Area Obituaries
Fleda Smith
Fleda Ann Ballard Smith, 87, of Sontag, passed away March 9, 2022, at her home. She was born on Aug. 28, 1934, in Lawrence County to Shirley and Wilma Ballard. A funeral service was held March 11 in the Wilson Funeral Home chapel. Graveside services followed at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home handled…
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Flora Jo Beeson, 92, of Bogalusa, La., passed away Jan. 23, 2022, at Resthaven Living Center in Bogalusa. She was born Jan. 17, 1930. She was a native of Arm, Miss., and longtime resident of Washington Parish, La. She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church. Mrs. Beeson is survived by a son, Tommy (Jackie)…
Read MoreVicky Lambert
Vicky Lambert, 66, of Monticello, passed away March 5, 2022, at her home. She was born Aug. 2, 1955, to Luther and Lorraine Hyde. The family will announce arrangements for a memorial service at a later date. Wilson Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. She is survived by two daughters, Brittney Thurman, of Monticello, and…
Read MoreGlen Stanford Morgan Sr.
Glen Stanford Morgan Sr., 91, of Brandon, passed away at his home on March 1, 2022. Mr. Morgan was a native of Byrneville, Fla., born to Ira Stanford and Viola Brooks Morgan. He served in the U.S. Army with the 67th MP Company. He worked at Chemstrand Corporation in Pensacola, Fla., before later moving his…
Read MoreChristi Roxanne Reed Sullivan
Christi Roxanne Reed Sullivan, 47, passed away March 1, 2022, in Lawrence County. Christi was born on Feb. 14, 1975, in Baton Rouge, La., to Radford and Patricia Cooper Reed. She was employed by Faith Metal Roofs, LLC. Christi had several hobbies, which include sailing, photography, painting, and reading. She also enjoyed watching movies. Christi…
Read MoreDarlene Walker
Darlene Walker, 64, of Prentiss, passed away Feb. 28, 2022, at Lawrence County Nursing Center. She was born Oct. 18, 1958, in Syracuse, N.Y., to J.R. and Carolyn Portwood. Mrs. Walker raised her children and worked for many years, but her passion was making art, mostly Louisiana-based art. She also loved gardening and flowers, and,…
Read MoreJean Rose Caves
Jean Rose Caves, 89, of Jayess, passed away Feb. 23, 2022, at her residence. Funeral services were held Feb. 26 at Powells Grove Church in Jayess. Graveside services followed in the Powells Grove Pentecostal Church Cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Jean Rose Caves was many things to all of us. She was mama,…
Read MoreRonnie Jones
Funeral services for Ronnie Jones were held Feb. 19, 2022, at New Hebron Baptist Church. Interment followed in the New Hebron Cemetery. Rev. Mike Grenn, Rev. Jeremy Knowles, and Rev. Tyler Chavis officiated. Mr. Jones, 74, entered into the eternal rest of his Lord on Feb. 16, 2022, at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in…
Read MoreArchie C. Ross
Graveside services were held Feb. 26, 2022, at China Lee Baptist Church, Silver Creek, for Archie Ross, 81, who died Feb. 15 at his residence. Rev. Jerry Earl, pastor, officiated; with Johnson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Ross is the son of the late Willie and Estella Ross. He was a member of…
Read MoreMother Eula Mae Showers May
Funeral services for Mother Eula Mae Showers May were held Feb. 12, 2022, at Greater Mt. Olive M. B. Church in Oma. Rev. Bobby Ray Showers Sr. officiated. Interment followed in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. On Saturday evening, Feb. 5, 2022, surrounded by her children and grandchildren, the Lord came and received Mother Eula Mae, 91,…
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