A Memorial Gathering for Mr. Charles Richard Bessonette of Brookhaven is 2:00-4:00 pm, Friday, March 1, 2024, at Riverwood Family.

Mr. Charles Richard Bessonette, 75, passed away February 28, 2024, at his home in Brookhaven.

He was born August 15, 1948, to the late Malcolm Bessonette and Annie Ruth Quinn Bessonette.

Mr. Bessonette enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren and dogs.

Preceding him in death were his parents; and brothers, James Bessonette and Michael Bessonette.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 54 years, Roiann Perry Bessonette; children, Richard Malcolm Bessonette and Rachel Bessonette Ard; he is also survived by nine grandchildren, Lindsey Foster Smith, Makayla Bessonette, Mylie Robinson, Piper Rutland, Kaleigh Robison, Aleah Wilkinson, Charlee Ard, Sofia Bessonette, Jaxon Ard and great grandson, Tripp Smith.

He will be missed by all those that loved him.

Visitation 9-10:30 a.m., Monday, March 4, at Riverwood Family

Graveside service, 11 a.m., Monday, in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery

Johnathan Blake Grammer, 21, of Brookhaven, was called home and into eternity to be with the Lord on February 26, 2024. Johnathan was taken from this world much too soon. He loved everyone around him, always putting others before himself, and only saw the good in others.

Johnathan was a family man and always looked forward to having a family of his own some day with his girlfriend, Kylie Brumfield. Johnathan’s passions included hunting, fishing, and spending time with the Lord admiring His Creations. Johnathan greatly loved his mother, Dawn; his sisters, Autumn and Brittany; and nephews, Maddox and C.J.

Preceding him in death were grandfather, James Ray Grammer; Nana, Linda Ruth Grammer; Pops, Michael Pickett; and his father, Thomas Nathan Pickett.

Johnathan also loved all his aunts, uncles, and cousins. Johnathan will be greatly missed and forever loved for those who remain to cherish his memory.

Visitation for Mr. Ralph Nevels  is from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, February 29, at Riverwood Family. A graveside service will be 10 a.m., Friday, March 1, at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Nevels, 88, of Brookhaven, passed away February 27, 2024, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. He was born in Brookhaven, July 26, 1935, to Elmer Nevels and Littie Ann Smith Nevels.

Mr. Nevels served his country in the United States National Guard. He worked for many years as a welder in the oilfield.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sons, Vernon Kent Nevels and Troy Roscoe Nevels; and granddaughter, Stephanie Lynn Nevels.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 68 years, Sylvia Sue Nevels; children, Litty Ann Nevels, Ralph Douglas Nevels (Sharlae), and Brady Scott Nevels (Renee); sister, Doris Brown; daughter in law, Letha Nevels; 13 grandchildren, Alicia Thomasee, Adam Nevels, Cari Nevels, Lacey Nevels, Amy Shoop, Ava Grace Nevels, Jessica Nevels, Ashley Ryan, Daintry Stelly, Matthew Nevels, Alison Nevels, Heather Nevels, and Amanda Sullivan; and 24 great-grandchildren.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

The funeral service for Gregory E. Covington will be 2 p.m., Thursday, February 29, at Riverwood Family with burial in Edward’s Family Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until the time of service.

Mr. Covington, also known as “Widetrack”, passed away peacefully on February 26, surrounded by family, after a three year long battle with Glioblastoma. He was born in Brookhaven on June 20, 1962, to Diane Anding and Claude Covington. He attended Eva Harris School until the 12^th grade, then began working. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for many years, where he loved his job and was very good at what he did. He made many friends through the profession and gained the nickname, “Widetrack”. He retired in 2020, and began to enjoy fishing, hunting and just being outdoors.

“Widetrack” loved his family and enjoyed laughing and sharing old hunting stories with his friends. Although he never had kids, he treated his nieces and nephews as his own. He was loved and will be missed by all those who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Ricky Edwards; brother, Chris Covington; brother-in-law, John Bennett; and grandparents, Earl and Etta Mae Covington and Willie and Lillie Mae Anding.

He is survived by his stepmother, Brenda Covington; brothers, Kevin Edwards (Beth), Jeramie Edwards (Adrianna); sisters, Vicky Bennett and Dana Smith (Rob); and stepbrother, Joel Avants and  stepsister, Chastity Cooper. He is also survived by nephews and nieces, Richard Edwards (Emily), Jarred Bennett (Courtney), Devin Edwards, Evan Edwards, Kaylon Sullivan (Alex), Raigan Nelson (Beau), Kaylea Simmons (Lane); great nephews and nieces, Jessi Claire Bennett, Ruby Edwards, Emery Edwards, Weston Edwards, Gracelyn Sullivan, Olivia Sullivan, and Jackson Simmons; caregiver, Carla Knighten, and a host of other loving family members and friends.