Obituaries

Dec 23, 2024

Rhonda Caryl Jones, 57, of Flora, MS, passed away at home December 23, 2024, surrounded by family.

She was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas on May 2, 1967, to Betty and Fred Cargil. Rhonda played the piano for church and was in the band and the color guard, playing the clarinet and the saxophone.

On...

Dec 22, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our beloved family member, Brendon Nicholas Torrence, on December 22, 2024.

Brendon was 28 years old and was a father, brother, and a son. He was loved by all and is remembered for his sweet spirit and his love for his family. Brendon is also remembered...

Dec 20, 2024

Robert Rex McRaney, Jr., an attorney from Raymond, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his home on December 20, 2024. He was born on September 30, 1950 in Oxford, Mississippi, which is probably how his love of the Ole Miss Rebels began.

Robert was a proud graduate of Oakland High School, Delta State University, and the University of...

Dec 18, 2024

Tony Ray Pace, 54, of Huntsville, AL, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 after a very brief illness.

Tony was born on June 01, 1970 in Jackson, MS. He was proud of his Mississippi and Louisianan roots. In LA, he loved everything LSU, as well as Cajun and Creole foods. By trade, Tony was a...

Dec 16, 2024

Julia Posey Latimer passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 in Clinton Healthcare after a short illness.

She was born December 30, 1922 in Yazoo City to the late Angus McDonald Posey and Helon Gregory Posey. Julia was most proud of her namesake, Julia Collins Gregory, her grandmother. After attending both Elementary and High School in Yazoo City,...

Dec 15, 2024

On December 15, 2024, Betty Vance passed away at the age of 84 in her home after a long battle with Dementia.  Betty was a loving mother, grandmother and a generous soul to everyone who knew her.  She loved to cook and loved to open her home for large family gatherings.

Betty is survived by her husband...

Dec 10, 2024

Mary Hurtt Bryant passed away peacefully, surrounded by her human and feline family on December 10, 2024, at home in Clinton, MS.  Born in Kemper County, MS on October 24,1941, she was the youngest of ten children of Thomas Everett and Jeneva Joyner Hurtt.

Survivors include son Christopher Bryant and wife Dawn, of Knoxville, TN, and daughter...

Dec 8, 2024

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather George Gordon Bain, better known as "Pop",  82 of Raymond, Mississippi on Sunday December 8, 2024.

Gordon was born on May 17, 1942 in Talladega, Alabama.

Gordon retired from Hinds County Public Works in 2007.  His activities following...

Dec 4, 2024

George Madison Harrigill, age 80, of Clinton, Mississippi peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior at home on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. He had just celebrated his 80th birthday. George was born in Natchez, Mississippi on November 23, 1944. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Nesbitt Harrigill, his mother, Stella Mathilde Harrigill, both of...

Nov 28, 2024

Robert E. "Bobby" Boyd, 87, of Raymond, MS, died Thursday, November 28, 2024, at his home.  Funeral Services will be on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the graveside in Utica Cemetery in Utica, MS, at 11:30 am.  There will be  a visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 am at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Raymond, MS preceding the service....

Nov 25, 2024

William Rex Robinson, 77, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024, at his home in Clinton. Rex was born January 9, 1947 to Rex William Robinson and Lany Elizabeth Abernethy Robinson in Greenwood, MS.

His youth was spent in Meridian, MS until the age of 10 when his family moved to Raymond, MS. He graduated from Raymond High...

Nov 24, 2024

In Loving Memory of Ima Jean Hudson

Ima Jean Hodgins Hudson, a beloved, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on November 24 after a brief illness. She lived a life full of kindness, creativity and service leaving an indelible mark on everyone who knew her.

Born on December...

Nov 24, 2024

Jeanette Dale Mashburn, 68, of Raymond, MS passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024.  Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:30 am in the Raymond Cemetery.  A short visitation will precede the graveside beginning at 10:00 am at the Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Raymond.

Jeanette was a great mother and...

Nov 24, 2024

In Loving Memory of Daniel Lee Broadfoot, age 69, of Madison, Mississippi, who entered into the presence of the Lord on November 24, 2024.

Danny was born on February 1, 1955, in Jackson, Mississippi, to Jimarie Wells and Valorie Evans Broadfoot. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of forty-seven years, Lawona, and...

Nov 12, 2024

Peggy Joyce Cooper Wilkinson, born on June 22, 1931, in Jackson, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024, in Madison, Mississippi, at the age of 93. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Peggy lived a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering support for those around her.

Peggy was married to her devoted husband, Gene...

Nov 11, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Susan Joy Cullum Gore, 55, of Brandon, MS on November 11, 2024.

Services will be held at 2 pm Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Wright and Ferguson Funeral home in Flowood officiated by Jeff Nesbit.

Susan was born December 1, 1968, the daughter of...

Nov 11, 2024

Clay F. Lee, beloved retired Bishop of the United Methodist Church, passed away on November 11, 2024. The Jackson resident was 94 years old.

Born to Clay F. and Margaret Wilson Lee on March 3, 1930 ("It's easy to remember," he said. "3/3/30."), the Laurel, Miss., native attended Laurel City Schools before studying pre-ministerial subjects at Millsaps...

Nov 11, 2024

Johnny Ray Shirley of Flowood, MS passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife and daughters in the early morning hours of Monday, November 11th, 2024.  A lifelong resident of Jackson, Johnny (John) was born on July 1st, 1947 at St. Dominic's Hospital to R. F. and Vilinda Shirley. John attended Central High School in downtown Jackson,...

Nov 9, 2024

Peggy Baker Cannada, 97, went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2024, at St. Catherine's Village, Madison, Mississippi. Visitation will be held at on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Miller Hall at First Presbyterian Church of Jackson, and at Edwards Presbyterian Church fellowship hall from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesday,...

Nov 8, 2024

Joseph Benjamin "Joe" Moss, 75, passed peacefully at his home in Flowood, Mississippi, on Friday, November 8, 2024.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Flowood, Mississippi.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Judge Joe G. and Pam Moss and brother, Attorney...