Obituaries

Mar 1, 2024

Ruby Hill Robinson, 100, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Clinton, MS. Visitation for Mrs. Robinson will be held at Wright and Ferguson in Raymond on Monday, March 4, 2024 from 9:00am to 10:30am followed by a Graveside service at Lakewood Memorial Park at 11:00am.

Mrs. Robinson was preceded in death by her husband Marvin...

Feb 27, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Drane Long was born March 14, 1944, in Laredo, Texas, to James Alexander and Elizabeth Stuckey Drane.

She was a graduate of Provine High School in Jackson and Hinds Community College and attended Mississippi College, nearing completion of a bachelor's degree.

Mrs. Long worked in the Registrar and Admissions offices of Mississippi College...

Feb 25, 2024

Samuel "Sam" Nelson Puckett, 58, of Raymond, MS, went to his heavenly home on February 25, 2024, in Clinton, MS.

Sam was born on December 11, 1965, in Jackson, MS, to the late W.A. Puckett, Jr and Nellie Seale Puckett. Sam was a 1983 graduate of Magnolia Academy. He also held a Bachelor and Master of Art...

Feb 25, 2024

Charlotte Ann Craig passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, February 25, 2024. There will be a celebration of her life held at Fondren Presbyterian Church in Jackson, Mississippi, on Saturday, March 9, at 2 PM with visitation to follow.

Charlette was born on August 1, 1939, to Leland W. and Braddis D. Craig and moved to...

Feb 23, 2024

Alfred Franklin Ready, born on May 29, 1940, known to most as Frank, died peacefully on February 23, 2024, in Jackson, Mississippi. He lived a full and richly abundant life and leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, education, and a zest for life. To know Frank, was to know a dedicated husband and father, a focused educator, an...

Feb 22, 2024

Clifford "Cliff" Nelson of Raymond, Mississippi, passed into the heavenly embrace of the Lord on February 22nd, 2024. He was born on March 15, 1943, in Rockmart, Georgia. Cliff embodied numerous roles throughout his life—a reverend, a devoted father, a beloved Papaw, a caring brother, a cherished uncle, and a loving husband. He was a guiding light for all...

Feb 21, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of William (Billy) J. Hall announce his sudden passing on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at the age of 77.

Billy will be remembered by his loving wife of 51 years, Jeanneine Hall, and three children, Cherrie Barker (Tim), Renee Hall, and James (Cara) Hall; three grandsons, and a granddaughter...

Feb 20, 2024

Geri, or GiGi to many, passed away on February 20th, 2024.  She was born in Lafayette, LA in 1964 to George and Gearline Jones Thurber.  She was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her husband Ronnie Tisdale of Clinton, her daughter Britney Fletcher of Clinton; her mother Gearline Thurber of Canton; her grandsons, who held...

Feb 20, 2024

John C. "Sam" McInnis, a resident of Raymond, MS passed away unexpectedly on February 20th, 2024 at the age of 63 while in Cordova, TN.

John is survived by his wife of 42 years, Martha; daughter, Amanda Ray (Chase); son, Owen McInnis; one sister, Chellie Yates (Paul); three grandchildren; Charley Jane, Cash, & Camden Ray and numerous...

Feb 20, 2024

Jenny Ford Nance, age 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, in hospice care at Anderson's Hospital in Meridian. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Marwood "Woody" Nance, Sr., her parents, Chet and Justine Ford, her in-laws, Percy and Dollie Nance; sister, Bette Perry Posey, brothers-in-law, Bernard Perry and Bobby Posey, and...

Feb 19, 2024

Robert Edward Moody, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 19, 2024. Born on February 25, 1938, Robert lived a life defined by faith, family, and service.

For 60 years, Robert was the beloved husband of Bernice Passons Moody, a partnership marked by unwavering love and...

Feb 18, 2024

Bernard W. Chill, Jr., age 73, died of natural causes on February 18, 2024 in Flowood, MS.

Bernie is survived by his wife of 27 years, Ginger, of Flowood.  He is also survived by son, Forrest Porter, Jr., daughter-in-law Sara Porter, and granddaughter, Edie Steele Porter of Brandon. He was preceded in death by his father, Bernard...

Feb 13, 2024

Robert Gerald "Jerry" Bryant, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, with loved ones at his home. Born on October 5, 1934, in Crystal Springs to Creel and Florence Bryant, Jerry embodied the values of hard work, dedication, and lifelong friendships instilled in him from humble beginnings. He graduated from Crystal Springs High School and pursued higher...

Feb 13, 2024

Alice Marie Jones Burchfield, 84, of Clinton, MS, died peacefully on February 13, 2024, at Highland Holmes in Ridgeland. Alice was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and great friend to many. She was a kind soul who loved to laugh and always ensured that those around her felt loved

Alice was born in Yazoo City...

Feb 9, 2024

Ann was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend.  She was always smiling and always ensured those around her felt loved.  Annie Lois Chisholm Howell, 84, of Clinton, MS, died peacefully at her home with loved ones by her side on February 9, 2024.  She battled Alzheimer's for well over thirteen years.

She was born...

Feb 5, 2024

Nicholas Flynn Greener III of Jackson passed away on February 5, 2024, following a lengthy illness.

Mr. Greener was born in Fort Worth, Texas, February 20, 1937 to Perla Mae Powell Greener and Nicholas Flynn Greener, Jr.  Mr. Greener grew up in Jackson and attended Central High School.  He later attended Millsaps College, where he was a...

Feb 4, 2024

Harriet Aura Roberts McEachern was born in Camden, MS on September 28, 1933 to Norris Hall and Hattie Lee Roberts, where she and her brother, Walter, traveled through the area with her parents as her daddy was preaching at various churches.

She died on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Wisteria Nursing & Rehab, where for a month...

Feb 4, 2024

Daniel Anthony Reynolds, affectionately known as Andy, passed away on February 4, 2024, in Flowood, Mississippi.  He was born to Sherry and Charles Reynolds on May 2, 1976, in Morgan City, Louisiana.

Andy was a graduate of Yazoo City High School, class of 1994. He studied at Delta State University, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in...

Feb 2, 2024

Kenneth "Ken" Lee Cook was born September 4, 1940 to Kenneth & Louise Cook in Oklahoma City, OK, and peacefully passed on February 2, 2024 in his home in Brandon, MS.

Ken grew up in Oklahoma City and married Emilie Cook Holland. Together, they had three sons. In the early 70s, their family moved to Ft. Lauderdale,...

Feb 1, 2024

Charles Walter Jett, Sr. passed away on February 1, 2024. A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Clinton from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.

Mr. Jett was born on July 10, 1935 in Memphis, TN, served in the US Marines from 1953 to 1956 and married Effie Lena Young...