Obituaries
Robert Lewis Rothrock
Funeral service for Robert Lewis Rothrock will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 29, at Riverwood Family with interment in the
Red Star Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at Riverwood.
Mr. Rothrock, 59, passed from this life June 25, 2022, from King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven. He was born in Rockwell, North Carolina,
April 12, 1963, to Arnold Gene Rothrock and Dorothy Ann Breeden Rothrock. Mr. Rothrock was a “gentle giant”. He worked at Milwaukee Tools for 27 years.
He also was employed at Eaton Aerospace for 12 years. Working out was his passion and held the title of former Body Building Campion. He was a very
friendly person and had an abundance of friends. A favorite pastime for Robert was watching NFL, especially the New Orleans Saints. He was also a beach lover,
taking many vacations there with his family. Although he loved his animals, especially the family pet, Pepper, he truly cherished his family most of all.
He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all who loved him.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his grandparents.
He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Kim Rothrock; sons, Korey Allen and Konner Allen; brother, Arnold Rothrock and wife, Cheryl; sisters,
Margaret Grubbs and husband, Shane; Mary Donaldson and husband, Bill; one grandchild, Rose Marie Allen; nephew, Justin Rothrock and wife, Ashley;
nieces, Hannah Gray and husband, Aaron, Jordan Simmons, and Brooke Hammond. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.
Phillip Arrington Case
Services for Mr. Phillip Arrington Case of Brookhaven are 11:00 am Tuesday, June 28, 2022,
at Riverwood Family with visitation from 9:00 until the time of the service.
Interment will be at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Phillip Arrington Case, 77, passed away on June 24, 2022. He was born on February 26, 1945,
to the late Claude Vernon Case and Gracie Smith Case.
He was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and enjoyed watching any kind of ballgame and was an avid outdoorsman.
He also loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, Paul Case, Jerry Case; sister, Agnes Jordan and granddaughter, Kalli Case.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Blake Case; daughter, Regina McCaffrey and husband, Greg;
along with three grandchildren, Erin King (Paxton), Ryan McCaffrey, Stone Case and great grandchildren, Royce King and Camille King.
Debra Jane Graves
Services for Mrs. Debra Jane Ball Graves of Brookhaven are 2:00 pm, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Riverwood Family with visitation from 12:00
until the time of the services. Interment will be at Riverwood Memorial Park.
Debra Jane Graves, 65, went to be with her Lord on June 19, 2022. She was born on November 29, 1956, in Indianapolis, IN.
Her hobbies were art and crafts, she loved singing and sewing.
Preceding her in death were her father, Albert Franklin Ball, grandfather, John Alexander Lawson and grandmother, Vanita Ball.
She was survived by her husband of 42 years, Allen Graves; mother, Thelma Doherty; sons, Justin Graves and wife, Erica, Brandon Graves
and Adrian Graves; daughter, Ashley Graves; brothers, John Ball, Ricky Ball, Jim Ball, and Billy Ball; sister, Barbie Waters; along with four grandchildren,
Jazmin Graves, Chloe Graves, Forrest Graves and Brock Graves.
She will be dearly missed by all that loved her.
Shirley Marie Boyd
Graveside service for Mrs. Shirley Marie Boyd will be 11 a.m., Friday, June 24, at Riverwood Memorial Park.
Mrs. Boyd, 88, of Diamondhead, MS, passed from this life June 21, 2022. She was born June 9, 1934, in Los Angeles, California, “the city of angels”.
This would be apparent in her life, a very loving wife, mother, and Nanny. She especially loved watching her grandkids play sports and everyone knew
she didn’t mind feeding all the neighborhood kids too! She worked as Bookkeeper for her son’s Jewelry Store and enjoyed painting in her free time,
but grands and great grands were among her greatest pastimes. Nanny will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Emmett Ray Bate and Hilda Marie Bate and her son, Lance Dean Miller.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 40 years, Lawrence V. Boyd; son, Alton A. Miller, Jr. (Dusty) and wife, Stephanie; daughter,
Mona Jean Floyd; six brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Travis Miller and wife, Courtney, Kelly Gunn
and husband, Alex, Nicole Floyd, and Matthew Floyd and wife, Allison; and ten great grandchildren, Hallie Waldrop, Haygan Floyd, Ruston Waldrop,
Rhyder Floyd, Lyza Haley, Harper Gunn, Peyton Gunn, Bailee Gunn, Gabriel Miller, and Mateo Miller; several nieces and nephews and great nieces
and nephews as well as other loving family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Blaire E. Batson, 2500 N State Street, Jackson, MS 39216
Rex Allen Reeves
Funeral service for Mr. Rex Allen Reeves will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 22, at Riverwood Family with interment in the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery
in Bogue Chitto. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, at Riverwood Family.
