Derek Smith Obituary
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Public Visitation
Jan
9
Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home (Hazelhurst)
19068 Highway 51
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Funeral Service
Jan
10
Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home (Hazelhurst)
19068 Highway 51
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
1:00 PM
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Interment
Jan
10
Memorial Park Cemetery
19068 Highway 51
Hazlehurst, Mississippi 39068
2:00 PM
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Celia Hall-Williams
January 9, 2026
So sorry to hear of Derek´s passing. I taught him at Crystal Middle School. He was a good student with a pleasing personality . Condolences to his family. Mrs. Celia Williams
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Malcolm & Mickie May
January 8, 2026
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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