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Obituaries

Obituaries

Thursday, 10 October 2019 08:40

Peggy Nell Keene Eady

Services for Mrs. Peggy Nell Keene Eady are 11:00 am Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Riverwood Family Funeral Service

with visitation from 9:00 until time of service and burial at Easthaven Cemetery. Rev. Dusty McDavid, Rev. Billie Joe Deer and Rev. Paul Gabbard will officiate.

 

Mrs. Peggy Nell Keene Eady, 89, passed away October 9, 2019 at Haven Hall. She was born on October 12, 1930

in Lincoln County to the late Andy Lee Keene and Jessie Thames Keene.

She was a Charter member of Brookhaven First Church of the Nazarene (1956).

 

Mrs. Eady was a homemaker and owner with her husband, of Thames and Eady Flooring.

 

Preceding her in death were her parents; brother, Frank Gerald Keene and wife, Polly; first husband, John Jacob Martens and second husband, Kenneth E. Eady, Jr.

a marriage of 50 plus years.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Debbie M. Parkman and husband, Johnny and Eloise Eady, both of Brookhaven;

2 step-sons, Kenneth W. Eady and wife, June of Rogersville, MO., David Earl Eady and Paula of Seattle, WA.

She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and 2 nieces.

Wednesday, 09 October 2019 16:33

John Michael King

Services for Mr. John Michael King of Brookhaven are 11:00 am Friday, October 11, 2019

at Heucks Retreat Baptist Church with burial at the church cemetery.

Visitation if from 5:00- 8:00 pm, Thursday, October 10, at Riverwood and from 10:00

until time of service on Friday at the church.

 

Mr. John Michael King, 70, went to be with his Lord on October 8, 2019.

He was born on May 7, 1949 to the late Clifton King and Lucille Sutton King.

Mr. King served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was the service manager for Magnolia Estates.

He was also a member and deacon of Heucks Retreat Baptist Church.

John was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed hunting and spending time in the mountains and spending time with family.

 

Preceding him in death were his parents; and brother, Clifton David King.

 

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 45 years, Karon Richardson King; brother, Wayne King and wife Terry;

nephews, Lorin King, Dustin King and Shelton Lambert; niece, Hollie Cupit Campbell and special great nephew, Drayce Campbell.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Johnnie E and Pauline H. Wells Scholarship at Co-lin.

Tuesday, 08 October 2019 11:34

Rhonda Denise Jacobs

"Rhonda Jacobs, 58, of Brookhaven, Mississippi, passed Saturday, October 05, 2019.

Rhonda was born to Robert Lilleyman, and Barbara Lilleyman, July 29, 1961. 

She is preceded in death by her father.

 

Rhonda will be sorely missed by her mother, Barbara Lilleyman and sisters, Lori Ann Kedrow and Robyn Lyn Moore (Raymond Moore),

and extended family, Joshua Kedrow, Heather Kedrow, Megan Jordan, Tyler Kedrow, Madilyn Kedrow, Jaxson Kedrow, Lily Johnstone, and Brendon Jordan.

Rhonda is survived by 2 children: Julianne Patrick (Joel Patrick), and Rachael Genuise (Anthony Genuise).

She also is survived by 4 grandchildren; Briana Genuise, Pierson Patrick, Noah Patrick, and Rhogan Genuise.

She is preceded in death by her father and her first born daughter, Catherine Sue. 

Rhonda was instrumental in leading a Celebrate Recovery program in Brookhaven and was an influence in the lives

of many who were struggling with addictions, hurts, and hangups. She organized a food pantry in Michigan to those in need, as well.

She extended herself, and her resources, to help them find a new start. Rhonda had a passion for music from childhood.

She loved to play the piano as others gathered around to sing. She was always found playing gospel, rock, and Elton John.

Rhonda had many passions including computer coding, role-playing, Star Trek, and crafting.