Mr. Reeves, 64, of Bogue Chitto, passed from this life June 20, 2022, at Southwest Mississippi Medical Center. He was born June 29, 1957, to Mack Reeves and
LeFay Moak Reeves. He worked for Delphi Automotives 27 years, as well as Brown Forestry. He was an avid fisherman and “bucks only” hunter. He loved his
family an enjoyed watching his grandchildren in anything they participated in. Mr. Reeves was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.
He is preceded in by his parents; brothers, Ed Reeves and Andy Reeves; and his uncle, Ernest Reeves and special cousin Frank Milton Reeves.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Annette Reeves; daughters, Larissa Hart (John), Angie Jackson (Marty); brother, Dennis Reeves (Polly); four grandchildren,
Shyann Jackson, Davis Hart, Chase Jackson, and Marshall Hart. He is also survived by several special nieces and nephews as well as other loving family members and friends.
Hazel C. Hensley
Funeral service for Hazel C. Hensley will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 22,
at Shiloh Baptist Church, with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
Mrs. Hensley, 81, died June 18, 2022. She was born on November 20, 1940.
Hazel always helped people in her neighborhood. She was known as the “Sontag’s Sock-It-To -Me, cake lady.”
She was a coin collector, and she sewed and was a clothing designer. Hazel was an amazing cook, and she enjoyed her family get
togethers and knew how to have fun. She loved the Lord Jesus Christ and was God fearing, charitable and loved reading.
She will be missed by all that loved and knew her.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Hensley; her parents, Louise Carter Newman and William Wallace;
and her grandmother Sadie Carter.
She is survived by her sons, Marvin F. Powell, Jr., “Brother” and wife, Ruth of Prairieville, LA,
Thomas Leon Powell and wife, Jennifer, Rippy Powell of Wesson, MS;
daughters, Susan Hollywood and husband, Robert, of Summit, MS, and Carolyn Distler and husband, Dale of Branson, MO;
sisters, Diane Ballard Woodward, Marilyn Etheridge, and Paulette Andrews (Butch) and Maggie Stockton.
Grandchildren, Ryan (Stephanie) Nickles; Stephen (Samantha) Nickles; Sarah Distler, Blake (Laura)Distler;
Bradley (Angela) Distler; Eric Distler; Natalie Distler & (Scott) Robertson; Brandy (Brian) McLean; Jonathon (Bobbie) Powell;
Crystal (Jesse) Brister; Luana Chamoso; Thomas Jr. and Brandy Powell. Great-grandchildren, Eli Nickles, Leland Nickles,
Quinton Distler, Joy Distler, Ryder Distler, Rylen Distler, Landon Distler, Easton Robertson, Maddie Robertson,
Jacob Thoma, Lexye & Hunter, Lee & Britney Powell, Jay & Joe Powell, Macy Powell, Brooklyn & JT Brister and and great, great grandchild, Delilah Powell.
Ira Van Alexander, Sr.
Services for Mr. Ira Van Alexander, Sr., of Brookhaven, are 2:00 pm Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Riverwood Family,
with visitation from 12:30 pm until the time of service.
Mr. Ira Van Alexander, Sr., 91, passed away on June 15, 2022.
He was born on January 16, 1931, to the late Esley Porter Alexander and Mattie Estelle Sumrall Alexander.
Mr. Alexander was a former Deacon of Providence Baptist Church.
He worked in construction and was an avid fisherman.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Esley and Mattie Alexander; wife, Aileen Alexander; four brothers and one sister.
Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Ira Alexander Jr. and wife Anita and Tim Alexander and wife, Debbie;
daughter, Sherry McMurray and husband Paul; brother, Carroll Alexander and wife, Davida and sister, Frances Easterling.
Along with five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
He will be missed by all that loved him.
Memorials can be made to Homes of Hope for Children,
344 Harold Tucker Rd. Purvis MS. 39475 or P.O. Box 18496, Hattiesburg, MS 39404.
Linda Sue Davis
Funeral service for Ms. Linda Sue Davis will be 2 p.m., Thursday, June 16, at Riverwood Family, with interment in the Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from noon until the time of service.
