Graveside service for Eloyce Watts Porter will be 2 p.m., Saturday,

November 7, 2020, at New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be

held from noon until 1:30 p.m. at Riverwood prior to the service.

Mrs. Porter, 92, of Brookhaven, was transported from her earthly home to

her eternal home Wednesday, November 4, 2020. She began her walk here

June 2, 1928, born to the late Ezra Watts and Mae Smith Watts. She was a member

of Central Baptist Church. Mrs. Eloyce was a caring wife, mother, grandmother,

and great grandmother. She was a diligent worker, at home as well as in her church

and community. Her talents included all kinds of needlework, sewing, crochet,

and quilting. She also enjoyed gardening and preparing tasty meals for her family

and friends. Mrs. Eloyce was a member of Homemakers Cooperative Extension.

She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Shirley Labeth Callender, and

Dorothy Watts Case; and her grandson, Bradley Scott Porter.

Those who remain to cherish her memory are her husband, Pat Porter; sons,

Ronnie Porter (Charlotte), Randy Porter (Ruby), Terry Porter, and Jeff Porter (LouAnn);

sister, Bonnie Watts Smith; ten grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren,

as well as numerous nieces and nephews and other loving family members and friends.

Funeral service for Robert W. Foster will be 11 a.m., Friday, November 6,

at New Sight Baptist Church with interment at New Sight Cemetery.

Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, November 5, at New Sight Baptist Church.

Mr. Robert Lee Walter “Skeet” Foster, 85, of Brookhaven, passed from this life

November 3, 2020, at his residence. He was born June 1, 1935 to the late Robert Lee Foster

and Elena Price Foster. He attended Fair Oak Springs School and went on to serve his

country in the United States Navy. Mr. Foster made an honest living as a truck driver

and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Walter Patrick Foster; grandchild, Shelby L. Foster; and brother-in-law, Harold Smith.

Those left to cherish his memory are, his wife, Roena Davis Foster; sons, Robert Curtis “Bobby” Foster

and wife, Brenda, of Brookhaven, Daniel Christepher Foster and wife, Susan, of Brandon, Stacey Lee Foster

and wife, Tillie, of Wesson; daughter, Angelia Sue Foster Ross and husband, Jason, of Wiggins; brothers,

Wayne Foster and wife, Virginia of Bogue Chitto, Derrall Foster and wife Linda, of Sontag, Jerry Foster

and wife, Bonnie, of Colorado, Thomas Foster, of Brookhaven; sisters, Francis Smith, of Brookhaven, and

Kathyrn McDonald, of Baton Rouge. He also leaves behind nine grandchildren, Dustin Foster and wife,

Emily, Jennifer Cothran and husband, Tyler, Madison Foster, Hunter Foster, Kelsie Foster, Kaylie Foster,

Foster Ross, Eli Ross, and Ryan Ross; and one great grandchild, Emma Reese Foster; as well as

other loving family members and friends.

Graveside service for Mr. Lee Gorton will be 2 p.m., Friday, November 6, at

Heucks Retreat Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m., Thursday, November 5,

at Riverwood Family.

Lee Gorton, 95, passed away peacefully at Silver Cross Nursing Home in Brookhaven, MS

on November 1, 2020.

He was preceded in passing by his wife of 61 years, Ruth Gorton and is survived by his daughter,

Elizabeth Scott; son, Fred Gorton; grandson Christopher Lucas and great grandchildren,

Benjamin and Anna; and sister Faye Bullock and brother Ray Gorton.

Mr. Gorton was born on September 29, 1925 in rural Richland Parish NE LA. Lee enlisted

in the Navy on June 26, 1942 and served aboard the USS Alcyone in the South Pacific, during WW2.

After the war he met and married Ruth Lee of Brookhaven, MS. Working in the oil fields

for the next 40 years, primarily living in New Iberia, LA., he and Ruth retired to “the hill” in 1988,

just outside Brookhaven near her old family home.

When not gardening, which he was great at, he loved fishing the nearby ponds, or tinkering

with anything old that had a motor on it. Lee could often be seen riding up and down

the nearby rolling hills in his bright red Chevy truck, waving to neighbors,

exhaust pipes rumbling, and puppy dog in his lap.

He loved our Lord Jesus Christ, his wife and all his family.

