The funeral service for Troy Lyvell Burns will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 15, at Riverwood with burial in Cold Spring Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation is from Noon until the time of service at Riverwood.

Mr. Burns, 80, of Pearl, MS, passed away March 12, 2024, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. He was born in McComb February 26, 1944, to William Clarence “Ted” Burns and Lillian Hayes Burns. He was a welder for South Central Heating and Plumbing.

Mr. Burns is preceded in death by his parents, William Clarence “Ted” Burns and Lillian Hayes Burns; daughter, Sherry Starnes; brothers, Bill Burns, Clifton Burns, Clarence Burns, Ronny Burns; sisters, Lavon Laird, Marie Lenior, Alvie Myers, Lucille Hicks, and Teddy Perere.

He is survived by his children, Toni Fox (Jeff) and Felicia Williams (Bobby); seven grandchildren, Dustin Starnes, Rusti Lynn Jobe, Amanda Sullivan, Savannah Ashley, Andy Fox, Stephanie Barnett, and Christina Bellisario; and 16 great grandchildren. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.

The funeral service for Kathy King Laird will be 11 a.m., Monday, March 18, at Riverwood Family with burial in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

Mrs. Laird, 65, of Brookhaven, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Brookhaven, February 16, 1959, to Jerry Burch King, Sr. and Wilma Williams King.

Mrs. Kathy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and cherished her family. She loved to cook delicious meals for them. She had a huge heart for people. She and her husband spent most of their life being foster parents to many children. She enjoyed working in retail sales. Mrs. Kathy will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Lynn Laird; her parents; and two sons, Jeffrey Laird and Jerry Laird.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Benjamin Laird; brother, Jerry B. King, Jr.; eight grandchildren, Adrianna Anderson (Julian), Savanna Rutland and fiancé, Dylan Conn, Riley Laird, Olivia Laird, Isabelle Laird, Grace Laird, Christian Laird, and Hannah Laird; and one great grandchild on the way, Bryer James Anderson. She is also survived by sister-in-law, Jane Bricker (Buddy); nephew, Hunter King; nieces, Hailey Gutierrez and Jayla Hinojosa; and a host of other nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers you may send memorials to MD Anderson Cancer Research Hospital in Houston, TX, or to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Brookhaven, MS.

The funeral service for Norma Jean Conerly Lea will be 10 a.m., Friday, March 15, at Riverwood Family, with burial in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

Mrs. Lea, 77, passed away March 13, 2024, at her residence in Brookhaven. She was born in Chatawa, MS, March 1, 1947, to Frank David Conerly and Lucille Hinson Conerly. She was retired from Copiah Lincoln Community College, spending many years as a Dorm Hostess. She was a devoted and loyal hostess to hundreds of girls over 16 years of service.

Her greatest accomplishment was her family. She took great joy in her children, grandchildren, and even great grandchildren, all of whom will carry a legacy of love she so richly provided. She had a love for the beauty of flowers, and she enjoyed spending time gardening as well.

Her faithful and loving companion provided security and love for her for many years. Prissy will forever be in her heart.

Mrs. Lea is preceded in death by her husband, Carey M. Lea; her parents; and brothers, Stanley Conerly, Glen Conerly, Gerald Conerly, and Clifton Conerly.

Those who remain to cherish her memory are her children, Robin Weldon and husband, Chad, Wanda Kent and husband, Allen, Warren Agnor and wife, Nolita, Debra Bond and husband, Mark; brothers, Mitchell Conerly and Steve Conerly; sister, Dimple Bond; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

A special thanks to Enhabit Hospice; her nurses, Kim Roberts and Nicholas Burns, and helper, Nikki King; Dr. Ray Montalvo and Dr. Ed Moak.

David Charles Fisher, 80, of Brookhaven, died February 23, 2024. He was born February 1, 1944, to Harold and Ida (Martin) Fisher. He was self employed as a consultant.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Carol, Donald, Howard, and Ruth.

He is survived by his daughter, Tracy Fisher; sister, Dorothy McRae; nieces, Caroline Carman, Amy Parkson and Jannett, and nephew, Steve Fisher.