Obituaries

William Frank "Buddy" Crosby of Jackson, MS, died on Tuesday morning, September 25, with his three children by his side. He is survived by his sister Marsha Poovey of Gastonia, NC, daughter Missy (Will) Hopkins of Oxford, son Will (Milicent) Crosby of Jackson, daughter Marty (Brad) Thomas of Flowood, and his five grandchildren Caroline and Sam Thomas, Winn and Claire...

Jeanette Y. Lee left this earth Friday, August 24, 2018 at 4:35 pm, to be with her father. She is survived by her only daughter, Jennifer Ruth Lee Bauder, her grandson, Perrin Lee Bauder and her mother, Evelyna Bozeman Young Beaty. She will always be a special gift and shining star in our lives, even from above. "I love and...

Louise Schlegel McKinney gained her angel wings on Monday, July 20, 2020. She was 96 years of age and lived a full and abundant life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Julius (J.B.) McKinney and her parents, Joseph, and Winnie Rush Schlegel and her brothers, Joseph, Rush, and Dick. Louise grew up in Fort Stockton, TX and was...

Rebecca "Becky" (Rosenzweig) Ballenger went to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior on December 11, 2018 at The Woodlands in Clinton, Mississippi. She was 70 years young. Becky is survived by her husband, soulmate, and love of her life, Thomas "Bailey" Ballenger of Clinton; her daughter, Amanda McElroy (Art) of Clinton, MS; her son, Stephen Ballenger (Jessica Howard) of...

Shelton Lee Holliday, Jr, 84, died on Sunday, May 3 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. He was a graduate of Hinds Junior College and went on to Mississippi College where he got his BA degree in English in 1953. After two years in the Army, serving in Korea, he came back to Mississippi College and graduated with his master's degree...

Sally Cline lived a great life which ended here with us on September 2, 2014. Sally Ann Sigmon was born in Hickory, North Carolina, the youngest of four sisters. She grew up there, completed high school, and went on to LenoirRhyne College where she met Frank Cline, the man she would spend the rest of her life loving. They were...

Orma Mae (Ullrich) Lee, of Wynndale, MS, passed on 12 June 2018. She was 93 years old. Orma was born and raised in western New York State. She spent her youth and formative years on her parents' orchard farm in western New York. She met her husband, T.J. "Joe" Lee while he was in World War II military service, stationed...

Roy Timothy Pace, 50, passed from this life on May 24, 2018. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Sinai Cemetery in Florence, MS. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Tristian Michelle Pace Necaise. He is survived by his sons, Timothy Michael Pace of LA, and Matthew Thomas Pace of...

Haisley Elizabeth Martz was born peacefully sleeping on Saturday October 27, 2018 at 9:33 am. She was born at River Oaks in Flowood. She weighed 2 pounds and 12 ounces and was 16 inches long. She entered this world as a beautiful angel surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by her parents, Jordan Pettit and Shane Martz of...

Edra Ann was born January 27, 1946 to Woodie and Gert McMillian in DeWitt, AR. Both preceded her in death. She was their firstborn child but a brother, Bud McMillian (Kaye), and sister, Mary Lynn McMillian Ford (Freddie), followed within the next three years. Edra Ann was a natural leader, as was evident early on when she stepped into her...

Robert (Bob) Edward "Coach" Neblett, 87, after a lengthy illness passed into the waiting arms of his Lord and Savior November 3, 2020. Visitation will be held Friday, November 6, 2020 at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home from 5-7 PM in Clinton, MS and from 10-11 AM at First United Methodist Church Clinton on Saturday, November 7. A service to...

Dr. Donald Cameron Guild of Jackson, MS went home with the Lord on Saturday August 14, 2021. He had been struggling with several health issues for the past eight years. Dr. Guild was born in New York City in the borough of Queens where his family resided in the neighborhood of Jackson Heights. He was a surprise to his family...

Anne W. McWilliams Morse, a resident of Clinton, passed on to her eternal home on May 22, 2018. In her life, she was led by faith in the Lord and the love of her Savior Jesus Christ. In her passing, we know our beloved Anne is embraced by God's salvation. Anne was born on March 22, 1929 and raised in...

Curtis Webb Caine, Sr, M.D., 97 years young, of Jackson, MS, stepped peacefully into Eternity, face to face with Jesus, his Savior and Lord, on Tuesday January 1, 2019, in Chattanooga, TN, after ringing in the New Year with black-eyed peas! Dr. Caine was born in New Orleans on October 13, 1921, son of the late Ansel and Pearl Caine....

Melanie Ann Sykes Cook, also known as "Honey", 56, was born on October 8, 1962 to Calvin and Bell Sykes in Jackson, Mississippi. She was the wife of Ronnie Cook for 34 years. Her family has been members of Parkway Church since 2005. She had a previous battle with cancer 23 years ago and God healed her body long enough...

On February 2, 2019, Jean Short Triplett, ever the "Southern Lady", passed from this earth and into the arms of her Heavenly Father after bravely fighting a long illness. She left behind her husband of more than 72 years, Gerald, and two sons, William and James. Her first-born son, Gerald Jr., preceded her in death in 2014. Jean was born...

Betty Fulgham Cumby, 1934 – 2020, age 86, went to be with Jesus on November 11, 2020. She was born on October 15, 1934 to Fred and Ruby Turnage. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to all. Her kind, gentle, and loving spirit, combined with her huge, infectious smile, laughter, and sense of humor, made all...

Jimmie Faye Neblett, after a lengthy illness, was called into the loving arms of her lord and savior on January 18, 2018. Visitation will be held Monday, January 22, 2018 from 5:00 - 7:00 at Wright and Ferguson Clinton. A funeral service celebrating her life will be held at First United Methodist Church, Clinton, MS where she was a long...

James Allen (Jim) Glenn, Sr., 75, went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, January 24, 2016. He was born June 8, 1940, to Orville Ray & Mary Louise (Jones) Glenn in Louisville, Kentucky. The son of a Cumberland Presbyterian preacher, Jim moved several times before settling in Jackson, Mississippi. He attended Forest Hill High School before joining the...

Brenda Kay Green Flanagan, 67, passed away at St. Dominic Hospital on December 18, 2020. A private celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church in Clinton followed by a private burial at Parkway Memorial Cemetery. Harvey Ellis will conduct the service. Brenda's son and nephews will serve as pallbearers....