Obituaries

Apr 7, 2025

William Richard Edwards, Sr., age 85, passed away on April 7, 2025 in Katy, TX having recently moved there from Flowood, MS where he had lived for many years.

Richard is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Winnie Ellen Edwards; his sisters Mary Elizabeth Dunn (Roy), Margaret Alice Perry, and Hazel Joyce Walters (Jimmy); children William...

Apr 6, 2025

Apr 6, 2025

Mark Adams Godbold, Sr., was the beloved and faithful husband of Cindy, his wife of 50 years, and was the proud father of two and grandfather of eleven. He loved his family, his greatest gift, and he loved the Giver of every good and perfect gift. His love for the Lord and His Church was admirable, and he was...

Apr 6, 2025

Ronald Magargee, a much cherished husband, father, and grandfather passed away on April 6th, 2025.  He began his life in Pennsylvania and lived his adult life in Brandon, MS. He was an Army National Guard serviceman and he became a talented chemical engineer.  In his free time he enjoyed spending time with his family, golfing, bike riding, gardening, and...

Apr 5, 2025

Fanelle Ryan

October 18, 1940 – April 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and wife, Fanelle Ryan, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5th, 2025 at 4:26 p.m. after fighting a brave battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving husband,...

Apr 3, 2025

Peter David Ollar died peacefully at his home on April 3rd, 2025.

He was born on November 29, 1941 in Sandusky, Ohio to parents Betty and Pete Ollar.  He graduated from Berea High School in Ohio and received a B.S. Degree in Management Science from Case Institute of Technology, later renamed Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio.  ...

Mar 30, 2025

Lucretia M Purvis was born on July 19, 1939 and went to be with Jesus on March 30, 2025. She was best known to family and friends as "LuLu". She always had a smile on her face and called everyone Honey or Sugar. She loved her family and friends, and no doubt loved her Jesus. We know he has...

Mar 24, 2025

Daniel Taylor Mashburn, Sr., 91, of Bolton, MS, died peacefully at home on March 24, 2025.

Dan is survived by his wife of 20 years, Brenda; his son, Danny (Gina); and his granddaughter, Isabel; as well as his nephew and nieces and many great nephews and nieces.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Molly; and...

Mar 22, 2025

Raymond Joseph Trepanier, 81, of Flowood, MS passed away peacefully at home, on March 22, 2025.

Raymond was born in Waterbury, CT. He joined the Marine Corp in 1962 and was honorably discharged in 1965. He then moved to NYC where he met his wife. They both worked in NYC, and they later moved to Upstate New...

Mar 22, 2025

Billie Jean Barnett

March 13, 1938 – March 22, 2025

Funeral services for Billie Jean Barnett, of Jackson, will be held on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Clinton, Mississippi. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m.

Born on March 13, 1938 in...

Mar 21, 2025

The measure of a man is not found in what he gains, but in what he gives in his time here.

Chris Eugene Gray, 50, of Pearl, MS, gave his love, his time, and his heart to his family, his faith, and his mission. He didn't just live, he made life better for everyone around him. As...

Mar 21, 2025

Mary Malcolm Ray Solomon was born April 14, 1978. Mary was the youngest of three children born to Margaret and Fletcher Ray of Canton.

Mary and her siblings grew up working in the family's business, a flower shop in Canton called Fletcher's Flowers. It was there, watching her parents' daily interactions with their customers, that Mary developed...

Mar 18, 2025

On March 18, 2025, Susan Davis Anderson departed this life at her home, Ansonia Farm. She was the daughter of Lucy and Duke Davis.

Susan and her sister, Ann, grew up in the Fondren neighborhood of Jackson, Mississippi. While attending sixth grade at Duling Elementary, she met the boy who would become the love of her life....

Mar 18, 2025

Dear Josie Rae,

Although your time on earth was small, your impact was not.

In a matter of three days you surprised so many. Every time doctors and nurses thought the obstacle ahead of you was too much you showed them it was not.

You fought with the strength and heart of a...

Mar 17, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Carol Lynn Ivey Morris, announce that she passed away peacefully, entering the presence of the Lord on Monday, March 17, 2025, at HCS West Hospital in Pensacola, FL.   She was 75.  Carol was born at Baptist Hospital, Jackson, MS, on September 20, 1949, to her mother, Loyce Ivey, and her...

Mar 16, 2025

Patrick O'Brien (Pat) Edwards of Pearl, MS passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025. He was born March 26,1942 in Jackson, MS and raised by his grandmother.  A graduate of Central High School in Jackson, Pat had a successful career as a salesman working for Borden, Colonial Bread, Little Debbie, and other companies.  In 1992, he married his beloved, Ann,...

Mar 16, 2025

Margaret Bernice McGowan Six was born June 28, 1962, to Jerry and Mary Jo McGowan. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, Mamaw, aunt and friend to all. Margaret truly had a heart of gold and was always looking out for others, whether it was by lending a listening ear or her arms for a hug. Margaret didn't live...

Mar 12, 2025

Mark Alan Cruse

11-12-1965  --  03-12-2025

Mark Alan Cruse of Raymond, MS, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, after a long battle with lung cancer.  He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Robert Lamar Cruse.  He is survived by his son, Dallas; mother, Barbara Jean; sister Cheryl Ann Abernathy (Wendell); brother, David...

Mar 12, 2025

Ruby Hutchins (Shearer) McNeil, 92, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Fountainview Alzheimer's Center in Atlanta, GA.  Visitation will be at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Raymond on Saturday, July 26th at 10:00am with memorial services at 12:00pm in the funeral home Chapel.

Ruby lived in Raymond, MS most of her life and called it...

Mar 11, 2025

Wayne Clement Herring died on March 11, 2025.

Born in 1946 in Quitman, MS to Christine Wilder Herring and Jefferson Clement Herring, Wayne grew up in Brandon, MS. He married Joyce Elizabeth Horton Herring in 1969 and spent the next 45 years devoted to her and their five daughters.

He graduated from Mississippi State University...