Obituaries
Ronnie Dale Porter
The funeral service for Ronnie Dale Porter will be 11 a.m., Monday, August 14, at Riverwood Family, with burial in New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service at Riverwood.
Ronnie Dale Porter, age 74, left us way too soon on August 10, 2023. He was born on August 22, 1948, in Brookhaven, MS, the son of Eloyce and Pat Porter. Ronnie grew up and lived most of his life in Brookhaven, Mississippi, graduating from Brookhaven High School in 1966. He continued his education at Co-Lin community college where he obtained his degree in architectural drafting and during which time he met the love of his life, Charlotte Jackson Porter. Their 56 years of companionship is a testament to the power of loves enduring flame. After their marriage on July 28, 1967, he took a drafting job in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for a short period of time. Soon after he realized that he wanted to begin and raise his family in Brookhaven. In 1968 Ronnie and Charlotte moved back to Brookhaven where he joined his family working at Porter’s Body Shop and where he continued the family business for 55 years. Ronnie was so devoted to the body shop that Charlotte would say to him “that if the body shop was a woman, I would have something to worry about”. Anyone who knew Ronnie knew he loved hunting, fishing, gardening, traveling and woodworking. He could fix anything. Above all he treasured the moments he spent with his family. Every shared experience became a lesson in bonding, teaching his family the immeasurable value of togetherness. He enjoyed working at the farm with the boys to get ready for hunting season, and this will be the first time in 23 years that he will not be the one planting the food plots.
Ronnie had been an active member of Central Baptist Church for many years, where he taught Sunday school and was a Deacon. Ronnie was a loyal husband, father, son, brother, boss, and friend to many. He was that one phone call you would make when you needed to count on someone for help.
Ronnie and Charlotte loved traveling and they shared that love with their three boys, Tim, Brad and Patrick. They have many great memories of family vacations traveling across country from the Grand Canyon to the Smokey Mountains. They made it a priority for their family to spend quality time together.
Known as Peppaw to his grandchildren, he spent many days and nights attending their activities, celebrating their birthdays, and doing pretty much anything that they asked of him. They have great memories of him teaching them how to ride a bike right in his front yard. He was selfless in that way putting others first above himself. He leaves behind a legacy of love and commitment to family that has made an impact in their lives as well as their future generations to come.
He is survived by his wife Charlotte Porter; son, Timothy Porter (Samantha) of Ridgeland, MS, Patrick Porter (Annette) of Brookhaven, MS; Father, Pat Porter; three brothers, Randy Porter (Ruby), Jeff Porter(Lou Ann) and Terry Porter; Eight grandchildren, Madeline Leifeste (Will), Dallas, TX; Savannah Thomas, Detroit, MI; Harrison Porter, Jackson, MS; Carlisle Porter, Memphis, TN; Jarod Porter, Jalen Porter, Jillian Porter and Jaxson Porter all from Brookhaven, MS.
He was preceded in death by his son Brad Porter and his mother, Eloyce Porter.
Lynette Marie Lusk
Services for Mrs. Lynette Marie Lusk of Wesson are 1:00 pm, Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Beauregard Community Church, with burial at Beauregard Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 9:30 am until the time of service at the church.
Mrs. Lynette Marie Lusk, 77, passed away August 9, 2023, at her residence.
She was born August 18, 1945, to the late Leonard L. Ullrich and Thela Churchman Ullrich.
Mrs. Lusk was a secretary for Cable Sales Oil Field Drilling Company and was a member of the Beauregard Women’s Group.
Preceding her in death were her parents; sister, Joyce Bailey and brother, Ray Ullrich.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 30 years, Micheal G. Lusk, Sr; children, Michael Thomas Garney and wife, Rachel, Matthew Todd Garney and wife, Brandy; Michael G. Lusk, Jr and wife, Nanette; and Stacye L. Hughes and husband, Tom; five grandchildren, Alexia Garney, Shea Garney, Emma Garney, Avery Garney and Presley Garney. She is also survived by nephew, Wade Bailey and nieces Debbie Joe and Lisa Lamre.
She will be dearly missed by all that loved her.
