A memorial gathering for Mr. Kenneth Earl Prather of Bogue Chitto will be at 3:00 pm, Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Riverwood Family with visitation from 1:00 until the time of service.

Mr. Kenneth Earl Prather, 76, passed away on January 31, 2025, at his home in Bogue Chitto. He was born on January 22, 1949, to the late Walter Prather and Analo White Prather.

Mr. Prather worked in the oilfield and was a Pleasant Hill Baptist Church member.

He was an avid outdoorsman and loved piddling. He was a devoted Christian who always put God first and then his family, taking care of them and spending time with them.

Preceding him in death were his parents; four brothers and six sisters.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 51 years, Brenda Prather; children, Bradley Prather (Sherry) Brandy Jones (Nathan) and Billy “Peanut” Prather and (Lyndsay) “Bae Bae”; brothers, Hugh V. Prather and David Prather; sister, Lenora Rials; along with his seven grandchildren, Tay Prather, Skylar Prather, Emily Galindo, Christian Jones, Natalie Jones, Karter Prather and Conner Jones and great-granddaughter, Olivia Galindo and two great-grandsons on the way. He is also survived by his lifelong friend, Gary Boutwell. We will always love and miss you, Pops.

The family would like to thank the Ardens Hospice and caregiver, Kabrina Rhodes

for their care and devotion to Mr. Prather’s care.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family.

The funeral service for James “Jim” Williams, Jr. will be 11 a.m., Monday, February 3, at Riverwood Family with burial in Easthaven Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service at Riverwood.

Mr. Williams, Jr., 97, of Brookhaven, died January 30, 2025, in Brookhaven. He was born in Nola, MS on December 7, 1927, to Jim and Lillian (Gray) Williams.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Charlene Williams; brothers, Toxie Williams, John Williams, and Tommy Williams; and sisters, Doris Townsend, Claire Ruth Pittman, Ruby Dale Magee, Sue Smith, and Inez Smith.

Survivors include his three daughters, Barbara Jean Giacone (Roy) of Covington, LA, Jeanette Parker (Stuart) of Bogalusa, LA, and Vicki Lynn Miller of Hermitage, TN; sisters, Joy Moore of Prattville, AL, and Ernestine Holmes and Evonne Case both of Brookhaven, MS; 9 grandchildren, Kevin Michael Giacone, Bryan Paul Giacone, Barry Parker (Heather), Wade Parker (Shannon), Darren Parker, Toby Miller (Jill), Trent Miller (Kim), Terri Fentress (Joshua), and Denny Miller (Amanda); 17 great grandchildren and 3 great, great grandchildren.

Elaina Lee Wilson, 66, of Brookhaven, passed away January 27, 2025, at her residence. She was born in San Diego, California, June 3, 1958, to Thomas Wilson and Mildred Nold Wilson.

Our mom was a fierce friend. She loved her family and too many friends to list. She was the definition of “loyal”. She loved her pets and “grand puppies”. She enjoyed listening to music, and despite being almost blind, she always had a new book to read. In less than 24 hours after she passed, the outpouring of messages we have seen from her “Broma’s kids”, who worked with her for over twenty years until she retired in December, has been humbling. We will always be proud of who she was and who she raised us to be.

Ms. Wilson is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Terry Wilson; and friend, Vanessa Pohl.

Those left to cherish her memory are sons, Nicholas Martin and James Martin (Heather), and brothers, Thomas Anthony Wilson, Robin Wilson, Dennis Wilson, and James Wilson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Brookhaven Animal Rescue League or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Todd Lee Fennell, 49, of Hazlehurst, died January 28, 2025. He was born in Hattiesburg, MS, April 11, 1975, to Walter Ford Fennell and Glenda Dwynell Gray Fennell.

Todd was a new, born-again Christian that turned his life over to Christ. He had a very strong faith in God and prayed daily. He was devoted to his family and was always there to do whatever he needed to help in any way. He also loved his animals unconditionally.

He had many hobbies including cars, motorcycles, and anything to do with audio. Todd enjoyed life to the fullest.  He is loved by many, and his memory will be a blessing to everyone who loved him.

Todd is preceded in death by his father; grandfather, Charles E. Fennell; grandmothers, Ruth Fennell and Frances Gray; uncles, Erenst Fennell, Tommy Fennell, and Carl Fennell; and aunt, Linda Ann Broom.

Survivors include his mother, Glenda D. Fennell; grandfather, Garlen Gray; brother, Bryan Fennell (Amy); sister, Tera Simoneaux (Ronnie); two nieces, Abbey Fennell and Taylor Simoneaux; one nephew, Zachary Simoneaux; and uncles and aunts, Grant & Jeanie Gray and Doyle & Shelia Gray.