Funeral service for Janet Lynn Murray will be 11 a.m., Friday, September 23, at Riverwood Family, with burial in Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday, September 22, at Riverwood, and will resume Friday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

Mrs. Murray, 72, of Loyd Star, passed from this life, September 20, 2022, in Ridgeland, MS. She was born in Brookhaven, MS, April 11, 1950, to Nelson Case and Melanie Wilson Case. Janet was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and watching the grandchildren play sports. She was also a golf enthusiast. Janet lived life to the fullest and was loved by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Michael Murray; her parents; and one granddaughter, Brittany Gill.

Those who remain to cherish her memory are her children, Johnny Fielder (Lisa), Cameron Fielder (Rhonda), Misty Smith (Stephen), Autumn Nelson McDonald; brothers, Jerry Case, Donald Case (Pam), Woody Case; sister, Lola Case; eight grandchildren, Brent Fielder, Kylar Fielder, Austin Smith, Linley Smith, Collin Smith, Alex McDonald, Layne McDonald, and Jessica Morris. She is also survived by five great grandchildren and two lifetime friends, Pat Newman and Jeanette Thomae as well as other loving family members and friends.

Funeral service for Kennedy Dwayne Roberts will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 21, at Riverwood Family with interment in Gum Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, September 20, at Riverwood Family.

Mr. Roberts, 25, of Brookhaven, passed from this life September 17, 2022. He was born September 6, 1997, to Shannon Dwight Roberts and the late Sarah Elizabeth Walters Roberts. He was a Supervisor at Sanderson Farms and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his mother and uncle, Justin Lee Rippy.

He is survived by his father; sister, Katelyn Roberts Emfinger and husband Blake; nieces, Meredith Blake Emfinger and soon to arrive, Margaret Elizabeth Emfinger; paternal grandparents, Roger and Diane Roberts and maternal grandparents, Larry and Debbie Walters; aunts and uncles, Mike and Tara Roberts, David and Tina Roberts, Wayne and Christi Givens, Kim Rippy, and Ginny Berry, David and Kendal Walters, and Hank and Allyn Walters. He is also survived by a host of cousins and other loving family members and friends.

Graveside Services for Mr. Nathan Wayne Mason, of Bogue Chitto are 11:00 am, Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Enon Baptist Church Cemetery with visitation from 9:00 until time of the service at Enon Baptist Church.

Mr. Nathan Wayne Mason, 33, passed away September 17, 2022, at Kings Daughters Medical Center.

He was born on January 18, 1989, in McComb, MS.

Preceding him in death were his father, David Mason, maternal grandmother, Vera Mason and grandfather, Hershel Mason.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 13 years, Kim Mason; his mother, Kim Taylor Thompson; children, David Mason, Jason Mason, Kara Mason, and Conner Mason.

He is also survived by his brother, Clifton Mason and wife, Julianne and sister, Tara Campbell and husband, Scott; and a host of nieces and nephews and many great friends and family. Nate was a hard worker and was loved by all.

He will be missed by all that loved him.

Funeral service for Kevin “Honey” Bales will be 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Riverwood Family, with burial in Twin Oaks Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Monday evening, September 19, at Riverwood.

Mr. Bales, 60, of Bogue Chitto, passed from this life September 16, 2022, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. He was born May 21, 1962, to Clifton E. Bales, Sr. and Helen Kathryn Reid Bales. He was a man with a big heart. He loved his family, his friends, and his dogs. Kevin was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and sitting on the porch watching all the activity of nature in his back yard. He also loved the Lord and leaned on Jesus every day. You never knew if he was having a bad day because he always greeted you with a smile and a hug. His love was unconditional, his acceptance unquestioned. Kevin took everyone as they were, and he loved them well.

Kevin is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Marriah; siblings, Melissa Boyd, Grub and Vivienne Bales; and George Hughes; and his parents-in-love, Richard Miller and Gerald and Glenda Smith.

