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at Riverwood,
and will resume Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
Mrs. Davis, 73, of Brookhaven, passed from this life April 25, 2022, in Hattiesburg, MS. She was born in Kosciusko, MS
April 22, 1949, to John Wesley Frazier and Lucille Clark Frazier. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and cared
for her home and family with all her heart. She was the pianist at Brookway Baptist Church. Mrs. Davis will be greatly
missed by her friends and family.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Helen Frazier Miller and Merle Frazier McMorris; brothers, James Franklin Frazier,
Charles Fredrick Frazier, J.W. Frazier, Charles W. Frazier, and Earl Frazier.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Jerry Davis; son, Jonathan Davis; brother, Roy Frazier; one grandchild, Heaven Davis;
and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins, as well as other loving family members and friends.
Kevin Daniel Purcell
Kevin Daniel Purcell, 63, of Brookhaven, passed away in April 24, 2022. He was born April 11, 1959, in Jackson, MI.
He was a contractor in the Brookhaven area and worked in painting and remodeling.
He is preceded in death by his son, Keith Marse, his father, Herman Lee Collin, and his grandmother, Irene Anderson.
He is survived by his children, Craig Purcell, Scott Purcell, Mason Marse, Brad Marse, Taylor Harper, and Shelbey Marse;
and by four grandchildren, Paris Bridges, Keith Bridges, Abigail Marse, and Nicole Marse. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.
Dear memory of aunt Florine and family. Rest in peace, Kevin Purcell.
Shirley Ann Wilson
Graveside service for Mrs. Shirley Ann Wilson will be Wednesday, April 27, at New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, McCall Creek,
immediately following the visitation, which begins at 9 a.m. and will continue until 11 a.m., at Riverwood Family.
Mrs. Wilson, 84, passed from this life April 21, 2022. She was born in Texarkana, Arkansas, December 16, 1937, to the late George Byron Crane
and the late Edna Burns Crane Benson. She worked for the East Baton Rouge Parish Public School System in Louisiana as a Bus Driver.
She was always tending her flowers and plants and she had a best friend, Sam, who was her very special Boston Terrier. Mrs. Wilson was
a member of New Hebron Baptist Church, Denham Springs, LA, where she taught Sunday School and worked in Vacation Bible School.
She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Ray Wilson; her parents; sister, Bobbie Crane Tibbet; brother, Lynn Byron Crane; and stepfather, Tillmon Benson.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, David Michael “Mike” Wilson and wife, Beverly of McCall Creek, MS and Perry Ray Wilson
and wife Lisa of Baton Rouge, LA; brother, James Harold Crane of Texarkana, AR; sister, Sue Ellen Crane Murphee of Texarkana, AR; four grandchildren,
Gerald Anthony Pourciau of Slidell, LA, Michael Vincent Gerace and wife, Ramona of Melville, LA, Christopher and Jessica Landry; and one great grandchild,
Hoyt Landry, all of Pride, LA. She is also survived by a niece, Nancy Chapman Mosely and nephew, Marvin “Chip” Corzine and niece Cherry Craddock,
as well as other loving family members and friends.
Mary Yvonne Wallace
Funeral service for Mrs. Mary Yvonne Wallace will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 26, at Riverwood Family, with interment
in Montgomery Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until the time of service.
Mrs. Wallace, 94, of Brookhaven, passed from this life April 25, 2022. She was born in Norfield, MS, January 2, 1928. Mrs. Wallace
was employed for many years with Lofton’s Department Store. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Brookhaven, she
will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Irven Wallace; son, Donald Keith Wallace; her parents, Hollis and Effie Reeves;
and brothers, Merlon Reeves and Cecil Reeves.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Irven Randall Wallace (Jenny); six grandchildren, Brooks Wallace (Susan),
Blake Wallace (Allison), Erica Simmons (Blake), Whitney Holmes (Ryan), Allyson Smith (Michael), Taylor Wallace (Kelly);
19 great grandchildren, and a host of other loving family members and friends.
The family of Mrs. Wallace would like to extend a special thanks to the Beehive Homes of Brookhaven Staff and Enhabit Hospice Staff.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Brookhaven Building Fund, or Montgomery Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.
The Rev. Canon Matthew Thomas Locy Corkern
The Reverend Canon Matthew Thomas Locy Corkern
December 14, 1972-April 24, 2022
Services are incomplete.
Carol Nolan Smith, Jr.
