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.

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Oct 3, 2025

Ms. Monquiter Conshayla Price passed away on October 3, 2025.

Ms. Price was a graduate of Collins High School, Collins, MS, class of 2016.

She was a devoted mother, daughter, and sister, and loved her children and family dearly. She enjoyed being with her family, dancing, and singing.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Hurline Price; maternal great-grandparents, Jacob and...

Sep 29, 2025

Mr. Dominic Mandozer Barnes passed away at Covington County Hospital, Collins, MS, on September 29, 2025

Mr. Barnes was a graduate of Collins High School, Collins. He was a member of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed sports and working on cars. He was very outgoing and had a kind heart and a great sense of humor.

He was preceded in death...

Sep 22, 2025

Mr.Duckworth passed away on Monday, September 232, 2025, at Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg, MS, surrounded by his devoted wife and loving family.

He lived a life filled with hard work, faith, and family. At an early age, he accepted Christ and joined Mt. Zion Jr. Church and served as Chairman of the Deacon Board, and was faithful to God and his...

Sep 18, 2025

Sep 15, 2025

Mr. Charles Magee passed away at his residence on September 15, 2025.

Mr. Magee professed Christ at an early age at Friendship Missionary Baptist church and remained a member there until his transition. He was active on the Trustee Board and served as a community resource for all members. He was educated in the Covington County Public Schools System and was...

Sep 11, 2025

Mr. Richard Ray Hall passed away at his residence on September 11, 2025.

He was a hard-working and multi-talented man who built a life filled with determination, resilience, and entrepreneurship. He loved working the land, planting and tending crops. He and his wife, lovingly called "Momo," were always willing to share their harvest with anyone who stopped by. Though his formal...

Sep 5, 2025

Aug 23, 2025

Mr. Willie Earl Wheeler, Collins, MS, joined the Old Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. He proudly served in the United States Army and received numerous awards, such as the Air Medal, while participating in Aerial Flight in the Republic of Vietnam. He received an Honorable Discharge in December 1970. He continued his dedication to landscaping, transforming many...

Aug 8, 2025

Mr. Jalen RaShod Hayes, 25, passed away at his residence in Covington, TN.

Mr. Hayes graduated from Mize Attendance Center, Mize, MS, in 2019. After graduation, he started his first job at Solar Planet, Taylorsville, MS; later becoming employed with Wal-Mart, Magee, MS. He was also employed with RES Company, working with Solar Panels. He enjoyed his job and considered his...

Aug 2, 2025

Toddler Aisha Terrell Keyes, Bay Springs, MS, transitioned on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at South Central Regional Medical Center, Laurel, MS.

He attended Gam Gam Day, Bay Springs, MS.

He was preceded in death by his uncle, Jimmie Terrell Fletcher, aunt, Shercy Lewis; great-grandfathers, Joe H. Griffith, Leonard Keyes, Jerry Olivere, and a great-grandmother, Vera Ross.

Survivors include parents, Elijah and Shantell Keyes;...

Jul 31, 2025

Jul 29, 2025

Mr. J. P. "Pete" Page passed away at Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg, MS, on July 29, 2025.

Mr. Page left a legacy with a testament to a life well-lived. Lessons taught, both spoken and unspoken, will continue to shape the hearts and minds of all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Mary Rankin Page; wife,...

Jul 28, 2025

Baby Nolan Jace Cooper was born at Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg, MS. He was a precious gift from God to loving parents who cherished every moment of his life. He was surrounded by the warmth of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and a host of cousins and family.

Bishop Kevin Youngblood was the Officiant.

Jul 28, 2025

Mr. Edward Crosby passed away on July 29, 2025.

As a young man, Mr. Crosby relocated to Oakland, CA. He was employed as an engineer operator with DeSilva Gates Construction, where his skill and commitment earned him the respect of his colleagues. After retirement, he returned to his hometown of Colins to be closer to family and care for his father.

He...

Jul 26, 2025

Pastor Emmett Sullivan, Houston, TX( formerly of Collins, MS-Shady Oak Community), passed away at Baylor St. Luke Hospital, Houston, TX.

Honorary and Active Pallbearers: Family and Friends.

He was a graduate of Collins High School, Collins, MS, where he participated in Future Farmers of America( FFA). He was active at Shady Oak MBC, where he was an usher and sang in the...

Jul 25, 2025

Mr. Bobby G. Keller passed away at his residence on July 25, 2025.

Mr. Keller was a graduate of Prentiss High School in the class of 1971. After graduation, he moved to Gulfport, MS, where he lived for 52 years. He worked as a professional mover for several major moving companies in Gulfport for over 45 years. He had a special...