Matilda Jenkins, age 66, passed away June 19, 2021. She was a 1973 graduate of George County High School where she was a member of the FHA, FBLA, BETA, Journalism club and the paper staff. She also competed in the Jr. Miss program. She furthered her education at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. She was a member of Barton Assembly of God for many years where she taught Sunday School and was an active member of the Missionnettes Program. She greatly enjoyed spending time with her...

Alton Samuel Kelley, Sr., age 82, passed away June 17, 2021. He graduated from Greene County High School in 1958. He then went to work for Ingalls Shipbuilding as a Machinist and worked there for 40 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #1133. His greatest time was spent with his family. He enjoyed sharing his love for the outdoors with his children, grandchildren and other family members hunting and fishing. He was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather.  ...

Henry Al Merritt, age 74, passed away June 13, 2021. He greatly enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He worked as an Electrician for many years at Halter Marine. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandsons. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, brother and friend to many.              He is preceded in death by his parents, Lige Donnis and Dora Lee Merritt; brother, Donnis...

Pam Spencer, loving wife of Gene Spencer, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021.           She is preceded in death by her husband, Gene Spencer in October of 2020. Pam was the oldest daughter of Jerry and Nancy Harper. She was born in Japan and raised in the military. She lived many places and was always at home in the outdoors. She worked as a wildland firefighter, with the Nature Conservancy and the National Forrest Service. She loved animals....

Enoch Monroe “Boney” Thompson, age 79, passed away June 11, 2021. He was a 1960 graduate of Rocky Creek High School. He was an Ironworker for many years but his passion was horses. He traveled all over the country training and racing Quarter horses with the assistance of his dear friend, Starling Perryman, Jr. He was also a very talented Farrier. He was a hard-working man, a loving father and devoted grandfather to his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him,...

Vicki Mizelle, age 65, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2021. She was a member of Second Chance Ministries. She worked almost 20 years for George Regional Correctional Facility as the best Receptionist ever. Her greatest job was being Nana to her grandchildren.           She is preceded in death by her husband, Austin Mizelle; parents, William Lloyd and Maudie Aliene McLeod Eubanks; brother, William Lloyd “Billy” Eubanks, Jr....

George Leroy McCleery, “Sam”, age 64, passed away June 3, 2021. He greatly enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his father, Samuel Everett McCleery; step-mother, Emma Jean McCleery; brothers, Denny Bastean and Andy McCleery. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 41 years, Melba McCleery; sons Samuel McCleery, Daryl (Kathy) McCleery and David (Jamie) McCleery; grandchildren, Shelby,...

Garnett Edwin Smith, age 42, passed away June 1, 2021. He is preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Jean Fountain.   Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Alisha Bond Smith; children, Jory Clark and Spencer Montgomery; father, Jerry Smith, Sr., brothers, Jerry (Laura) Smith, Jr. and Darvin (Angie) Allen; sister, Dixie (James Hillman) Smith; stepdad, George Smith; numerous other relatives and friends.  The Celebration of Life for Garnett Smith will be Thursday,...

Clayton Dewey “Bubba” Whigham, age 79, passed away May 29, 2021. He was a truck driver for International Paper Company for over 25 years. He also owned and operated B&B Paint and Body and Upholstery. He greatly enjoyed hunting and fishing.              He is preceded in death by his parents, Essie White and Clayton Whigham, Sr.; infant daughter; sisters, Patricia Keel and Eloise Thompson; nephew, Randy Wale. ...

Desoto Lamar Pierce, age 86, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 29, 2021. He was a member of Leakesville First United Pentecostal Church. He worked with Caterpillar in Joliet, Illinois for 19 years and retired from Pierce Construction of Petal, Mississippi after 25 years. He enjoyed gardening and antique cars. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather who will be dearly missed. He is preceded in death...