We are all diminished today by the passing from this life of Robert O. Allen

but know we have been enriched by his presence in our lives. Bob died on October 30, 2020,

at Kings Daughters Hospital, the hospital he helped lay the foundation for as a mason’s helper while a teenager.

Born in Brookhaven, Mississippi on September 29th, 1946 to Lt Col. Emmette P. Allen and Gertrude Allen,

Bob started school in Bordeaux, France after WW II before moving to Brookhaven. A 1964 graduate of Brookhaven High School,

Bob was a varsity letterman in track, baseball, and football. He received a scholarship to play free safety for the University of Arkansas

but failed to matriculate from there due to his excellence at extracurricular activities. Instead, Bob graduated from Mississippi College

with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology in 1969. With his priorities straight and his beautiful bride, Patricia Black Allen, by his side,

Bob completed law school at the University of Mississippi in two years while chairing the Law School Honors Council and working for the Bank of Oxford repossessing automobiles.

After receiving his law degree in 1972, Bob clerked for Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Neville Patterson

and prosecuted for the Hinds County District Attorney’s office. Bob eventually returned home to practice with this father where they opened Allen & Allen.

Bob practiced law from that day forward in Brookhaven and was joined by his son, Will Allen, in 2001. While Bob began his career in

Brookhaven handling domestic and criminal matters, he eventually transformed his practice into one defending governmental entities.

In addition to his litigation practice, Bob was the board attorney for the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors for 41 years

and the board attorney for the Brookhaven Separate School district for 43 years.

Bob received a multitude of honors during his legal career including being named to the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers,

 America’s Top 100 Attorneys, Super Lawyers, and his firm was named by US News and World Reports as a Best Law Firm in America.

 Bob has long held an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell –the highest rating available.

Bob was a member of the American Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association, the Mississippi Bar Association, and the Lincoln County Bar Association.

He was most active in the Mississippi Bar where he served multiple terms as a bar commissioner and served on the Ethics, Insurance,

and Death Penalty Committees. He was also a Fellow of the Mississippi Bar Foundation as well as a member of the Defense Research Institute,

the Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association, National Council of School Board Attorneys, Mississippi Counsel of School Board Attorneys (Board of Directors),

and the Mississippi Association of County Attorneys.  

While Bob was involved in a number of significant lawsuits, he was most proud of his ability to befriend adversaries and clients alike.

He was a passionate advocate for his clients but also a gentleman who was forthright and well trusted by the bar and bench.

Bob had numerous offers to join large firms throughout his career but was completely satisfied being, as he often said, a “country lawyer.”

Bob loved Brookhaven and invested his time there as president of the Kiwanis club, president of the United Givers Fund,

and president of the Lincoln Lawrence County Red Cross. He was a proud member of Trustmark National Bank advisory board and

also supported Outreach Ministries and the Mississippi Capital Defense Fund. He was involved in the Krewe of Ceres his entire life where he served as a page, an escort, and finally King.

Bob coached every level of softball and baseball for his children and many others in the community. He built a batting cage in his backyard to

give not only the players on his team's extra practice but anyone who needed it. It was not unusual to find him throwing batting practice for

opposing team hours before game time, and he was well known for blaring “pump up music” to encourage his players. He had the unique ability

to make kids comfortable and confident at crucial moments during games regardless of skill level. While he asked for kids to give every game their all,

telling them “no guts, no glory,” he often tempered that by telling them that regardless of what happened, “the sun would come up the next day.” Much to Pat’s chagrin,

Bob gave yearly demonstrations on the proper method for executing a hook slide, often in slacks and a button-down. His proudest baseball moment was the 1984

City Baseball Championship where he coached an underdog team to victory.

Bob was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church where he was Chairman of the Deacons

as well as Chairman of the Finance, Policy, and Wee Care committees. He was also a Sunday school teacher at First Baptist

where he loved to sneak his high school boys off for a big breakfast. Bob regularly attended Faith Presbyterian Church so that his grandchildren,

Sam and Lucy Allen, could sit with both their parents and grandparents

He leaves behind his wife Patricia Black Allen, his daughter Julie Allen Foncea and husband Dr. Pablo Foncea, Knoxville, TN,

his son Will Allen and wife Jenny Allen, Brookhaven, MS, his sister Betty Allen Tucker, and husband Jim Guy Tucker, Little Rock Arkansas,

as well four grandchildren: Jacob Foncea and wife Clayton, Janie Foncea, Sam Allen and Lucy Allen. Bob also leaves behind a multitude

of family members who mourn his passing: Charles Underwood, Lance Alworth, Jr., Kelly Driscoll, David Morgan, Anna Ashton, Michelle Staub, Sarah Tucker Piccolo,

and Phillip Morgan. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Lt. Col. Allen and Gertrude Allen, his father-in-law and hunting partner A.G. Black, mother-in-law Rosalind Black, and sister-in-law Becky Black Morgan.

