The funeral service for Doris Aline Thompson Granberry will be Noon on Saturday, June 8, at Riverwood Family with burial in Wesson Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at Riverwood.

Mrs. Granberry, 101, of Bogue Chitto, completed her journey here and entered her eternal home, Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Silver Cross Nursing Center in Brookhaven. She was born April 16, 1923, to Lee Thompson and Maggie Case Thompson. She was a compassionate, loving, and caring wife, mother and grandmother. Family was of the greatest importance to her. She was also employed with the Potter Company in Wesson and Ruth’s Fashion in Wesson.

Mrs. Granberry accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at an early age and became a member of Sylverina Baptist Church in Wesson, where she attended until she married her husband, Lee Granberry, September 26, 1941. She then became a member of the Methodist Church and served alongside her husband, of whom she was married 53 years until his death.

She loved the Lord and made sure her family always attended church. She loved to sing and was a member of the choirs at Decell Methodist Church in Wesson, Lone Star Methodist Church in Prentiss, and Jackson Street Methodist Church in Brookhaven. She was devoted to the Lord’s Church, whichever one she attended.

She loved to bake and cook for her family and would set her table a week in advance, excited to serve others. Mrs. Granberry was a gracious hostess and never allowed her guests to go without. 

She is preceded in death by her husband; sisters, Maxine T. April and Sybil T. Hayman; and two grandsons, Taylor McInnis Granberry and Michael Joe Burns, Jr.

Those who remain to cherish her memory are her children, Dennis L. Granberry (Erin) of Hattiesburg, MS, Dona Allyson Burns (Joe) of Bogue Chitto, MS, and Brad Granberry of Gulf Shores, AL; grandsons, Craig Burns of Bogue Chitto, MS, Jace Granberry (Maygan) of Madison, MS, Josh Granberry also of Madison, MS, Lee Granberry (Kaitlin) of Sumrall, MS, and Eric Granberry of New Orleans, LA; 11 great grandchildren, four great, great grandchildren; and a host of other loving family members and friends she has met over the years, who will greatly miss her.

The family would like to thank the staff and workers of Silver Cross Nursing Home and Arden Hospice who provided excellent care for Mrs. Granberry. She was never treated with anything less than respect and value.

Services for Mr. Roger Max Neal of Monticello are at 3:00 pm, Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Pleasant Grove Church with visitation from 1:00 until the time of service and burial at the church cemetery.

Mr. Roger Max Neal, 79, passed away on June 4, 2024, at his residence. He was born on June 27, 1944, to the late Walter Max Neal and Gladys King Neal.

Mr. Neal was retired from AT&T. He loved tending to his cows on his farm and watching all his grandchildren.

Preceding him in death are his parents; sister, Cheryl McGrew, and nephew Scotty Sanders.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 59 years, Fannie Lou Neal; children, Jody Neal (Susan), Tina Kirkland (Wayne), Robin Lambert (Chad), and Kenny Neal (Pam); sister, Rita Wallace; along with his 10 grandchildren, Raylea Lambert, Kayla Oakes, Joseph Neal, Justin Neal, Cheyenne Waldrop, Alyssa Brister,

Trey Kirkland, Maddux Kirkland, Anna Dunaway, Angela Neal, and his eight great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held for Johnny Gerald Davis, Sr. on Sunday, June 9, at Pleasant Grove Church in Lawrence County, MS, at 3 p.m. Visitation is from 2 p.m. until the time of the service.

Mr. Davis, 93, of Brookhaven, passed away peacefully at his home in Brookhaven, Thursday, May 30, 2024. He was born June 26, 1930, to James Chersterfield Davis, Sr. and Annie Lura Beeson Davis. He was an Engineer, in the clothing industry, for Haspel Brothers.

Mr. Davis was a lifelong member of Pleasant Grove Church where he faithfully served the Lord through Sunday School and other ministry opportunities. He was a member of the Masons and Shriners.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Manon Davis and Jay Davis; and his sisters, Lavon Sills, Margie White, Fannie Chesser, and Audel Davis.

