The funeral service for Mrs. Annie Clara Case Smith will be 10 a.m., Saturday, August 17^th, at Riverwood Family with burial in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service at Riverwood.

Mrs. Smith, 96, of Brookhaven, went to be with her Lord and Savior August 13, 2024. She began her life’s journey June 19, 1928, when she was born to her parents, Bennie Case and Georgie A. Vaughn Case.

Mrs. Smith was a lifelong member of Friendship Baptist Church. She worked at King’s Daughters Medical Center in the Housekeeping Department. She loved and enjoyed her co-workers.

Annie was born and raised and lived her entire life as a “country girl” and was grateful and thankful for every moment. One of her favorite pastimes was sitting by the lake on her property where she spent much time in prayer. She was a woman of integrity and faith. Annie’s motto in life was “success is getting what you want, happiness is wanting what you get.” Her legacy will live on through those who loved her and called her friend.

Annie is preceded in death by her husband, James Smith and her parents.

She is survived by two double first cousins, Margaret Ann Britt and Harold Case (Carolyn) and by numerous cousins as well as her faith family at Friendship.

Annie was blessed to have such caring and loving caretakers, Debbie Coley, Hazel Barlow, and Marilyn Beeson.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 1502 Friendship Lane NW, Brookhaven, MS 39601

The funeral service for Charlie Ann Lea will be 12 p.m., Friday, August 16^th, at Bethel Baptist Church in Monticello, MS, with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may join the family for a time of visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Charlie Ann is the infant daughter of Charles Bradley Lea and Brandy Berry. She was born July 23, 2024, and was a cherished angel to her parents as well as all her family. Charlie was carried back to heaven August 12, 2024, and she will never know the joy she brought to everyone.

Charlie is preceded in death by her two siblings, Nolan Lea and Kinsley Lea; her maternal grandfather, John Edward Berry, Jr.; great grandparents, Joe Peavey, Wanda Kay Yarborough, John Edward Berry, Sr., Charles Lea, and Kathy Jones.

Those who remain to hold her memory close to their hearts are her parents, Brandy Berry and Bradley Lea; grandparents, Cristie Berry Lofton (Darron), Billy Lea, Brandy Wallace (Chris); and her great grandparents, John Oliver (Wanda), Mavis Peavey, William Jones, and Martha Lea. She is also survived by a host of uncle, aunts, and cousins.

The funeral service for Barbara Laird Beeson will be 2 p.m., Thursday, August 15, at Riverwood Family with burial in Bogue Chitto Cemetery. Visitation is from Noon until the time of service at Riverwood.

Mrs. Beeson, 84, of Brookhaven, died August 12, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Bogue Chitto on May 14, 1940, to Luther and Nevis Laird.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, James Ray Beeson; son, Wynn James Beeson; granddaughter, Crystal Nikki Hux; son-in-law, Ronnie Waldrop; sister, Weida Magee and sister-in-law, Linda Laird.

She is survived by her children, Larry Beeson (Carla), Daphne Montgomery (William), Kayla Cantrell (Kenny), and Veeva White (Alvie); brother, Luther “Brother” Laird; and sister, Betty Terrell (Jack). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Will (Kim), Dudley (Laraye), Jeremy (Theresa), Corey (Shirley), Kristen (Bryan), Candi (Jason), Leila (Lindsey), Lori, Ashli (Jake), Logan, Makalah, Tristan, Kelsi (Charlie), Kaegen (Dereck), Kaitlyn, Christopher, Xander; 41 great grandchildren and 7 great, great grandchildren, as well as other loving family members and friends.

Services for Mr. Archie Hugh Campbell of Meadville are 3:00 pm, Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Siloam Baptist Church with visitation from 1:00 until the time of the service and burial at the church cemetery.

Mr. Archie Hugh Campbell, 84, passed away on August 10, 2024. He was born on August 4, 1940, to the late Richard and Bertha Campbell.

He served his country in the U.S. National Guard and retired from the Illinois Central Railroad after 25 years. After retiring he owned a plumbing business for many years.

Archie was a member of Siloam Baptist Church for over 50 years. He had a zest for life and loved his family dearly.

Preceding him in death are his parents; brothers, Monroe, Fred, Alcy, Willie, Charlie, and Sedric; his sisters, Letha and Ivy.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Margie Farmer Campbell, children, Jason Campbell and wife Julie and Rachel Black, and husband, Tom. sister, Virginia Leonard, and grandson, William Campbell (Lauren), and a host of nieces and nephews.

He will be dearly missed by all who love him.