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May 27, 2026

Magnolia, Mississippi

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Obituary

Memorial notices and remembrance pieces.

  • Christopher Arthur Muise

    Christopher Arthur Muise, 43, a resident of Magnolia, passed away on February 3, 2026 at his residence. A visitation will be held Saturday, February 14, at Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb from 12 Noon until...

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  • John Milton Bond

    John Milton Bond, who was born into a 2nd generation farming family of Amite County on February 16, 1933, left his earthly home for a heavenly one, February 5, 2026. 11 days shy of his 93rd birthday, both coming and...

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  • Candace "Candy" Godfrey Blue

    Candace "Candy" Godfrey Blue went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 7, 2026. She was at home with her husband of 47 years by her side. Visitation is Monday, February 16, at New Covenant Presbyterian Church in...

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  • Richard Allen Carona Jr.

    Richard Allen Carona, Jr., 62, a resident of McComb, passed away at SMRMC on January 22, 2026. A graveside will be held at a later date. Richard was born on November 25, 1963 to the late Richard Allen Carona Sr. and...

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  • Elizabeth Lee Walker Dunnaway

    Elizabeth Lee Walker Dunnaway, 84, of Ocean Springs, MS, died peacefully on January 26, 2026, at her home, surrounded by family. Visitation was held Saturday, January 31, at Brentwood, McComb, from 11AM until 1PM,...

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  • Charlotte Ann McDonald Perry

    Charlotte Ann McDonald Perry, beloved mother, 86, of Magnolia, died peacefully January 31, 2026 at Golden Age Health Care and Rehabilitation in Denham Springs, LA. Charlotte was born September 1, 1939 in Collins, MS...

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  • Carla Jean Newman

    Carla Jean Newman, 91, a resident of Summit, passed away on February 1, 2026 at SMRMC. Services will be announced at a later date. Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb is in charge of arrangements. Carla was born...

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  • Jack McKey Jr.

    Jack McKey, Jr., 77, of Summit, passed away January 27, 2026, at his residence. Jack was born May 1, 1948, in Liberty, to Jack McKey, Sr. and Hilda Whittington McKey. He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 sisters...

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  • William "Bill" Durham

    William "Bill" Durham, 79, from Brookhaven, passed peacefully from this world on January 25, 2026 in Brookhaven. He was surrounded by family and friends. A visitation was held on February 3, at Hartman-Jones Funeral...

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  • Samuel Keith Hux

    Samuel Keith Hux, 69, of Magnolia passed away peacefully on Feb. 1, 2026 at his home surrounded by family. Visitation was held Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Hartman Jones Funeral Home from 10AM until services at 12PM....

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  • Billy Wilton McInnis

    Billy Wilton McInnis, 79, a resident of Bogue Chitto, passed away on January 26, 2026 at SMRMC in McComb, surrounded by his loving family. A visitation was held on January 29, at Hartman-Jones Funeral Home from 1PM...

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  • George Frank Walle, Jr.

    George Frank Walle, Jr., 70, of Liberty, passed away on January 22, 2026 at SMRMC in McComb. No services were announced. Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb was in charge of arrangements. George was born on March 4,...

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  • Paul Christopher Allred

    Paul Christopher Allred, 57, a resident of Bogue Chitto, passed away at University Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, on January 20, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. A visitation was held Friday, January 23, at...

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  • 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....

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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....

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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