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Obituary for Edward Lee Magers at Wilson Funeral Home Monticello Edward Lee Magers, 90 of, Ponchatoula, LA passed away Monday, July 15, 2024 at Richard Murphy Hospice House in Hammond, LA. Edward was born July 14, 1934 in Ingalls, Oklahoma to Curtly and Julia Magers. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 1200 noon until time of

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Obituary for Christine Lambert at Wilson Funeral Home Monticello Christine Lambert, 57, of Sontag, Mississippi passed away on July 10, 2024 in Columbia, Mississippi. Visitation will be held on Tuesday July 16, 2024 from 1000 AM until memorial services at 1130 AM at Shiloh Baptist Church in Sontag, MS. Bro. Jimmy Smith will officiate the services with Wilson Funer...

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Obituary for Sidney Owen King, Sr. at Wilson Funeral Home Monticello Sidney Owen King, Sr., 79 of Monticello, MS passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024 at his residence in Monticello, MS. He was born Tuesday, January 16, 1945 in Tylertown, Mississippi. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 from 945 AM until 1100 AM at Wilson Funeral Home in

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Mary Ann Blakeney, 85 of Monticello, MS passed away Friday, June 28, 2024 at the Halo Havens in Brookhaven, MS. She was born Wednesday, December 14, 1938 in Silver Creek, Mississippi.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 1, 2024 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Wilson Funeral Home in 904 W. Thomas E. Jolly Drive, Monticello, MS. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, 07/02/2024 at 10:00 at Monticello Methodist Protestant Church in Monticello, MS. Burial will follow in Bethshan Cemetery in Monticello, MS. Bro. Kenneth Carden will officiate. Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 601-587-2573
Ann went by many names, such as Mama, Granny, and Miss Ann, and she was loved by all. She kept busy, particularly with her hands. She sewed, cooked, and spent long hours in the garden. She rose early and expected the same of others, much to the chagrin of her grandchildren. With early mornings, though, came rewards, generally in the form of food. Orange biscuits were a house specialty, as were Mickey Mouse pancakes. Everyone was kept full, all the time.
Ann made the most of every day, not all of which entailed, as she called it, piddling. She loved being a member of the Women’s Garden Club of Lawrence County, where she helped beautify the town. As an expert conversationalist, she enjoyed the company of family and friends. She could talk to anyone, anywhere, but was especially at home with a cup of coffee on the big porch off Brookhaven Street or the sunroom on Fortenberry.
She was born on Wednesday, December 14, 1938, to Eugene Charles Brister and Lucy Virgie Boyd Brister, in Silver Creek, Mississippi.
Some years later, as a young woman, while crossing the street in Monticello, Mississippi, a young man called down to her from an open window. She would marry that young man, Ben Russell Blakeney, on March 13, 1957, and the pair would go on to have three children who they would raise in a small brick house on Halls Creek. When one day the creek rose, and the house flooded, Ann and Ben bought the home on Brookhaven Street, with the big front porch, where the children of their children would spend many days of their formative years, eating orange biscuits with their grandmother.
Until her health declined, she was an active member her entire adult life at the Monticello Methodist Protestant Church, where she enjoyed her Sunday School class and the Women’s Missionary Society. She was willing to help in various ministries, including volunteering at Vacation Bible School.
Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Ben; father, Eugene; mother, Virgie; father-in-law, Butch Blakeney; and mother-in-law, Minnie Blakeney.
She is survived by her son, Brad Blakeney (Janie) of Monticello, Mississippi; daughters, Bridget Blakeney Fraysier (Billy) of Monticello, Mississippi, and Amy Blakeney of Deatsville, Alabama; her grandchildren, Kara Blakeney, Aaron Blakeney (Taylor), Byron Fraysier (Kaitlin), and Brent Fraysier (Amelia); and her great-grandchildren, John Blakeney, Harper Fraysier, Caroline Fraysier, George Blakeney, and Case Fraysier.
Pallbearers will be Aaron Blakeney, Byron Fraysier, Brent Fraysier, and Scott Barber, Andy Tynes, Mike McKennon, John Blakeney and George Blakeney.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jody Reid, Johnny Reid, and Rob Alford.
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Obituary for Gregory Clay Schoonover at Wilson Funeral Home Monticello Incomplete

