Obituaries
Willie Olline Paden
Graveside service for Mrs. Willie Olline Paden will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, August 20, 2019,
at Powell’s Grove Cemetery. A memorial service will be held following burial at Powell’s Grove Church.
Mrs. Paden, 77, of Jayess, passed away at her residence. She was born March 22, 1942, to Thomas Oliver Hux
and Pauline Caves Hux Thames. She was a registered nurse and used her nurturing heart to care for patients
in Hospice care. She loved her family, her dog, Paden and her cats. She spent her free time reading and really
enjoyed learning new things.
She is preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Willie C. Thames; and daughter, Tara Pauline Paden.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Willard Paden; sons, Jeff Paden and Brian Paden; daughters,
Rhanda Hamilton and Kelley Givens; brothers, Thomas Hux, Don Hux, Paul Hux, Mark Hux, and Ronald Hux.
She also leaves behind 10 grandchildren, Chris Hamilton, Natalie Williams, Darren Givens, Cieara Etheridge,
Aaron Paden, Tara Pepper, Colton Hamilton, Olivia Paden, Adi Paden, Averi Paden; and 17 great grandchildren.
Catherine Alice Callendar
Services for Mrs. Catherine Alice Callendar of Brookhaven are 11:00 am Wednesday, August 21, 2019
at Riverwood Family Funeral Service with visitation from 9:00 until time of service. Interment at Riverwood Memorial Park.
Mrs. Catherine Alice Callendar, 72, went to be with her Lord on August 18, 2019 at her residence.
She was born on October 12, 1946 to the late John Everret Fairchild and Ruby Lois Harveston Fairchild.
Ms. Catherine was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church and will be missed by all that knew her and loved her.
Preceding her in death were her parents; twin sister, Carolyn Fairchild; sisters, Ruth Waldrop, Virginia Smith;
brothers, John Fairchild, Jr., and Marvin Fairchild.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, of 54 years, Dale Callendar; sons, Jassen Callender (Stacy) and Justin Callendar.
She is also survived by her brothers, Henry Fairchild, Roy Fairchild; sisters Margaret Fairchild and Lydia Fairchild Brent
and her 4 grandchildren, Justin Callendar, Jr. (Heidi), Danielle Callendar (Lucas), Hunter Callendar, Jud Callendar and great grandson, Langston.
Clayton Edward Golden
Services for Clayton Edward Golden of Bogue Chitto will be 2 p.m., Sunday,
August 18, 2019, at Riverwood Family, with interment in
Wellman Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m.,
Saturday at Riverwood and will resume Sunday from noon until the time of service.
Clayton Edward Golden, 15, passed away August 13, 2019.
He was born on August 27, 2003. Clayton enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors,
music and he was a huge Chevy fan.
Preceding him in death were his great grandparents, Vernon and Dorothy Smith,
and Edward and Juanita Howard; and his cousin, Don Bessonette.
Those left to cherish his memory are his father, Carlos Golden and step-mother, Jenea;
mother, Victoria Cartier and step-father, Josh; brothers, Dennis Menard, Evan Cartier
and Nickolas Boshart; sisters Shaylyn Cartier, Destiny and Deanna Steadham; maternal
grandparents, Judy and Jim Jordan and Audrey Newman, and Bo and Bertha Smith; paternal
grandparents, Derrick and Darlene Abbott; a very special aunt and uncle, Veronica and
Brian Branch; uncle, Bo Smith and wife, Rachel, aunt, Vallery Bates and boyfriend, Jeremy Morgan;
very special cousins, Braxton, Chloe and Mya Branch, Kaylee Bates, Hayden Gunnell, Liza Morgan,
Connor, Hunter and Tripp Smith and very beloved and special aunt, Mary Bowman.
He was also survived by his beloved girlfriend, Ashlyn Bowman and his friend/sister, Carmen Bryant.
He never thought of his siblings as being “half". They were his brothers and sisters.
Jerry Wayne Stroud
Jerry Wayne Stroud, 69, of Natchez, passed away August 13, 2019, at his residence.
He was born November 25, 1949, to Donald Ruby Stroud and Leda Watkins Moore.
He is preceded in death by his father.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Patricia Ann Stroud; his mother,
Leda Watkins Moore; son, Joshua Wayne Stroud; brother, Charles Stroud and wife,
Pat; sister, Jackie Beach and husband, Alfred; one grandson, Daniel Ethan Stroud;
and a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.
J. Ronny Smith
On the hot, summer day, of August 15, 1946, a little boy named James Ronny Smith entered this world. He was joyously welcomed by his parents, Oddee and Mabel Smith, his big sister, Glenda, and big brother, Paul. “Little brother”, Joel joined him when Ronny was nine.
Growing up on Macedonia Church Road with neighboring boys and girls, Ronny’s young life was an idyllic one of attending Sunday School, preaching, revivals, RA’s, and even “feeding the preacher”, as his mother habitually did. Whether riding bikes, playing baseball on the homemade field in the pasture (there was always a “slew” of kids in “Mabel’s yard”), or slipping off with a group of boys to swim in the “prohibited” muddy pond, Ronny’s growing up years were typical of life in the rural South during the peaceful, slow years of the 1950’s.
