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Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 3302 Highway 49/P. O. Box 2336, Collins, MS (2025)

12/12/2025

Faye Arlivia (Harvey) Mooney, our precious mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother went home to be with the Lord on December 11, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Myrtle Harvey, and her siblings, Rudolph Harvey, James Harvey, and Dorothy Lott.

Faye is survived by her devoted husband of sixty-five years, Talmadge Dewitt Mooney, her children, Teresa (Craig) Ladner and Jay (Monisa) Mooney, her grandchildren, who lovingly called her Mawmaw - Craig (Macy) Ladner, Jr., Travis (Perris) Ladner, Monica (Rick) Taylor, Daniel (Sarah) Mooney, and Mason Mooney, great grandchildren - Camaron Ladner, Rileigh Ladner, Conner Favre, Brinlee Taylor, Hudson Ladner, Odin Mooney, Brooklee Mignault, Zoey Mihalik, and Brailey Cook, and sisters - Elizabeth Lott, Cletys Sanford, and Sada Sistrunk.

Faye grew up in Collins and later made her home in Gulfport with her husband and children. Throughout her ninety-three beautiful years, Faye's greatest joy was her family. She found happiness in every holiday gathering, every shared meal, and every moment with those she loved, especially the babies! She loved attending her church and worshipping the Lord. Mawmaw was loved as a grandmother to many younger friends and church members. Her well-known, delicious desserts included our favorites - pecan pie and blueberry cake - which were frequently requested by her loved ones!

Through every season of life, with all of the challenges and the celebrations, Faye was the steady heart of our family. She was a constant source of love, humor, and kindness to everyone she met. Her legacy will live on in our hearts forever.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday December 16, 2025, from 1-2 pm at Billy M. King Colonial Chapel Funeral Home at 3202 HWY 49 Collins, MS.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday December 16, 2025, at 2 pm at Billy M King Colonial Chapel Funeral Home at 3202 HWY 49 Collins, Mississippi.

The Interment service will follow at the Union South Baptist Church Cemetery, Seminary, Mississippi at 3 pm.

The Billy M. King / Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Collins, Mississippi is in charge of services.

12/06/2025

James E. Pickering
(September 2, 1920 – December 5, 2025)

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the Collins Methodist Church in Collins for James E. Pickering, 105 of Collins, who passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Reverend Tim Beard and Reverend Tim Atwood will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Collins. Special music will be provided by Mrs. Annie Kay Rogers, Mrs. Babette Duty, and Mr. James Arrington Goff. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the Collins Methodist Church, 602 S. 2nd Street, Collins, MS.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons, and great-grandsons, Tal Pickering, Eric Napier, Haydyn Pickering, Ejay Napier, Garrett Robinson, and Josh Blackledge.

Mr. Pickering was born on September 2, 1920, in Kola, Mississippi, to Wiley Thomas Pickering and Alice Rigby Pickering. He was a graduate of Collins High School and attended the University of Southern Mississippi. Mr. Pickering was a self-employed contractor and developer for over seventy years before his retirement. He proudly served his country as a First-Class Petty Officer in the United States Navy during World War II in the South Pacific. Mr. Pickering was a faithful member of the Collins Methodist Church where he served on the Board of Stewards for many years and in other capacities of the church. He was a lifetime member of the Olive Branch Masonic Lodge #34. Mr. Pickering was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family and will be dearly missed by them all.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ercell Watts Pickering; his parents, , Wiley Thomas Pickering and Alice Rigby Pickering; two brothers, Kermit Pickering and Denton Pickering; and two sisters, Erna Bell Pickering Knight and Christine Pickering Speed.

Survivors include his son, Jimmy Pickering, and his wife, Dianne of Collins; two grandchildren, Tal Pickering, and his wife, Tracy of Collins and Molly Pickering Napier, and her husband, Eric of Brandon; five great-grandchildren, Macie Pickering, and her fiancé, Josh Blackledge, Haydyn Pickering, Garrett Robinson, and his wife, Amber; Ejay Napier, and Gracey Napier; two great great-children, Leighton Jo Robinson and Eli Robinson; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Collins Methodist Church, P.O. Box 220, Collins, Mississippi, 39428.

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

11/27/2025

From our family to yours, we wish you a peaceful Thanksgiving filled with warmth and good company. Today, we reflect on how grateful we are for the trust this community places in us. May your day be full of cherished memories.

