Jackson, MS Obituaries

Helen Faye Taylor, 90, of Clinton, Mississippi, passed away on April 18, 2026. Born December 17, 1935, in Forest, Mississippi to William and Pearl Chambers. Helen’s life was marked by steady devotion—...

Helen Power, age 96, a resident of Madison,Ms passed peacefully of natural causes on April 17, 2026. Born on June 24,1929 in Mount Olive, Ms. She will always be remembered for her kindness and love. ...

Kennie B. Ashford was the 10th child born to Arthur and Pecolia Ashford in Choctaw County on July 20, 1935. He departed this life on April 17, 2026. He was proceeded in death by his parents, his wif...

In Loving Memory of Marilyn Denise Moore. Marilyn Denise Moore passed peacefully into God’s loving presence, leaving behind a legacy defined by compassion, humility, and unwavering service to others...

Jerald "Jerry" Wynsdohl Thomas passed on April 13, 2026, at the age of 79. Visitation will be held at Lakewood Funeral Home, 6011 Clinton Blvd, Jackson, Mississippi 39209, on Saturday, April 18, 2026,...

Willie Jim Mayo (Jim) went to be with his Lord on April 12, 2026. He was 97 years old and slipped into eternity peacefully while in his sleep. Jim resided in Clinton, Ms. At the time of his death. H...

Sadie Marie Carroll passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, in Celina, Texas. She was 90 years old. Sadie was born on January 30, 1936, in Camden, Mississippi to Ruby and Walter Thomas. She gradua...

Mary Alice Williams, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026, at the age of 81. She was surrounded by devoted family at home in Clinton, Missi...

Melvin Edward "Smitty" Smith was born on January 20, 1935, in Frankfurt, Indiana, passing away April 7, 2026. As the fifth youngest of six children, Smitty's family lived in Ohio and then in New Jerse...

Doris Allen passed away on April 3, 2026, at the age of 99. She was born on October 8, 1926. She grew up in Gloster, MS as a child of Barney and Phelena Johns and went on to attend Ole Miss. Doris a...

"You don't lose the people you love, you carry them with you in your heart." ~ Mitch Albom James (Jim) Aubrey Finklea, 92, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026. Visitation will be at 10:00 AM, Ap...

Barbara Louise Crumpton was born on May 16, 1944 in Sandy Ridge, Alabama to Mary Frances Russell and John Arthur Crumpton. Barbara attended Calhoun High School in Calhoun, Alabama where she graduated...

Lyle O. Tabolt, age 92, of Ridgeland, MS went home to be with the Lord on March 28, 2026. Lyle was born October 7, 1933, in Utica, New York. He served his country as a United States Marine for three y...

William Augustus “Bill” Weathersby, Jr., passed away peacefully at his home on March 28, 2026, at the age of 83 after battling cancer. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 31, from 1:00 - 2:00 pm...

Vance Evans Swindoll, 74, of Clinton, MS passed away on March 26,2026. Vance was born on December 7, 1951, in Winona, MS to the late XL and Ellen Swindoll. He worked many years as a salesman and then ...

Clinton Odell Burks, 91 of Pearl, Mississippi passed away in his home on March 25, 2026. He is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Linda Sue Burks, his parents Alvin and Pearl Burks, daughter, ...

Joyce Holbrook Crawford, 85, met her Lord and Savior on March 24, 2026. Joyce was born January 4, 1941, to Walter and Eula Mae Holbrook, and was a resident of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Joyce marrie...

Mary Barbara Lee Brewer, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 18, 2026. She was born on September 28, 1949, in Magee, Mississippi, and spent the final years of her life in Pear...

Patricia Ann Green entered Heaven on Tuesday March 17, 2026. She was born in Jumpertown, MS to James Bilbo Baggett and Mary Brooks Baggett in 1938. She was a graduate of Jumpertown High where she wa...

Ralph E. Jackson, 92, of Clinton, passed away peacefully at his home on March 11, 2026. He was born June 23, 1933, in Crystal Springs, MS, to Matthew and Frances Jackson. He married Betty Valentine in...

James William Eklund, age 105, of Terry, Mississippi, was born October 7, 1920, and died March 10, 2026, in Gulfport, MS. James married Mildred Love Eklund on December 9, 1942, in Kreole, Mississip...

Floyd Ernest Mitchell Jr. passed away on March 7, 2026, at the age of 84. Born May 27, 1941, Floyd was a devoted, steadfast man whose life reflected quiet strength, faithful service, and deep love for...

Sandra Wootton Leach, 78, of Terry, MS, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026. Born June 3, 1947, in Cambridge, Ohio to Edward and Viola Wootton. Sandra was the devoted wife of Mike Leach Sr. for 45...

Dorothy Jo Smith Antrim entered her heavenly home on March 3, 2026, after a brief illness. Dorothy Jo was born on March 28, 1938, in Meridian, Mississippi, the oldest of four children born to Willi...

