Obituaries
Jacob Print Westbrook
Services for Mr. Jacob Print Westbrook of Wesson are 11:00 am, Tuesday, July 28, 2020,
at Riverwood Family with burial at Riverwood Memorial Park.
Visitation is 5:00-7:00 pm Monday, July 27, at Riverwood.
Mr. Jacob Print Westbrook, 41, passed away at the University Medical Center in New Orleans on July 23, 2020.
He was born on January 24, 1979, to Mitchell K Westbrook and Nelda Smith Westbrook.
Jacob enjoyed Bowfishing, Hunting, and Camping, and spending time with his family and friends. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents, Joel and Eleanor Westbrook and maternal grandparents, Nelson and Jean Smith.
Those left to cherish his memory are his parents; wife, Wanda Nations Westbrook; sons, Blake Print Westbrook,
and Jason Alexander and wife, Mikayla; daughter, Brianna Nicole Westbrook; sister, Jodi Westbrook, and a host of nieces and nephews and friends.
Janice "Leanne" McCaffery
Graveside service for Mrs. Janice “Leanne” McCaffery of Bogue Chitto are 9:00 am, Monday, July 27, 2020, at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Janice “Leanne” McCaffery, 53, went to be with her Lord on July 24, 2020, at her home.
She was born on January 2, 1967.
Mrs. McCaffery was a member of First Baptist Church Brookhaven.
She was an Honors Graduate of Brookhaven High School, Co-Lin, and the University of Southern Mississippi.
She was a Registered Nurse and she loved sharing her talent of cooking with family, friends, and community.
She was a Lifetime Member of the Brookhaven Junior Auxiliary.
Preceding her in death were her grandparents; Carl & Louree Thompson and Hulon “Buck” & Evelyn Brown.
Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Janice Thompson Brown; father, Hulon “Buster” Brown, Jr., and wife, Marilyn;
her husband, Darren McCaffery; sons, Boyd McCaffery, Seth McCaffery, and Noah McCaffery:
sisters, Gretchen and husband, Dr. Lee Neal and Carly and husband, Josh Jordan; brothers, Benji Sisco, and wife, Donna Jo and Jamie Sisco and wife, Rebecca.
She is also survived by her 2 granddaughters, Sloan Bently McCaffery and Ellis Leanne McCaffery; and three special girls,
Lani Smith, Cailyn Brown, Rebecca Peavey, and 12 nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Daniel’s Grace Charitable Foundation, 4216 Virginia Beach Blvd. Suite 140 Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Michael Ross Jordan
Michael Ross Jordan was born on September 17, 1959. And passed away on July 12, 2020.
He leaves behind a wife Tanzy Jordan and 4 children. 2 son's Joseph ( Katherine) Castle, Jeremy (Kayla) Castle.
2 daughter's Melissa (Jon Sr) Orillion, Amanda (Ja'koibe) Jordan.
Judy Lanell Posey Rushing
The funeral service for Judy Lanell Posey Rushing will be 10 a.m., Friday, July 24, 2020, at Riverwood Family, with interment at Wellman Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, July 23, at Riverwood.
Mrs. Rushing, 59, of Brookhaven, passed from this life July 22, 2020, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. She was born November 9, 1960, to Emmett L. Posey and Nettie Grace Thompson Posey. She was a member of Lighthouse Pentecostal Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents and brother Jim Posey.
Those remaining to cherish her memory are her ex-husband, Michael Rushing; son, Luke Rushing; brother, Gene Posey and wife, Erma; sisters, Brenda Cavin and husband, Jerry, and Becky Posey. She is also survived by her favorite nephew, Jay Cavin, great nephew, Shanon Robb, and a host of other loving family members and friends.
Theresa Fay Herring Cooper
Services for Theresa Fay Herring Cooper, of Brookhaven are 9:00 am, Saturday, July 25, 2020, at Calvary Baptist Church.
Burial will be at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery.
Theresa Fay Herring Cooper, 52, went to be with her Lord on July 20, 2020 in Hattiesburg.
She was born on June 15, 1968. Theresa was a member of Easthaven Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting and being Nana.
Preceding her in death were her father, Vernon Herring; son, Justin Thomas Barksdale; brother, Mike Herring; maternal grandparents, Tom and Frances Winborne and paternal grandparents, Bert, and Lois Herring.
Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Yvonne Winborne Herring; son, Joshua Everett Barksdale; sisters, Brenda Herring Watts and, Cheryl Herring Aucoin. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Kasey Calcote Barksdale and 2 grandchildren, Atleigh Grace Barksdale, and Paxton Cole Barksdale.
Kathryn Jane Boyd
Services for Mrs. Kathyrn Jane Boyd of Monticello are 11:00 am, Wednesday, July 22, 2020,
at Bethel Baptist Church in Monticello with visitation from 9:30 am until the time of the service,
with burial at the church cemetery.
Mrs. Kathyrn Jane Boyd, 77, went to be with her Lord on July 19, 2020, at St. Dominic’s Hospital.
She was born on September 11, 1942, to the late, Benton Emil Evans and Mina Kathryn Hogan.