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Newton August Pertuit went home to be with his “Merciful Lord Jesus” on June 20, 2024. He was born on August 6, 1945 in New Orleans, LA to Edward and Wendy M. Pertuit. He loved his country and proudly served for a time in the Army National Guard. He married his childhood sweetheart on February 12, 1966 and moved her to the “country,” in MS, in 1977. His favorite place to be was on his land working on projects, in the woods, and tending to the many animals over the years. He retired from BellSouth in 2006 and had many phone company stories to tell anyone who would listen.

He was ordained into the ministry of the Methodist Protestant faith on June 21, 1985, and all who heard his sermons knew to “put your toes under the pew if you don’t want them stepped on.” He actively spread the Good News of a great God until his death and was currently filling the pulpit at Hickory Grove M.P. Church in Sumrall, MS.

He was the ultimate family man, but he truly shined in his role as Grandpa and has had a standing tradition for over 35 years of taking the grand and great grandchildren for weekly visits to Plunkett’s Farm Supply for treats.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 58 years, Mary Jane Pertuit, his daughter Raquel Davis and son-in-law, Tommy Davis, his daughter, Robin Pertuit, his granddaughter, Brittany Powell and grandson-in-law, Cole Powell, granddaughter Georgi Davis, 4 great grandchildren, Presley, Isley, Grae, and Autry Powell, brother, Dwight Pertuit, sisters Noreen LeBoeuf and Nelva Abshire, special nephew, Glen McBride, a host of nieces and nephews, a host of M.P. ministers and members, and all the special youth from various churches that he so loved.

The family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the ICU staff of St. Dominic’s Hospital for giving such special care in his final days, especially the nurse who prayed him straight into the arms of Jesus. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to The Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital or St. Jude Organization.

The family will accept visitors on Monday, June 24, 2024 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Forest Grove Methodist Protestant Church in Jayess, Mississippi. Then they will again be available for visitors on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 from 9:00 am until the time of the service at Divide Methodist Protestant Church in Monticello, Mississippi. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 am, officiated by Bro. Bobby Dawson and Bro. Billy Frazure, with Wilson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

And now, well done thou good and faithful servant; enter ye into the joy of the Lord.

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OBITUARY
Johnnie Mae Rutland, 76, of Monticello, Mississippi passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at her daughter’s residence in Monticello, MS. Johnnie was born October 17, 1947 in Monticello, Mississippi to Johnny Lloyd Neal and Doris Roberts Neal.
Visitation will be held on Thursday June 20, 2024 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Monticello Pentecostal Church. Funeral services will be on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Monticello Pentecostal Church with graveside services following at Rutland Family Cemetery in Monticello, MS. Brother Jessie Givens and Brother Terry Ballard officiating. Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Johnnie Mae loved her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids, her extended family, and especially children, no matter who they were. She was an excellent cook and loved fixing huge meals, especially at Thanksgiving and Christmas. She had a heart of gold. She was an avid TV watcher. To know her was to love her. Johnnie Mae was loved by everyone who knew her.
Johnnie Mae is survived by her daughters Melinda Gail Rutland of Monticello, MS and Connie Lynn Rutland Freeman of Brookhaven, MS; Granddaughter Cole (Haley) Ballard; Great Grandchildren: Kyla, Karter, Karleigh Mullins; Ava and Tucker Rimes; Brothers: Floyd Neal, Robert Jason Neal, and Joe Nathan Neal; and Sister, Geraline Jackson.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Edward Earl Rutland, brother Gordon Neal, and grandson Devin Wayne Mullins.
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Henry Keith Calhoun, 68 of Silver Creek, MS passed away Monday, June 17, 2024 at the Lawrence County Hospital in Monticello, Mississippi. He was born Thursday, December 29, 1955 in Monticello, Mississippi.

