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10/29/2025

Clay Coon, age 50, of Jayess, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He was born Wednesday, September 3, 1975, in McComb, MS and is the son of Jerry and Sylvia Coon.

Clay was a member of Bogue Chitto Baptist Church and a 1994 graduate of Parklane Academy. He continued his education at Southwest Mississippi Community College and Delta State University. In his younger years, Clay was an outstanding baseball player and an avid animal lover. He was a lifelong New Orleans Saints fan (even when not winning) and enjoyed spending time with friends and family.

Before his passing, Clay made the decision to become an organ donor. Family recently learned that he is already lined up to help 10 people on waiting lists. He encouraged others to consider organ donation as an option.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Alvie Coon and Hewitt Cothern; grandmothers, Zula Mae Coon and Elon Sylvia Boyd Cothern.

He is survived by his father, Jerry Coon and mother, Sylvia Cothern Coon of Jayess, MS; brother Scott Coon and sister-in-law Maria Coon of Fort Worth, TX; nephew, Matthew Clay Coon (Olivia) of Pittsburgh, PA; niece, Madelyn Coon (fiancé Matt Hartzell) of Greenville, SC; nephew Nolan Coon (Kelsie) and great-nephew, Cooper Coon, of Pittsburgh, PA.

A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, 8 November, at 11:00am at the Enon Baptist Church cemetery.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.sharkeyfuneralhome.com

10/29/2025

Arthur "Crossie" Cothern, 86 of Biloxi, MS passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025 at his residence. He was born Monday, October 16, 1939 in Walthall County, MS.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Sharkey Funeral Home in 1023 Old Brookhaven Road, Summit, Mississippi. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, at 2:30 PM with burial to follow in Enon Cemetery in Jayess, Mississippi. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Sharkey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
He was a loving husband and father. He was a man of his word and was loyal to his family and friends. Crossie was a stubborn man, even if he was wrong...he was right.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Joann Thames; father, Jasper Cothern; mother, Flora Dunaway; brothers, Bobby Cothern, Marlin Cothern and Doyle Cothern; sisters, Kathrine Anderson, Josephine Cothern, Jean Roberts and Willie Ann Lang.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Cothern of Biloxi, MS; son, Allan Cothern; daughter, Cammie Cothern; brother, Fairley Cothern (Peggy); brother-in-law, Randy Lang; grandchildren, Joshua Frazier (Emily) and Shannon Diggs; five great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

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

10/20/2025

Lillian Jean Grimes, 94 of Magnolia, MS passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025 at her residence in Magnolia, MS. She was born Saturday, July 11, 1931 in Parkin, Arkansas.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Bala Chitto Baptist Church in Magnolia, MS from 12:00 p.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Daniel Pounds Cemetery in Magnolia, MS. Bro. Greg Whitehead will officiate. Sharkey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lillian leaves a legacy in the strength of her family and the sweetness she shared with everyone she met, and the profound, simple love she gave freely. Lillian lived a life full of caring and kindness. She also held a special place in her heart for her small dogs. When Lillian was younger, she found enjoyment working on her families dairy farm. She always enjoyed helping out wherever she was needed.
She was preceded in death by her son, Jerry Wayne Gibson; father, John L Grimes; mother, Ethel Parker; brothers, Robert Dean Grimes, Johnny Edward Grimes, Jerry Toby Grimes and Donnie Carroll Grimes; sisters, Doris Faye Grimes Bourn and Mary Elizabeth Grimes Smith; grandchild, Jonathon Wade Gibson (Stacy).
Survivors include her grandchildren, David Wayne Gibson (Anita), Lillian Felicia Raborn, Timothy Edwin Gibson, Janie Nicole Martin (Shawn) and Abigail Caroline Shropshire. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Bourn, Shane Grimes, Justin Duncan, Michael Gibson, Eddie Hutchinson, and John Grimes.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Wayne Gibson, Jonathon Wade Gibson, and Timothy Edwin Gibson.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.sharkeyfuneralhome.com

