A Private Graveside Service for Daniel Lynn McDonald will be at Riverwood Memorial Park.
Daniel Lynn McDonald, 45, passed away January 14, 2023. He was born on February 20, 1977, to William G. “Butch” McDonald and Clara Belinda “Linda” McIntyre.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, mud riding and spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his father, William G. “Butch” McDonald; stepfather, Pat Malone; and brother, William Kelijohn “John” McDonald.
Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Linda Malone; sons, Logan McDonald and William McDonald; daughters, Emmaleigh McDonald, Brooklyn McDonald and daughter in law, Tatum McDonald and sister, Lisa Beeson and husband Bobby; along with three grandchildren, Jacob McDonald, Brantley Ward and Davina McDonald; Uncle, Kelly McDonald; Aunt, Mary McIntyre Price; family friend, Anthony Murphy, and mother of his children, Athena Hewitt McDonald. He will be missed by all that loved him.
A special thank you to Brookhaven Ministries, Haven Hall and Deaconess Hospice Care.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi, 800 Avery Blvd North Suite 100, Ridgeland MS. 39157
The funeral service for Bobbie Nell Keys Jerome will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, at Zion Hill Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Monday, January 16, at Riverwood Family, and will resume from 1 p.m. until the time of service on Tuesday, at Zion Hill.
Mrs. Jerome, 81, of Wesson, entered her eternal home January 10, 2023. She began her journey here November 28, 1941, born in Wesson, MS, to J.B. Keys and Hazel Elizabeth Tarbutton Keys. She was a devoted wife and mother and enjoyed cheering her son on in any sporting event he entered. She took great pleasure in providing tasty meals for her family and spending time with them at every opportunity. She also shared in the provisions for her family, working at State Bank for 30 years before retiring. Mrs. Jerome was a lifelong member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and was a vital part of the Zionlighters Gospel Singers. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Ikey Jerome; her parents; son, Scott Jerome; and brother, Don Keys.
Those who remain to cherish her memory are her sister, Shirley Keys Chamberlain (Bruce); daughter-in-law, Michelle Jerome King (Tommy); and her nephews and nieces, Jeff King (Angie), Kellye Sicks (Doug), Lanita Darling (Ricky), Kevin Clark (Stephanie), Mitchell Clark, James Clark; eight great nieces and nephews and one great, great nephew.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.
The memorial service for Donald Glyn Moulder will be 10 a.m., Friday, January 13, at Easthaven Baptist Church, in Brookhaven, with a 2 p.m. graveside service to follow at Lakewood Cemetery Pavilion, in Clinton, MS. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at Easthaven.
Mr. Moulder, 81, of Brookhaven, passed away, January 9, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Jackson, MS, September 1, 1941, to George Randolph Moulder and Bessie Louise French Dean. Mr. Moulder served his country in the United States Navy on the USS St. Paul. He was employed with ATT-Bellsouth for 30 years as a System Administrator. His great love for his Lord was evident in the service he gave through helping others, he also served the Lord as a deacon of the church. He was called upon to do various jobs, from computers and TVs to building houses. He was a talented artist as well and could create beautiful paintings.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Donald Glyn Moulder, Jr. and Claude Randolph Moulder; daughter, Dedra Genice Moulder; and stepfather, Rudolph Dean.
Those who are left to cherish his memory are his wife of 55 years, Naida Jo Gill Moulder; daughter, Kimberly Moulder Bounds (Craig) of Leesburg, GA; brother, Robert Wayne Moulder (Becky) of Clinton, MS; stepbrother, Rudolph Dean, Jr. (Judy) of Rapid City, SD; half-sister, Donna Dean Bridges, of Gillsburg, MS. He is also survived by two grandsons, Zachery Thomas Bounds and Matthew James Bounds, as well as other loving family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Easthaven Baptist Church Sr. Adult Fund, 130 Hwy 84 E, Brookhaven, MS 39601
Mr. Gordon Covington Freeman, Jr., 64, of Wesson, passed away January 9, 2023, at his residence. He was born March 14, 1958, to Gordon Freeman, Sr. and Audrey Gore Freeman. He was self-employed and worked in his carpentry business for over 40 years. He served as deacon for many years at Rocky Hill Baptist Church, before going into ministry. His free time was filled watching NASCAR and MSU sports. Mr. Freeman was a loving dad and grandfather; he will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Sherry Faulkner; and his grandparents.
Mr. Freeman is survived by his fiancé, Carmen Arispe; children, Phillip & Heather Freeman, Jessica & Jacob Wilson, Amber Smith, and Karleigh Smith; brother, Steve Freeman; four grandchildren, Brooklyn Smith, Dalton Wilson, Riggs Freeman, and Jessa Raye Wilson. He is also survived by Kayla Arispe, daughter of Carmen, as well as other loving family members and friends.
