Obituaries
Mary Frances Cupit
A graveside service for Mrs. Mary Frances Cupit of Brookhaven is 11:00 am, Friday, May 7, 2021
at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Mary Frances Cupit, 78, went to be with her Lord on May 4, 2021.
She was born on July 13, 1942 to the late, James Leo Cupit and Alice Ree Smith Cupit.
Mrs. Cupit was a graduate of Loyd Star and Mississippi College and Retired Elementary Teacher
with 25 years at West Lincoln. She was a lifetime member of Friendship Baptist Church where she
was a member of the choir and Assistant Director of Sunday Night Training Union. She was also a member
of Golden Oldies and Willing Hearts. After retiring, she enjoyed traveling with her mother to 48 different states.
She will be missed by all that knew and loved her.
Preceding her in death were her parents; grandparents, James and Emma Wroten Cupit and Bennie and
Alma Vaughn Smith and Uncle and Aunt Marrell & Para Lee Smith.
Those left to cherish her memory are her family, Keith & Sue Smith and their daughters, (honorary grandchildren)
Cassie & Karsten Case and Maggie and Clay Woolley and honorary great grandsons, Jacob, Kade, Layton and Macel.
She is also survived by cousins, Ronald and Ann Smith, Angie (Glenn) Barber, Kevin (Vanessa) Smith,
Gery Cupit, Betty Corley, Malcum Cupit family, Mary Jane Russell and a host of extended cousins and family members.
The family wishes to thank her caregivers Jamie & Tammy, Hospice Compasses and all her sitters.
The family also request donations be made to Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 1502 Friendship Lane NW, Brookhaven, MS 39601
Brittany Ann Reeves
Graveside service for Brittany Ann Reeves will be 2 p.m., Friday, May 7, 2021, at Wellman Baptist Church
with interment in the church cemetery. There will be a visitation from 1 p.m. until the time of service.
Rev. Thomas Wicker will officiate.
Ms. Reeves, 30, of Bogue Chitto, passed from this life May 4, 2021. She was born October 10, 1990, to
Thomas Alan Burt and Jennifer Ann Covington Knight. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church.
Ms. Reeves is preceded in death by her father.
Those left to cherish her memory are, her son, Bray Burt; daughters, Hailey Reeves and Sophie Reeves;
mother, Jennifer Knight; brothers, Deven Burt, Dillon Burt, Justin Burt, Hunter Knight; sister, Samatha Knight;
grandparents, Julius W. Burt, Judy Burt, and Liz Sumrall. She is also survived by other loving family members and friends.
Dana Asher Holmes
Dana Asher Holmes, 71, of Summit passed away on April 28, 2021.
He was born on October 15, 1949, to Herbert Dean Holmes and Maradean Lockard.
He was a former Mortician, Steam Engineer, loved upholstery work, and antique cars.
Mr. Holmes was a loving husband, father, grandfather and will be missed by all that loved and knew him.
Preceding him in death were his parents.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Cheryl Holmes; sons, Dale Holmes and wife, Monica, and Jackson Holmes;
daughters, Deborah Holmes, Clarice Holmes, and Dayna Holmes; along with grandchildren, Olivia and Jordan Ramshur, Preston, Daniel, Brody and Rhiley Holmes,
and great grandchild, Alaia Adcock.
There will be a memorial service at a later date.
Mary Ruth Landrum Russum
Graveside service for Mrs. Mary Ruth Landrum Russum will be Noon Tuesday, May 4, 2021,
at Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Ovett, MS. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m., Monday, May 3,
at Riverwood Family and will resume at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Good Hope until the time of service.
Mrs. Russum, 90, of Brookhaven, passed away April 30, 2021. She was born in Ovett, MS, September 5, 1930,
to Otho Landrum and Dannie Mae Pitts Landrum. She was a member of Port Gibson Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husbands, Jesse Simpson and William Russum; her parents; sister, Ethel Goff;
children, Jennie Lou Simpson and James Simpson; and granddaughter, Sandy Simpson.
Those who remain to cherish her memory are her brother, Elton Landrum; two grandchildren, Amy Heard and husband, Jaymie,
Frankie Turnage and wife Ann; great grandson, Jackson Heard; and daughter-in-law, Ruby Simpson.
Robert Lamar Bryant, Sr.
A memorial gathering for Mr. Robert Lamar Bryant, Sr. are 11:00 am, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 with visitation from 10:00 until time of the service at Riverwood.
Mr. Robert Lamar Bryant Sr. 48, was born on October 31, 1973 to the late Charles Larue Bryant and Revia Mearl Castilaw Bryant.
He was a manager for Wastequip. He will be missed by all that loved and knew him.
Preceding him in death were his parents and wife, Georgette Lee Bryant.
Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Robert L. Bryant, Jr., and Charles Jacob Bryant; daughters, Ashlee Ann Bryant,
and Emilee Bryant; brothers, Charles Bryant, Jr., Willie Bryant, and Bennie Bryant; sisters, Gerldean King, Janie Hart,
Sue Bryant, Kay Bryant, Michele Bryant, June Lawrence and granddaughter, Isabella Marie Bryant.
