Mark Andrew McFarland, 66, of Meadville, passed from this life September 10, 2022, in Baton Rouge, LA. He was born in Natchez, MS, June 25, 1956, to Ralph McFarland and Dot Foster McFarland. He was retired from Herring Gas Company.

Mr. McFarland is preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Pearl Foster and Allen and Elizabeth McFarland.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Patricia McFarland; children, April Moak, Jason McFarland (Hilie), Justin McFarland, Dustin McFarland (CeCe), stepsons, Brian Laird, Brad Laird, and Shannon Courtney; brother, Andy McFarland (Angie); sister, Cindy Foster (Mickey); 11 grandchildren, Brittany Prevost (Justin), Hayden McFarland, Jaci McFarland, Allison McFarland, Lauren McFarland, Elizabeth McFarland, Madison Moak, Lilly Moak, Emma McFarland, Mia McFarland, Justin Wayne McFarland; one great grandchild, Bentley Prevost and four step grandchildren. He is also survived by nephew, Guy McFarland; niece, Meagan Baker; and special partner in crime, Chasity Foster, as well as other loving family members and friends.

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.