The funeral service for Linda Paulette Harrison will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Divide Methodist Protestant Church with burial in Tilton Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Divide Methodist Protestant and will resume Wednesday from 12 p.m. until the time of service.

Mrs. Paulette, 69, of Jayess, passed away March 10, 2024, in McComb, MS. She was born in Tylertown January 31, 1955, to Wayne T. Tanksley and Alteen King Tanksley.

Paulette was a devout Christian lady with a true servant’s heart. Even in times of darkness, she was a light to those around her. She never questioned her faith nor the Lord’s plan for her life. She was a rock for her family and friends throughout her entire life, yet she remained humble and unaware of the positive impact she made on every person who had the privilege of knowing her. Paulette was one of the most positive people who brought joy and laughter to countless individuals. She loved her three boys and her three granddaughters to the moon and back, and she instilled in each of them undeniable qualities that will allow her to live on in each one. She was an incredible wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed and greatly cherished forever.

She is preceded in death by her first husband, Hank Tullis, the father of her three sons; her father, Wayne T. Tanksley; and her brother, Kenny Wayne Tanksley.

Those who are left to cherish her memory are her husband of 28 years, Wayne Harrison; mother, Alteen Tanksley; children, Michael Tullis (Kelsey), Shane Tullis (Jane Belle), Jeremy “J.J.” Tullis (Morgan); three grandchildren, Shayna Letchworth (Chance), Sydney Tullis, and Olivia Tullis; stepdaughters, Sandy Harrison, Brandy Harrison, and Amanda Harrison; and the ladies of Divide who held a special place in her heart.

The funeral service for Gerald Wayne “Bo” Smith, Sr will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 12, at Riverwood Family, with burial in Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Monday, March 11, at Riverwood

Mr. Smith, also known as “Bo”, died March 4, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Brookhaven, MS, April 10, 1961, to Vernon Smith and Dorothy Harris Smith.

Bo was an avid outdoorsman especially fishing. He also spent time working on cars and lawn mowers. His greatest joy was found in his family, especially his 16 grandchildren. Two special grandbabies that no one could mess with were his “My My” and Tripp. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Clayton Edward Golden; brother, Gary Lynn Smith; sister, Rita Brock; nephews, Don Bessonette and TJ Hodges; and beloved aunt, Mildred Browning.

He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Renee Smith; children, Victoria Cartier (Josh), Vallery Smith, Bo Smith, Jr. (Rachael), Veronica Branch (Brian), Travis Rollins (Crystal), Ludi Mae Smith, Amber Marie Smith; brother, Don Smith (Krista); sisters, Rena Rippy (Glenn), Rhonda Crawford (Nick); 16 grandchildren, Clayton Golden, Kaylee Bates, Mya Branch, Dennis Menard, Liza Morgan, Connor Smith, Evan Cartier, Cayden Morgan, Tripp Smith, Shaylynn Cartier, Braxton Branch, Hunter Smith, Hayden Gunnell, Chloe Branch, Adi Rollins, and Elizabeth Rollins. He is also survived by special friends, Chris Morris and Scott Williams as well as a host of other family members and friends.

Jeffery Wayne Hill, 67, of Hazlehurst, passed away March 8, 2024, at his residence. He was born in West Memphis, AR, on October 7, 1956.

Mr. Hill served his country in the United States Marine Corps for six years. He worked in the chicken plant business for over 40 years. He had been with Peco Foods in Canton, MS for over 20 years. Mr. Hill cherished all his coworkers at Peco Foods and considered them family. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying working on his cattle farm as well as going hunting or fishing.

Family was extremely important to him, and he especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was loyal, hardworking, kind, and compassionate and would go without making sure others had what they needed. Jeffery was a loving husband, the best father, and a true and honest friend. He lived by the Marine Corps motto, “Semper Fi”, meaning “always faithful”.

He is preceded in death by his father, James Earl White and mother, Joyce Willekens; and his sister, Teresa Callahan.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 12 years, Matilde Hill; his children, Tony Hill (Taylor), Hannah Shores (Joel), Jayson Rios, and Amy Hill; brothers, Jimmy Hill, Marshall Hill, and Keith Hill; three grandchildren, Brody Keen, Kylie Keen, and Molly Grace Shores. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas, 66675-8516.

Mr. Johnie Van Coffman, 79 of Bogue Chitto passed away March 5, 2024 at Southwest Regional Medical Center in McComb. 

He will have a memorial service at a later date