The funeral service for Thomas Timothy “Tim, the Eyeglasses Man” Smith will be 11 a.m., Saturday, April 15, at Riverwood Family with interment Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Friday, April 14, at Riverwood and will resume Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Tim, 64, of Brookhaven, died April 9, 2023, at his residence. He was born November 12, 1958, to Thomas “Bully” Smith and Christine Delaughter Smith. He was the owner of Ole Brook Optical and worked as an Optician until retirement. He enjoyed his work, meeting people of all ages and making sure their glasses had the perfect fit was important to Tim. He was an avid outdoorsman, going hunting and fishing with his daughter. Tim also liked to “cruising the coast” and enjoyed old classic cars. His greatest joy was found in spending time with his beautiful grandchildren. He was a passionate father and grandfather; his daughter and grandchildren were the greatest blessings in his life. Tim was a member of Fair River Baptist Church. He will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by them all.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Johnnie Belinda Smith.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Nicole Prather and husband, Anthony; four grandchildren, Mason Prather, Weston Prather, Cohen Prather, and Hayden Prather; his former wife, Brenda Evans Sharp and her husband, John. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

The funeral service for Lois Aline Elkins Lightsey will be 11 a.m., Thursday, April 13, at Riverwood Family with interment in Mt Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery in Bogue Chitto. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, April 12, at Riverwood and will resume from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday.

Mrs. Lightsey, 83, died April 10, 2023, at her residence in Bogue Chitto. She was born in Longview, TX, June 28, 1939, to Thomas Cade Elkins and Eula Smith Elkins. She worked with Homelite Jacobson as a payroll clerk.

Mrs. Lightsey is preceded in death by her husband, Leland Kline “Pete” Lightsey; her parents; brothers, Earl P. Elkins, Tommy Cade Elkins, and Fred G. “Sonny” Elkins; sisters, Betty Carter, Frances Bessonette, and Shirley McClintock.

She is survived by her children, Vicki Lightsey Blackmon, Wendi Lightsey Ezell (Michael), and Nikki Lightsey Foreman (Wayne); 9 grandchildren, David Wallace (Ashley), Kris Ezell, Kilee Smith, Brittnie Davis (Brandon), Kaden Ezell (Elizabeth), Garrett Blackmon, Haylee Landry (Joseph), Amanda Rimes (Justin), and C.J. Blackmon; 16 great grandchildren; and her lifelong best friend, Sue Hiley. The family would like to thank the staff of Hospice Ministries, and a special thanks to Emily Rains; the staff of All at Home, with a special thanks to her sitter, Ana Katherine Boyd.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Ministries 397 Brookhaven St, Brookhaven, MS 39601

A memorial service for Archie Andrew “Red” Lord, Sr. will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, April 13, at Riverwood Family, with burial in Arm Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, April 12, at Riverwood.

Mr. Lord, Sr., 86, of Monticello, died April 9, 2023, in Monticello. He was born in Franklin Parish, LA, August 18, 1936, to Walter Smith “Jack” Lord and Leila J. Walker Lord.

Red loved to work outside doing mechanical work on cars, plowing gardens, and riding his tractor. He loved to help his neighbors and friends and family with anything they needed. He was a wonderful provider for his family, working offshore for 46 years. Red was the rock of stability in his family. He had a wonderful ability to make sure everyone was happy and provided a safe home for those whom he loved. His greatest testimony will be his sincere honesty, whether you agreed with him or not. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Andrea Irene Lord; three brothers, Jack Lord, Jr., Matthew Lord, and Zious Lord; three sisters, Bertha Turner, Lucille Morrison, and Sarah McDaniel.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Georgia I. Lord; two sons, Archie Andrew “Andy” Lord, Jr. (Vivian) of Shivers, Robert Harvey “Bobby” Lord (Theresa) of McComb, Susan Darlette Carney (Junior) of Tilton and Gwendolyn Dorise Rutland (Thomas) of Monticello; brother, Daniel T. Lord (Lorraine) of Jayess; sister, Rachel J. Lowe of Gulfport; nine grandchildren, Candice Warren, Kacy McKissick, Stacy Gibson, Robert Glen Lord, Mallory Buie, Jacob Lord, Tyler Rutland, Kelsey Lord, and Mahaila Clay; 19 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association7272 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75231 or The Alzheimer’s Association 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

Margaret Ann Cooper Finnemore, 82, of Brookhaven, died April 8, 2023, at Liberty Community Living Center, in Liberty, MS. She was born July 1, 1940, to Raymond Cooper and Mattie Muriel Hunsucker Cooper.

She was a member of Turnage Chapel Congregational Methodist Church in Foxworth, MS. Margaret enjoyed coloring, painting, and crochet, but mostly loved her family and spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Patsy Brewer; brother, Donald Cooper; brother-in-law, Lloyd Brewer.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Darlene Morgan and husband, Ronnie of Brookhaven; brother, Billy Cooper of Springfield, MA; sisters, Carolyn Provins of Chandler, AZ, Lynda Anderson of FL, and Joyce Kupiec of Brookhaven, MS; five grandchildren, Jennifer Love, Ashley Lofton, Ron Morgan, Jr., Nicole Harvey, and Michael Morgan; and 13 great grandchildren, as well as her church family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to Alzheimer’s Association 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.