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Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs and Raleigh, 22 E 4th Avenue, Bay Springs, MS (2026)

05/26/2026

John Paul Johnston, age 93, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, at Jasper General Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs. A graveside funeral service will be held at Providence Cemetery in Stringer, MS at 12:30 PM.

The formal obit will follow.

An online guestbook may be viewed and signed at www.coloinialchapelbaysprings.com

05/26/2026

Montynne Downs Griffin Brown passed away on May 25, 2026, peacefully in her home. She was born on the 26th of September 1937 in Wright City, McCurtain County, Oklahoma, to Walter Lee “Shorty” Downs and Lillie S. Finney Downs.

She attended school in Wright City, Oklahoma, until her family moved back to Montrose, Mississippi where she graduated from Bay Springs High School in 1956.

Her hobbies included cooking, sewing, and canning- just like her mother. She is preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, James Samuel Griffin; her youngest son, James Michael Griffin, and her second husband, Jerry “Bud” Brown, as well as her sisters, Kathleen(Houston) Read, Maxine (Grady) Knotts, and Dean (Fitz) McCoy; as well as her only brother, Charles Ray Downs.

When she was a little girl, Montynne went to Laurel shopping with her parents to buy her daddy a suit for church. Even though she was 6 years old, she developed such a crush on the very handsome salesman who sold her daddy a brown suit at Fine Brothers Madison. When they got in the car, she told her mother, “Someday I’m going to marry that man!” Several years later, she met him again, and this time, she really did marry “the man who sold daddy the brown suit!” She and Jim Griffin were married in Raleigh, Mississippi, on March 15, 1959. They became the proud parents of Deborah Ann, David Lee, and James Michael Griffin.

After Jim passed away in 1999, she happened t meet her high school sweetheart when he was visiting family in Bay Springs. Jerry “Bud” Brown and Montynne were married on the 10th of July 1999 in Bay Springs, before going to Fredericksburg, Texas, where they lived until Jerry’s death in 2016, when she moved back to Bay Springs.

During her lifetime in Jasper County, Montynne worked for the Bay Springs Telephone Company, a sewing factory in Newton, Dr. Oscar Briseno, T-W-L, Sumrall Food Service and Soil Conservation Service. She especially loved working for Dr. Briseno.

Montynne was always cooking for people and took great pride in her cooking skills. We certainly enjoyed her biscuits when we were growing up!

Her passing ends another generation in our family, which brings great sadness. We were taught to support each other as family, no matter what challenges life brings.

Mother’s wishes were to have a small, simple graveside service for family. Arrangements are being entrusted to Colonial Chapel of Bay Springs. Interment will be in Antioch Cemetery in Jasper County, where she will be buried next to her parents and her youngest son, Michael. Bro. Dean Cook will officiate.

She leaves behind her two children, Deborah (Kevin) Roberts, and David (Becky) Griffin, a grandson, Lee (Casey) Griffin, Deborah’s five children, David’s stepchildren, and several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, including Jaycie, Marcy, Levi, and Lilly Griffin.

Pall bearers are Lee Griffin, Levi Griffin, Stacy Collins, Piro Page, Byron King, and Tommy Jones. Honorary pall bearers are Jamie Pugh, Kenny Mayo, Caulie Mayo, and Kevin Roberts.

05/22/2026

Mr. Michael Allen Abercrombie, age 58, and a resident of Taylorsville, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at his residence.

Visitation will be 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs. Graveside services will follow at 2:30 pm at Union Line Cemetery, Bro. Tony Kitchens will officiate the service.

Mike was born in San Diego, California. Mike loved his family with all his heart. Mike was known for his love of music. He could usually be found playing his guitar, and when not playing he could be found doing carpentry work or mechanic work. He loved helping his friends and neighbors. But most importantly he loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

He is preceded in death by his son, Michael Zachary Tyler Abercrombie, daughter, Piper Brookelle Abercrombie. He is also preceded by his grandparents; Frank and Inez Hennigan, George and Betty Jean Abercrombie.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Stacey Abercrombie; Son, Zachary Abercrombie; Parents Terry Abercrombie (Kathie) and Helen Abercrombie.

Pallbearers will be Bill Landry, Steve Landry, Dave Landry, Justin Ford, David Doggette, and Brian Smith.

An online guestbook can be viewed and signed at www.colonialchapelbaysprings.com

05/22/2026

Nicki Cargile Yeager, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was called home on May 20, 2026, at the age of 90.

Born Trudie Nichols Cargile in Taylorsville, Mississippi, on July 6, 1935, Nicki was the only child born to Jim and Gertrude Nichols Cargile. A 1953 graduate of Taylorsville High School, she attended Mississippi Southern College, now the University of Southern Mississippi. She was an initiated member of the Epsilon Delta chapter of Chi Omega and was selected as the chapter’s Model Pledge in 1954.

