Graveside service for Mary Lou Anderson will be 11 a.m., Saturday, May 6, at Riverwood Memorial Park.

Mary Lou Anderson, 100 years old, of Cumberland, and formerly of Brookhaven, MS and Ridgeley, WV, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022, at Country House.

Born February 17, 1922, in Eupora, MS, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Vivian (McCain) McGovern. Waiting to welcome her home is her husband and father of her three children Woodrow Summerlin, her husband George Anderson, sister Catherine Clark, son-in-law Samuel Allen, son-in-law Jesse Jones, Jr., and Ronnie Trusdall.

Growing up in Philadelphia, Mississippi, and being one of three daughters, because “Daddy didn’t have any boys” the girls had to help pick cotton. The family loved hearing her stories from her childhood. She was a loving mother, grandmother and had a green thumb for plants. She was strong and very disciplined about her life. She was the matriarch of the family. As a devout Catholic we knew she had a direct line to God that kept the family in check. She was an active member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Brookhaven, MS. In addition to managing her home she also worked for Jones’ Meat Market and Benoits Dress Shop, Brookhaven, MS. She retired from Brams Distributing, Los Angeles, CA.
She is survived by her daughter Mary Ann Allen, son James W. Summerlin (Johnnie), daughter Patricia L. Jones, and Sue Dorman, who she thought of as a daughter, grandchildren Juadon Allen, Angela Trusdall, Jerome Summerlin (Trevor), Julianne Latham (Van), Kristie Spiroff (Mike), Michael Jones, Jimmy Jones (Cherlynn), 16 great grandchildren, 18 great great grandchildren, and her sister Edna Earle Branning.

The family would like to thank her daughter, Patricia, for taking such loving care of her over the last several years.

The funeral service for Carol Ann Alexander will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 2, at Riverwood Family with interment in Montgomery Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service at Riverwood.

Mrs. Alexander, 70, of Bogue Chitto, died April 28, 2023, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. She was born in McComb, MS, November 8, 1952, to J.C. and Lenis Whittington.

Mrs. Carol was interested in many hobbies, including crocheting, bird watching and flower gardening. She also enjoyed photography, traveling, and baking up tasty goodies for everyone to enjoy. Her greatest pleasure was visiting with family, friends, and taking care of her furbabies.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesse K. Alexander; her parents; brother, Karey Dale Whittington; and granddaughter, Kimberly Whittington.

She is survived by her children, Cory Whittington (Tiffany), Mandy King (Brian), Maela Badon (Mickey), and Rita McKnight (John); six grandchildren, Jacee, Katelynn, Jeremy, JayAnna, Zayne, and Laci. She also leaves behind her special friend, Linda Williams, and a host of other loving family members and friends.

Graveside service for Polly Saulters Clark will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 2, at Lone Star Cemetery in Collins, MS. Bro. Doug Kimble will officiate.

Mrs. Clark, 80, of Brookhaven, died April 27, 2023. She was born in Covington County Ms., April 16, 1943, to Douglas Clyde Saulters and Mildred Knight Saulters.

Polly’s greatest life achievement was being a mother to her son, Albert. She loved him dearly and was overjoyed when her family expanded to include her three grandchildren. Polly loved her family and her Savior, Jesus Christ, more than anything.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Clark; her parents; sisters, Connie Austin, Betty Graf, Erma Delaune, Donice Self, and Christine Maples; and her brother, Larue Saulters.

Those who remain to cherish her memory are her son, Albert M. Clark and wife, Shanna; brother, Douglas Saulters; three grandchildren, Katy Cupit and husband, Kyle, Kara Chapman and husband, Bryce, and Kamren Clark. She is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

The memorial service for Mr. Dennis Duane Meilstrup will be 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 26, at Riverwood Family, with visitation from 1-3 p.m.

Mr. Meilstrup, 80, of Brookhaven, died April 24, 2023, at his residence. He was born in South Bend, IN, February 25, 1943, to Henry Elmer Meilstrup and Nina Lucille Crouse Meilstrup.

Dennis served as minister through music to youth in several churches throughout the southeast before being called to missions. He served at First Baptist Pell City, AL; Morningview Baptist Church, Montgomery, AL; Petal-Harvey Baptist Church, Petal, MS; and Superior Avenue Baptist Church, Bogalusa, LA.

In 1983-84, he and the family lived in Zimbabwe, Africa, where he served as Logistics Coordinator for a Hunger Fund Project with IMB/SBC. In 1985, Dennis and Sherrie were commissioned as career missionaries to Argentina where they served for 22 years.

His favorite pastimes were golf, tinkering with cars, watching the Florida Gators football team, and spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and 1 brother.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sherrie W. Meilstrup; children, Duane S. Meilstrup (Jennifer), Devin J. Meilstrup (Jamie), Deron K. Meilstrup (Mary Beth); brother, Don Wiseman; nine grandchildren, Madeleine M. Roberson, Kathryn, Drew, Jake, Aidan, Asha, Zak, Kylie, and Tyler; and three great grandchildren, Nadia, Ivar, and Rilla R. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (www.imb.org/campaign/continuing-dennis-meilstrups-legacy).