OBITUARIES
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. ...
Winnie Louise Magee Hathorne, 62
Jul 15, 2023
Mrs. Winnie Louise Magee Hathorn, 62, Collins, MS passed away July 15, 2023. Ms. Winnie loved to care for and help others, especially her family. She was a graduate of the 1979 class of Collins High School, Collins, MS. She faithfully attended The House of Refuge International Church. She was a loving wife, beloved sister and loyal friend. She created a unique...
Sandra Lee Brinson, 64
Jul 14, 2023
Mrs. Sandra Lee Brinson, 64, Collina, MS passed away on July 14, 2023. Mrs. Brinson was a godly woman and set an example foro her children and grandchildren that will lead them all their lives. She was a diligent member of Rocky Valley Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher, Chori Director, Mission Member, Bible Class...
Timothy Magee, 58
Jul 7, 2023
Mr. Timothy Allen Magee, 58, Collins, MS passed away on July 7, 2023. Mr. Magee graduated from Collins High School, in 1983 and was a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Army and served for 12 years and later joined the MS National Guard(623rd SVC Company, Collins, MS for 6 years....
Lemuel D Booth, 50
Jul 3, 2023
Mr. Lemuel "Squirm" Booth, 50, Collins, MS passed away at his residence on July 3, 2023. He was a 1990 graduate of Bassfield High School, Bassfield, MS. He worked as a Professional Masonry for several companies in the State of Michigan. He enjoyed life with his family, friends and especially his dog, but his greatest joy was his son, Alex. ...
Meagan Shonterra Pittman, 44
Jun 29, 2023
Funeral services for Miss Meagan Shonterra Pittman, 44, (July 23, 1978-June 29, 2023),Mount Olive, MS passed away on June 29, 2023. She was a member of St. James UMC, Mount Olive, MS. She graduated from Mount Olive Attendance Center. She was loving and Caring would who loved her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents,...
Elbert "Big Man" McLaurin, 81
Jun 16, 2023
Mr. Elbert "Big Man" McLaurin, 81, Collins, MS passed away on June 16, 2023. Interment was in the McLaurin Family Cemetery. Mr. McLaurin was a life-long member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, where served as a Trustee. He was a caring man and father. He touched many lives in the community as well as throughout Covington County. He loved...
Dorothy Jean Jones, 72
May 26, 2023
Mrs. Dorothy Jean Hawthorne Jones, 72, Collins, MS, passed away at her residence on Friday, May 26, 2023. Mrs. Jones was a 1969 graduate of Carver Central High School, Collins, MS. She had a career in the Food Service Industry with her last positions being with the Veterans Affairs Clinic, Collins. She was an exceptional homemaker, mother, grand grandmother, raising...
Fannie Cooper McNair, 66
May 18, 2023
Mrs. Fannie Cooper McNair, 66, Magee, MS was a devoted and dedicated member of Zionell CME Church where she served as an usher and choir Vice President. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee Cooper, Sr., and Loyce J. Cooper. Survivors include husband, John E. McNair; sons, Joseph (Valerie) Cooper, Christopher Cooper, Andrew William, all of...
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