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02/20/2026

Frank Allen"Boots" Suchy, Jr.
(February 3, 1956 – February 19, 2026)

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Evergreen Baptist Church in Seminary for Frank Allen Suchy, Jr., 70 of Collins, who passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.
Brother Matt Temple and Brother Chad Cummins will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery in Seminary. Special music will be provided by Susan and Ricky Deen. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.
The family will receive guests from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 3202 Highway 49, Collins, Mississippi.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Craft, David Kirkley, Logan Suchy, Micah Parker, Donnie Richards, and Johnny Ray McDonald.
Frank better known as "Boots" to all his family and friends lived his life for his family, especially his children and grandchildren. He loved working on his farm tending to his cows and tinkering on his antique truck and engines. Boots made everybody feel like they were part of the family because his and Gayles house was the place where they all wanted to hang out. He was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to all who knew him and he will be dearly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank A Suchy, Sr. and Frances Geter Suchy.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-two years, Regina Gayle Harvey Suchy of Collins; one son, Joey Suchy (April) of Wesson; two daughters, Misty Suchy Parker (Mark) of Magee and Wendi Suchy of Collins; one sister, Kathy Suchy Richards (Don) of Blackville, SC; fourteen grandchildren, Madi Ogden (Conner) of Magee, Maci Parker (Kris) of Hattiesburg, Marli Parker of Magee, Micah Parker of Magee, Logan Suchy (Chloe) of Smithdale, Carly Suchy, Kylie Suchy, Edie Suchy, Colton Smith, Charleigh Smith, Owyn Smith, Maci Dennis, Willow Dixon and Shiloh Dixon; two great-grandchildren, Amelia Kate Suchy and Karsen Hayes.
Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

02/17/2026

Archie Darden Stroud
(September 17, 1952 – February 16, 2026)

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins for Archie Darden Stroud, 73 of Collins, who passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at his residence.
Reverend Rory Dill and Reverend Lee Faler will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the McDonald Chapel Cemetery in Collins. Special music will be provided by Mark Young. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.
The family will receive guests from 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 3202 Highway 49, Collins, Mississippi.
Pallbearers will be family members and friends.
Archie enjoyed hunting, fishing, drag racing in his 1955 Chevrolet and the outdoors mostly in his younger years. When Archie was able get out and work, he could fix anything and was always there for his family. As he got older he enjoyed teaching Sunday School at Williamsburg Baptist Church and spending time with his family, mostly his grandchildren. Archie worked at Miller Transporters Inc. for forty-four years and he always had lots of tales to tell. Even though he couldn't get out to visit due to his health he always made phone calls to check on folks.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gale Hosey Stroud; one son Terry Stroud; his parents Buford D. and Alma Ruth Wade Stroud; and his sister Shelia Stroud Bowman.
Survivors include his wife of twenty-seven years, Anna Molis Stroud of Collins; two sons, Jyntre Stroud (Cathy) of Collins and Daniel Salinas (Coco) of Kemah, Texas; two daughters, Michelle Stroud Jordan of Collins, and Suzanna Salinas of Collins; one brother, Byron Stroud (Fran) of Elton, Louisiana; ten grandchildren, Malachi Jordan, James Jordan, Shane Burke, Trevor Stroud, Chasity Blackwell, Kimber Almond, Noah Salinas, Elaina Salinas, Scarlette Salinas, and Anamaria Salinas; and a host of great-grandchildren and other family members.
Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

02/12/2026

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Billy M. King Funeral Home in Collins for Jimmy Glen Smith, 76, of Collins, who passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Forrest General Hospital. Interment will be at Williamsburg Methodist Church Cemetery in Collins. Dec Jordan Johnson will officiate the services. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home.

Jimmy worked as a finance manager for many years after serving in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed golf, hunting, fishing or any other outdoor activity. In an effort for family harmony, his favorite college sports team will go unnamed. He loved his family and they him. Jimmy will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Belinda, Son, Jamie G Smith; Father, Brooks Smith of Mount Olive, MS; Mother, Katherine Wright Smith of Mount Olive, MS; Nephew, David Smith of Collins, MS.

