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Sheila Stroud Bowman(November 13, 1956 – August 12, 2025) Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, August ...
08/13/2025

Sheila Stroud Bowman
(November 13, 1956 – August 12, 2025)

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins for Sheila Stroud Bowman, 68 of Taylorsville, who passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the Landmark of Collins.

Reverend Roy Dill will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the Calhoun Baptist Church Cemetery in Collins. Special music will be provided by Mr. Danny Wade. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.

The family will receive guests from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 3202 Highway 49, Collins, MS.

Pallbearers will be Wade Byron Stroud, Malachi Jordan, James Jordan, Noah Salinas, Buster Carter, and Shane Carter.

Mrs. Bowman was born on November 13, 1956, in Collins, Mississippi to Buford and Alma Ruth Wade Stroud. She was a graduate of Taylorsville High School and Jones County Junior College. Mrs. Bowman retired after twenty-nine plus years of service at the Mississippi Development Authority in Jackson. She was a member of the Westview Baptist Church in Jackson. Mrs. Bowman was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She loved to spend time with family members and will be greatly missed by them all.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Buford and Alma Ruth Wade Stroud.

Survivors include her son, Andrew Bowman (Hilary) of Mendenhall, MS; two brothers, Carroll Byron Stroud (Frances) of Elton, LA and Archie Darden Stroud (Anna) of Collins, MS; two granddaughters, Stella Ruth Anne Bowman and Emma Kate Bowman, both of Mendenhall, MS.; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

Jerry Romey Mooney, Sr.(December 14, 1942 – August 10, 2025)      Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, A...
08/11/2025

Jerry Romey Mooney, Sr.
(December 14, 1942 – August 10, 2025)

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins for Jerry Romey Mooney, Sr., 82 of Collins, Mississippi who passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at his residence.
Funeral staff will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the Union South Baptist Church Cemetery in Seminary. Special music will be provided by Mary Ann Sanford. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.
The family will receive guests from 10:00 am until 12:00 am on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 3202 Highway 49, Collins, Mississippi.
Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1960 to 1964. He made his living in the trucking industry as owner operator and truck driver for JIM Trucking. Jerry owned the Hub City Drag Strip in Hattiesburg, Mississippi from 1990 to 1995. He was a loving husband, father, grandpa, and great-grandpa and he will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his sons, Robert Kent Mooney, Jerry Romey Mooney, Jr.; his parents, Harvey Mooney and Lula Boleware Mooney.
Survivors include his wife of sixty four years, Delores "Inky" Laughlin Mooney of Collins; one son, Brian Everett Mooney of Moselle; two daughters, Mary Louise Mooney of Collins and LaLani Mooney Delk of Petal; three grandchildren, April Chmiel (Joey) of Petal, Allen Mooney (Stephanie) of Petal and Mallorie Mooney of Moselle; four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.
Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

Charlotte Marie Swanigan(December 19, 1942 – August 6, 2025)  Charlotte Marie Swanigan  (December 19, 1942 – August 6, 2...
08/08/2025

Charlotte Marie Swanigan
(December 19, 1942 – August 6, 2025)

Charlotte Marie Swanigan
(December 19, 1942 – August 6, 2025)

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at a later date for Charlotte Marie Swanigan, 82 of Collins, who passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the Forest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.

Charlotte was known by the Collins community as a friendly waitress at Speck's Restaurant and she enjoyed serving her customers. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially, her great niece Kylie. She was a loving sister, aunt, and friend to all who knew her, and she will be dearly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Charlene McLeod Swanigan.

Survivors include a host of family members and friends.

Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

Did you know that choosing cremation doesn't mean skipping a meaningful funeral service? Many families find comfort in a...
08/08/2025

Did you know that choosing cremation doesn't mean skipping a meaningful funeral service? Many families find comfort in a traditional viewing, visitation, and service before cremation. This allows loved ones to gather, share memories, and say a final goodbye, honoring the life lived in a way that feels right for them. It's about celebrating a life, regardless of the final disposition choice.

