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  • Family and friends remember Benjamin Smith after his passing in Brandon.

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• Benjamin Smith (yazooherald.net) — A 72-year-old Louisiana resident with deep Mississippi roots passed away in Brandon on September 30, leaving behind his wife, son, grandchildren, and siblings. Loved for his humor, Harley rides, and devotion to family, he will be remembered fondly, with visitation and services held in Yazoo City and burial in Cale, Mississippi.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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