Funeral service for Mrs. Doris Elaine Smith Farmer will be 10 a.m., Friday, August 19, at Riverwood Family, with interment in the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, August 18, at Riverwood.

Mrs. Farmer, 75, of Brookhaven, passed away August 16, 2022, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. She was born in Brookhaven, MS, March 12, 1947, to Hiram C. Smith and Anna Bell Hall Smith. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her husband, John E. Farmer; her parents; grandson, Kyle Farmer; and great nephew, Brayden Anthony.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Bobby Martin and fiancé Amy Davis, Shellie Jordan and husband, Randy, Terry Meeks and Alex Farmer and wife, Sheila; brother, Ronnie Smith and wife, Cathy; sister, Pearlean Anthony and friend Wayne Johnson; six grandchildren, Trinity Martin, Sawyer Jordan, Travis Meeks, Ty Meeks, Justin Farmer, and Jessica Farmer. She is also survived by ten great grandchildren and other loving family members and friends.

Funeral service for Mrs. Margie “Vernice” Shirley Cook, will be 11 a.m. Friday, August 19, at Brookway Baptist Church, with interment in the Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Friday.

Mrs. Cook, 94, passed from this life August 15, 2022. She was born in Why Not, MS, October 15, 1927, to Jesse Harmon Shirley and Nora Dunnam Shirley.

Mrs. Cook was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, even welcoming great and great, great grandchildren. She married her late husband, Jimmie, on Christmas Eve, 1945 and had 47 years together. They were blessed with four children.

She was a homemaker for many years, until taking a position as bookkeeper/receptionist. Then in later years, she worked at King’s Daughters Medical Center Gift Shop. She will be greatly missed by her loved ones and friends.

Mrs. Cook is preceded in death by her husband, James “Jimmie” Cook and son, Ronald Wayne “Ron” Cook.

She is survived by her son, Richard Cook (Cathy), of Mansura, LA; daughters, Colleen Clements (Dean) and Jimminette Phillips (David), both of Brookhaven, MS; brother, James Shirley, of Baton Rouge, MS; sisters, Delores Bennett, of Denham Springs, LA and Catherine Middleton, of Terry, MS. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 3 great, great grandchildren as well as other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Funeral service for Lillie Ann Herring Rushing will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 17, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, August 16, at Riverwood Family.

Ms. Rushing, 85, of Brookhaven, passed from this life August 13, 2022, at her residence. She was born in Brookhaven, September 9, 1936, to Fred and Mae Herring. Ms. Rushing was a beautiful example of grace and held her family close to her heart. “Granny” enjoyed supporting her grandchildren

in all of their activities; she was their biggest fan.

She also loved her faith family at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and served her Lord through her service there. She was a devoted member of the church, teaching Sunday School, acting as Sunday School Secretary, singing in the choir, and serving as WMU Leader.

“Miss Ann” was an educator for 38 years. She served as Guidance Counselor and taught Home Economics. She would often say, “teaching was not just a job, it is a calling.”

Her hobbies included traveling, sewing, cooking, and spending many hours working in her yard, planting, and caring for her flowers. She was a very creative soul and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Amaryllis Nations; and brother, Fred Herring, Jr.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Johnny Rushing and Steve Rushing (Cassandra); daughter, Lisa Covington (Gary); sister, Sue Redd; nine grandchildren, Will Rushing, Zane Rushing, Garrett Rushing (Alex), Jayden Rushing, Preslee Rushing, Anna Grace Covington, Allison Covington,

Kensy Covington, and Jessi Claire Covington; and one great grandson, Asher Rushing. She is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

Services for Mr. James Mitchell Britt of Brookhaven are 1:30 pm Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Riverwood Family with visitation from 11:30 until the time of service.

Burial will be at Easthaven Cemetery.

James Mitchell Britt, 72, passed away on August 12, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born August 7, 1950, to the late, James Ollion Britt and Ruby Lee Britt.

Mr. Britt was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.

In 1969 Mitchell was drafted into the United States Army. After returning to the U.S. in 1972, he joined the 155th Infantry, National Guard, where he continued to serve his country. He enjoyed Harley Davidson motorcycles and was a member of ABATE. He also enjoyed woodworking.

