Notice of death — June 16, 2026

Joyce Margaret Bennett 
January 1, 1944 – June 13, 2026 
Visitation: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM, Owens Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Service: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 2:00 PM, Owens Memorial Chapel 
Cemetery Committal: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 3:15 PM, Choudrant Cemetery, Jones St, Choudrant 

Melba Jean Arie McDowell 
September 25, 1937  –  June 15, 2026 
Visitation: Saturday, June 20, 2026, 12:30PM – 1:30PM, Kilpatrick Funeral Home 
Graveside Services: Saturday, June 20, 2026, 2:00PM, Pleasant Grove Cemetery, 1366 Pleasant Grove Road, Choudrant 

Janet Hoffman 
July 12, 1935 – June 15, 2026 
Visitation: Thursday, June 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Evergreen Baptist Church, 1380 Evergreen Rd, Bernice 
Funeral Service: Thursday, June 18, 2026, 11:00 AM, Evergreen Baptist Church, 1380 Evergreen Rd, Bernice 
Cemetery Committal: Thursday, June 18, 2026, 12:00 PM, Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery, 1380 Evergreen Rd, Bernice