He is survived by his Daughter, Jennifer S Smith Aultman (Jay) of Collins, MS; Brother, Wayne Smith (Kippy) of Prentiss, MS; Grandson, Justin Aultman of Collins, MS; two Granddaughters, Addison Kate Smith of Seminary, MS and Kayla Aultman Hurd (Tyler) of Hemlock, MI; Niece, Brooke Avery (Steven) of Perkiston, MS; Daughter-In-Law, Alisha Taormina of Seminary, MS and a host of other neices, nephews and other family members.

Pallbearers will be Chuck Yates, Rials Hester, Josh Davis, Doug Dickinson, Phillip Hux, and Steven Avery.

Billy M. King Colonial Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Friends may sign an online guest register book at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

02/09/2026

Jack B. Crosby
(September 24, 1940 – February 8, 2026)

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins for Jack B. Crosby, 85 of Seminary, who passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Dr. Timothy Hubbard will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the Crosby Cemetery in Seminary. Special music will be provided by Susan and Ricky Deen. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, and from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 3202 Highway 49, Collins, MS.

Pallbearers will be Keith Bullock, Mason Stringer, Odius Stringer, Russell Bullock, Jamie Jordan, and Casey Jordan.

Jack was born on September 24, 1940, in Seminary, Mississippi, to Harrison and Winnie Jones Crosby. He was a graduate of Seminary High School. Jack worked for New Orleans Furniture Company as a truck driver for twenty years before going to work for Delco-Remy as their shipping clerk for twenty-four years before his retirement. He proudly served in the National Guard for four years. Jack served as a member of the Seminary Board of Aldermen for twelve years; He was a member of the Seminary Baptist Church. Jack was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harrison and Winnie Jones Crosby; three brothers, Aaron Crosby, Hershel Crosby and Harry Crosby; and two sisters, Mollie Crosby Bullock and Margaret Crosby.

Survivors include his wife of twenty-three years, Iris Bullock Crosby of Seminary; one son, Jim Crosby (Jennifer) of Collins; one daughter, Terri Crosby Jordan (Jimmy) of Ocean Springs; one step daughter, Cindy Harvey Henderson (Dan) of Collins; one step son, Jason Harvey (Whitney) of Seminary; three brothers, David Crosby and Freddy Crosby (Wanda), both of Eastabuchie, and Steve Crosby of Seminary; one sister, Hilda Crosby Parker of Seminary; three grandchildren, Jacob Crosby, Jamie Jordan, and Casey Jordan; two great-grandchildren, Jaxon Jordan and Eriena Jordan-Bellivan; four step-grandchildren, Austin Henderson, Conner Henderson (Taylor), J.D. Harvey, and Hayes Harvey; one step great-grandchild, Madelyn Henderson; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

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

02/06/2026

Johnie Mae Johnson
(April 29, 1941 – February 5, 2026)

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the Old Chapel Cemetery in Collins for Johnie Mae Johnson, 84 of Collins, who passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the Landmark in Collins, Mississippi.
Brother Ken Hickman will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the Old Chapel Cemetery in Collins. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.
The family will receive guests from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the Old Chapel Cemetery, 212 Wilson Road, Collins, Mississippi.
Pallbearers will be Christopher Johnson, Anthony Polk, Will McNeese, Trent Hanegan, Paul Johnson, Will Driskill, Aaron McNeese and Adyen Eisworth.
Johnie worked at the Extended Care Facility in Prentiss, Mississippi for seventeen years and also worked for many years at Stevens Sportswear in Collins as a supervisor. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Johnie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all who knew her, and she will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Ray Johnson; her parents, Claude Daley and Annie Robins Daley; three brothers, Tony Daley, Kenneth Daley and Kelton (Buddy) Daley; and two sisters, Patsy Daley McNeese and Mary Beth Daley Waltman.
Survivors include her two sons, Gary Johnson of Collins, and Kenny Johnson of Collins; one sister, Katherine Barrett of Carson; three grandchildren, Christopher Johnson, Ayden Eisworth and Jamison Johnson and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

02/04/2026

Mollie Ledona Crosby Bullock
(January 21, 1942 – February 3, 2026)

