Marcia Fries Anderson (69) passed away on September 28, 2024. A visitation will be held from 1:00 - 2:000 p.m. on Thursday, October 3 at Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home, with a service to follow. Burial will be in Coaltown Cemetery.
Glen Darrell Barber (63), of Petal, passed away on September 24, 2024. Burial is in Passman Family Cemetery, and Moore Funeral Service handled arrangements.
Mary Elizabeth Barrett (62), of Petal, passed away on September 23, 2024. Burial is in Highland Cemetery, and Moore Funeral Service handled arrangements.
Charles “Charlie” Henry Breckenridge (96), of Hattiesburg passed away on September 27, 2024. Burial is in Highland Cemetery, and Moore Funeral Service handled arrangements.
Stephen (Olie) Burge (55), of Lumberton, passed away on September 26, 2024. Burial is in Greenville Baptist Church Cemetery, and Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Evin Carter (45), of Sumrall, passed away on September 21, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, October 7 at Biloxi National Cemetery. Forrest Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Deborah “Debbie” Jo Davis (69), of Hattiesburg, passed away on September 25, 2024. Forrest Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Samuel “Sam” E. Farris (83), of Hattiesburg, passed away on September 30, 2024. A visitation will be held from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 3 at St. Fabian Catholic Church, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow. Moore Funeral Service is handling arrangements.
Ruby Mae Gipson (95), of Lumberton, passed away on September 22, 2024. Burial is in Bay Creek Cemetery, and Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Leo J Holden (94) passed away on September 27, 2024. Burial is in Highland Cemetery, and Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Keturah Johnson (50), of Hattiesburg, passed away on September 25, 2024. Forrest Funeral Home handled arrangements.
James “Gene” Morris, II (87) passed away on September 23, 2024. Moore Funeral Service handled arrangements.
Fay Rakita (87), of Hattiesburg, passed away on September 25, 2024. Burial is in B’Nai Israel Cemetery, and Moore Funeral Service handled arrangements.
Milton Kyle Rutland (55), of Petal, passed away on September 24, 2024. Moore Funeral Service handled arrangements.
Cynthia Hall Sewell (56), of Petal, passed away on September 25, 2024. Moore Funeral Service handled arrangements.
Paul “Buster” Smith (69), of Hattiesburg, passed away on September 23, 2024. Forrest Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Steven Spiers (64), of Purvis, passed away on September 29, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 5 at Durbun Cemetery. Burial will be in Darbun Cemetery, and Moore Funeral Service is handling arrangements.
James (Jim) Richard McNeill, 80, of Hattiesburg, MS, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, FL.
Jim was born on November 29, 1943, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to the late James Woodrow McNeill and Mildred Richardson McNeill. He grew up in Hattiesburg, MS, and spent most of his life there, deeply connected to the community he loved.
Jim dedicated his career predominantly to sales, spending over 25 years working with Vardaman Buick and Honda. He was known for his professionalism, integrity, and the relationships he built with both colleagues and customers alike. His work ethic and friendly nature made him a respected figure in the business.
Jim was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sylvia Greene McNeill, with whom he shared many cherished years. He was the proud father of three children: Patrick (and his wife, April), Jason (and his wife, Teresa), and Shannon (and his wife, Adria) McNeill, and the devoted stepfather to Aileen, William (Bill) (and his wife, Brenda), Benjamin (Ben), and Samuel (Sam) (and his wife, Katy) Sokolowski.
A loving grandfather to 23 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, Jim’s family was the heart of his life. He found immense joy in being surrounded by his loved ones, watching his family grow, and celebrating their achievements.
Jim will be remembered for his kind heart, his dedication to his family, and his enduring presence in Hattiesburg. He had a passion for the University of Southern Mississippi, sports, and building projects around the house. His life reflected the values of loyalty, generosity, and a sense of service to others.
He leaves behind a legacy of love and dedication that will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.
Friends and family are invited to a service to honor Jim’s life at 19th Ave Baptist Church in Hattiesburg, MS, on October 12th, at 9:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim’s name to the Baptist Health Care Foundation, designated for Cancer Services, at www.baptisthealthcarefoundation.org.