Benjamin Franklin Hughes(May 4, 1926 – July 22, 2025)      Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 2...
07/23/2025

Benjamin Franklin Hughes
(May 4, 1926 – July 22, 2025)

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Mount Horeb Baptist Church in Collins for Benjamin Franklin Hughes, 99 of Collins, who passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, Mississippi.
Brother Terry Phillips will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the Mount Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery in Collins. Special music will be provided by Mrs. Susan Deen and Mrs. Darlene Thompson. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.
The family will receive guests from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Mount Horeb Baptist Church, 25 Mount Horeb Road Collins, Mississippi.
Pallbearers will be Michael Sloan, Ben Hughes, Kyle Sloan, Blaine Knight, Eric Johnson, and Eli Norris. Honorary pallbearers will be Boots Hughes, Ray Hughes, Charlie Bill Bonds, and Kaden Sloan.
Franklin began his construction career with W.E. Wolf Construction Company as a bulldozer operator. He ended his construction career with W.R. Fairchild Construction Company as a bridge construction supervisor. Later in life he worked for R.F. Truesdale Trucking Company as a truck driver and dispatcher. The last five years of his working career, he drove a truck for R.and R.Trucking. Franklin was an avid gardener and enjoyed rocking in his rocking chair. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and he will be dearly missed by all of his family.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Hughes; one daughter, Sharron Hughes; parents, W.H. Hughes and Vester Williams Hughes; one grandson, Denton Knight and one son-in-law, David Knight.
Survivors include his wife of nineteen years, Rachel Hughes of Laurel; two sons, Benny Hughes of Collins and Charles Hughes of Hendersonville, NC; one daughter, Sherry Hughes Knight of Seminary; step-son, David Dyess of Laurel; step-daughter, Sonya Everett (Douglas) of Laurel; grandson, Ben Hughes (Morgan) of Petal; granddaughter, Jeanie Knight Sloan (Michael) of Hattiesburg; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.
In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations to be made in his name to Mount Horeb Baptist Church.
Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

Mazie McRaney Rogers(April 15, 1939 – July 15, 2025)A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m.  on...
07/22/2025

Mazie McRaney Rogers
(April 15, 1939 – July 15, 2025)

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Williamsburg Methodist Church in Collins for Mazie McRaney Rogers, 86 of Collins, who passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.

Reverend Bob Lytle will officiate at the services. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.

The family will receive guests from 1:00 p.m. until service time on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Williamsburg Methodist Church, 17 Sunset-Williamsburg Road, Collins, Mississippi, 39428.

Mrs. Rogers was born on April 15, 1939, in Collins, Mississippi to Daniel Warren McRaney Sr. and Lettie Jewel Campbell McRaney. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. Mrs. Rogers retired from the Mississippi State Welfare Department after twenty plus years of service. She was a member of the Williamsburg Methodist Church. Mrs. Rogers was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Larry Rogers; her parents Daniel Warren McRaney Sr. and Lettie Jewel Campbell McRaney; two brothers, Jerry McRaney and Daniel Warren McRaney Jr.; and one sister, Evelyn Peggy McRaney Kelly.

Survivors include her son, Daniel Dewayne Rogers (Susan Rogers) of Collins, MS; two daughters, Linda McCoy Farlow (Kidd Farlow) of Columbia, MS and Laura Sullivan (Christopher Sullivan) of Prentiss, MS; five grandchildren, Matthew McCoy, Joshua McCoy, Michelle Sullivan Johnson (Terrell Johnson), Justin Sullivan, and Balyn Rogers; five great-grandchildren; two nieces, Sonya McRaney Powell of Laurel, MS and Pam Kelly Bullock of Hattiesburg , MS.; and a host of great nieces and great nephews.

Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

Karen Suzette Ezell Anderson(August 22, 1962 – July 10, 2025)           Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Sat...
07/10/2025

Karen Suzette Ezell Anderson
(August 22, 1962 – July 10, 2025)

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Sanford Missionary Baptist Church in Seminary for Karen Suzette Ezell Anderson, 62 of Petal, who passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Brother Clay Williamson will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the Bullock Cemetery in Seminary. Special music will be provided by Mrs. Happy Sullivan. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.

The family will receive friends from 9:30 am until 11:00 am on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Sanford Missionary Baptist Church, 600 Old Hwy 49, Seminary, Mississippi.

Pallbearers will be Gregory Scott Dorman, Dewey Earl Ezell, Michael Lane Ezell, Mikey Ezell, Gerald Walker Ezell, Jr. and Chris Mitchell.

