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 ...
Diane Kelley
January 08, 1945 - - January 31, 2024
Diane Marie Kelley, 79, of Houston, TX, passed away on January 31, 2024. She was born on January 8, 1945, in Monticello, MS.
Cynthia Christopher
October 18, 1955 - - January 26, 2024
Cynthia LaPearl Christopher, 68, of Hattiesburg, passed away on January 26, 2024, in Jackson. She was born on October 18, 1955, to Dave and Myrtice Christopher in Hattiesburg.
Charles Graham
May 13, 1962 - - January 23, 2024
Charles Graham Jr., 61, of Hattiesburg, passed away on January 23, 2024. He was born to Audrey Charles Graham Sr. and Dianne Patrick Graham on May 13, 1962, in Hattiesburg, MS.
Charles is preceded in death by his parents Audrey Charles Graham Sr. and Dianne Patrick Graham; Grandparents: Jesse Patrick and Wynema Patrick. He is survived by his two Sisters: Wynema (Charles) Graha ...
Deborah Jackson
July 15, 1957 - - January 23, 2024
Deborah Jackson, 66, of Hattiesburg, passed away on January 23, 2024, at her home. She was born on July 15, 1957, to Jethro McSwain and Gracie Hinton in Richton, MS. Deborah was a Social Worker in Perry County, in the sisterhood of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority “AKA” and Eastern Star.
Deborah dedicated her life to helping others, volunteering at Oseola McCarty Youth Developme ...
Doris Benton
May 11, 1933 - - January 21, 2024
Doris Mae Benton, 90, of Hattiesburg, passed away on January 21, 2024, at her home. She was born on May 11, 1933, to Oliver and Lola Kennedy in New Orleans, LA.
Doris is survived by her children: Cheryl Guy, Donnias Wolverton, George Arnold, III and Michael Arnold Sr.; along with a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 27, 2024, at ...
Wayne Johnston
September 14, 1943 - - January 14, 2024
Wayne Clinton Johnston, 80, of Hattiesburg, passed away on January 14, 2024, surrounded by his family. Wayne was born on September 14, 1943, in Pike County, MS.
Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, 1st Lt. Gerald Johnston and Virginia Tullos; grandparents, Judge Clinton and Mary Frith and his aunt, Mary Elizabeth Lundy.
Wayne was a devoted husband and father, and very pro ...