The Obituary Section

Mr. Jerry Cooper Jr.

, Mississippi

Jerry Cooper born April 7 1943 in Amory Mississippi was the only child of Gerald E. and Dena Lott Cooper. He passed from this life into Gods presence October 11 2026 after a brief illness. For fifty years Jerry worked all over the world in the oil industry. After retirement he enjoyed a career in real estate. He never met a stranger and had the ability to make people laugh. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Columbia loved God sports and country music. Most of all he loved his family. The highlight of his days was attending activities of all his grandchildren. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of sixtyfour years Patricia his two daughters Karen Peacher Clay and Tiffany Hammons David six grandchildren Logan Kemp Cameron Chelsea Kemp Brad Christina Kemp Dylan Ladner Lacey Peyton Ladner and Hunter…

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Thomas Isaiah Oquin

, Mississippi

October 8, 2026

Thomas Isaiah OQuin of Columbia Mississippi passed away on Friday October 9 2026 at the age of 42. He was born in Columbia to Joseph and Gayle OQuin where has remained a lifelong resident. He attended West Marion High School and Pearl River Community College. Thomas was a decorated veteran who served our country in the U.S. Army. He was a welder and a carpenter who loved to build things. He was employed with SLINE Construction. Thomas was devoted to his family and will be remembered for his big heart. He was giving generous and always willing to help anyone in need. He was preceded in death by his mother Gayle OQuin a sister Wendy OQuin and a son Isaiah OQuin. Thomas is survived by his wife Allison Hollie two daughters Kaydance Hollie and Aspen OQuin three sons Anthony Hollie Tyson OQuin and Atlas OQuin his father Joey OQuin a…

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