Obituaries
Richard Dewayne “Ric” Jones
Funeral service for Mr. Richard Dewayne “Ric” Jones will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 15, at Riverwood Family,
with interment in New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Monday, February 14, at Riverwood.
Richard Dewayne Jones was born September 28, 1969, in Jackson, MS. He died at his home in Fairhope, AL, February 5,2022.
Family called him Ricky, he but chose to be called “Ric” after getting older. He married the love of his life, Yulia Lazunova.
He was a driller with Rowan Companies. His love of adventure allowed him to travel, he was an avid golfer, and motorcycle racer as well.
Although regretting many decisions in life, Ric remained hopeful for better days ahead. If he could, Ric would tell you,
“choose a better road and embrace those you love while you have them.” He will be greatly missed and never forgotten by his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Elem Rushing and Velma Martin Rushing.
He is survived by two sons, Richard Landon Jones (Stephanie Rosenbarker) and Cameron Wade Jones; his mother, Sheila Rushing Stewart and husband, Stanley;
father, Clifford James Jones III; one granddaughter, Lilianna Rae Jones; two brothers, Clifford James “Jamie” Jones IV (Tammy), and Mark Brian Jones (Candi);
sisters Angela Stewart and Angela Gunter; nieces and nephew, Jameslynn, Kendal Reece, Mark Tucker, and Laurel Madison.
Jimmy Lane Temple
Funeral servivce for Jimmy Lane Temple will be 11 a.m. Monday, February 14, at Riverwood Family
with burial in Riverwood Memorial Park.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service at Riverwood.
Mr. Temple, 76, of Brookhaven, passed away February 10, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Centreville, Mississippi, October 21, 1945, to Rayford and Myrtle Temple. He was an equipment operator with the Oddee Smith Construction Company. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing, but his greatest time spent was with his great grandson, Ryder.
He is preceded in death by his wife, LaVerne Temple; his parents; son, Jimmy Temple, Jr.; and sister, Martha Taylor.
He is survived by his son, Brad Temple (Natasha); sister, Carolyn Rymer; two grandchildren, Ryan Temple (Courtney) and Samantha Temple and fiancé, Kyle; four great grandchildren; and his best friend, Bobby Reed. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.
Nancy Juanita Lambert
Graveside service for Nancy Juanita Lambert will be 11 a.m., Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Union Baptist Church.
Mrs. Lambert, 65, of Brookhaven, passed away February 3, 2022. She was born March 16, 1956, to Willie Monroe Thomas, Sr. and Susie Marie Givens Thomas. Mrs. Lambert was a loving wife and mother. She adored her four boys and spending time with them, her grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Family was extremely important to her, and she enjoyed preparing wonderful meals for everyone. She will always be remembered as “having the best biscuits in Lincoln County”. In her alone time, she would watch Gunsmoke or play bingo.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Gilder Wade Lambert, Sr.; her parents; one son, Roy Eugene Thomas; and by seven bothers.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, James Thomas, Wade Lambert and wife, Alaina, and Curtis Lambert and his friend, Kelly; daughter-in-law, Ashley Martin Thomas; brothers, Harold Thomas and wife, Barbara and Willie Thomas Jr.; sister and brother-in-law, Janice and Ray Sanders; and special sister-in-law, Edna Thomas; eight grandchildren, Matt Thomas and wife, Sydney, Kaycee Brooke Thomas, Rorie Thomas, Ashlynn Thomas, Colton Thomas, Brayden Lambert, Braxton Lambert, Braleigh Grace Lambert; great grandkids, Drake and Lincoln Thomas and Addison Thomas. She is also survived by a special niece and her name’s sake Amy Juanita Hardin, as well as numerous other nephews and nieces, cousins, and friends, whom she loved dearly.
Carl “Debo” Robison Jr.
Services for Mr. Carl “Debo” Robison Jr. of Bogue Chitto are 11:00 am, Saturday, February 12, 2022,
at Riverwood Family with visitation from 5:00-8:00 pm, Friday, February 11, at Riverwood.
