OBITUARIES

May 21, 2024

Elder Shivers passed away on May 21, 2024.

Elder Shivers completed high school in Covington County Schools. He later joined the Navy on August 7, 1957. He loved the Church of God In Christ and remained active in the church throughout his life. He and his wife spent many years in Detroit, MI where they were active in the New Mount...

May 6, 2024

Ms. Teresa Blanks passed away on May 6, 2024.Ms. Blanks attended and graduated from Collins High School, Collins, MS.  She furthered her education at Copiah-Lincoln Community College and Hinds Community College.  She was employed at Landmark Nursing Facility, Collins MSShe was preceded in death by her parents, Odell Blanks, and Lorene Christine Brown.Survivors include her children, Tamia and Darius Blanks;...

May 3, 2024

Mrs. Kitia Duckworth Craft, Mendenhall, MS passed away on May 1, 2024.Mrs. Craft was a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church Mendenhall, MS.  She was employed with Hudspeth Regional Center Pearl, MS.  She enjoyed dancing, traveling, and spending time with her family.She was preceded in death by her parents, Frozell and Morlene Duckworth; daughter, Mercedes Dudley, brother, Gerald Duckworth.Survivors include...

Apr 27, 2024

Apr 25, 2024

Mr. Elijah 'EW" Washington, Sumrall, MS passed away on April 25, 2024.Mr. Washington attended Lamar County Public Schools. He was employed with Ford Motor Company for 30 years.  After retirement, he and his family moved back to Sumrall, MS.  He was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Collins, MS.  He enjoyed entertaining family and friends on holidays, and special...

Apr 19, 2024

Mr. Henry A. Knight, Jr., MDS ( formerly of Hattiesburg, MS) passed away on April 19, 2024.Mr. Knight attended high school in Hattiesburg, MS. where he enjoyed running track.  After moving to Collins he was a member of Friendship COGIC.  He later became a member of Zion Hill Church of God in Christ, Prentiss, MS and remained a member until...

Apr 14, 2024

Mrs. Dorothy Durr Hansbrough, Mount Olive, MS died on April 14, 2024.  Mrs. Hansbrough attended and graduated from the Oak Hill County School, Mount Olive, MS  She was a faithful member of the Morning Star Baptist Church, Greenville, MS.  She was cared for and loved dearly by her family and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley and...

Apr 4, 2024

Apr 4, 2024

Mr. Lee Edward "Ed" Keys, Collins, MS passed away on April 4, 2024.He was a man of skills and worked to help others around the community.He was preceded in death by his parents,  Aaron and Mary Lee Keys; sisters, Louise Barnes and Betty Keys and brother, Anthony Keys.Survivors include his children and bonus son, Shalanda Keys, Litisha Keys(Joseph), Lee (Karrisa)...

Mar 30, 2024

Mrs. Annie Lee Ownes, Mount Olive, MS passed away on March 30, 2024.Mrs. Owens was a faithful member of Lilly  Valley Missionary Baptist Church until her health failed.    She was loved dearly by her family and church family.  She would always look out for those in need.She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Carlee Ducksworth; husband,...

Mar 30, 2024

Ronnie Speight, Collins, MS passed away at his residence on March 30, 2024.Mr. Speights joined Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church at an early age and later joined James Chael COGIC and then Greater Collins COGIC.  He was a faithful member until his health left him with limited mobility.  He attended Carver Central High School and later received his GED.  He furthered...

Mar 27, 2024

Mrs. Lillie Ruth Keyes passed away on March 27, 2024.Mrs. Keyes was loved by her family and friends.  She was a member of Dry Ridge Baptist Church for many years.She was preceded in death by her parents, Lemo Owens and Mary Marie Duckworth Owens; husband, Lidge Keyes; sister, Catherine Keyes.Survivors include children, Lee Marvin 9Linda) Keyes, Lillie D. Keyes (Melvin),...

Mar 24, 2024

Mrs. Carol Lynn Stapleton passed away on March 24, 2024.Mrs. Stepleton was a member of the True Bible Church, Mendenhall.   She was educated at Mendenhall High School but later transferred to Albany, GA. Job Corp, where she received a trade degree as a CNA.She was preceded in death by her father,  James Clyde Shaw; brothers, Patrick W. Shaw and...

Mar 20, 2024

Mrs. Mae Ruth Tillman Magee passed away on March 20, 2024.She was a member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, Magee, and Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Mendenhall, MS, and remained a faithful member until her health failed.  She had an unwavering faith in God.  Her loving spirit was displayed by her constant nurturing of love and by referring to...

Mar 18, 2024

Mr. Lenard Keys passed away on March 18, 2024, at his residence.Mr. Keys was a loving husband and father.  He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis Keys and Sibia Owens.  Son, Michael Keys; sisters, Lillie Mae Keys and Jeanette Keys.Survivors include his wife, Ada Mae Keys; sons, Donald Hayes, Leonard(Linda) Keyes,...

Mar 17, 2024

Mr. Darron Dewayne Slater passed away on March 17, 2024.Mr. Slater was a graduate of Mount Olive Attendance Center, class of 1989.  He joined Harmony Baptist Church at an early age where he served faithfully until relocating to Silver Creek, MS  He became a member of St. James Baptist Church, Oakvale MS, and served as a faithful member  Due to...

Mar 16, 2024

Mr. Richard Joseph Ozment, Jr. passed away at Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg, MS on Saturday, March 16, 2024.He retired from Louisiana Tech as a professor of Aviation after teaching for 19 years.  He served honorably in the United States Air Force as a Captain for 16 years. He was a graduate of the Air Force Academy.  Mr. Ozmen was a...

Mar 14, 2024

Mrs. Annie Lee Booth passed away on March 14, 2024.Mrs. Booth was a devoted wife and mother.  She worked for many years as a nurse at Modern Nursing Home, in Boston, MA.  She was a member of Concord Baptist Church, Boston, MA and later became a member of Shady Oak Missionary Baptist Church in 1993 when she relocated from Boston,...

Mar 12, 2024

Ms. Sara Jane Keys passed away on March 12, 2024, at Magee General Hospital.Ms. Keys enjoyed listening to music and keeping up with her family.  Her greatest joy was her family.She was preceded in death by her mother, Lillie May Keys, and father, James Richard; and one sister, Shirley Keys.Survivors include daughter, Mya Lockett and son, Jessie Lockett; grandson, Jace...

Mar 12, 2024

Mrs. Mary Hubbard passed away on March 12, 2024.Mrs. Hubbard spent her formative years growing up in the Mississippi Delta.  She and her family moved to Mount Olive, MS early in her life.  She attended Lincoln Attendance Center and graduated from Mount Olive High School in 1971.  She lived a full, happy, and vibrant life with her husband and children....