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Trusted Funeral and Cremation service provider for Jasper and surrounding counties located in Bay Sp "We are a Family Serving Families." Randy Graham
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Here at Colonial Chapel of Bay Springs and Raleigh we know what it means to be a part of a family....people bound by all kinds of ties in all kinds of situations. At Colonial Chapel of Bay Springs and Raleigh we quietly provide support, guidance, compassion and total commitment at a time when inner strength and peace are challenged.

11/23/2025

Remi Louise Daniels infant daughter of Dillian Daniels and Shelby McCallum passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at the Magee General Hospital. She was born Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Flowood, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Raleigh with the funeral services to follow at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow in Sawyer Cemetery in Raleigh, Mississippi. Bro. Anthony Grayson will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Raleigh is in charge of arrangements. 6017642181

She was preceded in death by her great grandfathers, Clinnon Ray Daniels and Harry McCallum; great grandmothers, Sandra Perkins and Barbara McCallum; and a cousin, Sawyer Dean Purvis.

Survivors include her parents, Dillian Daniels and Shelby McCallum of Magee, MS; brother, Clinnon Daniels; grandparents, Jeff and Leslie Daniels; Harry Allen and Shannon McCallum and Michelle Tuggle. Great grandmothers, Mary Lively (Michael)and Margie McCallum; aunts, Leigha Pittman, Brittany Freeny, Aubrie Rayner (Kain) and Katelin Purvis (Aaron); uncles, Craig McCallum and Frankie Lee McCallum. And a host of cousin's and other loving family.

Pallbearers will be Dillian Daniels and Harry Allen McCallum.

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

11/21/2025

Funeral Services are set for Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 1:00 PM, at Colonial Chapel of Bay Springs, for Ms. Minnie Nell Stockman that passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Interment will take place following the service in Holder's Church Cemetery located at 1644 Highway 528 in Bay Springs. Friends may come between the hours of 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to pay their respects and greet the family prior to service time.

Minnie Nell Lightsey Stockman, also known as Mama, Nanny, Aunt Minnie, and let’s not forget Teacher, Mentor and Friend. Her 93 years on this earth was well spent; there’s absolutely no way in knowing just how many lives her life impacted in a very positive way. She could be tough as nails when she needed to, or as gentle as a baby’s breath. She worked harder than most men ever will, and yet she knew where the work stopped and the fun should begin. She was a fulfillment of John 13:34, where Jesus said, “Love ye one another even as I have loved you.”

Her Lord and her family is what kept her world turning and she spent her life serving both. No one could cook or make cakes like Nanny – just ask the grandkids. She will be missed greatly! She loved a lot and was loved a lot by many. Because of her example, many will take up the torch and live out her life’s verse: Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me.” She leaves a legacy; we who knew her are blessed.

Ms. Minnie is preceded in death by her husband, George A. Stockman; her parents, Fred and Lois Lightsey; her brother, Fred Lightsey; and her sisters, Myrle Sims, Jean Pierce, Eva Jones, Martha Hopper.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Sammy Stockman (Teresa) of Bay Springs, MS; her daughters, Sandra Cole (Jim) of Bay Springs, MS and Tammy Crosetti (Dave) of Brandon, MS; her sister, Jeanette Davis; ten grandchildren; thirty great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.

Pallbearers are Eric Cole, Duane Cole, Dustin Cole, Rusty Stockman, Joel Twist, and Matt Crosetti.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations may be made in Ms. Minnie’s memory to the Lottie Moon Offering, addressed at 515 Mississippi Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201

To view and sign online guestbook, please visit www.colonialchapelbaysprings.com

11/19/2025

G C Downs, 95 of Bay Springs, MS passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at his residence in Bay Springs, MS. He was born Sunday, December 15, 1929 in Jasper County, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs. Funeral services will follow in the chapel at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in Louin, Mississippi. Rev. Dwayne Windham and Bro. Stanley Downs will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home Of Bay Springs is in charge of arrangements. 601-764-2181

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Haden Downs; parents George and Bessie Gregory Downs; brothers, Elton Downs and Clemon Downs; sisters, Irene Penner and Martha Fisher.