She married Jerry Yeager on December 25, 1954, and together they raised three children, Karen, Beth, and Doug in Raleigh, Mississippi. Nicki retired from the U.S. Forest Service after 30 years in the Beinville Ranger District as the office manager. She worked for the Smith County tax collector for seven years after retiring from her role with the Forest Service.

Nicki was a member of Raleigh United Methodist Church for over 70 years and served the church in various capacities, including as a member of the church’s administrative board. She was a member of the Raleigh chapter of the Mississippi Federation of Women’s Clubs for more than 55 years, and was active in United Methodist Women and local chapters of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association and Daughters of the American Revolution.

In addition to her community and civic involvement, Nicki was a devoted wife to her husband of 37 years and a proud and loving mother to her children. Her presence was a warm embrace for her grandchildren whom she adored. Her children and grandchildren will cherish her memory and the joy they were blessed to share with her in this life.

She is preceded in death by her husband Jerry Yeager, daughter Beth Yeager Crumpton, grandson Andy Crumpton, parents Jim and Gertrude Nichols Cargile, in-laws Odell Yeager and Merle and B.J. Craft, and grandparents James and Estelle Eaton.

She is survived by her children Karen Gorham and Doug Yeager; son-in-law Keith Crumpton; four grandchildren, John Michael Gorham, Jennifer Gorham, Brooke Carkeet (Chris), and Catherine Wicker; and two great-grandsons, Bennett Wicker and Andrew Nichols Carkeet, who shares her middle name.

Family and friends will celebrate Nicki’s life at Raleigh United Methodist Church in Raleigh, Mississippi, on Monday, May 25, with visiting hours from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and the funeral service to follow. Burial will follow in North Raleigh Cemetery.

An online guestbook can be viewed and signed at www.colonialchapelbaysprings.com

05/20/2026

Carla Diane Baughman, of Heidelberg, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at her residence. Born on June 30, 1982, in Laurel, Mississippi, Carla lived a long and fulfilling life.

She is preceded in death by her mother; Patsy Cannon, maternal grandparents; Eddy and Joyce Sims, paternal grandparents; J.C and Marie Dixon.

She is survived by her husband of 11 years; Barry Baughman, father; Buddy Dixon (Sam), sons; Jasper Ratcliff and Eddy Ratcliff, brother; Tracy Dixon (Courtney), sisters; Amy Murray (Na-than) and Alison Hendry, niece; Rayleigh Hendry, Carla is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held, Friday, May 22, 2026, at 2:00PM at Holders United Methodist Cemetery in Bay Springs, MS. Bro. Larry Sappington will officiate. Colonial Chapel of Bay Springs is in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers will be Jasper Ratcliff, Eddy Ratcliff, Cash Pickel, Jeremy Brady, Tyler Cromwell, Zach Freeman and Tracy Dixon.

05/15/2026

Mr. Jimmy Dale Walker, age 82, and a longtime resident of Raleigh, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026 at Mississippi Care Center of Raleigh.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at First Pentecostal Church of Bay Springs, located at 246 Hwy. 528, Bay Springs, and continue until service time at 12:00 pm. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs.

Mr. Walker was born and raised in Mize, where he graduated from Mize High School. He then entered the military service with the Mississippi Army National Guard for six years. He worked for the Jackson Casket Company, Masonite at Laurel, where he retired, and then worked for Southern Industrial Contractors of Bay Springs for a second retirement. A favorite pastime was reading, especially Western novels by author Louis L'Amour. He loved sports, specifically the Ole Miss Rebels and the New Orlean Saints. Mr. Walker was a dedicated and faithful member of First Pentecostal Church of Bay Springs.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Bertie Walker; two brothers, Junior Tanner and James Walker; one sister-in-law, Bessie Lou Walker and two grandsons, John Wesley Walker and Jonathan Dale Walker.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Mrs. Dixie Walker; five children, Sheila Woodard, David Walker, Eddie (Freida) Walker, Prentice (Victoria) Walker, and Wendy (Wayne) Anding; eleven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two siblings, Larry (Marcia) Walker and Cathy (Doug) White; one sister-in-law, Betty Tanner; several nieces and nephews.

Bro. John Bowen, Jr., will officiate service and pallbearers will be Daniel Morgan, Joseph Anding, Phillip Bailey, Noah Walker, Dalton Walker and Hank Walker.

05/15/2026

Johnathan Paul Bowen, age 57, and a former resident of Raleigh, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.

Graveside services will begin at 11:00 am on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Double Church Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Raleigh. There will be no visitation.

