Steven “Steve” Carleton Wooten, 75, of Star, MS, died August 11, 2020, peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Brookhaven, MS, on February 14, 1945, a son of the late Claude and Lorena Wooten.

Steve was a content man who delighted in and appreciated the simple activities of life--farming,

playing trucks and cars, baseball, corncob jail, tag, and being with friends from church.

He enjoyed growing up with his three siblings in the New Prospect Baptist Church community of Brookhaven.

Steve graduated from Brookhaven High School in 1963. Following high school, he attended Copiah-Lincoln Community College

and Mississippi State where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. After college, Steve attended New Orleans Theological Seminary

and Mid-America Seminary. In 1976 the Lord extended to Steve a call to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Obediently until his death, Steve followed that calling.

Throughout his years in ministry, he served many churches which most recently included The Bible Baptist Church in Star. Steve enjoyed taking many

mission trips to the Philippines and had a love for the Filipino people.

While the highlight of Steve’s spiritual life was being called a son of God, marrying his best friend and the love of his life Sandra Gradene Smith on August 26, 1967,

was the highlight of his physical life. He explained their nearly 53 years of marriage as an act of God’s immeasurable grace! Throughout their marriage,

God blessed Steve and Gradene with nine wonderful children: three sons and six daughters. His work ethic was unrivaled, and with God’s leading,

Steve started his own business, Electro-Mech, Inc in Richland, MS. His life was indeed filled with miracle after miracle.

He is survived by his “bride” as he lovingly called her, Gradene Wooten, eight children, Jason and Kristie Wooten, Shannon and Dana Wooten,

Rachel and Scott Beasley, Leah and Buddy Pinkham, Josh and Haley Wooten, Joanna Hughes, Melissa and Jason McCoy, and Lydia and Justin Russell;

a sister-in-law, Helen Nunnery, a sister, Gwen Jeffries, a brother, Howard and Donna Wooten; also to include 30 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter to arrive in December,

nieces, and nephews, cousins, and countless friends. Other than his parents, Steve is preceded in death by his brother Gordon Wooten, brother-in-law Sonny Jeffries,

and an infant daughter, Elizabeth Wooten.

Public visitation will be from 9:00 until 11:00 on August 14, 2020, in the chapel of Riverwood Family Funeral Services located in Brookhaven, MS.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private celebration of life service followed by a graveside service will be officiated by Thomas Ray Floyd and Bill Smith.

Pallbearers will be Miles Corley, Larry Grace, Bryson Hughes, Buddy Pinkham, Levi Pinkham, Justin Russell, Brady Wooten, and Smith Wooten.

The family would like to express sincere thanks and gratitude to the amazing staff at the University of Mississippi Medical Center,

the supportive employees at The Transplant Pharmacy, and the encouraging staff at Baptist Hospice.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to either:

• Gideons International - Call 866-382-4253 or donate online at https://www.gideons.org/

• Lighthouse Children’s Home - Call 662-289-9629 or donate online at https://lighthousechildren.com/who-we-are/mission.html

For further information, please contact Riverwood Family Funeral Services, 76 Hwy 51 South, Brookhaven, MS at 601-833-6680 or www.riverwoodfamily.com.    

Graveside services for Mr. Maxie Earl Lewis of Wesson are 10:00 am Thursday, August 13, 2020, at Clear Branch Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Maxie Earl Lewis, 76, went to be with his Lord on August 10, 2020, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.

He was born on January 4, 1944, to the late James Webster Lewis and Pearl Frances Hanshew Lewis.

Mr. Lewis worked as a boilermaker and was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church. He was also a member of the American Legion and he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Andra Lewis; brothers, Larry Lewis, James Webster, Jr., Leland Lewis and sisters, Maudie Lewis, and Odell Lewis.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Leigh Ann Lewis Brister and husband, Winvall, and Rebecca Kay Lewis and fiance' Ryan Delatte.

He is also survived by his brothers, James Lewis, Nollie Lewis, Steve Lewis, and sister, Bonnie Lewis Brown; along with 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

And Favorite Uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Services for Mrs. Shanna Michelle McFarland Miller will be held Thursday, August 13, 2020, at 2 p.m.

at Lighthouse Community Center with visitation being prior to the service starting at noon. Interment will be at Wallace Lee Cemetery.

Shanna Michelle Miller, 32, of Corinth, passed from this life on August 8, 2020, in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born on June 27, 1988,

in Brookhaven to Thomas Leroy McFarland, Sr. and Mary Evelyn Smith.

She loved the time spent with her children and family and following her dad in the many chores that he was involved in.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Winnfield McFarland, Mary Jane McFarland, Sam Earl Smith, and step-grandfather, Willis McManus.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Jeffery Brian Miller; parents, Thomas Leroy McFarland, Sr. and Mary Evelyn Smith;

daughters, Kendra Rhinaye Jones, Chloe Danyelle Jones; brother, Thomas Leroy McFarland, Jr.; and sister, Nikki Danyelle McFarland,

and grandmother, Sue McManus. She is also survived by nephews and nieces, Tommy Dearing, Sean Dearing, Seth Smith, Landon McFarland,

Laidyn McFarland, and Bay Bay McFarland.

A graveside service will be held for Mr. Thomas Gordan Winborne 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at Easthaven Cemetery.

Mr. Winborne, 93, of Wesson, passed from this life August 10, 2020, at Haven Hall. He was born in Bogue Chitto, MS January 24, 1927. Mr. Winborne was a retired cabinet maker and was the owner of his own business. For his enjoyment, he would spend time outdoors, hunting and fishing. His family was especially important to him and spending time with them was most important. He will be missed by all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Annie May Ward Winborne; parents, William Thomas Winborne and Francis Allen Winborne; daughter, Camillia Ann Winborne; and eight brothers and sisters.

Those who remain to cherish his memory are his daughter, Pamela Winborne Allen and husband, Ricky; sister, Yvonne Herring; three grandchildren, Richie Allen, Regan Allen, Renata Coghlan and husband Cheyenne; six great grandchildren, Ryan Allen, Rileigh Allen, Madison Allen, Rhett Allen, Raini Neal, Lauren Coghlan, Justin Shedd; and one great, great grandchild, Carter Shedd along with other loving family members and friends.