A private memorial service for Thomas A. Ross III will be held Saturday, December 2, 2023.
Mr. Ross, 73, of Brookhaven, died November 26, 2023. He was born October 22, 1950, to Thomas A. Ross, Jr. and Rosalind Butler Ross.
Mr. Ross received his MFA from University of Georgia in 1974, BA from Mississippi College in 1972, and retired from Copiah Lincoln Community College as an instructor of art after 43 years. He was an active member in Decell UMC, in Wesson and continued to actively paint until his death. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, preferably at the Spring River in Arkansas, but also simply going to his pond. His greatest joy was his family. He was a loving and faithful husband, son, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He also cared for all animals and was the past president of Brookhaven Animal Rescue League. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends as well as the faith family at Decell UMC.
He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas A. Ross, Jr.
Those who remain to cherish his memory are his wife of 52 years, Gayle Megginson Ross, of Brookhaven; mother, Rosalind Butler Ross of Madison, MS; daughter, Arwen Ross Grippi and husband, Cameron; brother, Timothy Ross and sister-in-law, Susan Ross; two grandchildren, Katie Sharak and Tommy Sharak; and one great granddaughter, Lois Sharak. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends, and his cats.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Decell UMN, 2022 US 51, Wesson, MS 39191, or the Brookhaven Animal Resue League, 501 Northpark Lane, Brookhaven, MS 39601.
The funeral service for Shelbie Lynn Fuller will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, November 29, at Riverwood Family with burial in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from Noon until the time of the service.
Shelbie was born January 30, 2002, in Brookhaven, MS, to Joe and Sabrina Fuller. She is a graduate of West Lincoln Attendance Center where she made many lifelong friends whom she enjoyed just hanging out with. She was an active member of her church. She had many hobbies, including watching her favorite television programs and making tie-dyed tee shirts. Shelbie’s life ended too soon on November 26, 2023; she was 21 years of age. She will be forever remembered and loved by all who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her great grandparents, Virginia Boswell, Dennis Rushing, Alice Thompson, Emmit Thompson, Roy Moak, Tallie Fuller, and Martha Ann Fuller.
She is survived by her parents and two brothers, Tristan Fuller and Zachary Fuller; grandparents, Mildred Hedgepeth, Charles and Helen Caves, and Ralph Fuller; as well as many other loving family members and friends.
The graveside service for Mary Nell Britt Brewer will be Noon, Thursday, November 30, at Red Star Cemetery.
Mrs. Brewer, 90, of Wesson, passed away November 25, 2023, at Copiah Community Hospital. She was born in Wesson, November 12, 1933, to Horace Green Britt and Rachel Thomas Falvey. Mrs. Brewer was a faithful and loving wife, mother, and grandmother, she lived to see three great grandchildren as well. The Proverbs 31 woman is described as one who provides food for her family, she sets about her work vigorously, she is clothed with strength and dignity and speaks with wisdom. These are a fitting tribute to Mrs. Mary Nell as well. Her family was most important to her, after her love for God and His Word. She was a student of the Holy Scriptures and trusted the Lord with all her heart.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Nathan A. Brewer; her parents; son, Jimmy Dale Brewer; brothers Clyde Emmitt Britt; and sisters, Callie Bell Britt, Agnes Rhea Britt, Gladys Mae Britt Bills, Mavis Ophelia Britt Fuller, and Frances Marie Britt.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Debra Lynn Brewer Stringer (Ben), of Wesson, MS, and Joseph Dewey Brewer (Jacki) of Hattiesburg, MS; two grandchildren, Devin Brewer (Lauren) of Bulverde, TX and Allison Ririe (Tyler) of Pittsburgh, PA; and three great grandchildren, Hattie Mae Brewer, Harley Krew Brewer, and Layla Grace Brewer, all of Bulverde, TX; she is also survived by one brother-in-law, George Brewer (Elaine), of Brookhaven, MS.
Other survivors include her step grandchildren, Ben Stringer, Jr. of Hattiesburg, MS, Kate Sharp of Covington, LA, Kennon Stringer of Brandon, MS, Linda Stringer of Morton, MS; step great grandchildren, Drew Mattera, Chris Mattera, and Eli Mattera all of Covington, LA.
A Memorial Gathering for Rose Marie Holcomb Miller will be 10:00-1:00 Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Riverwood Family
Rose Marie Holcomb Miller, 38, passed away November 20, 2023, at St Dominic Hospital in Jackson.
She was born November 11, 1985, to Randolph and Debra Holcomb.
Rose loved spending time with her small family, shopping with Sarah and Emily and watching Supernatural. She worked at Aston Court for ten years and the residents were her babies, when they hurt, she hurt.
Curtis, Emily and Sarah were her life. She thought of them first before herself.
Preceding her in death were her father; grandparents, James and Rose Buffington; great grandmother, Jessie Boyd; brother, Hardy Holcomb; sister, Brenda Laird and mother-in-law, Marlene Emmick McLendon.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 17 years, Curtis Miller; mother, Debra Holcomb; daughters, Emily Miller and Sarah Miller and her dog, Biscuit.
