Obituaries by District: Southside

Beverly Jean Brown Whitten, 82, of Forest, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2020. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Wilbur Carrington Whitten, Jr.

Love. More than anything else, Beatrice Ann “Pug” Finch, is known for her love. Helpful, giving, caring, selfless, she was all these things. And, she will continue to be all these things.

On Friday, May 1, 2020, Elwood Wright Byrum, affectionately known by his family as Pop, 77, of Roseland, departed this life and was met at the heavenly gate with a warm hug from his beloved wife, Marie.

On Wednesday, April 29, 2020, a precious soul, lovingly carried in the arms of the angels, entered into heavenly rest. Marie Gentry Byrum, affectionately known by her family as granny and gaggy.

“A great man is always willing to be little.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson. Robert Lee Finch, 90, of Altavista, died Thursday, April 9, 2020 at his home.

Fran Mattox Moran, age 85 of Gretna died Friday, January 10, 2020 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center. Born November 25, 1934 in the Glade Hill community of Franklin County, she was a daughter of the late Henry Bryant Mattox and Ora Allman Mattox.