Obituaries

May 15, 2026

Linda Jean Fuller was born on September 4, 1964, in Jackson, Ms, Linda was the beloved daughter of the late Mary Bell Fuller and Velma Williams. She departed this world on May 15, 2026 at the Baptist Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, her grandmother Willie Jefferson, and siblings Juanita and Lydell Fuller.

Linda's life was a...

May 8, 2026

Michael Daniels was born on October 22, 1960 in Clinton, MS.

Michael Daniels entered eternal rest after a life marked by devotion to family, education, and faith. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Mary L. Daniels; his father, Courtney Daniels; and his eldest brother, Eugene Daniels.

Michael was a proud graduate of Sumner Hill High School. He furthered his...

May 5, 2026

Apr 22, 2026

The life of Mr. Curtis McClendon began January 13, 1961in Clinton, MS to the late Ms. Larerine McClendon and Mr. Savannah Lee.

Curtis was baptized at his home church, St. Paul United Methodist Church, at an early age. He attended Sumner Hill High School. He worked a long tenured position at Blurton Banks and Associates.

He loved to dance, fish, and spend...

Apr 14, 2026

Larry Thompson was born on September 30, 1950 to the late Mary Ella Greer Thompson and George Hampton Thompson, Sr. He was the fourth child of ten children. Rev. Thompson confessed his love for Christ at a young age at Mt. Hood M. B. Church under the leadership of Rev. M. S. Alexander.

He attended Sumner Hill High School for his...

Jan 31, 2026

Jan 20, 2026

Kelly Tyrone “Big Poppa” Green was born on July 25, 1958 in Chicago, IL to the late and beloved Kelly Green, Sr. and Elzora Mallett Green. Tyrone was the only child born from this union. He attended Our Lady Help of Christians Elementary School and was baptized at an early age from the affiliated church.

Tyrone was a hard worker, he...

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...