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03/13/2026

Please remember the family of Mrs. Leigh Anne Moak in your thoughts and prayers.

Mrs. Leigh Anne Moak, 56, of Bogue Chitto, Mississippi passed away on March, 8, 2026.

She was born on August 8, 1969, to Theodore R. "Teddy" and Jimmie Hawkins Moak.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Till; and survived by her mother; her children, Trey and Leslie Till; a special niece, Jennifer Cloud; and a host of family and friends.

Private family services will be held.

https://www.brookhavenfuneralhome.net/obituary/leigh-moak

03/13/2026

Please remember the Harrison family in your prayers and share this post to make others aware of the arrangements.

James Ronald Harrison, of Wesson, was born on September 18, 1951, and on March 12, 2026, 11:15 AM, he entered the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

The family will receive visitors from 6 o'clock until 8 o'clock on the evening of Monday, March 16, 2026 at the Beauregard Community Church, and again at the church on Tuesday morning from 10 o'clock until time of funeral services at 11 o'clock in the church sanctuary. Graveside services will follow in the Providence Cemetery (Jayess, MS).

Daddy, as he wanted to be called, lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to his family, and an unwavering faith in God. As an avid outdoorsman, his home’s hallway is clad with prize bucks and stories of big catfish and perch. He was a man of many talents and trades. Being a long-haul driver, he saw this country and all its beauty, sharing that with his daughter on some occasions. A skilled beautician, off shoreman, and restaurant owner, Ronnie had his hands in many things through the years. But nothing was more important to him than loving and providing for his family. 1 Timothy 5:8 says, “But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”

Daddy always provided for his family and even those who may not have been blood he watched over them as his own.

PawPaw, to his grandkids, was a man of stability and love.

Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Dorothy Harrison; brother, Larry Harrison; and his beloved wife of 42 years, Judy Harrison.

He is survived by his brothers, Jimmy (Susan) and Bob (Tori); and sister-in-law, Judy; his daughter, Heather Harrison (Josh), Stacy Foote (Scooter), Misty Morrison (Scott), ; sons, Patrick McCaffery and Chris McCaffery (Karla), and a host of 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Flowers are welcomed by the family, or in lieu of plants, donations may be made to Beauregard Community Church Children’s Ministry (Daddy’s New Pride).

https://www.brookhavenfuneralhome.net/obituary/james-ronald-ronnie-harrison

03/12/2026

Please keep the family of Mrs. Evelyn Smith in your prayers and share this post to make others aware of the arrangements.

The funeral service for Mrs. Evelyn will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at New Salem Church of Christ with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. Brookhaven Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Evelyn Smith, age 97 of Brookhaven, MS, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, March 12, 2026. She was born on January 17, 1929 to the late Lawrence “Donnie” Smith and Amie Rosetta Smith. She was a longtime resident of the Brookhaven area and was very loved by everyone who knew her. Mrs. Evelyn worked for Royal Maid Industries in Hazlehurst for many years where she was a positive role model and uplifting individual to the people she worked alongside. Of all of Mrs. Evelyn’s accomplishments, she took the most pride in the family that she raised and truly enjoyed spending time with them.

Mrs. Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Johnny Rippy and Willard Smith; siblings, Wessie, Virgil, Solon, Ruth, Bracy, Sarah and Harold.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Mary Martha Norton and husband Mark, Ramona Cain and husband Andy; son, Stephen Smith; grandchildren, Amanda Smith, Johnny Norton, Andaleigh Cain, Blake Cain, Alyssa Lofton and Joshua Smith; great-grandchildren, Candace Coley, Maleigha Bowman, Braylon Bowman, Ethan Price, Hartley Cain, Aria Cain, and Anden Cain; great-great-grandchildren, Skyler Coley, Paxton Oswalt, and Nicole Prather; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

https://www.brookhavenfuneralhome.net/obituary/evelyn-smith

03/12/2026

Please keep the family of Mr. George Sampson in your thoughts and prayers and share this post to make others aware of the arrangements.

