Obituaries

Aug 12, 2023

Edward Shane Sutterfield, 53, of Bay St Louis, MS passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Raymond. The family will receive friends from 9am – 11am.

Shane served in the Air Force during Desert...

Aug 9, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter Natalie Evelyn Williams, a vibrant 14-year-old who brought joy to everyone she touched. She departed from this world too soon on August 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on March 20, 2009, Natalie was the first-born child of Father Matthew Lee...

Aug 6, 2023

Michael Joseph Votta, 73, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023.

He was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 2, 1950. He was the oldest of four sons. When he was in his youth, he loved to play stickball and baseball. Michael proudly served in the United States Navy. Michael was an adventurer, fisherman and lover of...

Aug 3, 2023

Jo Ann Flynt, 84, of Clinton, transitioned from this earth to her Heavenly Home on August 3, 2023.  Jo Ann was born on June 2, 1939 in Jackson, Mississippi, to John Anderson Gregory and Lollie Elizabeth Gregory (Porch) who had roots in Pocahontas and Jackson, Mississippi. She attended Central High School and graduated from Murrah High School in 1958....

Aug 2, 2023

A graveside service will be held for Mary B. Knight on Saturday, August 5, 2023 in the Jessamine cemetery in Ridgland, MS.

Jul 31, 2023

Norman Franklin McElvoy, 72, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023 at his home in Bolton, surrounded by his family. Visitation for Norman will be held at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Clinton on Thursday, August 3, 2023 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Lula Baptist Church at...

Jul 30, 2023

On Sunday, July 30, 2023, Bruce Webster "Pete" Belknap, Jr., 73, passed away in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with his family at his side. He had suffered a brain injury from a fall.

Born in Jackson, Mississippi, to Leila Downing Belknap and Bruce Webster Belknap, Sr., Pete was a life-long resident of Edwards, Mississippi. Growing up on his...

Jul 28, 2023

Vivian Frances Williams, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2023. The third of four daughters, Vivian was born on January 26, 1935, in Meridian, Mississippi, to Frank Herbert Shortridge and Vivian Vaughan Shortridge. Her family later moved to Jackson, where she graduated from Central High School. Vivian then attended the University of Mississippi and was a member...

Jul 28, 2023

Patricia Louise Sturm, known to her loved ones as Pat, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2023, in Jackson, MS, at the age of 71. She was born on August 21, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan. Pat was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Patricia was a selfless, loving, and caring individual who dedicated her life...

Jul 25, 2023

Judith Ann Shearer, 68, passed away on July 25, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Clinton with visitation beginning at 12:30 p.m. before the service.

Judith was born on January 4, 1955 in Meridian to parents Edwin Knight Clayton and Ann...

Jul 23, 2023

Samuel Craig Weeks, 75, passed away peacefully at his home in Clinton, MS on July 23, 2023. His funeral services will be held on July 27, with a visitation from 5-7pm at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home (Clinton, MS) and a private family graveside service on July 28, 2023 at Lakewood Memorial Park.

Samuel "Sammy" aka 'Pops'...

Jul 21, 2023

Dr. Melvin Roy Buckley, 83, of Brandon passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 at St. Dominic's Hospital.

Mel was born in Columbia, MS to the late Luther Melvin and Beatrice Lee Buckley. He attended Jackson Public Schools and graduated from Provine High School. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Education from the University of Southern Mississippi....

Jul 20, 2023

On Thursday, July 20, 2023, Carolyn Lee Heiden, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend, entered her eternal home at the age of 85. Carolyn was born in Jackson, Mississippi on June 23, 1938, to Mr. and Mrs. F.B. Lee, and was the youngest of seven children. She graduated from Jackson's Forest Hill High School in 1955, continued...

Jul 20, 2023

Richard Ray Keeton passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 20, 2023. Richard was the son of Ray Jones Keeton and Bobbie Adams Garver. He was born on December 11, 1946.

He spent his formative years in Morton, Mississippi, where he attended Morton High School. Throughout his four years at the school, Richard excelled both...

Jul 18, 2023

William H. (Bill) Wardlaw died peacefully July 18, 2023, at St. Dominic Hospital surrounded by family after a brief illness.  Born November 30, 1941 to Harry and Eloise Wardlaw, he was a life-long resident of Jackson. He graduated from Murrah High School in 1959 and entered Ole Miss where he joined Kappa Sigma fraternity. Following his freshman year, he...

Jul 17, 2023

Ida Lou Nelson Cavett died peacefully at her home on July 17, 2023.

She was a lifelong Jacksonian, the daughter of Louise Taylor Nelson Boal and Fred Langley Nelson. She grew up in the Belhaven neighborhood on Fairview Street.  Mrs. Cavett was educated in the Jackson Public Schools, having attended Power, Bailey, and graduated from Central High...

Jul 17, 2023

Dr. William Daniel Stephens (Danny) passed on from this life on July 17th, 2023 at 65. Danny grew up in Monticello, MS. where he developed a love and appreciation of nature. He was a graduate of Monticello High School class of 1976. He attended Ole Miss and was a diehard Rebel fan for life. He was excited to celebrate...

Jul 16, 2023

Jimmy Lane (Bo) Vance, 60 of Raymond, Ms passed away on July 16, 2023 due to complications with COPD.

Bo was born on July 22,1962 to Ben and Betty Vance in Bordeaux, France. As a child Bo and his family also lived in Georgia, Alabama and Germany and settled in Raymond, Ms in 1976.

Bo...

Jul 12, 2023

Barbara Huff Day Evans, 92, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

Ms. Evans was born in Gloster, MS on April 22, 1931 to the late Carmen Poole Huff and Purvis R. Huff. She graduated from Crosby High School and went on to receive an Associates Degree from Southwest MS Jr. College. She also attended Millsaps College and...

Jul 12, 2023

Jimmy Royce Wilkins, 84, passed away at his home in Brandon on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at First Baptist Church Fannin. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Jimmy will be laid to rest in the church cemetery. Dr. Ron Bird...