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Obituaries

Obituaries

Saturday, 27 February 2021 11:08

Fred Ward Diamond

Graveside service for Mr. Fred Ward Diamond will be 10 a.m., Thursday, March 4, 2021

at Wesson Cemetery.

 

Mr. Diamond began his journey on earth July 27, 1967 and his journey ended February 26, 2021,

he was 53 years of age. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky to his parents, Frank Albin Diamond

and Martha Melinda Fairchild Diamond. He was retired and spent his time reading, listening to

music and involved with the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. He will be greatly missed

by his family and all those who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his father, brother, Frank S. Diamond, and sister, Mary Sue Vardaman.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Martha Diamond; brother, Michael Diamond; sisters,

Anna Timberlake and Lydia Latham; nephews, Thom Crutchfield, Tim Crutchfield, and Samuel Crutchfield;

niece, Autumn Hester,

as well as a host of other special family members and friends.

Thursday, 25 February 2021 11:07

Chad Vaughn

Services for Mr. Chadwick “Chad” Leigh Vaughn of Brookhaven are 3:00 pm, Saturday, February 27, 2021,

at Southway Baptist Church with burial at Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 1:30 until time of the service.

 

Chad, 50, went to be with his Lord on February 24, 2021 at his residence.

Chad was born on August 18, 1970. He was a former member of the Lions Club,

Co-owner of Brookhaven Milling Company, and creator of Mo’ Bucks Deer Feed.

Chad enjoyed cattle farming, hunting, fishing, and inventing new products and ways to kill weeds

in ponds and ways to attract deer for hunters. He was being SEC recruited to play college football

at the time of his injury in 1987, but continued his love for college football by attending home Ole Miss

games with his wife and friends and away games at most all the

SEC stadiums. He was also a member of Southway Baptist Church.

 

Preceding him in death were his father, Gerald Glen Vaughn, mother, Rebecca Elizabeth Nettles Vaughn,

maternal grandparents, Walter Edward and Elizabeth Nettles, paternal grandparents, Leighton, and Myrtle Vaughn.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 22 plus years, Mendez Vaughn, sisters, Angie V. Jordan and husband Bob,

and Bethany V. Lewis, and husband, Keith, along with nieces, Kailyn Jordan and Olivia Lewis, and nephews, Leighton Jordan, and Glen Vaughn Lewis.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial can be made to one of the following:

St. Jude, P.O. Box 1000, Dept 142, Memphis TN 38148,

Crisis Pregnancy Center, 406 Delaware Ave, McComb, MS 39648

JDRE, 2630 Southerland Dr, Jackson, MS 39216,

Southway Baptist Church, 1107 S Jackson St, Brookhaven, MS 39601

or Heucks Retreat Baptist Church, 2167 Heucks Retreat Rd NE, Brookhaven, MS 39601

Tuesday, 23 February 2021 15:19

Ronnie White

Graveside service for Ronnie Earl White will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, February 24, 

at Riverwood Memorial Park.

Mr. Ronnie White, 71, of Brookhaven, passed away February 19, 2021, at

King’s Daughters Medical Center.

He was born on January 5, 1950, to the late

Earl White and Billie Merle Waldrop White Brown.

Mr. White was a retired truck driver for

Walmart Distribution Center.

He enjoyed spending time with his only grandchild, Gavyn, whom he loved with all his heart.

Preceding him in death were his parents, brother Robert Brown, sister Karen Adams, and nephews

Sid and Brad Beasley.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son,

Ronald “Shun” White and wife, Rena Adams White; grandson, Gavyn Lee White; sisters,

Lisa Rudesill (Patrick) and Diane Beasley (Butch); and a host of nieces and nephews.

Tuesday, 23 February 2021 12:18

Wanda Elaine Twiner

Graveside Service for Ms. Wanda Elaine Twiner of McComb is at 2:00 pm, Thursday, February 25, 2021

at New Providence Baptist Church Cemetery in Hazlehurst MS. Private family visitation is from 12:00 – 1:00 pm on Thursday at Riverwood Family Funeral Service.