Survivors include his sons, Jeff Downs (Sherry) of Bay Springs, MS and Stanley Downs (Martha) of Bay Springs, MS; grandchildren, Jeremiah Downs (Kayla), Tyler Downs (Harley), Heather Kinkead (Will), Chris Downs and Corey Downs; and 12 great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Jeremiah Downs, Tyler Downs, Will Kinkead, Tad Downs, Rand Hicks, and Michael Bryant.

Honorary pallbearers will be Glen Downs.
Special music will be performed by Terry Pittman.

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

11/13/2025

Kenneth Puckett, 89 of White Oak, MS passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at the Mississippi Care Center of Raleigh. He was born Sunday, March 1, 1936 in Smith County, Mississippi.

Kenneth served our country honorably in the US Navy where he was a Seabee. Kenneth is a long-standing member of White Oak Baptist Church where he served as Deacon, and held the honor of being the oldest Male member of the church. For many years he worked in the logging industry as well as a cattle and poultry farmer.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 11:00 AM until 1:00PM at White Oak Baptist Church with funeral service to follow at the same location. Burial will follow in White Oak Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro Tim Robertson and Bro Danny Adams will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Raleigh is in charge of arrangements.

He was preceded in death by his son, Rocky Brex Puckett, Sr; parents, Robert and Lillie Mae Hall Puckett; sisters, Ruby Mae Puckett, Robbie Baldwin, and Eula Mae Bray.

Survivors include his loving wife of 68 years, Peggy Derrick Puckett of White Oak, MS; grandchild, Rocky Puckett, Jr of White Oak, MS; a number of nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Pallbearers will be Jim Overby, Larry Ivy, Kyle Nichols, Shelton Houston, Jerry Powell, and Marty Patterson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Hollis Hodum, Sammy Traxler, Donnie Thornton, Donnie Arender, Mike Grayson, Robert Bray, and Rob Bray.
Special music will be performed by Jennifer Adams and Cynthia Adams.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapelbaysprings.com

11/11/2025

On this Veterans Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States. Your unwavering commitment, courage, and sacrifice have protected the freedoms we cherish every day.

To all our veterans, past and present: thank you. We are eternally grateful for your service to our nation.

11/10/2025

Allan Morris Westbrook was born on September 29, 1963, and passed away on November 8, 2025. He was born in Bay Springs, MS to Morris and Faye Westbrook.

He was a steadfast worker in the construction business for over 30 years until he became disabled in 2018. Most importantly, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and church member and babysitter for the rest of his years. His happiest times were spent with his grand babies, who love him very much. He loved them, too, and the rest of his family infinitely.

He was preceded in death by his dad, Morris Ralph Westbrook, and his mother, Odie Faye Westbrook. He is survived by his loving wife, Betty; his sisters, Shirley, and Sandra; his sons, Adam and Cody; their wives, Amber, and Hannah; his grandchildren: Aerin, Samuel, and Atlas.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 11:30AM at Jesus Name Church of Sylvarena located at 2881 SCR 128, Raleigh, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM at Jesus Name Church of Sylvarena. Burial will follow in Jesus Name Church of Sylvarena Cemetery. Bro Bill Walker will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs is in charge of arrangements. 601-764-2181.

Pallbearers will be Adam Westbrook, Cody Westbrook, Jonathon Rock, Brent Rock, Joey Kennedy, and Cody Walker.

11/07/2025

Wanda Louise McMullan Roberson was born on October 19, 1933, to Egbert Lowery “Jack” and Edna McMullan in Smith County, Mississippi.

Wanda was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, and a very loving mother. She was a 1952 graduate of Sylvarena High School, where she received Most Valuable player for the basketball team. After moving to Jackson, she met and married the love of her life, James Roberson. Wanda had many passions, including reading, sewing, preparing meals, collecting cookbooks, visiting with family and friends as well as spending time in her garden growing flowers and vegetables.

She retired from Steven’s Sportswear of Taylorsville after serving for 27 years.
Wanda was a Christian by faith and a lifelong member of Sylvarena Baptist Church.

