A memorial service is planned for Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, for Mr. Chester King Burnham, 93, of Brookhaven, Miss. He died Sept. 19 at The Orchard Retirement Home in Ridgeland.

   Mr. Burnham was born and raised in Jackson, where his parents operated auto parts supply businesses on South State Street and Hwy. 49 North. He was a graduate of Central High School, Class of 1948, and the University of Mississippi where he also served in the ROTC during the Korean War. After college he worked for Dumas Milner at automobile dealerships in New Orleans before purchasing the Ulmer Chevrolet dealership in Brookhaven in 1955. He later acquired the local Oldsmobile dealership and operated the combined Chevrolet-Oldsmobile dealership in Brookhaven until 1969 when he leased the dealership to James Magee. Shortly afterward he returned home to Jackson and operated a Kenworth Truck dealership for several years. In recent years he divided his time between Jackson and Brookhaven. He was a faithful supporter of all athletic programs at the University of Mississippi.

   Mr. Burnham is preceded in death by his parents, Chester King Burnham and Freda Johnson Burnham Laughlin, and his stepfather, John A. Laughlin.

   The noon memorial service and visitation (11 a.m. until time of service) will be held at Riverwood Family Funeral Service in Brookhaven. Visitation and burial will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson at 3 p.m.

Our precious mother, Marilyn Abadie, passed away on September 16, 2023, after a courageous battle of lung and bone cancer. Marilyn was born in New Orleans, LA on July 12, 1948, and graduated from Dominican High School.

Marilyn devoted her life to her two children Jason Cook and Nicol Jameson.

As a mother she was generous and kind with a loving heart. 

Marilyn loved being called, "Grammy," by her grandchildren, Caitlyn Wash, Dylan Smith Jameson and Anthony Cook. 

She is survived by one sister, Sandra Libby.

Marilyn was a real estate agent in McComb Mississippi where she had lived for 15yrs. Her true love was spending time with family and caring for her dog and cats.

Marilyn will be greatly missed, and I know that the angels have welcomed her home - The Blessing Already Are -

Her services will be announced as a celebration of life to family and loved ones in the upcoming months.

Donna Mashell Etheridge, 49, died September 17, 2023, at her residence in Brookhaven, MS. She was born in Houston, TX, November 23, 1973, to Donald James Cook and Dawauna “Dee” Harris. She was employed with the Mississippi Department of Health.

Mrs. Etheridge is survived by her husband of 22 years, Scott Etheridge; children, Colton Etheridge, Cylie Etheridge, and R.J. Smith (Christina); sister, Heather Brown; six grandchildren, Colin Ludeau, Adalyn Ludeau, Kasin Smith, Gage Smith, Ansley Ludeau, and Lyric Ludeau; uncle and aunt, James and Janette Huff as well as other loving family members and friends.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Funeral service for Jerry Ralph Smith will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 19, at First United Methodist Church with visitation from 10:00 until the time of service. Burial at Rosehill Cemetery.

Jerry, 82, of Brookhaven, MS, passed away September 13, 2023, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. He was born in Brookhaven, January 31, 1941, to Clemmie Adcock Smith and Velma Beatrice Beck Smith.

Mr. Smith graduated from Brookhaven High School in 1959 and the University of Southern Mississippi, with a  degree in math. He is retired from Packard Electric/Delphi. He was a member of First United Methodist Church where he enjoyed volunteering for  the ministry of Blessings in a Backpack and delivering Thanksgiving meals. Jerry enjoyed being a member of and working with the Gideon and DeMolay organizations.  He received the General Motors Award for Excellence in Community Activities. He was also an avid fisherman and member of the Lincoln County BASS Association. Jerry was gifted at and passionate about woodworking. His greatest treasure was his family and spending time with them.

Mr. Smith is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Betty Boyte, Linda Pippin and brother-in-law,  Richard Pippin; brother, Maurice Smith and sister-in-law, Maxie Smith; his father-in-law, Jack Piper, Sr; mother-in-law, Mildred Price; brother-in-law, Jack Piper, Jr. and sister-in-law, Shirley Piper.

Cherishing his memory are his wife of 60 years, Kathleen Piper Smith; children, Laura Smith Hill (Alton) and Stacia Smith Owen; sisters, Andy Smith Wright (Charles), Shelia Smith Ard, Gale Smith Fisher (Paul); sister-law, Lucinda Smith, four grandchildren, Piper and Jackson Hill, Bishop and Harper Owen and many nieces, nephews and family members.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church for Blessings in a Backpack or the card ministry, PO box 358, Brookhaven, MS 39601.