OBITUARIES

Mar 8, 2022

Mrs. Belinda Ann Robertson Norwood, 69, Mount Olive, MS passed away at Rust Health Care, Meridian, MS on March 8, 2022.   She was a long-time member of St. James Church.  She was a graduate of Mount Olive High School and was employed with Collinswood Poultry Plant for a number of years.     She was preceded in death by her...

Mar 7, 2022

Lavon C. Shelby was born May 29, 1935, to the late Void and Gertrude Feazell Shelby.  She joined Mount Zion Jr. Baptist Church and was baptized at an early age.  Her education was obtained from the African American schools of St. Peters (site of Mt. Zion Jr. MBC), and Southside located in Mount Olive, MS.  She moved to Detroit after her schooling to...

Feb 24, 2022

Mr. Harry Lee Willliams,Sr., 67, Prentiss, MS passed away at  Merit  Health Wesley Hospital, Hattiesburg, MS on February 24, 2022.

Mr. Williams attended J. E. Johnson High School, Prentiss.  He was baptized at Mt. Zion MBC along with his family by Reverend Issac Magee.   He was an inspiration to his family and friends.  He enjoyed traveling, family gatherings, telling stories...

Feb 20, 2022

Mrs. Maxine Barnes, Mount Olive, MS served faithfully at New Hopewell MBC as a choir member, Mission, Sunday School teacher and a devoted member of the Heroine of Jericho.   She was preceded in death by her parents, William Barnes and Mary Lee Owens- Barnes;  sisters, Avie Pickerling and Argie Lee Clark; brothers, W. M. Barnes, C. M. Barnes, and...

Feb 16, 2022

Mrs. Sandra K. Booker Thompson, 68, Collins, MS passed away on  February 16, 2022  at Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg, MS.     She was a member of Rocky Valley Missionary Baptist Church during her early years.  When the family moved to Collins, she joined and remained a faithful member alongside her husband, Deacon Dwight Thompson .  She served as a  Sunday School teacher,...

Feb 14, 2022

Mrs. Lila (Honey) Fairley, 75, Champaign, Ill( formerly of Collins, MS-Providence Community) passed away February 14, 2022 at OSF Heart of Mary Hospital, Urbana,  IL.

Mrs. Fairley joined Providence Missionary Baptist Church at an early age and remained a member even when she moved away to Illinois.  She graduated from Carver Central High School, Collins, MS where she participated in the Band. ...

Feb 1, 2022

Mr. Rynea "Rodney" Goudy Collins, MS passed away on February 1, 2022.   He was an active and lifelong member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.  He was a concrete finisher and brick layer, in addition to roofing and carpentry work.  He was a avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.  He enjoyed time with his family and friends.     He was preceded...

Jan 22, 2022

Jan 21, 2022

Mr. Ance (Acne) Jones, Jr., Mount Olive, MS 69 passed away January 21, 2022 in Pensacola, FL.   Mr. Jones was a lifelong member of Mt. Zion Jr. Missionary Baptist Church.   He was preceded in death by his parents Acne Jones Sr and Bertha Mae Jones; one child, Jamie Jones, one grandchild and six siblings.   Survivors include children,...

Jan 21, 2022

Mrs. Telicha D. Ducksworth, 50, Taylorsville, MS passed away on January 21, 2022 at her residence.

  

Mrs. Ducksworth was a lifelong member of Cherry Grove Missionary Baptist Church.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and fun-loving friend.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, O.C. Ducksworth and Janice D. Ducksworth.

 

Survivors include, daughter, Felicia (Terrence) Barnes, Taylorsville;...

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...