Obituaries
Thelma “Sissy” Delaughter Wilkinson
The funeral services for Mrs. Sissy will be at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Union Hall Baptist Church.
There will be a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the services. Bro. Nick Hodges and
Bro. Eric Moak will be officiating and interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Thelma “Sissy” Delaughter Wilkinson, age 83 and a resident of Bogue Chitto, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 11, 2019.
She was born March 1, 1936 to the late Eddie and Emily Skaggs Jordan. Mrs. Sissy enjoyed cruises, playing cards with her family and friends,
and watching game shows on TV. She was a loving and caring lady who will be dearly missed by all of those who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph Delaughter and husband J.M. Wilkinson; son, Larry Delaughter; daughter, Patsy Williams;
sisters, Geneva Hux, Lordale Keen, Irene Boswell, Earlene Sharon; brothers, James Jordan, Elmer Jordan; grandson, Dale Delaughter and great-grandson, Peyton Banks.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Steve Delaughter and wife Sarah, Ricky Delaughter and wife Angie; daughters, Sheila Forrest and husband Danny,
Tina Mazer and husband Corkey, Theresa Weeks and husband Tim, Stacy Montgomery and husband Mike; daughter-in-law, Sheila Ann Delaughter; brother-in-law, Dale Williams;
brother, Joe Jordan and wife Betty; as well as 20 grandchildren, and a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
Seth Hodges
There will be a Memorial Gathering for Mr. Gabriel Seth Hodges, Thursday evening,
September 12, from 5-8 p.m., at Riverwood Family. Friends may visit the family at this time.
Seth Hodges, 22, of Summit, MS, died September 9, 2019, in McComb, MS. He was born in Jackson, MS,
February 28, 1997. He was an outdoorsman, enjoying hunting most of all, but spending time with
his friends was special to him. Seth loved his brothers and show it by a heart that was bigger
than he was. He will be missed by all that loved and knew him.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Bud Clark and his grandmother, Diane Hodges.
Those left to hold his memory close are his parents, Tony Hodges (Dee-Dee) of Decatur, MS and
Cheri Clark Moak (Glen) of Bogue Chitto, MS; brothers, Joseph Clark of Liberty, MS, Tyler Hodges
of McComb, MS, and Samuel Ethridge of Bogue Chitto, MS. He is also survived by his MeMe,
Debbie Hodges of McComb, MS; grandparents, J.L. and Mary Jones of Liberty, MS, and James E. “Bo” Hodges
of Bogue Chitto, MS, Buddy and Wanda Dean of Decatur, MS; uncles and aunts, Charley and Christy Clark,
Jay and Chelsea Clark, Les Hodges, Chris Jones (Lori), Ranonda Conley (Jason); as well as cousins, Jaden Clark,
Jacob Clark, Emma Hodges, Audrey Mulkey, Amelia Mulkey, Canaan Mulkey, Aman Mulkey, Bryson Jones,
Taylor Jones, Harrison Conley, Madelyn Conley; and step brothers and sisters, Carey Stephens, Ian Stephens,
Shelby Stephens, Chase Cook (Bethanie), Christopher Cook and Jordyn Hill; and his special pup, Bud.
Sondra Dawn Case Smith
Services for Mrs. Sondra Dawn Case Smith of Brookhaven are 11:00 am Monday,
September 9, 2019 at Mt. Zion Church of Christ. Visitation is Sunday, September 8
at Riverwood Family Funeral Service from 5:00 pm-9:00 pm with a
Lie in State visitation from 10:00 am-11:00 am Monday at the church.
Interment will be at the Mt. Zion Church of Christ Cemetery.
Mrs. Sondra Dawn Case Smith, 49, went to be with her Lord
on September 7, 2019 at University Medical Center in Jackson, MS.
She was born on September 9, 1969 to Gerald Case and Betty Williams Case.
Sondra was a member of Mt. Zion Church of Christ and was the manager of the Cotton Patch.
Preceding her in death were her grandparents, Shelton and Audrey Case
and Ray and Ruby Williams; and her mother-in-law, Joy Smith.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Keith Smith;
sons, Zachary Brett Smith and Rustin Lance Smith; daughter, Taylor Beth Bordelon and husband Brandon;
her parents, Gerald and Betty Case; and her brother, Jerry W. Case and wife Nicky.
