A memorial service will be held for Homer Oscar Malone III, 2 p.m. on October 11, at Riverwood Family.

Mr. Malone, 68, of Brookhaven, died Friday, September 27, 2024, at UMC in Jackson, MS. He was born in Rosedale, MS, August 5, 1956, to Homer Oscar Malone II and Myrtle JoAnn Canady Malone. Mr. Malone enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing or just tending his yard. He also liked to ride his tractors. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Glenn Malone, Sammy Malone, and Kenneth Malone.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 34 years, Carolyn Sue Malone; children, Tim Malone (Rachael), Jennifer Malone (Steven), Melissa Ballard (Michael), Wayne Sykes (Melissa); brother, Warren Malone; sister, Lynne Sumrall (Jimmy); 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

A reception will be held after the service at Mr. Malone’s home, 470 Felps Lane, Brookhaven, MS.

The funeral service for Ronnie Bullock will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, October 1, at Riverwood Family with interment in Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at Riverwood.

Mr. Bullock, 72, of Ruth, died Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Diversicare, with his loving wife at his side. He was born in Tylertown, MS, July 13, 1952, to James L. Bullock and Alfia Pate Bullock. Mr. Bullock was retired from Shell Oil Company.

Ronnie was a loving husband and father. He especially enjoyed and looked forward to visits from his grandson, Navy. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing. He was also an avid Nascar Fan. Ronnie used every opportunity he had to teach about tools. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years, Sharon Price Bullock; daughters, Amanda Bullock Nason (Chad) and Amy Gerrard; three grandchildren, Dylan Henry, Benjamin Henry, and Navy Knox Nason; one great grandchild, Doss Henry; sister-in-law, Karen Stockman and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.

Ronnie’s family would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to Diversicare Nursing Home, Dr. William Hay, and Jodi Sartin, NP, as well as Hospice, especially Macy Quinn and Shawn Nations, for their continued care and compassion for him.

Services for Mrs. Shirley Ann Givens of Monticello are at 10:00 am, on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Bethel Baptist Church with burial at church cemetery.

Visitation will be on Monday, September 30, 2024, at church from 5:00-8:00 pm and will resume from 9:00 am until the time of service on Tuesday.

Mrs. Shirley Ann Givens, 66, passed away at her home on September 26, 2024.

She was born on November 7, 1957, in Houston, Texas.

Mrs. Givens spent her days on the front porch, drinking coffee and watching her friends and neighbors go by. She loved cooking, having her family over for supper, and watching the kids play in the yard. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and enjoyed her nine great-grandchildren. She will be missed by all who loved her.

Preceding her in death were her parents; Jewel and Mary Moude Mullins and her husband of 50 years, Tommy Givens.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Michelle Watts (Hugh) and Luke Givens (Bonita); seven grandchildren, Shelby Russell (Ben), Stetson Langley (Ashlyn), Marcey Brown (Marshall) Megan Lang (Brennan), Saydie Nations (Brantley), Sara Watts and Brittany Lott (Brent); nine great-grandchildren, Everleigh, Keegan, Karson, Huston, Auston, Cayden, Marshall Paul, Mayleigh, Waylon and expecting Kassidy and Kohen. She is also survived by Kandi Tanksley and sons, Karter, Wylder, and Kooper, and Eden and Eli Vaughn.

The funeral service for Robert Edward Renner will be 11 a.m., Saturday, September 28, at Riverwood Family with burial in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

Mr. Renner, 80, of Brookhaven, died Thursday, September 26, 2024, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. He was born in Lima, OH, September 28, 1943. He worked for many years as Supervisor at Hartley Gove Sons thermometer plant.

Mr. Renner was a loving husband and a caring father. One of his favorite things to do was playing guitar and singing Elvis’s songs with his grandkids. He also enjoyed the outdoors, fishing with his sons. As a mechanic, he was faithful keeping the family vehicles in working order. Mr. Renner was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church where he was a faithful helper in the children’s Sunday School department. He served his country in the United States Army National Guard. Born in Ohio, he remained a fan of Ohio State, and he enjoyed watching them as well as the New Orleans Saints play football.

He is preceded in death by his parents Wilbur and Eleanor Renner; and sister, Connie Ricker.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 58 years, Carmela Sue Renner; children, Steven Renner (Jennifer), Larinda Barnett (Allen), and Anthony Renner; sister, Karen Schindler (Ronnie) and brother-in-law, George Ricker; seven grandchildren, Beau Renner, Melanie Renner, Britany Leggett (Tyler), Allayna Barnett, Carleah Barnett, Jesse Hall, and Joey Hall.

The Renner family would like to express their gratitude to Renee’ Thompson for her care and compassion for Mr. Robert Renner during his illness.