Obituaries
Jo Helen Lofton
Services for Mrs. Jo Helen (Hicks) Lofton, of Brookhaven are 2:00 pm Thursday, June 17, 2021,
at Grace Baptist Church with visitation from 12:30 until the time of the service. Interment will be at Concord Baptist Church Cemetery in Franklin County.
Mrs. Jo Helen (Hicks) Lofton, 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 14, 2021, at her home.
She was born on July 21, 1933, to the late Wallace Monroe Hicks and Lena Mae Hicks Newell.
Mrs. Lofton was a homemaker and a member of Northview Baptist Church.
She will be missed by all that loved and knew her.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Loyd H. Lofton; daughters, Carolyn Ann Halford and Brenda Faye Henderson;
sons, Johnny Lofton, Loyd Lofton Jr.; brother, Everett Lee Hicks, and son-in-law, Harold Lynn Case.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Gerald Wayne Lofton and Ollie Jenkins; daughter, Deborah Kay Lofton Case;
son-in-law, Roger Dale Halford, and sister, Betty Andrew, and sister-in-law, Maxine “Lofton” Hicks, and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family request that food can be delivered to Deborah Case’s Home
1937 Palmetto Trl. NW, Brookhaven, MS 39601
James Fairbanks Anderson
Memorial service for James Fairbanks Anderson will be 3 p.m., Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Riverwood Family. Rev. David Fortenberry will officiate.
James was born in Marshall, TX, May 7, 1991, and he lived here 30 years. He was an avid outdoorsman as well as enjoying playing guitar.
He is preceded in death by his grandmothers, Linda Anderson, and Frances Duke; grandfather, Rabon Freeman; nephew, Waylon Jay Anderson; and cousin, Corbitte Smith.
He is survived by his parents, David Anderson and Tasha and Darlene Freeman and Amy Fauver; brothers, Douglas Freeman, Robert Anderson and wife, Chelsey, Ben Smith and wife, Natalie, Julian Anderson, and Kris Campbell; sister, Kayla Sides; Cyndi McCaleb, Cherish Latting, and Courtney King; grandparents, Doug and Cheryl Anderson, Wesley Duke Jr., and Laverne Freeman. He is also survived by Jeff and Stephanie Freeman and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Doyle Samuel Byrd
Services for Mr. Doyle Samuel Byrd, of Brookhaven, are 1:00 pm, Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Riverwood with visitation from 11:00 am until the time of the service.
Burial will be at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Doyle Samuel Byrd, 84, went to be with his Lord on June 9, 2021.
He was born in Newellton, LA. on June 10, 1936, to the late Samuel Preston Byrd and Dixie Crawley Byrd.
Mr. Byrd was a broker and consultant in Insurance and Finance for 55 years and was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church
where he was currently Church Treasurer and served for 18 years. He was Training Union Director of the Jr. High boys from 1963 - 1972.
He loved to quail hunt in Kansas with Howard & Gerald and loved LSU Football “Geaux Tigers.” He was National Man of the Year in 1972 for
Paul Revere Life Insurance Company and the entire United States and an announcer for Brookhaven Academy Football from 1972-1983. He was self-appointed Mayor of Loyd Star.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Peggy Entrican Byrd; his parents; and an infant son.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Patsy Allen Byrd; Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Patsy Allen Byrd; daughter Amanda Byrd Rawls and husband, Robert, step son, Darryl Hatcher and step daughter Tawanda Smith and husband Glyn
and sister, Geneva Barfield and husband, Billy.
He is also survived by his 4 grandchildren, Preston Rawls, Liza Rawls Trahan and husband, Travis, Lauren Smith Case and husband, Collins,
Ty Smith and wife, Sara and great grandchildren, Lillie Case, Mae Case and Hatcher Smith, along with lifelong friend. J.D. Thadison. He will be loved and missed by all that knew him.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Macedonia Baptist Church Building Fund.
Christopher Anthony Nations
A Graveside Service for Mr. Christopher Anthony Nations of Brookhaven are 2:00 pm, Friday, June 11, 2021,
at Riverwood Memorial Park with visitation from 12:00-1:45 pm at Riverwood.
Mr. Christopher Anthony Nations, 49, passed away on June 9, 2021, at Lawrence County Nursing Home.
