The funeral service for Barbara Laird Beeson will be 2 p.m., Thursday, August 15, at Riverwood Family with burial in Bogue Chitto Cemetery. Visitation is from Noon until the time of service at Riverwood.

Mrs. Beeson, 84, of Brookhaven, died August 12, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Bogue Chitto on May 14, 1940, to Luther and Nevis Laird.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, James Ray Beeson; son, Wynn James Beeson; granddaughter, Crystal Nikki Hux; son-in-law, Ronnie Waldrop; sister, Weida Magee and sister-in-law, Linda Laird.

She is survived by her children, Larry Beeson (Carla), Daphne Montgomery (William), Kayla Cantrell (Kenny), and Veeva White (Alvie); brother, Luther “Brother” Laird; and sister, Betty Terrell (Jack). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Will (Kim), Dudley (Laraye), Jeremy (Theresa), Corey (Shirley), Kristen (Bryan), Candi (Jason), Leila (Lindsey), Lori, Ashli (Jake), Logan, Makalah, Tristan, Kelsi (Charlie), Kaegen (Dereck), Kaitlyn, Christopher, Xander; 41 great grandchildren and 7 great, great grandchildren, as well as other loving family members and friends.

Services for Mr. Archie Hugh Campbell of Meadville are 3:00 pm, Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Siloam Baptist Church with visitation from 1:00 until the time of the service and burial at the church cemetery.

Mr. Archie Hugh Campbell, 84, passed away on August 10, 2024. He was born on August 4, 1940, to the late Richard and Bertha Campbell.

He served his country in the U.S. National Guard and retired from the Illinois Central Railroad after 25 years. After retiring he owned a plumbing business for many years.

Archie was a member of Siloam Baptist Church for over 50 years. He had a zest for life and loved his family dearly.

Preceding him in death are his parents; brothers, Monroe, Fred, Alcy, Willie, Charlie, and Sedric; his sisters, Letha and Ivy.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Margie Farmer Campbell, children, Jason Campbell and wife Julie and Rachel Black, and husband, Tom. sister, Virginia Leonard, and grandson, William Campbell (Lauren), and a host of nieces and nephews.

He will be dearly missed by all who love him.

Services for Mr. Roland Elgin Lea will be held on August 14, 2024, at 10:00am At Riverwood Family with interment in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be August 13, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 pm at Riverwood and will resume Wednesday morning one hour prior to the service.

Roland Elgin Lea, 92, of Brookhaven, passed from this life on August 11, 2024. He was born in Sontag, MS on June 22, 1932, to Ivo Alexander Lea and Naomi Kleinpeter Lea. Mr. Lea served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. After serving in the military, he worked for B & B Dairy before being hired with International Paper Company, where he was a Warden and Heavy Equipment Operator. He was an active member of Easthaven Baptist Church and was a part of the Sr. Adult Sunday School Class.

Roland was very active in his community. He was a member of the Brookhaven Exchange Club for 50 years, he celebrated with the “Greatest Generation Coffee Club” which met at Burger King for many years, and a member of ABATE of Mississippi. He brought joy to children every time he donned the Santa Suit each holiday season while volunteering with the Salvation Army as a “Bell Ringer”. He truly enjoyed life, and he lived with integrity and honor in all he put his hand to.

 He was an avid outdoorsman. Roland owned 64 motorcycles and many boats, which gave him the opportunity to share his love of fishing, camping, water skiing, and jet skiing and he was an avid hunter. He was a founding member of the Dixie Springs Ski Club in the 1960’s and he was also involved with Dixie Youth Baseball as an assistant coach.  Not only was he proficient in water, but he also took to the air in his ultralight airplane. He was a faithful supporter of his grandchildren’s sports, band activities and dance recitals.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Doris Coker Lea; his parents; brothers, Phillip Douglas Lea, Roscoe Lea, Ivo H. Lea, Marcus Lea; sisters, Ivolene Lea Coker and Delores Lea Greer.

Survivors included his children, Reggie Lea (Rita), Melinda Calvert (Brian), Dwana Wright (Rick), and Todd Lea; brother, Teunnison Lea (Johnnie); five grandchildren, Rosanna Belle Lea, Laura Elizabeth Wright, John Coker Wright, Austin Todd Lea, and Addison Kenzie Lea; and one great grandchild, John Hayes Wright. He is also survived by sisters-in-law, Mildred Lea and Kay Lea; brother-in-law, Hubert Greer and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and other loving family members and friends.

The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Gayla Wardlaw, Darlene Crawford, and Barbara Brewer for their compassionate care of their daddy. We also thank Jaci King and Halo Havens’ wonderful caregivers and the grace shown to him, to our family, and to the friends he leaves behind at Halo Havens

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Brookhaven Exchange Club and the Easthaven  Sr. Adults Sunday School Class.

The funeral service for Dorothy Posey Smith will be 11 a.m., Thursday, August 15, at Riverwood Family with burial in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, August 14, at Riverwood and will resume at 10 a.m. on Thursday.

Mrs. Smith, 81, of Wesson, died August 9, 2024, at Copiah County Medical Center in Hazlehurst, MS. She was born in Brookhaven, May 11, 1943, to Carl Posey and Ola Herring Posey. Mrs. Dorothy was an avid reader. She also enjoyed puzzles and word games to keep her mind sharp. She loved spending time with her family and friends and watching her favorite TV series, “Midsomer Murders” and “M*A*S*H”. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Mrs. Smith is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Jerry Smith; her parents; and her sister, Joan Mullen.

Survivors include her children, Kelly Smith (John), Thomas Corey Smith (Wanda), and Marcy Smith Thompson (Brett); four grandchildren, Joey Smith, Suzanna Smith, Brianna Westbrook, and Blake Westbrook; sister-in-law, Carolyn Thompkins; niece, Donna Mullen Horton; great nephew, David Horton; great niece, Allison Morris; and special friends, Marcia Teaster, Nelda Westbrook, Tammy Nelson, Jerrie Bland, and Jo Norwood Jones.

The family would like to send a special thank you to Samantha Ellison Powell and Arden Hospice and to Lauren Thompson and Copiah County Medical Center Staff.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Beauregard Cemetery, 1009 Dickerson Lane, Wesson, MS, 39191.