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Trusted Funeral and Cremation service provider for Jasper and surrounding counties located in Bay Sp "We are a Family Serving Families." Randy Graham
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Here at Colonial Chapel of Bay Springs and Raleigh we know what it means to be a part of a family....people bound by all kinds of ties in all kinds of situations. At Colonial Chapel of Bay Springs and Raleigh we quietly provide support, guidance, compassion and total commitment at a time when inner strength and peace are challenged.

11/04/2025

Grady Wayne Ainsworth, 75 of Bay Springs, MS passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at his residence in Bay Springs, MS. He was born Friday, July 28, 1950.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 from 4:00 PM until service time at Jesus Name Church of Sylvarena located at 2881 SCR 128, Raleigh, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Jesus Name Church of Sylvarena in Raleigh, Mississippi. Burial will follow in Jesus Name Church of Sylvarena Cemetery in Raleigh, Mississippi. Bro Bill Walker will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs is in charge of arrangements. 601-764-2181

He was preceded in death by his father, Odie Ainsworth; mother, Ina Boykin Ainsworth.

Survivors include his wife, Irma Cox Ainsworth; son, Gerald Ainsworth of Ellisville, MS; daughter, Ina Ainsworth of Bay Springs, MS; brother, Rex Ainsworth; grandchildren, Jaco Abernethy, Ashley Ainsworth and Skylar Ainsworth; great grandchild, Olivia Ainsworth.
Pallbearers will be Gerald Ainsworth, Skylar Ainsworth, Cole Collins, Keith Buckley, Johnny Hand, and Bryan Hand.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapelbaysprings.com

11/03/2025

David Lon “Max” Yeager, 72, of Bay Springs, Mississippi, passed away on November 1, 2025.

Max’s life was defined by music — not just the strings he played, but the way he moved through the world. Music was how he prayed, how he celebrated, how he comforted, and how he loved. He had a gift for making others feel at home just by being in the room. Even after he began to lose the ability to communicate well, he spoke volumes with his joyful chuckle, a sound that could lift a heavy moment and remind everyone that love was still present.

Max leaves behind a legacy that cannot be measured — a legacy of song, of laughter, and of quiet courage. His melody lives on in the hands that play the guitar because he mentored them, the voices that sing because he encouraged them, and the hearts that love a little softer because he did.

Max is survived by his loving wife, Rhonda, who remained his steady companion and closest friend. He is also survived by his children: Nicole (Brian) of Canyon Lake, TX, Jesse (Jennifer) of Coos Bay, OR, Rachel of Portland, OR, Rebecca (Jay) of Terry, MS, and Will of Bay Springs, MS; seventeen grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. His siblings, Patti of Bay Springs, MS, Dot (Gary) of Belden, MS, and Robert of Wesson, MS, along with many cherished nieces, nephews, and friends that will hold his memory close.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Douglas Lon Yeager, Hubert Edward Green, and Rose Marie Green.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs located at 22 E 4th Avenue, Bay Springs, MS; with funeral service to follow at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow in Walters Chapel Cemetery in Bay Springs, Mississippi. Bro. Mark Lipking will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs is in charge of arrangements. 601-764-2181

10/31/2025

Betty Carolyne Chandler Johnson, 85 of Raleigh, MS passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at the Simpson General Hospital in Mendenhall, Mississippi. She was born Monday, September 16, 1940 in Taylorsville, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 03, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee. Burial will follow in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery in Mize, Mississippi. Bro. Scooter May will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee is in charge of arrangements. 601-849-5031.

Mrs. Johnson loved bird watching, crossword puzzles, and other type of puzzles. She adored her grandchildren, great- grandchildren, and her great –great grandchild. She cherished the family pet, Bocephus. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Dean Johnson, Sr.; son, Van David Johnson; father, Grover E`Van Chandler; mother, Hettie Mildred Green Chandler; brother, Grover Allen Chandler; sisters, Elizabeth Candace Royals, Hettie Catherine Smith and Thelma Jane Craft.

