Obituaries
Benjamin Patrick "Ben Williams
Funeral service for Benjamin Patrick “Ben” Williams will be 11 a.m., Saturday, January 15,
at Riverwood Family, with interment in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
Mr. Williams, 46, of Port Gibson, was born May 9, 1975, to Gerald Williams and Pat Flynn Williams.
He was self-employed and a member of St Francis of Assissi Catholic Church. He was active in the Knights of Columbus,
and he was a counselor for the American Cancer Society. Ben enjoyed hunting, fishing,
and boating as well as riding motorcycles with his friends.
Ben is preceded in death by his brother, Brad Williams; maternal grandparents, Lester and Margaret Flynn;
and paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Lavelle Williams.
He is survived by his wife, Jessica Abraham Williams, his parents,
and a host of other loving family members and friends, and his sweet dog, Bear.
Luther David Childs, Jr.
Funeral service for Mr. Luther David Childs, Jr. will be Noon, Monday, January 17, 2022, with burial in the Magnolia City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Luther David Childs, Jr., 61, of Wesson, MS, passed away January 12, 2022, at his residence. He was born December 12, 1960, in Biloxi, MS, to Luther and Barbara Childs.
Luther was a truck driver for 26 plus years. He loved to spend time with his family and watching New Orleans Saints was a highlight of his day.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his youngest son, Jeffery Rollins; brother, James Childs; and his mother and father-in-law, Brady and Catherine Overstreet.
He is survived by the love of his life, Wanda Childs, married 37 years; two sons, Dale Rollins and wife, Samantha, of Wesson, MS, Lance Rollins and wife, Kimberly, of McComb, MS; brother, Allan Childs and wife Sandy, of McComb, MS; three sisters, Connie Reagan and husband, Bill, Kathy Davide and husband, Mike both of Denham Springs, LA, Nancy Ainsworth, of Amite, LA; sister-in-law Cathy Lamberth and husband, Alan of Eclectic, AL; five grandchildren, April Rollins, Brittany Rollins, Brady Rollins, David Shane Rollins, and Kristopher Herring. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews and other loving family members and friends.
The family would like to thank the Kare-in Home Hospice for their compassion and care during Luther’s illness.
Mary Dillon Stephens
Funeral service for Mary Dillon Stephens will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 15, in Redlick, MS, with burial in the Stephens-Dillon Family Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m., Friday, January 14, at her residence and will resume at 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of service.
Mrs. Stephens, 80, of Lorman, MS, passed away January 5, 2022, at her residence. She was born December 8, 1941, to Willie Ray Dillon and Louise Phillips Dillon. She was the Secretary/Treasure with Stephens TPS, Inc.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Sherwin Stephens; her parents; brothers, Eugene Dillon and Louis Dillon; and sister, Myra Chapman.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Joel Ray Stephens and wife, Tonya; daughter, Carrie Louise Hoover and husband, Tim; nine grandchildren, Amanda Stephens, Joseph Anderson and wife, Patricia, Brandon Anderson, Brittany Anderson, Sierra Hoover, Tristan Stephens and wife, Chasity, anna Smith and husband, Craig, Allie Brown and Adam Brown. She was also survived by 12 great grandchildren, Braiden Anderson, Jordan Anderson, Taylon Anderson, Dillon Anderson, Tyler Anderson, Theodore Anderson, Ariel Primeaux, River McGahey, Neveah Stephens, Avery Stephens, Myles Smith and Lynleigh Smith.
Memorials may be made to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital PO Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.
Annie Merle Alford Alexander
Services for Mrs. Annie Merle Alford Alexander, of Jayess are 1:00 pm, Wednesday, January 12, 2022,
at Riverwood Family with visitation from 11:00 until time of the service.
Burial will be at Jayess Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Annie Merle Alford Alexander, 88, went to be with her Lord on January 10, 2022.
She was born on September 11, 1933, to the late B.V. Alford Sr. and Vera Inez Potts Alford.
Mrs. Alexander was a member of Enon Baptist Church and retired as schoolteacher.
She enjoyed reading all the latest news in the local newspapers, planting and tending to her flowers
when she was able and cooking and baking homemade sweets for her family.
She will be missed by all that loved her.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband of 45 years, Cecil Alexander;
and brothers, B.V. Alford, Jr., Wendell Alford and Bill Alford.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Mona Britt (Heath) and Molly McGraw.
She is also survived by four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Grandsons, Matthew McGraw and Justin McGraw.
Charles Henry Boswell
Funeral service for Mr. Charles Henry Boswell will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 11, at Riverwood Family, with interment in New Salem Cemetery in McCall Creek. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
Mr. Boswell, 84, of McCall Creek, passed away January 8, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Lawrence County to Ernest Lee Boswell and Alice Thompson Boswell, March 5, 1937. He was employed as a Truck Driver, but his passion was carpentry. Mr. Boswell enjoyed woodworking and making unique items to give as gifts to family and friends. His favorite pastime was purchasing old trucks and remodeling them to perfection. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tammy Louise Boswell; sister, Dorothy Mae Boswell Sykes; and brother, Robert L. Boswell.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 63 years, Nancy Smith Boswell; son, Christopher Shane Boswell (Tracy); daughter, Rhonda Boswell Freeman (Bobby); two grandchildren, Derek Freeman (Haley) and Lexie Freeman; and one great grandson, Robert Freeman. He is also survived by his beloved pet, DeDe, as well as other loving family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St Jude’s PO Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142; or BARL, PO Box 3477, Brookhaven, MS 39603.
