The funeral service for Mary Ann Jordan Allen will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 28, at Harmony Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from Noon until the time of service.

Mrs. Allen, 64, of Brookhaven, died August 25, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Brookhaven on December 19, 1959, to Elmer Lee Jordan and Bonita Ellen Delong Jordan.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Elmer Lee Allen and Helen Lanelle Allen.

Those who remain to cherish her memory are her husband of 23 years, Johnny Lee Allen; children, Jennifer Ann Smith, Lucus Leon Williams, Jordan Lea Pope, John Pope, Scott Allen, Stacey Allen, Penny Allen; brother, Jimmie Jordan; sister, Teresa Mae Griffey; 11 grandchildren, Branden Britt, John Rowdy Pope, Eliza Jane Pope, Jolea Rose Pope, Laura Williams, Lundyn Nations, Lauren Allen Guthrie, Sarah Allen, Julia Robinson, Griffin Wilson, Chesney Allen Wright; and two great grandchildren, Liam Guthrie and Brynleigh Cooley.

Funeral service for Megan Daniell Busby will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, August 28, at Riverwood Family with burial in Mt Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, August 27, at Riverwood and will resume from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday.

Megan was born December 9, 1985, in Hazlehurst, MS, to Hugh Daniel Watson and Kaylon Stephens Watson. She completed her journey here on earth Saturday, August 24, 2024, she was 38 years of age.

Megan was a stay-at-home mom who loved her family beyond measure. She enjoyed life with Brian and their children and gave her all to assure them of her love. She liked to make jewelry and enjoyed singing to her favorite tunes. She also spent time outdoors, fishing or attending car shows. Megan was a great cook and baker; she enjoyed providing dishes for her family. Megan is gone too soon and will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her son, Austen Watson; grandparents, Ruby and Lin Stephens and Nancy and DB Watson; and brother, Daniel “D-Watt” Watson.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 7 years, Brian Busby; her parents; children, Annah Nieburg, Ashtyn Nieburg, Aydin Watson, Braden Busby, and Noah Busby; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bruce and Bonnie Terrell; and father-in-law, Henry Busby; and brothers-in-law, Stuart Busby (Joanna), Justin Busby (Rene). She is also survived by a host of other loving family members and friends.

The funeral service for Judy Elaine Burgess will be Noon, Tuesday, August 27, at New Hope Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m., Monday, August 26, at New Hope and will resume from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday.

Mrs. Burgess, of Monticello, was born on August 23, 1949, to W.B. Thompson and Betty Jean Malone Thompson. She completed her journey here and celebrated her birthday in the presence of Jesus, leaving this world on August 23, 2024. Judy was married to her husband, Ronnie for 54 years, and would meet him for lunch almost every day. She cherished her family, spending time with her precious grandchildren was the delight of her life. She also enjoyed going to lunch with her best girlfriends. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and served in many different areas. Judy liked to spend time outdoors, picking blueberries, and fishing. She also liked watching the humming birds when they would come to visit. She was a faithful wife and loving mother, grandmother and friend and will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents and one granddaughter, Morgan Bonson.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Ronnie Burgess; children, Gayle Galey (Cliff), Amy Boyles, and Lisa Bonson (David); brother, Curley Thompson (Doris); 14 grandchildren, Samantha Berryhill, Breanna Boyles, Will Boyles, Jessica Ursrey, Emily Boyles, Megan Galey, Jason Galey, Josh Galey, Caleb Bonson, Daniel Bonson, Sarah Bonson, Karley Bonson, and Cassie Bonson, Matt Bonson; 16 great grandchildren and a host of other loving family members and friends as well as her faith family at New Hope.

Funeral services for Lavern Wallace Hardin will be held on Monday, August 26th at First Baptist Church in Brookhaven.  Visitation will be from Noon until 2pm followed by the service.  Graveside services will follow in the Bethel Baptist Church cemetery in Bogue Chitto, MS.  Riverwood Family Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. 

Lavern passed on to her eternal heavenly home August 23, 2024.  She was born on March 12, 1946, in Bogue Chitto, MS, to Jewell Rubin Wallace and Ruby Freeman Wallace.  She graduated from Bogue Chitto High School and attended Copiah Lincoln Community College. 

She retired from Trustmark National Bank in 2017. 

She is survived by her son Ty, wife Kay, and grandson Spencer of Olive Branch, MS; a brother, John Wallace and wife, Ruth and nephew Wes of Destin, FL; sister-in-law Ellen Wallace, nieces Deanna and Laura, and nephew Jami.  She is preceded in death by her parents and brother James Wallace of Bogue Chitto. 

Pallbearers are Wes Wallace, Jami Wallace, Steve Moore, Art Stevens, Clint Rounsaville and Spencer Hardin. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons research.