Funeral service for Martin Edward Bowman, Jr. will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, September 13, at New Beginnings Church. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow service in Cline Family Cemetery.

Mr. Bowman passed from this life Friday, September 2, 2022. He was born in New Orleans, LA, May 27, 1962, to Florence Morgan and Martin Bowman, Sr.

Mary, as he was known, was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He began work in the oil field industry but eventually left and held others various jobs such as mechanic, tree services, and construction, as well as many other things. He loved spending time with his family and friends, having a good time dancing the night away or riding his motorcycle. He also loved his game birds and in the past, loved to go to chicken fights. He spent most of his spare time working on things. He was a very proud father and grandfather, and it was truly an honor for him to be called dad and grandpa. He will be greatly missed, but his memory will live on in the ones who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; stepdad, Lucis Morgan; brother-in-law, Johnny Morgan; a very special friend, Sherry Campbell; and numerous aunts, uncles, and friends.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Dustin Bowman; two grandsons, Elijah Bowman and Michael Bowman; one granddaughter, Nita-Ray Bowman; son, Darrell Robertson; the mother of his son, Patricia Hamilton; sisters, Rosa Morgan, Maria Yates (Billy), Vicky Roberts (Jeff); nieces, Becky Bouche, Lizzie Schilling, Christian Moak, Shanna Mier, Jessica Durham; nephew, Cheyenne Walker; as well as numbers great nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral service for Mrs. Mary Katherine Moore will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, September 13, at Riverwood Family, with interment in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

Mrs. Moore, "Kathy", as she was known by her family and friends, 72, of Brookhaven, passed from this life September 9, 2022, at her residence. She was born February 9, 1950, in Brookhaven, MS.

Kathy was an apartment manager at Country Village for 31 years and loved her tenants like family. Her hobbies included crossword puzzles, visiting with family and friends, and working with youth. Kathy also enjoyed “clickin”.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Robert E. Moore, Sr; parents, Garland and Lessie Mae Farris; brothers, Johnny Farris, David Farris, and Ronnie Farris; sisters, Marie Farris and Georgie Hunter; and niece, Sandy Simpson.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Robert E. Moore, Jr and wife, Megan, Jimmy Moore and wife, Tasha, and Bridget Britt and husband, Bobby; sister-in-law, Ruby Simpson; five grandchildren, Jacob, Kyli, Makenzie, Emma, and Ella Jayne. She is also survived by special friends, Kathy Eaton and Sandra Walden as well as her nieces, Amy Heard (Jaymie), Sherry Starkweather, Melissa Briggs, Valerie Coldwell (Tom), Kimmi Boyd, Sherrie Cook, and Shirley Cook, and nephew, Petey Farris.

Funeral service for Mr. Doyle K. Waldrop, Jr. will be 2 p.m., Monday, September 12, 2022, at Heuck’s Retreat Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from Noon until the time of the service.

Mr. Waldrop, 65, passed from this life, September 7, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Collinsville, Illinois, February 20, 1957, to Doyle K. Waldrop and Olga Bowman Waldrop. He was retired from the Forestry Industry and a member of Heuck’s Retreat Baptist Church.

“D”, as affectionately known by those who loved him most, was a faithful husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He walked with, trusted, and found his hope in life and death, in Jesus alone. He held the temperament of a leader, the humility of a servant, the work ethic of a provider, and the integrity of a believer whose life is built on honoring the Lord in each day. A good laugh, good food, and good time followed him into every day. He will be greatly missed but his memory will be extended by the legacy of hope he leaves behind in his children and grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ronnie Waldrop; and brother-in-law, Don Sandifer.

Those who remain to cherish his memory are his wife of 41 years, Iris Castilaw Waldrop; children, Trey Waldrop (Laura) and Carly Waldrop (Mike); sisters, Agnes Allen (Mike) and Winnie Sandifer; six grandchildren, Mason, Willow, Thatcher, Liza, Amos, and Livy. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Ministries, 397 Brookhaven Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601, or Heuck’s Retreat Building Fund, 2167 Heuck’s Retreat Rd NE, Brookhaven, MS 39601.

Services for Mrs. Martha Jo Walker of Brookhaven are 11:00 am, Monday, September 12, 2022, at Riverwood Family with visitation from 9:00 am until time of the service. Interment at Fair River Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Martha Jo Walker, 79, passed away September 7, 2022, at her residence.

She was born on December 16, 1942, in Pensacola, FL.

Martha Jo was a longtime member of Fair River Baptist Church. She loved being a part of the annual Baptist Children’s Village Christmas event, Christmas was her favorite time of the year. Spending time with her family is what she cherished the most. She loved to laugh, had a beautiful smile and you could always find her and Allie (her dog), who she loved more than anyone, watching Hallmark together and of course eating a sweet treat or two. She also loved fishing with her beloved husband.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Earl and Nettie Thomas; husband, Thomas Walker; son, Vince Walker; and brother and wife, Ray and Darlene Thomas.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Chris and Kim Walker; George and Tonya Walker; and daughter, Lynn and Ronnie Watson; her brother, Billy and Debra Thomas; she is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Michael and Elizabeth Walker, Ashley Fly, Zach and Kelsey Watson, Katie and Scott Harrison, Graham and Emily Watson, Kristen Walker, Tyler and Becca Wilcoxson, Dalton and Karlee Wilcoxson, Arizona and Zach Phillips, and Robin and Garrett Greer and 10 great grandchildren, Mikayla Walker, Maddie Walker, Walker Fly, Parker Watson, Mila Watson, Max Watson, Louis Harrison, Gabbi Storey, Willa Cate Greer and Baylor Phillips. She will be missed by all that loved her.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Fair River Baptist Church.