A Memorial will be held at a later date.

Henry liked to ride motorcycles, fishing, in his youth, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He proudly served his country in the US Navy. In his later years, he was more of a home body.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother, two sisters, one brother.

Survivors include his sons, Samuel Calhoun (Penny) of Moselle, MS and Joseph Calhoun of Meridian, MS; sister, Sonya Young; cousin, Tanya Whitaker.

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Obituary for Michael Lynn Clark at Wilson Funeral Home Monticello Michael Clark, 55 of Monticello, MS passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at his residence in Monticello, MS. He was born Friday, June 28, 1968 in Jackson, Mississippi. There will be a memorial service at a later date. Mike was a family-man who did everything to provide for those he

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Sadie R. Butler, 91, of Monticello, MS was called home on June 6, 2024 at her residence. Sadie was born on February 27, 1933 in Lawrence County to Ervin and Ollie Davis Reid. Visitation was at Monticello United Methodist Church from 10:00 – 11:00 on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Services will start at 11:00 with burial at the Monticello Masonic Cemetery.

Sadie was truly a faithful servant of the Lord and a faithful member of Monticello United Methodist Church, where she served as a Sunday School teacher, an officer on various committees, the church choir and church secretary for 25 years. She will be greatly missed by her circle of friends of Forever Young.

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband Thomas Hunter Butler, Jr.

She is survived by her daughter, Beth Selman of Monticello, son Hans Butler (Lynne) of Monticello, and sister, Jane Lambert of Monticello. Also survived by five grandchildren Ashley Selman (Wendy), Jane Belle Tullis, Hailey Hamilton (Josh), Trey Jackson, and Patrick Jackson. Eight great grandchildren Harley Jane Buchanan, River Reid, Sam Reid, Richard Benz, Jr., Mary Gregory Porter, Ava Hamilton, Lilly Hamilton and Mary Beth Hamilton and two great-great grandchildren Benz Porter and McCraw Porter.
And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.

Pallbearers are Hans Butler, Ashley Selman, River Reid, Sam Reid, Chuck Lambert and Trey Jackson.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Monticello United Methodist Church or Camp Wesley Pines, Hazelhurst, MS.

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Obituary for Voncille Benoit at Wilson Funeral Home Monticello OBITUARY IS INCOMPLETE Voncille Calcote Benoit, 88 of Monticello, MS passed away Friday, May 31, 2024 at her residence in Monticello, MS. She was born Friday, May 29, 1936 in Lawrence County, Mississippi. Graveside services will be held on Monday, June 03, 2024 at 1100 AM at Pleasant Grove Methodist

Obituary for James Ray Sills at Wilson Funeral Home Monticello OBITUARY IS INCOMPLETE James Ray Sills, 73 of Monticello, MS passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at his residence in Monticello, MS. He was born Thursday, January 25, 1951 in Wesson, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his father, Mosby Ray Sills mother, Ruth Bass Sills. Survivors include his

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Randall “Kevin” Heard was born May 17, 1972 in Monticello, Mississippi to Barbara Berry Heard and Merlin Heard. Kevin, 52, passed away at his home in Jayess, Mississippi on May 25, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be Thursday morning, May 30, 2024 from 9:00 AM until the service time at 10:00 AM at Wilson Funeral Home. Bro. Bren Smith and Bro. David Browder will officiate. Interment will be in the New Hebron Pentecostal Church Cemetery.

Kevin’s pride and joy, and the light of his life were his kids and grandkids. He had a deep love and devotion to his mama. He enjoyed being with his family and friends.

Kevin enjoyed the various jobs he worked while he was able, especially working offshore. He enjoyed the outdoors, riding in his truck, and music. He especially loved to play his drums.

