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Obituaries 08-21-25
August 19, 2025
REGINALD B. ROLLINS
April 18, 1941-Aug. 14, 2025
Graveside services for Reginald B. Rollins, 84, of Natchez, were
conducted on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025 from Midway Cemetery in Meadville,
with Rev. Tony Mullins officiating.
conducted on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025 from Midway Cemetery in Meadville,
with Rev. Tony Mullins officiating.
Born in Amite County on April 18, 1941 to Tommy Rollins and Katie Marie
Rollins, "Reggie," as his friends called him, was a proud Navy
Veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. He was a man of values,
discipline and love.
Rollins, "Reggie," as his friends called him, was a proud Navy
Veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. He was a man of values,
discipline and love.
He made friends all over Southwest Mississippi while delivering Holsum
Bread, Flay-Or-Rich Milk and Coke products. He was well liked and loved
everywhere he went.
Bread, Flay-Or-Rich Milk and Coke products. He was well liked and loved
everywhere he went.
He was a very good white perch fisherman and could be found at the
"old river" any day of the week. He also loved to garden. His skills
produced some of the biggest and finest quality tomatoes to be found.
"old river" any day of the week. He also loved to garden. His skills
produced some of the biggest and finest quality tomatoes to be found.
He died on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025 at Meadville Convalescent Home in
Meadville.
Meadville.
He is survived by his son, Bryan Rollins of Natchez; his granddaughters,
Savannah Petty of Vidalia, La. and Tiffany Perry of Baton Rouge, La.;
his grandson, Colten Nugent of Atlanta, Ga.; his sisters and
brothers-in-law, Patricia and Mike Foreman of Crosby and Cynthia and
Gerry Slay of Gloster; his great-grandchildren, Layla Perry, Logan Perry
and Lauren Perry; and a host of family and friends.
Savannah Petty of Vidalia, La. and Tiffany Perry of Baton Rouge, La.;
his grandson, Colten Nugent of Atlanta, Ga.; his sisters and
brothers-in-law, Patricia and Mike Foreman of Crosby and Cynthia and
Gerry Slay of Gloster; his great-grandchildren, Layla Perry, Logan Perry
and Lauren Perry; and a host of family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Carolyn Sue Mullins
Rollins; his daughters, Angie Summerall and Khristie Rollins; and his
brother, Glen Rollins.
Rollins; his daughters, Angie Summerall and Khristie Rollins; and his
brother, Glen Rollins.
Pallbearers were his family members.
The family requests that memorials be made in his name to Hopwell
Baptist Church, 195 Hopewell Church Ln., Bude, MS 39601.
Baptist Church, 195 Hopewell Church Ln., Bude, MS 39601.
To share condolences, please visit www.franklinfh.com.
Franklin Funeral Home of Meadville was in charge of arrangements.
KEVIN ALLEN LEIST
July 28, 1971-Aug. 12, 2025
A celebration of life for Kevin Allen Leist, 54, of Wesson, was
conducted on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 from Friendship Baptist Church.
conducted on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 from Friendship Baptist Church.
Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Born in Beaumont, Texas, on July 28, 1971 to Paul Allen Leist and Edith
Nell Emfinger Leist, he graduated from Mississippi State as an
Electrical Engineer and worked for Entergy for more than 20 years. He
loved his co-workers dearly.
Nell Emfinger Leist, he graduated from Mississippi State as an
Electrical Engineer and worked for Entergy for more than 20 years. He
loved his co-workers dearly.
He enjoyed vacationing with his family. He was an avid outdoorsman who
loved fishing and deer hunting.
loved fishing and deer hunting.
He died on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in
Covington, La.
