OBITUARIES

Aug 11, 2024

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Andrew C Reeves Tuskegee Alumni Scholarship ( 114 St James Rd, Mount Olive MS 39119).

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Collins Funeral Home 415 N Farish St., Jackson, MS 39202 is in charge of the arrangements: 601-948-7223.

Nov 12, 2024

Nov 5, 2024

Lynne Darsey Tharpe passed away on November 5th, 2024 in Prentiss, MS. She was born February 20th, 1956 in Raceland, Louisiana to Elphey James Darsey and Joyce Rita Arabie. She was a dedicated employee to the Piggly Wiggly in Prenitss, MS, serving numerous years as the Deli Manager for the Piggly Wiggly family and the Ramey's family under their previous...

Oct 28, 2024

Oct 22, 2024

Ms. Patricia"DeDe" Jenkins, Collins, MS passed away on October 22, 2024. 

She was a joy to her family and friends. She was loved and cherished by her daughters and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Onder Jones and mother, Rosie Lee Jenkins; son, Zarrick Jenkins; brothers, Bailey Brooks, Jerry and Terry Jenkinns; sister, Carolyn Ann Powell.

Survivors include her daughters,...

Sep 27, 2024

Mr. Benny Franklin Courtney passed away at Gulfport Memorial Hospital, Gulfport, MS on September 27, 2024

He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. The family is wishing him happy fishing in Heaven. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil Courtney and Joann Rome Smith; sister, Grace Smith, brother, Jimmy Courtney, Reno, NV and nephew, Derek Rivere.  

Survivors include his children, Andrew...

Sep 26, 2024

Sep 4, 2024

Miss Sha'Kayiah Lafaye Keys, 20,  passed away on September 4, 2024, as the result of a vehicular accident.

Miss Keys was a graduate of West Jones High School, Class of 2022. She was a member of the Morning Star Baptist Church. She attended the University of Mississippi on a scholarship certificate in special Congressional recognition (CTE) and has many other academic...

Aug 27, 2024

Mrs. Williams died on August 27, 2024, at Merit Health in Hattiesburg, MS.

Mrs. Williams was a graduate of McLaurin Attendance Center, Magee, MS. She was an active member of Zionell CME Church and was president of the Usher Board. She enjoyed football and basketball games and baking cakes and pies. She was employed at Magnetek for 27 years.

She was preceded...

Aug 10, 2024

Mr. Michael Christopher Blanks, 48(December 14, 1976-August 10, 2024), Ellisville, MS(formerly of Covington County) graduated from Mount Olive Attendance Center, Mount Olive, MS. He enjoyed watching football; his favorite NFL team was the New Orleans Saints. He spent his leisure time fishing. He was employed at Masonite, Laurel, MS.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Odell Blanks, and Lorene...

Aug 3, 2024

Mrs. Eliza Lindsey Brown, 79 was a member of Old Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, Collins, MS. She attended Carver Central High School, Collins and Smith County Training School, Taylorsville, MS where she graduated in 1964. She was a member of the Smith County Training School basketball team. She was employed at Collinswood Chicken Poultry Plant and Sanderson Farms for 41...

Aug 1, 2024

Mrs. Geneva Lou Posey, 83 spent her childhood acquiring many memories, such as working alongside her father in the fields, hauling pulpwood, and fishing. She wasn't just a mother to her children but to her nieces and nephews. She also was a dedicated bus driver and raised many children on her route.

She was a blessing to her family and received...

Jul 31, 2024

Jul 30, 2024

Mr. James Philliips 87, had a dedicated career as a cement finisher until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, and engaging in activities that brought him peace and happiness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Willie Mae Phillips; wife, Ruby L. Phillips; stepdaut=gher, Earnetine Echols; siblings, Inez, John, Holly James, Clara Mae, Catherine, and Martha Jean.

Survivors include...

Jul 29, 2024

Jul 9, 2024

Mrs. Deborah Ann Johnson, 56 passed away on July 9, 2024.

Mrs. Johnson was a graduate of Collins High School, Collins, MS. She was a member of One Accord Church, Collins, MS. She was employed for a decade at Sanderson Farms. She also served as head cook at the former Morgan's on Main for 12 years. She left an indelible mark...

Jul 7, 2024

Mr. Britton passed away at his residence on July 7, 2024.

Mr. Britton was well known around the town of Collins and surrounding communities. He would work different jobs for anyone needing assistance. 

Survivors include his beloved sister, Lora Jean Lott; brother, Jerry Coleman Britton; niece, Mia Danielle Lott, nephews, Christian Smith and Treveon Husband and many community friends and neighbors.

Jul 2, 2024

Jun 13, 2024

Jun 8, 2024

Mr. Mitchell Steven McGee, 61, (August 12, 1962-June 8, 2024), Salt Lake City, UT(formerly of Collins, MS( Shady Oak Community) passed away on June 8, 2024, in Salt Lake City, UT.

Mitchell was a member of Shady Oak MBC from a young age. He attended school at Hopewell Elementary School, and Collins Junior High School, and graduated from Collins High School...