A Graveside Service for Mr. James Louis Francis, Jr. of Sontag will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Nola Baptist Church Cemetery.

There will be no visitation.

Mr. James Louis Francis, Jr., 77, passed away October 18, 2023, at his home.

He was born November 8, 1945, to the late James Louis Francis Sr. and Geraldine Miller Francis.

Mr. Francis was a member of Nola Baptist Church. Jimmy placed his faith in Jesus as his Lord & Savior at the age of 15 at a revival service at First Baptist Church Brookhaven. He met the love of his life; Phyllis Foster on a Wednesday and they got married 5 days later at the courthouse in Orange, Texas. Jimmy worked as a welder out of Boilermaker’s Local 582. He loved to fish on the river with his wife and sons, collecting old coins and bottles. The Lord blessed him with the most amazing memories that he retained right up until his death. He loved to share memories of his life with his children and grandchildren and will be remembered as the very best storyteller by those who loved him most.

Preceding him in death were his parents; and great grandson, Foster Ryan Durr.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 49 years, Phyllis Foster Francis; children, Angie Francis McLendon (David), James Louis Francis III (Holly), Logan Francis (Jessica) John Mark Francis (Caleigh); brother, Charles Francis; sister Brenda Francis; along with 14 grandchildren, David Lane McLendon, Marlee Francis Freeman, Ally Marie Francis Durr, Matthew Price McLendon, Maycee James Francis, Ben Jamison McLendon, Mary Taylor Francis, Kailey Francis Bass, Emmy Francis, Caroline McLendon, Meredith Francis, Phisher Francis, Finn Francis and Forrest Francis; and nine great grandchildren, Peyton McLendon, Tolton McLendon, Kynslee Bass, Bentley McLendon, Foster Durr, Logan McLendon, Ridge Durr, Raeley McLendon, and Vaeda Freeman.

There will be a Memorial Gathering Friday, October 20^th, at Riverwood Family to honor the life of Glen Allen Gorenflo. Friends and family are welcome from 5-7 p.m.

Mr. Gorenflo, 80, of Wesson, died October 17,  2023, at Trend Health and Rehab of Brookhaven. He was born in Bogalusa, LA, November 6, 1942, to Charles Gill Gorenflo and Juanita Grice Gorenflo.

Mr. Gorenflo served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed playing cards and doing mechanic work on chain saws. He cherished his family, and he will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Ralph Gorenflo and Charles Gorenflo.

He is survived by his son, Freddy Gorenflo and wife, Rita and Glen D. Gorenflo; sister, Joann Gorenflo Cain; two grandchildren, Lauren Williams and Zackary Jackson; and two great grandchildren, as well as a host of other loving family members and friends.

Graveside service for Ronald Jay Hartgraves will be 10 a.m., Saturday, October 21, at Beauregard Cemetery in Wesson, MS.

Mr. Hartgraves, 86, of Wesson, died October 18, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Pella, Iowa, November 22, 1936, to Vernon Hartgraves and Mildred Bowers Hartgraves.

Ronald grew up in Ottumwa, Iowa. His parents moved to Brookhaven when the Jacobson Lawnmower plant was moved to MS. He graduated from Brookhaven High School where he was a tuba player in the band. He went on to Mississippi State University and graduated from Mississippi College. His friends in Mississippi called him “farmer” because of his connection to Iowa.

He met his wife, Anna Storey in 1965 and they were married in March of 1966. Their daughter, Sharon, was born on Christmas Day that year. Before retirement, he was employed at Potter Company in Wesson as a quality control manager. Ronald was an Elder at Wesson Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the American Legion Drane/Prine Post in Wesson.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 57 years, Anna Storey Hartgraves; his daughter, Sharon Hartgraves Speights and husband Joseph Scott Speights; two grandchildren, Laura Speights Tarver and husband, Jacob, Anna Speights Traxler and husband, Ryan; one great grandchild, Jaxson Hayes Traxler; and a special caregiver, Theresa Barlow, as well as other loving family members and friends.

The funeral service for Melba Joyce Crane will be at 2 p.m., Friday, October 20, at Union Hall Baptist Church, with burial in Strong Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, Oct 19^th, at Riverwood Family, and will resume from 1 p.m. until the time of service at Union Hall on Friday.

Mrs. Crane, 86, of Brookhaven, died October 17, 2023, at her home. She was born in Wesson, MS, June 22, 1937, to John Austin Keys and Anna Estelle Keys. She owned and operated her own business for 48 years and loved visiting with her customers. She was always interested in what they had to say, and she was always ready to listen. She enjoyed playing organ for her church and did so for more than 30 years. She played until a month ago. Mrs. Crane found watching football a great source of entertainment while enjoying the company of her beloved K-9 companions, Princess, Sergeant, Annie, and Milo. She will be greatly missed by her family and the many friends she made through the years.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Glen Crane; her parents; two sons, Ricky Crane and Larry Crane; three brothers and two sisters, Howard, “Sis” Grace, Jimmy, Elsie, Carl Ray.

She is survived by her children, Calvin Crane and wife, Kathy, Bruce Crane and wife, Candy, and Misti Crane; five grandchildren, Brandon Russell, Jarrad Ashley and wife, Brittany, Taylor Berry and husband, Nathan, Leslie White and husband, Chris, and Shelbie Crane; and eight great grandchildren, Zoey Ashley, Zada Ashley, Zane Ashley, Flynn Berry, Collins Berry, Noah White, Spencer White, and Lucas White. She is also survived by a host of other loving family members and friends.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital, 2500 N State Street, Jackson, MS 39216.

Union Hall Baptist Church Address is 1242 Nola Rd NE, Brookhaven, MS 39601.