Mr. Bowen was a 1987 graduate of Raleigh High School, and furthered his education at Jones Junior College, where he obtained an associate's degree. His professional career in factory maintenance spanned a tenure of almost forty years, and most recently at Nissan, Inc. at Canton, where he worked for the last twenty years. Scuba diving, video games and being a published author were additions to his life, that Johnathan considered as great accomplishments. He loved his family very much, especially his wife, Miriam and son, Kyle. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Miriam Edmond Bowen; one son, Kyle Bowen; his siblings, three brothers, Carlie, David, and Tim Bowen, and two sisters, Ruth Hayes and Abby Crosby; his mother-in-law, Mary Headrick Edmond and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Eunice Bowen; two sisters, Mattie Crisler and Mary Alice Nanney and one brother, Eddie Bowen.

Memorial donations may be made to Double Church Cemetery, c/o L.C. Craft, 35 SCR 19-3A, Raleigh, MS 39153.

05/08/2026

Penny Alisha (Lisa) Webb, 62, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 7, 2026. She was born on September 9, 1963, to Percy Ray and Barbara Dickerson Westbrook.

Visitation will be held Monday, May 11, 2026, at Mineral Springs Baptist Church, 1611 SCR 19, Taylorsville, from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. The Graveside funeral service will follow at 11:00 in the Mineral Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Frankie Clark will officiate.

Mrs. Lisa loved her family dearly. She is survived by her husband, Chris Webb; sons, Mark Webb (Carrie), Evan Webb (Rylee); daughter, Allison Glisson (Scotye), sisters, Wanda Craft (Tim) and Johnni Bass. Also left to cherish her memory are her grandchildren who affectionately knew her as “Mamie”, Izabella Webb, Annabeth Webb, Maxwell Glisson, Maisie Glisson, Olivia Webb, and Wyatt Webb. And a host of nieces, nephews, and other extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Percy Ray and Barbara Dickerson Westbrook.

Mrs. Lisa enjoyed gardening, but most of all she was an animal lover.

Pallbearers will be Zack Webb, Matthew Webb, Cory Walters, Holden Buffington, Jacob Thompson, and John Luke Thompson.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Michael Webb and Clay Craft.

An online guestbook can be viewed and signed at www.colonialchapelbaysprings.com

05/07/2026

Christopher Dwight Myers, 50, of Bay Springs, Mississippi, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 4, 2026, surrounded by the love he so faithfully gave to others. Born on May 31, 1975, in Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany, Chris lived a life marked by unwavering faith, sacrificial love, and devoted service to God and people. Since answering the call to gospel ministry in 1998, Chris served not by compulsion or for personal gain, but willingly and wholeheartedly for love’s sake. His faithful ministry touched countless lives across Mississippi, including his years as a youth minister at First Baptist Church of Shady Grove in Laurel, at Temple Baptist Church in McComb, and at Lake Como Baptist and First Baptist Churches in Bay Springs. He later served as pastor of Palestine Baptist Church in Montrose and, most recently, had joyfully served the congregation of Bethany Baptist Church in Bay Springs for more than two years. In January 2026, under Chris’s leadership, the people of Bethany Baptist founded Finding Freedom, a faith-based recovery ministry dedicated to helping individuals find lasting freedom in Christ — a final and fitting testament to his heart for the broken and the searching. Chris’s witness for Christ extended well beyond the pulpit. For 21 years, he served as a welder at Hol-Mac Corporation in Bay Springs, where he daily lived out the biblical charge from Colossians 3:23–24: “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.” Coworkers and managers alike bore testimony to his quiet, consistent influence — a man who brought the character of Christ into every corner of his workplace. Yet Chris would be the first to say that his greatest calling was the one he lived at home. He loved his wife Suzy with a tender and sacrificial devotion, calling her every day during his break and placing her preferences above his own without hesitation. His love for his children Anna and Andrew was equally intentional. He believed wholeheartedly that children spell love as T-I-M-E, and he gave it abundantly. Whether it was spending the day cheering Anna through a karate tournament, proudly clapping at one of her theatrical productions, quietly sitting beside Andrew in a deer blind, or lifting weights with him at the gym, Chris was not only present but productively used shared moments to speak truth and wisdom into their lives. To know Chris Myers was to witness a man who understood that, apart from his relationship to God, the most sacred ground a husband and father walks is the ground between him and his wife and children. Chris is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years, Suzy Myers; his daughter, Anna Myers Armstrong (Daniel) of Northport, AL; his son, Andrew Myers; in-laws, Sam and Karen Sumrall, Julie and Paul Spurlin, and Mandy and Jonathan Russell of Milton, FL; nephew Jake Russell (Anna) of Brandon, MS; and niece Cameron Russell of Milton, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Larry Jenkins Sr. and Mary Lee Steed. Services will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Bay Springs. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., with the service to follow at noon. Burial will take place at Bay Springs Cemetery. The service will be officiated by Dr. Jonathan Russell and Dr. Paul Spurlin, with piano music provided by Mrs. Joyce Stringer. Pallbearers will be Daniel Armstrong, Tommy Boyd, Xander Eubanks, Andrew Myers, Gil Odom, and Jody White; Virgil Boleware, David Phillips, and Wayne Stringer will serve as honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Finding Freedom, a ministry of Bethany Baptist Church, with contributions mailed to 1433 CR 21 Stringer, MS 39481. “Well done, good and faithful servant.” — Matthew 25:23

