Obituaries

Oct 16, 2026

Claude Alexander, 64, of Houston, TX departed this earthly life on Friday, October. 16, 2026, in Houston, TX.

5:30pm-7:00pm visitation Friday, October 23, 2026, at True Love Missionary Baptist Church, Visitation Continuing Saturday, October 24, 9:00am-10:00am service following with the Rev. Jonathan Prater officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset View Memorial Park.

Claude Alexander was born on February 13, 1964, in Natchez,...

Sep 30, 2026

Hope Washington, 70, of Natchez, departed this earthly life on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2026,

Visitation Friday, October 9, 2026, from 5:00pm until 6:30 p.m. at Serenity Farewell Servies, Visitation continuing Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10:00 a.m. until 11:00am service following at New Hope the Vision Center in Natchez. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Hope Washington was born on August 27,...

Sep 27, 2026

Funeral arrangements for Estella Rice Drew, 91, of Natchez, who died on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at her residence, are incomplete with Serenity Farewell Services.

Sep 19, 2026

Leon Davenport, 86, of Lake Providence, LA, who died on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at General Trass High School, 700 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Lake Providence, LA Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at...

Sep 17, 2026

 Rosie Lee Wilson, 85, of Natchez, departed this earthly life on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, at her residence.

Services Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at noon at Wilderness Baptist Church with the Rev. Christopher Robinson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Serenity Farewell Services.Visitation will be held on Friday from 5 until 7 p.m. at the...

Aug 16, 2026

Mother Annie Mae Chatman, affectionately known as “Big Moma," 86, of Natchez, MS, departed this earthly life on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at her residence in Natchez, MS.

Visitation 5:00pm-7:00pm Friday, August 21, 2026, Serenity Farewell Services Viewing continues from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Saturday, August 22, 2026, 2:00 pm St. Matthew Baptist Church in Garden City, MS. Interment to follow.

Mother Annie...

Jul 30, 2026

Mr. Frank James Hutchings, 59, of Natchez, MS, departed this earthly life on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Trinity Medical Center in Ferriday, LA.5:00pm- 7:00pm: Visitation Friday, August 14, 2026, Serenity Farewell Services viewing continues. Saturday, August 15, 12:00pm-1:00pm. Southwood Lodge Baptist Church service following at 1:00pm, with Pastor Tracy Cusic officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Mr. Frank...

Jul 8, 2026

Mary L. Seals Franklin, 72, of Natchez, MS departed this earthly life Wednesday July 8, 2026, at her residence in Natchez, MS.Visitation 10:00am-11:00am Saturday July 18, 2026, King Solomon Baptist Church service following at 11:00am, Burial will follow in Watkins Street Cemetery.

Service Entrusted to Serenity Farewell Services.

Jun 14, 2026

Maurice Robinson, 49, of Natchez, MS Departed this earthly life on June 14, 2026, at his residence in Natchez, MS.

A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 27, 11:00am at St. Paul Baptist Church in Natchez, MS. 

Maurice Robinson was born on February 27, 1977.

Service Entrusted to Serenity Farewell Services.

Jun 4, 2026

Kayven Barideaux, 19, of Natchez, departed this earthly life on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Visitation 6:00pm-8:00pm Friday, June 19, 2026, Serenity Farewell Services Saturday, June 20, 2026, 11:00am Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in Natchez, MS. Interment following in Grove African Methodist Church Cemetery.

Kayven J'Montae Denali Barideaux was born on August 17, 2006, to Venicia Firley and Kevin Barideaux. On June 4,...

May 14, 2026

Leo Standford Tucker, 68, of Natchez, MS, departed this earthly life on May 14, 2026, at his residence.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home and on Saturday, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday,...

May 4, 2026

Mr. Charles L. Jackson, 63, of Natchez, MS, departed this earthly life on Monday, May 4, 2026, in Natchez, MS.

5:00pm-6:30pm visitation Friday, May 15, 2026, Serenity Farewell Services; service Saturday 12:00pm, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Natchez, MS; interment in Skinners Cemetery, Natchez, MS.

Charles was born on September 30, 1962.

Apr 24, 2026

Willie Mae Smith Basley,73, of Natchez, MS departed this earthly life of April 24, 2026.

5:00pm-6:30pm visitation Friday, May 1, 2026, Serenity Farewell Services, Service Saturday, May 2, 2026, 1:00PM, Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Vidalia, LA..

Apr 19, 2026

Sabrena Brown Coleman, 66, of Natchez, MS departed this earthly life of Sunday, April 19, 2026 at her residence.

5:00pm-6:30pm visitation Thursday, April 30, 2026, Serenity Farewell Services, Service Friday, May 1, 2026, 9:00AM, New Hope The Vision Center, Natchez, MS, interment in Natchez National Cemetery.

Sabrena was born on November 25, 1959.

Apr 15, 2026

Margaret M. Knight, 45 of Savannah, GA, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at St. Joseph Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA.

5:00pm-6:30pm visitation Friday, April 24, 2026, Serenity Farewell Services, Service Saturday 1:00PM, New Hope The Vision Center, Natchez, MS, interment in Sunset View Memorial Park.

Margaret was born on October 4, 1980.

Mar 22, 2026

Valerie LaShay Davenport-Gallé, 62, a woman of grace, strength, and unwavering love, entered eternal rest surrounded by the legacy of a life well lived on Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Houston, TX.

5:00pm-6:00pm visitation Friday, March 20, 2026, New Beginnings Baptist Church, Service Saturday 11:00AM, Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, Natchez, MS, Rev. Stanford Cruel, officiating. Interment in Wilderness Baptist Church Cemetery.

Her...

Mar 20, 2026

Mr. Ronald Lee Blanton Sr., 66, of Natchez, MS, departed this earthly life on Friday, March 20, 2026, in Natchez, MS.

5:00pm-7:00pm visitation Friday, March 20, 2026, Serenity Farewell Services, Service Saturday 11:00AM, Bright Morning Star Baptist Church, Natchez, MS, Rev. Michelle Brooks, Officiating. Interment in Grove AME Church Cemetery.

Mr. Ronald Lee Blanton Sr. was born into this world on August...

Feb 23, 2026

On February 23, 2026, Lauree Thomas Hutchins peacefully transitioned from this life, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion to her family and community.

5:00pm-7:00pm visitation Friday, March 6, 2026, Serenity Farewell Services; Service Saturday, March 7, 2026, 12:00pm at True Bible Way Apostolic Church, Natchez, MS. Bishop Andre Ramsey, officiating. Interment following at Pernell Cemetery, Garden City, MS.

Lauree...

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Jan 28, 2026

Ms. Latrice Robinson, 44, of Natchez, MS, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in Marksville, LA.

5:00pm-6:30pm visitation Friday, February 6, 2026, Serenity Farewell Services, Service Saturday 11:00AM, Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Melvin White, officiating, burial following in Salem Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

LaTrice was raised in Natchez, Mississippi, where she was educated in the Natchez Adams County...