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August 29, 2026

Magnolia, Mississippi

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Memorial notices and remembrance pieces.

  • Charles Hughes

    Charles Hughes was born on October 20, 1966, in McComb, to the late Betty Toney. On June 13, 2026, Charles peacefully departed this life, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Charles was a...

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  • Geraldine Williams

    Geraldine Williams, 90, of Liberty, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026 at Liberty Community Living Center. Visitation was held on August 27, at Robinson Baptist Church from 5PM until 8PM and will continue Friday,...

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  • Robert T. "Robbie" Boyd III

    Robert T. "Robbie" Boyd III, 58, of McComb, passed away on August 23, 2026 at SWRMC in McComb. Visitation was held on August 26, from 5PM until 8PM at Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb with visitation again on August...

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  • Charles Elutte Bowlin

    Charles Elutte Bowlin, born September 5, 1928 in Amite County, to Benjamin and Octavia Bowlin, passed from this life on August 19, 2026. Charles began working at a young age as a farmhand in a cotton field. He was...

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  • Dane E. Wilkinson

    Dane E. Wilkinson, 40, of Liberty, passed away tragically following a car accident on Thursday, August 20. He was a quiet, private man who lived a very simple life. While his path was often solitary and filled with...

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  • Hazel Mae Robinson

    On Monday August 10, 2026 with family at her side, the almighty God dispatched an angel to the bedside of Hazel Mae Robinson to gently close those tired eyes and whispered "Peace Be Thine". Hazel Mae was born on...

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  • Rosevelt Billy Dunaway

    Rosevelt Billy Dunaway "The Peanut Man" passed away August 2, 2026, at his home in McComb. Billy was born June 2, 1940, in Walthall County, to Ernie Dunaway and Gertrude Greer. A visitation was held at Sharkey Funeral...

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  • Joseph Lionel Cutrer

    Joseph Lionel Cutrer, 92, of Gulfport, MS, passed away peacefully at home on August 14, 2026. Born on January 13, 1934, in Gillsburg, MS, to Claudius H. "Bill" Cutrer and Mary L. "Cindy" Lawson Cutrer, Lionel developed...

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  • Donald Ray Magee

    Donald Ray Magee, 61, a resident of Mendenhall, formerly of McComb, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on August 12, 2026. Visitation was held on August 17, at New Heights Baptist Church from...

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  • Tommie Allen Turnage

    Tommie A. Turnage, 94, of McComb passed away August 4, 2026 at Camellia Estates Assisted Living in McComb. Visitation will be Friday August 7, 2026 at Fernwood Baptist Church from 11AM until services at 1PM. Burial will...

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  • Linda D. Laird

    Linda D. Laird, 78, a resident of McComb, passed away on July 31, 2026 at Liberty Community Living Center. A visitation was held on August 4, at East Union Baptist Church from 8:30AM until services at 10AM. Bro. Wade...

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  • James Perry McKinney

    James Perry McKinney lived a life that left everyone around him better than he found them. The definition of a great man, whose character allowed him to teach and lead his family with wisdom, love and compassion. His...

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  • Richard E. VanNorman

    Mr. Richard E. VanNorman, 89, of McComb, passed from this life on Monday, July 20, 2026, peacefully at his home. He was born on January 9, 1937, to Albert Sidney VanNorman and Fannie Gertrude Matthews VanNorman. Richard...

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  • Donnise Kay Pine

    Donnise Kay Pine, 76, a resident of McComb, passed away at SMRMC on July 29, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. A visitation was held on August 3, at Hartman Jones Funeral Home from 9AM until services at 11AM. Dr....

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  • Jerry Simmons

    The family will hold a service at a later date. Burial will be held in New Ireland Cemetery. Bro. David Germany will officiate. Mr. Jerry Simmons, age 85, passed away July 11, 2026. He was born in Magnolia. He graduated...

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  • James "JT" E. Thornton

    Mr. James E. Thornton (aka “JT”), of Summit passed away at SMRMC, July 26, with his loving family by his side. James was born in Summit, on October 18, 1949, to James D. Thornton and Myrtle L. Durham. A visitation...

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  • Lewis Waller Roberts

    Lewis Waller Roberts, 84, of McComb, passed away July 26, 2026, at Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg. A private family memorial will be held at Hartman-Jones Funeral Home. Mr. Roberts was retired from ICCR/ Canadian...

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  • Ethel Elaine Lilly Cooper

    Ethel Elaine Lilly Cooper, 95, a resident of Magnolia, passed away at McComb Community Center on July 23, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. A visitation was held on Monday, July 27, at Guiding Light Pentecostal...

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  • Ricky Darrell Jackson

    Ricky Darrell Jackson, 68, of Summit, passed away on July 22, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Visitation will be Saturday August 1, from 10AM until service time at 11AM at East Fork Baptist Church. Bro....

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  • James Burnett "Jack" Terrell

    James Burnett "Jack" Terrell 1932 - 2026 James Burnett (Jack) Terrell, of Liberty, was called home by his Lord and Savior on July 13, 2026. Jack was born September 9,1932, the son of Johnny Bertram and Lottie Jane...

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  • Coon Leahey

    Coon Leahey 1954 - 2026 Coon Leahey, age 71, passed away suddenly at his home in Liberty, on July 9, 2026. He was born on October 30, 1954. He was a devoted son, husband, father, and Pawpaw. Working in the auto parts...

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  • Patsy Katherine Davis Cothern

    Patsy Katherine Davis Cothern 1954 - 2026 Patsy Cothern, 71, a resident of Smithdale, passed away on July 16, 2026. A graveside service was held on Monday, July 20, at Mt. Gilead Primitive Baptist Church at 10AM. Bro....

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  • Sylvia Mona Ham

    Sylvia Mona Ham 1941 - 2026 Sylvia Mona Ham, 85, a resident of Smithdale, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, July 22, at Thompson Baptist Church Cemetery...

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  • Juanita Chisholm

    Juanita Chisholm 1936 - 2026 Juanita Chisholm, 89, of McComb, passed away on July 15, 2026 at SWRMC in McComb. Visitation was held on July 18, from 11AM until services at 12-Noon at HartmanJones Funeral Home. Pastor...

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