The Funeral Service for Christopher Ramsey Lea will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 8, 2024, at Riverwood Family with burial to follow at Clear Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be at Riverwood Family from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 8, 2024.

Christopher Ramsey Lea, 29, of Brookhaven, died November 3, 2024, in Bogue Chitto, MS. He was born in Brookhaven, MS, January 20, 1995, to Ramsey Major Lea and Deborah Lynne Kimble Lea Albritton.

Christopher loved spending time with his babies, figuring things out, and working as a boilermaker.

He is preceded in death by his father, Ramsey Lea; grandparents, Paul and Artie Lea and Eula Mae Kimble; and brother, Bubba Albritton.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Richard and Debbie Albritton; wife, Ahna Lea; children, Emma, Avril and Calix Lea; sisters, Candi Polk (Steven) and Stephanie Albritton; nephews, Brayden Polk, Blaze Albritton, and Madden Morgan; and nieces, Carly Waldrop, Blazey Albritton, Brayleah Albritton, and Sailor Atkinson.

The Graveside Service for Rita Joyce Neal Wallace will be Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., at Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery.

Rita Joyce Neal Wallace, 66, of Monticello, died November 2, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Brookhaven, MS, August 22, 1958, to Walter “Max” Neal and Gladys King Neal.

Rita was an avid reader. She would spend most of her time reading books. She also loved watching Wrestling.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Audie Wallace; brother, Roger Neal; sister, Cheryl McGrew; and nephew, Scotty Sanders.

Those left to cherish her memory are her nephews, Greg Sanders and Jody Neal; nieces, Tina Kirkland and Robin Lambert; and sister-in-law, Lou Neal.

Robbin Dianne Herrington, 62, of Brookhaven, died November 2, 2024, River Oaks in Flowood, MS. She was born in Monticello, MS, December 1, 1961, to Joseph Herrington and Delma Neal Keen.

Ms. Herrington loved various types of music including Indian, Mexican, and Country music. She also loved drawing and coloring, shopping, and most of all, her dog, Cocoa. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and sitting outside watching the birds and admiring plants.

She is preceded in death by her father.

Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Delma Varner; brothers, Scottie Herrington and Joseph Herrington; sisters, Connie Maxwell and Tammy Burchfield; nieces, Christina Walker, Sabrina Reed, Ashley Burns, Courtney Buie, and Kayla Stevens; nephews, James Herrington, John Herrington, Tracy Maxwell, and Justin Burchfield; cousin, Michael Rushing; great nephew, Eastin Walker; great nieces, Kam Herrington and Tay Herrington.

The funeral service for James Castilaw will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Victory Baptist Church with burial to follow at Victory Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Riverwood Family and will resume from 1:00 p.m. until time of service on Wednesday at the church.

James Castilaw, 90, of Brookhaven, died November 2, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Brookhaven, MS on April 1, 1934, to Bill Castilaw and Bessie Walls Castilaw.

He was a member of Wellman Baptist Church and later Victory Baptist Church. James was a boiler maker and served as the business agent for the State of MS for twelve years. He felt great joy in doing things for others such as cutting grass or bush hogging a field. He would grow a large vegetable garden and give most of it away. Sometimes, he would drive to the Farmer’s Market in Jackson just to buy fruits and vegetables for family and friends. James loved the Lord and was a devoted husband, father, and friend to many. He will be greatly missed.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Juanita Castilaw; and sister, Faye Williamson.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Randy Castilaw (Karen), Mark Castilaw (Katrina), and Regina Lynn Douglas; sister, Helen Thompson (Tommy); four grandchildren, Brandt Castilaw, Nikki Hynum, Shelly Castilaw, and Benjamin Douglas; and one great grandchild, Tucker Keith Hynum.