The funeral service for Lester Earl Lowry will be 11 a.m., Saturday February 10, at Riverwood Family. Visitation is from 9-11 a.m. prior to service.

Mr. Lowry, 59, of Hazlehurst, died February 6, 2024, in Jackson, MS. He was born in Natchez, MS, July 6, 1964, to Robert Edward Lowry and  Ann Abernathy Coleman.

Mr. Lowry spent 27 years working in the oilfield. There were several hobbies that gave him enjoyment, including cooking, gardening, traveling, and going fishing with his best friend, Jason Palombo. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, his greatest treasures in life were his family, especially his seven grandchildren and one great grandchild, and his friends. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his father; grandmother, Ruth Abernathy; and father-in-law, John Loyd Williams.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Robin Lowry; his mother Ann Coleman (Billy), mother-in-law, Betty Ann Williams; children, Madison Russell (Caleb), Brandi Case (Ray Joe), and Greg Nettles (Carrie); sisters, Roberta Holloway and Chrysti Whittington (Paul); step brothers, Kevin Coleman (Debra), Mark Coleman (Becky), and Alan Colmon (Kat); seven grandchildren, Anabelle Case (Laramie), Wyatt Case, Makaylee Nettles, Lilly Nettles, Abbie Case, Raylan Case, and Cash Nettles; and one great grandchild, Willow Case.  He is also survived by a host of other loving family members and friends.

Peggy Howell Strahan, 79, passed from this life on February 6, 2024, very peacefully at Camellia Estates in McComb. Peggy was born October 10, 1944, to Buel and Mildred Summers Howell.

She was an avid reader, and what a better place to work than the library. She was there 16 years and she loved all the staff and patrons.

Preceding her in death were her parents.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 37 years, Bill Strahan; daughter, Jennifer Barron Welch (Arnie); grandchildren, Krissy Barker, Shelly Barker and Heather Smith (John), she has a new great granddaughter, Lilly Nobles; and step sons, Spencer Strahan (Janie) and Lance Strahan (Lori).

She is also survived by her sisters, Virginia Pope (Wallace) and Charlotte Martin (Orville), with a host of nieces, nephews and cousins, whom she loved.

No arrangements have been made at this time.

Services for Mrs. Emma Joyce Harris of Wesson are 10:00 am, Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Little Bahala Baptist Church with burial at the church cemetery.

The visitation will be 5:00-8:00 pm, Friday, February 9, at the church.

Mrs. Emma Joyce Harris, 71, passed away February 7, 2024, at her home.

She was born August 9, 1952, to the late Elon Martin and Lavelle Hester Martin.

Mrs. Harris was a member of Little Bahala Baptist Church.

She worked as a caregiver and loved caring for her family and loved ones.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Thomas Harris and son Thomas W. Harris, Jr.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Eddie Harris and wife, Alishia, Priscilla Nations, and Kevin Harris and wife, Christy. She is also survived by her sisters, Patsy Chinn and Shirley Roberts; six grandchildren, Ashleigh Jones, and husband, Hershel, Parker Harris, Brodie Harris, Chastity Rutland, and husband, Seth, C.J. Moore and Langston Harris; five great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

She will be dearly missed by all that loved her.

The funeral service for Claude Ellis Lewis will be 11 a.m., Friday, February 9, at Riverwood Family with burial to follow in Hamburg, MS. Visitation is from 9-11 a.m. at Riverwood Family Funeral Service 76 Highway 51 S, Bogue Chitto, MS 39629.

Mr. Lewis, 87, born May 15, 1936, under the care of Gentiva Hospice, passed into his eternal home on February 6, 2024, at his home, the home he loved, with his extended family at Boswell.

Claude loved family gatherings, going to eat fish with family and spending time with his special friend, Shannon Smith.

He was welcomed to his heavenly home by his parents, George W. Lewis and Hermie Martin Lewis; brothers, Norman Rae (Kenny), J. G. (Jay), Arthur Lee Lewis; sisters, Blanche L. Smith, Hermie Lewis, and Margie L. Curtis.

Survivors include Claude’s sister-in-law, Bobbie Lewis; brother-in-law, Tapper Curtis; special friend, Shannon Smith; many nieces, nephews, and great plus great, great nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be, Buddy Davis, Paul Smith, Max Davis, Christian Huffman, Jalen Huffman, and Ed Crawford, honorary pallbearers will be Jason Smith, James Huffman and the workers and his friends at Boswell.

Reverend Randy Davis will be officiating.