The funeral service for Thomas Jeffery Montgomery will be 11 a.m., Thursday, March 14, at Riverwood Family with burial in Matthews Chapel Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

Jeff, 68, of Brookhaven, passed away March 10, 2024, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven. He was born in Colorado to James Paul Montgomery and Nelva Elise Jordan Montgomery on January 14, 1956. He was an oil field consultant.

He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Mary Amanda Montgomery; sisters, Suzanne Montgomery Slaton and Cynthia Montgomery Bailey; and infant brother, James Montgomery.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Bunhom Plianthaisong Montgomery; sons, Adam Montgomery and Andrew Mongomery (Margie); stepsons, Panom Narmnok and Saharat Plianthaisong; and three grandchildren, Bailey Montgomery, Bryson Montgomery, and Branson Montgomery. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews as well as other loving family members and friends.

A celebration of life for Geraldine Burch will be held at a later date, Riverwood Family will be in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Burch passed away March 10, 2024, at Baptist Hospital. She was born January 5, 1939, to Leslie Huckabee and Marie Sterling Huckabee. She worked for many years with AT & T Telecommunications Company. She was a true Christian and loved her family and friends. She was always grateful for the kind deeds they did for her.

Geraldine is preceded in death by her husband, Norman Burch; her parents; and an infant sister.

She is survived by her son, Michael D. Burch; sister, Judy Davis (Bobby); nieces, Lisa Ingram (Jim) and Leslie Alexander (Dean). She is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

The funeral service for James Foster will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 13, at Fair River Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday.

Mr. Foster, 79, of Brookhaven, passed away from this life, March 10, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born April 18, 1944, to JD and Doris Foster of Brookhaven, MS. He served 4 years in the United States Navy aboard the USS Trumpetfish. After serving in the Navy, he began his career as a boilermaker that lasted until his retirement.

Mr. Foster loved spending time outdoors riding his tractor, cutting grass, and tending to his animals. He was a member of Fair River Baptist Church where he served faithfully. He was a great example of what it meant to be a good friend and neighbor.

In 1968, he married his wife, Judy Smith Foster. He lovingly took care of her until her death in 2013. Their marriage was blessed with a son and daughter.

Preceding him in death were his wife, parents, and brother-in-law, Kenneth Berry.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, James Foster, and wife, Traci; daughter, Kimberly Foster Lee, and husband, Bo; granddaughter, Julie Foster Roberts, and husband, Ryan; grandson, Luke Foster; brother, Chester Foster and wife Mary; sister, Berenda Berry, nieces and nephews. Others left to cherish his memory are Libby Jayroe; Lauren Priest, her husband Brett and their two sons, Braxton and Brody; Kendra Jackson and her two daughters, Kennedy and Harlyn Clark.

Special thanks to the staff of Dignity Hospice and Trend Health and Rehab for the kindness shown to Mr. Foster and his family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fair River Baptist Church Softball Fund, 3698 Fair River Dr. NE, Brookhaven, MS 39601 or the charity of your choice.

The funeral service for Linda Paulette Harrison will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Divide Methodist Protestant Church with burial in Tilton Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Divide Methodist Protestant and will resume Wednesday from 12 p.m. until the time of service.

Mrs. Paulette, 69, of Jayess, passed away March 10, 2024, in McComb, MS. She was born in Tylertown January 31, 1955, to Wayne T. Tanksley and Alteen King Tanksley.

Paulette was a devout Christian lady with a true servant’s heart. Even in times of darkness, she was a light to those around her. She never questioned her faith nor the Lord’s plan for her life. She was a rock for her family and friends throughout her entire life, yet she remained humble and unaware of the positive impact she made on every person who had the privilege of knowing her. Paulette was one of the most positive people who brought joy and laughter to countless individuals. She loved her three boys and her three granddaughters to the moon and back, and she instilled in each of them undeniable qualities that will allow her to live on in each one. She was an incredible wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed and greatly cherished forever.

She is preceded in death by her first husband, Hank Tullis, the father of her three sons; her father, Wayne T. Tanksley; and her brother, Kenny Wayne Tanksley.

Those who are left to cherish her memory are her husband of 28 years, Wayne Harrison; mother, Alteen Tanksley; children, Michael Tullis (Kelsey), Shane Tullis (Jane Belle), Jeremy “J.J.” Tullis (Morgan); three grandchildren, Shayna Letchworth (Chance), Sydney Tullis, and Olivia Tullis; stepdaughters, Sandy Harrison, Brandy Harrison, and Amanda Harrison; and the ladies of Divide who held a special place in her heart.