The funeral service for Opal Annette Wroten Bowlin will be 11 a.m., Saturday, November 2, 2024, at New Salem Baptist Church, McCall Creek, MS. There is a visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Mrs. Bowlin, 74, of McCall Creek, stepped out of this world and into the arms of Jesus on October 25, 2024. She began her journey through this life on May 19, 1950, when she was born to S.E. Wroten and Ena Huffman Wroten. She worked for many years as secretary for First Baptist Church, Holly Springs, MS, as well as working with Home Health in Brookhaven.

Mrs. Bowlin was known by many names including mom, daughter, sister and Nana and was the greatest gift to all who loved her. To her husband, Joe, she was a loving wife and his best friend. She doted on her family. Mrs. Bowlin was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, and she served Him by serving so many others. She was actively involved in the local church as teacher, singing in the choir, working with Royal Ambassadors, Cub Scouts, and Boy Scouts, as well as serving as secretary. She was involved with Operation Christmas Child and enjoyed that ministry for the last ten years. Mrs. Opal was also a member of the Lion’s Club.

Mrs. Opal is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Mitchel Wroten.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 54 years, James V. “Joe” Bowlin; children, James K. “Jamie” Bowlin and Joseph Keith Bowlin (Elizabeth); sister, Charlotte Griffin (Butch); six grandchildren, John Bowlin, Taylor Bowlin, Noah Bowlin, Abby Bowlin, Leighanna Peets, Isabella Workman; brother and sister-in-law, Dave and Pat Bowlin. She is also survived by a host of other loving family members and friends.

The Bowlin family would like to extend a very special thank you to Accent Care and At Home Care (Violet) for their years of devotion to Opal. We would also like to thank her sister Charlotte for her dedication to Opal.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Operation Christmas Child through Meadville Methodist Church, P.O. Box 548, Meadville, MS 39653, please mark as “OCC”.

Mr. John F. Monahan, 83, passed away October 23, 2024, at his home in Brookhaven.

He was born on February 6, 1941, in Boston MA to the late George Monahan and Catherine Campbell Monahan.

Mr. Monahan served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was retired from Chevron.

Preceding him in death are his parents; his wife Peggy Rogers Monahan; son, James Anthony “Tony” Monahan and his mother-in-law, Lida Tad Rogers.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter Kathy (Mike); two grandchildren, Katie Lagrone (Chad) and Emily McBeath (Will) along with seven great grandchildren, Hayes Lagrone, James Lagrone, William McBeath, Clark Lagrone, Jones McBeath, John McBeath and Mary Mills McBeath.

The family would like to thank his hospice nurse, Courtney from St. Luke & nurses aid Ms. Denise and nurse with Accent Care, Tammy. They were all blessings to him and our family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, Blair Batson or Sunnybrook Children’s Home.

He will have a private graveside service

The Funeral service for Clyde Ervin Moak will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Riverwood Family with burial at Montgomery Baptist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be 11:00 – 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 26, 2024, also at Riverwood Family.

Clyde Ervin Moak, 81, of Bogue Chitto, MS, passed away October 23, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Lincoln County, MS, April 17, 1943, to Troy Emerson Moak and Veda Grace Moak.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Curtis Edward Moak and Claude Everett Moak; sisters, Sarah Ether Adams and Etta Fay Anderson.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years, Bonnie Ann Adams Moak; children, Debbie Roberts (Clay) and Stacy Simmons (Ray); brothers, Carroll Moak (Dorothy), Calvin Moak (Bernita), Charles Moak (Cynthia), Gene Moak, and Ellis Moak (Lyndia); sister, Winnie Nell Dunaway; four grandchildren, Brock Roberts (Heather), Reid Simmons, Haley King (Jonathan), and Morgan McKee (Ty); and ten great-grandchildren, Bella McKee, Jagger McKee, Fletcher McKee, Annlyn King, Kynnedi King, Briggs King, Logan Roberts, Eliza Roberts, Maeleigh Roberts, and Nash Roberts. He is also survived by his sister in laws, Sue Leggett (Randy), Darlene Moak, and Jody Adams; brother-in-law, Jerry Adams; and numerous nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

Graveside service for Lola Lee McGrew will be 10 a.m., Saturday, October 26, in Riverwood Memorial Park.

Mrs. McGrew, 72, of Pike County, died Friday, October 18, 2024. She was born January 12, 1952, to Jewell McDaniel and Lucille Thornhill McDaniel.

Mrs. McGrew is preceded in death by her husband, James McGrew and her parents.

She is survived by her brother, Danny McDaniel and two stepdaughters, Martha McGrew and Karen Redd McGrew.