Obituaries
Elton Wayne McInnis
Graveside service for Mr. Elton Wayne McInnis, of Wesson, are 12:00 pm Friday, December 11, 2020,
at Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Elton Wayne McInnis, 87, went to be with the Lord on December 8, 2020, at his residence.
He was born on May 31, 1933, to the late Willie Jenner McInnis and Lillie Mae Tarbutton McInnis.
Mr. McInnis was a retired automobile mechanic and enjoyed golfing and gardening.
He also served his country in the United States Army and was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church.
Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Emma Lou McCray McInnis, and brothers, Alton Lee McInnis,
William Jenner McInnis, Roger Dale McInnis, and Rev. Glenn McInnis.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Carolyn McInnis; sons, Tony Wayne McInnis, and wife, Mary Love,
Ricky McInnis and wife, Cathy, and stepson, Johnny Brekeen; daughters, Wanda Jean Peavey, and husband,
Rev. Kenny Peavey, Terri Lucinda Dove, and step-daughter, Sophia May and husband, Ed.
He is also survived by a brother, Charles McInnis,and sisters, Bernice Dodd and Claudell Layton; 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Martha Reans O'Neal
Graveside service for Mrs. Martha Reans O’Neal of Jayess are 11:00 am Tuesday, December 8, 2020
at Roberts Memorial Cemetery in Lawrence County.
Mrs. Martha Reans O’Neal, 66, went to be with her Lord on December 2, 2020.
She was born on July 3, 1954 to the late Vernon Reans and Ruth Bailey Reans.
Mrs. O’Neal was a member of Topeka Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years.
Also she was retired from Topeka Tilton Attendance Center where she was a teacher for 34 years.
Preceding her in death were her parents. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Jimmy O’Neal;
sons, Jason O’Neal and wife, Rachel and Tyler O’Neal and wife Leslie; brother, Mike Reans and wife, Beverly and sister, Marilyn Pang.
She is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Cooper, Casen, Callen, Cohen and Finn O’Neal.
She will be missed by all that loved and knew her.
Theda Genivieve Carlisle Brister
Graveside service for Mrs. Theda Genivieve Carlisle Brister will be 10 a.m.,
Monday, December 7, 2020, at Wellman Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Brister, 84, of Brookhaven, passed from this life December 4, 2020, at
King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven. She was born January 23, 1936,
in Chapmen’s Ranch, TX, to Marvin Denon Carlisle and Vivian Anita Harvill Carlisle.
Mrs. Theda enjoyed sports. She was a member of the Enterprise Booster Club. One
of her favorite pastimes was putting jigsaw puzzles together. But Mrs. Theda was a
wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to all who knew her.
Her family was her heartbeat. Watching her children, grandchildren, and even the
great grandchildren playing sports or participating in their school and church programs
was the most important thing in her life. She was a member of Wellman Baptist Church
and will be missed by her church family as well.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Lucius Bernard Brister; parents; brothers,
J.D. Carlisle, Kenneth Carlisle; sisters, Lina Mae Brister, Montey Rudder McEwen,
Lois Barlow, and Barbara Rutledge; and her two great granddaughters, Brooklyn Scout Brister
and Railyn Nykole Brister.
Those who remain to cherish her memory are her sons, Steve Brister and Sue,
Luke Brister and Mary; daughters, Cathy Ivy and Danny and Amy LaRue; and sister-in-law,
Loretta Spencer and Perry. She leaves a legacy in her 12 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Wellman Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 1918
Wellman Drive, Bogue Chitto, MS 39629.
Robert Mayfield
Services for Robert Mayfield are 4:00 pm Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Easthaven Baptist Church with visitation from 3:00 until the time of the service.
Burial will be Monday at Forest Park Cemetery in Shreveport, LA.
On Thursday, December 3, 2020, Robert Allen Mayfield met his Heavenly Father face to face, celebrating his relationship that had begun many years before.
He was the true definition of a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, dedicating every moment to his family.
He, with great pride, followed his children and grandchildren to many special events including games, competitions, plays, and award ceremonies.
He was a man of faith and a man of integrity. He was a man of few words, but when he spoke, it was worth listening to.
He gave his whole heart to his family and was the most loyal of friends. He was a humble and faithful servant often
giving his time to his church as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, or any place there was a need.
