Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Hattiesburg, MS, Forrest County & Surrounding Areas

Pamela Hinton

Pamela Hinton

Jul 18, 2025

Pamela J. Thorton-Hinton known to many as “Granny Pam” was born April 24, 1955 to Mr. Austin Peter Townes and Della Ruth Thornton-Grayson in Hattiesburg, MS.

Pamela was baptized at Ebenezer Baptist Church at an early age under the leadership of Pastor C.E. Lewis. She attended Hattiesburg Public Schools. She was employed by the University of Southern Miss until 1975 and...

Eugene Edward Rawls

Eugene Edward Rawls

Jul 15, 2025

Born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Eugene Edward Rawls was the fifth of six children to the late Augustine Curry Sr. and the first of two children to the late Mable Lee Rawls. From a young age, Eugene stood out for his inquisitive nature and warm spirit.

Eugene graduated from Hattiesburg High School in 2017, then completed the Project Search Program at the...

Sarah Elizabeth Ainsworth

Sarah Elizabeth Ainsworth

May 31, 2025

Sarah Elizabeth Ainsworth, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on May 31, 2025, at the age of 83. She was born on March 10, 1942, in Florida and lived a life rich with resilience and dedication.

For over a decade, Sarah had a fulfilling career as a pipefitter at Ingalls Shipbuilding, where her technical skills and strong work ethic...

Janice Marie Cobb

Janice Marie Cobb

Feb 11, 2025

Janice Marie Cobb, born on April 28, 1959, left this world peacefully on February 11, 2025, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She was a beloved mother and a cherished figure in the lives of all who knew her.

Janice is survived by her five children: Roddis Faust, Marion Faust, Renetha Faust Robinson, Evonda Faust, and Makeva Faust Scott. Each of them carries a...

Spencer Adams

Spencer Adams

Jan 16, 2025

Spencer "Bootleg" Adams was born on February 23, 1947 in Scooba, MS. He was the cherished son of Jasper P. Adams and Hattie Lee Reed, who instilled in him a foundation of faith and love. On January 16, 2025 God called Spencer to his heavenly home, where he now rests in eternal peace.

Spencer attended L.J. Rowan High School in Hattiesburg,...