The funeral service for Kenneth Alva Berry will be 11 a.m., Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Central Baptist church, with interment in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at Central.

Mr. Berry, 86, of Wesson, passed from this life, February 19, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 31, 1937, to George and Mary Beryl Berry in Blue Mound, Kansas. He was a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army, serving at several U.S. installations and Korea. He was a veteran of the Vietnam war, where he received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and numerous Air Medals. After completing his military service, he was a helicopter instructor pilot contracted by the U.S. Army. Next, he began his career with the Federal Aviation Administration (F.A.A.) as an air traffic controller in Memphis, TN. His total years of service to the U.S. Government was over 34 years.

Mr. Berry was a talented craftsman who used his skill to create and build furniture for his family and friends. He signed each piece with a personal note; "Made with wood, glue and love". The assisting in the construction of his family's house as well as his church building was one of his proudest accomplishments. His love for woodworking is only surpassed by his love of music. He had a beautiful bass voice which he shared with his choir, quartet and with solos in his church. He also played several instruments.

His greatest loves were God, Family and Friends.

In 1965 he married the love of his life, Berenda Foster Berry. This marriage would be blessed with a son, daughter, daughter-in-law, 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren who he loved dearly.

Preceding him in death were his parents, his sisters, Marie and Martha and his brother, Charles.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Brenda of 58 years, son, LTC (ret.) Kenneth Bradley Berry and wife, Julia; daughter, Jill Berry Guy; granddaughters, Liza Berry, Emma Berry and Gracie Berry; grandson, Tyler Guy, wife, Lauren; great grandchildren Wyatt and Madigan Guy; sister, Linda Noble and husband, Kevin; mother in law, Doris Foster; brothers in law, Dale Foster and Chester Foster and his wife and Mary and many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mission/Outreach Ministry of Central Baptist Church, 970

Highway 550, Brookhaven, MS 38601 or the charity of your choice.

Memorial services for Mr. Alexander Dean King of McComb are 11 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Riverwood Family with visitation from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Mr. Alexander Dean King, 78, passed away on February 20, 2023, at his residence.

He was born September 25, 1944, to the late Alexander King and Mary Alice Baker.

Mr. King served his country in the United States Marines during the Vietnam war, where he received a purple heart.

He was a member of the Big Blue Hunting Club. He enjoyed “flogging the water” hunting, vegetable gardening and all activities of the “Grandkids”. He also loved anything Alabama and New Orleans Saints football.

Preceding him in death are his parents; brother, Robert E. King and nephew, Steve Lamar King.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 52 years, Beverly King; children, Rusty King and wife, Zoraida, Boo King and wife, Sylvia and Dee Parker and husband, Joseph; and sister-in-law, Catherine King. Along with five grandchildren, Ashley Holmes, Brianna Nelson, Collin Parker, Sydney Parker, Gabriella Parker and four great grandchildren, Charlotte Nelson, Josie Nelson, Louella Parker and Lincoln Parker, and nephews Bryan King, Scott King and wife, Buffy.  Also a special thank you to his “Good Buddies” Catwoman and Wonder Woman.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to McComb Railroad Depot Museum, P.O. Box 7220, McComb, MS 39649 or Southwest USMC Association, P.O. Box 684 Summit, MS  (Max Fenn) contact.

The funeral service for Robert Lee Hadley, Jr. will be 2 p.m., Friday, February 24, at Riverwood Family with interment in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until the time of service at Riverwood.

Mr. Hadley, 79, of Bogue Chitto, died February 19, 2023, at Southwest Regional Medical Center. He was born to Robert Lee Hadley and Margaret Belgers Hadley, March 11, 1943, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Mr. Hadley served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a paramedic for Kings Daughters Medical Center. He enjoyed listening to classical music and reading as well as taking in all the beauty of the outdoors. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda Phyllis Davis Hadley; son, Jason Robert Hadley; and brother, George W. Hadley and wife, Judith.

The funeral service for Sandra Gay Allen Stewart will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 21, at Riverwood Family, with interment in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation for Mrs. Stewart will be from 5-7 p.m., Monday, February 20, at Riverwood.

Mrs. Stewart, 67, died February 18, 2023, at King’s Daughters Medical Center, in Brookhaven. She was born in Brookhaven, December 27, 1955, to Earl Anderson Allen and Fannie Louise Horn Allred. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, as well as a Nurse. Mrs. Stewart was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She leaves behind a legacy of faith and love and will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents and grandparents, Amel and Lizzie Allen.

Those who remain to cherish her memory are her husband, John Tisdale Stewart; children, Sam Stewart and wife, Darlene, Ginny Sims and husband, Jason, and Carol Howard and husband, Paul; sister, Cindy Smith; five grandchildren, Hannah Behan, Trace Stewart, Eden Baylot, Chloe Howard, and Penelope Howard. She is also survived by her aunts, Carol Cobb and Judy Ashley as well as other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations in her memory to Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital 2500 N State Street, Jackson, MS 39629; Macedonia Baptist Church, 1230 Macedonia Rd NW, Brookhaven, MS 39601; or Mississippi Diabetes Association, 800 Avery Blvd N Ste 100, Ridgeland, MS 39157.