Preceding him in death were his parents; sister, Joyce Floyd; niece Stephanie Hudson; nephew, Jake Taylor, and father-in-law, Bennon Case.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 45 years, Sherry Case Britt; son, James Matthew Britt and wife, Jenna; daughters, Lacey Lopez and husband, Eric and Kim Leveque and husband, Chris; sister, Patsy Claville and husband, Les; along

with eight grandchildren, Dylan Britt (Harley), Hayden Britt (Ian), Taylor Britt, Johnathan Britt, Kylee Lopez,, Kagen Lopez, Collin James (Brooke), Noah James

four great grandchildren, Stevie Rae Britt, Adelynn Louviere; Korynn Britt, and Jace James; his mother-in-law, Bobbie Case; sister-in-law, Sheila Massey (Gary) and a host of nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Ministries, 397 Brookhaven Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601

Services for Rhonda Michelle Tidwell of Jayess are 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Riverwood Family with burial at Providence Baptist Church in Jayess.

Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 pm, Friday, August 12, at Riverwood Family.

Rhonda Michelle Tidwell, 55, passed away August 9, 2022, in Gulfport, MS.

She was born on August 8, 1967.

The pride and joy of Rhonda’s life was her grandchildren. Her heart was full of love for her family and friends. She loved to help people and gave encouraging words to all. She loved unconditionally and selflessly.

She will be missed by all that loved her.

Preceding her in death were her grandparents, Delos and Alice Hodges, Worneal Roberts and Marie Murphy, also her niece, Breanna Humphrey.

Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Linda Hodges Humphrey (David Bryant); father, Walter Humphrey Jr., and wife Jean; daughters, Teynaum Bowen (Will Lovelock), Taylor Magee and husband, Matthew; and sisters, Robin Grant, Amy and Ashley Humphrey, and Jennifer and Leighan Hayes; brother, Christopher Humphrey and wife Beverly. She is also survived by grandchildren, Ayden, Zoie, Remlie and Logan; and a host of family and friends.

Funeral service for Sheila Marie Thompson will be 11 a.m., Friday, August 12, at Monticello United Pentecostal Church, with interment in Wellman Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday from 6-9 p.m. at Monticello UPC.

Mrs. Thompson, 65, of Tylertown, passed from this life August 7, 2022, in Hattiesburg, MS. She was born in Monticello, MS December 15, 1956, to Roy Lee Moak and Alice Mae King Moak. She was loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and even welcomed one great grandchild into her heart.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 21 years, Felix “Chimp” Thompson; her parents, Roy Lee Moak and Alice Mae King Moak ; stepdad, Emmit Thompson; sisters, Oline Mixon and Barbara Jean Moak; brothers, Roy Moak, Jr., Troy Lee Moak and Stevie Joe Moak.

She is survived by her sons, Michael Thames and wife, Tessa; daughters, Alison Thames and Katie Carfaro and husband, Kory; brother, James Moak; sisters, Mary Wallace, Frances Boyd, Mildred Easterling, Patsy Adams, and Brenda Anderson; 12 grandchildren, Ashley Carter (Colton), Gage Boyd, Grace Thames, Alyssa Thames, Steven Thames, Scarlet Thames, Rylea Wibright, Lane Wibright, Jaxx Cafaro, Autumn Cafaro, Gabriella Cafaro, and Danyell Carson; and one great grandson, Cason Carter. She is also survived by her boyfriend, Jeff Stringer as well as other loving family members and friends.

Funeral service for Marvin Oscar Foster will be 2 p.m., Friday, August 12, at Stronghope Baptist Church, with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation is Friday, from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Reverend Matt Scopel will officiate.

