The funeral service for Melania Elaine Frith will be 1 p.m., Friday, March 29, at Riverwood Family, with burial in Montgomery Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from Noon until the time of service at Riverwood.

Mrs. Frith, 78, of Summit, died March 23, 2024, in Liberty, MS. She was born in Crowley, LA, November 23, 1945, to John Dueo Buller and Laurice Schexneyder Buller.

Mrs. Frith was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. “She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness”, as Proverbs 31: 27 describes. She was a dedicated Christian and enjoyed cooking, gardening and helping others. She loved her children with all her heart and absolutely adored all of her grandbabies. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Tom Frith; parents; brothers, Johnny Buller, Huey Buller, Francis Buller, and Terry Buller; sister, Henrietta Buller; grandchildren, Drew River Smith, and Trey Donovan Crittenden.

She is survived by her children, Tinker Frith, Tammy Smith Frith, Jennifer Frith Crittenden (Michael), Eugene Frith (Freida); brothers, Harold Buller, James Buller, and Gerald Buller; sisters, Judy Roosa (Johnny), Jacki Daigle (Tiger); seven grandchildren, Stacy Frith, Todd Smith, Ty Crittenden, Savannah Firth, Eva Frith, Chloe Crittenden, and Colton Frith; three great grandchildren, Allie Rose Tanner, Paisley Kate Crittenden, and Stetson Crittenden. She is also survived by friends, Trevor Courtney, Amber Case, Kaylee Brown, Kathrine Brumfield, and Brandon McKenzie, as well as other loving family members and friends.

The memorial service for Reginald Lance Martin will be 3 p.m., Saturday, March 23, at Riverwood Family. Visitation is from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service.

Mr. Martin, 67, of Brookhaven died March 21, 2024, at University of Mississippi Medical Center. He was born in Brookhaven December 3, 1956, to H.H. “Dick” Martin and Ruth White Martin.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Reggie is survived by his son, Luke Martin (Kayla); brothers, Danny Martin (Joannie) and Tim Martin (Tammy); sister, Sue Baker (LaRue); and three grandchildren, John Luke Martin, Owen Martin, and Nolan Martin.

In lieu of flowers you may send memorials to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123

The graveside service for Carolyn Maxine McCardle is at 11:00 am, Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery.

Carolyn Maxine McCardle, 78, of Hazlehurst, MS, passed peacefully in Corsicana, TX on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

She was born on August 8, 1945, to the late Annie and Clinton Forrest,

Carolyn spent over 40 years caring for patients at Hardy Wilson Memorial Hospital then retired and traveled with her husband.

She spent the next of many years enjoying her favorite music, which was Cajun and bluegrass while making memories camping at Lake Lincoln State Park.

Preceding her in death were her parents; and husband, Alvin McCardle.

Those left to cherish her memory are sisters, Lanita Anderson, and Margaret Forrest and brother, Michael, and wife, Diana Forrest; daughters, Angie Kaiser and husband Karl, Trish Rash and husband, Kenny; stepson, Marcel McCardle, and wife, Brenda. Also leaving behind 11 grandchildren and two great-grandsons.

The funeral service for Jerry Lynn Beall will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 20, at Rocky Hill Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, at Riverwood Family and will resume from 10 a.m. until the time of service at Rocky Hill.

Mr. Beall, 65, of Wesson, died March 16, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his wife and girls. He was born in Crystal Springs, MS, July 19, 1958, to Dennis and Betty Jo Beall.

Jerry was the kindest, gentlest and most loving man, who never met a stranger. He loved his family with his whole heart. He enjoyed grilling and spending time riding the river with family and close friends. He had a love for older vehicles and enjoyed restoring them. Jerry adored his two daughters, grandchildren, and the love of his life, Susie, with whom he had spent the last 47 years with. His personality was contagious, and he had a way with words. He was the life of the party and was always making jokes. He loved making people laugh. He was a member of Rocky Hill Baptist Church and was a professional painter for over 40 years. To know him was to love him.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his grandparents, W.B. and Myrtle Carlisle.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Susie Parrett Beall; daughters, Michelle O’Quinn (Chad), Jeri Lynn Bowlin (Terry); brother, Tony Beall (Tammy); sisters, Janet Williams, Denise Shoemaker (Bruce), and Tracy Cockrell (Mike); four grandchildren, DeAnna (Austin), Brandon (Kloe), Layton, and Talyn; and one great grandchild on the way, Weston; he is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.