Wanda passed away on November 6, 2025, at Jasper General Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family members.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, James Roberson; her son, Egbert Allen; her parents, Egbert Lowery “Jack” and Edna McMullan; her brothers, Deral McMullan, and wife Peggy McMullan, Egbert Latrelle “Shell” McMullan, and Lincoln McMullan.

She is survived by her children, James “Rickey” Roberson, Kathy Ann Roberson Chisholm, John Anthony Roberson (Charmeka) and Pamela Boyd; her grandchildren, Liana Kay Roberson, Jena Larie Roberson, Christopher Chisholm, Amanda Abney, James Lee Roberson, Jacob Boyd, and Allie Boyd Wilson (Nick); her great-grandchildren, Robert Lee Fairley, Haley Abney, and Joanna Drew Alburn; her great-great grandchild, Nevaeh Fairley; her brother, Hal Thomas McMullan (Barbara), her sisters, Mudora Miller, Vera Smith (James), Patricia Williams (Mitchell); her sister-in-law, Shelby McMullan; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Colonial Chapel of Bay Springs from 2:00-3:00 PM. Graveside services will be held following at Sylvarena Cemetery in Sylvarena, MS at 3:30 PM.

Pallbearers will be Jacob Boyd, James Lee Roberson, Christopher Chisholm, Richmond Boyd, and Allen Smith.

Honorary pallbearers will be James "Rickey" Roberson and John Roberson.

To view and sign online guestbook, please visit www.colonialchapelbaysprings.com

11/04/2025

Grady Wayne Ainsworth, 75 of Bay Springs, MS passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at his residence in Bay Springs, MS. He was born Friday, July 28, 1950.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 from 4:00 PM until service time at Jesus Name Church of Sylvarena located at 2881 SCR 128, Raleigh, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Jesus Name Church of Sylvarena in Raleigh, Mississippi. Burial will follow in Jesus Name Church of Sylvarena Cemetery in Raleigh, Mississippi. Bro Bill Walker will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs is in charge of arrangements. 601-764-2181

He was preceded in death by his father, Odie Ainsworth; mother, Ina Boykin Ainsworth.

Survivors include his wife, Irma Cox Ainsworth; son, Gerald Ainsworth of Ellisville, MS; daughter, Ina Ainsworth of Bay Springs, MS; brother, Rex Ainsworth; grandchildren, Jaco Abernethy, Ashley Ainsworth and Skylar Ainsworth; great grandchild, Olivia Ainsworth.
Pallbearers will be Gerald Ainsworth, Skylar Ainsworth, Cole Collins, Keith Buckley, Johnny Hand, and Bryan Hand.

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

11/03/2025

David Lon “Max” Yeager, 72, of Bay Springs, Mississippi, passed away on November 1, 2025.

Max’s life was defined by music — not just the strings he played, but the way he moved through the world. Music was how he prayed, how he celebrated, how he comforted, and how he loved. He had a gift for making others feel at home just by being in the room. Even after he began to lose the ability to communicate well, he spoke volumes with his joyful chuckle, a sound that could lift a heavy moment and remind everyone that love was still present.

Max leaves behind a legacy that cannot be measured — a legacy of song, of laughter, and of quiet courage. His melody lives on in the hands that play the guitar because he mentored them, the voices that sing because he encouraged them, and the hearts that love a little softer because he did.

Max is survived by his loving wife, Rhonda, who remained his steady companion and closest friend. He is also survived by his children: Nicole (Brian) of Canyon Lake, TX, Jesse (Jennifer) of Coos Bay, OR, Rachel of Portland, OR, Rebecca (Jay) of Terry, MS, and Will of Bay Springs, MS; seventeen grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. His siblings, Patti of Bay Springs, MS, Dot (Gary) of Belden, MS, and Robert of Wesson, MS, along with many cherished nieces, nephews, and friends that will hold his memory close.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Douglas Lon Yeager, Hubert Edward Green, and Rose Marie Green.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs located at 22 E 4th Avenue, Bay Springs, MS; with funeral service to follow at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow in Walters Chapel Cemetery in Bay Springs, Mississippi. Bro. Mark Lipking will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs is in charge of arrangements. 601-764-2181

10/31/2025

Betty Carolyne Chandler Johnson, 85 of Raleigh, MS passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at the Simpson General Hospital in Mendenhall, Mississippi. She was born Monday, September 16, 1940 in Taylorsville, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 03, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee. Burial will follow in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery in Mize, Mississippi. Bro. Scooter May will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee is in charge of arrangements. 601-849-5031.