Memorial Services for George Allen Sampson will be on Saturday, April 4th 2026 at Lake Lincoln State Park in Wesson, MS. There will be a private family visitation held on April 3rd. Brookhaven Funeral Home will handle the arrangements.

George Allen Sampson, 67, of Wesson, MS passed away on Saturday, March 7th , 2026 at Southwest Regional Medical Center. He was born in Maine on October 17, 1958. George enjoyed working in the yard, working on vehicles, and spending time with his family and dogs.

He was preceded in death by his former wife, Gertrude Sampson; brothers-in-law, Dennis Hoffmann and Jimmy Hoffman.

Survivors include his wife, Kelly Ashley Sampson; children, Jeffrey Hoffman, Theresa Hough (Michael), Christina Banks (James), Samantha Sampson (Daniel), George VanBlarcom (Kristin); step-son Chris “Bubbie” Ashley; step-daughter Breana Ashley; grandchildren, Amanda Hough, Thomas Kelly, Erin Hough, Breanna Materazzi, Zachary Hoffman, Mikayla Hough, George VanBlarcom, Jr., Gotham Jordan, Arkham Delaney, and Grayson Delaney; great-grandchildren, Brysen Ellis, Geo Sharp, Naiomi Kelly; and a host of extended family and friends.

The family would like to offer a special thank you to the staff of Passionate Care in Natchez, MS.

Memorial Services for George Allen Sampson will be on Saturday, April 4th 2026 at Lake Lincoln State Park in Wesson, MS. There will be a private family visitation held on April 3rd . Brookhaven Funeral Home will handle the arrangements. George Allen Sampson, 67, of Wesson, MS passed away on

03/06/2026

Please remember the family of Mrs. Emma Sue Ferguson in your prayers and share this post to make others aware of the arrangements.

Funeral services for Emma Sue Reed Ferguson will be held Saturday, March 7, 2026 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Red Star Ward at 11:00 am, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Brookhaven Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00-11:00 prior to the service.

Emma Sue Ferguson, age 78, of Wesson, MS passed away March 3, 2026. She was born in Brookhaven, MS on October 12, 1947 to Ivan Henry Reed and Lula Leola Knight Reed.

Sue, as everyone knew her, was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was retired from the Department of Human Services, where she worked many years as a clerk.

Sue loved spending time with her family, especially with those who called her Mamaw Sue. She enjoyed trips to the mountains and seeing other parts of the country. Her heart belonged to nature. She spent many hours working in her flower beds, walking to the pond to feed the fish, and on any day you visited, you would find her sitting on her porch watching the birds and other animals that she fed. Sue had pets all her life. Any stray cat or dog that came to her house found a permanent home.

Sue is preceded in death by her parents, Ivan and Leola Reed; infant granddaughter, Emily Hodges; grandson, Joey Judd; and son-in-law, Paul Hodges.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 42 years, Danny Ferguson; Daughters, Sharon Hodges, Rebecca Judd, and Holly Fowler (Chris); son, Greg Smith (Jeanie); grandchildren, Nick Judd, Natalie Hudson (Sawyer), Makenzie Smith, Dane Smith (Leigh-Taylor), Gracie Smith, Linsey Fowler, and Mark Hodges; and her great-grandchildren, Charlie Spiers, Drew Spiers, and Matthew Hudson.

The family would like to offer a special thank you to the doctors and nurses at Kings Daughters Medical Center and University of MS Medical Center for their kindness and care during her final days, especially to MEL, Brady, and the other nurses in the NeuroICU at UMMC.

Funeral services for Emma Sue Reed Ferguson will be held Saturday, March 7, 2026 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Red Star Ward at 1100 am, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Brookhaven Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will

03/06/2026

Please remember the family of Mrs. Linda Weathersby in your prayers.

Funeral services for Linda Faye Weathersby will be on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Brookhaven Funeral Home in Brookhaven, Mississippi at 11am with burial to follow at Old Sweetwater Cemetery in Copiah County. Brookhaven Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be held at Brookhaven Funeral Home on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 5pm until 8pm.

Linda Faye Weathersby, 80, of Brookhaven, Mississippi passed away on March 2, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Brookhaven, Mississippi on June 6, 1945, to William Carlos Ratcliff and Mary Lou Lea Ratcliff.

