OBITUARIES

May 6, 2023

Funeral services for Mrs. Louella Marie Dufrene, 85, Collins, MS( formerly of Gheens LA) will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 .  The local visitation was held on Monday, May 8, 2023, 4-7PM  from the Chapel at Reeves Funeral Home, Inc., Mount Olive, MS.  The LA viewing was held on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 9AM-11AM at St. Hillary...

May 5, 2023

Mrs. Ruby Jewel Hawthorne, 82, Collins, MS was known was known by many with the titles of Mother/Missionary. She accepted Christ and was filled with the Holy Ghost and served as a faithful member of the church.  She served on the Mother's Board, Prayer Warrior Group, Sunday School Teacher and Bible Band Teacher.  Her life exemplified holiness ad her prayer ministry led other...

Apr 30, 2023

Mr. Charlie Lee Page, 68, Mendenhall, MS( formerly of Raleigh, MS) passed away on April 30, 2023.   Mr. Page attended Raleigh High School where he excelled in football, basketball, baseball and track.  He enjoyed training and coaching youth leagues.    He was an avid football fan and enjoyed youth football coaching for many years for the Raleigh High School ...

Apr 30, 2023

Mr. Ray "Bee" Griffith, 61, Collins, MS ( Formerly of Bassfield, MS) passed away on April 30, 2023.   Mr. "Bee" Griffith completed his formal education at Bassfield High School.  He was employed by Five County Development and Transportation(Bassfield and Collins) and Covington County School District.  He served as a custodian, maintenance employee, landscaper, and most importantly a bus driver caring...

Apr 17, 2023

Mr. Clyde "Ellis" ( King Choppa-Bo-Bo) Brinson, Prentiss, MS passed away at his residence on April 17, 2023.   He attended school in Jefferson Davis County.  He moved to California where he was employed as a janitor in Monroe, CA. He was also employed with Siemen Company, Jackson, MS as a welder where he retired.  He was also known as...

Apr 12, 2023

Mr.  John L. Burkett, 84, Mount Olive, MS died on April 12, 2023 at Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg, MS.   Mr. Burkett  was a lifelong resident of Mount Olive, MS and a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Mt. Olive.  He was employed  for many years at the former Blain Company, Mount Olive.   He was preceded in death...

Apr 8, 2023

Mrs. Rosa Patricia Magee, 76, Collins, MS( Friendship Community) passed away at her residence on Saturday, April 8, 2023.   Mrs. Magee graduated from West Philadelphia High School and continued her education at Cheney State University.  After graduation, she worked for the Philadelphia Public School System.  She was a devout member of Beulah Baptist Church.  God and education were core commitments...

Apr 7, 2023

Ms. Jeanette Keys passed away on April 7, 2023.

Ms. Keys was educated in the Simpson County School System.  She enjoyed music and spending time with family and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Sibia Keys, and two siblings.  One son preceded her in death, Willie Joe Keys.

Survivors include daughter, Monique Keys, Mount Olive, MS(Jonathan...

Apr 4, 2023

Ms. Mary Duckworth, 67, Mount Olive, MS died April 4, 2023 at Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg, MS.   She was preceded in death by her parents, Ivy and Savannah Duckworth; siser, Fannie B. Duckworth;  four brothers, Less Duckworth, C. J Duckworth, Billy Duckworth, Rishard Duckworth; nephew, Curtis Duckworth. Survivors include children, Steve Duckworth(Debra),  Keisha Duckworth (Jessie), all of Mt. Olive;...

Apr 4, 2023

Mr. Jimmy enjoyed spending time with friends and family, especially his grandchildren; he enjoyed his life in Maryland.   He was preceded in death by his father, S. P. Price; sister, Ruby Jean Price, and brother, Melvin Price.   Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Jessie Price.  Daughter, Jakeina "Punkin" Miles( Steven); grandchildren, Peyton K. Miles and August M. Miles;...

Mar 21, 2023

Mr. Willie Ray "Mudcat" Barnes, 92, Collins, MS (Shady Oak Community) passed away on March 22, 2023 at  Covington County Hospital, Collins, MS.   He was a faithful lifelong member of Shady Oak Missionary Baptist Church where he assisted with Sunday devotion and took great pleasure in singing his favorite song "Come On In The Room."  In spite of his trials and...

Mar 19, 2023

Pastor Robert James Gray, 64, Mount Olive, MS ( formerly of Hattiesburg, MS) passed away at Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg, on March 19, 2023.   Pastor Gray attended school in Purvis, MS at Jefferson School.  He was a graduate of Pearl River Community College.  He enjoyed working as a Brickmason and preaching the gospel.  He will be remembered for his kind...

Mar 16, 2023

Mar 16, 2023

Mr. Willie Gene "Birdy" Feazell, 50, Mount Olive, MS passed away March 16, 2023.   Mr. Feazell graduated from Mount Olive High School and attended Jones Junior College.  He fulfilled his life with humor, laughter and love,   He was preceded in death by his parents, James otis Feazell and Willie Ruth Feazell; three brothers, Clfton Earl Feazell, James Earl...

Mar 9, 2023

Mr. Letavius O'Neal Ivy was a resident of Mount Olive and later moved to Jacksonville, FL.  He returned to Hattiesburg, MS and graduated from Oak Grove High School in 2011.  He was dearly loved by his family and friends.   Survivors include his mother, Aquia Franklin(Trey), Southavan, MS; father, Willie (Linda), Prentiss, MS; godson, Jadan Jordan; brothers, Terrell Ivy(Anna) ,...

Feb 25, 2023

Mr. Johnny Jemaine Reese "Dirty Money", 36, Carson, MS was a laborer at Sanderson Farms for any years; and later was employed with the Warren Company.  He built a brand from his love of animal " Dirty Money".   He was taught by his family to love and treat people the way you wanted to be treated.   He was...

Feb 24, 2023

Mrs. Alma Weathersby Gant, 82, Magee, MS passed away at her residence on February 24, 2023.   She was a lifetime member of Pleasant Grove CME Church.  She was a graduate of Magee Consolidated High School.  After moving to Pomona, CA she united with the Holy Missionary Baptist Church and remained a faithful member was active with the Usher Board...

Feb 18, 2023

Mr. LaRue Hayes, Sr., 78, Mount Olive, MS passed away on February 18, 2023.   He attended school in Pinola, MS; Piney Woods Country Life School and McLaurin Attendance Center, Magee.  He received a Bachelor Degree from Jackson State University.  After graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy, 1971.  He was honorably discharged August 21, 1973 and was awarded...

Feb 13, 2023

Mr. Dexter "Dex" Jerome Griffin, 40, Hattiesburg, MS and (formerly of Collins, MS) passed away in Hattiesburg, MS on February 13, 2023   His hobbies were fishing, drawing and having lots of fun with family and friends.   He attended Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Mount Olive, MS.  and Collins High School with the class of 2001.  He continued his education...

Feb 12, 2023

 

Mrs. Helen Ruth Klinghammer-Anderson, 90, Collins, MS(Providence Community) passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023.   Mrs. Klinghammer-Anderson joined Providence  Missionary Baptist Church at an early age.  She was known for the many hats she wore while doing the church welcome.  When her health begin to fail, she would watch televised church services and listen to gospel music.  ...