 

Ms. Wanda Elaine Twiner, 74, passed away February 21, 2021 in Meridian, MS. She was born on February 7, 1947,

to the late James Albert Twiner and Emma Evelyn Twiner.

She was a manager for the Department of Human Services. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her.

 

Preceding her in death were her parents, Albert and Evelyn Twiner; sister, Nannette Williams and brother, Jarvys Clyburn.

 

Those left to cherish her memory are her brothers, Wilburn Clyburn, James C. Twiner and Joe Twiner;

sisters, Sylvia Saxon, Nancy T. Hatcher and Winnie T Biddleman; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Monday, 22 February 2021 15:12

Pete Barham, Sr.

Mr. Pete Barham, Sr., 62, of Sontag, MS, passed from this life February 20, 2021. He was born

April 28, 1958 to his parents, Howard Van Barham and Betty Jo Smith Barham. He was employed

in the oilfield industry and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Pete was an avid outdoorsman,

enjoying fishing and hunting as well as any kind of mechanical work and racing. Some would

say he was best at “bossing” others around. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Those left to cherish his memory are his former wife, Konnie Langley; son, Perry “Pete” Barham, Jr.

and wife, Tasha; daughter, Avery Barham; brothers, David Barham and wife, Denice, and

Robert “Bob” Barham; sisters, Charlotte Lea and Bella Surrett and husband, Rob; five grandchildren,

Peyton Barham, Maci Daley, Phisher Francis, Neeley Walker, and Abel Walker, as well as his

former mother-in-law, Jeanette Smith and other loving family members and friends.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Saturday, 20 February 2021 11:00

Judy T. Wells

Services for Mrs. Judy Teresa Wells of Brookhaven are 11:00 am, Friday, February 26, 2021

at Riverwood Family with visitation from 10:00-11:00 am.

 

Mrs. Judy Teresa Wells, 71, passed away on February 20, 2021.

She was born on May 26, 1949 to the late George Ellis Clark and Edith Marion Tidlund, of North Hampton, Massachusetts.

She was a Senior Airman in the United States Air Force.

Mrs. Wells enjoyed fishing, crocheting, sewing, and painting. She retired as a Medical Tech for Meramec Nursing Center

and worked as a driver for H & H Medical Transportation.

 

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, Henry Wells and daughter, Pamela Clark.

 

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Marcella Roberts and husband, Rollin; brother, Ronald Clark; sisters, Irene Mretka and Dorothy Paul;

along with 5 grandchildren, Kaz Clark (Sam), Anastasia Gray, Clayton, Abigail and Wyatt Roberts.

Memorials can be made to BARL, P.O. Box 3477, Brookhaven, MS 39603

Saturday, 20 February 2021 09:09

Wilton Walker

Funeral service for Mr. Wilton Walker will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, at Macedonia Baptist Church

with visitation from 9:00 am until time of the service and burial in church cemetery.

 

Mr. Wilton Walker, 88, of Brookhaven, passed from this life February 19, 2021. He was born in Brookhaven November 19, 1932,

to Ollie Walker and Minnie Jane Britt Walker. He worked in maintenance positions in the manufacturing industry.

He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.

Mr. Walker is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Randy Mark Walker; five sisters and four brothers.

 

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Elois Walker; sons, Carroll Walker and wife, Cindy, Steve Walker and wife, Karen;

six grandchildren, Justin Walker and wife Ginger, Aaron Walker and wife, Amy, Kameryn Walker, Jackie Douglas and husband, Ben,

Matt Powell and wife, Amy, and Nathan Powell. He is also survived by ten great grandchildren, Lesley Walker, Payne Walker, Kaylee Walker,

Layton Walker, Riley Walker, Will Douglas, Austin Douglas, Jack Powell, Rhylan Powell, and Brooklynn Roberson as well as a host of nieces, nephews

and other loving family members and friends.

