All Obituaries

Funeral services for Rose Mary Jones Shaw will be held at 2p.m., Saturday, May 21 @ Second Baptist Church, 410 Anthony Street, Port Gibson, MS 39150. Rose Mary Jones Shaw was born January 28, 1952 to the late Willie Shaw Sr. and Susie Green Shaw Ross.  She attended school at Hinds Junior College where she received her AA degree in Childcare.  She worked for Mississippi Action for Progress for 21 years. She was a member of Second Baptist Church and the 1st woman to join the...

Tommy Louis Watts was born March 12, 1970 to Shirley Johnson Watts and the late Tommie Watts, Jr.  He went to school in New Orleans, LA and when he finished he worked as a cook in Restaurants until his health failed him.     Mr. Watts was preceded in death by his father, Tommy Watts; brothers, Anthony Watts, Antonio Watts and Corey Watts; grandparents, Tommie (Betty) Watts and Aaron(Maxine) Johnson   He is survived by his mother, Shirley Watts of Harvey, IL; his...

Kathy Woodard Boyd Kelly, known by all as Kathy Gal, was born December 17, 1953 to the late Kelly Dee, Sr. and Helen Woodard. She was adopted and raised by the late Odessa “Mama Deck” Jackson and Sherrod Woodard.   She loved life and would help anyone in need.  She adopted any child that she came in touch with.  She was a member, and usher at Mt. Vernon Burner M.B. Church.  She worked as secretary for Charles Johnson, District 5 Supervisor for...

Terry Earl Alexander was born on October 12, 1950 in Port Gibson to the late Sallie Killian Blackburn and the late Reuben Alexander.  He went home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2022 at Clinton Healthcare in Clinton MS.  He was proceeded in death by his brothers Howard  Bridges, Joseph Bridges, Carl Alexander and Freddie Lee Alexander; sisters Dorothy Bridges Williams and Connie Blackburn Compton. He is survived by sons Kiel C. Alexander, Sr, Vicksburg, MS;...

Pastor Elijah Brown was born on October 31, 1950 in Scott, MS to Rev. Wade and Bertha Brown.  He passed away April 24, 2022 @ 6:23p.m.   He graduated from Coleman High School in 1968 and later attended Alcorn State University and graduated in 1972 and 1978.  He then continued his education and received his Doctorate in Divinity at Battlefield Baptist Institute in 2001. Elijah began his coaching and teaching career at Monticello High School in Monticello, MS.  He later...

Mamie Lee Smith was born on July 7, 1940 to the late Jim and Hester Evans.  On Sunday, April 17, 2022 at 3:34 p.m.,  God looked down from His heavenly throne and ordered His servant, Mamie Lee Smith to rest her labor, to wait her savior’s return.  Mamie peacefully departed her earthly life at the home of her daughter in Hermanville, MS surrounded by loved ones.  For there is a purpose and time for everything under the sun.  Mamie’s time and purpose...

Charles Steward was born on May 13, 1940 in Adams County, MS.  He confessed his life to Christ at an early age in Jefferson County, MS.  He attended school in Jefferson County at Laddle High School.  He worked for the Claiborne County Fire Department (volunteering), Port Gibson Police Department, Claiborne County Head Start Center and the Public Transit.  He loved fishing, talking to everyone, and making jokes. Charles was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Steward;...

Ralph “Buddy” Brooks was born August 4, 1930 to the late Joseph Brooks Sr. and Willie Mae Brooks in Claiborne County. (Pattison area). Buddy as he was affectionally called by friends and family, never married and never got baptized, even thou he knew the Lord.   He served two tours in the United States Army as a surveyor, during the Korean conflict. Buddy attended school in Fayette, Ms, then went to college at Utica Jr. College  before going to Alcorn A...

Everleanea Brown Barron was born to the late Theola and Elula Johnson Brown on March 11, 1952 in Claremont, MS.  She accepted Christ and was baptized at a young age.  She moved back to Mississippi in approximately 2001 and later joined Greater Mt. Zion Church in Rodney, MS. ‘Everleanea is a graduate of Clarksdale High School Class of 1972  in Clarksdale, MS.  She attended Xavier University in New Orleans, La but finished at Alcorn State University.  She...

Harold Hyder, affectionately known as “Hippie” was born December 10, 1977 to Thomas Hyder, Sr. and Lucille Anderson Hyder.  He was the sixth child born to this union. Harold was educated in the Claiborne County Public School System.  He was a happy-go-lucky guy.  To know him was to love him. Hippie went to be with the Lord on March 30, 2022.The hands of the Almighty came and delivered him. Harold was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Hyder, Sr.; a sister,...