Graveside service for Mr. Donald Roy Curtis will be  1 p.m., Friday, January 6, at Spring Hill Baptist Church Cemetery

Mr. Curtis, 87, of Wesson, passed away January 2, 2023. He was born September 22, 1935, to Welby and Ruby Curtis, in Hazlehurst, MS. Donald served in the Army during Peace Time. After serving in the military, he returned to Vicksburg where his family was living. He met Sherrill in Vicksburg, they married and lived there for several years after the children were born, then moved back to Hazlehurst. He was employed at the Copiah Feed Mill and later went to Kulhman Electric as a Coil Winder until he retired and then came home to take care of his farm, cattle, and home life.

He loved meeting new friends, and his love for music kept him busy. He sang in the choir and sang with a Group at Strong Hope Baptist Church for many, many years. He also sang with a very special friend (Wayne Magee) at many Nursing Homes, churches, and special meetings. Over the years Donald and Sherrill moved their membership to Clear Branch Baptist Church and was very active as members until he was not able to go.

Even though he could not go places to share his music, he kept Wayne's tapes and CDs, by his chair and listened to them every day.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, William “Bill” Curtis, Chelsie Curtis, and Julian Curtis; and sister, Inez Curtis.

Those left to cherish his memory are, his wife, Sherrill Ann Curtis; son, Ronald Curtis (Tiffany); daughters, Shere Hussien and Karen Ann Middleton (Ronnie); brother, L.F. Curtis; sister, Ann Curtis Mirick; five grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Clear Branch Baptist Church Building Fund 2166 Clear Branch Lane, Wesson, MS 39191 or to St Jude’s, P.O. Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.

Many thanks to Clear Branch Baptist Church, Ms. Bessie, our special cookie lady, Hospice Ministries, Riverwood Family Funeral Service, friends, neighbors, and all sitters. A special thanks to Glinda Benjamin for being there for us and helping with all our needs.

The funeral service for Steven Martin “Stevie” Dugas will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Red Bluff Baptist Church, with burial in Day Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

Mr. Dugas, 69, of Greensburg, LA, died December 31, 2022, at his residence. He was born September 6, 1953, to Percy A. Dugas and Ernie Martin Dugas.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Rhonda Dugas; his parents; one son, Zachery Dugas; and sister, Linda Clark.

Those who remain to cherish his memory are, his children, Jennifer Dugas and Michael Dugas (Cherie); brother, Larry Smith (Jackie); and sisters, Tammy Dugas and Paula Dugas; four grandchildren, Dara Mule’ (Allie), Dylan Butler (Breonne), Josey Butler and Pryce Dugas. He is also survived by girlfriend Ozzie Givens as well as other loving family members and friends.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Dylan Butler, Tommy Carter, Robert Smith,

Josey Butler, Pryce Dugas, Lee Smith, Dillion Powers, and Chris Varnado.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St Jude’s, P.O. Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.

Services for Mrs. Mamie Louise Case of Brookhaven are 2:30 pm Friday, December 30, 2022, at Riverwood with visitation from 1:00 until the time of service and burial at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Mamie Louise Case, 104, went to be with her Lord on December 29, 2022.

She was born on May 3, 1918, to the late Franklin Smith and Hattie Chandler Smith. She worked at Stahl-Urban Garment Factory for 40 years.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Percy Rowan Case; daughter, Flora Mae Allen and son, Larry Case; grandchildren, Patricia Rushing and Lisa Allen.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Lamar Case and Lancie Case; brother, Frank Smith; sisters, Elaine Smith and Mary Watts; along with eight grandchildren, Virginia Kay Case, Anthony Case, Scotty Lamar Case, Bruce Case, Shane Allen and Larry Kim Case.

Also, nine great grandchildren and a host of great-great grandchildren and other family members.

She will be missed by all that loved her.

The funeral service for Rheba “Joy” DelaCruz will be 11 a.m., Friday, December 30, 2022, at Riverwood Family, with burial in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Hazlehurst, MS. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of the service Friday at Riverwood.

Mrs. DelaCruz, 67, of Georgetown, MS, died December 26, 2022, in Natchez, MS. She was born in Jackson, MS, November 5, 1955, to Alex Woods Thornton and Ruby Dean Jernigan Thornton. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Mrs. DelaCruz is preceded in death by her husband, Fidel DelaCruz and her parents.

Those left to cherish her memory are, her children, Lucas Gandy (Donna), Joshua Gandy (Sandy), Micah Gandy (Amanda), Fidel DelaCruz, Jr., Phillip DelaCruz, and Francisca DelaCruz; brother, Kelly Thornton (Paula), and sister-in-law, Pat Thornton; 15 grandchildren, Shannyn Gandy, Kayleigh Gandy, Emmery Gandy, Johnathon Gandy, Ava Gandy, Isaiah Gandy, Fidel DelaCruz III, Sharon Callaway, Gabriella DelaCruz, Adriana DelaCruz, Saturnina DelaCruz, Gabriela Lopez, Dixie Perez, Damian DelaCruz, and Marcos DelaCruz; 6 great grandchildren, Simon Perez, Jr., Matthew Perez, Chloe DelaCruz, Brayden DelaCruz, Nevaeh DelaCruz, and Damian DelaCruz, Jr. She is also survived by her niece, Nicole Matherne (Brian), and a host of other loving family members and friends.