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October 13, 2026

Magnolia, Mississippi

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Obituary

Memorial notices and remembrance pieces.

  • Elizabeth Lynn Kovar

    Elizabeth Lynn Kovar, age 68, passed away on October 1, 2026, in Mississippi. Born on December 16, 1957, in Natchez, Elizabeth lived a vibrant life filled with deep love for her family. She cherished every moment spent...

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  • Delos Cassels 'Coach' Wilson

    Delos Cassels "Coach" Wilson, 80, a resident of Summit, passed away on October 1, 2026 at SWRMC with his loving wife at his side. A visitation was held on October 5, at Hartman Jones Funeral Home from 5PM until 8PM, and...

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  • Daniel Joseph Tompkins

    Daniel Joseph Tompkins (Dan) was a lively, freebird of an individual who traveled the world and lived life by his own terms. He is remembered by his brothers and sisters, many a friend and acquaintances from all parts...

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  • Glenn Doug Carlisle, Sr.

    Glenn D. Carlisle Sr., 76, of Summit, passed away on October 1, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. A visitation was held on October 5, at Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb from 9AM until services at...

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  • Nancy Carman Flowers

    Nancy C. Flowers, age 79, passed away September 29, at her home in Holiday, FL. She was born in Magnolia and moved to Florida with her husband in 2015 from Vicksburg, where she had lived starting in 1971. She was...

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  • Donna Robin Garrett

    Donna Robin Garrett, 1961-2026. Donna Robin Garrett, 64, of Summit, passed away September 12, 2026 at Diversicare in Brookhaven. Services will be announced at a later date. Hartman Jones Funeral Home is in charge of...

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  • Martha Anna Dickerson Smith

    Martha Anna Dickerson Smith, 1947-2026. Martha Anna Dickerson Smith was born to Willianna "Toodles" Sandidge Dickerson and Fulton Thomas Dickerson. Martha was 1 of 5 children and was preceded in death by her parents and...

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  • Peggy Lou Montgomery Wicker

    Peggy Lou Montgomery Wicker, 1943-2026. Peggy Lou Montgomery Wicker, born on August 3, 1943, in McComb, has been a cherished pillar in the lives of all who have known her. The daughter of Carey G. and Clara W....

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  • Carl Edward "Bill" Slaven

    Carl Edward "Bill" Slaven, 1929-2026. It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the passing of a truly extraordinary man, Mr. Carl Edward "Bill" Slaven, who departed from this...

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  • Mark Henry Bond

    Mark Henry Bond, 58, of Summit, passed away September 21, 2026 at SMRMC in McComb. Visitation will be Sunday, September 27, at Hartman Jones Funeral Home from 5PM until 8PM and Monday 9AM until services in the chapel at...

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  • Donna Robin Garrett

    Donna Robin Garrett, 64, of Summit, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Diversicare in Brookhaven. Services will be announced at a later date. Hartman Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was...

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  • Frankie R. Rushing

    Mrs. Frankie R. Rushing, 97, of Magnolia, passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at McComb Community Care Center in McComb. She was born on August 15, 1929, to Hiram Willis Rhodus and Montory Caroline Berry...

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  • Doris Leach DaQuila

    Funeral services were held at 11AM on Wednesday, September 23, at Catchings-Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit for Doris Leach DaQuila, 93 of McComb, who passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Covington Ridge...

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  • Richard "Ricky" Earl Nobles, Sr.

    Richard Earl Nobles, Sr., 67, of Summit, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a brief but well-fought illness with ALS "Lou Gehrig's Disease." A visitation was held on...

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  • Lola Marie Gibson Parker

    Lola Marie Gibson Parker, age 70, passed away on September 7, 2026, just 3 days after celebrating her 70th birthday. She was born September 4, 1956, in Brookhaven, to Elmer Lee Gibson and Barbara Gail Thames. There was...

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  • Earl Minton

    Earl Minton, 85, of McComb passed away September 9, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family. Visitation was at Hartman Jones Funeral Home on Thursday September 17, from 1PM until memorial services at 3PM. Mr....

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  • Sandra Hux Hall

    Sandra Hux Hall, 68, of Ruth passed away at UMMC on September 2, 2026. She was born on July 12, 1958, in Kenner, LA, to Ernest G. Hux and Louise Strickland as their middle daughter. Sandra's life was a testament to...

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  • Percy Orson Hill

    Percy Orson Hill, 82, of Magnolia, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Camellia Estates. He was born on October 8, 1943, to E.E. Hill and Edna Hailey Hill. He was a loving father and grandfather who had a deep...

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  • Respected State Physician Passes, Dr. June A. Powell, MD

    Dr. June Annette Powell, an accomplished physician, psychiatrist, educator, writer, musician, artist, and beloved matriarch, died peacefully in her sleep on August 23, 2026, in Tampa, Florida. A resident of Sun City,...

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  • Gary L. Holmes, Sr.

    Gary L. Holmes, Sr., 80, of Tylertown, passed away on September 6, 2026 at SMRMC. Visitation was held on Sept. 8, at Hartman Jones Funeral Home from 5PM until 8PM, and continued on Sept. 9, from 9AM until services at...

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  • Eileen Pearl Hutchinson Cato

    Eileen Pearl Hutchinson Cato (beloved mother) born August 30, 1919, passed peacefully on September 6, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Visitation will be Friday, September 11, from 9AM to 11AM with services to follow...

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  • Sherwin Albert Beadle, Sr.

    Sherwin Albert Beadle Sr., 87, left this sin-filled world to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, in Heaven on September 7, 2026. A visitation will be held Sept. 14, at Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb from 10AM until...

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  • Connie Roxanne Nelson

    Connie Roxanne Nelson, 67, of Smithdale, formerly of McComb, passed away August 31, 2026, at Southwest Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Nelson was born April 27, 1959 to Roxie Wells Wilkinson and Derrell Fred Wilkinson. A...

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  • Bryant J. Gros, Sr.

    Bryant J. Gros, Sr., 59, a resident of Magnolia, passed away on September 3, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. No services are to be announced at this time. Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb is...

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