Obituaries

"Her children will rise up and call her blessed." Proverbs 31:28 Sadie Lee Campbell Mann was born in Carrollton, MS, to Linnie and Grady Campbell on August 6, 1927 and was called home to the Lord on August 20, 2020. Preceding her in death was her husband of 36 years, Homer Mann and infant son, Kenneth Dudley. She is survived...

Robert B. Reeves, 56, died Sunday at his home in Raymond. He was preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Reeves and his father, Robert W. Reeves. He leaves behind a loving family of friends. The memorial service will be held at Hinds Independent Methodist Church, 14938 Old Port Gibson Road, Raymond, MS 39154 at 1:00 PM on Saturday February...

Catherine Lucille Pounders Kyzar age 88 of Clinton, MS, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 3, 2019. She was born August 14, 1930, in Hamilton, Alabama, to Paul and Jewel Pounders. She graduated from Hamilton High School in 1948 and was licensed as a Registered Nurse by St. Dominic's Hospital School of Nursing in 1952....

John Kyzar Jr., age 94, of Clinton, MS, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 5, 2019. He was born October 24, 1924, in Jackson, Tennessee, to John Jonathan Kyzar and Maudie Mae Roberts Kyzar. Upon graduating from Hazlehurst High School in 1942, he enlisted in the Army and served in World War II. In 1952...

Patricia Ann Ward, age 75, of Clinton, MS passed away peacefully Saturday morning at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Visitation will be Monday from 5:007:00 and Tuesday from 10:0011:00 with the funeral service to follow at 11:00 at Wright Ferguson in Clinton. Interment and graveside will be at Clinton Cemetery. Patricia graduated from Clinton High School in 1956 where she was...

Elwood Franklin Ratliff, 89, died Wednesday, August 19th at his home of 58 years following a brief illness. Visitation will be Friday, August 21st from 10 to 11 a.m. at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Clinton. A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. at Wright and Ferguson chapel. Burial will be for immediate family only...

Reggie J. Manuel, an executive sous chef and life-long resident of Jackson, MS, succumbed to cancer on July 26, 2019 at the age of 37 with his wife and mother at his bedside. Reggie is survived by his wife Rebecca Glenn of 10 years, daughter Della Manuel, mother Linda Manuel, sister Lexus Dedeaux, brother Deandre McGowan, and nieces and nephew...

Known affectionately as "Ezzat the Great", Dr. Ezzat Naim Slaieh certainly lived up to his name. He was a dedicated husband, loving father and loyal friend with a dynamic spirit and unforgettable personality. Upon meeting him, you would almost certainly be greeted with a joke of owing him plus tax. He loved to make people laugh. Ezzat traveled by...

Dr. Philips R. "Doc" McCarty, 88, passed away on December 10, at Brookdale Senior Living in Clinton, MS. The son of Rebecca and Eugene E. McCarty, he was a native of Crosby, MS. He graduated from the University of Mississippi where he earned his B.A. in political science. He went on to work for TV Guide in New Orleans where...

Bonny Joy Dickson, 81, was the daughter of Relbue M. and Ruby Mae (Elliott) Morgan. She was born on October 2nd, 1936, in Grenada, Mississippi. She had a happy childhood, living with her grandparents, James ("Jim") Langley Elliott and Beulah Booth Elliott. Joy's mother (Ruby) was re-married to John D. Stouffer, and at the end of WWII, the three of...

Sandra Aline Graham Mitchell Wilson, 77, of Florence, MS, left this life for her Heavenly Home in the early morning hours on Thursday, 10/04/18, while surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will be held on Saturday October 6, 2018 from 5:30 pm until 9:00 pm at Wright and Ferguson in Flowood. Funeral services will be held on Sunday October 7, 2018...

Etoile Roberts Brown, 87, of Raymond went to be with the Lord on Friday December 1. 2017, with family by her side. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 4, 2017 at Wright and Ferguson in Clinton from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The service will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 am at the funeral home with a one...

Mrs. Charlene Graves, 56, of Raymond, MS departed this world on December 16, 2020 for a heavenly reunion. She was a resident of Raymond for 21 years. Mrs. Graves was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin. She was raised in a Southern Baptist family that loved God. She was a dedicated employee of American National Molding for...

Kendall Reagan Harper, went to heaven on December 8, 2018 after fighting a year long battle here on earth. She was the infant daughter of Matt and Stevie Harper and she is also survived by sisters Alyssa and Braelynn; her maternal grandparents, Hope Campbell and Brad Bradley; her paternal grandparents, Jane Harper and William Harper, also several Aunts, Uncles and...

A Celebration of Life of Sandra Shelton Mills, whose kind and beautiful spirit departed this earth on May 2, 2017, will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2017 beginning at 10:00 AM with the service at 11:00 AM in Clinton, MS at the Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home located at 106 Cynthia St, Clinton, MS 39056. The burial will follow...

Mrs. Linda "Linda Lou" Pennebaker Walsh, 66 years of age, passed on Monday, July 20, 2020, with family by her side at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Linda was born on July 31, 1953, in Vicksburg, MS to the late Carey and Christine Pennebaker. Linda was a graduate of Raymond High School and attended Mississippi College. Linda...

David T. Dockery, Jr., age 97, went home to be with The Lord on Friday, July 1, 2016. David was born in Hernando, MS - February 26, 1919 to David T. Dockery, Sr. and Nancy Leverrette Dockery. He graduated from University of Mississippi - Ole Miss in 1941 with a degree in Business Administration. David served in World War II...

Velma Dell Tadlock, 89, was called to heaven on May 23rd, 2020 at Merit Health Hospital in Flowood, MS. Velma was born on January 15th, 1931 in Jackson, MS. She graduated from St. Joe High School and retired from Allstate Insurance after 35 years. She was married to Herschel L. Tadlock for 43 years until his death. She was a...