Kathryn Jane Boyd, better known as Meme to most, was one of a kind. She loved everyone and was always there when someone needed her.
She loved to travel with her friends, and she might have had a small shoe addiction!
She was always tending and nurturing her flowers the same way she always did for the ones she loved.
She had a smile that would light up a room and a sense of humor that would have you laughing until you were crying.
Oh, how now we will miss her come to Jesus family meetings at which she would do her best to set us straight! In all of our ups and downs in life,
she was our go-to and our rock. There are no words to express how much we will miss our mom (Meme). Please continue to pray for our family.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Ramon Boyd; granddaughters, Chrissy Lawrence, and Layla Russell.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Ken Lawrence, and wife, Deneane and Alex Russell; daughter, Koni Letchworth;
daughter in heart, not blood, Loretta Reed; brothers, George Evans, Bob Evans, Tommy Evans, Joe Evans and 8 grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren.
Billie Suzanne Heathcock
Billie Suzanne Heathcock, 47, of Crystal Springs, passed away, July 16, 2020, at her home.
She was born on March 9, 1973, to Billy James Heathcock and Barbara Ann Brock Heathcock. She was a homemaker and enjoyed music. She will be missed by all that loved and knew her.
She is preceded in death by her mother. Those left to cherish her memory are her father, Billy Heathcock; son, Vincent Burkett; daughters, Kayla Graves, and Andi Tucker; brother, Mark Heathcock and sisters, Cindy Heathcock and Greta Bush. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren.
A memorial service will take place on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 10:00am at Riverwood Family
Edwin Wayne Anders
The funeral service for Mr. Edwin Wayne Anders will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 22, at Riverwood Family,
with interment at Hazlehurst City Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, July 21,
at Riverwood and will resume at 1 p.m. Wednesday before the service.
Edwin Wayne Anders was born April 13th, 1957, in Franklin County, Mississippi to Billy Wayne Anders and Willie Mae Anders.
He married his one and only sweetheart, Belinda, on March 11th, 1979. They have two loving children, which in his eyes,
hung the sun, moon, and stars, April and Keyton.
To put Eddie’s amazing life into the form of a couple of paragraphs is almost impossible. There was never a dull moment with him,
never a person that had to wonder if they were loved. He was one of a kind. God created him, saw the joy he would bring, and broke the mold.
He loved the outdoors. Squirrel hunting, fishing, and deer hunting were his hobbies. His proudest moments were with his children and grandchildren.
He was so proud of them and whether it was football, softball, or cheer, he was there.
Eddie and Bendy participated in many clubs and organizations including Team National.
He worked for Deviney Equipment for 23 years and proudly helped many people throughout his career.
Eddie’s charismatic ways and infectious joy always left you with a smile.
Left to forever cherish his memory are his wife Belinda, loving daughter April and husband Mike and princesses of his heart
Sawyer, Sydney, and Swayzie; son and best friend Keyton and loving wife Hope; loving brother Lane and wife Elaina and sons Logan and Brady;
mother-in-law Carol Bishop; brothers-in-law Kevin and wife Linda and Jimmy and wife Carol and tons of loving family and friends.
Greeting him with open arms in Heaven are his parents Billy Wayne and Wille Mae Anders and father-in-law Fred Bishop.
We will forever adore and remember you. We will stand taller and stronger knowing you are watching
over us- always believing, always remembering, always cherishing the years we had with you.
Gladys Laverne Wells Byrd
Services for Mrs. Gladys Laverne Wells Byrd of Brookhaven are 11:00 am,
Monday, July 20, 2020, at Central Baptist Church in Brookhaven, MS, with
burial at Riverwood Memorial Park in Brookhaven.
Visitation is at 9:00 am until the time of the service at the church.
Mrs. Gladys Laverne Wells Byrd, 89, passed away peacefully at the Beehive Assisted Living Facility
on July 17, 2020.
She was born on May 18, 1931, to the late Willie H. Wells and Irma Harrington Wells.
Mrs. Byrd loved to travel, and she and her husband made many trips. She dearly loved
her church and church family at Central Baptist in Brookhaven, where she was faithful
and dedicated for many years.
She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Brookhaven and past Worthy Matron.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, and will be missed by all that knew and loved her.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Walter Benton Byrd; and brother, Willie “Braxton” Wells.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, James W. Byrd and wife, Brenda, and Ron Byrd and
wife, Robin; daughter, Lisa Covington Hilbun and husband Mickey; brother, Dan Wells, and wife,
Elsie; and sister, Jane Morgan.
She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, Ben Covington and wife, Beth, Brittany Alexander, and husband,
Tyler, Bonnie Thompson and husband, Justin, Chris Byrd, Jon Byrd and wife, Jenny, Matt Byrd and wife,
Susan, Andy Byrd, and wife Stephanie, and Scott Byrd and wife, Grace Anne; and 15 great-grandchildren,
along with her wonderful friend and neighbor, Carolyn Howington.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Central Baptist Church of Brookhaven Building Fund,
970 Hwy 550, Brookhaven, MS.
