Obituaries
Robert A. Gerhardt, Jr.
Mr. Robert A. Gerhardt, Jr., 76, died January 14, 2023, at his residence in Magnolia, MS. He was born in New Orleans, LA, April 20, 1946, to Robert Adolph Gerhardt, Sr. and Margaret Cardella Gerhardt.
Mr. Gerhardt worked as a Field Auditor for Boh Brother’s Construction Company. Being an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed deer hunting and fishing. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Mary Ann H. Gerhardt; his stepchildren, William F. “Butch” Massey (Ellie) and Margaret Ann Massey; three grandchildren and one great grandchild; sister, Gilda G. Mares (Billy); nephew, Jonathan W. Mares (Alicia) and Niece, Kristin M. Dupont (Brian). He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.
A Celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Andrew James Parrette
Graveside service for Mr. Andrew James Parrette will be 2:30 p.m., Monday, January 23, at Thompson Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from Noon until 2 p.m. prior to the service, at Little Bahala Baptist Church.
Mr. Andrew James Parrette, known to everyone as “Dunner”, died January 17, 2023, in Columbus, MS, with his mother, father, “Butter Bean” and sister, Audra, by his side, he was 39 years of age. Dunner was born in Vicksburg, MS, April 26, 1983, to Bobby and Kathy Parrette.
He enjoyed playing video games with his brother and watching wrestling with his dad. He especially loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed talking to his little sister on the phone at night and texting her every day. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
Dunner is preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Margaret Wade, Paul and Beatrice Parrette, and James and Estelle Lowery, and many aunts and uncles.
He is survived by his parents; siblings, Audra Beall and husband, Craig “Big Boy” Beall, Anthony “Butter Bean” Parrette, Tonya Mayeaux, and Andrea Parrette; nephews, Justin Beall, Ronnie Mayeaux, and Derek Mayeaux; niece, Caitlin Mayeaux; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Charles Raymond Watts
Mr. Charles Raymond Watts, 86 of Brookhaven, died January 14, 2023, at his residence. He was born August 26, 1936, to Zollie Watts and Anna Smith Watts. He served his country in the United States Air Force. After returning home from his service, he received an associate degree in electronics and began his lifelong career as an Electronics Repairman, specializing in television repair. Mr. Watts enjoyed working with wood and gardening when he could. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Mr. Watts is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Brenda White; and his siblings, Russell Watts, Roland Watts, Ronnie Joe Watts, and Maxine Mitchell.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Fay Watts; children, Randy Watts, Ricky Watts, and Lisa Pruden; one brother, Bob Watts; sisters, Annie Ruth Welter, and Patty Bryant; seven grandchildren, Brandi Watts Smith, Justin Pruden, Josh Pruden, Alisha Douglas, Skye Pruden, Zollie Watts, and Caleb Watts; ten great grandchildren and a host of other family members and friends.
Landry Ryan Kepper
Graveside Service for Landry Ryan Kepper are 3:00 pm, Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Riverwood Memorial Park with visitation from 1:00-3:00 pm at Riverwood Family.
Landry Ryan Kepper, six days old passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on January 15, 2023, at Ochsner Hospital for Children in New Orleans.
She was born January 9, 2023, to Brady Michael Kepper and Cassidy Ryan Phelan Kepper.
Preceding her in death are her maternal great grandparents, Carl Phelan, Kenneth Dunn; paternal great grandparents, Jimmie and Barbara Thornton and Barbara Kepper.
Those left to cherish her memory are her parents; grandparents, Andy and Lisa Kepper and Joel and Shania Phelan; uncles, Drew Kepper, Payton Kepper, and Carson Phelan; great grandparents, Jerry Kepper, Laverne Phelan, and Rita Turner, along with other cousins and family members.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ochsner Hospital for Children
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Summer Leann Prestridge
Memorial service for Summer Leann Prestridge will be 2 p.m., Friday, January 20, at New Hope Methodist Church.
