The funeral service for Garry Dale Thornhill will be 1 p.m., Friday, March 10, at Powell’s Grove Pentecostal Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday.

Mr. Thornhill, 66, of Brookhaven, MS, passed from this life March 5, 2023, in Houston, TX. He was born in Tylertown, MS, July 8, 1956, to Delma Thornhill and Edna McNease.

Mr. Thornhill worked as a Fishing Tool Supervisor. He would spend his free time golfing, grilling, frying fish and just spending time with his two very special grandkids. He was a member of Wesson United Pentecostal Church.

The family of Mr. Thornhill would like to express gratitude to his Premium work family as well as every oil company he was associated with. All Garry has ever known is fishing tools. He was very dedicated to his job and enjoyed talking to all his co-workers.

He is preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Walter and Janie McNease and Paul Lee and Buena Mae Thornhill; uncle, David McNease; aunts Christine McNease, Myrtle Barnett; and his father-in-law, Oliver Ashley.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 45 years, Karole Ashley Thornhill; daughters, Dana Stone (Jason) and Megan Thornhill; two grandchildren, Emily “Em” and Caleb “lil man”; sister, Belinda Thornhill; niece, Carlie Davis (Caleb); two great nieces, Aubrey and Kinsley Davis; mother-in-law, Kathleen Ashley; and sister-in-law, Ronda Ashley. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tupelo Children’s Mansion P.O. Box 167, Tupelo, MS 38802

The funeral service for Johnnie James “Red” Hamilton, Jr. will be 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 8, at Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.

Mr. Hamilton, Jr., 93, of Brookhaven, went home to be with the Lord March 6, 2023, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Beauregard, MS, February 2, 1930, to the late Rev. Johnnie James Hamilton, Sr. and Maggie Lee Norton Hamilton.

“Paw Paw Red”, as he was known to his grandkids, loved the outdoors. In his later years he spent his time gardening, squirrel hunting with his dog, Stub, and fishing.

Johnnie retired from ARCO Offshore. After retiring, he came home to work for many years at the Hardware Store. He was also a veteran of the Korean War.

He was an active member and deacon of Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church for 53 years and will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Hubert Earl Hamilton and Jerry “Butch” Hamilton; three brothers-in-law, Curtis Smith, Carroll Allen, and Buddy Sandifer; and one sister-in-law, Belva Sandifer.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 68 ½ years, Winifred Allen Hamilton; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Connie Hamilton; grandson, Allen Hamilton and wife, Desi; great granddaughters, Makayla Hamilton and fiancé Daniel Wicker and Hannah Hamilton and fiancé Thomas Chapman, Jr.; sister , Janet Smith; three sisters-in-law, Nell Hamilton, Judy Hamilton, and Diana Allen; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving family members.

The funeral service for J.W. McCardle will be 11 a.m., Friday, March 10, at Pearl Valley Baptist Church, with burial in Lowe Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., Thursday, March 9, at Pearl Valley Baptist Church and will resume Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Mr. McCardle, 91, of Wesson, MS, passed away March 5, 2023. He was born June 11, 1931, to Ira Virgil “Cricket” McCardle and Minnie Viola Broome McCardle. J.W., as he was known to family and friends, served his country in the United States Marines, serving from 1951-1953. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, he worked to provide for his family as a sewing machine mechanic. J.W. enjoyed spending time with his family, working with his cows and growing a garden. He was a member of Pearl Valley Baptist Church. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Dell Page McCardle; parents; son, David J. McCardle; sister, Frances McCardle Kimble; and brothers Melvin McCardle and Dewey Lee McCardle.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Mary Ann Westmoreland and husband, Curtis, of Hazlehurst; son, Robert Virgil McCardle, of Wesson; sister, Carolyn Tarbutton; grandson, Brad Kendall Westmorland and wife, Shannon; granddaughter, Kelly Lynn Collins and husband, Chris; great grandchildren, Grayson, Bryant, and Eden; and other loving family members and friends.

Services for Mr. Jimmy Lee Williams of Brookhaven are 11:30 am, Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church with burial at Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5:00 – 9:00 pm on Friday, March 3, at the Church.

Mr. Jimmy Lee Williams, 82, went to be with his Lord on March 1, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.

He was born May 23, 1940, to Jessie Frank Williams and Agnes Louise Dunaway Williams.

Mr. Williams was a member of Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church.

Preceding him in death were his parents; grandson, Hunter Williams; granddaughter, Jasey Calcote; father and mother-in-law, Rev. Morris and Lois Fuller; and sister, Henri Mae Anding.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 62 years, Frances Williams; children, Dempsey Williams and wife, Theresa, Ricky Williams and wife, Gay, Tammy Calcote and husband, Victor, Billy Williams and wife, Lisa and Larry Williams and wife, Natalie; sister, Mary Ann Roberts and husband, Reggie.

Along with 12 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

He will be missed by all that loved him.