OBITUARIES
Yvonne Beatrice Mathis Barron, 86
Sep 27, 2023
Mrs. Yvonne ``Bonnie" Beatrice Mathis Barron, 86, Collins MS was a lifelong member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church where she served in the choir. She enjoyed sewing and was an avid reader. She was employed as a seamstress. She enjoyed decorating her home for the holidays and yearly road trip vacations to California, Chicago, and New Orleans with her family....
Mary Magdalen Tillman, 90
Sep 26, 2023
Mrs. Mary Magdelene Duckworth Tillman, 90, Mendenhall, MS died at her residence on September 26, 2023. Tillman confessed to Christ at an early age and later united with the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wiley Ducksworth and Ida Hamilton Ducksworth; husband, Ammon "A.T." Tillman, Jr. ; son, Samuel "Ricky" Kimp; two daughters,...
Venice Carr, 92
Sep 20, 2023
Mrs. Venice Carr, 92, Taylorsville, MS ( New Hopewell community) passed away on September 20, 2023. Mrs. Carr was a woman of unwavering faith and deep love for her family. She grew up in challenging times, working in the fields and spending much of life at Sanderson Farms. Her Christian faith served as the cornerstone of her life. She was a...
Geneva McGowans Coleman, 83
Sep 17, 2023
Mrs. Geneva McGowans "Bug" Coleman, 83, passed away at Arrington Living Center, Collins, MS on September 17, 2023.
Mrs. Coleman attended and graduated from Lincoln Attendance Center, Mount Olive, MS. After working at various jobs, she retired from Covington Needle Works, Taylorsville, MS. She was a free-spirited person, who enjoyed family gatherings and lived her life to the fullest.
She...
Joe Benjamin Mayfield, 63
Sep 15, 2023
Mr. Joe Benjamin Mayfield, 63, (May 10, 1960-September 15, 2023) Jackson, MS (formerly of Collins, MS- Jones Chapel Community) passed away on September 15, 2023. Mr. Mayfield was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his parents and other family members. Survivors include his family. Pallbearers: Nephews, Cousins and Friends. ...
Donnie R Barnes, 48
Sep 5, 2023
Mr. Donnie R. Barnes, 48, Collins, MS passed away on September 5, 2023. Mr. Barnes enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucy M. Barnes and Quitman Pickering; brother, Gerald Barnes and sister, Carolyn Barnes. Survivors include children, LaCandice May, Maleah Barnes, Adriana May, Ariana Magee, Dontavious Buckhalter, Shirod Pickering...
Donnie R Barnes, 48
Sep 5, 2023
Mr. Donnie R. Barnes, 48, Collins, MS ' life was full of joy and happiness. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Barnes, and sister, Carolyn Barnes. Survivors include children, LaCandice May, Maleah Barnes, Adriana May, Ariana Magee, Dontavious Buckhalter, Shirod Magee, and Tristyn Maddix. He was preceded...
Wendy Owens, 45
Sep 5, 2023
Ms. Wendy Owens, 45, Collins, MS passed away on September 5, 2023.
Ms. Owens attended Collins High School, Collins, MS, and graduated in 1996. She furthered her education at Jones Community College, Ellisville, and the University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS. She was employed with the Covington County School District and the Covington County Boys and Girls Club for many...
Ruby Eloise Booth McGilvery, 79
Sep 5, 2023
Mrs. Ruby Eloise Booth McGilvery, 79, Bassfield MS, led a beautiful life surrounded by family and friends. She was a faithful member of Progress Missionary Baptist Church. She spent her early years living between Bassfield and New Orleans, LA. However her later years were spent in her beloved town of Bassfield. She was preceded in death by her...
Clara Aneita Glover, 79
Aug 30, 2023
Mrs. Clara Aneita Glover, 79, Dayton, Ohio (formerly from Lucedale, MS) spent the first 10 years of her life in Lucedale, MS where she was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. She enjoyed sharing stories of her early years with family and friends. In 1954 her family moved to Dayton, OH. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1962....
