The Obituary Section

Jr. Donald "Donnie" Clark Castle

, Mississippi

Donald “Donnie” Clark Castle, Jr., of the Dixie Community, Hattiesburg, Mississippi passed away surrounded by the love of his family and friends on May 15, 2026. Born on February 29, 1968, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Donnie always joked that being a Leap Year baby made him extra special. Anyone who knew him would agree that he truly was.A 1986 graduate of Forrest County Agricultural High School, Donnie was a man deeply rooted in the land and community he loved. He lived and worked on his home place in Dixie his entire life, where he found joy in the simple and meaningful things: his family, friends, raising cattle, cutting hay, mending fences, and spending time outdoors. In his younger years, he enjoyed riding horses, team roping and showing livestock. He continued to embrace the cowboy way of life wholeheartedly. Donnie was, through and through, an old cowboy soul.Donnie faithfully served both his…

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Jr. Auldon "Mutt" Doyle Morrow

, Mississippi

May 14, 2026

Auldon “Mutt” Doyle Morrow, Jr, 68, of Purvis passed away on May 15, 2026 at Forrest General Hospital. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Pine Grove Baptist Church at 3 P.M.Mr. Morrow was a proud follower of Jesus Christ. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. In his retirement he loved spending time with his daughter Kristy. They enjoyed traveling, going thrifting, and going to ball games together. He loved his family, and was most proud of being called Pawpaw.He was preceded in death by his parents, Auldon Doyle Morrow, Sr. and Jeanette Morrow.He is survived by his wife, Debbie Morrow of Purvis; his daughter, Kristy Roseberry (Burt) of Purvis; his son, Todd Morrow of Purvis; six grandchildren, Graham, Gabby, Chris, Sophie, Emma, and Rhett; his sister, Patricia Grantham of Sumrall; his brother, Danny Morrow of Purvis; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Donna Wells Campbell

, Mississippi

Donna Wells Campbell, 80, of Hattiesburg, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Asbury Hospice House. Visitation will be Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 9 – 9:40 a.m. at Moore Funeral Home in Hattiesburg followed by graveside services in Highland Cemetery at 10 a.m.Mrs. Campbell was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1963 and faithfully served her church for many years as a Eucharistic Minister. She was also a member of the Altar Society and the Bereavement Committee. Donna worked in the acquisitions department at Cook Library at The University of Southern Mississippi for 30 years before her retirement in 2011.She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis C. and Edith Wells and one brother, Robert L. Wells.She is survived by her husband, Ronald Craig Campbell, Sr.; one son, Ronald Craig Campbell, Jr. and his wife, Andrea; one brother,…

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Catherine Ann Mcraney Bilbo

, Mississippi

Catherine Ann McRaney Bilbo, 90, of Purvis, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Asbury Hospice House. Visitation will be Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Good Hope Baptist Church with services immediately following at 1:30 p.m. followed by burial in Coaltown Cemetery.Mrs. Bilbo was a faithful member of Good Hope Baptist Church. In her younger years, she was an outstanding high school basketball player. She was an avid gardener who found joy in tending to her flowers and sharing their beauty with others. Above all, she was a devoted wife, loving mother, and a strong Christian woman whose life reflected her faith.She was preceded in death by her parents, H.G. and Alma McRaney; one son, Phillip Don Bilbo; one grandson, Wesley Scott Bilbo; three brothers, Howard McRaney, Cecil McRaney, and Richard McRaney; and three sisters, Norma Cook, Helen Morrow, and Mary Barrett.She is survived…

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Gavin Lavon Carter Jr.

, Mississippi

Gavin Lavon Carter, 62, of Petal passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Moore Funeral Home in Petal, with interment to follow at Highland Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 11:30 a.m. until service time.Gavin passed away leaving behind a hole that can never be filled. He was one of a kind, funny without even trying, always able to make people laugh, and the kind of man nobody could ever replace. If you knew him, you knew there was simply no one else like him.He loved the outdoors and spent many of his happiest days fishing and deer hunting with dogs, doing what he loved most with the people he cared about. Those woods were home to some of his best stories and memories.More than anything, Gavin loved watching his sons…

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Richard Allen Fisher

, Mississippi

Richard Allen Fisher, 72 of Hattiesburg, MS passed away on May 6,2026 surrounded by his family.Richard, affectionately called Papa by those that loved him most, was a loving husband to his wife of 52 years, LaCresha Parden Fisher, a devoted father to his children, Jennifer Smith (Seth) and Jason Fisher (Vanessa) and a doting Papa to his 5 grandchildren - Jacob, Jackson, Marley, Lainey and Miles. He was a loyal friend to the many people he touched over the course of his life.Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Katie Fisher and his brother, Bill Fisher.He was co-owner and operator of Fisher Brothers Pawn Shop Plus in Hattiesburg for 41 years. Even though there was not a single coffee pot in sight, the Pawn Shop Plus became a location that was well known for bringing people together. People from all walks of life would gather there to…

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Nettie Ruth Grooms

, Mississippi

Nettie Ruth Warden Grooms of Wiggins passed away peacefully with family by her side on May 11, 2026, at the age of 80.Born on March 8, 1946, in Ferriday, Louisiana to Lester and Beatrice (Flurry) Warden, Nettie’s life was defined by her love for the Lord and her gifted hand for the arts. She proudly served her country as a veteran of the United States Navy during the Vietnam era, a period of her life that reflected her courage and commitment to duty.Following her military service, Nettie dedicated many years to the classroom as an art and special education teacher with Stone County Schools. She possessed the rare ability to see the potential in every student and the beauty in every medium. An accomplished artist, Nettie’s talent knew no bounds; she was equally at home with oils, acrylics, and watercolors as she was sculpting clay, sewing, or knitting. Even in…

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