Mr. Charles Raymond Watts, 86 of Brookhaven, died January 14, 2023, at his residence. He was born August 26, 1936, to Zollie Watts and Anna Smith Watts. He served his country in the United States Air Force. After returning home from his service, he received an associate degree in electronics and began his lifelong career as an Electronics Repairman, specializing in television repair.  Mr. Watts enjoyed working with wood and gardening when he could. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Mr. Watts is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Brenda White; and his siblings, Russell Watts, Roland Watts, Ronnie Joe Watts, and Maxine Mitchell.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Fay Watts; children, Randy Watts, Ricky Watts, and Lisa Pruden; one brother, Bob Watts; sisters, Annie Ruth Welter, and Patty Bryant; seven grandchildren, Brandi Watts Smith, Justin Pruden, Josh Pruden, Alisha Douglas, Skye Pruden, Zollie Watts, and Caleb Watts; ten great grandchildren and a host of other family members and friends.

Graveside Service for Landry Ryan Kepper  are 3:00 pm, Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Riverwood Memorial Park with visitation from 1:00-3:00 pm at Riverwood Family.

Landry Ryan Kepper, six days old passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on January 15, 2023, at Ochsner Hospital for Children in New Orleans.

She was born January 9, 2023, to Brady Michael Kepper and Cassidy Ryan Phelan Kepper.

Preceding her in death are her maternal great grandparents, Carl Phelan, Kenneth Dunn; paternal great grandparents, Jimmie and Barbara Thornton and Barbara Kepper.

Those left to cherish her memory are her parents; grandparents, Andy and Lisa Kepper and Joel and Shania Phelan; uncles, Drew Kepper, Payton Kepper, and Carson Phelan; great grandparents, Jerry Kepper, Laverne Phelan, and Rita Turner, along with other cousins and family members.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ochsner Hospital for Children

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Memorial service for Summer Leann Prestridge will be 2 p.m., Friday, January 20, at New Hope Methodist Church.

Ms. Prestridge, 41, passed away January 13, 2023, at her residence in Wesson, MS. She was born in Delhi, LA, July 7, 1981, to Michael Clark Conn and Melanie Kay Porter Smith. She attended Copiah Lincoln Community College and then from Mississippi State University. Summer won “Ms. Wheelchair Mississippi” in 2018!

Summer knew the Lord Jesus as her Shepherd and she would radiate that truth to everyone she knew. Her radiant joy was contagious and her love for her Lord was obvious in the way she stood strong in the face of many obstacles.

She will be remembered as a kind and loving mother and friend to many, leaving a legacy of strength to those who remain to cherish her memory.

She is preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Brian Smith.

Summer is survived by her daughters, Lexi Grace Prestridge and Adalyn Claire Prestridge; her father; sisters, Krystal Conn and Kara Conn; grandmother, Magruda Spillers; aunts, Marva Lynn Britt, Mona Shedd, and Melissa Porter; goddaughter, Emery Britt; and cousin, Eddie Britt (Gina).

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making donations towards her gofundme account. The donations will be used for Summer’s favorite charities and projects, such as, Blaire E. Batson and Dance Scholarships. Please visit www.gofundme.com and search for Summer Prestridge.

Mrs. Geneva Mitchell, 79, of Tylertown, passed away January 15, 2023, at Southwest Regional Medical Center in McComb, MS. She was born December 6, 1943, to Otis Morris, Sr. and Ophelia Ethridge Morris. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and enjoyed spending time with her family. Mrs. Mitchell enjoyed working with ceramics and creating beautiful pieces. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Tommy Mitchell; daughter, Tracy Mitchell; brother, Jerry Morris; brothers-in-law, Jerry Mitchell, James Mitchell and Freddie Polk; and sister-in-law, Doris Duncan.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 63 years, Louis Mitchell; children, Terry Mitchell and wife, Sonya, Toney Mitchell, Tammy Rials and husband, Vincent, Sr.; brothers, Otis Morris and wife, Karen, Eugene Morris and wife, Karen, Larry Morris and wife, Linda, and Jake Morris and wife, Patti; sisters, Mary Polk, Ann Thornhill and husband, Ronnie, and Annette Lee; 27 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and 5 great, great grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.