Julius Wayne Rushing, 64, of Bogue Chitto, passed away November 24, 2020.

He was born on February 28, 1956, to the late Jessie James Rushing and Velma Roberts Rushing.

Mr. Rushing was retired as a nurse and he enjoyed golfing.

Preceding him in death were his parents, and brother, T.H. Rushing, and sisters, Vivian, Margie, and Bobbie.

Those left to cherish his memory are his brothers, James L. Rushing and Mike Rushing, and sisters Hazel Elaine Rollins

and Maggie Dianne Rushing. He will be missed by all that loved him and knew him.

Graveside Service for Mr. William Donald Stanley will be held on Monday, November 23, 2020, at 2 pm at Clear Branch Baptist Church Cemetery.

William Donald Stanley, 61, of Raymond, passed from this life on November 20, 2020, at his home. He was born on April 8, 1959, to William David Stanley and Virginia Lee Spears Stanley.

Mr. Stanley worked for Lilly Company; a musician who loved playing guitar, practicing martial arts and working as a mechanic. His biggest accomplishment was being a great husband and father.

Preceding him in death was his parents and brother, David Stanley.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Melissa Stanley; son, Dylan Stanley; brother, Danny Stanley and sister, Darlene Portrey.

Memorial service for Mr. Edwin Charles Williams will be 11 a.m., Tuesday,

November 24, 2020, at Macedonia Baptist Church. Visitation is from 9 a.m.

until the time of service at Macedonia.

Mr. Williams, 67, of Brookhaven, passed from this life November 21, 2020, at

King’s Daughters Medical Center. He was born June 16, 1953, to the late

Charles Edwin Williams and Genevieve Case Williams. He was employed

as a mechanic. Mr. Williams enjoyed the simple things in life, he would

spend his free time either fishing or bird watching, as well as taking time

with his family. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jeddiah Williams; and

brother-in-law, Bobby Glenn Smith.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Linda Williams; sons,

Rusty Williams and wife, Nikki, Luke Williams, Ashley Bradley; daughter, Dana Rippy and

husband, James “Mann”; sister, Abigail Smith, and sister-in-law, Lynda Williams;

eight grandchildren, Anna Grace, Haylee Beth, Maddie Claire, Breanna, Brandon,

Brooklyn, Bryson, and Noah; as well as other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike,

Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852 or St Jude’s Children’s Hospital P.O. Box 1000 Dept 142

Memphis, TN 38148-0142

Services for Mrs. Mary Margaret Ratliff Smith are 1:00 pm on Monday, November 23, 2020,

at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with visitation from 11:00 until the time of the service with burial at St Francis Cemetery.

Mrs. Smith passed away on November 19, 2020, at her home after a brief illness. She was born on August 11, 1951,

to Norman A. “Buddy” Ratliff and Mary Getwan Ratliff. She worked with the Brookhaven School system for 25 years.

She was a lifetime member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church for all her life. She taught CCD classes and

was a member of several prayer groups. She participated in the Eucharistic Ministry for many years. She enjoyed playing Bunko with her group, watching Jeopardy,

gardening, painting, and she was an avid reader, and loved most of all, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her father, and brother, David Ratliff.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 34 years, Danny G. Smith; mother, Mary Getwan Ratliff;

sons, Matt Jackson and wife, Amy, Chad Smith and wife, Leslie, Craig Smith and wife Kathy and daughter, Paige Jackson.

She is also survived by her brother Norman Ratliff and sister, Jane Smith and husband, Doug and sister-in-law, Michele Ratliff;

7 grandchildren, Mary Parker Brister, Kathleen Jackson, Henley Jackson, Evan Smith, Mollie Howard, Bennett Smith, and Celia Smith

and 5 great-grandchildren, Jackson Brister, Lennie Smith and Gracie Howard, Dalton Howard, and one on the way.