Marie Kyle McGraw passed away on March 4, 2026, at the age of 84. Visitation will be held at Lakewood Funeral Home, 6011 Clinton Blvd, Jackson, Mississippi 39209, on March 10, 2026, from 1:00 pm to...

John Christopher Huddleston, 58, of Raymond passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026 in Jackson, Mississippi. Chris was born on October 20, 1967, in Jackson, Mississippi to Susan Kay Forshag and the la...

Gara Lynn Gibbons Gunter was born in Mount Olive, MS on December 3, 1948. She died peacefully on February 28, 2026 at the Brandon Nursing Center. She was 77. Mrs. Gunter was a 1967 graduate of Central...

Helen Castilaw Thompson, age 94, of Jackson, MS, was born on April 19, 1931, to Eugene (Bill) Castilaw and Bessie Walls Castilaw in Brookhaven, MS. She married Louis L. (Tommy) Thompson on December 1...

Judith Baldwin Howard, 84, of Jackson, Mississippi, passed away on February 27, 2026, in Jackson, Mississippi. Born December 28, 1941, to Leland and Bernice Howard in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Judith wi...

Mary Anne Henry passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, at the age of 64. Born on April 3, 1961, in Greenville, Mississippi, she had been a resident of Jackson for the past 20 years. Mary Anne g...

Thomas Jefferson McKenzie passed away on February 22, 2026, at the age of 64. Born on July 11, 1961, in Jackson, Mississippi, Thomas Jefferson McKenzie was a resident of Dayton, Texas.

Sandra Luke, 81, of Raymond, MS, passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2026, after recent respiratory issues. Born August 8, 1944, in Friars Point, Mississippi, to GC (Coach) Kirksey and Sue Fulto...

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” – Matthew 25:23 Joseph Edward Ramirez was born on January 31, 1932, to Joseph Ramirez and Maria Rose Ramirez (Barber). Joseph was born and raised in Chicago, I...

John W Smith Jr. passed away on February 13, 2026, at the age of 82. He was born on October 25, 1943, to John and Billie Smith. John wed the love of his life, Betty Withers Smith, on August 1, 1975. ...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard Eugene Pitts, lovingly known as Pete. He departed from this world at Willow Creek Nursing Facility in Byram, MS on February 10, 2026, at...

Nell Herrington Mayo, born on November 6, 1929, in Clarksville, Texas, passed away on February 7, 2026, at the age of 96. She was a respected resident of Brandon, Mississippi. Nell had a distinguishe...

Jack L. Hite Jr. of Clinton, Mississippi, passed away on February 6, 2026, at the age of 67. He was born on March 31, 1958, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Jack and Lela Hite. He loved being in the yo...

Vyrl P. Hammond, our beloved aunt, passed away to be with the Lord on February 5th, 2026, at Wysteria Gardens Rehabilitation Center in Pearl, Mississippi. She was surrounded by her family and friends....

Timothy Earl Shanks March 17, 1968 – February 1, 2026 Tim was preceded in death by this father, John Davis Shanks. Tim is survived by his mother Dorothy Felts Shanks, Clinton, MS; Brothers and sis...

Sheila Mae King, born on December 14, 1946, passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 79. Sheila is survived by her husband, Richard King, son, John King and his wife, Judy, and their children, ...

Billy E Parks, born on November 27, 1933, in Louisville, Mississippi, passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 92. Billy spent his life enjoying being outdoors doing yardwork, gardening, plant...

Robert Andrew Hammock went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 30, 2026. He was 85 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for a graveside service on Thursday, F...

William Michael Foster, born on September 8, 1944, passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 81. He was a resident of Tallulah, Louisiana.

99-year-old Mary Frances Brown Vaughn of Brandon, MS, passed away peacefully from this world on January 29, 2026, at Brandon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She finally reached her goal and has gon...

Virginia Selden, 77, of Brandon and Jackson, Mississippi, died peacefully on January 25, 2026. Virginia was born on December 19, 1948, in Jackson, Mississippi, to parents Lillian Charlotte Spain Sal...

Betty Jacqueline McElroy was born on December 8, 1928, in Texarkana, Arkansas to Mary Alice (Grimsley) and Leland B. (Jack) McElroy. She surrendered peacefully to cancer on January 24, 2026. Betty ga...

Franklin Eugene Phillips, 83, from Brandon, MS, entered his eternal heavenly home on January 24, 2026. Gene served his country with his tenure of 4 years in the United States Marine Corp. and worked ...

Charlie Thomas Cook passed away on January 23,2026 in Jackson, MS. Charles was born December 12, 1934, and grew up in small town Raleigh, MS with his parents and sister. He met the love of his life, F...

Billy Joe Messemore (83) of Lena, MS, died peacefully on January 16, 2026 with his family surrounding him. He was born on June 17, 1942, to Arthur William Messemore and Lura Beech Messemore in Ellisvi...

Jeanne White Johnson, born July, 31, 1936 passed peacefully away at approximately 1:30 a.m. at Brookwood Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. A longtime resident of Jackson and Flowood, Jeanne lived here ...