OBITUARY LISTINGS

Daniel Conner

Jun 16, 2023

Daniel Conner, 87, of Preston, MS passed away at Anderson Hospital in Meridian on June 16, 2023. His funeral service will be held Monday, June 19, 2023 at Cockrell Funeral Home Chapel in Macon, MS at 2:00 P.M. Visitation will be for one hour before the service. Interment will follow in Union Hill Cemetery in Noxubee County. Memorials may...

Jeanette Daniel Mapp

Jun 16, 2023

Mrs. Jeanette Daniel Mapp, 87, of Macon, MS passed away at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Columbus, MS on Friday, June 16, 2023.  A funeral service is planned for Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Cockrell Funeral Home Chapel in Macon, MS. Interment will follow in Shuqualak Cemetery in Shuqualak, MS. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10-11...

Margaret E. Joyner

Jun 15, 2023

Mrs. Margaret E Joyner, our beloved mother, grand-mother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at the age of 88. She passed away in both of her daughter’s loving arms at  Garden Hill Assisted Living in Columbus, MS.

Margaret was born in Meridian, MS on April 1, 1935, and was the middle of...

Joseph Vernard Adams

Jun 13, 2023

Dr. Joseph V. Adams, a resident of Southbridge just outside of Savannah, GA died peacefully on Tuesday,  June 13, 2023. His passing occurred in his sleep.

Dr. Adams moved to Savannah with his wife and three sons in 1970 when he accepted a position at Armstrong State University. He served as professor of psychology and in several...

Bobby Joel Flake

Jun 13, 2023

Bobby Joel Flake, 70, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus, MS. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Cockrell Funeral Home in Macon, MS. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Saturday, from 10- 11 a.m. Cockrell Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with...

Briana Grace Maxwell Brackin

Jun 10, 2023

Briana Grace Maxwell-Brackin, 35, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023. There will not be any formal services. Obituary to follow.

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James Benson Tubb

Jun 2, 2023

James “Ben” Benson Tubb, 71, passed away at home in the early hours of June 2, after a long battle with cancer. He was tended lovingly by his longtime partner and high school sweetheart, Malinda. There will not be any public services held at this time.

Ben was born on October 11, 1951 in Cleveland, Miss. to...

Joyce Vernon Presley

May 30, 2023

Mrs. Joyce Vernon Presley, 88, of Shuqualak, MS  passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Trinity Healthcare in Columbus, MS. Funeral services are planned for Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Soul Harbor Pentecostal Church, 403 Residence St., Shuqualak, MS  at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be held in Butler Cemetery, 4338 Butler Rd. Shuqualak,  MS  39361   Visitation will be held...

Margaret Eunice Patterson

May 26, 2023

Miss Margaret Eunice Patterson, 71, of Shuqualak, MS, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, at Anderson Regional Hospital in Meridian, MS.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Shuqualak Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Shuqualak Cemetery.  A visitation will be held at the church from 9-11 a.m. prior to the service.  Memorials...

Leo Ralph Classen

May 24, 2023

Leo R. Classen, 86, of Macon, MS passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Oakwood Manor in Brooksville, MS. Funeral services will be held at South Haven Mennonite Church at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 28, 2023. Interment will be in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be held at the church Saturday, May 27, 2023 from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m....

Billy Vernon

May 22, 2023

Billy Wayne Vernon, 70, passed away on Monday, May 22,2023 at Noxubee General Hospital. A funeral service is planned for Saturday, May 27,2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Soul Harbor Pentecostal Church 403 Residence St.,  Shuqualak, MS 39361. Interment will follow in Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery. 146 Weaver Lane, Preston, MS  39354. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until...

Elsie Mapp King

May 21, 2023

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend went home to see the Lord on Sunday, May 21, 2023.  She was 93 years old. A funeral service is planned for Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Calvary Baptist Church, 105 Dent St., Macon, MS at 11:00 a.m. Bro. Bill Ross will officiate the services. Interment will follow in Brooksville Cemetery. Visitation...

Dale J Giesbrecht

May 12, 2023

Mr. Dale Giesbrecht, 70, of Macon, MS passed away at Noxubee County Nursing Home in Macon, MS on Friday, May 12, 2023.

A funeral service is planned for Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Brook Haven Mennonite Church, Hwy 388, Brooksville, MS at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Souls Chapel Cemetery, Old Bodka Creek Rd.,...

Laura Inez Deavenport Barge

May 11, 2023

Laura Inez (Deavenport) Barge

Laura Inez Barge was born September 25, 1933 to Earnest W. Deavenport, Sr. and Laura Mae (Hailey) Deavenport. She was born in an upstairs room of what is now Cockrell Funeral Home in...

Kathleen Renee Hatcher

May 8, 2023

Mrs. Kathleen Hatcher, 60, of Macon, MS passed away at her home, Monday, May 8, 2023. There will not be any public services held at this time. Cockrell Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Kathleen was born on October 16, 1962 in Marion, IN to the late Cecil and Rena Hueston. She...

Carrie Scales Evans

May 6, 2023

Carrie Scales Evans died peacefully on her birthday in her home in Orange Beach, AL on Saturday, May 6, 2023. She was surrounded by family and under the care of Gentiva Hospice. She was the daughter of Estelle Jane Blann Scales and John Curtis Scales of Livingston, AL.

Mrs. Evans was born in Bellamy, AL,...

Bernettie Louise Loewen

May 6, 2023

Bernettie L. Loewen, 90, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Oakwood Manor in Brooksville, MS. A service is planned for Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. Southern Star Mennonite Church in Geiger AL. Interment will follow in Souls Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church Monday, May 8, 2023 from 6-8 p.m. Memorials may...

Glenda Joan Coleman

May 4, 2023

Glenda Joan Coleman, 72, passed away Thursday, May 4,2023 at her residence in Shuqualak, MS surrounded by her family. A funeral service is planned for Sunday, May 7,2023 at 2:00p.m. at Shuqualak Baptist Church, 7110 Line St., Shuqualak MS 39361. Interment will follow in Shuqualak Cemetery in Shuqualak MS. Visitation will be held Saturday at the church from...

Dixie Sparkman Walker

Apr 24, 2023

Dixie Sparkman Walker, 104, passed away peacefully at the Beehive in Starkville, MS on Monday, April 24, 2023. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. at Oddfellows Cemetery, 251 Oddfellows Rd., Macon MS 39341. Visitation will be held at First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 3184 Jefferson St., Macon MS 39341, Wednesday from...

Lester Tobias Schrock

Apr 15, 2023

Lester Tobias Schrock, of Macon Mississippi, went to his eternal home on April 15, 2023 at his home at Macon. Lester was born at Goshen, Indiana on June 2, 1932 to Ezra and Clara Schrock. He married Louise Knepp on December 12, 1954. During the early years of their marriage the couple made their home at Goshen, Indiana where...