Mrs. Leigh Smith Hartsook, 46, of Wesson, passed from this life, July 24, 2022, at her residence. She was born June 18, 1976, in

Brookhaven, to James Elliott Smith and Cathie Jolene Smith. She worked as an administrative assistant. Leigh was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

She enjoyed fishing and visiting the ocean, where she would hunt for beautiful seashells. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her grandson, Karter Sims and her uncle, Gary Smith.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 4 years, Michael Hartsook; sons, Mason Hall (Kendra Allred),

Ashton Roberson, Tanner Britt (Brittany), and Travis Hartsook; daughters, Alisanne Hall and Becky Farace; brother,

Shannon Smith; grandchildren, Raymond Hall, Raylen Reed, Drake Allred, and Kenzleigh Allred; she is also survived by

her parents, Elliott (Joanne Smith) and Cathie Smith; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews, and other loving family members and friends.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

BETTY BOND KEMP (DODD)

Betty’s visitation will begin Tuesday, June 26^th 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Francis of Assisi Church with the mass beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Betty passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022. Betty (Titter) was born June 30, 1943 in New Orleans, LA

to Herbert & Annie Lou Dodd. Betty grew up on the coast of Mississippi and graduated from Gulfport High.

She married Marvin Cuevas and had three children. She went on to become the first female carpenter in the

New Orleans Local 1946 Carpenters Union after her divorce. There, she met her husband Elliot Leroy Kemp and became a blended family of 8.

She was also a member of the Naval Reserves, joining in 1979. After over 30 years in the Union, she retired and moved to Copiah County in Mississippi.

There she became a member of the Saint Francis of Assisi Church where she started the community garden and taught CCD.

She enrolled at Copiah-Lincoln Community College at the age of 67 where she was put on the Dean’s list, a member of Phi Theta Kappa,

and eventually graduated with honors in 2013, all while raising two of her grandchildren. She loved to stay busy, whether that was building, painting,

or gardening. Her eye for beauty will be greatly missed but will be survived by all of the beautiful things she has created in her life

Betty is preceded in death by her mother Annie Lou Dodd, her father Herbert Dodd, and step-daughter Montine Kemp.

She is survived by her husband Leroy, her daughter, Angela Johnson, her sons Dennis and Roy Cuevas, her step daughter,

Stephanie Kemp, her step sons Cecil and Dale Kemp, their spouses, all 19 of her grandchildren, and plenty of great grandchildren.

She was a bright light on any dark day and could make you believe in yourself even when you didn’t want to.

She was an inspiration to everyone she came in contact with and will continue to inspire everyone who knew her.

Jeanne Marie Holmes Price passed away at 91, in Jackson, MS on July 20, 2022.

She is survived by her two children, Scott Price (Lena), Candace Price Parker (Pierre Meric);

eight grandchildren, Karl Bridges (Lynn), Brandi Owens (Tad), Susan Alderman (Andrew), Kristen Price,

Matthew Price, David Price, Bridgette Parker (Forrest Bethay), Benjamin Parker (Yvette);

and eleven great grand grandchildren, Jackson Bridges, Allison Bridges, Tate Owens, Cami Owens, Ada Horne,

Zoe Rose Alderman, Maor Alderman, Noah Parker, Peyton Parker, Emelia Bethay and Vera Bethay.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 39 years, Riley Simpson Price, Jr;

her parents George and Florence Holmes; sister Evelyn Holmes Kindler (Ralph);

a daughter Margaret Price Grimard (Dan), son Riley Simpson Price, III (Vern);

and a granddaughter Dorothy Elaine Bridges Pressley (Michael).  

Jeanne was born in Bogalusa, LA, in Washington Parish, on March 27, 1931.  

She moved to Massachusetts as a young child and was raised in Shrewsbury.

Returning to Louisiana for college at Southeastern Louisiana University, eventually

making her home and raising a family in Mississippi. She was a faithful servant of the lord Jesus Christ,

attending Ridgecrest Baptist Church, in Madison. She was also a member of “Book of Hope” Mission Team,

taking over a dozen mission trips in the US and abroad. She was a passionate believer in Jesus and used her

gifts not only to serve him but to serve others. She was an accomplished seamstress

. “Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.” Proverbs 31:31.

For the last 6 years, Jeanne has made her home in Richland, MS at Plain View.

The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers who helped nurture her the last several years.

Their kind encouragement was an inspiration.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service at Riverwood Family Funeral Services,

76 Hwy 51 South, Brookhaven, MS., on Saturday, July 23, with visitation at 9:00 AM,

service at 10:00 AM and burial in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Bogue Chitto, MS.

Funeral service for Mr. Robert Lee “Bobby” Kinnison, Jr., will be 3 p.m., Friday, July 22, at Riverwood Family, with burial in Union Hall Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the time of service at Riverwood.

Mr. Kinnison, Jr., passed away July 19, 2022. He was born in Brookhaven, MS, February 2, 1945, to Robert Lee Kinnison, Sr. and Sarah “Geneva” Laird Kinnison.

He worked in the oil industry and was a member of Union Hall Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Norma Kinnison; his parents; and his brother, Ralph Kinnison.

He is survived by his daughters, Lisa Kinnison, Diane White (Roger), Bobbie Allen (Chad), Robin Rector (John);

nine grandchildren, Carlie Cameron (Kyle), A.C. White (Alyssa), Justin Rector (Veronica), Sina Windham, Ethan Allen (Alexis),

Ian Allen (Abby), Jonathon Rector, Sarah Rector, Hannah Kinnison; six great grandchildren, Joe Davis Cameron, AnnaKate Cameron,

Ryder Burt, Lynnlee Windham, Snow White, and Baylen Allen, and one other, Amelia Allen, due very soon. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.