Michael Rea Newell, 68, of Brookhaven, passed away on April 11, 2024. He was born October 2, 1955, at Tinker Air Force Base in Del City, Oklahoma.

Mr. Newell served his country in the United States Navy.

Preceding him in death were his father, Donald Rea Newell; stepfather, Aubrey A. Cox; grandparents, Garland Newell & Juanita Middleton; T.C. Owens & Ruth Rody Owens; and brother-in-law, Rae Oberschmidt.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Christy Leggett Newell; his mother, Catherine Owens Cox; stepsons, Adam & Austin Brewer; and Chad Smith & Taylor Kennedy; brothers, Marc A. Newell (Ava Jane), and Steven Paul Newell; sisters Sharon Holmes (Sam) and Kimberly J. Oberschmidt.  He is also survived by his four step-grandchildren, six nieces and nephews, and six great-nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Easthaven It’s a New Day Fund.

A memorial gathering for Richard Justin Dwayne Hamilton will be held Friday, April 12, 2024, from 5-7 p.m., at Riverwood Family.

Justin was born in Jackson, MS, on October 9, 1990. He was a resident of Wesson, MS. Justin died on April 3, 2024, in Simpson County, MS. He worked as a welder at Reed’s Metals for many years until moving to Steel Outdoors.

Justin was a wonderful dad, spending time with his daughters was his greatest treasure in life. He also enjoyed all things fishing, riding 4 wheelers, and playing pool. He never met a stranger. To know Justin was to love him, and he was loved by so many. His memory will live on in the lives of his family and friends.

Justin is preceded in death by his grandparents, Richard Norman Odom, A.M. Hamilton, and Lela Fay Hamilton.

He is survived by his parents, Lorece Bowman (Ronnie) and Dwayne Hamilton (Tammy); daughters, Alaina (Heather McDonald), McKenzie and Breelynn (Karley Morgan); sister, Amanda Hamilton (Devan Young); grandmother, Gail Odom; stepbrother, Kenneth Daigle; stepsister, Cortney Baudean; and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews as well as many other loving family members and friends.

The funeral service for Charles Lee Gatlin will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, at Johnson Grove Church of Christ, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Monday, April 8, at Johnson Grove and will resume Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Mr. Gatlin, 86, of Bogue Chitto, died Friday evening, April 5, 2024, at his residence, with his family by his side. He was born January 7, 1938, to Edgar Gatlin and Theresa Whittington Gatlin. He was a graduate of Bogue Chitto High School, where he met his sweetheart of 66 years, Betty (Redd) Gatlin. He was a loving and faithful husband, father, and grandfather, his favorite times were when all the family could be together. If his house was filled with his children and grandchildren, then his heart was filled with great joy.

Mr. Gatlin was a cattle farmer and enjoyed life on the farm. He also enjoyed helping his fellow man. Whenever there was a need Mr. Charles was ready to meet that need. 2 Corinthians 9:7 says, “for God loves a cheerful giver…”, Mr. Charles was such a giver.

Mr. Gatlin was a member of Johnson Grove Church of Christ, where he served as deacon for many years. He loved the Lord, and his legacy of faith will be remembered for generations. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Allene Maxwell, Earlene Hall; and brother, Lee Edward Gatlin.

Those who remain to cherish his memory are his wife, Betty Gatlin; children, Jeff Gatlin (Emily) and Jennifer Covington (Kendall); four grandchildren, Anna Schilling (Micah), Steven Covington (Anna), Caleb Covington (Susan), Will Gatlin (Ashlyn); and three great grandchildren, Henry Schilling, Kendall Covington, and Charlie Covington. He is also survived by a host of other loving family members and friends as well as his faith family at Johnson Grove.

In lieu of flowers you may make donations to Berean Children’s Home, 1180 Berea Trail SE, Bogue Chitto, MS 39629.

The funeral service for Ellen Bernice “Bea Bea” King will be 3 p.m., today, Friday, April 5, at Riverwood Family, with burial in Gum Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at Riverwood.

Mrs. King, 93, of Bogue Chitto, died April 3, 2024, at her residence. She was born September 21, 1930, to Floyd King and Delia Smith King. Bernice King, better known to us all as “BeaBea”, was one of a kind. She worked 30 plus years as a seamstress for Stahl-Urban, then retired to care for her parents. She loved being outside, raking leaves, cutting grass or just taking in the glory of the great outdoors. She was also an avid gardener, baker, and an excellent cook. Although she had no children of her own, Bea Bea raised three generations of nieces and nephews. She was a member of Gum Grove Baptist Church, and she enjoyed being with her faith family.

Bea Bea is preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Rachel King Eitel.

She is survived by her sister, Mary Dell King Moak; and by nieces and nephews, Tracy Moak (Larry Strickland), Mike Moak (Lisa), Chad Moak (Aileen); great nephews and nieces, Colbey Moak, Kayla Moak, Chanie Fagan, and Saylor Moak ; and four great, great nephews and nieces, as well as her faith family at Gum Grove.