The memorial service for Eddie Plez Reynolds, Sr will be Noon, Friday, June 14, at Topeka Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

Mr. Reynolds, 86, of Jayess, MS, died June 10, 2024, at Southwest Regional Medical Center in McComb, MS. He was born in Ruth, MS, on August 25, 1937, to William and Ruby Reynolds. He was employed as a truck driver for many years. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing or hunting, as well as caring for his antique cars. His greatest treasure was family and spending time with them was the most important thing, especially his precious grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him.

Mr. Reynolds is preceded in death by his wife, Wanzie Reynolds; parents; son, Richard Reynolds; daughter, Debbie McPhail; son-in-law, Jessie McPhail; great grandson, Blaine Reynolds; and sisters, Linda McRaney and Mary Freeman.

He is survived by his children, Eddie Plez Reynolds, Jr. (Dawanna) and Raymond Reynolds; brothers, Billy Reynolds, George Reynolds, and Willie Reynolds and Dale King (Sally); sister, Pearl ; 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, along with a host other loving family members.

Memorial service for Jessie Leroy McPhail will be 11 a.m., Saturday, June 15, at Topeka Baptist Church. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Jessie Leroy McPhail, 68, of Jayess, MS, died June 9, 2024, in Forest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS. He was born in Jefferson Davis, MS June 25, 1955, to Leroy McPhail and Rita Mae Delancey McPhail.

Mr. McPhail was a loving husband, father and grandfather, he enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a very caring person, helping anyone in need. His hobbies included writing poetry, playing billiards, drawing, and working outdoors. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Debbie McPhail; parents; daughter, Brandi Ulmer; and sisters, Jean Norris and Patsy Schoenfeld.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Tara Dyess, Dametaris Pyle, and Jessica McPhail; brothers, Keith McPhail, Jimmy McPhail; sister, Faye McPhail Jackson; and five grandchildren, Taylor Barrett, Kaitie Rose Barrett, Hunter Barrett, Logan Parkman, and Lyla Frye. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

Services for Ms. Wanda Kaye Speights Daley from Monticello are at 2:00 pm Monday, June 10, 2024, at New Life Church in Monticello, with visitation from 11:00 until the time of service.
The burial will be at Oakvale Baptist Church Cemetery in Oakvale. Bro. Jay Thompson will officiate the services with Riverwood Family Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.

Ms. Wanda Kaye Speights Daley, 68, passed away on June 6, 2024, at Southwest Medical Center of McComb.

She was born March 6, 1956, in Jackson, Mississippi to Horace Jr. and Lavon Speights.

Ms. Wanda was called mama, granny, Aunt Kaykay, a loyal friend, and a faithful follower of Christ.  She will be remembered as a talented pianist, great cook, attentive listener, and for all the phone calls. She loved her church family at New Life. She loved keeping up with friends and family. She loved others no matter what and she prayed for everyone every day. Her faith moved mountains! Despite any struggle she had on earth she had hope through salvation in Jesus. Her joyful smile will be missed.

Those preceding her in death are her parents, Horace (Junior) and Ilyss Speights, and Lavon and Bill Griffis; and Brother James Carol (Slick) Speights and Sister, Janice Ann Davis, grand-daughter, Maci Lynn Mason.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children; Angela Kaye Jordan (Gary), Terri Lynn Daley, Justin Daley (Katie) all of Monticello, Grandchildren, Jayla Mason, Brandon Jordan (Lisha), Karlie Jordan, Rose Mason, Maci Daley, Molly Sue Mason, Micah Daley, Magnolia Daley, Madilyn Daley, Maddox (kk) Daley, Great-Grand, Lizzy Channell, Shelbi Channell, Bella Goodman, Eli Goodman; Brothers, Ricky Speights (Debbie) of Hattiesburg, and Thomas Griffis of Forest, LA; Sister, Theresa Brantley (Perry) of Forest, LA.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to New Life Church Building Fund, 1093 F E Sellers Hwy, Monticello, MS 39654.

Christopher Lee Reed, 33, of Monticello, passed away on June 5, 2024.

He was born on September 14, 1990, to the late Marty Herbert Reed and Jackie Wynett Herrington Reed.

Christopher loved to have a good time. He loved to cook and eat good food.

One of his favorite pastimes was riding the river. He could never sit still for long, he was always moving, always on the go. And he always made people laugh, he wanted to see others smiling and having a good time.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marty and Jackie, and grandparents, Joann and Larry Haines.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Blake Reed, Landon Ledet, and Jacie Durr; brother, Peyton Bennett and sisters Christina Walker and Sabrina Reed.

And grandmother, Delma Varner, and many loving aunts uncles, and cousins.

He will be missed by all who loved him.