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Devon Campbell
March 19, 1919-Aug. 8, 2005
Funeral services for Devon Campbell, 86, of Tylertown, were Aug. 13, 2005, at Ginn Funeral Home with Rev. Leon Sartin Jr. officiating. She died Aug. 8, 2005, at Bildora Nursing Home. Campbell worked for Walthall County road crews. He was born March 19, 1919, in Walthall County to the late Lee and Angie Campbell. He was also preceded in death by two wives, Girlee Campbell and Myrtis Bridges Campbell; grandson, Douglas Brumfield; and son, Lee Campbell. Survivors include four sons, Jessy Campbell of Biloxi, and James, Charles and Albert Campbell, all of New Orleans; one daughter, Audrey A. Brumfield of Gary, Ind.; three sisters, Earnestine Magee of Columbia, and Mae Willie Campbell Haywood and Pannia Thompson, both of Jackson; 18 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren. Burial was in West Holy Hill Church of God in Christ Cemetery in Jayess with Ginn Funeral Home in charge.
Andy Lee Boyd
April 15, 1954-Aug. 10, 2005
Funeral services for Andy Lee Boyd, 51, of Jayess, were Aug. 13, 2005, at Powell’s Grove Pentecostal Church in Jayess with Rev. Mike Dykes officiating. She died Aug. 10, 2005, at his home. Boyd was a retired tool pusher with Trans Ocean and a member of Powells Grove Pentecostal Church. He was born April 15, 1954, in Tylertown, son of Katherine Ballard Boyd of Jayess and the late Mackley J. Boyd. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Toby L.Boyd. Survivors include his mother; wife, Vickie Boyd of Jayess; a son, Daryl Boyd of Jayess; a daughter, Angel Boyd Powell of Jayess; two sons, Kelly M. Boyd of Pascagoula and Tony E. Boyd of Buckly, Wash.; a sister, Mary Ellen Ballard of Clarksville, Tenn.; and three grandchildren, Cheyenne Powell, James Powell and Jamison Boyd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Blair E. Baston Children’s Hospital in Jackson. Burial was in the church cemetery with Wilson Funeral Home in Monticello in charge.
Edgar R. Ellis
June 25, 1928-Aug. 12, 2005
Funeral services for Edgar R. Ellis, 77, of Dexter, were Aug. 14, 2005, at Centreville Missionary Baptist Church at Dexter with Elds. Tommy Hudnall, Buddy Breland, J.W. Graves, Bill Mac Lowery and Mark Hobgood officiating. He died Aug. 12, 2005, at his residence. Ellis was retired from Crown Zellerbach. He was a member of Centerville Missionary Baptist Church and was a Master Mason at Tylertown Lodge as well as a member of Shriners at Wahabi Temple in Jackson. He was born June 25, 1928, in Walthall County, son of the late Jim Ellis and Gladys Freeman Ellis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Devon Ellis. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Charlene Ellis of Tylertown; one son and daughter-in-law, Roy and Doris Ellis of Tylertown; two daughters and one son-in-law, Gladys F. Breland of Stateline; and Judy and Bradley Coker of Tylertown; one brother and sister-in-law, R.J. and Faye Ellis of Tylertown; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and one unborn grandchild. Pallbearers were Shannon Ellis, Shermit Ellis, Kelton Breland, Duane Seay, Damon Breland and Tyler Breland. Honorary pallbearers were Jeffery Ellis, Wilbur Freeman, Buddy Brumfield, Ronald McKenzie and Harris Freeman. Burial was in the church cemetery with Capps Funeral Home in charge.
Jewell M. Smith
Sept. 14, 1909-Aug. 12, 2005
Funeral services for Jewell M. Smith, 95, were Aug. 15, 2005, at Capps Funeral Home with Revs. Hardy Denham and Dan Thompson of Nacogdoches, Tex.; Dot Bowers of Tylertown; one son, Bill Speights of Dalton, Ga.; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren; and a sister, Bernice Jones of Collins. Pallbearers were Sidney Toney, Chad Toney, Robert Thompson, Tyler Thompson, Steve Speights and Shawn Myers. Burial was in Society Hill Church Cemetery in Marion County with Capps Funeral Home in charge.
Samuel W. Lampton
Samuel W. Lampton, 81, of New Orleans and a native of Tylertown, died Aug. 13, 2005, at West Jefferson Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete with Craft Funeral Home in McComb.
