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Janie K. Jones
Oct 11, 2026
Janie K. Jones
1984-2026
Janie Rebecca Kemp Jones, 42, of Magee died on Oct. 11, 2026 in Mississippi Baptist Medical Center of Jackson.
We will have a memorial service in Janie’s memory at East Union Baptist Church in Magnolia on Saturday, Oct. 24. Visitation is at 12 noon, with the memorial service at 1 p.m. Bro. Wade Barnes will officiate.
She was born in...
Orlando Delgado
Sep 30, 2026
En Memoria de Orlando Delgado
Con profundo dolor y tristeza, anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestro querido Orlando Delgado, quien nació el 13 de julio de 1977 en Del Río, Texas, y partió de este mundo el 30 de septiembre de 2026 en Mississippi, donde se encontraba trabajando como techador.
Orlando fue un hombre tranquilo, trabajador y de gran corazón. No necesitaba muchas...
LaSheka Tawassa Green
Sep 28, 2026
Ms. LaSheka Tawassa Green, age 37, of Richland, MS , passed away on September 28, 2026.
She was born on November 28, 1988 in Jackson, MS, to Mr. & Mrs. Walter and Gladys Lenora Green and accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She was a dedicated and loving mother, daughter, sister, cousin and friend who enjoyed...
Dorothy Daigle Wroten
Aug 13, 2026
Dorothy “Binky” Daigle Wroten, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, after a long battle of Polycystic Kidney Disease.
Binky grew up in Louisiana and adored all things rooted in her Cajun culture. She loved cooking homemade meals and could make a perfect roux, pastalaya, pain perdu, étouffée, and sauce piquante, never needing a...
Ryan Palmer
Jul 12, 2026
Ryan Palmer passed away peacefully with his daughter and sisters by his side on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Ryan was born on May 16, 1983, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was a father, a brother, and an uncle.
Ryan is survived by his children, daughter Alexis Palmer and son Joshua Palmer. He also leaves behind his sister and brother-in-law, Amy and Frank...
Philip S Matheny
May 25, 2026
Philip S. Matheny, Sr., age 66, passed away on May 25, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Big Spring, TX, resided in Harvey, LA and later retiring in Hazlehurst, MS, Philip built a quiet and peaceful life devoted to family and the people he loved.
Philip was the beloved husband of Iris Matheny for 48 wonderful years. Together they...
Faye Burke
Apr 22, 2026
Faye Burke passed quietly in her home with her son, Clayton, and daughter, Stephani, by her side on April 22nd, 2026.
Born in Henryetta, Oklahoma, she lived from one end of the country to the other during her 84 years. From California to Rhode Island, and many points in between. Anyone who knew her would probably tell you she was one...
Tony Phillips
Mar 6, 2026
Tony Phillips, 67, of Crystal Springs, Mississippi, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026 with his daughter and son by his side.
Born and raised in Mississippi, Tony was known for his hardworking hands, his love of the open road, and his passion for fast cars and motorcycles. A skilled mechanic, he could fix just about anything and never met an engine...
Eldridge Ray Jones
Mar 4, 2026
Eldridge Ray Jones was born on January 1, 1961 in Jackson Ms to the late Ms. Carrie Loach. Ray accepted Christ at an early age and he was very talented. He took up multiple trades, was a bounty hunter, had a security business and was a bail bondsman. He leaves to cherish his special memories two children, Satrice Green and...
Tammy Lynn Newman
Dec 29, 2025
Tammy Lynn Newman, age 64, passed away on December 29, 2025, in Jackson, Mississippi with her daughter and sister by her side. She was born on July 16, 1961, in Natchez, Mississippi.
Tammy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
She is survived by her husband, Rocky; her daughter, DezaRae; her stepdaughter, Kairee; her grandchildren, Karmyn, Derik, Logen, Emory, and...
Abraham G. Brownfield, Jr
Nov 24, 2025
Abraham G. Brownfield Jr., affectionately known as “Abe,” was born on June 27, 1937, in Mer Rouge, Louisiana, to the late Bessie King and Abe Brownfield. He began his education at Morehouse Training School in Bastrop, Louisiana, where he graduated in 1955. He continued his academic journey at Southern University in Baton Rouge, completing two years of study before being...
Guy Robert Holt
Aug 31, 2025
Guy was a charismatic, and warm-hearted man who deeply loved his friends and his dogs. His sense of humor and genuine spirit brought joy to those around him. A talented musician, Guy had a special passion for playing the drums—a craft he embraced with heart and rhythm. He will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered.
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