The funeral service for Shirley Faye Brent will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 5, at Riverwood Family with burial in Cold Springs Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Monday evening at Riverwood and will resume Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Mrs. Brent, 82, of Bogue Chitto, died October 31, 2024, at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb, MS. She was born in Brookhaven, February 22, 1942, to Ernest Bowman and Audrey Nell Smith Bowman.

Mrs. Brent was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and was a faithful member of Cold Springs Church of Christ. Her family was very important to her, she cherished the time spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her favorite “hobby” was traveling. She enjoyed many trips with her girlfriends. She also liked eating out when she could and her favorite spot was Bob’s Sandwich Shop, the home of the “flat hot dogs.” Mrs. Brent will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; maternal grandparents, Merle and Cora Jane Smith; paternal grandparents, Howard and Ida Roberts Bowman; and sister, Patricia Sisco.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 62 years, Jerry Joe Brent; children, Renae Lofton and DeeDee Lofton; brothers, Bobby Bowman (Bernadette), Ernest Bowman, Jr. (Deloris), Merle Bowman (Becky), and Duke Bowman; sister, Becky Butler; five grandchildren, Lee Clark (Allison), Tyler Lofton (Danielle), Taylor Holden (Chance), Curtis Dean Lofton, Jr. (Mackenzie), Olivia Lofton (Bregan); and seven great grandchildren, Karsyn McMillon, John Ransom Clark, Bryder Verdin, Cooper Holden, Amelia Lofton, Kendal Verdin, Chan Holden. She is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

The family would like to thank Southwest Regional Medical Center ICU staff for their compassionate care during Mrs. Brent’s illness.

The Funeral Service for Sylvia Ann Redd Morgan will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Riverwood Family, with burial to follow at Cold Springs Church of Christ Cemetery. The visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Riverwood Family.

Ms. Morgan, 83, of Bogue Chitto, died October 29, 2024, at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven. She was born in Brookhaven, MS, on June 15, 1941, to Melvin Smith and Edith Ernestine Smith.

Ms. Morgan was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. She was an amazing seamstress. She loved to cook and bake for her family and friends. She made the best sweet potato pie. She enjoyed sitting on her sun porch, looking out at God’s creation. Sylvia also loved to travel and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; father-in-law and mother- in-law, Zelmer and Willie Redd; husbands, Rembert M. Redd and G.G. Morgan; and sons, Timothy M Redd and Jeffrey B. Redd.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Denise Redd Cain (Stefan), Tammy Redd Williford (Billy), and Christopher Redd (Shirley), daughter-in-law, Pennie Redd; sister, Brenda Sue Moak (Landal); thirteen grandchildren, Heather Redd, Tori Moore (Danny), Amanda Lammert (Branden), Kyle Young, Grant Cain (Sarah), Matthew Cain (Bonnie), Keri Herndon (Billy), Buck Rawls, Katie Ann Rawls, Lucy Wallace (Zach), Lily Redd, Destiny Redd, and Levi Redd (Savannah); and twenty-three great grandchildren. She is also survived by three stepsons, Keith Morgan, Kyle Morgan (Amy), and Kirk Morgan (Dayna) along with their children; best friends, Sue Parvin and Myrtis Rollings; and special nephew, Coly Smith.

The family would like to express appreciation to Accent Care, Summit Health and Rehab, and KDMC ER.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cold Springs Cemetery Fund, 1918 Cold Springs Ln Bogue Chitto, MS 39629.

The funeral service for Shirley Faye Stewart King will be 11:30 a.m., Friday, November 1, at Riverwood Family, with burial in Gum Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Thursday, October 31, at Riverwood, and will resume from 10:30 until the service on Friday.

Mrs. King was born on December 17, 1940, the only daughter of Harvey and Gladys Stewart. She retired from King’s Equipment, where she worked for many years. Mrs. King was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and she treasured her grandchildren and great grandchildren above all else. She enjoyed cooking for her family, and she also liked crocheting in her free time. Mrs. King completed her journey here and entered her eternal rest on October 30, 2024, she was 83 years of age.

She is preceded in death by her husband, George King, to whom she was married 60 years before his death; her parents; two grandsons, Kurt King and Edward King; brother, Howard Stewart; and sister-in-law, Frances Stewart.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Louise Alford (Ricky) and Harold King (Gay); one brother, Pete Stewart; four grandchildren, Charlie Alford (Mandy), Jonathon Alford, Kristi Lay (Glenn), Paige Alford Stockstill (Jeremy); four great grandchildren, Kaden Alford, Katy Rose Alford, Blaine Alford, and Allie Grace Alford. She is also survived by special friends, Bonnie Petty and Virginia “Jenny” Leggett as well as a host of other loving family members and friends.

The family would like to thank Hospice Compassus, Gena, Wendy, Heather, and Yogi, for their constant care of Mrs. King.

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”.