She is also survived by 1 grandchild, Miley Grace and expecting another grandchild,
Drake Stone, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
Charles Edward West
Funeral services for Mr. Charles Edward West will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, September 11, 2019,
at Harmony Baptist Church, with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m.,
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Riverwood Family and will resume at Harmony Baptist Church
at 10 a.m. Wednesday until time of the services at Harmony.
Mr. West, 75, of Brookhaven, passed from this life, September 6, 2019, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven, MS.
He was born in Brookhaven, MS, September 19, 1943, to his parents, C.H. West and Elizabeth Bessonette West.
He was a 1962 graduate of Brookhaven High School where he lettered in football, baseball and track.
He loved the Lord Jesus and was a member of Harmony Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher.
He was a wonderful husband, father, and PawPaw that loved watching his children and grandchildren play sports.
He enjoyed golfing, gardening and hunting with his family. He retired from Delphi after 30 years.
Mr. West is preceded in death by his parents, C.H. & Elizabeth West.
Those who are left to cherish his memory are his wife of 57 years, Linda Butler West;
sons, Chuck West and wife, Cindy, of Raymond, MS, Chad West and wife, Sheila, of Portsmouth, RI,
Sean West and wife, Amy, of Brookhaven, MS; brother, Bobby West and wife, Barbara, of Madison, MS;
sister, Maxine Welch and husband, Danny, of Magee, MS.
He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Shelby West Hillery and husband, Scott, of Picayune, MS, Sydney West,
of Jackson, MS, Ashby West and Lakin West of West Point, NY, Austin West and wife, Kaitlyn, of Brookhaven, MS,
Nathan West, and Katie West, of Brookhaven; three great grandchildren, Emma, Anna, and Peyton West,
of Brookhaven, MS; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.
Pallbearers for the service will be Ryan Irving, Charlie Welch, Ashby West, Lakin West, Austin West, and Nathan West.
Serving as honorary Pallbearers will be, James Ray Hemby, David Bowers, Phil Hemby, and Jeff Butler.
Randy Carr
Services for Mr. Randy Carr of Monticello are 11:00 am Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019
at Monticello Baptist Church with interment at New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation is from 5:00-9:00 pm Friday, Sept. 6 at Monticello Baptist Church and he will lie in state from 10:00 am until time of service.
Mr. Randy Carr, 71, passed away at his home on September 5, 2019.
He was born on November 10, 1947 to the late, S. Bill Carr and Dorothy Hyde Carr.
After three decades of dedication, he retired as an Officer and Supervisor for the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks.
Mr. Carr was a graduate of Copiah Lincoln Community College and the Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Academy.
He was a member of the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Association and the Tri-County Cruisers Car Club.
He loved hunting, fishing and antique and classic cars.
Preceding him in death were his parents; grandparents; and sister, Carolyn Carr Neal.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Patsy Hutcherson Carr; son, Mark Carr and wife, Lianne;
daughter, Cindy Carr Williamson and husband, Brian. He is also survived by his 5 grandchildren,
Ashley Williamson, Taite Williamson, Leanne Carr, Matt Carr, Jones Carr; two nephews, Brian Neal of Laurel, MS.
and David Neal of Monticello, MS; brother-in-law, Tommy Neal of Monticello; and numerous aunts, cousins, and close friends.
Richard Allen White
Mr. Richard Allen White, 65, of Sontag, passed from this life September 4, 2019 at
King’s Daughters Medical Center. He was born in Shelton, Connecticut, May 3, 1954,
to Thomas and Lillian White. He was a truck driver by trade, and a member
of Holly Spring Baptist Church.
Richard is preceded in death by his parents.
Those he leaves behind to cherish his memory are his sons, Brady White and
Richard “Richie” White; brothers, Dan White and Willie White; and six grandchildren.
Ernie Aline Chisholm
Services for Mrs. Ernie Aline Chisholm of Bude are 11:00 am Friday, September 6, 2019
at Riverwood Family Funeral Service with burial at the Family Cemetery in McCall Creek.
Visitation is from 5:00-8:00 pm Thursday, September 5 at Riverwood and from 9:00 am until time of service on Friday.
Mrs. Ernie Aline Chisholm, 86, went to be with her Lord on September 1, 2019 at Haven Hall Nursing Home.
She was born on June 21, 1933 to the late Horace Thomas Foster and Jennie Bell Foster.
