Services for Mrs. Denise Mechille Howell of Brookhaven are 11:00am, Saturday February 6, 2021, at North View Baptist Church.

Visitation is from 5:00-8:00 pm Friday at the church and will lie in state from 10:00-11:00 on Saturday.

Mrs. Denise Mechille Howell, 57, went to be with her Lord on February 2, 2021 at St Dominic Hospital in Jackson.

She was born on January 8, 1964. She was a member of North View Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother,

and will be missed by all that knew and loved her.

Preceding her in death were her father, Douglas Bird and stepmother, Ruth Bird, daughter, Samantha Wilson King, and granddaughter, Amber Elizabeth King.

Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Norma Wolf; husband, Donald Howell; and daughter, Beth King; along with her two grandchildren, Storm King and Emmy Lou McKey.

Graveside service for Mr. Memphis Howard Nevels will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2021,

at Rosehill Cemetery in Brookhaven, Mississippi.

Mr. Memphis Howard Nevels, 92, of Brookhaven, passed from this life February 1, 2021. He began

his life journey September 14, 1928, born to the late Elmer S. Nevels and Anna Smith Nevels.

He was retired from Jacobsen Homelite where he was employed as a Painter. Mr. Nevels served

his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, he was a member of Jackson Street United Methodist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, W.E. Nevels, Ivan Nevels, Robert E. Nevels, James S. Nevels,

Donald Nevels, Jerry Nevels and Paul Lee Nevels; and sisters, Mildred Stewart and Irene Price.

Those left to cherish his memory are his brother, Ralph Nevels and his sister, Doris Fay Nevels Brown

and a host of nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Hospice Ministries 397 Brookhaven Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601 or

Jackson Street United Methodist Church, 908 N Jackson Street, Brookhaven, Mississippi 39601.

Mrs. Mary Lee Barton, 75, passed from this life January 29, 2021 at her residence. She was born

in Westwego, Louisiana, August 25, 1945, to her parents, Urie Thibodeaux and Annie Mae Thibodeaux,

but was a lifelong resident of Brookhaven. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and

friend and will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Jeanette Thibodeaux, Alice Faye Richoux; brothers,

Edward Thibodeaux, Freddie Thibodeaux; and granddaughter, Heather Veroline.

Those who are left to cherish her memory are her husband, Samuel A. Barton; sons, Jessie Wayne Barton,

Jody Barton; daughters, Cindy Veroline, Tina M. Nichols; brothers, Stanley Thibodeaux, Terry Thibodeaux,

Larry Thibodeaux, and David Thibodeaux; sisters, Marie Dupre, Aneada Birkner, Carolyn Cooper,

Sarah Jean Odgen, and Margaret Bellanger; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren as well

as a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family members and special friends.

Funeral service for Mr. Byrd will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church

with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation is from Noon until the time of service.

Mr. Louis Cortez Byrd of Brookhaven, MS, at the age of 82, entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday, January 23, 2021.

On December 6, 1938, he was born to the late Louis “Tuck” Byrd and Gladys Watts Byrd.  

Mr. Cortez Byrd was a graduate of West Lincoln Attendance Center and attended Mississippi State University.

After leaving MSU, he began a life-long career in the forest products industry. Through his many years of hard

work and dedication, he not only successfully grew his businesses; but also touched many lives along the way.

He was a long-time member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where he served as a faithful deacon for many years.

Mr. Byrd was a vital part of the Brookhaven community, both personally and professionally. Two of his greatest

legacies are his faith in Jesus Christ and his love for his family. “Papaw Cortez” was a beloved husband, father,

father-in-law, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who will be so dearly missed by his family and life-long friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, Clint & Virgie Ruth Lofton, and only a few short months ago,

his high school sweetheart and the love of his life for 63 years, Barbara Ann Lofton Byrd. Also preceding him

were his brother-in-law, Fleet Lofton, and great-nephew Russ Michael Mangold.

Those left to cherish his memory are son Terry Byrd, wife Liz, and daughter Tonya Stewart, husband Gary.

He is also survived by his four grandchildren, Kelli Miller, husband Hal; Kolby Byrd, wife Karlee; Clint Stewart, wife Elizabeth;

and Caroline Stewart. Additional blessings are his great-grandchildren, Maggie & Olivia Miller, Knox Byrd Stewart,

Adalynn Byrd, and baby girl Stewart, due in May, one brother Bruce and wife Mary Davis, sister-in-law Martha Lofton,

and a host of nieces and nephews.

With our deepest appreciation, the family would like to say a very special thank you to Dr. Ray Montalvo and Dr. Michael Stewart.

We are also grateful to the nurses and staff at King Daughters Medical Center for the impeccable love and care given to our beloved

Daddy and Papaw. The family also wishes to thank the many past and present employees of Mr. Cortez Byrd that have faithfully

worked with him throughout the years.

Memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. 2162 Old Hwy 84 W  Brookhaven, MS 39601