Obituaries

Dec 1, 2023

Evelyn Coleman Keyes, 93, went to be with the Lord Friday, December 1, 2023, at Bedford Care Center in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Evelyn Coleman was born on April 26, 1930, to James F. Coleman and Gladys E. Coleman. She was raised in Jackson, Mississippi, and was a graduate of Forest Hill High School. After raising her children, she...

Nov 30, 2023

George Charles Hoff Sr., 85, a long-time resident of Clinton, MS passed away Nov 30, 2023. Dr. Hoff was born Sept 7, 1938 in Chicago, IL where he lived until serving in the US Army. In 1961, the Army brought him to the Waterways Experiment Station in Vicksburg, MS. During his tenure there he completed a Doctorate of Engineering....

Nov 27, 2023

Carolyn Vaughan Parham, 80, of Clinton, Mississippi, passed away November 27, 2023, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS, after tenaciously fighting cancer #2 to a draw. Carolyn had soundly defeated cancer #1 in 1985 after an eight-year slugfest.

Carolyn was raised in Hatley, MS, graduating from Hatley High in 1961 before attending Mississippi University for Women for...

Nov 22, 2023

Gerald Francis Bourgeois, known to many as "Jerry", passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, in Clinton, MS.  He was 88 years young.  They say, "It's not the years in your life, but the life in your years!", and Jerry was blessed, he had both.

Jerry was born in Darrow, LA on January 29, 1935, to Camille...

Nov 21, 2023

Heath Wallace Calhoun, 51, of Clinton MS was called home by God November 21, 2023, after battling numerous health challenges for several years.  Born in Houston, Texas, June 13, 1972, Heath was the beloved son of Pittman and Barbara Wallace Calhoun.  He is survived by his parents and his younger sister Heather Calhoun-Kearney and her husband Jamie Kearney of...

Nov 16, 2023

Jeanne Ann Lockwood Scoles, age 79, passed away on November 16 at Merit Health-River Regions Hospital in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Jeanne, the youngest of two daughters, was born on March 25, 1944 in Peoria, Illinois to Roy and Edith Lockwood.  Jeanne sometimes gave her parents fits as a young child as she had a habit of riding her...

Nov 16, 2023

Father, Brother, Husband, Oilman, Snow Skier, Sailor, Builder, Musician, Painter, Inventor, True Renaissance Man died peacefully November 16, 2023, just a few weeks shy of his 90th birthday.

John was born December 29, 1933 in Jackson, Mississippi.  He was the son of Mary Helen Howie McGowan and Judge Milton Mabry McGowan.

John's love for adventure...

Nov 15, 2023

Frank Hudson, 87, of Clinton, MS, passed away on November 15, 2023, at UMMC after bravely facing numerous health challenges.

Born in Tillatoba, MS, on September 30, 1936, to William and Catherine Hudson, Frank, the youngest of two children, navigated life's twists after his father's passing at age 12. The family relocated to Memphis, TN, where his...

Nov 14, 2023

Bewell Clifford Bryant Sr., 89, resident of Ripley, departed this life on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.

Services honoring the life of Mr. Bryant will be at 11:30 AM, Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Springdale Baptist Church in Ripley, MS with Bro. Stacy McKee officiating.  Visitation will be from 10:30 until...

Nov 12, 2023

Billy Wayne Stanford was born in Marks, MS on October 16, 1933, the seventh of eight children of William and Clara Stanford. Bill was baptized on April 25, 1948 and graduated from Marks High School in 1952.

After completing his degree in Chemical Engineering at Ole Miss in 1957, Bill entered basic training at Naval Station Great...

Nov 10, 2023

Sarah Michelle Barker, 33, of Clinton, MS, passed away on November 10, 2023. She was born on May 19, 1990, in Jackson, MS. Sarah was a beloved daughter of Bruce Barker and Sylvia Barker, and the cherished sister of Natalie Barker. She is also survived by her loyal dog, Zoey.

Sarah received her education from Clinton High...

Nov 9, 2023

Novie Marie Roberts, a resident of Pearl, MS passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023. Marie was born on July 1, 1947 in Philadelphia, MS.

She lived most of her adult life in Pearl where she raised her children and worked as a bank teller at Trustmark.

Marie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She...

Nov 8, 2023

Mary Wells Brock Martin passed away Wednesday, Nov 8, 2023 at Riggs Manor Dementia Unit in Raymond.  Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 1 pm, Chapel Service at 1 pm followed by a family graveside service at Lakewood South Cemetery.

Mary was born in Hinds Co. and educated in Raymond schools.  She lived in Hinds...

Nov 5, 2023

On November 5, 2023, Scott Francis Miller, 85, passed away peacefully in his home at Lake Caroline in Madison, Mississippi from respiratory complications.

He was born in Jackson, Mississippi on January 7, 1938, to Harold Dewey Miller, Sr, and Dorothy Maurer Miller. Scott spent most of his life primarily in Jackson, he was the born the 5th...

Nov 3, 2023

Antone Joseph Mack, 93, passed away in his home in Mississippi of natural causes on November 3, 2023.

Antone, known as "Tony," came to Mississippi in November of 2018 after his home burned in

the Butte County, California Camp Fire. Our prayers were truly answered on the day of his

rescue from his...

Nov 1, 2023

Allin William Butts, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023 in Clinton, MS, at the age of 73, surrounded by his loved ones.

Allin was born on February 3, 1950, to Thomas and Phyllis Butts. He worked as a truck driver for many years, and he worked at a chemical...

Oct 30, 2023

Nancy Elizabeth Ford, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on October 30th, 2023, in Jackson, MS. Nancy was born on January 17th, 1953, in Taylorsville, MS. She touched the lives of many with her generosity, thoughtfulness, and her passion for entertaining and fine cooking.

Nancy began her professional journey as a registered nurse and later pursued...

Oct 28, 2023

Ronald Eugene Millington, 91, died Saturday, October 28, 2023 at The Arbor in Ridgeland, Mississippi.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 2, 2023 at St Paul Catholic Church at 11 am with visitation one hour prior to the service.  In lieu of flowers those desiring may make contributions to St. Paul Catholic Church or Enhabit Hospice....

Oct 19, 2023

Jerry Hugh Miller, 79, of Brandon passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023 in Flowood.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30pm on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Flowood. The family will receive friends from 11:00am – 12:30pm. Funeral will begin at 12:30pm. in the chapel. There will be a graveside...

Oct 19, 2023

Douglas Hunt Vinzant, Sr. was born on July 1, 1936. The fifth of seven children, he was the son of George Walton Vinzant, Sr. and Dorothy Cunningham Vinzant of Vicksburg, Mississippi. He grew up in Vicksburg and also spent summers as a boy on the family farm in Smith County.

Mr. Vinzant married Patricia Scott (deceased in...