Obituaries

Oct 23, 2025

Isabel Gray Mills, age 87 of Clinton, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, after a brief illness. A loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, Isabel was a lifelong Episcopalian who dedicated years of service to Episcopal churches in the Diocese of Mississippi and to Camp Bratton-Green, the Diocesan camp.

Born on February 4, 1938,...

Oct 20, 2025

Jerry Gould, aged 72, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025. A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Jerry lived his life with strength, tenacity, and a deep love for his family.

Born on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1953. After his service in the Marines, he built a hardworking career working on offshore oil rigs...

Oct 20, 2025

George Byron "Buddy" Brumfield, age 62, of Raymond, Mississippi, passed away on October 20, 2025, in Brookhaven, Mississippi.

Buddy was born on December 5, 1962, to George and Faye Brumfield in Tylertown, Mississippi. He was a curious child with an adventurous spirit who loved spending time on his grandfather's farm, taking tractor rides, and proudly being his...

Oct 19, 2025

Dr. Truitt Palmer Wilks, Jr., affectionately known as "Tip," triumphantly returned to our Heavenly Father and was joyfully reunited with his parents on October 19, 2025, at the age of 65.

Born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi on May 16, 1960, Tip spent his childhood in Jackson, engaging in memorable shenanigans and adventures with lifelong friends. He first attended...

Oct 19, 2025

Nancy Thornton Duren, 94, of Edwards, MS, passed away Sunday October 19, 2025.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday October 22, 2025 from 9:00am until 11:00am with services following at 11:00am all at the Edwards Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in the Edwards Cemetery.

Mrs. Duren was born in Lena, MS the daughter of Charlie M. and...

Oct 18, 2025

Ivan Mark Rosamond passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025. As a young adult, Mark worked as an Engineer Technician at Mississippi Valley Gas Company, where he met his wife, Sharon. Later, he served as Property Director at The Baptist Children's Village—a ministry that was especially important to him and his family.

Mark's hobby was restoring old...

Oct 17, 2025

Ann Holland was born in Sunflower, MS on February 1, 1930, to Leo and Irene Green Holland.  She died in Brandon, MS on October 17, 2025, having shared her beautiful soul with othersfor over 95 years.

Ann attended elementary school in Sunflower and graduated from Sunflower Agricultural High School and Sunflower Junior College (now Mississippi Delta Community...

Oct 17, 2025

Mary Dee died peacefully at Fairfax Hospital after a very short illness.

She was the wife of Raymond native CAPT(ret., USN) Oliver V. Shearer, Jr. (deceased), and moved from Raymond (Riggs Manor) to VA following Oliver's death in 2022.  She lived at Heatherwood Retirement Community for almost three years, which was a return to Northern Virginia where...

Oct 16, 2025

Rivers Gay Yerger Lurate peacefully passed away October 16, 2025. She was born in Jackson, MS, April 27, 1937 and was the daughter of Wirt Adams Yerger, Sr. and Rivers Applewhite Yerger.

She grew up in Belhaven with a host of friends who remained her lifelong friends. Having grown up with three older brothers, Rivers played a...

Oct 13, 2025

Margaret Anne (Holliday) Greenfield passed comfortably in her home on October 13, 2025. She was 91 years old, and was surrounded by loving family and friends in Raymond, Mississippi. Born in 1933 as the youngest daughter, Margaret was the last member of her immediate family to pass. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Greenfield, mother Emma...

Oct 13, 2025

Mary Beth Chismore Wendland, 93, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025.

Mary Beth was born and raised in Solon, Johnson County, Iowa, the youngest of three daughters. When she was in ninth grade, her parents moved the family to Center Point, Iowa, where she graduated from Center Point High School in 1950.

Oct 12, 2025

John Marshall Lusk, Jr., age 86, of Jackson, MS, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025. He was born June 21, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. John M. Lusk, Sr., of Aberdeen, Mississippi. He graduated from Aberdeen High School, Mississippi State University, and the University of Memphis School of Law, where he was Vice President of the Student Body....

Oct 10, 2025

William Hudson Glover, Jr. passed from this life into the next on Friday, October 10th, two days after his 75th birthday.  He was ready to meet his Savior and Lord and to be reunited with his parents, Sibyl Williams Glover and William Hudson Glover, Sr. as well as his son, William Daniel Glover.

Bill or "Hudson" as...

Oct 6, 2025

William (Bill) Giardina, affectionately known as "Daddy Dina" to his beloved grandchildren, passed away peacefully after a long illness on October 6, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, craftsmanship, and unwavering faith.

Born on October 13, 1934, in Helena, Arkansas, to William Henry (Bill) Sr. and Mary Johnson, he moved as a young boy...

Oct 5, 2025

Tonya Renae Page passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025.  Tonya was born on September 15, 1971 in Hattiesburg, MS, to Billy Ray and Evelyn Hammers.  She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She loved her family, enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.  She had suffered with Lupus for many years.

Tonya is preceded in death by...

Oct 5, 2025

Glyn Dale Hull passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Clinton Healthcare Center, surrounded by his family. He was 84.

Born in Vicksburg on February 22, 1941, he was the son of the late James Redmond Hull and Tina Keyes Hull.

Mr. Hull retired in 2003 from Caruther's Marine. He was a proud veteran of...

Oct 2, 2025

James Dewayne "Wayne" Vance passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at the age of 49 while on a fishing trip in south Louisiana.

He is survived by his wife Meredith, and children Elliott, Sydney, and Nelson; his parents Edward "Dippy" and Faye Vance; brother Shannon Vance; and sister Tina McManus (Mark). He is preceded in death...

Sep 30, 2025

Billie Jarnagin, 96, of Clinton, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center on September 30, 2025. She was born on July 2, 1929, in McNairy County, Tennessee, the daughter of William and Susie Olive. Billie was one of eight children and grew up on the family farm. She graduated from Ramer High School, and then married her...

Sep 30, 2025

Lester Joseph Lautenschlaeger, Jr. passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025. Lester, affectionately known as "Schlaeger", was born on August 30, 1931, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Lester Joseph Lautenschlaeger Sr. and Lizzette Mackie Lautenschlaeger.

Lester grew up in New Orleans, attended Jesuit High School, and upon graduation, attended Tulane University where he earned his...

Sep 29, 2025

Orris Christopher Adkins, 51, passed away peacefully, surrounded by friends and loved ones on September 29, 2025 at Saint Dominic's hospital after a long fight with Kidney disease.

The only son of Orris Richard and Shirley Adkins, Chris was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, but moved to Mississippi very young. Chris graduated from Clinton High School and...