The funeral service for Vickey Ann Williams will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 29^th at Riverwood Family with burial in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Bogue Chitto, MS. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, January 28^th at Riverwood and will resume from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday.

Mrs. Williams, 68, of Brookhaven, died January 25, 2025, at River Oaks in Flowood, MS. She was born in Tulsa, OK, May 10, 1956, to Glen Ashworth and Mary Elizabeth Burns Ashworth.

Vickey was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed preparing delicious meals and inviting everyone to join her. She had a delightful personality, never met a stranger, and wouldn’t let you leave without getting her hug. She enjoyed working in flower beds and shopping. Vickey also treasured the time she spent fishing with her children and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents and two grandsons, Dylan Williams and Addison “Bubba” Reed.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Roger Williams; children, Cynthia Carithers (Michael), Amanda Moak (Trent), Rhonda Arevalo, Shane Reed (Kim), Andrew Williams (Jordan); stepsons, Eric Williams (Patricia), and Ben Williams; sisters, Glenda Reed (Don) and Karen Holmes (Ronnie); brother, Kurmit Ashworth (Claudette); 23 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She is also survived by a special caregiver, Lakan Jenkins as well as a host of other loving family members and friends.

A memorial service will be held for Laura Marie Barksdale at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 1, at Union Hall Baptist Church.

Mrs. Barksdale, 69, of Brookhaven, went to be with the Lord, January 24, 2025, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. She was born in Brookhaven, MS, May 11, 1955, to Houston Jordan and Gladys Jordan. Laura worked for many years as a cosmetologist, which was a perfect profession because of her outgoing personality and unique social skills. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She was also an avid outdoorswoman, deer hunting and fishing were her specialties. She was a member of Union Hall Baptist Church. Laura will be missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald “Brooks” Barksdale; her parents; sister, Louise Jordan Clecker; brother, Calvin H. Jordan Jr.; and brother-in-law, Lamar Case, Jr.

Survivors include her children, Shea Barksdale and daughter-in-law, Dana Barksdale, Joseph “Dusty” Barksdale, and David Jenkins; sister, Virginia Jordan Brumfield; brother-in-law, Glenn E. Brumfield; sisters-in-law, Nita Jordan, Rita Ann Case and Ann Barksdale and husband Larry; special friends, Sandra Elmore, Brenda Davis and Cathie Smith; three grandchildren, Gavin Barksdale, Alexis Barksdale and Olive Barksdale; her cousin Tommy Thompson and a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.

The Barksdale family members express appreciation to Silver Cross Nursing Home and King’s Daughters Medical Center.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Union Hall Baptist Church Cemetery fund.

Mr. James Calvin Kimble, Sr., 87, of Brookhaven, MS, passed from this life January 24, 2025, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. He was born in Wesson, MS, December 30, 1937, to Harvey Kimble and Dezylee McAllister Kimble.

Mr. Kimble loved spending his time outdoors, especially raising chickens. When he wasn’t enjoying the outdoors, he could be found watching westerns on television.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles D. Kimble and Harvey Eugene Kimble; sister, Linda Fay Vincent; and companion, Annette Kreutzer.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, James Calvin Kimble, Jr. and James Edward Kimble; daughter, Dana Gaulden (Troy); brother, Houston M. Kimble (Dianne); sisters, Martha DeGrasse, Bobbie Crosby, and Katharine Diane Porter; two grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the third floor nursing staff and ICU staff of King’s Daughters Medical Center.

April Dawn Nowell, 49, of Monticello, MS, died January 22, 2025, in Brookhaven, MS. She was born in Pearl, MS, November 3, 1976, to John Henry Nowell and Joann Wade.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Benjamin Henry Nowell.

Those left to cherish her memory are her partner of 7 years, Charlene Lawrence, her niece, Alexis Nowell, and her best friend, Kristi Laiche.