Obituaries
Jimmie Larry Davis, Sr.
A private service will be held for Jimmie Larry Davis, Sr., Friday, May 1, at Riverwood.
Mr. Davis, 85, of Brookhaven, passed from this life April 29, 2020 at his son’s residence.
He was born in Carthage, MS, June 6, 1934, to his parents, Pete Davis and Eula Mae Davis.
He was the owner of Davis Auto Repair. Mr. Davis was a sports fan, he enjoyed watching
Nascar and Saint’s Football. He also enjoyed traveling. Fishing was his lifelong pastime.
He will be missed by those who loved him.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Jewell Davis; parents; daughter, Linda Davis Jordan;
brothers, Jackie Davis and Billy Davis; sisters, Peggy and Bobby; and daughters in law,
Lydia Fuller Davis and Beverly Purser Davis.
Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Jimmie Larry Davis, Jr., Willie Earl Davis,
and Darrell Wayne Davis. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Amanda Davis May,
Jimmie Geneal “Neal” Davis, Angie Marie Davis, John Benjamin “Ben” Rowley, Heather Davis Friis,
and Sarah Rowley Kitchens; and nine great grandchildren; also his friends and caretakers,
Charlie Lucas and Charlotte Watts Allen and his grandson by choice, Nicholas Bates.
Richard Holden Webb
Richard Holden Webb, 85, of Bogue Chitto, passed away April 28, 2020, at his residence.
He was born on July 13, 1934, to the late Joseph Webb, Sr. and Ruby Cook.
Mr. Webb served in the United States Army. He was an Electrical Contractor, and business owner. He will be missed by all that loved and knew him.
Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Joyce Ann Locke Webb; brother, Joseph Webb, Jr., and sister Joann Steen.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Dolores Jordan, and husband, Bo; special cousin Jack Webb and wife, Sandra, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Clayton Reed Caldwell
Clayton Reed Caldwell, 70, of Brookhaven, passed from this life on April 24, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Bastrop, LA, on February 21, 1950, to Alberto and Juanita Caldwell.
Mr. Clayton served our country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army and was a member of Sunshine Mountain 7th day Baptist Church.
He absolutely loved fishing and hunting, but his favorite pastime was spending time with his family.
Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Stacey Caldwell of 25 years; Great-grandson, James Painter.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Ariel Gore Hamilton (Buddy), Matthew Kidd, and stepdaughter, Pamela Judd (Jerry); eight grandchildren,
John Brown, Miya Gore, Jasmine Gore, Christopher Gore, Kristen Painter, Beth McKlemurry, Emmaleigh McDonald, and Bobby “Man” Lewis (Tasha).
He is also survived by six great-grandchildren, Walker Raymond, Brentley Ward, Caiden McKelmurry, Isaiah Dockery, Anna Lewis, Star Lewis, and sister-in-law, Jackie Day.
Janis Moreton Hobbs
Janis Moreton Hobbs
April 17, 1926 – April 23, 2020
Janis Moreton Hobbs died peacefully in Camellia Estates Assisted Living in McComb, Mississippi, where she received excellent care for three years.
For 91 of her 94 years, she lived, and then raised her own family, in the Brookhaven, Mississippi house built by her father, S.E. Moreton.
After graduating with a bachelor of science degree from the University of Wisconsin, Janis returned to Brookhaven, the hometown of her father, grandfather, and great-grandfather,
married Henry Ware Hobbs, Jr. and had six children. She was a member of the First Methodist Church, the Climbers Club, the Daughters of the American Revolution,
and her beloved bridge club. A founding member of the Brookhaven Junior Auxiliary, she was its first president.
Admittedly never a domestic goddess, Janis had other passions including all aspects of science, raising horses, exploring nature, and debating philosophical and political issues.
Her sharp mind and curious nature made her a thought-provoking conversationalist. Gifted with an extraordinary memory, she was an exceptional bridge player
and a sought-after resource for family history. She passed to her children and grandchildren countless entertaining stories about the Moretons, the Hobbses,
the Perkinses, and other relatives and friends.
She adored flying airplanes. After earning a pilot’s license when she was a teenager, she became a skilled amateur pilot, winning several cross-country races.
One of her fondest memories was dancing with the president of Nicaragua after a first-place landing in Managua.
Janis’s children and grandchildren happily remember camping with her on the banks of the Homochitto River, searching for arrowheads and beaver dams,
and late-night excursions to view stars and comets. Her greatest joy was hosting large boisterous family gatherings in her spacious living room.
Janis was devoted to her family, extended family, and many lifelong friends.
Survivors include her children Susan Moreton Hobbs Neal (Drake Maynard), Van Hobbs (Becky Hobbs), Marcie Hobbs Farnsworth (Scott Farnsworth),
Allan Hobbs (Janet Hobbs), Lyle Hobbs, (Danita Hobbs), and Russell Hobbs, as well as sixteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
William Grover “W. G.” Johnson
William Grover “W. G.” Johnson, 80, passed away April 25, 2020, at Meadville Convalescent Home, Meadville, MS. He was born on March 30, 1940, in Crosby, MS.