Mr. Foster, 56, passed from this life August 9, 2022, in Wesson, MS. He was born in Newport, Rhode Island, April 13, 1966, to Willard Boyd Foster and Ruth Anne Lewis Foster. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Mr. Foster provided for his family as a Truck Driver and Mechanic. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Those who remain to cherish his memory are his wife of 23 years, Patty D. Foster; daughter, Jessica Branch (Christopher); brother, Mike Foster; two grandchildren, Logan and Matthew Branch; and one nephew, Wyatt Foster. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

Funeral service for Mrs. Edna Miller will be Noon, Wednesday, August 10, at Riverwood Family, with interment in the Crystal Springs Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until the time of service.

Edna, age 101, passed from this life August 8, 2022, at the Aspen Assisted Living Community in Brookhaven. She was born November 16, 1920, in Sontag, MS, to William Robert and Florence Aserlene Allen.

She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked at Potter Company and Co-Lin Community College.

Edna liked to stay busy and had a variety of interests: traveling, sewing, needlework, painting, pottery, gardening, and quilting. She especially enjoyed spending time with the weekly quilting group at Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

Her greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed by them all.

Edna was a faithful believer in Jesus Christ and was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church.

Preceding her in death are, her husbands, Julian M. Morrison and Mercer B. Miller; her parents; eight brothers, three sisters; son-in-law, Orrin Leonard; and grandson, Daren Morrison.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Julian M. Morrison and wife, Gretchen; daughters, Sandra Leonard and Beverly White and husband Wayne; five grandchildren, Jennifer Carrier, Sam Leonard (Karen), Alexander Leonard (Kiri), Jonathan White (Robyn), Bradley White (Maggi); eight great grandchildren, Joshua, Brandin, Patrick, Dillon, Alex, Liam, Leia, and Freyja; one great, great grandson, Sheppard; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.

A Special thanks to The Aspen & Compassus Hospice.

Funeral service for Mr. Robert Earl Boyd will be 10 a.m., Thursday, August 11, at Riverwood Family, with
interment in Riverwood Memorial Park.

Robert Earl Boyd was born on January 8, 1932, to Leon A. Boyd and Lena Jordan Boyd and departed this
life on August 7, 2022, in Tyler, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Minnie Belle
Britt Boyd. his parents, and by his three siblings and their spouses.

Mr. Boyd is survived by his oldest son, Robert Wayne Boyd and wife, Teresa of Brookhaven, their two
children, Jason Boyd of Jackson, and Candi Boyd and spouse Lauren of Aurora, CO, along with their son,
Miller; middle son, James E. "Buddy" Boyd and wife, Linda of Brookhaven, their two children, Christy .
Boyd Smith and husband, Lance of Brookhaven and their three children, Nicholas, Abigail and Isabelle,
and Cory Boyd and wife, Alyce of Brookhaven, along with their daughter, CJ and twin boys, Dalton and
Tavin; and youngest son, Terry Boyd and wife Cissy of Tyler, Texas, their two sons, Weston Boyd and
wife, Abby of Georgetown, Texas and their son, William, and Keaton Boyd of Tyler, Texas.

A huge thank you goes out to the staff at Prestige Estates Assisted Living Facility in Tyler, Texas for the
good care they took of him for more than eleven years. They truly loved taking care of him and
considered him one of their favorites of all the residents.
He will be missed, but as believers we have the promise of being reunited again someday.

Donavon Anthony Davis, 34, passed away July 19, 2022.

He was born on August 4, 1987.

Donavon loved to draw and aspired to be a tattoo artist and own his own shop in the future. He loved music and enjoyed playing his electric guitar and his keyboard. He loved taking things apart to fix them but most of the time he couldn’t put them back together! But the thing he loved the most was his family, especially his only child, Shantlee. Their bond was like no other. Donavon loved animals and all God’s creatures and loved the Lord with all his heart and soul.

Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents, Douglas Arthur Davis and Joyce Elaine Sykes, maternal grandparents, John D. Boyte and Carolyn F. Easterling, and his uncle, Timothy Scott Davis.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Cheryl Natasha Davis; daughter, Shantlee Dae Marie Davis; stepdaughters, Haley Griffin, Aninsley White, stepsons, Gaston Purvis and Ethan White; mother, Corinne Day McNulty (Cricket), father, Douglas Anthony Davis (Tony); sisters, Kaci Corinne Davis and Kalee Anna Davis