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂🧡

11/21/2025

Geames William "G.W." Duckworth
(January 10, 1936 – November 20, 2025)

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 pm on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins for Geames William "G.W." Duckworth, 89 of Collins, who passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Reverend Tony Keys and Reverend Brooks Porter will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the McDonald Chapel Cemetery in Collins. Special music will be provided by Mrs. Darlene Thompson. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, and from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 23, 2025. at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 3202 Highway 49, Collins, MS.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Jason Duckworth, Colby Duckworth, Wyatt Duckworth, Jacob Hardin, Will Duckworth, Caleb Keys, and Jay Duckworth.

Mr. Duckworth was born on January 10, 1936, in Sanford, Mississippi to Narvel R. Duckworth and Frances Coston Duckworth. He retired from Universal Magnetek after thirty-five years of service as a supervisor. Mr. Duckworth proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of the Mount Horeb Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, and he will be dearly missed by his father and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Anderson Duckworth; his parents, Narvel R. Duckworth and Frances Coston Duckworth; three brothers, Sid Duckworth, Robert Duckworth and Carr Duckworth; and six sisters, Lottie Duckworth Pitts, Lillie Duckworth Bryant, Dovie Duckworth Bryant, Johnnie Duckworth Gaither, Gladys Duckworth Loveless, and Vallie Duckworth Hill.

Survivors include one daughter, Suzanne Duckworth Keys, (Tony) of Mize; three sons, Joel Duckworth (Melisa) of Mendenhall, Todd Duckworth (Allison) of Mount Olive, and Andy Duckworth of Collins; twelve grandchildren, Steffanie Duckworth, Jason Duckworth (Meagan), Justin Duckworth, Ashley Duckworth Williamson (A.J.), Colby Duckworth (Paige), Samantha Keys Hutson (Brandon), Emily Keys Smith (Deshawn), Caleb Keys, Jacob Hardin (Amy Beach), Wyatt Duckworth, Will Duckworth, and Jay Duckworth; eleven great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

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

11/19/2025

Martha Louise McDonald Easterling
(January 15, 1944 – November 18, 2025)

Funeral services will be held at 2:00p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins for Martha Louise McDonald Easterling, 81 of Mount Olive, who passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at her residence.

Reverend Nelson Crozier will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the Rock Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Mount Olive. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 3202 Highway 49, Collins, MS.

Pallbearers will be Ronnie McDonald, Lavan McDonald, Chris McDonald, Philip Ponder, Phillip McDonald, and Lathan McDonald. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Sanford, Dalton Blakney, Floyd Gentry, and Jackson Ponder.

Mrs. Easterling was born on January 15, 1944, in Collins, Mississippi. She was a homemaker by trade. Mrs. Easterling was a member of the Rock Hill Baptist Church in Mount Olive. She was a loving wife, mother, and sister and will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Easterling; one daughter, Linda Kay Easterling; her parents, Hiram Magee and Ruth McDonald; and one brother, Samuel E. McDonald.

Survivors include her two sons, Robert Shelton Easterling (Cynthia) and D. Victor Easterling, both of Mount Olive; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

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

11/19/2025

Virginia Ann Rogers Blackwell
(June 4, 1932 – November 15, 2025)

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the First Baptist Church of Collins for Virginia Ann Rogers Blackwell, 93 of Owasso, Oklahoma and formerly of Collins, who passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the St. Simeon`s Assisted Living Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Dr. Hal Hood, Mrs. Nina Blackwell Wesley, and Mrs. Nan Parker Wilson will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the Collins City Cemetery in Collins. Special music will be provided by Mrs. Dianne Speed. 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 7:00 pm on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 3202 Highway 49, Collins, MS., and from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the First Baptist Church of Collins, 303 South 4th Street, Collins, MS.

Pallbearers will be Logan Wesley, Oby Rogers, Bernie Rogers, Doug Rogers, Dr. Joey Rogers, and Ted Parker.

Virginia was born to Oby and Ruby Taylor Rogers in Williamsburg, Mississippi, on June 4, 1932. She was welcomed by her sister, Grace Helen and her brother, Harlan, and completed their family. As her parents were teachers, she attended school in the communities where her parents were teaching. Attending different schools gave her the confidence to attend Mississippi State College for Women in north Mississippi after graduating from Purvis High School. After graduating from MSCW in 1954 with a degree in Home Economics, she taught in several schools and made life-long friends with her fellow teachers and students at Seminary High School.

