Obituaries
Sandra Kimble Smith
Graveside Service for Sandra Kimble Smith of Brookhaven are 11:30 am Friday, January 15, 2021,
at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 pm on Thursday, January 14, at the church.
Sandra Kimble Smith, 50, went to be with her Lord on January 10, 2021 at Kings Daughters Medical Center.
She was born on March 12, 1970 to James Louis Kimble and Marjorie Parden Kimble.
Sandra worked as a Loan Processor for Bank of Brookhaven. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend,
and will be missed by all who loved and knew her. She was a faithful member of Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
Preceding her in death were her father; husband, Stacey Smith; mother-in-law, Glenda Smith, and father-in-law, James “Jimmy” Smith.
Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Marjorie Parden Kimble; daughters, Hannah Smith, Hollie Smith and Heidi Smith;
sisters, Elaine Boyd and husband, Danny Ray, and their children, Danielle Beckham, Chelsea Boyd, Michelle Boyd, Matthew Boyd
and Nathan Boyd, Kathy Hitchner and husband, David, and their children, Shannon Hitchner, and Ian Hitchner, and Karen Kimble,
she is also survived by brother-in-law, Jeff Smith and a host of other family and friends.
Charles Ray Boyd
Charles Ray Boyd age 67 a resident of Cleveland passed away Friday January 8, 2021
at the family residence. He was preceded in death by his father Charles Cecil Boyd.
Charles worked as a heavy equipment operator for several years at Charlie Crisp Construction.
He is survived by his wife Maria Boyd, his children, Robert “Bo Jak” Rutland,
and his daughter, Cindy Thompson, his grandchildren, Kristina Dyess and Christopher Dyess,
his mother Mary Ellen Boyd, his step-son Timothy John Legaspi and his fiancé Judy Macale,
his step grandchild, Charles Theodore Legaspi, his brothers, Everett, Stanley and Ronnie Boyd
and his sisters, Judy Hux and Evelyn Boyd.
A Remembrance of Life Service will be held Tuesday at 2pm CST at Calvary United Pentecostal Church,
969 Holmesville Rd., Jayess MS 39641 with Pastor Elliot Rutland officiating.
The burial will follow at Powells Grove Pentecostal Church in Jayess, MS. The family will receive friends Monday
after 5 at the church.
Billie Carroll Johnson
Billie Carroll Johnson, 78, of Meadville, passed from this life January 07, 2021,
in Meadville. She was born in Natchez January 2, 1943 to her parents, William Rogers
and Mattie Stokes Rogers. She was retired from William Carter Company where she
worked as a Shipping/ Product Analyst. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church.
Mrs. Johnson enjoyed crafting and spending time with her pets.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, W. G. Johnson; parents; and sister,
Virginia Sebille.
Those left to cherish her memory are, her son, Jonathan Johnson (Angie) of Crosby; daughters,
Cheryl Fullerton, of Natchez, Katherine Jackson (Rockey), of Gloster, Melissa Lemoine (Preston),
of Bude; a faithful sister-in-law and friend, Ann Johnson, of Crosby; nine grandchildren,
Kimberly Johnson, Jenifer Harvey (Kevin), Justin Arnold (Jessica), William Aubrey Smith,
Ethan and Laura Baxter, Anastasia, Dakota, and Dominic; six great grandchildren, and
six great, great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family
members and friends.
A graveside service is to be held at a later date in Crosby, Ms.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000
Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142
Edna Aline Wilson
Graveside service for Mrs. Edna Aline Wilson will be 11 a.m., Monday, January 11, 2021,
at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Wilson, 76, of Brookhaven, passed from this life January 6, 2021, at her residence.
She was born in Millport, Alabama August 11, 1944. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,
and great grandmother. Mrs. Edna cared for her family and lived to be an example to all
the ones she loved. She had also retired as a Caregiver. She was faithful to the Lord and was
a member of Brookhaven Church of God. Her favorite pastime was having garage sales. She
will be greatly missed by all those who loved her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Olen Edmond Bowman and Velma Lee Campbell Bowman
and her husband, Louis Eugene “Gene” Durr; brothers, Dennis Bowman, Joe Bowman, M.D. Bowman,
Retus Bowman; and sister, Annie Alexander.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Americus Hobart Wilson; sons,
Kenneth Durr (Della), Mark Durr (Amy), Stanley Durr (Heather), and Jamie Durr (Janice);
daughter, Brenda Briknell; brothers, Clatus Bowman, Rayborn Bowman, R.B. Bowman, Ted Bowman,
Bully Bowman, and Kenneth Bowman; sisters, Jeanette Green, Inez Bowman, Ellette Bowman, Billie Jo Bownman;
nine grandchildren, Ashley, Hope, Charity, Kaitlin, Janelly, Andrew, Austin, Anthony (Hannah),
Aaron (Briteny); and nine great grandchildren as well as other loving family members and friends.
Ruby Ezell Crane
Graveside service for Ruby Ezell Crane will be 1 p.m., Friday, January 8, 2021, at
Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery. Service will be officiated by Rev. Cody Warren
and Rev. Chad Yarborough.
