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.

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Jan 4, 2025

Mr. Jerry Allen Hayes, 71 (May 30, 1953-January 4, 2025), Collins, MS( Rocky Valley Community) passed away on January 4, 2025.

He was a retired truck driver with Sanderson Farms and enjoyed spending time fishing, hunting and cruising the coast. He was loved by his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Javan and Bobbie Jean Hayes; brother,...

Dec 28, 2024

Mr. Edward McNair, Mount Olive, MS passed away on December 28, 2024.

Mr McNair attended Mount Olive Attendance Center and was employed with McQueen Construction Company for 15 plus years.

He was a loving brother, uncle, cousin and friend. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Claiborne Earl and Ruby Wolfe McNair; two brothers, Willie Hyddleburg and Claiborne McNair and sister Lorraine...

Dec 27, 2024

Mrs. Fannie Mae Keyes Clark, 69, Jackson MS( formerly of Jones County, MS) dedicated her life to the medical field as a CNA. She was hardworking and dedicated to helping others. She has a passion for cooking and attending church. She was a loving person to her children, grandchildren, family and friends. She was a member of Life Changers Community...

Dec 26, 2024

Mr. J.D. McGee Turner, 72, Salt Lake City, UT(formerly of the Lilly Valley Community, Mount Olive, MS) passed away in Salt Lake City, UT on December 26, 2024.

He was loved by his family and friends. The family would like to express sincere thanks for the many prayers, calls, and expressions of love extended to them.

He was preceded in death by...

Dec 18, 2024

Mr. Linnie Coleman passed away on December 18, 2024.

Honorary Pallbearers: Andrew Coleman, James Coleman, Jerry Keyes, Robert Coleman, and Terry KeyesActive Pallbearers: Selmon Coleman, Ortegas Jones, Charles Smith, Zurick Coleman, Dannas Coleman, Montavius Coleman, Dewon Coleman, Joseph Pickering, and Kendrell Coleman

Mr. Coleman attended and graduated from Collins High School, Collins, MS. He was employed by Rutland Lumber Company for many...

Dec 16, 2024

Mrs. Loretta Jackson, Benson, 70,Collins, MS passed away on December 16, 2024.

Mother Loretta Jackson Benson joined Mt. Zion Ora at an early age and later moved her membership and joined St. John Church of God In Christ. She was devoted and active evangelism and missionary work in the church.In 2020 she began to serve as President of District 10 Mississippi...

Dec 13, 2024

Mr. Julious Earl Graves, Sr., (Mr. Big Earl),80 of Mount Olive, MS died on December 13, 2024, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS.

Mr. Graves attended Smith County Training School, Taylorsville, MS where he participated in various sports. He was awarded a basketball scholarship to Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS. He was employed by the Blain Company, Gulf...

Dec 12, 2024

Mr. Robert Earl Barnes, 63, New Orleans, LA formerly of Collins, MS was a member of a close-knit family who cared for him dearly. He moved to New Orleans at the age of 17 and started a life forged a successful career and built a family of his own. He was employed with Rust Mack Company for decades and retired...

Dec 10, 2024

Mrs. Lola Dampier-Armstrong, New Hebron, MS, passed away at her residence on December 10, 2024.

Mrs. Dampier-Armstrong lived her life in a Christian way that showed her love and her wisdom to many. Early in life she was a member of Oak Ridge Church and later moved her membership to North Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Dampier-Armstrong was a member...

Dec 10, 2024

Miss Christie Ann Massie, 37, Collins, MS( formerly of Hinds County, MS) passed away at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS on December 10, 2024.

Miss Massie spent her life with her family celebrating anytime they could get together. To know Christie ws to love her. She was loved by so many for the person she was. She was...

Dec 4, 2024

Mr. Hilbert Fairley 83, Mount Olive, MS passed away on December 4, 2024, at Merit Health-Wesley, Hattiesburg, MS.

Mr. Fairley was a 1961 graduate of Carver Central High School, Collins, MS. He was a lifelong member of Rocky Valley Missionary Baptist Church. He was baptized under the leadership of his father. He was very active in the choir and became a...

Dec 4, 2024

Mr. Tommie Lee Bullard, 90, Collins, MS died on December 4, 2024, as the result of a vehicular accident.

Mr. Bullard grew up in Collins, MS, and was a faithful member of Shady Oak Missionary Baptist Church. He cherished his family and friends deeply. He had a good sense of humor, a gift for storytelling, and a love for cracking jokes....

Dec 4, 2024

Mr. Johnny Charles Johnson, Collins, MS, 66 passed away on December 4, 2024.

He served proudly with the United States Army for three years. His larger-than-life personality was a testament to strength, love, and fun. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Vera Mae Price(Fairley-Page); brother, Anthony Johnson, sister, JoAn Johnson (Scott-Evans).

Survivors include his children, Regis Levell Powers(Pretoria) and Shalanda Lagrace...

Nov 29, 2024

Ms. Willie Earl Goudy, 88, Collins, MS was a lifelong resident of Covington County. She was employed for 40 years at Sanderson Farms and also worked at Lott's Cafe. She had an immeasurable love for her children, grandchildren, and family.

She was a faithful member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Board. She was known for...

Nov 19, 2024

Ms. Cheri Antoinette Strickland, 53, Collins, MS died on November 19, 2024, at Covington County Hospital, Collins, MS.

Ms. Strickland attended Congregation Church of God In Christ and Holiness of Collins Churches and later became a member of Greater Collins COGIC. She had a deep passion for singing and the upkeep of the church. She was endowed with many gifts and...

Nov 12, 2024

Ms. Vernie Mae Durr, 77, Mount Olive, MS  passed away November 7, 2024, at Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg, MS.

Ms. Durr was a devoted and dedicated servant of the Lord. She accepted Christ at an early age. She was a caring, compassionate, loving, and loyal person to her family and friends.

She was employed with Magnetek for a number of years.

She was...

Nov 10, 2024