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Mary Emily Lambert

Mary Emily Lambert

Apr 14, 2024

Mrs Mary Emily Russell Lambert age 89 went to heaven on April 14, 2024.  Mrs. Lambert was born in 1934 in the Carmel Community of Monticello MS. She graduated from Monticello High School and then moved to Jackson and worked until retiring at the State Department of Education and the Employment Security Commission. She knew her Savior well and was...

Ann Jeannette Morgan Kees

Ann Jeannette Morgan Kees

Apr 13, 2024

Ann "Jeannette" Morgan Kees passed away on April 13, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS. She was 58 years old. The family will be holding a celebration of her life on her behalf at a later date, at their home in Terry, MS. 

 

Jeannette was born on June 18, 1965, to William Dempsey Morgan and Theresa Elizabeth Walton in Hazlehurst,...

Daniel Bender

Daniel Bender

Apr 12, 2024

Daniel (Danny) Ralph Bender passed away peacefully at his home in Terry, MS, on April 12, 2024,  from complications due to cancer. He was born October 31, 1949, to Erma Mardell Padgett Bender and Ralph Elbern Bender in Laurel, MS. He was the grandson of Clifton Lamar Padgett and Ella Ree Padgett of Laurel and James Robert and Ora Mae...

Ernest C. Byers

Ernest C. Byers

Apr 10, 2024

Ernest “Ernie” C. Byers passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS. He was 76. Ernie was born October 27, 1947 to the late Oris and Lucille Smith Byers in Jackson, MS. 

Ernie is an U.S. Army veteran who served his country during the Vietnam War era. Ernie enjoyed woodworking, crafting tables and chairs for his family...

Beverly T Smith

Beverly T Smith

Apr 8, 2024

Beverly T. Smith entered her new Heavenly home on Monday, April 8, 2024, in Yazoo City, MS. She was 75 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 4:30-5:30 Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Jesus Name Tabernacle in Florence, MS. The service will begin at 5:30p.m. with Pastor Max Smith officiating. Interment will take place...

Aloma Faye Bridges

Aloma Faye Bridges

Apr 8, 2024

Aloma Faye Bridges went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 8, 2024, at her home in Harrisville, MS. She was 79 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, and again on Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Unity Baptist Church in Georgetown, MS. The...

Teresa Rene' Hardesty

Teresa Rene' Hardesty

Apr 8, 2024

Teresa Rene' Hardesty, a beloved School Counselor for elementary children, passed away on April 8, 2024, in Mendenhall, Mississippi. Teresa was born on May 13, 1967, in Gadsden, Alabama. She grew up in Deweyville and Bridge City, Texas. She will always be remembered for her passion for teaching and helping children, both in school and during VBS sessions. In her career...

Rev. James Edsel Goins

Rev. James Edsel Goins

Apr 5, 2024

Rev. Goins was born in Monroe, Michigan on December 14, 1931, and entered eternal life with Jesus on April 5, 2024, at his home in Jackson, Mississippi. He attended Pilgrim Holiness College in Frankfort, Indiana, graduating in 1955 and was ordained in 1956. An excellent singer, he was known as the George Beverly Shea of the college because of his...

Don Newman Kazery, Sr

Don Newman Kazery, Sr

Apr 4, 2024

Don Newman Kazery, 99, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 4, 2024, after a brief illness. Visitation is Monday, April 8, at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Jackson, beginning at 11:00 a.m. A funeral mass will follow at 1:00 p.m. with burial at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson. 

Having lived an extraordinary life, Mr. Kazery was born to Sam...

Rev. Jack Anthony Hester

Rev. Jack Anthony Hester

Apr 4, 2024

Surrounded by family, Rev. Jack Anthony Hester, 69 of Richland and lovingly known as “Da”, passed peacefully from this life to join his Heavenly father on Thursday, April 4, 2024.

Jack was born October 17, 1954, in Sayre, AL to JM and Julia Faye Hester. Growing up he attended Corner High school where he earned his nickname “Gyp”. Jack enjoyed playing...

