OBITUARIES

Mar 14, 2026

Ms. Doris Ann Payne, 76, passed away on March 14, 2026.

Ms. Payne was a graduate of McLaurin High School, Magee, MS, and joined Goodwater CME Church, Magee, MS, at an early age. She later joined Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, Mount Olive, where she remained a faithful member.

She was employed at Magnetek Corporation for a number of years and later held...

Mar 14, 2026

Ms. Kecha Owens, 44, passed away in St. Louis, MO, on March 14, 2026.

Ms. Owens graduated from Collins High School in Collins in 1999. She continued her education at Hinds Community College, Raymond, MS, and later at William Carey University, Hattiesburg, MS, where she majored in Psychology.

She had a genuine love for helping others and dedicated many years of service...

Mar 11, 2026

Mrs. Aleathia McCann Brown, 83, passed away on March 11, 2026.

Shar attended Hopewell Jr. High School and graduated from Carver Central High School, Collins, MS. She was a lifelong member of Old Hopewell Missionary Baptist church and served faithfully during the times that she resided in the Hopewell Community. She served as Chairperson of the Pastor's Aide Committee and was...

Mar 5, 2026

Mr. Hundre Henry Montgomery, Mobile, AL, Collins, MS, passed away on March 5, 2026, at his residence.

He served faithfully at Friendship Baptist Church, Mobile, AL, until relocating to Collins, MS, where he joined Shady Oak Missionary Baptist Church, Collins, MS. He had a strong belief in supporting his pastor and family, so he joined the Pastor's Support Ministry. He was...

Mar 4, 2026

Mr. Stanley Buckley, Taylorsville, MS, passed away at his residence on March 3, 2026.

Mr. Buckley was a member of Bethlehem Methodist Church, Jasper County, MS, and later became a member of New Hopewell Missionary Baptist church, Taylorsville, MS. He attended West Jasper County Public Schools, where he was a standout player in basketball. He also enjoyed fishing and spending time...

Feb 28, 2026

Mrs. Smith-Peters passed away on February 28, 2026, as a result of a vehicular accident.Mrs. Smith-Peters possessed a beautiful voice and a vibrant spirit; she loved to sing and had a passion for traveling. She had an exceptional talent as a beautician, and her gifted hands and warm personality drew people from far and near. Later in life, she discovered...

Feb 22, 2026

Mr. Oliver "Doucie" Duckworth passed away on February 27, 2026.

He was educated in the Covington County School System. He was employed as a field technician, water meter specialist, and plumbing technician. He was a loving father, brother, uncle, and family man. He will always remain in the hearts of all who loved him. His family members have long-life ties to...

Feb 20, 2026

Mrs. Patricia Barnes Adams, 45, passed away on February 20, 2026, at her residence.

Mrs. Barnes Adams was a graduate of Collins High School, Collins, MS. She was employed for many years at Ellisville State School and was currently employed at Southern Health Care. Her greatest joy in life was spending quality time with my family and friends.

She was a lifelong...

Feb 6, 2026

Mr. Hurl Booth, Sr., Collins, MS, passed away on February 6, 2026, as a result of a vehicular accident.

Mr. Booth received his education from Hopewell School, Covington County School District, Collins, MS. He joined Shady Oak Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. He enlisted in the United States Army in the mid 1950's and served overseas in the Korean...

Jan 31, 2026

Mrs. Evangelist Sherry Willina Thornton Griffith, Prentiss, MS, passed away at Magee General Hospital, Magee, MS, on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

She was a graduate of Cass Tech High School, Detroit, MI, and attended Park Medical School, where she also worked as a Medical Assistant. She continued her education with studies in computer training and bookkeeping. She also earned a certificate...

Jan 30, 2026

Mr. Charles E. Jenkins, Collins, MS, passed away on January 30, 2026.

Mr. Jenkins received his early education in the Covington County School System and proudly graduated in 1970. He grew up surrounded by family, faith, and the values that would shape the man he became. He served his country in the United States Air Force. He traveled extensively around the...

Jan 28, 2026

Mr. John Larry Price, Seminary, MS, passed away on January 28, 2026.

Mr. Price was a hard worker at McCarty Farms and Sanderson Farms, where he was a supervisor for 22 years. He later worked at Hopewell Elementary School and finally retired from Collins Veterans Home. In honoring his extraordinary life, let us celebrate the countless moments of happiness he imparted.

He...

Jan 18, 2026

Mr. Delbert "Wayne" Yoss,  Mount Olive, MS ( formerly of Decatur/Geneva, Indiana) and former resident of LaFourche Parish, LA. for 47 years. He was currently a resident of Mount Olive, MS at his passing. A memorial service will be held in Indiana at a later date. Reeves Funeral Home, Inc. Mount Olive, MS is in charge of the arrangements.

He was...

Jan 12, 2026

Jan 2, 2026

Mr. Walter Lee "Hot Sherm" Sherman passed away on January 2, 2026.

Honorary Pallbearers: Tevin Sherman, Harold Carter, David Carter, Clifton Rankin, Jr., Tony McNair, and Michael Magee

Pallbearers: Family and Friends

Flower Bearers: Family and Friends.

Mr. Sherman was a devoted father, brother, grandfather, and friend. He attended Mount Olive Attendance Center. He was a truck driver for over 30 years before retiring....

Dec 3, 2025

John L Wheeler was the firstborn of the Late John and Gertis Wheeler.

His Wife Annie Mae( Dawson), daughters: Annette and Thelma, Son: Johnathon, Grandson: Dewayne Jr., special cousins: Ramona McCann, George Wheeler, Wade L. Wheeler, Eugene Wheeler, Etta Clark, Dorothy Dinkins, and Mollie Barnes all preceded him in death.

His legacy remains in four sons, Douglas Wheeler (Sherry) of Havelock, NC,...

Nov 16, 2025

Nov 8, 2025

Sally was born to the Late Thad and Roxie Keys.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira (L.V) Barnes of Collins, Ms., her son Carl Barnes of Hattiesburg, MS, her Stepmother Anna Keys of Hattiesburg, MS, her sister Lena Duckworth of Taylorsville, MS, and her brother, Lawrence Keys of Hattiesburg, MS.

She leaves to cherish memories: her son, Ivy Barnes(Mattie...

Oct 30, 2025

Adrell Magee and Cassandra Campbell formed a union and their children live to carry on his memories: Lashanda Magee, Rodeny Magee, Ardella Magee, Casey Magee, and Lacey Magee. and a host of grandchildren, including Vincent, Delfonic Jr., Kristasia, Reigelle, Dayjanae, Camari, Kymora, Kynue, Kyahnu, Mikenzie, Lalah, Daleasia, and 10 great grandchildren who kept him smiling all the way home. He...

Oct 17, 2025

Mr. Paul Antonio Bolton, The son of Teresa L. Bolton and the late Minister Paul G. Bolton.

Graduate of Collins High School, Class of 2008

Paul Antonio Bolton leaves to cherish his memories: his mother Teresa Bolton of Collins MS, Sister Ta’Rasha Bolton of Collins MS, Three Brothers: Gregory Bolton of Panama City , Fl, Ta’Myron (Tyiesha) Bolton of Hattiesburg MS, Delance...