Those left to cherish the memory and legacy he leaves are his wife of 60 years, Betty Sue Holmes Davis; children, Jerry Davis (Cheryl), Mark Davis (Kathy), Charles Hobgood (Anna), Twyla Smith (Jeff), and John Davis, Jr.; sisters, Annie Rushing and Elaine Cude; five grandchildren, Jennifer, Kristen, Brittany, Kandace, and Austin; and 13 great grandchildren, Swayze, Cooper, Blaine, Ellie Anders, Addison, Wyatt, Ella, Emma, Samuel, August, Fletcher, Clara, and Baby Rawls. He is also survived by other loving family members, and friends as well as his faith family at Pleasant Grove.

A graveside service for Christine Valentine Allen will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 3, in New Sight Cemetery, Brookhaven, MS.

Mrs. Allen, 90, of Wesson, MS, passed away May 29, 2024. She was born in Dermott, Arkansas, August 5, 1933, to John Wesley Valentine and Louanna Scarlett Valentine. She worked for many years as a custom seamstress.

She is preceded by her husband, Donald Ray Allen; her parents; and her son, Donald Ray Allen, Jr.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Phyllis Allen Lundy and Scarlett Allen; daughter-in-law, Charlotte Allen; five grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and eight great, great grandchildren. She is also survived by a host of other loving family members and friends.

Margaret Godbold McGee, 73, of Wesson, Mississippi, and Oxford, Mississippi, passed away after a long and brave battle with cancer on May 28, 2024, in Oxford, Mississippi.

She was born on October 25, 1950, to Hazel Cloy Godbold and Horace Gilmore Godbold, Jr., and grew up in Franklin County, Mississippi.  Margaret attended Franklin County Schools before studying elementary education at Copiah-Lincoln Community College and then later at Mississippi College, graduating with bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Mississippi College.  She taught in Lincoln County and Copiah County schools throughout her career of over twenty-five years in education.

Margaret is preceded in death by her parents, and she is survived by her husband of fifty-two years, Carl Anthony “Tony” McGee; her daughter Rebecca McGee Jolly of Oxford along with Rebecca’s husband, Robert, and two beloved grandsons, Winston Godbold Jolly and Willis McGee “Mac” Jolly; and her brother, Horace Gilmore “Buddy” Godbold, III and his family.

The family will have a private burial service at Wright’s Bethesda United Methodist Church in McCall Creek on Monday, June 3rd.  In lieu of flowers, gifts in Margaret’s memory can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by visiting: https://www.stjude.org/give/memorials-and-dedications.html

The funeral service for Janet Sisco Lupo, native of Brookhaven, will be 11 a.m., Saturday, June 1, at New Sight Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Friday, May 31, at Riverwood Family and will resume from 10 until the time of service at New Sight, Saturday morning.

Mrs. Lupo, 87, of Florence, MS, entered her eternal life May 27, 2024, from her home in Florence. She was born July 21, 1936, to Elmer Clay Sisco and Audrey Lee Temple Sisco. She was a seamstress for 20 years at Stahl Urban and then on the assembly line in Production for 25 years at Delphi Packard. Mrs. Janet was an exquisite example of a Christ follower and loved Him above all others. She was a generous lady and always considered others more than herself. She was known as “Nanny” to her grandchildren and leaves behind a legacy of faith and grace. Mama enjoyed the beauty of flowers and shared all kinds of plants with her family so that everyone could have flowers. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Carl Lupo; her parents; brothers, Carroll Sisco and Barney Sisco; sisters, Helen Rawls, Gloria Schreck; and son-in-law, Hal Irwin.

