OBITUARIES

Nov 24, 2022

Oct 26, 2022

Mr. Terry Davis Barnes passed away on October 26, 2022, from the Asbury Nursing Care Facility, Hattiesburg, MS.   Mr. Barnes attended Collins High School, Collins and joined Old Hopewell MBC at an early age.  He was employed with the American Field Services Corporation, Madison, MS as an operator until his health declined.     He was preceded in death by his...

Oct 22, 2022

Mrs. Glenda Faye"GiGi' Dampier, Inwood, Long Island, New York( formerly of Mount Olive, MS) passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022, nine days after her 68th birthday.   At a young age she was sent to New York for a better education and more opportunities.  She joined St. John Baptist Church and remained a faithful member.  She was active in the...

Oct 20, 2022

Oct 17, 2022

Ms. Carolyn "Red Bone" Barnes 54 passed away on October 17, 2022.   Ms. Barnes attended Collins High School, Collins, MS. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and sharing joy and happiness to all who came in contact with her.     She was preceded in death by her father, James Crosby, and brother, Gerald Barnes.   Survivors include her...

Oct 9, 2022

Mrs. Mattie L. Sampso Johnson, Laurel, MS passed away at the Laurel Care Center on October 9, 2022 in Laurel, MS.   Mrs. Sampson-Johnson was a graduate of Highland Park High School, Detroit, MI and she attended the Holy Cross and Zion Rock. Detroit, MI.  She was employed at Green Leaf Restaurant, Detroit where she met all of the Motown singers. She...

Oct 3, 2022

Mr. R. B. "Be Bop" Easterling, Magee, MS Easterling passed away October 3, 2022 at his residence.   Mr. Easterling attended McLauri Vocational Attendance Center., Magee, MS. He was employed at Central Wholesale for  a number of years; later in life he was a funeral assistant at Whitehead Funeral Home.  He ended his career as a construction worker.   He enjoyed...

Oct 2, 2022

Mr. Joune Charles McLaurin, 61, Erie, PA ( formerly of Collins, MS) died on October 2, 2022 at his residence in Erie, PA.   Mr. McLaurin retired from City of Erie Waterworks Department after more than twenty five  years of employment.  He was a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers Football fan. He enjoyed working with his  lawn care service business, traveling to Mississippi,...

Sep 18, 2022

Mrs. Lessie B. Edison, Collins, MS passed away on September 18, 2022 at Covington County Hospital , Collins, MS.   Mrs. Edison was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church early in life and later joined Shady Oak Missionary Baptist Church.  She was the definition of a Virtuous Woman because of all the titles that she possessed, a compassionate Mother, a dedicated...

Sep 11, 2022

Mr. Charles ( Nookie, Chuck or Slim) Edward Easterling, Magee, MS passed away at his residence on September 11, 2022.   Mr. Easterling was a former member of Zionell CME Church and later in life joined Mt. Olive Community Church under the leadership of Pastor Tony C. Duckworth.  He attended Magee High School, Magee, MS and was a graduate of...

Sep 9, 2022

Funeral services for Mr. Mims Rankin,  Jr., Mendenhall, MS were held on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at  12-Noon from the Chapel at Reeves Funeral Home.  Brother Nathaniel Lias was the Officiant.  Interment was at 121 Mims Rankin, Jr. Rd., Mendenhall, MS.  Pallbearers:  Family and Friends Flower Bearers:  Family and Friends.   Mr. Rankin was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle...

Sep 9, 2022

Mr. Johnny Ray Hayes, Collins, MS, passed away at his residence on September 9, 2022.   Mr. Hayes attended school in the Covington County School District.  He was employed at Lampton Love for 10 years; Don's Farm Store/Co-op for over 18 years and the Covington School District.  He retired from Don's Farm Store, January, 2022, but decided to return in...

Sep 2, 2022

Ms. Helen Sue Owens, Magee, MS passed away on September 2, 2022 at Asbury Hospice Care, Hattiesburg, MS.   Ms. Owens attended Mager High School and was employed at Windham Nursing Home for many years. She was a member of Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church.   She was preceded in death by her father, Percy Owens. Survivors include her mother,...

Aug 23, 2022

Mr. Harry Levatus(Bill) Booth died on August 23, 2022, at Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg, MS.   Mr. Booth was a member of Holly Springs CME Church and remained a member until his passing.  He attended Carver High School and graduated in 1970.  He enlisted in the United State Army and was stationed in Germany for part of his career.  He received...

Aug 18, 2022

 

Mrs. Ardell Barnes, 99, Taylorsville, MS( New Hopewell Community)died on August 18, 2022.   Mrs. Barnes attended the Covington Schools for some years.  She was a member of New Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church.  She was a housewife who took care of her husband, children, and church,  She was a sweet-spirited, kind-hearted Chrisitan.    She was preceded in death by her...

Aug 16, 2022

Mrs. Mary Kathryn Rigsby,  80, Mount Olive, MS ( formerly of Biloxi, MS) died on August 16, 2022 at her residence.

Mrs. Rigsby was a member of the Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Gulfport early in her life and later attended Point Pleasant MB Church.  She was employed at Holiday Inn in Biloxi for over 40 years.   She was preceded...

Aug 6, 2022

Mr. Stephen Anthony Denham died in Miami, FL on August 6, 2022.   Mr. Denham was educated in the Covington County Schools and was a graduate of Collins High School, Class of 1984. He furthered his education in New York.  He was called to preach at the age of 15.  He was a Youth minister at his home church, Mt....

Aug 6, 2022

Mr. Willie Gene Owens, Lithonia, GA (formerly of Collins, MS-Jones Chapel Community) passed away on August 6, 2022.   He was a strong believer in family and friends and was willing to assist anyone at any time.  He served in the Army for two years and in the Army Reserve for five years where he was a trained sharpshooter.  After...

Jul 31, 2022

Mr. McNair, 78, Magee, MS was a member of Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church.  He was always a staunch supporter of family and friends.   He was preceded in death by his parents, James Buckhalter and Etta Rae Buckhalter;  sisters, Willie Mae McNair and Vernell Carollway; brothers,  Willie Earl McNair and O. C. Buckhalter.    Survivors include his children, Selena McNair,...

Jul 23, 2022

Mr. Curtis Lee Duckworth, Mount Olive, MS passed away on July 23, 2022.   Mr. Duckworth was a longtime resident of Mount Olive and attended school in Covington County and was a member of the Class of 1975.  He was employed for a number of years at Ready Mix.     He was preceded in death by his mother, Fannie B....