Dale Eldon Shelton
Jun 3, 2021
Mr. Dale Eldon Shelton, age 74, died on June 3, 2021, after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. He is survived by his wife, Gail Swan Akin, of Clinton, MS; his sister, Helena (Kenneth) Winkler, of Lexington, KY; his stepson, David Akin, of Brandon, MS; his stepdaughter, Jennifer (Timothy) Akin Brumfield, of Ashland, KY; his precious granddaughter, Madelyn (Maddie) Brooke...
William "Billy" D. Prevost
Jun 3, 2021
William D. "Billy" Prevost, 83, died at hospice June 3, 2021. Billy was born March 19, 1938 to John William and Dorothy Belle Reynolds Prevost in Kosciusko. Billy is survived by his wife of 64 years, Barbara Lynn Harrison Prevost; three sons, Tim (Karen) of Clinton, Keith (Debbie) of Frisco, TX and Barry (Teresa) of Brandon; eleven grandchildren, Dan Prevost...
James L. Mcnair
Jun 1, 2021
James Lawrence McNair, 81, passed away on June 1, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Emma Sue McNair. He is survived by his children, Kathy Brewer (Mike), Angie Crosland (Bobby), Lucy Renfrow (John), Jimmy McNair (Paula) and Kelli Tisdale; his brother, Talmadge McNair; his ten grandchildren, four great grandchildren and his lifelong best friend...
Jeffery Allen Ainsworth
May 28, 2021
Jeffery Allen Ainsworth, 53, beloved husband, daddy, "Papa Bear", son, brother, uncle and friend passed away at his home on May 28, 2021, after a lengthy illness from being disabled by a major stroke in August of 2018. He is survived by his bride of 29 years, Leigh-Anne Easom Ainsworth, his dearly loved family: children Abigail, Callie, Cade, Betsy and...
Lucian Alston Harvey
May 21, 2021
Lucian Alston Harvey died Friday, May 21, 2021 from complications of Parkinson's disease and Covid-19. A humble, quiet, caring man of few words and immense integrity, he was at once sharp-witted, intensely intelligent, and disarmingly funny. He was a man of action, dedicating his life to God's will, often subtly or privately. He loved his work, family, church, and community...
Patsy (Patti) Schneider
May 13, 2021
Patti, 83 of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday May 13, 2021, after a brief illness. Patti is the daughter of the late Wilburn Sanders and Ilner "Sandy" Spears. She was born on July 30, 1937 in the delta town of Anguilla, Ms. Patti attended Anguilla High School, where she was awarded many honors for her beautiful soprano voice. After...
Mary Frances Kelly
May 4, 2021
Mary Frances Kelly, 93, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 8 at 11 a.m. at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Raymond, with visitation starting at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Learned. Mary Frances was born on August 12, 1927, in Raymond,...
John Stephen Barron
May 2, 2021
John Stephen Barron died May 2, 2021 in Jackson, MS. He was born May 17, 1967, the son of Howard and Mary Ann Simpson Barron. After graduating law school, John was in private practice in Jackson for several years. He was a member of Briarwood Presbyterian Church for 42 years where he served as Elder, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Assistant,...
Amy Louise Green Billman
Apr 30, 2021
Amy Louise Green Billman, 44, died peacefully at home on April 30, 2021. She was born August 23, 1976 in Jackson, Mississippi, the daughter of Bert and Rhonda Green. Amy graduated from Woodland Hills Baptist Academy, class of 1995. She attended Mississippi State University. Amy's main love and her number one focus was her family, especially her children, and it...
Donald P. Johns
Apr 26, 2021
Donald P. Johns, 82, went to his heavenly home on April 26, 2021. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Wright and Ferguson in Clinton from 5:00pm to 7:00pm and on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at First Baptist Church Clinton from 9:00am to 10:00am with service following at 10:00am. Burial will be at Floral Hills Memory Gardens....
Edna Davis
Apr 16, 2021
Edna V. Davis, 99, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at the Utica Cemetery. Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home is in Charge of arrangements. Mrs. Davis' faith was very strong through being a lifelong Jehovah Witness. She loved to read her bible, she loved flowers and...
Shirley Wagner Chapman
Apr 14, 2021
Shirley Wagner Chapman died at home in Yazoo City, Mississippi, on April 14, 2021. Born on August 7, 1921, in Muskegon Heights, Michigan, she was the daughter of Vera (Cochran) Wagner and Joseph Wagner. She attended the University of Grand Rapids, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. During World War II, she served in the United States Naval Reserve, the WAVES, achieving...
George Karajman Jr.
Apr 12, 2021
George Karajman, Jr., 66, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at his home in Jackson. A memorial service will be held at 12:00pm on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at First Presbyterian Church (Hutton Chapel), Jackson. The family will receive friends at 11:30am. George is survived by his wife, Lee Karajman; daughter, Elizabeth Karajman; and siblings, Laci, Christina and Michelle Karajman;...
Travis Marshal Mraz
Apr 11, 2021
Travis Marshal Mraz, 43, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Clinton. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Holy Savior Catholic Church at 11:00am, a mask will be required to attend the Mass. Travis...
James Kevin Butts
Apr 10, 2021
James Kevin Butts, 56, passed away on April 10, 2021. Kevin graduated from Woodland Hills Baptist Academy class of 1983, attended Mississippi State University and graduated from Belhaven College. Kevin played baseball at Hinds Community College. He was a member of Kappa Sigma at Mississippi State. Kevin was in national food accounts for 17 years. Kevin started with Daiichi Sankyo...
Bettye Shores King
Apr 10, 2021
Bettye Shores King died peacefully on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at St. Catherine's Village in Madison, Mississippi. She was born in Jackson, Mississippi on December 25, 1931 to Geneva and Horton Shores. Her education was in the public schools of Clinton and Mississippi College where she earned the Bachelor of Arts Degree. In 1953, Bettye married John Morgan King, Jr....
Julia F Toney
Apr 7, 2021
Julia Faye Toney, age 80, a resident of Madison, MS passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 after a short illness. Graveside services will be Friday, April 9 at Lakewood Memorial Park for family and close friends. Ms. Toney was born July 21, 1940 in Noxapater, MS to Roger Julian and Virgie Kilgore Burrage. She was married to RJ (Jerry) Toney....
Cammie S. Huffman Falvey
Mar 30, 2021
Cammie S. Huffman Falvey, 89, passed away on March 30, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Cammie was born February 26, 1932 the 5th of eleven children. She was also a long time member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2021 from 10:00am to 11:00am at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home...
Ann A Doty
Mar 26, 2021
Ann Doty, 87, passed away on March 26, 2021 at her home in Madison. Ms. Doty is preceded in death by her parents, Ruth Hewitt Doty and Alvon H. Doty Sr, and son, David Farmer. She is survived by her children, Gary Farmer (Susan), Scott Farmer (Eneida), and Haley Farmer; brother, Al Doty (BJ); sister, Dot Mann (Billy); and companion,...
Robert Lamar Kelly
Mar 24, 2021
Robert (Bob/Bobby) Lamar Kelly, 67, passed away at his home in Denham Springs, Louisiana on March 24th 2021 surrounded by his family. Bob was born June 11th 1953 in Jackson, Mississippi to Lamar (Sonny) Kelly Jr. and Mary Arehart Kelly of Raymond, Mississippi. He grew up in Raymond, Mississippi and lived there till the fall of 1991. He loved his...
