OBITUARIES

Aug 11, 2024

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Andrew C Reeves Tuskegee Alumni Scholarship ( 114 St James Rd, Mount Olive MS 39119).

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Collins Funeral Home 415 N Farish St., Jackson, MS 39202 is in charge of the arrangements: 601-948-7223.

Mar 5, 2026

Mr. Hundre Henry Montgomery, Mobile, AL, Collins, MS, passed away on March 5, 2026, at his residence.

He served faithfully at Friendship Baptist Church, Mobile, AL, until relocating to Collins, MS, where he joined Shady Oak Missionary Baptist Church, Collins, MS. He had a strong belief in supporting his pastor and family, so he joined the Pastor's Support Ministry. He was...

Mar 4, 2026

Mr. Stanley Buckley, Taylorsville, MS, passed away at his residence on March 3, 2026.

Mr. Buckley was a member of Bethlehem Methodist Church, Jasper County, MS, and later became a member of New Hopewell Missionary Baptist church, Taylorsville, MS. He attended West Jasper County Public Schools, where he was a standout player in basketball. He also enjoyed fishing and spending time...

Feb 28, 2026

Mrs. Smith-Peters passed away on February 28, 2026, as a result of a vehicular accident.Mrs. Smith-Peters possessed a beautiful voice and a vibrant spirit; she loved to sing and had a passion for traveling. She had an exceptional talent as a beautician, and her gifted hands and warm personality drew people from far and near. Later in life, she discovered...

Feb 22, 2026

Mr. Oliver "Doucie" Duckworth passed away on February 27, 2026.

He was educated in the Covington County School System. He was employed as a field technician, water meter specialist, and plumbing technician. He was a loving father, brother, uncle, and family man. He will always remain in the hearts of all who loved him. His family members have long-life ties to...

Feb 6, 2026

Mr. Hurl Booth, Sr., Collins, MS, passed away on February 6, 2026, as a result of a vehicular accident.

Mr. Booth received his education from Hopewell School, Covington County School District, Collins, MS. He joined Shady Oak Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. He enlisted in the United States Army in the mid 1950's and served overseas in the Korean...

Jan 31, 2026

Mrs. Evangelist Sherry Willina Thornton Griffith, Prentiss, MS, passed away at Magee General Hospital, Magee, MS, on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

She was a graduate of Cass Tech High School, Detroit, MI, and attended Park Medical School, where she also worked as a Medical Assistant. She continued her education with studies in computer training and bookkeeping. She also earned a certificate...

Jan 30, 2026

Mr. Charles E. Jenkins, Collins, MS, passed away on January 30, 2026.

Mr. Jenkins received his early education in the Covington County School System and proudly graduated in 1970. He grew up surrounded by family, faith, and the values that would shape the man he became. He served his country in the United States Air Force. He traveled extensively around the...

Jan 28, 2026

Mr. John Larry Price, Seminary, MS, passed away on January 28, 2026.

Mr. Price was a hard worker at McCarty Farms and Sanderson Farms, where he was a supervisor for 22 years. He later worked at Hopewell Elementary School and finally retired from Collins Veterans Home. In honoring his extraordinary life, let us celebrate the countless moments of happiness he imparted.

He...

Jan 18, 2026

Mr. Delbert "Wayne" Yoss,  Mount Olive, MS ( formerly of Decatur/Geneva, Indiana) and former resident of LaFourche Parish, LA. for 47 years. He was currently a resident of Mount Olive, MS at his passing. A memorial service will be held in Indiana at a later date. Reeves Funeral Home, Inc. Mount Olive, MS is in charge of the arrangements.

He was...

Jan 12, 2026

Jan 2, 2026

Mr. Walter Lee "Hot Sherm" Sherman passed away on January 2, 2026.

Honorary Pallbearers: Tevin Sherman, Harold Carter, David Carter, Clifton Rankin, Jr., Tony McNair, and Michael Magee

Pallbearers: Family and Friends

Flower Bearers: Family and Friends.

Mr. Sherman was a devoted father, brother, grandfather, and friend. He attended Mount Olive Attendance Center. He was a truck driver for over 30 years before retiring....

Dec 3, 2025

John L Wheeler was the firstborn of the Late John and Gertis Wheeler.

His Wife Annie Mae( Dawson), daughters: Annette and Thelma, Son: Johnathon, Grandson: Dewayne Jr., special cousins: Ramona McCann, George Wheeler, Wade L. Wheeler, Eugene Wheeler, Etta Clark, Dorothy Dinkins, and Mollie Barnes all preceded him in death.

His legacy remains in four sons, Douglas Wheeler (Sherry) of Havelock, NC,...

Nov 16, 2025

Nov 8, 2025

Sally was born to the Late Thad and Roxie Keys.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira (L.V) Barnes of Collins, Ms., her son Carl Barnes of Hattiesburg, MS, her Stepmother Anna Keys of Hattiesburg, MS, her sister Lena Duckworth of Taylorsville, MS, and her brother, Lawrence Keys of Hattiesburg, MS.

She leaves to cherish memories: her son, Ivy Barnes(Mattie...

Oct 30, 2025

Adrell Magee and Cassandra Campbell formed a union and their children live to carry on his memories: Lashanda Magee, Rodeny Magee, Ardella Magee, Casey Magee, and Lacey Magee. and a host of grandchildren, including Vincent, Delfonic Jr., Kristasia, Reigelle, Dayjanae, Camari, Kymora, Kynue, Kyahnu, Mikenzie, Lalah, Daleasia, and 10 great grandchildren who kept him smiling all the way home. He...

Oct 17, 2025

Mr. Paul Antonio Bolton, The son of Teresa L. Bolton and the late Minister Paul G. Bolton.

Graduate of Collins High School, Class of 2008

Paul Antonio Bolton leaves to cherish his memories: his mother Teresa Bolton of Collins MS, Sister Ta’Rasha Bolton of Collins MS, Three Brothers: Gregory Bolton of Panama City , Fl, Ta’Myron (Tyiesha) Bolton of Hattiesburg MS, Delance...

Oct 13, 2025

Shermaine Slayder Saulsberry aka “Mac Maine” was born on July 27, 1990, in Covington County, Mississippi to Sherman Slayder Saulsberry Sr. and Tabatha Michelle Feazell Saulsberry. His father, Sherman preceded him in death.

He graduated from Collins High School Class of 2009.

Shermaine will forever be cherished and remembered by his Children: one daughter Angel Dior Saulsberry of Phoenix, Az, two sons,...

Oct 9, 2025

Mr. Andrew Carnegia McInnis was the youngest of nine children of Jessie and The Late John H. McInnis.

Graduate of Mount Olive Attendance Center, Class of 1991.

Andrew was preceded in Death by his Father John H. McInnis

He leaves to cherish his memory: his devoted mother: Jessie McInnis; his siblings Ronny McInnis, Johnny McInnis Sr., Robert McInnis(Joan) of Mount Olive, MS, Rosalyn...

Oct 5, 2025

Mrs. Hattie Coella Barnes died on October 5, 2025, at the Hattiesburg Health and Rehab Center, Hattiesburg, MS.

She was a member of Rocky Valley Missionary Baptist Church and employed at Collinswood/Sanderson Farms for 36 years until her retirement.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Shelby Magee and Molly-Price Magee; husband, Olee Barnes; daughter, Willene Gibbs; stepdaughter, Shelby Jean Gill;...