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May 22, 2026

Magnolia, Mississippi

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Obituary

Memorial notices and remembrance pieces.

  • William Philip King

    William Philip King, 81, a resident of Summit, passed away at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson, on May 6. A visitation was held Sunday, May 10, at Tangipahoa Baptist Church from 5PM until 8PM, and continued on Monday,...

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  • John Douglas "Doug" Lawrence

    John Douglas "Doug" Lawrence, 72, a resident of McComb, passed away on May 5, 2026 at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson. A visitation was held Friday, May 8, at New Life Apostolic Pentecostal Church from 12PM until...

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  • Betty Sue Davis Dickerson

    Betty Sue Davis Dickerson, 87, a resident of McComb, passed away at SMRMC on May 2, 2026. A visitation was held at Hartman Jones Funeral Home on Friday, May 8, from 5PM until 7PM, and continued on Saturday, May 9, from...

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  • Amanda Nichole Bean

    Amanda Nichole Bean, 48, a resident of Magnolia, peacefully passed away on May 3, 2026 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, LA, surrounded by her loved ones. No services to be announced at this time....

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  • Elsie Haygood

    Elsie Haygood, 85, a resident of McComb, MS passed away at Aston Court Assisted Living surrounded by her loving family. A visitation was held at Hartman Jones Funeral Home, on May 6, from 5PM until 8PM, and continued...

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  • Martha Fae Rodgers Lamkin

    Martha Fae Rodgers Lamkin passed away at the Claiborne of McComb at the age of 99. Born September 11, 1926, to Addie Coley Rodgers and L.W. Rodgers, she attended McComb Highschool and Millsaps College majoring in...

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  • Thomas Etheridge

    Thomas Etheridge, 73, of Summit, passed away on May 1, 2026. He was born on June 18, 1952. He was preceded in death by his parents, Quincy and Nellie Whittington Etheridge; his beloved wife, Nell Durham Etheridge; and...

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  • Steven Ralph Duncan

    Steven Ralph Duncan, 76 of Summit, passed away April 30, 2026 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center. Visitation was at Hartman Jones Funeral Home on Sunday, May 3, from 5PM to 8PM and Monday, May 4, from 1PM...

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  • William Earl Alexander, Sr.

    William Earl Alexander, Sr., entered into the presence of the Lord, May 1, 2026, from his home after a lengthy health battle. His wife and children were at his side as he was peacefully led home to the Lord. He was born...

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  • Robert Joseph Bell

    Robert Joseph Bell, 68, a resident of McComb, passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 17, 2026. Private family services are to be held at a later date. Hartman Jones Funeral Home is in charge of...

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  • Georgia Lanell "Nell" Smith

    Georgia Lanell Smith (Nell), lovingly known as "Momma," "Mamaw," "Momma Nell," and "Nellie Bell" passed away peacefully at the age of 93, surrounded by her 4 daughters, just as she would have wanted. She entered heaven...

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  • Fred Joseph Muller, Jr.

    Fred Joseph Muller, Jr., 68, a resident of Magnolia, passed away on April 22, 2026 at his residence. No services are to be announced at this time. Hartman Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Fred was born...

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  • Jay Dean Hux, Jr.

    Jay Dean Hux, Jr., 23, a resident of Summit, passed away on April 22, 2026. A visitation was held on April 24, at Faith Assembly of God from 4PM until services at 5PM. Bro. Eddie King did officiate. Hartman Jones...

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  • Franklin Leroy "Sonny" Criswell

    Franklin Leroy "Sonny" Criswell, 81, of McComb, passed away on April 18, 2026 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center. Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 22, from 12-Noon until funeral services at 2PM at...

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  • Kevin Joseph Kliebert

    Kevin Joseph Kliebert, 54, a resident of Pulaski, TN, passed away on April 6, 2026 in Fort Wayne, IN. A graveside service was held Saturday, April 18, at 12 Noon at Moaks Creek Cemetery in Bogue Chitto, and Rev. Mike...

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  • Aline Swaggerty Morse

    Aline Swaggerty Morse, 85, a resident of Sumrall, MS, formerly of Covington, LA, passed away on April 17, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. A visitation will be held on April 25, from 2PM until...

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  • James Everett Morgan

    James Everett Morgan, 55, a resident of Smithdale, passed away on April 16, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 25, at 2PM at the following address...

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  • Linda Kay McMullin

    Linda Kay McMullin, 81, a resident of Smithdale, passed away on April 14, 2026 at the Liberty Community Living Center. No services to be announced. Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb is in charge of arrangements....

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  • Delilah Mary Lucy Keene Travis

    Delilah Mary Lucy Keene Travis, age 84, passed peacefully in her home on April 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 5, 1941, in Summit, one month before Pearl Harbor Day. Raised in an...

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  • James "Ed" Coker

    James 'Ed" Coker, 87, a resident of McComb, passed away Monday April 13, 2026 in Jackson, surrounded by his family. A visitation was held on April 16, at Hartman Jones Funeral Home from 12PM until services at 2pm. Bro....

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  • George Ashley Terrell

    George Ashley Terrell, age 76, passed away on April 9, 2026 at Liberty Community Living Center after battling Alzheimer's. He was born on November 4, 1949 in Weatherford, Texas to the late James Samuel Terrell and Sally...

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  • Julian Lofton

    Julian Lofton, 91 of Summit, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, at his residence in Summit. He was born on May 1, 1934, to Maxie and Audrey Lofton. A private graveside funeral service was held Thursday, March 19, at...

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  • Helen Alexander

    Mrs. Helen Alexander, 91, of Summit, passed from this life on Monday, April 13, 2026, at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born on February 8, 1935, to Victor and Johnny Lee Wallace Boyd. Helen...

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  • Jimmy Dale Rhodus

    Jimmy Dale Rhodus, 76, died on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 26, 1949, in Magnolia. A visitation was held on April 9, at Hartman Jones Funeral Home from 5PM until 8PM, and...

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