Willie Jean Jones

Mr. Sterling Vae Jones was born February 16 1961 as the 3rd of 6 children to the late Robert Mason Jones and Lena Mae Barnes. He graduated from Dozier High School class of 1980 where he excelled at football and basketball. After graduation he moved to Goshen to live with his uncle Zeb and drove the ...

Graveside services for Doris Jean Eugenia Tinsley 95 of Ace Texas will be held Friday January 16 2026 at 1100 a.m. at the Ace Community Cemetery in Ace Texas with Bro. David Jones officiating. Doris was born September 16 1930 in Ace Texas and passed away January 13 2026 in Ace Texas. She is preceded...

Mrs. Essie D. Gunder Tarver was born on December 3 1919 to the late Julius Gunder and Sarah Scott Gunder. She peacefully entered into eternal rest on November 29 2025 at the remarkable age of 105. A Celebration of Life Service honoring Mrs. Essie D. Gunder Tarver will be held on Saturday December 6 ...

Ms. Tamika Mika Nicole Blair was born on July 22 1982 to the parentage of Otis Blair Jr. and Dorothy Jean Harmon Blair. She transitioned peacefully on January 18 2026 at her home in Stapleton Georgia following a courageous battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday J...

At an early age Annette confessed her life for Jesus Christ and joined St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church. She later joined ATOC AME Church as a dedicated member who attended church on a regular basis and she served as a bookkeeper and custodian. Annette also attended Carver High School in the Te...

Edward Jay Reed affectionately known as Ed was born on September 19 1961 in Lake City Florida to Mary Eva and the late J. B. Reed. He was a devoted husband to Lola Reed and a loving father to his children. Ed was educated in the Columbia County School System and made a career as a Construction DryWa...

On August 4th 1956 a beautiful baby girl Willie Jean Griffin was born to the late Henry and Ann Griffin. She was the youngest of eleven siblings. Willie Jean was a beloved wife mother grandmother great grandmother sister aunt and a devoted woman of God. She went home to be with the Lord on Thursday ...

Fred Lindsey Ellzey 52 of Soso MS passed away on Tuesday January 20 2026 at the Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg Mississippi. Born on Monday May 14 1973 in Laurel Mississippi Fred was a beloved Father son and friend of his community. He is survived by his former wife Brandi Ellzey and his dau...

Dean Johnson aged 87 of Laurel MS passed away on Sunday December 21 2025 at the South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel MS. Born on September 27 1938 in Ellisville Mississippi Dorothy lived a life full of love and family. She was a member of Ellisville First Assembly of God. She had a great ...

Donnie Ray Smith 76 of Vivian Louisiana passed away peacefully at his home on January 13 2026. Funeral services will be held at 1100 AM on Friday January 16 2026 at Gorsulowsky Funeral Home in Vivian LA officiated by Rev. Kevin Smith. Burial will follow at Vivian Cemetery. There will be a time of vi...

Jimmy Doss Simmons was born on May 15,1940 near Ore City, Texas. He was the 8th of twelve children born to James Cephas and Delia Lou (Knight) Simmons. At 15, he bought a car and drove to Chicago to stay with his older brother for the summer and work for a brick mason. In 1961, Jimmy enlisted in th...