Survivors include her sons, Harold Dean Johnson, Jr. (Frankie), Anthony Keith Johnson (Tonya), Clinton Bradley Johnson (Tracy); sister, Norma Rose Jones; twelve grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren one great-great grandchild; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Keith Johnson, Clinton Johnson, Bradley Johnson, Dean Johnson, Roger Smith, and Ken Smith.

Honorary pallbearers will be Cody Johnson and Dustin Henderson.

10/29/2025

William (Bill) Evermont Newbury, 67, passed away on Tuesday, October 28. He was born on March 23, 1958, in Laurel, MS.

He graduated from Heidelberg Academy in 1976. He continued his education at JCJC and then graduated from diesel mechanic school in Nashville, TN. He worked as a diesel mechanic for many years and finished his career as a machinist at Hol-Mac. He and his wife, Sue, were owners of Bayless Restaurant.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Grace Newbury and his sister Beth Herrington.

He is survived by his wife, Sue; his son Eric, his sister, Lucile (Rodney) Zeagler; his brother, Joe Newbury. His granddaughter Maddy; and his great-granddaughter, Kaylee. He is also survived by special nephew, Joshua Knotts and niece, Amanda Hare along with many other nephews and nieces.

Graveside services will be at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Reverend James Sprayberry will officiate the service.

Pallbearers will be Billy Joe Knotts, Donnie Ray Haigler, Blake Haigler, Jonathan Knotts, Thomas Ratcliff and Dale Phillips.

To view and sign online guestbook, please visit www.colonialchapelbaysprings.com

10/24/2025

Walter Carr "Carl" Massey, Jr., 81, of Bay Springs, MS, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg, MS. Born on February 11, 1944, in Stringer, Mississippi, he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

He is survived by his loving wife, Theeta Henderson Massey; his daughter, Rhonda Cheramie and husband Johnny; his son, Damion Hegwood and wife Monica; and daughter, Demarais Duckworth and husband Jeremy. He was a proud grandfather to Tiffanie Boyce and husband David, Dexter Glisson, Copeland Hill and wife Karlee, Hannah Grace Hegwood, Gabriella Hegwood, Luke Hegwood, Cooper Duckworth, Sam Duckworth, and Emma Duckworth. His legacy continues with his great-grandchildren, Drew Boyce, Briggs Boyce, Vivian Hill, Adaline Hill, and Bennett Hill.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Carr Massey and Elma Lee Ishee Massey, as well as his brothers, David Massey, Jerry Massey, and Cecil Massey, and his sisters, Martha Ishee, Peggy Townsend, and Gwen Reeves.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM at Providence Primitive Baptist Church in Stringer. Funeral services will follow at the same location, with burial in Providence Cemetery. Bro. Mark Quarles will officiate the services. Arrangements are being handled by Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs.

Pallbearers will include Copeland Hill, Cooper Duckworth, Sam Duckworth, Luke Hegwood, Dexter Glisson, Jeremy Townsend, and David Boyce. Honorary pallbearers are Robert Massey, Riley Townsend, and Drew Boyce.

Walter will be remembered for his dedication to his family and his community. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Providence Primitive Baptist Church.

10/23/2025

William Ansel Sumrall, affectionately known as Bill, passed away at the age of 68 on October 22, 2025, at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, MS. Born on January 15, 1957, in Leland, Mississippi, Bill was a beloved resident of Louin, MS.

Bill was a lifelong pipe liner who had a passion for hunting, fishing, and the great outdoors, particularly gardening. He was cherished by his family, especially his nieces and nephews, who fondly remember the cherished 'back porch talks' with him.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Denise King Sumrall, his son Casey Sumrall and daughter-in-law Autumn, his sister Malinda Sumrall Sullivan, and his grandchildren Keith and Daniel Sumrall. He also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews who adored him.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William Darden Sumrall, Jr, and Sue Boyd Sumrall.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs, located at 22 E 4th Avenue, Bay Springs, MS. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 PM, with burial at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in Louin, Mississippi. Bro. Carey Bass will officiate the services.

Pallbearers will be Shay Sumrall, William Myers, Chris Smith, Brad Scott, Trey Scott, and Blayne Scott.

Honorary pallbearers include Brian King, Deanna Butler, and Natasha Blackwell.

