The funeral service for David Jerry Weeks will be 11 a.m., Monday, July 1, 2024, at Riverwood Family with burial in Sylvarena Baptist Church Cemetery in Wesson, MS. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at Riverwood.

Mr. Weeks, 89, of Walker, LA, was born in Wesson, MS, to William “Willie” Weeks and Nan Speed Weeks on July 3, 1934. He completed life’s journey on Monday, June 24, 2024. He retired from the railroad where he worked for many years as a civil engineer. After retiring, he enjoyed the art of woodworking as well as just spending time with his family and friends. Mr. Weeks was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church in Vicksburg, MS.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Joyce Harvey Weeks; his parents; son, David Jerry Weeks, Jr.; brother, Dan Weeks; and sisters, Jeanette Jackson and Charlotte Drane.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 12 years, Laverne Weeks; children, Rachel Gordon (Kenneth), Ronnie Weeks, Sr, Janet Curtis (Dewayne), stepson, Darryl Matthews (Viki), stepdaughter Dawn Richmond (Brian); five grandchildren, David Byrum, Kristen Byrum, Peter Tarnabine, Jr., Ronnie Weeks, Jr., and Caleb Curtis; three great grandchildren, Andrew Byrum, Emmy Lou Byrum, and Annitston Weeks.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors Program at support.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Anthony D. Gilmore, 52, of Brookhaven, passed away on June 24, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Texas on November 1, 1971, to the late A.D. Gilmore and Gloria Jean White.

Anthony, known as “Mickey,” by his family and friends, was disabled and mentally challenged his entire life. His parents adopted him when he was just a few days old after not being able to bear children themselves. He was loved passionately by his new family. He loved to fish and always loved family gatherings. He loved going to church and loved music. Mickey had a special place in everyone's hearts. He was under the care of Ace Caregiving in Jonesville, LA before moving to Brookhaven in September 2023 to live a lifelong dream of living independently. His main caregiver was Anita Smith. He was visited by other family members who would stop by and help take care of his needs.

Those left to cherish his memory are his aunts, Peggy Alexander and Billie Faye Gilmore and uncles, Glenn Smith and James L. “Jim” Gilmore and several cousins and other family members.

There will be a graveside memorial at 2:00 pm, Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Burroughs Garden of Memories in Columbia, LA.

Services for Mr. Lynnvel Gene Spence of Brookhaven are at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Riverwood Family with visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial at Riverwood Memorial Park.

Mr. Lynnvel Gene Spence, 83, passed away on June 26, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on December 5, 1940, to the late Coy Gilbert Spence and Lillian Corinna Roberts Spence.

Mr. Spence served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He retired from MS Hwy Patrol after 23-plus years and was a member of the Masonic Lodge # 241 for 50-plus years.

He was a lifelong musician who played Guitar, Piano, Dobro, Mandolin, Banjo, Dulcimer, and Harmonica.

Preceding him in death are his parents, son, Jeffrey Gilbert Spence, and sisters-in-law, Terri Beach, Gladys Beach Taylor (Lealon), brothers-in-law, Lamar Beach (Leatrice), Gary Beach (Shirley), Bobby Beach, Billy Beach, Wayne Beach, and Roy Beach.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 60 years, Helen B. Spence; daughters, Jodie Sartin and husband Steve and Rebecca McDowell and husband, Tim; brother-in-law, Donald Beach, sisters-in-law, Margie Rogers, Lattiemore Beach, Jenny Beach, Dorothy Beach, and Phyllis Beach, along with his 4 grandchildren, Hunter McDowell (Lauren), Brady Hall (Katy), Emily Torres (Camilo), Kristen Blanks (Bo), 10 great-grandchildren, Kyler McDowell, Hayden McDowell, Liam Thacker, Easton Barnes, Parker Torres, Addison Blanks, Madilyn Torres, Ella Torres, Claire McDowell, and Gilbert Hall, He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, family members, friends, and friends at Accent Care. He will be dearly missed by all who love him.

The funeral service for Deborah Joy Griffin will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 26, at Riverwood Family with burial in Mt. Zion Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, at Riverwood.

Mrs. Griffin, 68, of Brookhaven, died June 22, 2024, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. She was born in New Iberia, LA, May 24, 1956, to Edgar “Buck” James and Billie Joy Laird James.

Mrs. Griffin was a loving mother, and cherished the time spent with her daughters. She graduated from West Lincoln High School in 1974, where she was voted “Miss West Lincoln”. She was a member of Mt Zion Church of Christ and was faithful in attending the ladies’ Bible Studies. Mrs. Griffin enjoyed reading and she adored her dog, “Littleman”, which she had to say goodbye to in May of 2021. Mrs. Griffin leaves behind a legacy of faith and grace, she will be missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Griffin and her parents.

Those who are left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Ashley Laird (Randy) and Alisha Cook (Dennis) and a host of other loving family members and friends as well as her faith family at Mt. Zion Church of Christ.