Christopher Lee Reed, 33, of Monticello, passed away on June 5, 2024.

He was born on September 14, 1990, to the late Marty Herbert Reed and Jackie Wynett Herrington Reed.

Christopher loved to have a good time. He loved to cook and eat good food.

One of his favorite pastimes was riding the river. He could never sit still for long, he was always moving, always on the go. And he always made people laugh, he wanted to see others smiling and having a good time.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marty and Jackie, and grandparents, Joann and Larry Haines.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Blake Reed, Landon Ledet, and Jacie Durr; brother, Peyton Bennett and sisters Christina Walker and Sabrina Reed.

And grandmother, Delma Varner, and many loving aunts uncles, and cousins.

He will be missed by all who loved him.

Services for Mr. Johnny Wayne Dillon from Meadville are at 11:00 am Friday, June 7, 2024, at Riverwood Family with visitation from 10:00 until the time of service.

The burial will be at Midway Cemetery in Meadville.

Mr. Johnny Wayne Dillon, 68, passed away on June 4, 2024, at Meadville Convalescent Home.

He was born on December 1, 1955, to the late Johnny Harrison Dillon and Dorothy Jackson Dillon.

 He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kim Cupit, and sister Joyce Gilbert.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 29 years, Paula Dillon; children, Matt Dillon, Heath Oglesby, and Jonathan Myers; ten grandchildren, Neal Oglesby, Machell Oglesby, Shane Oglesby, Annah Oglesby, Emily Delozier, Tyler Cupit, Ian Dillon, Macy Dillon, Charlie, Meredith Myers, and three great-grandchildren, Benji Huxleigh and Kaiser.

He will be missed by all who loved him.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Tunnels for Towers

Condolences and other information are available online at www.riverwoodfamily.com.

The funeral service for Doris Aline Thompson Granberry will be Noon on Saturday, June 8, at Riverwood Family with burial in Wesson Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at Riverwood.

Mrs. Granberry, 101, of Bogue Chitto, completed her journey here and entered her eternal home, Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Silver Cross Nursing Center in Brookhaven. She was born April 16, 1923, to Lee Thompson and Maggie Case Thompson. She was a compassionate, loving, and caring wife, mother and grandmother. Family was of the greatest importance to her. She was also employed with the Potter Company in Wesson and Ruth’s Fashion in Wesson.

Mrs. Granberry accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at an early age and became a member of Sylverina Baptist Church in Wesson, where she attended until she married her husband, Lee Granberry, September 26, 1941. She then became a member of the Methodist Church and served alongside her husband, of whom she was married 53 years until his death.

She loved the Lord and made sure her family always attended church. She loved to sing and was a member of the choirs at Decell Methodist Church in Wesson, Lone Star Methodist Church in Prentiss, and Jackson Street Methodist Church in Brookhaven. She was devoted to the Lord’s Church, whichever one she attended.

She loved to bake and cook for her family and would set her table a week in advance, excited to serve others. Mrs. Granberry was a gracious hostess and never allowed her guests to go without. 

She is preceded in death by her husband; sisters, Maxine T. April and Sybil T. Hayman; and two grandsons, Taylor McInnis Granberry and Michael Joe Burns, Jr.

Those who remain to cherish her memory are her children, Dennis L. Granberry (Erin) of Hattiesburg, MS, Dona Allyson Burns (Joe) of Bogue Chitto, MS, and Brad Granberry of Gulf Shores, AL; grandsons, Craig Burns of Bogue Chitto, MS, Jace Granberry (Maygan) of Madison, MS, Josh Granberry also of Madison, MS, Lee Granberry (Kaitlin) of Sumrall, MS, and Eric Granberry of New Orleans, LA; 11 great grandchildren, four great, great grandchildren; and a host of other loving family members and friends she has met over the years, who will greatly miss her.

The family would like to thank the staff and workers of Silver Cross Nursing Home and Arden Hospice who provided excellent care for Mrs. Granberry. She was never treated with anything less than respect and value.

Services for Mr. Roger Max Neal of Monticello are at 3:00 pm, Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Pleasant Grove Church with visitation from 1:00 until the time of service and burial at the church cemetery.

Mr. Roger Max Neal, 79, passed away on June 4, 2024, at his residence. He was born on June 27, 1944, to the late Walter Max Neal and Gladys King Neal.

Mr. Neal was retired from AT&T. He loved tending to his cows on his farm and watching all his grandchildren.

Preceding him in death are his parents; sister, Cheryl McGrew, and nephew Scotty Sanders.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 59 years, Fannie Lou Neal; children, Jody Neal (Susan), Tina Kirkland (Wayne), Robin Lambert (Chad), and Kenny Neal (Pam); sister, Rita Wallace; along with his 10 grandchildren, Raylea Lambert, Kayla Oakes, Joseph Neal, Justin Neal, Cheyenne Waldrop, Alyssa Brister,

Trey Kirkland, Maddux Kirkland, Anna Dunaway, Angela Neal, and his eight great-grandchildren.