He was born on January 16, 1972, to the late John Ralph Nations and Mavis Ann Walker Warren.
Mr. Nations was a truck driver and heavy equipment operator. He loved motorcycles and listening to music.
Preceding him in death were his parents; and brothers, Mike Nations, Dennis Nations and Johnny Nations.
Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Christopher Chad Nations and Josh Anthony Nations; daughter, Brittany Nations and brother, Roy Nations.
He is also survived by two grandchildren, Brandon Anthony Nations and Sophia Renae Nations and other family members, Roy and Lexy Walker.
He will be missed by all that loved and knew him.
Henry Edward Folkner
Mr. Henry Edward Folkner, 63, passed away June 5, 2021 at King’s Daughters Medical Center.
He was born on February 9, 1958, to the late Luther Henry Folkner and Delores Delight Mann Folkner.
Mr. Folkner was a Boat Captain in the oilfield. He enjoyed fishing, and motorcycle building.
Preceding him in death were his parents.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Christopher Stephen Folkner; daughters, Crystal Folkner and Stephanie Chugani;
brother, Stephen Jack Folkner and his three grandchildren, Kevin Hitt, Courtney Hitt and Donavon Folkner and one great-grandchild.
He will be missed by all that loved and knew him.
Claudette Webb George
Funeral service for Mrs. Claudette Webb George will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2021,
with a Mass of Christian Burial at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Brookhaven
and interment in Riverwood Memorial Park following. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of service in the church.
Mrs. George, 88, of Brookhaven, was greeted by her beloved husband in heaven on June 3, 2021.
She was born the youngest of 4 children on March 3, 1933, to World War I Veteran Charles Carey Webb
and her French mother, Reine Louise George Webb. She was a beautiful red-haired southern lady with a
deeply spiritual soul who lit up a room with her smile. She enjoyed a variety of colorful things in life.
From arts and crafts and restoring antiques, to looking through old photographs, to singing along to her favorite
music and singing lullabies while rocking her grandchildren, every part of Mrs. George’s life was filled with an
abundance of appreciation and gratefulness. She also took great pleasure in the beauty of flowers, birds, and all nature,
she cared deeply for her pets and passionately for her family. Reading God’s Word daily and growing spiritually
was top priority in her life. She never met a stranger and was bold and lively in sharing her love for Jesus.
She was a member of St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Mrs. George will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, William A. George; her parents; brothers,
James Webb and Charles Webb; and sister, Eugenia Klotz.
Those left to cherish her love and memory are her sons, Billy George and Michael George (Sue);
daughters, Mary Catherine George, Rosanne Malone, and Angie Smith (Darren);
seven grandchildren, Jennifer Mixon, Wesley George, Kristine Foster, Brandon Malone, Frances Ricks,
Joshua Smith, and Christopher Smith; nine great grandchildren, Blakelynn, Brie, Buck, Brayleigh, Briar, Vidalia,
Charlotte, Conner, and Eric. She is also survived by nieces and nephews who she loved dearly, other loving family members and friends.
The family wishes to thank all her caregivers for the many years of loving care. Memorials may be made to
Hospice Ministries, 397 Brookhaven Street, Brookhaven MS 39601 or St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 227 E Cherokee Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601
Shirley Durr
Services for Shirley Durr of Brookhaven will be 11:00 am Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Riverwood
with visitation from 9:00 until time of the service. Burial will be at Little Bahalia Cemetery.
Shirley Durr, 85, passed away May 31, 2021, at her residence.
She was born on November 26, 1935, to the late John Floyd and Myrtis Case Floyd.
Shirley was a member of Little Bahalia Baptist Church and was a Regional Manager for Shoney’s Restaurant.
She loved her family, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and loved cooking for others.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Billy Gene Durr, daughter, Jean “Jeanie” O’Rorke;
and infant son; brothers, Bennie, Kendall, John “Tottie” Pete Floyd and sister, Marlyn “DeeDee” Stevens.
Those left to cherish her memory are Terry Sherritze; daughter, Anita Gandy; sister, Janice Quin and four grandchildren,
Heather O’Rorke, Michael O’Rorke, Samuel O’Rorke, Leanne Sullivan, and great-grandchildren, Christopher, Austin, Tyler, William,
Ethan, Savannah, Gavin, Matthew, Emma, Declan, Eleanor and Marley.
