Obituaries

Sep 25, 2025

Rebecca (Becky) Windham Pitts, 71, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility in Lexington, North Carolina of Lewy Body Dementia on Thursday, September 25, 2025.

Becky is survived by her daughter, Heather Pitts Jones, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, her Grandson, Samuel Douglas Jones, of...

Sep 22, 2025

Marian Elizabeth Clarke Ware

November 13, 1934 – September 22, 2025

Marian Elizabeth Clarke Ware was born and raised in Johnson City, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Jason James Clarke and Edith Pouder Clarke. She married her most beloved Rev. Brister Hagaman Ware of Jackson, Mississippi on July 8th, 1960. They have two children,...

Sep 13, 2025

James Orin Gavette, Ph.D., 79, of Natchez, Mississippi, passed away peacefully in Natchez after a long heroic battle with cancer. He was born on September 9, 1946, in San Mateo, California, the son of Orin Gavette and Laura Anders.

A man of intellect, creativity, and compassion, James devoted his life to education, faith, and family. He earned...

Sep 13, 2025

Jewel LaDeane Robertson Dowdle Moore

February 21, 1926 – September 13, 2025

Jewel LaDeane Robertson was born in Oklahoma on February 21, 1926. She was the daughter of Ruben Boyd Robertson and Jewel McCarty Robertson. Her 3 siblings were Boyd, Jimmy and Marilin, all deceased. She grew up in Vernon, Alabama. Married in 1944 to...

Sep 10, 2025

Shari Irene Hinojos, born November 30, 1956, in Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, at the age of 68. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose love and kindness will be remembered forever.

The daughter of the late Robert and Sharon (Ginther) Lewis, Shari was raised with strong values of faith,...

Sep 9, 2025

Ronald Lee Phillips, 79, passed away on September 9, 2025. He was a resident of Clinton, MS, since 2019. Prior to that, he was a longtime resident of Garland, Texas.

Ron was a man defined by kindness, humor, deep devotion to his family, and unwavering faith. He served the Lord with all his heart and took every...

Sep 7, 2025

Larry Charles Barnes passed away at St Dominic Hospital on Sunday, September 7, 2025, surrounded by family after a brief illness. Larry was born on November 14, 1938, in Woodward, IA. Larry worked in all areas of construction most of his life, only retiring in his late 70s; although he never retired from supervising projects, requested or not. He...

Sep 4, 2025

David Lee Thorne, Jr., age 4, of Jackson, Mississippi, entered his eternal home on September 4, 2025.

"Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.'"

Lee was born on November 11, 2020, to Martha Ann and Lee Thorne. He brought them...

Sep 3, 2025

Colonel Florian Henry Yoste III, USAF (Ret.), passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, at the Veterans Nursing Home in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Flo, or Poppa, as his 12 grandchildren called him, was a loving grandfather, father, brother, uncle, and friend to so many. He had just celebrated his 82nd birthday with a cake, candles, and his four children at...

Sep 1, 2025

With heartfelt gratitude for a life remarkably well-lived, we celebrate the life of our brother, Paul, who peacefully passed on this morning at the age of 84, leaving behind a timeless legacy of unwavering love.  Paul had one son, Paul Dewayne McCraw, Charleston SC; one brother, Richard E. McCraw (Linda); one sister, Peggy McCraw Runnels; and his stepdaughter, Tarza...

Aug 31, 2025

Beverly Ann Beard Holeman passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Noland Hospital Tuscaloosa. She was 79 years old.

Beverly was born in Vicksburg, MS on May 30,1946 to Percy Calvin Beard and Maxine Phanka Beard. She married Franklin D. Holeman on December 21, 1968. Beverly was a devoted mother, grandmother, and woman of unwavering faith....

Aug 31, 2025

After 98 remarkable years, Peggy Boswell Johnson passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, in the loving presence of family.

Peggy was born on January 27, 1927, in Jackson, Mississippi, to Dr. Henry Boswell, Superintendent of the Mississippi State Sanatorium, and lola Saunders Boswell. She enjoyed an idyllic childhood growing up at "The San" in Simpson County,...

Aug 30, 2025

Steven Ray Dowell, age 69, passed away in his home on August 30, 2025, with his daughters by his side. Steve was born August 2, 1956 in Waltham, Massachusetts, but spent the majority of his life in Florida and Mississippi. After his father retired from the Air Force in 1970, Steve, his parents, and his brother settled in Fort...

Aug 30, 2025

On August 30th, William "Scott" Cooper, passed away at home surrounded by his wife, JoAnn Shoemake Cooper and his sister-in-law, Beverly Shoemake on Saturday, August 30th.  After having multiple strokes in 2021, Scott fought a long, hard battle until the end.  He had multiple other illnesses but kept fighting as hard as he could to try and get better....

Aug 29, 2025

William Kyzar Alford, Jr., of Brandon, MS, passed away on August 29, 2025, at the age of 63. Born on October 17, 1961, in Baton Rouge, LA, Kyzar lived a life defined by love for family, dedication to hard work, and a joy for living to the fullest, bringing a smile to everyone's face. For 42 years, Kyzar worked...

Aug 25, 2025

Ronald Mason Welch, Jr, 81, went to be with the Lord on August 25th, 2025. The family will hold a Celebration of Life reception at Cornerstone Community Church, 1321 9th Ave, Greeley, Colorado, 80634 on October 4th between 2-4pm for any friends and family that are able to attend.

Ronnie to family, Ron to most, and Dad...

Aug 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Jean Gilmore, a beloved sister, aunt and friend. Shirley died peacefully at her home in Brandon, MS on August 25, 2025.

Shirley was born on October 30, 1939, in Vicksburg, MS to Walter Oscar and Elsie Estella Flowers of Carlisle, MS. She married the love...

Aug 23, 2025

Dorothy "Dotty" Jean McGee, 77, of Madison, MS, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025.

Born on November 30, 1947, in Memphis, TN, Dotty was the middle of three children born to Lowry and Martha Martin. She attended Overton High School and had a career in medical administration.

Dotty was a devoted wife, mother, and...

Aug 23, 2025

Debra Brewer Dennis, born January 24, 1954, in New Orleans, passed away peacefully August 23, 2025, at her home in Brandon after a brief illness. The beloved daughter of William and Bettie Jean Middleton of Vicksburg, Debbie lived in the Jackson Metro area for 52 years.

An exemplary nurse for 30+ years at UMMC, St Dominic Hospital,...

Aug 20, 2025

LINDA SUE JACKSON CRISLER, 72, PASSED AWAY ON AUGUST 20, 2025 IN CLINTON, MISSISSIPPI.

LINDA WAS BORN TO RUBEN AND HELEN JACKSON WHO PRECEDED HER IN DEATH.  SHE GRADUATED FROM FOREST HILL HIGH SCHOOL IN 1971 AND LATER EARNED HER NURSING DEGREE FROM MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE.  LINDA WAS A PROUD REGISTERED NURSE WHO DEDICATED HER CAREER TO CARING...