Ridgeland, MS Obituaries

Kevin Clay Adams, Jr., lovingly known as KC, was born on April 3, 2000, in Jackson, Mississippi, and passed away on July 27, 2026. KC was preceded in death by his father, Kevin Clay Adams, Sr.; his g...

Donald Curry Lutken, Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 28, 2026, following a lengthy illness. Born in Natchez on August 18, 1951, he graduated from Murrah High School in ...

Trudy Hoffman Draughn of Clinton passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026. She is survived by her son, James Batson Draughn III (Milana) of Milton, GA; her daughter, Eleanor Draughn Regan (Mark) of Ald...

After a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, Julianne Haag “Judy” Noblin, 83, passed away on July 26, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and woman of...

Nora Korkmas Walker was born February 5, 1932, in Tyler, Texas to David and Aziza Korkmas. She died on July 25, 2026, at 94 years of age at St. Catherine’s Village in Madison, MS. Nora walked a dynam...

Stephanie Renee (Stewart) Seabrook, 58, of Madison, Mississippi, passed away on July 22, 2026. Stephanie was born on March 17, 1968, in Winona, Mississippi, to Joan Tabor Stewart Watson and Murry D. ...

Juanita (“Nita”) Wallace Ridgway, 99, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, at St. Catherine’s Village in Madison, Mississippi. Services will be held on Monday, July 27, 2026, beginning with a f...

June Goforth Cook Hilliard, an ordained deacon and retired clergy member of the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Throughout her ministry...

Sara Virginia Robinson passed on July 19, 2026, at the age of 80. No services are scheduled at this time.

Betty Renee White Lovelace, 49, of Raymond, MS entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 16, 2026 at MD Anderson Medical Center in Houston, Texas, after a long and courag...

Harold Francis Miley went to his heavenly home and entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 15, 2026. He is now reunited with the love of his life, Barbara, after a life...

Clementine Elizabeth "Tina" Stortz DeNovo, age 103, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, in Ridgeland, Mississippi. She was born on April 20, 1923, in San Antonio, Texas, to John and Elizabeth Sto...

Jimmy was born on August 25, 1935 to Mary Blythe Hutcherson and James E. Mullen Sr. in Jackson, Mississippi. Jimmy was an accomplished musician and band director. He was trained in music by his grand...

Glenn Carmen Patterson passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, on his 90th birthday. Glenn was born in Butler, Pennsylvania, in 1936, the youngest of nine children. He spent his early childhood in Pe...

John Allison Clark, Age 99, of Jackson, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his home on July 3rd, 2026, in Jackson, MS. John was born the middle child of seven (7) children on a farm near Tippo, M...

Mr. Chiu Chow, age 91, of Byram, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Born on April 9, 1935, Mr. Chow lived a life defined by hard work, dedication, and an unwavering love for his fami...

Paul Daniel Harrell, 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 2, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi, on Tuesday, J...

John Williford Jones - "Johnny" to those who knew him, and Poppa J to the grandchildren who adored him - passed away June 30, 2026, in Madison, Mississippi, at the age of 76. A lifelong Jacksonian, Jo...

Diane B. Chaffins, 92, passed away peacefully at home on June 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born Diane Bea Walker on March 18, 1934, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of R...

Danny E. Randall passed on June 27, 2026, at the age of 75, at his home in Brandon, Mississippi. He was born on August 7, 1950, in Jackson, Mississippi. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jos...

Hazel Marie Smith McCumber, 84, formerly of Hollywood, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026, at her home at The Waterford in Ridgeland, Mississippi, surrounded by her loving family. Born ...

William “Bill” Moody Patrick was 87 years young when he passed away in his home on April 8, 2026. Bill was born on March 13, 1939 in Jackson, Mississippi, to parents John Albert Patrick and Josie Moo...

Mary Sirven, 84, of Jackson, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. Mary was born on September 15, 1941, in Havana, Cuba, to Ricardo Antonio Sirve...

Betsy Ellen Yarbrough, age 82, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026 at her home. She was born on January 21, 1944, in Arkabutla, Mississippi. Betsy was a proud graduate of Pelahatchie High School,...

William Dennis Adams passed away on June 10, 2026. He was born on April 12, 1955, in the Scotland Community of Yazoo County to William D. “Bill” Adams and Neoma Davis Adams. He graduated from Benton A...

Mrs. Patricia Thornton Chism, age 85, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.  Visitation will be held on June 12, 2026, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Funeral services w...