James Bardwell
Graveside service for Mr. James Bardwell will be 11:30 a.m., Thursday, January 6, 2022, in Riverwood Memorial Park.
Jakari Jamal Fitzgerald
Graveside service for Jakari Jamal Fitzgerald will be 10 a.m., Friday, January 7, 2022, at Rounds Cemetery, in Natchez, MS.
JaKari was born in Natchez, MS, June 30, 2021, to Darren Fleming and Lamonica Fitzgerald. He returned to heaven December 26, 2021. Although so small and precious, JaKari made a big impact on our lives. He and his twin brother, JaMari were born three months early and weighed only 1 pound 10 ounces. Our precious boys were kept in NICU in Jackson, MS for five months. JaKari will be remembered as a fighter, for he fought to stay with us, but it was just not to be. He is our little angel, and we will forever hold him dear in our hearts.
Those who will cherish JaKari’s memory are, his parents; brothers, Braylon Fitzgerald and JaMari Fitzgerald; sister, Sky McMurtry; grandmother, Sheila Fitzgerald and great grandmother, Anglee Fitzgerald; aunts and uncles, Courtney Tucker, Donald Tucker, Kia Hence, Alisha Fitzgerald, Ameila Tucker, Darrius Fitzgerald; cousins, Khaisdy Tucker, Khalaya Tucker, Chloe Davis, and Cailee Davis; great aunts, Carol Fitzgerald, Deloris Fitzgerald, and Priscilla Rounds; great uncles, Ferry Rounds, Cedrick Fitzgerald, and Kevin Fitzgerald; favorite cousins, Dazmine Fitzgerald and Kaelin Beamer.
Hayden Chandler
Funeral service for Hayden Lee Chandler will be 11 a.m. Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Riverwood Family, with interment in the Wesson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, January 5, at Riverwood, and will resume at 10 a.m. Thursday until the time of service.
Mr. Chandler, 27, passed away January 3, 2022, at St. Dominic Medical Center. He was born in Greenwood, MS, March 31, 1994, to Dr. Gary W. Barkman and Dwana Chandler Barkman. Hayden had an adventurous personality and a passionate work ethic. He had an amazing outlook on life. His greatest joy in life was crane and rigging, which was what he loved to do most. His love for this industry pales in comparison to his greatest loves, his children, Gentry and Leighton. Hayden was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Betty J. Wilkinson and Alvie Chandler; paternal grandparents, Aline and Frank Barkman; and uncle, Kelvin Chandler.
He is survived by his son, Leighton Chandler; daughter, Gentry Chandler; and his parents; fiancé’ , Ellen Joiner and her parents, Mike and Brenda Todd. He also leaves behind many other loving family members and friends.
Stan James Smith
Funeral service for Mr. Stan James Smith will be 2:30 p.m., Friday, January 7, 2022, at Riverwood Family. Visitation is from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service.
Mr. Smith, 64, of Brookhaven, passed from this life on January 3, 2022. He was a member of Ramah Baptist Church.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Willard and Margie Smith; his birth mother, Janie Havis Smith; brother, Dannie Willard Smith; and sister, Helen L. Ratcliff.
Survivors are his sons, Stan James Smith, Jr and wife, Deloras, of Port Neches, TX, Corey Daniel Smith and wife, Brooke, of Holden, LA; brother, Randall Lofton and wife, Patricia; sister, Susan L. Keys and husband, Mike; sister-in-law, Gail H. Smith and brother-in-law, Johnny Ratcliff. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Janie Lynn, Katie Christine, Jacelyn Gene, Chase Bennett, Grant Lee, and Luke Daniel: and three great grandchildren
The family would like to thank the staff of McComb Nursing and Rehab and St Luke Hospice Ministries, for the care given to him during the final eight months of his life.
Norma Frances Case
Memorial service for Mrs. Norma Frances Case will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 5, at her residence. Interment will follow in the Family Cemetery.
Mrs. Case, 74, of Brookhaven, passed away January 2, 2022. She was born in Port Gibson, February 25, 1947, to Norman and Frances Ammons. She enjoyed being outdoors, horseback riding, barrel racing and playing solitaire on the computer. She also loved doing her hair and makeup and being surrounded by her family.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Melvin E. Case; her parents Norman and Frances Ammons and her brother Orise Ammons.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Dewain Case (Katasha) and Sheila Smith (Chris). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Brieann Bessonette (Steven), Nathan Case (Tamara Adams), Blake Case and Brooke Smith along with three great-grandchildren, Hazelynn Bessonette, Anola Bessonette, and Braxton Case and a host of other family and friends.
