Obituaries

Tammy Jo Wilson Stowe, 64, of Crystal Springs, passed from this life on Feb. 3, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Tammy was born in Wallace, Idaho, on Oct. 28, 1960, to Jack and Peggy Wilson. After graduating from Copiah Academy, she joined the Air Force, where she traveled extensively overseas and served for…

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our “Maw” Nell, who went home to be with the Lord at the age of 92. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and sister, she peacefully entered into eternal rest and celebration of her Savior, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in the small community…

Michael H. Smith, 68, of Brookhaven, passed away on Dec. 22, 2024, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven. He was born in Brookhaven on Jan. 11, 1956, to Willie Hewitt Smith and Willie Marie Richardson Smith. He was of the Baptist faith. He was the owner/operator of Copiah Finance Company in Hazlehurst. He was…

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dubois Russell Shoemake, who entered eternal rest on Jan. 29, 2025, at the age of 87. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Dubois lived a life of faith, love, and unwavering dedication to her family and community. Dubois was born on Oct. 7, 1937,…

Todd Lee Fennell, 49, of Hazlehurst, died Jan. 28, 2025. He was born in Hattiesburg on April 11, 1975, to Walter Ford Fennell and Glenda Dwynell Gray Fennell. Todd was a new, born-again Christian who turned his life over to Christ. He had a very strong faith in God and prayed daily. He was devoted…

James Ronald “Ronnie” Faulkner, 73, of Wesson, passed away Jan. 25, 2025.  Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 2, at Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst.  A graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 3, at Nile Cemetery, Kosciusko. Ronnie was the only child of Dorreece Junkins Faulkner and…

Mary Lou Gladden, 79, of Hazlehurst, passed away on Jan. 23, 2025. A service was held Jan. 27 at Bethel Baptist Church, with burial at Bethel Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Service in Hazlehurst handled arrangements. Miss Gladden was born on Feb. 15, 1945, to the late Vincent and Mildred McKinzie Gladden. She worked for Copiah…

Major Lemar Gustavis Sr. was born Feb. 5, 1944, to the parents of James Lee and Johnnie Gustavis. He confessed at an early age and joined church and served adequately as a deacon in Halls Hill Missionary Baptist Church. He also served in the Army and in the National Guard until his retirement from the…

Beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Dorothy “Dot” Daugherty passed away at her Crystal Springs home on Jan. 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Dot, called “MawMaw” by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, was a member of Gallman Baptist Church and a longtime volunteer for the food pantry and other local organizations. She loved flowers,…

Lynn Izard Beall, 89, passed away peacefully on Jan. 17, 2025, at Copiah Medical Center in Hazlehurst. Born on Oct. 25, 1935, in Hazlehurst to Otto and Mary Nell Izard Beall, Lynn spent the majority of his life in the town he called home. A proud graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, where he…