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Graveside Services for Mr. James “Billy” William Sasser, Jr., of Bogue Chitto are 10:00 am Tuesday, July 30, 2019

at Bogue Chitto City Cemetery with visitation from 5:00-8:00 pm Monday, July 29 at Riverwood Family.

Mr. James “Billy” William Sasser, Jr., 67, lost a long battle to cancer, surrounded by his close family on July 27, 2019 at his residence.

He was born on December 29, 1951.

He served his country in the United States Marines during the Vietnam War and was a member of the Bogue Chitto Baptist Church.

Preceding him in death were his mother, Ivy Jo Blackwell; grandfather, Vivian A Sasser “Pistol” grandmother, Dorothy Sasser;

brother, Timothy Sasser; uncles, Bobby Sasser, Paul Sasser and Ray Sasser.

Those left to cherish his memory are his father, James “Billy” W. Sasser Sr. and step-mother, Charlene Sasser;

daughters, Natalie Grimes, Amber Thomas, Ginger Sasser; brother, Michael Sasser (Sharon Sasser, Anna Windmiller, and Michael Sasser),

the late Timothy Sasser family (Kitty Sasser, Ashley Gray, and Hali Reed); sister, Rhonda Lynn Barfuss (son, Christopher Lamb).

He is also survived by his 5 grandchildren, Bryson Lambert, Kylie Grimes, Brandon Thomas, Loren Thomas and Miles Oakley McPhail;

aunt Dorothy Milling, the friends and family of Amite County Poles and Piling and a special thank you to the staff of Hospice Compassus.

The V.A. Staff, Jennifer Frost, nurses, Jill and Buddy,

The DME Medical Supplies staff and Bogue Chitto Baptist Church.

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Funeral service for Mr. Samuel Edward Oldham, Jr. will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 31, 2019,

at First United Methodist Church, with interment at Riverwood Memorial Park.

There will be a time of visitation from 10 a.m. until time of the service.

Mr. Oldham, Jr., 77, of Brookhaven, passed from this life July 25, 2019, at his residence in Brookhaven.

He was born December 2, 1941, to Samuel Edward Oldham, Sr. and Jean Ratliff Oldham.

He was a graduate of Mississippi State with a bachelor’s degree in industrial technology

and was employed with Georgia Pacific as a Plant Superintendent until his retirement.

While at Georgia Pacific he was awarded “Papermaker of the Year”. Mr. Oldham was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Brookhaven.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Oldham, and his parents.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Samuel Edward Oldham, III;

daughter, Lesley Oldham McCormick; brother, Scott Oldham; sister, Bettye Ware and husband Clif;

and his seven grandchildren and other loving family members and friends.

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Services for Mrs. Rose Mary Hocker of Bogue Chitto are 11:00 am, Tuesday, July 30, 2019

at Riverwood Family Funeral Service with visitation from 9:30 a.m. until time of service.

Interment will be at the Cold Springs Church of Christ Cemetery.

We are announcing the passing of Rose Mary Hocker, 70. She was born Sept 29, 1948, in Bogue Chitto, MS.

Winnie Maude Cannon, one of seven children.

Preceded in death by Katherine Ann Cannon, Audrey Nell Dickerson,

Charlie Cannon, and Terry Dale Cannon and survived by Lynda Gayle Williams, Dixie Boyd and Elaine Ramsey

Mrs. Hocker was a member of Cold Springs Baptist Church and was retired from the medical field as a LPN.

She also served her country in United States Army.

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The funeral service for Mrs. Nellie Elizabeth “Betty” Justice Rials will be 11 a.m., Monday, July 29, 2019,

at Riverwood Family with interment at Mallalieu UMC Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m., Sunday, July 28,

at Riverwood and will resume at 9 a.m. Monday until time of the service.

Mrs. Rials, 81, of Brookhaven, passed from this life July 25, 2019 at Diversicare Living Center.

She was born January 12, 1938 in Biloxi, Mississippi, to her parents, the late Emmett Ernest Justice and Myra Dora Garrett Justice.

She was retired from Packard Electric and was a member of Mallalieu United Methodist Church. Mrs. Betty was not an idle person.

She was involved with her church family as well as other community and county sponsored clubs including LLL,

50 Plus, ILR, the Order of the Eastern Star, and Woodman of the World. She enjoyed playing cards and dominos with her friends

and spending valuable time with her family. She loved the beauty of flowers and her yard was a testimony of that love.

She is preceded in death by her husband, John E. Rials, Sr.; parents; sons, John E. Rials, Jr., and Paul Christopher Rials;

and her brother, Billy Justice.

Those left behind to cherish her sweet memory are, her daughter, Lisa Rials Jackson (A.J.); sister, June Justice Bradford;

two grandchildren, Christy Jackson Kramer (Chris) and Melissa Jackson Henderson (Cody); five great grandchildren,

Julie, Jeffrey, and Jordan Kramer, and Macy and Meredith Henderson.

She is also survived by her special friend, Gloria Kramer and her dog, Peppy.

In lieu of flowers, you may send memorials to Mallalieu UMC 1862 Bessonette Ln Brookhaven, MS 39601.

