Dennis Bedwell

Funeral services for Mr. Dennis Bedwell will be held at 12:00 noon Thursday, May 9, 2019, at the Saulters Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Bedwell, 75, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at his residence in Prentiss surrounded by family. Reverend Benji Sessums will officiate and interment will be in the Carson Baptist Cemetery in Carson, MS. Saulters Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Darren McNeese, Spud McNeese, Rick Herrington, Gary Wheat, Mike Faler, Lou Cuttway, Charles Reid and Willie Ard. Dennis Bedwell was born October 3, 1943 in Carson, MS to Barney Bedwell and Tressie Dyess Bedwell .  Mr. Bedwell retired as a millwright at the papermill after 44 years.  He was a member of Carson Baptist Church where he was a Deacon and taught Sunday School.  He was a graduate of Bassfield High School Class of 1961 and attended Draughn’s Business College in Jackson.  He was a member of Carson Bunker Hill Masonic Lodge.  He was an avid turkey and deer hunter; Dennis Bedwell was a true Horseman.  He was a Veteran of the United States Army National Guard. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; and his wife of 57 years, Faye Bedwell. Mr. Bedwell is survived by, 1 daughter, Lisa Hathorn and her husband Kim of Prentiss; 1 son, Ed Bedwell and his wife Michele of Carson; 2 grandsons, Tanner Hathorn and Evan Bedwell; 5 sisters, Patricia McNeese (Spud) of Moss Point, Frances Bedwell of Richton, Janice Davis (Larry) of Oak Grove, Donna Applewhite (Rex) of Laurel, Melinda Carli (Jay) of Poplarville; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Thursday, May 9, 2019 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Saulters Funeral Home.  Online condolences and a guest registry are available at www.saultersmoorefuneralhome.com