John “Johnny” Bernard Perkins, 92, of Brookhaven, Mississippi, passed away following a brief illness on January 1, 2023, at home and in the presence of family. He was characteristically stubborn and determined to ring in his final New Years.
Johnny was born on August 15, 1930, in Brookhaven, Mississippi, where he attended Brookhaven High School and met his wife, Margaret Ann Summers, when they were both 16. Together they graduated with the Class of '48 where Johnny served as both class president and drum major his senior year. After high school, he attended Ole Miss before joining the United States Air Force as a fighter pilot in 1953.
He was awarded his Air Force wings in 1953 and was selected as a F-86 fighter pilot assigned to the 416-fighter interceptor squadron in Moses Lake Washington. He successfully ejected from a F-86 after suffering complete turbine failure in December 1953.
Johnny returned to Brookhaven in 1956 to work with his father in the family business, John B. Perkins Furniture. At that time, he transferred into the Mississippi Air National Guard as a captain and was an instructor-pilot. In 1968 Johnny joined United Airlines as a DC-6 flight instructor and in 1969, he moved his family to Denver, Colorado. He transferred to the Wyoming National Guard in 1967 and joined CINPAC Joint Base Pearl Harbor in 1987 as a colonel and reserve command duty officer, where he retired in 1990. Johnny also retired from United Airlines in 1990 as the fleet captain of the UA 747 Fleet.
Johnny and Margaret Ann moved back to Brookhaven in 1990 and he began to focus his time and energy to help make Brookhaven the best small town in America. He joined the Airport Board and oversaw an airport expansion, which would draw jet service to the facility. Johnny served on the Mississippi Board of Mental Health from July 2013 through 2019. He was also an active member of the Servitium Club, formerly Kiwanis.
Johnny was passionate about his family, his community, and the State of Mississippi. He was husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather to a family who loved and cherished his devotion, support, and leadership.
Johnny was predeceased by his sister, Sally Perkins Brown of Memphis, Tennessee.
Johnny is survived by his wife, Margaret Ann Perkins; brother, James Herring Perkins (Patty); his children, John B. Perkins III (Kelly), Frank M. Perkins and Julia Summers; his grandchildren, Nicholas John Wilkes, Sarah Marshall Perkins, Kathryn-Taylor Parvin, John Bent Perkins, George Hayes Perkins, Rose Ana Summers, and John Kelly Perkins; and his great-grandchildren, Lucy Cecile Ladnier and Brooks Taylor Parvin. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law, Lori Farmer, and grandsons, Drew and Reed Jones.
Visitation will take place on Saturday, January 14, at Riverwood Family Funeral Services from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11:30 a.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Brookhaven Animal Rescue League, Brookhaven.
Services for Mr. James Clyde Montgomery, Jr. of Brookhaven are 2:30 pm, Monday, January 9, 2023, at Riverwood Family with visitation from 12:30 until the time of service. Burial will be at Riverwood Memorial Park.
James Clyde Montgomery, Jr., 74, passed away January 6, 2023. He was born November 28, 1948, to the late James Clyde Montgomery Sr., and Sarah Elizabeth Harveston Montgomery.
He was a member of First Baptist Church Brookhaven. Mr. Montgomery was also a member of Gideon International, Global Meritime Ministries, and writer
for Got Questions. He has taken mission trips to China, Indonesia, Panama, Nigeria, Malaysia and Singapore, and distributed approximately 1,000,000 Bibles around the world.
Preceding him in death were his parents and brother, David Bruce Montgomery.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 55 years, Shirley O. Montgomery; children, Terry Spencer, Jim Montgomery, and Beth Covington and husband, Ben, all of Brookhaven. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Lauren Spencer, Geoffrey Spencer, Wesley Harper, Mark Covington and Owen Covington; along with a host of nieces and nephews and other family and friends, and sister, Gail ONesi, of Brookhaven.
Memorials can be made to the First Baptist Missions, 2001 E. Monticello St.
Brookhaven, MS. 39601 or Gideons International, 131 Gateway Dr. Ste A, Brandon, MS 39042
Services for John Larry McFadden, of Brookhaven are 11:00 am, Monday, January 9, 2023, at Riverwood Family with visitation from 9:00 until the time of service.
Burial will be at Riverwood Memorial Park.
John Larry McFadden, 74, passed away January 5, 2023. He was born November 6, 1948 to the late John Elton McFadden and Evonne Smith McFadden.
He served his country in the United States National Guard. Mr. McFadden was a member of First Baptist Church of Brookhaven, Salesman for Stan King Chevy. He was a former member of the Exchange Club, Salesman of the Year at Stan King for several years, loved all sports, riding his Harley, coaching his children in sports and spending time with his grandchildren and family.