Azelene Hayes Woods, 80
Aug 26, 2023
Mrs. Azelene Hayes Woods, 80, Collins, MS passed away on August 26, 2023.
Mrs. Woods was employed with the American National Can Corporation until her retirement. She was a true believer in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Her proudest and ultimate joy was her grandchildren. and family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Beatrice Hayes,...
Monroe Sherman, 92
Aug 22, 2023
Mr. Monroe Sherman, 92, Mount Olive, MS passed away on August 22, 2023, at Merit Health Rankin County, Brandon, MS. Mr. Sherman was a lifelong member of Mt. Zion Jr MB Church where he served on the Deacon Board, was a Sunday School teacher, and sang in the church's adult Choir. He attended Lincoln Attendance Center, Mt. Olive. He...
Richard Powers, 37
Aug 9, 2023
Mr. Richard Jerome Powers, 37 passed away August 9, 2023. Mr. Powers was a 204 graduate of Camp Shelby Youth Challenge Academy. He was employed with Navigator Transportation, Temple, TX. He was a faithful member and vice president of the Nuboyz With Attitude Biker Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvia and James Richard Powers; brother, Jeremy...
Sarah McNair, 91
Aug 8, 2023
Ms. Sarah Elaine McNair, 91 passed away on August 8, 2023 at South Central Regional Medical Center, Laurel, MS. Ms. McNair was a lifelong member of Mt. Pleasant CME Church. She had an avid passion for reading and enjoyed cooking. Her favorite pastime was watching Westerns. She was a graduate of Lincoln Attendance Center, Mount Olive, MS and attended Alcorn State...
Marian Denise Winn, 61
Aug 7, 2023
Mrs. Marian Denise Winn, 61 passed away on August 7, 2023. She was a member of Mary Grove Baptist Church where she was president of the Pastor's Aide and member of the Mission and Lady's of the Grove. She attended Magee School System and graduated from Magee High School in 1979. She continued her education at Co-Lin Community...
Henry L. Hall, 79
Aug 4, 2023
Mr. Henry Leroy Hall, 79, passed away on August 4, 2023 Mr. Hall attended J. E. Johnson HIgh School, Prentiss, MS and pursued a career in Jefferson Davis County Beat Four. He was a man of faith and worshipped at Point Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, finding things to work on or fix. fishing and...
Herman Keys, 73
Jul 27, 2023
Mr. Herman Keys, 73, Collins, MS passed away on July 27, 2023. Mr. Keys's early education consisted of attending Hopewell School and Carver Central High School, which is now a historic landmark of Covington County. After high school, he attended Coahoma Jr. College, Clarksdale, MS, afterwards he enlisted in the United States Marines in 1969. He also enlisted in the United States National Guard...
Johnnie McLaurin, 61
Jul 23, 2023
Mr. Johnnie Willie (Chappie) McLaurin, 61, Mount Olive, MS died on July 23, 2023 at his residence. Mr. McLaurin attended Lincoln Attendance Center and Mount Olive HIgh School and was a graduate of the class of 1979. He was an independent contractor welder by trade. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and riding his motorcycle. He was preceded in death...
Mozell McInnis, 59
Jul 21, 2023
Mr. Mozell McInnis 59, passed away at the Jefferson Davis Nursing Care Facility, Prentiss, MS on July 21, 2023. No arrangements have been completed at this time. Contact Reeves Funeral Home, Inc., Mount Olive, MS for updated funeral arrangements: 601-797-3921.
Dora Jane Powers, 86
Jul 21, 2023
Mrs. Dora Jane Powers,86, Mount Olive, MS passed away on July 21, 2023. Mrs. Powers attended and graduated from Lincoln Attendance Center,Mount Olive, MS. She was a faithful member of Point Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church until her health failed.She also was a dedicated member of the Eastern Stars, Rose. She loved sewing, baking and taking care of her grandchildren. ...
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