Helen Lucille Kerr Welford, age 76, also known as Ms. Lucille or Lucy, went to her heavenly home on July 31, 2021 to be with the Lord and the rest of her loved ones. Lucille resided in the Mt. Pisgah community of Leakesville since 1965. Lucille was an active and faithful member of Mt. Pisgah United Pentecostal church. She was a founding member of the Mt. Pisgah Volunteer Fire Department as one of their first female firefighters. She recently retired from H&R Block after 24 years of...

Patricia Ann Hayden, age 68, passed away July 29, 2021. She was the dedicated matriarch for her family. She worked hard in every aspect of her life. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family and friends. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, Mamaw, sister and friend to many who will greatly miss her. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Walter Scott Hayden; parents, Herbert Milton and Sibyl Herrington Blair; brother, Paul David Blair.  Those left to cherish...

Richard Leon Wilson Sr. passed away July 27, 2021 at the age of 87. He enjoyed the great outdoors, especially fishing and gardening. He is preceded in death by his wife; Evelyn Davis Wilson; parents, Horace and Bertha Cook Wilson; sister, Pauline Wilson Whitehead; brother, C. Arleigh Wilson; step-children; Joseph Paul Head and Veronica Head Brister. Those left to cherish his memory include his Sons, Charles (Rachel) Wilson of Laurel, MS., Allan Wilson of Oklahoma City, OK., Richard...

Patty L. Bradford, age 61, passed away July 27, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Floyd E. Bradford, Sr.; son, Donald Wayne Hyatt, Jr.; mother, Elsie E. Parnell; father, Clarence Joseph Lister; brothers, Melvin Lister, Sr. and Eugene Lister.  Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Sandra G. Turner and Floyd E. Bradford, Jr; sister, Peggy P. Eubanks; niece, Tina (Phillip) Turek; a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. ...

David Joseph Mann, age 54, passed away July 27, 2021. He was born July 1, 1967 in New Jersey. He proudly served in the United States Army as a welding specialist. He loved to travel and spend time outdoors. He worked for many years as a Specialist in HVAC. He decided to enroll in the art program at Pike’s Peak Community College in Colorado Springs, Colorado where he developed a love for ceramics and painting. His aspiration was to use arts as an outlet to help wounded warriors. He was...

Ricky Earl Gibson passed away July 26, 2021 at the age of 60. He enjoyed the great outdoors, especially fishing. His greatest joys were helping others and spending as much time as possible with his family and friends.   He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl Edsel Gibson and Lydia Ann McDowell Gibson; brother, Louis Anthony Gibson; nephew, Justin Gibson and a host of aunts and uncles. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Virginia Lynn Meador Gibson;...

Jackie Sue Robertson, age 58, passed away July 26, 2021. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University. She taught at Barr-Reeve School in Montgomery, Indiana. Once she moved to George County, she began teaching at George County Middle School and Agricola Elementary School. She was a member of Agricola Baptist Church and greatly enjoyed spending time with her family. Her greatest joy was her children and grandchildren. She was a devoted wife, loving...

Sandra Elaine Hight went home to Jesus on July 24, 2021 at the age of 74. Sandy was born to E.P. and Edna Phillips on February 5, 1947 in Selma, Alabama. As a child, Sandy grew up in The Church of the Nazarene with her parents every Sunday. She was a graduate of Parrish High School in Selma, Alabama. Sandy met her husband, Fred T. Hight, Jr. in January 1973 in Montgomery, Alabama while they were both living there. They married on August 25, 1973 and went on to have two children, Daniel E....

William Ralph Hicks, Sr, age 86, passed away July 24, 2021. He was a 1953 graduate of Leakesville High School and furthered his education at The University of Southern Mississippi where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Banking and Finance. He was then invited to serve in the United States Army where he spent some time in Germany. Upon his return, he met and married Dorothy Cecile Taylor and raised one son, William Hicks, Jr. He greatly enjoyed farming the land and growing cows. He...

Mira E. Butler, age 62, passed away peacefully July 22, 2021 surrounded by her family. She worked as a Caregiver for Glen Oaks and operated her own location, Agricola Assisted Living Facility. She worked for many years as a Firewatch and Tool Room Attendant for RMR. She was a loving matriarch who greatly enjoyed spending time with her friends and family.                 She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy...