Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Forest County & Lamar County

Benny Lee Watford

Benny Lee Watford

Dec 10, 2025

Benny Lee Watford (83) passed away in his beloved tutor home on December 10, 2025. He was born and raised in Mississippi, where he spent much of his life in Hattiesburg – but was able to see the world through his tenure of service in the Air Force. He was an Airman and an entrepreneur, and a lover of boating...

Leann R Fox

Leann R Fox

Nov 28, 2025

Leann R Fox was a loving mother to Jordan Hadley, Issac and Thomas Fox. She was also a loving Grandmother to Reignlee Hadley, the wife of Thomas C. Fox, and life partner to James Clark.

James Daniel Whatley

James Daniel Whatley

Nov 17, 2025

Have mercy on me ,O God, according to your unfailing love; Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, my Savior, my tongue will sing of your righteousness forever.

Melville Kirk Wills

Melville Kirk Wills

Nov 4, 2025

Melville Kirk Wills of Soso ,Mississippi ran into his Father's arms on November 4,2025. He was surrounded by family and friends as he broke free of these earthly bonds. He is survived by his wife, Edwina, step-son, Geoff and Eric Still, seven step-grandchildren, four step-great grandchildren, and a host of friends and other family members. Mel loved to travel and...