The funeral service for Betty Lou Richardson Brown will be 3 p.m., Thursday, March 28^th, at Gallman Baptist Church, with burial in Gallman Community Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until the time of service.

Mrs. Brown, 86, of Crystal Springs, passed away March 25, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. She was born in Louisiana, January 20, 1938, to William Alec Richardson and Wilma P. Tullos Richardson.

Mrs. Brown was a faithful wife, mother, and grandmother. She dedicated herself to her family and church. She will be remembered especially for her love of cooking, playing games, and crafting. One of her greatest joys was caring for others.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Brown; daughter, Debbie Pridgen; and son, Dale Brown.

Those who remain to cherish her memory are her children, Cindy McAlpin (Larry), Roy Brown, Bill Brown (Joy), and Dana Bowman (Ben); 13 grandchildren, Jaya Buford, Kristi Smith, Holli Hennington, Erin Jones, Heather Withers, Micah McAlpin, Megan Floyd, Joshua Brown, Barbara Ann Brown, Wesley McAlpin, Caleb Bowman, Michelle Brown, and Jacob Bowman. She is also survived by her 22 great grands as well as other loving family members and friends.

Mrs. Brown’s late daughter, Debbie Pridgen, began “All Things New, Inc.” ministry in Brandon. In lieu of flowers, you may send memorials to All Things New, Inc., P.O. Box 2183, Brandon, MS 39043.

Graveside service for Allie Faye Gormley will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, in Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Jayess, MS.

Allie Faye Sumrall Gormley, 87, of Reno, Nevada, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. She was born January 2, 1937, in Lawrence County to Kenneth and Daisy Sandifer Sumrall. Faye graduated from Topeka-Tilton High School and Copiah-Lincoln Junior College. After completing her course work, she moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, and began working at a Mortgage Company. Faye continued working in the field of finance at First National Bank of New Orleans until her retirement. After her retirement, she and her husband, John, enjoyed a life full of adventures and traveling. They ended their travels in Reno, Nevada, where they lived the rest of their lives.  After John’s passing in 2015, Faye was united with Bruce Johnson.  

Preceding Faye in death are her parents and her brother, Donald Sumrall, and her husband, John.

She is survived by her husband in Christ, Bruce, of Reno, Nevada, and her dearest cousin, Ruby Nell Boyd of Monticello, Mississippi.

A memorial gathering will be held for Royce Lee Mitchell Monday, April 1, 2024, at Riverwood Family, from 5-8 p.m.

Mr. Mitchell, 50, of Monticello, died March 26, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, December 5, 1973, to James and Fay Mitchell. Roy was a hard-working man who enjoyed taking care of his family. He also took time out to go hiking, fishing and 4-wheeler riding. He liked spending time in the great outdoors, he was a good wood craftsman as well. Roy also enjoyed cooking for his family and friends. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his father, James Mitchell, Sr.; grandson, Braxton Mitchell; and father-in-law, William Jones.

Those who remain to cherish his memory are his wife of 22 years, Christy Mitchell; children, Lilly Burns (Kenny), Cheyenne Bass (Mike), Savannah Mitchell; Destany Mitchell (Blake), Makayla Mitchell, Madison Mitchell, and Jasmine Primich; mother, Fay Mitchell; mother-in-law, Ethel Jones; brother, James Mitchell (Toni); sisters, Mikki Bates (Luke), Melissa Stauffer (Gary), and Krystal Walker; and four grandchildren, McKenna Heidelberg, Alice Gray, Adalynn Scheffler, and Jordan Upton. He is also survived by brothers-in-law, Jimmy Jones (Jessica), Bill Jones (Sharlene), and sister-in-law, Beverly Jones (Phillip), as well as other loving family members and friends.

The funeral service for Melania Elaine Frith will be 1 p.m., Friday, March 29, at Riverwood Family, with burial in Montgomery Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from Noon until the time of service at Riverwood.

Mrs. Frith, 78, of Summit, died March 23, 2024, in Liberty, MS. She was born in Crowley, LA, November 23, 1945, to John Dueo Buller and Laurice Schexneyder Buller.

Mrs. Frith was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. “She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness”, as Proverbs 31: 27 describes. She was a dedicated Christian and enjoyed cooking, gardening and helping others. She loved her children with all her heart and absolutely adored all of her grandbabies. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Tom Frith; parents; brothers, Johnny Buller, Huey Buller, Francis Buller, and Terry Buller; sister, Henrietta Buller; grandchildren, Drew River Smith, and Trey Donovan Crittenden.

She is survived by her children, Tinker Frith, Tammy Smith Frith, Jennifer Frith Crittenden (Michael), Eugene Frith (Freida); brothers, Harold Buller, James Buller, and Gerald Buller; sisters, Judy Roosa (Johnny), Jacki Daigle (Tiger); seven grandchildren, Stacy Frith, Todd Smith, Ty Crittenden, Savannah Firth, Eva Frith, Chloe Crittenden, and Colton Frith; three great grandchildren, Allie Rose Tanner, Paisley Kate Crittenden, and Stetson Crittenden. She is also survived by friends, Trevor Courtney, Amber Case, Kaylee Brown, Kathrine Brumfield, and Brandon McKenzie, as well as other loving family members and friends.