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In Memoriam. Virginia Turman Newman passed away peacefully on Oct. 21, 2023. Born in Sturgis, she was the daughter of the late Maedell (Moor) and Oscar Lewis (Pete) Turman of Laurel. Virginia grew up in Laurel, where she was a graduate of George S. Gardiner High School. She attended Mississippi University for Women (“the W”) and …Laurel Leader-Call obits are an excellent source of information about those long-lost family members in Laurel, Mississippi. With the Laurel Leader-Call obituary archives being one of the leading sources for uncovering your history in Mississippi, it's important to know how to perform a Laurel Leader-Call obituary search to access this wealth ...Maureen Heffernan Liberto, 85, of Oxford passed away Monday, Feb. 21, 2022 in Oxford. A native of Montreal, Canada, she moved to Laurel in 1958 as the bride of the late V. A. Liberto. She received her bachelor, master and doctorate degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi. She was retired as assistant director of admissions and ...Locals graduate from Mississippi State. Nearly 1,500 students are on the fall 2022 graduation list at Mississippi State University, including the following local students: • Ivy DeLoach of Soso, Bachelor of Science Cum Laude from MSU's Bagley College of Engineering. • James Walters of Laurel, Bachelor of Science from MSU's Bagley College of ...Are you looking for a new place to call home in Laurel, MD? Townhomes are a great option for those who want the convenience of living in a single-family home without the hassle of ...Explore The Leader-Call online newspaper archive. The Leader-Call was published in Laurel, Mississippi and includes 954 searchable pages from 1935-1935.Visitation will be Friday, May 3, from 12:30-2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Laurel. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Hickory Grove Cemetery. Dr. John Knox Helveston will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home is overseeing arrangements. Kye was preceded in death by his father Leonard Busby III.Carl Hankins, 61, of Laurel passed away Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 at his residence in Laurel. He was born Friday, Dec. 22, 1961, in Laurel. Visitation will be Friday, Nov.17, 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Brother Derek Fretwell will officiate.Mattie Pearl Youngblood Shuff of Laurel died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at the age of 98. Dr. Randy Turner will officiate the service, which will be live-streamed through the First Baptist Church of Laurel Facebook page on Friday, Aug. 14, at 11 a.m. Following the live-streamed …Lynda Jane Hargrove McKinley was born March 13, 1940, in Birmingham, Ala., to James Pressley and Lorena Stone Hargrove. She died peacefully in her sleep Sept. 21, 2023 at Northview Care Center in Laurel. Lynda was surrounded by her family at the time of her passing. Lynda grew up in Birmingham with her brothers John and Jim Hargrove (both ...Gwendolyn Lowe. Gwendolyn "June" Lowe, 86, of Laurel, Mississippi, passed away Wednesday December 29, 2021 at Summerland Manor in Bay Springs, Mississippi. She was born Friday, December 6, 1935 in Covington County, Mississippi. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Oakvale Methodist Church in Mount Olive, MS ...Myra Delores Jones, 83, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 19, 2024 in Laurel. Born on Oct. 18, 1940, Delores lived a life marked by gratitude, a deep respect for all of God's creation and an unwavering faith. She was a dedicated member of her church, Kingston Assembly of God, where she had served as a Sunday school teacher and church secretary.Ann Trest, 75, of Taylorsville, Mississippi, passed away Friday April 29, 2022, at Comfort Care Nursing Home in Laurel, Mississippi. She was born Thursday, July 25, 1946, in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 1, 2022, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel, Mississippi.Zachary Buckley, 48, the publisher and vice president for operations for The Impact, which produces the mail-delivered publication in the Pine Belt, including Jones County, was arrested in Louisiana and is facing a litany of child sex charges, including knowingly enticing a minor, attempting to produce child pornography and transfer of obscene ...In Memoriam. Albert E. Thompson III, 34, of Laurel died Sunday, April 21, 2024 at his residence. The funeral service will be Saturday, April 27, at 2 p.m. at Friendship MB Church in Laurel with burial in Oak Hill No. 2 Cemetery. A viewing will be 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Brown Mortuary, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.Mar 9, 2024 · In Memoriam. Ray V. Bush, 88, of Laurel was unexpectedly called home by his Lord, due to complications from