Obituaries
Emmitt Paul Walker
Services for Mr. Emmitt Paul Walker of Brookhaven are 2:00 pm, Monday,
August 22, 2022, at New Sight Baptist Church with burial at New Sight Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 12:00 until the time of service.
Mr. Emmitt Paul Walker, 87, passed away August 18, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.
Mr. Walker was born on March 18, 1935, to the late Emmitt Roy Walker and Lexi Mae Allgood Walker. He was a member of New Sight Baptist Church. He was employed by Campbell 66 Express Trucking Company for 18 years; he then went to become a self-employed carpenter building many homes around Brookhaven and the surrounding areas. He was a long-time deacon of New Sight Baptist Church and served as church treasurer for 39 years. He also taught young adult Sunday School Class for many years.
Preceding him in death were his parents; and sister, Mavis Warren.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 68 years, Betty Herring Walker; son, Terry Paul Walker and wife, Mickey; daughter, Tammy Walker Ezell; brothers, Danny Walker and wife, Paula, Randy Walker and wife, Rose; sisters Faye Foster and husband, Darius and Sandra Crane and husband, Jerry: and brother-in-law, Jesse Warren. He is also survived
by three grandchildren, Emilye Welch and husband, Sean, Katherine Ezell and Madeline Ezell and great granddaughter, Allie Brooke West. He will be dearly missed by all that loved him.
Memorial can be made to New Sight Baptist Church Building Fund.
Bobby Richard Smith
Bobby Smith, 83, of Brookhaven, MS, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at home with his family. Graveside services will be 12:30 pm, Monday, August 22, 2022, at New Sight Cemetery. Arrangements handled by Riverwood Family.
Bobby was a member of New Sight Baptist Church. He was retired from Shell Oil Company, and his Shell Oil friends were special to him. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, of 63 years, Jerryann Smith; daughter, Amy Boyd; son, Brent Smith (Teresa); granddaughters, Kelsey Freeman, and Stephanie Davis (Ben); step grandchildren, Zoe and Zayden Freeman; four great-grandchildren, Lane Weeks, Maley Smith, Brody Noworyta, and Cooper Davis. Bobby is also survived by three sisters, Linda Linton, Lillian Allen, and Mildred Cuthriell; his sister-in-law, Kathy Boyd; nieces and nephews.
Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Ethel Mae Smith; his brother, Claude Smith, Jr; and sister-in-law, Genie Robbins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Gideons International, Processing Center, PO Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251, or online at https://gideons.org/donate.
Doris Elaine Farmer
Funeral service for Mrs. Doris Elaine Smith Farmer will be 10 a.m., Friday, August 19, at Riverwood Family, with interment in the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, August 18, at Riverwood.
Mrs. Farmer, 75, of Brookhaven, passed away August 16, 2022, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. She was born in Brookhaven, MS, March 12, 1947, to Hiram C. Smith and Anna Bell Hall Smith. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John E. Farmer; her parents; grandson, Kyle Farmer; and great nephew, Brayden Anthony.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Bobby Martin and fiancé Amy Davis, Shellie Jordan and husband, Randy, Terry Meeks and Alex Farmer and wife, Sheila; brother, Ronnie Smith and wife, Cathy; sister, Pearlean Anthony and friend Wayne Johnson; six grandchildren, Trinity Martin, Sawyer Jordan, Travis Meeks, Ty Meeks, Justin Farmer, and Jessica Farmer. She is also survived by ten great grandchildren and other loving family members and friends.
Margie Vernice Shirley Cook
Funeral service for Mrs. Margie “Vernice” Shirley Cook, will be 11 a.m. Friday, August 19, at Brookway Baptist Church, with interment in the Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Friday.
Mrs. Cook, 94, passed from this life August 15, 2022. She was born in Why Not, MS, October 15, 1927, to Jesse Harmon Shirley and Nora Dunnam Shirley.
Mrs. Cook was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, even welcoming great and great, great grandchildren. She married her late husband, Jimmie, on Christmas Eve, 1945 and had 47 years together. They were blessed with four children.
She was a homemaker for many years, until taking a position as bookkeeper/receptionist. Then in later years, she worked at King’s Daughters Medical Center Gift Shop. She will be greatly missed by her loved ones and friends.