She is also survived by her brothers, Robert Holcomb, Ricky Collins; sisters, Jessica Sprague and husband Martin, Ashley Wilson, Vicky Walker and Debra Ann Mohon; father-in-law, Kevin Miller and wife, Noreen; nieces, Ashlen Kyzer, June Wilson and Angel Sprague; nephews, Kenny Wilson, Johnny Wilson, Mark Sprague, Dakota Sprague and Kingston Lyons; sister-in-law, Heather Lyons and her friend Dee Parks.
She will be missed by all that loved her.
Helen Ann Yates Mason, 77, of Wesson, passed away November 15, 2023, at Camelot Leisure Living Center in Ferriday, LA.
She was born December 28, 1945, in Wesson, MS.
Helen attended school in Wesson, MS and worked for the American Red Cross. She loved children and they loved her too.
Preceding her in death is her mother, Flonnie Yates Turnbo and sister, Nancy Yates Thompson.
She is survived by her daughter, Nichole Thompson; sister, Judy McGee and family and nephew Billy Thompson. Helen will be missed as she has touched so many lives.
Memorial Service for Paul Miller of Hazlehurst is 10:00 am, Friday, November 24, 2023, at Westside Baptist Church with interment at Pine Bluff Church cemetery.
Paul Miller, 78, passed away November 20, 2023. He was born October 11, 1945, to the late Donald and Ruby Miller.
Mr. Miller was a proud Veteran, serving his country in the United States Air Force and was a member of the American Legion. He was an avid antique car collector and enjoyed attending car shows.
He was a member of Westside Baptist Church in Hazlehurst, MS.
Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, Cecil Miller, Maurice Miller, Wayne Miller; sister, Nancy Ballard and grandson, T.J. Miller.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Terry Miller (Gina) and Regina Miller White (David); brothers, Neal Miller (Jeanette), Ronnie Miller (Marilyn) and Gerald Miller (Edna); sisters, Linda Emerick (Buddy) and Lisa Miller along with three grandchildren, Andrew Miller, Cruz White and Ben White. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
Memorials can be made to Camp Kamassa of Crystal Springs or International Mission Board.
Graveside service for Landen Blake Walker is 10 a.m., Tuesday, November 21, at New Hope Church of Christ Cemetery.
Landen was born in Brookhaven, Mississippi, to Willie Walker and Candice Lambert, on January 6, 2009, he was 14 years of age.
He is survived by his parents; his sister, Nevaeh Walker; grandparents, Tina and Henry Lambert; great grandparents, Gene and Ellen Butler; aunt, Alana Lambert, uncle and aunt, Josh and Brandy Walters; and cousins, Mehlani and Nathan. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.
The funeral service for Amanda Gay Treadway will be 2 p.m., Friday, November 24, at Riverwood Family, with burial in the Treadway Family Cemetery in Union Church, MS. Visitation is from Noon until the time of the service at Riverwood.
Mrs. Treadway, 49, of Wesson, died November 17, 2023, in Caseyville, MS. She was born in McComb, MS, October 22, 1974, to Cecil Coley and Kay Coley. She worked as a cosmetologist at her home and took great care of her clients. Amanda enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a true outdoors person, taking time for hunting, fishing, yard work, and gardening. She was a loving wife and mother and took pleasure in preparing food for every occasion. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Homer Lee and Audra Coley, James Golmon, and Eugene and Edith Case.
She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Corey Treadway; her parents; children, Arin, Dalton, Anna, Noah, Jamie, Dustin, Joanna, and Kelly; brothers, Coby Coley and Caleb Coley; sister, Donna Coley; 12 grandchildren, Brandon, Arya, Envy, Ellie, Wren, Eve, Quentin, Jaxsyn, Jorjana, Weslee, Wyatt, and Aubree; mother-in-law, Margie Ann Treadway, and a host of other loving family members and friends.
The funeral service for Stephen Lynn “Bone” Dickey will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 22, at Lucien Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, November 21, at Riverwood.
Mr. Dickey, 68, of Brookhaven, passed away November 18, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Brookhaven, MS, December 29, 1954, to Hugh Edward Dickey and Maxine Coleman Dickey. He was a Pipeline Maintenance Supervisor in the oil and gas industry.
Mr. Dickey is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Gwen Schilling Dickey; daughter, Britan Dickey Pruski and husband, Nathaniel; brothers, Hugh Edward Dickey, Jr. and Keith Dickey; and two grandchildren, Harleigh Pruski and London Pruski. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.
The funeral service for Kirk Hansen White will be 11 a.m., Monday, November 20, at Riverwood Family with burial in Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at Riverwood.
Mr. White, 52, of Brookhaven, passed away November 16, 2023. He was born March 17, 1971, to Marvin White and Mae Carolyn Griffith White. Mr. White worked 20 years as an emergency room nurse. He was a loving and faithful husband and father and enjoyed coaching his son’s “peewee” team when he played. He loved to travel and spend time with his family. Mr. White earned a Bachelor of Business from MSU and an RN degree from Southwest MS Community College. He will be greatly missed by his family and his friends.
He is preceded in death by his father, Marvin Leon White.
Those he leaves behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 26 years, Theresa Lou White; his mother, Carolyn White; his children, Tony Blair, and Toby Hansen White; brothers, Korey White and wife, Crystal, Kevin White and wife, Vicki, Kerry White and wife, Leah; sisters, Karen Castilaw and husband, Randy, and Kim Thibodeaux and husband, Robbie. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.