Jackson, MS Obituaries

Thomas David Smith passed on November 10, 2026, at the age of 67.

Gerald Ray Cottingham, Jr., 65, of Vicksburg, Mississippi, passed away on November 10, 2026. Born on May 26, 1961, Gerald was a lifelong resident of Vicksburg, Ms. He was known for his quiet and ste...

Teresa Allene Hampton, 71, passed away on November 9, 2026. Born on December 7, 1954, Teresa lived in Clinton, Mississippi. Teresa will be remembered as a devoted and cherished presence in the lives...

In Loving Memory of Lance Mack Shelton Jr. March 2, 1939 – November 8, 2026 Lance Mack Shelton Jr., 87, passed away on November 8, 2026, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of faith, family, laughter, ...

Funeral services for Margaret “Maggie” Frances Jantz will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Clinton Church of Christ. Mrs. Jantz, 82, died Sunday, November 8, 2026, surrounded ...

Rebecca Ann Griffing, lovingly known as Becky, entered the gates of Heaven on November 6, 2026, in Terry, Mississippi. She was born May 27,1960 to Jack Murphy and Hilda Murphy. She met the love of ...

Kathryn Irene Buynar passed on November 4, 2026, at the age of 91. Kathryn was a resident of Florence, Mississippi.

Mary Lynn Dunaway, 92, of Clinton, passed away October 27, 2026, in Ridgeland, Mississippi, where she resided at The Blake of Ridgeland. Visitation will be held at Lakewood Funeral Home, 6011 Clinton ...

Mr. Billy E. Bush, age 89, exchanged his life here on earth for eternity Monday morning, October 26, 2026. He was surrounded by his family who he loved so dearly. Mr. Billy was born December 1, 1936 ...

Bettye Baughn, 88, of Jackson, Mississippi, was born on April 8, 1938, and went to her heavenly home on October 25, 2026. One of the last great Claytons from Dorsey, Mississippi, she carried forward a...

Leroy Arthur Pugh passed on October 22, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on January 2, 1933, he was a resident of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Marion Dwight Jenkins of Jackson, Mississippi, passed away at The Oaks Residence on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the age of 91. Marion was born in Sallis, Mississippi, on June 25, 1935. He grew up i...

Michael Morgan Mockbee Jr., born April 16, 1945, of Jackson, Mississippi, is remembered with deep respect and gratitude for a life shaped by steadfast devotion to family, enduring friendships, and a s...

Willie Ray Smith, affectionately known as “Daddy” and “Pawpaw Willie” to his family, passed away on October 16, 2026, at the age of 97. Born November 17, 1928, in Jackson, Mississippi, he spent part o...

In Loving Memory of Mary Ellen Hoard Mazique August 18, 1941 – October 15, 2026 A Life of Faith, Love, and Quiet Strength Mary Ellen Hoard Mazique was born on August 18, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, t...

A Life Beautifully Lived Remembering Jo Ann Ginn Jo Ann Ginn, 95, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 15, 2026, at Edgewood Nursing Home in Byram, Mississippi, leaving behind a lifetime...

John B. Speake, 92, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2026. John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose life was characterized by faith, family, integrity, hard work, and a ...

Michael Irving Barnes, 80, died October 11, 2026. Born December 13, 1945, at Baptist Hospital, Michael lived most of his life in Jackson, Mississippi, and in 2019 moved to Flowood, Mississippi. Throug...

Eileen Weisenberger, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful servant of God, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026, at the age of 87. She was born on May 8, 1939. Eilee...

Helen Rose Blackwell Bacon January 11, 1937 – September 30, 2026 Helen Rose Blackwell Bacon went home to be with her Heavenly Father on September 30, 2026, passing away peacefully at the age of 89. B...

Walter Earl Bankston, age 92 passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at home. He was born on November 22, 1933, in Durant in Holmes County. He graduated from Central High School in 1954. He enli...

David Michael French, 79, passed away on September 24, 2026. Born July 5, 1947, in Alexandria, Louisiana, David lived in Jackson, Mississippi. Across a life shaped by steady purpose and quiet strengt...

Cloie Lynn Reid, 73, of Clinton, Mississippi, passed away, with family by her side, on Monday, September 21, 2026. Lynn was born on February 21, 1953, in Eupora, Mississippi to Marvin (preceded in ...

SENIOR HINDS COUNTY CHANCERY JUDGE JULIAN DEWAYNE THOMAS Julian Dewayne Thomas, Senior Judge of the Hinds County Chancery Court, passed a...

Charlotte Brister Slay McCafferty, 91, of Bolton, Mississippi, passed away on September 15, 2026, at St. Dominic Hospital. Charlotte was born on September 3, 1935, in Water Valley, Mississippi, to Ja...

