Sean Pinkerton
July 30, 1973 - - February 29, 2024
Sean Pinkerton, 50, of Buckatunna, MS, passed away at his home. He was born on July 30, 1973, at Sinai hospital in Detroit, MI. Sean graduated from Plymouth Salem High School and attended Schoolcraft College. Sean was a computer programmer and animal lover.
Sean is preceded in death by his father, James T. Pinkerton Jr., and brother, Michael Pinkerton. He is survived by his mo ...
Mary Lansing
February 20, 2024
Mary Margaret "Maggie" Lansing, 77, of Hattiesburg, passed away on February 20, 2024. She was born on March 27, 1946, to Gulma and Ota Mae Johnson in Mississippi. She was an adoring mother, adventure lover, and a dear, sweet friend to many.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents and companion, Temple “Buzz” Fay. She is survived by
her daughter, Karen Lansing.
Frances Chatman
February 18, 2024
Frances Jean Houston Chatman, 74, of Hattiesburg, passed away on February 16, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born on March 5, 1949 in Laurel, MS.
Frances is preceded in death by her mother, Bernice Cooley Houston; one son, Wallace Gibbs, Jr.; two brothers, David Houston and Ernest Houston; one sister, Eva Ann Houston. She is survived by her loving husband, Otis Chatman; da ...
Harrison "Gene" Aust
February 15, 2024
Harrison Eugene “Gene” Aust, 87, of Hattiesburg, MS, passed away on February 15, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, MS. He was born on October 15, 1936, to Claude and Iola Aust in Binnsville, MS.
Gene grew up on a family farm in Binnsville, MS. His father signed for him to enter the U.S. navy at the age of 17. Upon returning home after four years of naval servi ...
Lula "Sue" Simmons
March 25, 1956 - - February 09, 2024
Lula "Sue" Simmons, 67, of Hattiesburg, passed away on February 9, 2024, at Forrest General Hospital. She was born on March 25, 1956, in Hattiesburg.
Sue is preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie Dixon and Lula Jane Harper ; and Husband, Willie James Simmons. She is survived by her children and grandchildren.
Macklin Spiers-Downs
February 09, 2024 - - February 09, 2024
It is with shattered hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beautiful baby boy, Macklin Nyx Spiers-Downs. Mackie was born February 9, 2024 to Ashleigh and Shelby Spiers-Downs of Carnes and passed peacefully in the arms of his mamas after one beautiful and unforgettable hour. He will forever be loved and missed.
Mackie is survived by his Mama(Ashleigh), Lady(Shelby) ...
Wendie Butler
August 22, 1981 - - February 09, 2024
Wendie Lynette Butler was the third and last child born to Oliver Butler of Prentiss, MS and Rosemary Bass of Las Vegas, NV on August 22, 1981 in Jackson, MS.
Wendie was baptized at an early age at New Bethel M.B. Church in Jackson, but her Christian faith grew even more at St. Mark M.B. Church in Clinton, MS. She was a devoted member of the youth choir, usher board, and Girl ...
Pleaze "Tony" Oatis Jr
February 06, 2024
Pleaze “Tony” Oatis, Jr., 71, of Hattiesburg died February 6, 2024, at the Forrest General Asbury
Hospice House. He was raised in the Hattiesburg community and was a member of True Light
Missionary Baptist Church. He attended Hattiesburg Eureka School and Hattiesburg High School. He
joined and served in the United States Army Reserve for over 10 years. While serving in th ...
Russell Gill
October 13, 1978 - - February 05, 2024
Russell Wayne Gill, 45, of Hattiesburg, passed away on February 5, 2024, at Forrest General Hospital. He was born on October 13, 1978, in Hattiesburg.
Russell is preceded in death by his mother, Karen Gill; grandmother, Roxie Gill Roberson; grandfather, Harrol Gill; and aunt, Brenda Gill. He is survived by his aunt, Jeana (Roger) Watts and uncle, Wayne (Susan) Gill; along with ...
Henry "Bill" Bellows Jr
August 14, 1966 - - January 31, 2024
Henry “Bill” William Bellows, Jr., 57, of Hattiesburg, MS passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on January 31, 2024, as he requested after a long fight with cancer. Bill was born on August 14, 1966 in Birmingham, AL and was the first born child of Henry “Hank” William Bellows, Sr. and Beverly Young Bellows. The family relocated to the West Bank of New Orleans, wh ...
