Mrs. Joyce Nell Reeves, 85, of Bogue Chitto, MS, passed away April 6, 2020, in Brookhaven, MS. She was born May 23, 1934, to Jess Howard and Myrtle Avants Howard. She enjoyed painting, sewing, crafting, and spending time with family. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will be missed by all that loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarke Reeves; her son Howard C. Reeves; one sister, Ruby Douglas; and one brother, Doris Howard.

Those left to remember her are her daughters, Janie Reeves and Judy Reeves; and one sister in law Christine Howard. She is also survived by seven grandchildren; Ryan Watts, Carla Wallace, Rustin Watts, Jamie Reeves, Kristin Hatten, Heather Reeves, and Cody Reeves; ten great grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

There will be a private graveside service held for John David Southerland, Wednesday, April 8.

Mr. Southerland, 66, passed from this life April 4, 2020, in Meadville, MS. He was born in Natchez March 2, 1954, to Howard Leslie Southerland and Ruby Louise Maher Southerland-Steen. He was a First Lieutenant Game Warden with the MS Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks.

John David, "Tubb," enjoyed spending time with his family and being
outdoors. Most days you could find him on his tractor, fishing, or hunting deer, turkey, or rabbits. 

For many years, he enjoyed playing softball
and made many lifelong friends.  He was a big bear of a man whose size
made you notice him, but his personality drew you in.  Wise beyond his
years, he was never afraid to tell you what you needed to hear.  He
loved God, his family, America, and working with his hands.  After
serving as a game warden for thirty years, he retired as a First
Lieutenant.  He enjoyed his term as a supervisor of Franklin County
District Two and serving his community.  He was a proud member of the
Mississippi Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association, Inc., NRA, and
the Crappie Club.  If he could share one thing with you now, it would be
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whosoever
believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16

He is preceded in death by his father and granddaughter, Ramsey Kaye Hill.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Eileen Ashley Southerland; mother, Louise Southerland-Steen and husband, Gene; daughters, Ashley Allan Hill and husband, Stanley, Jordan Leslie Skinner and husband, Thomas; brother, Leslie Paul Southerland and wife, Marlene; two grandchildren, John Dale Hill and Mary Everett Skinner; other family members include, aunt, Shirley Knapp Howington, cousin, Tim Brown, his friend, Andrew “AJ” Smith, nephew, Les Southerland, nieces, Robin Brown and Hannah Cook along with a multitude of cousins and friends who are as close as family.

A private graveside for Eula Ann Peden will be held at Roberts Memorial Cemetery in Lawrence County.

Ann Peden, 77, of Ruth, passed away on April 3, 2020. She was born on August 6, 1942, to the late Leonard and Isabel Thames.

She was a wonderful wife, mother, MawMaw, sister, aunt, and friend. She worked at Homelite and Stahl Urban until she retired. She was the glue that held her family together. She loved to play games and teach her family about the Lord. She has taught her grandchildren and nieces how to cook some of their favorite dishes that she made. She’s taught each and everyone of her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews the meaning of patience, love, understanding, and forgiveness.

Preceding her in death are her parents; brother, Lenard Thames; and sisters, Ethel Evans, Edith Mapp, Carrie Bell King, Lucille Mitchell, Elsieon and Nelda Fay Thames.

Those left behind to cherish her memory are her husband, Robert Peden; son, Keith Peden (Andrea); daughter, Angie Davis (Josh); brother, Ethan Thames (Peggy); and sister, Oma Jean Summers. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Shelli Holley (Harrison), Marli, Cooper, and Aubri Peden, Belle and Ellie Davis, Tyler, Alyssa, and Shooter Tillman; one great granddaughter, Hazel-Grace Holley; as well as a host of nieces and nephews that she loved as her own. Ann Peden will forever be missed and loved by so many.

Pallbearers are Lenny Thames, Dennis Thames, Blake Boyd, Blake Hartsfield, Cooper Peden, Harrison Holley, and Josh Davis.

Barbara Williams McClelland, 88, of Bogue Chitto, passed from this life April 4, 2020,

at King’s Daughters Medical Center. She was born May 2, 1932 to Oscar Frank Williams

and Cleo Blount Williams. She worked at the Brookhaven Library as Assistant Librarian

and she was a member of Mt Moriah Baptist Church.

Mrs. McClelland is preceded in death by her husband, Harold W. McClelland and her parents.

Those who remain to cherish her memory are her daughters, Terry McClelland McDavid

and Ronda McClelland Schillaci; one granddaughter, Sandy Hogg Applewhite;

and one great grandson, Tay Hunter Applewhite.

Mrs. Betty Ann Bowman Evans, 89, of Terrytown, LA, passed away April 3, 2020, in Houston, TX. She was born November 24, 1930, to William Irving Bowman and Axie Pittman Bowman. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and collecting butterfly memorabilia. She also Loved the color Purple. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and Great Grandmother and will be missed by all that loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 57 years, Rufus Leo Evans.

Those left to remember her are her son, Michael Leo Evans and wife Sandra, of Baton Rouge and daughters, Phyllis Ann Hoech, of Houston, TX, and Emily Alexis Evans, of Terrytown, LA. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Services will be announced at a later date.

Private Graveside service for Mr. Mark Alan Brister, Monday, April 6, 2020, at Riverwood Memorial Park.

Mr. Mark Alan Brister, 54, went to be with his Lord on April 1, 2020, at his residence.

