Funeral service for Mr. Virgil M. Smith will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at

Gum Grove Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation will begin

at noon until the time of the service.

Mr. Smith, 74, of Bogue Chitto, passed from this life December 26, 2020, at

King’s Daughters Medical Center. He was born in Brookhaven March 31, 1946,

to the late Louis E. Smith and Mary Dell Case Smith. Mr. Virgil was a 1964 graduate of

Bogue Chitto High School and a member of Gum Grove Baptist Church. He served his

country in the United States Army after high school and began a career as a self-employed

Carpenter until retirement. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Mr. Virgil is preceded in death by his parents; son, Lance Smith; sisters, Faye Wallace and

Mayfred Summers; and niece, Sondra Case Smith.

Those who remain to cherish his memory are his wife of 55 years, Frances Smith; daughters,

Dena Posey (Mike), Rusti Magee (Johnny); brother, Edwin Smith (Elaine); and brother-in-law,

Wayne Wallace. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Ty Posey, Mary Elizabeth Cunningham (Tyler),

Sam Posey, Kylee Posey, Fayth Marie Magee, John Noah Lance Magee, Neeli Magee, and Anna Marie Posey;

and one great grandchild, Maddux Cunningham; along with a host of nephews and nieces

and other loving family members and friends.

Graveside Services for Mrs. Malissa Alyene Taylor of Brookhaven will be held 1:00 pm, Monday,

December 28, 2020, at Easthaven Cemetery.

Malissa Alyene Taylor passed away peacefully at home on December 24, 2020 with her granddaughters

and husband of seventy years holding her hands.

Alyene was born November 27, 1931 to James Allen and Adel Thompson.

Preceding her in death are brothers, Roby, Emmitt, and Howard Thompson.

She is survived by her husband, Earl (Sonny) Taylor, sons, Reggie Taylor and Rickie Taylor (John Chrestia),

sister-in-law, Ruby Broussard, grandchildren, Michelle Menough, Lauren Brettner (Jackie), and Abby Taylor, great-grandchildren,

Sophia and Alistair, and eternal daughter-in-law, Debbie Smith. She was affectionately known to her nieces and nephews as “Aunt Lene”.

The Taylor and Thompson families shared a unique friendship nurtured by the East Lincoln community.

Alyene and Earl were sweethearts for most of their lives.

Alyene enjoyed keeping a pretty yard and cooking for her family. She had a keen sense of humor,

which she used often. With the kindest heart, she always pulled for the underdog.

Services for Mr. Daniel Clark Watts, of Brookhaven are 11:00 am Tuesday, December 29, 2020,

at Friendship Baptist Church with burial at the church cemetery.

Private family visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 am at Riverwood Family Funeral Service.

Mr. Daniel Clark Watts, 75, went to be with his Lord on December 24, 2020 at Kings Daughters Medical Center.

He was born on November 6, 1945, to the late J.W. Watts and Ava Smith Watts.

He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and was a Horse Trainer. He enjoyed spending time with his family, he will be missed by all that knew and loved him.

Preceding him in death were his parents; son, Reggie Watts and brother, Eddie Watts.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Beverly Cato Watts; son, Randy Watts, daughters,

Dana Alexander and Missy Rhodus. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, Matt Alexander (Virginia), Hannah Hutson (Kyle), Cole Watts,

Jessica Moore (Brad), Devan Patano (Adam), Myranda McCullough (Cade) and Dylan Watts, along with 11 great grandchildren.

Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis TN 38148

Mr. Jimmy Eitel Williams, 65 of Ruth, passed away December 24, 2020, at his home.

He was born on September 28, 1955 in San Diego CA.

Jimmy was a member of the American Legion, Hog Member and enjoyed wood working,

mechanic work, riding his Harley, shooting, and anything that brought him closer to his grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his father, Ben Joe Williams, and brother, Ben Joe Williams, Jr.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sandy Williams; mother, Emily Williams; son, Johnathan Williams,

and wife, Nikki; daughter, Kathryn Humbert, and husband, Justin; brother, Robert Williams, and wife,

Kathy; 6 grandchildren, Cody Shields, Kaylee Humbert, Carley Williams, Justin Humbert, Jr., Luke Williams and Keegan Williams;

along with Dixie Williams, Lillian Williams, Evan Williams, Courtney Williams-Martin, Cassidy Williams and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis TN. 38148.