Robert G. (Bob) Howell, Sr, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on September 11, 2026, at Highland Home in Ridgeland, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents Hubert Ray Howell, Sr., Reb...

Born October 18, 1955 in Franklin County, the daughter of Evans Shorts, Sr. and Olla Shorts, Mildred Whitlock grew up in a close-knit and loving family. From her father she inherited a "real zest for ...

Virginia “Peggy” Bardwell Luke, 92, passed away on September 7, 2026 in Senatobia, Mississippi. She was born on May 8, 1934 in West Helena, Arkansas, to I.H. and Delia Embry Bardwell. She moved to Ca...

On Sunday, September 6, 2026 Glenda Cook Martin passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior. She was at her home with both of her daughters by her side. She was born in B...

Mrs. Mittie W. White, 87, of Brandon, MS, died September 5, 2026 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held at Lakewood Funeral Home, 6011 Clinton Blvd., Jackson, M...

Mary Frances Fisher, 87, was born on October 25, 1938, and passed away on September 4, 2026. Mary Frances will be remembered with deep respect for the steady care she brought to the people and pursui...

Rosemary East, 95, of Clinton, Mississippi, passed away on September 4, 2026. Born on August 31, 1931, Rosemary lived a life marked by steady devotion to family, faith, and the quiet daily work of car...

Mary Louise McCulley Rowe, 90, passed away on September 3, 2026. Mary was born on May 20, 1936, in Water Valley, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by Leonard, her loving husband of 63 years, her ...

Mildred Maxine Fetzer, 92, passed away on September 2, 2026. Born April 12, 1934, in Somerset, PA, she lived a life marked by steady faith and quiet devotion to the people and pursuits she held dear. ...

Matthew A. Bataille, “Matt”, 55, of Jackson, Mississippi, passed away following a sudden medical emergency on August 15, 2026. He will be remembered as a devoted father, accomplished executive, innova...

George Gary Walters, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, teacher, Christian and one of Mississippi’s finest watercolor artists, passed away on August 28, 2026. He leaves be...

Bobbie Jo Hester, 88, of Pearl, Mississippi, was born August 15, 1938, in Jackson, Mississippi, and died August 20, 2026. A beloved presence in the lives of those who knew her, Bobbie will be remember...

Katherine Rollins Owen, 57, of Jennings, OK passed away unexpectedly at home on August 14, 2026. She was born on December 27, 1968, in Albuquerque, NM to Robert and Fay Rollins. She is survived by ...

Susan Elaine Abernathy Bishop, 63, of Raymond, Mississippi, died August 11, 2026, in Raymond, Mississippi. Born December 14, 1962, in Mississippi, Susan was the daughter of George Abernathy and Sarah ...

Lynda Carol (Posey) Song, 79, of Clinton, Mississippi, passed away on August 10, 2026. Born January 18, 1947, in Meridian, Mississippi, Lynda was a beloved and cherished presence whose compassion and ...

John Michael Slavin, 83, of Jackson, Mississippi, passed away on August 8, 2026. Born December 13, 1942, in Queens, New York. John Michael lived a life marked by steady purpose and a deep respect for ...

Mrs. Ray Dixon Regan, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at St. Catherine’s Village, leaving behind a family who adored her, a lifetime of memories, and more than a few pieces of ...

Joyce Lorin Elizabeth Byers Persons went to be with Jesus on Saturday, August 1st, 2026, at 9:40 a.m. at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS, with her children and several grandchildren at her bedside. B...

Suzanne Foushee Brown Sabin, age 88, of Jackson, MS, died on July 31,2026 at Edgewood Nursing Home in Byram, MS. She was born on November 6, 1937, in Pensacola, FL to William and Julia Foushee. She m...

Burl was born on March 28, 1947, at the old Cheyenne River Sioux Agency, South Dakota, to Florence Agnes Lafferty LaBatte and Sidney Emeran LaBatte. He was their 3rd child, but first son. Six other si...

Stoddard Forrest Darwin Jr., 75, died July 29, 2026. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Forrest will be remembered with deep respect and lasting affection by all who knew and loved him. He li...

Charles Thomas Benson Sr., age 80, passed away on July 26, 2026. Born on April 18, 1946, Charles was a longtime resident of Madison, Mississippi, and will be remembered with deep respect and enduring ...

Sue B Hoggatt, 90, of Braxton, Mississippi, passed away on July 25, 2026. Born April 16, 1936, in Braxton, MS, Sue was the daughter of Johnnie J. and Lela Traylor Berry and was later lovingly guided b...

Elizabeth Ann (“Libby”) Davis McGee Elizabeth Ann (“Libby”) Davis McGee was born May 11, 1939, and died on July 23, 2026, at age 87. Libby was born and grew up in Clarksville, Indiana. She graduat...