Kenneth Scott
March 30, 2024
Kenneth C. Grafton-Scott, 69, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2024, at Merit Health Wesley. Born on May 16, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, Kenneth was the beloved son of Harry Grafton and Betty (Prentiss) Jones.Kenneth proudly served his country in the Army before embarking on a dedicated career at Hercules, where he ultimately retired.
Kenneth wa ...
Norman Shaw
July 21, 1965 - - March 26, 2024
Norman Wayne Shaw, 58, of Hattiesburg, passed away on March 26, 2024, at Merit Hospital. He was born on July 21, 1965, to Carver Shaw and Jacquelyn Sue Brittain in Annapolis, MD. He married his Loving wife Debbie Outland in 1990. They had three children Ashley French born in 1991, Jillian Shaw born in 1997, and Joshua Shaw born in 1998. Norman battled cancer for nearly 9 years, ...
Walter Sylvester
October 23, 1939 - - March 26, 2024
Walter Willard Sylvester, 84, of Hattiesburg, passed away on March 26, 2024, at Forrest General Hospital. He was born on October 23, 1939, to James and Sybil Sylvester in Vicksburg, MS.
Walter is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Sylvester; two daughters, Charlotte Sylvester and Christi Rowland; brother, James Sylvester; two sisters, Dovine Whitney and Sarah Clark. He is s ...
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) ...
James Smith
August 28, 1941 - - December 17, 2023
James H. Smith, 82, of Hattiesburg, passed away on December 17, 2023, at Asbury Hospice House. He was born on August 28, 1941, to James and Bernell Smith in Monticello, MS.
Ronald Spielman
November 22, 2023
Ronald Albert Spielman, 92, of Hattiesburg, passed away on November 22, 2023, at Forrest General Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on April 12, 1931, to Bernice and Galen Spielman in Larimore, ND. A child of the Great Depression, he saw his father leave and return from WWII, at which time the family relocated to Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
As a young man Ron enlisted ...
Sandra "Sandy" Scheck
September 10, 1961 - - October 31, 2023
Baby Cannon Stuart
June 24, 2023
Baby Cannon Chance Stuart, 5 months old, passed away on June 24, 2023, in Poplarville, MS. He was born on January 23, 2023, at Forrest General Hospital.
Cannon is preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Austin Stuart. He is survived by his parents, Sam and Elizabeth Stuart; one brother, Dawson Stuart; paternal grandparents, Timmy and Sheila Stuart; maternal grandparents, Ch ...
Vickie Scott
December 08, 2022
Vickie A. Smith was born on July 26, 1954 In Meridian Mississippi. She is preceded in death by her 4 brothers and 2 sisters Juketa Jones, Janice Tillman, Jerry Smith, and Peggy .She leaves behind her brother Louis Smith t#. Louis and Alma moved their family to Chicago in 1957 when Vickie was just three years old. She later attended Harlan high school and graduated in 1972. Shor ...