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Billy M. King Funeral Home in Collins for Mollie Ledona Crosby Bullock, 84 of Seminary, who passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Brookdale Assisted Living in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Dr. Timothy Hubbard will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the Seminary Cemetery in Seminary. Special music will be provided by Ricky and Susan Deen. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.
The family will receive guests from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the Billy M. King Funeral Home, 3202 US 49, Collins, MS.
Pallbearers will be Russell Bullock, Slade Bullock, Mason Stringer, Odius Stringer, Jim Crosby, and Roman Shoemake.
Mollie's working career was mostly spent as an Operating Room Technician at Forrest General Hospital. She and her husband also owned a diner in Seminary for several years. She was a member of Seminary Baptist Church in Seminary, Mississippi. Mollie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to all who knew her, and she be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-four years, Charles Bullock; her parents, Harrison Crosby and Winnie Jones Crosby; three brothers, Harry Crosby, Aaron Crosby, Hershel Crosby and one sister, Margaret Crosby.
Survivors include her sons, Wayne Bullock (Dena) of Gravette, Arkansas and Keith Bullock (Dawn) of Seminary; four brothers, Jack Crosby (Iris), David Crosby, Freddy Crosby (Wanda) and Steve Crosby and one sister, Hilda Parker; grandchildren, Morgan Bullock Shoemake (Roman) of Collins, Richard Bullock of Gravette, Arkansas and Cody Bullock (Meghan) of Kansas City, Missouri; great grandchildren, Stella Shoemake, Camille Shoemake, Mollie Shoemake and Valarie Bullock.
Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

02/01/2026

Juanita Graves Polk
(April 15, 1932 – January 30, 2026)

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins for Juanita Graves Polk, 93 of Collins, who passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Landmark of Collins.

Interment will follow in the New Chapel Pentecostal Church Cemetery in Collins. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 3202 Highway 49, Collins, MS.

Pallbearers will be Shannon Smith, Dale Polk, Obie Casteel, Brandon Yates, Anthony Polk, and Frankie Casteel. Honorary pallbearers will be Nathaniel Sistrunk, Bryan Wade, Cole Wade, and Herman Pope.

Mrs. Polk was born on April 15, 1932, in Collins Mississippi. She was a homemaker by trade. Mrs. Polk was a member of the New Chapel Pentecostal Church in Collins. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mrs. Polk loved to cook and bake for her family. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and will be greatly missed by them all.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Willard Polk; her mother, Pearl Graves Casteel; and one brother, Frankie Casteel.

Survivors include two daughters, Becky Polk Crosby (Tommy) of Seminary, and Debby Polk Vaughn of Collins; one son, Andy Polk of Collins; seven grandchildren, Rachelle Wade (Bryan), Brandon Yates, Amanda Smith (Shannon), Nenah Crosby, Hayley Silver, (Thomas), Anthony Polk (Callie), and Landee Polk Sistrunk (Nathaniel); fifteen great-grandchildren; one nephew, Obie Casteel (Marie) of Seminary; and a host of great nieces and great nephews.

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

01/29/2026

Harold Raymond “Puff” Aultman Jr.
(February 13, 1970 – January 7, 2026)

Harold Raymond “Puff” Aultman Jr., 55 of Seminary, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Singing River Hospital of Ocean Springs, with his family by his side.
Puff was born on February 13, 1970, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to Dianne Addington Robinson and Harold Raymond Aultman, Sr. He graduated from Seminary High School Class of 1988 and then attended Jones County Junior College in Ellisville. Puff worked for numerous dealerships in the Pine Belt area during his career, he had extensive knowledge and handling of finance and insurance. Since September 2022, he was responsible for payroll and billing for Harold Trucking, Inc. in Seminary. He was a member of the Baptist faith and a member of Seminary Baptist Church in Seminary. Puff loved sports, trivia, 80’s music, and his hometown of Seminary. His smile and laugh were contagious and would fill a room. One of his greatest accomplishments were being a dad and “pawpaw.” He was a loving son, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be greatly missed by many.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elna Rae Brewer and McDonald “Mack” Fairchild of Seminary and Nona Loveless and Coy Aultman of Seminary; and James “Big Speedy” Addington of Covington, Georgia.
Survivors include his daughter and granddaughter, Tiffany Aultman and Coral of Biloxi; his mother and stepfather, Dianne Addington Robinson and Fred Robinson of New Hebron; his father and stepmother, Harold and Shirley Aultman of Seminary.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Pastor Bryan Atwood will officiate at the service beginning at 2:30 p.m.
His honorary pallbearers are Sterling Craft, Lee Bullock, Pat Hudson, Philip Hux, Mark Lott, Joe McQueen, Joey Pickering, Chad Smith, Layne Upton, and Andy Wade.
Attendees are encouraged to wear maroon, white, red, or blue to the service. Hail State and Go Bills!
Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home is located at 3202 Highway 49, Collins, Mississippi, 39428.

