Kalie Elise Green

Kalie Elise Green, 30, living in Fenton, MI, formerly from McComb, passed away May 30, in Grand Blanc, MI at Henry Ford Genesys Hospital. Kalie was born Feb 24, 1996, in McComb, the firstborn child of Damon Green and Angela Simmons. A visitation will be held Friday, June 5, at Tangipahoa Baptist Church from 5PM until 8PM, and will continue on Saturday, June 6, from 9AM until services at 11AM. Burial will be in the church cemetery and Bro. Randall Jackson will officiate. Hartman~Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was exceptionally driven, smart, gifted, athletic and a very hard worker. She excelled in everything she did: cheer, tumbling, academics and art. Nobody ever had to push her to be or do her best. Everything she did seemed to turn to gold. For the exception of track. Her Granddaddy wanted at least one of his grandchildren to run track like he did. She tried it in 7th grade and couldn’t stand it. She was very concerned about disappointing him if she didn’t pursue it. Of course, he understood and ‘let her off the hook’. She started tumbling in 3rd grade and quickly excelled, which led to her love and passion for cheer. She graduated from North Pike High School, 7th in her class, in 2014. She was on the cheer team at North Pike from 7th-12th grade, where she formed many friendships and bonds. After high school, she went to Copiah-Lincoln Community College on both cheer and academic scholarships, majoring in Mathematics, with plans to become an Algebra teacher and dreamed of becoming a high school cheer coach. While at Co-Lin, Kalie served as cheer captain, was on the Freshmen Homecoming court, and was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Kalie graduated from Co-Lin with high honors and received the David Calcote Memorial Scholarship in 2016. She achieved all of this while working for the National Cheerleaders Association teaching cheer camps and working as a server at Georgia Blue in Brookhaven. She then went on to the University of Southern Mississippi in August of 2016. Within a few weeks of beginning classes, she became ill. In October of 2016, after being in the hospital for approximately a month, she was diagnosed with a rare and incurable auto immune disorder called Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO). This illness led to psychological, mental, and behavioral changes. From that point on, she had many life struggles, but the love of and for her family and friends never wavered. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Don L. Green and Bob and Ella Joy Jones Freeman; and g r e a t - g r a n d m o t h e r , Frances Deer. Those left to cherish her memory are her parents, Damon and Heather Green and Angela and Shelton Simmons; sister, Alex Coker (Logan); brother, Mason Green; grandparents, William and Marie Schilling and Pamela Mercier; great-grandmother, Eva Nell Green; a special aunt, Karen Freeman; and a special cousin, Amy Freeman Tadlock; and a host of more aunts, uncles, cousins and friends than can be listed. Pallbearers will be Michael Freeman, Eric Freeman, Bailey Jackson, Joe Jackson, Justin Schilling and Brian Schilling. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation to aid in finding a cure for NMO. Rickey “Rick” F. Watts 1956 - 2026 Rickey “Rick” F. Watts, 70, of Summit, died June 1, 2026 cloaked in the love and prayers of his friends and family. Rick was born to Albert “Fuzz” Watts and Helen Roberts Watts in Natchez, MS on May 28, 1956. He married the love of his life, Jacqueline “Jackie” Patt Watts, at the Pearl River Ave United Methodist Church in McComb, on June 2, 1978. He was an equipment mechanic master for 34 years with MDOT before retiring. Working on engines was a passion that shaped both Rick’s personal and professional interests and hobbies. One of his favorite memories was teaching his wife, Jackie, to drive a stick shift. He loved visiting the MS Gulf Coast for Cruisin’ the Coast and camping. He loved traveling and riding his motorcycle, especially in the country. If you asked what his biggest accomplishments were, he would tell you his friends and family, including his fur babies. His biggest life lesson was that “you need to be self-sufficient.” Being self-sufficient makes it possible to follow your passions and fill life with things that bring you joy. Rick was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Cynthia Ann Watts Hodges; infant brother, Thomas Columbus Watts; father and mother-in-law, Willie and Sylvia Patt; and 2 special brothersin-law, Bobby Welch and Larry Barlow. Rick is survived by his wife, Jackie Watts; daughter, Rikki Leanne Phillipson (Sam); brother, Albert “Buddy” Watts (Becky); uncle, Glyn “Dick” Watts (Glenda); grandchildren, Cailyn Brown (Brandon Jones), Bella Brown (Ben Mixon), Evan Johnson, and Nathan Johnson; 3 great-grandchildren, Sloan Brown, Ellis McCaffery, and