Mr. Carl D. Robison, Jr., 61, peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by family on February 9, 2022.
Carl, otherwise known as Debo, was born on December 2, 1960, in Indianola.
He is survived by his wife, Martha; daughters, Taylor, Tiffany and husband, Lance; grandchildren, A.J. and Mattie.
mother, Lou Robison; brother, Dave and wife, Tammy; nephew, Nolan, and sister, BeBe.
He will be missed and remembered by all that knew and loved him.
Carl was preceded in death by his dad, Carl D. Robison, Sr.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing with his friends. Most of all he loved visiting Disney World with his family.
Growing up, there was never a dull moment with Carl. He was always the life of the party. As he got older,
he liked staying home with his dogs Harley and Chaco, and his grand dog Bella Rose.
Carl had a wonderful relationship with his church and His Lord. Whenever things got rough Carl knew where to turn his face. In the end,
Carl knew where he was going and was ready to be with his Lord and Savior.
Nathaniel Paul Magee
Memorial service for Nathaniel Paul Magee will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, February 26, 2022, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Tylertown, MS.
Mr. Nathaniel Paul Magee, 38, of Tylertown, MS, passed from this life, January 30, 2022. He was born in Marrero, LA, June 26, 1983, to Sammy K. Magee and Lisa Bourgeois Magee. He was self employed in the carpentry business. Nathaniel was a compassionate man. There was no limit to the kindness he would have toward friends or strangers. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He will be greatly missed and remembered forever by all his friends and family.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Pawpaw Theophile Bourgeois, Jr, Pawpaw John C. Magee, and “Mawmaw Gee” Hilan A. Magee; his great grandparents; and uncles, Theophile Bourgeois III, Donald Bourgeois, and John Carrol Magee, Jr.
He is survived by his parents; stepfather, Chris Smith; significant other, Sierra Mitchell; sister, Samantha Magee Ford and husband, Bryan; grandmother, Helen S. Bourgeois; God Mother, Kim J. Bourgeois; nephews, Bryan P. Ford, Jr. and Kai A. Ford, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.
Jerry Alton King
Visitation for Mr. Jerry Alton King will be held on Thursday, February 10th, 2022, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Topeka Baptist Church, China Grove Road, Jayess, MS, continuing Friday from 10 00 A.M. until time of Memorial Service at 11: 00 A.M. at the church. Interment will follow in Roberts Memorial Cemetery adjacent to the church.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the February 8, 2022, death of Mr. Jerry Alton King, of Monticello, MS, who was 79 years of age. He was born December 25, 1942, in Walthall County, MS with the family’s residence in rural Lawrence County, MS.
He was predeceased by his parents, Lucille Hedgepeth King and John Alton King; his sister, Billie King Hall, and his daughter, Belinda King Brister.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty Watson King; his children, Sheri King Everett (Victor) of Monticello, MS, Vicky King Johnson (Wayne) of Crosby, MS, Jerry Darrel King, Sr. (Chasity) of Monticello, MS, and (Curt Brister) of Jayess, MS.
He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends.
Jerry loved his four siblings: His brother, Jimmy Lyn King (Donna), Sisters: Billie King Hall (Joe), Sandra King Sarich (Ron) and Mary Beth Young.
Early in life Jerry took to heart Jesus’ commandments to “love The Lord your God with all of your mind, soul, and strength and love your neighbor as yourself. “
Jerry lived his life to serve his Lord God through involvement in his church and ministering through The Gideons International.
He loved people. He engaged family, friends, and strangers in conversation as often as he could. He loved to laugh and loved to cause others to find humor in everyday life.
Jerry was a humble family man who was a good husband, a good daddy/papaw/great grandpa, and a good friend. His memory will be cherished, and he will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Topeka Baptist Church Building Fund, or purchase of Bibles through The Gideons International.
Willard Lee "Butch" Paden, Jr.
