Thomas Milton Smith June 8, 1951 – May 20, 2024 Thomas Milton Smith, also known as T.M., was born June 8, 1951, to Grover Otis and Lucille Burris Smith. He was raised in the Mars Hill community with sisters Kathryn Morgan and Nell Griffin and brother Elton Smith. He married the love of his life,…

Lester ‘Red’ Thomas Feb. 6, 1927 – May 16, 2024 Lester “Red” Thomas, 97, of Sandy Hook, died May 16, 2024, at the Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg. He was born Feb. 6, 1927, in Sandy Hook to the late Thad and Jeanette Thomas. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his…

Linda Howell Feb. 22, 1946 – May 13, 2024 Linda Faye Bozeman Howell, 78, of Jayess, died May 13, 2024, in Ridgeland. She was born Feb. 22, 1946, in Tylertown. Funeral services were May 19, 2024, at Sartinville Church in Jayess, burial in Sartinville Cemetery, Rev. Gary Harper officiating. Mrs. Howell held a masters degree…

Buddy Martin Aug. 15, 1943 – May 11, 2024 Vince Edgar “Buddy” Martin was born to the late Herbert and Willie Mae Martin Aug. 15, 1943, and died May 11, 2024. He is also preceded in death by his wife Diane Martin; his sister Vera Mae Vince; and brother Ralph Martin. He is survived by…

Georgia Berg May 30, 1936 – May 16, 2024 Georgia M. Berg, 87, of Sandy Hook, died May 16, 2024, at her residence. She was born May 30, 1936, in Delaware, OH. Funeral services were May 18, 2024 at Briarwood Baptist Church in Franklinton, burial in Briarwood Baptist Church Cemetery, Rev. Eddie Henson officiating. Mrs.…