She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She lived her devotion daily through service, kindness, and compassion. She worked at Potter Company in Wesson, MS and Lincoln Residential Center in Brookhaven, MS. Her family was her greatest joy. She loved all her grandkids and great grandchildren fiercely and treated each of them with love and respect. She had a special way of making every single one feel important, seen, and deeply cherished.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlos and Mary Lou Ratcliff; husband James Alvin (Jay) Britt and Joe Weathersby; brother Shelby Ratcliff; sisters Ida Lee Britt, Iva Pearl Golmon; Juanita Coone, and Betty Lofton.

Survivors are her children, Connie Bigner (Robert), Jamie Britt (Donna), Toby Britt (Sabrena); grandchildren, Jayelynn Bigner (Michael Wade), Bubba Bigner (Jessica), Kadie Bigner; Leanna Britt (Chase Buckles), Megan LeCompte (Tyler Barr), Jay Britt (Madi), Natasha Porter, Miranda Cronin (Carl), and Cody Britt (Halley Smith); 17 great grandchildren; sister Margie Falvey (James); and a whole bunch of nieces and nephews.

The family would like to offer a thank you to all the Compassus Hospice staff and a very special thank you to Joyce Rice.

Funeral services for Linda Faye Weathersby will be on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Brookhaven Funeral Home in Brookhaven, Mississippi at 11am with burial to follow at Old Sweetwater Cemetery in Copiah County. Brookhaven Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be held at Broo...

03/06/2026

Please remember the family of Mrs. Betty Sue Williams in your prayers and share this post to make others aware of the arrangements.

Betty Sue Williams (Furr), 65, of Brookhaven, Mississippi, passed away on March 4, 2026, peacefully at home with her family by her side.

Visitation will be held at Brookhaven Funeral Home on Friday evening, March 6, 2026, from 5 o'clock until 8 o'clock. Graveside services will be held at 2 o'clock in the afternoon on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Union Hall Baptist Church Cemetery. Brookhaven Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

She was born in Brookhaven, MS on November 13, 1960, and raised there by her parents, Eddie Sexton Furr and Eula Mae Ashworth Furr. Mrs. Betty had four children, Lawanda, Cassie, Rachel, and Shawn.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Eula and Eddie Furr; brothers, Bobby Ashworth and Henry Furr; a sister, Shirley Furr; and great-nephews, Jojo Lodrigue and Kayden Mohon.

Those left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Cassie Williams (husband, Dewayne), daughter; Rachel Clay (husband, Christopher); son, Shawn Williams (girlfriend, Tonya); grandchildren, Destini Williams, Malaysia Smith, Mallorie Smith, Haley Stinson, Callie, Innocent and Epiphany Allison. She is also survived by her sisters, Ellie Mohon and Thelma Swan; her nieces, Angel Mohon, Tessa Walker, Summer Lodrigue, and a host of great nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. Last but not least, she leaves behind her long-time companion, friend, and step-dad to her children for 20 years Earl Upton.

Betty loved to listen to music and watch her cowboy westerns on TV. She often spoke what was on her mind! (Lol), and she would always make you laugh, and she loved everyone!

Thank you to MidSouth Happy Living for allowing her son-in-law, Christopher Clay, to be her caregiver for many years. Their bond was unbreakable. Also, thank you to Deaconess Hospice for the past couple of years of care given to our mom; especially to her main nurse, Mrs. Virginia! I don’t know what we would have done without you!

Fly high mama, we got it from here!

Betty Sue Williams Furr, 65, of Brookhaven, Mississippi, passed away on March 4, 206, peacefully at home with her family by her side. Visitation will be held at Brookhaven Funeral Home on Friday evening, March 6, 2026, from 5 oclock until 8 oclock. Graveside services will be held at 2

03/02/2026

Please keep the family of Mrs. Faye Smith in your prayers and share this post to make others aware of the arrangements.

