The funeral service for William Henry “Billy” Covington will be 10 a.m., Saturday, January 6, at Riverwood Family with burial in Union Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Friday, January 5, at Riverwood Family and will resume from 9 a.m. until the time of service Saturday.

Mr. Covington, 91, of Union Church, passed away January 2, 2024, at his residence. He was born March 21, 1932, to Lee Henry Covington and Ethel Katherine McCall Covington.

Mr. Billy served his country in the United States 82^nd Airborne Division during the Korean War. He was employed by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, and he also worked at Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation. He was the manager of Southwest Livestock Producers Association in Lorman, MS. He was a cattleman for 82 years.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Veta Grace Smith Covington; his parents; brother, Frank Covington; and sisters, Mildred King and Janice Chandler.

He is survived by his children, Dwayne Covington (Sharon), Kendall Covington (Jennifer), Cliff Covington (Angela), and Gary Covington (Lisa); eight grandchildren, Casey Covington, Cody Covington, Steven Covington, Caleb Covington, Anna Grace Covington, Allison Covington, Kensy Covington, and Jessi Covington; and six great grandchildren, Peyton Covington, Madison Covington, Mason Covington, Mitchell Covington, Kendall Covington, and Charlie Covington. He is also survived by other  loving family members and friends.

He was an avid supporter of Brookhaven Academy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brookhaven Academy, 943 Brookway Blvd Extension, Brookhaven, MS 39601.

The funeral service for Bonnie Faye Chance will be 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 2, at Riverwood Family with burial in Mission Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service.

Mrs. Chance, 85, of Wesson, passed away December 31, 2023. She was born in Sontag, MS, May 26, 1938, to James Estes White and James Bertie White.

She was a student and 8^th grade Valedictorian at Monticello Jr. High. She was a dedicated team player with the Monticello Red Devils.  Standing only 5’2”, she lettered in the sport she loved. Her coach would have to pick her up for some games when she didn’t have a way to get there. She would always say she went to school to play basketball. She spent her career in the clothing industry, she retired being self-employed for 10 or more years as Chance Apparel.

Bonnie was a sports enthusiast. Softball was a favorite game for her. She played catcher for Hilltop and not many got by her at home plate. She also played on an adult league basketball team and formed a volleyball team at Mr. T’s Apparel.

She gave 100% to everything she put her hand or mind to. She never allowed herself or her family to have a “sick day”. When she received her fibrosis diagnosis, she asked the doctor, “when can I return to work?” That was her.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Chance; her parents; brothers, Ben White and J.E. “Brother” White, Jr.; sister, Maxine Purser; sisters-in-law, Tama Chance, Lavon White, and Carolyn White; and brothers -in-law Charles Terry, Hubert Yates and B F Purser.

She is survived by her children, Randy Chance, Pam Chance Stamps (Ken), and Greg Chance (Patsy); sister, Betty Terry; six grandchildren, Kenny Stamps (Randi Gail), Jamie Stamps, Emma Stamps Dale (Lance), Kaden Stamps, Aubrey Chance (Tori), Abby Chance; three great grandchildren; and caregiver and friend, Brenda Tarver. She is also survived by a host of other loving family members and friends.

The funeral for Sean Clayton Powell will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 2 at Riverwood Family with interment in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Monday, January 1, at Riverwood.

Mr. Powell, 54, of Brookhaven passed away December 29, 2023, at his residence. He was born July 14, 1969, to Clayton Hughes Powell, Jr. and Particia Darlene Bartow Powell. He was assistant operator at Georgia Pacific. He was a 1987 graduate of Brookhaven High School and attended Copiah Lincoln Community College. He was baptized and became a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church, August 2009. Sean was an avid Tennessee Vol fan, cheering them on every game. He also loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

Sean is preceded in death by his parents, Clayton Hughes Powell, Jr. and Particia Darlene Powell; brother, Ryan Powell; and grandparents, Darwin and Virginia Bartow and C.H. and Cornelia Powell.

Those left to cherish his memory are his fiancé, Kala Adams and her son, Nick Burns (Maggie); brother, Chris Powell (Amy) of Hernando, MS; three nieces, two nephews, and his fur baby, Buddy. He is also survived by a host of uncles, aunts, and other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.

The funeral service for Tommy Marcus Givens will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 2, at Bethel Baptist Church in Monticello, with burial in the church cemetery. There will be a time of visitation, Monday evening, January 1, from 5-8 p.m., at Bethel and will resume from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday.

Mr. Givens, 71, of Monticello, died December 29, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Monticello March 8, 1952, to Marcus and Audine Givens.

Mr. Givens was retired from the construction business and spent his days enjoying the beauty of God’s creation. He often liked to hunt, fish, and do woodworking projects, but also enjoyed just sitting on the porch, drinking a cup of coffee, and watching his friends and neighbors pass by. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and he was able to enjoy seven great grandchildren as well. He will be missed by all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jimmy Givens.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 50 years, Shirley Ann Givens; children, Michelle Watts (Hugh), and Luke Givens (Bonita); brother, Debo Givens; sisters, Kay Alexander and Cathy Killingsworth; seven grandchildren, Shelby Russell (Ben), Stetson Langley (Ashlyn), Marcey Brown (Marshall), Megan Lang (Brennan), Saydie Nations (Brantley), Sara Watts, Brittany Lott (Brent); eight great grandchildren, Everleigh, Keegan, Karson, Huston, Auston, Cayden, Marshall Paul, and Carson, and expecting in 2024, Mayleigh and Waylon; he is also survived by other loving family members and friends;  Kandi Tanksley and sons, Karter, Wylder, and Kooper, and Eden and Eli Vaughn.