10/20/2025

The Funeral Nurse Honor Guard honored the life of Wanda Sue Glenn, LPN at Colonial Chapel in Bay Springs on October 18, 2025. We appreciate those who serve in the nursing profession and the participation of the honor guard in her service.

10/17/2025

Kenneth Wayne Dye, 46, of Magee, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. Kenny Wayne Dye was born on Thursday, May 24, 1979, in Laurel to his parents, Roger Dye and Barbara McNabb. He attended school at Mize and earned his GED, which led him to a career in the welding profession. Kenny Wayne will be remembered for his strong work ethic, and the example he set before others. He was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed music, particularly country music. He loved his family very much and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was a Christian by faith and a member of Wilkinson Memorial Baptist Church.

His father, Roger, preceded him in death and he is survived by his wife of 28 years, April Jones Dye of Magee; three sons, Waylon Dye, Deklyn Dye and Ashford Dye, all of Magee; two daughters, Alesia Dye Martin (Todd) of Mendenhall and Kenlee Dye of Mize; his mother, Barbara Hatten McNabb of Taylorsville; two grandchildren, Grayson Martin and Graham Martin, both of Mendenhall; three brothers, Roger Dye (Betsy) of Churchill, TN, Rodney Dye (Brandy) of Magee, and Louis Dye (Shannon) of Raleigh: two sisters, Sherry Stanczyk (Joel) of Wisconsin and Barbie Whatley (Michael) of Sylvarena; his father-in-law, Don McKinley; mother-in-law, Alesia Easterling and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Wilkinson Memorial Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family received friends on Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 5-8 PM at Wilkinson Memorial Baptist Church.

10/15/2025

Toby L. Sims, 88 of Louin, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at his residence.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm at Antioch Baptist Church, located at 1611 Hwy 18, Louin, with funeral services immediately following. Burial will follow in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Dale Townsend will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Sims was born Saturday, January 30, 1937 in Louin. He attended his formative years at Antioch School and graduated from Bay Springs High School. He furthered his education at Jones Junior College for two years, and then transferred to the University of Southern Mississippi, where he obtained a bachelor's degree, which resulted in a 48-year professional career with the Mississippi Department of Health.

Mr. Sims will be remembered for his patriotism, proudly serving his country in Mississippi Army National Guard for 35 years. He served as Chief Artillery for thirteen years and Mess Sargent until retirement.

He was an avid deer hunter and fisherman and influenced many young people to enjoy the outdoors. Mr. Sims is the last founding member of Club 18 Hunting Club.

Mr. Sims loved his family and especially his grandchildren. He was a Christian by faith and a member of Antioch Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Jean McKenzie Sims; his parents, Steve Chester, and Lena Shoemaker Sims and twelve siblings.

Survivors include his three sons, Rodney Sims of Bay Springs, Anthony McKenzie Sims of Louin, and Jeffery Sims (Cara) of Bay Springs; four grandchildren, Dr. Haven Bynum (Derek) of Canton, Ryan Sims of Bay Springs, Peyton Asher Sims of Laurel, and Cole Sims of Bay Springs; one great grandchild, Baylor Bynum of Canton; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Dean Sims, Kenneth Sims, Jim Sims, Timothy Sims, Danny Kilpatrick, and Walter Phillips.

Honorary pallbearers will be E. A. Garcia and Landon Bullock.

Special music will be provided by Elizabeth Kilpatrick, instrumentalist and Cindy King, soloist.

The family wishes to acknowledge the directors, nurses and staff of Gentiva Hospice, and his personal caretakers, Maria Ratcliff and Susan Bentley Snowden for their professional services.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapelbaysprings.com

10/15/2025

Wanda Sue Glenn, 84 of Bay Springs, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at her home in Bay Springs, Mississippi. She was born Monday, January 13, 1941, in Bay Springs, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00 am at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs and the burial will follow in Mt. Nebo Cemetery in Bay Springs. Bro. Steve Hollaway, Bro. Nathan Brown, and Bro. William Savell will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs is in charge of arrangements. (601) 764-2181

Wanda was a nurse for 27 years, working at Jasper General Nursing Home and at the Smith County Hospital. She wrote two books and enjoyed painting. She taught Sunday School for 10 years and was a member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church. She loved the Lord.