10/16/2025

Lavoyce A Greer, 82 of McComb, MS passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at the family residence in McComb, Mississippi. She was born Tuesday, January 5, 1943 in Tylertown, Mississippi.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Enon Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Enon Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Mike Alexander will officiate. Sharkey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lavoyce was the resilient heart of her family, a woman whose profound love touched many. Lavoyce’s greatest joy was taking care of her family. She loved cooking for them and having family meals together.
Lavoyce enjoyed working outside and in her garden. Her garden was a vibrant testament to her discipline and patience. Her love for the outdoors wasn’t just a hobby; it was a reflection of her inner strength.
Above all, Lavoyce was a survivor. Life presented her with many challenges, but she overcame them with quiet determination. Lavoyce’s legacy is one of unwavering devotion, deep roots, and profound strength in a life lived fully and lovingly
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hughey Greer; father, Roy Alexander; mother, Aline Boyd; step-father, Arvilee Boyd; step-brother, Carey Boyd (Pearl); step-sister, Sybil Rainey (Cecil); sister-in-law, Betty Boyd (David).
Survivors include her son, Randy Greer (Robbey); daughters, Cheryl Greer Pigott (Randall) of Tylertown, MS and Tamara Greer Fowler; brother, Vernon Alexander (Sue); grandchildren, Kaylee Pigott, Loran Pigott, Tabitha Fowler, Wade Greer, Caden Wilson, Reagan Wilson and Chasity Reid and a host of great grandchildren, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be. Wade Greer, Caden Wilson, Mike Alexander, Kenny Alexander, John “Buzzy” Rogers, Randell “Butch” Pigott Jr.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.sharkeyfuneralhome.com

10/09/2025

Funeral services for Mrs. Loyce Simmons Searcy, 79, of McComb, Mississippi, will be held at Catchings-Sharkey Funeral Home (1023 Old Brookhaven Rd, Summit, MS, 39666) on Saturday, October 11, at 2:00 in the afternoon; graveside services will follow in the Magnolia Cemetery (Magnolia, MS). An hour of visitation will be held at the funeral home on the same day from 1:00 PM until time of services.
Mrs. Searcy passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025; she was born to Leslie and Sallie Simmons in Pike County on April 26, 1946.
She was preceded in death by her parents; by her husbands, Fleet O’Quinn, Jr., and Walter Searcy; former husband and father of her children, GeRoy Chadwick; and one son, Troy Chadwick.
Survivors include two daughters, Wendy Campbell and Cindy Boyle, both of Arizona; grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and her twin sister, Joyce Bettencourt of Tylertown.

10/08/2025

Lena Lou White Kleinpeter, 99, passed from this life on Monday, October 6, 2025. She was born on September 6, 1926 in McComb, MS to Mr. Cleon Boyd White and Mrs. Mary Alice Rever White.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, James (Jack) Kleinpeter; step-son, Bill Kleinpeter; step-daughter, Tereasa “Terry” Kleinpeter; sister, Mary Cleo Carmen; brothers, James D. White, John Percer White, and CJ White, Jr.

Survivors are her step-son, Bob Kleinpeter (Washington D.C); cousin, Kaye Clark; and special friends, Don and Sue Bullock.

Funeral services for Lena Lou White Kleinpeter will be on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit, MS at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until time of service at 11:00 AM. Dr.Victor Walsh will be officiating the services, with Sharkey Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

To share condolences please visit www.sharkeyfuneralhome.com.

10/06/2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Harold William Harter, of Kentwood, Louisiana, on October 3, 2025. He was 91 years old.

Harold was born on September 22, 1934, in Winfield, Iowa. He was the son of the late Harold Franklin Harter and Helen Appel Bevil. Both his parents were born in Iowa.

A proud veteran, Harold served in the U.S. Air Force. He later dedicated 25 years of his life to a career with the U.S. Government Immigration as a Border Patrol Agent. He received a Commission of Immigration Certificate of Appreciation, and he served in the NLL Sector of Immigration U.S. Border Patrol and was a member of the Texas Rangers Association. He also had a passion for farming and raising cattle. He was a devoted man of the Christian faith and a longtime member of Church of the Nazarene in Baton Rouge, LA.

Harold is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Stella Viola Harter; son, Frank Harter; daughters, Pam Harter, Connie Sampognaro; grandchildren, Hayden Hatchell, Drew Hatchell, Nicholas Sampognaro, Emily DeLee, Carliss Sampognaro, Frankie Sampognaro; and a host of family and friends.

Pallbearers will be Greg Sampognaro, Hayden Hatchell, Edward DeLee, Nick Sampognaro, Drew Hatchell, and Mark Simon.
Honorary Pallbearers include Ricky Brumfield, Brad Blades, John Harter, Tommy Delatte, Buddy Rutland, Paul Knight, and Dave Smith.

