Funeral service for Jimmie Dale Granger will be 10 a.m., Friday, September 16, 2022, at Bethel Baptist Church in Hazlehurst, MS, with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, September 15, at Bethel.

Jimmie Dale White Whittington Granger, our dear wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  There are not enough words to describe this precious lady. She loved her family and God, fiercely.  Her life exemplified the fruits of the spirit each day.  Jimmie Dale was the baby of the family and brought much joy to her late parents, James Henry "Jim" and Minnie Ashley White of Hazlehurst.  Jimmie Dale was born on April 22, 1939 and lived in the Bethel community her entire life.  She was a faithful member  at Bethel Baptist Church where she willingly worked and served for many years in all activities of the church.  She worked in the food service industry her entire life and most of those years were spent at Hardy Wilson Memorial Hospital as the food service director.  She was an excellent cook, great gardener, and she loved flowers and quilting. 

She is survived by her husband, Derrel Granger, her son, Ricky (Rhonda) Whittington and her stepson, Derrel (Dee) Granger. Her grandchildren are Katie (Roy) Patrick, Hollie (Lyle) Berard,  Neil Whittington,  Nicholas Whittington, Drew (Kayla) Granger and Spence Granger. Her great grandchildren are Taylor Berard, Emily Patrick, Madisyn Berard, and Jorie Granger.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Ovis Whittington; her son, Ronnie Whittington; grandson, Dustin Whittington; sisters, Jeanette White, Evelyn Hall and Christine Hutchison; brothers, James Earl  and Billy Joe White  and many other loving family members. 

The family would like to express our deep appreciation for the care provided to Jimmie Dale by Debbie Gladden.  She was very kind, compassionate and helpful to the family. 

Funeral service for Reverend Riley Leroy Hinton will be 11 a.m., Friday, September 16, 2022, at Riverwood Family, with interment in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Friday.

Mr. Hinton, 87, of Brookhaven, passed from this life September 12, 2022. He was born in Laurel, MS, November 22, 1934, to Leonard Leroy Hinton and Doris Viola Odom Hinton. He was an ambassador for the Lord Jesus Christ, serving as pastor to numerous churches, and a member of First Baptist Church in Brookhaven. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and has even been able to share life with his great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

Rev. Hinton is preceded in death by his parents and his son-in-law, Glenn Dunbar.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 63 years, Patricia E. Hinton; children, Ann Hinton Dunbar, Brent Alan Hinton (Cindy); five grandchildren, Brian Dunbar (Savannah), Brandt Hinton (Kate), Braxton Hinton, Zoey Claire Hinton, and Riley Kate Hinton; and four great grands, Berkley Dunbar, Bryce Dunbar, Brinkley Dunbar, and Mary Brixten Hinton.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to FBC Brookhaven Building Fund 200 E. Monticello Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601.

Mark Andrew McFarland, 66, of Meadville, passed from this life September 10, 2022, in Baton Rouge, LA. He was born in Natchez, MS, June 25, 1956, to Ralph McFarland and Dot Foster McFarland. He was retired from Herring Gas Company.

Mr. McFarland is preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Pearl Foster and Allen and Elizabeth McFarland.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Patricia McFarland; children, April Moak, Jason McFarland (Hilie), Justin McFarland, Dustin McFarland (CeCe), stepsons, Brian Laird, Brad Laird, and Shannon Courtney; brother, Andy McFarland (Angie); sister, Cindy Foster (Mickey); 11 grandchildren, Brittany Prevost (Justin), Hayden McFarland, Jaci McFarland, Allison McFarland, Lauren McFarland, Elizabeth McFarland, Madison Moak, Lilly Moak, Emma McFarland, Mia McFarland, Justin Wayne McFarland; one great grandchild, Bentley Prevost and four step grandchildren. He is also survived by nephew, Guy McFarland; niece, Meagan Baker; and special partner in crime, Chasity Foster, as well as other loving family members and friends.

Jane Day West, age 92, passed away, after a brief illness, at her
son's home in Natchez on September 10. She was born Minnie
Jane Day in Brookhaven, Mississippi, the eldest daughter of
Scheumann and Laura Mae Day, on January 7, 1930.

She was "Minnie" to her husband, Jerel (Red) West,
"Momma" to her children, and "Mawmaw" to her grandchildren and great
grandchildren.

She was a long term resident of Lafayette, Louisiana, where she
enjoyed bowling, antiques, playing cards, and her pets. Her list of
hobbies was long including gardening, tole painting, and going to
casinos. She loved to cook and spend time with family and
friends. She loved life and strived to live it to the fullest.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Jerel L. West.

She is survived by a son, Jerel West, Jr. and wife Sharon; a daughter,
Amy Davis; five grandchildren, Beth Roach(Michael), Laura West,
Lee Davis(Sheree), Summer Deville(Larry), and Wesley
Davis(Maegan); and 4 great grandchildren, Charlotte Roach,
Savannah Davis, Jacob Davis, and Cohen Deville; two sisters,
Sally Bullock and Martha Arrington; and numerous nieces and
nephews.

A Graveside and Celebration of Life Memorial will be at a later date