He is survived by his wife, Glenda “Tiny” Bales; son, Tobby Bales; grandchildren, Amber, Payton, Mason, and Emily; great granddaughter, Riley; siblings, Melinda Hughes, Bruce Bales (Donna), and Billy Boyd; mother-in-love, Sue Miller; and in-laws, James Miller, Timmy Miller (Darlene), Wendell Miller (Cindy), and Angie Miller. He is also survived by an abundance of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great, great nieces and nephews as well as other loving family members and friends.

Thomas Talmage Lutz, 91, passed away September 14, 2022. He was born in Fayette MS, January 27, 1931.

Mr. Lutz served his country in the United States Air Force in the Korean War. He was retired with Corps of Engineers after 33 years of service. His hobbies included hunting and fishing. He always had a garden and believed in keeping busy. He was instrumental in instilling morals, values, and love for the Lord into his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He loved and served the Lord all his days and now he has gone home.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Cecille Lutz and by his parents, Roy and Ann Lutz.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Marlyn Lutz, Marvin Lutz and Marian Lutz Spencer (Jake); brother, Bradley Lutz (Sharon), and sister, Anna Katherine Cockerham. He is also survived by his three grandchildren, Meredith Spencer (Carolyn), Justin Spencer (Amanda), and Bradley Spencer. He is also survived by eight great grandchildren, Madison, Mallory, Lily, Jacob, Joseph, Cooper, Audrey and Payton Spencer.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Baptist Children’s Village or Unity Cemetery.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Unity Baptist Church starting at 11:00 with a potluck dinner to follow.  All friends and relatives are invited.

Mark Anthony Harvey, 62, of Brookhaven, passed away in his home from an ongoing health issue on September 14, 2022.

Mark was born February 11, 1960. He was a 1978 graduate of Briarfield Academy in Lake Providence, Louisiana. He had a brief career in farming before going to work in the Timber Industry for 35 years. Mark took great pride in his work as a saw filer. He was first employed with the Mill in Sondheimer, Louisiana, then Roger’s Lumber in Columbia, Mississippi. He finished his career with Jones Companies (formerly Rives and Reynolds) in Natchez, MS., in 2019.

Mark met the love of his life in 1999. In 2000, Janie became his wife. He was a dedicated provider, loving husband, and thoughtful step-father.

Mark liked listening to classic rock music and watching drag racing. He enjoyed anything with a motor, including classic automobiles, motorcycles, dirt bikes, and 3 and 4-wheelers. Mark had a special talent for riding long wheelies. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Mark is preceded in death by his parents, David Harvey and Claire Tweedy.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Janie Harvey and one stepdaughter, Amanda Cruse and husband, Cory, of Haughton, Louisiana.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Anyone who wishes to honor Mark may make a donation to the Wahabi Transportation Fund at PO Box 2750, Jackson, MS 39207.

Graveside service for Olive Ann “Tollie” Jones will be 11 a.m., Saturday, September 24, at New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. “Tollie”, as she was so affectionately known, passed from this life September 17, 2022, at her residence. She was born in Brookhaven, MS, October 27, 1933, to Charles Burton Watts and Verlie Wroten Watts. Mrs. Tollie spent many years in education and retired from teaching at Mamie Martin Elementary School. She was a kindhearted and loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Mrs. Tollie enjoyed spending quiet time reading a good book or tending her garden. She was a gracious hostess and could prepare a meal fit for kings, being invited to Dr. Bob and Mrs. Tollie’s home was truly an enjoyable time. Her greatest treasures were her family and friends. All who loved her will be touched by her absence and her life will always be remembered as a legacy of grace and love.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert E. Jones and their son, Jeffrey Jones.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Robert B. Jones (Lisa), Timothy M. Jones, and Oliver A. Jones (Megan); sister, Cynthia Briggs; six grandchildren, Joel Jones, Austin Jones, Bennett Jones, Brittany Harris, Molly Clark, and Colby Harris. She is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

Memorial service for Peggie Ruth Jackson Brasseal will be 11 a.m. Monday, September 19, at Riverwood Family. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday.

