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,...
John Jones
2026
John Mun Jones, age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in Newton County, Mississippi.
John was born on February 22, 1942, to the late Viney McDaniel and Murphy Jones. He was baptized on February 14, 1981, and faithfully served Jehovah as one of His Witnesses, living his life guided by love, kindness, and devotion to his faith.
On August...
James Lamar Mayers
2026
James Lamar Mayers was born on October 5, 1952, in Oak Grove, Louisiana, to the union of Aaron (“Tollie”) Mayers and Ora Lee Riley Mayers. He departed this life on January 3, 2026, in Lake (Brownsville), Mississippi.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron Mayers and Ora Lee Riley Mayers; his beloved wife, Catherine Gilbert Mayers; his brothers, Robert...