Obituaries

Sep 7, 2023

James "Jimmy" Douglass, 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Clinton, MS, with his loving wife Melba and hospice personnel by his side.  He was born in Brookhaven, MS, the youngest of five children to Norval H. Douglas and Julia Case Douglas.

After graduating from Brookhaven High School, Jimmy attended Copiah-Lincoln Community College and Louisiana College...

Sep 7, 2023

Frances Bethea Dent, 96, passed away on September 7, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 11, 2023 at Memorial United Methodist Church in Bolton with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. A graveside service will follow at Raymond Cemetery.

Frances was born August 8, 1927 outside of Louisville, MS to her...

Sep 5, 2023

Christi Dean Stewart, 64, of Clinton passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at her home in Clinton.

Christi was born on March 24, 1959 in Jackson to Mary Elizabeth and Francis Christopher Finch.

She is survived by her children, Christopher, Noah and Erin Stewart; mother, Mary Elizabeth Blount; sister, Suzanne Kent (Randy); niece, Rachael...

Sep 5, 2023

Paul Adrian Box passed away peacefully at home on September 5, 2023.

Paul was born to Cary Ben and Paul Eston Box on October 31, 1932 in Stewart, MS. He was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church of Clinton. He served in the United States Air Force and fought in the Korean War. He retired...

Sep 4, 2023

Charles Saul, was born on September 30, 1939 and passed peacefully at age 83 in his home on September 4, 2023.  He was born in Lamar County and graduated from Purvis High School. He received a Bachelor of Music Education Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi, and received a Master of Music Education and a Doctor of Education...

Sep 4, 2023

Douglas William Shanks "Coach," (76) of Brandon, Mississippi passed away due to complications from chemo toxicity on Sept 4, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.

Doug was born in Soso, to Fred and Frances Shanks of Taylorsville, on Oct 25, 1946.  He grew up in Gulfport and Jackson, graduating from Provine High School.  He attended MSU and...

Sep 3, 2023

Samuel Lee Rutledge, 61, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 in Jackson, MS.

Lee is survived by his wife, Sara Beth Rutledge of Brandon; son, Carson (Melissa) Rutledge of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Lauren Rutledge and fiancé John Keyes of Greenbrae, CA; sisters, Ann Rutledge of Atlanta, GA and Lynn Edwards (Billy) of Madison, MS and several...

Aug 31, 2023

James Thaddeus Richard of Utica, MS passed away on August 31, 2023 surrounded by his family.

James, fondly known as "Rick", was born to James Clarance and Roma Richard on September 25, 1946 in Church Point, LA. He served 22 years and retired with the United States Navy as a Senior Chief Hospital Corpman.

James...

Aug 31, 2023

Bobby Lonnie Headrick, 79 of Bolton, MS passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at his home. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Bobby was born on June 23, 1944 to Ernest and Loraine Headrick. He graduated from Jackson Central High School in 1962 and then went on to earn a Bachelor's...

Aug 27, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Bill Ridout of Raymond, MS, announce his passing on August 27, 2023, at the age of 78 years.  A Memorial Service will be held at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Raymond, MS on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 2:00pm.

Bill was born in Meridian, MS, and grew...

Aug 27, 2023

Elizabeth Sue Parkman Pevey passed away and went to be with the Lord on August 27, 2023, after a long illness. She was 86 years old. Sue is survived by her beloved husband Gerald; sons Jay, Chris and Greg; five grandchildren, two great grandchildren and her brother Howard.

After having her children, Sue attended Mississippi College and...

Aug 26, 2023

James Kenneth Johnson, Sr., 81, a resident of Clinton, MS, passed away August 26th, 2023, peacefully at his home.  He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years Joyce Johnson, his parents Narce Johnson and Mavis Johnson, his sister Georgia Johnson and his brother Fred Johnson.

He is survived by his sons Jamie Johnson of...

Aug 23, 2023

KENNETH DALE MCNEIL was born October 23,1962 in Bay Springs, MS. He entered this world quietly and quietly left it on August 23, 2023 at the age of 60. He had many triumphs and joys and some sorrows as he traveled through. Many things remained constant in his life: the love for his daughter, the devotion to his parents,...

Aug 21, 2023

Clayton Rudolph Spears, 84, died peacefully at home in Clinton, Monday August 21.

He is the son of Lester and Hattie Mae Spears. Rudolph was born December 21, 1938 in the Linwood community near Philadelphia, MS. He lived most of his life in Meridian, MS.

He is a retired Senior Master Sergeant of the 186...

Aug 20, 2023

Merl Alzada "Meme" Hittson went to be with her Savior peacefully at home on Sunday, August 20 at the age of 98. She was a longtime resident of her beloved city of Jackson. She was born on March 18, 1925 in New Orleans, La.

She is preceded in death by her parents Olive and Rolla Hittson of...

Aug 19, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Patsy Schultz Meacham of Raymond, MS announce her passing on August 19, 2023 at the age of 79 years.

Patsy is remembered for her kindhearted nature. She never seemed to meet a stranger and always met you with a smile on her face. She was willing to help...

Aug 17, 2023

Thomas Michael Hall

February 4, 1954 - August 17, 2023

Thomas Michael Hall, 69, passed away on Thursday, August 17 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS.

Thomas (known as Mike) was born on February 4, 1954, in Twentynine Palms, California, to Tilford Odell Hall and Laura Jane Hall (Liggett). He served in...

Aug 15, 2023

Ellen Hall Barker, age 85, of Jackson, passed away on August 15, 2023.

Ellen was born on December 10, 1937, in Poplarville, Mississippi, to Purvis Melvin Hall, Sr. and Mattie Ainsworth Hall.  She attended Bogalusa High School, graduating in 1955.  Ellen then attended William Carey College in Hattiesburg in 1956 and 1957, where she was a Crusader...

Aug 14, 2023

Greg Anderson Flynt, 60, of Clinton, passed away on August 14, 2023. Greg was born on March 27, 1963 in Jackson, Mississippi, to Albert Roy "Buddy" Flynt and Jo Ann Flynt (Gregory). He attended Clinton High School where he was a member of the CHS band and drum line. He was also a founding member and drummer of a...

Aug 14, 2023

Our beautiful and beloved mama went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was welcomed with loving arms, also, by her own mother and father. She was the only daughter of Tom and Rena Hilderbrand of Bentonia MS. She has three brothers whom she dearly loved. Family was important to her and she spent the majority...