Mr. Walter Dale Howell, 66, passed away April 30, 2020, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

He was born on July 7, 1953, to the late James Wilmer Howell and Mary Nell Peavey Howell.

Mr. Howell was a member of Central Baptist Church.

Preceding him in death were his parents; and brother, David Lloyd Howell.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Joshua Dale Howell; brothers, Bill Howell, Lynn Howell, Russ Howell, Randy Howell;

sisters, Annelle Young and Kay Mullins. He is also survived by his two grandchildren.

Services for Mr. Howell will be at a later date.

A private graveside service for Mrs. Gloria Lea Hester Holland is 2:30 pm, Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Byrd’s Chapel Cemetery in Meadville.

Mrs. Gloria Lea Hester Holland, 92, of Meadville went peacefully to be with her Lord on May 1, 2020.

She was born on February 3, 1928, to the late Thomas Flowers Hester and Amanda Leomer Reemes.

Mrs. Holland was a homemaker and a member of the Bude Church of God. She will be missed by all that loved and knew her.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Owen Holland; step-father, John Lincoln Brasher; daughter, Elizabeth Hawkins;

son-in-law, Robert Hawkins, and granddaughter, Cheri Hawkins.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Farrell Holland and wife, Wilma, Bobby Holland, and wife, Judy

and Wendell Holland and wife, Tanya.

She is also survived by nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Private graveside service for Mr. Alvin Beall McCardle is 2:00 pm, Monday, May 4, 2020, at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Alvin Beall McCardle, 82, of Hazlehurst passed away peacefully at his home on April 30, 2020.

He was born on January 7, 1938, to the late Milton and Pearl McCardle.

His first love was music at an early age and was also when he bought his first guitar. Bluegrass was always one of his greatest passions.

Alvin spent many years driving an 18 Wheeler. He drove for Magnatec for over 26 years and later he drove for Barnett Brothers

and several other companies before his retirement.

He was married to his wife, Carolyn McCardle for 30 years. They spent many years traveling to the Mountains, Dollywood, Branson, and Cherokee, N.C.

and many other places, living the life they loved and as they did one another.

He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Preceding him in death were his parents; and brothers.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Carolyn McCardle; daughters, Darlene Bates, and husband, Joe of Wesson, MS,

Diane Lambert and husband, Mark of Monticello, MS, Angie Kaiser and husband, Karl of Mission, TX, Trish Rash and husband, Kenny of Dawson, TX;

son, Marcel McCardle and wife Brenda of Monticello, MS and 11 grandchildren, and two great-grandsons.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.

Services are incomplete

A private service will be held for Jimmie Larry Davis, Sr., Friday, May 1, at Riverwood.

Mr. Davis, 85, of Brookhaven, passed from this life April 29, 2020 at his son’s residence.

He was born in Carthage, MS, June 6, 1934, to his parents, Pete Davis and Eula Mae Davis.

He was the owner of Davis Auto Repair. Mr. Davis was a sports fan, he enjoyed watching

Nascar and Saint’s Football. He also enjoyed traveling. Fishing was his lifelong pastime.

He will be missed by those who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Jewell Davis; parents; daughter, Linda Davis Jordan;

brothers, Jackie Davis and Billy Davis; sisters, Peggy and Bobby; and daughters in law,

Lydia Fuller Davis and Beverly Purser Davis.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Jimmie Larry Davis, Jr., Willie Earl Davis,

and Darrell Wayne Davis. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Amanda Davis May,

Jimmie Geneal “Neal” Davis, Angie Marie Davis, John Benjamin “Ben” Rowley, Heather Davis Friis,

and Sarah Rowley Kitchens; and nine great grandchildren; also his friends and caretakers,

Charlie Lucas and Charlotte Watts Allen and his grandson by choice, Nicholas Bates.

Richard Holden Webb, 85, of Bogue Chitto, passed away April 28, 2020, at his residence.

He was born on July 13, 1934, to the late Joseph Webb, Sr. and Ruby Cook.

Mr. Webb served in the United States Army. He was an Electrical Contractor, and business owner. He will be missed by all that loved and knew him.

Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Joyce Ann Locke Webb; brother, Joseph Webb, Jr., and sister Joann Steen.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Dolores Jordan, and husband, Bo; special cousin Jack Webb and wife, Sandra, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Clayton Reed Caldwell, 70, of Brookhaven, passed from this life on April 24, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Bastrop, LA, on February 21, 1950, to Alberto and Juanita Caldwell.

Mr. Clayton served our country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army and was a member of Sunshine Mountain 7^th day Baptist Church.

He absolutely loved fishing and hunting, but his favorite pastime was spending time with his family.

Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Stacey Caldwell of 25 years; Great-grandson, James Painter.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Ariel Gore Hamilton (Buddy), Matthew Kidd, and stepdaughter, Pamela Judd (Jerry); eight grandchildren,

John Brown, Miya Gore, Jasmine Gore, Christopher Gore, Kristen Painter, Beth McKlemurry, Emmaleigh McDonald, and Bobby “Man” Lewis (Tasha).

