Mr. Teddy Ray Messenger, 81, of Brookhaven, died Monday, February 5, 2024, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven. He was born September 6, 1942, to Edgar Lee Messenger and LaVona Wald Messenger.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Debra Denise Messenger; children, Cole Granger, Donna Nimo, Debra L. Fleming, Mike Messenger; brother, Sammy Messenger; sister, LaVona L. York; and his mother-in-law, Lona Mae Rushing, as well as many other loving family members and friends.

The funeral service for Janice Irene Wallace Calcote will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 7, at Riverwood with burial in Bethel Community Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

Mrs. Calcote, 80, of Brookhaven, passed away in the early hours of Monday morning, February 5, 2024, at her daughter Sonya’s home in Ruth, surrounded by her loving family. Irene was born on February 8, 1943, to William C. (Brown) and Mary Coleman Wallace.

She was a supervisor in the food service with SHRM Oil Field, that took her to many places. She was a life member of Bethel Community Church. She graduated from West Lincoln High School. Irene enjoyed the art of quilting, but her favorite time was spent with her family, especially her daughters and her grandchildren, and her son-in-law, Alan, who was so kind and loving with her and took such wonderful care of her. She lived life to the fullest and will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Lamar Calcote; her parents; son, Kelvin Hancock; brothers, Calvin Wallace, Johnny Wallace, Sherrill Wallace, Carroll Wallace; and sisters, Joyce Wallace and Aleane Wilkinson.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Sonya Thames (Alan), of Ruth, MS, Melissa Gayle Redd (Jerry), of Central, LA; five grandchildren, Kevin Thames (Stephanie), Miki Hughes (Mitchell), TJ Smith (Mandy), Josh Coone, and Robbie Coone (Taylor); eight great grandchildren, Aubree Thames, Adaline Thames, Rylee Thames, Graham Thames, Cohen Hughes, Elijah Coone, Easton Coone, and Maely Coone; siblings, Elizabeth Franklin, Paul Wallace (Sounnia), Mary Ann Ritchie (John), Myrtle Hutcherson Cartwright (Paul), Ray Wallace (Paulette), and Roy Wallace (Susan). She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel Community Church in memory of Irene Wallace Calcote, 2231 Goodwill Loop SW, Brookhaven, MS, 39601.

The memorial service for Charles Patrick Clark is 1 p.m., Monday, February 5, at Jayess Baptist Church. Visitation is from Noon until the time of service.

Mr. Clark, 70, of Jayess, died February 1, 2024, at McComb Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born in Brookhaven January 14, 1954, to C. P. Clark and Elner Boyd Clark. Mr. Clark was an avid motorcycle enthusiast but also enjoyed a day at the lake fishing as well. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family and friends.

Mr. Clark is preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Bullock Clark;  his parents; and his son, Jeremy Clark.

Those who remain to cherish his memory are his children, Edward Clark (Madison), Patrick Clark (Rachael), Chasity Clark Beal; brothers, Jerry Clark (Charolette), and Terry Clark; sister, Teresa “Sissy” Payne (Harlond), 11 grandchildren, Newt Clark, Hazi Clark, Roper Clark, McKinlee Clark, Tuff Clark (due soon), Jacob Clark, Brayden Clark, Zack Montgomery, Kaitlin Beal, Brooklyn Beal, and Colin Beal. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends, and will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

Walter Ford Fennell, 75, of Hazlehurst, died February 1, 2024, at his residence. He was born November 22, 1948, to Charles Edwin Fennell and Ruth Draughn Fennell.

Mr. Fennell serviced his country in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. He is retired from Canadian National Railroad after 40 years, where he worked as an Engineer.

Mr. Fennell was a faithful servant of The Lord Jesus Christ. He was diligent in reading through the Word of God twice each year. He was an active member of Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and was married to his sweetheart for 53 years. His family was his greatest accomplishment in life. He was an avid farmer and always gave the first of the crops to his neighbors and friends. He enjoyed collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia. Mr. Fennell will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ernest Fennell, Tommy Fennell, Carl Fennell; and sister, Linda Ann Broom.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Glenda Fennell; children, Todd Fennell (Alicia), Bryan Fennell (Amy), Tera Simoneaux (Ronnie); three grandchildren, Abbey Fennell, Taylor Simoneaux, and Zachary Simoneaux. He is also survived by a host of other loving family members and friends, and his faith family at Bethel Temple.