Funeral service for Mr. Joe M. Douglas will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Riverwood Family,

with interment following, 1 p.m., at Antioch Cemetery in Waynesboro, MS. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. at Riverwood.

Chief Petty Officer Joe M. Douglas (U.S. Navy Retired) was called home to heaven on July 23, 2021. Mr. Douglas

was born in Waynesboro, MS on March 14, 1938, to his late parents, Cairey and Earcel Douglas. He graduated from

Beat Four High School in Wayne County, MS. In May of 1957, Mr. Douglas enlisted in the United States Air Force,

and four years later, enlisted in the United States Navy. Mr. Douglas proudly served his country for more than 20 years

in the military. He was particularly fond of the aircraft that his teams maintained, the A6 Intruder. After retirement from

the United States Navy, Mr. Douglas began his career in the petroleum industry, in which he once again traveled

the globe to accomplish many things. He then became an entrepreneur, creating several successful businesses. Mr. Douglas

also served with the Lincoln County Sherriff’s Department.

Mr. Douglas enjoyed athletic sports and harvesting his gardens. Being an avid hunter and an expert fisherman, Mr. Douglas

handed down the love of nature to his family. He could often be found teaching marksmanship and angling skills to his children,

grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or anyone else willing to listen. His love of nature was trumped by

his love for his family. Mr. Douglas attended countless baseball, softball, and football games, tennis matches, chorus concerts,

beauty pageants, and dance recitals, with hardly a complaint. Mr. Douglas cherished his family and friends.

He accomplished these things with, and in support of, his loving wife, Faye Douglas.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Faye Douglas; sons and daughters in law, Kirk & Della Douglas, John & Heather Douglas, Chris & Leanne Douglas, his special son, Beaux (lap dog); daughter and son in law, Donna & Bobby Strickland; brother, Perry Douglas and wife, Brenda; sister, Mary Douglas Williams and husband, Truman; nine grandchildren, Erika Cain (Dodd), Tanya Pare (Matt), Cairey Beth Strickland, Kristin Douglas, Calleye Rouse (Kris), Connor Douglas, Abigail Douglas, Kinley Douglas, Caroline Douglas; 19 great grandchildren; three step grandsons, Jesse Griffin (Kimberly), Jacob Griffin (Jessica) and Robby Strickland. He is also survived by a special friend, Kay Rancifer and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving family members and friends.

Funeral service for Sherry Williams will be 11 a.m., Thursday, July 22, at Riverwood Family, with interment in Wellman Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m., Wednesday, July 21, at Riverwood.

Sherry Williams, 65, of Bogue Chitto, MS passed away peacefully on Monday, July 19, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her family, after a battle with cancer. She was born as Sherry Sue Williamson on September 12, 1955, in Brookhaven, MS to Billy Joe “Bear” and Geraldine Williamson. The oldest of six, Sherry quickly took on the role as a caregiver, developing a servant’s heart and a gift of delegating. As a graduate of Enterprise High School, class of ’73, she earned her position as head cheerleader and her outgoing personality won her the title of Miss EHS. Sherry married the love of her life, W.C. “Rusty” Williams, on March 1, 1974, and together shared 47 beautiful years. Her greatest joy and accomplishment was raising her three boys, Kevin, Kerry and Kyle. Later in life she would welcome daughters-in-law, grands and greats who affectionally call her “Nanny”. With talent and a determined spirit, whatever Sherry put her mind to, she did it. Her interests included the Enterprise Homemaker’s Club, cosmetology, sewing for her loved ones and organizing benefits for those in need. She found her calling as a nurse, where her gift of compassion and charming smile was felt by all whom she encountered. Perhaps her greatest known talent was cooking. This was not to be enjoyed by family alone, but to anyone who entered her home or needed a warm meal or just because. Sherry knew her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was saved as a teenager. She was an active member of Victory Baptist Church where she proudly served and loved her church family. Her trust in the Lord carried her peacefully through life, especially through her illness. Sherry leaves a legacy of unconditional love, a willingness to serve others and an unwavering faith in the Lord.

Sherry is preceded in death by her parents, Billy Joe and Geraldine Williamson; her brother, Billy “Peanut” Williamson; her sister, Ouida Williamson Malone.

Sherry is survived by her husband, W.C. Williams; her sons, Kevin Williams and wife Stephanie, Kerry Williams and wife Rain, and Kyle Williams and wife Robbie; brothers, Dale “Yogi” Williamson and wife JoAnn and Lance “Ennus” Williamson and wife Cassie; brother-in-law, Leonard “Manny” Malone Jr.; sister, Connie Hamilton and husband Mike; grandchildren; Breanna Wooley and husband Jay, Brady Williams, Wes Williams, Gracie Williams and Beau Williams; great grandchildren, Maci Furr, Raegan Rutland and Blayton Williams; along with a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends

A memorial service will be held for Betty Jean Criswell at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 31, at

Philadelphia Baptist Church, Hwy 550 NW, Brookhaven, MS.

Betty Jean Criswell, 89, of Wesson, MS, died July 19, 2021. She was born February 22, 1932, to

Rivers H. Case and Ruthie A. Case. She was a seamstress by trade and has made hundreds of

cloth bags for Samaritans Purse Ministry. Betty enjoyed gardening, and she loved to mow the

lawn and watch the goats she raised. She was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church and will be

greatly missed by her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother, and three sisters.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Edsel L. Criswell and Randall Wayne Criswell; daughters,

Barbara Gail Case, Sylvia Ann Douglas, and Mary Ruth Fagan; sister, Cynthia Case Stroud (Faye);

12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. She is also

survived by her close, coffee friends and her faith family at Philadelphia.

Services for Mrs. Juanita “Nita” W. Lofton, of Brookhaven are 12:00 pm, Thursday, July 22, 2021,

at Mt. Zion Church of Christ with visitation from 10:00 am until time of the service. Burial will be at the Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Juanita “Nita” W. Lofton, 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 19, 2021 at her home.

She was born on April 23, 1931. Nita was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She will be missed by all that loved and knew her.

Preceding her in death were her parents; Weaver & Blanche Watts; husband, Norris “Ed” Lofton, Jr.;

sisters, Alice Lofton, Hazel Allen, and Etta Lou Sandidge; brothers, William Matthews, and Hugh V. Watts;

daughters, Patricia Ann Lofton, and Sharon Lofton Gilmore.

Those left to cherish her are her sons, Ronnie Lofton and wife, Sharon; Terry Lofton and wife, Man Liu;

daughter, Suzanne Cagle and husband, Eddie; son-in-law, Wayne Gilmore, and sister Yvonne Smith and husband, T.A.

She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, Alyson Lofton Huey (Ben), Tyler Lofton (Jamie), Carly Cagle,

Connor Cagle, Kimberly Gilmore Hughes, Nikki Gilmore Tripp (Kerry), Lindsey Gilmore Schofield (Adam),

and 7 great-grandchildren, Dalton Hughes, Garrett Hughes, Sawyer Raeanne Smith, Kennedy Burton, Berkely Tripp, Brooklyn Huey, Tanner Huey.