OBITUARIES
Tuesday Renae Pittman, 49
Dec 22, 2023
Mrs. Tuesday, Renae Pittman, 49, Magee, MS (formerly of Mount Olive, MS) passed away on December 22, 2023.
Mrs. Pittman was a member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, Mount Olive, and remained a member until her death. Mrs. Pittman attended Covington County Public School and graduated from Collins High School in 1993. She continued her education at Jones Junior College where she...
Johnnie Mae Barnes, 81
Dec 20, 2023
Mrs. Johnnie Mae Mayfield Barnes, 81 of Collins, MS passed away on December 20, 2023.
Mrs. Barnes was a long-time member of New Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, served as an usher, and participated in the church choir. She was a Sunday School teacher, President of the Senior Mission, and a member of the Kitchen Ministry. She loved her family, church, and...
Victor Mature Moffet, 60
Dec 9, 2023
Mr. Victure Mature Moffett( Vic), Collins, MS, passed away on December 9, 2023. Mr. Moffrett was a member of Old Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church and was baptized at an early age along with his older brothers. He was raised in a loving home by his parents. He graduated from Collins High School, Collins, MSW where he played football and later attended...
Re'Shun Octavius Goudy, 27
Nov 25, 2023
Mr. Re'Shun Octavius "Shun D" Goudy, 27, Collins, MS, passed away on November 25, 2023. He attended Collins High School, Collins, MS, Class of 2015. Spending quality time with his family and friends is what he enjoyed more than anything. He had a humble quietness about himself. He was preceded in death b, uncles, Michael Goudy and Rynea Goudy. ...
Gilbert Barber Esq, 70
Nov 22, 2023
Mr. Gilbert Baber, Esq. 70, attended high school in Acerman, MS and graduated with honors. He graduated from Jackson State University in 1971. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army and later entered Howard University of Law. He and his wife, Sandra Milloy Baber opened their own law practice in 2002m Baber and Milloy. They took on numerous cases ensuring justice...
Michael Magee, 65
Nov 20, 2023
Funeral services for Mr. Michael Magee, 65, (December 6, 1957 - November 20, 2023), were held on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 11AM from St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church, Magee, MS. Interment was in the church cemetery. Mr. Michael Magee, 65, Magee, MS, passed away on November 20, 2023. Mr. Magee was a lifelong member of St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church...
Herber Blackwell, 59
Nov 19, 2023
Mr. Herbert Blackwell, 59 was preceded in death by his parents, L. W. Blackwell and Willie Hazel Winn Blackwell; siblings, James Winn, Claudell Blackwell, Maggie Lean James and Mary Carol Blackwell. Survivors include, sister, Jewel Doby, Collins, MS; brothers, Sammie Lee Blackwell and Willie Junior Blackwell, both of Magee, MS. Nieces, Kimberly Brown, Staci Doby, Sonya Durr, Katina Blackwell,...
Donald W Gore, 40
Nov 15, 2023
Mr. Donald Wayne Gore, 40, passed away on November 15, 2023. Mr. Gore was a member of Shady Oak MB Church, and a graduate of Collins High School. He moved to Atlanta, GA and later enlisted in the United States Army where he served faithfully for 12 years until moving back to Mississippi. He was preceded in death by...
Allie M Keys, 70
Nov 7, 2023
Mrs. Allie Mae Graves Keys, 70, Collins, MS passed away on November 9, 2023.
She was baptized early in life at Old Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Carver Central High School, Collins. After furthering her education, she became an Educator to Special Needs Students in the Covington County School District. After retirement, she focused on full-time ministry work with...
Vera Mae Coats, 91
Nov 7, 2023
Mrs. Vera Mae Coats, 91 died at Covington County Hospital, November 7, 2023. Mrs. Coats had a very affectionate and faith-filled spirit. She was a faithful member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church and served in many capacities. She enjoyed praising the Lord and singing along with the choir. She attended and graduated from Smith County Training School, Taylorsville, MS....
Joyce Lott, 64
Oct 30, 2023
Mrs. Joyce Owens Lott, 64 passed away in Southaven, MS, on October 30, 2023.
