Graveside service for Mr. Memphis Howard Nevels will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2021,

at Rosehill Cemetery in Brookhaven, Mississippi.

Mr. Memphis Howard Nevels, 92, of Brookhaven, passed from this life February 1, 2021. He began

his life journey September 14, 1928, born to the late Elmer S. Nevels and Anna Smith Nevels.

He was retired from Jacobsen Homelite where he was employed as a Painter. Mr. Nevels served

his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, he was a member of Jackson Street United Methodist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, W.E. Nevels, Ivan Nevels, Robert E. Nevels, James S. Nevels,

Donald Nevels, Jerry Nevels and Paul Lee Nevels; and sisters, Mildred Stewart and Irene Price.

Those left to cherish his memory are his brother, Ralph Nevels and his sister, Doris Fay Nevels Brown

and a host of nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Hospice Ministries 397 Brookhaven Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601 or

Jackson Street United Methodist Church, 908 N Jackson Street, Brookhaven, Mississippi 39601.

Mrs. Mary Lee Barton, 75, passed from this life January 29, 2021 at her residence. She was born

in Westwego, Louisiana, August 25, 1945, to her parents, Urie Thibodeaux and Annie Mae Thibodeaux,

but was a lifelong resident of Brookhaven. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and

friend and will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Jeanette Thibodeaux, Alice Faye Richoux; brothers,

Edward Thibodeaux, Freddie Thibodeaux; and granddaughter, Heather Veroline.

Those who are left to cherish her memory are her husband, Samuel A. Barton; sons, Jessie Wayne Barton,

Jody Barton; daughters, Cindy Veroline, Tina M. Nichols; brothers, Stanley Thibodeaux, Terry Thibodeaux,

Larry Thibodeaux, and David Thibodeaux; sisters, Marie Dupre, Aneada Birkner, Carolyn Cooper,

Sarah Jean Odgen, and Margaret Bellanger; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren as well

as a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family members and special friends.

Funeral service for Mr. Byrd will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church

with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation is from Noon until the time of service.

Mr. Louis Cortez Byrd of Brookhaven, MS, at the age of 82, entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday, January 23, 2021.

On December 6, 1938, he was born to the late Louis “Tuck” Byrd and Gladys Watts Byrd.  

Mr. Cortez Byrd was a graduate of West Lincoln Attendance Center and attended Mississippi State University.

After leaving MSU, he began a life-long career in the forest products industry. Through his many years of hard

work and dedication, he not only successfully grew his businesses; but also touched many lives along the way.

He was a long-time member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where he served as a faithful deacon for many years.

Mr. Byrd was a vital part of the Brookhaven community, both personally and professionally. Two of his greatest

legacies are his faith in Jesus Christ and his love for his family. “Papaw Cortez” was a beloved husband, father,

father-in-law, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who will be so dearly missed by his family and life-long friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, Clint & Virgie Ruth Lofton, and only a few short months ago,

his high school sweetheart and the love of his life for 63 years, Barbara Ann Lofton Byrd. Also preceding him

were his brother-in-law, Fleet Lofton, and great-nephew Russ Michael Mangold.

Those left to cherish his memory are son Terry Byrd, wife Liz, and daughter Tonya Stewart, husband Gary.

He is also survived by his four grandchildren, Kelli Miller, husband Hal; Kolby Byrd, wife Karlee; Clint Stewart, wife Elizabeth;

and Caroline Stewart. Additional blessings are his great-grandchildren, Maggie & Olivia Miller, Knox Byrd Stewart,

Adalynn Byrd, and baby girl Stewart, due in May, one brother Bruce and wife Mary Davis, sister-in-law Martha Lofton,

and a host of nieces and nephews.

With our deepest appreciation, the family would like to say a very special thank you to Dr. Ray Montalvo and Dr. Michael Stewart.

We are also grateful to the nurses and staff at King Daughters Medical Center for the impeccable love and care given to our beloved

Daddy and Papaw. The family also wishes to thank the many past and present employees of Mr. Cortez Byrd that have faithfully

worked with him throughout the years.

Memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. 2162 Old Hwy 84 W  Brookhaven, MS 39601

Visitation for Mr. Paul Stephen Board will be held Tuesday, January 26, 2021, from 11 a.m.

until 1 p.m. at Easthaven Baptist Church in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Graveside service will follow at 2 p.m.,

at Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Hazlehurst, MS. Revs. David Moree’ and Dustin George will officiate.

Mr. Board, of Brookhaven, entered eternity January 22, 2021. He began his journey on

earth April 14, 1952, born to Paul Adam Board and Virginia Mills Thomas, he lived 68 years.

Mr. Board was retired from Georgia Pacific and was a member of Easthaven Baptist Church.

When he was not providing for his family, he enjoyed the outdoors, being an avid horseman

and photographer, he took every opportunity he could to ride the Continental Divide Trail System.

Photography and woodworking were hobbies that brought him great satisfaction. He was a wonderful

husband, father, and grandfather, and his family was most precious to him. He will be greatly missed

by all that knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Joseph Michael Board and Paul Adam Board, Jr.;

stepmother, Helen Gunther; father-in-law, W.D. Waltman; and sister-in-law, Kathleen Waltman.

Those who remain to hold his memory dear are his wife, Connie Elizabeth Waltman Board; mother-in-law,

Elizabeth Waltman; sons, Ezekiel Dickens Board (Jennifer), Joshua Aaron Board; daughter,

Rachel Board Plauche (Scott); sister, Cathy L. Board; sisters-in-law, Marcia Board, Patricia Hall (Robert),

Barbara Crew (Ron), and Diane Stokes; brother-in-law, Tony Waltman; five grandchildren,

Haley Elizabeth Board, Katie Lynn Board, Laila Renee Board, AnnaBelle Rose Plauche, Elisabeth Claire Plauche;

and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cowboys for Christ or The American Cancer Society.