A memorial service will be held for Gerald Wayne Reid, 4 p.m., Tuesday, November 15, at Divide Memorial Methodist Protestant Church.

Mr. Reid, 75, of Monticello, passed from this life November 11, 2022. He was born January 25, 1947, to G.W. Reid and Frances Mildred Carney Reid. Mr. Reid proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Viet Nam War. Gerald spent years working in the trucking industry and retired from working for Lawrence County District 3.

Gerald had a love for hunting and fishing, he spent many hours enjoying the outdoors. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend. He was a kindhearted man who enjoyed caring and providing for others, especially friends and family. Gerald will be missed by all who loved and knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Joe Reid; grandson, Dillon Reid; brothers, Billy Don Reid, Tony Reid, and Charles Reid; and nephew, Lance Reid.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 42 years, Pam Reid; children, Jesse Reid and wife, Heather of Monticello, Chad Furr of Greenville, and Tina Page of Petal; three grandchildren, Archie Reid, Kyle Reid (Reagan), and Kayla Doby (Dillon); a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.

Funeral service for Allison Eileen Newell Francis will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 16, at Riverwood Family Funeral Service, with interment in the Newell Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday evening at Riverwood and will resume Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Ms. Francis, 49, of Brookhaven, Mississippi, passed away on November 12, 2022. Allison was born on October 22, 1973, to John E. Newell, Jr. and the late Frances Lanelle Sykes Newell. She attended Bogue Chitto Assembly of God and Church of the Way where she had a host of Christian friends who loved on her in her time of deepest need. She has worked as a teacher assistant at Mamie Martin Elementary School since 2000 and was still employed there upon her death. She loved working with the children each day and talked of her co-workers with much gratitude for their genuine love and friendship toward her. Her life's greatest pleasure and memory was knowing she gave her all to her family through her enduring dedication, unconditional love, and sacrificial giving of herself throughout all their years in all of life's circumstances.

Preceding her in death is her loving, Christian mother, Frances Lanelle Sykes Newell. Her favorite Bible verse was Isaiah 43:2 "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you...”

Those left to cherish her precious memory are her father, John E. “Johnny” Newell, Jr.; husband of 32 years, Charles M. Francis Jr.; two children, Brittany Francis Tanksley and Daniel Francis ; her loving sister, Deidre Michelle Newell Case and brother-in-law, Patrick Clayton Case; her
son-in-law, Roman Tanksley; four precious grandchildren Blake, Brantley, Zayne, and Mila whom she loved dearly; and a host of loving friends, co-workers, and precious children.

She should best be remembered for her love of and faith in Jesus Christ and her enduring love for her family.

Dorothy Jean Bunch, 69, of Wesson, passed from this life November 1, 2022, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven. She was born in Foley, AL, February 14, 1953, to Ben Adrian Golson and Lilly Jean Tillery. She was a retired truck driver but enjoyed many different hobbies, including, gardening, baking, and fishing. She was an avid outdoors person and found great comfort and entertainment in the beauty of God’s creation. Mrs. Bunch was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church in Wesson.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Linda Gail Gladney; and stepson, Rusty Neal Singleton.

Those left to cherish her memory are, her husband of 21 years, Mark Bunch; brother, John Golson; sisters, Phyllis Mini, Elizabeth Dyess, Theresa Byrne, and Karen Griffin. She is also survived by four nieces, Anna Walker, Ashley Augustinowize, Elizabeth Love; two nephews, Herman “Keith” Davis, Carol Mini; six great nephews and four great nieces.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clear Branch Baptist Church, 2156 Clear Branch Drive, Wesson, MS 39191

Donna Marie Howell, age 53, passed away on October 31, 2022. She was born January 22, 1969. She was a well known & loved business owner of Tara's Tint in Brookhaven, Mississippi. She is survived by her daughter Taralyn Beeson, son-in-law Brandon Beeson and two grandchildren Camdyn and Kaya Beeson. And many family and friends that she touched throughout her life.