Services for Mr. Oscar “Johnny” Smith of Wesson are 12:00 pm, Monday, December 11, 2023 at Macedonia Baptist Church with visitation from 10:00 until the time of service and interment at the Church Cemetery.

Mr. Oscar “Johnny” Smith, 69, passed away December 8, 2023, at his home.

Johnny was born July 14, 1954, in Brookhaven, MS to Oscar and Lexie Smith.

He enjoyed building houses, cabinetry and other woodworking projects, where he made lifelong friends. In retirement he worked as a bus driver for Loyd Star and loved the kids on the bus.

He loved his church family. At the age of 20, he became the youngest deacon of the church and continued serving as a deacon for 50 years.

Johnny’s family, along with members of our church, were involved in mission trips to Paynesville, WV, and helped in the building of the first Southern Baptist Church (Bradshaw Mountain Community Church).

Preceding him in death was his father, Oscar L. Smith.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 51 years, Cindy Smith; mother, Lexie Smith; sons, Andy Smith and wife, Lauren and Todd Smith and wife, Jessica; brothers, Kenny Smith and Mitchell Smith and three grandchildren,

Lily Smith, Owen Smith and Julia Smith.

The funeral service for N. Ruth Posey will be 10 a.m., Friday, December 8, at Riverwood Family with burial in Gum Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Thursday, December 7, at Riverwood and will resume from 9 a.m. until the time of service Friday.

Mrs. Posey, 76, of Wesson, MS, died December 4, 2023, at her residence. She was born October 7, 1947, to G.F. Watson and Orlean Harper Watson. She worked with Keystone Wire Company for many years. Later she became a caregiver and served many people. She enjoyed taking daily walks on Mission Hill, playing cards with family, taking care of her roses, and spending time with her dog, Little Man.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Mike Posey; her parents; brother, Billy Ray Edwards; and sisters, Sandra Gorenflo and Dorothy Jean.

She is survived by her daughter, Michele Posey; three grandchildren, Landon Parsons (McKenna), Devin King, and Justin King; and two great grandchildren, Branson Parsons and Elyse Parsons, and one more on the way, as well as other loving family members and friends.

Graveside service for Carolyn McCardle Tarbutton will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, December 6, at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery.

Ms. Tarbutton, 89, of Wesson, died December 2, 2023, at her residence. She was born September 11, 1934, to Ira Virgil McCardle and Minnie Viola McCardle. At the age of 50, Ms. Tarbutton decided to step out of her comfort zone and begin a career in nursing. She graduated “Star Student” in the nursing program and started her journey as a licensed practical nurse.  Her free time was filled with gardening, reading, and traveling. She enjoyed her family and considered the time spent with them most rewarding. She was a friend to many and easily met new friends along the way. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Frances McCardle Kimble (Harold); and brothers, J.W. McCardle (Dell), Melvin McCardle (Maxine), and Dewey McCardle.

She is survived by her children, Dr. Lester Tarbutton (Diane), Phyllis Lajuan Tarbutton, and Julia Tarbutton Bowlin (Paul); four grandchildren, Chris McMillan, Nick McMillan (Summer), Clay Bowlin (Chelsie), and Georgia Bowlin; three great grandchildren, Lucas, Lucy, and Samuel; and two step great grandchildren, Ethan and Brooklyn. She is also survived by many other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Labre Indian School, Ashland, Montana 59004; International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, P.O. Box 97339, Washington DC 20077-7472; or a charity of your choice.

Services for Mrs. Doris Gibson Foster Brookhaven are 11:00 am, Saturday December 2, 2023 at Central Baptist Church with visitation from 9:00 until the time of service. Burial will be at Riverwood Memorial Park.

Born September 28, 1925, to Richard F. Gibson and Tera Smith Gibson. Mrs. Foster’s life was a life of service to her Lord and Savior, Family, Community, and her church, Central Baptist Church. The doors of her home were as wide open as the door of her heart. Her home welcomed family, friends and neighbors. Mrs. Foster’s service to her Lord and her church was a joy to her life. She served in the nursery, where every baby became one of hers. As a Sunday School teacher, every young lady in her

class was nurtured and loved. She loved recalling memories of them. She was involved in the Mission Outreach of the church through the Women’s Missionary Union (WMU). She participated in Mission trips that the church planned.

One of her largest Mission fields was Foster’s Chevron Service Station, where she worked with her beloved husband, J D, for over thirty years. She took every opportunity to witness for the Lord with customers. She would ask them if they had a church home. If they didn’t, she always invited them to Central Baptist Church. Her generosity, along with her husband, was immeasurable.

She was, also, a member of the Pilot Club International.

In 1942 she married the love of her life, J D Foster. This marriage would be blessed with a daughter, Berenda, two sons, Dale and Chester (Mary), grandchildren, Brad Berry (Julia), Jill Berry Guy, Mike Foster (Miranda), James Foster (Traci), Robin Rath (Gary), and Kim Lee (Bo); great grandchildren, Loren (Brady), Mollie (Nico), Lilly, Jadi, Ava, Wyatt, Andrew, Maddux, Julie, Luke, Liza, Emma, Gracie (Ryan) and Tyler (Lauren), and great great grandchildren, Bradyn, Avery, Caleb, Camilla, Wyatt, and Madigan. Her family was her earthly treasure

and they knew her love for them.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband of 52 years, J D Foster, daughter-in-law, Judy Foster, son-in-law, Ken Berry, brothers, Joe Gibson, Lloyd Gibson, and Carl Gibson, her sisters, Dorothy Gibson, Pauline Williams, and M.L. (Magdalene Louise) Day.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, her great grandchildren, her great great grandchildren; her sisters, Maunteel “Bonnie” Dunaway, Carolyn Boose, and Virginia Hearn, brothers, Shelton Gibson, and David Gibson (Christine); nieces and nephews who she dearly loved. She is also survived by her extended family, friends and a special friend Rosie Kelly.

Her family is grateful for the love and care given by the staff of Diversicare of Brookhaven and Hospice Ministries of Brookhaven.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, 970 Hwy 550, Brookhaven, MS 39601; Fair River Baptist Church Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, 3698 Fair River Drive NE, Brookhaven, MS 39601; Macedonia Baptist Church Building Fund, 1230 Macedonia Road NW, Brookhaven, MS 39601, or the charity of your choice.