Area Obituaries
Charles Steven “Teenie” Wilson
Charles Steven “Teenie” Wilson, 60, of Jayess, passed away May 17, 2021, at his residence. Charles was born March 20, 1961, to the late James and Aline Wilson. Memorial services will be held on a later date. Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Charles spent many years as a boat captain and shrimper in the…
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Simon Peter Lewis, 79, of Jayess, passed away at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg on May 11, 2021. A private funeral service for his family will be held in the Mount Hermon Cemetery. Crain Funeral Home in Franklinton, La., is handling arrangements. Simon was a former longtime resident of Washington Parish, La., where he owned…
Read MoreMary Nell Ready May
Mary Nell Ready May, 91, of Monticello, passed away May 13, 2021, at her residence. Mary Nell was born July 11, 1929, in Lawrence County to Ira and Lucille Cox Langley. Services were held May 17 at Monticello United Methodist Church in Monticello. Rev. Mike Evans officiated, with Wilson Funeral Home handling arrangements. Mary Nell…
Read MoreJimmy Selman
James Ashley “Jimmy” Selman, 69, of Monticello, passed away May 12, 2021, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. Jimmy was born Jan. 3, 1952, in Brookhaven to Eldon and Dorothy Selman. Jimmy was a farmer of 51 years. He followed the footsteps of generations of Selmans before him. Jimmy enjoyed reading about farming, tractors, and…
Read MoreJohnny Lee Norris
Johnny Lee Norris, 70, of Monticello, passed away May 5, 2021, at Merit Hospital in Brandon. Johnny was born Feb. 6, 1951, in Cleveland, Texas, to Buley and Bessie Dunaway Norris. Memorial services will be held on a later date. Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Johnny retired from the oil field after 25 plus…
Read MoreBernice “Bee” Louise Reed
Bernice “Bee” Louise Reed passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2021. She was surrounded by family and those who loved her. Bernice was born in Clawson, Mich., on May 9, 1943, to Bernard Joseph and Dorris Lillian Laichalk. She later moved to Vero Beach, Fla., where she spent most of her childhood and…
Read MoreDoris Lambert Shaw
Doris Lambert Shaw, 87, of Monticello, passed away May 4, 2021, at Lawrence County Nursing Center in Monticello. Doris was born July 1, 1933, in Liberty to George and Myrtis Catt Lambert. A funeral service was held May 10 at Wilson Funeral Home in Monticello, with burial in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Kevin…
Read MorePaul B. Johnson
Paul B. Johnson, 81, of Silver Creek, passed away April 22, 2021, at his residence. Paul was born Jan. 21, 1940, to James and Hattie Davis Johnson. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 15 at Divide Methodist Church, 8 Divide Rd., Monticello, MS 39654. Bro. Matthew Lambert will officiate the service. Wilson Funeral…
Read MoreJewellene Williamson McCloud
Jewellene Williamson McCloud went home to be with Jesus on April 27, 2021 at age 82. Jewellene was born at home to Hezzie and Hazel Williamson, of Monticello. A funeral service was held April 30 at Bethel Baptist Church in Monticello. Bro. Archie Herrin and Bro. Michael Smith officiated, with Wilson Funeral Home handling arrangements.…
Read MoreBarbara Calcote
Funeral services for Barbara Calcote, 81, of Monticello, were held April 28, 2021, at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, Sontag. Wilson Funeral Home handled arrangements. Mrs. Calcote went to join her loved ones in heaven on April 24. She was born on Aug. 23, 1939, in Bogue Chitto to Joseph Cannon and Louisa “Bessie” Cannon. Barbara…
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