The funeral service for John Patrick Hodge will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, December 11, at Fair River Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

Mr. Hodge, 83, of Brookhaven, died December 8, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Bolton, MS, February 25, 1941, to Mack Hodge, Sr. and Lucille Wooten Hodge. He worked as an electrician before retiring.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, M.J., Dan, Arthur, Joe Ree, and Jack; and sisters, Mary, Mildred, Marie, Irene, Willie Frank, and Thelma.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 63 years, Lois Hodge; children, Wayne Hodge (Janice), Don Hodge (Donna), and Jane Parkman (Jody); sister, Martha Ann Dalton; five grandchildren, Preston Martin, Rivers Parkman, Spencer Hodge, Brady Hodge, and Bailey Hodge; ten great grandchildren and a host of other loving family members and friends.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff of Dignity Hospice and Renee Thompson with Accent Care.

In lieu of flowers you may make memorials in his memory to Fair River Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 3698 Fair River Dr NE, Brookhaven, MS 39601.

The funeral service for Ronny Wayne Thompson will be 3 p.m., Thursday, December 12^th at Riverwood Family. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.

Mr. Thompson, 48, of Ruth, MS, died December 7, 2024, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven. He was born in Pascagoula on October 7, 1976, to Wayne Thompson and Shirley Smith Thompson.

After graduating high school, Ronny began his journey in life, working in the construction industry, he became a Construction Superintendent with Repcon. He was a loving husband, father and friend. He was a man of integrity; everyone knew they could count on Ronny whenever there was a need. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting and fishing. He was a kind person and never met a stranger. He had friends all over the country and whether he saw them daily or just occasionally, they knew his friendship was special. He loved his family above all else. He provided for their every need; his family never went without. Ronny will be greatly missed and never replaced.

Ronny is preceded in death by his mother; father-in-law, Jerry Howell; and nephew, Cooper Frazier.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Amanda Thompson; his father; mother-in-law, Nancy Howell; children, Railey Thompson and Turner Thompson (Baileigh); sisters, Brandi McCaffrey (Chris), Kristi Frazier (Jason); brother-in-law, Jeremy Howell; sister-in-law, Julie Howell; nieces and nephews, Ethan Howell (Anna), Alex Frazier, Julianna Frazier, Lauren Wilson (Brady), Parker McCaffrey, Rachel Frazier, Jacey Frazier, Tripp McCaffrey, Matthew Frazier, Van, Ian, and Marley; great nieces and nephews, Mac Ann Wilson, Benton “Bubba” Wilson, and Judson Howell. He is also survived by a host of other loving family members and friends.

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The funeral service for Charles Glenn Laird will be at 2 p.m., Monday, December 9, at Riverwood Family, with burial in Mt. Zion Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation is from Noon until the time of service at Riverwood.

Mr. Laird, 53, died on December 5, 2024, at his residence. He was born on September 16, 1971. He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi, where he studied exercise physiology and sports medicine. In 2013, he competed in the Pine Belt Open bodybuilding competition where he won trophies for overall and master’s overall. He was self-employed as a fitness coach/personal trainer, and he was passionate about educating others about proper exercise techniques and eating habits. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing the piano where he often taught himself how to play new songs by ear.  He was employed as a Personal Trainer.

Mr. Laird is preceded in death by his father, Frank Laird.

He is survived by his mothers, Carolyn “Vicky” Laird and Noemi Sucre; and by a host of other loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

The funeral service for Jeanna McManus Hartzog will be 10 a.m., Thursday, December 12, at Easthaven Baptist Church with burial in Gum Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 11, at Riverwood Family.

Jeanna McManus Hartzog, 65, peacefully went to be with her Lord while surrounded by her loved ones this December 4, 2024, at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson, MS after a sudden illness.

Jeanna was born July 14, 1959, in Memphis, TN. Jeanna was a Brookhaven HS graduate ('77). She attended Copiah Lincoln Community College and proudly earned degrees from Mississippi University for Women (BSW) and from William Carey College (MEd).  She began her career as an advocate and social worker at the State Hospital before transitioning to an impactful career in education as a school social worker, a teacher, a GED educator, and returning to Co-Lin as a workforce trainer, before retiring to become caregiver for her late father.  

Jeanna lived with Type 1 Diabetes for 53 years, but her condition never defined her.  She stayed on the forefront of diabetes care to ensure she was a present and active wife, mother, and friend. Her extensive network of friends from every walk of her life brought her joy and purpose. An active member at Easthaven Baptist Church, her church communities were important to her; Jeanna loved giving her time and heart to VBS and children's ministries. She loved throwing football with her dad and stayed active with sports updates, current events, and Jeopardy! She was prolific in her travels, visiting family, meeting friends, and exploring historic landmarks. Jeanna loved music in all forms, learning piano, singing in church, and attending concerts near and far.

Jeanna is survived by her daughter, Sarah Hartzog; son, Hugh(Emily) Hartzog; and her cherished granddaughters, Ada Leona and Marion Jewel Hartzog.

She is also survived by her husband, Greg Hartzog, precious aunts, loving cousins, and dear friends.

Jeanna is preceded in death by her parents, Jewel and Betty McManus; sister, Brenda(Ronnie) Castilaw; and an unborn child.