Area Obituaries
Marie Boyles Templet
Marie Boyles Templet, 95, of Silver Creek, passed away Aug. 30, 2021, at Lawrence County Hospital in Monticello. Marie was born Aug. 13, 1926, in Monticello to Columbus and Maude Glover Boyles. A funeral service was held Sept. 3 at Wilson Funeral Home, with graveside services following in Old Silver Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro.…
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Funeral services were held Sept. 5, 2021. at Ruby K. Johnson Chapel for Carlester Duan Walker, 42, who died Aug. 25, 2021, at University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson. Elder James Powell officiated, with interment following in the Powell’s Ministry Church of God in Christ Cemetery, New Hebron. Mr. Walker was born to Mr. Jerome…
Read MoreMalcolm Walker
Services for Malcolm Walker, of Ruth, are at noon Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, at Ruth Baptist Church, with visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at Ruth Cemetery. Riverwood Family handled the arrangements. Mr. Walker, 83, went to be with his Lord on Sept. 3. He was born on…
Read MoreCarolyn Marie Gardner
Graveside services were held Aug. 28, 2021, at Oak Ridge Baptist Church, New Hebron, for Carolyn Marie Feazell Gardner, 71, who died Aug. 21 at Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg. Rev. Eric Dixson officiated, with Johnson Funeral Home handling the arrangements. Mrs. Gardner was born to the late Melvin and Aree Feazell Gardner. She accepted Christ…
Read MoreLyda Lynell Butler Langston
Lyda Lynell Butler Langston, 95, of Silver Creek, joined our Lord in Heaven on Aug. 20, 2021. She was born in Monticello on May 22, 1926. Lyda graduated from Monticello High School in 1943. She married Gerald Slater Langston on Dec. 24, 1943, and they were married for 72 years. Lyda was the last surviving…
Read MoreJames “Damon” Baldwin
James “Damon” Baldwin was born Aug. 22, 1977, to James (Jimmy) and Gail Sumrall Baldwin. Damon took the angel’s hand and went to live with Jesus on Aug. 15, 2021. During Damon’s time here with us, he loved life and people to the fullest. He especially loved his family and those close friends that were…
Read MoreGeorge S. Davis
George S. Davis was born Nov. 23, 1937, and passed away on Aug. 16, 2021, at his residence. God granted him his final wish by allowing him to pass sitting in his chair, peacefully, just as he wanted. He was 83. He was preceded in death by his parents; his oldest child, George Scott (Scottie)…
Read MoreLowery Austin Parkman
Lowery Austin Parkman, 86, of Jayess, passed away Aug. 20, 2021. Lowery was born Dec. 5, 1934, in Oakvale to Alton Parkman and Myrtis Lowery Parkman Smith. A graveside service was held at Tilton United Methodist Church Cemetery on Aug. 22. Wilson Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Lowery is survived by Penny Davis (Ricky), Randy…
Read MoreShelby Paul Smith
Shelby Paul Smith, 84, was called home from this life on Aug. 20, 2021, from a long illness. He was surrounded by all of his family. Mr. Shelby was born Sept. 22, 1936, to JB and Wisie Smith in Nola. A funeral service was held Aug. 22 at Shiloh Baptist Church. A graveside service was…
Read MoreAntonio Stewart
Graveside services were held Aug. 21, 2021, at China Lee Baptist Church, Silver Creek, for Antonio Stewart, 49, who died Aug. 12 at University Hospital, New Orleans, La. Rev. Jerry Earl officiated, with Johnson Funeral Home handling the arrangements. Mr. Stewart was born to Marvin and Joe Ann Demourelle in New Orleans. He was the…
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