The funeral service for Dennis Earl Berry will be 11 a.m., Friday, May 19, at Wesson Baptist Church, with burial in Wesson City Cemetery.

Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service Friday.

Mr. Berry, 64, of Wesson, died May 16, 2023, in Wesson. He was born in Hazlehurst, MS, February 9, 1959, to the late Carl Langston Berry and Helen Olive Smith Berry. Mr. Berry was employed in the Lumber and Concrete business where he was a saw filer and truck driver. Mr. Berry was an avid Mississippi State fan, he enjoyed watching and cheering them on and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Paula Dawn Berry; his children, Langston Berry (Heather), Alex Berry (Peyton), Greg Ryan (Ashley), and Brooke Swaney (Trey); sisters, Linda Crews, Betty Estes (Lester), Sue Heard (Fred), Marilyn Davis (David), and Trisha Moore; six grandchildren, Emrie Leigh Berry, Avrie Reign Berry, Joseph Parker Ryan, Aubrey Elaine Ryan, Savannah Brooke Ryan, and Olivia Catherine Swaney. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

The funeral service for Mr. Richard Eugene Hollingsworth, II will be 10 a.m., Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Riverwood Family, with interment in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday morning.

Mr. Hollingsworth, 53, of Bogue Chitto, died May 15, 2023, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. He was born in Brookhaven, November 26, 1969, to Richard Eugene Hollingsworth (Ricky) and Patty Jean Smith Hollingsworth.

Richard spent many years and retired from the oil industry, working offshore. His most recent job, after retirement, was working as a welder with Peppers Welding. Richard was a hard-working man who also enjoyed the simpler things in life like fishing or boating. Another escape for him was through music, Merle Haggard and George Jones were two of his favorite musicians. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Richard’s family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to Peppers Welding. They didn’t treat him like just an employee, but with respect and concern as he went through the diagnosis of cancer until his death. They were a constant source of support for Richard and his entire family. We want to thank Mrs. Lisa and Mrs. Sheila, especially, for always taking the time to check on him. No words can truly express the depth of gratitude and love we have for the entire Peppers Welding staff and family.

He is preceded in death by his father; grandparents, Barto and Elizabeth Hollingsworth and George Brantley and Ernestine Smith; brother, Louie Barto Hollingsworth; cousin, Tommy Smith; and niece, Arianna Rochelle Hollingsworth.

He is survived by Melissa Brister Bourn; children, Barry Hollingsworth, Allen Kyzar, and Tiffany Kyzar; his mother; brother, Slade Hollingsworth; sister, Rebecca Hollingsworth Nolan; one grandchild, Remi Diane Kyzar; cousin, Howard Smith; and close friends, George and Maria Case and Steve and Penny Roberts, as well as his lifelong friend, Johnny Cooper.

The graveside service for Mrs. Patti Smith Benton will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 17, at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 8:30-10 a.m., Wednesday, prior to graveside, at Riverwood Family.

Mrs. Benton, 70, of Farmersville, TX, died May 12, 2023, at her residence. She was born September 5, 1952, to Jasper Leon Smith, Jr. and Sybil Stevens Smith.

Mrs. Benton is preceded in death by her husband Steve Benton and her parents.

She is survived by her sons, Stevie Benton and wife, Sara, Matt Benton and wife, Mindy, and Billie Benton and girlfriend, Kelly Zambo; and three grandchildren, Sebaston Taylor Benton, Sophia Benton, and Skyler Benton. She is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

The funeral service for Edwin Percy Fauver will be Noon, Tuesday, May 16, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Mr. Fauver, 81, of Brookhaven, died May 14, 2023, in Brookhaven, MS. He was born December 14, 1941, to Percy Fauver and Alta Mae Case Fauver.

Mr. Fauver enjoyed spending time outdoors, quail hunting, going fishing, and camping. He valued time spent with his family and watching his grandchildren play sports. Mr. Fauver was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Tommie Jean Fauver; son, Tad Fauver; his parents; sister, Laurie Goetz; and granddaughter, Alli Mullins.

Mr. Fauver is survived by his children, Tammy Nunnery (Kody Wayne) , Brad Fauver (Kristie), and daughter-in-law, Debbie Fauver; 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. He is also survived by best friends, Mike and Patsy Smith.