Edward Lowery Lambert of Jayess, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather during his incredible 94 years of life. He passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve, the evening of December 24th, 2023, in the home he shared with his granddaughter and her family in Dothan, Alabama.   

Ed was born on February 25th, 1929, to Leon and Dena Lambert in Jayess, Mississippi. He was born the youngest of seven siblings, then later became a brother again to three younger siblings. After spending some time enlisted in the army, he came home to marry his sweetheart Helen, in October of 1949. They had one daughter, JoLynn, in 1952, then from 1986, also raised their granddaughter, Lauren. He spent the majority of his career working as a skilled pipeline welder on various locations across the country. After retiring from the Pipeliner's Union, he continued to work in and around Jayess as an independent welder and bulldozer/backhoe operator, helped run the Jayess Topeka Tilton Water Association, and raised and farmed cattle.  

Never being one to sit still, even in his late elderly years he kept himself busy puttering around the farm and shop working on his equipment. In his mid-eighties, he stunned doctors and medical staff upon admission to the hospital with the story of how he came to have a fractured pelvis and ribs. Not from a fall, as may have been easily assumed, but from being crushed by the bushhog he was working under. His recovery was quick, and before long, he was back at it. In 2016, when his first great-grandchild came along, he excitedly spoke of, "making a dozer operator out of that boy."  

Often described as a man of few words, when he did have something to say, we listened. Each and every night before laying down to sleep, he sat on the edge of the bed and read his Bible, then said a prayer. He took immense joy in contributing to the construction and raising of the new Calvary church in the early 1990's. Pastor and Sister Bowling, and the church family were very dear to him. In August of this year, even though his memory was failing him, a surprise visit from the Bowlings lit up his face with warmth and joy.

Ed is survived by his daughter JoLynn Parr (Robert), his granddaughter Lauren Lynch (Dax), his great-grandsons Gentry and Truitt, and his siblings Margie (Renfroe), Arlie, and James. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dena and Leon, his stepmother Louise, his siblings Gay Lavern (Rhinehardt), Cassie (Ainsworth), Plezzie Lee, Juanita (Holcomb), Earlene (Nettles), and Hayward, and his dearly loved wife Helen.   

Services will be held at Calvary UPC in Jayess. Visitation will take place Tuesday evening, January 2nd, from 5:00-8:00 PM, and the funeral service at 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 3rd, with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM.   

Graveside service for Mary Diane Harris will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 27, in Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Harris, 81, of Brookhaven, passed away December 25, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Brookhaven October 24, 1942, to Willie Eugene Keene and Nonnee Rushing Keene. Mrs. Harris worked for many years with Bell South and Check Exchange of Mississippi. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Harris; her parents; son, Glenn Duane Bracey; and brothers, Larry Keene and Dudley Keene.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Donna Smith (David), Kevin Bracey (Felisha), and Cynthia Bracey (Duane); brothers, Donald Keene (Hannah) and Martin Keene (Debbie), and sister-in-law, Sylvia Keene; five grandchildren, Jessica Vanier (Colby), Elena Smith, Lauryn Bracey, Parker Bracey (Lexi), Taylor Bracey; two great grandchildren, Merrick & Atlas Vanier; step grandchildren, Keelie Piner, Justin Piner (Ashley) and their children. She is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

Graveside service for William Glenn Hall will be 11 a.m., Thursday, December 28, in Riverwood Memorial Park. There will be a time for family and friends to gather, Wednesday, December 27, from 5-8 p.m. at Riverwood Family.

Mr. Hall, 76, of Bogue Chitto, died December 25, 2023, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born January 25, 1947, to Ellis Hall and Vivian Martin Hall. He was a Senior Operator with Spectra Entergy at Union Church, MS. Mr. Hall served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he received many medals including a Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

Glenn, lovingly known as “Cowboy” to his family and friends, was a faithful husband, father, and pawpaw. His greatest blessing was welcoming his granddaughter, Delaney, into the world. She became his world. He enjoyed being outdoors, tending horses and riding when he could. He would participate in many trail rides as well as the Dixie National Trail Ride. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Chrissy Hall; his mother and father-in-law, J.W. and Frances Vinson; and step granddaughter, Kristen Davis.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 51 years, Linda Hall; children, Angie Davis (Dwayne) and Matt Hall (Mihran); brother, Dennis Hall (Elizabeth); sister, Ruth Wallace (John); one granddaughter, Delaney Davis; one step grandson, Jeremy Davis (April); and one step great grandson, Landon Davis. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.

Kessa Dawn Barlow, 45, passed away December 19, 2023, at her home.

She was born October 18, 1978. Kessa enjoyed gardening, playing the fiddle from time to time, listening to all types of music and hanging out with her boys. She loved to see them smile. Kessa had a gypsy soul and a heart of gold and never met a stranger.

Preceding her in death was her stepmom, Shannon Knight and grandparents, Harry and Janice Price and Carl and Alice Terry.

Those left to cherish her memory are her parents, Vicki Driver and Bobby Tillman; children, Cody Wayne Simonek, Jesse Vaughn Barlow, Augustus Paul Barlow and Y Hayne Barlow; her brothers, Lloyd Tillman, Randall Tillman and wife, Alexis and sisters, Jennifer “Mack” Driver, Jessica Lynn Tillman and Chezlee Ann Tillman. Along with numerous family members and friends, Rhonda Swinner, Freddie Driver and Johnny Knight.