M.R. Parker
April 24, 1928-Oct. 17, 2005
Funeral services for Melton Ray “M.R.” Parker, 77, of Tylertown and formerly of Dothan, Ala., were Oct. 20, 2005, at Tylertown Baptist Church with Rev. Hardy Denham officiating. He died Oct. 17, 2005, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. After 30 years as a sales representative, he retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. He was a member of Tylertown Baptist Church and a former member of Tylertown United Methodist Church. He also was a veteran of World War II. Parker and Winnie Hutcherson Parker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 42 years, Sara Lu Johnson Parker. Survivors include his wife, Mary Nell Alford Parker; two daughters and sons-in-law, Becky and Carl Thorsen of Prairieville, La., and Lemoine and Kevin Loll of Niceville, Fla.; a son and daughter-in-law, Mel and Rebecca Parker of Woodstock; a stepson, Kyzar Alford, his wife Susan, and their children Kelli and Brandon Alford of Flowood and Kasey Alford of Hattiesburg; a stepdaughter, Kim Alford of Gulf Breeze, Fla.; a sister, Dorothy Linder of Mobile, Ala.; two sisters-in-law, Norma Delaune of Baton Rouge and Shirley Hill and her husband Percy of Magnolia; and mothers-in-law, Maggie Mae Johnson Burch and Clara T. Simmons of Billdora Nursing Home in Tylertown. Pallbearers were Joel Hinson, Alton Harvey, O.D. Martin, Jerry Yarborough, Rex Pigott and Emmette Luter. Burial was in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens with Capps Funeral Home in charge.
Grover Smith
Aug. 11, 1943-Oct. 14, 2005
Funeral services for Grover Smith, 62, of Magnolia, were Oct. 22, 2005, at St. Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Douglas E. Hart officiating. He died Oct. 14, 2005, at Southwest Regional Medical Center, McComb. Smith was a truck driver. He was born Aug. 11, 1943, in Tylertown to the late Willie and Lovie Brumfield Smith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Clara Green and Elnora Newman; and two brothers, Howard and Prentice Smith. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Smith of Magnolia; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Aylwin and Shelia Smith of Mccomb, and Kelvin Smith of Oxford; one daughter, Regina Smith of Oxford; two brothers, Edward Smith of Natchez and Delaster Jones of Kentwood, La.; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Velma and Houston Bolton, and Lillian Jones, all of Chicago; four brothers-in-law, six sisters-in-law and three grandchildren. Pallbearers were Lamar Malloy, Andrea Barnes, Aylwin Taylor, Antonio Smith, Chris Carr and LaGrover Bolton. Honorary Pallbearers were Aylwin Smith, Kelvin Smith, Benjarris Green -Ellis, Houston Bolton, Mark Washington, Bob Earl Barnes, Roderick Bearden, Jessie D. Barnes, Johnnie D. Barnes, George Brister and Vernon Barnes. Burial was in St. Chapel Cemetery with Texas, Sandra Campbell, Shirley Malloy and Shaunta Bullock, all of McComb, Vivian Jackson of Tylertown, Mary McClendon of Summit, Beulah McInnis of Tylertown, Rosetta Simpson of Flint, Mich., and Priscilla Bridges of Magnolia; six brothers, Rev. Isaac Jones, Johnny, Melvin and Eddie Slocum, all of Tylertown, Robert Slocum of Magnolia and Tommy Bullock of Pascagoula; 13 grandchildren. Burial was in the church cemetery with Craft Funeral Home of McComb in charge.
Alvin ‘Bus’ Causey
Nov. 7, 1913-Aug. 16, 2005
Funeral services for Alvin “Bus” Causey, 91, of Tylertown, were Aug. 20, 2005, at East Sunny Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Ray Charles Bridges officiating. He died Aug. 16, 2005, at his residence. Causey was retired from Great-Southern. He was a Mason and a member of East Sunny Hill Baptist Church. He was born Nov. 7, 1913, in Tylertown, son of the late Frank Causey and Lizzie Henry Causey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Olivia Causey; five daughters, three sons, four sisters and five brothers. Survivors include five daughters, Julia McClendon, Carolyn Causey and Linda Causey, all of New Orleans, and Clammie Causey Weary and Cleather Hammond, both of Tylertown; two sons, Albert Causey and Lattie Causey, both of New Orleans; one sister, Lula Mae Bolton of Houston, Washington Funeral Home in charge.
Maureen Hobgood
Aug. 21, 1942- Oct. 13, 2005
Funeral services for Maureen Hobgood, 63, were Oct. 15, 2005, at Oral Baptist Church with Elds. Billy Lowrey, Glynn Erwin, Buddy Breland and Mark Hobgood officiating. Mrs. Hobgood, a resident of Tylertown, died at Walthall County General Hospital, Oct. 13, 2005. She was born Aug. 21, 1942, in Marion County, daughter of the late Homer Weston and Martha Ollie Ellis Boone. She was a housewife and a member of Oral Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one daughter, Martha Ozzie Hobgood; two sisters, Lelia Kennedy and Hilda Seal; and her twin brother, Stanley Boone. Mrs. Hobgood is survived by her husband, Robert Lee Hobgood of Tylertown; four sons and their wives, Mark and Penny Hobgood, Mike and Carol Hobgood, Mitch and Crystal Hobgood and Mack and Delene Hobgood all of Tylertown; two daughters and their husbands, Linda and Rawlin Washington Funeral Home in charge.
