Obituaries
Edna Powell Sones
The homegoing service for Mrs. Edna Powell Sones will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 28, 2019,
at First Baptist Church Brookhaven, with interment at Sones Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery
in Carriere, MS, at 4:00 p.m. Friends may visit with the family from 9:30 a.m. until time of the service on Monday.
Edna Powell Sones, affectionately known to all who
knew her as Nana, went to be with the Lord on
January 25, 2019. She was born December 8, 1928
to Tommie Powell and Rosabelle Marshall Fletcher.
She was preceded in her death by her husband,
U.G. Sones; her parents; and one sister, Mildred Reed.
Those left to cherish her memory are, her sons:
Dr. Jim Sones and wife, Debbie; Bill Sones and wife, Theresa;
sister, Nellie Gammons; 9 grandchildren,
Jay Sones and fiancé, Lucy; Ken Sones and wife, Suzanne;
Megan Clapton and husband, Marty;
Michael Germany; Sunday Holmes and husband, Jason;
Sicily Green and husband, Jason; Dr. Bill Sones, Jr.
and wife, Carrie; Ben Sones and wife Estelle;
Sam Sones and wife, Brittany. She was also
blessed with 24 great grandchildren.
After spending over thirty-five years raising their family in Eupora,
Edna and her husband U.G. moved
to be near their family in Brookhaven. She opened
Sones Interiors and used her decorating talent to
enrich the homes and lives of many people. She and
her husband became beloved members serving the Lord at
First Baptist Church faithful. Later she and U.G.
became the managers of the Inez Hotel Apartments
for almost twenty years, blessing and serving the many residents who lived there.
At the age of 80, upon her retirement, she told her son Bill,
“I never thought that I would retire this early!” She had a can-do spirit
and never wanted to slow down. She will be fondly remembered for her
devotion to her husband, her family and friends, her church and her community.
Robert "Bob" Weisinger
Services for Mr. Robert “Bob” Weisinger, of Wesson are 2:00 pm Sunday, January 27, 2019
at Mt Zion Baptist Church with burial at church cemetery.
Visitation is Saturday, January 26, at Riverwood Family from 4:00-8:00 pm.
Mr. Robert “Bob” Weisinger, 85, went to be with his Lord on January 24, 2019 at his residence.
He was born on July 19, 1933 to the late Raymond Edward Weisinger and Ada Guice Weisinger.
He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was a Purple Heart and Bronze Star Recipient.
He was member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School. He loved his church and his country.
Mr. Weisinger retired as a Pharmaceutical Salesman for Schering-Plough, was a Master Mason (Pearl Lodge)
as well as a member of the American Legion. He was professional boxer and fought with the Golden Glove.
He also had his pilots license and loved attending Gospel Music Festivals and camping
Preceding him in death are his parents.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Henrietta; son and daughter-in-law, Dr’s. Lee and Karen Walton;
sister, JoAnne Godwin and husband Thad and 5 grandchildren, Maggie Walton, Christian Barnard and wife Ashton,
Matthew Walton and wife Mariah, Jordan Barnard and Nick Barnard and 4 great grandchildren, Hayden, Bryson, Jace and Anakin.
Memorial can be given in his name to the Hope House in Jackson, MS.
Olive Vaughn McDowell
The homegoing service for Mrs. Olive Vaughn McDowell will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 27, 2019,
at New Prospect Baptist Church, with interment at Roseland Cemetery in Gloster, MS. Friends may
visit with the family from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Saturday, January 26, at Riverwood family and will resume at
New Prospect from 1:00 p.m. until time of the service.
Mrs. Olive Vaughn McDowell entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 25, 2019,
surrounded by her family, and the angels that have ministered to her during her illness. She was a resident of
Brookhaven and was 79 years young. Mrs. Olive was the “Proverbs 31” woman, “who can find a virtuous woman?
