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In Memoriam: An ‘honorable man’: Coleman leaves legacy of civility, service
David Owen has a phrase for what Lee Coleman was long before he ever donned a judge’s robe: a “classic, fine gentleman lawyer.”
James Evans Jr.
STARKVILLE — James Hicks Evans Sr, 82, died June 24, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama Funeral services will be at 11 am Thursday at Blackjack MB Church Burial... more
Attie Gordon
SULLIGENT, Ala — Attie Loretta “Dink” Gordon, 87, died June 27, 2025, at Fayette Medical Center-Long Term Care Unit in Fayette, Alabama A memorial... more
Ruth Spruiel
SULLIGENT, Ala — Ruth Stanford Spruiel, 87, died June 26, 2025 Funeral services are at 2 pm Wednesday, at First Baptist Church in Detroit, with Glenn... more
Michael Jones Sr.
CEDAR BLUFF — Michael “Durrell” Jones Sr, 79, died June 29, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle Funeral services will be at 2 pm... more
Ray Chandler
Mr Ray Chandler, 82, of Caledonia, MS, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS Visitation will be Sunday,... more
Tommie Stallings
ACKERMAN — The Rev Tommie Stallings, 76, died June 24, 2025, in Tupelo Funeral services will be at 1 pm Wednesday at Bethel MB Church in Starkville Burial... more
Bobby Patrick
COLUMBUS — Robert Alexander “Bobby” Patrick Jr, 78, died June 28, 2025, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo Funeral services will be at 2... more
Easter Fenton
COLUMBUS — Easter Mae Fenton, 75, died June 24, 2025, at Windsor Place Funeral services will be at 11 am Wednesday, at Hopewell MB Church, with the Rev... more
Michael Lucas
HAMILTON, Ala — Michael Gay “Buddy” Lucas, 75, died June 26, 2025, in Vernon Private family funeral services were Saturday, at Liberty MB Church in... more
Arnold Chandler
COLUMBUS — Arnold Chandler, 82, died June 28, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by... more
Patsey Manley
COLUMBUS — Patsey Manley, 89, died June 27, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by... more
Perry Davis
WEST POINT — Perry Joseph Davis, 79, died June 20, 2025, at his residence Funeral services will be at 11 am Tuesday, at Union Star MB Church, with... more
Ruby Murphy
SULLIGENT, Ala — Ruby Murphy, 87, died June 24, 2025, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo No services will be held Otts Funeral Home of... more
William Vaughn Jr.
LAKE CITY, Fla — William V “Bill” Vaughn Jr, 91, died June 25, 2025, at his residence Funeral services will be at noon Tuesday at Brooksville Baptist... more
Peggy Winfield
PHEBA — Peggy Winfield, 80, died June 25, 2025, at her residence Funeral services will be at 2 pm Sunday, at Calvert Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev... more
Roger Harris
SULLIGENT, Ala — Roger Harris, 78, died June 24, 2025, at his residence Funeral services were at 11 am Friday, at Otts Funeral Home Chapel, with Lon Moon... more
Adolph Dyson
WEST POINT — Adolph Dyson, 71, died June 17, 2025, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo Funeral services will be at 11 am Saturday, at Payne... more
Bernice Weatherspoon
COLUMBUS — Bernice Evans Weatherspoon, 90, died June 12, 2025, at his residence Funeral services will be at 2 pm Saturday, at St James MB Church in... more
Sylvester Ellis Jr.
COLUMBUS — Sylvester Ellis Jr, 85, died June 16, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle Funeral services will be at 11 am Saturday, at Zion... more
Annie Rice-Hill
MARRIETTA, Ga — Annie Dell Rice-Hill, 83, died June 14, 2025 Funeral services will be at 2 pm Saturday, at Charity Full Gospel Church Burial will follow... more