A memorial for Mr. Mark Glenn Young will be held, 7 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Easthaven Baptist Church. You may visit the family from 6-7 p.m. prior to the service.

Mr. Mark Glenn Young, 66, of Smithdale, MS, passed away January 28, 2023, at his residence. He was born in McComb, MS, January 21, 1957, to Ford Young and Geraldine Sillar Kyzar Young. He was employed as a Rig Maintenance Supervisor in the Oilfield Industry.

Mr. Young was a 1975 graduate of McComb High School. He was loved and respected by many in the oilfield, which was his passion for 30 years. He worked his way up to rig maintenance supervisor, where he worked in the Gulf, Mexico, and Alaska.

He liked to travel to historical places with his wife. He also enjoyed researching family history for his own family and for others. Spending time with his family was the most important time spent. Gardening was an especially fond memory for his grandchildren, as he taught them how to plant and watch seeds grow. He also enjoyed cooking and trying out new recipes.

Mr. Young was a member of Easthaven Baptist Church. He was always ready to go on mission trips to share the love of Christ with everyone he met. He would take great pleasure in telling the story of how God made the way for him to have a kidney transplant. His favorite verse in the scriptures was Matthew 19:26, “with God all things are possible.” He will be greatly missed by his family and all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Patsy Posey; and his in-laws, Lewis and Lowrean Albritton.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 37 years, Ann Young; children, Scott Young (Erin) of Pennsville, NJ, Josh Young (Amber) of Jayess, MS, and Jake Young (Krista) of Smithdale, MS; brother, James Young of Florence, MS; twin sister, Lynne Ezell (David) of Summit, MS; seven grandchildren, Ben Young, Colton Phillips, Kaileigh Greenwood, Kirsten Wade, Kamden Young, Kagan Young, and Wilks Young. He is also survived by nieces, nephews and extended family; and Roslyn Wallace and Brandi Smith, his dialysis nurses who took very good care of us during these times.

In lieu of flowers, please make donation to the American Kidney Foundation, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852, or on website.

A memorial service will be held for Herman Larry Lawrence, 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 31, at Riverwood Family. Visitation is from 9-10 a.m at Riverwood.

Mr. Lawrence, 78, passed away January 27, 2023, in Brookhaven, MS. He was born in Tylertown, November 30, 1944, to Herman Lawrence and Mary Nelloise Morris Lawrence. He was employed as a Fishing Tool Operator in the Oil Field Industry. Mr. Lawrence was an avid reader. He also enjoyed playing cards or going to movies with family and friends. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 56 years, Lois Ann Lawrence; children, Chad Lawrence (Genevieve), Kelsey Lawrence, Stacy Lawrence Douchard (Corey); sister, Darlene Wrenn; five grandchildren, Nichole Lawrence, Christian Lawrence, Drake Douchard, Ace Douchard, and Knox Douchard. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

Graveside service for Claude Nelson Greer will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 31, at Topisaw Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Greer, 75, of Bogue Chitto, MS, passed away January 27, 2023, at Madison Merit. He was born January 12, 1948, in Laurel, MS, to Paul Gordon Greer and Mary Ellen Hinton Greer.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Greer; his parents; and sister, Susan Santa Ana.

Mr. Greer is survived by his children, Reginna Lawrence (Christopher) and Amos Greer (Polly Ann); brother, Dave Greer; sisters, Paulette Pitts and Carolyn Ellzey; four grandchildren, Christie Adair (Ray), Cynthia McWilliams (TJ), Kodi Greer, and Katana Greer; and five great grandchildren, Alexis Adair, Skylar Adair, Christopher James Adair, Katie McWilliams, and Miles McWilliams. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

Arthur “Kirk” Freeman, 53, passed away January 25, 2023, at his residence in Hazlehurst, MS. He was born in Dallas, TX, August 19, 1969, to Arthur “Buddy” Freeman and Nancy Smallwood Freeman, of Ivanhoe, TX. He served his country in the United States Navy and was a Site Acquisition Coordinator with Uniti Fiber.

Mr. Freeman enjoyed life, spending time playing rhythm guitar with his band mates and friends as well as taking trips with his motorcycle friends. He traveled from Kentucky to Sturgis, NJ, Tail of the Dragon, OH to Hog Rock. He had a heart for dogs, whether he adopted one or brought home a stray, they were all loved. Kirk was someone you could depend on to help in any way he could. His favorite time, though, was spent with his family. For many years, he would travel to Texas to enjoy Mother’s Day gatherings. He will be missed by all who loved him.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Diane Jones Freeman; his parents; sister, Toni Schmidt (Brian), of Ivanhoe, TX; sister-in-law, Martha Odom; brothers-in-law, John Jones and John David VanEtten, all of Hazlehurst, MS; his dogs, Boyd, Diesel, and Stormy; numerous nieces and nephews, a host of friends and other loving family members.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to BARL, PO Box 3477 Brookhaven, MS 39603.

A memorial service will be held in Ivanhoe, TX, at a later date.