For her price is far above rubies…” She was the glue that held her family together, loving each one of
them equally. She also treasured her calling as a faithful servant, working in the kitchen at New Prospect,
and serving the Lord in any position she was asked as well as her WMU group. Mrs. Olive found pleasure
in her keeping up flower beds and in cooking tremendous meals for her family. She retired from work as an
Office Manager in the Medical Field and was a treasured member of New Prospect Baptist Church. She
will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
Mrs. Olive is preceded in death by her husband, Robert McDowell; parents, Vaughn and Dorothy Campbell;
infant sons, Robert, Jr. and John Lamar McDowell; brother, Harris Campbell; sisters, Dotty Hansen,
Laverne Temple; and son-in-law, Patrick Carter.
Those left here to hold sweet memories of her are her sons, James McDowell, Timothy McDowell and wife,
Becky, and Jonathan McDowell and wife, Kimber; daughter, Angela McDowell Carter; brothers, John Campbell
and wife, Silvia and Steve Campbell and wife, Yvonne; and her sister, Minnie Campbell. She is also survived
by her ten grandchildren, Hunter McDowell, Emily Torres, Jennifer Radzewicz, Melissa Carter,
Wilson McDowell, Brennan McDowell, Tyler McDowell, Allison Carter, Robbie McDowell,
Wayne McDowell and three great grandchildren, Kyler McDowell, Hayden McDowell, and Parker Torres.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Ministries of Ridgeland.
Ralph Covington, Sr
The funeral service for Mr. Ralph Covington, Sr., will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 26, 2019,
at Riverwood Family with interment at New Sight Cemetery.
Visitation will be at Riverwood, from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, January 25, and will resume at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, until the time of service.
Mr. Ralph Covington, 84, of Wesson, passed away January 23, 2019, at Merit Health Central.
He was born on June 11, 1934 to Wiley and Winnie Covington. He was an oilfield worker until his retirement.
Mr. Ralph was an avid sports fan, and he also enjoyed the outdoors, running his dogs and turkey hunting.
He was a member of Heucks Retreat Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his wives, Mattie Merle Thompson Covington and Frances Jewel Cowart Covington;
his parents; brother, Grady Covington; and sister, Elaine Holland.
Those left to cherish his memory are, his sons, Ralph Covington, Jr. (Mary), Bobby Glen (Kelly);
daughters, Barbara Moak (Joel), Mary Sue Devorss (John), Patsy Nations (Wade); sister, Geneva Moak (Delos);
11 grandchildren, Jaime (Todd), Colt, Chase, Lee, Olivia (Ryan), Dara, Jedd (Heather), Kaitlin (Justen), Amber, Charles, and Sarah.
He is also survived by his church family at Heucks Retreat and also his friends at Rebel Testers.
James Brayden Anthony
Funeral services for James Brayden Anthony will be held at Riverwood Family on Friday,
January 25, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. The visitation will be held on Thursday at Riverwood Family from
5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and will resume on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
James Brayden Anthony, age 17 and a resident of Bogue Chitto, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday,
January 22, 2019. He was an excellent defensive football player, as well as an outstanding student,
which included accolades such as the honor roll, scoring exceptionally high on his ACT and being
in the 25 & Up Club, and being a recipient of the Dean’s List Scholarship at Co-Lin Community College.
James also enjoyed playing video games and farm work. He was a kind and caring gentleman
that will be missed by all of those who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his great-grandparents, H.C. and Anna Bell Smith.
Those left to cherish his memory are his father, Lerone Bouldin and wife Yolanda; mother,
Belinda Anthony; brothers, Marcus Davis, Jamal Jones, Eric Fisher, II, and Devin Bouldin; sisters,
Indeya Womack, Lianna Williams, and LeVonda Fisher. He is also survived by his paternal grandparents,
Caleana and Frank Brown; and maternal grandparents, Pearlean and Wayne Johnson, and Jimmie Anthony;
as well as a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and cousins.
William Terrell Sistrunk
Services for Mr. William Terrell Sistrunk of Brookhaven are 11 am Thursday, January 24, 2019
at Faith Presbyterian Church with visitation from 9:00 until time of service.
