The funeral service for Delorus Rose Gill will be 11 a.m., Friday, August 23, at Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

Mrs. Gill, 77, of Brookhaven, died August 19, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Dyersburg, TN, August 13, 1947, to Clyde B. Rose and Johnnie Pauline Summers Rose. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a faithful member of Bethel Temple and an active member of the ladies auxiliary. She was their leader for many years. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

Mrs. Gill is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Peggy Rose and Hilda Lane; and brother, Tommy Clyde Rose.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Donald Gill; children, Donna Carter, Troy Gill, Dwayne Gill (Rhonda), Gwen Massey (Jay), and Sherry Gill (Raymond); sisters, Brenda Davis and Linda Young (Ronnie); 13 grandchildren, Kyle Carter, Jordan Gill, Christian Gill (Emily), Sarah Gill, Samantha Johnson (Brandon), Miranda Cotten (Anthony), Alex Gill (Anna), Tyler Gill, Micah Slaughter (Kristin), Kolton Slaughter (Chelsey), Abby Moroney (Andrew), Kacie Gill, and Trey Gill; 

and 17 great grans as well as a host of other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church, 1610 Caleb Dr. SE, Brookhaven, MS 39601.

The funeral service for Gary Wayne Norton will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 21, at Riverwood Family with burial in Red Star Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until the time of service.

Mr. Norton, 55, of Brookhaven, died August 17, 2024, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Vicksburg on January 24, 1969, to Clyde Gary Norton and Louise Smith Norton. He was Operations Manager at Walmart Distribution Center.

Gary Wayne was a well known and likable man. He loved his family more than anything, especially his two grandbabies. Gary Wayne was a true outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing on the Mississippi River, hunting turkey and deer, working in his yard, and playing golf with his buddies. Mr. Norton worked at Walmart Distribution Center for over 25 years. He loved his work family and was known for his hard work, guidance, and dedication.

Mr. Norton is preceded in death by his grandparents, Clyde and Edith Norton and Ervin and Loise Smith; aunt, Peggy Pepper; and cousins, Jody Pepper and Connie Smith.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 22 years, Dana Norton; his parents; children, Lauren Britt (Ken), Megan Hatcher (Garrett), and Gavin Norton (girlfriend Madison); brothers, Shane Norton (Leigh Ann), Jeremy Norton; two grandchildren, Karter Britt and Ellie Britt; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.

A celebration of her life will commence at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 24 in Riverwood’s chapel.
The interment will immediately follow at Riverwood Memorial Park

Rosie Lene Ezell Forrest died peacefully on August 10, 2024, at the age of 91 years, surrounded by
her loved ones. Born on February 5, 1933, to the late Henry and Addie Ezell in Meadville, MS. Mrs.
Forrest was the youngest of 15 children. Mrs. Forrest is preceded in death by her husband of 64
years, Curtis Forrest, her parents, brothers: William, Johnnie, Robert, Archie, Pinkey, Irvin and Lloyd
Ezell, sisters: Ada Travis, Versie Menasco, Bernie Wilson, Ida Wallace, Clara Jackson and Ann
Pepper, and great grandchild, Trevor Cutrer.
Rosie graduated from Bude High School in 1950 and moved to Brookhaven where she met and
married Curtis on September 18, 1950. She worked hard at everything she did and was employed
outside the home for 17 years at Hartley Goves Thermometer Plant, 10 years as manager of The
Flower Tree gift shop and various other jobs until retirement.
Committing her life to God, along with Curtis, Rosie was a faithful member of First Assembly of God
Church for 69 years where she served as bookkeeper for many years as well as teaching Sunday
School, working with youth and had a heart for the elderly and shut ins.
Never one to remain idle, she enjoyed reading, gardening -- a true green thumb -- was an
accomplished seamstress and excellent cook. Rosie always looked forward to cooking for the ones
she loved. Her love language was shown in serving others.
Those left to cherish her memory are her brother, Charlie Ezell, her 5 daughters : Diane Sellari and
children, William Sellari (Jessica and daughter, Willow, Solange and children, Lillian and Xander,
Jessica’s daughters, Hadleigh and Ryan), and Sarah Kramer (Mac and sons, Liam and Obie),
Barbara Hyatt (Ron) and son, Blake Hyatt (Yazmin and sons: Logan, Levi and Landry), Pam Donald
and children: Forrest Donald (Amanda), Taylor Donald and Sydney Jackson (Matt and children:
Emma, Blakely, Tucker and Remi), Amy Statezny (Andrew) and sons, Samuel Statezny and Ethan
Statezny, and Starla Smith (Sam) and sons, Drew Cutrer (Nancy and children: Ada Mae, James and
Kason), and Clay Cutrer (Courtney and daughter, Jennie May), a host of nieces, nephews, other
family and friends. She was deeply loved, and her unwavering, indomitable spirit will be greatly
missed.

You may visit with the family on Friday, August 23, 2024, at Riverwood Family Funeral Service in
Brookhaven, from 6:00-8:00 pm.

Service is noon on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Friendship Baptist Church with visitation from 10:00 until the time of the service and burial at the church cemetery.

Ronald Turner Havard, Sr. 82 of Brookhaven went to be with his Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ on August 15th, 2024.

He passed away at home surrounded by his loving Family.

He was born on May 2, 1942 in Mobile, Alabama to Woodrow Wilson Havard & Ruth Turner Havard.

He graduated from Crosby High School. He worked for the Illinois Central Railroad/Canadian National for 31 years. He was a brakeman for 8 years & an Engineer for 23 years. He retired from the Railroad in August 2004. In 2009 Ronald and his wife Delores purchased Brookhaven Skating Rink from his father-in-law, Dewayne Nettles, and operated it until 2017. He surrendered his life to Jesus Christ on August 13, 1986. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church for 16 years where he taught an Adult Sunday School Class and helped his wife, Delores with Children's Church for 8 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Ronald is survived by his love, his wife Delores Nettles Havard of 43 years. He had six sons, Scott Havard (Gaynell), Brett Havard (Nena), David Poole (Suann), Alan Poole (Melanie), Ronald Turner Havard, Jr. (Amanda), John

Wayne Havard (fiancé Jada); two daughters Anna Dawson & Katy Cowart (Mike), one sister Connie Havard Nettles (late William Nettles). He is also survived by 26 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, a special friend Rikki Rutland, and numerous family & friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Deaconess Hospice of Brookhaven. We are very thankful for the care we received from them.