Ms. Davis, 66, of Brookhaven, passed from this life June 14, 2022, from her place of residence in Brookhaven. She was born in Natchez, MS, August 29, 1955, to J.M. Davis and Eva Dell Reid Davis. Linda Sue was a kind soul and never encountered a stranger. Her sweet smile and love for others brought beauty in every life she touched. Her hobbies included going out to eat and keeping in touch with family and friends by phone, which is a lost art these days. Linda Sue will be greatly missed by her family and loved ones.
She is preceded in death by her mother.
She is survived by her father as well as a host of cousins and other loving family members and friends.
A very special thank you to her caregivers at Boswell Home in Brookhaven.
Joseph Bryan McDonald
Mr. Joseph Bryan “Snatcher” McDonald, 59, of Brookhaven passed away May 27, 2022.
He was born on August 15, 1962, to the late Joe and Helen McDonald.
Joseph was a member of Abate, he was a cross country truck driver, and was a retired logger, and he loved riding horses with his friends.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Mikina Holloway and grandchildren, Slayd Oswalt, Ryder Holloway, Tristan Holloway and Abigail Holloway.
He will be missed by all that loved him.
Edward Eugene "Ed" Norwood
Funeral service for Mr. Edward Eugene Norwood will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 18, at Riverwood Family, with a private family burial. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at Riverwood.
Mr. Norwood, 99, of Brookhaven, passed from this life June 13, 2022, just shy of reaching that “century” mark, being born February 24, 1923, to his parents, Stancil L. Norwood and Vera Smith Norwood.
Ed served his country honorably and proudly from 1943-1946 as an USA Army Master Sergeant during World War II. He was stationed in Hawaii and fought in the Pacific theater. His assignment was to oversee a searchlight detachment using anti-aircraft artillery. He was awarded two Purple Hearts and the Victory Medal while serving in the Asiatic Pacific Theater.
Upon honorable discharge, he worked for the Union Oil Company until retirement.
Ed worked just as avidly in the pursuit of his hobbies as he did his profession. He touched many lives of all ages and was affectionately known as “Mr. Ed”.
One of those hobbies was hunting and fishing. He was featured in Turkey Hunter’s
Digest and Field and Stream magazine articles. As an avid supporter of the American Turkey Federation and Duck’s Unlimited, he loved to mentor young hunters. There are many stories of Mr. Ed’s hunts, and we know that the truth was in there somewhere.
Another hobby enjoyed by Mr. Ed was golf.
As a member of the Brookhaven Country Club since 1948, he served as President and Club champion building the first swimming pool under his leadership. But his most rewarding days at the club were as Mr. Ed in the golf shop. From assisting with the daily activities with the golfers and tennis players to his favorite duties of assisting the children in the swimming pool with their snacks, his days were full.
His support and love for golf also extended to his many memories at Wolf Hollow Golf Club and Copiah Lincoln Community College. He played, worked in the golf shop, and pulled out his weed eater when needed. His involvement with both courses and men’s golf associations led to the creation of the Norwood Cup tournament beginning in 2004. This annual competition continues in recognition of Ed’s service to the men’s golf association at both the Brookhaven Country Club and Wolf Hollow. Every year he always found a way to cheer for both teams as he wore both team shirts.
While he was always a promoter of the men’s golf association at both clubs, his true love was being a mentor to junior golfers learning to play the game. So, in 2018, the Ed Norwood Golf Scholarship through the Co-Lin Foundation was established by Ronny Ross, Jeff Henning, and Josh Smith. This scholarship recognizes a Co-Lin Golf Team member who is a positive role model and excels in the classroom and community. This scholarship has brought Ed much pleasure and enjoyment in the last few years.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Bessie Gorenflo Norwood; son-in-law, Lonny Ray; his parents; and brothers, Alton Norwood and Stancil Norwood.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Beverly Ray and Debra Strong (David); eight grandchildren, David Strong, Jr., Mark Strong (Kelly), Jason Strong (Saundra), Patrick Strong (Marianne), Jonathan Strong (Claire), Betsy Phillips Smith (Grady), Jacob Ray, and Cal Ray (Kayla). He is also survived by 20 great grandchildren as well as a host of other loving family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Norwood scholarship through the Co-Lin Foundation at P.O. Box 649, Wesson, MS 39191 or online at www.colin.edu/alumni-foundation.
The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff of the Aspen of Brookhaven who embraced him as a loved member of the Aspen family.