LaVerne Downing
Services for Mrs. LaVerne Downing are Saturday, May 1, 2021
at Mt. Zion Church of Christ at 1:00 pm with visitation from 9:00-12:45 and interment at the church cemetery.
Mrs. LaVerne Downing was born on February 20, 1940 in Brookhaven, MS, passed away on April 25, 2021,at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House in Winston-Salem, NC.
Loving wife of Charles Downing, Sr. (84, living) for over 60 years and mother to Charles “Chuck” Downing, Jr. (Debbie) and Micah Downing (Lisa).
Beloved Mamaw to four granddaughters, Kristen Doub (Don), Jacquie Hassen (David), Alexandra Downing (Brandon Roberts), and Gabrielle Downing
and great-granbdmother to four grandchildren, Boeing and Emmie Doub and Henry and Oliver Hassen.
She is one of six siblings, Ralph Jr. (deceased), Jay W, Paul (deceased), Glen and Rita born to Robert R. Redd Sr. and Yuba Rae Alderman.
LaVerne was an accomplished baker, co-owner of King R/C Hobby Shop for 39 years, and President of the American Hobby Association.
In earlier years, she enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas with Charles. She cherished time with her family usually around a good meal and heartfelt laughter. She will be dearly missed!
Anita Lavon Thornhill White McKee
Services for Mrs. Anita Lavon Thornhill White McKee, of Brookhaven are 11:00 am Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Riverwood Family with visitation from 5:00 – 8:00 pm on Friday, April 9, at Riverwood.
Interment will be at Fair River Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Anita Lavon Thornhill White McKee, 75, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 8, 2021.
She was born on November 7, 1945 to the late George Ray Thornhill and Juanita Lewis Thornhill.
Mrs. McKee was a Dental Hygienist and was a member of Fair River Baptist Church. She will be missed by all that loved and knew her.
Preceding her in death were her parents, husbands, Benjamin David White, Charles Wayne McKee, and son, Jamie Ray White.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Robin White Smith and sister, Marilyn Thornhill Welch, along with 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Jerry Wayne Carter
Funeral Service for Mr. Jerry Wayne Carter will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Sylvarena Baptist Church
with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Mr. Carter, 72, of Wesson, passed from this life April 25, 2021, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. He was born in
Hattiesburg, MS December 25, 1948, to Jackson Talmage Carter and Marjorie Luby Carter. He served his country
in the United States Navy and was employed with Hinds County Sheriffs Department as a Deputy Sheriff. Mr. Carter
was a member of Sylvarena Baptist Church where he served as Chairman of Deacons. He was also an avid outdoorsman,
hunting and fishing, but he also enjoyed singing as well as cooking. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
Mr. Carter is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers.
Those who remain to cherish his memory are his wife, Frankie Carter; daughter, Sarina Evans; sister, Debbie Martin;
two grandchildren, Hartley Evans and Dylan Evans; and one great grandchild, Kenslee Evans. He is also survived
by other loving family members and friends.
Richard Buckley Powell
Graveside service for Mr. Richard Buckley Powell will be 3 p.m., Monday, April 26, at Roberts Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Powell, 68, of Jayess, passed from this life April 25, 2021, at his residence. He was born February 28, 1953,
to Charles Ray Powell, Sr. and Bennie Lee Alexander Powell. He was a Drilling Supervisor in the Oilfield Industry.
Mr. Powell was a member of Monticello Methodist Protestant Church. He was a loving husband, father, and
grandfather, and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Those who remain to cherish his memory are, his wife of 47 years, Mary Ruth Garrett Powell; sons, Slade Powell (Barbie),
Tate Powell (Lindsey), Cole Powell (Brittany); daughter, Krisha Felder (Al); brothers, Charlie Powell (Wanda), Wayne Powell (Genie);
sisters, Pat Gummoe (Will), Marsha Everett (Al), Donna Small (Mike), Renee Pepper (Tim); and 18 grandchildren, Alden, Emma, Troy,
Elyse, Elina, Ella, Ethan, Evan, Preston, Brantly, Ava Tate, Presley, Isley, and Grae Powell; Rose, Anne Louise, Quin, and Juliana Felder.
He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, whom he loved dearly.
Mildred Aileen Alexander
Graveside Service for Mrs. Mildred Aileen Alexander will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at 3pm at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service on Tuesday, at Riverwood Family from 1:00-2:00pm.
Mildred Aileen Alexander, 88, passed from this life on April 23, 2021, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. She was born on May 17, 1932, to John Pinkney King and Mary Sybel Davis King.
Mrs. Alexander was a homemaker and a member of the Lincoln County Homemakers. She loved to sew and garden and was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church.
Preceding her in death were her parents; along with one brother, Hilton King.
Those left to cherish her memory is her husband of 70 years, Ira Van Alexander; sons, Ira Alexander and wife Anita, Tim Alexander and wife Debbie along with one daughter, Sherry McMurry and husband Paul; brother, J.D. King; sister, Janice Magee and five grandchildren, Emily Hunter, Brad Alexander and wife Mindy, Brittney Hicks and husband Steve, Tyler Alexander and wife Brittany and Shelby Alexander. She is also survived by 10 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her honor to Home of Hope for Children, P.O. Box 18496, Hattiesburg, MS 39404, or a charity of your choice.
