OBITUARIES

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.  ...

Feb 11, 2023

Mr. Willie Crear, Jr, 75, Lafayette, LA and Magee, MS passed away on February 11, 2023.

He attended high school in Washington, LA and was a graduate of Paul Dunbar High School.  Later in life he relocated to Galveston, TX.  After some time he relocated to Magee, MS and joined Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Magee.   

He was preceded...

Feb 5, 2023

Ms. Irma Jean Gammage, 66, Collins, MS passed away on February 5, 2023.   Ms. Gammage had a love for life and stood as a mother-figure to each of her nieces and nephews.   She was preceded in death by her father, James Gammage; oldest sister, Alice Gammage-Magee; niece, Santana McCullum.   Surviviors include her devoted mother, Laura Gammage, Collins,...

Jan 31, 2023

Mr. Luther Logan Pope, 78, Collins, MS passed away on January 32, 2023.   Mr. Pope attended Hopewell School, Covington County.  He moved to Las Vegas, NV where he spent most of his adult life.  He was a hardworking dad, brother, and friend.  He had a good life.   Survivors include, daughters, Ulandra Barnett, Las Vegas NV, Michelle Logan, Jenika...

Jan 30, 2023

Mrs. Anne Mollie Wheeler Barnes, 90, Collins, MS passed away on January 30, 2023.   Mrs. Barnes was educated in the Hopewell Community, Collins, MS and  received her formal education at Hopewell High School; she  was a lifelong member of Old Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church.  She fulfilled her life purpose as a caregiver to the children in the Hopewell Community.   ...

Jan 25, 2023

Mrs. Diana Washington, 68, Mount Olive, MS; passed away January 25, 2023 at Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg, MS.   Mrs. Washington was a lifelong member of Zionell CME Church  where she served on the missionary and stewardess boards.  She was a graduate of McLaurin High School, Magee, MS.  She was loved by her family and returned the love to them with...

Jan 25, 2023

Mr. Tony "Macho Man' Moffett, 68, Collins, MS passed away at his residence in Harrisville, MS on January 24, 2023.   Mr. Moffett was a lifelong member of Old Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church and a graduate of Collins High School, Collins, MS. He loved his family and friends unconditionally and they returned the love to him.   He was preceded in...

Jan 23, 2023

Mr. Lionel Alexander, 71, formerly of Copiah County and Simpson County passed away on January 27, 2023.   Mr. Alexander attended school in New Hymn and Mendenhall High School.  After high school he enlisted in the United States Army and served honorably.   He worked in construction with Jack Leonard and Blain Construction Companies.  Later he worked for Valley Foods.  He had a passion...

Jan 11, 2023

Mr. Willie Earl "Spider Man" McInnis, Jr., 78, Mount Olive, MS; passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Simpson General Hospital, Mendenhall, MS.   Mr. McInnis was a graduate of Carver Central HIgh School, Collins, MS and an active alumni of the Lincoln, Hopewell, Carver Alumni Association.  He was a faithful and dedicated member of Goodwater Christian Methodist Episcopal...

Dec 31, 2022

Mrs Amanda Chisolm Bender, 97, Florence, MS passed away at her residence on December 31, 2022.   Mrs. Bender attended Lincoln Attendance Center, Mount Olive, MS; graduated from Piney Woods Country Life School, Piney Woods, MS.  She was a graduate of Alcorn State University and retired as an educator with over 40 years of service in Sharkey County, MS.   She...

Dec 25, 2022

Mr. Roger L. Buckhalter, 65, Collins, MS passed away on December 25, 2022.   Mr. Buckhalter was a lifelong resident of Covington and enjoyed spending time with community friends.   He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Fannie Buckhalter; three brothers, Johnny L. Buckhalter, Terry L. Buckhalter, and Ray L. Buckhalter.   Survivors include four sisters, Fannie...

Dec 22, 2022

Mr. King Solomon Simmons, 75, Collins, MS passed away on December 22, 2022   Mr. Simmons attended school and graduated  in Cross City, FL.  After graduation he enlisted in the United States Army.  He also served in the United States National Guard where he deployed  during Desert Storm.  His major goal in life was to make others happy.   He...

Dec 3, 2022

Mrs. Gussie Mae Bates, Mt. Olive, MS, passed away at her residence on December 3, 2022   Mrs. Bates was born and raised in Mt. Pleasant Community.  Her parents were Methodist and Baptist affiliated and she attended both denominations .  She attended school and graduated high school in 1956 from Lincoln Attendance Center, Mount Olive, MS. She was employed for some time...