Obituaries

"OUR ROSE" On February 17, 1941, Patricia Dair Lovorn came into this world as the second daughter of Overton Tolliver Lovorn and Bonnie Kate Whitehead Lovorn at home, in Louisville, Mississippi. Her sister Cynthia Mae Lovorn Bethany was her only sibling and although they were as opposite as the east is to the west, they never failed to maintain a...

Marthalee Sullivan passed peacefully from this life at her home in Flowood, Mississippi on February 13, 2019. Marthalee was born in late 1945, in Jackson, Mississippi, the daughter of Jessie Eugene and Martha Jane Holloway Causey. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Gene Causey, and her beloved son, Jake Sullivan. Marthalee is survived by her loving husband,...

Betty Louise Renshaw Barber was born in Shannon, Mississippi on September 3, 1927, to P. C. and Lillian Renshaw. After graduating valedictorian from Shannon High School, she went on to obtain her Bachelor of Arts degree from Mississippi College, and later a Master of Arts from Mississippi University for Women. She taught at the preschool level for several years, and...

Today Ms. Cherry affectionately known to friends and loved ones as Jan, went to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She has dealt courageously with a cruel disease called Alzheimer's. She is now free and in a beautiful place with other loved ones she missed dearly and was anxious to unite with again. She is of great faith...

Patricia Joan Reed Bedells took her first earthly breath on June 28, 1935 and her last on February 3, 2021. She was surrounded by her family as she met her Savior face to face in worship and awe of HIM. Pat was a faithful and faith filled follower of Jesus Christ. Though she was the daughter of a Baptist pastor,...

Robin Marie McConnell (Oexman), born Nov. 4, 1955 in Terre Haute, IN, moved on to be with our Lord and Savior on Oct. 16, 2021 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was at home and surrounded by her loved ones at the time of her passing. Robin had managed many accomplishments in her lifetime. She was a member of...

Mary Frances Waring Denton, 88, loving mother and grandmother and faithful friend, beheld her Jesus face-to-face in all of His glory on Wednesday, August 29. Services are scheduled for Saturday, September 1 at Christ Life Church of the Highlands in Ridgeland at 3pm with visitation beginning at 1pm. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson. The service will...

Henry Hamilton "Hindu" Reynolds of Clinton, Mississippi entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at the age of 93. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Faye P. Reynolds and was the devoted father of two children, Cynthia Dutsch (Harold) and Michael Reynolds (Joanne). "Hindu" was born and raised in Starkville, Mississippi where he attended...

Helen B. Slay, 87, of Clinton, MS was called to join her Lord and Savior Monday, October 31, 2016. Born in Piggott, AR, she has also resided in Vicksburg and Port Gibson, MS; and in Port Charlotte, FL. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Loyal O. and Ethyl Duley Braden; her husband, Glyn Stevens Slay Sr.; her son,...

Janice "Sissy" Mabus, 68, was healed of an earthly disease as she entered the gates of Heaven on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020 surrounded by her family. Sissy was born on March 18, 1952 in Greenwood, MS to AA and Jonne Williams Mabus. Sissy attended East Tallahatchie High School and Delta State University. She worked as an insurance adjuster for...

June C. Harris, 78, of Clinton, MS went to her eternal home on Monday September, 15, 2014 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. A graveside service will be held at Lakewood Memorial Park on Thursday at 11:00 AM. June was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce K. Harris a daughter, Brooxye Lynn Sessums, whose life was taken by...

Pete Brock, 55, went home to be with Jesus, whom he accepted as his Lord and Savior, on February 19, 2015. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, February 22, 2015, with a memorial service following the visitation at 4:00 p.m. at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Raymond, Mississippi. A kid at heart, Pete "The Kid" was...

On Saturday, March 7, 2020, John Louis Heiden, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, entered his eternal home at the age of 84. John was born on December 25, 1935, in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, to Mr. and Mrs. L.O. Heiden. He, along with his family, moved to Jackson, Mississippi, when he was 7 years old. John graduated from...

Jerry Melvin Melton joined his heavenly father on November 13, 2020. He awaits his wife of 50 years, Teina Chisolm Melton, daughters Courtney Melton and Heather Young (Jeff), and his grandchildren Garrett, Lucas, Meredith, and Alexis Young. He joins his parents Fred and Margaret Melton of South Jackson in their heavenly home. He is also survived by his sister Linda...

Johnson Devasahayem Choppala was born in the little village of Nuzvid, in Andhra Pradesh, South India in 1931. His parents, Pastor Devasahayam Choppala and Mrs. Kantharathnama Choppala, a humble, yet sophisticated couple ensured that all of their children would get an education and be inspired by - and inspiring to - the world. To that end, his mother gave western...

Mary Leigh Coleman Causey transitioned to everlasting life on October 30 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS following her fourth courageous battle with cancer. She was 57. Mary Leigh was born in Natchez, MS on July 24, 1956 to Rev. Wayne and Margaret Hood Coleman. She attended Oxford City Schools and graduated from Clinton High School in 1974. While attending...

On a cold, dreary, southeast Arkansas delta morning, December 10, 1925, a new warmth and brightness came into the lives of Gerald and Pearl (née Stroud) Triplett: their first and only born, Gerald Stroud Triplett. Though in celebration of his life, we announce that on April 3, 2021, Gerald went home to be with Jesus and his pre-deceased family members:...

Randall "Randy" Pray Bower, 73, reached her eternal reward on Thursday, October 4, 2018. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Morisson Heights Baptist Church in Clinton. A graveside service will be held at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS immediately following the funeral service. Visitation will be begin 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at...

Dorothy Sue Simpson (Dotti) Dotti passed from this life peacefully on May 20, 2021, surrounded by family. Dotti was bom on September 5th, 1960 in Clinton Mississippi. She grew up working at her parent's gas station, the Quick Stop and is remembered by many Clintonians. She was a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi and Mississippi College with degrees...