Jackson, MS Obituaries

Sandra Brock, of Clinton, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at her home on June 24, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on August 3, 1943, in Seminary, Mississippi, she was the beloved daughter of Thomas ...

Gail Kelley Shelton, 83, of Brandon, Mississippi, went to be home with her Lord and Savior on June 19, 2026. She was born the youngest of five children to her parents, W. Irvin and Norma Kelley, in N...

Winifred Walker Wright, a resident of The Blake in Ridgeland, MS, passed peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on June 17, 2026, at the age of 92. Winifred, also known as Winnie to many of...

Wanda Joy Dailey Arender, age of 82, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Wanda was born December 10, 1943, in Lake Charles, Louisiana to late Dorothy Kelley and L D Dailey. We celebrate...

Thelma Baker Mitchell, age 87, passed away June 14, 2026 in Murfreesboro. She was born in Jackson, Mississippi and a resident of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Thelma was a member of First United Methodist ...

Dorothy Jean Fisher, 83, of Richland, Mississippi, passed away on June 15, 2026. Born April 11, 1943, in Decatur, Mississippi, she lived with steady grace and quiet strength, offering those around her...

Brenda Faye Arender Cahoon, 67, of Forest, Mississippi, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 14, 2026. She met her final days with the same strength, faith, and grace that defined her enti...

Grace Eloise Griffing, affectionately known as Grace entered the gates of heaven and reunited with her loved ones on June 9, 2026 in Ackerman, Mississippi. Grace was born February 8, 1933 in Moorehea...

Rachel Darlene Clark Browning, age 86, of Clinton, Mississippi, died June 8, 2026. Born February 3, 1940, in Seminary, Mississippi, she was the daughter of Arthur Clark and Queenie Clark. Throughout h...

Bernice “Tim” Tillman Reid, 75, of Clinton, Mississippi, passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Tim was born on August 15, 1950, in Jackson, Mississippi...

Jennifer Lynn James, 52, was born February 16, 1974, in Columbus, Mississippi, and passed away May 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Jennifer was a graduate of Clinton High School and Hind...

Billy R. Watkins passed on May 28, 2026, at the age of 81. Visitation will be held at Lakewood Funeral Home, 6011 Clinton Blvd, Jackson, Mississippi 39209, on May 31, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, f...

On May 28, 2026, Zora Evelyn Russum Merritt was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at the age of 98. Friends and family are invited to join in a celebration of life to be held at...

Lane Cole passed on May 27, 2026, at the age of 89. A Graveside Service will be held at Lakewood Memorial Park, 6000 Clinton Blvd., Jackson, Mississippi 39209, on June 2, 2026, at 2:00 pm. Lane will ...

Elizabeth Claire Winter (Betty) age 93, was a Brandon, MS resident. She passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, at St. Dominic Hospital from medical complications due to a fall at her home. She will ...

Cleveland John Brewer, Jr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, May 15, 2026. Cleve was born July 9, 1936 in Covington County to Cleveland Sr. and Nora Brewer. He enjoyed...

Carolyn (Carol)Elizabeth Bowers Rather passed away on May 14, 2026 surrounded by her sisters in Richland, MS. She was born in Jackson, Mississippi to Robert Arthur Bowers and Helen Louise Bridges Bow...

Tyler D. Tall Jr. passed on May 11, 2026, at the age of 41. A Funeral Service will be held at Lakewood Funeral Home, 6011 Clinton Blvd, Jackson, Mississippi 39209, on May 17, 2026, at 3:00 pm. Final ...

John Russell Broome, 71, passed from this life to the next chapter of reunion with Christ and his beloved Cynthia on Monday, May 11. Visitation will be from 1-2pm on Thursday, May 14 at the sanctuary ...

Gladys Ruth Thurman Gray, 87, of Raymond, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on May 8, 2026, after a multiyear journey with Alzheimer’s. She was born May 16, 1938, ...

Mary Virginia White passed on May 7, 2026, at the age of 84. She was born on January 27, 1942 to Robert and Emily Blakeney. Mary graduated from Hattiesburg High School and later married the love of h...

Mrs. Ina Lee Levins passed on May 1, 2026, at the age of 90. She was a resident of Mendenhall, Mississippi. Ina was born February 1, 1936 to J.C. and Ruby Kennedy. Visitation will be held at Lakewoo...

Wilhelmena Beavers Ramirez, a woman of strength, faith, humor, and unwavering devotion to family, peacefully transitioned, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to live on through the many lives ...

Mamie Bush Murray passed on April 27, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on August 4, 1942, in Newton, Mississippi, she was laid to rest at Lakewood Memorial Park, 6000 Clinton Blvd., Jackson. A Funeral ...

Lola Mae Dugger Waddell, 91, passed away on April 26, 2026. Born on October 24, 1934, in Jackson, Mississippi to Charles and Lucy Dugger. Lola lived in Clinton, Mississippi. On January 10, 1954, Lo...

Dr. James William Wooten, 75, was born October 30, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, and passed away on April 22, 2026. Dr. Wooten made a lasting impact through a life devoted to service, learning, and the...

Joy Barnette Barnes passed on April 20, 2026, at the age of 84, having been born on January 18, 1942. A resident of Brandon, Mississippi, Joy was cherished by all who knew him. A graveside service wi...

Herman Alton “Butch” Milner, Jr., 79, a resident of Anderson, SC, went to be in the presence of the Lord on Saturday, April 18, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Herman wa...

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...