Obituaries

Dec 25, 2017

Deacon James Ratliff entered peacefully into eternal rest, Christmas night, at merit Health Hospital in Jackson, MS.

James was born on August 15, 1943 to the late Walter and LT Ratliff in Raymond, MS.

James confessed his faith and belief in Christ at an early age and was baptized at Belmont Missionary Baptist Church.

Dec 18, 2017

Helen Jewel Stapleton Grave was born to the late Eddie L. Stapleton and Jerlene Hooker on November 18, 1941 in Rankin County, MS.

She joined Rose Hill M. B. Church at an early age. She remained a member until she moved.  She moved to Jackson, MS as an adult where she became a faithful member of  Apostolic...

Oct 25, 2017

Kay Morris Harper was born October 29, 1949, to the union of John Walker and Elvira Morris in Drew, MS.  She was the youngest of five children.  Kay accepted Christ into her life as her personal Savior at an earlier age.  She attended Hopewell United Methodist Church and later attended Vardwick United Methodist Church both located in Drew, MS....

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Aug 23, 2017

Henry Lee Samuel was born on May 4, 1946 to John Sr. and Grace Samuel.  Henry departed this earthly life at Hospice Ministries on August 23, 2017 in Ridgeland, MS.  His parents, three sisters, Lucille Benson, Grace and Lebertha  Samuel, and  five brothers, John Jr., Willie, James, Alonzo, and Clyde Samuel all preceded him in death.

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May 10, 2017

On Christmas morning of 1933 in Bolton, MS a beautiful baby girl was born to Tommie and Alberta (Newsome) Burse, they named her Almeada Burse.  Almeada lived, went to school and church in the Bolton-Brownsville area.  Almeada made peace with the Lord and accepted him as her Savior at a young age, and continued a strong relationship with the...

May 10, 2017

Ethel Mae Charleston was born on December 25, 1928 in McComb, Mississippi to the late Ellis and Ada Weatherspoon.

She gave her life to Christ at an early age and was a member of Refuge Temple Pentecostal Church where she was a long time member of the usher board.

Ethel worked at Kolb’s Cleaners for...

May 6, 2017

​Lawrence Harris was born on May 25, 1955 to Mrs. Ruby Mae Harris-Atkinson and James Johnson in Bolton, MS.  He was the forth of six children.

​Lawrence accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savoir at an early age at Brownsville M. B. Church in Bolton, MS.  He graduated from Sumner Hill High School in 1974.

Apr 24, 2017

Lizzie Mae Johnson was born on April 3, 1952 to the late Charlie  and Bertha Johnson.  She leaves to cherish her memories: four daughters, Lisa Johnson and Labertha Johnson of Bolton, MS, Veronica Johnson and Arentra Johnson of Jackson, MS; five sisters, Christine Graham, Eavestine Johnson, Eunice Johnson, and Sharon Smith (Jerome) of Bolton, MS; four brothers, Herman Johnson,...

Apr 21, 2017

James Richard Carmical, 56, of Braxton, MS went home to be with His Heavenly Father on Friday, April 21, 2017 after a two year battle against ALS.  James was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.  Fames loved his family and his church, but most of all he loved the Lord.

James is survived by: his...

Apr 14, 2017

Annie Kimble Harris was born on October 31, 1934 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Willie and Katie Mae Kimble.  She departed this life on April 22, 2017.

Annie Harris attended Champion Hill School in Bolton, MS along with Sumner Hill High School in Clinton, MS.  She was a long time employee of Care Inn Nursing Home...

Mar 29, 2017

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Mar 20, 2017

James E. Phillips was born on  May 4, 1951 to the late John and Rose Phillips in Tchula, MS.

James graduated from Tchula Attendance Center in 1969.

He was united into holy matrimony to the late Bernice Phillips and to this union two children, Yvette and Patricia, were born.

James was an easygoing...

Feb 9, 2017

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