Graveside service for Howard Justin Hall will be 2:00 pm, Friday, July 14, at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Hall, 43, of Brookhaven, died June 23, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Brookhaven MS., March 18, 1980, to Howard Hall and Martha Deborah White Hall.

Justin worked as a manager at Wilson’s Auto. He was a dedicated employee there for 15 years. He enjoyed cars, going to car shows, auctions, and everything that involved a car lot. The car lot was his favorite place to be. He also loved to be outdoors and spent time grilling for his family and friends. Justin was a people person, his favorite thing to do was to make others laugh. He also enjoyed annoying his loving sister, Debi. He always tried to look his best and will be remembered and loved for being very CREATIVE and EXTRA.

Justin will be greatly missed by those who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his father, Howard Hall and sister, Tammy Hall.

He is survived by his mother, Martha Hall Ferguson, and his sister, Debi Hall Dunaway. He is also survived by his special friend, Candice Jones, and her daughter, Erica Jones. Justin loved Erica as his own daughter, and she loved him as well, they shared a special bond, and Donny Wilson, his lifelong best friend, father figure, role model and mentor, as well as other loving family member and friends.

The funeral service for Randy Glenn Pepper will be 11 a.m., Friday, July 14, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, July 13, at Riverwood Family and will resume Friday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service at Pleasant Grove.

Randy stepped into the glory of heaven on July 11, 2023. He was born November 2, 1954, to Marlon Alvin Pepper and Bonnie T. Pepper, and was given 68 years to live, work, and witness, and he will be greatly missed by all those whom he touched.

Mr. Pepper was the owner and operator of Randy Pepper Mill Works.

“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord…the Lord upholds him with His hand.” Psalm 37: 23-24 describes Randy perfectly. He was a good man, and he was a loving husband, he adored his wife, Jill, of 49 years and cared for her compassionately and graciously. He was a loving daddy, pawpaw and father-in-law and loved his friends as well as his faith family at Pleasant Grove, but his deepest love was for his Lord. He was a man of few words, but when he spoke it was meaningful. Randy was a faithful member and deacon of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and was honored to serve the Lord there and in the community.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Don Pepper; mother-in-law, Eva Nations; sisters-in-law, Joe Ann Pepper, Peggy Pepper, and Barbara Pepper; special nephew, Jody Pepper; and great grandchild, Jacob Tyler Wallace.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Cynthia Jill Pepper; children, Heather Wallace (Darron) and Hope Smith (Toby); brothers, Roger Pepper, Tim Pepper (Renee), Terry Pepper (Judy); brother-in-law, Dudley Nations (Susan); sisters-in-law, Jackie McCullough (Reggie) and Lisa Jackson (Jimmy); six grandchildren, Trace Wallace (Shyann), Marla Price (Cameron), Nealie Smith, Cole Wallace (Hannah), Ashley Wallace, Ali Wallace;  nine great grands, Thorne, Raephe, Bayleigh, Jordyn, Aubreigh, Mackenzie, Lyla, and Kohen, and his pride & joy, Mallie Sue Price. He is also survived by his father-in-law, Curtis Nations, as well as other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Blair E. Batson, 2500 N. State St. Jackson, MS 39216; Burn Foundation of America 3614 J. Dewey Gray Circle Building C Augusta, GA 30909; or a charity of your choice.

The funeral service for Laura B. Taylor will be 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 12, at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Hazlehurst, MS, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at Shady Grove.

Mrs. Taylor, 95, of Hazlehurst, passed away July 10, 2023, at Pine Crest Guest Home in Hazlehurst. She was born in Warren Township, MI, May 27, 1928, to  Edward Bassel and Laura St. Lawrence Bassel. She worked for many years as a Factory Supervisor but her most favorite thing to do was to create lovely dishes and share with her family and the friends in her community. Mrs. Taylor loved her faith family at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Hazlehurst, where she had been a member over 70 years. Though she was on many different committees, her greatest joy was found in teaching and caring for the children in the nursery department.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Ray Taylor, Sr.; her parents; son, Ray Taylor, Jr.; brother, Joseph Schloff; sisters, Bernadette Julien, Mildred Colton, and Leigh Horais; sister-in-law, Dorothy Bassel; and nephew, Michael Bassel

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Diana T. Banes (Larry), Eddie Taylor (Peggy), and daughter-in-law, Connie Taylor; brother, Roy Bassel; five grandchildren, Michael Banes (Amanda), Chris Taylor (Cate), Joey Taylor (Christy), Timothy Taylor (Tess), and Stacey Davis (Kevin); and 11 great grandchildren, Jeb, Jackson, and Jaren Banes, Justice Taylor, Carley Taylor, Caden Ruple, Ryan Verdecchia, Anna Verdecchia, Allie Taylor, Autumn Taylor, Emily Davis, and Jacob Davis. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Charlotte Anding and husband, Jerry as well as other loving family members and friends.

