Jane Marie Anderson
Oct 8, 2025
Jane Marie Anderson of Houston, MS, passed away onWednesday, October 8, 2025, at her residence in Houston, MS. Jane was born on September 6, 1964, in Jackson, MS,to William Parvee Rutherford, Jr., and Helen Marie (Lee) Rutherford. She was 61 years old.
Jane was a homemaker and of the Baptist denomination. She was a very loving mother and grandmother. She loved...
Charlotte Curtis Taylor
Oct 7, 2025
Charlotte Ann Curtis Taylor went to her heavenly home at 2:30 a.m. on October 8, 2025, at the age of 81. Though our hearts ache, we rest in the peace of knowing she has met Jesus face to face. He completed a good work in her, and we are thankful.
Charlotte lived a life of honor, love, and service. Born on...
William Scotty Pearson
Oct 4, 2025
William Scotty Pearson of Ackerman, MS, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Baptist Hospital in Columbus, MS. Scott was born on October 15, 1943, in Louisville, Mississippi, to Willis and Pauline(Miller) Pearson. He was 81 years old.
Scott worked as a mechanic at various locations throughout the years before finally making the decision to purchase and operate his own...
Bobby Joe Phelps
Oct 1, 2025
Bobby Joe Phelps of Ackerman, MS, passed away onWednesday, October 1, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN. Bobby Joe was born on June 10, 1965, in Ackerman, MS, to Melvin and Jo Ann (Adair) Phelps. Hewas 60 years old. Bobby attended Blythe Creek Baptist Church in his younger years of life before becoming a member of Holy Trinity...
Mary Catherine Henderson McGee
Sep 25, 2025
Mary Catherine Henderson McGee, a retired veteran schoolteacher, stalwart churchgoer, and sought-after listener, confidante, and friend, died Thursday morning at Baptist Memorial Hospital–Golden Triangle in Columbus. She was 96 years old.
She had an incredible appetite for work. She was, among other things, an inveterate gardener, a pastime in which she had an ample opportunity to indulge in her retirement. She...
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,...