Virginia married Robert Edward (Eddie) Blackwell, Jr. on November 26, 1960, and they Welcomed their only Child, Nina Lynn, in October 1961. Virginia was a devoted mother and also supported Eddie in owning and operating several local businesses. She also supported Eddie in his role as Mayor of Collins for twelve years, and when he died suddenly before his fourth term Mayor began, she served as the interim Mayor.

Virginia was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Collins for more than sixty years and volunteered in many capacities. She was a voracious reader and enjoyed flower gardening. She enjoyed spending time with her family and with her friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Edward Blackwell Jr.; her parents, Oby and Ruby Taylor Rogers; one brother, Dr. Harlan B. Rogers; and one sister, Grace Helen Rogers Parker.

Survivors include her daughter, Nina Lynn Blackwell Wesley, and her husband, Mark of Owasso, Oklahoma; two grandchildren, Lauryl Lynn Wesley Pingel and her husband, Ben of Owasso, Oklahoma, and Logan Mark Wesley of St. Louis, Missouri; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Collins, P.O. Box 997, Collins, Mississippi, 39428.

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

11/18/2025

Linda Kay Powell Rawls
(June 20, 1943 – November 18, 2025)

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the Covington County Church of Christ in Collins for Linda Kay Powell Rawls, 82 of Collins, who passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at her residence in Collins, Mississippi.
Brother Slade Powell will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the Covington County Church of Christ Cemetery in Collins.
The family will receive guests from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the Covington County Church of Christ, 716 Highway 588 Collins, Mississippi 39428.
Pallbearers will be Greg Cole, Kayden Murphy, Travis Burgess, Taylor Burgess, Jordan Lea, and Troy Powell.
Linda loved her family and friends and enjoyed spending her time with them, especially her grandchildren. She was well known in her community as the former owner of The Corncrib Florist and from cooking at the deli in Piggly Wiggly in Seminary. Her presence brought laughter, love, and kindness to everyone she met. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all who knew her and she will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Travis Powell and Deary Gregory Powell; two brothers, Franklin Powell and Willard Powell and one son-in-law, Jim Brunson.
Survivors include her husband of sixty-three years, Jimmy Doyle Rawls of Collins, one son, Scott Thomas Rawls (Kathy) of Ellisville; two daughters, Carolyn Marie Rawls Brunson of Moselle and Patricia Gail Burgess (Edward) of Collins; three grandchildren, Jessica Murphy (Buddy) of Moselle, Travis Burgess (Chelcie) of Hammond and Taylor Burgess (Jasmine) of Ohio; six great grandchildren, Kayden Murphy, Brent Burgess, Jack Burgess, Sophie Burgess, Halle Burgess and Reaghan Burgess.
Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

11/17/2025

Ronald Gene Davis
(February 22, 1951 – November 16, 2025)

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at New Life Pentecostal Church on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 2:00 pm for Ronald Gene Davis, 74 of Taylorsville, who passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at the South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel.

Brother Travis Uptigrove will officiate at the service.

Ronald loved playing the drums. He started playing music at eight years old. He was dedicated to the Jail Ministry in Smith county for eight years. Ronald loved hunting and the outdoors and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, J.C. Davis and Doris Reid Davis; and one grandchild, Kody Davis.

Survivors include his wife, Lorri Cook Davis of Taylorsville, three sons, Ronald Heath Davis (Tiffany) of Pascagoula, Clay Davis (Alisha) of Pascagoula and Daniel Gene Davis of Taylorsville; one brother, Keith Davis of Taylorsville; one grandchild, Caleb Davis (Lauren) of Pascagoula and three great-grandchildren.

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

11/17/2025

Katherine Graham Abercrombie
(October 28, 1935 – November 15, 2025)

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Willow Grove Baptist Church in Collins for Katherine Graham Abercrombie, 90 of Seminary, who passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg, MS.

Reverend Lee Faler and Reverend Billy Purser will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the Willow Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Collins. Special music will be provided by Mrs. Julia Rae Graham. 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 Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Willow Grove Baptist Church, 979 Willow Grove Church Road, Collins, Mississippi.

