OBITUARIES
Darrell Lovell Collins, 52
Feb 5, 2024
Darrell Lovell Collins, 52 Collins, MS passed away on February 5, 2024.
Mr. Collins attended Covington County Schools. He and his cousin were employed together for many years. He enjoyed working with concrete.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Jr., and Wyomia McCarty Collins; maternal grandparents, JC and Ethel Mae McCarthy; paternal grandparents, James Sr., and Mary Barnes Collins;...
Emma Jean Gardner, 83
Feb 2, 2024
Mrs. Emma Jean Rogers-Gardner,83 passed away on February 2, 2024.
Mrs. Gardner was active in church attendance. She joined a church in Oakland, CA and continued to be involved with various churches aboard while her husband served in the Navy. After moving back to Mississippi, she joined Greater Dry Ridge Missionary Baptist Church. where she served faithfully.
She enjoyed spending time with her...
Deirdre Lynette Fairley, 40
Jan 27, 2024
Ms. Deirdre Lynette Fairley, 40 passed away on January 2, 2024.
Ms. Fairley attended Covington County Schools and furthered her education at South Jones and Taylorsville High School and graduated in 2002. She was raised in the church and could be found on Sunday mornings singing in the church choir. Singing was her passion. On her last earthly journey, she asked...
Helen Ruth Ducksworth, 79
Jan 26, 2024
Mrs. Helen Ruth Ducksworth Hayes 79, Taylorsville, MS was a lifelong member of Leaf River Missionary Baptist Church. She attended school at Cherry Grove School, Cherry Grove, MS. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and ironing and worked for over 10 years at Collinswood Poultry Plant and for Allen's Cleaners, Taylorsville, MS.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Amos and Myrtle...
Calvin James Riley Jr, 30
Jan 18, 2024
Mr. Riley passed away on January 18, 2024.Pallbearers: Jemelle Flowers, NaKeva Magee, Tydariun Magee, Ray'Kell Ducksworth, Fezell Myers and Skylar StrongHonorary Pallbearers: Ken'Dariun Magee, Audie Stribling, Ce'Keidrion Zimmerman, Tommy Byrd, and Reginald Magee, Jr.Flower Bearers: FamilyPastor Alfred Balthazar was the Officiant.
Mr. Riley graduated from Collins High School. Collins in 2012. After graduation he became a truck driver. He enjoyed fishing...
Larry W Barnes, 73
Jan 6, 2024
Mr. Larry W. ( LW) Barnes died on January 6, 2024 at the Hattiesburg Health and Rehab Center, Hattiesburg, MS. Mr. Barnes was a member of New Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, Taylorsville, MS. He was a man of many occupations, logging, watching football and car racing. He always kept the faith, even though he had many hurdles to cross in his...
Lorene C Brown Blanks, 75
Jan 5, 2024
Mrs. Lorene Brown Blanks passed away at her residence on January 5, 2024. She attended Lilly Valley Missionary Baptist Church. She was a model housewife and took care of her children while her husband worked and provided for the family. She was well-respected in the community and well-loved by her family, friends, and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Deyounta Clark, 29
Dec 23, 2023
Mr. Deyounta Clark, 29 passed away on December 23, 2023 as the result of a vehicular accident. Mr. Clark attended Mount Olive Attendance Center, Mount Olive, MS. He was a member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, Mount Olive. He loved his family with a deep and emotional passion. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dace Nelly,...
Tuesday Renae Pittman, 49
Dec 22, 2023
Mrs. Tuesday, Renae Pittman, 49, Magee, MS (formerly of Mount Olive, MS) passed away on December 22, 2023.
Mrs. Pittman was a member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, Mount Olive, and remained a member until her death. Mrs. Pittman attended Covington County Public School and graduated from Collins High School in 1993. She continued her education at Jones Junior College where she...
Johnnie Mae Barnes, 81
Dec 20, 2023
Mrs. Johnnie Mae Mayfield Barnes, 81 of Collins, MS passed away on December 20, 2023.
