OBITUARIES

Apr 5, 2022

Anthony T. Wilder, III, 12, Magee, MS ( Collins, MS) passed away on April 5, 2022, as the result of a vehicular accident.   Anthony loved to dance and joke throughout his twelve years, bringing joy and happiness to everyone he touched.  His classmates paid  special tributes to him along with a heartfelt resolution and expression  from his 6th-grade teacher,...

Mar 30, 2022

Mrs. Della Ree Durr,  82, Good Hope Community ( Mt. Olive/Magee, MS) passed away on March 30, 2022.    Mrs. Durr served the church faithfully until the very end.  She was baptized at an early age.  She graduated from McLaurin High School, Magee, MS, and retired from Boswell Regional Center after 40 years.   Her work in the church, on her job,...

Mar 26, 2022

Mrs. Freddie Mae Mickell, 78, Mount Olive, MS passed away on March 26, 2022   Mrs. Mickell joined Mt. Moriah Church at an early age and enjoyed church services and she always loved to visit with family and friends.  She was employed at Collinswood Poultry Plant for several years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mae Woods Mickell...

Mar 23, 2022

The Honorable Robert Earl "Bob" McNair, 82, Mount Olive, MS passed away on March 23, 2022.   Mr. McNair was a lifelong member of Mt. Pleasant CME Church where he served as an Adult Sunday School Teacher, Church Treasurer, Church Lay Leader, and Chair of the Trustee Board.  Additionally, he served as the Parliamentarian of the Fifth Episcopal District Conference...

Mar 18, 2022

Mr. Claiborne Earl McNair, 64, Mount Olive, MS passed away on March 18, 2022.   He attended Mount Olive High School and was employed with RJ McQueen Construction for  40 years.  He was a member of Mt. Pleasant CME Church.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Claiborne and Ruby Wolfe McNair; brother, Willie Louis Hydleburg and sister,...

Mar 16, 2022

Mrs. Cora Ella Magee, 94, Collins, MS (Friendship Community) passed away at her residence on March 16, 2022   Missionary Magee resided in Covington County for 94 years where she attended elementary school in the Friendship Community;  graduated from high school and two years of college from Prentiss Institute, Prentiss, MS.  She graduated from Jackson State College with a B. S....

Mar 8, 2022

Mrs. Belinda Ann Robertson Norwood, 69, Mount Olive, MS passed away at Rust Health Care, Meridian, MS on March 8, 2022.   She was a long-time member of St. James Church.  She was a graduate of Mount Olive High School and was employed with Collinswood Poultry Plant for a number of years.     She was preceded in death by her...

Mar 7, 2022

Lavon C. Shelby was born May 29, 1935, to the late Void and Gertrude Feazell Shelby.  She joined Mount Zion Jr. Baptist Church and was baptized at an early age.  Her education was obtained from the African American schools of St. Peters (site of Mt. Zion Jr. MBC), and Southside located in Mount Olive, MS.  She moved to Detroit after her schooling to...

Feb 24, 2022

Mr. Harry Lee Willliams,Sr., 67, Prentiss, MS passed away at  Merit  Health Wesley Hospital, Hattiesburg, MS on February 24, 2022.

Mr. Williams attended J. E. Johnson High School, Prentiss.  He was baptized at Mt. Zion MBC along with his family by Reverend Issac Magee.   He was an inspiration to his family and friends.  He enjoyed traveling, family gatherings, telling stories...

Feb 20, 2022

Mrs. Maxine Barnes, Mount Olive, MS served faithfully at New Hopewell MBC as a choir member, Mission, Sunday School teacher and a devoted member of the Heroine of Jericho.   She was preceded in death by her parents, William Barnes and Mary Lee Owens- Barnes;  sisters, Avie Pickerling and Argie Lee Clark; brothers, W. M. Barnes, C. M. Barnes, and...

Feb 16, 2022

Mrs. Sandra K. Booker Thompson, 68, Collins, MS passed away on  February 16, 2022  at Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg, MS.     She was a member of Rocky Valley Missionary Baptist Church during her early years.  When the family moved to Collins, she joined and remained a faithful member alongside her husband, Deacon Dwight Thompson .  She served as a  Sunday School teacher,...

Feb 14, 2022

Mrs. Lila (Honey) Fairley, 75, Champaign, Ill( formerly of Collins, MS-Providence Community) passed away February 14, 2022 at OSF Heart of Mary Hospital, Urbana,  IL.

Mrs. Fairley joined Providence Missionary Baptist Church at an early age and remained a member even when she moved away to Illinois.  She graduated from Carver Central High School, Collins, MS where she participated in the Band. ...

Feb 1, 2022

Mr. Rynea "Rodney" Goudy Collins, MS passed away on February 1, 2022.   He was an active and lifelong member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.  He was a concrete finisher and brick layer, in addition to roofing and carpentry work.  He was a avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.  He enjoyed time with his family and friends.     He was preceded...

Jan 22, 2022

Jan 21, 2022

Mr. Ance (Acne) Jones, Jr., Mount Olive, MS 69 passed away January 21, 2022 in Pensacola, FL.   Mr. Jones was a lifelong member of Mt. Zion Jr. Missionary Baptist Church.   He was preceded in death by his parents Acne Jones Sr and Bertha Mae Jones; one child, Jamie Jones, one grandchild and six siblings.   Survivors include children,...

Jan 21, 2022

Mrs. Telicha D. Ducksworth, 50, Taylorsville, MS passed away on January 21, 2022 at her residence.

  

Mrs. Ducksworth was a lifelong member of Cherry Grove Missionary Baptist Church.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and fun-loving friend.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, O.C. Ducksworth and Janice D. Ducksworth.

 

Survivors include, daughter, Felicia (Terrence) Barnes, Taylorsville;...

Jan 20, 2022

Mr. Jerrel Antonio Walker 41, Shreveport, LA and formerly of Mendenhall, MS passed away January 16, 2022.   Active Pallbearers:  Jerrel Griffin, Colin Barnes, Henri Bridges, Jadarrius Walker, DeOndrey Davis, and JaMarcus Walker   Honorary Pallbearers:  Jerry "Smiley" Blackwell, Jerry Blackwell, Jr., Larry Blackwell, Glen Blackwell, Sr., Harvey McGee, and Eric Chaney Flower Bearers:  Lyhnazia Walker Deazia Walker, La'Precious Walker,...

Jan 19, 2022

Mr. Washington was a longtime member of Zionell CME Church.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Rosie Washington in Camden, MS.  Sister, Joe Ruby Boyd and brothers, Lonnie, Walter and Danny Washington; son, Kenneth Washingtohn.   Survivors include his wife, Diana Washington; children, Julian (Tina) Washington, Natasha (Eric) Braxton, and Sonya (Broderick) Peters; siblings, Carrie...

Jan 18, 2022

Mrs. Lou Ann Ducksworth, 48, Mount Olive, passed away on  January 18, 2022

 

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Ducksworth, stepfather, Tommy Joe Crosby and sister, Vickie Jones.  Grandparents, George Ducksworth and Catheline Owens Ducksworth. Aunts and uncles; nephew, Ja'Marion Laderrick Crosby.

 

Survivors include children, Christonio Lavelle Hatten ( Nikia); Lee Aaron Keys, Jr ( April), Michael Ladarion...

Jan 18, 2022

Mrs. Patricia L. Paperno, 77, passed away on January 18, 2022 at Baptist Hospital, Jackson, MS.

 

Mrs. Paperno lived a full live through simple pleasures, chatting with friends and family and traveling.  She had an uncanny ability to  reach people in a deep and positive way.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Benton and Gertrude Benton,...