Kevin is survived by his 3 children: Blake Heard (Alexis) of Jayess, MS, Haley Heard Norris (Steven) of Jayess, MS, and Cassie Bryant (Willis) of Monticello, MS. Seven grandchildren which he adored. His mother, Barbara Hall of Jayess, MS, and his oldest brother, Robert Heard (June) of Bogue Chitto, MS.

Kevin is preceded in death by his father, Merlin Heard, his grandparents, Robert Woodrow and Pauline Berry, John David and Freda Heard, two brothers, Richard (Ricky) Heard and Kenneth (Kenny) Heard, and one grandchild.

Sincere gratitude is expressed to Kevin’s hospice nurses, Ms. Laura and Ms. Cindy.

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Kathy Ranona Daughdrill, 64 of Jayess, MS passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 at the University Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. She was born Saturday, February 6, 1960 in , Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Wilson Funeral Home 904 W. Thomas E. Jolly Drive, Monticello, MS. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Wilson Funeral Home in Monticello, MS. Burial will follow in in Monticello Municipal Cemetery. Bro. Jay Thompson will officiate the services with Wilson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 601-587-2573

She had a song in her heart every day of her life, and spread joy to others everywhere she went. As an avid collector of antiques and curiosities, she was often found in antique shops, thrift stores, and garage sales to find the next treasure for her home. In her youth, her passions included many sports such as softball and tennis, which were fond memories of hers. She loved mysteries in fiction and life and enjoyed deep diving into investigation stories, films, and documentaries. Christmas time was one of her greatest joys in life, decorating, giving gifts, and spending time with family. In life, she was loved by all who knew her. A loving mother to her children, of which to her, nothing was more important.

She was preceded in death by her father, Enis Joseph Daughdrill; mother, Mary Elizabeth Garrett Daughdrill; sisters, Etta Sharolyn Daughdrill and Ronda Daughdrill Smith.

Survivors include her son, Matthew Colby Mabile of Anchorage, AK; daughter, Sage E. Mabile Clark (Shane) of Florence, MS; brother, Enis Shay Daughdrill of Jayess, MS

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Mr. Dale Smith, 76, of Pattison, Mississippi passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Dale was born December 14, 1947 in Lawrence County, Mississippi to Pete and Johnnie Evelyn (Smith) Strong.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from 12 PM until 2 PM with Graveside services following in New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Monticello. Bro. Wayne Killingsworth will officiate the services with Wilson Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Dale is survived by his sister, Kathy Culpepper (Shelton) of Laurel, MS, brothers, Mike Smith (Kerri) of Monticello, MS and Terry Strong (Kay) of Oakvale, MS; nephews, Brian Battle (Brittany) and Damien Strong and niece, Linzi Blacklidge (Greg) and great nephews, Nick, Chris and Matthew Battle and Mason Cosper.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Hugh Vernon Strong brother, Bobby Smith and nephew, Jason Strong.

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Danny Lamar Alexander went to be with the Lord on May 2, 2024. He was an avid outdoorsman, spending a lot of his time fishing and hunting. Being a carpenter, he enjoyed building things and woodworking. Many of his hobbies include watching Nascar, westerns, and football, his favorite team being the Dallas Cowboys. Some of his other hobbies are looking for arrowheads, playing pool, and watching sunrises and sunsets. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, often sitting by a fire listening to his favorite music.

Visitation will be held on Saturday May 18, 2024 from 12:00 PM until memorial services at 2:00 PM at Tilton Church (663 Hulon Brister Road Monticello, MS 39654).

He was preceded in death by his father, Darwin Alexander and mother, Christine Alexander.

He is survived by his daughters Carla Carney Shumaker (Jason), Krystal Alexander, and Danielle Alexander White, grandchildren, AJ Russell, Jaslynn White, Jace Shumaker, Kaitlyn Hughes, Madie White, Abie Hughes, Alex Hughes, and Karter White. He is also survived by sisters Sherry Gieger (Mike), Patricia Brumfield (Jim), Donna Miller, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

His smile, humor, and love for playing pranks will always be missed.

