The funeral service for Dorothy Posey Smith will be 11 a.m., Thursday, August 15, at Riverwood Family with burial in Beauregard Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, August 14, at Riverwood and will resume at 10 a.m. on Thursday.

Mrs. Smith, 81, of Wesson, died August 9, 2024, at Copiah County Medical Center in Hazlehurst, MS. She was born in Brookhaven, May 11, 1943, to Carl Posey and Ola Herring Posey. Mrs. Dorothy was an avid reader. She also enjoyed puzzles and word games to keep her mind sharp. She loved spending time with her family and friends and watching her favorite TV series, “Midsomer Murders” and “M*A*S*H”. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Mrs. Smith is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Jerry Smith; her parents; and her sister, Joan Mullen.

Survivors include her children, Kelly Smith (John), Thomas Corey Smith (Wanda), and Marcy Smith Thompson (Brett); four grandchildren, Joey Smith, Suzanna Smith, Brianna Westbrook, and Blake Westbrook; sister-in-law, Carolyn Thompkins; niece, Donna Mullen Horton; great nephew, David Horton; great niece, Allison Morris; and special friends, Marcia Teaster, Nelda Westbrook, Tammy Nelson, Jerrie Bland, and Jo Norwood Jones.

The family would like to send a special thank you to Samantha Ellison Powell and Arden Hospice and to Lauren Thompson and Copiah County Medical Center Staff.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Beauregard Cemetery, 1009 Dickerson Lane, Wesson, MS, 39191.

The funeral service for Jimmy Eugene “Bo” Anderson will be 1 p.m., Saturday, August 17, at Pinebluff Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Riverwood Family Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Jimmy “Bo” Anderson, 86, of Crystal Springs, MS, went to be with his Savior August 9, 2024. Bo was born in Dentville, MS on December 12, 1937. He was one of eight children born to Edwin Anderson, Sr. and Vera Strong Anderson.

He was married to Lois Kay Anderson on June 16, 1967, and they had two children, Paul Anderson and Susan Kay Anderson. He was pawpaw to Emmalee Kay Anderson and Walker Bo Anderson.

Bo retired from Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 619. He was a welder and pipefitter.

Until he had a stroke, he was an active member of the Pinebluff Masonic Lodge.

Pinebluff Baptist Church has been his church family all his life.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Vera Anderson; brothers, Edwin Anderson, Jr., Percy “Buck” Anderson, Frank Anderson, and Billy “Pill” Anderson; and sisters, Julia Mae Anderson, Doris Barnett, and Trixie Parrett.

He is survived by his wife Lois; son, Paul Anderson (Christy) and daughter, Susan Kay; and grandchildren, Emmalee and Walker Anderson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pinebluff Dentville Cemetery Foundation, P.O. Box 51, Hazlehurst, MS 39083.

Mary Michelle Furr Smith, 48, peacefully passed away at her home on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Born in McComb, MS, on July 4, 1976, to Charles Earl Furr and Jean Quinn Furr, Michelle was a proud Brookhaven Academy graduate, Class of 1994. Known affectionately as "Firecracker," a nickname that reflected her bicentennial birthday and her fiery, never-give-up spirit, Michelle brought joy and energy wherever she went.

Michelle’s greatest joy came from being a devoted wife and mother. She relished every moment spent raising her two young sons and took immense pride in her role at home. Her affection for her pets: Miss Kitty and Miss Dixie, the cats, Lani the dog, and her pig, Sir Oinks A Lot, was a testament to her warm and loving nature. When she wasn’t tending to their animals, Michelle could often be found in her garden or behind the lens of her camera, capturing the nature and beauty of their land.

Michelle's bravery extended beyond her family and friends. She became a beacon of hope and inspiration at the University of Mississippi Medical Cancer Center. Her participation in research trials for brain cancer was marked by an extraordinary spirit that even inspired her oncologist to remain in the field rather than switch careers. Michelle's courage and determination were truly inspiring, and her humor and zest for life were contagious.