Rev. G.W. Green
May 4, 1909--Sept. 4, 2005
Memorial services for Rev. George W. Green , 96, of Columbia, were Oct. 15, 2005, at Sunlight Missionary Baptist Church, Sandy Hook, with Rev. Charles Galloway officiating. He died Sept. 4, 2005, at Columbia Health and Rehab Center. He was a minister. Rev. Green was born May 14, 1909, in Varnado, La. He was a son of Henry Green and Emma Peters. Rev. Green was preceded in death by his parents; two wives, Narval Walker and Betty Robinson; two sons, one daughter, two grandchildren, two sisters and two brothers. Survivors include three daughters, Ethel Bryant and Carrie Gayden, both of Green ville, and Naomi Gibson of Beaumont, Tex.; three sons, Samuel Green and George Green Jr., both of New Orleans, and Robert Green of Angie; two sisters, Christine Butler and Pecola Hartley, both of Bogalusa, La.; 34 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren, 24 great-great-grandchildren and six great-great-great-grandchildren.
Tommie J. Rivero
Nov. 19, 1947-Oct. 14, 2005
Funeral services for Tommie Jean Rivero, 57, were oct. 17, 2005, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home Chapel. She died Oct. 14, 2005, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. Mrs. Rivero, a homemaker, was born Nov. 19, 1947, in Baton Rouge. She was the daughter of Benjamin L.C. and Opal Ycile Boyken Jenkins. She was preceded in death by her parents and her first husband, Barry Breland. Survivors include her husband, Offrie Rivero of Tylertown; three sons, Matthew Breland of Sumrall, Frederick Breland of Marksville, La., and Timothy Breland of Tylertown; two brothers, Robert Jenkins of Port Allen, La., and Benjamin Jenkins of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Debbie Phillips of Savannah, Ga., Kaye Dailey of New Augusta and Faye Tingle of Beaumont; and four grandchildren.
‘Tommy’ Rushing
Sept. 9, 1906-Oct. 14, 2005
Funeral services for Thomas Monroe “Tommy” Rushing, 99, were scheduled for Oct. 19, 2005, at Salem Baptist Church with Revs. Mark Wicker, Harold Loyd Thornton and Jerry Moser officiating. He died Oct. 14, 2005, at Billdora Nursing Home. Rushing was a heavy equipment operator. He was a craftsman with a pocketknife, and his woodcarvings were a mainstay of Tylertown’s Country Christmas celebrations as he demonstrated his craft. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Known as a sharpshooter, he was usually on the mark with a .22 rifle. In a 1996 Times feature, Rushing was still gardening, maintaining his yard and driving his pickup past 90 years old. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church, the Masonic Lodge and Order of Eastern Star. He was born Sept. 9, 1906, at Old Pike County, son of the late Ira Fleet and Bessie Suesanna Craft Rushing. He married Eunice Mae Thornton Rushing, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a son, Jewel Ray Rushing; two brothers, Carl and Ford Rushing; one sister, Alma McAllister; and one grandson, Everette Downs. Survivors include four children, Merle Brumfield and Lyndell Rushing of Tylertown, Marie Downs of Mossback, Canada, and Genell Rhodus of Denham Springs, La.; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard Rushing of Tylertown; three sisters, Fleeta Bracey of Tylertown, Edna Wroten of Liberty and Lavada Brewer of Natchez. Pallbearers were Ritchie Brumfield, Albert Hayes, Robert Hull, Jeff Rhodus, Wade Rhodus and Jerry Rhodus. Burial was in Boyd Cemetery with Capps Funeral Home in charge.
James E. Brock
Oct. 12, 1937-Oct. 1, 2005
Funeral services for James Edward Brock, 67, were Oct. 8, 2005, at Tylertown First Baptist Church with Bishop Walter J. Smith officiating. He died Oct. 1, 2005, at Walthall County General Hospital. Brock was a retired construction worker in New Orleans. He attended Ginnwood High School and Prentiss Junior College. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was born Oct. 12, 1937, in Tylertown, son of Linnie Mae Bryant Brock of Tylertown and the late Austin Brock. Survivors include his mother; two sisters, Lillie Mae Malloy and Shirley Ann Magee, both of Tylertown; two sons, Edwin Wayne Brock of New Orleans and Ricky Brock of Tylertown; two daughters, Deborah Brock of Tylertown and Tammy Mayberry and her husband Joe of McComb; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Burial was in Tylertown Cemetery with Carter and Annie Jones; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Burial was in the church cemetery with Thompson of Memphis, Tenn., Jessie Thompson of Virginia and Bennie Washington, Roy Washington, Bud Carr and Rev. Idell Williams. Burial was in Tylertown Cemetery with Ginn Funeral Home in charge.
