Obituaries
James Pannell
The funeral service for Mr. James Madison Pannell is 11 a.m. Friday, July 10, at Hillcrest Church of Christ Church
with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 2-4 p.m., Thursday, July 9, at Riverwood Family and will resume at 9 a.m.
Friday morning at Hillcrest Church of Christ.
Mr. Pannell, 65, of Brookhaven, passed away July 7, 2020, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He was born April 7, 1955,
to his parents, Bob and Ruby Lee Pannell. He was a retired auto mechanic and was the owner of his business, Auto Care Center. He will be missed by all who loved him.
Mr. Pannell is preceded in death by his parents, and infant son Barrett Pannell.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 45 years, Mary Pannell; son, Rusty Pannell; daughter, Alice King;
brothers, Bobby Pannell and Billy Pannell and wife, Mary; three grandchildren, Jameson Pannell, Savanah King, and Blaze King.
Peggie Gene Leggett Applewhite
The funeral service for Mrs. Peggie Gene Leggett Applewhite will be 3 p.m., Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Riverwood Family, with interment at New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of service at Riverwood.
Mrs. Applewhite, 77, of Brookhaven, passed away July 6, 2020, at her residence with her family by her side. She was born May 29, 1943, to Jack E. and Bessie L. Leggett. She was of the Baptist faith. She graduated nursing school from Copiah Lincoln Community College and Southwest Mississippi Community College. She worked at King’s Daughters Hospital, Silver Cross Nursing Home, Countrybrook Living Center, and Lallie Kemp Hospital. She also taught nursing at Copiah Lincoln Community College. She loved being a nurse. She also loved her family very much and spending time with them brought great joy to her life. She was a loving Christian mother and Mawmaw Peggie to her grandchildren. She will be missed by all who loved her.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Frank Leggett; sisters, Rena Smith, Mary Muirhead, Pat Kennedy and Evelyn Wolbrecht; nephews, Eugene Muirhead and Buddy Smith; and nieces, Harriett Westbrook and Belinda Rose McDavid Courville.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Glen F. Applewhite; daughters, Glenda Applewhite, Annette Morse, Mary Granger, and Stacey Burns (Jerry); son, Shane Applewhite; ten grandchildren, Matthew Morse (Sarah), Jennifer Harwell (Corey), Jessica busby, Amanda Pearson (Sonny), Alicia Thomasee (Calvin), Mitch Cloud (Jennifer), Jeremy Burns, Annah Clarie Burns, Jack Burns and Tay Applewhite; 18 great grandchildren, Charlie, Shelby, Preston, Ren and Eli Morse, Katy Ann and Braxton Roane, Brooklynn and Olivia Harwell, Ryan Busby, Avery Simmons, Ahna, Calvin, Stephanie and Jonathan Thomasee, Lawrence, Brycen, and Waylon Pearson; one great, great grandchild, Emma Rose Lea; two sisters, Edna Smith (Melvin), and Myrtle McDavid as well as one sister-in-law, Opal Leggett and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mary Beth Wilson Pinter
Graveside service for Mrs. Mary Beth Wilson Pinter will be 9 a.m.,
Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Crossroads Holiness Church Cemetery in Raleigh, Mississippi.
Visitation is from 2-4 p.m., Friday, July 10, at Riverwood Family.
Mrs. Pinter, 68, of Wesson, passed from this life July 2, 2020, at
University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. She was born October 3, 1951
to Galloway and Mary Bea Sullivan Wilson.
Mrs. Mary Beth is preceded in death by her husband, Thedro Woody Pinter;
her parents; and one son, Billy Claude Pinter.
Those left to cherish her memory are, her son, Stacy Theo Pinter and wife Carolyn Louise;
daughter, Margaret Elizabeth “Sissy” Pinter Mangum Womack; daughter-in-law,
Ruby Jewel Pinter; brothers, Claude Wilson, Allen Wilson, both of Raleigh, MS, and
Elzie Wilson, of Polkville, MS; sister, Emma Jean Wilson Holly, of Jackson, MS;
10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 4 great, great grandchildren.
Shirley Rae Wallace Crosby Young
Services for Mrs. Shirley Rae Wallace Crosby Young of Smithdale are Monday, July 6, 2020, at 2:00 pm at Riverwood Family,
with visitation from 12:00 until time of the service. Burial will be at Cold Springs Cemetery.
Mrs. Shirley Rae Wallace Crosby Young, 78, went to be with her Lord on July 1, 2020, at Kings Daughters Medical Center.
She was born on June 12, 1942, to the late Climon A. Wallace and Annie Rae Wallace.
Mrs. Young enjoyed sewing, loved cooking, planting flowers and shopping, and spending time with her family.
Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, Wilmer Crosby; grandparents, Ben and Ever Thornton; sons, Rodney Crosby, Scott Crosby,
and stepson, Kenneth Crosby; her grandson, Geoffrey Crosby, and brother, Raymond Wallace and sister, Sandra Ella Wallace.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Glenn Young; son, Perry Crosby; brothers, Climon Earl Wallace, and wife, Deborah; sisters, Nell Jones, and husband, Willie,
Polly Phillips and husband, Jimmy, Alice Hall and husband, Quincy. She is also survived by granddaughter, Brittany Crosby, and husband, Christopher,
friend, Janice, and host of nieces and nephews.
Herschel L. Guess
Herschel L. Guess passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at the age of 88. He was born in Fair River, Mississippi,
and was a resident of Metairie, Louisiana for 35 years, and resided in Brookhaven, Mississippi for the last 32 years.
He was a graduate of Warren Easton High School in New Orleans and served in the United States Navy and was retired from NOPSI/RTA.
Herschel loved life, He always had an interesting story and was an animated storyteller. He was an avid letter writer and if you were blessed
enough to receive a letter, you felt as if he was there with you. He was loved and will be missed by all of the lives he touched
Mr. Guess was a beloved husband of 63 years to Johnnie L. Guess. Loving father of Karl Guess, Alcus Guess, and Frances Guess Moreland (Donny).
Grandfather of Benjamin Stuart Ovide Moreland and Matthew Stuart Francis Moreland. He was also survived by a nephew and great-niece.
He was the son of the late Velma Mullin Guess and Alcus J. Guess, and brother of the late Evelyn Durinin.
At his wishes, he will be cremated, and his ashes spread over his birthplace.
The family would like to express their sincere thankfulness to Encompass Hospice for all of their loving care and especially to Beth Adams and Sheryl Cotton.
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Janie Louise Chamblee
Janie Louise Chamblee, 85, of Brookhaven, went to be with her Lord on June 26, 2020, at Kings Daughters Medical Center.
She was born on December 26, 1934, to the late Reuben Wesley Gray and Annie George Gray.
Mrs. Chamblee enjoyed working in her flower gardens, playing with her puppy, Max, and loving on her great-grandchildren.
She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Castle Chamblee; daughter, Janice Chamblee Barnes; and siblings Clark Gray,
Woodard Gray, Bernard Gray, Cecil Gray, Aubert Gray, Marie Pierce, Kate Davis.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Jerry Chamblee, and wife Wendy; daughter, Malinda Sellers, and husband Stuart;
6 grandchildren, William Chamblee, Margaret White, Castle Sellers, Marshall West, Joseph Barnes, Jr., and Jonathan Barnes.
She is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren and son-in-law, Joseph Barnes and wife, Tammy.
Glyn Jackson
Graveside service for Mr. Glyn Jackson, of Brookhaven are 10:00 am Friday, June 26, 2020, at Riverwood Memorial Park.
Mr. Glyn Jackson, 85, went to be with his Lord on June 25, 2020, at his home. He was born on July 22, 1934.
He served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of Gum Grove Baptist Church.
Mr. Jackson will be missed by all that loved and knew him.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Floyd Jackson, and Grace Smith Lovett
and son, Bruce Jackson.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Geraldine Jackson, and son, Terry Jackson and 5 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Martha Claire Alexander Bowling
Martha Claire Alexander Bowling, 87, passed away in her sleep on June 24, 2020, in Jackson, Mississippi.
A graveside service will be held at Riverwood Memorial Park at 12:00 noon, Saturday, June 27, alongside her beloved husband Daniel S. Bowling, Jr.,
who passed away in 2003. The service will not be strictly limited to family members but those in attendance are asked to carefully follow distancing and other
precautions. Decisions to honor and celebrate Martha's life in ways other than attending the service are understood and very much appreciated by the family.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Martha Claire, as she was known in Alabama, was born in Fayette, Alabama, in 1933 into a well-respected family where
Christianity and learning went hand in hand. She was valedictorian of Fayette High School, and followed her older siblings to the University of Alabama,
graduating at the top of her class and elected a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She was a student of classical music and the piano which became
lifelong passions, along with the Crimson Tide.
Also, she was president of her social society Alpha Gamma Delta. While there she met Dan, the love of her life, and after marrying
she moved around the country supporting his military and
corporate careers with their two young children.
Eventually, they settled in Brookhaven and planted their feet in the ground. After Dan passed, she became known as “Miss Martha”
and was beloved by all. She never had a harsh word for anyone,
in public or private. She taught hundreds of Brookhaven teenagers to play the piano and many stayed in touch with her until the end.