Donnie Ray Smith
Graveside service for Donnie Ray Smith will be 2 p.m., Thursday, August 10, at Stoneville Cemetery in Leland, Mississippi.
Mr. Smith, 69, of Brookhaven, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at Ruleville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born July 23, 1954, to Cecil Earl Smith and Doris Elizabeth Wood Smith. He made his living driving a Milk Truck. Mr. Smith enjoyed singing and playing the trombone.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Doris Foster, Gladys Weathersby, Helen Jones and Sandy Zeigler.
He is survived by his daughters, Heather Smith and Amanda Smith; stepdaughters, Bobbie Jo Landress and Amber Dawn Landress; brothers, Lonnie Smith and Charles Smith; sisters, Dorothy Montgomery and Bonnie Barber; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.
Sherrill Ann Curtis
A Graveside service for Sherrill Ann Curtis will be 11:30 a.m., Thursday, August 10, at Springhill Baptist Church Cemetery in Wesson, MS. Visitation is from 9-11 a.m., at Riverwood Family prior to service.
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear Mother Sherrill Ann Curtis . Sadly, she passed away on August 6, 2023, at the age of 82. She was born December 19, 1940 . She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. She also had many friends and was a well-loved member of the Wesson community , The Aspen of Brookhaven, and Clear Branch Baptist Church
She was the daughter of the late William and Edith McKneely of Vicksburg, MS. Addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Donald Curtis, her brother Bill McKneely, sister Gayla Smith, a granddaughter Erica Shae Adams.
She is survived by her two daughters, Shere Hussein of Dyersburg , TN and Karen Middleton (Ronnie) and her son Ronald Curtis (Tiffany) of Wesson MS. Two sisters Lillian Williamson of Vicksburg, MS , Mary Taylor ( Ernest ) of Marshall, MO . One brother James McKneely (Debbie) of Monticello, MS. Five grandchildren and two great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews and other loving family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Clear Branch Baptist Church building fund. 2166 Clear Branch lane, Wesson, MS 39191 or to St. Jude's, P.O. Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.
Many thanks to Clear Branch Baptist Church, The Aspen of Brookhaven , Deaconess Hospice, Riverwood Family Funeral Home, friends and neighbors and caregivers that were so faithfully by her side.
Donald Lee Mohon
The Memorial Service for Donald Lee Mohon will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Riverwood Family.
Mr. Mohon, 77, of Crystal Springs, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, August 4, 2023, at Southwest Regional Hospital in McComb, MS. He was born in Crystal Springs August 3, 1946, to Harold Woodrow Mohon and Peggy Lee Clark Mohon. He was a retired Truck Driver. Donald was a loving husband, father and grandfather. There was nothing more valuable to him than his family and his dogs. He lived by his famous saying, “I’ll be the same today as I will be tomorrow.”
He is preceded in death by his precious wife, of 47 years, and now reunited with, Judy Carol Mohon; his parents; and brother, Ronald Lee Mohon.
He is survived by his children Joey Mohon (Kim) and Donna Carol Gandy (Luke); sister, Diane Beasley; brother-in-law Billy Kees (Robin); two grandchildren, Ryan Mohon (Mackenzie) and Bradley Ferguson (Kayla); three great grandchildren and many other loving family members and friends.
Dickie Wayne Johnson
Dickie Wayne Johnson, 72, of Brookhaven, died July 31, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Brookhaven on September 11, 1950, to Hollis and Fredna Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a retired construction worker. After retiring he enjoyed spending his time outdoors, hunting, or just taking in the beauty of creation.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marjorie Ellen Hart; and two brothers, Glen K. Johnson and Ronnie Dale Johnson.
He is survived by his sister, Carolyn Johnson Cox and a host of nieces and nephews as well as cousins and other loving family members and friends.
Robert C. "Nubby" Case
The funeral service for Robert C. Case will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 2, at Mt Zion Church of Christ with burial following in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, August 1, at Riverwood and will resume from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at Mt Zion Wednesday.
Mr. Case, 72, of Brookhaven, died July 29, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Lincoln County, MS, April 24, 1951, to Grady B. Case and Perline Wilson Case. He was employed with MDOT.
