Mrs. Trophine Huff Davis was born on July 29, 1917, to Ethel and Carl Huff and passed away at the age of 102, on April 20, 2020.

She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee and grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She graduated from Carson Newman College in

Elementary Education and taught school until she retired in 1982.

She was a member of the Red Cross during World War II. She married Emmitt Davis and moved to Mississippi where she taught elementary school.

She played the piano for her church most of her life. She played the dulcimer, sewed, quilted, enjoyed all kinds of arts and crafts,

was active in civic clubs, and loved to travel.

She was a resident of Silver Cross Nursing Home since December 2006.

She is survived by her children, Linda Sue (Fred) Lytle of Brandon, Walter (Suzette) Davis of Baton Rouge, grandchildren, Carla Wallace, Ashley Deaton,

Ginger Lytle Stillions, Brett Davis, Brodie Davis, John Lytle, and nine great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank Silver Cross for the loving care given to her.

Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 322 8^th 7^th Floor, New York, NY 10001, Pearl’s Memory Babies, P.O. Box 74, Shepherdsville, KY 40165.

Winifred Smith Foster, 91, of Brookhaven, went peacefully to be with her Lord on April 18, 2020, at her residence.

She was born on June 27, 1928, to the late William Benjamin Smith and Annie Laura Walker Smith.

Mrs. Foster was a homemaker and a member of Central Baptist Church.

She will be missed by all that loved and knew her.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Everett Earl Foster and also her sister, Doris Strait.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Thomas L. Foster and wife, Anita, and William Gary Foster and wife, JoAnn.

She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Kristi Wilson, Amy Beard, Tommy Foster Jr., Celisa Frith, Jamie Foster, and Jay Foster;

12 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St Jude's Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept 142

Memphis, TN 38148-0142

Mrs. Barbara Ann Lofton Byrd, 80, of Brookhaven went peacefully to be with her Lord on April 18, 2020, at her residence.

She was born on December 17, 1939, to the late Clint Edward Lofton and Virgie Ruth Maxwell Lofton.

Mrs. Byrd was a 1957 graduate of West Lincoln Attendance Center, where she was selected as Miss West Lincoln and helped lead the Lady Bears

to an Overall State Basketball Championship.

She was a longtime member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where she served faithfully and enjoyed singing in the choir.

She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who took care of her family and sweetheart, Tez, of almost 63 years.

She was not only known as “NaNa” to her family but to so many others who knew and loved her and her sweet smile.

Preceding her in death were her parents; in-laws, Louis “Tuck” and Gladys Watts Byrd; brother, Fleet Lofton and great-nephew, Russ Michael Mangold.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Louis Cortez Byrd; son, Terry Louis Byrd, and wife, Liz; daughter, Tonya Byrd Stewart, and husband, Gary.

She is also survived by her 4 grandchildren, Kelli Byrd Miller and husband, Hal, Kolby Cortez Byrd and wife, Karlee, Clint Byrd Stewart, and wife, Elizabeth and Caroline Miriam Stewart.

Additional blessings are her great-grandchildren, Maggie and Olivia Miller, Knox Stewart and baby Byrd, due in September. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Martha Cato Lofton

and a host of other family members.

With deep appreciation, the family wishes to thank her caregivers and a special thank you to Brenda Hewitt and Kimberly Dearborn for your kind and patient nurturing and loving dedication.

Memorials can be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church

2162 Old Hwy 84 W Brookhaven MS 39601

There will be a private family graveside service at 2:30 pm on Friday, April 17 at Clear Branch Baptist Church Cemetery.Lo

Mrs. Louella N. Tarver, 100 of Brookhaven, went to be with her Lord on April 15, 2020, at Haven Hall Health Center.

She was born on July 25, 1919, to the late Walter J Nettles and Fannie C. Nettles in Franklin County, MS.

Mrs. Louella was a graduate of Heuck's Retreat High School. As a young person, she enjoyed working at the Boston Shoe Store.

She inherited the desire for farm life from her parents. In 1942 she married Grady Tarver and they began dairy farming and raising cattle together.

They set an example for community and caregiving for others, that are evident in their families today. Her family is very blessed that she continued her desires

and interests until the present time, and they too continue to share the values and joys through their relationships and activities of home, family, church, sports,

cooking and growing flowers, as well as spending time with friends and reminiscing of those precious memories.

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She was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church and will be missed by all that knew and loved her.

Preceding her in death were her parents; 3 brothers; 2 sisters; husband, Grady Tarver, Sr; son, Gary Lynn Traver; grandson, Bradley Bowman; and son-in-law, William Bowman.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Grady “Butch” Tarver, Jr., and wife, Sharon and daughters, Linda Bowman and Martha Cloer.

She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, Barry Bowman (Sheila), Beverly Johnston (Arthur), Kelly Earls (Clay), Klancey Brownlee (Kyle),

Kacey Falvey (Randolph), Kevin Tarver (Romie) and Christine Hampton (Scott) along with a host of great and great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Memorials can be made to Clear Branch Baptist Church Building Fund.