Obituaries
Charlene Coleman Lewis
Charlene Coleman Lewis was born July 3, 1933, in Natchez to Charlie Coleman and Ola Mae Sanford Coleman. She passed away in Livingston, Texas, on March 13, 2022, at the age of 88. Charlene lived in Mississippi most of her life except for the past 18 years in Texas. She got her beautician license and…
Read MoreKenneth Roberts
A funeral service for Kenneth Roberts was held March 30, 2022, at Clear Branch Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Riverwood Family handled the arrangements. Mr. Roberts, 86, of Wesson, passed from this life March 28 at his residence. He was born in Prentiss on June 18, 1935. He served his country in…
Read MoreJohn Lewis Bowie
Rev. John Lewis Bowie, 90, of Raymond, passed away on March 10, 2022, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jackson. Born March 15, 1931, in McCool, John grew up working the family farm with his parents, Sidney Charles and Alma Ruth (Dacus) Bowie; and brothers, Sidney Charles Jr., and Jerry Martin. John had a younger…
Read MoreSue Brown
Sue Brown, 74, of Hazlehurst, passed away March 14, 2022, at her home. A graveside service was held March 18 at Hazlehurst Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst handled arrangements. Sue was city clerk for the City of Hazlehurst for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Aprille Hodges; and…
Read MorePhameko Carlos James
Phameko Carlos (Mekie) James, 43, passed away March 12, 2022, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. A funeral service was held March 19 at Antioch M.B. Church, with interment at Social Relief Cemetery. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled arrangements. Mekie was born Sept. 1, 1978, to Barbria Haynes-James and Jessie Carl James in Hazlehurst. Preceding him…
Read MoreBilly Ray Pendleton
Billy Ray Pendleton, 64, passed away March 13, 2022. A graveside service was held March 19 at New Hymn M.B. Church in Pinola. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled arrangements. Billy was born Aug. 8, 1957, to Clonnie and George Pendleton. Preceding him in death were his parents; and brothers, Robert Wayne Pendleton, James Earl Pendleton, Homer…
Read MoreSusia Hudson Prine
Susia Hudson Prine passed away March 9, 2022, in Gulfport. She was a resident of Wesson and a member of Zion Baptist Church in Wesson, where her service was held on March 20. Burial was immediately after at the church cemetery. Ms. Prine was born on March 12, 1935, to Thomas T. Hudson and Lottie…
Read MoreKatrina Catherine Cowen Smith
A celebration of life memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Wesson Baptist Church in Wesson, for Katrina Catherine Cowen Smith. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., followed by the service at 11. Katrina, 49, daughter of Sonya White Cowen and the late Hollis J. Cowen Jr., was born on March…
Read MoreGladys Green-Terrell
Gladys Green-Terrell, 63, passed away March 7, 2022. A graveside service was held March 19 at Miller Springs M.B. Church Cemetery. C.J. Williams Mortuary Services handled arrangements. Gladys was born Oct. 28, 1958, to M.A. Gaskin and Sam Flowers in Crystal Springs. Preceding her in death were her parents and brother, Kenneth Green. Survivors include…
Read MorePearl Altha White Armstrong
Pearl Altha White Armstrong, 91, passed away March 4, 2022. A funeral service was held March 10 at Hazlehurst Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was at Chapel Hill M.B. Church Cemetery. Mrs. Armstrong was born June 29, 1930, in Copiah County to Dave and Bessie Harrison White. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Wesley…
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