Parkinson’s, Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at South Central Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents Forrest Franklin Bush and Ethel Lightsey Bush; wife Mary Lucille Bush; and brother Lee Joe Bush. This year's Laurel parade is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 3, one of the earliest Mardi Gras parades ever. The FOP is seeking participants for this year's downtown parade, which will begin lining up on Feb. 3 at 5:30 p.m. with the parade set to roll through the usual downtown route at 6:30 p.m. Float entry fee is $150, and $100 for vehicles.Laurel Leader-Call. 318 N. Magnolia St. Laurel, MS 39440. Phone: 601-649-9388. Fax: 601-649-9390. General questions and info: [email protected] Laurel native who has been working as an educator in North Carolina will be Mississippi's next state superintendent, she State Board of Education announced. Robert Taylor is the new leader of Mississippi's 140 public school districts, the board announced in a press release. His appointment ends a months-long search after former State ...Dr. Larry T. Holifield, 66, of Laurel passed away Friday, Aug. 11, 2023 at Brookdale Senior Living Center in Hattiesburg. Larry was born May 28, 1957, to Duane and Lois Holifield. He graduated from West Jones High School, then continued his education at Jones County Junior College. After receiving his B.S. degree from The University of …Chancellor. An 11-year-old boy who was known for loving the outdoors and having "a heart of gold" died after an apparent hunting accident, family members reported. Gauge Chancellor was shot in the head with a .22 rifle by his 12-year-old sister while she was trying to shoot a rabbit just after 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to official ...Joshua Donald Allen. Joshua Donald Allen, 41, of Laurel passed away Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 in Laurel. He was born Friday, Nov. 19, 1982 in Naples, Italy. A memorial service will be planned at a later date. Ellisville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.David A. “Bud” Nicholson Jr., 81, of Laurel passed away on March 19, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by family. Born on Sept. 28, 1942, to Dave and Eula Nicholson, he graduated from George S. Gardiner High School in 1961. He retired from Coca-Cola after many years. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Snooky; his son David (Lauree); his ...

In Memoriam. Vera Mae Hux Young, 96, ascended to Heaven on Jan. 7, 2024 at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel. She was born Jan. 28, 1927, in Ruth to Murphy and Myrtis Hux. In March 1946, she married Charles Harry Young, who preceded her in death in October 2010. Mrs. Young gave birth to five children; however, she is survived by ...Nell H. Walters. Nell H. Walters, 78, of Laurel, Mississippi, passed away peacefully Monday, November 1, 2021, at her home in Laurel, Mississippi. She was born Tuesday, January 12, 1943, in Laurel, Mississippi. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021, from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Lake Congregational Methodist Church in Laurel ...The Laurel Police Department and Jones County Crime Stoppers are turning up the heat on a murder suspect. Douglas "Rudy" Haynes, 36, of Laurel has been on the lam since the shooting death of 32-year-old Jeremy Jones just before midnight on Sept. 20 at South Park Village Apartments.In Memoriam. Reggie Welch, 52, of Soso passed away Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022 at Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg. He was born Sunday, April 5, 1970, in Laurel. Visitation will be Saturday, Aug. 20, from 9-11 a.m. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Apr 30, 2021 · Gweneth Todd Burton. Gweneth Todd Burton, 82, died April 27, 2021 at her home in Laurel with her loving husband of 63 years, all her children and our family dog LuLu by her side. Gwen handled her illness and death with the same grace, courage, and strength as she led her life. A beautiful role model to her family until the end of her earthly life. Shari Ann Jernigan, 82, of Laurel passed away Monday, Oct. 23, at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel. Visitation will Thursday, Oct. 26, from 10-11 a.m. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. and burial will be in Shady Grove Baptist Church cemetery in Laurel. Brother Chris Freeman will ...Walter Raleigh Barker, 85, of Laurel passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at his home with his family at his side. Walter was born on Sept. 5, 1937, in Dentville in Copiah County. He earned his B.S. in civil engineering from the University of Mississippi and his Master of Science and his Ph.D. in civil engineering from the University of Texas ...…

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