Funeral service for Mr. Byrd will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church

with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation is from Noon until the time of service.

Mr. Louis Cortez Byrd of Brookhaven, MS, at the age of 82, entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday, January 23, 2021.

On December 6, 1938, he was born to the late Louis “Tuck” Byrd and Gladys Watts Byrd.  

Mr. Cortez Byrd was a graduate of West Lincoln Attendance Center and attended Mississippi State University.

After leaving MSU, he began a life-long career in the forest products industry. Through his many years of hard

work and dedication, he not only successfully grew his businesses; but also touched many lives along the way.

He was a long-time member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where he served as a faithful deacon for many years.

Mr. Byrd was a vital part of the Brookhaven community, both personally and professionally. Two of his greatest

legacies are his faith in Jesus Christ and his love for his family. “Papaw Cortez” was a beloved husband, father,

father-in-law, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who will be so dearly missed by his family and life-long friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, Clint & Virgie Ruth Lofton, and only a few short months ago,

his high school sweetheart and the love of his life for 63 years, Barbara Ann Lofton Byrd. Also preceding him

were his brother-in-law, Fleet Lofton, and great-nephew Russ Michael Mangold.

Those left to cherish his memory are son Terry Byrd, wife Liz, and daughter Tonya Stewart, husband Gary.

He is also survived by his four grandchildren, Kelli Miller, husband Hal; Kolby Byrd, wife Karlee; Clint Stewart, wife Elizabeth;

and Caroline Stewart. Additional blessings are his great-grandchildren, Maggie & Olivia Miller, Knox Byrd Stewart,

Adalynn Byrd, and baby girl Stewart, due in May, one brother Bruce and wife Mary Davis, sister-in-law Martha Lofton,

and a host of nieces and nephews.

With our deepest appreciation, the family would like to say a very special thank you to Dr. Ray Montalvo and Dr. Michael Stewart.

We are also grateful to the nurses and staff at King Daughters Medical Center for the impeccable love and care given to our beloved

Daddy and Papaw. The family also wishes to thank the many past and present employees of Mr. Cortez Byrd that have faithfully

worked with him throughout the years.

Memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. 2162 Old Hwy 84 W  Brookhaven, MS 39601

Visitation for Mr. Paul Stephen Board will be held Tuesday, January 26, 2021, from 11 a.m.

until 1 p.m. at Easthaven Baptist Church in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Graveside service will follow at 2 p.m.,

at Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Hazlehurst, MS. Revs. David Moree’ and Dustin George will officiate.

Mr. Board, of Brookhaven, entered eternity January 22, 2021. He began his journey on

earth April 14, 1952, born to Paul Adam Board and Virginia Mills Thomas, he lived 68 years.

Mr. Board was retired from Georgia Pacific and was a member of Easthaven Baptist Church.

When he was not providing for his family, he enjoyed the outdoors, being an avid horseman

and photographer, he took every opportunity he could to ride the Continental Divide Trail System.

Photography and woodworking were hobbies that brought him great satisfaction. He was a wonderful

husband, father, and grandfather, and his family was most precious to him. He will be greatly missed

by all that knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Joseph Michael Board and Paul Adam Board, Jr.;

stepmother, Helen Gunther; father-in-law, W.D. Waltman; and sister-in-law, Kathleen Waltman.

Those who remain to hold his memory dear are his wife, Connie Elizabeth Waltman Board; mother-in-law,

Elizabeth Waltman; sons, Ezekiel Dickens Board (Jennifer), Joshua Aaron Board; daughter,

Rachel Board Plauche (Scott); sister, Cathy L. Board; sisters-in-law, Marcia Board, Patricia Hall (Robert),

Barbara Crew (Ron), and Diane Stokes; brother-in-law, Tony Waltman; five grandchildren,

Haley Elizabeth Board, Katie Lynn Board, Laila Renee Board, AnnaBelle Rose Plauche, Elisabeth Claire Plauche;

and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cowboys for Christ or The American Cancer Society.

John Arthur Catt, 60, of Jayess, Mississippi, passed away January 21, 2021, at Forrest General

Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS. Mr. Catt was also born in Hattiesburg, January 15, 1961, to

James Lonnie Catt and Dorothy Clara Beacham Catt. He was a member of Topeka Baptist Church

and a wonderful husband, brother, father, Papa, and friend. He taught each of his “babies”

the art of hunting and gardening. He was a true family man and treasured every moment

spent with his family. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Hughey Catt, T.D. Catt, and Ray Catt;

and his sisters, Linda Lambert and Dora Dean Simpton

Those who remain to cherish his memory are his wife, Kimberly Catt; children, Michael Pate (Ashley),

Lance Pate, Jordan Adams (Alexia), Crystal Westmoreland, Ashley Halford (Bobby); brothers,

Paul Catt (Gwyn), Mike Catt; sisters, Alice Lee (Bobby), Mary Case (Eddie), Amy Wages, Ruthie Stewart (Billy);

13 grandchildren, Stephanie Westmoreland, Lila Pate, Sarah Westmoreland, Canaa Pate, James Halford,

Kelsi Westmoreland, Brice Halford, Jace Halford, Raelyn Westmoreland, Cash Adams, Trey Sandifer,

Jayden Sandifer, and Bentleigh Sandifer. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews

and other loving family members and friends.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Graveside Services for Mrs. Pattie L. Lofton, of McCall Creek. are 11:00 am, Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Ramah Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Pattie L. Lofton, 87, went to be with the Lord on January 21, 2021 at Camellia Estates in McComb.

She was born on June 30, 1933, to the late Lloyd Watts and Ruth B. Watts.

Mrs. Lofton was a retired beautician and was a homemaker who loved to sew and read and study her Bible.

She was a member of Ramah Baptist Church, and will be missed by all that knew and loved her.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, Roy Gene Lofton, and sister, Johnnie Ruth Love.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Roy Kendall Lofton, daughter, Gene Angela Pope,

brothers, Bobby Watts, and Kerry Watts. She is also survived by her three grandchildren, Jamie Smith, Corey Smith, and Kelly Lofton

and 8 great-grandchildren.