She continued to play the piano at a high level and gave a concert
to Matinee Musicale as recently as last year. She was also a
devoted member of the Brookway Church of Christ.
All who knew her commented on her quick wit, intelligence,
and musical ability, as well as her kindness and humanity.
She did not go into hiding after her Dan passed; instead of remaining an active member
of the community and her church. She loved
her children, grandchildren, cousins, and nieces and nephews.
She is dearly missed by all who knew her.
In addition to Dan, Martha was preceded in death by her parents Margaret Brewer Alexander and Joe Alexander,
and her siblings Dr. Jack Wingate Alexander and Margaret Alexander Black.
She is survived by her sons Daniel Seymour Bowling, III and his wife Elizabeth, and David Alexander Bowling and his wife Jean,
her brother Joe Alexander, her grandchildren Daniel S. Bowling, IV, Edward Alexander Bowling, Joseph Emmet Bowling,
Charles Alexander Bowling, Elizabeth Margaret Bowling, and Jack Bowling, her nieces Claire Black Tisdal, Margaret Alexander Wiygul,
Dana Kilgore Alexander and her nephew Joseph Drew Alexander.
Clara Nell Brown Smith
Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Nell Brown Smith will be held Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 11 AM at Bethesda Baptist Church. Visitation will be prior to the service at 10:00 with burial at Ephesus Cemetery under the direction of Riverwood Family Funeral Services. Elder Hugh Sanders and Bro. Al Weeks officiating.
Clara Nell Brown Smith peacefully went to be with the Lord on June 23, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was 86.
Mama Nell as she was known by all, was born February 12, 1934 in Jefferson County where she resided her entire life. Her parents were A. M. (Doc) Brown and Thelma Curtis Brown Stubbs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters: Mary Bush and Martha Buckels, one brother Doc Brown, Jr., son-in-law Randy Cummins and granddaughter Hope Emfinger.
Nell was well known for her athletic ability and was a star basketball player at Fayette and Union Church High Schools. She was offered a basketball scholarship after graduation but declined it to marry the love of her life and become our sweet Mama. She enjoyed collecting antiques and beautiful glassware. She was an upholsterer because she loved making a ragged piece of furniture become a thing of beauty again. She was a great cook and made the best homemade biscuits. Mama Nell will also be long remembered for making big delicious homemade popcorn balls each Halloween for Trick or Treaters. She loved to laugh and never met a stranger. Mama and Daddy cherished each visit with their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mama loved the Lord and shared that love with others. She was a member of Fayette Baptist Church and attended Bethesda Baptist Church for many years as well. Survivors include her beloved husband of 68 years, Rayford Smith, three daughters Sheila (Butch) Emfinger, Lynda (John Wayne) Purser both of Meadville, MS and Kay Cummins (special friend James Neal) of Corsicana, TX. One son, Ray (Julie) Smith of Fayette, MS., brothers Hugh Brown of Brandon, MS and Bobby Stubbs of Raymond, MS. Her grandchildren: Brad Emfinger, Britney McWilliams, Rachel Brocato, Adam Purser, Emy Roider, Jill Ephlin, Shelley Golden, Jennifer West, Josh Smith and 17 Great Grandchildren. A very special brother-in- law, Joe Smith and Sisters in law Christine Warren and Faye Keeton.
The family would like to express sincere gratitude to her caregivers: Pat Wells, Sonya Kennedy, Deborah Thomas and Ann Houghton for their loving care during her illness.
Memorials can be made to Ephesus Cemetery, 835 Red Lick Road, Lorman, MS. 39096.
James “Jimmy” Everett Smith
A Graveside Service for Mr. James “Jimmy” Everett Smith, of Brookhaven are 1:00 pm Thursday, June 25, 2020
at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is 2:00-4:00 pm, Wednesday, June 24 at Riverwood.
Mr. James “Jimmy” Everett Smith, 76, went to be with his Lord on June 22, 2020, at Kings Daughters Medical Center.
He was born on August 16, 1943, to the late Jaudon Smith and Kathryn Smith.
Mr. Smith served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.
He worked for ICG Railroad as a Carman and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
He will be missed by all that loved and knew him.
Preceding him in death were his parents, wife, Glenda Sue Smith; son, James Stacey Smith;
brothers, Billy Joe Smith and Hillary Dean Smith and father & mother-in-law, Lenwood E. Smith and Cora Mary Smith.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Jeff Smith and Melissa; daughter-in-law, Sandra Smith;
sisters, Mary Alice Williams, Beatrice Lambert, Agnes Allgood and 3 grandchildren,
Hannah Smith, Hollie Smith, and Heidi Smith along with a host of nieces and nephews and beloved families and friends.
