Mr. Leslie Earl Naab, 84, of Brookhaven, MS, passed from this life January 30, 2022, in McComb, MS. He was born at home in Hutton Township, Coles County, IL, March 12, 1937, to Harold Edward Naab and Opal Lorena Bostic Naab.
Mr. Naab served his country as staff sergeant in the United States Air Force and worked as a jet mechanic during the Korean War. He was self-employed as an electrical contractor and enjoyed time spent in his workshop as well as camping and traveling the country. Mr. Naab was a lover of animals especially his pet poodle, Pookey. He enjoyed hitting the flea markets and rummage sales with his wife and friends. He was a friend to all and always there to lend a helping hand. He was always the tower of strength in the family yet the most silent. He recently moved to Brookhaven, MS from Decatur, IL to be with his son and family.   

He is preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Kathy Naab, his brother Harold Eugene Naab and Sisters Alberta Frances Glover, and Rita Bell Lammers.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 65 years, Barbara Naab of Brookhaven, MS; son, Tim Naab and wife Cindy of Brookhaven, MS; sister, Pat Kunz and husband, Ed of Decatur, IL; three grandchildren, Leslie Naab of Brookhaven, MS, Jamie Naab Meredith and husband, Mitch of Burnside, KY, and Katy Armstrong Lambert and husband, Jeff Of Warrensburg, IL; eight great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren, as well as other loving family members and friends.

Mr. Dan Weathersby Ashley of Meadville, MS, completed his journey here January 30, 2022, in Meadville. He was born in Natchez, MS, July 13, 1940, to George Houston Ashley and Edna Adams Ashley. He was 81 years of age.

Mr. Ashley joined the Naval Reserves in high school. Later, he served his country in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Guam. He was employed with Armstrong Rubber Company for many years and most recently, Zeon Chemicals. His favorite things in life were listening to good music, especially Jimmy Buffet, taking walks, reading a good book and traveling through this beautiful country. He was a faithful provider for his family and loved his children and grandchildren above all things. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Bude and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Mr. Ashley is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dean Ashley; son-in-law, David “Tubb” Southerland; and his great-granddaughter, Ramsey Kaye Hill.

Those who remain to cherish his memory are his son, Eric Ashley of Oakland Park, FL; daughter, Eileen Ashley Southerland of Meadville, MS; two grandchildren, Allan Hill and husband, Stan, Jordan Skinner and husband, Tom; and three great grandchildren, John Dale Hill, Emme Skinner, and Waylon Hill.

A private memorial will be held to honor Mr. Ashley’s memory.

Funeral service for Mrs. Gary Marcelle Nelson will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 2, at Riverwood Family, with interment in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, February 1 at Riverwood.

Mrs. Nelson, 77, of Brookhaven, passed from this life January 30, 2022, at St Dominic Medical Center in Jackson, MS. She was born in McComb, October 27, 1944, to Elmer Johnson and Eva Mae Wilkerson Johnson. She worked as a hairdresser and in later years she was a caregiver. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Kristi Thornton; son, Eddie Nelson, Jr.; sister, Wonzie Matlock; and brother, Nicholas Johnson.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 46 years, Eddie Nelson; son, Reggie Thornton; daughter, Theresa Watson; brother, Clyde Johnson; five grandchildren, Shauna Smith, Tara Tanner, Ramsey Thornton, Landon Nelson, and Courtney Watson; 12 great grandchildren, Taylor Kennedy, Hayden McGill, Bishop Kennedy, Dylan McGill, Natalie Bergenron, Chloe McGill, Gracie Tanner, Lyndsey McGill, Dalton Thornton, Jackson Thornton, Addison Thornton, and Rory Reid; and one great great grandchild, Casen McGill. She is also survived by best friends, Phillip and Vera Boyles, Ray and Faye Reid, and Mrs. James Biggs.

With sadness our family announces that Rosemary Smith Case passed away on January 11, 2022.
Rosemary was a longtime hairdresser in Brookhaven, Mississippi.
You may leave your condolences or light a candle for Rosemary and the family here.
She was born on October 8, 1946 in Brookhaven Mississippi.
Rosemary was preceded in death by her father and mother, Louis and Omie Smith and her brother, Ray Smith and his wife Mary Louise, all from Brookhaven.
She is survived by her sister, Judy Smith Townsend, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Rosemary will be missed. May she Rest In Peace.