Obituaries

Shelby Roger Watts, 77, departed his earthly life on March 31, 2015, at his home in Raymond. Preceding him in death were his parents, Carlos and Virgie Watts, and sister Neita Watts Jacobs. He is survived by his wife of almost 56 years, Sylvia, daughters Lisa Watts Baine of San Antonio, Texas, Lauren Watts Upchurch (David) of Tupelo. Two grandsons,...

Gene A. Wilkinson, 86, died Tuesday, February 13 at his home in Madison. Mr. Wilkinson, one of Mississippi's most senior attorneys in active practice, leaves a legacy of community service, devotion to the law, loyalty to friends and love of family. He was the Chief Executive Officer of the law firm of Stennett, Wilkinson & Peden where he managed the...

Cynthia Diane Ashley of Edwards, MS, left her earthly home to join her heavenly father on November 21, 2014.. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 24, 2014 from 911:00 am at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Clinton, MS. Funeral services will be held following the visitation at 11:00 am in the chapel. A graveside service will be held...

Mary "Virginia" McDill Nicholson, better known as Virginia, Mrs. Ginny, Granny and Mamaw by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends passed from this life into the heavenly kingdom on June 29, 2018. She was born on February 6, 1940 as one of eight children to the late Preston and Alline McDill in Conehatta, Mississippi. She attended Conehatta High School...

Maudie Edwards Mosley, 88, passed away at St. Dominic Hospital on January 8, 2016. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 10, 2016 from 4-6 PM at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Clinton. A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 11, 2016 at 2:00 PM with a visitation starting at noon at Wright and Ferguson. Mrs. Mosley...

Harriet Ann Browning Carson, age 73, entered heaven's gate on Thursday, November 14, 2019. She was born December 12, 1945 in Jackson, MS to Harry Jones and Mary (Terrell) Browning. She was a long-time resident of Clinton, MS where she graduated Clinton High School in 1964. She married James D. Carson on June 5, 1970 in Jackson, MS. She worked...

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Joyce Whitehead Williamson, our loving and devoted Nenaw, wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend to all whose lives she touched. On December 23, 2021, she passed away while sleeping peacefully at her home surrounded by family in Raymond, Mississippi at the age of 77. She was born September 20, 1944 to Ezra...

Eleanor Jane Oakes Pollock On April 19, 2020 Jane Pollock passed away. Her husband, son and granddaughter were by her side. Born in Vaiden, Mississippi December 29, 1933, she was the only child of B.H. Oakes and Lois Lee Goss Oakes. She graduated from Central High School in 1951. Jane married her high school sweetheart, Billy Ray Pollock, in 1951...

Allen Cade Burleigh, 27, of Brandon passed away Saturday at his home. Allen was born in Flowood, MS on April 17, 1993. Allen was a loving and giving person, always there to help a friend in need. He was a deep thinker, who loved playing guitar, writing music and poetry. He loved his family, especially his son Bradley. Allen leaves...

Helen B. Jackson, 92, transitioned to her heavenly home Friday, December 4th, 2021, at Plainview Assisted Living, Richland, Mississippi. Visitation is Thursday, December 9th, 2021, at Grace Bible Church on the Parkway, 380 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, Mississippi. Visitation begins at 10:00 AM, the memorial service begins at 11:00 AM, and interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Methodist Church cemetery...

Martha Anne Parsons Bunyard was called to her eternal home March 13, 2017. She was born on June 26, 1923 in Hazlehurst, MS. She was a member of Beulah Memorial Baptist Church in Brownsville, MS. She was employed as a receptionist at Jackson Oil Products in Pearl. She is survived by her children Patsy Addison (Leonard), Suzette Purvis (Cecil) and...

Robert "Bobby" Henderson, 70, of Clinton went to be with the Lord on Tuesday December 12. 2017 with family by his side. Visitation/Memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home 106 Cynthia Street Clinton, MS 39056 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations made to Multiple Myeloma to...

In the providence of God, Frank Collins Horton entered the presence of his Savior at home on May 4, 2016. Born July 13, 1917 to Elizabeth Collins Horton and Samuel Hurd Horton of Grenada, MS, he attended Millsaps College and the University of Mississippi School of Law, after which he was admitted to the Mississippi BAR in 1941. He enlisted...

Bonnie Walker Triplett entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Brookdale Memory Care Unit in Clinton, MS. Bonnie was born in Louisville, MS on March 8, 1928, to Ben and Needham Robbins. She was married to Rev. James E. Walker for 50 years. They served together in several churches throughout Central Mississippi. Bonnie...

Our beloved husband and father, Henry Benjamin Warren, 74, went home to be with Jesus April 2, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Darla Warren, his son, Jason Warren, daughters Dara and Catherine Warren, daughter-in-law, Christina Warren, granddaughter, Genevieve, and nephews John, Joe, and Bob Pollard. A Visitation for Ben will be held on Thursday, April...

On Friday, February 7, 2020, Edwin L. Wilkins Jr. "Buster" loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 76. Edwin was born on July 31, 1943 in Natchez, MS to Edwin and Mabel (Kaiser) Wilkins who resided in McComb, MS. Edwin graduated from McComb High School in 1961 and he received his Bachelor degree from...

Arrangements under the direction of Wright Ferguson Funeral Home, Clinton, MS.

Margaret Sue Williams Chapman went to heaven to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 29th, 2013. She was 83 years old. She was reunited with her beloved parents, Lowry and Lillian Williams, her baby brother who died when a toddler, and the love of her life, her precious husband, James Lewis. Those who are left on earth, but who...

Frances "Fran" E. Pickett, 74, of Clinton, left this earth to join her heavenly Father on Monday, March 6, 2017. Fran, born on March 5, 1943, in Utica, Mississippi, was the youngest of eight children of Eva Reed Pickett and Fred Newman Pickett, Sr. She graduated from Utica High School, Hinds Community College and Mississippi College. Fran loved sports and...

Paul Christopher Senseman It is with tremendous sorrow that the family of Paul Christopher Senseman announces his untimely passing at his home on Tuesday, November 14th, 2017, at the young age of 35 years. Chris will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Paul and Susan, his siblings, Jared and Hannah, his aunt, Deborah, and his uncles, John, Mike, and Richard,...