Area Obituaries
Cathy Lorraine McAnally
Cathy Lorraine (Mullins) McAnally was born on March 23, 1956, in Tylertown. She was ushered to heaven on Jan. 18, 2024, at her home in Jayess, at the age of 67. Cathy is survived by her loving partner, Jimmy McAnally, both her husband and her best friend; her daughter, Becky (White) Haley and husband Jeff…
Read MoreJohn Franklin Branton
The funeral service for John Franklin Branton will be 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at Riverwood Family, with visitation from noon until the time of service. Mr. Branton, 54, of Brookhaven, died Jan. 13, 2024, at Lawrence County Hospital. He was born in San Diego, Calif., Nov. 7, 1969, to Rossie Franklin Branton Jr.…
Read MoreMary Louise Cavanaugh Burt
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Louise Cavanaugh Burt was held Jan. 13, 2024, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Bassfield, with interment following in St. James Cemetery. Father Thomasz Golab officiated. Mrs. Burt, 82, entered into the eternal rest of her Lord Jan. 7 at the Jefferson Davis Extended Care Facility in Prentiss.…
Read MoreLarry Fuller
Larry Warren Fuller, 71, born on Sept. 16, 1952, in Columbia, went home to be with his Savior on Jan. 7, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Cleo Fuller; his brother, Michael Fuller; and his daughter, Laura Duke. Larry is survived by his “lovie,” Melanie Jeanine Fuller, and leaves behind…
Read MoreTommy Marcus Givens
A funeral service for Tommy Marcus Givens was held Jan. 2, 2024, at Bethel Baptist Church in Monticello, with burial in the church cemetery. Riverwood Family handled arrangements. Mr. Givens, 71, of Monticello, died Dec. 29, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Monticello on March 8, 1952, to Marcus and Audine Givens. Mr.…
Read MoreBarbara Ann Whisenant Lambert
A funeral service for Barbara Ann Whisenant Lambert was held Jan. 1, 2024, at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Riverwood Family handled arrangements. Mrs. Lambert, 86, of Monticello, died Dec. 29, 2023, at Lawrence County Nursing Center in Monticello. She was born in Winona on Oct. 18, 1937, to Percy…
Read MoreEdward Lowery Lambert
Edward Lowery Lambert, of Jayess, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather during his incredible 94 years of life. He passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve, the evening of Dec. 24, 2023, in the home he shared with his granddaughter and her family in Dothan, Ala. Ed was born on Feb. 25, 1929, to Leon and…
Read MoreLarry Kent Lambert
Services for Larry Kent Lambert, of Monticello, were held Jan. 9, 2024, at Monticello United Methodist Church in Monticello. Burial was at Divide Methodist Protestant Church Cemetery. Riverwood Family handled arrangements. Mr. Lambert, 78, passed away Jan. 3 at St. Dominic’s in Jackson. He was born on July 5, 1945, to the late Maxie and…
Read MoreJimmy W. Whitley Sr.
Jimmy W. Whitley Sr., 78, of Monticello, passed away Dec. 30, 2023, at his residence in Mount Olive. He was born Oct. 11, 1945, in Edwards. A memorial service was held Jan. 6, 2024, at New Life Church in Monticello. Bro. Jay Thompson and Bro. David Browder officiated, with Wilson Funeral Home in charge of…
Read MoreJohnny Calvin Williams
Funeral services were held Dec. 30, 2023, at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Tylertown, for Rev. Johnny Calvin Williams, 71, who passed away Dec. 19 at his residence. Minister Travanti Williams officiated, with interment following at China Lee Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He was the son of the…
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