Dequoida Jean Kees
Jul 2, 2026
Dequoida Kees, 64, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026.
Born in Jackson, Mississippi, to Barbara Hood and Thomas Westmoreland, Dequoida was known for her love of animals, especially cats. She had a kind heart and found joy in caring for the many pets she welcomed into her life over the years. She enjoyed spending time with family...
Jerry Roberts Hutchinson
Jul 1, 2026
Jerry Roberts Hutchinson, 88, of Clinton, MS, passed away on July 1, 2026. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 6, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Clinton, MS, with funeral services beginning at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow the service at the Utica Cemetery in Utica, MS.
Jerry was born on January...
James Ralph "Sonny" Smith
Jun 30, 2026
James Ralph Smith, affectionately known to family and friends as "Sonny," passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026, at the age of 72 at the Community Living Center of the VA Hospital, where he had resided since suffering a stroke in 2017. Sonny was born on January 16, 1954, in Magee, Mississippi, to Ralph Smith and Annie Lois Smith. He...
Rebecca P. (Becky) Fairly
Jun 30, 2026
Rebecca Patricia Fairly (Becky)
Becky was born April 6, 1955 in Atlanta, Georgia. She was raised by “Aunt Pat and Uncle Pope” in Atlanta. She was baptized at Springs Street Baptist Church. She was crowned Miss Pantera and Most Beautiful at Campbell High School in Smyrna, Georgia in 1973. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Georgia Southwestern in...
Sandra Paschal Polanski
Jun 25, 2026
Sandra was born May 17, 1939 to Noble Rolfe and Mae Sanders Paschal in Grenada, Mississippi. She and fellow graduate student Francis Edward Polanski were married in Ann Arbor, Michigan on June 7, 1963 in the Washtenaw Avenue Presbyterian Church. They later became known for their duo-piano performances and their teaching.
Sandra’s life in music started by her playing childhood nursery...
Richard Covey Robertson, Sr.
Jun 17, 2026
On June 17, 2026, Richard “Dicky” Covey Robertson, Sr., was called home to Glory at the age of 67. In an act of love and courage, Dicky lost his life while attempting to do what Dicky did best - being selfless. His life—and especially his final moments—beautifully reflected the words of Christ: “Greater love has no one than this, to...
Michael Joseph Grogan
Jun 15, 2026
Michael Grogan passed away on June 15, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. He was 82 years old. He was a well-known interior designer and the “inventor” of Star©Boxes. His art and design work was featured in numerous newspaper articles and magazine articles in Southern Accents, Traditional Home, and Mississippi Magazine.
He is survived by his son, artist Patrick Grogan...
Daniel "Dan" Dearman
Jun 12, 2026
Daniel “Dan” Dearman went home to be with his Lord and Savior, leaving behind a legacy of deep faith, immeasurable love for his family, and a lifetime of cherished friendships. Born and raised in Pearl, Mississippi, Dan graduated from Pearl High School, where he formed deep, lifelong friendships that remained close to his heart throughout his entire life. Dan was...
William Millard Hubbard
Jun 1, 2026
William Millard Hubbard William Millard Hubbard, beloved brother, uncle and great-uncle, passed away unexpectedly on June 1. He was born on April 24,1953, to the late Millard Farmer Hubbard and Dorothy Adams Hubbard in Jackson, the third of three children. He grew up on Cedar Hill Drive and attended Boyd Elementary, Chastain Junior High, Murrah High and graduated from Jackson...
Lois Bailey Landry
May 30, 2026
Lois Bailey Landry, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on January 7, 1949, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Lois lived a life marked by kindness, faith, and unwavering devotion to those she loved.
Lois was the beloved daughter of Harry T. Bailey Jr. and...
Ashlee J Sumrall
May 30, 2026
Ashlee Jane Sumrall, 17, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026. She is survived by her parents, Jason and Alyson Sumrall; her sister, Abby Sumrall; paternal grandparents, Roy and Gayle Sumrall of Clinton; maternal grandmother, Jane Moore of Clinton; uncle, Jeromy Sumrall (Crystal) of Clinton; aunt, Pam Moore of Clinton; uncle, Tommy Moore (Epi) of San Antonio, TX; cousins, Cody...
Jerry Wayne Grace
May 29, 2026
Jerry W. Grace—a man whose roots ran deep and whose branches stretched wide—left this world on May 29, 2026, with his beloved wife, Cyndi, holding his hand. After a courageous fight with Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia, Jerry’s journey came to a close in the warmth of family—the same warmth he cultivated throughout his life.
Starting life rooted in a Mississippi...
Weldon Douglas Fortner
May 27, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of Weldon Douglas Fortner, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, companion and friend.
Born to Louise and Felix Fortner on April 30, 1943, in Columbus, MS, he grew up in Columbus and later moved to Clinton, MS. He is preceded in death by his parents (Louise and Felix...
Daniel Duane Scoles
May 26, 2026
Daniel Duane Scoles, born November 27, 1943, to Charles W and Nellie Faye (Croy) Scoles in Peoria, Illinois passed away at St Dominic Hospital in Jackson MS on May 26, 2026 and has gone to be with our Lord.
Dan attended Limestone High School in Bartonville, Illinois. A few years later on Dec 11, 1965, Dan married Jeanne Ann Lockwood, his...
Bertha Jean Ward
May 23, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the peaceful passing of Bertha Jean Ward, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. Jean departed this world on May 23, 2026, at the age of 95, leaving behind a legacy of grace, warmth, and unwavering faith.
Born on May 6, 1931, in Union, Mississippi, Jean was the cherished daughter...
Virginia Elaine Kitchens
May 20, 2026
Virginia Elaine Kitchens, a devoted mother, grandmother, and beloved friend to many, passed away on May 20, 2026, in Florence, Mississippi. She was born on June 12, 1944, in Jackson, Mississippi to Willette Beasley Reed (Greer) and the late Willie Shelton Reed, Jr. (W.S).
She lived a life marked by kindness, generosity, and an unwavering commitment to her family and community....
Marvin James Bellah
May 14, 2026
Marvin James Bellah passed away the afternoon of May 14, 2026. Born February 22, 1957 in Muenchweiler, Germany to the late Lt Col James M Bellah and Lt Bessie (Coker) Bellah, Marvin enjoyed life as the youngest of a large family.
Most recently, he was a resident at Brookdale in Clinton, MS. Marvin previously resided in Brandon, MS and Hot Springs...
Bennie Joe Roberts
May 11, 2026
Bennie Joe Roberts, a resident of Pearl, MS passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at home surrounded by family.
Bennie was a proud Veteran of the Army and a retired mechanic from a dealership that he worked many years for in Mendenhall, MS.
He spent many years racing and maintaining a racecar named L88 which he loved to do with his daughters...
William Chasley Martin
May 10, 2026
William Martin, 68, passed away on May 10, 2026. He was born on April 29, 1958, in Jackson, MS to George A. “Jiggs” Martin and Emma Martin.
William lived a life of service, hard work, and laughter. He proudly served his community as a Captain with the Jackson Fire Department, where he dedicated over 30 years to protecting and helping others....
Ola Luper Cupstid
May 9, 2026
Ola Luper Cupstid, 79, of Raymond, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2026, surrounded by her husband and two sons.
Born on May 23, 1946, in Oma, Mississippi, Ola lived a life centered around faith, family, and making memories with the people she loved most. She retired from the State of Mississippi after many years of service.
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