Interment will be at Moaks Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. William Terrell Sistrunk, 95, went to be with his Lord on January 21, 2019 at Haven Hall Nursing Home.
He was born in Frankfort Kentucky on March 29, 1923 to the late Steen and Mary Sistrunk.
He served in the United States Coast Guard Merchant Marines from 1941-1945
and worked as purser for 47 years with Delta Steamship Line.
Mr. Sistrunk was also a member and Elder of Faith Presbyterian Church. His hobbies were hunting and fishing.
Preceding him in death are his parents.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Jimmie Hodges Sistrunk; daughter, Mary Jane Sistrunk,
and a host of nieces and nephews and other family members.
Lisa Wanette Joseph Wilson
Services for Mrs. Lisa Wanette Joseph Wilson will be held on January 22, 2019, at 11:00am
at Mt. Zion Church of Christ with interment in the Church cemetery.
Visitation will be held prior to the service starting at 9:00am. Riverwood Family is in charge of arrangements.
Lisa Wanette Joseph Wilson, 52, of Brookhaven, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 19, 2019.
She was born in Natchez on February 11, 1966, to Robert “Bob” Shelton Joseph, Sr. and Orilla Day Joseph.
Mrs. Wilson was a Respiratory Therapist and was a member of Mt. Zion Church of Christ.
She loved animals, especially her dogs. Lisa had a passion for serving pediatric patients.
Preceding her in death was her father, Bob Joseph.
Those left to cherish her memory is her husband, Kirk Wilson; mother, Orilla Joseph;
brothers, Tommy Joseph and wife Andrea and Robert Joseph; sister, Sue Sullivan and husband Steve
along with a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to
Berean Children’s Home, 1180 Berea Trail SE, Bogue Chitto, MS 39629,
or Blair E. Batson Children’s Research Hospital, 2500 N. State Street, Jackson, MS 39216.
Constable Ronald Earls
The funeral service for Constable Ronnie Earls will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 24, 2019, at
Riverwood Family Funeral Service with interment at Sylvarena Baptist Church Cemetery in Wesson.
Friends may visit the family from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 23, at Riverwood Family and
will resume on Thursday beginning at 9:30 a.m. until time of the service.
Mr. Virgil Ronald Earls, 68, of Wesson, passed from this life on January 20, 2019 at Forrest General Hospital
in Hattiesburg. He was born on May 13, 1950 to the late Lee Virgil Earls and Margurette Furlow Earls.
Mr. Earls began serving as Copiah County Constable, Post 2, in Wesson, MS, in 1982. He also worked
in the carpentry business and he received the Wesson Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Mr. Ronnie was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church,
he will be missed by all those who loved him.
Preceding him in death are his parents; brothers, Randolph, George, and Mitchell Earls; sister, Irene Earls Ramsey;
nephew, Jerry Earls, Jr.; niece, Kay Blalock; and brother-in-law, Jimmy Purser, Sr.
Those left behind to cherish his memory are, his wife, Debbie Bennett Earls; daughter, Lisa Smith and husband, Briley;
brothers, Jerry Earls, Sr. and Lee V. Earls, Sr.; sisters, Ina Taylor, Genice Inabnet, and Donnis Renfroe and sister-in-law,
Patricia Purser. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Aubree Lee Smith and James Brantley Smith,
his special friends, Phillip and LeaAnn Knight; and a host of special nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.
Joe Curtis Harris
Services for Mr. Joe Curtis Harris will be held on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 2:00pm at
Riverwood Family with interment at Little Bahala Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be on
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 from 12:00pm til service time at 2:00pm.
Joe Curtis Harris, 65, of Wesson, passed from this life on January 18, 2019, at King’s Daughters Medical Center.
He was born in Brookhaven on January 7, 1954, to Joe T. Harris and Vera Mae Hamilton Harris.
Preceding him in death were his parents and sister, Mary Lee Harris.
Those Left to cherish his memory are his cousins, Amelia Warrick, Thomas Harris, Alvin Steen, and James Harris.