Vera T. Worrell
Sep 14, 2025
Vera Katherine Tennyson Worrell - known as Mama, Grandma or Mamaw, Mama Vera, and Big Momma- was born December 11, 1935 in Choctaw County and went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2025. Vera graduated from Ackerman High School in 1953 as an Honor Student and attended HolmesCommunity College from 1953 -1955. She worked for Bell Telephone Company...
Bobby Nowell Parish
Aug 31, 2025
Rev. Bobby Nowell Parish, 87, of Weir, MS, a dedicated servant of the Lord, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. He served the Lord faithfully as a Minister of the Gospel for 54 years, and lived a life dedicated to the Lord and to his family.
Bro. Bobby was born in McCool, MS on...
Jamie Shaw Snider
Aug 29, 2025
Jamie Shaw Snider, age 76, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on November 16, 1948, in Memphis, Tennessee, she was the beloved daughter of Annireen (Busby) Shaw and Havey Shaw Sr.
Jamie lived a life full of faith, love, and creativity. She was a devoted follower of Jesus and a member of Antioch...
Hampton Harford Mullen
Aug 21, 2025
Hampton Harford Mullen, formerly of the Sapa Community in Webster County, MS, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Choctaw Regional Medical Center in Ackerman, MS. He was 84 years old.
Harford was born on November 29, 1940, in Leflore County, MS, to Kenchen Edgar “K.E.” and Martha Lou (Gregg) Mullen. He was born prematurely, weighing between two and...
John Martin Hill
Aug 20, 2025
John Martin Hill, 80, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, at Choctaw Regional Medical Center in Ackerman, Mississippi. He was born on August 17, 1945, to James Blackwell Hill and Hallie Hill.
With the exception of his final few years, John lived his entire life in Bolivar County, where he dedicated many years of service to law enforcement. After retiring,...
Patricia “Patti” Michelle McClain
Aug 10, 2025
Patricia Michelle “Patti” McClain of Ackerman, MS, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at her residence in Ackerman, MS. Patti was born on Spetember 16, 1968 in Choctaw County, MS to Patricia (Lang) McClain. She was 56 years old. After graduating from Ackerman High School in 1986, Patti attended Ole Miss and then graduated from Fullerton College in California...
Kenneth Johns Utley
Jul 24, 2025
Kenneth Utley, age 83, of Flowood, MS, went home to his Lord on Thursday, July 24th. He was born to Lawrence and Elizabeth Utley of Nashville, TN, where he spent his early years and graduated from Litton High School.
He received his Bachelor of Arts from William Jennings Bryan College in Dayton, TN, where he met and married Lynette Rowe. He...
Betty Lou Fondren Martin
Jul 22, 2025
Betty Lou Fondren Martin, 92, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Knoxville, TN, while surrounded by family. She was born to Lavert and Eva (Stacy) Fondren on September 20, 1932. She married Bobby Milton Martin on November 11, 1951 and gave him 5 children: Jerry Martin (Janie), Greg Martin (deceased), Cheryl Coggins (Thomas), Anita Nitzberg (deceased), and Tracey...
Heather Snow Young
Jul 16, 2025
Heather Brooke Snow was born on January 12, 1991. Heather is the proud mom of Xavier Aiden Young, Isobelle Mae Young and the late Harli Grace Young. Her children were her entire world and she fought for and loved them fiercely.
Heather was a beautiful, sweet young woman who was full of fun. She loved her family deeply, including her mom,...
Judy Lynn Bates
Jul 2, 2025
Judy Lynn Bates (Prewitt), 67, of Ackerman, MS, passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2025, after a valiant battle with cancer, holding hands with her beloved husband, Jeffrey Scott Bates, her "Cowboy." Born on August 30, 1957, Judy lived a vibrant life filled with love, passion, and an unyielding spirit.
Judy graduated from Southaven High School, where her love...