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Katherine Runnels McCarley, 97, of Magee, MS, passed away on March 10, 2026 surrounded by family and friends. She was bo...
03/13/2026

Katherine Runnels McCarley, 97, of Magee, MS, passed away on March 10, 2026 surrounded by family and friends. She was born December 2, 1928, in Gulfport, MS.

Visitation will be held Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00 pm with the service to follow at 2:00 pm at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Magee, MS. Burial will follow at Magee City Cemetery.

Katherine was a graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi where she was a founding member of Kappa Delta Sorority. For many years, with husband Kendrick McCarley, she helped run McCarley Furniture. Katherine was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Magee. She enjoyed painting, quilting, and spending time with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kendrick McCarley and her sister, Adva Jean Volle.

Survivors include her two children, Ken McCarley (Dawn) of Madison, MS and Connie McCarley of Ocean Springs, MS; two grandchildren, Even McCarley of Jackson, MS and Austin McCarley (Charlotte) of Knoxville, TN; two great grandchildren, Fletcher McCarley and Declan McCarley; two sisters, Mary Jo Wedgeworth of Long Beach, MS and Virginia Burchfield of Wiggins, MS.

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Iris Diane Mulkey Shows, 75 of Mendenhall, Mississippi passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Bedford Care Center in...
03/08/2026

Iris Diane Mulkey Shows, 75 of Mendenhall, Mississippi passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Bedford Care Center in Mendenhall, Mississippi. She was born on October 19, 1950 in Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 pm at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall. Burial will follow in Braxton City Cemetery in Braxton. Bro. Floyd Stevenson will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall is in charge of arrangements. 601-847-4401.

Mrs. Diane Shows was a member of Mountain Creek Baptist Church in Florence. She volunteered at the mission room in Star and with Samaritans Purse in Florence. She dedicated her volunteer service to God, and her love for her family will leave a legacy of godliness.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Shows; son, Tony Weeks; parents, Estell Arther Mulkey and Ereel Mary Magdelene Mulkey; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Arlene Castleberry, Jimmy Neal Mulkey, and Jerry Mulkey; sisters, Sherly Nell Mulkey, Billy Joe Mulkey, Betty Turner, Jeanette Melton, and Sarah Swink; special friend, Rick Galloway.

Survivors include her son, Lee Weeks (Amanda); grandchildren, Dakotah and Kendyll Weeks, Chaselea and Justin Hamilton, Halee and Nic Armstrong, Emma Weeks, Cody Richburg, and Brennan Taylor; three great-grandchildren; brother, Richard Mulkey; sister, Molly Bush.

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Dianne Davis Herring1946 – 2026Dianne Davis Herring passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026. She was born March 25, 1946,...
03/06/2026

Dianne Davis Herring
1946 – 2026
Dianne Davis Herring passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026. She was born March 25, 1946, in Carthage, MS, to Mabel Sandling Davis and Emmet Morris Davis. The family relocated to Raleigh, MS, where she graduated from Raleigh High School in 1964. In true Dianne fashion, she couldn't do just one thing at a time, simultaneously attending the Fondren School of Cosmetology during her last two years of high school, graduating in 1965.
What followed was a successful career as a hairstylist. From Mississippi to Huntsville, AL, and back again, Dianne left a lot of people looking and feeling their best. In 1976, she opened The Style Cabin in Raleigh, a place where bad hair days went to die, and big personalities came to shine.

But Dianne's flair for artistry didn't stop at the shampoo bowl. The truest version of Dianne lived in the creative corners of her life. She was a devoted disciple of Bob Ross, and those who knew her understood that "happy little trees" was more than just a phrase — it was a way of seeing the world. She loved to paint, knit, and crochet. And butterflies? Dianne never met one in any form that she didn't love.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Martin Eugene Davis.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Gene Herring; children, Melissa Barnes (Chet), Sarah Herring, Catherine Weems (Duane), and Lee Herring (Roxanne); sister, Sandy Davis (Amy); grandchildren, Emma, Erin, Davis, Julie, Jesse, Jack, Luke, Griff, and Hollis; and six great-grandchildren.
The family is deeply grateful to the staff at MS Care Center of Raleigh for the compassionate care they provided Dianne.

