Memorial service for Carmen Hill will be held at 2 p.m., at Riverwood Family in Brookhaven, MS, on Friday, September 10,

with visitation from Noon until the time of service, there will be no interment service.

Carmen Hill was born September 8, 1965, in Brookhaven, MS. She passed peacefully from this earth on September 4, 2021, at

the age of 55. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, James “Jim” and Dottie Hill; her maternal grandparents,

George and Pearl Cunningham; her father, John Patrick “Pat” Hill; and her brother, John Clifton Hill.

Carmen was an overachiever, excelling at whatever she tried her hand. In her younger years, she was an all-star catcher in softball.

She played clarinet from the eighth grade through high school as first chair. She graduated a year early from Monticello High School

as an honors student, and went to Copiah-Lincoln Community College, where she graduated with an Electronics Technology degree.

She worked at Georgia Pacific for many years, where she was active in the union, and created many lifelong friends.

Carmen had a multitude of interests, including four wheeling, reading, rock collecting, and photography, just to name a few,

but she was most passionate about motorcycle riding. She was very active in American Bikers Active Toward Education (ABATE),

where she was secretary and treasurer for many years. She was also active in the Moose Lodge, where she often worked to help support fund raising events.

Carmen in survived by her mother, Judith Cuningham Eisworth; her sister, Holly Hill Clem; brother-in-law, Nick Clem; her nephews,

Erik, Alex, and Ethan; her niece, Chloe Clem; and her fur baby, Kibby.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Southwest Mississippi Chapter of ABATE, 3326 E Lincoln Rd SE, Brookhaven, MS 39601

Graveside service for Mr. Keith Byrd of Summit is 11:00 am Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, with visitation at the church from 9:00 am until the time of the service.

Mr. Keith Randall Byrd, 72, passed away on September 3, 2021, at his residence at Lake Dixie Springs.

On April 15, 1949, he was born to the late William Lee Byrd and Aline Lofton Byrd. He graduated from

West Lincoln High School, where he played basketball and enjoyed all activities there. He graduated from

Copiah Lincoln Jr. College and Whitworth College. Keith enjoyed life to the fullest and fostered beautiful memories

that are centered around lake life. Whether it was swimming, skiing or boating, he thrived in the laughter of

loved ones, and on many occasions, enjoyed traveling abroad with friends. Keith was co-owner of his family

business W.L. Byrd Lumber Co. and Magnolia Lumber Co. He has been blessed with an abundance of

friends and treats all like family, including Meg Goodson Smith, Mary McDaniel, his friend, and secretary,

Randy White, and his special love, Dude, his dog.

Keith was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where he grew up from birth. Keith will be

missed by all who knew him. His quiet spirit and generous nature will live on forever. Everyone who knew Keith

experienced his relationship strength through opening his heart and home in the most hospitable way.

Preceding him in death were his parents; brother James Byrd; sister-in-law, Jean Byrd; nephew Larue Byrd;

and brother-in-law, Jerry Robinson, Jr.

Those left to cherish his memory are his brother, Jerry Byrd, and wife Betty and sister, Barbara B Robinson;

also, family members, Sherry Byrd Powell and husband, Ken; Stacy Byrd Clanton, Kevin Byrd and wife,

Carla, Karl Byrd, and wife Dana, Mary Karen Byrd Case and husband, Jason, Wyatt Robinson, and wife Angie,

Tom Robinson, Gina Robinson, Aimee Robinson, Lee Robinson and wife, Windy, and a host of great-nieces and nephews.