She was kind to those around and always gave a helping hand, words of wisdom, or just a shoulder to cry on.

Those who loved her will forever carry on her memory.

 

A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 1pm

located at CenterPoint Church (640 Halbert Heights Rd, Brookhaven, MS 39601).

All of those who knew Rhonda are welcome to attend."

Monday, 07 October 2019 13:12

Billy Gene Wallace

The funeral service for Mr. Billy Gene Wallace will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, October 8, at Victory Baptist Church

with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Monday, Oct 7, at Riverwood and

will resume Tuesday at the church from 9 a.m. until time of service.

Mr. Wallace, 79, of Brookhaven, passed from this life October 6, 2019, at his residence. He was born

December 2, 1939, to his parents, Lonnie Wallace and Nettie Reed Wallace. He was employed in the oilfield industry

as a driller and was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Mr. Billy was a loving husband, father, grandfather and

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

He is preceded in death by his parents and 10 half brothers and sisters.

Those who are left behind to cherish his memory are, his wife, Bonnie Hutcherson Wallace; son, Dr. David Wallace;

daughters, Shirley Wallace, Amy Wallace Waldon, and Terri Wallace; sister-in-law, Minnie Wallace; six grandchildren,

Jessica Reeves, Dwayne Reeves, Carlye Waldon, Hayden Waldon, Grayson Smith, and Griffin Smith. He is also survived

by five great grandchildren, Kai Leonard, Nikola Reeves, Jacoby Reeves, Bradley Reeves, and Kinsley Reeves; as well as

other loving family members and friends.

The family would like to say a special “thank you” to Hospice Ministries and Kathy Sutton and to the one person we

could not have made this journey without, Evelyn Williamson.

Saturday, 05 October 2019 10:38

Sharon Brown Hall

Services for Mrs. Sharon Brown Hall of Brookhaven are 11:00 am Tuesday, October 8, 2019

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

Visitation is from 5:00-8:00 pm Monday, October 7, at Riverwood.

 

Mrs. Sharon Brown Hall, 68, passed away October 4, 2019 at her residence.

She was born on October 17, 1950.

Sharon was retired from the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier and loved reading and spending time with her grandchildren.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend and will be missed by all that knew and loved her.

 

Preceding her in death were her parents, Hilton W. Brown, Sr. and Irene Parsons Brown; brother, Hilton Brown, Jr.

 

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Gillis “Buddy” Wayne Hall;

sons, David Hall and wife, Amy, Todd Hall and wife, Wendy and Steve Hall;

sisters, Ann Callendar and husband, Claude, Gail Case and husband, Terry, Shirley Smith and husband, Puddin,

and Frankie Leggett and husband, Johnny and sister-in-law, Joyce Brown.

She is also survived by her 5 grandchildren, Malori Malea Hall, Travis Don Hall, Anna “Catelyn” Hall, Ali Claire Hall and Celestial Faye Hall.

Friday, 04 October 2019 11:46

Joyce Ann Rushing Holmes

Graveside service for Mrs. Joyce Ann Rushing Holmes of Meadville

were 10:00 am Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Adams-Heggen Pate Cemetery.

 

Mrs. Joyce Ann Rushing Holmes, 69 passed away on October 1, 2019.

She was born on September 29, 1950 to the late George Washington Rushing and Lois Dean Rushing.

 

Preceding her in death were her parents and sister Marie Harrell.

 

Those left to cherish her memory are her ex-husband, JB Holmes; son, Johnny B. Holmes;

daughter, Hattie “Diane” Plunkett and husband, Chris; brothers, David Rushing and Buddy Ruff Rushing.

She is also survived by her 4 grandchildren, Aerial Justesen, Sebastian Justesen,

Emily R. Plunkett, Elizabeth “Scout” Plunkett and Andrew A. Plunkett and 2 great- great grandchildren

Wednesday, 02 October 2019 16:57

Hugh Howard "Pee Wee" Ivy, Jr.

