Services for Mr. Ronald "Joe" Hodges of Jayess are 11:00 am, Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Riverwood Family with burial at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery in Jayess.

Visitation will be Tuesday, November 29, from 5:00-8:00 pm at Riverwood, and will resume Wednesday from 10:00 until the time of service.

Mr. Ronald "Joe" Hodges, 70, passed away November 26, 2022, at his residence.

He was born June 28, 1952, to the late James Delos Hodges and Alice Juanita Walker Hodges.

Joe loved to hunt and fish, he enjoyed watching football and spending time with his dogs, Maddie and Blue. He loved being outdoors and spending time with his family and friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents; sister, Cherry Miller; brothers, Donald Hodges, Tommy Hodges, Bobby Hodges and Phil Hodges; friend and partner, Carol Chapman and grandson, Braxton Chapman.

Those left to cherish his memory are his brothers, Ricky Hodges (Chris) and Lane Hodges; sisters Norma Dunaway (Jerry), Linda Humphrey, Judy Webb (Paul) and Terry Alexander (Terry). Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

He will be missed by all that loved him.

Funeral services for Glynda Dianne Cutrer will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Fernwood Baptist Church, with burial in the Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation is from Noon until the time of service at Fernwood.

Mrs. Cutrer, 57, of Magnolia, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday evening, November 23,  2022, from her residence in Magnolia. She was born February 16, 1965, to Glynn E. Estess, Sr. and Lillian E. Love.

She worked at Corner Drug Store for 12 years. She then moved on to Beacham Memorial Hospital where she worked as a certified pharmacy tech for 22 years. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and loved bragging about her children and grandchildren. She was loved by everyone that knew her and will be missed by all. She was best known as “Dia” or “Lady Dia”. Most of all, she loved spending every moment with the love of her life, Paul.

She is preceded in death by her father and her sister, Sandi G. Estess.

Those who remain to cherish her memory are her husband of 40 years, William Paul Cutrer; her mother, Lillian E. Love; her children, Amanda Cutrer Reagan and husband, Josh and Richard Paul Cutrer and wife, Demi; brother, Glynn Elvin Estess, Jr. and wife, Jeannie; sister, Jinifer Estess Cooper and husband, Scotty; four grandchildren, Allei-Gayle Reagan, Will Reagan, Rylee Cutrer, and Dallan Cutrer; sister in law, Jackie Nobles brother in law, Rusty Cutrer and wife, Sandra; a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving family members; and many friends who were so dear to her heart.

The family will be forever thankful for the love, support, and excellent care we received from her Beacham Family, MS Cancer Center (Sonya Thibodeaux and Dr. Delrie), and Hospice Compassus (Ann Seago-Coney, Corey Morris, Rexanne Culpepper) and Dr. Luke Lampton.

Mrs. Sherri Holt Kyzar, 67, of Ruth, Mississippi, passed away November 23, 2022. She was born in Jackson, MS, May 24, 1955, to Lester C. Holt and Sybil Cook Holt. She was active in the workforce, employed as secretary for  both Insurance and Gas and Oil Companies in Brookhaven. Her greatest joy was to be with her family. She also enjoyed working in her flower beds, traveling to garage sales, and collecting antiques. She will be greatly missed by all that loved her.

Mrs. Kyzar is preceded in death by her husband, James Glenn Kyzar; her parents; and her brother, Lester C. Holt, Jr.  

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Jason Kyzar and wife, Kelsey and Justin Kyzar; two precious grandchildren, Kaitlyn Kyzar and Kasyn Kyzar; her mother-in-law, ML Kyzar Summers; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins, as well as other loving family members and friends.

Services for Mr. Charlie R. Odom, Jr., of McCall Creek are 11:00 am, Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Riverwood Family with visitation from 10:00 until the time of service. Burial at Riverwood Memorial Park.

Mr. Charlie R. Odom, Jr. was born on February 11, 1933, to Helen Louise Odom and Charlie R. Odom, Sr. in Dry Creek, MS during the depression of World War II. He went home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2022.

At the age of 12, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized in Stein’s Creek. He was ordained as a deacon on October 24, 1965, at Riverside Baptist Church in Pascagoula, Ms. His membership is presently at New Hope Baptist Church in Meadville, MS. He served in every church where he was a member including the building and grounds committee and brotherhood ministry at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ocean Springs, MS.

Growing up on a cotton, corn and sugar cane farm and attending both Brandon Schools (6 yrs.) and Clinton schools (6 yrs.), his family moved to Camp Garraway to be caretakers of the property.

On September 1, 1952, Charlie moved to Pascagoula, MS where he began working at Ingalls Shipbuilding on the 5^th of the same month. He began as an apprentice in the Pipe Department and retired after 47 years of as a Pipe Superintendent.

Marrying the love of his life on March 6, 1953, JoEllen Harrison, the two of them enjoyed 68 of marriage until her passing on January 19, 2022.

His family cherishes the way he genuinely loved the Lord and loved them. His hobbies included an amazing ability to build and create anything out of wood and he would build many things for many people. He loved to fish and enjoyed taking his family fishing. He was an impeccable gardener and enjoyed planning and harvesting.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie R. Odom, Sr., and Helen Louise Odom; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Charles Harrison and Willie Greer Harrison; two brothers-in-law, Charles Harrison, Jr. and Donnie Harrison; his two brothers, John David Odom and Sydney Odom; his grandson Daniel Bradley; and his wife of 68 years, JoEllen Odom.

Mr. Odom is survived by his six daughters, Tammy (Tom) Mims, Penny (Donnie) Bradley, Kathy (Greg) Barker, Cindy (Jimmy) Henry, Debby (Bo) McMillian, and Christy (Shane) Cockrell. His sister, Helon (L.C.) Thomas; four sisters-in-laws, Nancy Odom, Pricilla de Gafferelly, Doris Finley (Frank), and Jamie Hudson (Mike); 16 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren whom he treasured and loved dearly. To God be the Glory Great Things He Has Done!

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Gulf Coast Rescue Mission; Po Box 4531, Biloxi, MS 39535.

A special “Thank You” to Hospice Ministries of Brookhaven, MS. The gentleness, compassion and love you have shown to our Daddy was phenomenal. Mrs. Karlee Gilbert, RN and Ms. Virginia and Ms. Angie, CNA’s were a blessing to our family with both our parents being in their tender care. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.