Services for Mrs. Shirley Ann Givens of Monticello are at 10:00 am, on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Bethel Baptist Church with burial at church cemetery.

Visitation will be on Monday, September 30, 2024, at church from 5:00-8:00 pm and will resume from 9:00 am until the time of service on Tuesday.

Mrs. Shirley Ann Givens, 66, passed away at her home on September 26, 2024.

She was born on November 7, 1957, in Houston, Texas.

Mrs. Givens spent her days on the front porch, drinking coffee and watching her friends and neighbors go by. She loved cooking, having her family over for supper, and watching the kids play in the yard. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and enjoyed her nine great-grandchildren. She will be missed by all who loved her.

Preceding her in death were her parents; Jewel and Mary Moude Mullins and her husband of 50 years, Tommy Givens.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Michelle Watts (Hugh) and Luke Givens (Bonita); seven grandchildren, Shelby Russell (Ben), Stetson Langley (Ashlyn), Marcey Brown (Marshall) Megan Lang (Brennan), Saydie Nations (Brantley), Sara Watts and Brittany Lott (Brent); nine great-grandchildren, Everleigh, Keegan, Karson, Huston, Auston, Cayden, Marshall Paul, Mayleigh, Waylon and expecting Kassidy and Kohen. She is also survived by Kandi Tanksley and sons, Karter, Wylder, and Kooper, and Eden and Eli Vaughn.

The funeral service for Robert Edward Renner will be 11 a.m., Saturday, September 28, at Riverwood Family with burial in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

Mr. Renner, 80, of Brookhaven, died Thursday, September 26, 2024, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. He was born in Lima, OH, September 28, 1943. He worked for many years as Supervisor at Hartley Gove Sons thermometer plant.

Mr. Renner was a loving husband and a caring father. One of his favorite things to do was playing guitar and singing Elvis’s songs with his grandkids. He also enjoyed the outdoors, fishing with his sons. As a mechanic, he was faithful keeping the family vehicles in working order. Mr. Renner was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church where he was a faithful helper in the children’s Sunday School department. He served his country in the United States Army National Guard. Born in Ohio, he remained a fan of Ohio State, and he enjoyed watching them as well as the New Orleans Saints play football.

He is preceded in death by his parents Wilbur and Eleanor Renner; and sister, Connie Ricker.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 58 years, Carmela Sue Renner; children, Steven Renner (Jennifer), Larinda Barnett (Allen), and Anthony Renner; sister, Karen Schindler (Ronnie) and brother-in-law, George Ricker; seven grandchildren, Beau Renner, Melanie Renner, Britany Leggett (Tyler), Allayna Barnett, Carleah Barnett, Jesse Hall, and Joey Hall.

The Renner family would like to express their gratitude to Renee’ Thompson for her care and compassion for Mr. Robert Renner during his illness.

A memorial service for Tywana Nell Nettles Boyd will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, September 28^th, at Antioch Baptist Church, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m.

Mrs. Boyd, 70, of Brookhaven, died Monday, September 23, 2024, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS. She was born in Brookhaven, September 10, 1954, to Victor Nettles and Jesse Marie Smith Nettles. Mrs. Boyd was a loving wife, mother, Meme and Aunt. She also cared very deeply for her pets. Her favorite pastimes were thrifting and making all kinds of crafts. Mrs. Boyd will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her mother and father-in-law, L.V. Boyd and Idell Boyd; daughter, Trista Lynn Boyd; and sisters, Frances Ann Howell and Elois Busby.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, William Lavon Boyd; children, Christopher Boyd (Anita) and Joshua Boyd (Ashley); brother, Sonny Nettles; sister, Audrey Berry; three grandchildren, William Boyd, Kimberly Smith, and Ryleigh Smith. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends, and her fur babies, Moe, Peanut, and Ralph.

The Boyd family wishes to extend a heartfelt appreciation to Forrest General Hospital for their care and compassion to Mrs. Boyd while in their care.

In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to the Animal Rescue League, 501 Northpark Drive, Brookhaven, MS, 39601 or Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital, 2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216

Friends may gather to celebrate the life of Celia Scott McSweyn from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., Thursday evening, September 26^th, at Riverwood Family.

Mrs. McSweyn, 78, of Wesson, died September 23^rd, 2024, at her residence. She was born March 8, 1946, to Bracy Scott and Willie Ruth Scott. Mrs. McSweyn taught Sunday School at Pearson Baptist Church for 15 years. She was a member of Pearl Public Schools Board of Education for 4 years where she served as President for one year. She may have been best known for being the owner of Porches Restaurant in Wesson for 25 years. Everyone who entered Porches was treated as family. Her kindness and excellent hostess skills was much appreciated by each one who shared a meal at Porches. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her.

Mrs. McSweyn is preceded in death by her parents.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 58 years, Allen McSweyn; sons, Trey McSweyn, Chris McSweyn (Tonya); brother, Pat Scott (Sandy); sister, Sybil Russum; two grandchildren, Carrie McSweyn and Katie McSweyn; and by a host of other loving family members and friends.

The McSweyn family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the 4^th floor and the ICU nurses at Southwest Regional Medical Center for taking such exquisite care of Mrs. McSweyn during her time with them.