Mrs. Valerie Luss, 62, of Natchez, MS, passed from this life January 18,2021.

She was born September 28, 1958 to her parents, AJ West and Mary West.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Keith Howard Luss;

and one brother, Ozeola West.

She leaves behind one son, Taurus Deshawn West and six grandchildren,

along with other loving family members and friends.

A memorial service will be held for Mrs. Luss at a later date.

Dr. Ray L. Huff of Wesson, Miss., died peacefully at age 79, January 15, 2021 at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, Miss.

A native of Harlingen, Texas, Ray received his BA and MA degrees in Psychology at Baylor University and his Ph.D. in

Clinical Psychology at Vanderbilt University. He directed a community mental health center in Nashville before moving

with his family to Miss. in 1974. Dr. Huff served as the director of mental health services at St. Dominic Hospital in

Jackson and later began his private practice. He ended his career serving as director of the Southwest Miss.

Mental Health Center in Brookhaven. He dedicated his life to serving others, especially in the mission field.

Ray and his wife, Faye, worked as missionaries in Harbin, China, Bangkok, Thailand, and Boseman, Montana.

They also served their communities through their work with Zion Baptist Church in Dentville, Miss., where they

were members for 18 years, and Heucks Retreat Baptist Church in Brookhave, Miss., where they attended most

recently for three years. Ray worked with Hispanic members of the community, translating and assisting them

with personal business. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping, boating, travel, and scuba diving.

Ray is survived by his wife, Faye Templeton Huff, Wesson; his daughters Kathy Rice and her husband, Mike, of

Lewisville, TX; Liz Brandon and her husband, Steve, of Jackson; his sons Jonathan Huff of Dallas, TX; Will Jordan

and his wife, Debbie, of Brookhaven; Bob Jordan and his wife, Angie, of Brookhaven; Troy Jordan and his wife,

Bridgette, of Brookhaven; Quinn Jordan and his wife, Kim, of Brookhaven; brothers James Huff and wife, Gloria,

of Florence, AL; Howard Huff and wife, Anita, of McCallan, TX; sisters Carolyn McCain and Helen Henry of Houston, TX.

Ray is also survived by 16 grandchildren. Huff grandchildren are Nicholas, Margaux, and Cheyenne of

Colorado Springs, CO; Nathan and Sam Rice of Lewisville TX. Jordan grandchildren are Lane and Kris Xifos, Lauren,

Morgan, Cade, Kaley, Kail, Cannon Grace, Leighton, Kailyn, Rivers, Hayes, and great-granddaughter, Aaryn Xifos,

all of Brookhaven. Ray was especially fond of his grandniece, Sidney Elaine Lampton of Jackson, and his late sister-in-law,

Jeannie Huff, of McCallan, TX.

A private memorial service will be held Saturday, January 23 at Heucks Retreat Baptist Church in Wesson, Miss.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, that memorials be made to the Heucks Retreat Baptist Church Renovation Fund.

Graveside service Saturday, January 23, 2021, 1 p.m., at Riverwood Memorial Park.

Charles William Gerald, of Brookhaven, MS, entered his eternal home on January 19, 2021.

Born to Hugh J. Gerald and Dorothy J. Gerald Evans, Charles began his life journey in

New Orleans, LA and moved to Jackson, MS at the age of three. He was a graduate of

Central High School Class of 1962 and the Hinds Community College HVAC program.

Brookhaven was his home for 49 years. He was owner and operator of Terry’s Refrigeration &

Appliance Service, formerly owned by his father-in-law, C M Terry.

He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being

outdoors with family and friends.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, David W. Gerald, of Jackson, MS.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 52 years, Sandra Terry Gerald; his son, Clint Gerald,

of Wesson; his daughter, Terri Gerald Lowery (Tony) of Sumrall; son, Billy Hawkins of Pearl; four grandchildren,

Megan & Tucker Gerald of Brookhaven, and Tyler & Lexi Lowery of Sumrall; brother, Hugh A. Gerald of Starkville;

sister, Carolyn Theriault, of Jackson; and two nieces and one nephew. He will be greatly missed by all!

Funeral service for Mrs. Geraldine Faye Barnes will be 11 a.m., Wednesday,

January 20, 2021, at Monticello Baptist Church with burial in Monticello Municipal Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

Mrs. Barnes, 82, of Monticello, passed from this life January 19, 2021 at her residence.

She was born in Sontag, MS September 22, 1938 to her parents, William Purvis Gibson

and Agnes Keene Gibson. She was co-owner of Western Auto Associate in Monticello for

26 years and a member of Monticello Baptist Church. She enjoyed several hobbies,

camping, traveling, tennis, fishing, playing bridge, and sports. She was also a member of the Coterie Club.

She is preceded in death by her son, David Allen Barnes and her parents.

Those who remain to cherish her memory are her husband, Clifford Dale Barnes; daughter, Sharon Stamps; sister, JoAnne Williams; one granddaughter, Jennifer Davis (Barry) and two great granddaughters, Claire Keyes and Emma Keyes; as well as other loving family members and friends.