While a tireless advocate for his clients and those he loved, he relished quietly serving others without recognition. A 25-year chip member of Alcoholics Anonymous and his participation in Walk to Emmaus were integral to who he became later in life. He was a difference-maker.

Bob filled up every room he ever entered; he loved and was loved fiercely. His legacy to his children and grandchildren is undergirded

by the belief that faith is expressed by action. He taught them to run to an emergency instead of running away, to look for ways to help others,

and to do the hard things with everything you have. He loved quiet mornings on a river or lake with his fly rod. He also loved fall mornings, hot coffee,

the smell of gun oil, the sound of duck wings before daylight, good dogs, the sound of a bream hitting a popping bug, and his wife, children, and grandchildren.

The last time he saw his wife, Pat, while hospitalized with COVID, he remarked to his nurse, “Isn’t she the most beautiful woman you have ever seen?”

He assured everyone around him that he knew he had “married up.”

We are absolutely certain that when he arrived in heaven, he looked for a jury to say his favorite words: “Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen of the jury.”

After that he found a campfire to sit around and tell tall tales to all of the friends and family waiting to embrace him. He fought the good fight and finished the race. Now he is finally home.

A funeral will be held at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial gifts in his name to the Brookhaven Separate School District or World Vision.

Services for Mr. Jimmie Eugene Britt, of Wesson, are 2 p.m., Sunday, November 1, 2020,

at Mt Zion Baptist Church with visitation from noon until the time of the service. Interment

will be at the church cemetery.

Mr. Jimmie Eugene Britt, 82, went to be with his Lord on October 29, 2020. He was born on

April 26, 1938, to the late Isom Wardell Britt and Myrtis May Walker Britt.

Mr. Britt was a retired dairy farmer and enjoyed spending time with his family.

Preceding him in death were his parents; sister, Edith Hux, and brother, Glenn Britt.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years, Yvonne Britt; sons, Edward Britt (Sheila),

Alton Britt (Sherry); daughters, Kim Wallace (Jamie) and Janet Smith (Gary); along with 14 grandchildren,

Chris Britt (Sheree), Brandi Smith (Layke), Haley Britt, Shelly Price (Robert), CJ Britt (Shelby),

Ryan Wallace (Olivia), Brittany Burch (Brandon), Brock Wallace, Gaden Smith (Leah), Emily Britt (JD),

Julie Smith, Patrick Smith (Brittany), Ashley Strieff (Michael), and Wendy Howell (Shane);

and 15 great-grandchildren.

Lilly Durr, age 10, of Wesson, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, October 27

in a tragic automobile accident.

Private services are 11:00 am on Saturday, October 31, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

in Hazlehurst, with public visitation from 9:00 until time of the service. Burial will be at

Clear Branch Baptist Church Cemetery.

Lilly was an energetic, funny, bright young lady who brought love and joy into the

lives of all who knew her. She was athletic and graceful and spent her life singing and

dancing. Lilly was such a loving little girl with empathy for others that was beyond

her years. She had an awareness of other people's emotions and showered her loved ones

with hugs and affection that would brighten even the hardest of days. She was a protective

sister to Malorie and they had a bond that was immeasurable. Lilly attended

the Wesson Attendance Center and was an excellent straight-A student. She was so incredibly

loved by her family, friends, and all who knew her. Lilly was a faithful child of God and a

member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Lilly is survived by her father, Calvin Fisk, her mother, Rebecca Fisk (Douglas), her sister,

Malorie Durr (7), her grandmothers, Deborah Durr, Vera Fisk, and Marilyn Douglas,

her birth mother, Ashley Durr, and a large family of aunts, uncles

and cousins who are devastated by the tragic loss of this precious little girl.

Lilly's parents and family are so thankful for the outpouring of love and support

they have received from their town and community during this tragic time.