01/26/2026

Henry Lafayette Leonard
(September 30, 1942 - January 26, 2026)

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Mount Olive Methodist Church in Mount Olive for Henry Lafayette Leonard, 83 of Mount Olive, who passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at the Harriet House in Sumrall, Mississippi.

Reverend Dennis Lewellyn and Reverend Jerry Beam will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Collins. Special music will be provided by Mrs. Debbie Johnston, Mr. Randy Williams, and Mr. Michael Gibson. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mount Olive will be in charge of the arrangements.

The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Mount Olive Methodist Church, 211 North Main Street, Mount Olive, Mississippi, 39119.

Pallbearers will be Reece Powell, Murphy Powell, Andrew Leonard, Ty Clardy, Drew Kelly, and Kyle Mayfield.

Henry Lafayette Leonard was born on Wednesday, September 30, 1942, in Mount Olive, Mississippi to Sam Leonard and Carmie Sullivan Leonard. He was a graduate of Mount Olive High School Class of 1960. Henry also attended Jones County Junior College and the University of Southern Mississippi. He retired after thirty-two years of service as a cable repair technician for South Central Bell Telephone Company. Henry was an active member of the Mount Olive Methodist Church and has been a member of the Mount Olive Masonic Lodge for sixty-one years. He enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his golf friends. Henry also enjoyed the Men's Coffee Group from Mount Olive and all the old stories they all shared was a happy time in his life. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and he loved spending time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam Leonard and Carmie Sullivan Leonard.

Survivors include his wife of sixty-years, Judy Mayfield Leonard of Mount Olive; one son, Chris Leonard (Leigh Ann) of Hattiesburg; one daughter, Elizabeth Leonard Powell (the late John Powell) of Brandon; one sister, Betty Leonard Brewer of Mount Olive; one niece, Jane P. Kelly (Cliff) of Mount Olive; four grandchildren, Reece Hayes Powell, Caroline Elizabeth Powell, and John Murphy Powell, all of Brandon, and Andrew Christopher Leonard of Hattiesburg; and a host of other family members and friends.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to the Mount Olive Methodist Church, c/o Elizabeth Blain, Treasurer, P.O. Box 904, Mount Olive, MS, 39119.

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

01/26/2026

Winnie Dean White
(January 3, 1933 – January 24, 2026)

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins for Winnie Dean White, 93 of Collins, who passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Reverend Troy Hobson will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the Collins City Cemetery in Collins. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.
The family will receive guests from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 3202 Highway 49, Collins, Mississippi.
Pallbearers will be Family and Friends.
Dean enjoyed coin collecting, singing, sports, and spending time with her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all who knew her, and she will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd White; one daughter, Beverly White; her parents, J.C. Hobson and Martha Ann Wall Hobson.
Survivors include her sons, Scott White (Marsie) of Collins and Al White (Stacey) of Sumrall; daughter, Terri White (Earl Collins) of Collins; three grandchildren, Lesli White of Mount Olive, Eli White of Sumrall and Chloe White of Sumrall; one great grandchild, Micah McNair of Mount Olive.
Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

01/18/2026

Colonel Thomas “Scott” Bateman
(January 30, 1932 – January 17, 2026)

