Lydia "Jackie" Mae Johnson
Jul 5, 2021
Lydia "Jackie" Mae Johnson, age 85, died peacefully of natural causes on July 5, 2021, in Clinton, MS surrounded by family. Jackie is survived by her son, Charles Kelley, Jr., of Wesson, MS; her son, Steve Kelley (Joanne), of Clinton, MS; her son, Ron Kelley (Adrianne), of Pleasant Grove, UT; and her daughter, Skye Gray (Michael), of Pearl, MS. She...
Bethene Perry
Jul 3, 2021
Bethene Perry, 91, peacefully passed away July 3, 2021, at home in Flowood, MS. She was born December 15, 1929 in the small town of Gentry, Arkansas. Bethene was a member of Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Brandon, MS for 45 years. Bethene's love and passion for plants, shrubs and flowers allowed her endless hours of pleasure. Bethene was a devoted...
Olaf "Duffy" B. Strand
Jul 3, 2021
Olaf B. "Duffy" Strand, 73, passed away on July 3, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Raymond, MS with visitation beginning at 9 a.m. A graveside service will follow at 1 p.m. at Mississippi VA Memorial Cemetery in Newton, MS. Duffy was born on June...
Victor Prowell Smith, Sr.
Jun 27, 2021
Victor Prowell Smith, Sr., beloved of all who knew him, died on June 27, 2021, in Madison, MS. He was born in Birmingham, AL. on May 11, 1930, to Frank Mayronne Smith and Maybelle Prowell Smith. He was an only child but had many close cousins in Alabama. Victor grew up in Jackson and Hazlehurst and attended McCallie school in...
John Wesley Havens
Jun 26, 2021
John Wesley Havens, 65, passed away at his residence on June 26, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Bolton Cemetery in Bolton, MS. John was born November 7, 1955 in Calhoun City, MS to James and Marie Havens. He was a cattle ranch manager for Double G Farms and also helped...
Nora Ann Roquemore
Jun 16, 2021
Nora Ann Roquemore, 89, passed away on June 16, 2021. Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Clinton, MS. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 21, 2021 with visitation beginning one hour before the service at Holy Savior Catholic Church in...
Martha E. Furlow
Jun 14, 2021
Martha E. Furlow passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 at her home in Pocahontas, MS at the age of 78. Ms. Martha was born on August 7, 1942 in Harrisville, MS to Ernest Anderson Furlow and Cammie Hill Furlow, the youngest of three children. After working many years as an operator and then in billing administration, Martha retired from...
Thomas Brownlee Blair, Sr.
Jun 12, 2021
Thomas Brownlee Blair, Sr., 82, of Jackson, MS, passed away on June 12, 2021. Services will be held at Wright and Ferguson in Flowood at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, June 15. Visitation will be prior to the service at 12:00 Noon. Mr. Blair was born in Jackson, MS on July 11, 1938. He graduated from Murrah High School in 1956...
Mischa "Missy" May Mccain
Jun 11, 2021
Mischa "Missy" Alley May McCain, age 55, of Edwards, Mississippi passed away suddenly on Friday, June 11, 2021, at Merit Health River Region Hospital in Vicksburg, MS. Missy was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She had a zest for life. She loved the outdoors and had a knack for gardening. Missy was quite talented...
Donald H. Douglas
Jun 9, 2021
Donald H. Douglas, age 88, of Clinton, MS, passed away Wednesday June 9, 2021. Visitation will be held Monday June 14, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Clinton, MS. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the same location. Services will be officiated by Don's best friend Buddy Pharis. Don...
Sally Phillips Collins
Jun 9, 2021
Sally Phillips Collins, 82, passed away on June 9, 2021 in Clinton, MS. Visitation for Sally will be held on Monday, June 14, 2021 at Wright and Ferguson in Clinton from 11:00am to 1:00pm with a Funeral Service following at 1:00pm. Burial will be at Lakewood Memorial Park. Sally was preceded in death by her husband Edward "Dan" Collins and...
Marion Lee Ramsey
Jun 9, 2021
Marion Lee Ramsey passed away on June 9, 2021 at home surrounded by family. He was attentively cared for by his wife, Lorraine Ramsey and daughter, Jane Usry as his health declined. Marion was born at home in Kosciusko, MS to Charles E Ramsey, Sr. and Minerva Burdette Ramsey on October 8th, 1930. He graduated from Clinton High School and...
Jo Ann Morgan Dixon
Jun 6, 2021
Jo Ann Morgan Dixon passed away in her home with her family by her side in Clinton on June 6, 2021. Jo Ann was born January 11, 1940, in Grenada, MS. She is survived by husband James Arthur Dixon, son Eddie James Dixon (Melanie), daughter Libby Dixon McLain (Rod), and daughter Jenifer Dixon Ammons (Jay). She was preceded in death...
Paula Purser Watkins
Jun 5, 2021
Paula Purser Watkins of Clinton, MS, died at home Saturday, June 5, 2021, after a long illness. She was 65. The first child born to Dr. and Mrs. Dewey Purser, she grew up in Vicksburg and attended Vicksburg Public Schools. She had a beautiful alto voice and was active in choir and theater. She also was a member of the...
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...
