A memorial service will be held for Laura Marie Barksdale at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 1, at Union Hall Baptist Church.

Mrs. Barksdale, 69, of Brookhaven, went to be with the Lord, January 24, 2025, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. She was born in Brookhaven, MS, May 11, 1955, to Houston Jordan and Gladys Jordan. Laura worked for many years as a cosmetologist, which was a perfect profession because of her outgoing personality and unique social skills. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She was also an avid outdoorswoman, deer hunting and fishing were her specialties. She was a member of Union Hall Baptist Church. Laura will be missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald “Brooks” Barksdale; her parents; sister, Louise Jordan Clecker; brother, Calvin H. Jordan Jr.; and brother-in-law, Lamar Case, Jr.

Survivors include her children, Shea Barksdale and daughter-in-law, Dana Barksdale, Joseph “Dusty” Barksdale, and David Jenkins; sister, Virginia Jordan Brumfield; brother-in-law, Glenn E. Brumfield; sisters-in-law, Nita Jordan, Rita Ann Case and Ann Barksdale and husband Larry; special friends, Sandra Elmore, Brenda Davis and Cathie Smith; three grandchildren, Gavin Barksdale, Alexis Barksdale and Olive Barksdale; her cousin Tommy Thompson and a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.

The Barksdale family members express appreciation to Silver Cross Nursing Home and King’s Daughters Medical Center.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Union Hall Baptist Church Cemetery fund.

Mr. James Calvin Kimble, Sr., 87, of Brookhaven, MS, passed from this life January 24, 2025, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. He was born in Wesson, MS, December 30, 1937, to Harvey Kimble and Dezylee McAllister Kimble.

Mr. Kimble loved spending his time outdoors, especially raising chickens. When he wasn’t enjoying the outdoors, he could be found watching westerns on television.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles D. Kimble and Harvey Eugene Kimble; sister, Linda Fay Vincent; and companion, Annette Kreutzer.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, James Calvin Kimble, Jr. and James Edward Kimble; daughter, Dana Gaulden (Troy); brother, Houston M. Kimble (Dianne); sisters, Martha DeGrasse, Bobbie Crosby, and Katharine Diane Porter; two grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the third floor nursing staff and ICU staff of King’s Daughters Medical Center.

April Dawn Nowell, 49, of Monticello, MS, died January 22, 2025, in Brookhaven, MS. She was born in Pearl, MS, November 3, 1976, to John Henry Nowell and Joann Wade.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Benjamin Henry Nowell.

Those left to cherish her memory are her partner of 7 years, Charlene Lawrence, her niece, Alexis Nowell, and her best friend, Kristi Laiche.

Brenda Gail Strittman Whittington (Bean), 73, was born February 16, 1951, to James Rufus and Mildred Burkhalter Strittman. Mrs. Whittington went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 21, 2025, at Lakeview Hospital in Covington, LA. Visitation will be January 24, 2025, at New Prospect Baptist Church. Funeral service is at 11:00 a.m., January 25, 2025, at New Prospect Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.

She was a homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her children and her grandchildren, any meal she did not have to prepare, and thrift store shopping. She was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church in Brookhaven, MS.

Preceding her in death are her parents; one sister, Mary Jane Strittman Norwood; nephew, Shane Wesley Strittman; uncle, Jessie N. Burkhalter; aunt, Elsie Reeves; and cousins, Nancy Jane Reeves, Henry A. Reeves, and Annie Marie Norris.

Survivors are her husband of 55 years, Keith “Pete” Whittington; three children, Jamie Whittington and wife, Lane, of Meadville; Ellie Whittington of Brookhaven; Marc Whittington and wife Jennifer of Brookhaven; four grandchildren Devan Kent and husband, Brandon, of Bogue Chitto, Raney Whittington, Haley Whittington, and Calan Whittington; four great grandchildren, Braceigh Ann Case, Brooks Kent, Ellis Kent, and Campbell Kent; brother, Jesse Strittman and wife, Mary Nell of Tylertown; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Visitation will be Friday evening at New Prospect Baptist church in Brookhaven, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and will continue Saturday morning at the church from 10:00 a.m. until funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Nathan Case will officiate. Burial will be at New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery.

Riverwood Family Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Jamie Whittington, Jimmy Case, Reuben Watts, John Hart, Mike Boyd, and Bill Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Patrick Brown, Larry Allred, Bro. Glen Mullins, and Mike Cupit.

Flowers are appreciated and welcomed. The family asks that donations be made in Mrs. Whittington’s name to the youth ministry of New Prospect Baptist Church, 691 Highway 84 West, Brookhaven, MS, 39601.