Obituary

Respected State Physician Passes, Dr. June A. Powell, MD

Dr. June Annette Powell, an accomplished physician, psychiatrist, educator, writer, musician, artist, and beloved matriarch, died peacefully in her sleep on August 23, 2026, in Tampa, Florida. A resident of Sun City,...

September 10, 2026

Gary L. Holmes, Sr.

Gary L. Holmes, Sr., 80, of Tylertown, passed away on September 6, 2026 at SMRMC. Visitation was held on Sept. 8, at Hartman Jones Funeral Home from 5PM until 8PM, and continued on Sept. 9, from 9AM until services at...

September 10, 2026

Eileen Pearl Hutchinson Cato

Eileen Pearl Hutchinson Cato (beloved mother) born August 30, 1919, passed peacefully on September 6, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Visitation will be Friday, September 11, from 9AM to 11AM with services to follow...

September 10, 2026

Sherwin Albert Beadle, Sr.

Sherwin Albert Beadle Sr., 87, left this sin-filled world to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, in Heaven on September 7, 2026. A visitation will be held Sept. 14, at Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb from 10AM until...

September 10, 2026

Connie Roxanne Nelson

Connie Roxanne Nelson, 67, of Smithdale, formerly of McComb, passed away August 31, 2026, at Southwest Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Nelson was born April 27, 1959 to Roxie Wells Wilkinson and Derrell Fred Wilkinson. A...

September 10, 2026

Bryant J. Gros, Sr.

Bryant J. Gros, Sr., 59, a resident of Magnolia, passed away on September 3, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. No services are to be announced at this time. Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb is...

September 10, 2026

Braylin Lashun Osbey

Baby boy Braylin Lashun Osbey was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at SMRMC. Though Braylin never spent time with us on earth, his presence filled our hearts with a lifetime of love. Braylin...

September 3, 2026

Hollis Howard Alford

Mr. Hollis Howard Alford, 98, of Progress, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, August 31, 2026, at his home. Hollis was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, dedicated...

September 3, 2026

Owen Riley Ferguson, Jr.

Owen Riley Ferguson, Jr. 81, of McCall Creek, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026, at Franklin County Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born September 21, 1944, to Annie Adcock of Rankin County...

September 3, 2026

Andy Andrews

Mr. Andy Andrews, beloved brother, 74, of McComb, passed from this life on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at McComb Community Care Center. He was born in McComb, on April 15, 1952, to Julius C. Andrews and Nelline Smith...

September 3, 2026

Charles Hughes

Charles Hughes was born on October 20, 1966, in McComb, to the late Betty Toney. On June 13, 2026, Charles peacefully departed this life, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Charles was a...

August 27, 2026

Geraldine Williams

Geraldine Williams, 90, of Liberty, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026 at Liberty Community Living Center. Visitation was held on August 27, at Robinson Baptist Church from 5PM until 8PM and will continue Friday,...

August 27, 2026

Robert T. "Robbie" Boyd III

Robert T. "Robbie" Boyd III, 58, of McComb, passed away on August 23, 2026 at SWRMC in McComb. Visitation was held on August 26, from 5PM until 8PM at Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb with visitation again on August...

August 27, 2026

Charles Elutte Bowlin

Charles Elutte Bowlin, born September 5, 1928 in Amite County, to Benjamin and Octavia Bowlin, passed from this life on August 19, 2026. Charles began working at a young age as a farmhand in a cotton field. He was...

August 27, 2026

Dane E. Wilkinson

Dane E. Wilkinson, 40, of Liberty, passed away tragically following a car accident on Thursday, August 20. He was a quiet, private man who lived a very simple life. While his path was often solitary and filled with...

August 27, 2026

Hazel Mae Robinson

On Monday August 10, 2026 with family at her side, the almighty God dispatched an angel to the bedside of Hazel Mae Robinson to gently close those tired eyes and whispered "Peace Be Thine". Hazel Mae was born on...

August 20, 2026

Rosevelt Billy Dunaway

Rosevelt Billy Dunaway "The Peanut Man" passed away August 2, 2026, at his home in McComb. Billy was born June 2, 1940, in Walthall County, to Ernie Dunaway and Gertrude Greer. A visitation was held at Sharkey Funeral...

August 20, 2026

Joseph Lionel Cutrer

Joseph Lionel Cutrer, 92, of Gulfport, MS, passed away peacefully at home on August 14, 2026. Born on January 13, 1934, in Gillsburg, MS, to Claudius H. "Bill" Cutrer and Mary L. "Cindy" Lawson Cutrer, Lionel developed...

August 20, 2026

Donald Ray Magee

Donald Ray Magee, 61, a resident of Mendenhall, formerly of McComb, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on August 12, 2026. Visitation was held on August 17, at New Heights Baptist Church from...

August 20, 2026

Tommie Allen Turnage

Tommie A. Turnage, 94, of McComb passed away August 4, 2026 at Camellia Estates Assisted Living in McComb. Visitation will be Friday August 7, 2026 at Fernwood Baptist Church from 11AM until services at 1PM. Burial will...

August 6, 2026

Linda D. Laird

Linda D. Laird, 78, a resident of McComb, passed away on July 31, 2026 at Liberty Community Living Center. A visitation was held on August 4, at East Union Baptist Church from 8:30AM until services at 10AM. Bro. Wade...

August 6, 2026

James Perry McKinney

James Perry McKinney lived a life that left everyone around him better than he found them. The definition of a great man, whose character allowed him to teach and lead his family with wisdom, love and compassion. His...

August 6, 2026

Richard E. VanNorman

Mr. Richard E. VanNorman, 89, of McComb, passed from this life on Monday, July 20, 2026, peacefully at his home. He was born on January 9, 1937, to Albert Sidney VanNorman and Fannie Gertrude Matthews VanNorman. Richard...

August 6, 2026

Donnise Kay Pine

Donnise Kay Pine, 76, a resident of McComb, passed away at SMRMC on July 29, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. A visitation was held on August 3, at Hartman Jones Funeral Home from 9AM until services at 11AM. Dr....

August 6, 2026