She will be missed by all that knew and loved her.
Amy Brister LaRue
Visitation for Amy Brister LaRue will be at Riverwood on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, from 5:00-7:00 pm.
Her funeral will be held at Riverwood on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at 10:00 am with a graveside
service at Wellman Baptist Church Cemetery to follow.
Amy Brister LaRue of Brookhaven, MS passed away in the early hours of May 30, 2021, surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Theda Carlisle Brister and her father Lucius Bernard Brister.
She is survived by her girls Randi Laird (Micheal), Sarah LaRue, and Cecily Ethridge (Rickey), all of Brookhaven.
Her grandchildren Cadence, Amelia and Maddie Laird, and Tripp and Rory Ethridge.
Her brothers Steve Brister (Sue) and Luke Brister (Mary), sister Cathy Ivy (Danny), her bonus sister Darlene Underwood,
her best friend of 50 years Carolyn Laird (Dwaine),
as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Amy retired after almost 40 years working as the Speech Language Pathologist at her Alma Mater, Enterprise Attendance Center.
Amy loved her students, and their accomplishments made her proud - though she never took credit for their successes. Even children who did not need help
with speech knew her sweet smile, gentle eyes, infectious laugh and beautiful white hair. She also worked in Home Health where she could use her God-given talents throughout the state.
She enjoyed road trips with her loved ones, ballgames, trivia, and the "occasional" trip to Disney World - once or twice a year. She also never missed a single play,
awards ceremony, birthday, or special event in her children and grandchildren's lives. If the occasion was important to her family, it was important to her.
Amy's love for adventure led her to travel all over the world spreading the Good News of Jesus with humble hands, a servant's heart, and the assurance that "the Lord will provide."
Her love for Missions inspired her to lead Acteens for more than 30 years, she spent almost 20 years working with the state and local WMU, and she served on the board of
Garaywa Camp and Conference Center and Mission Madness. Though Amy was known for being soft spoken, her servant heart could not be contained.
Amy had a passion for helping all children, so in lieu of flowers, she would prefer a donation to Garaywa Camp and Conference Center or St. Jude.
Shelly Joseph Pitre
Service for Mr. Shelly Joseph Pitre, of Meadville are 12:00 pm on Saturday, June 5, 2021,
at Providence Baptist Church with burial at the Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of the service.
Mr. Shelly Joseph Pitre, 73, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 29, 2021,
at University Medical Center in Jackson.
He was born on July 26, 1947, to the late Harris Joseph Pitre and Annalee Bourg Pitre.
Mr. Pitre served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
He was a welder and a member of Providence Baptist Church. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman
and loved the outdoors and teaching our young kids the safety and fun of the outdoors.
Preceding him in death were his wife, Elizabeth DuBois Pitre, parents; and infant sister, Susan Pitre.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Randy Pitre and wife, Kim; daughter, Lorita Pitre Neil;
brother, Harry Pitre and 8 grandchildren, Blair Guidry, Blake Neil, Gracie Neil, Jace Neil, John Austin Pitre, Keri-Beth Pitre,
Taylor Cray and Tyler Hall; along with 4 great-grandchildren and Godchild, Annie Miller (Tommy)
and Godchild, Angie Pitre, and family friend Gee Himel.
He will be missed by all that loved and knew him.
Judy Boleware Chandler
Memorial service for Mrs. Judy Boleware Chandler will be Tuesday, June 1, 2021, 2 p.m. at Riverwood.
Visitation is from 1 p.m. until the time of service.
Mrs. Judy Boleware Chandler passed from this life May 27, 2021, at her residence in Brookhaven.
She was born September 25, 1951, to Seth Jackson Boleware and Millie Earn Bankston Boleware.
She lived here 69 years. Mrs. Chandler was a master chef, preparing meals for her family to enjoy
was a special enjoyment to her. She was most happy serving and fellowshipping with her family.
She will greatly be missed by all who loved her.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Alvie Chandler; parents; and sister, Ann Walters.
She is survived by her daughter, Misti Coleman and husband, Cody Coleman; two grandchildren,
Gracie Elaine Coleman and Chandler Ray Coleman; brother-in-law, Ken Walters and wife, Ruby,
and nephew David Walters, as well as other loving family members and friends.
A special thank you to St Luke’s Home Health & Hospice.
