OBITUARIES

Jan 20, 2022

Mr. Jerrel Antonio Walker 41, Shreveport, LA and formerly of Mendenhall, MS passed away January 16, 2022.   Active Pallbearers:  Jerrel Griffin, Colin Barnes, Henri Bridges, Jadarrius Walker, DeOndrey Davis, and JaMarcus Walker   Honorary Pallbearers:  Jerry "Smiley" Blackwell, Jerry Blackwell, Jr., Larry Blackwell, Glen Blackwell, Sr., Harvey McGee, and Eric Chaney Flower Bearers:  Lyhnazia Walker Deazia Walker, La'Precious Walker,...

Jan 19, 2022

Mr. Washington was a longtime member of Zionell CME Church.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Rosie Washington in Camden, MS.  Sister, Joe Ruby Boyd and brothers, Lonnie, Walter and Danny Washington; son, Kenneth Washingtohn.   Survivors include his wife, Diana Washington; children, Julian (Tina) Washington, Natasha (Eric) Braxton, and Sonya (Broderick) Peters; siblings, Carrie...

Jan 18, 2022

Mrs. Patricia L. Paperno, 77, passed away on January 18, 2022 at Baptist Hospital, Jackson, MS.

 

Mrs. Paperno lived a full live through simple pleasures, chatting with friends and family and traveling.  She had an uncanny ability to  reach people in a deep and positive way.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Benton and Gertrude Benton,...

Jan 18, 2022

Mrs. Lou Ann Ducksworth, 48, Mount Olive, passed away on  January 18, 2022

 

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Ducksworth, stepfather, Tommy Joe Crosby and sister, Vickie Jones.  Grandparents, George Ducksworth and Catheline Owens Ducksworth. Aunts and uncles; nephew, Ja'Marion Laderrick Crosby.

 

Survivors include children, Christonio Lavelle Hatten ( Nikia); Lee Aaron Keys, Jr ( April), Michael Ladarion...

Jan 16, 2022

Chrisine Easterling Feazell, 74, Magee, MS passed away January 16, 2022.

 

Mrs. Feazell attended McLaurin School, Magee, MS. She worked at Magnetek for 23 years and at Millcreek and Arnold' Apparel.

 

She was a lifelong member of Zionell CME Church where she served as usher and on the mission boards.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Jan 13, 2022

Preston Lockhart Sr. was born on July 21, 1950, in Simpson County Mississippi to the late Dorsey and Genora Lockhart. He was one of thirteen children born to this union. Preston made the transition to his heavenly home on January 13, 2022, at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Florida. Preston was preceded in death by his wife of 31...

Jan 9, 2022

Mr. Clifton Earl Feazell (Jake-Pistol) 65, Mount Olive, MS passed away on January 9, 2022.

Mr. Feazell was a lifelong member of Mt. Zion Jr Missionary Baptist Church.    He was preceded in death by his father, James Otis Feazell; brothers, James Earl Feazell and Robert Feazell; sister, Mary June Feazell and nephew, Timothy Feazell.   Survivors include his mother,...

Jan 7, 2022

Mr. Sims was a graduate of Benson High School, Ellisville, MS and served in the United States Army. He relocated to New Orleans, LA where he attended Galilee Missionary Baptist  Church. He was faithful to his family and friends and always showed love and support. He was cared for deeply by the veterans and staff at Covington County Veterans Home,...

Jan 5, 2022

Mr. Jones passed away on January 5, 2022.   Lamarion was a 7th grade student at Mize Attendance Center, Mize, MS..  He enjoyed being with family and friends.  Always greeting others with a genuine smile.   He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Willie Mae Jones, aunts, Vicky Victoria and Jenifer Hope Jones.   Survivors include his mother, Dianna Marie Jones,...

Jan 2, 2022

Gravesite services for Mrs. Wendy Griffith, 40, Hattiesburg, MS were held on Friday, January 7, 2022 at 12 Noon from Stillwater Baptist Church, Mount Olive, MS. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Griffith passed away on January 2, 2022.

Mrs. Griffith was educated in the Covington County and Hattiesburg School Systems.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy Llindsey-Keyes...

Dec 19, 2021

Mrs. Barnes passed away at her residence in Texas.

At an early age she and her family were faithful and devoted members of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Collins, MS. After graduating high school from Mt. Pleasant High School, Mt. Pleasant Community she became a member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church with her husband, Johnnie B. Leggett and was active in church...

Dec 16, 2021

Gravesite services for Mrs. Elaunda Sue Winn Rushing, 65, Magee, MS were held on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 from Zionell CME Church Cemetery.

Mrs. .Rushing passed away on December 16, 2021.

Mrs. Rushing attended Magee High SChoo where she received her diploma in`074. She continued her education at Jackson State University where she graduated in1978 with a Bachelor Degree in Speech...

Dec 7, 2021

Armonte D. Williams passed away on November 18, 2021.

Honorary Pallbearers: Timon Williams, Tony Williams, John Evans, Tony Evans, and Ronnie EvansActive Pallbearers: Armad Keys, James (Ben) Starr, Jamad Keys, Skerokis Owens, Jamal McGowan, and Alexander StarrFriends Bearer: Friends and Classmates

Monte joined Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church and was baptized. He was active in the Children's Choir. He was enrolled and was...

Nov 21, 2021

Mr. Price passed away at his residence on November 21, 2021.

Honorary Pallbearers: Charles Price, John Larry Price, Jimmy Price and Curtis DuckworthActive Pallbearers: Family and Friends.Flower Bearers: Family

Mr. Price joined Magee 1st Baptist Church at an early age and was baptized. He attended Magee High School. After completing his high school education he joined the United States Army and served...

Nov 19, 2021

Mr. Tyrease Dewun "37" Jones passed away on November 19, 2021.

Mr. Jones was a member of Shady Oak Missionary Baptist Church from a young age. He was a graduate of Collins High School, Collins, MS where he was educated in skills of welding. He had many trades, such as farming and plumbing. He was a member of Covington County Self...

Nov 6, 2021

Oct 28, 2021

Mrs. Crosby passed away on October 28, 2021.

Mrs. Crosby was employed at Collinswood for a few years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Reverend L. C. Pickering and Winnie Pickerlng; her husband, Willie B..( Jr.) Crosby; daughter, Deidre Crosby; brothers, Willie Earl, Paul, Jay, Johnnie C., Harold, and Jean Pickering.

Surviviors include her children, Carla(Eddie Barnes), Lisa (Erik) Turner,...

Oct 13, 2021

Ms. Latosha Youvette Newsome was born September 19, 1984, to MarilynNewsome and Billy C. Rankin in Jackson, Mississippi. She attended Magee HighSchool and graduated in 2003. She confessed Christ at an early age and unitedwith Zion Hill M.B. Church in Mendenhall, Mississippi.

Latosha transitioned to her final resting place on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.Latosha leaves to cherish her precious memory: a...

Oct 11, 2021

Lawrence Daniel Page Ir. was borm to Shirley Preset-McDonald and Lawrence Page, Sr on January 6, 1972 in Magee, MS. He departed this earthly life at age 49 on Monday, October 11, 2021. He was preceded in death by his sister Brenda Easterling.

Oct 10, 2021

Ciara D Goudy was born on June 10, 2006 in Collins, MS to Alfredia Keys and Berlyn Goudy. At the age of fie Ciera began school. She loved going to school and church. Her smile would light up any room that she entered. Ciara transitioned on October 10, 2021 at Batson Children's Hospital in Jackson, MS.

Ciara was preceded in death...