Funeral services for Mrs. Inetia “Faye” Smith will be held at Brookhaven Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 2 o’clock in the afternoon; the family will receive visitors at the funeral home on the same day from 12 o’clock noon until service time. Brookhaven Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements. Graveside services will be held following the funeral in the New Hope Church of Christ Cemetery, Brookhaven, Mississippi.

Inetia Faye Smith, 85, of Brookhaven, Mississippi passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026. She was born in McCall Creek, Mississippi on November 16, 1940 to Burton McKinley Calcote and Bessie Bell Lofton Calcote.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Carroll Nelson Smith; brothers, Roy Calcote, Willis Calcote, Gerald Calcote, Frank Calcote, and Dan Calcote; and a sister, Ann Smith.

She is survived by her son, Kerry Coone; her daughter, Sharlae Nevels (Ralph); grandchildren, Lacey Nevels, Joshua Coone, Robbie Coone, Jessica Nevels, Matthew Nevels, Heather Nevels; and great-grandchildren, Destiny Yaskovic, Chris McDonald, Serenity Nevels, Conor McDonald, Elijah Coone, Easton Coone, and Maely Coone.

The family would like to offer a special thank you to the staff of Trend Health and Rehab, Bristol Hospice, Kings’ Daughters Medical Center Emergency Room, and Brookhaven Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Mrs. Inetia Faye Smith will be held at Brookhaven Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 2 oclock in the afternoon the family will receive visitors at the funeral home on the same day from 12 oclock noon until service time. Brookhaven Funeral Home will be

02/20/2026

Please remember Mrs. Vickie McCullough's family in your prayers and share this post to make others aware of the arrangements.

Funeral services for Mrs. Vickie L. McCullough will be held at Brookhaven Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM; a visitation will take place at the funeral home on the same day from 12 o’clock noon until service time. Graveside services will follow in the Freedom Church Cemetery (Wesson, MS). Brookhaven Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.

Vickie McCullough, 71, of Wesson, MS passed away on Monday, February 16,2026 at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven, MS. She was born in Jayess, MS on December 31, 1954 to Howard Lambert and Blanche Louise Lambert.

She worked at Walmart Distribution Center for 18 ½ years, Potter Company in Wesson, MS for many years, as long as a sitter and caregiver for several families. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Louise Lambert; her son Fred Wayne McCullough; grandson Brett Foster; and brothers Jackie Lambert, Jimmy Lambert, and half- brother Bobby Dale Ruby.

Survivors are her husband, Fred McCullough; daughter Melinda Foster; and numerous other family members.

The family would like to offer a thank you to Danny and Rhonda Sisco for their friendship, support, and love they showed to Mrs. Vickie. They would also like to thank Dr. Hankins, Dr. Whittington, and nurses Kala Britt Kelly and Brookley Allen for their patience and understanding in caring for Mrs. Vickie after her stroke and limited mobility.

Funeral services for Mrs. Vickie L. McCullough will be held at Brookhaven Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 200 PM a visitation will take place at the funeral home on the same day from 12 oclock noon until service time. Graveside services will follow in the Freedom Church

02/18/2026

Please remember the family of Rev. Jimmie Smith in prayer.

Reverend Jimmie Thomas Smith, 93 of Brookhaven, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on February 17, 2026. He lived his life in devotion to Christ. His faith guided him daily and he shared God’s love throughout his many years of ministry. He served as a pastor in numerous south Mississippi churches and was bi-vocational working as a carpenter. The Southern Baptist Missions also appointed Jimmie and his wife, Mary as missionaries to Lander and Sheridan, Wyoming, and Whitehall, Montana where they served over 8 years total. Their primary focus was church planting and leadership development.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM at Brookhaven Funeral Home in 894 Natchez Drive, Brookhaven, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Brookhaven Funeral Home in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Burial will follow in Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery in Brookhaven, MS. Bro. Greg Warnock will officiate. Brookhaven Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 601-833-1441.

