Area Obituaries
Willard Raymond Buffington
Funeral services for Willard Raymond “Buff” Buffington were held Dec. 23, 2023, at Hepzibah Baptist Church, with interment following in the Hepzibah Cemetery. Glenn Buffington officiated, assisted by Rev. Matt Robinson. Saulters Moore Funeral Home handled arrangements. Mr. Buffington, 83, entered into the eternal rest of his Lord Dec. 20 at his home in Silver…
Read MoreRobert Earl Delaughter
Robert Earl Delaughter, 86, of Monticello, passed away peacefully at his home on Dec. 23, 2023. Robert was born on June 4, 1938, in Brookhaven to Martin and Jessie Delaughter, of Brookhaven. A memorial service was held Dec. 29 at New Life Church in Monticello, with Bro. Jay Thompson officiating. Wilson Funeral Home handled arrangements.…
Read MoreRalph Cowart Rogers
Ralph Cowart Rogers passed away on Dec. 16, 2023, in Broken Arrow, Okla. Born on Sept. 10, 1952, in Monticello, Ralph was the youngest child of MT and Lelia Rogers, who preceded him in death. He spent his formative years on Fire Tower Road in Silver Creek, where his passion for nature, the stars, and…
Read MoreRandolph Alexander
Funeral services for Randolph Alexander were held Dec. 19, 2023, at Calvary Pentecostal Church in Jayess, with interment following in the church cemetery. Bishop L.R. Bowling officiated, assisted by Pastor Elliot Rutland. Mr. Alexander, 86, entered into the eternal rest of his Lord Dec. 15 at his home in Jayess. Saulters Moore Funeral Home, Hughes…
Read MoreJeff Haley
Jeff Haley, 61, of Monticello, passed away peacefully at his home on Dec. 15, 2023. Jeff was born on Oct. 4, 1962, in Brookhaven to James Haley and Rebecca Hicks Boyd of Monticello. A funeral service was held Dec. 21 at Monticello Methodist Protestant Church, with Bro. Dave Nichols and Bro. Kevin McAdams officiating. Wilson…
Read MoreBrad J. Lambert
Brad J. Lambert, 52, of Monticello, passed away on Dec. 19, 2023. at his residence in Monticello. Brad was born Oct. 27, 1971, in Valparaiso, Ind., to James Earl and Judy Lambert. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Brad is survived by his daughters, Ashlynn Lambert, Alyssa Lambert, and Ariele Grilliot, all…
Read MoreWilliam Edward Mullins
Funeral services for former Lawrence County Sheriff William Edward Mullins were held Dec. 22, 2023, at the Shalom Baptist Church in Silver Creek, with interment following in the New Hebron Cemetery. Mr. Mullins, 79, entered into the eternal rest of his Lord Dec. 18 at his home in New Hebron. Saulters Moore Funeral Home was…
Read MoreNorma Ruth Cumberland Williams
Norma Ruth Cumberland Williams was born in Preston on April 9, 1943, and passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Dec. 16, 2023, following a long journey with dementia. Norma Ruth was from a family of three boys and four girls, of which she was third from the oldest. She…
Read MoreJoe Ann Demourelle
Funeral services were held Dec. 16, 2023, at China Lee Missionary Baptist Church, Silver Creek, for Joe Ann Demourelle, 66, who passed away Dec. 5 at her residence. Rev. Jerry Earl officiated, with interment following in the church cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. She is the daughter of the late James…
Read MoreSharlie Ann Hyde
Our dear mother Sharlie Ann Hyde, 82, passed away on Dec. 9, 2023, at Southwest Regional Medical Cen-ter in McComb. Sharlie was born on Sept. 24, 1941, to Joseph F. Pittenger and Sharlie Amelia Pittenger in Pascagoula. Ann will always be remembered for her big heart and her giving spirit. Ann was a wonderful mother…
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