Visitation will be held Monday, March 9, at First Baptist Church in Raleigh, from 10:00–11:00 a.m., followed immediately by a service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at North Raleigh Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Davis Barnes, Jesse Herring, Jack Herring, Duane Weems, Luke Fisher, and Cooper Chavis. Honorary pallbearers are Griff Weems and Hollis Weems.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the charity of your choice.
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Mautice Kilgore Sullivan, 79 of Mize, Mississippi passed away from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Thursday, Ma...
03/06/2026

Mautice Kilgore Sullivan, 79 of Mize, Mississippi passed away from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Wesley Medical Center in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She was born January 13, 1947 in Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026, from 12:00 PM until 2:00 pm at New Liberty Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Mize. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM at New Liberty Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Mize. Burial will follow in Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Mize. Bro. Jon Neal and Bro. Jeff Martin will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee is in charge of arrangements. 601-849-5031.

She attended church at New Liberty Baptist Church in Mize. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, and friend. She was known as a hardworking woman and was even known to throw an egg or two. She cared more about taking care of others than she did herself. She dedicated her life to serving her family and was a loving and devoted grandmother and great grandmother to her grandchildren. She loved her church family and friends. She enjoyed tagging along with "Evel Knienel," her daughter, while they took her son to his therapy visits. She also enjoyed trips with her sister (Thelma & Louise), where they could always tear up creation in a vehicle. Most of all, she loved being surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-four years, Billy Ralph Sullivan; parents, Eulen and Marriell Kilgore; brother, George Kilgore; brother-in-law, Billy Ray Hollingsworth.

Survivors include her two children, Billy Michael Sullivan (Lorie) of Lake, MS and Amanda Sullivan Aycock (Steve) of Bay Springs, MS; nine grandchildren, Adam Sullivan (Cheyenne) of Bay Springs, Brice Sullivan of Mize, Bailey Sullivan of Mize, Tyson Knight (Hanna) of Bay Springs, MS, Brandon Sullivan (Logan) of Louin, MS, Brayden Sullivan (Alyssa) of Lake, MS, Gage Knight (Karlei) of Soso, MS, Megan Aycock (Josh) of Bay Springs, MS, and Michael Aycock (Lauren) of Petal, MS; nine great- grandchildren, Molly Sullivan, Makayla Sullivan, Banks Sullivan, Liam Hicks, Myles Sullivan, Branson Ingram, Dalleigh Ingram, Addison Knight, and Bennett Knight.

Pallbearers will be Adam Sullivan, Brice Sullivan, Tyson Knight, Brandon Sullivan, Gage Knight, and Brayden Sullivan.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Brad Sullivan, Christopher Sullivan, Tony Hollingworth, Kevin Hollingworth, Branson Ingram, Garland Smith, Joe Bill Rouse, Josh DeDecker, Chuck Chain, BJ Blackwell, and Kelby King

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

Mellie L. Salley 94 of Magee, Mississippi passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at South Central Regional Medical Center...
03/05/2026

Mellie L. Salley 94 of Magee, Mississippi passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, Mississippi. She was born April 11, 1931, in Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 pm at Salem Baptist Church in Raleigh. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Salem Baptist Church in Raleigh. Burial will follow in Mt. Nebo Baptist Church in Cemetery in Bay Springs, Mississippi. Bro. Anthony Grayson and Bro. Stevie Hand will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee is in charge of arrangements. 601-849-5031.

Mrs. Salley loved working in the garden and yard, as well as being outdoors. She had a passion for flowers and raised chihuahuas for over 50 years. Additionally, she enjoyed quilting and sewing.

She was preceded in death by first husband, Castlo (Buddy) Rayner, parent, Marvin and Mittie Johnson; daughters, Diane Nichols, Jo Ann Gregory, Mary Katherine Tyndall; son, Steve Rayner; three sisters and five brothers.

Survivors include her husband, Preston Salley; sons, Frankie Rayner (Ann) and Jerry Rayner (Terri); grandchildren, Henry Nichols, Josh Nichols, Aaron Jackson, Ashley Odom, Frankie Alan Rayner, and Kira Gregory; eight great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren; and host of nieces and nephews, and other family members.

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

Joy Graham Smith, 72 of Taylorsville, MS passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at her residence in Taylorsville, MS. ...
02/20/2026

Joy Graham Smith, 72 of Taylorsville, MS passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at her residence in Taylorsville, MS. She was born Thursday, July 30, 1953 in, Mississippi

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. at Union Seminary Baptist Church Cemetery in Laurel, MS. Bro. Dean Cook will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Taylorsville is in charge of arrangements. 601-785-6564

She was preceded in death by her parents, Denson Graham and Reva Griffith Graham; sisters, Justine Foster and Patsy Dolan Helms.

Survivors include her son, Donovan Smith; grandchild, Dillon Smith; three nieces; special friend, Garland Smith.

Pallbearers will be Donovan Smith, Dillon Smith, Ronnie Jo Keys, Bryan Gable, Kerry Atwood, and Clay Atwood.

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

Glenda Faye Shirley, 76 of Braxton, MS passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at her home in Braxton, MS. She was born...
02/18/2026

Glenda Faye Shirley, 76 of Braxton, MS passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at her home in Braxton, MS. She was born Thursday, May 5, 1949 in Mississippi.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. at Braxton City Cemetery in Braxton, MS. Bro. Joe Hanna will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall is in charge of arrangements. 601-847-4401

Mrs. Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Warner T. Knight; mother, Katherine Polk Knight; brothers, Huey Knight, WT Knight and Duie Knight; sisters, Mary Sue Harrell, Willie Lou Berry and Latricia Ann Morgan.

Survivors include her son, Jason Howard Shirley; grandchildren, Jason Blake Shirley and Morgan Paige Shirley; great- grandchild, Kalijah Lee Penton; and a host of nieces and nephews and other family members.

Pallbearers will be Family and Friends.

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Patsy Eloise Stewart, 94 of Puckett, MS passed away Friday, February 13, 2026 at the Hillcrest Nursing Center in Magee, ...
02/13/2026

Patsy Eloise Stewart, 94 of Puckett, MS passed away Friday, February 13, 2026 at the Hillcrest Nursing Center in Magee, MS. She was born Tuesday, April 14, 1931 in Arkansas.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 16, 2026 from 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 16, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall. Burial will follow in Puckett Cemetery in Puckett, Mississippi. Bro. Mickey Ferguson will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall is in charge of arrangements. 601-847-4401

Mrs. Patsy loved playing cards, dancing, and singing karaoke. She also enjoyed tending to her flower garden and canning vegetables. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, George Hardwick and Shelton Stewart; parents, Clyde Isaac Jacks and Ora Bet Greenlee Jacks; brothers, Billy Earl Jacks, Ray Jacks; sisters, Genyce Burr, Kathy Jacks Moyers; brother-in-law, Bob Moyers; sister-in-law, Marion Jacks.

Survivors include her son, Charles "Smokey" Stover; grandchildren, Zach Stover and Holly Taylor (Andy); great -grandchildren, Bailee Taylor and Ben Taylor; brother, Harvey Jacks (Marie); sister, Dorothy Jacks Green; sister-in-law, Jane Jacks; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Andy Taylor, Dusty Sims, Bob Benton III, Ray Williams, Chris Calhoun, and Ty Palmer.

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

William Alden Wiley, 37 of Taylorsville, MS passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at the Select Specialty Hospital in...
02/12/2026

William Alden Wiley, 37 of Taylorsville, MS passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, MS. He was born Monday, December 19, 1988 in Hattiesburg, MS.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 10:00 am until the service at 12:00 pm at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 4602 Little Springs Ext, Taylorsville, MS. Burial will follow in Okahay Cemetery in Mount Olive, MS. Bro. Rodney Hannah will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Taylorsville is in charge of arrangements. 601-785-6564

William was an avid hunter and fisher. He enjoyed camping and being with friends. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Lane Wiley; grandfathers, Gary L. Wiley, Sr. and Glenn E. Bond; and grandmother, Teresa "Peewee" Wiley.

