Obituaries
Brenda Brown Wall
Memorial service for Mrs. Brenda Brown Wall will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 23, at Riverwood Family with
interment in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. until the time of service.
Brenda Brown Wall, 75, left her earthly life on Sunday, October 17, 2021, with two of her daughters by her side at
Gulfport Memorial Hospital. It is ironic that she died of heart failure because she had the biggest heart of anyone
who ever lived. To know Brenda was to love her. She was the consummate hostess-anyone and everyone who was
fortunate to know her will attest to this fact. She was an avid gardener and bird watcher. She loved being a homemaker,
a mother, a grandmother, and most recently, a great-grandmother. Those left behind to cherish her memory understand
that she was a remarkable human; Brenda loved deeply and showed it in all that she did and said.
Brenda was born on November 14, 1945, in Hudson, Michigan, to the late Neil C. Brown and Vena T. Hackett Brown.
She attended Hudson area schools and graduated from Ferris State University. She loved her home state but moved to
Mississippi in the late 1970’s with her then husband and young family. She immediately adapted to the Magnolia State
and found a home at Jackson Street United Methodist Church in Brookhaven, where she served as an active member of
the Alice Coulter Circle of United Methodist Women and made lifelong friendships. She volunteered in the schools and
with the adult literacy program. Later in life she worked as an office manager for Estes Glass, Inc., another place where
she made lifelong friendships. She married the love of her life, Donald Henderson Wall, in 1991. They enjoyed retirement,
gardening, fishing, and traveling together for 27 years. Following Donald’s death, Brenda moved to Carriere to be close
to her daughter, Valerie, and her family. Valerie’s children were fortunate to see Brenda on an almost daily basis and learn
(usually from her porch) about turning the other cheek and remaining positive in the face of any perceived obstacles. She was
currently a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Picayune and an active member of the Dell Moffitt Circle of United Methodist Women.
In addition to her beloved husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, son, Donald H. Wall, Jr., and brother, Bernard H. Brown.
Those who will miss her more than words can say include her sister, Joyce Brown Gendron; children, Christina Upton Douglas (Rick),
George W. Upton III (Kristy), Valerie Upton Naquin (Sam), Cindy Wall, and Anne Wall Bowman; her grandchildren, Beth Leggett Carpenter (Curtis),
Blake Wall, Blair Wall, Kyle Taylor, Jack Douglas, Sarah Frances Douglas, Ben Naquin, and Tess Naquin; her great-grandchildren,
Autumn and Adelynn Carpenter and Carson and Arwen Ferguson; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family hopes that you will do an unsolicited act of kindness in Brenda’s name or make a donation to
Trinity United Methodist Church, 3021 Woods Road, Picayune, Mississippi 39466.
Shelby Gene James
Mr. Shelby Gene James, of Wesson, 80, passed away October 17, 2021.
He was born on November 11, 1940, to the late Leroy James and Coralie Elizabeth James.
He served his country in the United States Army and Navy.
Mr. Shelby enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching sports racing, working and attending rodeos.
He also received a safety award from Noble Drilling and “Have a Heart” Bass Tournaments.
Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Dianne James and son, Neal Armstrong.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Keith Armstrong and wife, Belinda;
daughter, Charolett Dawn James; brothers, Harold James, Jerry James, Johnny James,
Dennis James, Daryl James and sisters, Sandra Redmond and Cheryl James.
He is also survived by grandchildren, Anthony Wayne Armstrong, Gregory Scott Turnage,
Joshua Lee Oliver, Cassondra Dianne James and great grandsons, Rivers Armstrong and Brandin Ace Rutland;
four sisters-in-law, Jane James, Pat James, Debbie James, and Jane James;
grandson-in-law, Nick Rutland and family members (not blood related) Susan and Jerry Judd, Amber and Joe Dillion, and Dauwanna Mitchell.
James Wesley Brasseal
Memorial service for James Wesley Brasseal will be 5 p.m., Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Riverwood Family.
Visitation is from 3 p.m. until the time of service.
Mr. Brasseal was born in Lawrence County, Mississippi, May 8, 1940, to John Hurshel Brasseal and Zella Audrey Carney Brasseal.
He was employed as General Foreman in the Industrial Electrical Industry. He finished the course of life October 11, 2021, he was 81 years of age.
Mr. Brasseal was not only a hard-working provider for his family, he also enjoyed spending quality time with them, boating, fishing and crawfishing,
and cooking what they caught. He was a woodworking crafter. Mr. Brasseal will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bill Brasseal, George Brasseal and his wife, Sue; parents-in-law, Lawrence and Madoline Pepper Jackson;
sister-in-law, Neva Short and husband, Willie J; and brother-in-law, AC Jackson.