Mrs. Anderson was born on August 22, 1962, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to Gerald Walker Ezell and Linda Nell Yelverton Ezell. She retired from the Nissan Manufacturing Plant in Canton. Mrs. Anderson was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church in Collins. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, and will be greatly missed by her family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Steven Anderson; and her parents, Gerald Walker Ezell and Linda Nell Yelverton Ezell.

Survivors include one daughter, Kayla Anderson Sullivan (Kyle) of Seminary, MS; one son, Gregory Scott Dorman of Hattiesburg; three brothers, Gerald Walker Ezell Jr., Dewey Earl Ezell, and Michael Lane Ezell, all of McLaurin, MS; five grandchildren, Nehemiah Trae Dorman, Emma Kate Dorman, Daniel Storm Dorman, Mary Keller Sullivan, and Kyle Knox Sullivan; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

Charlie Floyd Yates(September 24, 1934 – July 6, 2025)           Graveside services will be held at 11:15 am on Tuesday,...
07/07/2025

Charlie Floyd Yates
(September 24, 1934 – July 6, 2025)

Graveside services will be held at 11:15 am on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the Williamsburg Methodist Church Cemetery in Collins, Mississippi for Charlie Floyd Yates, 90 of Collins, Mississippi who passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at his residence.
Brother Ronnie Purser will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the Williamsburg Methodist Church Cemetery in Collins. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.
The family will receive guests from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 3202 Highway 49, Collins, Mississippi.
Pallbearers will be Kade Stennett, Mason Lambert, Tyler Harvey, Doug Dickenson, Andy Duckworth, and Philip Hux. Honorary pallbearers will be Cliff Kelly, Dr. Joe Johnston, Bobby Barnes, Charlie Bill Bonds, and members of Gum Swamp Hunting Club.
Charlie enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, sports and growing tomatoes. He was a hard worker and owned and operated Collins Heating and Air Condition until he was physically unable to do so. He was a loving husband, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Charlie was a friend to many and will be missed by all who knew him as "Charlie Floyd." Everyone had a Charlie Floyd story, and he went above and beyond to make people comfortable in his heating and air condition business. He loved gospel music and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Lela Grayson Yates; and two brothers, Burch Yates and Grayson Yates.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-five years, Mary McRaney Yates of Collins; one son, Chuck Yates (Marsha) of Collins; one daughter, Beverly Yates Stennett (William) of Mount Olive; four grandchildren, Kade Stennett (Abbi) of Mount Olive, Sydney Lambert (Mason) of Mount Olive, Amanda Jones (Ransom) of Seminary, and Todd Moore of Collins; four great-grandchildren, Saylor Grace Sennett, Kadee Rae Sennett, Whitley Yates, and a soon-to-be great-granddaughter, Valley Lambert; one brother, Carol Yates of Brandon; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

🇺🇸 We wish everyone a safe and meaningful 4th of July! In celebration of our nation’s freedom, we honor the courage and ...
07/04/2025

🇺🇸 We wish everyone a safe and meaningful 4th of July! In celebration of our nation’s freedom, we honor the courage and sacrifice of those who made it possible. Happy Independence Day!

Deborah Jean Jones(April 9, 1958 – June 28, 2025)      Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, July 1, 202...
06/29/2025

Deborah Jean Jones
(April 9, 1958 – June 28, 2025)

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins, for Deborah Jean Jones, 67 of Seminary, who passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Jefferson Davis Extended Care Facility in Prentiss, Mississippi.
Reverend Kent McKenzie will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the Jesus Name Lighthouse Church Cemetery in Collins. Special music will be provided by Leigh Anne McKenzie Martin. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.
The family will receive guests from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 3202 Highway 49, Collins, Mississippi.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Jones, Reggie Jones, Todd Jones, LaHoma Jones, and Ledrew Smith.
Deborah enjoyed spending time with family, fishing, listening to music and attending church; she never met a stranger. Those that knew her, knew her smile, laugh, and joy was absolutely contagious. Deborah was loved by all who knew her, and she will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George Welton Jones and Shirley Eubanks Jones and one sister, Patricia Diane Jones Walley.
Survivors include her sisters, Wanda Jones McKenzie (Kent) of Seminary, LaHoma Leigh Jones of Seminary and a host of other family members.
Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

