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...
Charles Ellis Eudy
Jun 30, 2025
Charles Ellis Eudy, formerly of Jackson, MS, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at his residence in Ackerman, MS. Charles was born on July 16, 1935, in Mathiston, MS, to Charles Nelson and Lorene Jacquelyn (Ellis) Eudy. He was 89 years old. Charles was a Retired Firefighter for the City of Jackson. He was also a veteran of the...
Glendell Bob Jackson
Jun 19, 2025
Glendell “Bob” Jackson of Sturgis, MS, passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones, on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at his residence in Sturgis, MS. He was born on January 15, 1931, in Sturgis, Mississippi, to Burnice and Velma (Crowson) Jackson and was 94 years old.
Bob, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was a proud veteran, hardworking...
Frances P. Gilliam
Jun 18, 2025
Frances Pitts Gilliam, 94, went to be with her Savior on June 18, 2025. She was born on January 6, 1931 in Bradley, Mississippi to Oscar and Hazel Pitts. She grew up in Oktibbeha and Choctaw counties. She graduated from Sturgis High School in 1949. She married Dewitt Gilliam on October 9, 1949. They were married 63 years until his...
Rebecca Childress McDaniel
Jun 17, 2025
Rebecca Childress McDaniel, age 75, passed away at her home on June 17, 2025. Becky (BB) was born December 3, 1949, to the late Douglas “Jack” Childress and Margaret Lamb.
Becky moved to Stewart, MS as a child and was raised by her grandparents, Alvin & Lillie Clark. She graduated from Weir, MS, in 1967, married Nickey Joe McDaniel, and resided...
Donny Lee Clark
Jun 12, 2025
Donny Lee Clark of Ackerman, MS, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at his residence in Ackerman, MS. Donny was born on March 21, 1955, in Tomnolen,MS, to Alcie and Irene (Whitehead) Clark. He was 70 years old. Donny worked as a Motor Grater Operator for the North American Coal Corporation until health issues caused him to resign. He...
Martha Elaine Brooks
Jun 7, 2025
Martha Elaine York Robinson Brooks passed away peacefully at her home near Mathiston, MS on June 7, 2025, surrounded by her children.Martha was born August 24, 1940 to Lonnie York and Julie Idell (Conner) York in Hale County Alabama.
Martha grew up on a farm in Alabama. As a young girl, she picked cotton and worked on her family’s farm. She...