Renata Evans
2026
With profound sadness and hearts full of cherished memories, we celebrate the life of Renata Marie Evans, who departed this earthly life on June 12, 2026, after a courageous battle with lupus. Though her journey ended far too soon, the love, laughter, and kindness she shared will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved...
Yvonne Holifield
2026
Yvonne Spivey Holifield
I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course.
A Time to be Born:
Yvonne Spivey Holifield was born to the late Feb and Dovie Richmond Spivey on January 9, 1937, in Walnut Grove, MS. To this union 15 children were born.
A Time to Live:
She attended Leake County Agricultural School, in Walnut Grove, MS. Yvonne married Mose Henry...
Tomeka R Smith
2026
Ms. Tomeka Rochelle Smith was born on December 20, 1976, to Milton Smith and Ruthie Ickom Lay.
At an early age Ms. Tomeka confessed to Christ and was baptized at Antioch MB Church. Upon graduation from Lake High School, she joined the National Guard.
Tomeka was a faithful member of Antioch MB Church where she served as the church secretary.
Known as Meka...
Jimmy Orlando Patrick
2026
A Time to Be Born
Jimmy Orlando Patrick was born on February 4, 1986, in Hinds County, Mississippi, to Becky Patrick and Jimmy Burks of Forest, Mississippi. He graduated from Forest High School and proudly served in the United States military for over 20 years.
A Time to Go HomeJimmy departed this life on Saturday, March 21, 2026. He was preceded in...
BenEsther Davis
2026
Ms. BenEsther Davis
Ms. BenEsther Davis was born February 18th, 1939, to Ms. Christel Copes and Mr. Clyde Lawhorne in Homer Louisiana.
Affectionately known as “Bennie” she accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Bishop J.E. Abernathy.
After graduating from Manal High School in 1957, she joined the workforce starting at Columbia Toy Factory where she worked for several years...
Dr. Rhonda Kelley
2026
Dr. Rhonda Denise Kelley, daughter of the late John Wesley Kelley and Helen Johnson Kelley, was born on January 9, 1955. She was the third of three children. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Angela Evita Kelley and Shonnette B. Kelley.
At an early age, she accepted Christ and joined Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Forest,...
