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Joan Loretta Beard, 71 of Smiths Station, passed away June 26, 2025. Ms. Beard was born July 6, 1953 to Felder and Ruth Beard of Tylertown, Mississippi. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Michael Beard. She is survived by her children: Scott Tart of Mississippi, Robert Ethridge of Moldova, Sherrie Martin of Colorado; brother Ken Beard of Mississippi; and long-time boyfriend Brad Hedrick of Alabama; aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was loved by all and will be dearly missed.