Private services for Alton Morris Smith of Brookhaven are Monday, February 22, 2021,

at Riverwood Family Funeral Service with burial at Ramah Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Alton Morris Smith, 73, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on

February 12, 2021. He was born on May 5, 1947, to the late John L. Smith and Willie Reese James Smith.

Mr. Smith was retired from Delphi Packard and was a member of Concord Baptist Church.

His 51+ years of marriage were blessed with a “happiness” that only God could bestow through

their love for each other and their faith in Him. The birth of a son was the ultimate joy for their home

and family. The many adventures, trips, and “all things” basketball created a lifetime of shared memories.

He was always encouraging young people to become the best they could be on the court and off the court.

His key word for basketball was “practice”. He will be missed by all who loved and knew him. Faith,

family, friends…(John 14:1-4)

Preceding him in death were his parents; his sister, Diane West; and niece, Lana Adams.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Julia Carol Smith; son, Alton Brooks Smith; brother,

John P. Smith and wife, Doris; brother-in-law, Gordan West; brother-in-law, Wayne Johnston and wife,

Sissy; sister-in-law, Melissa Lofton and husband, Roger; and his many special nieces and nephews

along with other loving family members and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Tucker Wade Smith, of Bogue Chitto will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 20, 2021

at Johnson Grove Church of Christ.

Mr. Tucker Wade Smith, 24, went to be with his Lord on February 15, 2021. He was born on March 1, 1996 to

Michel Robert Smith and Roslyn Brook Wallace (Kyzer).

Mr. Smith worked as a deckhand for Ingram Barge Company. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church

and enjoyed fishing and playing music. He also enjoyed being a good father and loved the tugboat life.

Preceding him in death were his paternal grandfather, Lenox Smith, and maternal grandfather, Ross Kyzer.

Those left to cherish his memory are his significant other, Haley Halford; his father, Michel Smith; his mother,

Roslyn Wallace (Tony); his daughter Ryleigh Mae Smith; and brothers, Hunter Smith and Micah Smith (Abby).

He is also survived by his grandparents, Ronnie and Betty Kuhn, and Kathy Etheridge.

Frederick Joseph “Jerry” Rein, son of Clarence Richard Rein and Ethel Ready Rein, was born on January 25, 1931, in Meridian, MS.  He passed away at the age of 90 on February 13, 2021, in Madison, MS.   While a student at Meridian High School, Jerry held several jobs including working at First National Bank in Meridian, which began a long and enjoyable career in the banking industry.  Upon graduation from high school, Jerry enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served in the First Marine Division, Chief of Staff Section, during the Korean War.  As a 19-year-old, he fought in the Battle of the ChosinReservoir, an epic battle often referred to as the “Frozen Chosin” due to extreme frigid temperatures.

Upon completion of his service in the Marine Corps, Jerry returned to Meridian to marry his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Nell Young Rein, and to continue his education. While working at First National Bank in Meridian, he graduated from Meridian Junior College and completed his BS degree from State Teachers College in Livingston, AL (University of West Alabama).

In 1963, the Reins moved to Brookhaven, MS, where Jerry continued his career with Brookhaven Bank and Trust Company. Jerry took great pleasure is finding ways to help his customers achieve their financial goals.  During his career, he was responsible for a number of advancements in the local market including the introduction of main frame computer systems and ATMs.  Rein retired in 1993 as Executive Vice President ofTrustmark National Bank, the successor of Brookhaven Bank, and remained on the Advisory Board for many years.  

Rein was a graduate of the School of Banking of the South at Louisiana State University and completed the Commercial Bank Management program at Columbia University and the Senior Bank Officers Management program at Harvard University.  Jerry served as president of the following organizations in Brookhaven:  Junior Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, Brookhaven/Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce, United Fund of Lincoln County, and the Saint Francis School Board.  He also served as treasurer of the Lincoln County March of Dimes and the Lincoln County Red Cross.  He formerly served on the Zoning Committee for the City of Brookhaven and on the Bank Operations Automation Committee for the Independent Bankers Association of America (IBAA). He was also a member of the Mississippi Bankers’ Association and was recognized for 50 years of service to the industry in 2001.  Rein served two terms as Mississippi Executive Councilman on the Board of the Independent Bankers Association of America and two terms as State Director of the Louisiana-Alabama-Mississippi Automated Clearing House Association.  He served as President of the Krewe of Ceres in 1988 and was King of the Krewe in 1992.Rein was appointed in 1995 by Governor Fordice to the Board of Directors of the Mississippi Home Corporation, where he served two terms.  He was a member and past treasurer of Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

While he had many accomplishments, Jerry’s pride and joy was his family.  He eagerly followed their activities and supported them in every way imaginable.   Jerry’s deep love, concern and wise counsel will remain an inspiration.  Jerry is survived by his son, F. Joseph “Joey” Rein, Jr., daughter-in-law Alice Watkins Rein, and grandsons William Joseph Rein and Richard Watkins Rein. Preceding him in death were his parents, Clarence and Ethel Rein, brothers Clarence Richard “Dick” Rein, Jr., and John Ready Rein, and his dear wife of 46 years, Nell Young Rein.

The family expresses their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the staff of Saint Catherine’s Village and Kindred Hospice for the compassionate care provided to Jerry.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Galloway Memorial United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 1092, Jackson, MS  39201, or King’s Daughters Medical Foundation, P. O. Box 3285, Brookhaven, MS 39603, or a charity of your choice.  The family will hold a private service at a later date.

Funeral service for Donald Laron “Ronnie” Rutland will be 2 p.m. Sunday,

February 14, 2021 at Calvary Pentecostal Church with burial in the church cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, February 13, at Calvary.

Mr. Donald Laron “Ronnie” Rutland, 59, of Jayess, passed from this life and entered

eternity February 12, 2021. He began his walk here on earth March 15, 1961, born to

John Thomas “Buck” Rutland and Sarah Evon Dunaway. He was employed as a

heavy equipment operator in the construction business. He was a member of Calvary Pentecostal Church.

Mr. Rutland is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Joe “PeeWee” Rutland and

John Patrick “Pat” Rutland; and sister, Birdie Mae Temple.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Jonathan Rutland of Jayess; daughters,

Laronda Boyd (Richie) of Jayess, MS, Lanita Blaylock (Craig) of Caledonia, MS; brothers,

Wendell Rutland (Sue), Braxton “Shorty” Rutland (Sandra), and Thomas “Tommy” Rutland (Cathy);

sisters, Barbara Janette Perry, Bonnie Phillips, and Glenda Marberry. He is also survived by ten grandchildren,

Cohen Boyd, Trenton Boyd, Declan Boyd, Dawson Boyd, Maddox Blaylock, Jaylen Blaylock, Khloe Blaylock,

Chapel Blaylock, Haven Rutland, and Honor Rutland, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.