Area Obituaries

Lynn D. Russell, 84, of Monticello, passed away on Oct. 26, 2020, at his residence. A service was held Oct. 29 at Tilton United Methodist Church in Jayess, with graveside services following in Tilton Cemetery. Bro. Chance May officiated, with Wilson Funeral Home handling arrangements. Lynn was born Sept. 18, 1936, in Lawrence County, to…

Gearldene Barnett Wyles Shiel, 76, of McComb, passed away on Nov. 1, 2020, at her residence. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Nov. 5 from 5 until 8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Monticello, continuing Friday, Nov. 6 from 10 until service time at 11 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow…

Billie Jean Sistrunk, 89, passed away on Oct. 30, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Monticello. Graveside services were held Nov. 1 at Tilton United Methodist Church Cemetery. Billie was born on May 29, 1931, to Ado and Fleeta Renfroe, and was a member of Monticello United Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending time with all…

Tara Leigh Huguley, 29, of Monticello, passed away on Oct. 20, 2020, at Merritt Health Central Burn Center in Jackson. Funeral Services were held Oct. 23 at Wilson Funeral Home in Monticello, with graveside services following in Masonic Cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home handled arrangements. Tara was born Sept. 5, 1991, in McComb, to Ricky and…

Geneva Smith Lewis, 83, of Nola, passed away Oct. 23, 2020. Geneva was the daughter of the late Edna Farmer and Willie P. “Buddy” Smith. She was born in Lawrence County on Oct. 2, 1937, and raised in the New Zion community. She attended Monticello High School and was employed with Ward’s Restaurant in Monticello…

Ivye Lou Storie Reid passed away surrounded by her family in her home on Oct. 18, 2020. There is no way to even begin to describe the legacy of love, joy, and kindness she leaves behind, as well as her deep and abiding faith. Just as she waited for him when he was away at…

Teresa White Smith, 63, of Monticello, passed away on Oct. 18, 2020, in Monticello. Teresa was born Feb. 4, 1957, in McComb, to Charles White Sr. and Doris Lowery White. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Teresa worked for the Monticello Police Department as a dispatcher…

Christine T. Spears, 75, passed away Oct. 15, 2020. Visitation will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 at Lakeover Memorial Funeral Home, 1525 Beasley Rd., Jackson, MS 39206; and from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 23 at the National Guard Armory, 329 Captain Gloster Dr., Gloster, MS 39638. A graveside…