John Wesley Graves, 77, of McComb, MS, passed away on September 11, 2024. Born on November 25, 1946, John led a life marked by love of his family, service to his country, and commitment to his faith.

After graduating from Brookhaven High School in 1964, John enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served with distinction during the Vietnam War. He was one of only three Radiomen out of 150 men selected to the Navy Admiral Flagship staff, with deployments that took him to the Middle East and around the Horn of Africa.

Following his military service, he married the love of his life, Sheila. John and Sheila both pursued higher education at the University of Southern Mississippi, where John earned a bachelor's degree in counseling. While in college he and Sheila welcomed their two sons, John and Matthew. Their much-loved daughter Emily was born soon thereafter.  John embarked on a career in finance and real estate, working for United Companies and Century 21. John changed vocations and worked as a subsurface surveyor for Eastman Whipstock offshore in Houma, LA, until the oilfield crashed. He moved his family back to McComb where he worked for Federated Insurance. He then came the founder and owner of Southwest Home Protection in Summit, MS for the last 18 years or his working career.

John was a devout Christian and an avid golfer, passions that he balanced with his professional endeavors and family life. He is survived by his sons, John Graves (Amber) and Matthew Graves (Tisa), his grandchildren and great grandchildren, his sister, Claudia, and nieces. John was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sheila Mary Graves; daughter, Emily Marie Wicker; brother, George Graves; and mother, Charlotte Graves.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024, at the First Assembly of God church in McComb, MS, 718 Hart Rd, McComb, MS. Visitation will commence at 11:00 AM followed by the memorial service at 12:00 PM. John's life was a testament to his resilience, compassion, and devotion to those he loved and served. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Reception to be held immediately following the service.

A memorial service will be held for Homer Oscar Malone III, 2 p.m. on October 11, at Riverwood Family.

Mr. Malone, 68, of Brookhaven, died Friday, September 27, 2024, at UMC in Jackson, MS. He was born in Rosedale, MS, August 5, 1956, to Homer Oscar Malone II and Myrtle JoAnn Canady Malone. Mr. Malone enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing or just tending his yard. He also liked to ride his tractors. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Glenn Malone, Sammy Malone, and Kenneth Malone.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 34 years, Carolyn Sue Malone; children, Tim Malone (Rachael), Jennifer Malone (Steven), Melissa Ballard (Michael), Wayne Sykes (Melissa); brother, Warren Malone; sister, Lynne Sumrall (Jimmy); 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

A reception will be held after the service at Mr. Malone’s home, 470 Felps Lane, Brookhaven, MS.

The funeral service for Ronnie Bullock will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, October 1, at Riverwood Family with interment in Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at Riverwood.

Mr. Bullock, 72, of Ruth, died Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Diversicare, with his loving wife at his side. He was born in Tylertown, MS, July 13, 1952, to James L. Bullock and Alfia Pate Bullock. Mr. Bullock was retired from Shell Oil Company.

Ronnie was a loving husband and father. He especially enjoyed and looked forward to visits from his grandson, Navy. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing. He was also an avid Nascar Fan. Ronnie used every opportunity he had to teach about tools. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years, Sharon Price Bullock; daughters, Amanda Bullock Nason (Chad) and Amy Gerrard; three grandchildren, Dylan Henry, Benjamin Henry, and Navy Knox Nason; one great grandchild, Doss Henry; sister-in-law, Karen Stockman and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.

Ronnie’s family would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to Diversicare Nursing Home, Dr. William Hay, and Jodi Sartin, NP, as well as Hospice, especially Macy Quinn and Shawn Nations, for their continued care and compassion for him.

Services for Mrs. Shirley Ann Givens of Monticello are at 10:00 am, on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Bethel Baptist Church with burial at church cemetery.

Visitation will be on Monday, September 30, 2024, at church from 5:00-8:00 pm and will resume from 9:00 am until the time of service on Tuesday.

Mrs. Shirley Ann Givens, 66, passed away at her home on September 26, 2024.

She was born on November 7, 1957, in Houston, Texas.

Mrs. Givens spent her days on the front porch, drinking coffee and watching her friends and neighbors go by. She loved cooking, having her family over for supper, and watching the kids play in the yard. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and enjoyed her nine great-grandchildren. She will be missed by all who loved her.

Preceding her in death were her parents; Jewel and Mary Moude Mullins and her husband of 50 years, Tommy Givens.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Michelle Watts (Hugh) and Luke Givens (Bonita); seven grandchildren, Shelby Russell (Ben), Stetson Langley (Ashlyn), Marcey Brown (Marshall) Megan Lang (Brennan), Saydie Nations (Brantley), Sara Watts and Brittany Lott (Brent); nine great-grandchildren, Everleigh, Keegan, Karson, Huston, Auston, Cayden, Marshall Paul, Mayleigh, Waylon and expecting Kassidy and Kohen. She is also survived by Kandi Tanksley and sons, Karter, Wylder, and Kooper, and Eden and Eli Vaughn.