Andy Steele
Aug 4, 2026
Alton “Andy” Steele, 78, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Andy was born on March 9 in Pensacola, Florida, to Alton and Peggy Steele. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology from Florida State University and dedicated his life to serving others in a...
Mary "Bibbie" Blount
Aug 4, 2026
Mary “Bibbie” Blount, 93, passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. She was born in Jackson, MS on September 16, 1932, to Oliver T. Gary and Thelma D. Wall Gary. She was the youngest of the three siblings.
Mary attended Byram High School where she graduated in 1950. She went on to one year of college and played...
William "Lance" Tolbert
Jul 27, 2026
William "Lance" Tolbert, 51, of Brandon passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2026, with his beloved dogs, Hawk and Dottie, at his feet.
Lance was the devoted son of Ann Fagan Tolbert and James Larry Tolbert (Sheila), a loving brother to Brandi Tolbert Bukvich (Ryan), and a proud uncle to Bryce and Anna Ryan Bukvich.
A true Renaissance man, Lance...
Frankie Nell Peters
Jul 25, 2026
Frankie Nell Horton Peters passed away peacefully at her Clinton, MS home at the age of 100. She was born in Sontag, MS, and spent her childhood on a farm outside of Brookhaven, MS.
She was married to James Rudolph Peters of Mashulaville, MS, from 1952 until James’s death in 2010. The couple lived in Shuqualak, MS, then moved to Metairie,...
James R. Dawson Jr.
Jul 23, 2026
James Russell Dawson Jr. was born on May 18, 1962, in Jackson, Mississippi, as the cherished eldest son of James Russell Dawson Sr. and Delores Dawson.
James confessed Christ as his Savior at an early age and remained a devout Christian throughout his life, having been raised in the community of Faith Presbyterian Church. Growing up in Jackson, James was deeply...
Phyllis Acosta Collins
Jul 22, 2026
Phyllis Acosta Collins, 86, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, after a courageous journey with lung cancer. She was diagnosed in October 2024 and faced her illness with strength, grace, and resilience.
Born on December 11, 1939, in Golden Meadow, Louisiana, Phyllis lived a life filled with love, adventure, and cherished memories shared with her family and friends.
A devoted wife,...
Dr. Walter G. Howell
Jul 20, 2026
Dr. Walter Gerald Howell passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026. He is survived by his son Paul P. Howell, his wife, Dianna T. Howell, of Pelham, AL, and his grandchildren: Kristen A. Howell, Nathan P. Howell, and 2LT Ian G. Howell of Fort Sill, Oklahoma; son, Michael, G Howell, of Lexington, Kentucky.
Walter Howell is a native of Biloxi, Mississippi....
Josephine Byas
Jul 19, 2026
Josephine Smith Byas, born December 26, 1950, in Jackson, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, at Baptist Medical Center.
Josephine's journey began in the heart of Jackson, where she was born and later chose to raise her family. Her life was rooted deeply in her hometown, and she made lasting contributions to her community through her steadfast commitment to...
Cecil M. Abernathy
Jul 19, 2026
Cecil M. Abernathy, 89, passed away at his home on July 19, 2026. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Clinton and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home...
Lucy Magee Waters
Jul 10, 2026
Lucy Magee Waters, born July 6, 1932, passed away on July 10, 2026, at the age of 94.
She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 50 years, James Melvin “Bucky” Waters; her parents, Arthur Lee Magee, Sr. and Agnes Beal Magee; her sisters, Virginia Lee Smith and Annie Rose Magee; her brother, Arthur “Sonny” Magee; and her great-grandson,...
Dorothy Felts Shanks
Jul 7, 2026
Dorothy Elizabeth Felts Shanks
Dorothy Elizabeth Felts Shanks (Dot) passed away on July 7, 2026, in Clinton, MS. She was 95 years old. Dot was born August 1, 1630, in Simpson County, Mississippi to William Elberet Felts and Lois Bridges Felts.
Dot lived in several places growing up due to her father’s jobs. Her favorite places were Pascagoula and Plain (Richland). She...
Carolyn DePriest Allen
Jul 7, 2026
Carolyn DePriest Allen, age 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 7, 2026.
Carolyn was born January 18,1933 in Beardstown, TN to John Wilson DePriest and Lillian Pearl Hunt Depriest, and passed away in Yazoo City, MS at the Martha Coker Green House Homes.
Carolyn was a devoted Christian having given her life to Christ as a child....
Mary Adams Kuhn
Jul 5, 2026
Mary Adams Kuhn, a beloved member of the Raymond, Mississippi community, passed away on July 5, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on November 12, 1941, the daughter of James H Adams and Mary Gillespie Adams, Mary lived a life defined by warmth, curiosity, and a deep love for the people and places she called home.
Mary graduated from Raymond...
Benjamin Borden Brister III
Jul 2, 2026
Benjamin Borden Brister III
November 2, 1946 – July 2, 2026
If you knew Borden Brister, chances are you have a story.
Maybe it was a conversation that was supposed to last five minutes but turned into an hour. Maybe it was a round of golf, a tennis match, a stack of old baseball cards, or listening to one of his favorite records...
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...
