OBITUARIES
Andrew Carnegie Reeves, 97
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.
Michael McNair, 37
Mar 21, 2025
Mr. Michael Sharod "Doc" McNair, 37, Collins, MS, passed away on March 21, 2025, as the result of a vehicular accident in Hattiesburg, MS.
Mr. McNair was a lifelong member of Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist church, Prentiss, MS, and a 2005 graduate of Mount Olive High School, Mount Olive, MS, where he was a member of the Mt. Olive Pirates Football...
Billie Ray Barnes
Mar 19, 2025
Mr. Billie Ray Barnes, 78, Collins, MS, passed away on March 19, 2025, at Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg, MS.
In 1967, Mr. Barnes enlisted in the United States Army and served honorably until February 1969 during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he was employed at Georgia Pacific until his retirement after 30-plus years. He was an ordained deacon at...
Minnie Lee Weathersby McDonald, 81
Mar 17, 2025
Mrs. Minnie Lee Weathersby McDonald, 81, Magee, MS, passed away at her residence on March 17, 2025.
Mrs. McDonald was a graduate of Magee Consolidated School, Class of 1961. She later attended Piney Woods Country Life School. She spent some time in Chicago, IL, and later returned to MS in 1966. She was an active member of Pleasant Grove CME Church...
Theresa Lousie Tigner Haynes, 63
Mar 10, 2025
Mrs. Theresa Louise Tigner Haynes, 63, Magee, MS, passed away at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS.
Mrs. Haynes graduated from Demeen ES and also Robinson High School, Chicago, IL. She was employed at several places in Chicago, Ronnie's SteakHouse, the Postal System and after relocating to Mississippi, she was employed at Millcreek and Krystal's.
She was preceded in death...
Hernando Devaughn Leflore Jr., 25
Mar 6, 2025
Mr. Hernando "DJ" Leflore, Jr., 25, Collins, MS ( formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin), passed away on March 6, 2025, at Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg, MS.
Mr. Leflore was baptized at Progressive Baptist Church, Milwaukee, WI, at an early age. He is a graduate of Whitnall High School, Greenfield, WI. He spent most of his life in Wisconsin before moving to Mississippi...
Eshter Lee Herring, 62
Feb 3, 2025
Ms. Esther Herring passed away on February 3, 2025.
Ms. Herring was born in New Orleans, LA and moved to Bassfield at an early age where she settled and raised her family. She was a member of New Jerusalem Apostolic Church until she relocated to Gulfport, MS where she resided until her departure.She loved life and her family.
She was preceded in...
Geraldine Womack, 74
Jan 30, 2025
Mrs. Geraldine Ward Womack, 74, Magee, MS, passed away on January 30, 2025, at her residence.
Mrs. Womack devoted her life to Christ and was a lifelong Methodist, and grew up in the Zionell CME Church family. She graduated from Scott High School, Toledo, Ohio. She was employed as a manager at McDonald's, at Village Fish House, she worked in Food...
Alex Denham, 58
Jan 28, 2025
Alex "Elliott" Denham, 58, Collins, MS, passed away on January 28, 2025.
Mr. Denham was baptized at an early age at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. He was an outgoing and sociable person. He enjoyed repairing cars and entertaining his grandchildren. He was known for always helping others and would be available for anyone.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James...
Larry Gordon Mangrum
Jan 18, 2025
Mr. Larry Gordon "Flip" Mangrum, 71 ( May 15, 1953-January 18, 2025), Mount Olive, MS passed away on January 18, 2025.
He joined Galilee MBC at an early age. He attended Lincoln Attendance Center in Mount Olive and after completing 8th grade he went on to attend Carver Center High School, Collins, MS. After the schools were integrated in Covington County...
Cleotha Kasteel "Princeston" Blackwell
Jan 17, 2025
Mr. Cleotha Kasteel "Princeston" Blackwell, Mount Olive, and Mendenhall, MS passed away on January 17, 2025.
Mr. Blackwell was a beloved member of his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Cleother ( Isadoria) Blackwell and Jerry Laird; nephew Corey Thornton; and cousins Andre Blackwell and Jerrel Walker.Survivors include his parents, Glemdale Blackwell, Sr. and Debbie Laird Blackwell;...
Donte Price, 40
Jan 11, 2025
Mr. Donte Q. Price, Collins, MS passed away on January 11, 2025.
Mr. Price attended Collins High School, Collins, MS. He worked at various jobs throughout his life. He was employed with Roman's Tire Shop, Rutland Lumber, Diamond Offshores, and RES. He was a true mechanic at heart. He loved to ride( race cars, motorcycles, and ATVs) He was a devoted...
Jacqueline Wallace, 67
Jan 10, 2025
Mrs. Jacqueline (Jackie) Elaine Wallace, Mount Olive, MS passed away on January 10, 2025.
Mrs. Wallace attended Lincoln Attendance Center and graduated from Mt. Olive Attendance Center in 1977. She loved playing basketball and first String in the school orchestra.
She was a lifelong member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. She attended Jackson State University for two years. Her passion was working...
Devan Ballard, 74
Jan 8, 2025
Mr. Devan Ray Ballard, 74, Hattiesburg, MS passed away on January 8, 2025.
Mr. Ballard was employed for 21 years at the University of Southern Mississippi and also worked for Service Master for 21 years until his health forced him to retire. He was a graduate of Leland High School and furthered his education at Mississippi Valley State University. He was...
Jerry Allen Hayes, 71
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,...
Edward McNair, 60
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...
Fannie Mae Keyes Clark, 69
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...
JD Magee Turner, 72
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...
Linnie Coleman, 57
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...
Loretta Jackson Benson 70
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...
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