Obituaries in Hattiesburg, MS

On October 25 2025 SHARON ROSE MOONEY MARKS of Hattiesburg Mississippi passed away peacefully at the age of 83. Born on July 16 1942 in Baltimore Maryland Sharon was the beloved daughter of Ernest Richard Mooney and Rose Lillian Jacob Mooney. Sharon leaves behind her dear husband Garrett H. Marks Jr...

Laura Missy Miller 61 of Hattiesburg walked into the arms of her Savior on Tuesday November 18 2025. She was known to all her family and friends as Missy. She was a fierce woman of God a loving wife mother grandmother sister daughter and niece. Missy spent 40 years with the love of her life Russell ...

Catherine Ann Cook Martin 62 of Columbia passed away on December 8 2025. She was born on May 9 1963. Catherine was raised in Oloh before moving to Marion County in The Pine Burr Community where she was a faithful member at Pine Burr Baptist Church and Midway Baptist Church. Catherine enjoyed walking...

Donte R. Holmes 37 of Hattiesburg passed away on January 9 2026. He was born on July 28 1988 in New Orleans LA. Donte R. Holmes 37 of Hattiesburg passed away on January 9 2026. He was born on July 28 1988 in New Orleans LA.

Mark Edwin Killingsworth 74 of Hattiesburg passed away on December 4 2025. He was born on June 26 1951 in Jackson MS. Mark previously worked at Dillards Inc. for 42 years before retirement. He enjoyed traveling fishing and spending time with his family. Mark is preceded in death by his parents Foy a...

James E. Hawkins 79 of Petal passed away on November 5 2025 at his home. He was born on July 4 1946 in Woodville MS. James E. Hawkins 79 of Petal passed away on November 5 2025 at his home. He was born on July 4 1946 in Woodville MS.

Beloved by generations of University of Southern Mississippi students for his wicked wit and wisdom Dr. Joseph Balfour Parker was equally revered by news media seeking his expert political commentary and by politicians for his wise counsel on policy matters and campaign strategy. A professor emeritu...

William "Bill" Hormann 82 of Hattiesburg passed away on December 28 2025. He was born on January 19 1943. William "Bill" Hormann 82 of Hattiesburg passed away on December 28 2025. He was born on January 19 1943. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family or plant a tre...

Charles Manuel Anderson 80 of Hattiesburg passed away on January 9 2026. He was born on July 20 1945. Visitation will be Saturday January 17 2025 1100 100 at Forrest Funeral Home with the service to follow at 100pm. Charles Manuel Anderson 80 of Hattiesburg passed away on January 9 2026. He was born...

Jonathan Ray Sanders 63 of Hattiesburg passed away on December 14 2025 at his home. He was born on May 31 1962 to Lazelle and Helen Sanders in Laurel MS. Jonathan previously worked at Hattiesburg Health and Rehab and The City of Hattiesburg before he retired. Jonathan is preceded in death by four b...

Mrs. Rosie Rita Sims was born to the late Mrs. Jessie M. McGee and the late Mr. James Sims Sr. in Hattiesburg MS on August 2 1955. She confessed Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was a member of Priest Creek Missionary Baptist Church of Hattiesburg MS. She later became a member...

Lillie Mae Bolton 79 of Beaumont passed away on November 5 2025 at her home. She was born on June 4 1946 in Perry County MS. Lillie Mae Bolton 79 of Beaumont passed away on November 5 2025 at her home. She was born on June 4 1946 in Perry County MS.