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Stacey A Martin

Stacey A Martin

Sep 3, 2024

Stacey A. Martin, 54, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.  He was born in Jackson, MS, on February 1, 1970.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen Wirt and Billy Faye Martin; his mother Belinda Edwards; and two brothers, Lil Johnny and Clarence Martin.

He is survived by his...

Rebekah Elizabeth Young

Rebekah Elizabeth Young

Sep 2, 2024

My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. – 2 Corinthians 12:9

Dr. Rebekah Elizabeth Young of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, took her final breath on this earth and her first in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of September 2, 2024, at the age of 46,...

Lucille Slaughter

Lucille Slaughter

Aug 30, 2024

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Lucille Slaughter-Slaughter, July 6,1934 to August 30, 2024

Lucille was born in Jackson, MS. on July 6, 1934. She was the fifth of seven children born to the late-Ernest and Carrie Slaughter. She joined the Mt. Helm Baptist Church at an early age. She was educated at Tougaloo College...

Kenneth David Anderson

Kenneth David Anderson

Aug 29, 2024

Kenneth David Anderson (Decoy), 75, of Raymond, passed peacefully in his sleep at the age of 75 on Thursday August 29, 2024 at his daughter's house.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home 201 Hinds Blvd, Raymond, MS.

Ken is preceded in death...

Joyce Lambert Carpenter

Joyce Lambert Carpenter

Aug 28, 2024

Joyce Lambert Carpenter, born March 23, 1938, went to be with Jesus on August 28, 2024. Joyce is pre-deceased by her husband, Ed Carpenter, to whom she was married for 62 years, her parents, Cabe and Matiel Lambert of Jayess, MS, and two older sisters and her two brothers.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Torres,...

Sandra Jeanette Wilson Brewer

Sandra Jeanette Wilson Brewer

Aug 25, 2024

The family of Sandra Jeanette Wilson Brewer of Flowood, MS is saddened to announce her passing on August 25th, 2024, at the age of 68.

Sandra will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 47 years, Kenneth Alvin Brewer, of Flowood, MS; children: Melissa Lott (Nathan), Tiffany Long, and Brittany Lindley (William); grandchildren: Annelyse, Wilson, Dylan, Payton,...

Carol L. Banes

Carol L. Banes

Aug 24, 2024

Carol L. Banes, 88, of Raymond, MS, passed away at home August 24, 2024, leaving a void her family cannot fill.

She was born in Burkburnett, Texas in 1936 to Clovis and Pauline Lewis. Carol was the second oldest of twelve children and grew up in Jackson, Mississippi.

In 1963, she married the love of...

Linda Joyce Turbeville Hodges

Linda Joyce Turbeville Hodges

Aug 22, 2024

Linda Joyce Turbeville Hodges, 77, died of pulmonary nocardiosis on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Community Place hospice in Brandon, Mississippi. Visitation will be Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 400 Grants Ferry Road, Brandon, Mississippi.

Mrs. Hodges was...

Ronald Bertran Purvis

Ronald Bertran Purvis

Aug 20, 2024

Ronald (Ron) Bertran Purvis, born on February 21, 1950, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024, at the age of 74. Ron was a man known for his kindness, wit, and unwavering dedication to those he loved. A man of warmth, humor, and deep compassion, Ron touched the lives of all who knew him.

A beloved father,...

John Thomas Potts

John Thomas Potts

Aug 19, 2024

John Thomas Potts, 68, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024 in Jackson, MS.

John was born on November 5, 1955 to Byron and Helen Potts. He attended St. Joseph High School and Mississippi State University and received an honorable discharge after serving in the Army post Vietnam.

He is preceded in death by his parents....

Paula K Dunn

Paula K Dunn

Aug 19, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Paula K. Dunn, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, who left this world on August 19th at the age of 63. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, after a life full of love, kindness, and devotion to those she held dear.

Paula was born...

Madeline Marie Landry

Madeline Marie Landry

Aug 15, 2024

Madeline Marie Landry, 76, of Lafayette, LA, passed away August 15, 2024. Madeline was born February 5, 1948 to Wallace ("Snook") and Dorothy Patin Landry in Lafayette, LA. She graduated high school in 1966 from Lafayette High School.

She worked at St. Cecilia School and Albertson's. She loved spending time with her family and friends and going...

Geraldine "Jerri" Gunnell

Geraldine "Jerri" Gunnell

Aug 14, 2024

Geraldine "Jerri" Gunnell, 98, passed away at her home on August 14, 2024 after a long illness. Visitation for Jerri will be held at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Flowood, MS on Monday, August 19, 2024 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm with a Funeral Service immediately following. Burial will be at Lakewood Memorial Park.

Jerri was a...

William Margrave "Bill" Barnett

William Margrave "Bill" Barnett

Aug 12, 2024

William Margrave "Bill" Barnett passed away at the age of 91 on August 12th at his home in Clinton, Mississippi.

Born in Oxford Mississippi, Bill attended Mississippi College and graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi. He received his Master of Business Administration and was Class President at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Class of 1961)....

David Franklin

David Franklin

Aug 11, 2024

Melvin "David" Franklin, beloved husband of Sherri Franklin, died at the age of 60 in a motor vehicle accident on Sunday, August 11, 2024 in Lena, Mississippi. Those mourning the loss of David are his wife Sherri Franklin, his children, Candace and Mark Shorter and Ashley and Aaron Fitzhugh, his grandchildren, Madison and Conner Shorter, his mother Diane Franklin,...

Edith Crawley Sharp

Edith Crawley Sharp

Aug 10, 2024

Edith Crawley Sharp was born July 10, 1926 to John Robert and Ermine Groves Crawley in Trigg County KY. She graduated Valedictorian from Hopkinsville High School.  After graduation she worked for Western Union and then moved to Nashville TN where she met  Stanley C Sharp, Jr. to whom she was married for 56 years until his death in 2003.  ...

Cyrus Benjamin “C. B.” Carroll

Cyrus Benjamin “C. B.” Carroll

Aug 8, 2024

Cyrus Benjamin "C. B." Carroll, 77, died peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2024, in Jackson, surrounded by his loving family. C. B. was born in Jackson, attended Catholic schools, and graduated from St. Joseph High School. He studied at the University of Southern Mississippi and Belhaven College and served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War from...

Clinton Anthony Greenlee

Clinton Anthony Greenlee

Aug 7, 2024

Clinton Anthony Greenlee, 48, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024 after an extended illness. He was a resident of Brandon, MS.

Clint as people new and loved him was born June 11, 1976 to William Greenlee, Sr. and Margie Creel Greenlee.

He is survived by his son, Alex Greenlee; parents; and brothers, William Greenlee, Jr....

Stephen John Frazier

Stephen John Frazier

Aug 5, 2024

Stephen John Frazier, 47, of Flora, MS, sadly and unexpectantly went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 5, 2024.  Stephen John is now rejoicing with his dad, Lamar, and so many others he loved that have been taken from us.  He will be remembered for his quick wit and his desire to bring a smile to...

Colley Burns

Colley Burns

Aug 4, 2024

Writing words that fill a small section of space that adequately commemorate the life of someone you love feels callous.  Understand that while these few paragraphs encapsulate the appropriate details shared in an obituary, they could never properly honor the man that John Coleman Burns, better known to all as Colley, was and still is.

Colley took...

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