Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Woodville, MS, Wilkinson County & Surrounding Areas
Autumn Rose "Auti" McCullen
Apr 24, 2026
Autumn Rose McCullen was born January 8, 2025 in Zachary, Louisiana to Myrikle McCullen and Herbert Poole. Autumn departed this life on April 24, 2026 at the age of 1.
Our beloved Autumn Rose left us too soon. She always brought joy to all who knew her; especially with those big bright eyes and beautiful smile. Autumn is and always will...
Jason Elliott James
Apr 15, 2026
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;...
Delvin Dantontie “Duke” Whitaker, Jr.
Apr 12, 2026
“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his Saints.” - Psalm 149:6
Delvin D’antontie “Duke” Whitaker, Jr. was born on August 11, 2000 to Angelia Sullivan and Steven McQuirter in Zachary, LA. “Duke” departed this life on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
God placed two men in Duke’s life as a child to help rear him into adulthood, Delvin...
Sharon Seiber Nunn
Mar 10, 2026
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Brutus “Leo” Vaughn
Feb 28, 2026
The Life and Legacy ofBrutus Galilea VaughnI have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7
His Life...Brutus Galilea “Leo” Vaughn was born on February 4, 1955 to the late Margaret Virginia Blackmore and the late Eddie Charles “Sonny” Vaughn in Woodville, Mississippi. When his mother moved to New Orleans, he remained...
Sammie Roy “Peanut” Anderson, Jr.
Feb 11, 2026
Sammie Roy Anderson Jr., known by family as friends as “Peanut”, was born in Centreville, MS on January 19, 1987, to Darlene Collins and Sammie R. Anderson of Gloster, MS. Sammie graduated from life on earth to eternity in heaven on February 11, 2026.
Sammie was educated in the Amite County school system, where he was active in JROTC and the...
Freddie Jones
Feb 6, 2026
Freddie Jones was born on January 5, 1953, in Wilkinson County, Mississippi, to the late Howard Bell and Ruth Jones. He departed this life on February 6, 2026, at Grand Trace Health Rehabilitation Center in Natchez, Mississippi.
Freddie was a dedicated and hardworking man who spent many years employed as a machine operator at Georgia Pacific. Through his work, he demonstrated...
Edna “Ruth” Louise Turner
Feb 3, 2026
Ruth Louise Turner was born October 12, 1939 to the late Briton and Thelma Turner in Wilkinson County.Ruth was baptized at an early age by the late Rev. Allen Scott. She served on the Deaconess Board at the Rose Hill Baptist Church until her health declined. she was married to the late Wilbert Scott, Sr.
On February 3, 2026, Ruth departed...
Elizabeth Lewis
Jan 31, 2026
A Time to Be Born
Elizabeth Lewis was born on August 3, 1944, in Ferriday, Louisiana. She was the third of ten children born to the late John Lewis, Sr. and Augustine White Lewis. Elizabeth was raised in Ferriday, Louisiana, and received her education in the Concordia Parish School District, where she was mathematically proficient, possessing a strong number sense, and...
Wandra Michelle Nash Mitchell
Jan 29, 2026
Wandra Michelle Mitchell was born on September 21, 1970, in Centreville, Mississippi, to Zelma Lee and the late Sim Dunn. She was the third of five children. At a young age, Wandra accepted Christ at Holly Grove Baptist Church under the guidance of the late Pastor J.B. Jones and continued her Christian walk throughout her life, faithfully worshiping and growing...
Rosie Lee Ray Powell
Jan 28, 2026
Rosie Ray Powell was born on April 11, 1942, in Centreville, Mississippi, to the late Lillie Graves Ray and the late Calvin Ray Sr. On January 28, God sent His angels to open the gates and welcome her into her heavenly home.
Rosie accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of the late Rev. White, and throughout her life...
Enaje Nalae "Queen" Bates (Noodles)
Jan 19, 2026
Celebrating The Life and Legacy of A Queen:
Enaje Nelae Bates was born on January 21, 2008, to the late Charlitha Bates of Centreville, Mississippi, and Darryl Robinson of Liberty, Mississippi. Enaje was a senior at Wilkinson County High School, where she proudly held the title of Miss Senior. She was an active member of the WCHS Track and Field Team,...
Johnnie B. Spears Packnett
Jan 12, 2026
Life and Legacy
A Time To Be Born:Johnnie B was born May 12, 1936 in Amite County, Mississippi to the late Bessie Bradley and Louis Spears.
A Time To Live:Johnnie was united in Holy Matrimony to James Packnett on July 25, 1953. To this union nine children were born. After marriage, she joined the Mt. Pleasant B.C. under the leadership of Rev....
Johnny Lee McDonald
Dec 28, 2025
Johnny Lee McDonald, Sr was born on September 21, 1944 in Doloroso, MS to his parents, Arthur and Janie McDonald. Johnny accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Univesta Baptist Church and later joined Free Spring Baptist Church until his death. Johnny was called home on Sunday, December 28" at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, LA....
Larry Wesley
Dec 23, 2025
Larry Wesley was born on August 30, 1958 to the Late Martha Wesley Givens and the late Walter Goodman. He transitioned on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Cristus St. Francis Cabrini hospital in Alexandria, LA. As a child, Larry as baptized by Pastor Eugene Williams and united with the Mount Olive Baptist Church.
Larry graduated from Ferriday Highschool and received a...
Virginia Ann Collins
Dec 22, 2025
On December 20, 2025, Virginia Ann Collins, departed this earthly life. God sent an angel to open the gate to heaven and receive her into life after death. She was born on January 21, 1961, in Natchez, MS, the daughter of the late John and Shirley Temple Collins. Virginia accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized at an early...

