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August 13, 2026

Magnolia, Mississippi

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Obituary

Memorial notices and remembrance pieces.

  • Tommie Allen Turnage

    Tommie A. Turnage, 94, of McComb passed away August 4, 2026 at Camellia Estates Assisted Living in McComb. Visitation will be Friday August 7, 2026 at Fernwood Baptist Church from 11AM until services at 1PM. Burial will...

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  • Linda D. Laird

    Linda D. Laird, 78, a resident of McComb, passed away on July 31, 2026 at Liberty Community Living Center. A visitation was held on August 4, at East Union Baptist Church from 8:30AM until services at 10AM. Bro. Wade...

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  • James Perry McKinney

    James Perry McKinney lived a life that left everyone around him better than he found them. The definition of a great man, whose character allowed him to teach and lead his family with wisdom, love and compassion. His...

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  • Richard E. VanNorman

    Mr. Richard E. VanNorman, 89, of McComb, passed from this life on Monday, July 20, 2026, peacefully at his home. He was born on January 9, 1937, to Albert Sidney VanNorman and Fannie Gertrude Matthews VanNorman. Richard...

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  • Donnise Kay Pine

    Donnise Kay Pine, 76, a resident of McComb, passed away at SMRMC on July 29, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. A visitation was held on August 3, at Hartman Jones Funeral Home from 9AM until services at 11AM. Dr....

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  • Jerry Simmons

    The family will hold a service at a later date. Burial will be held in New Ireland Cemetery. Bro. David Germany will officiate. Mr. Jerry Simmons, age 85, passed away July 11, 2026. He was born in Magnolia. He graduated...

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  • James "JT" E. Thornton

    Mr. James E. Thornton (aka “JT”), of Summit passed away at SMRMC, July 26, with his loving family by his side. James was born in Summit, on October 18, 1949, to James D. Thornton and Myrtle L. Durham. A visitation...

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  • Lewis Waller Roberts

    Lewis Waller Roberts, 84, of McComb, passed away July 26, 2026, at Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg. A private family memorial will be held at Hartman-Jones Funeral Home. Mr. Roberts was retired from ICCR/ Canadian...

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  • Ethel Elaine Lilly Cooper

    Ethel Elaine Lilly Cooper, 95, a resident of Magnolia, passed away at McComb Community Center on July 23, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. A visitation was held on Monday, July 27, at Guiding Light Pentecostal...

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  • Ricky Darrell Jackson

    Ricky Darrell Jackson, 68, of Summit, passed away on July 22, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Visitation will be Saturday August 1, from 10AM until service time at 11AM at East Fork Baptist Church. Bro....

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  • James Burnett "Jack" Terrell

    James Burnett "Jack" Terrell 1932 - 2026 James Burnett (Jack) Terrell, of Liberty, was called home by his Lord and Savior on July 13, 2026. Jack was born September 9,1932, the son of Johnny Bertram and Lottie Jane...

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  • Coon Leahey

    Coon Leahey 1954 - 2026 Coon Leahey, age 71, passed away suddenly at his home in Liberty, on July 9, 2026. He was born on October 30, 1954. He was a devoted son, husband, father, and Pawpaw. Working in the auto parts...

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  • Patsy Katherine Davis Cothern

    Patsy Katherine Davis Cothern 1954 - 2026 Patsy Cothern, 71, a resident of Smithdale, passed away on July 16, 2026. A graveside service was held on Monday, July 20, at Mt. Gilead Primitive Baptist Church at 10AM. Bro....

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  • Sylvia Mona Ham

    Sylvia Mona Ham 1941 - 2026 Sylvia Mona Ham, 85, a resident of Smithdale, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, July 22, at Thompson Baptist Church Cemetery...

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  • Juanita Chisholm

    Juanita Chisholm 1936 - 2026 Juanita Chisholm, 89, of McComb, passed away on July 15, 2026 at SWRMC in McComb. Visitation was held on July 18, from 11AM until services at 12-Noon at HartmanJones Funeral Home. Pastor...

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  • Brent Alice Moak

    Brent Alice Moak 1935 - 2026 Brent Alice Moak, 90, a resident of Byram, and formerly of McComb, passed away on July 14, 2026, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, surrounded by her loving family. Brent dedicated her life...

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  • Philip E. Evans, Sr.

    Philip E. Evans, Sr. 1939 - 2026 Mr. Philip E. Evans, 87, of Magnolia, passed from this life on July 8, 2026, at SMRMC. He was born on June 28, 1939, to Robert Evans, Sr. and Martha Case Evans. A visitation was held at...

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  • Claude B. King

    Claude B. King 1948 - 2026 Mr. Claude B. King, of Magnolia, passed peacefully from this life, at SMRMC, on July 6, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born on November 6, 1948, in Walthall County, to E.C. McDaniel and...

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  • Kenneth Ray Grayson

    Kenneth Ray Grayson 1968 - 2026 Kenneth Ray Grayson, of Summit, passed away peacefully at his home on July 8, 2026, at the age of 58. Born on March 17, 1968, in Meridian, Kenneth was the son of Jackie Grayson and Rosie...

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  • James O. "Jimmy" Blue

    James O. "Jimmy" Blue 1950 - 2026 James O. "Jimmy" Blue, 76, of Summit, passed away on July 11, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 25, from 1PM until services at 2PM...

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  • Katherine Brumfield

    Katherine Brumfield 1928 - 2026 Ms. Katherine Brumfield, 98, of McComb, departed this earthly life on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at McComb Nursing and Rehab. Visitation is Saturday, July 11, from 12PM to 1PM at St. James...

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  • Samuel Charles Hall

    Samuel Charles Hall 1961 - 2026 Pastor Samuel C. Hall, 64, of Magnolia, departed this earthly life on July 9, 2026, at his residence in Magnolia. Visitation is from 5PM to 7PM on Thursday, July 9, at Collins Grove...

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  • Philip G. Planchard, Jr.

    Philip G. Planchard, Jr. 1953 - 2026 Philip G. Planchard Jr., 72, of Fernwood, passed away on July 6, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Services to be announced at a later time. Hartman-Jones Funeral Home...

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  • Rebecca Price Bellipanni

    Rebecca Price Bellipanni 1935 - 2026 Rebecca Price Bellipanni, 91, of McComb, passed away on July 5, 2026 at UMMC in Jackson, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation was held on July 8, from 9AM to 11AM with the...

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