Davis Wayne Jones; 3 bonus grandchildren, Blake Phillipson (Madison), Ethan Phillipson, and Emily Koestler (Tobbie); 2 bonus great-grandchildren, Sawyer and Mazelynn; fur babies, Tilly Grace and Rocky; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family whom all loved him greatly. Rick will be immensely missed by his friends and family. His legacy of love, resilience, and strength will remain a blessing to all who knew him. A short service and celebration of life honoring Rick will be held on Saturday, June 6, at McComb First Assembly of God, 718 Hart Road, McComb, MS 39648. Visitation will be from 12PM to 2PM with a service to follow. The service will be performed by Pastor Jim Dalton, with a eulogy by Pastor Mack Bryant. Sharing of memories, stories, or words are welcome and appreciated. However, if you wish to share but do not wish to come forward, please write it down for Pastor Mack to share on your behalf. Two of Rick’s favorite things were food and fellowship, especially if the food happened with the fellowship. In keeping with these favorites, there will be a potluck meal at First Assembly following the memorial and celebration of life. Bring your favorite dish, pictures, and memories to do what Rick loved best: food and fellowship. For those who choose, flowers/plants can be sent to McComb First Assembly, or donations can be made in Rick’s name to the church McComb First Assembly, Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary, or any dog rescue/sanctuary. Margaret “Evelyn” Hilton 1932 - 2026 M a r g a r e t “Evelyn” Hilton, 93, a resident of Camellia Estates in McComb, went to be with the Lord on May 28, 2026. Visitation was held on June 1, at Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb from 10AM until services at 12-Noon. Rev. Richard Cothern did officiate and burial followed at Terry Cemetery in Smithdale. Evelyn was born in Smithdale, on Aug. 13, 1932. She is the daughter of the late, Jack Smith, Sr. and Ethel Terry Smith. Evelyn was a past telephone operator and a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Smithdale. She was a wonderful and loving homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, aunt and friend. In her youth she enjoyed bowling and basketball, in her later years she enjoyed cross stitching and growing African violets. She also was a great cook, loved her church family and especially singing in the choir. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clifton Hilton; 1 brother, Jackie Smith, Jr.; 2 sisters, Alice Steele and Nellie Spring; and a grandson, Brandon Wells. She is survived by her son Stanley Hilton (Debbie); 1 daughter Beth Johnson (Scott); 3 grandchildren, Brittany, Ashley and Tara; 5 great-grandchildren, Cameron, Triston, Easton, Landyn and Dominick; a step-grandson Conner O. Quin; with numerous nieces, nephews, friends and a personal helper Susan Jackson. Harriett Farmer Wood 1928 - 2026 Harriett Farmer Wood, age 97, of Summit, passed away on May 26, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, faith, and devotion to family. Born on July 11, 1928, she grew up in Lexington, MS, the daughter of Byrd and Clara Dell Farmer. There she developed the values and strength of character that would guide her throughout her life. While working as an x-ray technician in Jackson, she met her future husband, Dr J.O. Wood. They married on July 11, 1952, and raised 5 children together. Of all the roles Harriett held throughout her life, her greatest joy was being a mother. She was a constant source of love, guidance, and encouragement to her children. She instilled in them strong morals and values, along with a deep appreciation for the outdoors and a lifelong love of animals. Harriett lived with grace, compassion, and quiet strength. Guided by her Christian faith, she treated everyone she met with kindness and respect. Her passionate spirit, honesty, and unwavering love touched countless lives. She leaves behind a lasting legacy of love, tolerance, honesty, and devotion that continues through her children, grandchildren, and future generations. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her. Harriett is survived by her sister, Pat Farmer; daughters, Deborah Lynn Lovin (Gary Lovin) and Edith Faye Wood (Robert Warner); sons, Joseph Marc Wood and David Theodore Wood (Debra Ann Wood); 8 grandchildren, Blake Germaine, Logan Wood (Ari Wood), Joseph Wood, Jeff Wood, Taylor Maturin, Rosemary Warner, Claire Warner, and Benjamin Warner; and 7 great grandchildren, Sterling Wood, Rowan Wood, Aaliyah Wood, Abel Wood, Haylee Wood, Jordan Collins, and Cole Collins. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Otis Wood; and daughter, Harriet Gail Wood. Funeral services were held at HartmanJones funeral home on May 30. Visitation was at 10AM followed by the funeral service at 11AM. Sis. 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