Ronald Raymond Aiola, Jr. (55), passed away on October 15, 2023. Trinity Funeral Services handled arrangements.
Richard Keith Ashley (69), of Sumrall, passed away on October 16, 2023. Burial is in Lakewood Memorial Gardens, and Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Ronald Frederick Ballard (80), of Hattiesburg, passed away on October 21, 2023. Pinehaven Funeral Services handled arrangements.
Cora Lee Hathorn (75) passed away on October 20, 2023. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 3 at Forrest Funeral Home. Services will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 4 at Forrest Funeral Home, followed by burial in Highland Cemetery.
Faye Hennis (70), of Hattiesburg, passed away on October 17, 2023. Burial is in Pleasant Home Cemetery, and Moore Funeral Service handled arrangements.
Luther Gaven “LG” Jones (92), of Hattiesburg, passed away on October 13, 2023. Hulett-Winstead Funeral home handled arrangements.
Marie Stokes Melichar (95), of Ridgeland and Laurel, passed away October 11, 2023. Burial is in the Lake Park Hills Cemetery. Memory Chapel handled the arrangements.
Christopher Edward Paul (44), of Petal, passed away on October 21, 2023. Burial is in Carterville Baptist Church Cemetery, and Moore Funeral Service handled arrangements.
Paul Pittman (65), passed away on October 15, 2023. Trinity Funeral Services handled arrangements.
Laura Louise Chatman Pitts (65) passed away on October 18, 2023. Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 27 at South Hill Cemetery, with burial to follow. Forrest Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Elton Peter Raby, Jr. (90), of Hattiesburg, passed away on October 22, 2023. Visitation will be held from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 26 at 38th Avenue Baptist Church, with a service to follow. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, and Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home handled arrangements.
James Eugene Seal (58), of Carnes Community, passed away on October 18, 2023. Moore Funeral Service handled arrangements.
Jerry Dewey Smith, Sr. (83), of Hattiesburg, passed away on October 21, 2023. Burial is in Highland Cemetery, and Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Paulette Thomas (54) passed away on October 18, 2023. Forrest Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Vicki Lee Vega (70) passed away on October 17, 2023. Forrest Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Martha Janes Pentecost Weatherford (94), of Hattiesburg, passed away on October 17, 2023. Burial is in Roseland Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, and Moore Funeral Service handled arrangements.
Darrell “Bud” Eugene Weaver (91), of Purvis, passed away on October 19, 2023. Burial is in Highland Cemetery, and Moore Funeral Service handled arrangements.
Joseph Martin “Marty” Bounds, 63, of Brandon, MS, died peacefully Saturday, October 21,2023. Marty was born June 26,1960, in Hattiesburg, MS, to John Lindsey Bounds, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Doherty Bounds. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hattiesburg. He graduated from Hattiesburg High School and attended the University of Southern Mississippi. He was an avid Golden Eagles fan. Marty lived out his adult life in Jackson and Brandon, MS.
If an example of a beautiful and meaningful life is one lived in kindness, laughter and service, then Marty Bounds’ time on earth was a masterpiece. If the count of people’s lives touched is what amasses riches, then Marty died the wealthiest. He never met a stranger, young, old, rich or poor that didn’t receive his attention and respect. Many of us have received the touch of his life without even knowing it as he served the greater Jackson community for over 35 years. Marty worked tirelessly to bring holidays to life and give celebrations special meaning through his dedication to his crafts of picture framer and floral designer. He was a gifted florist whose floral designs were well known throughout the Jackson community. Many offices will now be a little less festive without his touch.
Marty was always the first to a parade. Any reason to dress up in costume was a good one. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was courageous enough to rappel a 20 story building to raise funds for Children’s of Mississippi, “just cause I’m afraid of dying before I’ve done something in life.”
We are left trying to imagine our lives without his larger-than-life personality. If you are lucky enough to have his staple voicemail saved “Just checking in, you don’t have to call me back, I know I’m not the only one,” then you know he is the only one. There is only one Marty Bounds.
Get out a cocktail, preferably tequila, and toast this beautiful man’s life. Fill it with sass and stir it with love, his recipe for living.
Marty was preceded in death by his father, John Lindsey Bounds, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Mary Elizabeth Doherty Bounds, his sister, Linda Bounds Keng (Randy) of Madison, MS, along with extended family among whom he was affectionately known as “Uncle Marty.” He also leaves behind friends too numerous to count and his beloved Boston Terrier, Franco.
Fly high, Freebird! We will all miss you.
There will be two services to celebrate Marty’s life:
Friday, October 27, 2023
Visitation: 1 p.m.
Memorial Service: 2 p.m.
St Philips Episcopal Church
5400 Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS
Monday, October 30, 2023
Visitation: 10 a.m.
Funeral Mass: 11 a.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
313 Walnut Street, Hattiesburg, MS
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friends of Grace House, 236 Millsaps Ave., Jackson, MS or Children’s of Mississippi, P.O. Box 22789, Jackson, MS. 39225, or a charity of your choice.
