OBITUARIES

Jan 23, 2023

Mr. Lionel Alexander, 71, formerly of Copiah County and Simpson County passed away on January 27, 2023.   Mr. Alexander attended school in New Hymn and Mendenhall High School.  After high school he enlisted in the United States Army and served honorably.   He worked in construction with Jack Leonard and Blain Construction Companies.  Later he worked for Valley Foods.  He had a passion...

Jan 11, 2023

Mr. Willie Earl "Spider Man" McInnis, Jr., 78, Mount Olive, MS; passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Simpson General Hospital, Mendenhall, MS.   Mr. McInnis was a graduate of Carver Central HIgh School, Collins, MS and an active alumni of the Lincoln, Hopewell, Carver Alumni Association.  He was a faithful and dedicated member of Goodwater Christian Methodist Episcopal...

Dec 31, 2022

Mrs Amanda Chisolm Bender, 97, Florence, MS passed away at her residence on December 31, 2022.   Mrs. Bender attended Lincoln Attendance Center, Mount Olive, MS; graduated from Piney Woods Country Life School, Piney Woods, MS.  She was a graduate of Alcorn State University and retired as an educator with over 40 years of service in Sharkey County, MS.   She...

Dec 25, 2022

Mr. Roger L. Buckhalter, 65, Collins, MS passed away on December 25, 2022.   Mr. Buckhalter was a lifelong resident of Covington and enjoyed spending time with community friends.   He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Fannie Buckhalter; three brothers, Johnny L. Buckhalter, Terry L. Buckhalter, and Ray L. Buckhalter.   Survivors include four sisters, Fannie...

Dec 22, 2022

Mr. King Solomon Simmons, 75, Collins, MS passed away on December 22, 2022   Mr. Simmons attended school and graduated  in Cross City, FL.  After graduation he enlisted in the United States Army.  He also served in the United States National Guard where he deployed  during Desert Storm.  His major goal in life was to make others happy.   He...

Dec 3, 2022

Mrs. Gussie Mae Bates, Mt. Olive, MS, passed away at her residence on December 3, 2022   Mrs. Bates was born and raised in Mt. Pleasant Community.  Her parents were Methodist and Baptist affiliated and she attended both denominations .  She attended school and graduated high school in 1956 from Lincoln Attendance Center, Mount Olive, MS. She was employed for some time...

Dec 1, 2022

Mrs. Mae Ea Lewis, Magee, MS passed away on December 1, 2022   In 1971 she moved to Pomona, CA adn worked as a CNA and dietician at Lanterman State Hospital and remained there until she retired.  After retirement, she relocated back to Magee, MS.  She enjoyed gardening.     She was preceded in death by her parents, Booker T. and Ardella...

Nov 29, 2022

Mrs. Willie Ruth "Tootie Mae" Price Feazell, 81, Mount Olive, MS( Mt. Zion Jr Community) passed away on November 29, 2022.   Mrs. Feazell attended and graduated from Lincoln Attendance Center, Mount Olive.  She was a lifelong member of Mt. Zion Jr.. Missionary Baptist Church.  One of her greatest joys was spending time with her family and friends.   She...

Nov 28, 2022

Mrs. Willie Ruth Page, 84, Collins, MS, passed away on November 28, 2022 at Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg, MS.   Mrs. Page enjoyed being busy and engaged in whatever tasks she was performing.  She has a loving, but strong spirit.  She enjoyed going to shop whenever she had a chance.   She was preceded in death by her  parents; husband, Eugene...

Nov 24, 2022

Oct 26, 2022

Mr. Terry Davis Barnes passed away on October 26, 2022, from the Asbury Nursing Care Facility, Hattiesburg, MS.   Mr. Barnes attended Collins High School, Collins and joined Old Hopewell MBC at an early age.  He was employed with the American Field Services Corporation, Madison, MS as an operator until his health declined.     He was preceded in death by his...

Oct 22, 2022

Mrs. Glenda Faye"GiGi' Dampier, Inwood, Long Island, New York( formerly of Mount Olive, MS) passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022, nine days after her 68th birthday.   At a young age she was sent to New York for a better education and more opportunities.  She joined St. John Baptist Church and remained a faithful member.  She was active in the...

Oct 20, 2022

Oct 17, 2022

Ms. Carolyn "Red Bone" Barnes 54 passed away on October 17, 2022.   Ms. Barnes attended Collins High School, Collins, MS. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and sharing joy and happiness to all who came in contact with her.     She was preceded in death by her father, James Crosby, and brother, Gerald Barnes.   Survivors include her...

Oct 9, 2022

Mrs. Mattie L. Sampso Johnson, Laurel, MS passed away at the Laurel Care Center on October 9, 2022 in Laurel, MS.   Mrs. Sampson-Johnson was a graduate of Highland Park High School, Detroit, MI and she attended the Holy Cross and Zion Rock. Detroit, MI.  She was employed at Green Leaf Restaurant, Detroit where she met all of the Motown singers. She...

Oct 3, 2022

Mr. R. B. "Be Bop" Easterling, Magee, MS Easterling passed away October 3, 2022 at his residence.   Mr. Easterling attended McLauri Vocational Attendance Center., Magee, MS. He was employed at Central Wholesale for  a number of years; later in life he was a funeral assistant at Whitehead Funeral Home.  He ended his career as a construction worker.   He enjoyed...

Oct 2, 2022

Mr. Joune Charles McLaurin, 61, Erie, PA ( formerly of Collins, MS) died on October 2, 2022 at his residence in Erie, PA.   Mr. McLaurin retired from City of Erie Waterworks Department after more than twenty five  years of employment.  He was a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers Football fan. He enjoyed working with his  lawn care service business, traveling to Mississippi,...

Sep 18, 2022

Mrs. Lessie B. Edison, Collins, MS passed away on September 18, 2022 at Covington County Hospital , Collins, MS.   Mrs. Edison was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church early in life and later joined Shady Oak Missionary Baptist Church.  She was the definition of a Virtuous Woman because of all the titles that she possessed, a compassionate Mother, a dedicated...

Sep 11, 2022

Mr. Charles ( Nookie, Chuck or Slim) Edward Easterling, Magee, MS passed away at his residence on September 11, 2022.   Mr. Easterling was a former member of Zionell CME Church and later in life joined Mt. Olive Community Church under the leadership of Pastor Tony C. Duckworth.  He attended Magee High School, Magee, MS and was a graduate of...

Sep 9, 2022

Funeral services for Mr. Mims Rankin,  Jr., Mendenhall, MS were held on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at  12-Noon from the Chapel at Reeves Funeral Home.  Brother Nathaniel Lias was the Officiant.  Interment was at 121 Mims Rankin, Jr. Rd., Mendenhall, MS.  Pallbearers:  Family and Friends Flower Bearers:  Family and Friends.   Mr. Rankin was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle...