Services for Mrs. Deloris “Lori” Smith Wright of Brookhaven are 2:00 pm, Friday, December 22, 2023, at New Prospect Baptist Church with visitation from 12:00 until the time of service and interment at Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Deloris “Lori” Smith Wright, 67, passed away December 20, 2023, at her home. She was born September 29, 1956, in Brookhaven, MS.

She was owner of Wrights Fabrics for 10 years before she become ill. She was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church.

Preceding her in death were her parents; Roger and Loretta Smith; sister, Kathy Whittington; brothers, Roger Dale Smith and Joey Smith.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 49 years, Pete Wright; children, Lora Cade and husband, Juston and Lee Wright and wife, Shelby; sister, Karen Howell and husband, Hank and her seven grandchildren, Jered Cade, Malori Cade, Brayden Wright, Landon Wright, Mackenzie Wallace, Corbin Wright and Grayson Wright.

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

The funeral service for Robert Leon Burris will be Noon, Saturday, December 23, at Ebenezer Methodist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Mr. Burris, 81, passed away December 18, 2023, at UMMC in Jackson, MS. He was born in McCall Creek, MS, September 24, 1942, to Leon and Gladys (Arnold) Burris. Mr. Burris served his country in the United States Army National Guard.

Mr. Burris was a true outdoorsman, enjoying the many simpler things in life. Hunting and fishing were a source of pleasure for him, especially being able to teach his children and grandchildren how to fish. He was also a tractor enthusiast and enjoyed bush hogging. He was a great community leader and treasured the times he could help any of his neighbors and friends. He was a faithful husband, father, and grandfather, and he will be greatly missed by those who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Bobbie Nell Holland.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 27 years, Janet Burris; his former wife of 30 years, Brenda Burris; his children, Tony Burris, Rebecca Vasilenko, and Teresa Chiles; sister, Carolyn White; four grandchildren, Kimberly, Cassie, Tony, and Summer and two great grandchildren, Abbigale and Conner. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

Flowers may be sent to Ebenezer Methodist Church in McCall Creek, or, on behalf of Robert L. Burris, to The Alzheimer’s Research Foundation,  207 W Jackson St 2nd Fl Ste 1, Ridgeland, MS 39157.

Mr. Glenn Everette Smith, 74 of Jackson, passed away November 20, 2023, at UMMC in Jackson. He was born January 13, 1949, in Natchez, Mississippi, to the late John Everette Smith and Lois Davis Smith. Mr. Smith was a Respiratory Therapist.

Mr. Smith is survived by his sons, John Hall Smith and wife, Daniela, Jay Everette Smith and wife, Jessica, and four grandchildren: Izzie Smith, Jackson Smith, J.J. Smith, and Jacob Smith, all of Dana Point, California, and his sister, Barbara Hickman and husband Bill.

Glenn was known for sharing his Christian faith and offering a kind word and supportive spirit with anyone he met. His memory and positive influence will be cherished by those who knew him.

Services for Mrs. JoAnn Moak Thames of Brookhaven are 11:30 am, Saturday, December 16, 2023, at First Baptist Church Brookhaven with visitation from 9:30 until the time of service and burial at Rosehill Cemetery.

Mrs. JoAnn Moak Thames, 91, passed away December 11, 2023. She was born May 13, 1932, to the late Theodore R. Moak and Erma Mae Canoy.

Mrs. Thames was a lifetime member of the Gideon Auxiliary, Owner/operator of Flower Time Florist and Antiques, Owner/operator of Playtime Daycare and Owner of the Wedding Chapel. She was retired from South Central Bell and employed by KDMC for 22 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church.

Preceding her in death were her parents; son, David Hartley Thames; brother, Teddy Moak; and sisters, Peggy Seago and Norma Hart.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 71 years, Robert “Gene” Thames; brother, Roger Moak (Geraldine) and sister, Joyce Allred (Danny Ray).

She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members, and

special friends, Trey and Cathy Oldham and Walker and Courtney Franck.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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