The family wishes to thank all of the employees of Pine Crest Guest Home for the care given to Mrs. Taylor. We also thank Dr. Randy Hankins for his many years of care.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Shady Grove Baptist Church or the charity of your choice.

The funeral service for Delsie Ray Smith was 1 p.m., Monday, July 10, at Pentecostal of Miss-Lou in Ferriday, LA, with burial in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro, LA. 

Mr. Smith, 87, of Summit, died July 6, 2023, at his daughter’s residence. He was born in Gilbert, LA November 26, 1935, to John Horace Smith and Lodelia McMorris Smith. He worked for many years with Diamond International, Stahlmans & Stines as a machinery mechanic, before retiring and spending time at home. He served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Smith enjoyed fishing and planting a garden every season. His greatest joy was to read the Word of God, hiding it in his heart and living it through his life. He was a loving family man and cherished the wife, family and children God gave him. He was blessed to have welcomed grandchildren and great grandchildren as well; he will be greatly missed by his family and friends and his faith family at the Pentecostal of Miss Lou Church.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, JoAnn Winborne Smith; his parents; brothers, James Smith, Raymond Smith, John Smith, Cleve Smith, and Alfred Smith; and his sisters, Leora Boyett, Irene Robinson, and Bobbye Wilson.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Donna Foster (Rodney) and Roy Smith (Annette); four grandchildren, Tyler Foster (Aimee), Chase Foster (Katelyn), Roy Smith Jr., and Dillon Smith; and four great grands, Kaden Foster, Skylar Foster, Kynleigh Foster, and Ellie Kae Smith as well as other loving family members and friends.

The family would like to say thank you to St Luke Home Health Hospice, who went above and beyond their duty to care for our loved one. We appreciate all you have done.

Visitation for Mrs. Jo Ann Case Wonsey of Monticello are 5:00-8:00 pm, Monday, July 10, 2023, at Riverwood Family. There will be no services.

Mrs. Jo Ann Case Wonsey, 72, passed away July 7, 2023, at her home.

She was born October 11, 1950, to the late Maxie F. Case and Nannie Lois Jones Case. Mrs. Wonsey was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed crafting, painting and taking care of her ducks and other animals.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Jimmy T. Wonsey (Yankee); brothers, Dennis Wayne Case and Maxie F. (Bobo) Case, Jr.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Tabatha Ferguson (Kristy) and John Felix King (Angela), brother Billy Case (Theresa) and sisters, Lynn Burnaman and Kathy Case Pellerin; along with nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She will be missed by all that loved her.

Memorials can be made to your local Animal Rescue League.

Services are Noon Tuesday, July 11, at First United Methodist Church with visitation

from 10:00 until time of service. Burial at Riverwood Memorial Park.

Services for Mr. Thomas Edward Sasser of Bogue Chitto are 10:00 am, Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Calvary Baptist Church with burial at the church cemetery.

Visitation is from 5:00 – 8:00 pm, Friday, July 7, at Riverwood Family and will resume Saturday from 9:00 am until the time of the service at the church.

Mr. Thomas E. Sasser,78, passed away July 6, 2023, at King’s Daughters Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born January 27, 1945, to the late Howell Sasser and Nellie Wallace Sasser.

Mr. Sasser was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon for 56 years; Copiah Lincoln Community College Trustee for 34 years where he served as Past Board Chairman and Past Board Secretary, Red Red Rose, SW Mississippi Forestry Association, Past VP of Lincoln Co Education Association, Past Co-Lin Foundation Board Member, Tree Farmer of the  Year (2006), Col-Lin Alumni Association, USM Alumni Association, President of Co-Lin Institute for Learning in Retirement, and Sons of American Revolution.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Howell and Nellie Sasser; his wife, Annette Leggett Sasser; and son, Gary Paul Sasser.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Stanley Wade Sasser and wife, Tara; brother, William Stephen Sasser and wife, Gail; sister, Nancy Sasser Fenwick and husband, Billy; three grandchildren, Clinton Thomas Sasser and wife, Katie (great grandson, Samuel Carpenter Sasser), Steven Michael Sasser and wife, Jennifer and John Ryne Sasser and wife, Kaitlyn. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, William Edward Fenwick and wife, Jaime, Kelly Virginia Fenwick, Heather Sasser Gault and husband, Luke, and Stephen Scott Sasser and wife, Kristin.