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Earl Furr, and her father-in-law, Philip Eugene Smith Sr., as well as other cherished family members who will be celebrating her spirit from afar.

Michelle leaves behind her loving husband of 29 years, Philip Eugene Smith Jr.; her sons, Cason Lee Smith and Charles “Charlie” Elliott Smith; her mother, Jean Quinn Furr; her brother, Charles Brian Furr; her mother-in-law, Phyllis Smith Hobbs; her sister-in-law, Jennifer Smith Heffner; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Her circle of friends was vast and filled with significant individuals fortunate to have shared in her life.

The family also extends heartfelt thanks to the Dignity Hospice team, especially nurses Amy Wiley, Kristi Wilson, Sherri Brooks, and Nova York, for their compassionate care.

Michelle’s vibrant and enduring spirit will continue to inspire and bring joy to those who knew her, and she will be dearly missed.

Funeral service is 1 p.m., Monday, August 12 at Riverwood Family with burial in Union Hall Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

The funeral service for Troy Lamar Floyd is 2 p.m., Tuesday, August 13, at Bethel Temple Church with burial in the church cemetery. Friends and family will have a time of visitation from 11 a.m. until the time of the service for Mr. Floyd.

Troy is a lifelong resident of Lincoln County. He was truly “one of a kind”. He was a devoted Christian and a career lawman. He wholeheartedly loved protecting and serving. Troy could witness of God’s love for you, quoting scripture, while putting on the handcuffs. His love for people and a call to protect them led him into law enforcement and politics. Troy graduated from Brookhaven High School in 1993 and began his career in law enforcement in 1996. As a career law man, Troy has proven leadership, strong criminal enforcement, effective crime prevention, and established partnerships in the community and state that has made Lincoln County and the surrounding areas stronger.

Troy’s credentials include Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Instructor, Civilian Response to Active Shooter Instructor, certifications in School Resource Officer, DARE Instructor, and Canine Officer, Interview and Interrogation Training, Raid Planning Training, Drug Interdiction Officer (which included Motor Vehicles and Commercial Vehicles), specialized training with the Mexican Cartels by the DEA, Certified Agent with Mississippi Department of Corrections (specializing in high risk offenders and sex offenders), former Assistant Police Chief of Wesson, Drug & Human Trafficking Interdiction, ALERRT Active Shooter Instructor, STAR Program Instructor, and a Mentor at Camp Shelby for troubled youth. He was also a Lincoln County Jailer and a full time Deputy. These are just a surface listing of his many accomplishments.  To name everything would take far too many pages.

Troy was genuinely liked by most people and loved by many more. Everyone that knew Troy probably has a funny story to tell. He could be a little skiddish at times, depending on his current location and/or present company. With all his quirks aside, Troy was a loving husband and a doting dad and Papa. He truly loved his family and was loyal to his friends. This is only a brief synopsis of an all too brief life, but if you asked Troy what was most important to him, I believe he would tell you it was his salvation.

Troy is preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Hilda Ray Floyd; his maternal great grandparents, Eugene and Hattie Pennington; paternal grandparents, Sam Floyd and Johnnie Sanchez; and grandparents, Cliff Givens and Helen Shaheen.

He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Sage Floyd; children, Raiden Floyd (Shelby) of Sandyhook, MS, Carlyanna Nicholson (Brayden) of Wesson, MS, and Jacob Floyd of Brookhaven, MS; brother, Eddie Floyd, Jr. of West Monroe, LA; sisters, Cristi Montgomery (Mike) of Union, MS, Terry Hedgepeth of McComb, MS, Missy Freeman (Mark) of Brookhaven, MS; two grandchildren, Morgan Floyd and Brancin Floyd; and a host of other loving family members, friends, law enforcement officers, and faith family members.

Lincoln 8 out!