Services for Mr. Mathias Taylor Bates, Jr. are 1:00 pm Saturday, February 26, 2022

at Riverside Baptist Church in Monticello with visitation from 11:00 until the time of service.

Mr. Mathias Taylor Bates Jr., 74, of Monticello, MS passed from this life February 19, 2022.

He was born in Bogalusa, LA, on September 18, 1947, to Mathias Taylor Bates and Ruby Magee Bates.

Mr. Bates loved spending his time outdoors, gardening, and taking care of his flowers. Mr. Bates also loved his dogs,

his pet chicken, and spending his spare time tinkering on automobiles. During his working career, he drove for a trucking

company traveling across the country and lived with his mother until her death in 2003. Most of all, he Loved his Lord and Savior and his church family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and his nephew, Clint Alan Corkern.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sister, Amy Bacon and husband, Lester E. Bacon; niece, Emily Christen Wallace.

His presence will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

In Lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Riverside Baptist Church or Monticello United Methodist Church in his Honor.

Memorial service for Corey Lane Ashmore will be 3 p.m., Friday, February 25, 2022, at Riverwood Family, with a private family committal service to follow. Visitation is from 2 p.m. until the time of service.

Mr. Corey Lane Ashmore, 39, was born January 12, 1983, in McComb, MS.

Corey enjoyed fishing, golfing, and spending time with his nieces. He was a huge fan of sports, especially baseball and basketball. His passion was collecting baseball cards.

He was a 2001 graduate of Brookhaven High School and majored in sports management at the University of Southern Mississippi. Through the years, he worked in the oil and gas industry and in heavy equipment construction.

Preceding him in death are his mother, Laurie Thornhill; grandfathers, James Ashmore and David Cain; and grandmother, Geraldine Ashmore.

Those left to cherish his memory are his father, Larry Ashmore; brother, Warren Ashmore; sister, Karen Crum and husband, Dusty; nieces, Marli Crum, Maelin Crum, and Mallory Crum, whom he loved dearly; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of friends.

Corey never met a stranger, always had a smile on his face, a listening ear, and a hug to share. His laughter was contagious. He will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him. As family and friends grieve his passing, take comfort in knowing that to be absent in body is to be present with the Lord and that Corey is now at peace.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that all memorials be made to Broken Lives Ministry, 7314 Will Robbins Hwy, Nettleton, mS 38858, in honor of Corey and in celebration of his life.

Elyse Joyner Thomas, 61, died peacefully in her sleep on February 16, 2022, with her husband by her side.

 Mrs. Thomas was born February 7, 1961, in Memphis, TN, to Gayle Estelle Riley and William 'Tom' Joyner. Elyse spent most of her life, though, in Jackson, MS, where she met and fell in love with Neal when they were both teenagers.

 Elyse could accomplish anything to which she set her mind. Her interests included traveling with her husband and caring for her dogs. She dedicated much of her time and energy as a caregiver to family members, including her mother until she passed away at age 87. Elyse's life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by her understood that the quality of her life far exceeded the quantity of time she spent on Earth. A figure whom many admired, Elyse served as an anchor and light for her family, which included a devoted husband and three loving children.

 Enjoying her last five years in her esteemed role as 'Mimi', Elyse treasured the untold amount of love she received from her three grandsons — Wesley, Hunter, and Lucas.

 She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Neal D. Thomas; sister, Susan J. McClary; brother, William T. Joyner; two sons, Scott D. Thomas and William W. Thomas; daughter, Morgan V. Emmons; and three grandchildren, Wesley T. Emmons, Hunter S. Thomas, and Lucas D. Emmons.

 She was preceded in death by her parents, Gayle and Tom; and sister, Jacquelyn A. Taylor.

A funeral service in her honor will be held at 2 pm at Grandview Baptist Church in Pearl, Mississippi on Monday, February 21, 2022.

 Condolences and flowers may be sent to

101 Memory Lane

Madison, MS 39110

A celebration of Jessie’s life will be held at Providence Baptist Church Saturday February 19th from 10-11 a.m. with a service to follow led by Brother Herman Aldridge and Brother Mike Morris. Interment will be at the church immediately following.

Jessie Marie Terrell was born on June 24, 1932, and passed from her earthly home for her heavenly home on February 14, 2022 at the age of 89 in Meadville at her daughters residence with her by her side. Jessie was born to John and Anna Watson Lee in Franklin County. She finished high school in 1950 and went to work in Brookhaven at Stahl Urban for 4 years where she made lifetime friends. Jessie married Pete on April 8, 1955. Making their home in Franklin County they welcomed a daughter, Sherri Marie on February 16, 1956, then a son a few years later, Mickey Everett on March 24, 1959, both of whom she loved and cherished dearly. In 1965 they bought 125 acres where they made their home where she was a homemaker. Her love for flowers and gardening showed everywhere in her home and yard. She hosted her family and friends every chance got. She excelled in the kitchen from canning, baking and to preparing at least 2 hot meals per day. She also had a love for sewing. She had friendships like no other with her sisters, brothers and girlfriends in the Providence community most of whom have went on before her, but her family still has the memories of the bond they shared. She kept journals for years that her girls still love to pick up and read, she loved to read, watch Baseball and listen to gospel music. Her love of music was the last to go. Jessie was an active member of Providence Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and kept the church nursery for many years. Her love for her “babies” at Providence never ceased although it had been years since she had gotten to attend. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, sister-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend.

Preceding her in death are her parents, John and Anna Lee; her husband, Pete Terrell; her siblings, John (Bubba) E. Lee, Jr.; Charles (Bull) E. Lee; Hilton (Pete) Lee; Bessie Mae Lee Ezell; Billie Ann Lee Auld; and a granddaughter Laura Elizabeth Terrell.

Survivors include her daughter Sherri Marie Terrell; son Mickey Everett Terrell and wife Sandy; Brother Freddie Lee; two Granddaughters Kristen Temple and Amber Jordan and husband Chad; Grandson Eli Mickey Terrell; two Great Granddaughter’s Isabella Taylr Jordan, and May Harper Lott;  Great Grandson Brantley Allen Jordan. A sister-in-law Doris Lee and a brother-in-law Charlie Ezell. Along with numerous nieces, nephews and very special friends who were family.

The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Ms. Cathy Dunn.

The love she showed for the Lord, her family and her friends will shine on through them.