Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs and Raleigh

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs and Raleigh 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.

Bobbie Ainsworth Blackwell, age 84, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, at MS Care Center of Raleigh, MS. She was born Nov...
06/08/2026

Bobbie Ainsworth Blackwell, age 84, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, at MS Care Center of Raleigh, MS. She was born November 16, 1941, in Bay Springs, MS.

Bobbie was a member of Union Baptist Church of Bay Springs. She grew up in Bay Springs and attended Raleigh High School where she excelled in basketball and was voted Best Athlete her Senior Year. She retired after 30+ years from Southern Pine Electric Power Association of Taylorsville. Bobbie enjoyed being outdoors working in her yard and garden. Fishing was one of her favorite past times.
She is preceded in the death by parents, Lane Ainsworth and Ruby Stringer, sister, Elaine McMullan.

Bobbie is survived by her husband of 64 years, Jack Blackwell; son Stacy Blackwell (Jackie); grandchildren, Blaine Gregory (Michelle), Jake Gregory (Kyna), and 5 great-grandchildren; sisters, Johnnie Bryant, June Hollingshead (Jimmy), Shelby Jones, Ann Trest; brother, Roger Stringer (Faye).

Visitation will be held Wednesday June 10, 2026, at Colonial Chapel Bay Springs from 10:00AM to 12:00PM with funeral service to follow. Burial will be held at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Leon Carmichael will officiate.

Pallbearers are Bobbie’s two grandsons, Blaine and Jake Gregory, nephews, Pete Lewis, Eddie McMullan, Todd Yelverton, and Tony Yelverton.

Honorary pallbearers are Joe Ishee, Leroy Shelby, Roger Yelverton, and Jimmy Hollingshead.

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

Larry Glenn, 74, of Bay Springs passed from this life Friday, June 5, 2026. He was born on November 22, 1951, to Henry D...
06/06/2026

Larry Glenn, 74, of Bay Springs passed from this life Friday, June 5, 2026. He was born on November 22, 1951, to Henry Diston and Ema Lou Hancock Glenn. Larry was a member of Zion Rest Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents Henry Diston Glenn and Ema Lou Hancock Glenn, sister Linda Patterson and great grand daughter Pricilla Glenn.

Survivors include his son Steven Glenn (Stacy) of Raleigh, MS; daughters, Angela Pugh (Jamie) of Bay Springs, MS; and Sandy Johnson (Billy) of Mize, MS; grandchildren Kristian Wilkerson, Angel Glenn, Danielle Wilkerson, Alex Glenn, Toni Baggett, Summer Jernigan, Hunter Pugh, and Kaden Pugh, as well as 16 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday June 9, 2026, from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Lake Como Baptist Church, CR 23 Bay Springs, MS. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 PM. Graveside services will follow at Walnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, SCR 84 Raleigh, MS. Bro. Paul Hand and Bro. Carlton McNeer will officiate. Special music will be brought by Mrs. Melinda Hand. Friends and family will serve as pallbearers. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers are Paul Ingram and Paul Strickland.

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

Joe Thomas Husband, 79, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, at Merit Health Wesley Hospital in Hattiesburg, Mississi...
06/05/2026

Joe Thomas Husband, 79, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, at Merit Health Wesley Hospital in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, surrounded by the family who loved him dearly.

Joe was born on September 13, 1946, in Raleigh, Mississippi, to Dent and Cora Mae (Middleton) Husband.

A 1966 graduate of Raleigh High School, Joe soon answered the call to serve his country by joining the United States Marine Corps. He honorably served during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1968. Following his military service, he returned home and married the love of his life, Jimmie Sue Yates, on August 16, 1969. Together they shared 56 years of marriage and built a family legacy rooted in faith, kindness, integrity, and love.

Joe continued his education and earned a degree in History from William Carey College. Throughout his life, he remained active in his community, serving as a substitute teacher in the Raleigh School System, coaching Little League baseball, and faithfully serving as a Deacon at First Baptist Church of Raleigh.

One of Joe’s greatest passions was woodworking. He possessed a remarkable talent for creating handcrafted treasures that will be enjoyed by family and friends for generations. Among his many creations were a life-sized three-car train that children could ride, miniature train sets, Christmas decorations, cedar chests, swing sets, baby cradles, and countless other projects crafted with patience, skill, and love.

Whether attending a ball game, building a cradle for a grandchild, serving his church, or helping a neighbor, Joe demonstrated his love through quiet acts of service and unwavering devotion to those around him.

Joe was a proud father to three children: Elaine Husband of Raleigh, Mississippi; Joey Husband (Hope Husband) of Sumrall, Mississippi; and Zack Husband of Sumrall, Mississippi.

Being a grandfather was one of his greatest joys. He was the devoted grandfather of Alexis Breanna Husband, Austin Thomas Husband, and Ashleigh Anna Husband. He rarely missed a ball game, school activity, scouting event, or special occasion and took great pride in supporting each of his grandchildren. One of his proudest moments was being honored by Austin during his Eagle Scout achievement.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dent and Cora Mae Husband, and his brothers, Bobby Husband and Gerald Husband.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Jimmie Sue Husband; his daughter, Elaine Husband; his sons, Joey Husband (Hope Husband) and Zack Husband; and his cherished grandchildren, Alexis Husband, Austin Husband, and Ashleigh Anna Husband. He is also survived by his sister, Helen Yates Benavides, and his brother, Gaddis “Bull” Yates, along with numerous extended family members and friends whose lives were enriched by knowing him.

Joe’s family never questioned his faith. He was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, and they find comfort in knowing he is now in the presence of the Savior he faithfully served.

To know Joe was to love him. He never met a stranger, offered kindness freely, and leaves behind a legacy of faith, service, craftsmanship, and unconditional love.

Visitation will be held at Liberty Baptist Church, Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., with funeral services immediately following. Interment will follow at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery
Pallbearers will be Joey Husband, Zack Husband, Austin Husband, David Husband, Gaddis “Uncle Bull” Yates, and Corey Bond.
Honorary Pallbearer: BoBo Bowen.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude for the many prayers, acts of kindness, and support shown during Joe’s illness and passing.

His lessons, love, and example will remain in the hearts of those who knew him for generations to come.

John Paul Johnston, of Stringer, MS, passed away on May 25, 2026. He was born in Stringer, MS on March 22, 1933, to Rob...
05/26/2026

John Paul Johnston, of Stringer, MS, passed away on May 25, 2026. He was born in Stringer, MS on March 22, 1933, to Robert Cecil Johnston and Elsie Ishee Johnston.

He graduated from Stringer Attendance Center in 1951 and attended Jones County Junior College. Paul was drafted in 1953 to serve his country in the United States Army in Germany and honorably discharged in 1955. When he returned home from service, he married Alice McCarty on August 11, 1955. Paul and Alice started their lives together on the family farm and began Johnston Egg Farm. He sold eggs to many businesses and people throughout the years and was commonly referred to as the “Egg Man”. In 1992, he retired from the egg farm and he and his son-in-law built broiler houses and he continued working on the farm tending to the chickens and cows until his health declined this past year. Paul enjoyed gardening, baling hay and tending to his cattle. He served ten years on the West Jasper School Board of Trustees, serving as President for six years. He was a member of Stringer Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Elsie Johnston, sisters Bobbye Johnston Dillard and Mary Johnston Tillman and son, Robert Jay Johnston.

He is survived by his wife of seventy years, Alice McCarty Johnston, daughter Paula Johnston King and son-in-law James King, grandson Kelby Johnston King, nephew James Tillman and niece Robyn Dillard Cogdell.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Bay Springs, MS. Graveside services will be held at 12:30 pm at Providence Cemetery in Stringer, MS with burial to follow. Bro. Buddy Jennings and Bro. Josh Chandler will officiate. Pallbearers will be Scott Ealum, Bob Graham, Steve Ishee, Don McCarty, Glen Myers, Kelly Simmons, Kenny Simmons and James Tillman.

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

Montynne Downs Griffin Brown passed away on May 25, 2026, peacefully in her home. She was born on the 26th of September...
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.

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

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

Carla Diane Baughman, of Heidelberg, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at her residence. Bor...
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.

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

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

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Bay Springs, MS
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