Obituaries in Hattiesburg, MS

Gaila N. Freeman, 79, of Ellisville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Forrest General Hospital, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Moore Petal Chapel, with interment to follow in Union Cemetery. Visitation will...

James “Sonny” Clark, age 77, of Purvis, Mississippi, went home to be with the Lord on January 14, 2026. Born on June 25, 1948, Sonny lived a life filled with love, family, laughter, service, and faith.Sonny was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, known for his strong work ethic and his wonde...

John “Johnny” Girard Guthrie, Jr. of Wiggins, MS passed away Friday, January 16th, 2026 at the age of 72.Johnny was born in Hattiesburg, MS on April 22nd, 1953 to John G. and Randalin T. Guthrie. He grew up in Wiggins, MS and graduated from Stone High School in 1971. He was a registered forester wit...

Blair Philip Pack, 83, of Hattiesburg, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Forrest General Hospital. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:45 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2502 Old Highway 24, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, with services immed...

A memorial service will be held at a later date for Mr. Mark E. Mayes age 67 of Richton who passed from this life on December 24 2025 at his residence. Mr. Mayes was a retired Lieutenant with the Kentucky State Police. He proudly served the Commonwealth of Kentucky for 33 years before retiring earni...

A memorial service will be held at a later date for Mr. Martie Blackwell age 66 of Richton who passed from this life on December 26 2025 in Laurel MS. He was born on July 23 1959 in Oklahoma to Thomas and Margie Wright Blackwell. He is survived by his wife Millie Burgess Blackwell of Richton sister ...

Richton First Assembly of God Richton First Assembly of God Services for Mr. Phillip Wesley Shelby age 53 of Richton will be held at 200 p.m. Sunday December 27 2025 at Richton First Assembly of God. Mr. Shelby passed from this life on December 24 2025 in Waynesboro. Bro. Scott Morris and Bro. Tub N...

Roxanne Cavin age 80 of Hattiesburg passed from this life on December 22 2025. Roxanne was born on June 181945 in Virginia to Gilman Anthony and Judy Briggs. She worked as a bookkeeper in the construction business and was very happy that she was the first female licensed general contractor in Arizon...

Fellowship Freewill Baptist Church Fellowship Freewill Baptist Church 600 p.m. 900 p.m. Services for Mrs. Donna Freeman Braddock age 71 of Richton will be held at 1000 a.m. Saturday January 10 2026 at Fellowship Freewill Baptist Church in Piave. Mrs. Braddock passed from this life on January 7 2026...

A memorial service for Mr. Daniel Garris age 50 of Richton will be held at a later date. Mr. Garris passed from this life on December 24 2025 in Meridian Mississippi. He was a father of three and Pepaw to ten grandchildren whom he loved deeply. Though life took him down difficult roads he was a man ...

Graveside services for Mr. Sammy L. Freeman age 74 of Richton will be held at 300 p.m. Monday January 5 2026 at the Freeman Cemetery in the Sand Hill community with Bro. Nick Freeman officiating. Sammy worked over 15 years with the Greene County Beat 3 road crew as an equipment operator. He was a me...

Kittrell Congregational Methodist ChurchBeaumont Kittrell Congregation Methodist Church 600 p.m. 900 p.m. Services will be held at 1100 a.m. Tuesday December 30 2025 at Kittrell Congregational Methodist Church in Beaumont for Mr. Brian Draughn age 53 of McLain. Mr. Draughn passed from this life on ...