Covington, La.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Melanie Leist; his parents, Paul
and Edith Leist; his children, Brennan Leist and Braden Leist; his
sister and brother-in-law, Amanda and James Lambert; his brother-in-law
and his spouse, Stacy and T.J. Grice; his nephews, Nathan Lambert,
Nicholas Lambert, Noah Lambert, Nolan Lambert, Hunter Grice and Johnny
Grice; and his niece, Emma Grice.
and Edith Leist; his children, Brennan Leist and Braden Leist; his
sister and brother-in-law, Amanda and James Lambert; his brother-in-law
and his spouse, Stacy and T.J. Grice; his nephews, Nathan Lambert,
Nicholas Lambert, Noah Lambert, Nolan Lambert, Hunter Grice and Johnny
Grice; and his niece, Emma Grice.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Proby and Annie
Emfinger; and his paternal grandparents, V.P. and Frances Leist.
Emfinger; and his paternal grandparents, V.P. and Frances Leist.
The family would like to thank Kevin's Oncologist and Dr. Qu and his
staff at Jackson Oncology for their care.
staff at Jackson Oncology for their care.
Riverwood Family was in charge of arrangements.
LARRY HILL
Oct. 19, 1954-Aug. 12, 2025
Funeral services for Larry Hill, 70, of Meadville, were conducted on
Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 from Providence Baptist Church, with his
longtime friend, Dr. Pat Larkin, officiating.
Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 from Providence Baptist Church, with his
longtime friend, Dr. Pat Larkin, officiating.
Interment followed at the adjacent cemetery.
Born on Oct. 19, 1954 to M.E. "Slick" Hill and Audrey Lindley Hill,
he was an avid golfer, compiling wonderful times with friends along with
four holes-in-one. He spent many of his best days at Middlefork Country
Club. He enjoyed working with his hands, being on a track and doting on
his grandkids, Caroline and Graham.
he was an avid golfer, compiling wonderful times with friends along with
four holes-in-one. He spent many of his best days at Middlefork Country
Club. He enjoyed working with his hands, being on a track and doting on
his grandkids, Caroline and Graham.
He died on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 at Franklin County Memorial Hospital.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Bettye Hill of Meadville; his
children, Casey and Amanda Hill of Ocean Springs and Ben Hill of
Ridgeland; his sister, Dr. Linda Southward of Madison; his brother, Les
Hill of Meadville; his grandchildren, Caroline Hill and Graham Hill; and
a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who he loved very much.
children, Casey and Amanda Hill of Ocean Springs and Ben Hill of
Ridgeland; his sister, Dr. Linda Southward of Madison; his brother, Les
Hill of Meadville; his grandchildren, Caroline Hill and Graham Hill; and
a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who he loved very much.
He was preceded in death by his parents, M.E. "Slick" Hill and
Audrey Lindley Hill; his sister-in-law, Donnis Hill; and his beloved
aunt and uncle, Thelma "Baby Ruth" and Barnett Gammill.
Audrey Lindley Hill; his sister-in-law, Donnis Hill; and his beloved
aunt and uncle, Thelma "Baby Ruth" and Barnett Gammill.
Pallbearers were Donny Spears, Baron Jones, Blake Southward, Boston
Bentley, Will Thomas Calcote and Michael Paul Wallace. Honorary
pallbearers were Bart Jones, Eric Smith, Randy Martin, Raymond Steele,
David Campbell, Ricky King, Milan Nelson, Lynn Scott, Wayne Oglesby,
Chris Kent, Poochie Kent and Barry Cotten.
Bentley, Will Thomas Calcote and Michael Paul Wallace. Honorary
pallbearers were Bart Jones, Eric Smith, Randy Martin, Raymond Steele,
David Campbell, Ricky King, Milan Nelson, Lynn Scott, Wayne Oglesby,
Chris Kent, Poochie Kent and Barry Cotten.
The family requests that memorials be made in his name to Providence
Baptist Church.
Baptist Church.
The family would also like to express their gratitude to Dr. Jeff Clark
and his nurse, Kayla; Dr. Kimberly Estes and the wonderful nursing staff
of Franklin County Memorial Hospital, along with the medical staff at
the Benson Cancer Center in New Orleans, La.
and his nurse, Kayla; Dr. Kimberly Estes and the wonderful nursing staff
of Franklin County Memorial Hospital, along with the medical staff at
the Benson Cancer Center in New Orleans, La.
To share condolences, please visit www.franklinfh.com.
Franklin Funeral Home of Meadville was in charge of arrangements.
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