Mavis Lambert
Mavis Lambert, 69, of Jayess, passed away Feb. 19, 2022. Mavis was born Jan. 22, 1953, in Monticello to Elzy and Cathern Buchanan. Graveside services were held Feb. 22 at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Cemetery in Monticello. Wilson Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Bro. Dale Authement presided over the services. Mavis is survived by one…
Read MoreSarah A. “Pat” Langston
Funeral services for Sarah Alice (Patsy) McDaniel Langston were held Feb. 12, 2022, at Saulters Moore Funeral Chapel. Interment followed in New Hebron Cemetery, where she was laid to rest next to her loving husband, Harold. Rev. Richard Green officiated. Mrs. Langston, 94, entered the eternal rest of her Lord on Feb. 9 at Lawrence…
Read MoreRonald Mulford
Ronald Mulford, 71, of Lexington, Ky., passed away Jan. 26, 2022. He was born on Jan. 28, 1950, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Watson and Helen Mulford. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Monticello Pentecostal Church in Monticello, followed by graveside at Powell Grove Pentecostal Church in…
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Feb. 27 Monticello United Methodist Church will host a fellowship lunch after the morning worship service on Sunday, Feb. 27. Everyone is welcome to attend and fellowship with church members. Gumbo and po-boys will be served. March 2 Monticello United Methodist Church will hold an Ash Wednesday service at noon, March 2. March 12 River…
Read MoreJohnnie Bell Boyd
Homegoing services for Johnnie Bell Boyd were held Feb. 10, 2022, at Monticello United Pentecostal Church in Monticello. Interment followed in Providence Baptist Church Cemetery in Jayess. Rev. Glynn Hilton, Rev. Timothy Mains, and Rev. Chris Keen officiated. Mrs. Boyd, 94, went on to her heavenly reward Feb. 4 at her home, surrounded by her…
Read MoreSteve D. Cliburn
Steve D. Cliburn, 82, of Silver Creek, passed away Feb. 9, 2022. He was born March 24, 1939, in Terry to Steve and Linnie Sullivan Cliburn. Graveside services were held at Cliburn Cemetery in Silver Creek on Feb. 12. Wilson Funeral Home handled arrangements. Mr. Cliburn was a member of Seed Sowers Church, where he…
Read MoreJerry Alton King
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the Feb. 8, 2022, death of Jerry Alton King, of Monticello, who was 79 years of age. He was born Dec. 25, 1942, in Walthall County, with the family’s residence in rural Lawrence County. A memorial service was held Feb. 10, 2022, at Topeka Baptist Church, with…
Read MoreReese A. McRaney
Funeral services for Reese McRaney were conducted Feb. 13, 2022, at New Hebron United Pentecostal Church in New Hebron. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Rev. Cliff Hilton and Rev. Bob Jones officiated. Mr. McRaney, 78, entered into the eternal rest of his Lord Feb. 9 at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. Saulters Moore Funeral…
Read MoreJohn Thomas Wyles
John Thomas Wyles, 53, of Monticello, passed away Jan. 30, 2022. He was born April 8, 1968, in Port Sulphur, La. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Christi Wyles; and by his children, Thomas Wyles…
Read MoreGarrar “Bo” Bilbo
Graveside services for Retired Master Sergeant Garrar “Bo” Bilbo were held Feb. 5, 2022, at New Hebron Cemetery in New Hebron. Rev. Mike Grenn officiated. Master Sargeant Bilbo, 85, passed away Feb. 1 at Magee General Hospital in Magee. Saulters Moore Funeral Home handled arrangements. Garrar “Bo” Bilbo was born on Sept. 28, 1936, in…
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