Funeral service for Mr. Willard Lee “Butch” Paden, Jr. will be 11 a.m., Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Powell’s Grove Church, with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m., Wednesday evening, February 9, at Powell’s Grove.
Mr. Paden, 79, of Jayess, MS, passed from this life February 7, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Waldo, MO, June 9, 1942, to Willard Lee Paden, Sr. and Mildred Elizabeth Paden Akins.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Willie Olline Hux Paden; his parents; daughter, Tara Pauline Paden; grandparents, Bertha (Sophie) & Oden (Dado) Gillip and James & Cora Paden; sisters, Betty Ball, Beverly Smith, Linda Sue Smith; granddaughter, Alayna Brooke Paden; and great grandson, Winston Jacob Etheridge.
Those who are left to cherish his memory are, his children, Rhanda Hamilton, Kelley Givens (Mitchell), Jeff Paden (Dana), and James Brian Paden; sisters, Coralyn Smith and Shirley Gregg; ten grandchildren, Chris Hamilton, Natalie Williams, Darren Givens, Cieara Etheridge, Aaron Paden, Tara Pepper, Colton Hamilton, Olivia Paden, Adilyn Paden Travis, and Averi Paden. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.
Norma Jean Kinnison
Funeral service for Norma Jean Kinnison will be 11 a.m. Friday, February 11, 2022, at Riverwood Family, with interment in
Union Hall Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m., Thursday, February 10, at Riverwood and will resume at 10 a.m. Friday before the service.
Mrs. Kinnison, 70, of Brookhaven, passed from this life February 6, 2022, at her residence. She was born August 24, 1951, to O.W. Smith
and Juanita Thornton Smith. She was a member of Union Hall Baptist Church.
Mrs. Kinnison is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Chris Rushing; brother, Paul Smith; and sisters, Joyce Watts, and Mary Ann Smith.
Those who remain to cherish her memory are, her husband of 30 plus years, Robert “Bobby” Kinnison; son, Scott Rushing; sisters, Linda Coon
and Judy Boyd; and two grandchildren. She is also survived by other loving family members and friends.
Peggy Ann Hedgepeth
Graveside service will be held for Peggy Hedgepeth, 1 p.m., Wednesday, February 9, at Rosehill Cemetery.
Hazel G. Bodin
Funeral service for Hazel G. Bodin will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Riverwood Family with interment
at St. John the Evangelist Cemetery in Jeanerette, LA. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service at Riverwood.
Mrs. Hazel G. Bodin lived through a century of changes. Her journey began July 20, 1921, in Patoutville, Louisiana,
born to Andre Sidney Guillotte and Marie Philomene Sedatol Guillotte and departed this life February 5, 2022, she was 100 years old.
Hazel and her husband, Royal, moved from Louisiana to Brookhaven in the 1950’s. They raised three children here, Glenn, Sydney, and Van.
After the death of Royal, she poured her energy and efforts into rearing Glenn, Sydney and Van. She taught them the importance of family
and how to watch out for each other, and the value of just being together. She was always involved in the local Catholic Church, St. Francis.
Hazel enjoyed working in her flower garden, and in her younger years, she would sew and take care of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She also could create wonderful meals for her family. She enjoyed watching golf as well.
Mrs. Bodin is preceded in death by her husband, Royal Bodin, son, Glenn Bodin, and her parents.
Those who remain to cherish her memory are, her son, Van Bodin and wife, Lisa; daughter, Sydney Gardner;
daughter-in-law, Debby Bodin; five grandchildren, Leslie Britt, Kelsey Myers (Chet), Ashley Croas (Si), Amber Smith (Brandon),
Andrew Bodin (Amanda); 13 great grandchildren, Jacob Britt, Sydney Kay Britt, Caleb Myers, Taylor Myers, Duncan Hall, Anabell Hall,
Alyssa Croas, Kade Croas, Aiden Bodin, Alyx Bodin, Gavin Smith, Lainey Smith, and Hayden Smith. She also leaves behind numerous other loving family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 227 E Cherokee St, Brookhaven, MS 39601.
