Obituaries

Thomas “Tommy” Eugene McDaniel, of Crystal Springs, passed away July 16, 2022, at his home. He was 60 years old. A funeral service was held July 22 at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. He was laid to rest at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson. Tommy was born Nov. 2, 1961, in Jackson to G.R. and…

Herbert Brandon Cobb, 45, of Brandon, passed away July 14, 2022, at Baptist Hospital. Brandon was a devoted father, loving husband, and a true man of God. His love for Christ was shown in everything he did. He loved his family, friends, and always made sure Jesus was at the center of it all. He…

Baron Morris, 55, passed away June 30, 2022. A funeral service was held July 9 at Antioch M.B. Church, Hazlehurst; with interment at Greater Damascus Church Cemetery. Baron was born Sept. 28, 1966, in Hazlehurst to Lucille Morris and the late Jerry Morris. Survivors include his mother; son, Brandon Goodwin; daughters, Baraneshia Smith and Sanaa…

Katie Mae Brinston Sanders, 84, of Pattison, passed away July 10, 2022, at Silver Cross Health and Rehab Center in Brookhaven. The following conditions were identified as determining causes of her decline and immobility ultimately resulting in her death: osteoporosis, stage 4 metastatic bone cancer, detached bones, spinal tears, hypertension, angina, and vitamin D and…

Lula Mae Mazie Townsend, 79, passed away July 9, 2022. A funeral service was held July 16 at Antioch M.B. Church, with interment at Pleasant Grove M.B. Church Cemetery. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Lula Mae was born Dec. 21, 1942, to Walter Lee Mazie Sr. and Hattie Mae Belton Mazie in Copiah County.…

Dennis Edward Fulgham, 58, passed away June 24, 2022. A funeral service was held July 2 at St. James M.B. Church in Hazlehurst, with interment at Greater Damascus M.B. Church Cemetery in Hazlehurst. House of Peoples Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Dennis was born Oct. 25, 1963, in Hazlehurst to the late Emma Gibbs and…

Maxine Barlow McCardle, 83, of Hazlehurst, passed away July 4, 2022, at her home. A funeral service was held July 7 at Sardis Baptist Church, with burial at Sardis Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Services in Hazlehurst handled the arrangements. Mrs. McCardle was a member of Sardis Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her…

Elsie Ruth Sayles, 88, passed away June 24, 2022, at her home in Hermanville. A funeral service was held July 2 at Awesome Christ Warriors Outreach Tabernacle Ministry in Port Gibson, with interment at Pleasant Green Cemetery in Hermanville. House of Peoples Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Elsie was born March 4, 1934, to the…

Grady Thornton, 93, of Crystal Springs, passed away June 20, 2022. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs handled arrangements. Mr. Thornton was a lifelong resident of Copiah County. He owned and operated Thornton Tire and Auto for over 35 years. Mr. Thornton was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was preceded in death by…