Services for M. Jerry Rutland will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, September 14, at Calvary United Pentecostal Church, with burial in Powell’s Grove United Pentecostal Church Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m., Tuesday, September 13, at Calvary and will resume from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday.

Mr. Rutland, 77, of Jayess, MS, passed from this life, entering his eternal home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, September 11, 2022. He was born June 24, 1945, to James Melvin Rutland and Agnes Marie King Rutland. He was employed as Utilities Department Foreman with Georgia Pacific in Monticello, MS. He was a member of Tri County Cruisers and an avid outdoorsman. Mr. Rutland found the greatest joy in helping others. Being the hands and feet of Jesus, making a difference in the lives he touched. He was a faithful follower of Jesus and was glad to join his faith family in fellowship and worship. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Otis Rutland and Glenn Rutland; and his mother and father-in-law, W.H. “Dub” and Mary Katherine Womack.

Those he leaves behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 57 years, Joyce Ann Womack Rutland; children, Elliot Rutland and wife, Jocelyn and Allen Rutland and fiancé, Jenny Smith; six grandchildren, Caroline and Claire Rutland, Addison and Avery Rutland, and, soon to be, Jaxon Barron and Blaire Buckels. He is also survived by a host of family and a countless number of friends.

Linda Smith, beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother went to meet her Lord and Savior on September 8, 2022, at the age of 77.  Visitation will be held Friday, 9/16/2022 from 5:00PM-8:00PM and continue Saturday 9/17/2022 with services at 2:00PM at Riverwood Family Funeral, Brookhaven MS.  All are welcome to attend the services to celebrate this special lady.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Cameron Smith and her grandson, Brooks Ashton Smith of Brookhaven, MS; her parents, Lenwood and Ruby Lucille King of Holden, Louisiana; siblings Ray King, Joyce King Gill, Imelda King Broussard, and Gene King, all of Louisiana. 

She is survived by her children Kimberly (Wayne) Mitchell of Parkville MO, Mark Smith, and Jason (Heather) Smith of Brookhaven, MS.  She is also survived by her grandchildren Grant (Sheena) Abbey of San Diego, CA; Samantha (Niko) Mitchell of Houston, TX; Anna Katelynn Smith of Jackson, MS and Cole Smith, Jacob Smith, Jonah Smith and Jackson Smith all of Brookhaven, MS.  Her siblings Norma King Doughty and Glenn (Beverly) King of Holden, Louisiana.  She is also survived by her bother-in-laws Louis Broussard and Johnny Gill; sister-in-law Connie Smith Beavers and lifelong special friends Charla Kaulk, Paula Green, Delois McClelland and many beloved nieces and nephews. 

Linda Smith was born on August 30, 1945, in Holden, LA.  She graduated from Holden Hight School and attended Southeastern Louisiana University.  She married Russell Cameron Smith of Brookhaven in 1965 and lived in Brookhaven for most of her life.  She was a buyer for Lofton Department Store for many, many years. She loved the Lord and was also active in her church community.  Most of all, she dearly loved her children and grandchildren and spent most of her time going to recitals, football, baseball, and soccer games.  She moved to Madison, MS in 2002 and moved to Kansas City, MO in 2021 where she resided until her death. 

Linda had a beautiful, loving, thoughtful and generous spirit with a contagious smile always on her face.  She was loved by all who knew her and adored especially by her grandchildren.  Donations may be made to Holden Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, Holden Louisiana or to the charity of your choice.      

Funeral service for Martin Edward Bowman, Jr. will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, September 13, at New Beginnings Church. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow service in Cline Family Cemetery.

Mr. Bowman passed from this life Friday, September 2, 2022. He was born in New Orleans, LA, May 27, 1962, to Florence Morgan and Martin Bowman, Sr.

Mary, as he was known, was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He began work in the oil field industry but eventually left and held others various jobs such as mechanic, tree services, and construction, as well as many other things. He loved spending time with his family and friends, having a good time dancing the night away or riding his motorcycle. He also loved his game birds and in the past, loved to go to chicken fights. He spent most of his spare time working on things. He was a very proud father and grandfather, and it was truly an honor for him to be called dad and grandpa. He will be greatly missed, but his memory will live on in the ones who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; stepdad, Lucis Morgan; brother-in-law, Johnny Morgan; a very special friend, Sherry Campbell; and numerous aunts, uncles, and friends.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Dustin Bowman; two grandsons, Elijah Bowman and Michael Bowman; one granddaughter, Nita-Ray Bowman; son, Darrell Robertson; the mother of his son, Patricia Hamilton; sisters, Rosa Morgan, Maria Yates (Billy), Vicky Roberts (Jeff); nieces, Becky Bouche, Lizzie Schilling, Christian Moak, Shanna Mier, Jessica Durham; nephew, Cheyenne Walker; as well as numbers great nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral service for Mrs. Mary Katherine Moore will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, September 13, at Riverwood Family, with interment in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

Mrs. Moore, "Kathy", as she was known by her family and friends, 72, of Brookhaven, passed from this life September 9, 2022, at her residence. She was born February 9, 1950, in Brookhaven, MS.

Kathy was an apartment manager at Country Village for 31 years and loved her tenants like family. Her hobbies included crossword puzzles, visiting with family and friends, and working with youth. Kathy also enjoyed “clickin”.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Robert E. Moore, Sr; parents, Garland and Lessie Mae Farris; brothers, Johnny Farris, David Farris, and Ronnie Farris; sisters, Marie Farris and Georgie Hunter; and niece, Sandy Simpson.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Robert E. Moore, Jr and wife, Megan, Jimmy Moore and wife, Tasha, and Bridget Britt and husband, Bobby; sister-in-law, Ruby Simpson; five grandchildren, Jacob, Kyli, Makenzie, Emma, and Ella Jayne. She is also survived by special friends, Kathy Eaton and Sandra Walden as well as her nieces, Amy Heard (Jaymie), Sherry Starkweather, Melissa Briggs, Valerie Coldwell (Tom), Kimmi Boyd, Sherrie Cook, and Shirley Cook, and nephew, Petey Farris.