Obituaries
Jimmie Eugene Britt
Services for Mr. Jimmie Eugene Britt, of Wesson, are 2 p.m., Sunday, November 1, 2020,
at Mt Zion Baptist Church with visitation from noon until the time of the service. Interment
will be at the church cemetery.
Mr. Jimmie Eugene Britt, 82, went to be with his Lord on October 29, 2020. He was born on
April 26, 1938, to the late Isom Wardell Britt and Myrtis May Walker Britt.
Mr. Britt was a retired dairy farmer and enjoyed spending time with his family.
Preceding him in death were his parents; sister, Edith Hux, and brother, Glenn Britt.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years, Yvonne Britt; sons, Edward Britt (Sheila),
Alton Britt (Sherry); daughters, Kim Wallace (Jamie) and Janet Smith (Gary); along with 14 grandchildren,
Chris Britt (Sheree), Brandi Smith (Layke), Haley Britt, Shelly Price (Robert), CJ Britt (Shelby),
Ryan Wallace (Olivia), Brittany Burch (Brandon), Brock Wallace, Gaden Smith (Leah), Emily Britt (JD),
Julie Smith, Patrick Smith (Brittany), Ashley Strieff (Michael), and Wendy Howell (Shane);
and 15 great-grandchildren.
Lilly Durr
Lilly Durr, age 10, of Wesson, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, October 27
in a tragic automobile accident.
Private services are 11:00 am on Saturday, October 31, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
in Hazlehurst, with public visitation from 9:00 until time of the service. Burial will be at
Clear Branch Baptist Church Cemetery.
Lilly was an energetic, funny, bright young lady who brought love and joy into the
lives of all who knew her. She was athletic and graceful and spent her life singing and
dancing. Lilly was such a loving little girl with empathy for others that was beyond
her years. She had an awareness of other people's emotions and showered her loved ones
with hugs and affection that would brighten even the hardest of days. She was a protective
sister to Malorie and they had a bond that was immeasurable. Lilly attended
the Wesson Attendance Center and was an excellent straight-A student. She was so incredibly
loved by her family, friends, and all who knew her. Lilly was a faithful child of God and a
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Lilly is survived by her father, Calvin Fisk, her mother, Rebecca Fisk (Douglas), her sister,
Malorie Durr (7), her grandmothers, Deborah Durr, Vera Fisk, and Marilyn Douglas,
her birth mother, Ashley Durr, and a large family of aunts, uncles
and cousins who are devastated by the tragic loss of this precious little girl.
Lilly's parents and family are so thankful for the outpouring of love and support
they have received from their town and community during this tragic time.
William Lee “Pops” Hardin IV
William Lee “Pops” Hardin IV, 70, of Bogue Chitto, went to be with his Lord on October 28, 2020,
at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on November 30, 1949, to the late William Lee Hardin III and Martha P. Hardin.
He was a member of Rose Hill Baptist Church and retired from Grenn Water Well where he worked for over 20 years.
Mr. Hardin was a big MSU and Nascar fan and he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Marilynn Hardin, and step-daughter, Tammy Barnett.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Patrick Carey Hardin (Amy), William Lee “Chaz” Hardin V (Missy), James “Bob” Perry Hardin (Stacey).
He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, Joshua Patrick (Kayla), Devan Alexis Hardin (Evan), Emily Grace Hardin, Erin Brianna Hardin, Lindsey Elise Hardin,
Kolton Marshall (Haley), Seth Barnett, Owen Barnett, Austin Bryant (Makayla) Jacob Bryant, Zachary Bryant, Hannah Hux (Chris), and Hunter Hux;
along with 4 great-grandchildren, Samuel, Jace, Adaline, and Elizabeth, and special cousin Stanley “Stanbo” Sikes; step-son, Robert Bryant (Lisa),
and Walter Bryant; step son-in-law, David Barnett, and special daughter-in-law “My Buddy” Amy Hardin and Lisa Bryant,
and special friends Ray and Janice Sanders, and Alice Sanders (Chris) and Lisa Gatlin.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Encompass Hospice.
Chester Larkin Smith
Services for Chester Larkin Smith, of Brookhaven are 2:00 pm, Friday, October 30, 2020, at Church of Christ at Hwy 84 West
with visitation from 5:00-8:00 pm on Thursday, October 29 at Riverwood, and will resume from 1:00 until time of the service on Friday.
