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June 19, 2026

Magnolia, Mississippi

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Obituary

Memorial notices and remembrance pieces.

  • Kenneth Ray Mcklemurry, II

    Kenneth Ray Mcklemurry, II 1963 - 2025 Kenneth Ray Mcklemurry, II passed away on July 9, 2025, just weeks before his 39th birthday. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Ray Mcklemurry Sr., and his...

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  • Patti L. Welch

    Patti L. Welch 1963 - 2025 Patti L. Welch, 64, of Summit, passed away on July 5, 2025 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. A memorial visitation was held on July 15, from 6PM until 8PM at Hartman-Jones Funeral Home...

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  • Thomas Merle Wilkinson

    Thomas Merle Wilkinson 1948 - 2025 Thomas Merle Wilkinson, 77, of McComb, passed to eternal life on July 12, 2025, at his residence after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his loving family. Tommy was born March 7, 1948,...

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  • Marcum Smith

    Marcum Smith 1923 - 2025 Marcum Smith, 102, of Summit, passed away at Forrest General Hospital on July 11. A visitation was held Wednesday, July 16, at Hartman Jones Funeral Home from 11AM until services at 1PM. Burial...

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  • George E. Duncan

    George E. Duncan 1957 - 2025 George E. Duncan, 67, of McComb, passed away at SMRMC on July 10, surrounded by his loving family. A r r a n g e m e n t s are incomplete at this time. Hartman Jones Funeral Home is in...

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  • Morris Blanco

    Morris Blanco 1976 - 2025 Morris Blanco, 48, passed away Monday July 7. He was born September 21, 1976. A vibrant soul known for his dedication and warmth, Morris’s life was a testament to the joy and passion he...

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  • Douglas Timothy Carlisle

    Douglas T. Carlisle 1971 - 2025 Douglas Timothy Carlisle, 53, a resident of McComb, passed away peacefully at South Central Regional Hospital in Laurel, MS, on July 10, 2025. A memorial visitation and service will be...

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  • Harmon Gene Marsalis

    Hermon Gene Marsalis 1951 - 2025 Harmon Gene Marsalis, 73, of Summit, passed away on July 1, 2025, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. Born in Ponchatoula, LA,...

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  • Paul Leon Deer

    Paul Leon Deer 1941 - 2025 Paul Leon Deer, 83, of McComb, passed away on June 30, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. Visitation will be Friday July 11, at New Heights Baptist Church from 10AM until...

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  • Jo Ann Cook Root

    Jo Ann Cook Root 1946 - 2025 Jo Ann Cook Root passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, at her son’s home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A visitation was held on July 7, at McComb Church of Christ from 10AM until services...

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  • Donna Gayle Smith

    Donna Gayle Smith 1963 - 2025 Donna Gayle Smith, 61, of McComb, was born November 13, 1963, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on June 29, 2025, while on a travel nursing assignment in Omaha, Nebraska. Visitation...

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  • Thomas Dewitt Hancock

    Thomas Dewitt Hancock 1936 - 2025 Thomas Dewitt Hancock, 88, of Smithdale, passed away June 24, 2025 at his residence. A visitation was held on June 30, at Ebenezer Methodist Church from 3PM until services at 4PM....

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  • Amanda Davis Bates

    Amanda Davis Bates 1975 - 2025 Amanda Davis Bates, age 50, passed unexpectedly at her residence on June 21, 2025 in McComb. She is survived by her loving husband, Steven Wayne Bates and 4 children Colton A. Carr...

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  • Barbara Ann Coghlan

    Barbara Ann Coghlan 1956 - 2025 Barbara Ann Coghlan, 68, a resident of Magnolia, passed away June 28, 2025 at her residence. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, July 5, at Hartman Jones Funeral Home from...

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  • Annie Pearl Deer Waguespack

    Annie Pearl Deer Waguespack 1947 - 2025 Annie Pearl Deer Waguespack, 78, of Summit, passed away June 23, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. A visitation was held June 27, at Hartman Jones Funeral...

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  • John Wayne Simmons

    John Wayne Simmons 1943 - 2025 John Wayne Simmons, 82, of Magnolia, passed away on June 28, 2025, at University Medical Center in Jackson. John was born on January 24, 1943, in Magnolia to John Lynn Simmons and Ruby...

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  • Shirley Carolyn Magee

    Shirley Carolyn Magee 1958 - 2025 It is with great sadness that [we] announce the transition of the beloved Sis. Shirley Carolyn Magee on Thursday morning, May 22, 2025, at Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg. She was...

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  • Charles W. Slocum

    Charles W. Slocum Slocum 1950 - 2025 Mr. Charles W. Slocum, 74 of Tylertown, departed this life on May 30, 2025, in Tylertown. He was born August 8, 1950, in Tylertown. A public visitation for Mr. Slocum will be Friday,...

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  • Syble Gay Hart Lang

    Syble Gay Hart Lang 1938 - 2025 Syble Gay Hart Lang, 86, a resident of McComb, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 27, 2025 at her home, surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 30, at...

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  • Peggy Andrews

    Peggy Andrews 1947 - 2025 Ms. Peggy Andrews, 78, of Osyka, passed away from this life at her residence on Monday, May 26, 2025. The family welcomes all to visitation, Friday, May 30, 2025, at Line Creek Baptist Church...

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  • Ivy Lee Nunnery, Sr.

    Ivy Lee Nunnery, Sr. 1951 - 2025 Ivy Lee Nunnery Sr., 74, of Liberty passed away on May 17, 2025. Services were at 11AM on Tuesday, May 20, at Young’s Funeral Home of Summit. Rev. Darrell Nunnery did officiate....

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  • Annie Ruth Lane

    Annie Ruth Lane 1949 - 2025 Annie Ruth Lane, 76, of McComb, passed away May 7, 2025. Services will be at 1PM on Saturday, May 23, at Young’s Funeral Home of Summit. She was born

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  • Edward Lamar Roberts, Sr.

    Edward Lamar Roberts, Sr. 1942 - 2025 Edward Lamar Roberts, Sr. 82, of Summit, passed away at his residence on May 19, 2025. Services were held at Johnston Chapel Methodist Church on May 21, 2025. Visitation was at 12PM...

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  • David Lane Graham

    David Lane Graham 1948 - 2025 David Lane Graham passed away in Amite, LA on May 13, 2025 at age 77. He was born May 1, 1948 in Tylertown, to Mr. Aubrey J. Graham and Mrs. Elsie Tate Graham David loved reading his Bible...

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