The funeral service for Patricia Ann Chisolm McCreary will be 11 a.m., Saturday, November 16 at Riverwood Family, with burial in Clear Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

Mrs. Pat was born January 26, 1944, to Homer Chisolm and Louise Killebrew Chisolm. She completed her journey here and entered her forever home in glory with her Savior on November 10, 2024, she was 80 years of age.

Pat McCreary dedicated over 25 years to education, teaching at Edinburg High School and the Copiah County School District. She taught a range of subjects, including home economics, biology, family living, and 3^rd and 4^th grades, earning the title of Teacher of the Year, twice. Alongside teaching, she drove a school bus for over 15 years and was named Bus Driver of the Year. After retiring, she worked as a monitor for the National Association of Educational Progress for four years. Pat was deeply involved in her faith communities, serving as a youth director, Sunday School Teacher, and choir member at Wesson Baptist Church, and later contributing to the Clear Branch Baptist Church by helping with Wednesday night and Sunday morning meals. She also enjoyed cooking for the 50 Plus Club. Additionally, she was the pianist for Wesson Presbyterian Church for over 20 years. Known for her exceptional sewing skills, she also ran a daycare out of her home for more than a decade. Pat was a past president of the Lincoln County Gideons Auxiliary, and her greatest joy was sharing stories about her eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Edward Earl Chisolm.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 59 years, Robert C. McCreary; children, Rob McCreary (Melainie), Ken McCreary (Holly), Lori McCreary Bridges (Mike); brother, Phillip Chisolm (Donna); sister, Margaret Chisolm Baggett (Paul); sister-in-law, Janet Chisolm; eight grandchildren, Caleb McCreary, Josh McCreary, Sam McCreary, Abigail Ganucheau (Nathan), Kamryn Bridges, Presley Bridges, Anna Grace McCreary, Mary Kate McCreary; two great grandchildren, Ezra Ganucheau and Luna Ganucheau.

The McCreary family would like to extend grateful appreciation to the Aspen and Rachel Harris, Ramona Burnett, Destiny Haas, Justin D'avy, Madison Thompson, and Gracie Hudnull; Gentiva, Dr. Billy Hay, Matt Lambert and Katie Dyess; Dr. Barbara Craft and Dr. Stephanie Elkins with UMMC.

In lieu of flowers, you may make charitable donations to Gideons International, PO Box 1106, Brookhaven, MS 39602 or University of MS Cancer Center & Research Institute, 2500 N. State St., Jackson, MS 39216.

Services for Mrs. Earline Williams Swager are 7:00 pm, Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Heritage Family Church with visitation from 5:00 pm until the time of service with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbia, the following Wednesday.

Earline Williams Swager of Brookhaven, 89, passed from this earth on November 9, 2024.

She was born in Taylorsville, MS April 9, 1935, to Early Williams and Lela Ashley Williams.

She is preceded in death by her two husbands, Roland E. McDaniel and James E. Swager; her parents; brothers, unnamed infant, Winford Williams, Jack Williams and James Williams; sister, Kathleen Williams Sanford (Leon).

Mrs. Swager is survived by her children, David McDaniel (Susan) and Carolyn Staley, three grandchildren, Craig Patterson (Kami), Jamie Lehnert (Ralph), and Dave McDaniel (Ashley); 11 great grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, two nephews, Kerry (Laura) and Michael Sanford.

Mrs. Swager was a part of Heritage Family Church in Brookhaven, MS. She was employed for one year in Taylorsville, MS at Rexall Drug Store. She then worked in Woodville at TWL for four years. She moved to Brookhaven in 1966 where she was employed by Brook Manor Nursing Home (Diversicare) in 1972 and worked there until she retired in 1992.

Mrs. Swager traveled with her first husband who was in the air force to Switzerland, Germany, and Austria for two years before returning to the states. He passed away in 1958 in a drowning accident on their 6th anniversary. In 1959, she married James Swager and celebrated 61 years of marriage with him before his passing in 2020.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to The Aspen, and special friends, Mark & Anita Smith, Glen & Roma Cliborn, and Justin & Erica Graves and their family.

Walter William Travis, 90, of Kentwood, LA, passed peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024, surrounded by his family in his lifelong home. Walter lived a long, fulfilling life on his terms, only second to the Lord. Determined, tough, and resilient, Walter left quite a mark with everyone he met. He was a retired dairy farmer and boiler maker and owned a successful construction company.

Walter is preceded in death by his daughter, Penny Travis, parents, William "Bill" Travis and Ethel Travis, sister, Jesse Travis Strong, wife, Sheryl Travis (mother of Brooke), Daisy Roberts Fortenberry (mother to his children), and son-in-law, Danny Ray Givens.

Left to continue his legacy are his children and spouses, Ozzie Travis Givens, Robert

"Bobby" (Suzanne) Travis, Randy (Mary) Travis, Brook-leigh "Brooke" Carr, and Arthur "Yogi" Johnson; his grandchildren, Yancey "Renee" (Cody) Britt, Ross (Betsy) Travis, Craig Travis, Carson Travis, Michelle (Chris) Fulton, David (Kandance) Smith, Stephanie (John) Miller and Steve (Allison) Travis; three great-grandchildren, Abigail & Lydia Travis and Amelia Fulton; and three step great grandchildren, Branson, Gracie, and Layla Smith.

A Celebration of Walter's Life, Visitation, and Funeral Service will be held at the Walter William Travis Estate, Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 5pm-9pm and will continue Friday

from 9am-11am, with services starting at 11am. Interment will follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers are Arthur "Yogi" Johnson, Cody Britt, Steve Travis, John Miller, Chuck Wilkes, Bill Blades, and David Smith.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Varnado, Jay McGregor, Greensburg Hospital, North Oaks Medical Center, and Eagan Hospice for the care and compassion shown to our loved one.

Walter William Travis Estate, 467 Ethel Lane, Kentwood, Louisiana 70444

In lieu of flowers, and in memory of our father and grandfather, please contribute to a charity of your choice.

The funeral arrangements are being handled by Riverwood Family Funeral Service.

The funeral service for Robert Earl Hart will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Riverwood Family with burial to follow at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Riverwood Family.

Robert Earl Hart, 61, of Brookhaven, died November 6, 2024, at Kings Daughters Medical Center. He was born in Magee, MS, March 2, 1963, to Robert Lee Hart and Virginia Jones Hart.

Mr. Hart loved hunting, fishing, watching football, and spending time with his boys.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Thomas Hart.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 33 years, Janie Hart; step-children, Adam Rutland, Melissa Rutland, and Becky Walden; bonus children, Charlie Parrett and Hope Parrett; brother, William Hart and family; sisters, Ann Smith and Patricia Story; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his long time friend, Jimmy Jackson; Eric Lee Hart and family; and Lee Hart and family.

Mrs. Evelyn Rae Nettles Cox, 91, passed away on November 5, 2024, at her home in Meadville.

She was born on November 26, 1932, in McCall Creek, MS. to the late Hosley Nettles and Velma Jane Davis Nettles.

Mrs. Cox was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be missed by all who loved her.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Warren William Cox; brothers, Charles Nettles and Carroll Nettles; and her daughter, Karen Lea Cox.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Terri Burks (George), Steve Cox (Susan), and Bill Cox (Jane Roussel); five grandchildren, Ben Cox (Rosemary), Blaire Alexander (James), Jonathan Beam (Jalmis), Savannah Calcote (Grant), and Sawyer Cox (Tyler); and seven great-grandchildren, Grayson, Carlei, Ryland, Cohen, Drew Collins, Merritt and Alicia; and great-great grandson, Isaiah.

She is also survived by her nephew, Jamie Nettles, and wife, DeAnna.

The family would like to thank her caregivers, Amanda Mayo and Sandra Smith, the Deaconess Hospice Staff, Alexis Lewis, Jackie White, Dr. Zumbro, and the Franklin County Memorial Hospital.

The Funeral Service for Christopher Ramsey Lea will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 8, 2024, at Riverwood Family with burial to follow at Clear Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be at Riverwood Family from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 8, 2024.

Christopher Ramsey Lea, 29, of Brookhaven, died November 3, 2024, in Bogue Chitto, MS. He was born in Brookhaven, MS, January 20, 1995, to Ramsey Major Lea and Deborah Lynne Kimble Lea Albritton.

Christopher loved spending time with his babies, figuring things out, and working as a boilermaker.

