Obituaries

Nov 6, 2024

Cathy Ann Bell, a resident of Oxford, Mississippi, gained her angel wings and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 6, 2024 after a brief illness.

She was born on April 5, 1941 in Yazoo City, Mississippi to Clifton Boyce (Buster) and Catherine Saxton Chunn.

Cathy grew up in North...

Nov 6, 2024

Roger Sturdivant, a beloved father, grandfather, artist, and lifelong craftsman, passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on November 6, 2024 after a life well-lived, rich in work, creativity, and love. Roger's legacy will continue to be cherished by his family, friends, and the countless people whose lives he touched through his artistry.

Roger was born...

Nov 6, 2024

Dr. David Byron Jones, 71, of Utica, Mississippi, born in Vicksburg passed away at home on November 6, 2024

Dr. Jones was a respected and compassionate licensed professional counselor who dedicated his career to providing individual, couples, and family therapy through his private practice in Ridgeland, Mississippi. He was also affiliated with Three Oaks Behavioral Health. He...

Nov 6, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of Nona Kay Goodwin Ware announce her sudden passing on November 6, 2024 at the age of 79.

Nona was born to Regina Williams Goodwin and J. Powell Goodwin on January 23, 1945. Spending most of her childhood in Philadelphia, MS, she graduated from Raymond High...

Nov 3, 2024

Richard Arthur Wages, Jr., 53, of Windsor, Colorado passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 in Loveland, Colorado. A visitation will be held Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home chapel in Flowood, Ms at 10am with a service at 11am.

Ricky, as he was affectionately known, was born July 13, 1971 in Atlanta,...

Nov 1, 2024

Alison Jean "Tippy" Reimers Lyell, age 84, passed away peacefully at her Jackson home on November 1, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born August 30, 1940 at the old Baptist Hospital in Jackson, the second child of Warren Denkmann Reimers and Lorna Margaret Anderson Reimers.

Her brother Fred gave his baby sister her name "Tippy,"...

Nov 1, 2024

Meridith passed peacefully into God's loving arms early Friday, November 1, 2024. He was a friendly, kind, generous, capable, caring man who loved his family and friends. Family and long-term friends affectionately called him Bubba. To business associates and other friends, he was known as Tate. By any name, he will be fondly remembered and greatly missed.

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Oct 31, 2024

Debbie Mae Williamson, 58, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 31, 2024.

Services will be held at 12:00pm Monday, November 4, 2024 at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Flowood. The family will receive friends from 10:00am – 12:00pm. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery in Pinola, MS.

Debbie was a...

Oct 30, 2024

Diane Gayle Marler, 79, died October 30, 2024 at her home at the reservoir. Visitation will be at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home on Burney Drive in Flowood on Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 10:00am to 12:00pm.  A private burial will follow at a later date.

A native of Jackson and graduate of Provine High School's class...

Oct 30, 2024

Patsy Sue Robertson (Thornton), age 73, of Terry, MS, received her wings Wednesday, October 30, 2024. A beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Sue will always be remembered for her kindness and love for her family and friends.

Born on April 15, 1951, in Pike County, MS, Sue grew up in the Smithdale community. On June 5, 1976,...

Oct 28, 2024

Bridgett Lammons passed away in her home on October 28,2024. She was sixty-six years old.

Bridgett was born August 17,1958, one of five children of Wallace and Dorothy Lammons. She is a lifelong resident of Clinton, Mississippi and graduated from Clinton High School in 1976. She then went on to graduate from Mississippi College in 1983. Bridgett...

Oct 28, 2024

Don Wendland, 90, passed away on October 28, 2024, surrounded by his family at their home.  He was born on October 24, 1934, in Alpha, IA, on a hundred-acre farm.

Don was known for his kindness and generosity, always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. He enjoyed fishing, working in the yard, and...

Oct 26, 2024

Niles F. ("Buddy") Calhoun passed away on October 26, 2024, at the age of 85 in Jackson, MS. He was born on August 20, 1939, to the late Mary Campbell Calhoun and W.A. ("Dub") Calhoun.  Niles was also preceded in death by his sister, Donna Kay Agnew.

Buddy is survived by his beloved wife, Serena; son, Bret...

Oct 26, 2024

Martin E. ( Gene) Simmons, 83, went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2024,  at Baptist Medical Center.  He was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana  to Louise Dean Simmons and Leroy Simmons.  Growing up in Georgetown and Jackson, he was a stand out basketball player for Central High School.  Afterwards, he joined the Air Force, where he served...

Oct 24, 2024

Melba Benton Douglass (known also by her grandmother name, "Mopsy"), 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Clinton, MS, with loving family members by her side. She was born in Puckett, MS, the second oldest of five children to Rev. Robert Hollis Benton and Myrtis Benton.

After graduating from Prentiss High School, Melba attended Copiah-Lincoln Community...

Oct 14, 2024

Eugene "Gene" Wallace Schneider went home to be with our Lord on October 14th, Columbus Day. He was 94 and a half.

Gene was the son of Corinne Boteler Schneider and his German father, Karl Schneider.  He was born on February 9th, 1930. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patti Schneider, sister, Karlene Schneider...

Oct 14, 2024

Richard Frank Keys, Sr. passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024. He was born to Eunnis Frank and Leva Zell Keys on September 4, 1940. Visitation will be on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Clinton starting at noon with a service at 2:00pm. Private interment at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson.

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Oct 12, 2024

Francis David Harpole, sixty-eight, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024.  A lifelong resident of Edwards, Mississippi, and a member and elder of Edwards Presbyterian Church, Mr. Harpole was a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi and attended Mississippi State University where he was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity.  He was the son of the late Lucille...

Oct 12, 2024

Betty Kathryn Brewer, 66, passed away October 12, 2024.

She is survived by her husband, Mike Brewer, daughter, Kelli Tisdale, and the joys of her life - her grandchildren, Maddie and Kali Tisdale.  She is also survived by siblings, Angie Crosland (Bobby), Lucy Renfrow, Jimmy McNair (Paula) and Penny Dickinson (Barron); nephews and nieces, Spencer (Robo) Burroughs,...

Oct 10, 2024

Gordon Mitchell "Mitch" Lavinghouze, 95, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024, at home with his loving family and friends by his side. He was loved, a kind, giving, loving father, husband, granddad, and a friend to so many. He was also known as "Pap" and "Pops".

Mitch was born in Shivers, MS, to Gordon P. and...