Charles Walter "Birddog" Edwards
Jan 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles W. “Birddog” Edwards, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, on January 12, 2025.
Born on February 25, 1952, to Will and Nell Edwards, Charles grew up embodying the values of faith, hard work, and kindness. He carried these qualities throughout his life, leaving an indelible mark on everyone...
Ruby Gordon Reid
Jan 7, 2025
Ruby Gordon Reid of Ackerman, MS, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Choctaw County Regional Medical Center in Ackerman, MS. Ruby was born on February 20, 1952, in Louisville, MS, to Owen Gordon, Sr. and Doris Zane (Kennedy) Gordon. She was 72 years old. Ruby was a Banker and a member of Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church near McCool,...
Linda Dianne Liddell
Dec 27, 2024
Linda Dianne Vowell Liddell passed away at home in Fentress, Mississippi from complications of a stroke on December 27, 2024.
Linda taught in the Choctaw County School System for twenty-five years before her retirement at 53. She attended Chester Baptist Church at the time of her death. She loved growing and taking care of plants, flowers, and trees at her home...
Jo Quinn Smith
Dec 22, 2024
Jo Quinn Worrell Smith of Greenwood, MS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024 with her family by her side.
Jo Quinn was born July 18, 1940 in Memphis, TN and raised in Ackerman, MS. She was a graduate of Ackerman High School and Mississippi College for Women (MSCW).She was a long time resident of Greenwood, MS and before retirement,...
Roy Sidney Black, Jr.
Dec 12, 2024
Roy Sidney Black, Jr. of Ackerman, MS, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at his residence in Ackerman, MS. Roy was born on January 31, 1961 in Winona, MS to Roy S. Black, Sr. and Nannie (Raines) McPherson. He was 63 years old. After high school, Roy enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps where he served for 4 years....
Mary Kathleen Hunt
Dec 8, 2024
Mary Kathleen Hunt, or as everyone lovingly called her, “Kathleen,” left us for a better party on December 8, 2024, at the age of 88. She was born on October 11, 1936, to Nason Boyd and Opal Kathleen Murphy in rural Mississippi, back when things moved a little slower. On May 7, 1953, she tied the knot with William “Billy”...
Janice Harwice Downs Taylor
Dec 6, 2024
Janice Harwice Downs Taylor of Ackerman, MS, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at her residence near Ackerman, MS. She was born on March 11, 1942, in Kosciusko, MS to Edward and Hazel (Sanders) Downs. Ms. Taylor was 82 years old and was a retired auditor for the State of Mississippi.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m.,Monday,...
Mary Lou Cooper
Nov 27, 2024
Mary Lou Cooper of Ackerman, MS, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at her residence in Ackerman, MS. She was born on May 19, 1931, in Ackerman, MS, to Clyde Fields and Maggie Lucille (Smith) McGee. She was 93 years old. Mary Lou was a dedicated and devoted housewife, mom, grandmother, and homemaker. She was an active member of...
Farrah Wood Jones
Nov 27, 2024
Farrah W. Jones, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and matriarch of her family, passed away on November 27, 2024. Born on January 8, 1943, Farrah leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication to her family.She is survived by her three children: Shane (Jean) Sunn, Maury (Tera) Jones, and Christia (Johnny) Graham; ten grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren, who affectionately...
Stewart Glen Beard, Sr.
Nov 14, 2024
Stewart Glen Beard, Sr. , was born on October 11, 1956 to the late Joe Stewart and Eselle Horn Beard.
Glen received his education in Edinburg, MS in the Leake County School District. On July 15, 1976, he joined the Army National Guard and served as a non-commissioned officer for six years.
While studying at East Central Community College, Glen met the...