Memorials can be made to The Thomas E. and Annette Sasser Scholarship at the Co-Lin Foundation.

Services for Mr. Jack Bryan Fisher of Brookhaven are 3:00 pm, Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Mt. Zion Church of Christ with visitation from 1:00 until the time of service and burial at the Church Cemetery.

Mr. Jack Bryan Fisher, 89, passed away July 5, 2023, at his home.

He was born January 8, 1934, to the late Marzine Fisher and Hattie Mae Hollingsworth Fisher.

Mr. Fisher was a member of Mt. Zion Church of Christ. He retired in 2018 after serving as stock manager at Brookhaven Ace Hardware for nearly 30 years. Previously, he was the longtime store manager at Roy Malta’s Piggly Wiggly.

Wherever he worked, he was a diligent and loyal employee, known affectionately as “Mr. Jack”.

He had a deep love for the great outdoors and spent many hours in his garden,

tending and watching it grow.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his beloved aunt, Myrtle Parkman; sisters, Edwina Fisher and Judy White.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 67 years, June H. Fisher; children, Brent Fisher and wife, Terri and Chad Fisher and wife, Jill; brothers, Rudolph Fisher, Bill Fisher, Johnny Mac Fisher, and Larry Fisher; his sisters June Knepper and Kathy Fisher; along with seven grandchildren, Grady Fisher, Sarah Fisher, Blake Howse, Chase Howse, Ayla Fisher, Clay Fisher and Jack Fisher.

He will be dearly missed by all that loved him.

Memorials can be made to the Berean Children’s Home in Brookhaven, MS.

The funeral service for Mr. Jack Posey of Brookhaven, MS, will be 2 p.m., Friday, July 7, at Riverwood Family, with burial in Gum Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from Noon until the time of the service at Riverwood.

Mr. Posey was born in Brookhaven, MS, on October 4, 1932. He is the son of the late Rupert Posey and the late Mary Edna Smith Posey. He worked in Operations with the International Paper Company in Natchez, MS until retiring. Mr. Posey completed his journey here on earth at 90 years of age. He passed away July 5, 2023, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Mr. Posey was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Korean War. He was a family man and considered it a joy to spend time with his children and his grandchildren. He was blessed to have been able to welcome 14 great grands into their family. His hobby was work. From gardening and farming to working with horses and hauling pulpwood and logging, he enjoyed being busy and taking care of everyone. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Mr. Posey is preceded in death by his wife, Audrey A. Posey; his parents; brothers, J.W. Posey, Skeet Posey, and Mike Posey; and by his sisters, Donis Posey, Lanelle Thompson, and Betty McManus.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Johnny Stewart (Jackie), Jimmy “Bo” Stewart (Lisa), James Posey (Mary), and Jackie P. Terry (Larry); sister, Irene Smith; 12 grandchildren, Brandon Stewart, Ashley Mazzei, Lacey Holmes, Logan Stewart, Alex Grant, Adam Stewart, Kathleen Melancon, Dany Martin, Shanna Clark, Amanda Taylor, Kim Smith, Heather Jackson; sisters-in-law, Paula Adams, Virginia Adams, and Ruth Posey; and brother-in-law, Roy Adams (Judy). He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

The funeral service for Justin Lane Thomas will be 11 a.m., Saturday, July 8, at Riverwood Family, with burial in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service at Riverwood.

Mr.Thomas, 50, of Bogue Chitto, passed away July 4, 2023, at North Oak Hospital in Hammond, LA. He was born in McComb, MS, January 18, 1973, to Darryl and Lorraine Thomas. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is preceded in death by his mother and his grandparents, John H. Thomas, Nellie May Thomas, Buddy Clark and Nelda Clark.

He is survived by his father and his two children, Loren Thomas and Brandon Thomas. Mr. Thomas will be greatly missed by those who loved him.