The funeral service for Elaine McFall Buitt will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, at Riverwood Family with burial in Stewarts Cemetery in Bogue Chitto, MS. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 at Riverwood and resumes Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Mrs. Buitt, 72, of Columbia, Louisiana, passed away April 20, 2024, in Baton Rouge General Hospital in Louisiana. She was born in Jena, LA, May 17, 1951, to David A. McFall and Annie Agnes Rawls McFall.

Elaine lived life to the fullest. She loved the outdoors. If it happened outside, she was right there. She loved growing things, and always planted a garden as well as canned what she harvested. When hunting season rolled around, you can bet she was in a deer stand waiting on that big buck. Oh, and let’s not forget fishing, if the weather was nice, you’d find her in a boat on the river catching the “big fish” as she would say. But when the day was winding down, she would sit down to relax and love on her sweet babies, Mitsy and Daisy, her precious little dogs. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Brooks McFall, Marvin McFall, and Glen McFall; and sisters, Betty Sue Varnel and Patricia Rippy.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Shanan Case (Darren), Marvin Buitt (Angela Fick), Jimmy Buitt, Billy Ray Buitt (Veronica); sisters, Billy Sue Kinnison, Marjorie Houston, and Peggy Moak; nine grandchildren, Cameron Buitt, Brandon Smith, Taylor Buitt, Jayden Buitt, Hunter Buitt, Hanna Case, Fisher Buitt, Chole Buitt, and Racheal Buitt; and two great grandchildren, Autum Buitt and Ayden Buitt. She is also survived by her cousin, Irene Jewell and her close friend, Betty Jean, as well as other loving family members and friends.

The funeral service for Michael Shane Smith will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 23, at Macedonia Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Monday, April 22 at Macedonia and will resume from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday.

Mr. Smith’s faith has become sight, April 19, 2024, as he has passed from this life and entered life forever with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was 52 years of age, born September 11, 1971, to Bobby Mitchell Smith and Shirley Ruth Case Smith.

Michael was a very caring and loving person, always thought of others before he thought of himself. He was an avid joke teller and enjoyed hearing the laughter they brought. He was a musician as well and liked spending time playing his drums. His greatest joy was sharing his faith with anyone he met. Michael was an animal lover and was very attached to his dog, PeeWee.

Michael was called “the million-dollar miracle” for many years by the staff of Ochsner’s Hospital. He had many medical challenges throughout his life but always kept a positive attitude, he was never a complainer.

His special gifts of “lollipops” brought smiles to everyone he met. He loved and was loved by so many.

He is preceded in death by his father, Bobby Mitchell Smith; grandparents, Robert and Ola Pearl Smith and Lamar and Natalie Case; step-father, Shelby Freeman; aunt, Aillene Tompkins; and uncles, Roland James, Lamar Case, Jr., and Carey Michael Case.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Shirley Case Freeman; brothers, Danny Mitchell Smith (Paula), Mark Kevin Smith (Anita), Robert Bryan Smith, James Earl Mason, Mitchell Hugh Smith, and Justin Lee Smith; and sisters, Deborah Sue Alexander (Doyle), Christine Crawford (Jack) and Della Thomas. He is also survived by a special friend, Jennifer and a host of other loving family members and friends.

The funeral service for Walter Dale Ready will be Noon, Monday, April 22, at Riverwood Family with burial in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Dale Ready, 71, of Summit, was born August 8, 1952, and was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 19, 2024. He was the only son of Otha and Lowdy Ready. Dale was married to Mary Jane Acy Ready for 52 years, they had two children, six grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

Dale was a retired roadside development supervisor for MDOT. He had a variety of hobbies that always included his family. He loved trail riding and making the weeklong wagon train ride to Dixie Nationals with the Wesson Wagon Train. He enjoyed his pigeons and watching them race as well as enjoying running his hunting dogs. Above everything he adored his family and spent time with them. His grandchildren were the absolute light of his world. He never met a stranger and will be missed by everyone that knew him.

Dale is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Diane Ready Acy; and one niece, Lisa Carnley.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Ready; children, Kim Ready, Dee Ready (Kristen); grandchildren, Kaitlyn Moak, Kevin Moak, Kody Moak (Adriana), Daytin Ready, Adley Ready, and Nick Farris; his only great grandchild, Stetson Moak; one sister, Carolyn Hensarling and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.

Graveside services for Mr. Lonnie Eugene Ferrell of Brookhaven are at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery with visitation from 9:00 -11:00 am at Riverwood Family.

Mr. Lonnie Eugene Ferrell, 75, passed away on April 17, 2024, at King’s Daughters Medical Center.

He was born March 9, 1949, to the late George and Pearl Ferrell.

Mr. Ferrell served his country in the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War. He worked for Energy Drilling Company.

Lonnie was an avid hunter and member of the Bunkley Hunting Club. He enjoyed woodworking, making family members pieces that are treasured. He also loved sitting on his front porch visiting with family and friends, and vacationing in Missouri and Tennessee with his family members.

Preceding him in death were his parents; mother-in-law, Eula Lofton; father-in-law, T.P. Lofton; brother, Larry Ferrell; brother-in-law, Danny Robinson and son-in-law, Kennon Case.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 52 years, Judy Lofton Ferrell; children, Lonnie Ferrell, Jr. and wife, Melissa and Michelle Case; brother, Keith Ferrell, and wife, Sherry; sister, Glenda Robinson, and six grandchildren, Haleigh Case, Sami Whittington and husband, Josh, Matthew Crosby, Luke Ferrell and wife, Laine, Sarah Crosby and Sydney Brister and his eight, great-grandchildren, Aiden, Paislee, Drake, Jaxon, Jeb, Lincoln, John and Riley. He will be dearly missed by all who loved him.

Special thanks to Hilda Blair, KDMC ER, EMS, third-floor Medical and Nursing Staff, Enhabit Hospice Care Staff, and Tracy Ezell, RN.

Donations can be made in his memory to any charity of your choice.