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Don Gilbert

1963 - 2025

BORN

1963

DIED

2025

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Payton Mortuary

262 East Oxford Street

Pontotoc, Mississippi

Don Gilbert Obituary

NEW ALBANY -- Don Gilbert , 61, passed away Wednesday, Nov 05, 2025, in New Albany, MS. at Baptist Memorial Hospital Services will be at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at New Birth Community Church, 614 Glade Street, New Albany, MS Visitation will be at 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at New Birth Community Church, 614 Glade Street, New Albany, MS. Interment will be at Ripley City Cemetery. Services entrusted to Payton Mortuary.

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Published by The Daily Journal from Nov. 10 to Nov. 11, 2025.

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Charlotte Matkins

November 11, 2025

I worked with Don at Master-bilt. He was a fine man. With a great sense of humor. Prayers for his family.

Mary Dunahue aka Bingo

November 9, 2025

We will miss Mr. Don at bingo. He was one of the kindest person I have ever met and he greated everyone he saw. I pray God´s blessings on his family and friends. We miss you Don but are blessed to have the time together. Rest in peace dear friend.

Sandra (Daughter of Robert Evans)

November 8, 2025

Mr Don was a special friend to my dad, Robert at the New Albany Health and Rehab. He will be sorely missed. Your family is in our prayers!

Janice Johnson

November 6, 2025

Our deepest condolences to family and friends of Mr. Don Gilbert. He will be sorely missed. He was a Ray of Sunshine; that only spoke kind words. Our continued prayers for you all at this difficult time. May God continue to Bless and keep you all is our prayer.

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12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

New Birth Community Church

614 Glade Street, New Albany, MS 38652

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2:00 p.m.

New Birth Community Church

614 Glade Street, New Albany, MS 38652

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262 East Oxford Street, Pontotoc, MS 38863

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