The funeral service for Janice Irene Wallace Calcote will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 7, at Riverwood with burial in Bethel Community Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

Mrs. Calcote, 80, of Brookhaven, passed away in the early hours of Monday morning, February 5, 2024, at her daughter Sonya’s home in Ruth, surrounded by her loving family. Irene was born on February 8, 1943, to William C. (Brown) and Mary Coleman Wallace.

She was a supervisor in the food service with SHRM Oil Field, that took her to many places. She was a life member of Bethel Community Church. She graduated from West Lincoln High School. Irene enjoyed the art of quilting, but her favorite time was spent with her family, especially her daughters and her grandchildren, and her son-in-law, Alan, who was so kind and loving with her and took such wonderful care of her. She lived life to the fullest and will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Lamar Calcote; her parents; son, Kelvin Hancock; brothers, Calvin Wallace, Johnny Wallace, Sherrill Wallace, Carroll Wallace; and sisters, Joyce Wallace and Aleane Wilkinson.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Sonya Thames (Alan), of Ruth, MS, Melissa Gayle Redd (Jerry), of Central, LA; five grandchildren, Kevin Thames (Stephanie), Miki Hughes (Mitchell), TJ Smith (Mandy), Josh Coone, and Robbie Coone (Taylor); eight great grandchildren, Aubree Thames, Adaline Thames, Rylee Thames, Graham Thames, Cohen Hughes, Elijah Coone, Easton Coone, and Maely Coone; siblings, Elizabeth Franklin, Paul Wallace (Sounnia), Mary Ann Ritchie (John), Myrtle Hutcherson Cartwright (Paul), Ray Wallace (Paulette), and Roy Wallace (Susan). She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel Community Church in memory of Irene Wallace Calcote, 2231 Goodwill Loop SW, Brookhaven, MS, 39601.

The memorial service for Charles Patrick Clark is 1 p.m., Monday, February 5, at Jayess Baptist Church. Visitation is from Noon until the time of service.

Mr. Clark, 70, of Jayess, died February 1, 2024, at McComb Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born in Brookhaven January 14, 1954, to C. P. Clark and Elner Boyd Clark. Mr. Clark was an avid motorcycle enthusiast but also enjoyed a day at the lake fishing as well. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family and friends.

Mr. Clark is preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Bullock Clark;  his parents; and his son, Jeremy Clark.

Those who remain to cherish his memory are his children, Edward Clark (Madison), Patrick Clark (Rachael), Chasity Clark Beal; brothers, Jerry Clark (Charolette), and Terry Clark; sister, Teresa “Sissy” Payne (Harlond), 11 grandchildren, Newt Clark, Hazi Clark, Roper Clark, McKinlee Clark, Tuff Clark (due soon), Jacob Clark, Brayden Clark, Zack Montgomery, Kaitlin Beal, Brooklyn Beal, and Colin Beal. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends, and will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

Walter Ford Fennell, 75, of Hazlehurst, died February 1, 2024, at his residence. He was born November 22, 1948, to Charles Edwin Fennell and Ruth Draughn Fennell.

Mr. Fennell serviced his country in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. He is retired from Canadian National Railroad after 40 years, where he worked as an Engineer.

Mr. Fennell was a faithful servant of The Lord Jesus Christ. He was diligent in reading through the Word of God twice each year. He was an active member of Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and was married to his sweetheart for 53 years. His family was his greatest accomplishment in life. He was an avid farmer and always gave the first of the crops to his neighbors and friends. He enjoyed collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia. Mr. Fennell will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ernest Fennell, Tommy Fennell, Carl Fennell; and sister, Linda Ann Broom.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Glenda Fennell; children, Todd Fennell (Alicia), Bryan Fennell (Amy), Tera Simoneaux (Ronnie); three grandchildren, Abbey Fennell, Taylor Simoneaux, and Zachary Simoneaux. He is also survived by a host of other loving family members and friends, and his faith family at Bethel Temple.

The funeral service for Robert Lee Pennington will be 10 a.m., Saturday, February 3, at Calvary Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

Mr. Pennington, 66, of Bogue Chitto, died February 1, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Brookhaven, April 28, 1957, to Roy Pennington and Della Heart Pennington.

Robert “Sidewinder” Pennington was a truck driver and construction worker for most of his life. He loved being a volunteer firefighter for the Bogue Chitto Fire Department. What he loved most was riding his Harley Davidson motorcycles, which included being a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association and ABATE. He loved all his family and close friends. Robert never met a stranger and anyone that ever met him would never forget him. He was always seen sitting on his front porch, drinking coffee, with his trusted dogs and one cat by his side. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Tina Gregg.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 23 years, Sherryl Pennington; children, Heather Watson (Lynn), Robbie Nettles, Mildred Bates (Scott); brother, Wayne Pennington; sister, Janie Thames (John); four grandchildren, Kayleen Watson, Mataleigh Watson, Anastaszya “Hayley” Bates, Madyson Bates; and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.