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Area Obituaries

James Paul Polk

James Paul Polk, 58, of Monticello, passed away March 16, 2024, at the home of his mother-in-law and father-in-law in Jayess. He was born Feb. 7, 1966, in Prentiss. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, with visitation from 5 until 9 p.m., Monday evening, March 18,…

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Colton George Stuckey

A celebration of life for Colton George Stuckey, of Jayess, will be held at Wilson Funeral Home at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2024. Visitation will take place at the funeral home from 5 until 9 p.m., Friday, March 15, and again on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Graveside services will follow…

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Linda Paulette Harrison

The funeral service for Linda Paulette Harrison will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Divide Methodist Protestant Church, with burial in Tilton Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, at Divide Methodist Protestant and will resume Wednesday from noon until the time of service. Riverwood Family is handling arrangements. Mrs. Paulette,…

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Dianne Bates Henry

On March 4, 2024, Dianne Bates Henry, the loving wife and mother, passed away at Lawrence County Hospital at the age of 77. A memorial service was held March 8 at Monticello Baptist Church. Dianne was born July 16, 1946, to Wilbur Bernice Bates and Ollie Verdue Polk Bates. She was dedicated to her church,…

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Michelle Shannon Reynolds

Michelle Shannon Reynolds, 53, of Monticello, passed away peacefully March 8, 2024, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven. She was born March 10, 1970, in Bainbridge, Md. Memorial services will be held 6:30-8 p.m., Friday, March 15, at Shiloh Baptist Church. Michelle was a loving mother, sister, and friend.  She was active in her…

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Barbara Crosby Garrett

Barbara Crosby Garrett, 90, of Sontag, passed away peacefully at her residence on March 7, 2024. Barbara was born Dec. 3, 1933, in Sontag to George Louis Crosby and Jessie Harris. Visitation will be held from 1:30 p.m. until funeral services at 2:30 on Sunday, March 10, at Shiloh Baptist Church in Sontag. Graveside services will follow at…

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Darlie Joyce King

Darlie Joyce King, 88, of Monticello, passed away on March 1, 2024, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven. Darlie was born April 11, 1935, in Tylertown to Lewis Jackson and Wadie Day Rowell. Visitation will be held from 5 until 9 p.m., Tuesday March 5, at Wilson Funeral Home. Visitation will resume at 9…

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Jaylen Price

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved Jaylen Price, 12 years old. Jaylen was a talented athlete and a beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend to countless individuals. He passed away on Feb. 27, 2024, at his residence in Silver Creek. He was born April 25, 2011, in…

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Cruz Mackenzie Lewis

Cruz Mackenzie Lewis was born July 14, 2016, in Brookhaven to his loving parents, Kirk and Callie Lewis. Cruz passed away on Feb. 26, 2024, in Shivers. Cruz (Cookie) was a 7-year-old, energetic, fearless child. Many would describe him as an “old soul” who never met a stranger or ran out of things to say.…

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Steven Bradley White

The funeral service for Steven Bradley White will be at 2 p.m., Friday, March 1, 2024, at Calvary Pentecostal Church, with burial in Powell’s Grove Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 until 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 29, at Calvary and will resume from 1 p.m. until the time of service Friday. Riverwood Family is handling arrangements.…

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