Graveside service for Ronnie Earl White will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, February 24, 

at Riverwood Memorial Park.

Mr. Ronnie White, 71, of Brookhaven, passed away February 19, 2021, at

King’s Daughters Medical Center.

He was born on January 5, 1950, to the late

Earl White and Billie Merle Waldrop White Brown.

Mr. White was a retired truck driver for

Walmart Distribution Center.

He enjoyed spending time with his only grandchild, Gavyn, whom he loved with all his heart.

Preceding him in death were his parents, brother Robert Brown, sister Karen Adams, and nephews

Sid and Brad Beasley.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son,

Ronald “Shun” White and wife, Rena Adams White; grandson, Gavyn Lee White; sisters,

Lisa Rudesill (Patrick) and Diane Beasley (Butch); and a host of nieces and nephews.

Graveside Service for Ms. Wanda Elaine Twiner of McComb is at 2:00 pm, Thursday, February 25, 2021

at New Providence Baptist Church Cemetery in Hazlehurst MS. Private family visitation is from 12:00 – 1:00 pm on Thursday at Riverwood Family Funeral Service.

Ms. Wanda Elaine Twiner, 74, passed away February 21, 2021 in Meridian, MS. She was born on February 7, 1947,

to the late James Albert Twiner and Emma Evelyn Twiner.

She was a manager for the Department of Human Services. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Albert and Evelyn Twiner; sister, Nannette Williams and brother, Jarvys Clyburn.

Those left to cherish her memory are her brothers, Wilburn Clyburn, James C. Twiner and Joe Twiner;

sisters, Sylvia Saxon, Nancy T. Hatcher and Winnie T Biddleman; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Pete Barham, Sr., 62, of Sontag, MS, passed from this life February 20, 2021. He was born

April 28, 1958 to his parents, Howard Van Barham and Betty Jo Smith Barham. He was employed

in the oilfield industry and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Pete was an avid outdoorsman,

enjoying fishing and hunting as well as any kind of mechanical work and racing. Some would

say he was best at “bossing” others around. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Those left to cherish his memory are his former wife, Konnie Langley; son, Perry “Pete” Barham, Jr.

and wife, Tasha; daughter, Avery Barham; brothers, David Barham and wife, Denice, and

Robert “Bob” Barham; sisters, Charlotte Lea and Bella Surrett and husband, Rob; five grandchildren,

Peyton Barham, Maci Daley, Phisher Francis, Neeley Walker, and Abel Walker, as well as his

former mother-in-law, Jeanette Smith and other loving family members and friends.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Services for Mrs. Judy Teresa Wells of Brookhaven are 11:00 am, Friday, February 26, 2021

at Riverwood Family with visitation from 10:00-11:00 am.

Mrs. Judy Teresa Wells, 71, passed away on February 20, 2021.

She was born on May 26, 1949 to the late George Ellis Clark and Edith Marion Tidlund, of North Hampton, Massachusetts.

She was a Senior Airman in the United States Air Force.

Mrs. Wells enjoyed fishing, crocheting, sewing, and painting. She retired as a Medical Tech for Meramec Nursing Center

and worked as a driver for H & H Medical Transportation.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, Henry Wells and daughter, Pamela Clark.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Marcella Roberts and husband, Rollin; brother, Ronald Clark; sisters, Irene Mretka and Dorothy Paul;

along with 5 grandchildren, Kaz Clark (Sam), Anastasia Gray, Clayton, Abigail and Wyatt Roberts.

Memorials can be made to BARL, P.O. Box 3477, Brookhaven, MS 39603

Funeral service for Mr. Wilton Walker will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, at Macedonia Baptist Church

with visitation from 9:00 am until time of the service and burial in church cemetery.

Mr. Wilton Walker, 88, of Brookhaven, passed from this life February 19, 2021. He was born in Brookhaven November 19, 1932,

to Ollie Walker and Minnie Jane Britt Walker. He worked in maintenance positions in the manufacturing industry.

He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.

Mr. Walker is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Randy Mark Walker; five sisters and four brothers.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Elois Walker; sons, Carroll Walker and wife, Cindy, Steve Walker and wife, Karen;

six grandchildren, Justin Walker and wife Ginger, Aaron Walker and wife, Amy, Kameryn Walker, Jackie Douglas and husband, Ben,

Matt Powell and wife, Amy, and Nathan Powell. He is also survived by ten great grandchildren, Lesley Walker, Payne Walker, Kaylee Walker,

Layton Walker, Riley Walker, Will Douglas, Austin Douglas, Jack Powell, Rhylan Powell, and Brooklynn Roberson as well as a host of nieces, nephews

and other loving family members and friends.

Funeral service for Mr. Lee Alexander Dunaway will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at

Harmony Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

Mr. Dunaway began his life journey October 20, 1971, born to Harper Lorraine Dunaway and

Betty Lou Reed Dunaway Eickenloff, he lived here 49 years, and entered eternity February 17, 2021.

Mr. Dunaway was a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi and Hinds Community College.

He was employed with King’s Daughters Medical Center and took great care with all those he served there.

Mr. Dunaway enjoyed life outside of work too, weightlifting, playing golf, and drawing were just a

few of his many hobbies. He also enjoyed working with patients in nursing homes. His greatest

accomplishment, though, was his family and he greatly loved to spend time with each of them,

he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his father; grandparents, Harper and Freddie Dunaway and

Lucius and Rosie Reed; and brother, Keith Whitehead.

Those left to cherish his memory are, his mother Betty Eickenloff and husband, Larry; son,

Blaine Alexander Dunaway; brothers, Chris Dunaway and wife, Sandy, Ben Dunaway and wife,

Annette, and David Dunaway and wife, Marklyn. He is also survived by nieces and nephews,

Heather Whitehead Blisset Thompson and husband, David, Caleb Dunaway and wife, Susanna,

Maura Dunaway, Anna Dunaway and Jacob Wiggins; and great nieces and nephews, Madison Dunaway,

Camille Dunaway, Seth Dunaway, Haize Thompson, Coen Thompson, Abel Thompson and Anniston Thompson;

and a special friend and colleague, Lauren Self, as well as other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers you may make donations to the Lee Dunaway Scholarship Fund at the

Bank of Franklin in Brookhaven, which will go toward his son’s education.

Private services for Alton Morris Smith of Brookhaven are Monday, February 22, 2021,

at Riverwood Family Funeral Service with burial at Ramah Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Alton Morris Smith, 73, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on

February 12, 2021. He was born on May 5, 1947, to the late John L. Smith and Willie Reese James Smith.

Mr. Smith was retired from Delphi Packard and was a member of Concord Baptist Church.

His 51+ years of marriage were blessed with a “happiness” that only God could bestow through

their love for each other and their faith in Him. The birth of a son was the ultimate joy for their home

and family. The many adventures, trips, and “all things” basketball created a lifetime of shared memories.

He was always encouraging young people to become the best they could be on the court and off the court.

His key word for basketball was “practice”. He will be missed by all who loved and knew him. Faith,

family, friends…(John 14:1-4)

Preceding him in death were his parents; his sister, Diane West; and niece, Lana Adams.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Julia Carol Smith; son, Alton Brooks Smith; brother,

John P. Smith and wife, Doris; brother-in-law, Gordan West; brother-in-law, Wayne Johnston and wife,

Sissy; sister-in-law, Melissa Lofton and husband, Roger; and his many special nieces and nephews

along with other loving family members and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Tucker Wade Smith, of Bogue Chitto will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 20, 2021

at Johnson Grove Church of Christ.

Mr. Tucker Wade Smith, 24, went to be with his Lord on February 15, 2021. He was born on March 1, 1996 to

Michel Robert Smith and Roslyn Brook Wallace (Kyzer).

Mr. Smith worked as a deckhand for Ingram Barge Company. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church

and enjoyed fishing and playing music. He also enjoyed being a good father and loved the tugboat life.

Preceding him in death were his paternal grandfather, Lenox Smith, and maternal grandfather, Ross Kyzer.

Those left to cherish his memory are his significant other, Haley Halford; his father, Michel Smith; his mother,

Roslyn Wallace (Tony); his daughter Ryleigh Mae Smith; and brothers, Hunter Smith and Micah Smith (Abby).

He is also survived by his grandparents, Ronnie and Betty Kuhn, and Kathy Etheridge.

Frederick Joseph “Jerry” Rein, son of Clarence Richard Rein and Ethel Ready Rein, was born on January 25, 1931, in Meridian, MS.  He passed away at the age of 90 on February 13, 2021, in Madison, MS.   While a student at Meridian High School, Jerry held several jobs including working at First National Bank in Meridian, which began a long and enjoyable career in the banking industry.  Upon graduation from high school, Jerry enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served in the First Marine Division, Chief of Staff Section, during the Korean War.  As a 19-year-old, he fought in the Battle of the ChosinReservoir, an epic battle often referred to as the “Frozen Chosin” due to extreme frigid temperatures.

