Services for Helen Lavon Shaheen are 2:00 pm, Tuesday, August 24, 2021,

at Riverwood with visitation from 11:00 until the time of the service. Burial will be at Easthaven Cemetery.

Helen Lavon Shaheen, 94, went to be with her Lord on August 22, 2021, at Kings Daughters Medical Center.

She was born on November 11, 1926, to the late Eugene Pennington and Hattie Jane Gill Pennington.

Mrs. Shaheen was a member of Bethel Temple United Pentecostal Church. She will be missed by all that loved and knew her.

Preceding her in death were her parents; sister, Winnie Maude Anding; son, Jessie Givens, Sr.;

husbands, Oliver King and Peter Shaheen; two grandson, Corey McKlemurry, Chris Cabrera;

two great grandchildren, Shiloh Fortson and Anthony W. Roberts, Jr.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Hilda Ray Floyd, of Brookhaven, Linda Oliver (Earl) of McComb,

Carolyn Richardson (Bobby) of Bogue Chitto, Darlene Allen (Delynn) of Brookhaven and daughter in law, June Givens, of Brookhaven.

She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and 27 great- great grandchildren.

Graveside service for Mr. Thomas Ray Howard will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 25, at

First Pentecostal Church of Bude, in Franklin County, MS.

On August 21, 2021, Mr. Howard joined his precious wife of 33 years in the Land where they will never die again.

He was born January 2, 1947, to James Thomas Howard and Lanell Dickerson. He was 74 years of age.

He worked with the Forrest Service and was a member of First Pentecostal Church Bude. Mr. Howard

served his country in the United States Army National Guard where he was awarded various ribbons

and medals. He married Myrtis Rushing Richardson on November 16, 1988, and her family became his family.

He has longed to be reunited with her since her death in 2015. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Myrtis Rushing Richardson Howard; stepdaughter, Laura Joann Richardson Howard;

his parents; and many siblings.

Those left to cherish his memory are his stepson, Glen Richardson and wife, Carole; four grandchildren,

Tony Richardson, Trent Richardson, Timmy Richardson, Teresa King and husband, Jamie; eight great grandchildren

and seven great, great grandchildren, as well as other loving family members and friends.

Martin Leon Almond, 73, passed away August 22, 2021, at his residence in Natchez, MS.

He was born on August 28, 1947, to the late Carlie Earl Almond and Thelma Helen Carroll Almond.

Mr. Almond retired from Valiant Integrated Services at Fort Polk Army Base in Louisiana.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camp/river, and spending time with family and friends.

He was a 1966 graduate of Independence High School in Independence, LA, and graduated from

Louisiana State University in 1977 with completing The Law Enforcement Basic Training Academy.

Preceding him in death were his parents; and his beloved sister, Lola May Almond Sparks.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, David Almond and Robert Almond; daughter,

Mary Almond Havard and husband, Richard Blake Havard; brothers, Otis Almond and wife, Dee Cook Almond,

Wayne Almond and late wife, Sue Almond; 3 grandchildren, Ashlee Almond, Austin Almond and Marlena Hartman.

He is also survived by other family members, Donna Cook Hawkins, Joe Hawkins, Bella Hawkins, Haylie Hawkins,

Brooke Hawkins, Sparks family, Jenn Riggan and Vicki Miller.

He will be missed by all that loved and knew him.

Funeral service for Ideva Brister Alexander will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at

Calvary United Pentecostal Church with burial in Providence Baptist Church Cemetery in Lawrence County.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday.

Mrs. Alexander, 89, of Ruth, ended her journey here August 22, 2021, at her residence in Ruth, MS.

She was born October 8, 1931, to Robert Milton Brister and Carrie Amanda Boyd. She was retired from Croft Metals. She enjoyed spending her time with her family, cooking,

being outdoors, fishing and gardening. Mrs. Alexander was a member of Calvary United Pentecostal Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James Alexander; son, Steve Alexander;

her parents; her grandson, Zachary Alexander; eight sisters, Della, Annie, Genivee, Laure, Daphne, Melba, Dorothy, and Ruby; and five brothers,

Emil, Donnie, Brenell, Edo, and James.

Those who remain to cherish her memory are her son,Terry Alexander (Terry); three grandchildren,

Shawn Alexander, Kim Barnett (Roy), Julie Dufrene (Zach); and six great grandchildren,

Abby, Travis, Kaylee, and Fisher Barnett, Emily Rangel and Kal Dufrene. She is also survived by a host

of nieces and nephews and other loving family

members and friends.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the nurses and aides from Hospice Compassus. Also, to her caregivers,

Jo Beck, Kim Barnett and Julie Dufrene.