He is also survived by six great-grandchildren, Walker Raymond, Brentley Ward, Caiden McKelmurry, Isaiah Dockery, Anna Lewis, Star Lewis, and sister-in-law, Jackie Day.

Janis Moreton Hobbs

April 17, 1926 – April 23, 2020

Janis Moreton Hobbs died peacefully in Camellia Estates Assisted Living in McComb, Mississippi, where she received excellent care for three years.

For 91 of her 94 years, she lived, and then raised her own family, in the Brookhaven, Mississippi house built by her father, S.E. Moreton.

After graduating with a bachelor of science degree from the University of Wisconsin, Janis returned to Brookhaven, the hometown of her father, grandfather, and great-grandfather,

married Henry Ware Hobbs, Jr. and had six children. She was a member of the First Methodist Church, the Climbers Club, the Daughters of the American Revolution,

and her beloved bridge club. A founding member of the Brookhaven Junior Auxiliary, she was its first president.

Admittedly never a domestic goddess, Janis had other passions including all aspects of science, raising horses, exploring nature, and debating philosophical and political issues.

Her sharp mind and curious nature made her a thought-provoking conversationalist. Gifted with an extraordinary memory, she was an exceptional bridge player

and a sought-after resource for family history. She passed to her children and grandchildren countless entertaining stories about the Moretons, the Hobbses,

the Perkinses, and other relatives and friends.

She adored flying airplanes. After earning a pilot’s license when she was a teenager, she became a skilled amateur pilot, winning several cross-country races.

One of her fondest memories was dancing with the president of Nicaragua after a first-place landing in Managua.

Janis’s children and grandchildren happily remember camping with her on the banks of the Homochitto River, searching for arrowheads and beaver dams,

and late-night excursions to view stars and comets. Her greatest joy was hosting large boisterous family gatherings in her spacious living room.

Janis was devoted to her family, extended family, and many lifelong friends.

Survivors include her children Susan Moreton Hobbs Neal (Drake Maynard), Van Hobbs (Becky Hobbs), Marcie Hobbs Farnsworth (Scott Farnsworth),

Allan Hobbs (Janet Hobbs), Lyle Hobbs, (Danita Hobbs), and Russell Hobbs, as well as sixteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

William Grover “W. G.” Johnson, 80, passed away April 25, 2020, at Meadville Convalescent Home, Meadville, MS. He was born on March 30, 1940, in Crosby, MS.

Mr. Johnson served as 5^th District Supervisor for the Wilkinson County Board of Supervisors from 1984-2007 when he retired. He enjoyed helping others

and was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church, Liberty, MS.

He was preceded in death by his parents; A.J. and Inez Johnson and one brother, Joseph C. Johnson.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 59, years, Billie C. Johnson; three daughters, Cheryl Fullerton of Natchez,

Katherine Jackson and husband, Rockey of Gloster,

Melissa Lemoine and husband, Preston, of Bude, and one son, Jonathan Johnson, and wife, Angela of Crosby; brothers, A.J. Johnson, and wife, Dolly of Natchez,

Bobby Johnson and wife, Sherry of Crosby; sister, Ethel Dowling, and husband, Mark of Macclenny, Florida; sister-in-law, Ann Johnson of Crosby;

and two aunts, Orilla Joseph and Edna Durham and husband, Earlie.

She is also survived by grandchildren, Kimberly Johnson, Jennifer Harvey and husband Kevin, Justin Arnold and wife Jessica,

William Aubrey Smith, Ethan Baxter, Laura Baxter; great-grandchildren, Blayne Duck, Lane, and Emory Harvey, Jax Arnold, Paisley,

and John Arlis Baxter, Anastasia, Dakota and Dominic, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis TN 38748-0142

A Memorial Service for Cassie Christine Prather of Brookhaven will be held Saturday, April 25, 2020, at 3:00 pm at 1034 Bethel Rd, Bogue Chitto, MS.

Cassie Christine Prather, 28, passed away on April 19, 2020.

She was born on October 9, 1991.

Preceding her in death were her father, Harry Parr; grandfather, Thomas Prather and daughter, Caylee Lynn Prather.

Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Christina Martinez and step-father Raul Martinez; her daughters, Callie Christine Prather, Cyleigh Madison Prather,

and Cailynn Michelle Prather; her brother, John Thomas Prather, along with a sister-in-law, Lacey Prather; niece, Londyn Prather; grandparents, Robert & Donna Cupit,

Sandra Prather; uncle, Thomas Prather, Jr.; aunts, Courtney Cupit, Misty Prather, and Mandy Fugler.

At her service, there will be a prayer by her Aunt, Sharon Lambert and there will be a time of remembrance for anyone that wishes to speak.