Preceding him in death were his parents, and brother, Joe Stephen McFadden.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 50 years, Verna White McFadden; children, Jason McFadden and wife, Christie; Jenny Tucker and husband Linc; five grandchildren, Brittan McFadden, Ava Moreton, Harley McFadden, Saylor McFadden and Magnolia Tucker; along with sisters-in-law, Sheila McFadden, Devera Miley and husband, Jim, and Olivia McNair and husband, Steve; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.
The funeral service for Bubba Albritton, will be 11 a.m., Friday, January 6, at Riverwood Family, with interment to follow in Cold Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Bogue Chitto. The visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, January 5, at Riverwood and will resume on Friday at 9 a.m. until the time of service.
Bubba Richard Denon Albritton, II, 35, of Brookhaven, died December 28, 2022, in Amite, Louisiana. He was born in McComb, Mississippi, October 19, 1987.
Bubba was a friend to many and a great father to his three children. He was a wonderful husband to Bobbie Jo. Bubba loved traveling, mud riding, and spending time with his family. He took pride in the business, Rapid Recovery LLC, that he and his father founded together. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
Bubba is preceded in death by his stepfather, Bernie Anslum; grandparents, James and Mattie Allen and Cecil and Mary Albritton; and his brother-in-law, Mark Morgan.
He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Jo Albritton; his children, Blazey Albritton, Blaze Albritton, and Brayleah Albritton; two other children that he loved and raised Destin Allen and Galmarie “Porky” Jenkins; his mother, Leah Anslum; his father Richard Albritton and step mother, Debbie; sisters, Kyla Barcenas and husband, Alex and Stephanie Albritton; step brother, Christopher Lea; step sister, Candi Polk and husband, Steven; three nephews, Kadyn Mitchell, Karsyn Barcenas, Madden Morgan; and one niece, Addisyn Barcenas. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.
Graveside service for Mr. Donald Roy Curtis will be 1 p.m., Friday, January 6, at Spring Hill Baptist Church Cemetery
Mr. Curtis, 87, of Wesson, passed away January 2, 2023. He was born September 22, 1935, to Welby and Ruby Curtis, in Hazlehurst, MS. Donald served in the Army during Peace Time. After serving in the military, he returned to Vicksburg where his family was living. He met Sherrill in Vicksburg, they married and lived there for several years after the children were born, then moved back to Hazlehurst. He was employed at the Copiah Feed Mill and later went to Kulhman Electric as a Coil Winder until he retired and then came home to take care of his farm, cattle, and home life.
He loved meeting new friends, and his love for music kept him busy. He sang in the choir and sang with a Group at Strong Hope Baptist Church for many, many years. He also sang with a very special friend (Wayne Magee) at many Nursing Homes, churches, and special meetings. Over the years Donald and Sherrill moved their membership to Clear Branch Baptist Church and was very active as members until he was not able to go.
Even though he could not go places to share his music, he kept Wayne's tapes and CDs, by his chair and listened to them every day.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, William “Bill” Curtis, Chelsie Curtis, and Julian Curtis; and sister, Inez Curtis.
Those left to cherish his memory are, his wife, Sherrill Ann Curtis; son, Ronald Curtis (Tiffany); daughters, Shere Hussien and Karen Ann Middleton (Ronnie); brother, L.F. Curtis; sister, Ann Curtis Mirick; five grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Clear Branch Baptist Church Building Fund 2166 Clear Branch Lane, Wesson, MS 39191 or to St Jude’s, P.O. Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.
Many thanks to Clear Branch Baptist Church, Ms. Bessie, our special cookie lady, Hospice Ministries, Riverwood Family Funeral Service, friends, neighbors, and all sitters. A special thanks to Glinda Benjamin for being there for us and helping with all our needs.
The funeral service for Steven Martin “Stevie” Dugas will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Red Bluff Baptist Church, with burial in Day Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
Mr. Dugas, 69, of Greensburg, LA, died December 31, 2022, at his residence. He was born September 6, 1953, to Percy A. Dugas and Ernie Martin Dugas.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Rhonda Dugas; his parents; one son, Zachery Dugas; and sister, Linda Clark.
Those who remain to cherish his memory are, his children, Jennifer Dugas and Michael Dugas (Cherie); brother, Larry Smith (Jackie); and sisters, Tammy Dugas and Paula Dugas; four grandchildren, Dara Mule’ (Allie), Dylan Butler (Breonne), Josey Butler and Pryce Dugas. He is also survived by girlfriend Ozzie Givens as well as other loving family members and friends.
Serving as Pallbearers will be Dylan Butler, Tommy Carter, Robert Smith,
Josey Butler, Pryce Dugas, Lee Smith, Dillion Powers, and Chris Varnado.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St Jude’s, P.O. Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.