Beginning school at Loyd Star, Ronny had no idea of the grace gifts that God would pour out on him during those twelve years - gifts that included strong, Christian teachers and coaches, life-long friends, and in class with him a little shy, first-grade girl, named Carolyn Calcote, who would later become his wife of 53 years. God continued with special blessings for Ronny. One was the athletic ability to play basketball, which culminated in being the point guard on the 1963 Loyd Star state champion basketball team. The blessings continued to abound as Ronny attended Co-Lin, where he left his legacy as academic high honors, as class favorite, and as Mr. Co-Lin. Playing for coach Alton Ricks, he became the all-time record holder for assists as point guard on the Wolves’ Basketball Team.
After marrying the “little first-grade girl”, he continued his education at University of Southern Mississippi, graduating with a B.S. degree in Business Administration. After a brief four-year coaching career, Ronny returned to the family business at Oddee Smith and Sons Construction Company. It was during this time that Ronny and Carolyn’s wonderful grace gifts were again sent by the hand of God. Their son, Jereme Calcote Smith, arrived in 1975, and their daughter, Autumn Carol Smith, arrived in 1979.
After a few years, Ronny was led to pursue the office of Lincoln County Chancery Clerk. Successfully elected in 1979, he served for 20 years. Having considered the 20-year service as a special gift from God, he retired in 2000 and rejoined the family business. Ronny was blessed to work for 19 years with his brothers, Paul and Joel, his son, Jereme, and son-in-law, Chris. Other special blessings came at this time in the form of grandchildren, Taylor, Blake, Riley, and Jake.
During these years, Ronny enjoyed serving on Bank of Brookhaven Board, in various positions with Co-Lin Athletic Alumni, and as president of the Loyd Star Foundation. In 2001 he was inducted into the Co-Lin Athletic Hall of Fame.
Ronny continued his years of service at Macedonia Baptist Church as Deacon Sunday School teacher, and as a member of the Finance Committee. He continued actively servicing until just a few months before he retired to go to heaven on Tuesday, August 13. There Ronny will reside eternally serving Jesus, his Lord, and awaiting Carolyn and his family to join him.
Ronny is preceded in death by his parents; mother and father-in-law, Fred and Winnie Calcote; brothers-in-law, Dale Calcote, Fred Calcote, Jr., Stanley Calcote, and Kent Calcote.
Those left behind to cherish his memory are, his wife, Carolyn Calcote Smith; son, Jereme Smith (Beth); daughter, Autumn Thornton (Chris); brothers, Joel Smith (Cindy), Paul Smith (Connie); sister, Glenda Hart (Gerald); four grandchildren, Taylor and Jake Smith, Blake and Riley Thornton. He is also survived by his special cousin, Scott Smith (Marcia); sisters-in-law, Evelyn Case (Charlie), Ruth Calcote, Betty Calcote, Mary Ellen Kimble; and brother-in-law, Calvin Calcote (Shirley).
Celebration of Ronny’s life and celebration of God’s work in that life will begin at 4 p.m., Friday, August 16, for the family. It will continue at 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. for friends to visit with family.
The funeral will be 11 a.m., Saturday, August 17, preceded by visitation at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the service begins.
Hilda Faye Goodson Myers
Services for Mrs. Hilda Faye Goodson Myers of Bude are 10:00 am Thursday, August 15, 2019
at Bude First Baptist Church with burial at Midway Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 14 from 5:00-8:00 pm at Riverwood Family Funeral Service.
She will also lie in state from 9:00 am until time of service at the church on Thursday.
Mrs. Hilda Faye Goodson Myers, 72, went to be with her Lord on August 12, 2019 at her residence.
She was born on November 8, 1946 to the late Edgar Goodson and Edith Bonds Goodson.
Mrs. Hilda enjoyed fishing, shopping and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parent; husband, William Myers; sister, Onnie Longmire, and step-brother, Jimmy Lofton.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Leroy Loflin and Justin Gauthier; daughter, Shanna F. Arnold;
brother, Phillip Goodson and sister, Jo Schneyer. She is also survived by her 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Wade Ellis Hall
Services for Mr. Wade Ellis Hall from Brookhaven are 10:00 am, Thursday, August 15, 2019,
at Riverwood Family Funeral Service with interment at Gum Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation is Wednesday, August 14, 2019, from 5:00-8:00 pm also at Riverwood Family.
Mr. Wade Ellis Hall, 44 passed away on August 12, 2019, at University of Mississippi Medical Center.
He was born on March 16, 1975, to Phil Dexter Hall and Sandra Kay Hall. He worked as a Millwright
and was a member of Gum Grove Baptist Church.
Wade loved fishing, hunting and spending time with his family, friends and especially his grandchildren.
He had a big kind heart and was always so generous to so many, along with having a soft spot for animals.
Preceding him in death were his father; grandparents, Maxie and Ella Hall, Fred Emfinger, Preston Morse, and Gus Jr. and Elaine Laird.
Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Sandra K. Hall, the late Phil Dexter Hall and wife Cindy;
son, Mason Elias Hall; daughter, Alisanne Bailey Hall; brother, Todd D. Hall; and sisters, Melissa Jordan and Misty Newman and husband, Billy.
He is also survived by his grandchildren, Raymond Hall and Raylen Reed; Lavada Morse “Mamaw Vada” and many aunts, uncles and nieces and nephews.
CPT Michael Joe Burns, Jr. PA-C
Funeral service for CPT Michael Joe Burns, Jr. PA-C (retired) will be 11 a.m., Friday, August 16, 2019,
at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m., Friday until the time of the service.
CPT Burns, passed from this life August 10, 2019, in Smyth County Hospital, Virginia. He was born in Brookhaven, Mississippi
November 19, 1970, to Michael Joe Burns, Sr., and Dona Granberry Burns. He worked in the medical field as a Physician Assistant
and served his country in the United States Army before retiring. CPT Burns was in active duty twice in Iraq. While serving in
the military he was awarded many honors and medals including the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal,
Combat Medical Badge (6), Army Achievement Medal (2), Good Conduct Medal (2), National Defense Service Medal (2),
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Army Service Ribbon
and Overseas Service Ribbon (5). He enjoyed fishing in his free time and was a collector of guns. Another favorite pastime was
driving up White Top Mountain, collecting stickers. He was an avid outdoorsman but spending time with his family was his greatest joy.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents Earl H. Burns, Sr, Annie Ruth Burns, and Lee R. Granberry.
He is survived by his wife, Amanda Susan Burns; parents; son, Michael “Joe” Burns, III, of Abingdon, VA; daughters,
Kara Martin (Jared), Maddie Burns, and Allie Pennington (Levi), all of Clarksville, TN, Frances Burns of Hastings, MI,
Kiersten Vossen, Lizzy Vossen, and Emma Creal, all of Abington, VA, and; brother, Craig Burns; three grandchildren,
Liam Mac Sorley, and Paisley and Ella Martin; and a host of cousins and other loving family members and friends.
Memorials may be made to Freedom Alliance, Development Office
22570 Markey Court, Suite 240, Dulles, Virginia 20166.
Patricia Ann Hardy
Patricia Ann Hardy
55, of Wesson passed away August 10, 2019 at Copiah County Medical Center.
There will be no service at this time.
Evelyn Burris
Services for Mrs. Evelyn L. Burris of McCall Creek are 1:00 pm Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Riverwood Family Funeral Service with burial at Concord Cemetery in Franklin County.
Visitation from 5:00-8:00 pm, Monday August 12, at Riverwood Family.
Mrs. Evelyn L. Burris, 81, went to be with her Lord on August 9, 2019 at her residence. She was born on July 17, 1938 in Terry, LA.
to the late Henry and Katie Maye LaCour, of Oak Grove, LA.
Mrs. Evelyn retired as a nurse from Earl K. Long Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA., She formerly resided in Baton Rouge, LA.,
Central LA., Pride, LA., and a resident of McCall Creek, MS.
She loved listening to her husband, Russ play and sing and enjoyed fishing, hunting, walking in the woods, writing, reading, sewing and photography.
Preceding her in death were her parents; siblings, Elizabeth Sanders, Estelle Carter, Eloise Welch, Mary Rando, Omega Smith and brother, Joseph Pierre LaCour.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Russell W. Burris of McCall Creek; daughters, Tanya Adams Mizell and husband, Ronnie of Pride, LA.,
Terrie LaCour Carroll and husband, Robert of Clinton, LA., Kim Burris Lofton and husband Jay, of McCall Creek, MS.;
sons, Russell Burris, Jr, and wife Sharman, of McCall Creek, MS., Barry Burris and wife, Trish, of McCall Creek, MS.,
Todd Burris of Vidalia, LA., and David Kinchen, of Metarie, LA.; sisters, Lillie Armstrong, of Houma, LA.,
Darlene Lemons and husband, Bobby of Goodwill, LA.; sisters-in-law, Ann Cagele and husband Jim, and Jeanette LaCour, of Galvez, LA.,
She is also survived by her grandchildren, Brittany McCoy Stanga and husband, Adam and children,
Sophia Claire and Colette Paige of Denham Springs, LA., Rachel Eloise, Elizabeth Grace, Sarah Faye and Rebekah Hope Carroll, of Clinton, LA.,
Brady Mizell Pendergras and husband, Nathan and children Kaylee and Mia of Central LA., Jeremy Mizell and wife, Tonya and children,
John, Patricia, Madeline, Ryan, Rhett, Francesca, and Junior, Necole Burris Thompson and husband, Josh and children, Matthew, Morgan
and Melanie, Megan Burris Watts and husband, Eric and children, Haley, Landon and Austin, Miranda Burris Decrane and husband,
Jason and children, Taylor, Chase, Addison, Harper, Megan, Melanie, Christin, Hunter and Jase, Erica Burris Harrison and husband, Edward
and children, Scott, Penelope and Jayden, Kristin Burris Stewart and husband, Chad and son, Damon.