05/04/2026

Mrs. Robbie Marie Herrington, age 100, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Willowcreek Retirement Center in Byram, MS. She was born in Tennessee on December 10, 1925, to her parents, Rayburn and Polly Jones Armstrong.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs from 9:30 AM-11:00 AM with the funeral service to follow promptly at 11:00 AM in the chapel. Burial will follow in Bay Springs Cemetery, with Bro. Jeff Martin leading the services.

Mrs. Robbie was born in Tennessee, but she called Bay Springs or Jasper County home for over 80 years. After graduating high school, Mrs. Robbie started working and had several odd jobs before finding her niche, tourism. She dedicated over 30 plus years to Jackson Tour and Travel, serving as a tour guide. When she was not on the road she enjoyed working in her flower gardens. She loved her family dearly and was their biggest supporter.

Mrs. Robbie is preceded in death by her husband Jack Herrington; parents Rayburn and Polly Jones Armstrong; a son, Michael E. Martin; brothers JP Armstrong, Raymond Armstrong, Albert Armstrong; sister, Johnnie Simmons, and Son-in-Law, Jimmy Cowden.

Survivors include her daughters, Polly Cowden and Kate Martin; son, Jeff Martin (Faye); grandchildren, Marty Cowden (Michelle), Wendy Fisk (Kelly), Lara Crowder, Jane Leeann Chandler; 7 great grandchildren, and 9 great great grandchildren, and a host of cousins and other extended family.

Pallbearers will be Keegan Cowden, Robert Garner, Scott Ross, and Marty Cowden.

An online guestbook may be viewed and signed at www.colonialchapelbaysprings.com

05/02/2026

Mrs. Maggie Jerld Gregory Montgomery entered the presence of her Lord on Friday, May 1, 2026 at her home. She was the youngest of eight children of Ferman R. Gregory, Sr. and Maggie Eliza McNeil Gregory.

She lived in the Antioch community of Jasper County all of her life and was a faithful, longtime member of Antioch Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; her precious husband of 72 years, Jack Montgomery; her beloved son, Anthony Montgomery; her dear son-in-law, Charlie D. “Chuck” Howell; four sisters, Ruth Green, Lucille Evans, Maudie Rivers and infant Olean Gregory; and three brothers, Haskell Gregory, Ferman Gregory, Jr., and S.D. Gregory. She had a special fur baby, Polly, for 18 years.

Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Brenda Montgomery Howell of Stateville, NC; her daughter-in-law, Denise Montgomery of Owens Cross Roads, AL; three grandsons, Ryan Howell (wife, Melony), Tim Howell, and Dustin Howell (wife, Crystal); and one granddaughter, Nina Montgomery Weissinger (husband, Nathan), and six great-grandchildren, Austin Howell, Kaylee Howell, Hannah Howell, Hazle Weissinger, Paisley Weissinger, and Kennedy Weissinger.

Mrs. Maggie loved being outside and was happiest when she had her hands in the soil, working to grow vegetables and flowers. Cooking for her family and friends was a delight to her, especially when she could include vegetables she picked from her own garden.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 am on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Antioch Baptist Church on Highway 18 East of Bay Springs. Following visitation, Pastor Eddie Brady will preside at the memorial service beginning at 11:00 am at the church. Burial will be in Antioch Baptist Church cemetery.

Pallbearers will be grandsons, Ryan, Tim and Dustin Howell, Arrington Rhett, Kevin Parker, Jonathan Pippen, Brett Graham and Derrick York.

The family is grateful to Lindsey Munn for the care and faithful devotion given to Mrs. Maggie during the last year.

In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Maggie requested that a memorial donation be made to one of the following: Happy Health Pet Adoption, P.O. Box 825, Bay Springs, MS 39422 or Friends of Children’s Hospital, 200 Park Circle Dr., Suite 2A, Flowood, MS 39232.

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs is in charge of arrangements.

An online guestbook may be viewed and signed at www.colonialchapelbaysprings.com

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