Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Hattiesburg, MS, Forrest County & Surrounding Areas
Jackueline Denise Patterson Lloyd
Jun 14, 2026
With profound love and cherished memories, we celebrate the life of, a beautiful soul Jackueline Denise (Patterson) Lloyd.Born on April 25, 1966 to Nezzie Lee Clark and late John L. Patterson.She was a proud graduate of South Pike High School Class of 1984 and Copiah-Lincoln Community College where she obtained a degree in Culinary Arts. After completing her degree she...
Thomas Semmons
Jan 31, 2026
Thomas Briscoe Semmons was born in Estill, Mississippi. His mother migrated to Chicago’s westside when he was two years old. Fast-forwarding to his adulthood with a family to support, he was employed as a postal worker, janitor for the Chicago Board of Education, and eventually ended up at the Cook County Sheriff’s Department as a correctional officer. There, he met...
Demario Sims
Jan 23, 2026
Demario Sims was born on September 27, 2006 in Hattiesburg MS to Shakedria Mosley and Lonnie Sims Sr. Demario was the life of the party, always lighting up the room with his infectious smile. He earned his GED from Pearl River Community College and worked at KFC until his health began to decline. Despite his illness, Demario faced every challenge...
Linda Houze
Jan 2, 2026
Linda Faye Jackson Houze was born on August 23, 1950, to the late Sam Scott and Lillian C. Jackson Scott. She departed this life on January 2, 2026.
At an early age, Linda gave her life to God and joined Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Later in life, she became a member of Beautiful Zion Baptist Church. She attended Hattiesburg Public Schools...

