Gerald Douglas Tompkins
Gerald Douglas Tompkins, 84, of Hattiesburg, passed away on March 29, 2026, at Forrest General Hospital. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 3, at Moore Funeral Home in Hattiesburg, with services immediately following at 3 at Moore Hattiesburg Chapel. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Mr. Tompkins was born on…
Read MoreFloyd Lee Frelix
Funeral services were held on March 28, 2026, at New Zion M.B. Church, Oakvale, for Rev. Floyd Lee Frelix, 85, of Silver Creek, who passed away on March 20 at his residence. Rev. John A. Johnson officiated, with interment following in the church cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He is the…
Read MoreMelvin Jean Newsome
Funeral services were held on March 28, 2026, at North Silver Creek Baptist Church, New Hebron, for Melvin Jean Newsome, 48, of New Hebron, who passed away on March 20 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson. Rev. Michael Evan officiated, with interment following in the church cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge…
Read MoreSarah Lou Sutton Kiser
Sarah Lou Sutton Kiser, 86, passed away peacefully on Feb. 21, 2026, in Madison, surrounded by her family. Sarah was born on Aug. 7, 1939, in Winston-Salem, N.C., to Robert Bean and Elsie Lou Sutton. Sarah lived a life marked by compassion, dedication, and love for her family and community. She earned her Bachelor of…
Read MoreAmp Case
Anthony Ras “Amp” Case, 56, of Jayess, passed away on March 11, 2026, in Monticello. Amp was born on June 14, 1969, in Brookhaven to Dennis Earl Case and Maxie Pearl Reid Case. Funeral services were conducted at Bethel Baptist Church in Monticello on March 15. Interment followed at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. Ministers were…
Read MoreEaster at the Ag Museum set for April 4
The Mississippi Egg Marketing Board is hosting its annual Easter at the Ag Museum event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 4. at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum. “We’re proud to continue this annual Easter tradition at the Ag Museum and welcome visitors from all across the state,” said Commissioner of…
Read MoreJoeann Griffith Wallace
A memorial service will be held for Joeann Griffith Wallace at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Riverwood Family. Visitation will start at noon on Tuesday prior to the service at Riverwood Family. Joeann Griffith Wallace, 84, of Monticello, passed away on March 20 at Silver Cross Nursing Home. She was born on…
Read MoreBlood donors needed
As many families travel for spring break, Mississippi Blood Services is asking community members across the state to donate blood as seasonal travel and school closures often lead to a drop in donations while hospital demand remains constant. Blood cannot be manufactured and must come from volunteer donors. With donations declining during spring break, all…
Read MoreArlene Belinda Rhodes
Memorial services were held on March 7, 2026, at North Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, New Hebron, for Arlene Belinda Rhodes, 55, of Byram, who passed away on Feb. 27 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Jackson. Rev. Mirrett Rhodes officiated. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. She is the daughter of the late…
Read MoreAnn Russell Pace
Ann Russell Pace, cherished wife of Dr. Brantley B. Pace for 70 years and beloved mother of their seven children, died peacefully at home on March 7, 2026, in the company of her family. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 13, at Monticello Baptist Church with visitation at 1 at the…
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