He is preceded in death by his father, Ramsey Lea; grandparents, Paul and Artie Lea and Eula Mae Kimble; and brother, Bubba Albritton.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Richard and Debbie Albritton; wife, Ahna Lea; children, Emma, Avril and Calix Lea; sisters, Candi Polk (Steven) and Stephanie Albritton; nephews, Brayden Polk, Blaze Albritton, and Madden Morgan; and nieces, Carly Waldrop, Blazey Albritton, Brayleah Albritton, and Sailor Atkinson.

The Graveside Service for Rita Joyce Neal Wallace will be Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., at Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery.

Rita Joyce Neal Wallace, 66, of Monticello, died November 2, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Brookhaven, MS, August 22, 1958, to Walter “Max” Neal and Gladys King Neal.

Rita was an avid reader. She would spend most of her time reading books. She also loved watching Wrestling.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Audie Wallace; brother, Roger Neal; sister, Cheryl McGrew; and nephew, Scotty Sanders.

Those left to cherish her memory are her nephews, Greg Sanders and Jody Neal; nieces, Tina Kirkland and Robin Lambert; and sister-in-law, Lou Neal.

Robbin Dianne Herrington, 62, of Brookhaven, died November 2, 2024, River Oaks in Flowood, MS. She was born in Monticello, MS, December 1, 1961, to Joseph Herrington and Delma Neal Keen.

Ms. Herrington loved various types of music including Indian, Mexican, and Country music. She also loved drawing and coloring, shopping, and most of all, her dog, Cocoa. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and sitting outside watching the birds and admiring plants.

She is preceded in death by her father.

Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Delma Varner; brothers, Scottie Herrington and Joseph Herrington; sisters, Connie Maxwell and Tammy Burchfield; nieces, Christina Walker, Sabrina Reed, Ashley Burns, Courtney Buie, and Kayla Stevens; nephews, James Herrington, John Herrington, Tracy Maxwell, and Justin Burchfield; cousin, Michael Rushing; great nephew, Eastin Walker; great nieces, Kam Herrington and Tay Herrington.

The funeral service for James Castilaw will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Victory Baptist Church with burial to follow at Victory Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Riverwood Family and will resume from 1:00 p.m. until time of service on Wednesday at the church.

James Castilaw, 90, of Brookhaven, died November 2, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Brookhaven, MS on April 1, 1934, to Bill Castilaw and Bessie Walls Castilaw.

He was a member of Wellman Baptist Church and later Victory Baptist Church. James was a boiler maker and served as the business agent for the State of MS for twelve years. He felt great joy in doing things for others such as cutting grass or bush hogging a field. He would grow a large vegetable garden and give most of it away. Sometimes, he would drive to the Farmer’s Market in Jackson just to buy fruits and vegetables for family and friends. James loved the Lord and was a devoted husband, father, and friend to many. He will be greatly missed.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Juanita Castilaw; and sister, Faye Williamson.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Randy Castilaw (Karen), Mark Castilaw (Katrina), and Regina Lynn Douglas; sister, Helen Thompson (Tommy); four grandchildren, Brandt Castilaw, Nikki Hynum, Shelly Castilaw, and Benjamin Douglas; and one great grandchild, Tucker Keith Hynum.

The funeral service for Artie Lee Lea, will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Riverwood Family with burial to follow at Clear Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Riverwood Family.

Artie Lee Lea, 92, of Brookhaven, died November 1, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Brookhaven, MS, November 20, 1931, to Ealom Jarrette Hall and Allie Modell Waldrop.

Ms. Lea loved the Lord. She was faithful in her prayers and reading her bible daily. She loved her six children and was a great mother. She raised them in church and taught them how to love Jesus. She read bible stories to them as small children and never stopped telling them about the Lord.

Ms. Lea first worked at a garment factory in Gallman, MS, and at Stal Urban in Brookhaven, MS. She worked at Kings Daughters Medical Center as a nurse’s aide in the Emergency Room and all throughout the hospital. She furthered her career at the Lincoln County Health Department as a traveling nurse’s aide to help home bound patients with their baths. After two years, she worked inside the health department and retired from there. She lived her life for Jesus.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul Lea; daughter, Sharon Lea; son, Ramsey Lea; grandson, Christopher Ramsey Lea; and great-great grandson, Owen Dean Runyan.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, David Lea (Judith), Laron Lea (Shellie), Gwen Wages (Steve), and Rufus Lea; twelve grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the staff at Deaconess Homecare and Hospice.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Annie Armstrong Mission Fund.