Anthony D. Gilmore, 52, of Brookhaven, passed away on June 24, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Texas on November 1, 1971, to the late A.D. Gilmore and Gloria Jean White.

Anthony, known as “Mickey,” by his family and friends, was disabled and mentally challenged his entire life. His parents adopted him when he was just a few days old after not being able to bear children themselves. He was loved passionately by his new family. He loved to fish and always loved family gatherings. He loved going to church and loved music. Mickey had a special place in everyone's hearts. He was under the care of Ace Caregiving in Jonesville, LA before moving to Brookhaven in September 2023 to live a lifelong dream of living independently. His main caregiver was Anita Smith. He was visited by other family members who would stop by and help take care of his needs.

Those left to cherish his memory are his aunts, Peggy Alexander and Billie Faye Gilmore and uncles, Glenn Smith and James L. “Jim” Gilmore and several cousins and other family members.

There will be a graveside memorial at 2:00 pm, Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Burroughs Garden of Memories in Columbia, LA.

Services for Mr. Lynnvel Gene Spence of Brookhaven are at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Riverwood Family with visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial at Riverwood Memorial Park.

Mr. Lynnvel Gene Spence, 83, passed away on June 26, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on December 5, 1940, to the late Coy Gilbert Spence and Lillian Corinna Roberts Spence.

Mr. Spence served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He retired from MS Hwy Patrol after 23-plus years and was a member of the Masonic Lodge # 241 for 50-plus years.

He was a lifelong musician who played Guitar, Piano, Dobro, Mandolin, Banjo, Dulcimer, and Harmonica.

Preceding him in death are his parents, son, Jeffrey Gilbert Spence, and sisters-in-law, Terri Beach, Gladys Beach Taylor (Lealon), brothers-in-law, Lamar Beach (Leatrice), Gary Beach (Shirley), Bobby Beach, Billy Beach, Wayne Beach, and Roy Beach.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 60 years, Helen B. Spence; daughters, Jodie Sartin and husband Steve and Rebecca McDowell and husband, Tim; brother-in-law, Donald Beach, sisters-in-law, Margie Rogers, Lattiemore Beach, Jenny Beach, Dorothy Beach, and Phyllis Beach, along with his 4 grandchildren, Hunter McDowell (Lauren), Brady Hall (Katy), Emily Torres (Camilo), Kristen Blanks (Bo), 10 great-grandchildren, Kyler McDowell, Hayden McDowell, Liam Thacker, Easton Barnes, Parker Torres, Addison Blanks, Madilyn Torres, Ella Torres, Claire McDowell, and Gilbert Hall, He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, family members, friends, and friends at Accent Care. He will be dearly missed by all who love him.

The funeral service for Deborah Joy Griffin will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 26, at Riverwood Family with burial in Mt. Zion Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, at Riverwood.

Mrs. Griffin, 68, of Brookhaven, died June 22, 2024, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. She was born in New Iberia, LA, May 24, 1956, to Edgar “Buck” James and Billie Joy Laird James.

Mrs. Griffin was a loving mother, and cherished the time spent with her daughters. She graduated from West Lincoln High School in 1974, where she was voted “Miss West Lincoln”. She was a member of Mt Zion Church of Christ and was faithful in attending the ladies’ Bible Studies. Mrs. Griffin enjoyed reading and she adored her dog, “Littleman”, which she had to say goodbye to in May of 2021. Mrs. Griffin leaves behind a legacy of faith and grace, she will be missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Griffin and her parents.

Those who are left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Ashley Laird (Randy) and Alisha Cook (Dennis) and a host of other loving family members and friends as well as her faith family at Mt. Zion Church of Christ.

The funeral service for Mark Eugene Smith, Sr. will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 26, at Friendship Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, at Riverwood Family and will resume from 10 a.m. until the time of service at Friendship on Wednesday.

Mark Eugene Smith, Sr., of Brookhaven, MS, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in the arms of his loving wife and children.

Mark was 64 years old, he was married to his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Patricia, for 43 years.

He had an endlessly abundant love for his wife and four children, Mandy (Michael Warren), Elaina (Lane Anders), Katie, and Mark Jr (Lennye). Mark had nine grandchildren, Mikayla Travis and husband, Canon, Kaylynn McCool and husband, Owen, Peyton Warren, Logan Anders, Cara Jarancik, Brady Anders, Kylie Jarancik and Anna Reese Smith; and one great grandchild on the way.

Mark was the definition of a great man. He was a man that you could call on for friendship and comfort. He would give of himself to help others without question.

Always known as a free spirit, Mark had a love for life, good music, and his work. He had a gift of fixing any and everything, if it was broken “call Mark”. He had a great knowledge of mechanics and did not fail to get things back up and running, even if the job seemed impossible.

His big smile and bright blue eyes will be greatly missed. We were truly one of the luckiest families to have been given the gift of being loved by his limitless, undying love. We will miss him endlessly. Until we meet again.

He is preceded in death by his loving parents, Robert Eugene Smith, Jr. and Elaine A. Smith.

He is also survived by his brother, Robert Wayne Smith and wife, Nancy; sister, Nancy Smith Campo and husband, Mark; two bonus sons, Philip Jarancik and Alton Hart; and a host of other loving family members and friends.