Interment will be at the church cemetery.
Chester Larkin Smith, 68, went to be with his Lord on October 26, 2020, at Hospice Ministries of Ridgeland.
He was born on June 26, 1952, to the late Dennis Isaac Smith and Lillie Mae Posey Smith.
He was a member of the Church of Christ at Hwy 84 West and was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed spending time
with his family and he will be missed by all that loved and knew him.
Preceding him in death were his parents, and brothers, Keith Smith and Mike Smith.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Wade Smith and wife Beth and daughter, Melissa Case and husband, Anthony;
two grandchildren, Destiny Allen and Waylon Smith and
great granddaughter, Maely Coone.
He is also survived by a nephew, Michael Smith, and wife, Allyson and niece Natalie Smith.
The family wishes to thank Laverne Lea and his church family.
Jon Steven Windham
Memorial service for Mr. Jon Steven Windham will be at Noon Wednesday, October 28, 2020,
at Riverwood Family. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Mr. Windham, 55, of Brookhaven, passed from this life on October 26, 2020, at the
University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. He was born in Brookhaven on December 15, 1964,
to Arch Lemar Windham and Dorothy Irene Newell Windham. He worked as a hydraulic technician.
He enjoyed the time off from work riding his side by side at the Homochitto River.
Mr. Windham was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church in Brookhaven.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Those left to cherish his memory are, his sons, Blake Windham and Caleb Windham;
brother, Mike Windham; and sister, Brenda Windham; three grandchildren,
Cole Windham; Laura Windham and Lynnlee Windham, as well as other loving family members and friends.
Kathleen Waltman
Graveside services for Mrs. Kathleen Kitchens Waltman of Wesson is 3:00 p.m. Monday, October 26,2020 at Sylvarena Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Sylvarena Baptist Church from 2:00 p.m. until time of graveside service.
Mrs. Kathleen Waltman, 69, went to be with her Lord on October 24, 2020 at her residence.
She was born on September 12, 1951 to the late Robert Lee Kitchens, Jr., and Mary Louise Connerly Kitchens.
Mrs. Waltman was a member of SylvarenaBaptist Church and retired Resource teacher with the Wesson School district.
Preceding her in death were her parents; grandparents;and father-in-law.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Tony F. Waltman; sons Tod Waltman and wife, Erin, and Rob Waltman and wife, Sharon; daughter, Whitney Warren and husband, Brandon; brother, Bobby Kitchens and wife Barbara. She was blessed with 6 grandchildren, Dylan Waltman, Tyler Waltman, Addison Waltman, Mason Warren, Hutson Waltman, and Harlan Warren. Mrs. Waltman was also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family.
Larry Dean Stegall
Services for Mr. Larry Dean Stegall are 2:00 pm, Friday, October 23, 2020,
at Riverwood Family with visitation from 12:00 until the time of the service.
Larry Dean Stegall, 56, of Wesson passed away on October 19, 2020,
at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
He was born on July 22, 1964, to the late Marvin W. Stegall and Mildred Jeanette Wilson Stegall
Mr. Stegall was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. He loved MSU and NFL sports
and singing in a Gospel Quartet, he also loved spending time with and bragging on his grandchildren. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
Preceding him in death were his parents, brothers, Michael Keith Stegall, Donald Eugene Stegall, and late wife, Mimi Stegall.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Honor J. Romero Stegall; sons, Craig Stegall and wife, Jessica, Joshua D. Stegall and wife, Rachael,
Alan Stegall and wife, Sylvia, and stepson, Gavin W. Games; step-daughter, Miranda Games, and 7 grandchildren, Abigail Lynn Stegall, Ryder Craig Stegall, Graham Alan Stegall, Jacob Dean Stegall, Aurora, Angelina, and Julie.
Doris Walker Bessonette
Funeral service for Mrs. Doris Walker Bessonette will be 2 p.m., Wednesday,
October 21, 2020, at Riverwood Family with burial at Mallalieu Methodist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service at Riverwood.
Mrs. Doris Walker Bessonette, 89, of Brookhaven, passed from this life October 17, 2020.
She was born November 1, 1930, to her parents, Isom W. Walker and Ophelia Jones Walker.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.
