Obituaries

Feb 11, 2025

Robert Price Ponder, born December 3, 1958, in Louisville, Mississippi, passed away early Tuesday morning February 11, 2025 at his home in Flora, Mississippi.  He graduated from high school in 1976 from Puckett Attendance Center, Puckett, Mississippi.   He held a bachelor's degree from The University of Southern Mississippi in Education, a bachelor's degree from Mississippi College in Accounting, and...

Feb 10, 2025

On February 10, 2025, June Carroll Waldrip returned to a place of beauty and tranquility with her loving son David by her side. Born and raised in Greenville, MS her life's journey ended in Jackson, MS. She is survived by her son David and her Jack Russell Terrier Tess. Also survived by nieces and nephews Tina Smith, Bob Smith,...

Feb 9, 2025

Harold William Hammond, born on September 26, 1948, in Frankfurt Germany, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on February 9, 2025, at VA Hospital in Jackson, MS from complications of Parkinson's Disease. He was the beloved husband of Mary Faye Hammond for over 16 wonderful years.

Bill, as he was affectionately known, was a blessing in...

Feb 7, 2025

Eileen Carmel Hehir Lawson passed away at her home on Friday, February 7, 2025.

Eileen was preceded in death by her husband John Lawson and her parents Michael and Bridget McNamara Hehir of Kilrush Co Clare, Ireland.

Born in 1940, Eileen was the youngest of 12 children in Cappa Kilrush on the West Coast of...

Feb 5, 2025

Dorothy Ann Perkins Mente, born on January 17, 1939, in Collins, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS on Wednesday morning at 6:45 AM on Feb 5 2025. She graduated from high school in 1957 in Canton, Mississippi. Later in her life, she spent over 30 years in Punta Gorda, Florida, where she enjoyed a fulfilling...

Feb 4, 2025

Dorothy Harrison Lammons, 92, passed away quietly, February 4, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Visitation will be held Sunday, February 9, 2025 from 1pm – 2:30pm at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home located at 106 Cynthia Street, Clinton, MS. The graveside service and burial will commence at 3:00pm at Lakewood Memorial Park, 6011 Clinton Boulevard, Jackson,...

Feb 3, 2025

On February 3, 2025, John Robinson Anderson, surrounded by family, peacefully departed this life at Ansonia Farm, the same place where he entered on February 12, 1935.  He was the second child of Rebecca and John Anderson.

When John's father died, John was emancipated in order to run the family farm, a job he performed unfailingly for...

Feb 2, 2025

Jimmy L. Rogers, age 76, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, after a brief illness.  He was surrounded by his loved ones at his passing.  Jim was the son of James and Ann Rogers.

Jim was born in Fayette, Alabama on March 30, 1948.  He graduated from Iuka High School and later Mississippi State University with...

Feb 1, 2025

Brannon Chasley Martin (March 5, 2000 – February 1, 2025) was a vibrant young man born in Flowood, Mississippi. Though born with cerebral palsy, Brannon approached life with joy and determination, and his warmth and sense of humor touched those around him. Brannon particularly enjoyed watching King of the Hill, often sharing laughs about the show with friends and...

Jan 31, 2025

Nellie Ivorine Leonberger born April 9, 1926 in Campbell, Missouri resided in Florence for 49 years. At age 98 she passed into the arms of Jesus at home on January 31, 2025.

Nellie was married to Billy Roy Leonberger in 1946 and they had five children. Nellie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to...

Jan 30, 2025

Nonnie Williams Scallorn, 95, passed on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Comperes Nursing Home in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025 from 9:00am to 11:00am at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Flowood, MS. A graveside Service will be held at 12:00pm at the Raymond Cemetery.

Nonnie was born on January 21,...

Jan 28, 2025

Julia Belle Wade Eckles, age 92, went to be with Jesus, her husband Van S. Eckles of 56 years and her grandson Richard R. Eckles, Jr., on January 28, 2025.

Julia is survived by her children Melbalene Eckles of Pocahontas, MS, Gary V. Eckles (Cheryl) of Flora, MS, Richard R. Eckles (Teri) of Baton Rouge, LA, Cindy...

Jan 26, 2025

Michael Ray Owens affectionately known as "Big Mike" Passed away on January 26, 2025, in Jackson, Mississippi. He was born on April 13, 1949, in Greenville, Mississippi, to the late Nita and Leo Owens.

Mike spent his life in Mississippi, where he was a beloved presence in both Greenville and Jackson. Known for his larger than life,...

Jan 25, 2025

Andy Jennings Presley, 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Harrisville, Mississippi, on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Born July 16, 1948, in Brandon, Mississippi, Andy spent most of his life in Harrisville, where he had resided since 1977.

Andy graduated from Forest Hill High School in 1966. A dedicated and hardworking man, he retired after 33...

Jan 23, 2025

William H. Page, Sr., 78, passed away January 23, 2025 at his home in Clinton.

William is survived by his sons, William H. "Billy" Page, Jr., James Page, and Matthew S. Page; grandchildren, Victoria Ann Schreiner and William Anthony Page; great-grandchildren, Christopher Joel "C.J." Page and Patricia Kimberly Schreiner; and brothers, Henry Gene Page and Jimmie Wayne...

Jan 22, 2025

Clay Anderson Hataway passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Raymond. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. before the service. A private graveside will follow.

Clay was preceded in death by his grandfather, Michael Hataway.

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Jan 22, 2025

Charles Lee Robinson, age 92, of Raymond, Mississippi, passed away on January 22, 2025 after a brief stay in the hospital. Charles was born on December 19, 1932 in McDonald, MS. After graduating from Oakland High School, he attended Northwest Community College, where he met his wife, Martha Ellen Saunders. Following his time at Northwest CC, he went on...

Jan 22, 2025

Geraldine Foley Fraiser, age 101, went to be with Jesus, her husband Dave Fraiser and heavenly family on January 22, 2025 after a short illness.

She is survived by her daughters, Eleanor "Sandy" Dickerson of Terry, Mississippi and Colleen (Dick) Wheeler of Brandon, Mississippi; her grandchildren, Marty Dickerson of Byram, Mississippi, Lori Collum of Terry, Mississippi and...

Jan 22, 2025

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Jan 21, 2025

Suzanne Elise Riley Brown was born on May 16, 1945 and went to heaven peacefully on January 21, 2025 in Clinton, Mississippi.  Suzanne loved her Savior, Jesus Christ first, her husband second, and her family third.  She also created spaces in her life for many friends, church involvement, meaningful jobs, and a list of pet toy poodles that were...