Robert Cole Dillard
May 30, 2024
Funeral Service will be held at Wright and Ferguson in Clinton at 11:00am with visitation from 10:00am to 11:00am
Marsha Hughes Chastain
May 27, 2024
Marsha Hughes Chastain, 68, of Flora, MS passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 at St Dominic's Hospital in Jackson, MS. She was born 12/26/1955 in Jackson, MS to Al and Edith Hughes.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Flora Baptist Church from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm, with funeral services to follow at...
Fr. Noel Andrew Prendergast
May 26, 2024
Fr. Noel Prendergast entered eternal life on the evening of May 26, 2024. A visitation and wake service will be held at 6:00pm on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Holy Savior Catholic Church. Visitation will also be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 9:30am – 11:00am with a funeral mass to follow at 11:00am.
He was...
Mary Elizabeth Carraway
May 26, 2024
Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Stachura was born December 6, 1957 in Worcester Massachusetts to Joseph P Stachura and Lillian R Morris Stachura. Betsy is survived by two sisters and one brother, Susanna Stachura- Schulman, Anne Stachura-Girard, and Joseph P. Stachura Jr. One brother, Bernard Morris Stachura is deceased. Betsy was especially proud of her uncle, Father Thaddeus Stachura who recently...
Sherley Ann Herron
May 24, 2024
Sherley Ann Herron 87, passed away peacefully at her home.
She was proceeded in death by her husband Harry Bennett Herron, two sons Ronald Earl Herron and Harry Lawrence Herron. Also two grand daughters Tabbetha Hester and Mandy Herron . Her parents Ethel and Ida Mae Walker.
She is survived by 4 children Dee Lee,...
Leland F. Douglas
May 23, 2024
Leland Douglas of Learned, MS, was born in Shivers, MS on October 24, 1937 and went to his Heavenly home on May 23, 2024. He was a class of 1956 graduate of Columbia High School. In December 2012 he married Carolyn Douglas of Raymond, MS where he resided until his passing.
Leland loved and served both his...
Roy Stevens "Steven" Boney, Ii
May 20, 2024
Roy Stevens "Steven" Boney passed away on May 20, 2024 at the age of 59. A long-time resident of Flora and Clinton, he was known for his expertise in floral design.
He graduated from Tri-County Academy and attended Hinds Community College and Mississippi State University. He was employed by Central Wholesale Florist. Prior to his current role,...
Marie B. Moore
May 20, 2024
Marie Birdie Moore, 93 of Jackson, MS passed away on May 20th, 2024 peacefully in her sleep.
A graveside ceremony will be held on Friday, May 24th, 2024 at Lakewood Memorial Park at 2:00 pm. Mrs. Moore's family have chosen to have a small gathering of close friends and family to celebrate her life in lieu of...
Henry Laster Smith
May 17, 2024
Henry Laster Smith, 80, of Clinton, MS, passed away on Friday, May 17,2024, at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. He was born June 8, 1943, in Columbus. MS, to Henry Lake Smith and Frances Smith. He grew up in Bolton, MS, and after high school. he joined the Navy, serving for 4 years. Laster spent most...
Sadie Wright
May 16, 2024
Sadie Wright passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 16, 2024. She was the last remaining member of her generation in the Ellis Wright Sr. family.
Sadie was born in Aberdeen, MS, on December 27, 1925. Her parents were Hal and Sadie Heard, longtime residents of Aberdeen. After graduating high school, Sadie received a Bachelor of...
Wendy L. Parker
May 14, 2024
Wendy Parker, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at her home in Canton.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Apostolic Lighthouse Church in Canton. Wendy will be laid to rest at Leesburg Baptist Church Cemetery, Leesburg.
Wendy is preceded in death by her...
Ronald Barry Johnston
May 13, 2024
Ronald Barry Johnston, 70 walked into the arms of Jesus on May 13, 2024. A visitation will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 18, at FBC Fannin, service at 11:30 am, followed by interment in the FBC Fannin Cemetery, Brandon, MS. Â Dr. Ron Bird will officiate along with Bro. Steve Abercrombie and Pastor James Winslett.
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Virginia Shoemaker
May 4, 2024
Elsie Virginia Williams Shoemaker, 88, of Flora, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at home on May 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Virginia was born in Madison County, Mississippi, on November 10, 1935. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1954 and married the love of her life, James Ellis Shoemaker, on January 1, 1955. She was...
Willie Talmadge Mcnair
May 1, 2024
Willie Talmadge McNair, age 92, of Raymond, MS, entered his eternal rest on May 1, 2024. Talmadge was born on October 5, 1931, to Willie and Elizabeth McNair in Learned, MS. He resided in Raymond for almost 70 years.
He was employed at Hinds Community College before retiring in 1983. At that time he and his son...
Lawrence Keith Hammons
Apr 27, 2024
Lawrence "Keith" Hammons of Raymond, MS, 64 years old born on April 1, 1960 passed away at home after a short battle with cancer. 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 Absent from the body is to be present with Jesus.
Keith was an avid antique collector and car enthusiast. Keith owned and operated Keith's Auto Repair for 27 years. With...
Barbara S. Hines
Apr 27, 2024
We are sad to announce the passing of Barbara S. Hines, 88, of Brandon, MS.
Barbara was born to parents Robert Bruce Slay and Georgia Mae Ashley Slay on August 1st, 1935 in Simpson County, MS. Â Barbara graduated from high school and immediately started working at Guion Office Supply at the age of 18.
She...
Billy Junior Page
Apr 25, 2024
Billy Junior Page, 73, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Services will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Raymond with visitation from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and a funeral service at 3:00pm. Graveside services will follow at Edwards Cemetery.
Billy was born on June 12, 1950 in...
Mary Delores Henderson
Apr 23, 2024
Mary Delores Henderson, 88, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend peacefully passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Delores lived a life of faith, family and service.
She was the first child born to Aubrey Lane and Wootie Underwood in Sebastopol, MS. Â She is survived by her cherished brother and sister, Jimmy (Diane)...
Cecelia Jones
Apr 19, 2024
Helen "Cecelia" Jones, 77, of Jackson passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at Baptist Medical Center.
Cecelia was born in Jackson, MS to the late Jesse J. and Helen Scott Jones. Cecelia was an avid reader and enjoyed fishing, cookouts, and other outings on the family farm. She was known for her keyboard skills with piano and...
