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April 12, 2026

Magnolia, Mississippi

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Memorial notices and remembrance pieces.

  • Cynthia Collette Valentine

    Cynthia Collette Valentine 1957 - 2025 Cynthia Collette Valentine, 68, of Smithdale, passed away on October 14, 2025 at the SWRMC in McComb. A memorial will be held at Ebenezer Methodist Church in Franklin County (4596...

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  • Jennie B. Norman

    Jennie B. Norman 1950 - 2025 Jennie B. Norman, 75, of Summit, passed away on October 7, 2025 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Visitation was held on Friday October 10,...

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  • David Earl Williamson

    David Earl Williamson 1944 - 2025 Mr. David Earl Williamson went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 1, 2025. He passed away peacefully at his residence with his loving family by his side. He...

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  • Harold William Harter

    Harold William Harter 1934 - 2025 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Harold William Harter, of Kentwood, Louisiana, on October 3, 2025. He was 91 years old. Harold was born on September 22,...

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  • Bonnie Jane Holland

    Bonnie Jane Holland 1935 - 2025 Bonnie Jane Holland, 90, a resident of Osyka, passed away October 8, 2025 at her residence. Visitation was held on Monday, October 13, 2025 from 9AM until services at 11:30AM at Osyka...

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  • Patsy Nell Knighten McKenzie

    Patsy Nell Knighten McKenzie, 82, of McComb, passed away October 2, 2025 at her daughter’s residence. Visitation was held October 4, at Hartman Jones Funeral Home from 5 PM until 8 PM continued October 5, at the...

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  • Marianna S. Rackley

    Marianna S. Rackley, 88, formerly of McComb, passed away on October 4, 2025 at Asbury Hospice House. A graveside service will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Hollywood Cemetery at 10 AM. Hartman Jones Funeral Home...

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  • Elva N. Morgan Thompson

    Elva N. Morgan Thompson, 87, of McComb, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 1, 2025, at her daughter’s residence in Louisville, KY, with her daughter by her side. Visitation was held on October 6, from 9 AM...

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  • Corey Blaine McAllister

    Corey Blaine McAllister 1987 - 2025 Corey Blaine McAllister, 38, a cherished son, father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on September 27, 2025. A memorial service honoring Blaine’s life will be held on...

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  • Rich Wharton

    Rich Wharton 1956 - 2025 Rich Wharton, 69, of Hattiesburg, passed away on September 23, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on July 12, 1956, Rich was the son of the late J.G. and Lena Wharton. He proudly served his...

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  • William "Bill" C. Brown

    William “Bill” C. Brown 1951 - 2025 William “Bill” C Brown, 74, a resident of Kentwood, LA passed away peacefully at his home on September 29, 2025. He was born on May 28, 1951 in Magnolia. Visitation will be...

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  • Thomas Martin Conner

    Thomas Martin Conner 1944 - 2025 Thomas Martin Conner, 81, passed away in McComb, on Monday, September 29 at SMRMC. He was born on March 3, 1944, in Jackson, to James Ousley Conner and Beulah Keith Martin Conner....

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  • Cecil P. Cutrer

    Cecil P. Cutrer 1936 - 2025 Cecil P. Cutrer, 89, of McComb, passed away on September 24, 2025 at SMRMC in McComb surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be Saturday October 4, from 9 AM until services at 11 AM...

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  • Stephen Ford "Petey" Lampton

    Stephen Ford “Petey” Lampton, 76, of Magnolia died at his home on September 23, 2025 after a long illness. He was born on November 11, 1948 to Walter Monroe “Pete” and Janet Cain Lampton of Magnolia. He grew up...

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  • Robert Lee Speaks

    Speaks 1935 - 2025 Robert Lee Speaks, 90 of Jayess, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025 at his residence in Jayess. He was born June 22, 1935 in Madison County to the late Clifton John Speaks and Gladys Reep...

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  • Emile Carl Fisher

    Fisher 1936 - 2025 Emile Carl Fisher, 88 of Tylertown, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025 at the Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. He was born Wednesday, November 11, 1936 in Texas to the late A.V. Fisher and...

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  • Dorothy Jean Rimes Beard

    Dorothy Jean Rimes Beard 1929 - 2025 Dorothy Jean Rimes Beard, 96, passed from her earthly home into the arms of her Savior on September 21, 2025. Known simply as “Dot” to those who loved her, she leaves behind a...

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  • Barbara Fuller

    Barbara Fuller 1940 - 2025 Barbara Fuller, 85 of Liberty, MS passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025 at the Liberty Community Living Center in Liberty. She was born Thursday, June 6, 1940 in McComb. Private family...

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  • Patricia Ann Johnson

    Patricia Ann Johnson 1951 - 2025 Mrs. Patricia Ann Johnson, 73 of Franklinton, LA, was called home to be with the Lord on September 18, 2025, in Covington, LA. She was born October 27, 1951, in Woodville, MS. Funeral...

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  • Bernice Turner Garner

    Bernice Turner Garner 1951 - 2025 Mrs. Bernice Turner Garner, 73, of Magnolia, departed this life on September 12, 2025, at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center. She was born September 17, 1951, in Waynesboro,...

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  • Gearline Toney Gutter

    Gearline Toney Gutter 1946 - 2025 Mrs. Gearline Toney Gutter, 78, of New Orleans, LA, departed this life on September 7, 2025, in New Orleans, LA. She was born September 15, 1946, in Tylertown, MS. A public visitation...

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  • Augusta James

    Augusta James 1933 - 2025 Augusta James, 91, of McComb, passed away on Sept. 13, 2025, at her residence. Visitation is 10AM on Saturday, September 20, at St. James United Baptist Church of McComb, with funeral services...

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  • Juanita Marie Lenard Fortson

    Juanita Marie Lenard Fortson 1943 - 2025 Juanita Marie Lenard Fortson, 82, of McCall Creek, passed away peacefully on Sept. 8, 2025, at her residence. Visitation is 10AM Saturday, Sept. 13, at Riverwood Family Funeral...

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  • Charles E. Anderson

    Charles E. Anderson 1956 - 2025 Charles E. Anderson, 69, of Centreville, died Aug. 30, 2025, in Columbia. Funeral services will be held at 11AM, Saturday, Sept. 13, at Mount Zion Methodist Church, 1547 Highway 48,...

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