Geraldine Carlisle Smith took her heavenly flight on March 18, 2020.
Geraldine was born on September 15, 1945, in Brookhaven.

A resident of Lincoln County, Geraldine resided in both Brookhaven and
the Fair River Community.  She was a lifelong member of Fair River
Baptist Church.   She graduated from Brookhaven High School in 1963 and
attended Copiah-Lincoln Junior College.

On May 6, 1966, Geraldine married the love of her life Darrel G. Smith.
They were married for almost 47 years until his death in 2013.

Geraldine had a special connection with people of all ages and touched
their lives. She worked with children when she drove a bus for the
Lincoln County School District.  Her greatest gift, however, was working
with the elderly.  She was a Certified Nursing Assistant and loved
caring for them for many years in area nursing homes.

Geraldine had a gift for making people laugh and she was also gifted in
writing poetry.  She would share her feelings and express her love
through her passion for writing poems.

Preceding Geraldine in death other than her husband are her parents,
Conaway and Louise Carlisle, sister and brother-in-law Carolyn and Vern
Kingsmill, and nieces Mary Leanne and Wendy Carol Kingsmill.

Geraldine is survived by her sisters Lavenia Townsend (David) of
Baytown, TX and Crickett Carlisle (Jimmie) of Brookhaven.  Geraldine is
also survived by her five beloved nieces and nephews whom she loved as
if they were her own and gave them special names. Davida “My Baby”
Rosser (Beau) James “Fleabop” Kingsmilll (Deborah) Kevin “Little
Man” Townsend (Diane), Beth “Screwworm” Schlauch (Wes) and Anita
“Heathcliff” Boyd (Chris).  She is also survived by an aunt, Nonerle
Hanshew of Sontag, special cousin and friend Mary Lane Posey (Junior).
She is survived by her “little dog” Precious.  She is also by
survived numerous great-nieces and nephews, one great-great niece, many
cousins, and too many friends to count

In lieu of usual remembrances, the family requests that donations be
made to offset her funeral and burial costs. Any remaining funds will be
designated to the ministries of Fair River Baptist Church.  Donations
can be made out and mailed to Davida Rosser at 214 Prairie St.
Highlands, TX 77562. Please designate Geraldine Smith Memorial on the
memo line. We appreciate your gifts, but most importantly we treasure
your prayers during this time.

A memorial service will be planned and held at a later date.
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Corey Allen Hux, 44, of Bogue Chitto, passed away March 19, 2020, in Hammond LA

He was born on October 9, 1975, to Claude Allen Hux and Mary Etta Herrin Hux.

Corey was a member of Bogue Chitto Baptist Church. He enjoyed graphic designs as an occupation and as a hobby.

Preceding him in death were his father; nephew, Rusty Stubbs and niece, Kelsey Lynn Avants.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Mary Hux; sisters, Valerie Stubbs and Debby Hicks; nephews, Jason Avants, and Nathan Avants.

There will be a memorial service held at a later date.

Graveside service for Ms. Danita Janette Sandifer of Ferriday LA., are

10:00 am, Thursday, March 19, 2020, at New Hope Methodist Church Cemetery.

Ms. Danita Janette Sandifer, 60, passed away on March 16, 2020, at Camelot Leisure Living in Ferriday, LA.

She was born on January 26, 1960, to the late William Paul Sandifer Sr. and Juanita Norton Sandifer.

Janette was a caregiver for the elderly and she loved flowers.

Preceding her in death were her parents.

Those left to cherish her memory are her brother, Bill Sandifer and wife June; nephews,

Matt Sandifer and wife Christy, Ben Sandifer and wife, Trena;

great-nephews and nieces, Jameson, Madilynn, Jacie and Paul Sandifer.

The family request that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the

American Diabetic Association, P.O. Box 15829 Arlington VA 22215.

Visitation and Gathering for Mr. Curtis James Smith will be held on Tuesday Evening, March 17, 2020, from 5:00 – 8:00 pm at Riverwood Family.

Mr. Curtis James Smith, 83, of Brookhaven, passed from this life on March 14, 2020, at Haven Hall Nursing Home.

He was born in Brookhaven on February 10, 1937, to James K. Smith and Hollis Smith Smith.

Mr. Smith worked for Kelly-Coppedge as a Heavy Equipment Operator and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

He was an avid Loyd Star Hornet; a member of the Booster Club and loved being the groundskeeper for over 20 years. He also loved cutting grass and spending time with his family and friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Relda Joyce Smith; son, Lance Smith and sister, Jerelene Walker and nephew Kendall Traxler.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Gaye Smith Bodin and Van Bodin; one daughter-in-law, Kristy Smith;

sisters, Aileen Traxler, Peggy Porter, Linda-Faye Smith, and Charlotte Terrell; along with five grandchildren, Ashley Croas, Amber Hall, Andrew Bodin, Kacy Nelson,

and Kaylin Smith. He is also survived by six great-grandchildren, Duncan, Alyssa, Anabel, Kade, Asher, and Aiden.

Due to COVID-19 and the recommendations from the CDC, we are trying to keep all gatherings smaller than 50 people. Because of the unique circumstances,

the funeral is by invitation only to follow these guidelines. We understand and know that he was a beloved member of the community and many would like

to pay their respects to Curtis, but we ask that you be health-conscious in this current situation. We respectfully ask if you have any symptoms (fever, coughing, or sore throat),

to refrain from attending the viewing.

A viewing will be at Riverwood Family Funeral Service 5-8 pm Tuesday, March 17^th.

We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.