Carolyn M. Smith, 83, of Wesson, MS, passed away peacefully early Sunday, February 23, 2020. Born February 6, 1937,

as the only child of Carol W. and Evelyn Thetford Smith, Mrs. Smith was born in the old Rider House on the banks of the

Homochitto River, situated close to Pleasant Hill in Copiah County, MS. Carolyn

spent her formative years in an adventurous fashion while surrounded by loving family and a unique cast of characters

that would help shape her into the interesting, kind and beautiful woman that she became. After the depression, the Smiths

moved to what would become their family farm in Union Church, MS. It was here that Mrs. Smith further fostered her

life-long love for learning, animals, the land, and people from all walks. From a long line of educators, Carolyn knew

from a young age that she wanted to be a schoolteacher. She excelled in classes, graduating early from high school and

enrolled in college at the age of 16. Mrs. Smith graduated from Copiah-Lincoln Junior College and Mississippi College

and attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. She taught in Mississippi Public Schools for the entirety of her

career. Carolyn enjoyed playing piano, taking art classes and was an active member of Beta Sigma Phi. Mrs. Smith was

an avid gardener who's love for flowers earned her "yard of the month" awards. While she loved teaching and gardening,

her passion was research and field genealogy, a hobby she so loved and was thankfully able to enjoy late into life. Carolyn

found much pleasure in helping others and especially to understand their family's history. She will long be remembered for

her love of family, helpful nature, warm smile, silly sense of humor, and ability to converse with anyone (and everyone). 

Mrs. Smith is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Edwin L. Smith, along with their three beloved sons, Lorne Smith

of Wesson, Lance Smith (and wife Hope) from Clinton, and Lane Smith (and wife Katrina) from Flagstaff, AZ. Mrs. Smith also

greatly loved her four grandchildren, Cherish Smith, Sid Smith and Cayley Smith, each from Clinton, and Caroline Smith from

Jackson, along with her four great grandchildren and other beloved relatives and friends. The Smith family would like to extend

their sincere thanks for all the visitors and for the great assistance provided during Mrs. Smith's passing by Hospice Ministries

and Diversicare of Brookhaven. 

Services will be held at Union Church Baptist Church in Union Church, MS with visitation Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 4-6.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. (visitation 1-2 p.m.) at Union Church Baptist Church with

graveside service immediately following.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations in Mrs. Smith's honor be made to: St Jude’s Children’s Hospital,

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Services for Mr. Charles A. Cunningham of Brookhaven are 11:00 am Friday, February 28, 2020,

at Riverwood Family and burial will be at a later date at Wanilla Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of service on Friday.

Mr. Charles A. Cunningham, 68, went to be with his Lord on February 22, 2020.

He was born on July 20, 1951.

Charles was the proud father of Christopher and Tony; and the son of George and Pearl Cunningham.

He was a Master Electrician and a 32-year member of ABATE. He also loved to race and build motorcycles.

Preceding him in death were his parents; and son, Tony Cunningham.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Christopher Cunningham and wife Andrea; sister, Judith Cunningham;

4 grandchildren, C.J. Cunningham, Caelin Gavriel Cunningham, Conner Charles Cunningham, and Case Levi Cunningham.

He is also survived by a niece, “Girl Youngin” Carmen Hill and niece Holly Clem.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make donations to ABATE of Mississippi Southwest Chapter.