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Arranging a Funeral

At some time in our lives, most of us will make or assist in making funeral arrangements. This can mean making many decisions at a very difficult and emotional time. Funeral directors are there to offer help and guidance during one of life’s most difficult times, but there are things you can do to help yourself:

  • Be an informed consumer. Be familiar with the rights afforded to you by the Federal Trade Commission's Funeral Rule. Don’t be reluctant to ask questions.
  • Today’s there are a variety of options to meet your financial needs and wishes. Be sure to discuss all available options before making a decision.
  • When selecting a funeral director, choose one who is licensed and has a good reputation in the community.
  • Be prepared! Avoid the burden of making decisions while under emotional stress by organizing details with your funeral director ahead of time. Remember…preplanning doesn’t necessarily mean prepaying.
  • Plan a personalized ceremony or service to help you begin the healing process. Getting through grief is never easy but having a meaningful funeral or tribute will help.

Whether you have just experienced a loss, or are considering making your own arrangements in advance, our intention is to do as much as we can to assist you. If you have any questions which are not addressed here, or which have not been sufficiently answered to your satisfaction, please call or email us. We thank you for your interest and your trust in us.

Obituaries

  • Carol Ann Crumholt Hoyt

    Carol Ann Crumholt Hoyt

    A celebration of life service will be held for Carol Ann Crumholt Hoyt 1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 5, at Crosby

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  • Sylvia B. King

    Sylvia B. King

    A graveside memorial service for Sylvia B. King will be held on Wednesday, March 26 at 3:30 p.m. Sylvia B.

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  • Johnny L. Beard

    Johnny L. Beard

    Johnny L. Beard, 71, of Hazlehurst, was born on August 28, 1953, to Jesse Beard and Catherine Howard Beard. Mr.

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  • Rachael Loraine Hamilton

    Rachael Loraine Hamilton

    Funeral service for Rachael Loraine Hamilton will be 11 a.m., Saturday, March 22, at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Wesson,

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  • Maggie Leonard

    Maggie Leonard

    Visitation for Mrs. Maggie Leonard will be from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, at Riverwood Family and will resume Thursday,

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  • Wanda Ida Donley

    Wanda Ida Donley

    Wanda Ida Donley, 74, of Ruth, MS, died on March 14, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Brookhaven

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  • Ronnie Dale Malone, Sr.

    Ronnie Dale Malone, Sr.

    A celebration of life will be held for Ronnie Dale Malone, Sr., 2:30 p.m., Saturday March 22, at Riverwood, with

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  • Iris Olivia Barksdale Smith

    Iris Olivia Barksdale Smith

    A celebration of life will be held for Iris Olivia Barksdale Smith 11 a.m., Saturday, March 29, at Riverwood Family

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  • Juanita Shannon Shuler

    Juanita Shannon Shuler

    A celebration of life will be held for Juanita Shannon Shuler, 11 a.m., Friday, March 21, at Riverwood Family with

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  • Claud Burch

    Claud Burch

    Memorial service for Claud Burch will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 22 at Riverwood Family. Visitation is from 10 a.m.

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  • Ramona Madine Cambell

    Ramona Madine Cambell

    Ramona Madine Cambell, 64, of Brookhaven, died March 14, 2025, at her residence. She was born May 4, 1960, to

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  • Ronald Glen

    Ronald Glen "Ronnie" Crosby

    A celebration of life will be held for Ronald Glen “Ronnie” Crosby 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 18, at Riverwood Family,

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  • Irene Laverne Freeman

    Irene Laverne Freeman

    A celebration of life will be held for Irene Laverne Freeman will be 2:30 p.m., Friday, March 14, at Riverwood

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  • Donna Nell Thornton

    Donna Nell Thornton

    A celebration of life will be held for Donna Nell Thornton 10 a.m., Friday, March 14, at First Baptist Church

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  • Rev. James Roy Killingsworth

    Rev. James Roy Killingsworth

    A celebration of life will be held for Reverend James Roy Killingsworth 11 a.m., Thursday, March 13, at Divide Methodist

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  • William Edward Phillips

    William Edward Phillips

    William Edward Phillips, 64, of Brookhaven, MS, passed away peacefully on March 8th, 2025, surrounded by his family. A beloved

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  • Pamela Jean Kimmons

    Pamela Jean Kimmons

    A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Pamela Jean Kimmons will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 11:00 am,

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  • Nellie

    Nellie "Nita" Herrington

    A celebration of life will be held for Nellie “Nita” Herrington, 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 11, at Topisaw Baptist Church

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  • Flint Wayne McCullough

    Flint Wayne McCullough

    A celebration of life for Flint Wayne McCullough will be 11 a.m., Saturday, March 8, at Shady Grove Baptist Church

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  • Amanda Gayle Smith

    Amanda Gayle Smith

    The funeral service for Amanda Gayle Smith will be 2:30 p.m., Friday, March 7, 2025, at Riverwood Family with burial

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Obituaries

  • Carol Ann Crumholt Hoyt

    Carol Ann Crumholt Hoyt

    A celebration of life service will be held for Carol Ann Crumholt Hoyt 1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 5, at Crosby

    Read More
  • Sylvia B. King

    Sylvia B. King

    A graveside memorial service for Sylvia B. King will be held on Wednesday, March 26 at 3:30 p.m. Sylvia B.

    Read More
  • Johnny L. Beard

    Johnny L. Beard

    Johnny L. Beard, 71, of Hazlehurst, was born on August 28, 1953, to Jesse Beard and Catherine Howard Beard. Mr.

    Read More
  • Rachael Loraine Hamilton

    Rachael Loraine Hamilton

    Funeral service for Rachael Loraine Hamilton will be 11 a.m., Saturday, March 22, at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Wesson,

    Read More
  • Maggie Leonard

    Maggie Leonard

    Visitation for Mrs. Maggie Leonard will be from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, at Riverwood Family and will resume Thursday,

    Read More
  • Wanda Ida Donley

    Wanda Ida Donley

    Wanda Ida Donley, 74, of Ruth, MS, died on March 14, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Brookhaven

    Read More
  • Ronnie Dale Malone, Sr.

    Ronnie Dale Malone, Sr.

    A celebration of life will be held for Ronnie Dale Malone, Sr., 2:30 p.m., Saturday March 22, at Riverwood, with

    Read More
  • Iris Olivia Barksdale Smith

    Iris Olivia Barksdale Smith

    A celebration of life will be held for Iris Olivia Barksdale Smith 11 a.m., Saturday, March 29, at Riverwood Family

    Read More
  • Juanita Shannon Shuler

    Juanita Shannon Shuler

    A celebration of life will be held for Juanita Shannon Shuler, 11 a.m., Friday, March 21, at Riverwood Family with

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  • Claud Burch

    Claud Burch

    Memorial service for Claud Burch will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 22 at Riverwood Family. Visitation is from 10 a.m.

    Read More
  • Ramona Madine Cambell

    Ramona Madine Cambell

    Ramona Madine Cambell, 64, of Brookhaven, died March 14, 2025, at her residence. She was born May 4, 1960, to

    Read More
  • Ronald Glen

    Ronald Glen "Ronnie" Crosby

    A celebration of life will be held for Ronald Glen “Ronnie” Crosby 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 18, at Riverwood Family,

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  • Irene Laverne Freeman

    Irene Laverne Freeman

    A celebration of life will be held for Irene Laverne Freeman will be 2:30 p.m., Friday, March 14, at Riverwood

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  • Donna Nell Thornton

    Donna Nell Thornton

    A celebration of life will be held for Donna Nell Thornton 10 a.m., Friday, March 14, at First Baptist Church

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  • Rev. James Roy Killingsworth

    Rev. James Roy Killingsworth

    A celebration of life will be held for Reverend James Roy Killingsworth 11 a.m., Thursday, March 13, at Divide Methodist

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  • William Edward Phillips

    William Edward Phillips

    William Edward Phillips, 64, of Brookhaven, MS, passed away peacefully on March 8th, 2025, surrounded by his family. A beloved

    Read More
  • Pamela Jean Kimmons

    Pamela Jean Kimmons

    A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Pamela Jean Kimmons will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 11:00 am,

    Read More
  • Nellie

    Nellie "Nita" Herrington

    A celebration of life will be held for Nellie “Nita” Herrington, 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 11, at Topisaw Baptist Church

    Read More
  • Flint Wayne McCullough

    Flint Wayne McCullough

    A celebration of life for Flint Wayne McCullough will be 11 a.m., Saturday, March 8, at Shady Grove Baptist Church

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  • Amanda Gayle Smith

    Amanda Gayle Smith

    The funeral service for Amanda Gayle Smith will be 2:30 p.m., Friday, March 7, 2025, at Riverwood Family with burial

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