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Eminence Methodist Church in Seminary for Thomas Scott Bateman, 93 of Seminary, who peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his residence after a courageous 14- year battle with myasthenia gravis and Alzheimer’s disease.
Reverend Tommy Robinson and Reverend Rodney Smith will be conducting the services with interment to follow in the Eminence Methodist Church Cemetery in Seminary with full military rites at graveside. Special music will be provided by Mrs. Charley Sue Speed. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Eminence Methodist Church, 1381 Highway 535 in Seminary, Mississippi, 39479.
Pallbearers will be Scotty Bateman, Landon Case, Joe Drew, Sean Frogner, Scott Frogner, and David Reynolds.
Colonel Bateman graduated from Mississippi State College in 1953, and was commissioned into the United States Air Force as a 2nd Lt. He became a pilot, with over 12,000 hours of flying time, mainly flying KC-135 refuelers. Stationed across the United States and Japan, including three deployments to Vietnam over his almost 24-year career. His last assignment was at the Pentagon. His numerous awards include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medals, Air Medals, and many other various medals and awards.
After retirement from the USAF, Colonel Bateman became the Director of the Telecommunications department at the University of Southern Mississippi from 1978 through 1987. He led the upgrading of the telephone and computer networks during his tenure.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George Thomas Cranford and Scottie Ann Bass Bateman; his stepfather, Cescro Clinton (Bob) Bateman; one sister, Karen Lynn Reynolds; and one grandson, Adam Scott Bateman.
Survivors include his wife of seventy years, Shirley Ann Drew Bateman of Seminary; one daughter, Cheryl Lynn Bateman Ashby (Steve) of Ocean Springs; two sons, Kyle Scott Bateman, MD (Macie) of Dauphin Island, Alabama and Robert Scott Bateman of New Orleans, Louisiana; one sister, Anna Marie Kern (Gary) of Lacombe, Louisiana; a brother-in-law, David Reynolds (Kathi); six grandchildren, Amy Nichole Robinson (Tommy), Holly Beth Bateman, Lauren Beth Cowart, Mari Megan Case (Landon), Brittany MaeAnn Bateman, Kyle Scott Bateman, Jr, (Hannah); great grandchildren, Ashby, Thomas, and Robert Robinson; Alli and Adam Case; Ashlyn Cowart; Evie and Trase Webb; sister, Anna Marie Kern (Gary); brother-in-law David Reynolds (Kathi); and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.
The family appreciates the devoted caretakers, Kim Klinghammer, Gloria Wheeler, and Ethel Coleman; Forrest General Hospice; and Dr. Billy Mack Pickering for their kind and loving care.
The family request that in lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Eminence Methodist Church, C/O Alicia Sanford (Church Treasurer), 340 Craft Road, Collins, MS 39428
Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

01/16/2026

Bonnie J. Bynum
(March 17, 1940 – January 16, 2026)

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins for Bonnie J Bynum, 85 of Collins, who passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at her residence.

Brother Randy McCraw and Mr. Brad Smith will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the Fellowship Cemetery in Taylorsville. Special music will be provided by Mr. Brad Smith. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Sunday, January 18, 2026, and from 8:00 am until service time on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 3202 Highway 49, Collins, MS.

Pallbearers will be Clayton Bynum, Cody Bynum, Micah King, Ledrew Smith, Brad Smith, and Carl Bynum. Honorary pallbearers will be David Smith and Elijah Bynum.

Mrs. Bynum was born on March 17, 1940, to Sidney Collins "Chicken" Smith and Addie Mae Rutland Smith. She was a homemaker by trade. Mrs. Bynum was a member of the Or Baptist Church in Collins. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Mrs. Bynum enjoyed spending time with her family and will be greatly missed by them all.

She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-three years, Paul Bynum; her parents, Sidney Collins "Chicken" Smith and Addie Mae Rutland Smith; and three brothers, Oscar James Smith, Dewitt Wiley Smith, and Sidney Collins Smith, Jr.

Survivors include her two sons, Paul Terry Bynum (Mary) and Carl Bynum (Regina), both of Seminary; one daughter, Anita Bynum McCraw (Randy) of Mount Olive; one brother, Ledrew Smith (Rebecca) of Collins; seven grandchildren, Jessica Stone (Chris), James Wade McCraw (Carrie), Allison Bynum, Callie Cutway (Louie), Cody Bynum, Clayton Bynum, and Elijah Bynum; eleven great-grandchildren, India Thompson (Chandler), Samuel King (Grace), Micah King, Myah King, Brooklyn Breazeale, Paisley Breazeale, Tristan Hopkins, Ethan Hopkins (Katelyn), Logan Hopkins (Brianna), Oakley Eubanks, and Aiden Blackwell; one great great-grandchild, Keegan Hopkins and two more on the way, Baby Boy Hopkins in February and Baby Girl King in March; and a host of nieces and nephews.

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

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