Obituaries

Jan 16, 2026

Jan 9, 2026

Henry Lee Alexander, Sr. was born on July 13, 1964 to the late Mr. Tom Robinson, Jr. and Mrs. Essie M. Alexander. He peacefully departed this life on Friday, January 9, 2026 at his home.

Henry accepted Christ at an early age and united with Mt. Elizabeth M. B. Church in Bolton, Mississippi. He attended and graduated from Hinds Agricultural High...

Jan 8, 2026

Ethel Mae Carter Palmer was born on January 13, 1958 to Marie Carter and Henry D. Carter. She was the seventh child of ten children.

Ethel accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She was a faithful member of Wells Grove M. B. Church until her health failed.

Ethel received her high school diploma from Sumner Hill High...

Jan 3, 2026

Larry Chatmon Jr. was born in Bolton, MS, to the late Larry Chatmon Sr. and Henrietta Chatmon on March 5, 1948. He peacefully departed this life on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at his home in Bolton, MS.

He accepted Christ at an early age and was a long-standing member of Chapel Hill M.B. Church. He began his education in the Chapel...

Jan 2, 2026

W. C. Manyfield, age 95, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

William Cleophus Manyfield was born on December 12, 1930, in Learned, Mississippi, to Mr. William C. Manyfield and Mrs. Julia Jane Wright Manyfield. He was raised in Edwards, Mississippi, where he developed a strong work ethic and a deep commitment to...

Dec 24, 2025

Ms. Linda Tyler Bell was born on January 8, 1951 to the late Andrew and Elizabeth McCoy Tyler. She was united in holy matrimony for 57 years to Jimmie Ray Bell, Sr., who preceded her in death.

Linda accepted Christ at an early age and joined St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church. She was employed at Packard Electric/General Motors for many years...

Dec 21, 2025

Dearine Wilson Dillard, daughter of the late Elester Buckley, Sr. and the late Olivia Wilson Buckley was born on May 22, 1958 in Bolton, MS. She departed her life on December 21, 2025. She was affectionately known as ‘Doe’ by close family and friends.

Dearine was a member of Apostolic Restoration Ministry where she was baptized in the name of Jesus...

Nov 7, 2025

Mrs. Minnie Lee Hinkle was born on January 3, 1960 to Mrs. Georgia Brown Portis in Tupelo, MS.

In 1966 she and her brother Robert Thomas (deceased) went to Kansas City, Kansas to live with great uncle, George Thomas and Aunt, Doris, who later adopted her and her late brother Robert Thomas.

Minnie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized...

Oct 13, 2025

Leon Johnson, age 86, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, in Jackson, Mississippi. Born on January 1, 1939, in Braxton, Mississippi, he was the beloved son of the late Mary Alice and Alf Johnson.

Leon proudly served his country in the United States military, concluding his service with an honorable discharge. Following his military career, he pursued higher education at...

Oct 8, 2025

Jerry Bernard Lee was born on February 8, 1957, in Jackson, MS to Robert C. Lee and Mary Helen Lee.

Jerry departed this life on October 8, 2025. He was preceded him in death by: his father, Robert C. Lee; and brothers, Reuben C. Lee, King N. Lee, Wilburn H. Lee and Troy E. Lee.

Jerry confessed Christ at an early age...

Sep 2, 2025

Mother June Christine Williams Hulitt, affectionately known as Mama June, was born on June 21, 1931, in rural Hinds County to Leeanna Woods and Charles “Buddy” Williams. She was the only child of this union and was lovingly reared by her grandparents, Mary and Will Woods. After moving to Clinton, she attended Sumner Hill and later Holy Ghost School in...

Aug 12, 2025

Eddie Devine, Jr., the third of twelve children born to sharecroppers, Eddie Devine, Sr. and Irene Singleton Devine, was born on October 18, 1946 in Bolton, MS. He was a unique blessing in the family having a quiet, unassuming and humble spirit. The normal farm chores, plowing, picking cotton, plucking corn, harvesting vegetables, chopping fire wood and the like were...

Aug 10, 2025

Vickie Marie McNeill was born on August 6, 1950, in Canton, Mississippi to the late Christine Alberta Caldwell Mabry and the late Artry Mabry, Jr. Affectionately known as “Chief,” she was the first female police officer for the Canton Police Department where she served as the Assistant Chief and Chief of Police before serving as Alderwoman for Ward 5. After...

Jul 21, 2025

Jimmy Crowell was born on December 14, 1962, in Bolton, Mississippi, to the late Estella Butler- Crowell and Clyde Shay. Jimmy later moved to Clinton, Mississippi, where he spent his formative years and received his early education. Jimmy attended Sumner Hill High School, where he graduated from, class of 1981 (Sumner Hill Hornets) with pride and purpose. His interest in...

Jun 27, 2025

Jun 21, 2025

Sister Viereather Freeman Kent was born on October 12, 1947, in Raymond, Mississippi, to Eddie Freeman Jr. and Minnie Scott Freeman. She grew up attending Carver Middle School in Raymond and later Sumner Hill Junior High in Clinton, finding her faith at an early age at Belmont M.B. Church. She served faithfully until the time of her passing.

She was known...

Jun 20, 2025

Robert (Bo) Ferguson entered this life on June 19, 1959 to the late Richard T. Ferguson, Sr. and Ethel May Ferguson of Jackson, MS.

Bo accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at an early age. He attended Jackson Public Schools for his elementary developmental days. After graduating from Forest Hill High School he went on to further his education...

Jun 3, 2025

Alice Mae Christian Ellis was born as a twin on July 4, 1936 in Raymond, MS to the late Lazarus “Bossie” Christian, Jr. and Georgia Hudson Christian Marshall. A true firecracker in both spirit and birth, Alice brought joy, strength, and light to everyone blessed to know her.

Alice accepted Christ at an early age and became a devoted member of...

Jun 1, 2025

May 26, 2025