William Lee “Pops” Hardin IV, 70, of Bogue Chitto, went to be with his Lord on October 28, 2020,

at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 30, 1949, to the late William Lee Hardin III and Martha P. Hardin.

He was a member of Rose Hill Baptist Church and retired from Grenn Water Well where he worked for over 20 years.

Mr. Hardin was a big MSU and Nascar fan and he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Marilynn Hardin, and step-daughter, Tammy Barnett.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Patrick Carey Hardin (Amy), William Lee “Chaz” Hardin V (Missy), James “Bob” Perry Hardin (Stacey).

He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, Joshua Patrick (Kayla), Devan Alexis Hardin (Evan), Emily Grace Hardin, Erin Brianna Hardin, Lindsey Elise Hardin,

Kolton Marshall (Haley), Seth Barnett, Owen Barnett, Austin Bryant (Makayla) Jacob Bryant, Zachary Bryant, Hannah Hux (Chris), and Hunter Hux;

along with 4 great-grandchildren, Samuel, Jace, Adaline, and Elizabeth, and special cousin Stanley “Stanbo” Sikes; step-son, Robert Bryant (Lisa),

and Walter Bryant; step son-in-law, David Barnett, and special daughter-in-law “My Buddy” Amy Hardin and Lisa Bryant,

and special friends Ray and Janice Sanders, and Alice Sanders (Chris) and Lisa Gatlin.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Encompass Hospice.

Services for Chester Larkin Smith, of Brookhaven are 2:00 pm, Friday, October 30, 2020, at Church of Christ at Hwy 84 West

with visitation from 5:00-8:00 pm on Thursday, October 29 at Riverwood, and will resume from 1:00 until time of the service on Friday.

Interment will be at the church cemetery.

Chester Larkin Smith, 68, went to be with his Lord on October 26, 2020, at Hospice Ministries of Ridgeland.

He was born on June 26, 1952, to the late Dennis Isaac Smith and Lillie Mae Posey Smith.

He was a member of the Church of Christ at Hwy 84 West and was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed spending time

with his family and he will be missed by all that loved and knew him.

Preceding him in death were his parents, and brothers, Keith Smith and Mike Smith.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Wade Smith and wife Beth and daughter, Melissa Case and husband, Anthony;

two grandchildren, Destiny Allen and Waylon Smith and

great granddaughter, Maely Coone.

He is also survived by a nephew, Michael Smith, and wife, Allyson and niece Natalie Smith.

The family wishes to thank Laverne Lea and his church family.

Memorial service for Mr. Jon Steven Windham will be at Noon Wednesday, October 28, 2020,

at Riverwood Family. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Mr. Windham, 55, of Brookhaven, passed from this life on October 26, 2020, at the

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. He was born in Brookhaven on December 15, 1964,

to Arch Lemar Windham and Dorothy Irene Newell Windham. He worked as a hydraulic technician.

He enjoyed the time off from work riding his side by side at the Homochitto River.

Mr. Windham was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church in Brookhaven.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Those left to cherish his memory are, his sons, Blake Windham and Caleb Windham;

brother, Mike Windham; and sister, Brenda Windham; three grandchildren,

Cole Windham; Laura Windham and Lynnlee Windham, as well as other loving family members and friends.

Graveside services for Mrs. Kathleen Kitchens Waltman of Wesson is 3:00 p.m. Monday, October 26,2020 at Sylvarena Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Sylvarena Baptist Church from 2:00 p.m. until time of graveside service.

Mrs. Kathleen Waltman, 69, went to be with her Lord on October 24, 2020 at her residence.

She was born on September 12, 1951 to the late Robert Lee Kitchens, Jr., and Mary Louise Connerly Kitchens.

Mrs. Waltman was a member of SylvarenaBaptist Church and retired Resource teacher with the Wesson School district.

Preceding her in death were her parents; grandparents;and father-in-law.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Tony F. Waltman; sons Tod Waltman and wife, Erin, and Rob Waltman and wife, Sharon; daughter, Whitney Warren and husband, Brandon; brother, Bobby Kitchens and wife Barbara. She was blessed with 6 grandchildren, Dylan Waltman, Tyler Waltman, Addison Waltman, Mason Warren, Hutson Waltman, and Harlan Warren.   Mrs. Waltman was also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family.