Pearl, MS Obituaries

With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Rafael "YuYo" Hernandez Velez, who left us on May 14, 2026, after a valiant struggle with neurological illnesses. Born on September 2...

Melissa Ann Brenton, 61, of Florence, passed away May 10, 2026, while surrounded by her family at home. She was born March 9, 1965, in Simpson County, Mississippi, a daughter of the late Robert Earl ...

Henrietta Culberson, of Pearl, passed away on her 84th birthday, on May 8, 2026. Henrietta was born in Madden, Mississippi, a daughter of the late Henry Olen Tatum and Mary Elizabeth Dennis Tatum. S...

Sarah Frances Sumrall, lovingly known as Frances, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 6, 2026. She was born on March 25, 1940, in Ellisville, Mississippi. Frances married the love of her life,...

Thomas Earl Boykin, Jr, 90, of Florence, entered the gates of heaven on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Thomas was born in Raleigh, Mississippi, on October 17, ...

Bobby Dale Baynes, 78, of Jackson, passed away May 4, 2026. He was born August 30, 1947, in Jackson, a son of the late Charlie W. Baynes and Laura Gentry Baynes. Bobby was deeply devoted to his fa...

Brenda Diane Walton passed on April 24, 2026, at the age of 64.

Carolyn L. Jones, 79, of Pearl, passed away on April 25, 2026, while surrounded by her family at home. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 12:00pm, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Grace Baptis...

James Douglas Cannon, Jr. 69, of Brandon, passed away on April 22, 2026, at St. Dominic Hospital, Jackson. James was born May 11, 1956, in Morton, a son of the late James D. Cannon, Sr. and Margene M...

Annie L. Lyle, 91, of Pearl, passed away on April 22, 2026, while surrounded by her loving family. Services will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at McLaurin Heights Methodist Church in Pearl, wi...

Margaret (Marty) Hargrove Bobo, 90, of Brandon, passed away peacefully at her home on April 22, 2026. A Celebration Gathering to honor her life and legacy will be held Monday, May 11, 2026, from 4:00...

Melissa A. Eatherly, 76, of Brandon, passed away April 19, 2026, at Merit Health Rankin. She was born August 14, 1949, in Jackson, Mississippi, a daughter of the late Paul V. “Bill” Eatherly and Jack...

Mary Ruth Crocker, 86, of Flowood, Mississippi, entered the gates of heaven and reunited with loved ones on April 17, 2026. Mary was born in Jackson, Mississippi, on April 16, 1940, to Mr. Jocy L. Ma...

George Franklin Walker, 87, of Brandon, Mississippi, formerly of New Orleans, Louisiana, entered the gates of heaven and reunited with loved ones on April 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. G...

James Cooper Ross, 84, of Richland, Mississippi, entered the gates of heaven and into the arms of our Lord and Savior on April 15, 2026. James was born on October 05, 1941, in Philadelphia, Mississip...

William Junior Blackwell, 85, of Pearl, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Bill, as he was known by family and friends, was born on November 21, 1940, in Rome, Mississippi to Mr...

Judith Anne McClure, 85, of Jackson, Mississippi, passed away on April 14, 2026. Judith was born on May 9, 1940, to Mr. William Lehman and Mrs. Marion Kresl Lehman in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Late...

Bradley Clifford Fountain passed away on April 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and closest friends. He is survived by his devoted wife, Jackye Fountain; son, Steven Barber (Nicole); father,...

With hearts full of love and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved baby daughter, Ke’laniee Dream Monique Franks, who was born and called home to heaven on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Ke’lanie...

Mary Aurora D’Angelo Bryant, 91, of Florence, Mississippi, entered the gates of heaven and reunited with loved ones on April 12, 2026. Mary was born on November 23, 1934, in Newark, New Jersey, to Mr...

Bob Smith was born in Vineland, New Jersey, the third child of F. E. and Grace Smith. His paternal grandparents had immigrated from England; his mother’s family, the Clarks, had been in America a cent...

Alanna Ellouise Roberts, 37, of Pearl, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026. A Celebration Gathering to remember Alanna will be held from 2:00pm until 4:00pm, Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Baldwin-Lee ...

Billy Joe Bailey, of Brandon Mississippi, passed away peacefully at Merit Rankin Hospital in Brandon,MS on Saturday April 4, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of faith, music, and hard work. Born in Vicks...

Arthur James Milner, 71, of Morton, Mississippi, entered the gates of heaven on April 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Arthur was born in Jackson, Mississippi, on January 28, 1955, to Mr. ...

