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November 3, 2026

Magnolia, Mississippi

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Obituary

Memorial notices and remembrance pieces.

  • Harriet Jo Ann Cleveland Carruth

    Harriet Jo Ann Cleveland Carruth, of Amite County, passed away October 25, 2026 at The Woods Senior Care Center in Griffin, Georgia where she lived since October 2022. Visitation will be Friday, October 30, at Hartman...

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  • Bobbie "Bob" Mitchell Felder

    Bobbie Mitchell Felder, lovingly known as Bob to her family and friends, passed away peacefully at home on October 26, 2026, at the age of 85. Visitation will be Thursday October 29, at Felder Community Church from 10AM...

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  • David Lee Boutwell

    David Lee Boutwell, 62, of McComb, departed this earth on October 8, 2026. He was born November 28, 1963, to John D. Boutwell and mother in Chicago, IL. David was an active attendee at West McComb Baptist Church and the...

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  • Mary Holmes Fortenberry

    Mary Holmes Fortenberry, 82, of Magnolia, peacefully entered her eternal home in Heaven on October 24, 2026. She was born in New Orleans, LA, on December 9, 1943, to the late Ed and Lucille Holmes. Mary was a faithful...

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  • Curtis "Curt" Donald Rose

    Curtis "Curt" Donald Rose, 59, a resident of Bogue Chitto, passed away in New Orleans, LA on October 16, 2026. A service will be held Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Hartman Jones Funeral Home starting at 11AM until 12PM,...

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  • Hilton McDaniel

    Mr. Hilton McDaniel, 79, of McComb, passed peacefully on September 20, 2026, at SMRMC. He was born on October 16, 1946, to John Ellis McDaniel and Jennie Wilson McDaniel. A visitation was held at The Church of Healing...

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  • Herman "Butch" Hickman, Jr.

    Celebrating the life of Herman "Butch" Hickman, Jr., with hearts full of gratitude and love, we honor his extraordinary journey. Born on December 25, 1966, in McComb, Butch was a gift to everyone who had the privilege...

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  • David R. Godbold

    David R. Godbold, 76, a resident of Osyka, passed away on October 18, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be Friday, October 23, at West McComb Baptist Church from 10AM until services...

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  • Robert Curtis Russell

    Mr. Robert Curtis Russell, 47, of McComb, passed from this life on Monday, October 12, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 27, 1978, in McComb, to Donnie Russell and Mary Louise Martin. A visitation was held at...

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  • William Michael "Mike" Thweatt

    William Michael "Mike" Thweatt, 73, a resident of McComb, passed away at his residence on October 12, 2026. A visitation will be held Saturday, October 17, at North McComb Baptist Church from 10:30AM until services at...

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  • Annie L. Fenn Wroten

    Annie L. Fenn Wroten, 96, a resident of Smithdale, passed away at her residence on October 9, 2026. Visitation was held on Sunday, October 11, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church from 1PM until services at 3PM. Bro. Eric Moak...

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  • Lana Lynn Lee

    Lana Lee, 78, of McComb, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026. Lana lived a life centered around family, faith, friendships, painting, cooking and her love for gardening. Lana grew up...

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  • Barbara Ellen Dunaway

    Barbara Ellen Dunaway, 76, of McComb, passed away October 7, 2026 at SWRMC in McComb. She was born on February 28, 1950 in Florida. She is the daughter of the late Arthur Trayal and Nita Wharton Trayal. She worked as a...

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  • Edna J. "Tooty" White

    Edna J. "Tooty" White, 71, of McComb, passed away on October 7, 2026 at SWRMC surrounded by her loving family. No services to be announced at this time. Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb is in charge of arrangements....

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  • Lillian E. Love

    Lillian E. Love, 84, of Magnolia, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026 at the Claiborne. The arrangements were held at Hartman Jones Funeral Home on Thursday, October 8, with visitation from 11AM to 1PM with a service...

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  • 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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