All Obituaries

Richard Merion Coleman, Sr. was born on April 9,1946 in Mound Bayou, Mississippi, to the late Dennis Coleman, Jr., and the late Mary Archie Coleman.  He peacefully departed this life on May 9, 2026, at his home in Shelby, Mississippi. Richard completed his elementary and secondary education in Mound Bayou, Mississippi.  He was a 1965 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School.   Richard attended Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, Mississippi where he graduated ...

Nolan Williams Sr. was born on January 7, 1955 in Minter City, MS to the late Buster and Beatrice Williams. He departed his earthly life on April 27, 2026 in Cleveland, MS Nolan began his academic journey in the Sunflower County School District. Nolan was a member of the Ruleville Central Marching Band. He began his work career on the shipyard in Pascagoula, MS., and later moved to Cleveland, MS, where he worked at Color Tile and retired at Duo Fast. Nolan united with The Greater New ...

Larry Lionel Wilson, 55, passed away on April. 5, 2026 in Renova, Mississippi. Son of Zeola Wilson Reed. He was born on August 2, 1970, in Tippo Mississippi. Larry was a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose loving presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Larry attended Tippo Elementary School and Charleston Highschool, where he proudly earned his degree. Larry accepted Christ at an early age. Larry was known as a true jack of all trades.  He was ...

Bertha Mae Davis was born to the late William and Lillie Burchfield on April 6, 1930, in Starkville, Ms. Bertha was the seventh of seventeen children and helped to raise her younger siblings. She was the Matriarch of the Davis family, and it was shown through her love and support for her children and grandchildren. Her generous spirit and compassionate heart touched the lives of many. Bertha was united in holy matrimony to the late John Calvin Davis and to that union, eight children were ...

DEACON EMERITUS-ATTORNEY JOHN HENRY HALL,BS,MS,MS,JD,Ed.D.,LL.M., the husband of the late U.S. Representative Katie Beatrice Green Hall, the author and sponsor of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Holiday Law, circa 1983, exchanged time for eternity on Friday, March 20, 2026, after a brief illness at the Methodist Hospital Northlake. He was 93 years of age. Affectionately known as the "Country Lawyer", Deacon Emeritus-Attorney Hall was very active in Gary's political ...