Charles Bendon Ginn, 77, of Brookhaven, MS. went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 17, 2020.

He was surrounded by his bride of 54 years and his three loving children as he entered Heaven’s gates.

He was born on February 12, 1943, in Tylertown, MS. He was a graduate of Tylertown High School, William Carey University,

and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary where he earned a Master’s of Divinity degree. Bro. Bendon, as he was affectionately known,

began his ministry at Saul’s Valley Baptist church and then Enon Baptist Church in South Mississippi. He was then called to the mission

field in the Pacific Northwest where they served for twelve years. Afterward, they returned to their home state of Mississippi and served the following churches:

First Baptist Church of Nettleton, MS (1981 – 1985), Easthaven Baptist Church of Brookhaven, MS (1985 – 2005).

Philadelphia Baptist Church of Caseyville, MS (2005-2015), and Little Bahalia Baptist Church, Wesson, MS (2015 -2020).

Bro. Bendon always had a heart for missions and continued to participate in mission work throughout his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sedgie V. (Sr.) and Etheland Ginn;

his brothers Sedgie V. Ginn (Jr.) and Steven J. Ginn; and his nephew, Eric Howse.

He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy Sumrall Ginn, of Brookhaven, MS.; his son, Marc Ginn and wife Megan of Sumrall, MS:

daughters, Maria Peters and husband Don of Brookhaven, MS; and Melissa Adams and husband Lance of Brookhaven, MS;

and sister, Mary Ann Ginn Williams of Brookhaven, MS. He also leaves behind eight precious grandchildren:

Asher Ginn, Daniel Peters, Lauren Peters, Lindsey Peters, Ethan Nations, Mallory Nations, Anna Caroline Adams, and Hayden Adams.

Other family members left to cherish his memory include his nephews, Sedgie V. Ginn III (Tre) of Benton City, WA, and Benden Ginn of Oregon.

One word comes to mind when describing Charles Bendon Ginn and that word is LOVE. First and foremost, he loved his savior, Jesus.

Next to Jesus, he loved his bride of 54 years, followed by his children and grandchildren. He also loved people- ALL people.

He was always thinking of how he could share God’s love with them. He never met a person that he did not ask if they

were a person of faith and then would follow it up with a word about his Lord. He shared God’s love everywhere he went.

Bendon loved the outdoors. Growing up in Tylertown on a farm, he developed a passion for all of God’s Creation.

From the birds in the air to the fish in the water, he spent every chance he could taking in God’s wondrous beauty.

He had a way of describing God’s handiwork that very few people did which made everyone around him want to see it the way he saw it.

When describing one of his favorite wildflowers, the Goldenrod, he would describe them as towers of pure gold,

rising from the earth, reflecting the sun, and sending beams of light towards the Heavens. He hunted, fished, gardened, and maintained the earth

that God allowed him to see and use. We will miss hearing him talk of his passion for every one of God’s creations. Although he lost one of his

eyes in an accident as a child, he saw more beauty with one eye than most people ever do with two.

He is now a resident in the most beautiful place ever created. We can hear him say, “If you could just see me now…. Glory!”

To the ones left here on earth Bendon would say,

“The best is yet to come” Glory to God in the Highest!” To those who do not know Jesus as their Savior, he would ask,

“Please receive him today and experience true joy and peace”

Visitation will be held at Easthaven Baptist Church on Friday, August 21, from 4:00-8:00 pm

A memorial service will be held at Easthaven Baptist Church on Saturday, August 22, 20202 at 11:00 am

with graveside to follow at Riverwood Memorial Parl. Them memorial service will also be accessible via live-stream

on Easthaven’s Facebook page for those unable to attend. We respectfully ask that those attending wear face masks

and that social distancing be observed at all services.

Steven “Steve” Carleton Wooten, 75, of Star, MS, died August 11, 2020, peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Brookhaven, MS, on February 14, 1945, a son of the late Claude and Lorena Wooten.

Steve was a content man who delighted in and appreciated the simple activities of life--farming,

playing trucks and cars, baseball, corncob jail, tag, and being with friends from church.

He enjoyed growing up with his three siblings in the New Prospect Baptist Church community of Brookhaven.

Steve graduated from Brookhaven High School in 1963. Following high school, he attended Copiah-Lincoln Community College

and Mississippi State where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. After college, Steve attended New Orleans Theological Seminary

and Mid-America Seminary. In 1976 the Lord extended to Steve a call to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Obediently until his death, Steve followed that calling.

Throughout his years in ministry, he served many churches which most recently included The Bible Baptist Church in Star. Steve enjoyed taking many

mission trips to the Philippines and had a love for the Filipino people.

While the highlight of Steve’s spiritual life was being called a son of God, marrying his best friend and the love of his life Sandra Gradene Smith on August 26, 1967,

was the highlight of his physical life. He explained their nearly 53 years of marriage as an act of God’s immeasurable grace! Throughout their marriage,

God blessed Steve and Gradene with nine wonderful children: three sons and six daughters. His work ethic was unrivaled, and with God’s leading,

Steve started his own business, Electro-Mech, Inc in Richland, MS. His life was indeed filled with miracle after miracle.

He is survived by his “bride” as he lovingly called her, Gradene Wooten, eight children, Jason and Kristie Wooten, Shannon and Dana Wooten,

Rachel and Scott Beasley, Leah and Buddy Pinkham, Josh and Haley Wooten, Joanna Hughes, Melissa and Jason McCoy, and Lydia and Justin Russell;

a sister-in-law, Helen Nunnery, a sister, Gwen Jeffries, a brother, Howard and Donna Wooten; also to include 30 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter to arrive in December,

nieces, and nephews, cousins, and countless friends. Other than his parents, Steve is preceded in death by his brother Gordon Wooten, brother-in-law Sonny Jeffries,

and an infant daughter, Elizabeth Wooten.

Public visitation will be from 9:00 until 11:00 on August 14, 2020, in the chapel of Riverwood Family Funeral Services located in Brookhaven, MS.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private celebration of life service followed by a graveside service will be officiated by Thomas Ray Floyd and Bill Smith.

Pallbearers will be Miles Corley, Larry Grace, Bryson Hughes, Buddy Pinkham, Levi Pinkham, Justin Russell, Brady Wooten, and Smith Wooten.

The family would like to express sincere thanks and gratitude to the amazing staff at the University of Mississippi Medical Center,

the supportive employees at The Transplant Pharmacy, and the encouraging staff at Baptist Hospice.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to either:

• Gideons International - Call 866-382-4253 or donate online at https://www.gideons.org/

• Lighthouse Children’s Home - Call 662-289-9629 or donate online at https://lighthousechildren.com/who-we-are/mission.html

For further information, please contact Riverwood Family Funeral Services, 76 Hwy 51 South, Brookhaven, MS at 601-833-6680 or www.riverwoodfamily.com.