Vicky Dawson Grubbs
Jan 30, 2023
Vicky Dawson Grubbs 62, passed away peacefully at home January 30, 2023 with family at her side. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Mark Grubbs, Brothers David A. Dawson III (Liz) and Leslie H. Dawson ( Audrey) , and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents, David A....
Katherine Ferris Gilliam
Jan 26, 2023
In the city of New Orleans, Louisiana on January 26, 2023, Katherine Ferris Gilliam, 40, sadly passed away. She is survived by her children Sophia Charlotte Nicholson (father, Chad Nicholson) of Meridian, Mississippi, Rémy Joseph Lewis and Irene Ruth Lewis (father, Bennett Lewis) of Ridgeland, Mississippi; her parents, Ken and Vicki Gilliam of Clinton, Mississippi, brother Grant Gilliam (Jada)...
Elizabeth Jane Holcombe
Jan 26, 2023
Elizabeth Jane Ward Holcombe, daughter of James Wellington Ward and Mildred Brumfield Ward, was born in Columbus, MS, on April 27, 1944. She attended Murrah High School in Jackson, MS, where she was a drum majorette. She attended the University of Mississippi, where she was a member of the Phi Mu sorority. She then went to Mississippi College, where...
Patsy Oakes Cocke
Jan 22, 2023
Patsy Oakes Cocke, beloved mother and grandmother, went to be with the Lord peacefully at her home on Sunday morning, January 22, 2023.
Patsy was born October 17, 1929 to Frank and Lillie Oakes in Jackson, Mississippi. She graduated from Central High School in 1947 and attended Millsaps College. Patsy married Sam Lewis Cocke on June 19,...
Betty Hamilton Lake
Jan 20, 2023
Betty Hamilton Lake, beloved wife, mother, and one of the state's strongest voices for history and the medical community, died at the age of 94.
A native Mississippian, Mrs. Lake was born in Jackson on February 5, 1928 to the late Lurline Clark Hamilton and Robert Buck Hamilton. She was the granddaughter of Colonel Jones Stewart Hamilton...
Bobbe Parks Smith
Jan 18, 2023
Bobbe Parks Smith, 93, of Clinton, MS, passed away on January 18, 2023 at Brookdale Retirement Home in Clinton, MS.
Mrs. Smith was born on December 29, 1929 at St. Dominics Hospital in Jackson, MS, to Edna and Woody Parks. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, James Robert Smith (Smitty) and also...
Terry Rutherford
Jan 15, 2023
Terry Hal Rutherford, age 54, a resident of Jackson, MS, passed away on January 15, 2023 at his residence. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Clinton, MS with Bro. Marty McComas officiating. Visitation will be from 11am to 12pm on January 18, 2023 prior to the funeral service at...
Norma Owen Robinson
Jan 15, 2023
Norma Owen Robinson passed into the loving arms of Jesus on January 15, 2023 while residing at the Arbor in Ridgeland, MS. A memorial service will be held on January 20, 2023 at the Raymond Baptist Church, Raymond, MS. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 a.m.
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William "Bill" M. Davis
Jan 13, 2023
William Mack "Bill" Davis, 96, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, January 13, 2023. Bill was a loving husband, devoted father, dedicated teacher, and life-long farmer.
Bill was born April 17, 1926, on his parents' farm in Terry, Mississippi. A 1943 graduate of Terry High School, he continued his education at Hinds Community College...
Sara R. Wilmesherr
Jan 10, 2023
How do you distill a multi-dimensional, rich, and vibrant life into two-dimensional space on paper? Sara Rula Wilmesherr peacefully died in the Lord as she slept Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Sara Catherine, the one daughter with three other sons, Richard, Paul, and Greg, born to Adam Anthony Rula and Anna Catherine Runyon Rula, was a delight and carefully mined...
Leslie Parrish Adcock
Jan 8, 2023
Leslie Parrish Adcock, 61, of Clinton, passed away on January 8 th , 2023 surrounded by her family. Leslie was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother ("Narnie"), and sister. She is preceded in death by her parents William O Parrish, Sr. and Christine Glenn Parrish. Leslie is survived by her husband of 41 years, Kenny; three sons and two...
Irine Kathryn Matranga
Jan 8, 2023
Kathryn Matranga, 90, of Ridgeland, Mississippi passed away on January 8, 2023 at home, Chateau of Ridgeland. Visitation will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 13, 2022 at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Clinton with a service to follow at 12:00 p.m.
Her burial will be at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, Mississippi.
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Ettalynn Pullen Tracy
Jan 7, 2023
Ettalynn Pullen Tracy, 73, of Brandon, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 7, 2023.
Ettalynn was born September 12, 1949, in Natchez, Mississippi. She was adopted into the loving home of Geraldine "Jerry" and William "Bill" Pullen of Jackson. She lived most of her life in Jackson working in the banking, preschool...
Coach Jim "Big Nasty" Carmody
Jan 5, 2023
MADISON - Coach Jim "Big Nasty" Carmody, 89, of Madison, Mississippi passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. A private service and interment will be held on January 12, 2023. A public memorial visitation and tribute will follow at 3:00 pm at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame in Jackson. Jim Carmody...
Betsy Lee Davis
Jan 3, 2023
Our beloved, Betsy Lee Davis, 66, died peacefully at home in Flowood, MS on January 3, 2023, after being diagnosed in November 2022 with Glioblastoma.
Betsy is survived by her loving husband, Donald G. Davis, of Flowood, MS. She is preceded in death by her parents Johnny and Louise Johnson of Rolling Fork, MS and her paternal...
Doris Thompson Jones
Jan 2, 2023
Doris Thompson Jones, 91, of Canton, Georgia died January 2, 2023. Born in Polkville, MS she was a graduate of Forest Hills High School and Hinds Junior College as well as attending Belhaven College. She is survived by her daughter Karen Jones Atchison. Mrs. Jones passed away after complications with Parkinson's Disease. She is predeceased by her husband Jerry...
Bobbye Simmons Rankin
Jan 2, 2023
Bobbye Simmons Rankin, 78, former missionary and international speaker, passed from this life into her long-anticipated heavenly home on Monday, January 2, 2023, at her home in Clinton, where she was being cared for by her husband of 57 years, Dr. Jerry Rankin. Ms. Bobbye, as she was known by close friends and students, was a graduate of Mississippi...
Grover Lynn Jackson
Jan 2, 2023
Grover Lynn Jackson passed away peacefully on January 2, 2023 after a long series of health issues and a brief acute illness. He was a wonderful spouse, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to many who served his country and fellow man. He was stubborn yet supportive.
"Groove" was born in Natchez in 1947 to Grover...
Joyce Saway Howe
Dec 29, 2022
Joyce Saway Howe passed peacefully in her sleep during the early morning hours of December 29, 2022. She is survived by her husband Bruce, sons Robert and David and their wives, and two grandchildren.
Joy was born in Quincy, Illinois in 1934 and grew up in the surrounding area. She moved to Louisiana for higher education, meeting...
Jane Taylor Mcwilliams
Dec 29, 2022
Jane Taylor passed into the arms of her savior on Thursday, December 29th, at her home in Jackson, MS. She was born May 3rd, 1943, in Daphne, Alabama. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Visitation will be held from 10:00am - 11:00am Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home, Clinton. Funeral...