Upon completion of his service in the Marine Corps, Jerry returned to Meridian to marry his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Nell Young Rein, and to continue his education. While working at First National Bank in Meridian, he graduated from Meridian Junior College and completed his BS degree from State Teachers College in Livingston, AL (University of West Alabama).

In 1963, the Reins moved to Brookhaven, MS, where Jerry continued his career with Brookhaven Bank and Trust Company. Jerry took great pleasure is finding ways to help his customers achieve their financial goals.  During his career, he was responsible for a number of advancements in the local market including the introduction of main frame computer systems and ATMs.  Rein retired in 1993 as Executive Vice President ofTrustmark National Bank, the successor of Brookhaven Bank, and remained on the Advisory Board for many years.  

Rein was a graduate of the School of Banking of the South at Louisiana State University and completed the Commercial Bank Management program at Columbia University and the Senior Bank Officers Management program at Harvard University.  Jerry served as president of the following organizations in Brookhaven:  Junior Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, Brookhaven/Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce, United Fund of Lincoln County, and the Saint Francis School Board.  He also served as treasurer of the Lincoln County March of Dimes and the Lincoln County Red Cross.  He formerly served on the Zoning Committee for the City of Brookhaven and on the Bank Operations Automation Committee for the Independent Bankers Association of America (IBAA). He was also a member of the Mississippi Bankers’ Association and was recognized for 50 years of service to the industry in 2001.  Rein served two terms as Mississippi Executive Councilman on the Board of the Independent Bankers Association of America and two terms as State Director of the Louisiana-Alabama-Mississippi Automated Clearing House Association.  He served as President of the Krewe of Ceres in 1988 and was King of the Krewe in 1992.Rein was appointed in 1995 by Governor Fordice to the Board of Directors of the Mississippi Home Corporation, where he served two terms.  He was a member and past treasurer of Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

While he had many accomplishments, Jerry’s pride and joy was his family.  He eagerly followed their activities and supported them in every way imaginable.   Jerry’s deep love, concern and wise counsel will remain an inspiration.  Jerry is survived by his son, F. Joseph “Joey” Rein, Jr., daughter-in-law Alice Watkins Rein, and grandsons William Joseph Rein and Richard Watkins Rein. Preceding him in death were his parents, Clarence and Ethel Rein, brothers Clarence Richard “Dick” Rein, Jr., and John Ready Rein, and his dear wife of 46 years, Nell Young Rein.

The family expresses their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the staff of Saint Catherine’s Village and Kindred Hospice for the compassionate care provided to Jerry.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Galloway Memorial United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 1092, Jackson, MS  39201, or King’s Daughters Medical Foundation, P. O. Box 3285, Brookhaven, MS 39603, or a charity of your choice.  The family will hold a private service at a later date.

Funeral service for Donald Laron “Ronnie” Rutland will be 2 p.m. Sunday,

February 14, 2021 at Calvary Pentecostal Church with burial in the church cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, February 13, at Calvary.

Mr. Donald Laron “Ronnie” Rutland, 59, of Jayess, passed from this life and entered

eternity February 12, 2021. He began his walk here on earth March 15, 1961, born to

John Thomas “Buck” Rutland and Sarah Evon Dunaway. He was employed as a

heavy equipment operator in the construction business. He was a member of Calvary Pentecostal Church.

Mr. Rutland is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Joe “PeeWee” Rutland and

John Patrick “Pat” Rutland; and sister, Birdie Mae Temple.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Jonathan Rutland of Jayess; daughters,

Laronda Boyd (Richie) of Jayess, MS, Lanita Blaylock (Craig) of Caledonia, MS; brothers,

Wendell Rutland (Sue), Braxton “Shorty” Rutland (Sandra), and Thomas “Tommy” Rutland (Cathy);

sisters, Barbara Janette Perry, Bonnie Phillips, and Glenda Marberry. He is also survived by ten grandchildren,

Cohen Boyd, Trenton Boyd, Declan Boyd, Dawson Boyd, Maddox Blaylock, Jaylen Blaylock, Khloe Blaylock,

Chapel Blaylock, Haven Rutland, and Honor Rutland, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.