Obituaries
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2/5/1953 - 7/1/2025
PLACE OF SERVICE: Cedar Grove M. B. Church, Sallis, MS DATE OF SERVICE: Friday 07/11/2025 at 11:00 a. m. INTERMENT: Parkway Cemetery, Kosciusko, MS VIEWING: Thursday 07/10/2025 at 10:00 a. m. - 5:00 p. m.
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6/17/1953 - 6/22/2025
Jimmy Brantley was born to the late Edward Brantley and Rosie Lee Carpenter Brantley in Kosciusko, MS. He received his education in Kosciusko public schools. Jimmy enjoyed playing the harmonica and listening to the…
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2/20/1969 - 6/14/2025
Richard Anthony Whigham was born on February 20, 1969, in Hattiesburg, MS to the late L. J. and Stella Sanders Whigham; departed his life on June the 14, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of servitude overflowing with 56…
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4/13/1953 - 6/11/2025
Essie B. Parham, 72, of Sallis, MS gained her heavenly wings on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. She was surrounded by the love of her close family and friends. She was born April…
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3/11/1955 - 6/6/2025
“Well done, thou good and faithful servant… Enter into the joy of thy Lord. ” Matthew 25:21 Bobbie Nell Winters was born on March 1, 1955, in Goodman, Mississippi, to the late Roy Mabry and Maggie Dee Latiker. She…
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11/15/1951 - 6/4/2025
Murtis Mae Hudson was born to the late Murline (Murt) Dodd and Thomas Jefferson (T. J. ) Dodd on November 15, 1951, in Kosciusko, Mississippi. She was affectionately known as “Dump" to all her family and friends.…
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10/29/2001 - 5/25/2025
Isaiah was born on October 29, 2001, his parents, Andrew J. and Doris Mondy, in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Isaiah attended Thomastown Attendance Center and later graduated from Kosciusko High School in 2020. He then…
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3/26/1938 - 5/15/2025
Joe Fred Edwards, Jr. was born March 26, 1938, To the Union of Allen and Rosie Bell Edwards in Attala County, Mississippi. He attended school in Attala County School District. As a young man, Joe Jr. met and married…
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2/11/1927 - 5/6/2025
Mother Dessie Lee Lofton Hall was born on February 11, 1927, in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, to the late Isom and Rosa Horn Lofton. She was the beloved sister to nine siblings: Rosie Lee, Chester, Gladys, James,…
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9/23/1939 - 4/30/2025
Reverend William James Hawthorne, affectionately known as “Pete” peacefully transition from this life on April 30th, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Kosciusko Mississippi, at the age of 85, following a period of…
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6/19/1949 - 4/19/2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of John A. Green (Cottrell) on April 19, 2025, at the age of 75. John was born June 19, 1949, to the late Georgia Lee Green and John Henry Cottrell living most of his life in…
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10/30/1971 - 4/7/2025
She was born on October 30, 1971, in Kosciusko, MS. A Time to Learn and Work Carolyn received her education at Kosciusko Senior High School. She worked in childcare for many years as a culinary arts cook. A Time to…
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2/14/1966 - 4/6/2025
Willie D. Atterberry (Willie Rimmer) was born in Attala County on February 14, 1966, to Mrs. Hilda Rimmer Kitchens and Mr. Willie B. Atterberry (Carter). In 208 he met his soon-to-be wife, Rhoda and started visiting…
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5/26/1969 - 4/5/2025
Alfred “Head” Bentley was born May 26, 969 to the union of Billy D. Bentley and Elizabeth Bentley in Sallis, Mississippi. Alfred attended school at Long Creek Elementary and McAdams High School. After school, Head…
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1/1/1961 - 3/31/2025
Doris Lorene Kirkwood was born August 23, 1959, in West, Mississippi, to George Washington Kirkwood and Doris Dell Kirkwood. Doris Lorene Kirkwood transitioned into eternal life on March 31, 2025, in Milwaukee, WI in…
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12/9/1966 - 3/30/2025
Rickie was born in Holmes County to Minnie Snow and Clay Snow. His father Clay Snow preceded him in death. As a youth, Rickie joined Center Ridge Missionary Baptist Church in Sallis, Mississippi. He believed in God as…
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7/7/1927 - 3/23/2025
Helen Ruth Carr, daughter of the late Mr. Frank Carr and Mrs. Willie B. McCool Carr, was born in Attala County, Mississippi, on July 7, 1927. As a young woman, Ruth moved to Detroit, Michigan. After earning her…
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2/11/1960 - 3/23/2025
Gloria Mae Kennedy, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend, transitioned peacefully to be with her Heavenly Father on March 23, 2025, at 2:50 p. m. She was born on February 11, 1960, to Ida Mae Fair and…
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8/8/0967 - 3/4/2025
Jeanette Groves Dawson was born in Goodman, Mississippi, on August 8, 1967, to Van Ethel Groves and Albert Lee Simmons. She was reared in a loving household by her mother, the late Steve Williams, Jr. , and three…
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4/26/2007 - 2/28/2025
Dekerria Meshae “Dibba” Stribling, born on April 26, 2007, to Tremesha Wingard and Derrick Stribling in Kosciusko, MS. She attended Kosciusko High School and was expected to graduate in May 2025. She had aspirations…
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11/23/1944 - 2/27/2025
Mr. John Wayne Ragsdale was born on November 23, 1944, to the late Ida Pearl Dodd and Herman D. Dodd of Carthage, MS. He accepted Christ at an early age at Mount Charity M. B. Church. He was united in Holy Matrimony…
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9/21/1946 - 2/26/2025
Walterine “Allene” Latimore. a devoted mother and grandmother, left a lasting impact on all who knew her. Born on September 21, 1946, to Audley and Lossie Mae Lattimore. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday,…
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5/8/1941 - 2/25/2025
Mary Lou Young was born May 8, 1941, to Annie B. Witt and Nathaniel Witt. She received her education at Jacob Chapter School. Mary was a faithful member of Bethlehem M. B. Church and shared her love for the Lord with…
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9/30/1954 - 2/25/2025
Homer Lee Veasley was born on September 30, 1954, Kosciusko, MS. He was the son of the late J. C. Veasley, Emma Pearl (Bentley) Veasley, and Alberta Veasley Elmore. All of them, along with his younger brother, John…
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6/9/1984 - 2/8/2025
Ashley LaCree Luckett, a Carthage, MS native, passed away on Saturday, February the 8th, 2025, in Canton, MS. Born on June 9, 1984, to proud parents Johnnie F. Stewart Luckett and the late Leroy Luckett, she was…
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7/4/1940 - 1/31/2025
Mrs. Ida M. Hill was born on July 4, 1940, in Attala County, West Mississippi to the late Erist T. Wallace. and Helen Lowery Wallace. She was also proceeded in death by one son Daniel Hill and one grandson Ajohnate J.…