Obituary

Bettye Gale Knight

Bettye Gale Knight, age 82, born at home in the community of Buckhorn, Tennessee, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a rich legacy of faith, love, and devotion to family and church. She was born on October 9, 1943....

January 29, 2026

Wallace Frank McKenzie

Wallace Frank McKenzie, age 94, of McComb, passed away peacefully Monday, January 26, 2026 at his residence surrounded by loved ones. Visitation was Friday January 30, from 9AM until services at 11AM all at Silver Creek...

January 29, 2026

Ralph Eugene Burkhalter

Ralph Eugene Burkhalter, 72, of Magnolia, passed away on January 20, 2026. Born August 15, 1953, to Maurice and Helen Cutrer Burkhalter, Ralph was a beloved family member, friend, and community member whose warmth and...

January 22, 2026

Samantha Q. Davis

Samantha Q. Davis, 44, of Summit, passed away on January 13, 2026 at SMRMC in McComb surrounded by her loving family. Visitation was held on Saturday, January 17, from 9AM until services at 12-Noon at Hartman-Jones...

January 22, 2026

Margaret Nell "Nellie" Simmons Knight

Margaret Nell (Nellie) Simmons Knight, 77, of Summit, passed away peacefully at her residence on January 19, 2026. She was surrounded by family as she prepared for her eternal home. A visitation was held on Wednesday...

January 22, 2026

Margaret Ellen McCosker Smith

Margaret Ellen McCosker Smith, 78, passed away at her home surrounded by friends and family on January 18, 2026. A visitation will be held Saturday, January 24, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church from 10AM until a funeral...

January 22, 2026

Serrie L. Smith

Serrie L. Smith, 76, a resident of Summit, passed away peacefully at her residence on January 19. A visitation will be held Friday, January 23, 2026 at the McComb Church of Christ from 9AM until services at 11AM. Bro....

January 22, 2026

Nellie Joyce Smith Spring

Nellie Joyce Smith Spring, 95, a resident of Smithdale, passed away on January 20, 2026 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center. A visitation will be held Friday, January 23, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church from...

January 22, 2026

Lois "Cissy" Duck

Lois "Cissy" Duck, 74, a resident of Magnolia, passed away on January 9, 2026 at her home in Magnolia. A visitation was held on Tuesday, January 13, at Thompson Baptist Church from 5PM until 7PM and continued on...

January 15, 2026

Bonnie L. Kemp

Bonnie L. Kemp, 90, a resident of Tylertown, passed away on January 7, 2026 at Diversicare in Tylertown. A graveside service was held on Saturday, January 9, 2026 at Tylertown Cemetery at 1PM with Rev. Justin Knight...

January 15, 2026

Donald Lea Carlisle

Donald Lea Carlisle was born on December 20, 1935 on Earl Street in McComb. He departed this earthly life to join his Lord and Savior on January 11, 2026. Visitation will be Friday January 16, 2026 from 11AM until...

January 15, 2026

Robert "Bobby" Edward Scott

Robert (Bobby) Edward Scott of Sumrall, MS, peacefully passed away while at his home with his wife of 40 years, Wanda Scott, by his side on January 9, 2026 at the age of 90. There will be a private memorial for family....

January 15, 2026

Jo Ann Conerly Cook

Jo Ann Conerly Cook, 93, of Magnolia, passed from this life January 6, 2026, at Camellia Estates Assisted Living Center in McComb. She was born in McComb on June 29, 1932, and was the daughter of Cullen William and...

January 15, 2026

Willie Carroll

Willie Carroll, 66, of McComb, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025 at the Liberty Community Living Center in Liberty. He was born Sunday, October 11, 1959 in Independence, LA. Visitation was held on Monday, December...

January 8, 2026

William "Will" David Summers

William David Summers, 35, a resident of McComb, passed away on December 26, 2025 at his residence. A visitation was held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Hartman Jones Funeral Home from 9AM until services at 11AM. Rev....

January 8, 2026

Shelby Ray Morgan

Shelby Ray Morgan, 86, a resident of Jayess, passed away on January 5, 2026 at SMRMC. Visitation was held at Hartman Jones Funeral Home on Friday, January 9, 2026 from 5PM until 8PM continuing on Saturday, January 10,...

January 8, 2026

Linda Lenoir Cancienne

Linda Lenoir Cancienne, 79, a resident of Magnolia, passed away on December 31, 2025 at her residence. A visitation was held Saturday, January 3, 2026, at First Baptist Church of Magnolia from 11AM until services at...

January 8, 2026

Anna Mae Benoit Johnson Carraway

Anna Mae Benoit Johnson Carraway, 90, of Houma, LA, formerly of McComb, passed away on January 1, 2026 at Heritage Manor in Houma, LA. A visitation was held Sunday, January 4, at Hartman Jones Funeral Home from 5PM...

January 8, 2026

Maryann Coleman

Maryann Coleman, 68, of Fernwood, passed away on December 31, 2025 at SWRMC in McComb. Visitation was held on Wednesday January 7, from 9AM until services at 11AM at Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb. Rev. Mac Bryant...

January 8, 2026

Peggy R. Bridges

Peggy R. Bridges, 92, a resident of McComb, passed away on January 2, 2026, at her residence. A visitation was held on Wednesday, January 7, at Hartman Jones Funeral Home from 5PM until 7PM and continued Thursday,...

January 8, 2026

Wiley Benjamin Fisackerly

Wiley Benjamin Fisackerly, a resident of McComb, passed into Heavenly eternal life on December 24, 2025. Wiley was born on August 21, 1958 in Baton Rouge, LA to the late Bob and Libby Fisackerly. He was preceded in...

January 1, 2026

Lessie Louise Johnston Brumfield

A Celebration of Life will be held for Lessie Louise Johnston Brumfield, 98, who died peacefully with her family surrounding her at Trend Health and Rehab, Brookhaven, on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Visitation was 9AM...

January 1, 2026

Shirley Ann King

Shirley Ann King, 69, a resident of Magnolia, passed away December 16, 2025, at SMRMC. Graveside services were held on Monday, December 22, in Magnolia cemetery at 2PM. Rev. Paul Rony did officiate. Hartman Jones...

January 1, 2026

David "Dave" Lee Varnell

David (Dave) Lee Varnell, better known by many as Coach Varnell, passed away December 10, 2025. Mr. Varnell was born February 27, 1956, in McComb, to Charley and Colleen Moak Varnell. After graduating from McComb High...

January 1, 2026