OBITUARIES

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....

Mar 11, 2024

Mrs. Lula B. Hodges passed away on March 11, 2024, in Waynesboro, MS.Mrs. Hodges graduated from Providence School, Collins, MS.  She was an outstanding homemaker who loved to sew and help others. She loved her family dearly.She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Frances Leggett; grandson, Jermaine Hawthorne; siblings, Will Fairley, Otis Leggett, Jr., James H. Leggett,...

Mar 10, 2024

Mrs. Lisa Mclaurin McGowan passed away at her residence on March 10, 2024.Mrs. McGowan  was a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.  She enjoyed attending church, playing softball with the Friendship Bandits, swimming at Dry Creek Water Park and game night with friends. She was a strong-willed and fun-spirited soul.Her life tenure was full of jokes, laughs, very playful and...

Mar 9, 2024

Pastor Jerry McGee, Sr passed away at his residence on March 9, 2024.Pastor McGee joined Rocky Valley MBC at an early age and served as a Deacon and Choir member.  He was faithful and dedicated to the church.  He was a member of the Collins Spiritualiars singing group.  He was called to the ministry in 2007.  On October 23, 2011,...

Mar 5, 2024

Douglas Eugene Lamb passed away on March 5, 2024, at the Collins Veterans Home, Collins, MSMr. Lamb was an avid student of The Word.  He made his commitment to Christ and served  The Lord at Zion Community Church of God, Oakvale, MS as an Adult Sunday School Teacher, and Usher.  He also served in the State Church of God, Farmhaven...

Feb 28, 2024

Mrs. Evelyn Johnson, Collins, MS, passed away on February 28, 2024.Mrs. Johnson was a faithful member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church and served faithfully until her health failed.  She was one of the dedicated Lead Cooks with Five County Head Start; as well as Johnny's Drive-In and the Junction.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Rogers and Mary...

Feb 22, 2024

Ms. Shaunta Kemp, 43 passed away on February 22, 2024.Ms. Kemp was a graduate of Mount Olive Attendance Center where she excelled in athletics. She was the Shot Put leader for the Pirates and was a member of the Pirates Marching Band.  She also attended Jones Community College.She was a member of the Mount Olive Church of Christ.  Her Auntie...

Feb 20, 2024

Feb 16, 2024

Pastor Larry Charles Magee, Mount Olive, MS passed away on February 16, 2024. Pastor Magee and his late wife, First Lady Elizabeth Owens Magee dedicated their ministry to both of his churches, Mt. Lena, Magee, MS, and New Palestine, Soso, MS.He had a love for Christ through preaching as well as song and the added gift of guitar playing.  His musical...

Feb 11, 2024

Mrs. Tamika Magee Harper, 47, passed away at Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg, MS on February 11, 2024.

Mrs. Harper was a lifelong member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.  She actively supported her Friendship Community through educational services ( tutoring), mission duties, and caretaking.  She has a close relationship with her grandparents, the late Reverend Dr. V. M. Magee and Mrs.Rosa Lee Magee.

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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;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...