Mrs. Chisholm was a member of Solid Rock Pentecostal Church and she will be missed by all that loved and knew her.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, David Decatur Chisholm; son, David Keith Chisholm, Sr.; and 3 brothers.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Thomas Chisholm and wife, Lisa; brothers, Calvin Foster, Darius Foster, Freddie Foster,
Edward Foster and Mickey Foster. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Chad and friend Brandi Stewart, Blake and wife, Kylie,
David and Tommy Chisholm and her 6 great-grandchildren, Chaleigh, Gunner, Tripp, Dakota, Kaitlyn Chisholm and Corbin Stewart.
Rhondia Sue White
Graveside Service for Mrs. Rhondia Sue White of Brookhaven will be 10:00 am Wednesday, September 4, 2019
at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation is Tuesday, September 3 at Riverwood Family Funeral Service from 5:00-8:00 pm.
Mrs. Rhondia Sue White, 56 went to be with her Lord on August 30, 2019 at her residence.
She was born on May 25, 1963 to the late George and Patricia Ann McClelland.
Rhondia was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Preceding her in death were her parents; sisters, Tammy McClelland, and Beverly Rigaud.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Howard B. White; sons, Howard L. White, Levi Owens;
daughters, Danyelle Owens and Rhegan Owens and also her 7 grandchildren.
Thomas William Harris
Services for Mr. Thomas William Harris are 11:00 Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Little Bahala Baptist Church.
There will be a visitation on Friday, August 30, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the church
and again on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
Bro. James Harris and Bro. Roger Griffith will officiate and interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Thomas William Harris, age 73 and a resident of Wesson, went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2019.
He was born on July 18, 1946 to the late T.B. and Ethel Sanford Harris. Mr. Thomas was a member of the Cub Scouts and 4-H Club.
He also served in the United States Army Reserve, a dedicated member of Little Bahala Baptist Church, and was retired from the Mississippi Forestry Commission.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and son Thomas William Harris, Jr.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Joyce Harris; sons, Eddie Harris and wife Alishia, and Kevin Harris and wife Christy; daughter, Priscilla Nations;
brother, James Harris and wife Vaneesa; sister, Amelia Warrick and husband Larry; grandchildren, C.J. Moore, Ashleigh Harris, Brodie Harris, Chastity Golden, Parker Harris,
and Langston Harris. He is also survived by 2 great-grandchildren.
Lee Edward Gatlin
Funeral services for Mr. Lee Edward Gatlin will be 11 a.m., Friday, August 30, 2019,
at Moak’s Creek Baptist Church, with interment in the church Cemetery. Visitation is
from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, August 29, at Riverwood Family, resuming Friday from 10 a.m.
until time of the service at the church.
Mr. Gatlin, 83, of Bogue Chitto, passed from this life August 27, 2019 at North Oaks Health Center
in Hammond, Louisiana. He was born in Bogue Chitto, Mississippi, June 15, 1936, to his parents,
Edgar Neely Gatlin and Thresa Mae Whittington Gatlin. He was a 1954 graduate of
Bogue Chitto High School where he played on a state basketball championship team. He was a
member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and the Bogue Chitto Masonic Lodge #260. He served as
a Lincoln County Supervisor from 1976-1984. He was a wonderful PawPaw and loved watching
his grandkids and great grandkids play sports and was an avid Mississippi State fan. Daddy loved
gardening and riding his farmall tractor. Through the years he worked in the oilfield, shipyard,
timber industry, sales, and was self-employed.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Aline Maxwell; and granddaughter, Megan Mae Gatlin.
Those who are left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years, Ernestine Case Gatlin; son, Jamie Gatlin
and wife Frances; daughters, Vickie Bigham and husband, Dave, Julie Gray and husband, Kent; brother,
Charles Gatlin and wife Betty; sister, Earline Hall, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Roland and Irma Ross;
nine grandchildren, Jeremy Brown (Carrie), Leah Brown Cutrer (Elliott), Kristin Gray Underwood (Grant),
Karri Dixon Smith (Tyler), Justin Brown (Jacquelyn), Gage Gatlin (Hannah), Kelly Gray (Rachel), Eli Gatlin (Hope),
and Noah Gatlin; and 16 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his longtime friend and
“Preacher”, Bro. Billy Howse as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.
Pallbearers for the service will be his grandchildren: Jeremy Edward Brown, Justin Daniel Brown,
Gage Hartley Gatlin, Eli Loring Gatlin, Noah Cutrer Gatlin, Kelly Gatlin Gray; honorary pallbearers
will be Sam Laird, Troy Laird, Monette Moak, Delton Moak, Billy Gunther, Gene Jones, Dr. Tom Carey, and Jerry Joe Brent.