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.

Graveside Service for Mrs. Helen Jordan May Henderson, of Union Church, are 11:00 am

Monday, November 30, 2020, at Union Church Baptist Church Cemetery in Jefferson County

with visitation starting at the church from 10:00 until the time of the service.

Mrs. Helen Jordan May Henderson, 94, went to be with her Lord on November 28, 2020, at her home.
She was born on September 18, 1926, to the late Louis Paul Jordan and Bonnie Mae Hux Jordan.

She was a retired mail carrier and was an active member of her church and missions. She was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church.

Mrs. Henderson was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing and quilting. She loved her family and spending time with children,

grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She will be missed by all that loved and knew her.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Melvin May; parents; brothers, Venable Jordan, and Travis Jordan.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Paul May, Glenn May and wife, Sally, David May and wife, Suni, Mark May, and wife,

Susan and daughter, Debbie White; sisters, Hilda Walker and Dorothy Williams. Along with 13 grandchildren, Lori Sutton,

Ashley Noland, Jordan May, Rod May, Amanda Barres, Cameron May, Matthew Tyler May, Douglas White, Barry White,

Bonnie Cain, Edward May, Michelle Hart, and Nikki Britt and, her 30 great-grandchildren.

Memorials can be made to the “Hands and Feet Ministry” 467 Mallalieu Dr. SE, Brookhaven, MS 39601.