Mrs. Johnson loved bird watching, crossword puzzles, and other type of puzzles. She adored her grandchildren, great- grandchildren, and her great –great grandchild. She cherished the family pet, Bocephus. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Dean Johnson, Sr.; son, Van David Johnson; father, Grover E`Van Chandler; mother, Hettie Mildred Green Chandler; brother, Grover Allen Chandler; sisters, Elizabeth Candace Royals, Hettie Catherine Smith and Thelma Jane Craft.

Survivors include her sons, Harold Dean Johnson, Jr. (Frankie), Anthony Keith Johnson (Tonya), Clinton Bradley Johnson (Tracy); sister, Norma Rose Jones; twelve grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren one great-great grandchild; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Keith Johnson, Clinton Johnson, Bradley Johnson, Dean Johnson, Roger Smith, and Ken Smith.

Honorary pallbearers will be Cody Johnson and Dustin Henderson.

10/29/2025

William (Bill) Evermont Newbury, 67, passed away on Tuesday, October 28. He was born on March 23, 1958, in Laurel, MS.

He graduated from Heidelberg Academy in 1976. He continued his education at JCJC and then graduated from diesel mechanic school in Nashville, TN. He worked as a diesel mechanic for many years and finished his career as a machinist at Hol-Mac. He and his wife, Sue, were owners of Bayless Restaurant.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Grace Newbury and his sister Beth Herrington.

He is survived by his wife, Sue; his son Eric, his sister, Lucile (Rodney) Zeagler; his brother, Joe Newbury. His granddaughter Maddy; and his great-granddaughter, Kaylee. He is also survived by special nephew, Joshua Knotts and niece, Amanda Hare along with many other nephews and nieces.

Graveside services will be at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Reverend James Sprayberry will officiate the service.

Pallbearers will be Billy Joe Knotts, Donnie Ray Haigler, Blake Haigler, Jonathan Knotts, Thomas Ratcliff and Dale Phillips.

To view and sign online guestbook, please visit www.colonialchapelbaysprings.com

10/24/2025

Walter Carr "Carl" Massey, Jr., 81, of Bay Springs, MS, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg, MS. Born on February 11, 1944, in Stringer, Mississippi, he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

He is survived by his loving wife, Theeta Henderson Massey; his daughter, Rhonda Cheramie and husband Johnny; his son, Damion Hegwood and wife Monica; and daughter, Demarais Duckworth and husband Jeremy. He was a proud grandfather to Tiffanie Boyce and husband David, Dexter Glisson, Copeland Hill and wife Karlee, Hannah Grace Hegwood, Gabriella Hegwood, Luke Hegwood, Cooper Duckworth, Sam Duckworth, and Emma Duckworth. His legacy continues with his great-grandchildren, Drew Boyce, Briggs Boyce, Vivian Hill, Adaline Hill, and Bennett Hill.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Carr Massey and Elma Lee Ishee Massey, as well as his brothers, David Massey, Jerry Massey, and Cecil Massey, and his sisters, Martha Ishee, Peggy Townsend, and Gwen Reeves.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM at Providence Primitive Baptist Church in Stringer. Funeral services will follow at the same location, with burial in Providence Cemetery. Bro. Mark Quarles will officiate the services. Arrangements are being handled by Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs.

Pallbearers will include Copeland Hill, Cooper Duckworth, Sam Duckworth, Luke Hegwood, Dexter Glisson, Jeremy Townsend, and David Boyce. Honorary pallbearers are Robert Massey, Riley Townsend, and Drew Boyce.

Walter will be remembered for his dedication to his family and his community. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Providence Primitive Baptist Church.

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22 E 4th Avenue
Bay Springs, MS
39422

Telephone

(601) 764-2181

Website

http://www.colonialchapelbaysprings.com/

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