Jane Day West, age 92, passed away, after a brief illness, at her
son's home in Natchez on September 10. She was born Minnie
Jane Day in Brookhaven, Mississippi, the eldest daughter of
Scheumann and Laura Mae Day, on January 7, 1930.

She was "Minnie" to her husband, Jerel (Red) West,
"Momma" to her children, and "Mawmaw" to her grandchildren and great
grandchildren.

She was a long term resident of Lafayette, Louisiana, where she
enjoyed bowling, antiques, playing cards, and her pets. Her list of
hobbies was long including gardening, tole painting, and going to
casinos. She loved to cook and spend time with family and
friends. She loved life and strived to live it to the fullest.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Jerel L. West.

She is survived by a son, Jerel West, Jr. and wife Sharon; a daughter,
Amy Davis; five grandchildren, Beth Roach(Michael), Laura West,
Lee Davis(Sheree), Summer Deville(Larry), and Wesley
Davis(Maegan); and 4 great grandchildren, Charlotte Roach,
Savannah Davis, Jacob Davis, and Cohen Deville; two sisters,
Sally Bullock and Martha Arrington; and numerous nieces and
nephews.

A Graveside and Celebration of Life Memorial will be at a later date

Graveside service for Dannita Sue Ford will be 2 p.m., Saturday, September 17, at First Pentecostal Church of Bude Cemetery.

Dannita Sue Ford, 71, of Nederland joined her beloved husband, Floyd Ford and her Lord and Savior Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Dannita was born November 28, 1950, in West Monroe, Louisiana to Dollie and Daniel Hemphill.

Dannita was a native of Bude, Mississippi and a member of First Pentecostal Church of Bude. After moving to Nederland, Dannita would often visit her church back home. She was a loving daughter, mother and grandmother who was immensely dedicated to her family and her faith. Dannita was always a positive person with an upbeat personality. She loved life and enjoyed working on jig-saw puzzles and singing. Dannita had a love for butterflies.

Dannita was preceded in death by her father, Daniel Marcus Hemphill; spouse, Floyd Daniel Ford; and grandson, Brady Ford.

Those left behind to cherish Dannita’s memory are her daughters, Kimberly Ford of Nederland, TX; Danielle Tompkins and her husband, Rick of Roatán, Honduras and their children Isabella and David; Angela Barnett and her husband, Bruce; son Dan Ford and his wife, Jennifer of Mississippi; mother, Dollie Hemphill of Bude, MS; sister, Donna Brister and her husband, Olen of Bude, MS; niece and nephew, Rebecca Brister and Adam Brister of Bude, MS.

Services for M. Jerry Rutland will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, September 14, at Calvary United Pentecostal Church, with burial in Powell’s Grove United Pentecostal Church Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m., Tuesday, September 13, at Calvary and will resume from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday.

Mr. Rutland, 77, of Jayess, MS, passed from this life, entering his eternal home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, September 11, 2022. He was born June 24, 1945, to James Melvin Rutland and Agnes Marie King Rutland. He was employed as Utilities Department Foreman with Georgia Pacific in Monticello, MS. He was a member of Tri County Cruisers and an avid outdoorsman. Mr. Rutland found the greatest joy in helping others. Being the hands and feet of Jesus, making a difference in the lives he touched. He was a faithful follower of Jesus and was glad to join his faith family in fellowship and worship. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Otis Rutland and Glenn Rutland; and his mother and father-in-law, W.H. “Dub” and Mary Katherine Womack.

Those he leaves behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 57 years, Joyce Ann Womack Rutland; children, Elliot Rutland and wife, Jocelyn and Allen Rutland and fiancé, Jenny Smith; six grandchildren, Caroline and Claire Rutland, Addison and Avery Rutland, and, soon to be, Jaxon Barron and Blaire Buckels. He is also survived by a host of family and a countless number of friends.

Linda Smith, beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother went to meet her Lord and Savior on September 8, 2022, at the age of 77.  Visitation will be held Friday, 9/16/2022 from 5:00PM-8:00PM and continue Saturday 9/17/2022 with services at 2:00PM at Riverwood Family Funeral, Brookhaven MS.  All are welcome to attend the services to celebrate this special lady.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Cameron Smith and her grandson, Brooks Ashton Smith of Brookhaven, MS; her parents, Lenwood and Ruby Lucille King of Holden, Louisiana; siblings Ray King, Joyce King Gill, Imelda King Broussard, and Gene King, all of Louisiana. 

She is survived by her children Kimberly (Wayne) Mitchell of Parkville MO, Mark Smith, and Jason (Heather) Smith of Brookhaven, MS.  She is also survived by her grandchildren Grant (Sheena) Abbey of San Diego, CA; Samantha (Niko) Mitchell of Houston, TX; Anna Katelynn Smith of Jackson, MS and Cole Smith, Jacob Smith, Jonah Smith and Jackson Smith all of Brookhaven, MS.  Her siblings Norma King Doughty and Glenn (Beverly) King of Holden, Louisiana.  She is also survived by her bother-in-laws Louis Broussard and Johnny Gill; sister-in-law Connie Smith Beavers and lifelong special friends Charla Kaulk, Paula Green, Delois McClelland and many beloved nieces and nephews. 

Linda Smith was born on August 30, 1945, in Holden, LA.  She graduated from Holden Hight School and attended Southeastern Louisiana University.  She married Russell Cameron Smith of Brookhaven in 1965 and lived in Brookhaven for most of her life.  She was a buyer for Lofton Department Store for many, many years. She loved the Lord and was also active in her church community.  Most of all, she dearly loved her children and grandchildren and spent most of her time going to recitals, football, baseball, and soccer games.  She moved to Madison, MS in 2002 and moved to Kansas City, MO in 2021 where she resided until her death. 

Linda had a beautiful, loving, thoughtful and generous spirit with a contagious smile always on her face.  She was loved by all who knew her and adored especially by her grandchildren.  Donations may be made to Holden Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, Holden Louisiana or to the charity of your choice.