Those who remain to cherish her memory are her children, Cathy Sue Lupo Wooten (Johnnie), Rhonda Lynette Lupo Wilson (Kirk), Misti Lupo Edmondson (Mike); brothers, Hollis Sisco (Cora) and Willie Sisco (Virginia); sisters, Shirley Calcote (Calvin), Patsy Fillebaum, Joyce Brown, Lexine Friedman, and Judy Wall (Bill); six grandchildren, Amy (Bubby), Matthew (Brandy), Emily (JJ), Bradley, Logan (Rebecca), Savana; eight great grandchildren, Robby, Wesley, Jared Lynn, Gracie Renee, Adalynn, Aurora Liliana, Nick, and Collin; and two great, great, grandchildren, Caleb and Ava Grace. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.

The Celebration of life for Patricia Ann Mullins will be 11 a.m., Friday, May 31, at Riverwood Family with burial in New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, May 30, at Riverwood and will resume from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Friday.

Patricia "Pat" Ann Mullins, age 81, peacefully passed away on May 28, 2024, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 2, 1942, in Natchez, MS, to Carl and Rosalie Calhoun, Pat led a life filled with love, faith, and dedication.

Pat was a proud graduate of Natchez High School, Copiah-Lincoln Community College, and The University of Southern Mississippi. At Co-Lin, she shone brightly as a member of the Copiah-Lincoln Collette Dance Team, was honored as Miss Co-Lin, and, most importantly, met the love of her life, Eddie Glen Mullins. They married on October 12, 1963, and recently celebrated 60 wonderful years of marriage.

A devoted member of New Prospect Baptist Church, Pat was known for her unwavering faith and dedication. She taught Sunday school and volunteered for Vacation Bible School, always eager to share the gospel of Jesus. Her deep love for the Lord was evident to all who met her, embodying the virtues of a Proverbs 31 woman.

Pat's impact on her community was profound. As a beloved history teacher, she inspired countless students during her 18 years at Adams County Christian School and 24 years at Brookhaven Academy. Many of her students fondly remember her as their favorite teacher, often expressing, "We just love Mrs. Mullins."

Pat is preceded in death by her parents, sister Yvonne “Boney” Parker, and great-granddaughter Harper Dean Cupit.

She leaves behind a legacy of love, cherished by her husband Glen, daughters Terri Michelle Cupit (and husband Mike), and Lisa Marie Lea (and husband Jeff), grandchildren Brandon Michael Cupit (and wife Kim), Britney Hailey Ashworth (and husband Zac), Zachary Dean Cupit, Jordan Lamar Lea (and wife Becky), Jarrett Layton Lea, and Jaden Levi Lea, as well as great-grandchildren David Wayne Lea, Michaela Leeann Ashworth, Hadley Raye Cupit, and Benjamin Glen Ashworth.

The family kindly requests your prayers during this time of grief as they remember and celebrate the life of a remarkable woman whose love and faith touched so many.

Marjorie Jean Gunter Hylander, affectionately known as Jean, of Lorman, Mississippi, peacefully passed away in her sleep on Sunday, May 26, 2024. She was 96 years young.

Jean was born to Otis Revere and Mary Annis Gunter on November 8, 1927, in Oxford, Mississippi. After graduating from Grenada High School in 1945, she attended Mississippi State College for Women. She then returned home to work for the Army Corps of Engineers and purchased a lot for her parents in Grenada, where they built their first home. "Nana's house," as it came to be known, remains a cherished family gathering place to this day.

In 1950, Jean met Lieutenant Walter Raymond Hylander, Jr. in Hot Springs, Arkansas. They married on March 9, 1951, and went on to have two children, Walter Raymond Hylander III and Joyce Elizabeth Hylander. Jean created a beautiful home for her family in more than 20 different locations throughout the USA and Europe. She was recognized by the military for her outstanding achievements in London, England; Munich, Germany; and Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Jean was particularly skilled at making young Army wives feel welcome in new and unfamiliar places.