Betty Jean Sanford Revette(February 22, 1946 – June 27, 2025)      Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, ...
06/28/2025

Betty Jean Sanford Revette
(February 22, 1946 – June 27, 2025)

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the The Blended Church in Seminary for Betty Jean Revette, 79 of Seminary, who passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at her residence in Seminary.
Pastor Timothy Hopkins and Brother Milton Williams will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery in Seminary. Special music will be provided by Mrs. Lynn DeBuque and Mr. Steven Sanford. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.
The family will receive guests from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the The Blended Church, 932 Highway 590 in Seminary Mississippi.
Pallbearers will be Logan Craft, Gage Craft, Corey Jones, Cayden Starr, Myles Revette, and Kyzar Revette. Honorary pallbearers will be Haidyn Hicks, Cohen Hicks, Taegyn Jones, Easton Fortenberry, and Colin Grissett.
Betty was a faithful servant of Jesus whose life overflowed with love, prayer, and kindness. She never met a stranger and was always ready to share God's word and pray with anyone, anywhere. Her faith was the foundation of her life, and her prayers touched countless hearts, even those she had never met. She loved everyone she encountered with genuine warmth and grace, living out Christ's love daily. Her legacy of unwavering faith, compassion, and joyful service will continue to inspire all who were blessed to know her.
She was preceded in death by her son; Stacy Revette; daughter, Shonna Revette; her parents, Ernest Sanford and Clara Lott Sanford; brothers, Willis Sanford, Paul Sanford, Douglas Sanford, David Sanford and Ernest Sanford, Jr. and one sister, JoAnn Sanford Loveless.
Survivors include her husband of sixty-four years, Larry Revette of Seminary; one daughter, Connie Revette Craft (Greg) of Seminary; seven grandchildren, Louie Revette, Carrissa Craft Daley (Quinn) of Seminary, Nathan Craft (Nikki) of Seminary, Candice Craft Hicks (Adam) of Seminary, Tiffany Sifers of Waxahachie, Texas, Brittany Sifers of Waxahachie, Texas and Kristen Revette of Seminary; one brother, Billy Sanford (Faye) of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana; sixteen grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.
Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

Peggy Kendrick Leggett(September 18, 1949 – June 19, 2025)  Funeral services will be held at 2:30 pm on Sunday, June 22,...
06/20/2025

Peggy Kendrick Leggett
(September 18, 1949 – June 19, 2025)

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 pm on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins for Peggy Kendrick Leggett, 75 of Collins, who passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Brother Jansen Bounds will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the Collins City Cemetery in Collins. Special music will be provided by Mrs. Melanie Hubbard, Mr. Jeremy Wade, and Mr. Rodney Mooney. Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins will be in charge of the arrangements.

The family will receive guests from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 3202 Highway 49, Collins, MS.

Pallbearers will be Samuel Rosa, Jeremy Wade, Mike Eaton, Robert Kendrick, Rodney Mooney, and Jason Mooney. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Kendrick, Ricky Kendrick, and Dalton Stanford.

Mrs. Leggett was born on September 18, 1949, in Collins, Mississippi to Lavern C. Kendrick and Erma Mooney Kendrick. She retired from the Covington County School District after twenty plus years of service as a cafeteria cashier. Mrs. Kendrick was a member of the Baptist faith and attended Ora Baptist Church in Collins. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lavern C. and Erma Mooney Kendrick; her husbands, Jimmy Leggett and Christopher Rosa; one brother, David Kendrick; and a brother-in-law, William Wallace Allred.

Survivors include her daughter, Melissa Leggett Wade (Jeremy) of Seminary; one son, Samuel Rosa (Kelly) of Hattiesburg; three brothers, Ronnie Kendrick (Virginia) of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Robert Kendrick (Jo) of Andersonville, Tennessee, and Ricky Kendrick (Mike) of Laurel, MS; two sisters, Joanne Kendrick Allred and Sandra Kendrick Mooney (Joe), both of Collins, MS; seven grandchildren, Andrew Wade, Rachel Wade, Joseph Wade, Susanna Wade, Samuel Rosa, Ellie Rosa, and Nicholas Tannehill; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members

Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com

Address

3302 Highway 49/P. O. Box 2336
Collins, MS
39428

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Thursday 9am - 1pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
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