Obituaries

Nov 28, 2025

Thomas L. Hemphill, age 83, of Brandon, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on November 28, 2025.

He was born on September 17, 1942. Thomas proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was one of five children. He is preceded in death by his parents, Doris and Robert Hemphill; his beloved wife, Kathleen...

Nov 28, 2025

Dorothy "Dot" Pilgrim, 94, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025 with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. before the service at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Clinton. A graveside service will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park South in Jackson.

Dot was born August...

Nov 24, 2025

Ethelene Sellars Stubbs went to be with her Lord on November 24, 2025. Ethelene was born April 23, 1938, the first daughter of John Douglas and Mary Frances Lovern Sellars, in Stewart, Mississippi. Ethelene grew up in the Mississippi Delta where she attended Benoit High School. She spent most o her life in the Jackson, Mississippi area.

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Nov 23, 2025

Lillie Marie McCrory, 83, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 23, 2025.  Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Wright & Ferguson Funeral in Clinton. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 with visitation beginning at 11:30 a.m. at Parkway Church in...

Nov 19, 2025

Leonard Everett Bond, age 84, went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2025.

Leonard is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Bond; his children Alan Bond, Galen Bond, Cynthia Woods (Paul), and Colleen Wise (Gordie); and his cherished grandchildren Devin Wise, Victoria Woods, Shannon Woods, Ashley Woods, and Conor Woods. He is also survived by...

Nov 19, 2025

Charles Barnes Obituary

Charles Thomas Barnes, age 79, of Clinton, Mississippi, passed away on November 19, 2025, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.

Charles was born on February 4, 1946, to James Thomas and Virginia Irene Barnes, in Magee, Mississippi.  He and his 4 sisters grew up in small town Mississippi.  He proudly served...

Nov 17, 2025

Carrie Leigh Brewer of Madison, MS passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025 at the age of 48.

Carrie was born on October 14, 1977 in Jackson, MS to Suzette Winstead and Daryl R Brewer Sr. and was raised by Alisa Jones and Daryl R Brewer Sr. She was raised in Raymond, MS. Carrie was a proud...

Nov 17, 2025

William (Bill) Korlath Obituary (October 30, 1951 – November 17, 2025)

William (Bill) Korlath of Raymond, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his home on November 17, 2025.

Born on October 30, 1951, in Glen Dale, West Virginia, to William J. (Bill) Korlath, Sr. and Lillie Dale Strong, Bill moved as a young boy with his...

Nov 14, 2025

Mae Gaggini, 94, of Brandon, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025.

Born in McCool, Mississippi, the daughter of Jessie and Maggie Cummins, Mae lived a long and vibrant life filled with grace and joy. She was especially passionate about ballroom dancing, a love that brought her countless friendships and cherished memories over the years. Foremost though,...

Nov 14, 2025

Rebecca Phillips, 69, of Clinton, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, in Jackson, Mississippi, after a brief battle with cancer. Born September 2, 1956, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Rebecca grew up in Mount Hope, West Virginia, where she developed the deep roots of kindness and service that would define her remarkable life.

Rebecca was a lifelong...

Nov 14, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Charles Anthony Lamb, born on August 7, 1961, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He left this world on November 14, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Tony was a devoted husband to Cynthia Lamb, whom he married in 1980. Together, they raised two children, Wesley Lamb and Clint Lamb (Robi Lamb), who...

Nov 9, 2025

Shirley Flatt Carnahan, a devoted nurse, faithful Catholic, and cherished mother and grandmother, passed away on November 9, 2025, in Jackson, Mississippi, just one week shy of her 70th birthday. Born on November 19, 1955, in Waltham, Massachusetts, Shirley's life was a testament to compassion, resilience, and unwavering love for her family and community.

She is preceded...

Nov 7, 2025

Mrs. Annie Laura Browning, age 91, of Clinton, passed away Friday afternoon, November 7, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on August 17, 1934, in Philadelphia, MS, a daughter of Robert and Ethel Burt.

Annie is preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Basil Leon Browning.

She is survived by son...

Nov 5, 2025

Charlotte Marie Brown Norwood, of Pearl, MS passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

She was born November 14, 1968, the daughter of Glenn and Priscilla Ann (Nall) Brown who are deceased. Charlotte had a wonderful fascination with Paris and the Eiffel Tower. She was a collector of tea and coffee cups, which she shared with me. We...

Nov 5, 2025

Evelyn Higginbotham, 101, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at NHC Healthcare in Mauldin, South Carolina.

Evelyn was born on November 24, 1923, in Puckett Mississippi to the late Burtis and Lila Burnham.

Evelyn had a full and productive life dedicated to her husband, family, friends and church.  Her special ministry was being supportive of...

Oct 30, 2025

Joyce (Gibson) Horne, 88, of Clinton, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025. Born December 18, 1936, in Meridian, Mississippi, to Frank and Mildred Gibson, Joyce graduated from Newton High School in 1955. She married Charles E. Horne, her lifelong love, and they raised four children at Parkway Baptist Church, fostering their faith in Christ.

Joyce...

Oct 29, 2025

A Visitation and Celebration of life will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Clinton, MS

Oct 29, 2025

Ruth Ann Osborn, 79, of Lebanon, MS passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. with funeral services to follow at Salem Baptist Church located at 2666 Learned Road, Raymond. Burial will follow in the Salem...

Oct 26, 2025

Lemuel Lawrence "Larry" Houchins, Jr. August 22, 1953 - October 26, 2025

Lemuel Lawrence "Larry" Houchins, Jr. of Jackson, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on October 26 in Jackson from complications after a stem cell transplant. He was 72.

Born in Vicksburg, Larry graduated from H. V. Cooper High School in 1971 and went on to...

Oct 23, 2025

John Risher Holder was born in Ted, Mississippi on September 7, 1929, and went to be with Jesus on October 23, 2025.  He graduated from Sylvarena High School in 1948 and worked part-time for the Internal Revenue Service, Jackson Blueprint & Supply, and Kennington's Department Store until he was drafted into the U.S. Army in February 1951.  He then...