Mrs. Barnes was a long-time member of New Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, served as an usher, and participated in the church choir. She was a Sunday School teacher, President of the Senior Mission, and a member of the Kitchen Ministry. She loved her family, church, and...
Victor Mature Moffet, 60
Dec 9, 2023
Mr. Victure Mature Moffett( Vic), Collins, MS, passed away on December 9, 2023. Mr. Moffrett was a member of Old Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church and was baptized at an early age along with his older brothers. He was raised in a loving home by his parents. He graduated from Collins High School, Collins, MSW where he played football and later attended...
Re'Shun Octavius Goudy, 27
Nov 25, 2023
Mr. Re'Shun Octavius "Shun D" Goudy, 27, Collins, MS, passed away on November 25, 2023. He attended Collins High School, Collins, MS, Class of 2015. Spending quality time with his family and friends is what he enjoyed more than anything. He had a humble quietness about himself. He was preceded in death b, uncles, Michael Goudy and Rynea Goudy. ...
Gilbert Barber Esq, 70
Nov 22, 2023
Mr. Gilbert Baber, Esq. 70, attended high school in Acerman, MS and graduated with honors. He graduated from Jackson State University in 1971. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army and later entered Howard University of Law. He and his wife, Sandra Milloy Baber opened their own law practice in 2002m Baber and Milloy. They took on numerous cases ensuring justice...
Michael Magee, 65
Nov 20, 2023
Funeral services for Mr. Michael Magee, 65, (December 6, 1957 - November 20, 2023), were held on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 11AM from St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church, Magee, MS. Interment was in the church cemetery. Mr. Michael Magee, 65, Magee, MS, passed away on November 20, 2023. Mr. Magee was a lifelong member of St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church...
Herber Blackwell, 59
Nov 19, 2023
Mr. Herbert Blackwell, 59 was preceded in death by his parents, L. W. Blackwell and Willie Hazel Winn Blackwell; siblings, James Winn, Claudell Blackwell, Maggie Lean James and Mary Carol Blackwell. Survivors include, sister, Jewel Doby, Collins, MS; brothers, Sammie Lee Blackwell and Willie Junior Blackwell, both of Magee, MS. Nieces, Kimberly Brown, Staci Doby, Sonya Durr, Katina Blackwell,...
Donald W Gore, 40
Nov 15, 2023
Mr. Donald Wayne Gore, 40, passed away on November 15, 2023. Mr. Gore was a member of Shady Oak MB Church, and a graduate of Collins High School. He moved to Atlanta, GA and later enlisted in the United States Army where he served faithfully for 12 years until moving back to Mississippi. He was preceded in death by...
Allie M Keys, 70
Nov 7, 2023
Mrs. Allie Mae Graves Keys, 70, Collins, MS passed away on November 9, 2023.
She was baptized early in life at Old Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Carver Central High School, Collins. After furthering her education, she became an Educator to Special Needs Students in the Covington County School District. After retirement, she focused on full-time ministry work with...
Vera Mae Coats, 91
Nov 7, 2023
Mrs. Vera Mae Coats, 91 died at Covington County Hospital, November 7, 2023. Mrs. Coats had a very affectionate and faith-filled spirit. She was a faithful member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church and served in many capacities. She enjoyed praising the Lord and singing along with the choir. She attended and graduated from Smith County Training School, Taylorsville, MS....
Joyce Lott, 64
Oct 30, 2023
Mrs. Joyce Owens Lott, 64 passed away in Southaven, MS, on October 30, 2023.
Mrs. Lott was a pillar of the community and would help all who came to her door. Helping others was her superpower. She attended Jones Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church where she served in many ministries. She enjoyed working the election polls...
Montarro Collins Jr., 21
Oct 23, 2023
Mr. Montarro "Mon" Collins, Jr., 21, Magee, MS passed away on October 23, 2023, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS. He attended Magee High School, Magee, MS. He enjoyed being around his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Billy Ray Robinson, and uncle, Marvin Collins. Survivors include father, Montarro Sr( Kimyatta) Collins,...
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