Russell J. Scully, 64, a resident of Brookhaven, MS, passed away peacefully, Friday,

September 18, 2020 at Kings Daughters Medical Center.

Russell was born on January 20, 1956 in Morgan City, LA, the son of John Joseph Scully Sr.

and Mary-Lois Duplantis Scully.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by three daughters, Sherry, Valerie, and

Heather; three brothers, John Joseph Scully Jr. and wife Veronica of Broussard, LA,

Gary Paul Scully of Brookhaven, MS., David Anthony Scully of Bayou Vista, LA; sister,

Sylvia Kircher and fiancé David Lacoste of Patterson, LA; sister-in-law, Lana Joe Scully

of Bayou Vista, LA and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and grandchildren.

Russell was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Ricky Paul Scully; sister,

Tammy Scully and maternal grandparents; numerous aunts and uncles.

Graveside service for Brielle Wynette Jackson and Briella Monique Jackson

will be 1 p.m., Friday, September 18, 2020, at St Paul Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

Brielle Wynette Jackson and Briella Monique Jackson were born September 15, 2020

at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven, MS, and slipped back into

the arms of Jesus the same day.

They are preceded in death by their uncle, Coby Malik Bryant and their cousin,

Harmony Latoya Oquinn.

Those left to cherish the sweet memory of these angels are their parents,

Tamaal Jackson and Brittany Nelson; brother, Ba’len Hayes; and sister, London Nelson;

grandparents, Marilyn Davis (Joseph Gabe), and Christy Jackson (Early Strong); and other

family members, Kierra Culbert (Rafus Gibson) and Brandon Nelson (Sheena Nelson).

Funeral service for Mr. Rayford Smith will be 11 a.m., Friday, September 18, 2020, at

Bethesda Baptist Church with interment at Ephesus Cemetery. Visitation is

from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

He was the patriarch of our family and left this earth to go to his heavenly home

September 16, 2020. While our hearts are broken at the loss of him, the reunion he

is having with his loved ones that have gone on before him, brings joy to our heart.

He taught us so many things and left his impression on all of us. We will carry you

in our hearts until we meet again.

He was born November 2, 1931, in Jefferson County Mississippi where he lived his

whole life. He was a cattle farmer and logger, and attended Ephesus Primitive Baptist Church

Mr. Smith is preceded in death by his wife, Nell Brown Smith; parents, Dougal C. Smith

and Julia Nevels Smith; brother, Doyle Smith; granddaughter, Hope Emfinger; and son-in-law, Randy Cummins.

Those who remain to cherish his memory are his son, Ray Smith (Julie) of Fayette, MS; daughters,

Sheila Emfinger (Butch) and Lynda Purser (John Wayne) both of Meadville, MS, and Kay Cummins

and friend, James Neal, of Corsicana, TX; brother, Joe Smith, of Fayette, MS; sisters, Christine Warren,

of Wesson, MS and Helen Fay Keeton, of Sieverville, TN. He is also survived by nine grandchildren,

Brad Emfinger, Britney McWilliams, Rachel Brocato, Adam Purser, Emy Roider, Jill Ephlin,

Shelley Golden, Jennifer West and Josh Smith, and 17 great grandchildren.

Memorials can be made to Ephesus Cemetery, 835 Red Lick Road, Lorman, MS. 39096.

There will be a private family graveside service for Mr. Clayton Hughes Powell, Jr

at Riverwood Memorial Park.

Mr. Powell, 74, of Brookhaven, died September 15, 2020. He was born in Martin Tennessee,

December 5, 1945 to Clayton Hughes Powell, Sr., and Cornelia Buton Chandler. He was a

Conductor with the Illinois Central Railroad for many years. Mr. Powell was an avid

hunter and fisherman as well. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Powell; his parents; and son, Ryan Powell.

Those who remain to cherish his memory are his sons, Sean Powell (Kala) and Chris Powell and

wife, Amy; brothers, Ray M. Powell, G. Wayne Powell, and Jerry Marshall Powell; five

grandchildren and two great grandchildren; lifelong friends, Charles Feduccia,

Sammie Holmes and Semmie Smith, as well as other loving family members and friends.