Mr. Johnson served as 5th District Supervisor for the Wilkinson County Board of Supervisors from 1984-2007 when he retired. He enjoyed helping others
and was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church, Liberty, MS.
He was preceded in death by his parents; A.J. and Inez Johnson and one brother, Joseph C. Johnson.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 59, years, Billie C. Johnson; three daughters, Cheryl Fullerton of Natchez,
Katherine Jackson and husband, Rockey of Gloster,
Melissa Lemoine and husband, Preston, of Bude, and one son, Jonathan Johnson, and wife, Angela of Crosby; brothers, A.J. Johnson, and wife, Dolly of Natchez,
Bobby Johnson and wife, Sherry of Crosby; sister, Ethel Dowling, and husband, Mark of Macclenny, Florida; sister-in-law, Ann Johnson of Crosby;
and two aunts, Orilla Joseph and Edna Durham and husband, Earlie.
She is also survived by grandchildren, Kimberly Johnson, Jennifer Harvey and husband Kevin, Justin Arnold and wife Jessica,
William Aubrey Smith, Ethan Baxter, Laura Baxter; great-grandchildren, Blayne Duck, Lane, and Emory Harvey, Jax Arnold, Paisley,
and John Arlis Baxter, Anastasia, Dakota and Dominic, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis TN 38748-0142
Cassie Christine Prather
A Memorial Service for Cassie Christine Prather of Brookhaven will be held Saturday, April 25, 2020, at 3:00 pm at 1034 Bethel Rd, Bogue Chitto, MS.
Cassie Christine Prather, 28, passed away on April 19, 2020.
She was born on October 9, 1991.
Preceding her in death were her father, Harry Parr; grandfather, Thomas Prather and daughter, Caylee Lynn Prather.
Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Christina Martinez and step-father Raul Martinez; her daughters, Callie Christine Prather, Cyleigh Madison Prather,
and Cailynn Michelle Prather; her brother, John Thomas Prather, along with a sister-in-law, Lacey Prather; niece, Londyn Prather; grandparents, Robert & Donna Cupit,
Sandra Prather; uncle, Thomas Prather, Jr.; aunts, Courtney Cupit, Misty Prather, and Mandy Fugler.
At her service, there will be a prayer by her Aunt, Sharon Lambert and there will be a time of remembrance for anyone that wishes to speak.
Bethany Youngblood Roberson
Bethany Youngblood Roberson, 47, of Brookhaven, passed away April 20, 2020, in Brookhaven. She was born on March 25, 1973, to Ed and Betty Youngblood.
Bethany was the owner and designer for Back to Nature Landscaping and was a member of Meadville United Methodist Church.
She graduated from Mississippi State with a degree in landscape design and architecture and was also in 4-H, Girl Scouts, Franklin County Cheer and the Wesley Foundation.
Those left to cherish her memory are her parents; her husband, Alton Roberson; her daughter, Gracie Piper; her son, Colt Piper; step-children,
Garrett Roberson and wife, Heather, Parker Roberson and wife, Terrah, Hayley Beth Phillips, Cassidy Roberson, Leyton Roberson.
She is also survived by four grandchildren; father and mother-law, David and Jerrie Roberson; and a host of other family members and friends.
Memorials can be made to Meadville United Methodist Church or BARL, P.O. Box 3477 Brookhaven MS 39603.
Gloria Janette Hawkins Havard
Gloria Janette Hawkins Havard, 72, of Natchez, passed away April 20, 2020, at Natchez Rehab Nursing Home.
She was born on January 12, 1948, to the late Nelson Vance Hawkins and Edith Loraine Hawkins.
She was an LPN and she loved to sew and fish.
Gloria will be missed by all that loved and knew her.
Preceding her in death were her parents.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 56 years, Joe Havard; son, Joseph Randal Havard, and wife, Nell;
daughter, Edith Loraine Havard; sisters, Linda Hawkins, Carolyn Hawkins, and Francis Fuller; and two grandsons, Justin Havard and Grant Spencer,
along with her brother-in-law, Walter Lee Havard and sister-in-law, Cheryl Havard.
Trophine Huff Davis
Mrs. Trophine Huff Davis was born on July 29, 1917, to Ethel and Carl Huff and passed away at the age of 102, on April 20, 2020.
She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee and grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She graduated from Carson Newman College in
Elementary Education and taught school until she retired in 1982.
She was a member of the Red Cross during World War II. She married Emmitt Davis and moved to Mississippi where she taught elementary school.
She played the piano for her church most of her life. She played the dulcimer, sewed, quilted, enjoyed all kinds of arts and crafts,
was active in civic clubs, and loved to travel.
She was a resident of Silver Cross Nursing Home since December 2006.
She is survived by her children, Linda Sue (Fred) Lytle of Brandon, Walter (Suzette) Davis of Baton Rouge, grandchildren, Carla Wallace, Ashley Deaton,
Ginger Lytle Stillions, Brett Davis, Brodie Davis, John Lytle, and nine great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Silver Cross for the loving care given to her.
Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 322 8th 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001, Pearl’s Memory Babies, P.O. Box 74, Shepherdsville, KY 40165.