Mrs. Cook is preceded in death by her husband, James “Jimmie” Cook and son, Ronald Wayne “Ron” Cook.
She is survived by her son, Richard Cook (Cathy), of Mansura, LA; daughters, Colleen Clements (Dean) and Jimminette Phillips (David), both of Brookhaven, MS; brother, James Shirley, of Baton Rouge, MS; sisters, Delores Bennett, of Denham Springs, LA and Catherine Middleton, of Terry, MS. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 3 great, great grandchildren as well as other loving family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Lillie Ann Herring Rushing
Funeral service for Lillie Ann Herring Rushing will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 17, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, August 16, at Riverwood Family.
Ms. Rushing, 85, of Brookhaven, passed from this life August 13, 2022, at her residence. She was born in Brookhaven, September 9, 1936, to Fred and Mae Herring. Ms. Rushing was a beautiful example of grace and held her family close to her heart. “Granny” enjoyed supporting her grandchildren
in all of their activities; she was their biggest fan.
She also loved her faith family at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and served her Lord through her service there. She was a devoted member of the church, teaching Sunday School, acting as Sunday School Secretary, singing in the choir, and serving as WMU Leader.
“Miss Ann” was an educator for 38 years. She served as Guidance Counselor and taught Home Economics. She would often say, “teaching was not just a job, it is a calling.”
Her hobbies included traveling, sewing, cooking, and spending many hours working in her yard, planting, and caring for her flowers. She was a very creative soul and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Amaryllis Nations; and brother, Fred Herring, Jr.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Johnny Rushing and Steve Rushing (Cassandra); daughter, Lisa Covington (Gary); sister, Sue Redd; nine grandchildren, Will Rushing, Zane Rushing, Garrett Rushing (Alex), Jayden Rushing, Preslee Rushing, Anna Grace Covington, Allison Covington,
Kensy Covington, and Jessi Claire Covington; and one great grandson, Asher Rushing. She is also survived by other loving family members and friends.
James Mitchell Britt
Services for Mr. James Mitchell Britt of Brookhaven are 1:30 pm Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Riverwood Family with visitation from 11:30 until the time of service.
Burial will be at Easthaven Cemetery.
James Mitchell Britt, 72, passed away on August 12, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born August 7, 1950, to the late, James Ollion Britt and Ruby Lee Britt.
Mr. Britt was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
In 1969 Mitchell was drafted into the United States Army. After returning to the U.S. in 1972, he joined the 155th Infantry, National Guard, where he continued to serve his country. He enjoyed Harley Davidson motorcycles and was a member of ABATE. He also enjoyed woodworking.
Preceding him in death were his parents; sister, Joyce Floyd; niece Stephanie Hudson; nephew, Jake Taylor, and father-in-law, Bennon Case.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 45 years, Sherry Case Britt; son, James Matthew Britt and wife, Jenna; daughters, Lacey Lopez and husband, Eric and Kim Leveque and husband, Chris; sister, Patsy Claville and husband, Les; along
with eight grandchildren, Dylan Britt (Harley), Hayden Britt (Ian), Taylor Britt, Johnathan Britt, Kylee Lopez,, Kagen Lopez, Collin James (Brooke), Noah James
four great grandchildren, Stevie Rae Britt, Adelynn Louviere; Korynn Britt, and Jace James; his mother-in-law, Bobbie Case; sister-in-law, Sheila Massey (Gary) and a host of nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Ministries, 397 Brookhaven Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601
Rhonda Michelle Tidwell
Services for Rhonda Michelle Tidwell of Jayess are 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Riverwood Family with burial at Providence Baptist Church in Jayess.
Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 pm, Friday, August 12, at Riverwood Family.
Rhonda Michelle Tidwell, 55, passed away August 9, 2022, in Gulfport, MS.
She was born on August 8, 1967.
The pride and joy of Rhonda’s life was her grandchildren. Her heart was full of love for her family and friends. She loved to help people and gave encouraging words to all. She loved unconditionally and selflessly.
She will be missed by all that loved her.