Services will be at 12:00 PM on Friday, October 10, at Sharkey Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the time of service at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery in Kentwood, LA. Rev. Chandler Veasey will be officiating with Sharkey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

To share condolences, please visit www.sharkeyfuneralhome.com

10/03/2025

Mr. David Earl Williamson went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 1, 2025. He passed away peacefully at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born on September 18, 1944, in Bogue Chitto, MS, to Ophelia Lester Nickels and Ilance Williamson.

A visitation will be held at Johnston Chapel United Methodist Church in Summit, MS, on October 8th beginning at 9 until time of service at 11 with Bro. Alvin Lyons officiating.

He was a member of Johnston Chapel United Methodist Church. Faith and family were very important to him. He was a devoted husband and a loving father and grandfather. He delighted in his grandchildren. He enjoyed playing with them and giving into their every whim.

David was well known for his athleticism. In his younger years, he traveled the country playing on a men’s fast pitch softball team. He also enjoyed golf and bowling, winning many trophies throughout the years.

David had a strong work ethic. In 1971 he started his own business, Williamson Tire and Muffler in Summit. After retiring in 1993, he picked up gardening as a fun and relaxing hobby. Within a few years, Williamson Nursery was born. He and Brenda enjoyed working alongside each other until retiring a second time in 2010.

Most importantly, David’s life paints a beautiful picture of the redeeming love of his Savior. In 1998, his life was transformed when he embraced a relationship with Jesus Christ, this decision was not merely a change of heart but a complete redirection of his path, and he bore witness to it through his actions every day. His testimony of redemption was a source of hope for many.

Preceding him in death were his parents; sons, Keith Williamson, Todd Williamson; sisters, Molly Sue Williamson, Margie Kimble; and brothers, Billy Jo Williamson, Jimmy Williamson.

Survivors are his wife of 63 years, Brenda; daughter, Suzy Mercier (Brian); grandchildren, Heather Johnston (Justin), Justin Mercier (Amber), Sara Mercier (Cooper), Noah Williamson, Molly Williamson; great grandchildren, Jase Johnston, Camden Mercier, Landon Mercier, Rhett Johnston, Justin David Mercier, Fayth Barlow, HaileyAnna Barlow; and a host of family and friends.

To share condolences please visit www.sharkeyfuneralhome.com.

09/29/2025

Nadine “Holly” Ritchie, 80 of McComb, MS passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She was born Tuesday, August 7, 1945 in Bakersfield, California.

Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 01, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Hollywood Cemetery in McComb, MS. Bro. Rick Kennedy will officiate. Sharkey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Holly loved life and most of all her children. She always took time to smell the roses. Holly dedicated her professional life to inspiring young minds. She was a retired school teacher who spent her career teaching speech and drama. Holly was a great encourager to her husband in his ministry. She was his “best friend” for 44 years.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Tiffanie Ritchie Lyle; father, Walter Holland; mother, Norma Thompson Holland.

Survivors include her husband, Rev. Larry Ritchie; sons, Jamie Kearney (Heather), Sean Ritchie (Chrissy), Seth Ritchie and Stephen Ritchie; daughter, Mandie Ritchie.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.sharkeyfuneralhome.com

09/29/2025

Did you know that eligible veterans and their families may be entitled to significant funeral and burial benefits? These can include burial in a national cemetery, a grave marker, and military honors. Navigating these benefits can be complex, but we are here to assist veteran families in understanding and applying for the honors they deserve. Thank you for your service.

09/24/2025

Gill Andrew Prestridge, 65, of Summit, MS, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at King`s Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven, MS. He was born in McComb, MS, on January 18, 1960, to Ralph D. Prestridge, Jr. & Ida Jean Moak Prestridge.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery in Bogue Chitto, MS. Bro. Bert Sasser will officiate. Sharkey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Gill was a man who seemed to know everyone and was known by everyone. His work in several hardware stores allowed him to meet lots of people, and he enjoyed helping them all! He liked listening to country music and classic rock with Meat Loaf being a favorite. He loved hunting and fishing and thoroughly enjoyed all things outdoors. It was a part of who he was.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Gary D. Prestridge.
Survivors include his son, Theron A. Prestridge, of Summit, MS; sister, Sandra P. Brumfield (Roger) of the Arlington Community; a handful of nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

Pallbearers will be Rob Radcliffe, Bobby Wallace, Kenny Wallace, Steve Wallace, Brad Wells, and Steve Winborne.

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

09/15/2025

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