Hathorn Funeral Home

06/03/2026

Mary Loucinda Newman Herrington, 84, of Columbia, passed away on May 31, 2026.

Born April 12, 1942, in Anniston, Alabama, to Lincoln and Irene Newman, Loucinda displayed a remarkable musical talent from an early age. Following her childhood years in Alabama, the family moved to Lucedale, Mississippi, where she became an accomplished pianist, flutist and singer. She was a true coloratura soprano, selected by competitive audition for The Metropolitan Opera as a senior in 1960. Rather than pursue a performance career in New York, she married Ronnie Herrington in 1961 and devoted her life to family and music education.

Loucinda and Ronnie started their family in Pascagoula before moving to Columbia in 1966, where she became choral director at Columbia High School while Ronnie served as the CHS band director. Together they became beloved pillars of the arts community. In 1978 she founded the school's musical theater program in collaboration with the CHS band, the speech department led by Mary Jean McKay, and the local dance studio Ecole de' Dance, led by Yvette Johnson.

Their inaugural production, the Broadway show, Li'l Abner, launched a performance tradition which continues to the present day. In 2015 a new CHS arts facility was built and named Herrington Hall in recognition of the couple's decades of collaborative service to the arts and education.

She is survived by her husband and children: Ronald (Chip) Herrington of Mobile, Alabama; Benjamin L. Herrington (Alisa) of Hartford, Connecticut; Katherine Bennett (James) of Birmingham, Alabama; and two granddaughters, Sophie Herrington of Minneapolis and Isabella Herrington of Atlanta.

A memorial service will be held at 1pm on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Hathorn Funeral Home. The family will receive guests at noon prior to the service.

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William Earl Conerly
78, Columbia

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Hathorn Funeral in Columbia, MS for William Earl Conerly, 78 of Columbia, who passed away May 28, 2026. Rev. Brian Stewart will officiate the services. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbia

The Conerly family will receive guests on Tuesday Morning from 11:00 am up until the hour of service at 1:00 pm at Hathorn Funeral Home.

Earl was a man who found immense joy in the simple, beautiful things in life. He had a passion for woodworking, he spent hours creating beautifully detailed birdhouses and bird feeders, bringing life and song to his surrounding community. His love for the outdoors shone brightly through his meticulous yard work, where he could often be found mowing the grass, tending to his gardens, and nurturing his flower beds into stunning displays. He was a faithful member of the North Columbia Baptist Church for many years. Above all, Mr. Conerly loved his family and friends deeply; possessing a warm, welcoming spirit, he truly never met a stranger.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, William and Lena Conerly; Sister, Gale Boleware; Brother-in-law, Bo Boleware; Nephew, Leslie Purnell.

He is survived by his Brother, Tommy Conerly (Josie) of Columbia; Nieces, Kim Barnes (Scott) of Daphne, AL, Kerry Forman (Craig) of Ocean Springs, MS, Anna Clair Villa (Eliud) of Ocean Springs, MS, Meredith Barnes of Nashville, TN; Nephews, Thomas Foreman of Ocean Springs, MS, Jack Barnes of Daphne, AL, Sanders Barnes of Daphne, AL; and his loving Cousins, Dottie McAllister (Randy), Jeanette Hutchins (Jimmy), Linda Ginn, Sherri Bevels all of Columbia, MS.

The family of Earl would like to express gratitude to the loving care giving him by the Myrtles Nursing Center.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Gideons.

Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia is in charge of the arrangements. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.hathornfuneralhome.com.

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Randy Lamar Davis
36, Columbia

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia for Randy Davis, 36, of Columbia who passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2026 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Hathorn Funeral Home.

Randy was a man whose life was defined by the joy he brought to others and the deep love he held for his family. He had a vibrant, creative spirit that shone through his passions, whether he was mesmerizing a crowd with his favorite close-up magic tricks or creating bold, expressive pieces through spray paint art. A natural entertainer, nothing brought him more fulfillment than lighting up a room and making kids laugh at birthday parties. Yet, above all his talents and hobbies, Randy’s greatest devotion was to his children and his wife.

He was preceded in death by his Father, Jerry Davis; Grandparents, George and Bonnie Davis and Cecil and Sandra Johnson;

He is survived by his wife, Carrie Davis of Columbia; three children, Emalie Davis, R. J. Davis, Michael Davis all of Columbia; Mother, Robyn Gardner of Lumberton; a host of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins; Step-Mother, Telia Turnage; and many Friends.

Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia is in charge of the arrangements. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.hathornfuneralhome.com.

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Angel Renee Cox
35, Columbia

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia for Angel Renee Cox, 35 of Kokomo, who passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Interment will be at Cox Family Cemetery in Kokomo.

The Cox family will receive guests on Saturday evening from 5:00 pm up until the hour of service on Sunday at 1:00 pm at Hathorn Funeral Home.

A precious soul that would brighten everyone’s day that she met. She loved her family and her fur babies, you’d see her walking around holding them up until they were too big and then she still tried. She loved spending her time at the snowball stand or “cream” as she called it as well as at the “Eggs” aka the chicken farm and home playing on her tablet or watching her movies and loved taking pictures of everyone when they weren’t looking. She was a sneaky one. She also had a bad habit of taking anything she liked no matter who it belonged to. She was so good at it that you didn’t even notice it gone until 5 items later were gone. So, I would tell her she was a thief. She would say yeah a Pief. So, then she was referred to as the “PIEF”. She liked picking on people then would laugh. She loved grabbing Bobby’s hat and running with it and cackling out laughing as she was running. When she was happy you would know it. Often she would run through the house just a laughing or she would be singing and dancing. And when you made her mad you knew it. She had a temper. And was stubborn as a bull. When she went anywhere she had to take 3-5 bags with her. You couldn’t get her out of the house with none or just one without a fight. And if you was in a hurry to leave. Well that was just your problem because she didn’t get in a hurry for anything. I’d say come on let’s go she would holler back that she was coming. I’d holler a few more times and 5 minutes later she was still in there stuffing things in one of her bags. And still telling you she was coming.

She didn’t have a care in the world and lived every day as her best day.

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She was preceded in death by her Parents, Jerry Dale Cox, Sr. & Elizabeth Ann Miller Cox; one Brother, Bobby Ray Cox; one Nephew, Jerry Dale Cox, III; four Grandparents, Wardale & Pearl Cox, Ulden & Zaie E. Miller; and a number of Aunts and Uncles.

She was survived by three Siblings, Jerry Dale Cox, Jr., of Connecticut, Phillip Lee Cox (Rhonda), of Kokomo, Amy Stogner (Randal), of Kokomo; seven Nephews, Justin Cox, of Purvis, Austin Cox, of Kokomo, Cole Cox, of Tennessee, Brantley Cox, of Kokomo, Michael Cox, of Connecticut, Ryan Cox, of Connecticut, William Cox, of North Carolina, David Young; seven Nieces, Kelly Cox, of Kokomo, Tiffany Cox, of Kokomo, Kristen Deal, of Columbia, Layken Cox, of Foxworth, Katelyn Cox, of Vicksburg, Rachael Cox, of Connecticut, Renee Cox, of North Carolina; and other numerous Nieces, Nephews, and family members.

Angel will be carried to her final resting place by those honored to serve as Pallbearers; Austin Cox, Logan Peterson, Connor Barron, Brandon Mullen, Ronald Morgan, Curtis Morgan, and Tanner Cox.

Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia is in charge of the arrangements. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.hathornfuneralhome.com.

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