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09/18/2025

Services for Gerald Sanders

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09/15/2025

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Audrea Stringer Aurillo
53, New Orleans

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Improve Baptist Church in Columbia for Audrea Stringer Aurillo, 53, of New Orleans, who passed away Friday, September 5, 2025 at Ochsner’s Hospital. Interment will be at Improve Baptist Church Cemetery in Columbia. Bro. Jonathan McLemore will officiate the services. Reuben McDowell will provide special music.

The Aurillo family will receive friends on Saturday morning, beginning at 10:00 am until the hour of service of 11:00 am at Improve Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her Mother, Lynne Irene Morris Hinkle; Brother, Russell W. Stringer, Jr.; two Grandfathers, W. J. Boe Stringer and Robert Schuyler Morris; two Grandmothers, Eddie Pearl Stringer and Irene Laied Morris.

She is survived by her Spouse, Paul Aurillo of New Orleans, LA; Son, Robert Auriello of New Orleans, LA; Father, Russell W. Stringer, Sr. (Gayle) of Columbia, MS; Aunt, A host of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and other family & friends.

Mrs. Aurillo will be carried to her final rest by those honored to serve as pallbearers; they include: Greg Sanders, Chase Mashburn, Ethan Simmons, and Murphy Bond.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you make donations to Improve Baptist Church...

Hathorn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Friends may sign an online guest register book at www.hathornfuneralhome.com

09/15/2025

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Gerald Sanders
82, Columbia

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia for Thomas Gerald Sanders, 82, of Columbia, who passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Marion General Hospital. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbia. Rev. James McCraney, Rev. Everette Broome, and Rev. Bill Morris will officiate the services. Brad Day and Laurie Dale will provide special music.

The Sanders family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Hathorn Funeral Home.

A man of deep faith and a devoted family man, Gerald was a beloved grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a faithful member of Enon Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. He had a great love for the outdoors, often found deer hunting or fishing, and took immense pride in his lawn. For 54 years, he was a dedicated manager at Corr Williams in Columbia and served three terms as Marion County Constable. Known for his playful spirit and sense of humor, Gerald was a true jokester who brought laughter to all who knew him. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and community.

He was preceded in death by his Father, Claude Theodore Sanders; and his Mother, Ruby Bea Herrington Daniels; one Brother, Joe Carol Sanders; and two Sisters, Marilyn Moody, Penny Clinton.

He is survived by his Wife of sixty-three years, Mary Alavene Robbins Sanders, of Columbia; his Son, Rodney Sanders (Debbie), of Columbia; his Daughter, Angela Hill (Louis), of Columbia; two Sisters, Dianne Ray, of Columbia, Pam Day, of Pass Christian; four Grandchildren, Amy Sanders, of Columbus, Ohio, Tyler Sanders, of Ocean Springs, Justin Hill, of Pearl, Emily Sandifer, of Columbia; three Great Grandchildren, Addy Sanders, of Ocean Springs, Aurora Sanders, of Ocean Springs, Colton Sandifer, of Columbia.

Mr. Sanders will be carried to his final resting place by those honored to serve as Pallbearers; they include: Tyler Sanders, Justin Hill, Brent Sandifer, Brad Day, Leonard Thomas, and Cameron Campbell. Cole Robbins will serve as an Honorary pallbearer.

Hathorn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Friends may sign an online guest register book at www.hathornfuneralhome.com

09/15/2025

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09/11/2025

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09/10/2025

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James Ricky Sistrunk
71, Columbia

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia for James Ricky Sistrunk, 71, of Columbia, who passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Forrest General Hospital. Interment will be at Pine Burr Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in Columbia, Bro. Terry Rayborn will officiate the services..

The Sistrunk family will receive friends on Saturday evening, beginning at 12:00 pm until the hour of service of 2:00 pm at Hathorn Funeral Home.

He was preceded in death by his Father, James Wesley Sistrunk; Mother, Martha Johnson Sistrunk; three Brothers, Lavon Sistrunk, Allen Sistrunk and Paul Wesley Sistrunk.

He is survived by his Son, James Sistrunk (Chalisa) of Columbia, MS; four Daughters, Angela Beach of Columbia, MS, Diane Kennedy (Herbert) of Jayess, MS, Katrina House (Jed) of Columbia, MS and Latasha Culpepper (James) of Columbia, MS; two Brothers, Frankie Sistrunk and Reggie Sistrunk; four Sisters, Nell McGill, Teresa Peak, Rita Henderson and Pauline Raynes; 12 Grandchildren; 3 Great Grandchildren; A host of nephews, nieces, and friends.

Mr. Sistrunk will be carried to his final rest by those honored to serve as pallbearers; they include Brandon Peak, Desert Sistrunk, Tyler Bolin, Jonathan Jones, Lewis Herberger, and Kade Anderson.

Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences and a guest registry are available at www.hathornfuneralhome.com.

09/08/2025

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09/05/2025

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Glyn Dale Simmons
82, Baton Rouge

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbia for Glyn Dale Simmons, 82, of Baton Rouge, LA, who passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025. Rev. Valton Douglas will officiate the services.

Glyn Dale Simmons was born September 7, 1942 in Pascagoula, MS to wartime parents, Ireece and Allie Ray Simmons. Glyn being their first son would go on to be raised in the small town of Improve, MS, later enjoying his siblings Frances, Alvin and Sandra. He led a carefree idyllic childhood running through woods and swimming in Little River creek. Glyn was baptized in this same creek, leading to a lifelong love of his Lord and savior. Glyn attended Improve School, 1st through 12th grade where excelled as Captain of his basketball team, Class President and reached Life Status in the Boy Scouts before his group dismembered. He attended Pearl River Junior College until Uncle Sam called him to serve in the United States Air Force. He proudly served four years during the Viet Nam War era. Being honorably discharged he returned home to the small town of Improve ready to make his mark in the world. In 1960 he began a career working for Southern Bell as a lineman in Biloxi, MS. After making it through several company mergers, Southern Bell, South Central Bell, BellSouth and finally AT&T. For 35 years, Glyn held several marketing positions, retiring while in the Consultant Liaison Program where he served as President of the Society of Telecommunications Consultants. Glyn always had a true interest and respect for all people. He always lit up a room when he was around, especially when his daughters, Tasha, Tia, Tatum (deceased) , Angie and Kristen were around. Glyn is a member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL. Glyn was loved and will be missed by so many.

Hathorn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Friends may sign an online guest register book at www.hathornfuneralhome.com

09/03/2025

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09/02/2025

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