Mr. Case is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Grady Lenward Case and Jesse Layton “Coonie” Case and sister, Judy Martin.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Cynthia R. Case; children, David Case (Jennifer), Justin Jackson (Heather), Jon Espy (Chrissy); 14 grandchildren, Dylan Case, Owen Case, Savanah Case, Gracie Rutland (Will), Grant Jackson, Abby Jackson, Cyanne Espy, Art Espy, Joe Espy, Fern Espy, Isaiah Espy, Naomi Espy, Solomon Espy, Em Espy; two great grandchildren, Ava Joyce Rutland and Kason Rutland. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.
Sylvia Ann Teasley
The funeral service for Sylvia Ann Teasley will be 2 p.m., Friday, August 4, at Riverwood Family. Visitation is from Noon until the time-of-service Friday.
Mrs. Teasley, 37, of Crystal Springs, died July 28, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on October 10, 1985, to Charles Ray Norwood and Mary Ann Damico Norwood. She was a Dental Office Manager. Sylvia graduated from Brookhaven High School in 2005 and continued her education, earning a Business Administration Degree from Copiah Lincoln Community College.
In her free time, she enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family, friends, and “fur” babies. She also liked to sing and dance. She was a beautiful soul and will be greatly missed by those who loved her.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Matthew “Scooby” Teasley; stepmom, Vicki Norwood; and grandparents, Corrinne Damico, Dora Slaven, and B.J. Norwood.
She is survived by her parents; brother, Paul Vanover (Courtney); sisters, Shelbi Norwood, and Amy Norwood; nieces, Megan Blanton (Branson), Madison Vanover; nephew, Taysom Bryan; grandparents, Lula Norwood and Charles Brown. She is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Brookhaven Animal Rescue League, PO Box 3477, Brookhaven, MS or the Copiah Animal Shelter 27084 Highway 51, Crystal Springs, MS 39059.
Irmgard Rosalie Clark
The funeral service for Irmgard Rosalie Clark will be 2 p.m., Thursday, August 3, at Riverwood Family, with burial in Ruth Cemetery. Visitation is from Noon until the time of the service on Thursday.
Mrs. Clark, 95, of Ruth, died July 29, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Nuremberg, Germany, December 26, 1927, to the late Jean Krug and Karoline Krug. She worked as a Supervisor with Kellwood Garment Factory.
“Rosie” was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She met the love of her life in World War II in her hometown, soon after that they moved to Ruth, Mississippi and they lived many years together before he preceded her in death. She was an amazing cook as well as gardener, taking great care of her yard. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Earl D. Clark; her parents; son, Erwin Clark; daughter in law, Olivia Ann Clark; one sister and three brothers.
She is survived by her son, Jimmy Clark; daughter in law, Pam Clark; four grandchildren, Amanda Howell (Keith), Derrick Clark (Barbara), Chad Clark, and Kayla Clark; five great grandchildren, Dylan Howell, Kelton Howell, Preston Howell, Zeke Clark, and Olivia Ann Clark; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Rossett and Ruth Crisler, as well as other loving family members and friends.
James Otto Price
The funeral service for James Otto Price will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, August 2, at Macedonia Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, August 1, at Riverwood Family.
Mr. Price, 70, of Brookhaven, died July 29, 2023, at St. Dominics Hospital in Jackson, MS. He was born in Pike County, MS, October 12, 1952, to Lee Otto Price and Iva Mae Brown Price. He was a retired Truck Driver. He enjoyed camping and spending time with his family. He was interested in antique cars and liked to attend car shows. Mr. Price will be greatly missed by his loved ones and many friends and faith family at Macedonia Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Donald Lee Price; and nephew, Brad Price.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 51 years, Pamela S. Price; children, Leigh Ann Norton (Shane), Jamie Price (Rhonda); sister, Sandra Knight (Mich); five grandchildren, Sawyer Norton, Lindsey Norton, Emma Grace Price, Dois Dumas, and Kelly Dumas; and two great grandchildren, Kasen Norton and Parker Norton. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.