Ms. Prestridge, 41, passed away January 13, 2023, at her residence in Wesson, MS. She was born in Delhi, LA, July 7, 1981, to Michael Clark Conn and Melanie Kay Porter Smith. She attended Copiah Lincoln Community College and then from Mississippi State University. Summer won “Ms. Wheelchair Mississippi” in 2018!
Summer knew the Lord Jesus as her Shepherd and she would radiate that truth to everyone she knew. Her radiant joy was contagious and her love for her Lord was obvious in the way she stood strong in the face of many obstacles.
She will be remembered as a kind and loving mother and friend to many, leaving a legacy of strength to those who remain to cherish her memory.
She is preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Brian Smith.
Summer is survived by her daughters, Lexi Grace Prestridge and Adalyn Claire Prestridge; her father; sisters, Krystal Conn and Kara Conn; grandmother, Magruda Spillers; aunts, Marva Lynn Britt, Mona Shedd, and Melissa Porter; goddaughter, Emery Britt; and cousin, Eddie Britt (Gina).
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making donations towards her gofundme account. The donations will be used for Summer’s favorite charities and projects, such as, Blaire E. Batson and Dance Scholarships. Please visit www.gofundme.com and search for Summer Prestridge.
Geneva Mitchell
Mrs. Geneva Mitchell, 79, of Tylertown, passed away January 15, 2023, at Southwest Regional Medical Center in McComb, MS. She was born December 6, 1943, to Otis Morris, Sr. and Ophelia Ethridge Morris. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and enjoyed spending time with her family. Mrs. Mitchell enjoyed working with ceramics and creating beautiful pieces. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Tommy Mitchell; daughter, Tracy Mitchell; brother, Jerry Morris; brothers-in-law, Jerry Mitchell, James Mitchell and Freddie Polk; and sister-in-law, Doris Duncan.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 63 years, Louis Mitchell; children, Terry Mitchell and wife, Sonya, Toney Mitchell, Tammy Rials and husband, Vincent, Sr.; brothers, Otis Morris and wife, Karen, Eugene Morris and wife, Karen, Larry Morris and wife, Linda, and Jake Morris and wife, Patti; sisters, Mary Polk, Ann Thornhill and husband, Ronnie, and Annette Lee; 27 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and 5 great, great grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.
Shirley Smith Thompson
The funeral service for Shirley Smith Thompson will be 11 a.m. Thursday, January 19, at Union Primitive Baptist Church in Ruth, with burial to follow in the church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, January 18, at Riverwood.
Mrs. Thompson, 70, of Ruth, passed away January 14, 2023, at St. Dominic’s in Jackson. She was born July 10, 1952, to David Edward Smith and Lois Thompson Smith. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and was adored by her family and friends. She enjoyed preparing delicious meals and spending time with her grandchildren; they were the light of her life. Mrs. Thompson worked many years for the United States Postal Service. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
Mrs. Thompson is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Kenny Smith and Ricky Smith; grandson, Cooper Frazier; mother and father-in-law, Donald and Betty Thompson; and brother-in-law, Phillip Thompson.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 52 years, Wayne Thompson; children, Kristi Frazier (Jason), Ronny Thompson (Mandi), and Brandi McCaffrey (Chris); brother, Clifton Smith (Donna); sisters, Carolyn Hux (Herbert), Elaine Williams (Ellis), and Bobbie Kyzar (Keith); brothers-in-law, David Thompson (Debbie) and Carlos Thompson (Dena); sister-in-law, Judy Harrison (Ronnie); 11 grandchildren, Alex Frazier, Lauren Wilson (Brady), Rachel Frazier, Julianna Frazier, Turner Thompson, Parker McCaffrey (fiancé, Logan Murry), Jacey Frazier, Tripp McCaffrey, Railey Thompson, and Matthew Frazier; and 2 great grandchildren, Mac Ann Wilson and Benton Elliott Wilson. She is also survived by other loving family members and friends.