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Funeral services for Mrs. Helen L. Page will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 27,

at Decell Memorial United Methodist Church in Wesson,

with interment at Lowe Cemetery, Pearl Valley Community.

There will be a time of visitation from noon until time of service on Saturday.

Mrs. Helen L. Page, 91, of Hazlehurst, passed from this life July 24, 2019, in Ridgeland, Mississippi.

She was born September 2, 1927, in Kokomo, Mississippi, to her parents, Robert Irvin Lee, Sr. and Essie Martin Lee.

Mrs. Page earned a bachelor’s degree in business education from the University of Southern Mississippi

after completing her associate degree at Copiah-Lincoln Community College. After graduation,

she worked as Director of Christian Education in Methodist churches in Natchez, Mississippi, and Evansville, Indiana.

She later taught business education for 10 years, keeping up with her students even after retirement.

Mrs. Page loved staying connected to others, and she and her husband Ralph traveled across

the county to unite with other military families at Navy Ship Reunions. She was a member of Decell Memorial United Methodist Church in Wesson.

She was active in the United Methodist Women, the Decell chancel choir, and the American Legion Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph A. Page; her parents; and her brother, Robert Irvin Lee, Jr.

Those left to cherish her memory are, her son, Wayne Page (Sheryl); daughter, Patti Page Wade (Frank);

two grandchildren, Rachel Wade Hudson (Jake); Sarah Rebecca Wade; and a host of nieces and nephews and other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to

Lowe Cemetery, P.O. Box 77, Georgetown, MS 39078,

and Decell Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 65, Wesson, MS 39191.

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Nancy Ann Fuqua, age 76 and a resident of Roxie, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at her home.

She was born on July 30, 1942 to Richard and Jeanette Witt. Nancy was a member of Elmo Baptist Church

and was loving and caring lady who will be missed by all of those who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jerry D. Fuqua; son, Troy D. Fuqua; sister, Myrna Loe; and brother, Phillip R. Witt.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Kellie Fuqua; grandchildren, Derek, Daryl, and Kendall Buckles,

and Justin and Josh Fuqua. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Braxton, Brody, Riley, and Ethan Buckles, and Max and Mason Fuqua.

The family will be holding a memorial service for Mrs. Nancy on August 4^th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Elmo Baptist Church.

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Funeral service for Mrs. Jean Elizabeth Loflin Smith will be 10 a.m., Friday, July 26, 2019, at Calvary Baptist Church, in Tylertown, MS, with interment at New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m., Thursday, July 25, at Calvary.

Mrs. Smith, 34, of Tylertown, passed away July 19, 2019, at University of Mississippi Medical Center. She was born July 27, 1984 to Robert Keith Loflin and Gladys “Sissy” Loflin. She graduated with an Associate of Business Technology degree and used her education in her job as Assistant Manager of Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store. In her free time, Jean enjoyed the outdoors, everything from fishing to kayaking, she was always ready to participate. She was the “Family Event Planner” and loved spending her time with all her family and friends. She will be missed by all who loved her, including her church family at Calvary Baptist Church and her fellow Piggly Wiggly employees.

She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Robert B. Loflin; grandmother, Jeane Duplessis; great grandparents, Robert H. and Isabelle E. Loflin and Thad and Mattie Rushing; and grandfather-in-law, Shirley Aaron Smith.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, David W. Smith; parents; sister, Amber L. Loflin; grandmother, Willie Nell Whittington; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, along with her wonderful family-in-law and her two “fur babies” Sparky and Spot.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness Program, PO BOX 660843, Dallas, TX 75266-0843.

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Funeral service for Mr. James Harrison Bourn, Sr. will be 2 p.m., Thursday, July 25, 2019,

at Riverwood Family Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, at Riverwood.

Mr. Bourn, 64, of Brookhaven, passed from this life July 21, 2019 at his residence. He was born August 16, 1954,

to James Scott Bourn and Doris Faye “Dot” Grimes Bourn. He was employed in the Trucking Industry.

James loved his family and spoiling his grandkids and great-grandkids. He also enjoyed raising all kinds of animals.

He will be missed by all who loved him.

Those preceding him in death are, his parents; sisters, Mary Jean Bourn and Rachel Carol Hicks; and his nephew, CJ Hicks.

Those who remain to cherish his memory are, his wife, Debby Bourn; sons, James Harrison “Bimbo” Bourn, Jr. and wife, Tonya,

Dustin Scott Bourn and wife, Suzie, Roman Blake Bourn and wife, Chasity; daughters, Kimberly Bourn Lahman,

Melissa Bourn Hardin and husband, Chaz; brother, Ronnie Scott Bourn and wife, Melissa; 11 grandchildren,

Brittany Johnson and husband, James, Hunter Hux, Hannah Hux, Caleigh Bourn, Ashlyn Bourn, Sara Lahman,

Wyatt Bourn, Jordan Lahman,Celsey Bourn, Lachlan Bourn, and Finn Bourn. He is also survived by two great grandchildren.

Skylar Sutton and Peyton Johnson and by his faithful companions, Little Mama and Angel.

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