Friday, 19 February 2021 14:46

Lee Alexander Dunaway

Funeral service for Mr. Lee Alexander Dunaway will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at

Harmony Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

Mr. Dunaway began his life journey October 20, 1971, born to Harper Lorraine Dunaway and

Betty Lou Reed Dunaway Eickenloff, he lived here 49 years, and entered eternity February 17, 2021.

Mr. Dunaway was a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi and Hinds Community College.

He was employed with King’s Daughters Medical Center and took great care with all those he served there.

Mr. Dunaway enjoyed life outside of work too, weightlifting, playing golf, and drawing were just a

few of his many hobbies. He also enjoyed working with patients in nursing homes. His greatest

accomplishment, though, was his family and he greatly loved to spend time with each of them,

he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his father; grandparents, Harper and Freddie Dunaway and

Lucius and Rosie Reed; and brother, Keith Whitehead.

Those left to cherish his memory are, his mother Betty Eickenloff and husband, Larry; son,

Blaine Alexander Dunaway; brothers, Chris Dunaway and wife, Sandy, Ben Dunaway and wife,

Annette, and David Dunaway and wife, Marklyn. He is also survived by nieces and nephews,

Heather Whitehead Blisset Thompson and husband, David, Caleb Dunaway and wife, Susanna,

Maura Dunaway, Anna Dunaway and Jacob Wiggins; and great nieces and nephews, Madison Dunaway,

Camille Dunaway, Seth Dunaway, Haize Thompson, Coen Thompson, Abel Thompson and Anniston Thompson;

and a special friend and colleague, Lauren Self, as well as other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers you may make donations to the Lee Dunaway Scholarship Fund at the

Bank of Franklin in Brookhaven, which will go toward his son’s education.

Friday, 19 February 2021 14:30

Alton Morris Smith

Private services for Alton Morris Smith of Brookhaven are Monday, February 22, 2021,

at Riverwood Family Funeral Service with burial at Ramah Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Alton Morris Smith, 73, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on

February 12, 2021. He was born on May 5, 1947, to the late John L. Smith and Willie Reese James Smith.

Mr. Smith was retired from Delphi Packard and was a member of Concord Baptist Church.

His 51+ years of marriage were blessed with a “happiness” that only God could bestow through

their love for each other and their faith in Him. The birth of a son was the ultimate joy for their home

and family. The many adventures, trips, and “all things” basketball created a lifetime of shared memories.

He was always encouraging young people to become the best they could be on the court and off the court.

His key word for basketball was “practice”. He will be missed by all who loved and knew him. Faith,

family, friends…(John 14:1-4)

Preceding him in death were his parents; his sister, Diane West; and niece, Lana Adams.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Julia Carol Smith; son, Alton Brooks Smith; brother,

John P. Smith and wife, Doris; brother-in-law, Gordan West; brother-in-law, Wayne Johnston and wife,

Sissy; sister-in-law, Melissa Lofton and husband, Roger; and his many special nieces and nephews

along with other loving family members and friends.

Friday, 19 February 2021 10:26

Tucker Wade Smith

Funeral services for Mr. Tucker Wade Smith, of Bogue Chitto will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 20, 2021

at Johnson Grove Church of Christ.

Mr. Tucker Wade Smith, 24, went to be with his Lord on February 15, 2021. He was born on March 1, 1996 to

Michel Robert Smith and Roslyn Brook Wallace (Kyzer).

Mr. Smith worked as a deckhand for Ingram Barge Company. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church

and enjoyed fishing and playing music. He also enjoyed being a good father and loved the tugboat life.

Preceding him in death were his paternal grandfather, Lenox Smith, and maternal grandfather, Ross Kyzer.

Those left to cherish his memory are his significant other, Haley Halford; his father, Michel Smith; his mother,

Roslyn Wallace (Tony); his daughter Ryleigh Mae Smith; and brothers, Hunter Smith and Micah Smith (Abby).

He is also survived by his grandparents, Ronnie and Betty Kuhn, and Kathy Etheridge.

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