Wanda was preceded in death her precious husband of 64 years, Joe C. Glenn; by her father, Tom Green and her mother, Opal Pugh Wiseman; five brothers, Glenn Green, Joseph Wiseman, Gigi Wiseman (Donna) and Patrick Wiseman and one sister, Martha Goonan.

Survivors include three daughters, Joann Shannon and Donna Quarles (Mickey), both of of Bay Springs, and Sonja Tullos (Mark) of Raleigh; one son, Keith Glenn (Caryn) of Lawrenceville, GA; nine grandchildren, Kimbra Jones, Joanna Michelle Gipson (Josh), Dustin McKenzie, Hailey Quarles-Mayo, Wolf Glenn, Chase Glenn, Kari Stanley (Brad), Britt Tullos (Christy) and Taylor Meeks (Zack); twelve great-grandchildren and one sister, Boyce Christopher (John) of Madison; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Dustin McKenzie, Britt Tullos, Wolf Glenn, Chase Glenn, Kane Blakeney, Kody McKenzie, and Josh Gipson.

Honorary pallbearer will be Braxton McKenzie.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapelbaysprings.com

10/13/2025

Paul Ray Johnson, 94 of Raleigh, MS passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Diversicare of Meridian in Meridian, MS. He was born Thursday, July 23, 1931 in Smith County, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 from 9:00AM until 9:45AM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs. Graveside services will follow in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Lower Cemetery in Raleigh, Mississippi, at 10:00 AM. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs is in charge of arrangements. 601-764-2181

He was preceded in death by his parents, James E. Johnson, and Mittie Irene Crumpton Johnson.

Survivors include his son, Kevin Johnson (Natacha Rodriguez) their children, Skylar Johnson, and Emilee Johnson and her child, Hudson Drake Brown.; his daughter, Rhonda Warren (Gird Warren); and their daughter and son-in-law Courtney Osborn (Brett) and their daughter, Grayson.

Pallbearers will Karl Parker, Lane Parker, Chad Parker, and Patrick Parker.

10/11/2025

Louis A. (Danny) Warren, Jr.
(May 24, 1944 – October 11, 2025)

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at the Edon Baptist Church in Stringer for Louis A. (Danny) Warren, Jr., 81 of Collins, who passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the Arrington Living Center in Collins, Mississippi.

Reverend Nate Blackledge will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the Edon Baptist Church Cemetery in Stringer. Special music will be provided by Mr. Ed Meadows. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the Edon Baptist Church, 576 CR 7, Stringer, MS. 39481.

Pallbearers will be Jim McCallum, Billy King, Jerry King, Brooks Warren, Scott Williams, and Rob Warren. Honorary pallbearers will be Ray Shedd, Craig Craft, Jerry White, Michael King, and Larry Weathersby.

Mr. Warren was born on May 24, 1944, in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Louis Arnot Warren Sr, and Mary Kathleen King Freeman. He retired from South Pine Electric Company after thirty plus years of service as a lineman and bucket truck driver. Mr. Warren also enjoyed farming on his family land in his spare time. He was a member of the Edon Baptist Church in Stringer, MS. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Mr. Warren enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, and will be greatly missed by them.

He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Arnot Warren Sr.; his step father and mother, Tony and Mary Kathleen King Freeman; and one sister, Fayola Warren.

Survivors include his wife of fifty-eight years, Frances Virginia Weathersby Warren of Stringer, MS; one son, Darren Warren (Annette) of Milton, FL; one daughter, Danna Warren Roberts (James) of Mount Olive, MS; one brother, Edward Warren of French Camp, MS; one sister, Bebe Warren Williams (Albert) of Hattiesburg, MS; four grandchildren, Hannah Roberts Badon (Justin), Noah Roberts, Benjamin Gregoire (Janella), and Luke Pushard (Laura); six great-grandchildren, Rosemary James Badon, Suzanne Gregoire, Jacob Gregoire, Max Gregoire, Roland Pushard, and Reid Pushard; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Edon Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 576 CR 7, Stringer, Mississippi, 39481.

Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

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