Paula Joyner
Nov 5, 2022
Paula Milam Joyner, 68, passed away at her home in Brandon Saturday, November 5, 2022. A Celebration of her life will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Flowood. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Paula was born in Memphis, TN in July...
Jeffrey Baron Courtney Keefe
Nov 4, 2022
Jeffrey Baron Courtney Keefe died at his home in Alexandria, Louisiana on November 4, 2022 at the age of 67. He was a beloved son, brother, Uncle Wuff, and friend.
Born May 12, 1955, in Meadville, Mississippi to Gayle Martin Courtney and the late Fred Dawson Courtney, Jeff spent much of his childhood between his grandparents' farm...
Vernon C. Woodruff, Iii
Nov 3, 2022
It is with great sadness to announce that on Thursday, November 3, 2022, the peaceful passing of Vernon Clair Woodruff, III was sooner than expected after a brief illness at the Baptist Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi.
Vern was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 17, 1952, to extremely proud parents, Robert and Marion Woodruff of Plymouth, Michigan. ...
Edna Coulter Cash
Oct 31, 2022
Our Mother relinquished her fight against serious heart issues at Hospice Ministries, Inc. in Ridgeland, Mississippi, October 31, 2022. Edna Coulter Cash was born on November 26, 1932 to Jesse Dixon Coulter and Lola "Deggs" Coulter.
Edna was married to John C. Cash July 12, 1950 to 1957. After her marriage she completed her high school and...
Carl Allen Pope
Oct 29, 2022
Carl A Pope, 77, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Merit Hospital in Brandon, Mississippi. Visitation will be 5-8 PM, Friday Nov. 4,2022 at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home, 114 Burney Drive, Flowood, MS, followed by cremation. Carl was the beloved father of two children - Helga Barnes Pope and Christopher Nathan Pope. He is preceded in death...
Ina Claire Russell Mcmillian
Oct 29, 2022
Ina Claire Russell McMillian, age 75, died on October 29, 2022 in Jackson, Mississippi.
Ina Claire Russell McMillian was born on November 11, 1946 in Yazoo City, Mississippi to Whitfield and Rosa Lee Russell. She was raised in the Brownsville community and graduated from Raymond High School. She went on to get her degree in education from...
John W. Teel, Jr.
Oct 25, 2022
John W. Teel, Jr., 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on October 25, 2022. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend. Visitation for Mr. Teel will be held at Broadmoor Baptist Church Chapel in Madison on Friday October 28, 2022 from 9:30am to 11:00am with a Funeral Service immediately following....
Rosanne R. Courtney
Oct 25, 2022
Rosanne R. Courtney passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 25th, 2022 at the age of 53. Visitation is 11am-1pm Friday, October 28th at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home, with funeral services following directly afterwards. Interment will take place in Lakewood Memorial Park.
Rosanne graduated from Magnolia Academy in 1986, continued her education and received her...
Dianne Kay Metzner
Oct 25, 2022
Dianne Kay (Huedepohl) Metzner passed from this life to the next to be with her Lord and Savior on October 25, 2022. After three courageous battles with cancer over nine years, she passed quietly and peacefully and finally without pain.
She is described by her friends and family as extremely lovable, caring and centered on others throughout...
Joann Williams
Oct 24, 2022
Joann Williams, 87, of Clinton, MS, beloved mother, wife, sister, and aunt, passed peacefully in her sleep on the morning of October 24th, 2022. Joann was born the fourth child to C.H. and Hazel Lambert in Wesson, MS, lifelong members of the Nazarene Church. In 1956, she and the handsome Sidney Williams married: the two welcomed a son, Karl....
Bertie Shortridge Wade
Oct 22, 2022
After a brief illness, Bertie Shortridge Wade, 89, went to live eternally with her Savior Jesus Christ on October 22, 2022. A funeral service will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson MS on Wednesday October 26 at 11:00 am with visitation at the church at 9:00 am. Bertie was born on December 3, 1932 in Meridian Mississippi...
Vernon A. Walls
Oct 21, 2022
Vernon A. Walls passed away peacefully on October 21, 2022 at the age of 86. He was born September 11, 1936 in Horton, Alabama to Rev. Henry C. Walls and Jessie Johnson Walls. He graduated from Mortimer Jordan High School, Morris, Alabama in 1954 and immediately joined the U.S. Air Force where he served at various Air Force bases...
James F. "Jim" Wright
Oct 21, 2022
Jim was born on September 23, 1935 in Eupora, MS. He graduated from Eupora High School in 1955 and then joined the MS Army National Guard. From there, he began his professional career in the banking industry, working for Deposit Guaranty, Rankin County Bank, Trustmark and ending his career retiring from Merchant's and Farmers Bank. He was member of...
Glade Dyess
Oct 19, 2022
A. Glade Dyess, 92, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022 in Brandon.
The family will celebrate his life during a visitation that will be held from 2:00pm to 4:00pm Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Flowood.
Glade was the y oungest of 4 boys. He was born in Frogtown in...
Bobby Berryhill
Oct 18, 2022
Robert Carlton "Bobby" Berryhill was born to the late Joe Nell and Ralph Berryhill on May 24, 1956 in Oxford. His family moved to Batesville in 1962, where Bobby attended Batesville Elementary School, Batesville Junior High School, and ultimately graduated from South Panola High School, whose football scores he continued to follow. Bobby attended the University of Mississippi School...
W. L. "Doug" Anderson
Oct 18, 2022
W. L. "Doug" Anderson, 83, died Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at The Arbor in Ridgeland. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Raymond Cemetery in Raymond, MS.
Mr. Anderson was a lifelong resident of Hinds County and a faithful Baptist since age 6. He was baptized at age 8...
Christopher Lee Baker
Oct 16, 2022
Chris Baker, 46, passed away on October 16, 2022 and went to be in Heaven where he will be happy and pain free. He was loved deeply and will be sorely missed. A Celebration of Life will be held at Morrison Heights Baptist church on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. for all who would like to pay...
Dr. Anita Austin Williams
Oct 13, 2022
Dr. Anita A. Williams went home to be with Jesus on October 13, 2022. She was born on February 9, 1944 in Columbia, MS and grew up in Laurel, MS. She was a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi where she obtained her B.S., M.S., and PhD in Psychology.
She was proceeded in death...
Mary Frances Mcgowan
Oct 11, 2022
Mary Frances McGowan, 95, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2022 at St. Dominic's Hospital, Jackson, MS. She was one of nine children and loved each of her siblings dearly. Along with her parents Andrew and Mamie Shirley they preceded her in death.
She leaves four children whom she cared for with utmost devotion and love. Daughter,...
