Funeral service for Christopher Michael Stanley will be 2:30 p.m., Saturday, December 5,

at Riverwood Family with interment at Bales/Stanley Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.

Mr. Stanley, 46, of Brookhaven, passed from this life into the next December 1, 2020, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.

He was born in McComb, Mississippi June 11, 1974, to David Lee Stanley and Gloria Elaine Stanley. Chris was employed at

King’s Daughters Medical Center as a Computer Tech with IT Systems; he was a member of Bogue Chitto Baptist Church.

Chris is preceded in death by his father, David Stanley and his uncle, Don Stanley.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Amy Renee Stanley; mother, Gloria Stanley;

sons, Austin Stephenson and Blake Stephenson; brothers, Jeff Stanley and Dusty Stanley; sisters, Linda Stanley

and Darlene Stanley; other family members include Will Stanley, Sarah Stanley and Aniya; Uncle Gary and Aunt Pandy Bales;

Aunt Darlene Portery (James) and Uncle Danny Stanley, as well as many special friends.

When preparing for this day Chris said…

“Please do not make it all about my computer work. It is what I did for a living, but it does not encompass who I am.

I am about loving everyone and prevention of judging and hate. That is who I am.”

And that is exactly who Chris was his entire earthly life. Everyone who spent any time with him will always remember his smile,

his kindness, and his wonderful generous heart.

In lieu of flowers you may donate to a charity of your choice: American Cancer Society, Gideons International,

Suicide Prevention, Alzheimer’s, Children’s Homes or Abuse Prevention.

Services for Mrs. Dorothy Sue Laird of Bogue Chitto, are 11:00 am Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Johnson Grove Church of Christ with interment at

the church cemetery.

Visitation is Wednesday, December 2, from 4:00-7:00 pm at the church, and from 10:00 am until time of the service on Thursday.

Mrs. Dorothy Sue Laird, 78, went to be with her Lord on November 30, 2020, at Kings Daughters Medical Center.
She was born on July 6, 1942, to the late Corbett Fairman Thames and Mary Ruth Stringer Thames.

Mrs. Laird was a member of The Church of Christ at Johnson Grove.

She loved flowers, antiques, making “Honey Do” lists, being with her family and church family, and loved music, especially listening to her son Mitch sing.

Preceding her in death were her parents; parents-in-law, Versie & Allie Laird; sister, Linda Thames; daughter-in-law, Andrea Laird and brother-in-law, Gerald Anderson.

Those left to cherish are her husband of 56 years, Barto Laird, sons, Mitch and Mark Laird, daughter, Amanda Laird Jergins, brother, Gerald Thames,

and sister, Pat Thames Anderson. Along with her 5 grandchildren, Madi Laird Britt, Mason Laird, Lawrence Jergins, Ethan Jergins, and Jessie Jergins Byrd;

and 3 great-grandchildren, Zane and Aden Byrd and Sadie Kaye Britt.

The funeral service for Mr. Phil K. Gatlin will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, December 1 at Riverwood Family with interment at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of service at Riverwood.

Phil K. Gatlin, of Bogue Chitto, passed away November 29, 2020, at home surrounded by family members that loved him dearly.

He was born in Bogue Chitto, Mississippi on September 6, 1947. Since returning to his childhood home a year and a half ago he

became a member at Faith Presbyterian Church in Brookhaven, MS. Phil was a born-again believer in the Lord Jesus Christ.

He served faithfully in leadership roles for many churches. He loved the Lord and loved other people. He also loved to teach God’s Word

by leading Bible studies and teaching Sunday school classes.

For 30 years, Phil worked as an Aerospace Engineer at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, where he was an Associate Fellow in the Mission Analysis Group.

During his career, he traveled the world. He enjoyed sailing, making stained glass, and gourmet cooking. After retiring, he became a

Master Gardener and served as the Master Gardener President of Alabama before moving back to Mississippi.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl R. Gatlin and Willine H. Gatlin.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 51 years, Nancy Gatlin; son, Christopher Gatlin, and wife, Lisa of Glasgow, KY;

daughter, Amy Watson and husband, Donnie of Southern Pines, NC; brother, Marcus E. Galtin and wife, Rachel of Bogue Chitto, MS;

sister, Jacqueline Kay Gatlin of Brookhaven, MS; he also leaves a legacy of grandchildren, seven, Robert Gatlin and wife, Elizabeth of Nashville, TN,

Audrey Dawsey and husband, Tyler of Tickfaw, LA, Reed Gatlin, Grant Gatlin, Caleb Watson, Abigail Watson, and Jesse Watson; as well as other loving family members and friends.