Betty Woodham Jones, 91, of Brookhaven, Mississippi passed away on February 19 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Betsy will always be remembered for her selfless kindness and charming hospitality.

 She was born on May 19, 1933, in Midland City, Alabama, to Jasper Richard Woodham and Mary Alice Marshall Woodham. The seventh of nine children, she used to say that her parents “raised cotton, peanuts, and children.” She attended the University of Georgia and graduated from Whitworth College in Brookhaven. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church, served on the executive board of The Brookhaven Trust, and was a member of the Junior Auxiliary, Matinee Musicale and the Climbers Club. Betsy had an abundance of friends and loved her bridge and luncheon clubs, and her supper club.

 She met Robert E. Jones while he was on active duty with the Army in Georgia, and they married on June 13, 1954. They were married for 49 years until his passing in 2003.

 She is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; her son, Robert E. Jones, Jr.; and eight brothers and sisters.

 She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Butterfield Jones and Jennifer Jones Wright (Bob); three grandchildren, Robert Lee Jones (Brittney), Robert Edmondson Wright (Lindsay), Sarah Price Faulkner (Waters); seven great-grandchildren, and a host of other family members.

 A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday March 1, at Riverwood Family Funeral Services in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Visitation is from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial is in Riverwood Memorial Park.

 In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Methodist Church of Brookhaven,

P.O. Box 4387, Brookhaven, MS  39603.

The funeral service for Nancy Lynn Smith will be 11 a.m., Monday, February 24, at Riverwood Family with burial in Warick Brister Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

Mrs. Smith, 81, of Muscle Shoals, AL, died February 20, 2025, in Muscle Shoals. She was born January 31, 1944, in Baton Rouge, LA, to Ben and Eloise Conerly) Duncan. Prior to retiring she was self employed and worked with Battery District Manufacturing. She was a member of the Methodist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jimmy Smith; and numerous aunts and uncles.

She is survived by her husband, John E. Smith; brother, Sydney G. Smith; sister, Martha Duncan DeKay; and sisters -in- law, Juanita Shuler, Sina Molitor, and Bertha S. Hernandez; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral service for Betty Opal Martin will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, February 25, at Riverwood Family, with burial in Stewart Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Monday, February 24 at Riverwood, and will resume from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday.

Mrs. Martin, 80, of Bogue Chitto, entered eternity to be with her Lord for evermore on February 20, 2025. She began her journey here on August 30, 1944, born to Cleveland A. Smith and Ethel Norman Smith.

Mrs. Martin was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She cherished her family and enjoyed spending time preparing delicious meals for them. Her heritage was important to her, and she was always excited to share with anyone about the Choctaw Indian Tribe. Mrs. Martin was a member of the Pentecostal faith and was faithful in the church and in serving others. She was an avid antique and resale shopper; she found much pleasure in searching for a bargain. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Norma Dean Smith.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 61 years, Phillip R. Martin, Sr.; children, Phil Martin, Jr. & Renee, Mechelle Martin, and Tim Martin & Ashley; brother, Wade Smith (Teresa); sisters, Sally Smith, Jane Gill (Jerry), and Dale Allred; six grandchildren, Brittney Martin Mofley, Courtney Martin Krogel, Michael Martin, Shiloh Martin, Summer Martin, Aiden Martin; and nine great grandchildren, Ben Mofley, Addy Mofley, Gabe Mofley, Abel Krogel, Jossy Mofley, Elsie Krogel, Ellie Montgomery, Marly Montgomery, and Ashton Montgomery. She is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

The funeral service for Hugh L. Boyte, Jr. will be Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Solid Rock Pentecostal Church with a burial at Freedom Church Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Hugh L. Boyte, Jr., 71, of Brookhaven, died February 18, 2025, at his residence. He was born in McComb, MS, to Hugh Leonard Boyte and Clara Adelle Lenard Boyte.

As a child, Hugh attended Bethel Temple United Pentecostal Church and is now a faithful member of Solid Rock Pentecostal Church.

Preceding him in death are his parents; brother, Eldon Ross “Butchie” Boyte; sister Wendy Star Boyte Furr, and great-niece, Ally Waldrop.

Those left to cherish his memory are his brother, Tommy E. Boyte of Brookhaven; sisters, Helen Boyte Smith, Brookhaven, Janie Bradberry of Houston, TX, Jeannie Boyte Waldrop of Brookhaven, and Penny Boyte Moulder of McComb; aunts Mary Boyte of Brookhaven and Joan Boyte Hester of Garland, TX.

He is also survived by his longtime friend, Mary Ladiner; his sister in the Lord, and his daughter in his heart Candi Williams and four who called him Paw-Paw, Will Ladiner, Dexter, Elizabeth, and Bradain, as well as other loving family and friends.