Antonio “Tony” DeShawn Brown

Antonio “Tony” DeShawn Brown, 35, of Byhalia, died November 7, 2025.

Visitation will be held at Serenity Funeral Home on Nov. 21 from 4-6 p.m. Services will be held at St. Paul MB Church on Nov. 22 at 1 p.m. With burial in the church cemetery. Pastor Eric Steward will officiate.

He leaves his father, John Henry Smith (Paulette) of Byhalia; mothers, Julie May Sharp, Marilyn Brown, both of Byhalia; son, Azavier Makyle Rustin of Byhalia; daughter, Moana Lindsey of Byhalia; brothers, James Sharp Sr., Donzell Sharp, Conell Sharp, Calvin Sharp, Dequavian Smith, Adrick Mims, LaJaveon White, DeMarcus Brown, Eric Brown, all of Byhalia; sisters, Peggy Akins, Anita Sharp, Jamiya Smith, Porscha Mims, Reshunna Sanders, Jamiya Todd, Katrina Brown, and Denise Brown, all of Byhalia.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Saulsberry; grandmothers, Dorothy Jean Smith, Mablean Medlock; and brother, MC Sharp III.