Obituaries

Dec 29, 2025

On Monday, December 29, 2025, Donna Godbold White, passed away at her home in Raymond, MS after a brief battle with cancer.  Born January 20, 1954, she was the daughter of John and Margaret Godbold.  Donna was married to Frank White and they had recently celebrated 40 years together this past August.

She was Mom to Nathan...

Dec 26, 2025

Robert 'Leon' Ellis, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 26th, at the age of 93.

Born on September 21, 1932 in Kilmichael, Mississippi, Leon was the first of three children born to Gladys and Grady Ellis. He spent his childhood in the outdoors shooting squirrels, hunting quail, catching fish and often working at his father's...

Dec 26, 2025

Marian "Happy" Skaggs was born May 28, 1929 in Pratt, Kansas. She was the youngest child of Minnie and Clay Skaggs. It was an eventful time for America and west Kansas. The Roaring 20's had subsided, the stock-market crash of 1929 was five months away with the Great Depression soon to follow. Then the 'Dust Bowl', a hard drought...

Dec 25, 2025

Sammie Lee Mullins Gambles slipped away from her family and friends on December 25, 2025 at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson, MS. She was 74.

Sammie was born December 17, 1951 to Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Mullins of Mendenhall. Sammie was a passionate and skilled basketball player who was a deciding factor in the success of the...

Dec 24, 2025

Robert "Bob" John Crechale, 70, of Brandon fell asleep into the Lord on December 24, 2025.  Visitation will be held on Monday December 29, 2025 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at Wright and Ferguson funeral home in Clinton.  Services will be held on Tuesday at 10:00am at Holy Trinity St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church, 5725 Pear Orchard Road,...

Dec 22, 2025

Robert Louis Pavy, Jr. of Clinton, Mississippi, was received into his eternal home on December 22, 2025. Born in Opelousas, Louisiana, on January 10, 1950, to Dr. Robert L. Pavy and Anna Mae Waguespack Pavy, Bob grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana, graduating from Lafayette High School and the University of Southwestern Louisiana.  His business background spanned from work at...

Dec 20, 2025

Mary Polk Montague Yerger passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 20, 2025.  She was born March 3, 1933, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Ida Lois Polk Montague and Frank Douglas Montague.  After growing up in Hattiesburg, she attended Randolph Macon Woman's College and was a graduate of Sophie Newcomb College where she was...

Dec 19, 2025

James Patrick "Pat" Nation August 8, 1943 – December 19, 2025

James Patrick "Pat" Nation passed away in Clinton, Mississippi, on December 19, 2025, after a long and courageous fight with cancer. After celebrating 60 years of marriage to his beloved wife, Betty, on November 7, Pat went peacefully to be with Jesus.

Pat was...

Dec 19, 2025

Raymond Austin Baker, 28, entered into the loving arms of his Savior on December 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Raymond grew up in Clinton, Mississippi, where he graduated from high school. Born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, he lived a life full of purpose, dedication, and kindness. In his earlier years, he was a member of First Baptist Church...

Dec 19, 2025

Sarah W. Douglas passed away Friday, December 19, 2025 at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.

Ms. Douglas was born November 25, 1933 in Straight Bayou, Mississippi.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Dorothy Williams Wade; husband, Robert Wesley Douglas, and grandson, Eric Douglas.

Ms. Douglas is survived by her...

Dec 17, 2025

Jeanette Latimer

Jeanette Clous Latimer, age 93, died on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.  She was born June 28, 1932, on a farm in Kingsley, Michigan.  She was the first child born to Victor and Pauline Clous, with other siblings following, Valita, Dale, Donaldine, Daniel, and Brent.  She married Leo A. Pahl on January 28, 1950, and gave...

Dec 16, 2025

Mary Jane Dixon Fuerst, age 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

Born September 20, 1929, in Brownsville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Isabel Drake Dixon and Chester Moore Dixon Sr. She attended the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), where she met the love of her life, Robert J. Fuerst Sr. They shared 61...

Dec 16, 2025

Lou Boyer Jennings passed away peacefully on December 16 at her home in Madison, Miss. She was born on November 2, 1930, in Bedford, Texas, to Jessie and Simon Boyer.

She is survived by three daughters: Linda Precht (Dave), Gayla Stone (Bill) and Laura Meyer (Jim); sister Jan Montgomery, eight grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and numerous nieces...

Dec 16, 2025

Lindsey Kemp Noble, 74, of Edwards, MS, died peacefully on December 16, 2025.

Lindsey had many titles during her time on this earth, and she excelled at all of them. She was a devoted wife to her husband, Ronnie, for 42 years; a loving mother to her three children; and a beloved grandmother (Mimi) to her seven...

Dec 11, 2025

Carolyn Donnell Aden, of Jackson, MS, died on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at St. Catherine's Village in Madison, MS.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Northminster Baptist Church, 3955 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, MS. Visitation will take place in the Great Hall beginning at 10:00 a.m. followed by the service at...

Dec 5, 2025

Rosemary Sterk Tolsdorf Hood, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025. Born on March 29, 1949, in Royal Oak, Michigan, Rosemary lived a fulfilling life grounded in faith, family, and service to others. She made her home in Brandon, Mississippi, where she has lived since 1979. Rosemary was preceded in death by...

Dec 4, 2025

Ann Patrick Howell passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at home with family members at her bedside.  She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Dr. Walter G. Howell, son, Paul P. Howell, his wife, Dianna T. Howell and her grandchildren; Kristen A. Howell, Nathan P. Howell, and Ian G. Howell, son, Michael G. Howell, sisters Billie...

Dec 2, 2025

Mr. Ray Heard, age 96, went to heaven on December 2. 2025.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Frankie Ruth Aldridge Heard.  Together they spent most of their lives serving their community, family, and even strangers who became friends.

Mr. Heard was born in Phoenix, MS, later moving to Oil City and...

Dec 1, 2025

Abia Lane Hanna, 81, of Clinton, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025. Born on October 18, 1944, Abia lived a life marked by dedication, quiet strength, and steadfast love for his family, his church, and the game of golf.

Abia devoted 38 years of service to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, where he worked...

Dec 1, 2025

Jerry Glynn Dennis, affectionately known by most of his coworkers and fellow hunters as "Shag," passed away on December 1, 2025, at the age of 64. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, on January 16, 1961, Jerry was the son of James and Irma Dean Dennis. He grew up in South Jackson and attended Wingfield High School, where he would meet...