The funeral service for Mr. Hugh Howard “Pee Wee” Ivy, Jr. will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 3, 2019, at Riverwood Family, with interment at Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. There will be a time of visitation from 9:30 a.m. until time of the service.

“Pee Wee” was born October 18, 1942, to his parents, Hugh Howard Ivy, Sr. and Sarah Lee McDavid Ivy.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Becky Ivy.

Tuesday, 01 October 2019 12:04

Margaret Price Hedglin

Services for Mrs. Margaret Price Hedglin of Bogue Chitto are 2:00 pm Friday, October 4, 2019

at Riverwood Family Funeral Service of Brookhaven, Mississippi and burial at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation is from 1:00 pm until time of service on Friday.

 

Mrs. Margaret Price Hedglin, 87, went to be with her Lord on October 1, 2019 at Hospice Ministries.

She was born on February 11, 1932 to the late Riley Simpson Price and Lena Mae Price.

She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, a homemaker, loving mother and grandmother.

 

Mrs. Hedglin was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Carl Jay Hedglin.

 

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, John Hedglin and wife, Kay, Mike Hedglin and wife, Cherri

and Tommy Hedglin and wife, Judy.

She is also survived by her 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Tuesday, 01 October 2019 10:31

Sheila Rene Campbell Frazier

There will be a Memorial Gathering for Sheila Rene Campbell Frazier of Brookhaven

are Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 2:00-4:00 pm at Riverwood Family Funeral Service.

 

Sheila Rene Campbell Frazier, 70, passed away on September 30, 2019 at her residence.

She was born on January 29, 1949 to the late Julian Roy Frazier and Glendon Tullis.

Preceding her in death were her parents.

 

Those left to cherish her memorial are her son, Michael Kanyon Campbell and spouse, Michael Banuelos; daughters, Margret Elizabeth Campbell King,

Priscilla Kathryn Campbell Daniels and husband, David; brothers, Roy J. Frazier, II., Dan Frazier and sister, Gayle Frazier.

She is also survived by her 3 grandchildren, Brent Fielder, Ayreahna Mooney and Devin Delaughter and 4 great-great children.

Memorials can be made to the French Camp Academy.

Monday, 30 September 2019 15:56

Lois Nelson Moore

Funeral services for Mrs. Lois Nelson Moore will be 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at Riverwood Family, with interment in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service.

Mrs. Moore, 87, of Hazlehurst, passed away September 29, 2019. She was born September 27, 1932 to Louis and Eula Mae Nelson. She met and married her husband, Herbert Leonard Moore and they were married 63 years, being separated by his death. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Brookhaven, and co-owner of Herbert L. Moore, Inc. for 45 years. She is a past member of Daughters of American Revolution, an honorary member of the Willing Hearts Circle, and she was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Spending time with her children and grandchildren was her passion. She was also a very special aunt to many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Moore; parents; four brothers; and grandson, Steven Matthew McBride.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Melinda Moore McBride and husband, Steve, and Phyllis Moore Wallace, all of Brookhaven; son, Jerry Moore and wife Cathy of Brookhaven; grandchildren, Marcus McBride, Kimberly McBride Goza and husband, Ben, Blake Wallace and wife Allison, Erica Wallace Simmons and husband, Blake, Allyson Wallace Smith and husband, Michael, Taylor Wallace and wife Kelly, Chris Moore and wife Leah, Chad Moore and wife Whitney; and great grandchildren, Jase McBride, Lleyton, Beckett, Lynley, and Graham Goza, Tucker, Katherine, Piker, John Patrick Wallace, Ryker, Conar, Zoey, and Madi Simmons, Hollis Smith, Kipton and Kaston Wallace, James, Micah, Grace, Annaleigh, Ava Claire, Bethany, and Chapman Moore.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to First Baptist Building Fund or International Missions Board.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Joyce Wright and Mattie Crockett.

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