Those left to cherish his memory are, his wife of 62 years, Peggie Jackson Brasseal; children, Kitty Nations and husband, Kenny, Jimmy Brasseal,
Dawn Case and husband, John, and Peggie Jo “PJ” Brasseal; sisters-in-law, Dean Moore and Pat Jackson; eight grandchildren, Tasha Bales and
husband, Jr., Lehne Brasseal and wife, Emily, Cody Nations and wife, Beth, Hunter Brasseal, Sgt Konner Case and girlfriend, Erika Ball, Holden Magee,
Bailey Magee, and Crystal Blair and husband, Stephen. He is also survived by seven great grandchildren, Owen Anderson, Colten Bales,
Jaylee Nations, Ethan Bales, Lyam Nations, Abby Blair, and Riley Blair, as well as a host of beloved nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.
Robert Theodore Terrell
Funeral service for Mr. Robert Theodore Terrell will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 20, at Riverwood Family,
with interment in the Mt. Zion Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, October 19, at Riverwood
and will resume at 10 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service.
Mr. Terrell was born in Brookhaven, MS, November 1, 1950, to Johnnie Sylvester Terrell, Jr and Letitia Vivian Ellers Terrell.
He finished his course here October 15, 2021, he was 70 years of age.
Mr. Terrell served his country in the United States Army. Although Carpentry was his trade, he also enjoyed restoring
antique tractors and cars. He was an avid woodwork crafter and gardener. Spending time with family and friends
was his greatest joy. He lived life with a sense of humor, which is a great source of peace in a world of stress and discontentment.
He was a member of Mt. Zion Church of Christ. Mr. Terrell will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 50 years, Charlotte Terrell; son, Jason Terrell and wife, Angela; daughter,
Haley Terrell; one grandson, Nickolas Strait; and a host of nieces, nephews, close friends, and other loving family members.
Margarette T. Newsom
A Graveside Services for Mrs. Margarette T. Newsom of Brookhaven are 3:00 pm Monday, October 18, 2021,
at Riverwood Riverwood Memorial Park with visitation from 1:00 until the time of the service at Riverwood.
Mrs. Margarette T. Newsom, 79, passed away on October 14, 2021. She was born on May 16, 1942,
to the late Cade Monroe Travis and Wessie Lee Travis.
Margarette was a homemaker that enjoyed her family, friends, gardening, and a variety of pets.
Margarette was also a caregiver to her husband for 47 years, who was a paraplegic.
They enjoyed traveling with a group of friends and family, and social activities with them.
She will be missed by all that loved her.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Joseph P. Newsom, and sister, Iva Pearl Calcote.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Susan Renee Pope; brother, Cade Monroe Travis, Jr.;
two grandchildren, Caden Lane Pope and wife, Victoria Jones Pope, and Carly Renee Rhoads and great-grandson Camden Lane Pope
Alyce Evelyn Smith
Services for Mrs. Alyce Evelyn Smith of Brookhaven are 2:00 pm Sunday, October 17, 2021,
at Riverwood with visitation 5:00 – 8:00 pm Saturday, October 16, at Riverwood. Interment at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Alyce Evelyn Smith, 94 went to be with her Lord on October 13, 2021. She was born on July 16, 1927,
to the late James “Geems” Arthur Smith and Arcola Johnston Smith.
Mrs. Smith played the piano and organ at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church for over 45 years and taught music for the
public schools and private music for over 30 years. In her younger years, she loved to go shopping.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Billy Powell Smith; son, Joel “Joey” Arthur Smith; brother, Hugh V. Smith;
sisters, Velma Britt, Maude Smith, Para Lee Smith, Martell Byrd, Laverne Lea and Kathryn Smart.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Ricky Powell Smith and wife, Betty Jo; and sister, Johnnie Jackson;
brother-in-law, Frank Cary Smith and wife, Yvette; along with two grandchildren, Amy Smith (Brad) and Kellie Wallace (Jeremy);
five great grandchildren, Walker Smith, Powell Smith and fiancé Lesley Walker, Rachel Smith, Warren Wallace,
Stone Wallace and a host of nieces and nephews and other family and friends.
Bobby Gerald Huckaby
Services for Mr. Bobby Gerald Huckaby will be on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 3:00 pm at Riverwood with interment at Riverwood Memorial Park.
Visitation will be prior to the service starting at 1:00 pm also at Riverwood.
Bobby Gerald Huckaby, of Bogue Chitto, passed away on October 13, 2021. Mr. Huckaby was born October 11, 1934, to Ruth & Julius Huckaby in Bogue Chitto, Mississippi.
He graduated from Bogue Chitto High School, in 1952, where he excelled in basketball garnering National All American Honors and leading his team to a state championship.
His demeanor on the court mimicked his off court personality, leading one sportswriter to offer this 1952 passage,
“ He’s a dependable player, a hard worker, quiet sort of fellow with a youthful smile and a pleasing personality. His character is a sterling compliment to Bogue Chitto and athletic competition.”
After graduation from Bogue Chitto, he attended Copiah Lincoln Jr. College and Mississippi College where he again excelled.
He earned little all American honors for his on-court performances and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Counseling.
He was elected into Mississippi College’s Sports Hall of Fame in 1983.