Mike has departed this world and waves goodbye to all of his friends thanking them for "a lovely ride" while wishing the same for each and everyone. Raised in Laurel, Mississippi by Ray and Emogene B...

Andrew Roane Townes passed on May 11, 2026, at the age of 61.

Frances Anne Beacham Johnson peacefully passed away at home on June 3, 2026. Born September 9, 1929, in Jackson, Mississippi, she was the only child of Chester Lee and Mary Belle Wright Beacham. Her c...

Frederick (Fred) James Free, 84, of Madison, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, in Ridgeland, Mississippi. He was born on July 8, 1941, in The Bronx, New York. Fred graduated from J...

Beatrice Ristom Katool, 95, passed away on June 2, 2026, at her home in Jackson, Mississippi. A first-generation citizen of the United States, Bea was born on November 9, 1930, in Greenwood, Mississip...

Charles Keathley “Charlie” Waggener, 71, of Canton, Mississippi, passed away on May 31, 2026, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Charlie was born on January 1, 1955, to Johnnie Perry Wa...

John Herschel “Tommy” Thames, Jr., 83, passed away at home on May 26, 2026. He was born December 3, 1942 in Jackson, the son of Norine and John Herschel Thames. Tommy was a beloved husband, father, g...

Marie J. Smith of Madison, Mississippi, was a member of First Baptist Church Madison. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Floyd and Annabel Johnston; her husband, Raymond E. Smith; her so...

Peggy Stacy Taylor, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, and faithful servant of Christ, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on December 12, 1929, ...

Jason left this world on May 19, 2026. He is now in his Heavenly home. He leaves behind his mom, LaJuan Stinson, and his sister, Jamie Stinson. Jason loved cars, playing guitar and being with friends....

Velia Ann Mayer, 83, of Madison, Mississippi, died Saturday, May 16, 2026. Born in Titus County, Texas, Vee, as she was fondly known, was the daughter of Opal and Velia John (V.J.) Mayer, both of whom...

Duane LaVonn Gosa, age 82, of Madison, MS, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 18, 2026. Born on November 29, 1943, in Aberdeen, MS, he was the beloved son of Trilby Nadeen and L.C. Gosa...

Robert Larry Raffield, lovingly known as Larry, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 15, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born on January 17, 1940, in Raleigh, North Carolina, to Ruby Nichols Raf...

Charles Rowan Rugg, 94, a retired professor, coach, and athletic director died Thursday, May 14, 2026. Visitation will be held at Parkway Funeral Home, Ridgeland, Mississippi, Saturday, May 16, from ...

Gaylon Koon passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, in Brandon, Mississippi, likely after making one last good joke and leaving everyone around him better off than he found them. Gaylon was born on J...

Roland Forrest Garretson, Sr., died at the age of 94 years in his home in Brandon, MS on May 9, 2026. He was a long-time resident of Jackson, but spent his last years in Brandon. Surviving family m...

Glenn Iwalna "Doodle" Ivey went home to be with the Lord on May 10, 2026 at The Rose Garden Memory Center at The Orchard in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Doodle was born on October 20, 1928 in Lauderdale C...

Thomas Marion "Tommy" Newell, age 97, passed away peacefully at his home on May 7, 2026, in Mendenhall, Mississippi. Born on October 15, 1928, in Randolph, Mississippi, Tommy lived a long and fulfilli...

Charles Henry Carlson of Brandon, MS passed away on May 6, 2026. Charlie was born in New Orleans, LA on December 16, 1949, to Mildred and Harry Carlson. He attended Baton Rouge High School and Louisi...

Geneva Majorie Jordan, 92, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Livingston, Tennessee, on July 23, 1933, Geneva grew up on a family far...

Mary Flynn Edwards, 68, of Madison, Mississippi, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on May 1, 2026, after a five-year battle with cancer. Mary was born on October 30, 1957, in Ja...

Virginia Ann “Ginger” Holaday, 65, of Jackson, Mississippi, passed away on April 29, 2026 at Mississippi Baptist Hospital. Born on December 7, 1960, in Jackson, Mississippi, she was the daughter of ...

James Robert Filbeck “Jimmer”81 of Jackson, MS, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026 at Manhattan Nursing home after a four year battle with Dementia. James Robert Filbeck was born on October 4, ...

William Reed Schoeber, Jr., passed away peacefully on the 27th at Baptist Hospital from natural causes. He served his country in the United States Air Force for four years as a radar controller. Bill...