He was born on August 6, 1965, to Paul Daniel Brister and Charlotte Daughdrill Brister.

He was a Boilermaker and was a member of Topisaw Baptist Church.

Mark enjoyed watching NASCAR and college football, cooking, grilling, and being with his family and friends.

Preceding him in death were his father, Paul D. Brister; brother, Robbie Brister; grandparents, Ray and Nona Mae Daughdrill,

Melton and Tera Brister; and father-in-law, Jimmy G. Thames.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Andrea Brister; mother, Charlotte Brister; son, Austin Alan Brister, and girlfriend,

Anna Noble; daughter Kelly Mackenzie Brister, and special pets Marley Sue and Kasey Marie.

He is also survived by a sister, Angie Phelps, and husband, Donald and sister-in-law Tina Ates and

husband Eric; mother-in-law, Ada Thames; brother-in-law, Joe Thames; nieces, Jennifer Phelps,

Savannah LeBlanc and husband, James, Maddie Phelps; nephew, Dane Brister and wife, Rene; and

great-nephew, Colton Brister; and a very special aunt, Carol McDonald, along with a host of family and friends.

Mr. Buzzy Cummings will have a private family graveside held on April 6, 2020 at Rosehill Cemetery.

Holmes Elton “Buzzy” Cummings, 81, of Bogue Chitto went to be with his Lord on

April 1, 2020 in Grand Prairie, TX. He was born on July 28, 1938 to the late

Raiford Homer Cummings and Aletha Sadler Cummings.

He enjoyed sports, as a student at Brookhaven High School, Mr. Cummings played basketball.

His greatest thrill was to spread the love of Jesus, to teach others of God’s love and mercy

through Bible Studies. He will be missed by all that loved him, but his legacy will live on.

Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Marietta Boone Cummings; infant daughter,

Tina Cummings; and sister, Ollie Boone.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Jonathan David Cummings and wife, Debra;

daughter, Mary Karen Hollis and husband, Rev. Jack Hollis Jr; brothers, Nelson Cummings

and Gene Cummings wife Vivian; and three grandchildren, Christopher David Cummings,

Wesley David Cummings, and Jack Alexander Hollis III. He is also survived by his

mother-in-law, Earlene Boone; in-laws: Donald Boone, John and Ginger Jenkins, Billy

and LaNelle Huffty, and Ronnie and Jeralyn Scroggins.

Memorials may be made to Germantown Christian Center, 7040 Stout Road Germantown, TN 38138

or Connect Church, 401 Southwest Plaza, Suite 103, Arlington, TX 76016

A graveside service for Mrs. Joyce Lydell Ellison will be Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Sylvarena Baptist Church Cemetery in Wesson, MS.

Joyce Lydell Ellison, 83, of Wesson, passed away April 2, 2020, at King’s Daughters Medical Center.

She was born on July 28, 1936 to the late Walter Alfred Howington and Ella Louise Jackson Howington.

Mrs. Ellison was a homemaker and loved to crochet. She was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church. She was a previously a long-time member of Wesson Baptist Church, where she was a faithful member of the Dorcus Sunday School Class.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Earl Ellison; brothers, Lynn Howington and Moak Howington; and sister, Margaret Smith.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Billy Ellison and wife Teri; daughter Andra Farrish and husband Daniel; brothers Curtis Howington and wife Brenda, and Thomas Howington; and sister, Margaret Howington.

She is also survived by 2 grandaughters, Samantha Powell and Kelci Boone and husband Justin; and 3 great grandchildren, Ripken Powell, Ella Powell, and Tucker Boone.

In Lieu of Flowers please make donations to the Clear Branch Baptist Church Building Fund  2166 Clear Branch Lane Wesson, MS 39191.

Mitchel Lee Case, 72, of Summit, passed away April 1, 2020, at Southwest Regional Medical Center.

He was born on November 16, 1947, to the late Memphis Case and Adie Case.

Mr. Case served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.

He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, also an avid hunter and fisherman,

animal lover and a loving and devoted grandfather, husband, and father.

Preceding him in death were his parents.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Jennifer Moak Case; daughters, Deanna and husband John Mickle of Florence,

Mollie and husband Lamar Greer of Jayess, and Amanda and husband Dayton Dodge of Vidalia.

He is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Lauren Mickle, Vivien Morsi, Bailey Mickle, and Memphis Dodge and 3 great-grandchildren.

There will be a private graveside service for Mr. Howard Wayne Moak, 11 a.m.,

Thursday, April 2, at Howard V. Moak Family Cemetery in Caseyville, MS.

Mr. Moak, 71, of Wesson, passed from this life March 30, 2020, at King’s Daughters

Medical Center in Brookhaven. He was born October 22, 1948 to Howard V. Moak

and Josie Mary Norton Moak. He was a retired truck driver.

Mr. Moak is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tracy Lynn Moak Mistich;

and brothers, Johnny Moak and Ellis Ray Moak.

Those who remain to cherish his memory are his sons, Howard Wayne Moak, Jr. and

Anthony Brian Moak; brothers, Robert Wiley “R.W.” Moak and wife, Erma, Carroll Moak

and wife, Dolly, and Jimmy Moak and wife, Joy; sister, Rosemary Moak Pickering and husband,

Garry; six grandchildren and one great grandchild as well as a host of nieces and nephews

and other loving family members and friends.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.