Obituaries in Petal, MS

Sarah Catherine Fillingane, age 90, of Janice Community, passed away peacefully at her residence on January 12, 2026.Sarah was a member of Janice Baptist Church, where her gentle spirit and kindness were well known. During her working years, she was employed at the Perry County Extension Office in N...

James “Jimmy” Ellis Miller, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 13th, 2026. He was proceeded in death by his parents, James and Helen Miller, his sister Catherine Mayes, and Jennette Williford, and his brother Dean Miller.He is survived by his children, Jerry Miller of Janice, Joyce ...

A.O. “Bud” Herring, 93, of Petal, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Merit Health Wesley. Visitation will be Monday, January 19, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Green’s Creek Baptist Church with services immediately following at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery.Mr. Herring ...

Suzanne Marie Lail, 69, formerly of Blanchard, OK, more recently of Purvis, MS, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026 in Purvis. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026 in Forrest Memorial Gardens in Petal, MS.Mrs. Lail was of the Baptist faith. She was a trustw...

Rhonda Vohl, 67, of Hattiesburg, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026 at her home. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 in Highland Cemetery.Mrs. Vohl was of the Christian faith. She worked for many years as the Territorial Manager for Z Medical, overseeing...

Mr. Kenney Davis, age 65, of Lumberton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at his residence on January 12, 2026. He was a painter and a faithful member of Hickory Creek Baptist Church. Kenney was preceded in death by his father, Julius Pate Davis; his brothers, Rodney Davis and Richard Davis.H...

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...

Mr. Glennis Ray Davis, 63, of Magnolia Community, passed away January 11, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. He worked for Leonard Portable Buildings as a carpenter. He was preceded in death by his father, Allen Lavon “Red” Davis.Not only was he a carpenter by trade, but he was a carpenter by ...

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...

Malcolm Gregory McDonald, 60, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Forrest General Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026 at the Petal Chapel of Moore Funeral Home with interment at 3:30 p.m. in Union Baptist Church Cemetery.Malcolm Gregory McDonald, be...