Shirley Barnett Barrett Lawrence

Shirley Barnett Barrett Lawrence

Apr 3, 2024

Shirley Lawrence, 86, passed away at St. Dominic’s Hospital of Jackson, MS.  She was the daughter of Thad Barnett and Audra Mae Stewart Barnett Louisville, MS.

Shirley had a longstanding career in pharmaceutical sales with McKesson.  She was an avid bowler and enjoyed dancing and working in her yard.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Rudy Lawrence, and...

Melvin Leonard York

Melvin Leonard York

Apr 1, 2024

Melvin Leonard York, 76, passed away April 1, 2024, at his home in Jackson.  He was the son of William Leonard York and Cynthia Alice Harrod of Ingalls, AR.  He was one of five siblings. 

Melvin spent much of his life working for himself as a contractor specializing in remodeling homes.   He enjoyed working with his hands and gained much...

Joseph Bart Atwood

Joseph Bart Atwood

Mar 31, 2024

Joseph Bart Atwood,39, passed away in Terry, MS, March 31, 2024. Born in Jackson, MS, September 19, 1984.  He was the son of the late Joe Atwood and Mrs. Linda Haley Neufeld. He was one of four siblings.  Joseph had recently relocated to Terry after spending much of his life in Crystal Springs.Joseph served his country in the United States...

Erbie Allday

Erbie Allday

Mar 31, 2024

Erbie Allday, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away in Terry, MS, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and dedication. Born 1 of 10 children in Eupora, MS to Johnny Allday and Oma Oswalt Allday, Erbie led a remarkable life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.Erbie followed in his family's footsteps to become a second-generation Electrical...

Jerry Wayne Copeland

Jerry Wayne Copeland

Mar 30, 2024

Jerry Wayne Copeland passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. He was 54 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation from 12:00-2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence, MS. The service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment will take place at Lakewood memorial...

Dorothy "Dot" Nell Sanders

Dorothy "Dot" Nell Sanders

Mar 29, 2024

Dorothy “Dot” Nell Sanders, age 89, passed away peacefully at St. Dominic’s Hospital on Friday, March 29, 2024. Born in Helena, Arkansas in 1935, she was the daughter of Troy M. Hollingsworth and Lelia (Hutchinson) Hollingsworth. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, S. G. Sanders, and her son, Bobby Lamar Sanders.

Dorothy had 5 brothers and 6...

David Wesley Quarles

David Wesley Quarles

Mar 28, 2024

David Wesley Quarles was born on July 5, 1938. He was one of seven children born to John Coy Quarles and Thelma Corrine McDaniel of Choctaw County. He attended school in Weir and after graduation, he married his high school sweetheart, Leslie Cummings in August of 1958 and they moved to Jackson where he began a career in sheet metal....

Kenneth Martin

Kenneth Martin

Mar 28, 2024

Mr. Kenneth Rene “Kenny” Martin, 59, passed into the arms of Jesus the afternoon of March 28, 2024 at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson.  His visitation will be Monday, April 1, 2024 from 10 am until 11 am at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram with a Graveside service at New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Crystal Springs at 12 pm. 

Kenny...

George Dewey Newman Jr.

George Dewey Newman Jr.

Mar 28, 2024

George Dewey Newman, Jr., 98, of Covington, Tenn. passed away on Thursday, March 28 of 2024 in Florence, Miss. surrounded by those he loved. Uncle George, as many people knew him, was born in Utica, Miss. on May 21, 1925.

 Early in life, he graduated from Raymond High School. Shortly after graduation, he served in the U.S. Navy, where he spent...

Donald Pullen

Donald Pullen

Mar 27, 2024

Donald was born to Jessie and Harley “Pete” Pullen in the community of Big Creek, MS. He attendedthe school in Big Creek, and joined the US Navy after graduation. He married Joan Magness in 1959.After his time in the Navy, Don made his career in the Heavy Equipment business, and worked withCaterpillar dealerships in the Jackson, MS area, as well...

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