Forrest Hartley Welker, 61, of Brandon Mississippi, entered the gates of Heaven on April 2, 2026. Forrest was born March 2, 1965, in Pontiac, Michigan, the son of Mr. Ronald Irvine Welker and Mrs. Ka...

Craig William Thompson, 77, of Brandon, Mississippi entered the gates of heaven on April 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 5, 1948, in Passaic, New Jersey. Craig sp...

With hearts full of profound love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother Lena Jewel Mattis Eady, 90, of Terry Mississippi, whose warmth, strength and unwavering devotion shaped...

Albert “Keith” Thurman, age 60, of Pearl, went to his forever home peacefully on March 31, 2026, surrounded by love. Keith was a devoted father, a retired fireman and Fire Instructor at the Mississip...

Cecilia Owens Poe, 65, passed away on March 25, 2026, at St. Dominic Hospital, Jackson. A Celebration Gathering for Family and Friends will be held from 4:00pm until 7:00pm, Saturday, March 28, 2026,...

Patsy R. Luke, 91, of Pearl, passed away on March 23, 2026, at Compere's Nursing Home in Jackson. Patsy was born May 30, 1934, in Helena, Arkansas, a daughter of the late John H. Luke and Opal Thelma...

William Lee Leamond, 80, of Pearl entered the gates of heaven on March 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. William was born March 16, 1946, in Lebanon, New Hampshire, to the late Mr. Harvey Ro...

Roger Stanley Williams, known to most as Stanley, 72, of Byram, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held on March 24, 2026, from...

Charles Junior Byrd, age 91, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026. He was born on October 22, 1934, in Mize, Mississippi, where he was also raised and built the foundation of a life marked by hard...

Edward D. Welborn, 86, of Brandon, entered the gates of heaven and reunited with his loved ones on March 18, 2026. Edward was born April 10, 1939, in Mize, Mississippi, the son of the late Virgil and...

Richard Steven Garner, 77, of Brandon, entered into eternal peace on March 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Rick, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was born on August 15...

Barbara Fox Giger, 89, of Pearl, passed away March 17, 2026, at Merit Health Rankin in Brandon. Visitation will be held from 12:00pm until 2:00pm, Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Hom...

Bobbie Jean Ragan, 79, of Morton, Mississippi, and formerly of Pelahatchie, Mississippi, entered the gates of heaven and welcomed by loved ones on March 16, 2026. Bobbie was born February 28, 1947,...

Larry Philip Daniels, 69, of Brandon, passed away on March 15, 2026. His family will receive friends from 3:00pm until 6:00pm, Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl. Memoria...

In Loving Memory of Hilda Ann Haymer Rucker Sunrise: February 7, 1954 Sunset: March 8, 2026 Obituary Hilda Ann Haymer Rucker, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, surrou...

Sue Monaghan Livingston, of Pearl, Mississippi, went home to heaven on March 11, 2026, in Jackson, Mississippi, just two days after celebrating her 79th birthday. Sue was born on March 9, 1947, in Ta...

Alvin Thurston Rochelle, 77, of Holly Bluff, passed away March 8, 2026, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Jackson. Alvin was born March 4, 1949, in Greenville, Mississippi, a son of the late Ray...

It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Barnes, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Patricia...

Doris (Ouellette) Ware, 87, of Pearl, Mississippi and Caribou, Maine, passed away after a period of declining health, at Life Care Center of Ocala, Florida, on March 6, 2026. She was born in Caribo...

A Celebration of Life Visitation for Jimmie Louis Horton, Jr., 43, of Jackson, Mississippi will be held Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 2:00pm-4:00pm at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl, Mississippi. ...

James Randolph “Randy” Thompson, 81, of Brandon, formerly of Jackson, passed away March 2, 2026. He was born November 26, 1944, in Milan, Tennessee, a son of the late Paul Inman Thompson and Annie Gr...

Virginia Carolyn Barrett, 81, of Pearl, passed away on February 25, 2026, at Brandon Court Nursing Home. Carolyn was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose li...

Terresa Nance Comans, 71, of Florence, passed away unexpectedly on February 24, 2026. Her family will receive friends from 9:00am until 11:00am, Monday, March 2, 2026, at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in ...

Monroe William Long, 75, passed away on February 21, 2026, at his family home in Brandon, Mississippi. Monroe was born on January 10, 1951, in Jackson, Mississippi to Mr. Will D. Long and Mrs. Nola ...

With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Mr. James Liston Eady, 94, of Terry, Mississippi. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. James or “Jim”, as he was affection...

With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Billie Rhea Mathews, 78, of Pearl, Mississippi. Billie was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose life was r...