Married for 52 years to Cindy, they built a life together, growing their family to include three children and later eight grandchildren.
Most recently, he had the pleasure of holding his great-grandson for the first time.
Bob was born on August 11, 1950, to Bill and Alona Mayfield of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. After beginning his life with Cindy on December 16, 1967,
they soon welcomed their first daughter, Jennifer. Life would then take them from Shreveport to Rustin, Monroe, and Houston as their family
grew to include Holly and Robert. In 1981, Bob and Cindy moved their family to Natchez, where they would remain for the next 37 years.
During that time, Bob was an integral part of Callon Petroleum, working first as the tax manager and then retiring as the corporate secretary.
Bob is survived by his wife Cindy, daughter Jennifer Smith and husband Brad, daughter Holly Abel and husband Randall,
and son Robert Mayfield and wife Michelle. Grandchildren Katie Smith Densford, Bradley Smith, Walker Abel, Ivy Abel, Eli Abel,
Will Mayfield, Aubrye Mayfield, and Miley Mayfield, and great-grandson Bretton Densford son of Katie and Tanner Densford.
Christopher Michael Stanley
Funeral service for Christopher Michael Stanley will be 2:30 p.m., Saturday, December 5,
at Riverwood Family with interment at Bales/Stanley Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.
Mr. Stanley, 46, of Brookhaven, passed from this life into the next December 1, 2020, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.
He was born in McComb, Mississippi June 11, 1974, to David Lee Stanley and Gloria Elaine Stanley. Chris was employed at
King’s Daughters Medical Center as a Computer Tech with IT Systems; he was a member of Bogue Chitto Baptist Church.
Chris is preceded in death by his father, David Stanley and his uncle, Don Stanley.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Amy Renee Stanley; mother, Gloria Stanley;
sons, Austin Stephenson and Blake Stephenson; brothers, Jeff Stanley and Dusty Stanley; sisters, Linda Stanley
and Darlene Stanley; other family members include Will Stanley, Sarah Stanley and Aniya; Uncle Gary and Aunt Pandy Bales;
Aunt Darlene Portery (James) and Uncle Danny Stanley, as well as many special friends.
When preparing for this day Chris said…
“Please do not make it all about my computer work. It is what I did for a living, but it does not encompass who I am.
I am about loving everyone and prevention of judging and hate. That is who I am.”
And that is exactly who Chris was his entire earthly life. Everyone who spent any time with him will always remember his smile,
his kindness, and his wonderful generous heart.
In lieu of flowers you may donate to a charity of your choice: American Cancer Society, Gideons International,
Suicide Prevention, Alzheimer’s, Children’s Homes or Abuse Prevention.
Aubrey Allan "Butch" Nulisch
Dorothy Sue Laird
Services for Mrs. Dorothy Sue Laird of Bogue Chitto, are 11:00 am Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Johnson Grove Church of Christ with interment at
the church cemetery.
Visitation is Wednesday, December 2, from 4:00-7:00 pm at the church, and from 10:00 am until time of the service on Thursday.
Mrs. Dorothy Sue Laird, 78, went to be with her Lord on November 30, 2020, at Kings Daughters Medical Center.
She was born on July 6, 1942, to the late Corbett Fairman Thames and Mary Ruth Stringer Thames.
Mrs. Laird was a member of The Church of Christ at Johnson Grove.
She loved flowers, antiques, making “Honey Do” lists, being with her family and church family, and loved music, especially listening to her son Mitch sing.
Preceding her in death were her parents; parents-in-law, Versie & Allie Laird; sister, Linda Thames; daughter-in-law, Andrea Laird and brother-in-law, Gerald Anderson.
Those left to cherish are her husband of 56 years, Barto Laird, sons, Mitch and Mark Laird, daughter, Amanda Laird Jergins, brother, Gerald Thames,
and sister, Pat Thames Anderson. Along with her 5 grandchildren, Madi Laird Britt, Mason Laird, Lawrence Jergins, Ethan Jergins, and Jessie Jergins Byrd;
and 3 great-grandchildren, Zane and Aden Byrd and Sadie Kaye Britt.
Phil Keith Gatlin
The funeral service for Mr. Phil K. Gatlin will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, December 1 at Riverwood Family with interment at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of service at Riverwood.
Phil K. Gatlin, of Bogue Chitto, passed away November 29, 2020, at home surrounded by family members that loved him dearly.