Reverend Smith is survived by his devoted wife of 74 years, Mary Jackson Smith; sons, David Jonathan Smith (Renae), and Henry Thomas Smith (Phyllis) of Brookhaven. He is also survived by grandchildren, Amanda Hartley (Russell) of Byram, Dale Smith of Georgia, and Felecia Smith (Jamie) of San Antonio; four great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George W. Smith and Ada Smith; infant son, Lucias Jeffrey; granddaughter, Meghan Elizabeth Smith; and sisters, Henrietta Britt, Verlyn Vaughn, and Frances Bowman.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Missions of choice or First Baptist Church of Brookhaven building fund.

Reverend Jimmie Thomas Smith, 93 of Brookhaven, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on February 17, 2026. He lived his life in devotion to Christ. His faith guided him daily and he shared Gods love throughout his many years of ministry. He served as a pastor in numerous

02/12/2026

Please keep the Rachal family in your prayers at this time and share this post to make others aware of the arrangements.

David Dean Rachal (DD)

Heaven must be joyous. David Dean Rachal, 78, beloved husband, & father is in Heaven. We will gather & celebrate his life at:

Brookhaven Funeral Home
894 Natchez Dr NE
Brookhaven, MS 39601

On Monday, February 16, with visitation from 1:00 until 3:00 in the afternoon, followed by a Catholic Service at 3:00 PM, to take place in the funeral home chapel, with a private family burial following.

With faith in God, a love for his family, he accomplished so much in his lifetime and lived a full rewarding life. From Flora, Louisiana, and a long time resident of Prairieville, Louisiana. He served in the National Guard, retired from Exxon/Mobile Pipeline Company and continued working for Exxon in other countries. Later he began raising Brahman cattle; if you saw him on a tractor or in the pasture with Brahman cattle, you know he enjoyed it. Most of his favorite times was spent at his cabin in the woods of Mississippi. So many good times were had traveling & skiing with grandchildren.

We will strive to honor his memory by living a life with values, integrity, respect, showing love and kindness as he did.

He is preceded in death by his Flora family; Father JD Richard Rachal, Mother Florentine Rachal, Brother Richard Rachal, Grandson Casey Rachal.

We trust in the Lord, have faith & will forever cherish our memories.

Family from Prairieville & Natchitoches Louisiana, including his loving wife: Connie Rachal, Sons: Dale Rachal, Marc Rachal, Todd Smith, Jamey Smith (Kim), Dean Rachal (Nicole), Jarrett Rachal. Grand Children: Dakota Blake, Piper, Cooper, Georgia, Coy, Mick, Lola. Sister: Linda Rachal, Baton Rouge. Brothers: Kenny Rachal (Virginia) -Thibodaux, Van Dale Rachal -Flora.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to a charity of your choice.

David Dean Rachal DD Heaven must be joyous. David Dean Rachal, 78, beloved husband, father is in Heaven. We will gather celebrate his life at Brookhaven Funeral Home 894 Natchez Dr NE Brookhaven, MS 39601 On Monday, February 16, with visitation from 100 until 300 in the afternoon, followed by

02/10/2026

Please pray for the Linda Faye Smith family and please share this post to family and friends.

Memorial services for Linda Faye Smith will be held Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Clear Branch Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM till 11:00 AM at the church.

Linda Faye “Lynn” Smith, age 59, of Hazlehurst, Mississippi, went home to meet her Lord and Savior on February 3, 2026.

Born February 10, 1966, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Rex Herbert and Lilly Faye Weathersby, Linda was a woman of rooted faith and deep devotion to her family.

She was the faithful wife of Joseph Brent Smith for almost 44 years. She was preceded in death by daughter, Wendy Lane Smith.

She is survived by her children, Rebecca Smith (Jeff) and Michael Smith (Sara); grandchildren Tucker, Levi, Lane, and Lucy. Her children and grandchildren were among her greatest pleasures and biggest accomplishments.

Lynn served 15 years in Wednesday nights children’s church at Clear Branch Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, planning family celebrations, Christmas traditions, Saints football, American Idol. She was known as excellent cook.

She is also survived by her brothers Rex Weathersby (Mary) and Don Weathersby (Abby), sister-in-law Joann Weathersby, niece Debbie Maldonado, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her sisters Gail Freels (Roy Lynn), Judy Baily (Dale), and Donna Weathersby (Billy).