Jerry Wayne Stroud, 69, of Natchez, passed away August 13, 2019, at his residence.

He was born November 25, 1949, to Donald Ruby Stroud and Leda Watkins Moore.

He is preceded in death by his father.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Patricia Ann Stroud; his mother,

Leda Watkins Moore; son, Joshua Wayne Stroud; brother, Charles Stroud and wife,

Pat; sister, Jackie Beach and husband, Alfred; one grandson, Daniel Ethan Stroud;

and a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.

On the hot, summer day, of August 15, 1946, a little boy named James Ronny Smith entered this world. He was joyously welcomed by his parents, Oddee and Mabel Smith, his big sister, Glenda, and big brother, Paul. “Little brother”, Joel joined him when Ronny was nine.

Growing up on Macedonia Church Road with neighboring boys and girls, Ronny’s young life was an idyllic one of attending Sunday School, preaching, revivals, RA’s, and even “feeding the preacher”, as his mother habitually did. Whether riding bikes, playing baseball on the homemade field in the pasture (there was always a “slew” of kids in “Mabel’s yard”), or slipping off with a group of boys to swim in the “prohibited” muddy pond, Ronny’s growing up years were typical of life in the rural South during the peaceful, slow years of the 1950’s.

Beginning school at Loyd Star, Ronny had no idea of the grace gifts that God would pour out on him during those twelve years - gifts that included strong, Christian teachers and coaches, life-long friends, and in class with him a little shy, first-grade girl, named Carolyn Calcote, who would later become his wife of 53 years. God continued with special blessings for Ronny. One was the athletic ability to play basketball, which culminated in being the point guard on the 1963 Loyd Star state champion basketball team. The blessings continued to abound as Ronny attended Co-Lin, where he left his legacy as academic high honors, as class favorite, and as Mr. Co-Lin. Playing for coach Alton Ricks, he became the all-time record holder for assists as point guard on the Wolves’ Basketball Team.

After marrying the “little first-grade girl”, he continued his education at University of Southern Mississippi, graduating with a B.S. degree in Business Administration. After a brief four-year coaching career, Ronny returned to the family business at Oddee Smith and Sons Construction Company. It was during this time that Ronny and Carolyn’s wonderful grace gifts were again sent by the hand of God. Their son, Jereme Calcote Smith, arrived in 1975, and their daughter, Autumn Carol Smith, arrived in 1979.

After a few years, Ronny was led to pursue the office of Lincoln County Chancery Clerk. Successfully elected in 1979, he served for 20 years. Having considered the 20-year service as a special gift from God, he retired in 2000 and rejoined the family business. Ronny was blessed to work for 19 years with his brothers, Paul and Joel, his son, Jereme, and son-in-law, Chris. Other special blessings came at this time in the form of grandchildren, Taylor, Blake, Riley, and Jake.

During these years, Ronny enjoyed serving on Bank of Brookhaven Board, in various positions with Co-Lin Athletic Alumni, and as president of the Loyd Star Foundation. In 2001 he was inducted into the Co-Lin Athletic Hall of Fame.

Ronny continued his years of service at Macedonia Baptist Church as Deacon Sunday School teacher, and as a member of the Finance Committee. He continued actively servicing until just a few months before he retired to go to heaven on Tuesday, August 13. There Ronny will reside eternally serving Jesus, his Lord, and awaiting Carolyn and his family to join him.

Ronny is preceded in death by his parents; mother and father-in-law, Fred and Winnie Calcote; brothers-in-law, Dale Calcote, Fred Calcote, Jr., Stanley Calcote, and Kent Calcote.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are, his wife, Carolyn Calcote Smith; son, Jereme Smith (Beth); daughter, Autumn Thornton (Chris); brothers, Joel Smith (Cindy), Paul Smith (Connie); sister, Glenda Hart (Gerald); four grandchildren, Taylor and Jake Smith, Blake and Riley Thornton. He is also survived by his special cousin, Scott Smith (Marcia); sisters-in-law, Evelyn Case (Charlie), Ruth Calcote, Betty Calcote, Mary Ellen Kimble; and brother-in-law, Calvin Calcote (Shirley).

Celebration of Ronny’s life and celebration of God’s work in that life will begin at 4 p.m., Friday, August 16, for the family. It will continue at 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. for friends to visit with family.

The funeral will be 11 a.m., Saturday, August 17, preceded by visitation at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the service begins.

Services for Mrs. Hilda Faye Goodson Myers of Bude are 10:00 am Thursday, August 15, 2019

at Bude First Baptist Church with burial at Midway  Cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday, August 14 from 5:00-8:00 pm at Riverwood Family Funeral Service.

She will also lie in state from 9:00 am until time of service at the church on Thursday.

Mrs. Hilda Faye Goodson Myers, 72, went to be with her Lord on August 12, 2019 at her residence.

She was born on November 8, 1946 to the late Edgar Goodson and Edith Bonds Goodson.

Mrs. Hilda enjoyed fishing, shopping and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parent; husband, William Myers; sister, Onnie Longmire, and step-brother, Jimmy Lofton.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Leroy Loflin and Justin Gauthier; daughter, Shanna F. Arnold;

brother, Phillip Goodson and sister, Jo Schneyer. She is also survived by her 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Services for Mr. Wade Ellis Hall from Brookhaven are 10:00 am, Thursday, August 15, 2019,

at Riverwood Family Funeral Service with interment at Gum Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation is Wednesday, August 14, 2019, from 5:00-8:00 pm also at Riverwood Family.

Mr. Wade Ellis Hall, 44 passed away on August 12, 2019, at University of Mississippi Medical Center.

He was born on March 16, 1975, to Phil Dexter Hall and Sandra Kay Hall. He worked as a Millwright

and was a member of Gum Grove Baptist Church.

Wade loved fishing, hunting and spending time with his family, friends and especially his grandchildren.

He had a big kind heart and was always so generous to so many, along with having a soft spot for animals.

Preceding him in death were his father; grandparents, Maxie and Ella Hall, Fred Emfinger, Preston Morse, and Gus Jr. and Elaine Laird.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Sandra K. Hall, the late Phil Dexter Hall and wife Cindy;

son, Mason Elias Hall; daughter, Alisanne Bailey Hall; brother, Todd D. Hall; and sisters, Melissa Jordan and Misty Newman and husband, Billy.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Raymond Hall and Raylen Reed; Lavada Morse “Mamaw Vada” and many aunts, uncles and nieces and nephews.