He was born in Bogue Chitto, Mississippi on September 6, 1947. Since returning to his childhood home a year and a half ago he
became a member at Faith Presbyterian Church in Brookhaven, MS. Phil was a born-again believer in the Lord Jesus Christ.
He served faithfully in leadership roles for many churches. He loved the Lord and loved other people. He also loved to teach God’s Word
by leading Bible studies and teaching Sunday school classes.
For 30 years, Phil worked as an Aerospace Engineer at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, where he was an Associate Fellow in the Mission Analysis Group.
During his career, he traveled the world. He enjoyed sailing, making stained glass, and gourmet cooking. After retiring, he became a
Master Gardener and served as the Master Gardener President of Alabama before moving back to Mississippi.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl R. Gatlin and Willine H. Gatlin.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 51 years, Nancy Gatlin; son, Christopher Gatlin, and wife, Lisa of Glasgow, KY;
daughter, Amy Watson and husband, Donnie of Southern Pines, NC; brother, Marcus E. Galtin and wife, Rachel of Bogue Chitto, MS;
sister, Jacqueline Kay Gatlin of Brookhaven, MS; he also leaves a legacy of grandchildren, seven, Robert Gatlin and wife, Elizabeth of Nashville, TN,
Audrey Dawsey and husband, Tyler of Tickfaw, LA, Reed Gatlin, Grant Gatlin, Caleb Watson, Abigail Watson, and Jesse Watson; as well as other loving family members and friends.
Helen Jordan May Henderson
Graveside Service for Mrs. Helen Jordan May Henderson, of Union Church, are 11:00 am
Monday, November 30, 2020, at Union Church Baptist Church Cemetery in Jefferson County
with visitation starting at the church from 10:00 until the time of the service.
Mrs. Helen Jordan May Henderson, 94, went to be with her Lord on November 28, 2020, at her home.
She was born on September 18, 1926, to the late Louis Paul Jordan and Bonnie Mae Hux Jordan.
She was a retired mail carrier and was an active member of her church and missions. She was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church.
Mrs. Henderson was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing and quilting. She loved her family and spending time with children,
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She will be missed by all that loved and knew her.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Melvin May; parents; brothers, Venable Jordan, and Travis Jordan.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Paul May, Glenn May and wife, Sally, David May and wife, Suni, Mark May, and wife,
Susan and daughter, Debbie White; sisters, Hilda Walker and Dorothy Williams. Along with 13 grandchildren, Lori Sutton,
Ashley Noland, Jordan May, Rod May, Amanda Barres, Cameron May, Matthew Tyler May, Douglas White, Barry White,
Bonnie Cain, Edward May, Michelle Hart, and Nikki Britt and, her 30 great-grandchildren.
Memorials can be made to the “Hands and Feet Ministry” 467 Mallalieu Dr. SE, Brookhaven, MS 39601.
Anita Britt Entrican
Funeral services for Anita Britt Entrican, of Brookhaven, will be held Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Brookhaven with burial immediately following. Riverwood Family Funeral Service in Brookhaven is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be held Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, from noon until the time of the funeral.
Mrs. Entrican died Thursday at her home with her husband of 68 years by her side. She was born in Lincoln County on April 17, 1932, to Benjamin Farmer Britt and Alice Minton Britt and was their last living child of ten.
After graduating at 16 from Loyd Star High School as valedictorian, she finished commercial college and married her childhood sweetheart, Isaac “Doc” Entrican. They lived in several states and raised three children before returning to their hometown.
Retired from General Motors Acceptance Corporation, Mrs. Entrican was named “Citizen of the Year” in 1988 in Senatobia (Miss.) for volunteerism. She was a founding member of the Loyd Star Foundation. She taught preschool Sunday School for many years and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Survivors are her husband, Isaac “Doc” Entrican; son Mitch Entrican and wife, Erin; son Greg Entrican and wife, Claire; daughter Kim Henderson and husband, Mark; eleven grandchildren – Abigail Entrican; Isaac Entrican; Ethan Entrican; Rebecca Entrican; Elizabeth Entrican; Miriam Entrican; Daniel Henderson and wife, Robin; Luke Henderson and wife, Mary; Susanna Dunaway and husband, Caleb; Jonah Henderson; Hannah Henderson; and nine great -grandchildren, with another due near her birthday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