After Walt's retirement from the Army, he and Jean found their dream home—an authentic antebellum mansion in Lorman, Mississippi. Together, they restored and decorated Rosswood Plantation, transforming it into a showplace of the Old South. It became a popular tourist attraction, a premier bed and breakfast inn, and a thriving Christmas tree farm, visited by thousands over the years. Their favorite saying was, “The world is a banquet, and we are still at the table.” The family prayer, penned by John Wesley, reflects their deep faith: “Be present at our table Lord, Be here and everywhere adored, These people bless and grant that we may feast in paradise with thee.” We are confident that Walt and Jean are together once again, enjoying the banquet in paradise.

Jean’s deep faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ sustained her throughout her life. She was incredibly loyal, generous, and kind to her family. Full of life, people were naturally drawn to her warm and friendly nature. At Rosswood, her gracious hospitality made guests feel welcomed, with many returning year after year. Jean’s hospitality came naturally after many years of entertaining during Walt’s Army career, and she loved sharing her home with others.

Jean was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walt Hylander; her parents, Otis and Annis Gunter; and her sister, Mary Gunter Benoist. She is survived by her sisters, Joyce Gunter Geeslin and Patricia Gunter Adkins (Jerry); her children, Ray Hylander of Jackson, Mississippi, and Joy Hylander Boswell (Curt) of Fairhope, Alabama; grandchildren, Alyssa Hylander Petty (Justin), Hayley Hylander Miller (Sam), Hannale Hylander, and Haaken Hylander Boswell; and great-grandchildren, Joyce Katherine Petty, Carswell Lamar Petty, Madelyn Ann Miller, and Adeline Jean Hylander.

Fondly known as Playmama, Jean adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Their regular visits, letters, and telephone calls enriched her life until the very end.

The family will celebrate Jean’s life in a private service at Rosswood on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

The funeral service for Peggy Sue King will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, at Riverwood Family with burial in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until the time of service at Riverwood.

Ms. King, 80, of Brookhaven, died May 25, 2024. She was born December 1, 1943, to James Ray Allen and Sally Mae Delaughter Allen.

Peggy was a loving and caring mother and grandmother; her family was the second most important part of her life. Her first love was the Lord. She was a faithful servant of God, and her faith has now become sight. She was always considerate of others more than herself. Peggy will be greatly missed by those who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Shirley Case, Joyce Smith, and Ann Case; and brother, Bob Allen.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Pam Case (Dennis), Ramona Dunn (Rick), and Jamie Anding; brother, Ken Allen (Minnie); sister, Jane Jackson; three grandchildren, Joshua Dunn (Kelsey), Tyler Dunn, Atleigh Anding; and one great grandchild, Baker Dunn. She is also survived by her faithful dog, “Sally Sue”.

Services for Mrs. Ernestine Britt Smith of Brookhaven will be 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at New Salem Church of Christ with burial at the church cemetery.

Visitation is 5:00-8:00 pm, Monday, May 27, 2024, at Riverwood Family and will resume Tuesday at the church from Noon until the time of service.

Mrs. Ernestine Britt Smith, 92, passed away at her home on May 22, 2024. She was born on April 24, 1932, to the late Ernest and Bernice Britt.

When she was younger, she enjoyed playing fast-pitch softball for Loyd Star, going to any athletics at Loyd Star. She was a big fan and supporter of Loyd Star, she enjoyed photography her whole life, and she enjoyed spending time with her sisters, and all her family, friends, and loved ones.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Willie (Bill) L. Smith; brothers, Bernard Britt, Perry Britt, Robert Falvey, and Frank Falvey.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Alisa Gail Smith; son, Randy Lamar Smith, and wife Helen; sisters, Betty Jo Smith, Annie Ruth Lambert, and Bobbie Nell Smith; along with four grandchildren, Hannah Mason (Marcus), Marietta Adams (Josh), Randall Smith (Kelli) and Andrew Smith (Becca); and 12 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.

The family greatly appreciates all the love, helpfulness, kindness, and support from all family, friends, and Arden Hospice. We thank everyone who showed up and supported Ernestine and her family.