Pallbearers will be David Hendry, Jacob Hendry, Brandon Thrash, Clay Magee, Gary Doyle Smity, and Steven Purser. Honorary pallbearers will be her great-grandsons, John Hardy Thrash, Luke Thrash, William Hendry, and Wyatt Hendry.

Mrs. Abercrombie was born on October 28, 1935, in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi to James Marion Graham and Myrtle Delilah McRaney Graham. She retired from Commercial National Bank after thirty-one years of service in the Proof /Safety Deposit Box Department. Mrs. Abercrombie was a member of the Willow Grove Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Mrs. Abercrombie enjoyed spending time with her family and will be greatly missed by them all.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Anita Sue Abercrombie; her parents, James Marion Graham and Myrtle Delilah McRaney Graham; three brothers, David Eugene Graham, Kenneth Edwin Graham and Joseph Maxwell "Mack" Graham; two sisters, Huldah Jane Graham Ingram and Nellie Graham Smith.

Survivors include her husband of seventy-one years, Issac Hardy Abercrombie of Seminary; one daughter, Jan Abercrombie of Seminary; one brother, Billy Sam Graham of Picayune; four grandchildren, Daniel Stephen Hendry (Catie), David Alan Hendry, Jacob Andrew Hendry (Mandy), and Rachel Kaitlyn Hendry Thrash (Brandon); ten great-grandchildren, John Hardy Thrash, William Hendry, Ezra Hendry, Margot Hendry, Wyatt Hendry, Adrienne Hendry, Luke Thrash, Lawrence Hendry, Winsley Hendry, and Rowdy Thrash; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at

11/11/2025

On this Veterans Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States. Your unwavering commitment, courage, and sacrifice have protected the freedoms we cherish every day.

To all our veterans, past and present: thank you. We are eternally grateful for your service to our nation.

11/03/2025

Teddy Rea James
(April 24, 1935 – November 1, 2025)

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins for Teddy Rea James, 90 of Seminary, who passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Brother Michael Miller will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Ellisville. 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 Thursday, November 6, 2025 at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 3202 Highway 49, Collins, Mississippi.

Pallbearers will be Adam Cluff, Shawn Cluff, Asa Cluff, James Hopson, Mike Smith, Rustin Baker, Travis Wood, and Michael Roberts. Honorary pallbearer will be Rocky Cluff.

Teddy was a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi. He served in the United States Navy. He worked as a USDA Health Inspector for 47 years at Collinswood/Sanderson Farms where he retired in 2009. He loved his wife and family, the outdoors (including cattle and catfish farming and squirrel hunting.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Smith James; three sons; Ronald Roberts Cluff, Donald Charles Cluff and Clarence Edward Cluff; his parents, John Ed James and Frances Gilbert James; and two brothers, John Gilbert James and Edward Clayton "Lit" James.

Survivors include his grandchildren, Adam Cluff (Daphne), Shawn Cluff, Asa Cluff (Jerrica), Rocky Cluff all of Seminary, seven great-grandchildren and a host of other family members. A very special mention to Jody Hudson who was his caregiver and friend over the last several years.

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

11/03/2025

Albert Curtis Knight
(February 20, 1937 – October 31, 2025)

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins for Albert Curtis Knight, 88 of Seminary, who passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025 at the South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, MS.

Reverend Lee Faler will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the Willow Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Collins. Special music will be provided by Cathy Clark. 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 Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 3202 Highway 49, Collins, MS.

Pallbearers will be family and friends

Curtis honorably served his country in the Army National Guard for twelve years. He was a loving and compassionate man who enjoyed spending time with his family. Curtis was a man who strived to be at peace with everyone he met. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty two years, Annie Ruth Breazeale Knight; father, Hallie Knight; mother, Beatrice Manning Knight; one brother, Carroll Knight; and one grandchild, Billy Dillon.

Survivors include his sons, Glenn Knight, Rusty Knight, Joey Knight, and Tim Knight, all of Seminary; one daughter, Noresa Knight Yawn of Collins; five grandchildren, Allen Knight of Vine Grove, KY, Heather Knight Ingram (Paul) of Seminary, Ashley Knight White of Laurel, Cade Knight and Shane Knight; one great grandchild, Shawna Burch of Jackson, and one great-great grandchild, Richard Buckley, Jr..

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

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