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Marilyn King Mullins, 71, passed away May 5, 2024, at Lawrence County Hospital in Monticello, MS. Marilyn was born March 10, 1953, in Lawrence County to Denton King and Mary Rutland Reid.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 7, at Sauls Valley Baptist Church from 5-9. Visitation will resume Wed morning until time of service at 11 at the Church. Graveside services will be at Sauls Valley Cemetery with Bro. Scott Johnson officiating.

She attended Monticello High School. Marilyn married Charles Mullins on June 28, 1969. Together they opened MC Medical and she ran the company as a family business for over 20 years. She spent many years volunteering and chairing for Relay for Life. She was very passionate in her duties and this cause brought her great joy helping others.

She was a loving wife and mother but her main love in life was being a MeMe to her grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents, a brother, Donald King, and brother-in-law, John Dickson.

Mrs Mullins is survived by her husband of 54 years, Charles of Monticello, daughter, Terri Mullins Johnson of Brookhaven and son, Keith (Meghan) Mullins of Monticello; 4 grandchildren: Matti B and Sophee Johnson of Brookhaven, Rayce Mullins and Madison Norwood of Monticello. She is also survived by a sister, Linda Sue Dickson of Baton Rouge, LA and a host of nieces, nephews, and precious friends she considered family.

Pallbearers for Mrs Mullins will be Rayce Mullins, Donnie Mullins, Dale Mullins, Clayton Brister and John Ratcliff.

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Vivian Lovie Plunkett, 93, passed away on May 3, 2024, at the Cardiovascular Institute of Mississippi in McComb.

A time of visitation will be held Monday, May 6, 2024, at Wilson Funeral Home in Monticello from 5:30 to 8:30. Graveside services and interment will be held Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 11:00 at Divide Memorial Methodist Protestant Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Plunkett was born August 15, 1930, in what she called “the garden of the world,” the Divide community, to Pink Smith and Lena Lambert Smith.

She attended Monticello High School and Copiah-Lincoln Community College. On February 10, 1950, she wed Dennis Lavon Plunkett and began a marriage that lasted 63 years before his death in September 2013. She held various jobs over her lifetime, including secretary at various offices and schools, teaching public and private music, piano and voice lessons, assisting Mr. Plunkett with running rural stores, and managing apartment complexes, all which brought her joy.

Mrs. Plunkett was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. Her goal was for you to never leave her home hungry. Over the years, many pots of chicken and dumplings, dishes of banana pudding, pans of homemade biscuits with tomato gravy and other dishes graced her oven and table. No dish was ever allowed to “go beggin’” and no person was allowed to “go hungry” at her house. She knew each family member’s favorite dishes and would sometimes prepare them just for that family member. She also enjoyed crochet, gardening and flowers, and collecting items featuring her favorite animal, pigs. She was of the Methodist Protestant faith.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband; her sister, Patsy Smith, and one infant daughter.

Mrs. Plunkett is survived by her three daughters, Mary Maxie (Bob) of Monticello, Martha Walker (Dana) of Ruth, and Julie Wells (Phillip) of Monticello, and one son, Thomas Plunkett (Michele) of Monticello.

She is survived by six grandchildren, Matt Maxie of Monticello, Dawn McKenzie of Summit, Michelle Smith (Nicholas) of Monticello, DeeDee Earls (Caleb) of Silver Creek, Kelsey Lambert (Rev. Matt) of Monticello, and Aaron Plunkett of Monticello.

She is also survived by nine great grandchildren, LeAnne Walker of Tylertown, Kayla Harvey (Tyler) of Tylertown, David McKenzie (Megan) of Hattiesburg, Brandon McKenzie of Summit, Trey McKenzie of Summit, Carter Smith of Monticello, Easton Lane Earls, Ava Cate Earls and Emma Claire Earls, all of Silver Creek; three great-great grandchildren, Weston Harvey, Isaac Harvey and Emerie Harvey, all of Tylertown; and a host of nieces and nephews.