Mrs. Crane, 85, of Brookhaven, passed from this life January 6, 2021, at King’s Daughters
Medical Center. She entered life May 20, 1935, Mrs. Crane was a member of Friendship
Baptist Church. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Louvenia Roberts; her husbands,
Archie Ezell and W.J. Crane; brother, C.L. Day; sister, Bonnie Pepper and brother-in-law,
Marlon Pepper; infant child, Baby Ezell; and sister-in-law, Carolyn Roberts.
Those who remain to cherish her memory are, her son, Gillis Ezell (Debbie) of Summit;
daughter, Judy Warren (Donald) of Brookhaven; brother, Roy Roberts; and sister-in-law,
Catherine Day. She also leaves behind five grandchildren, Ryan Ezell (Megan), Tate Warren (Meg),
Todd Warren (Emily), Cody Warren (Kendra), and Jennifer Swindle (Mark), as well
as other loving family members and friends.
Serving as Pallbearers will be Ryan Ezell, Tate Warren, Todd Warren, Cody Warren, Ty Forman, Mark Swindle.
Claude Wayne Van Norman
Private family service.
John Townsend
Graveside service for Mr. John Larry Townsend will be 11 a.m., Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Easthaven Cemetery.
John, 83, was born at his home, March 11, 1937, in Lincoln County, Brookhaven where he would marry his wife
Lorraine and start a family. After graduating from high school, he joined and served his country in the United States Army.
John also lived in Metairie, LA where he was a homebuilder and was a member of the Home Builders Association
where he received many awards. He built beautiful homes in the New Orleans surrounding areas. John had a
passion for Tractor Pulling, he competed, promoted and enjoyed the camaraderie of the sport. He returned to
Lincoln County where he would marry Janice and enjoy the remainder of his life spending his retirement
cattle farming and trail riding in covered wagon to the Dixie National Rodeo. John was a great pillar and friend
to the community and would not hesitate to help anyone ever. John loved his family and friends and will be
missed and remembered forever as an amazing and wonderful man.
He is preceded in death by his wives, Marcia Lorraine Smith Townsend and Janice Carol Oliver Townsend;
parents, Henry Otho Townsend and Lucinda Hall Townsend; siblings, Fannie Lou Townsend Price and Pink Corbit Kyzar.
He is survived by his children, Joyce Diane Townsend Adams and Johnny Tim Townsend; sister, Patsy Ruth Townsend Denson;
three grandchildren, Kevin Ortego, Jr., Valerie Ortego, Wesley Adams; four great grandchildren, Alissa, Kylie,
and Kegan Ortego and Nolan House as well as other loving family members and friends.
Gladys B. Ivey
Graveside services for Mrs. Gladys Ivey are 11:00 Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Roseland Cemetery in Gloster MS.
Mrs. Gladys B. Ivey, 83, of Wesson, passed from this life January 5, 2021, at University of Mississippi Medical Center.
She was born December 7, 1937, to her parents, Tommie Parks Craddock and Willene Marie Bell Craddock.
After graduation she pursued a career in Bookkeeping and later, Realty. After retirement, Mrs. Ivey enjoyed
time off from work with several hobbies, painting and cross stitching, and she also was an excellent cook.
Her faith and family were the most important part of her life. Spending time with family and friends
brought her great joy. She was a member of the Brookhaven Congregation of Jehovah’s Witness, and will
be missed by all that knew and loved her.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Huey Ronald Ivey; her parents; and her brother, Steven Robert Wisner.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Karla Grady (Scott) and Sandy Thorne; four grandchildren,
Matthew Grady, Nicholas Grady, Kelly Cash and Jimmy Thorne; six great grandchildren; an adopted granddaughter,
Maria Meza (Christian); three adopted great grandchildren, Jordan Meza, Alex Meza, and Isaiah Meza; as well as
a host of dear and special friends.
Cody Andrew Martin
Cody Andrew Martin, 34, of Sontag, passed away December 26, 2020.
He was born on July 28, 1986. Cody was a very loving and caring person.
He always had a smile and a heart full of laughter. He loved his family and friends dearly.
He accepted whatever life threw his way with graciousness and humor. In his battle with brain cancer,
God gave him peace. He was loved by all whose lives he touched. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Preceding him in death were his father, Timmy Martin; maternal grandparents, Ray and Jo Walley;
paternal grandmother, Annie Maude Lambert and special cousin, Christie Freeman White.
Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Ramona Walley Cambell; brothers, Kyle Walley, Timmy (Bubba) Martin, Jr. (Nicole);
sisters Amber Martin Ard, Ashley Martin Thomas, along with uncles, Don Walley, Mike Walley (Martha), Charles Dunaway, Tony Smith,
Roy Lynn Martin, Orville Martin and aunts, Sheila Sykes (Danny); and special aunt, Susan Woolley and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.
Memorial Service at a later date to be determined.
Jerry Elige Standrod
Mr. Jerry Elgie Standrod, 75, of Brookhaven, passed away January 2, 2021 at his residence.
He was born on January 27, 1945 to the late James Floyd Standrod and Elgie Maxine Alford.
Mr. Standrod served his country in the Untied States Air Force and was a retired truck driver.
Preceding him in death were his parents, and infant son, Anthony Floyd Standrod.
Those that are left to cherish his memory are his longtime friend and caregiver, Jean P. Case;
sons, Jerry Gregoire, and wife, Christine, Michael Standrod, and Rudy Standrod;
daughter, Cindy Lamie, and brother, James Kent Standrod, along with 10 grandchildren.
