The funeral service for Robert Hugh Laird, Sr. will be Noon, Tuesday, July 9^th, at Mt. Zion Church of Christ, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Monday, July 8^th, at Riverwood Family and will resume from 10 a.m. until the time of service at Mt. Zion.

Mr. Laird, of Brookhaven, was born March 12^th, 1954, to Hugh “Temmer” Laird and Lavon Burns Laird. He was called out of this life on Friday, June 28^th, he was 70 years of age. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten by all who loved him.  

Mr. Laird was a faithful husband to his wife of 50 years, Charlotte Wallace Laird, a loving father, grandfather, and a loyal friend. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying time spent farming and tending cows. For many years he worked several different jobs, from operating heavy equipment to becoming business partners in Laird Timber, Inc. He would drive many miles and haul many logs before he retired to enjoy life on the farm.

Mr. Laird was very active in the community where he lived; he was the recipient of Lincoln County Livestock Farmer of the Year Award as well as the FFA Appreciation Award. This was a busy time of year for Robert, he would begin to prepare the dove field for opening day of dove season! The rest of his free time was spent staying busy and catering to the wishes of his “grand” children, who were among his greatest blessings in life.

Mr. Laird was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Church of Christ.

Mr. Laird is preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in-law, Marlett “Buddy” Wallace and Sadie Porter Wallace; sister, Mary Francis Ainsworth; and brother, Roy Davis.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Charlotte Laird; children, Brandie Laird Garner (Channing) and Robert Hugh Laird, Jr. (Jane); brothers, Charles Davis and James Birdsong; sisters, Cathy Pace and Vickie Laird; and his grandchildren, Brady Garner, Bryleigh Garner, Liza Jane Laird, Eric Swarts and Eli Swarts. He is also survived by many other loving family members, friends and his faith family at Mt. Zion Church of Christ.

In lieu of flowers you may send memorials to Mt. Zion Church of Christ Cemetery Fund and Berean Children’s Home, PO Box 1009

Brookhaven, MS 39602.

Services for Mr. Acy Neal Arnold of Brookhaven are 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 2, at Riverwood Family with burial in Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery. The visitation is from Noon until the time of the service at Riverwood.

Mr. Acy Neal Arnold, 81, passed away on June 26, 2024.

He was born on November 27, 1942, to the late

Powell Asa Arnold and Johnnie Mae Oglesby Arnold.

He served within the MSARNG in the 1st Battalion, 155th

 Infantry Regiment and worked full time for the Mississippi Army

National Guard at the Brookhaven Organizational Shop before retiring.

He loved watching westerns, and Ole Miss Football! He was always there

with a lending hand to everyone. He was a hard worker and a loving and

devoted father and husband. His grandchildren were his world! He was a

graduate of Washington High School in Adams County where he was the quarterback for the school football team and pitcher for the baseball team.

Preceding him in death are his parents, a brother,

Wayne Arnold, a granddaughter, Megan Burr,

and a great-grandson, Travis Burr.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 47 years, Joy Arnold,

children, Neal Arnold (Annette), Charlotte Cooper (Jamie), Bryan Arnold (Jennifer), Richard Freeman (Brandi), and Renee Freeman; brother, Paul Arnold (Donna), eight grandchildren, Jashua Karabelen (Jessica), Brittany Burr (Brooke),
Caitlin Freeman (John), Kelly Rayburn, Josie Higgins (Matthew),
Jace Cooper Samuel Freeman Mattie Freeman Cameron Giesbrecht

eight great-grandchildren, Wyatt Etheridge, Alex Stewart,

Nevaeh McEwen, Bobby Burr, Noah Zelensky, Mya Braly, Lorelei Carnell;

along with other family members and friends and special pets,

Tinkerbell, Livie, Sadie, Zip Zip, and Brody (deceased).

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.