Mrs. Brasseal, 82, of Brookhaven, passed from this life September 13, 2022. She was born in Brookhaven, MS, April 12, 1940, to her parents, Lawrence Jackson and Madoline Pepper Jackson. She was a loving wife to her husband of 62 ½ years, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved to spend time with her family and will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James Wesley Brasseal; her parents; sister and brother-in-law, Neva Jackson Short and Willie J. Short; and her brother, A.C. Jackson.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Mary “Kitty” Brasseal Nations (Kenny), Jimmy Brasseal, Dawn Brasseal Case (John), and P.J. Brasseal; sister-in-law, Clara “Pat” Jackson; eight grandchildren, Tasha Nations Bales (Jr), Lehne Brasseal (Emily), Cody Nations (Beth), Hunter Brasseal, Sgt Konner Case (Erika), Holden Magee, Bailey Magee, Crystal Blair; and seven great grandchildren,                A1C Owen Anderson (Melody), Colten Bales, Ethan Bales, Jaylee Nations, Lyam Nations, Abby Blair, and Riley Blair. She is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Beth Brown and Jodie Sartin of Brookhaven Health & Wellness and Deaconess Home Health and Enhabit Hospice, for the care they have given our loved one.

Funeral service for Jimmie Dale Granger will be 10 a.m., Friday, September 16, 2022, at Bethel Baptist Church in Hazlehurst, MS, with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, September 15, at Bethel.

Jimmie Dale White Whittington Granger, our dear wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  There are not enough words to describe this precious lady. She loved her family and God, fiercely.  Her life exemplified the fruits of the spirit each day.  Jimmie Dale was the baby of the family and brought much joy to her late parents, James Henry "Jim" and Minnie Ashley White of Hazlehurst.  Jimmie Dale was born on April 22, 1939 and lived in the Bethel community her entire life.  She was a faithful member  at Bethel Baptist Church where she willingly worked and served for many years in all activities of the church.  She worked in the food service industry her entire life and most of those years were spent at Hardy Wilson Memorial Hospital as the food service director.  She was an excellent cook, great gardener, and she loved flowers and quilting. 

She is survived by her husband, Derrel Granger, her son, Ricky (Rhonda) Whittington and her stepson, Derrel (Dee) Granger. Her grandchildren are Katie (Roy) Patrick, Hollie (Lyle) Berard,  Neil Whittington,  Nicholas Whittington, Drew (Kayla) Granger and Spence Granger. Her great grandchildren are Taylor Berard, Emily Patrick, Madisyn Berard, and Jorie Granger.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Ovis Whittington; her son, Ronnie Whittington; grandson, Dustin Whittington; sisters, Jeanette White, Evelyn Hall and Christine Hutchison; brothers, James Earl  and Billy Joe White  and many other loving family members. 

The family would like to express our deep appreciation for the care provided to Jimmie Dale by Debbie Gladden.  She was very kind, compassionate and helpful to the family. 

Funeral service for Reverend Riley Leroy Hinton will be 11 a.m., Friday, September 16, 2022, at Riverwood Family, with interment in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Friday.

Mr. Hinton, 87, of Brookhaven, passed from this life September 12, 2022. He was born in Laurel, MS, November 22, 1934, to Leonard Leroy Hinton and Doris Viola Odom Hinton. He was an ambassador for the Lord Jesus Christ, serving as pastor to numerous churches, and a member of First Baptist Church in Brookhaven. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and has even been able to share life with his great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

Rev. Hinton is preceded in death by his parents and his son-in-law, Glenn Dunbar.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 63 years, Patricia E. Hinton; children, Ann Hinton Dunbar, Brent Alan Hinton (Cindy); five grandchildren, Brian Dunbar (Savannah), Brandt Hinton (Kate), Braxton Hinton, Zoey Claire Hinton, and Riley Kate Hinton; and four great grands, Berkley Dunbar, Bryce Dunbar, Brinkley Dunbar, and Mary Brixten Hinton.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to FBC Brookhaven Building Fund 200 E. Monticello Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601.