Obituaries

Mar 10, 2025

Rose Lee Hall

September 8, 1940- March 10, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rose Lee Hall, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, who went home to be with the Lord on Monday March 10, 2025.

Born on September 8, 1940, Rose was a woman of faith, strength,...

Mar 10, 2025

Arthur J. (Jack) Pulley Sr., age 82, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, surrounded by his family. Jack was born on February 4, 1943, in Stonewall, MS, to the late Benjamin and Geneva Pulley. After high school, he moved to Jackson, MS, where he met the love of his life, Linda. They were married in 1963 and celebrated...

Mar 10, 2025

William Edgar Jones, 80, of Clinton, MS, passed away on March 10, 2025, after visiting with loved ones and family.

Visitation is Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. at Morrison Heights Baptist Church. Funeral Services are Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Morrison Heights Baptist Church with burial in Clinton Cemetery. Pastor...

Mar 9, 2025

Mary Ann Bridges, age 79, passed away on March 9, 2025, at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Born on January 17, 1946, she was adopted at just one day old by Oubre and Mary Frances Boyd living in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. A proud alumna of Provine High School, Class of 1964, Mary Ann's aptitude for numbers led her to...

Mar 9, 2025

Willard Keith Bell, a resident of Oxford, Mississippi, gained his angel wings and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 9, 2025.  He was born on May 18, 1939 in Jackson, Mississippi to Willie Kermit and Evelyn Bell.  He was a member of Flowood Baptist Church for over 70 years until his passing.  Keith...

Mar 2, 2025

Elton Gordon Booth, age 89 passed away at Brookdale Assisted on March 2, 2025.

Elton was born in Shreveport, LA March 2, 1936. He graduated from Doyline High School and LSU with a degree in Petroleum Engineering He lived most of his career in the oil fields of Odessa and Midland, Texas.

He was preceded...

Mar 1, 2025

It is with great sadness that I share the passing of Paul Eugene Verneuille, 81, of Ridgeland, MS. Paul passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Paul was born in New Orleans, LA to Paul L. and Eugenia N. Verneuille. He attended East Jefferson High School, where he met the love of his life, Rosa...

Feb 28, 2025

Jim T. Beck was born on October 18, 1943, to Jim and Louella Beck in Webb, MS.  He was the sixth of sixteen children.  He grew up in Eupora, MS.  After graduating from high school and Mississippi State University, Jim became a part of the Business Enterprise Program of Mississippi Rehabilitation for the Blind, where he served for over...

Feb 27, 2025

Sherwood Clifton Johnson, 74 passed away on February 27, 2025.

Sherwood was born on October 21, 1950, in Minden, LA to Grady and Velma "Sybil" Johnson. He graduated from Haughton High School in Haughton, LA where he made many lifelong friends. He was a shift supervisor for Peco Foods for 20+ years before retiring. He enjoyed the...

Feb 27, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Estel on the 27th day of February, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on September 30,1952, she was the daughter of William Gerald and Jimmie Ruth Germany, whom she loved dearly.

Visitation for Pat will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at...

Feb 26, 2025

Margaret Ann Keough Collier, age 76, of Jackson, MS, passed away peacefully at her residence on February 26, 2025.  She was born on December 2, 1948, in Jackson, to the late Homer and Peggy Keough.  She is preceded in death by her brother, Richard Keough.  She is survived by her daughter, Amy Collier Heckman (Lee) of Griffin, GA; son,...

Feb 25, 2025

Roy Thomas "Lucky" Pace, 81, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, went to rest with Jesus on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Born on September 19, 1943, in Jackson, Mississippi, he was a devoted husband and a loving father and grandfather leaving a profound influence on everyone in his life. We find comfort in knowing that his legacy lives on through the...

Feb 21, 2025

Luther Calvin Bass was born in Florence, MS on May 15, 1941, and left this earth on February 21, 2025.

Luther was preceded in death by his parents Ethel Ashley and Malcom Bass, wife Norma Sandifer Bass, son Wilburn Bass, and brother Benny Frank Bass.

He is survived by his wife Alice Gorman Bass; brothers...

Feb 19, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of Estes McMath Blackburn, Jr. announce his passing after an extended illness on February 19, 2025 at the age of 86.

Born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi Estes McMath Blackburn, Jr. was born on February 26, 1938 to Margaret Bynum Blackburn and Dr. Estes McMath Blackburn....

Feb 15, 2025

Barbara Pezet (née Miller), 81, entered eternal rest on February 15, 2025, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi.

Born on August 6, 1943, in Newark, New Jersey, Barbara was a graduate of Perth Amboy High School. She built a successful career as an insurance specialist, licensed in Property and Casualty. She began her journey at Boynton...

Feb 14, 2025

Richard Edwin Mort, born September 12, 1940, passed away after a brief illness on February 14, 2025. he was born in Los Angeles, California to Edwin and Virginia Mort. Richard served his country in the United States Air Force and later continued his career as an engineer with the United States Navy until retirement. On July 10, 1976, Richard...

Feb 14, 2025

Carson Logan Kittrell, age 29, of Clinton, MS, passed away at his home on February 14, 2025.

Carson was a true Mississippi Boy, who loved to hunt, fish, and spend time outdoors.

He spent many summers with his Papa Mac, in Gore Springs, MS, where they fished, rode 4-wheelers, and rode around the woods and...

Feb 13, 2025

Linda Dianne Parker, 77, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 in Jackson, MS.

A graveside service will be held for Linda on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Lakewood Memorial Park at 2:00pm.

Linda retired from the Mississippi Department of Human Services after a 38 year career. She had a green thumb and always loved...

Feb 13, 2025

Bradley Allison Wellborn, age 50, of Jackson, MS, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025, from complications of diabetes type 1.  He was born March 17, 1974, in Jackson, son of the late James M. Wellborn and Barbara Wellborn, also of Jackson, MS.

Bradley was a 1992 graduate of Jackson Preparatory School where he excelled in athletics...

Feb 11, 2025

Hazel Wynne McCain McCarty, 91, passed away on February 11th at Brookdale Senior Living in Clinton, Mississippi. The daughter of Hazel Wynne and Hugh M. McCain, she was a native of Memphis, TN. She graduated from the University of Mississippi where she earned her B.A., studying art and education.

At Ole Miss, Hazel was a member of...