Funeral service for Harold Donald Porter will be 11:30 a.m., Friday, October 20, at Riverwood Family, with burial in Arlington Baptist Church Cemetery in Bogue Chitto. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at Riverwood.

Mr. Porter, 83, of Brookhaven, died October 16, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Lincoln County October 28, 1939, to Harold Nello Porter and Maude Edna Case Porter. He was an accomplished carpenter and worked in construction for many years. He enjoyed constructing furniture and specialty pieces for his loved ones to treasure. Mr. Porter was a faithful member and ordained deacon of Pearlhaven Baptist Church. He made spending time with family and friends a priority in life.  He was a great fan of Southern Gospel music, either going to hear his favorite groups or singing in quartets. He also liked to spend time fishing. Mr. Porter will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Peggy S. Porter; children, Dwayne Porter (Tammy), Terry Porter (Evonne), Teddy Porter (Karen), and Dacey Porter (Krystal); brothers, Phil Porter (Carol), Gary Porter (Karen), and Rickey Porter (Connie); 13 grandchildren, 16, great grandchildren, and a host of other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Habitat for Humanity, 220 S First Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601.

A celebration of life for Tucker Daniel Haire will be held, 10 a.m., Thursday, October 19, at Union Church Presbyterian, with burial in Union Church Cemetery.

Tucker was born in Brookhaven, MS, December 11, 2013, to Daniel Timothy Haire and Kristen Nicole Newell Haire. He was given nine years to bring joy and blessings to his family. God sent His angels and carried Tucker back into the arms of Jesus October 15, 2023.

He enjoyed riding trails and checking cows and visiting with his grandparents. He also liked watching movies and reading his favorite books with his brother and sister. Tucker had such sweet eyes, and a smile that would melt your heart. He wasn’t given a long life, but he packed more into nine years than most will in a lifetime. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him.

Tucker is preceded in death by his grandmother, Wanda Varnado Haire; cousin, Cooper James Newell; great grandfathers, James Glen Smith, David Ray Varnado, Franklin Timothy Haire, and William Meredith Newell; and great grandmothers, Bennie Jean Cooley Newell and Nell Yarbrough Haire.

Those who will forever cherish the memory of Tucker are his parents, Daniel and Kristen Haire; brother, John Rayford Haire; sister, Charlee Elaine Haire; grandparents, Timothy Franklin Haire, Stacey William Newell, and Wendy Smith Newell; great grandparents, Bertha Greer Varnado and Mattie Lea Smith Jackson; Uncle Lee Newell & wife, Nicole, their children, Will, Maverick, and Meredith; Aunt Karly Wright & husband, Jameson, their children, Nolan and Kyndal, Aunt Darla Haire and her child, Eden. He is also survived by a host of other loving family members.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hayden Casavechia Fund, Children’s of MS Complex Care, 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216.

The funeral service for Leonard Earl Falvey, Sr. will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 18, at New Hope Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m., Tuesday, October 17, at Riverwood Family and will resume at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.

Mr. Falvey, 79, of Wesson, died October 14, 2023, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. He was born in Brookhaven, February 20, 1944, to Charles Denver Falvey and Daisy Mae Benford Falvey. He was a logger by trade. He was a lifelong member of United Gamefowl Breeders Association and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his great grandson, Jacob Tyler Wallace.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mona C. Falvey; children, Leonard E. Falvey, Jr. & Tori, Larry E. Falvey & Lesia, Cheryl Galloway & Jerry, Leslie E. Falvey & Shonnye, and Danyll Summerall; brothers, James Falvey (Margie) and Mitchell Falvey (Delane); 14 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren, as well as a host of other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Stick Horses and Capes, PO BOX 4079 Abilene TX 79608-4079, in memory of his great grandson, Jacob Tyler“JT”.

Memorial service for Duchess Deane Smith will be 11 a.m., Saturday, October 21, at Riverwood Family. Visitation is from 10 until the time of the service.

Ms. Smith, 59, of Brookhaven, died October 15, 2023, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. She was born in Brookhaven April 23, 1964, to Donald Clyde Smith and Beverly Stokes Smith. She worked in the medical field as a Licensed Practical nurse.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and grandparents, Sue Smith, Clyde Smith, Grace Geren, Curtis Ray Stokes.

She is survived by her children, DJ Branning (Kristen), Jeremy Branning (Jessie), and Ashley Smith (Kason); brother, Mitchell Smith, sister, Stephanie Case (Shane); three grandchildren, Noah Branning, Lucy Smith, Theo Smith; her boyfriend, James Caston, and other loving family members and friends.