Obituaries

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...

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,...