Area Obituaries
Darlene Walker
Funeral services were held July 28, 2021, at Ruby K. Johnson Chapel, Prentiss, for Darlene Walker, 46, who passed away July 23 at Merit Health Central in Jackson. Elder James Powell officiated, with interment following in Powell’s Ministry Church of God in Christ, New Hebron. Johnson Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Mrs. Walker was born…
Read MoreGertie Hawn Alexander
Gertie Hawn Alexander, 82, was ushered into the arms of Jesus on July 12, 2021, at her home in Jayess, surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was the daughter of Charley and Emma Hawn. Her passion was caring for her family, and she did it like no one else. She loved her Lord…
Read MoreMelanie Rush Magee
Melanie Rush Magee, of Monticello, passed away at home on July 10, 2021, at the age of 77. Services were held on July 19 at Oak Hill Baptist Church in Poplarville, with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. A native of Vicksburg, Mrs. Magee was a graduate of Vicksburg High School and of Mississippi State College…
Read MoreLinda Bottoms Ready
Funeral services for Linda Bottoms Ready were held July 28, 2021, at Sardis Baptist Church near Jewett, Texas. Bro. Larry Wilson officiated. Interment followed the services at Sardis Cemetery. Ricks-Bowers Funeral Home handled the arrangements. With profound sadness we announce the passing of Linda Bottoms Ready, our loving and devoted mother and friend to all…
Read MoreMarilyn McLain Hedgepeth
Marilyn McLain Hedgepeth, of Monticello, died June 19, 2021, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven. Marilyn radiated beauty inside and out through her music, smile, laughter, deep reservoir of faith, and love of sharing joy with others. She was a person of inner strength, always looking to the future through the resurrection hope of…
Read MoreJeffery Pittman
Jeffery Pittman, 42, died July 17, 2021, at his residence in Jayess. Born Thursday, Dec. 14, 1978, in Tylertown, he was the son of Lee Pittman and the late Nellie Rose May Pittman. Jeffery was a U.S. veteran and the husband of Sharnwanika Cotton Pittman. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday,…
Read MoreMartha Rae Reid
Martha Rae Reid, 60, of Monticello, passed away on July 13, 2021. She was born on Nov. 23, 1960. Private services were held on July 17. Arrangements were handled by Wilson Funeral Home. Martha is survived by her mother, Maggie Daughdrill Russell; and her children, Brandy Courtney, of McComb; Joshua Davis (Misty), of Maryville, Tenn.;…
Read MoreJessie M. Taylor
Jessie M. Taylor, 90, of Oma, passed away July 8, 2021, at Lawrence County Hospital in Monticello. A funeral service was held July 17 at Greater Mt. Olive M.B. Church in Oma, with Rev. Christopher Jones officiating. Interment was at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Oma. Tyler Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Read MoreJames M. “Jimmy” Boyd
James M. “Jimmy” Boyd, 65, of Monticello, passed away July 10, 2021. He was born Oct. 27, 1955, in Tylertown to Dewitt and Ruby Nell Boyd. A funeral service was held July 14, with graveside service following, at Divide Memorial Methodist Protestant Church. Wilson Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Jimmy was a loving husband, father,…
Read MoreJohn William Traylor
Services for John William Traylor, 97, of Hammond, who died Saturday July 3, 2021, in Hammond were held July 8 at Laird Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Philip Alford officiating. Burial followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Laird Funeral Home. Mr. Traylor was born June 29, 1924, in Mt. Lebonon, La.,…
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