Preceding her in death were her grandparents, Delos and Alice Hodges, Worneal Roberts and Marie Murphy, also her niece, Breanna Humphrey.
Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Linda Hodges Humphrey (David Bryant); father, Walter Humphrey Jr., and wife Jean; daughters, Teynaum Bowen (Will Lovelock), Taylor Magee and husband, Matthew; and sisters, Robin Grant, Amy and Ashley Humphrey, and Jennifer and Leighan Hayes; brother, Christopher Humphrey and wife Beverly. She is also survived by grandchildren, Ayden, Zoie, Remlie and Logan; and a host of family and friends.
Sheila Marie Thompson
Funeral service for Sheila Marie Thompson will be 11 a.m., Friday, August 12, at Monticello United Pentecostal Church, with interment in Wellman Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday from 6-9 p.m. at Monticello UPC.
Mrs. Thompson, 65, of Tylertown, passed from this life August 7, 2022, in Hattiesburg, MS. She was born in Monticello, MS December 15, 1956, to Roy Lee Moak and Alice Mae King Moak. She was loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and even welcomed one great grandchild into her heart.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 21 years, Felix “Chimp” Thompson; her parents, Roy Lee Moak and Alice Mae King Moak ; stepdad, Emmit Thompson; sisters, Oline Mixon and Barbara Jean Moak; brothers, Roy Moak, Jr., Troy Lee Moak and Stevie Joe Moak.
She is survived by her sons, Michael Thames and wife, Tessa; daughters, Alison Thames and Katie Carfaro and husband, Kory; brother, James Moak; sisters, Mary Wallace, Frances Boyd, Mildred Easterling, Patsy Adams, and Brenda Anderson; 12 grandchildren, Ashley Carter (Colton), Gage Boyd, Grace Thames, Alyssa Thames, Steven Thames, Scarlet Thames, Rylea Wibright, Lane Wibright, Jaxx Cafaro, Autumn Cafaro, Gabriella Cafaro, and Danyell Carson; and one great grandson, Cason Carter. She is also survived by her boyfriend, Jeff Stringer as well as other loving family members and friends.
Marvin Oscar Foster
Funeral service for Marvin Oscar Foster will be 2 p.m., Friday, August 12, at Stronghope Baptist Church, with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation is Friday, from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Reverend Matt Scopel will officiate.
Mr. Foster, 56, passed from this life August 9, 2022, in Wesson, MS. He was born in Newport, Rhode Island, April 13, 1966, to Willard Boyd Foster and Ruth Anne Lewis Foster. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Mr. Foster provided for his family as a Truck Driver and Mechanic. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Those who remain to cherish his memory are his wife of 23 years, Patty D. Foster; daughter, Jessica Branch (Christopher); brother, Mike Foster; two grandchildren, Logan and Matthew Branch; and one nephew, Wyatt Foster. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.
Edna Miller
Funeral service for Mrs. Edna Miller will be Noon, Wednesday, August 10, at Riverwood Family, with interment in the Crystal Springs Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
Edna, age 101, passed from this life August 8, 2022, at the Aspen Assisted Living Community in Brookhaven. She was born November 16, 1920, in Sontag, MS, to William Robert and Florence Aserlene Allen.
She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked at Potter Company and Co-Lin Community College.
Edna liked to stay busy and had a variety of interests: traveling, sewing, needlework, painting, pottery, gardening, and quilting. She especially enjoyed spending time with the weekly quilting group at Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Her greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed by them all.
Edna was a faithful believer in Jesus Christ and was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church.
Preceding her in death are, her husbands, Julian M. Morrison and Mercer B. Miller; her parents; eight brothers, three sisters; son-in-law, Orrin Leonard; and grandson, Daren Morrison.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Julian M. Morrison and wife, Gretchen; daughters, Sandra Leonard and Beverly White and husband Wayne; five grandchildren, Jennifer Carrier, Sam Leonard (Karen), Alexander Leonard (Kiri), Jonathan White (Robyn), Bradley White (Maggi); eight great grandchildren, Joshua, Brandin, Patrick, Dillon, Alex, Liam, Leia, and Freyja; one great, great grandson, Sheppard; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.
A Special thanks to The Aspen & Compassus Hospice.
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