Obituaries

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Robert Lee Johnson

Robert Lee Johnson

Sep 13, 2024

Robert (Slowpoke) or (Gumby) Lee Johnson, age 60, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Methodist Rehabilitation Center in Flowood, MS. His visitation will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2024, from 1:00 PM until 2:45 PM at Wolf Funeral Services in Lake, MS. His services will be held in our Funeral Home Chapel at 3:00 PM. Bro. Larry...

Wanda Diane Puckett

Wanda Diane Puckett

Sep 9, 2024

Wanda “Diane” Puckett, 72, of 135 East 7th Ave., Morton, MS, passed away peacefully after a

prolonged illness on September 9, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS. Born on October 3,

1951, in Jackson, MS, Diane was the beloved daughter of the late Percy Jewel Puckett and

Annie Lou Johnson.

Diane pursued her education at Hinds Junior College, where she earned an associate...

Mary Alice Holmes

Mary Alice Holmes

Sep 6, 2024

Mary Alice Holmes, age 72, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, at her residence in Morton, MS. No services are planned at this time.

Mary was born to Ruben Franklin Brooks and Annie Turnage on April 17, 1952, in Holmes County, MS. She was a lifelong resident of Scott County, MS. Mary was a Baptist by Faith. She loved playing...

Miriam Burgess Pace

Miriam Burgess Pace

Sep 6, 2024

Annie Miriam Burgess Pace, age 85, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on September 6, 2024, in Meridian, Mississippi. Miriam was born on December 3, 1938, in Pocahontas, Mississippi to JD and Louise Teasley Burgess as the oldest of nine children. After graduating from Clinton High School, Miriam spent a large portion of her life in...

H. C. Bailey

H. C. Bailey

Sep 4, 2024

H. C. Bailey, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at his residence in Philadelphia, MS. His visitation will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM and Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 2:00 PM until 2:45 PM at Homewood Baptist Church in Homewood, MS. His services will take place at 3:00 PM....

Dorothy Roncali

Dorothy Roncali

Aug 30, 2024

Dorothy Ann Roncali, age 79, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at her residence in Meridian, MS. A brief informal gathering, starting at 10:00 AM at Pine Ridge cemetery, just prior to her interment.

Dorothy was born on February 5, 1945, to Theo Leach and Katy Anna Culpepper in Newton, MS. She had lived in Meridian for three years. Dorothy...

Pauline McCoy

Pauline McCoy

Aug 27, 2024

Pauline McCoy, born April 09, 1926, homegoing August 27, 2024. Her visitation will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Wolf Funeral Services in Morton, MS and Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 10:00 AM until 10:45 AM at Greater Holly Hill Church in Morton, MS. Her services will take place at 11:00 AM....

Lewis "Lou" Neal Johnson

Lewis "Lou" Neal Johnson

Aug 25, 2024

Lewis “Lou” Neal Johnson, age 74, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at his residence in Forest, MS. His visitation will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Wolf Funeral Services in Morton, MS and Friday, August 30, 2024, from 10:00 AM until 10:45 AM at All Seasons Worship Center in Forest,...

John De La Cruz

John De La Cruz

Aug 20, 2024

John De La Cruz, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. His visitation will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024, from 12:30 PM until 3:45 PM at Wolf Funeral Services in Morton, MS. His services will take place in our Funeral Home Chapel at 4:00 PM. Father Aldolfo Suarez is...

David "Alex" Minton

David "Alex" Minton

Aug 16, 2024

David “Alex” Minton, age 36, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, in Charleston, WV. His visitation will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2024, from 12:30 until 1:15 PM at Wolf Funeral Services in Morton, MS. His services will take place in our Funeral Home Chapel at 1:30 PM. His burial will follow at Morton Memorial Gardens in Morton,...

William Henry Wooten

William Henry Wooten

Aug 11, 2024

William Henry Wooten, age 94, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at the VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS. His visitation will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2024, from 11:00 AM until 12:45 PM at Wolf Funeral Services in Lake, MS. His services will take place in our Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 PM. His burial will follow...

Emmalyn Grace Winstead

Emmalyn Grace Winstead

Aug 10, 2024

Emmalyn Grace Winstead, age 9 months, passed away in the loving arms of her parents on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at UMMC in Jackson, MS. Her services will take place on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Galiliee Cemetery in Mendenhall, MS. Bro. Sam Cowart will officiate under the direction of Wolf Funeral Services. 

Emmalyn was born to Dillon...

Frank Edward Batte, Sr.

Frank Edward Batte, Sr.

Aug 4, 2024

Frank Edward Batte Sr., age 75, passed away in the comfort of his own home, peacefully, with those who loved him dearly on Sunday, August 4th, 2024. His visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and on Thursday, August 8, 2024, from 12:00 PM until 1:45 PM at Wolf Funeral Services in...

Willie Jean Haralson

Willie Jean Haralson

Aug 3, 2024

Willie Jean Haralson, 86, passed away at home into the sheltered arms of God into her new heavenly home on August 3, 2024, after an extended illness. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Ephesus Baptist Church, Forest, MS, with the memorial service beginning at 5:00 p.m. A graveside service...

Julie Ann Trest

Julie Ann Trest

Aug 2, 2024

Julie Ann Trest, age 63, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at her residence in Forest, MS. Her visitation will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024, from 1:00 PM until 1:50 PM at Wolf Funeral Services in Lake, MS. Her services will be held in our Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 PM. Her burial will follow at Antioch-Steele...

Teresa Michelle Dearing

Teresa Michelle Dearing

Aug 2, 2024

Mrs. Teresa “Terry” Michelle Dearing, age 68, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at her residence in Forest, MS. Her visitation will be held on Monday, August 5, 2024, from 9:30 until 10:50 at Wolf Funeral Services in Lake, MS. Her services will take place in our Funeral Home Chapel in Lake, MS, at 11:00 AM. Her burial will...

Aleigha Dupont

Aleigha Dupont

Aug 1, 2024

Aleigha Rose Dupont, age 16, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Her visitation will be held on Monday, August 5, 2024, from 2:30 PM until 4:45 PM at Wolf Funeral Services in Morton, MS. Her services will be held in our Funeral Home Chapel at 5:00 PM. Bro. T.J. Porter will officiate under the direction of Wolf Funeral Services.

 Aleigha...

Brenda Joyce Hancock

Brenda Joyce Hancock

Jul 30, 2024

Brenda McElhenney Hancock, 60, passed away on July 30th, 2024, at Ochsner Rush Medical Center in Meridian, MS, holding the hands of her children with her family by her side. 

Services will take place at Wolf Funeral Home in Morton, Ms on Saturday, August 17th,2024. The family will meet at 12:30. Visitation is from 1pm to 1:45pm with services to follow...

Jerry Allen Purvis

Jerry Allen Purvis

Jul 22, 2024

Mr. Jerry Allen Purvis, age 76, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. His visitation will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 12:30 PM until 1:45 PM at Wolf Funeral Services in Morton, MS. His services will take place in our Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 PM. His burial will...

Rusty Lane Rogers

Rusty Lane Rogers

Jul 17, 2024

Rusty Lane Rogers, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at his residence in Forkville, MS, from lung cancer. His memorial visitation will be on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 1:00 PM until 1:45 PM at Wolf Funeral Services in Morton, MS. His services will follow at 2:00 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel. His burial will follow...

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