He is survived by his mother, Kim Bond Sullivan (Robert); brother, Lane Wiley; step-brother, Zach Sullivan (Lindsay); step-sister, Lora Clifton (Bryan); and grandmother, Jan Y. Bond.

Pallbearers will be Kenny Blakeney, Calvin Vowell, Allen Pearson, Bruce Blakeney, Randy Thompson, and Kody Sullivan.

Honorary pallbearers will be Donace Anderson and Paul Shelby.

Special music will be performed by Dana Vowell and Sherry Johnson.

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

Dorothy Belinda Ashmore, 71 of Mendenhall passed away February 9, 2026. She was born January 15, 1955 to Roy Runnels and...
02/12/2026

Dorothy Belinda Ashmore, 71 of Mendenhall passed away February 9, 2026. She was born January 15, 1955 to Roy Runnels and Dorothy Runnels.

Belinda married Jimmy Lewis Ashmore on April 7, 1972 and together they had two sons; Jimmy Ashmore, Jr. and Dustin Ashmore.

She is preceded in death by her husband of fifty years; son, Dustin; parents; brothers, Dewey George Runnels, Jimmy Runnels, Bobby Runnels, Gary Runnels; and sister, Cathy Runnels.

She is survived by her son; Jimmy Ashmore, Jr.; granddaughter, Faith Leigh Ashmore (Cole Carney); grandson, Dustin Ashmore; great-grandchildren; Fisher Sharp and Beau Carney. Brother, Tommy Runnels and sister, Shelia Waldrup. A host of nieces, nephews and friends.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Diana Faye Slay, 82 of Mendenhall, MS passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at her residence in Mendenhall, MS. She wa...
02/05/2026

Diana Faye Slay, 82 of Mendenhall, MS passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at her residence in Mendenhall, MS. She was born Wednesday, July 14, 1943 in Mize, Mississippi.

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall is in charge of arrangements. 601-847-4401

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Slay; parents, Burl Sims and Mavis Valentine Sims; brother, Burlon Sims; sister, Reita Kent.

Survivors include her daughter, Sheila Slay of Mendenhall; son, Michael Slay (Jana) of Troy, AL; grandchildren, Patrick Slay and Emmeline Slay; sister, June Greene of Pinola; and a host of other family members.

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

Mary Lucille Walley, 93 of Taylorsville, MS passed away Monday, February 2, 2026 at the Jasper General Nursing Home in B...
02/03/2026

Mary Lucille Walley, 93 of Taylorsville, MS passed away Monday, February 2, 2026 at the Jasper General Nursing Home in Bay Springs, MS. She was born Saturday, October 29, 1932 in Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 10:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. at Bay Springs First Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Bay Springs First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Fellowship Cemetery in Taylorsville, Mississippi. Bro. Paul Blackwell will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee is in charge of arrangements. 601-849-5031

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul H (Johnny) Walley; sons, Paul Ray Walley and Wayne Walley; daughters, Patricia Blackwell and Wanda Jernigan; parents, James L Sims; and Malissa McNeal Sims; five brothers; one sister.

Survivors include her son, Danny Walley; daughters, Judy Clark (Roy), Pam Kemp (Billy); grandchildren, Douglas Blackwell (Vanessa), Jason Blackwell (Angela ), Michael Blackwell (Tina ), Dale Clark (Ary), Shelly Martin (Waylon), Carrie Ham (Joseph), Kristy Jernigan (Robby), Lacy Culpepper and Harrison Walley; eighteen great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; son-in-law’s, Paul Blackwell and Tommy Jernigan; and a host of nieces and nephews and other family members.

Pallbearers will be Douglas Blackwell, Devon Ballard, Dale Clark, Chris Hearn, Reggie Blackwell, and Jason Blackwell.

Honorary pallbearers will be Joseph Ham.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Jasper General Nursing Home for the comfort and care provided to Mrs. Walley.

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

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