OBITUARIES

Feb 20, 2024

Feb 16, 2024

Pastor Larry Charles Magee, Mount Olive, MS passed away on February 16, 2024. Pastor Magee and his late wife, First Lady Elizabeth Owens Magee dedicated their ministry to both of his churches, Mt. Lena, Magee, MS, and New Palestine, Soso, MS.He had a love for Christ through preaching as well as song and the added gift of guitar playing.  His musical...

Feb 11, 2024

Mrs. Tamika Magee Harper, 47, passed away at Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg, MS on February 11, 2024.

Mrs. Harper was a lifelong member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.  She actively supported her Friendship Community through educational services ( tutoring), mission duties, and caretaking.  She has a close relationship with her grandparents, the late Reverend Dr. V. M. Magee and Mrs.Rosa Lee Magee.

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Feb 5, 2024

Darrell Lovell Collins, 52 Collins, MS passed away on February 5, 2024.

Mr. Collins attended Covington County Schools. He and his cousin were employed together for many years.  He enjoyed working with concrete.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Jr., and Wyomia McCarty Collins; maternal grandparents, JC and Ethel Mae McCarthy; paternal grandparents, James Sr., and Mary Barnes Collins;...

Feb 2, 2024

Mrs. Emma Jean Rogers-Gardner,83 passed away on February 2, 2024.

Mrs. Gardner was active in church attendance.  She joined a church in Oakland, CA and continued to be involved with various churches aboard while her husband served in the Navy.  After moving back to Mississippi, she  joined Greater Dry Ridge Missionary Baptist Church. where she served faithfully.

She enjoyed spending time with her...

Jan 27, 2024

Ms. Deirdre Lynette Fairley, 40 passed away on January 2, 2024.

Ms. Fairley attended Covington County Schools and furthered her education at South Jones and Taylorsville High School and graduated in 2002.  She was raised in the church and could be found on Sunday mornings singing in the church choir.  Singing was her passion.  On her last earthly journey, she asked...

Jan 26, 2024

Mrs. Helen Ruth Ducksworth Hayes 79, Taylorsville, MS was a lifelong member of Leaf River Missionary Baptist Church.  She attended school at Cherry Grove School, Cherry Grove, MS.  She enjoyed cooking, baking, and ironing and worked for over 10 years at Collinswood Poultry Plant and for Allen's Cleaners, Taylorsville, MS.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Amos and Myrtle...

Jan 18, 2024

Mr. Riley passed away on January 18, 2024.Pallbearers:  Jemelle Flowers, NaKeva Magee, Tydariun Magee, Ray'Kell Ducksworth, Fezell Myers and Skylar StrongHonorary Pallbearers:  Ken'Dariun Magee, Audie Stribling, Ce'Keidrion Zimmerman, Tommy Byrd, and Reginald Magee, Jr.Flower Bearers:  FamilyPastor Alfred Balthazar was the Officiant.

Mr. Riley graduated from Collins High School. Collins in 2012.  After graduation he became a truck driver.  He enjoyed fishing...

Jan 6, 2024

Mr. Larry W. ( LW) Barnes died on January 6, 2024 at the Hattiesburg Health and Rehab Center, Hattiesburg, MS.     Mr. Barnes was a member of New Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, Taylorsville, MS.  He was a man of many occupations, logging, watching football and car racing.  He always kept the faith, even though he  had many hurdles to cross in his...

Jan 5, 2024

Mrs. Lorene Brown Blanks passed away at her residence on January 5, 2024. She attended Lilly Valley Missionary Baptist Church. She was a model housewife and took care of her children while her husband worked and provided for the family.  She was well-respected in the community and well-loved by her family, friends, and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Dec 23, 2023

Mr. Deyounta Clark, 29 passed away on December 23, 2023 as the result of a vehicular accident.   Mr. Clark attended Mount Olive Attendance Center, Mount Olive, MS.  He was a member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, Mount Olive.  He loved his family with a deep and emotional passion.   He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dace Nelly,...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...