Mrs. Lott was a pillar of the community and would help all who came to her door. Helping others was her superpower. She attended Jones Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church where she served in many ministries. She enjoyed working the election polls...
Montarro Collins Jr., 21
Oct 23, 2023
Mr. Montarro "Mon" Collins, Jr., 21, Magee, MS passed away on October 23, 2023, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS. He attended Magee High School, Magee, MS. He enjoyed being around his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Billy Ray Robinson, and uncle, Marvin Collins. Survivors include father, Montarro Sr( Kimyatta) Collins,...
Larry Barnes, 58
Oct 17, 2023
Mr. Larry Barnes, 58, passed away on October 17, 2023, as the result of a vehicular accident.
Honorary Pallbearers: Eric Barnes, Ladarius Barnes, De'Shyuvionne Glaze, George Barnes, Tadarious Barnes, Issac Graves, Marcus Webb, Mylon Barnes, Tykendrick Barnes, and Chrisean Chaney.
Mr. Barnes was a lifelong member of Shady Oak MB Church. and a graduate of Collins, High School Class of...
Queen Ester McCollum, 88
Oct 13, 2023
Mrs. Queen Ester McCollum "Mama Essie", 88, (June 27, 1935-October 21, 2023), Mount Olive, MS (formerly of Smith County, MS) died at Arrington Living Center, Collins, MS on October 13, 2023. Mrs. Queen enjoyed working in food service and working with flowers. She enjoyed working on crossword puzzles. Her passion was her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a...
Mack Thomas Keys, 67
Oct 3, 2023
Mr. Mack Thomas "Pete" Keys, 67 attended Carver Central High School, Collins. He was dearly loved by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ophie-Holloway-Keys and Henry Mack Keys; siblings, Alice Mae, Maria, Lorean, Irean, Juanita, Teresa, C.W., Joe Charles, Doug, and James Thomas.
Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline Woods-Keys, Collins; two sisters, Carrie Washington...
Yvonne Beatrice Mathis Barron, 86
Sep 27, 2023
Mrs. Yvonne ``Bonnie" Beatrice Mathis Barron, 86, Collins MS was a lifelong member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church where she served in the choir. She enjoyed sewing and was an avid reader. She was employed as a seamstress. She enjoyed decorating her home for the holidays and yearly road trip vacations to California, Chicago, and New Orleans with her family....
Mary Magdalen Tillman, 90
Sep 26, 2023
Mrs. Mary Magdelene Duckworth Tillman, 90, Mendenhall, MS died at her residence on September 26, 2023. Tillman confessed to Christ at an early age and later united with the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wiley Ducksworth and Ida Hamilton Ducksworth; husband, Ammon "A.T." Tillman, Jr. ; son, Samuel "Ricky" Kimp; two daughters,...
Venice Carr, 92
Sep 20, 2023
Mrs. Venice Carr, 92, Taylorsville, MS ( New Hopewell community) passed away on September 20, 2023. Mrs. Carr was a woman of unwavering faith and deep love for her family. She grew up in challenging times, working in the fields and spending much of life at Sanderson Farms. Her Christian faith served as the cornerstone of her life. She was a...
Geneva McGowans Coleman, 83
Sep 17, 2023
Mrs. Geneva McGowans "Bug" Coleman, 83, passed away at Arrington Living Center, Collins, MS on September 17, 2023.
Mrs. Coleman attended and graduated from Lincoln Attendance Center, Mount Olive, MS. After working at various jobs, she retired from Covington Needle Works, Taylorsville, MS. She was a free-spirited person, who enjoyed family gatherings and lived her life to the fullest.
She...
Joe Benjamin Mayfield, 63
Sep 15, 2023
Mr. Joe Benjamin Mayfield, 63, (May 10, 1960-September 15, 2023) Jackson, MS (formerly of Collins, MS- Jones Chapel Community) passed away on September 15, 2023. Mr. Mayfield was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his parents and other family members. Survivors include his family. Pallbearers: Nephews, Cousins and Friends. ...
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