The funeral service for Mrs. Deborah Renee Smith will be 11 a.m., Saturday, June 10, at Riverwood Family, with burial in the Ruth Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at Riverwood.

Mrs. Smith, 62, of Wesson, died June 3, 2023, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. She was born in Watsonville, CA, November 4, 1960, to Arlis Jefferson George and Janice Raylin Williams.

Deborah was a well-established crafter, enjoying jewelry making, painting, building and pottery. She loved her family and was blessed to have welcomed seven grandchildren into the world. She also loved being in the great outdoors, camping, swimming, and catching (but not eating) crawdads. Deborah loved her Chihuahuas, Loki, Newbie, Larry, and Tiffany, like her own children. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

Deborah is preceded in death by her parents and one niece, Shannon George.

She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Derek Dalton; daughter, Christy Morris; brother, Arlis Jeffery George II; and her seven beautiful grandchildren, Adena Cobb, Charlie Morris, Isabel Morris, Phoenix Morris, Shaylee Gillis, Zoe Gillis, and Alysa Morris. She is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

Services for Mrs. Peggy Sue Allen of Brookhaven are 11:00 am, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Macedonia Baptist Church with visitation from 9:30 until the time of service. Interment will be at the Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Peggy Sue Allen went to be with her Lord on June 3, 2023, she was 84 years of age. She was born March 25, 1939, to the late Nolan Felix McCall and Holen Miller McCall.

Mrs. Allen was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, where she participated faithfully in many activities.  She was an avid sports fan, being part of the West Lincoln Lady Bears Basketball team that won the State Championship in 1957 and cheering on Ole Miss Sports. She also enjoyed listening to her favorite music as well as taking in quite evening camping. Mrs. Peggy will be greatly missed.

She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Suzanne Rester; grandson, Hunter Rester; sister, Virginia Holland; and brothers, Nolan McCall, Joe McCall, Enoch McCall, and Claude McCall.

She is survived by her husband, Clinton Allen; son, Brad Allen; brother, Dan McCall; three grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and a host of other loving family members and friends.

A Memorial Gathering for Mr. Ronald Fred Walker of Brookhaven will be 11:00 am, Monday, June 5, 2023, at Riverwood Family.

Mr. Ronald Fred Walker, 71, passed away June 1, 2023, at University of Mississippi Medical Center. He was born January 1, 1952, to the late Jasper Leonard Walker and Elizabeth Byrd Walker. He was a retired Carpenter.

Preceding him in death were his parents and sister, Freida Rodrigue.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Sonya Walker, Christina Cox, Jai Walker and Wess Walker; brother, Kenneth Walker and wife Sandra and sister Theresa Sample. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

He will be dearly missed by all who love him.

Memorials can be made to BARL, P.O. Box 3477 Brookhaven MS 39603.

Services for Mr. James David Peavey of Brookhaven are 11:00 am, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at New Prospect Baptist Church with burial at church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 pm, Monday, June 5, at Riverwood Family and will resume Tuesday, from 10:00 until the time of service at the church.

Mr. James David Peavey, 77, was born in Brookhaven on June 5, 1945, a town that he loved. Often times he could be seen downtown at the railroad park enjoying a snack from Janie’s.

David was a proud 1964 graduate of BHS. After completing high school, he enrolled at Whitworth College where he met his wife, Judy Alexander. They married and went on to have three children. David began working at B&O Supply in 1977 where he encountered many people as a salesman and delivery person. He was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church, where he was actively involved, serving as a deacon, a member of various committees and was a RA leader. He was also involved in the youth group and went on many mission trips. David had a special interest in antique items and old cars, that of which he held a large collection of over the years. He loved his family, his wife, and the Lord. He spent a large amount of time ministering in the nursing home where he shared devotions and led worship, singing well-loved hymns. David loved all animals, big and small.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Freemon Peavey and Lou Annie Tarver; wife, Judy of 49 years; sister Peggy Griffin; sister-in-law, Joy Peavey and sister-in -law, Virginia Peavey.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Marcus Peavey, Lisa Calcote and husband Barry and Laura Barrington; brothers, Danny Peavey and wife, Jo, of Cameron, NC and Billy Peavey of Brookhaven; five grandchildren, Rachel Peavey, Kaitlynn Bullard and husband Lee, Bailey Calcote, Lane Calcote and Carson Barrington along with two great grandchildren, Marlee Mae Bullard and Preslee Bullard (due in July).

 He was a dear friend to many. He will be greatly missed.

A special thank you to Diversicare staff and Wayne and Angie Wallace.

Donation can be made in his memory to BARL or New Prospect Cemetery Fund.