Obituaries in Petal, MS

William W. Saxon, Jr., Phd., 92, of Hattiesburg, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at the Windham House in Hattiesburg. A memorial service will be held at a later date.William was of the Baptist faith. He served his Country by enlisting in the U. U. Army. He then went on to earn a Phd. In Soci...

Joyce Nell Dunn Brent, 85, of Hattiesburg, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Forrest General Hospital. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 12:00 noon to 1:15 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2502 Old Highway 24, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, with service...

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...

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...

Ms.  Betty Boone, 64, of Hattiesburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 9, 2026, at Forrest General Hospital.She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She was one of twelve children born to the late Rev. Paul and Helen Carr Boone.She was preceded in dea...

Brian Anthony King, 58, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at Asbury Hospice House, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, loyalty, and quiet strength that touched all who knew him. He was also known for a vibrant sense of humor, often bringing smiles to family and friends with his impressive...

Tina Stevens, 68, of Petal, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Forrest General Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Petal First Baptist Church, with interment to follow in Buck Creek Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. u...

Clyde Thomas Guy of Hattiesburg passed away on January 28, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with services immediately following at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be at Forrest Memorial Gardens in Petal.Clyde passe...

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 ...

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...

Panzy M. Hollingsworth, 92, of the Dixie Community, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Bedford Care. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Moore Funeral Home in Purvis from 12 P.M. until service time at 2 P.M. followed by burial in Fillingame Cemetery.Mrs. Hollingsworth...

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...