The funeral service for Patricia Magee Smith will be 11 a.m., Saturday, January 20, at Riverwood Family, with burial in Easthaven Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service at Riverwood.

Mrs. Smith, 78, of Brookhaven, passed away January 16, 2024, at her residence. She was born in New Orleans, LA, March 16, 1945. She was a graduate of Brookhaven High School where she played basketball and was a member of 4H. She worked with Trustmark Bank for over 40 years, and she was a faithful member of The Church of the Way. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Audrey Magee.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 59 years, John Henry Smith; son, John David Smith; one granddaughter, Tiffany Walker and husband Kurt; and four great grandchildren, Korbin Walker, Taylor Makenzie Walker, Kody Walker, and Kollin Walker. She is also survived by a host of other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to the Church of the Way, 1577 W Industrial Park Rd NW, Brookhaven, MS 39601, Alzheimer’s Association, 207 West Jackson St, Jackson, MS 2^nd FL Ste 1, Ridgeland, MS 39157, or the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75231.

Services for Mrs. Frances Ilene Smith Allred of Brookhaven are 2:00 pm, Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Riverwood Family with visitation from 1:00 until the time of service and interment at Riverwood Memorial Park.

Mrs. Frances Ilene Smith Allred, 89, passed away January 13, 2024.

She was born April 17, 1934, to the late Charles B. Smith and Lena Mae McClelland. She loved the Lord Jesus and was devoted to her family. She also loved the beauty of nature and the outdoors and would always marvel in the splendor of it.

Preceding her in death were her parents and siblings; husband, Clyde Allred; son, David Allred; son-in-law, Marty Britt and great-great grandson, Evander Jace “EJ” Britt.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Shelley Britt; two grandchildren, Daniel Britt and wife, Misty, and Rachel Perry and husband, James Perry, Sr.; nine great grandchildren, McKenzie Jenkins and husband, Josh, Alice Perry, Dylan Britt, Maddison Britt, Lorna Perry, Payton Britt, Parker Britt, Julia Perry and James Perry, Jr. She is also survived by her two great great grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, and sister-in-law, Katherine Etheridge.

She will be missed by all that loved her.

The funeral service for John Franklin Branton will be 2 p.m., Thursday, January 18, at Riverwood Family with visitation from Noon until the time of service.

Mr. Branton, 54, of Brookhaven, died January 13, 2024, at Lawrence County Hospital. He was born in San Diego, CA, November 7, 1969, to Rossie Franklin Branton, Jr. and Pamela Graham Fickes. John served his country in the United States Army National Guard where he retired after 29 years. He was also sales manager at Atlas-SSI Monticello.

He is preceded in death by his father, Rossie Franklin Branton, Jr. and his grandparents, Rossie Franklin Branton, Sr. and Mary John Moore Branton.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Jasmine Owens Branton; children, Ann Kennedy Branton and Ty Franklin Branton; his mother, Pamela Fickes; brothers, Steven Branton and wife, Lisa and their children, Lindsey Branton, Nicholas Branton, and Austin Branton, Joseph Vasquez, and Mike Grant; sister, Deana Grant; two grandchildren, Brenna Branton and Emerson Branton; and his father and mother-in-law, Michael and Lisa Owens; brothers-in-law, Dusty Owens (Heather), Judd Owens (Jennie), Devin Owens (Hayley) and Caleb Owens; and Austin Runnels (Andrew). He is also survived by countless other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to Wounded Warriors of Mississippi, 1357 Wade Patrick Rd, Brandon, MS, 39042.

Vikki Renee’ Fortson Westmoreland, 56, of Bogue Chitto, MS, died January 12, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Slidell, LA, on July 12, 1967, to Charles Raymond Fortson, Sr. and Juanita Marie Lenard Fortson. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her father, Charles Raymond Fortson, Sr. and her brother, Travis Lee Fortson.

She is survived by her mother, Juanita M. Fortson; children, Andrew R. Fortson and Glen R. Fortson; brothers, Charles R. Fortson, Jr.,  and Timothy Fortson; sisters, Patricia M. Sweet and Virginia E. Bain; five grandchildren, Jaidyn Rene’ Fortson, Jordan Rose Fortson, Kaili Rae Fortson, Ariella Faith Fortson, and Amara Leigh Fortson; and daughters-in-law, Stephanie N. Carroll and Ashley N. Graves as well as other loving family members and friends.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.