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Jerome T. "Bud" Dillon, Sr., 80, of Monticello, MS passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Walthall County Mississippi. He was born Wednesday, September 22, 1943 in Tylertown, Mississippi.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at New Life Church in 1095 F.E. Sellers Hwy, Monticello, MS. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:00 AM at New Life Church in Monticello, MS. Burial will follow in New Zion Cemetery in Monticello, Mississippi. Pastor Jay Thompson and Pastor Jonathan Toler will officiate. Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 601-587-2573

Mr. Bud enjoyed and loved his family dearly. He loved his farm and animals, gardening. He loved KLove and classic country music. Mr. Bud had a huge amount of wisdom and will be missed greatly. Mr. Bud loved his church family dearly as well.

He was preceded in death by his father, John T. Dillon; mother, Georgia Terrell Dillon; brother, Elwin Dillon; sister, Melba Dillon Johnson (Major).

Survivors include his wife, Jean T. Dillon; son, Jerome T. Dillon, Jr.; daughter, Jennifer Dillon Loftis (Hank); grandchild, Dillon Loftis (Chloe); sister, Gayle Dillon Strickland (Gary); and a host of family and friends.

Pallbearers will be Dillon Loftis, Bill Seton, Tom Brumfield, Curt Toler, Brad Johnson, Brett Johnson, Mark Chavers, and Reggie Chavers.

Special music will be performed by Kathy Monroe and Suzanne Thompson.

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Dorris Hodges Lambert, 71, of Jayess, Mississippi passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Diversicare in Tylertown, MS. Dorris was born September 11, 1952 in Brookhaven, Mississippi to Curtis Leroy and Ida Mullins Hodges.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at Wilson Funeral Home in Monticello, MS. Graveside services will follow at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery in Jayess, MS. Bro. James Sanders will officiate the services with Wilson Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Dorris was a homemaker and spent her time gardening, lovingly tending her flowers while watching the butterflies and birds fly in the breeze. She greatly cared for animals, especially her constant companions, her cat babies. She loved her family dearly. She enjoyed spending time with them, making memories that will always be cherished. Dorris collected angel figurines. She talked about how she would one day become an angel and join her family who had gone “home” before her.

Dorris is preceded in death by her parents, Curtis Leroy and Ida Mullins Hodges; brothers, Curtis Randall, Larry Glenn & Garry Lynn; and grandson, Timothy Ryan Stoner.

Dorris is survived by her sister, Diane DeWitt; daughters, Angela Strange Stoner (Chris) of Jayess, Alicia Strange of Brooklyn, Adrienne Strange of Vicksburg; and grandchildren Josh Stoner, Sean Strange, Megan Wallace, Alyssa Marbury, Aiden Strange and Ethan Strange; along with many extended family and friends.

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Larry Dale Carney “Lassie”, went to be with The Lord on April 23, 2024. If you googled “Tough” in the Urban Dictionary, you’d find a picture of Lassie. He was a stubborn, determined man who always enjoyed life to his fullest. He loved sitting on his porch, enjoying the time spent with friends and family talking about old times and making new memories. As a Carpenter, he spent his life building and piddling, always having a project to work on. He spent hours in his free time listening to music. Some of his favorite artist were Conway Twitty, Merle Haggard, and George Jones “Who’s gonna fill their shoes”.

Visitation will be held on Saturday April 27, 2024 from 11 AM until 2 PM with memorial services at 2 PM at Tilton Church in Jayess, MS.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Norma Marie Carney Griffith, Brothers, Michael Andrew Cox, Gary Ugene Cox. He is survived by his sister, Sandra Lynn Cox Ferguson (Ray).

He is also survived by his Daughter, Carla Lynn Carney Shumaker (Jason), and Grandsons, A.J. Russell and Jace Shumaker.

He was loved by many, including his extended daughters Krystal Alexander and children, Kaitlin Hughes, Abbie Hughes, and Alex Hughes, and Danielle White and children, Jaslyn White, Maddie White, and Karter White and many many other friends and family.

“He will be missed by all, especially on Sundays”

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