After graduating college, he was drafted into the United States Army and spent two years at Fort Chaffe in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
In the Army, he continued his athletic talents playing basketball, softball and winning 4th Army High Jump.
Once discharged, he coached basketball at State Line, MS, for seven years before becoming Head Basketball Coach at Copiah Lincoln Community College.
He eventually left coaching and became a Vocational Counselor until his retirement in 1995. He was elected into Co-Lin’s Sports Hall Of Fame.
His hobbies were pottery, gardening and cultivating beautiful flowers. He definitely had a green thumb! He was also a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Bogue Chitto.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers: JC (Annabell) , Aubrey (Ruthie), Lennox, Bill (Shirley) and Claude;
four sisters: Mamie Huckaby, Lucille Reeves (Carl), Mable Wallace (James), and Mattie Brown (James).
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Katherine Huckaby. He is also survived by three children; Cheryl Shelby (Gus), Julia Everett (Jack) and Robert Huckaby (Leanne),
as well as, two grandsons, Jake Shelby (Terah) and Jackson Everett; three step-grandchildren, Chad Shelby, Megan Martin and Josh Martin.
He is also survived by many great nieces and nephews. He also left behind his best friend, his black lab Ruger.
Donations may be made to Bethel Baptist Church.
Penny Lowery Perrett
Graveside Services for Penny Lowery Perrett, of Georgetown are 11:00 am, Friday, October 15, 2021,
at Georgetown Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 am at Georgetown Baptist Church.
Penny Lowery Perrett, 63, went to be with her Lord on October 13, 2021, in Jackson. She was born on September 30, 1958,
to Louie Von Lowery and Delois Way Lowery. She worked in healthcare as an Administrative Assistant.
Penny played the piano since the age of six and then played faithfully at Georgetown Baptist Church, where she was a member.
She loved her family and being Pen-Pen to six grandchildren.
Penny is now reunited with her father, Buddy Lowery and daughter Wendy Lynn Smith.
Those left to cherish her memory is her mother, Delois Way Lowery; son, Wes Perrett, and wife Merredith;
daughter, Leigh Moreau, and husband, Pete;; brothers, Randy Lowery and wife, Judy, Chip Lowery and wife, Sherry.
Along with her six grandchildren, Lakely, Kyleigh, Case, Brett, Louie and Liam.
She will be missed by all that loved her.
Janey Sue Buitt
Funeral service for Janey Sue Buitt will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 19, at Riverwood Family, with
interment in the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Monday evening,
October 18, at Riverwood and will resume Tuesday, 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Ms. Buitt entered the Kingdom of heaven at the close of her life October 10, 2021, she was 74 years of age.
She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, September 17, 1947, to Frank Joseph Mandill and Verla White Mandill.
She was retired from Boswell Regional Center, where she worked as an LPN. Ms. Buitt was an active member of
Mt Moriah Baptist Church and was also involved in community clubs, Lions Club and GALS. She will be
greatly missed by all who loved her.
She is preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Vicky Buitt.
Those who remain to cherish her memory are her son, Buster Buitt and wife, Heather; sisters,
Dell Jordan, and Sarah Jo Roberts and husband, George; three grandchildren, Taylor, Anna Grace, and
Brax Buitt; special friends, Martha Lofton and Angela Parker; and by a host of nieces and nephews as
well as other loving family members, friends, and caregivers.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 814 Marwood Loop SE, Bogue Chitto, MS 39629.
Ann B. Callender
Funeral service for Mrs. Ann B. Callender will be 10 a.m., Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Friendship Baptist Church
with interment in the church cemetery. You may express your condolences during the visitation which will begin at 9 a.m.
Mrs. Callender, 77, of Richland, MS, passed away October 12, 2021, from her home in Rankin County.
She was born in McComb, MS, August 5, 1944, to Hilton Wilson Brown and Gertrude Irene Parsons.
After the completion of high school, Mrs. Callender joined the work force, she was employed in the Public School System
as a Reading Assistant and a member of First Baptist Church, Jackson, MS. She was a faithful and loving wife, mother,
grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She enjoyed spending time in her garden but her greatest passion was
her family. She will be greatly missed by those who loved her.
Mrs. Callender is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Hilton Brown, Jr.; sister, Sharon Hall; sister-in-law,
Lucille Everett; and brother-in-law Houston Foster.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Claude Callender; sons, Blake Callender and wife Beth, Jody Callender
and wife, Wendy, and Chris Callender; sisters, Brenda Gail Case and husband Terry, Shirley Smith and husband,
James, and Frankie Leggett and husband, Johnny. She also leaves a legacy of love to five grandchildren, Schon Callender,
Caleb Callender, Jacey Callender, EiLish Callender, and Chole Callender; and three great grandchildren, DeLaneigh Martin,
Cash Denton, and Kix Coe-Dewitt Callender; three step grandchildren, Augustus, Call and Presley Quattlebaum,
as well as other loving family members and friends.