She was a member of Mallalieu Methodist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John Carl “J.C.” Bessonette; her parents; sons,
Michael H. Smith, Stephen Smith; three brothers, Charles Walker, Haskell Walker,
and Paul Walker; three sisters, Mildred Brown, Eloyes L. Bessonette, Patricia Ann Brown;
and great granddaughter Isabella Newman.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, John Kevin Bessonette (Stacy McEachern);
daughter-in-law, Patricia Smith; four grandchildren, Chris Smith (Christina),
Alanna Smith (Tracey Case), Zercon Smith (Shannon), Jessica Smith; and four great grandchildren,
Elizabeth Smith, Peyton Smith, Quinn Smith, and Wrynn Case.
She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.
Myrna Kerr Townsend
Services for Myrna Kerr Townsend of Crystal Springs are 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2020,
at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Brookhaven, MS, with burial at the church cemetery.
Visitation is from 10:00 a.m. at the church until time of service.
Myrna Kerr Townsend, 82, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on
October 16, 2020. She passed away at Pine Crest Guest Home after a long illness associated
with dementia. She was born on August 20, 1938 to D. B. Kerr and Mary Frances Kerr.
Myrna married the love of her life, Paul, on June 21, 1958. They were married for over 59
years until his death in 2017.
Myrna graduated from Kosciusko High School in 1956 and attended Draughn's Business College
before taking a job as a Bookkeeper for a Mechanical Engineering firm where she worked for 50+ years.
Myrna was an active member of Midway Baptist Church of Jackson before moving to Crystal Springs
where she joined First Baptist Church, Crystal Springs. She was always active in the choir and served
in various roles with Golden Days. Service and hospitality were her spiritual gifts, and she loved
serving and taking care of others. Myrna loved all people and touched many lives with her happy
disposition and servants heart.
Myrna had many hobbies and loved to travel. She enjoyed her family and friends from Buckhorn Hunting Club,
and she loved to go camping. She also loved to work with her hands and made many Christmas ornaments,
stockings, quilts, pictures, and many other items. One of her favorite past times was watching her grandchildren
play ball, and she did her best to make it to all their games.
Preceding her in death were her parents; two sisters, Barbara Morgan and Kaye Kerr.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons; Don Townsend and wife, Liz, and David Townsend, and wife, Kim;
her daughter Susan T. Easterling and husband, Irving; sister Kathy Jennings and husband, John. She is also survived
by 7 grandchildren; Shane Easterling, Seth Easterling, Summer Burns, Sara Allen, Emily Townsend, Jordan Townsend,
and Dallas Townsend; and 9 great grandchildren, along with other loving family members and friends.
Memorials can be made to Alzheimer's Foundation or Mt. Zion Baptist Church Building Fund.
Leslie Paulette Greer
Graveside service for Mr. Leslie Paulette Greer of Brookhaven are 11:00 am, Tuesday, October 20, 2020,
at McBride Cemetery in Jefferson County.
Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Monday, October 19, at Union Church Baptist Church.
Mr. Leslie Paulette Greer, 74 went to be with his Lord and Savior, on October 16, 2020, with his family by his side,
He was born on September 15, 1946, in Vicksburg, MS, to the late Delmar Greer and Ruby Elizabeth Paulette Greer.
Leslie loved the outdoors, anything mechanical particularly muscle cars, and spending time
at the family land known as the "The Farm". He was a Master Mason
for 52 plus years at the John A. Galbert Lodge # 334 and he was a Shriner.
Preceding him in death were his parents and brothers, Cleve Greer, William Lynn Greer, and Herman Greer.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Margaret Greer; sons Chad Greer and wife, Amy, and Matthew Greer and wife, Danya;
daughter, Tracy Greer Etheridge, and husband, Michael, and sisters, Bertha Varnado, and Martha McKinney.
He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Dustin Greer, Cody Greer and wife, Chelsie, Alan Barlow, Cameron Greer, Kimberly Greer,
Allison Etheridge, Alex Greer Etheridge, Cady Swindle, Lauren Crowe, Colton Hegwood, Justin Etheridge, and Hailey Etheridge,
and great-grandchildren, Caroline Crowe, and Braxtyn Jones.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the McBride Cemetery Association, Attn: Emily Abbott Baker, 1895 Pap Goza Rd, Pattison, MS 39144, or Union Church Baptist Church, P.O. Box 8, Union Church, MS 39668.
Due to guidelines from the CDC, the family would like to request that masks be worn and continue social distancing, for both visitation and graveside service. Thank you for your understanding
