Van Taylor Eady peacefully passed away at home on July 18, 2022, at the age of 83.

Friends and family are invited to honor his life at a visitation from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

at Riverwood Family Funeral Service on Wednesday, July 20^th.

A graveside service will be held at Matthew’s Chapel Methodist Church where he was a faithful member.

Van Eady was born on April 20, 1939, in Smith County, Mississippi to James Benjamin Eady and Ruth Smith Eady.

Born into a large and loving family, he is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, JB Eady and Lonnie Eady

and survived by his brother, Liston Eady and sisters, Mattie Bassett and Zenobia Hallman and her husband, Ronnie.

Following his education, he made a career in the petroleum and transportation industries with decades of service at Railway Express Agency,

Zapata Petroleum, Inc., and Walmart Distribution, respectively. Married in 1960, he is survived by his wife of 62 years, Urline Smith Eady.

Upon marrying Urline, he also became a beloved brother to her sister, Willene and husband, Larry, and their family also who survive him in death.

Van was the proud father of Melissa Eady Gatlin. He was a devoted “PawPaw” and will be missed by his granddaughter,

Anna Gatlin Schilling and husband, Micah, and his grandson, William Gatlin – his favorite companion for fishing and watching Westerns- and wife, Ashlyn.

In the last years of his life, he became a great grandfather to Henry Harrison Schilling.

Van was known for his kind disposition and gentle nature. Soft spoken but quick-witted, he loved spending time with his family, a great meal,

and a well-timed joke. Van was a loyal and dedicated husband and father who spent his last day in the company of his wife, daughter,

and family. Amid a lengthy illness, he was unwavering in his faith and positive attitude.

His family is grateful to Shasta Harris for her compassionate and attentive care. Van will be dearly missed and always remembered.

“His Lord said unto him, well done good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things,

I will make thee ruler over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” (Matthew 25:23)

Services for Mrs. Ella Nell Mercier of Bogue Chitto are 10:00 am, Friday, July 15, 2022,

at Riverwood Family with visitation from 5:00-8:00 pm, Thursday, July 14,

at Riverwood and interment at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Mrs. Ella Nell Mercier, 77, went to be with her Lord on July 13, 2022. She was born on March 12, 1945,

to the late Miller Lee King and Jemmie Ainsworth King.

Mrs. Mercier was a homemaker and was a member of Pleasant Grove Church.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her son, Alex Aaron Townsend;

brothers, Lloyd King and James King; grandchildren,

Erica Townsend, Fisher Martin and best friends, Peggy Brown and Betty Chapman.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 31 years, Thomas Burns;

son, Chad Townsend and wife, Jennifer; daughter, Penny Miller and husband, John,

Chellie Hannah and husband, Randy; also sisters, Evelyn King and Brenda King;

13 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. She will be missed by all that loved her.

Funeral service for Mrs. Tara L. Kinchen Francois will be 10 a.m. Saturday, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Redstar Ward,

with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation 5-8 p.m., Friday, July 15, at Riverwood, and will resume from 9 a.m. Saturday, until the time of service.

Mrs. Francois, 43, of Hazlehurst, passed from this life July 12, 2022. She was born in New Orleans, LA, July 16, 1978, to Derald Kinchen and Kathy Carolyn Brady.

She was a loving wife and mom, making every effort to support her family in all their adventures. She enjoyed painting, photography, and decorating.

She also took time to go swimming and watch a good movie. Her favorite time was spent with her family. She was a member of

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, cubmaster for Pack 351, Relief Sciety President, and Seminary teacher. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Kathy Caroline Brady; stepfather, Billy Henry Priest; grandmother, Dorothy Elizabeth Hamrick; and grandfather,

John Plummer Brady.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, James Francois, Jr.; sons, Joshua Francois his wife, Katelin, and Matthew Francois; two grandchildren,

Madelyn Francois and Bristol Brent; father, Derald Kinchen; sister, Tammy McKinley; and brother, Warren D. Kinchen. She is also survived by nieces,

Amanda Taylor and Skylar Kinchen, nephew, Warren Kinchen, Jr., as well as other loving family members and friends.

Funeral service for Mr. Donald Glenn Roberts will be 2:30 p.m., Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Riverwood Family,

with interment in Wellman Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service.

Mr. Roberts, 75, of Brookhaven, passed from this life July 12, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Brookhaven, MS, November 11, 1946, to Hollis Dean Roberts and Annie Belle Walls Roberts.

Mr. Roberts served his country in the United States National Guard. He was a certified welder and welding inspector

and was diligent in providing for his family, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and he was blessed to have

even become a great grandfather. The front porch swing was his favorite pastime, watching birds and squirrels carry on their daily lives.

He was an avid gardener as well. His greatest investment was his family and spending time with them was the most important time of all.

He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 55 years, Reba Grace Roberts; daughters, Melissa Cupit and husband, Andy, Brenda Case and husband, Chris;

brothers, Billy Roberts and wife, Peggy and Reggie Roberts and wife, Mary Ann; five grandchildren, Lauren Wilson (Blake), Anna Grace Craft (Roper), Victoria Cupit, Carlie Case, and Dylan Case;

three great grandchildren, Brice Wilson, Lizzie Grace Wilson, and Liam Craft. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Libby Jackson,

Barbara Douglas, Betty Byrd (Jerry), Richard Douglas (Bettye), Connie Mack Douglas (Charlene); and by a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Deaconess Hospice for the love and care they provided for Mr. Roberts.