Graveside service for Mr. Carol Nolan Smith, Jr. will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 26, at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Smith, 71, of Brookhaven, passed from this life April 21, 2022, at Silver Cross Nursing Home. He was born in Brookhaven October 5, 1950, to Carol Nolan Smith, Sr. and Dezzie Ard Smith. He was retired from Lincoln County District 5 and a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Smith enjoyed a good coon hunt with friends, and you were always welcome to a friendly conversation over a cup of coffee. He was also a member of the American Legion and was very interested in the affairs of his country and community.
Mr. Smith is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Case Smith and his parents.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Trey Smith (Emily); daughter, Tillie Foster (Stacey); brother, Tim Smith; sister, Cherri Case; five grandchildren, Hunter Foster, Kaylie Foster, Lane Smith, Kelsie Foster, and Lilli Smith. He is also survived by a host of other loving family members and friends.
Walter Daniel "Danny" Robinson
Funeral service for Mr. Walter Daniel “Danny” Robinson will be 11 a.m., Thursday, April 21, at First United Methodist Church with a 2 p.m.
burial in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, Ellisville, MS. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Danny was born May 2, 1948, in Ellisville, MS, to Paul Dan Robinson and Elizabeth Smith Robinson. He grew up in Ellisville and graduated
from South Jones High School in 1966 and from Delta State University, majoring in music, in 1970.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Max Richard Robinson; and two brothers-in-law, Denton Lotz of Cape Cod, MA and
Alton Nowell of Laurel, MS.
He leaves behind his wife of 27 years, Glenda Ferrell Robinson; her children, whom he called his own, Trey Norton (Roxanne), and Susan Norton,
all of Brookhaven, MS; two precious granddaughters, Carolyn Yester (Alan) of Birmingham, AL and Lisa Alexander, of Brookhaven, MS; and
two sisters, Janice Lotz of Cape Cod, MA and Martha Nowell of Laurel, MS; as well as a host of nieces and nephews who dearly loved their “Uncle D”.
Danny was a member of the Hattiesburg Concert Band where he played a mean trombone. He was also a charter member of the Lincoln County Choral Society
and made his debut with them at Carnegie Hall, New York, in January 2016.
Danny shared his lifelong love of music with all who knew him. He was a former member of First Presbyterian Church and with
The Usual Players Brookhaven Little Theatre. He was a faithful choir member, hand bell ringer, and supporter of First United Methodist Church.
Danny was retired from the Social Security Administration and Harrigill Funeral Home. At the time of his death, he was a joyfully employed
part time office assistant for Shelley Harrigill at Brookhaven Law.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, including his sweet pets, Sandy, Cissi, and Snow.
Memorials may be sent to First United Methodist Church, Brookhaven, Blessings in a Backpack in care of FUMC, or Brookhaven Animal Rescue League.
The family is grateful for all the love and support they have received from friends and community.
Godspeed Danny Boy.
Joe Edward Jordan
Funeral service for Mr. Joe Edward Jordan will be Noon Wednesday, April 20, at Riverwood Family, with interment in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Mr. Jordan, 87, of Wesson, passed away April 17, 2022. He was born in Hollansdale, MS July 23, 1934. He was a master plumber and was retired from Local 198 Pipefitters and Steamfitters in Baton Rouge, LA. Mr. Jordan served his country in the United States Army, and he was an avid hunter and fisherman. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Ulmer Jordan and Mae Scaggs Jordan; daughter, Kathy Jordan; sisters, Geneva Hux, Hattie Mae Jordan, Irene Boswell, Lore Dell Keen, Earline Sharon and Thelma Delaughter; brothers, James Jordan, Elmer Jordan, and half-brother, Johnny Jordan.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 40 years, Betty Jordan; sons, Eddie Jordan (Vicki), Johnny Jordan, Mark Jordan, Brian Jordan (Bekki); and 4 stepchildren; 13 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews and other loving family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Deaconess Hospice, 130 S First Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601, or Heucks Retreat Baptist Church, 2167 Heucks Retreat Road NE, Brookhaven, MS 39601.
Nicholas Mario Marshall III
Mr. Nicholas Mario Marshall III, 26, of Bogue Chitto, MS, passed from this life April 15, 2022. He was born in Berkley, California, February 1, 1996,
to Nicholas Mario Marshall, Jr. and Sandra Louise Mitchell.
He is preceded in death by his father; his grandfather, Samuel W. smith, Sr.; and cousin, Arabella Marie Thomas.
He is survived by his mother; grandparents, Barbara Smith and Diana and Steve Hahn; aunt, Anna Thomas and husband, George; uncle, Samuel Smith, Jr.
and wife Starla; cousins, Matthew Thomas, Drew Cutrer, Clay Cutrer, Steff Thomas, and Rachael Thomas. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.