Daniel Lynn McDonald
A Private Graveside Service for Daniel Lynn McDonald will be at Riverwood Memorial Park.
Daniel Lynn McDonald, 45, passed away January 14, 2023. He was born on February 20, 1977, to William G. “Butch” McDonald and Clara Belinda “Linda” McIntyre.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, mud riding and spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his father, William G. “Butch” McDonald; stepfather, Pat Malone; and brother, William Kelijohn “John” McDonald.
Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Linda Malone; sons, Logan McDonald and William McDonald; daughters, Emmaleigh McDonald, Brooklyn McDonald and daughter in law, Tatum McDonald and sister, Lisa Beeson and husband Bobby; along with three grandchildren, Jacob McDonald, Brantley Ward and Davina McDonald; Uncle, Kelly McDonald; Aunt, Mary McIntyre Price; family friend, Anthony Murphy, and mother of his children, Athena Hewitt McDonald. He will be missed by all that loved him.
A special thank you to Brookhaven Ministries, Haven Hall and Deaconess Hospice Care.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi, 800 Avery Blvd North Suite 100, Ridgeland MS. 39157
Bobbie Nell Keys Jerome
The funeral service for Bobbie Nell Keys Jerome will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, at Zion Hill Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Monday, January 16, at Riverwood Family, and will resume from 1 p.m. until the time of service on Tuesday, at Zion Hill.
Mrs. Jerome, 81, of Wesson, entered her eternal home January 10, 2023. She began her journey here November 28, 1941, born in Wesson, MS, to J.B. Keys and Hazel Elizabeth Tarbutton Keys. She was a devoted wife and mother and enjoyed cheering her son on in any sporting event he entered. She took great pleasure in providing tasty meals for her family and spending time with them at every opportunity. She also shared in the provisions for her family, working at State Bank for 30 years before retiring. Mrs. Jerome was a lifelong member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and was a vital part of the Zionlighters Gospel Singers. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Ikey Jerome; her parents; son, Scott Jerome; and brother, Don Keys.
Those who remain to cherish her memory are her sister, Shirley Keys Chamberlain (Bruce); daughter-in-law, Michelle Jerome King (Tommy); and her nephews and nieces, Jeff King (Angie), Kellye Sicks (Doug), Lanita Darling (Ricky), Kevin Clark (Stephanie), Mitchell Clark, James Clark; eight great nieces and nephews and one great, great nephew.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.
Donald Glyn Moulder
The memorial service for Donald Glyn Moulder will be 10 a.m., Friday, January 13, at Easthaven Baptist Church, in Brookhaven, with a 2 p.m. graveside service to follow at Lakewood Cemetery Pavilion, in Clinton, MS. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at Easthaven.
Mr. Moulder, 81, of Brookhaven, passed away, January 9, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Jackson, MS, September 1, 1941, to George Randolph Moulder and Bessie Louise French Dean. Mr. Moulder served his country in the United States Navy on the USS St. Paul. He was employed with ATT-Bellsouth for 30 years as a System Administrator. His great love for his Lord was evident in the service he gave through helping others, he also served the Lord as a deacon of the church. He was called upon to do various jobs, from computers and TVs to building houses. He was a talented artist as well and could create beautiful paintings.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Donald Glyn Moulder, Jr. and Claude Randolph Moulder; daughter, Dedra Genice Moulder; and stepfather, Rudolph Dean.
Those who are left to cherish his memory are his wife of 55 years, Naida Jo Gill Moulder; daughter, Kimberly Moulder Bounds (Craig) of Leesburg, GA; brother, Robert Wayne Moulder (Becky) of Clinton, MS; stepbrother, Rudolph Dean, Jr. (Judy) of Rapid City, SD; half-sister, Donna Dean Bridges, of Gillsburg, MS. He is also survived by two grandsons, Zachery Thomas Bounds and Matthew James Bounds, as well as other loving family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Easthaven Baptist Church Sr. Adult Fund, 130 Hwy 84 E, Brookhaven, MS 39601
