Freida Gayle Sanders
Dec 2, 2025
Freida Gayle Sanders, age 77, passed away at her home near Ackerman, Mississippi, on December 2, 2025, following two years of health issues. She was born in Starkville, Mississippi, on September 10, 1948.
Freida is survived by one brother Jerry Dale Sanders (Shirley) of Ackerman; nieces Kimberly Sanders of Starkville and Christy Sanders Horner (Gerald) of Spring Hill, Tennessee; her great...
Mary Ida Downing Harper
Nov 21, 2025
Mary Ida Downing Harper, 97, servant of Christ, pastor’s wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother was welcomed by the Lord into Heaven on November 21st at Choctaw Regional Medical Center. Both of her daughters were at her side.
Known as “Mamaw” to her five grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren, Mrs. Harper was predeceased by her husband, Rev. Dr. Norman E. Harper,...
Ronald Boyd Griffin
Dec 10, 2025
Ronald Boyd Griffin of Melbourne, FL, formerly of Sturgis, MS, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at his daughter’s residence in Hernando, MS. He was born on November 21, 1962, in Ackerman, MS to Miller T. and Shelby Jean (McGreger) Griffin. Ronald was 63 years old and a Civilian Procurement Officer for the Air Force at SpaceX.
Graveside services will...
Thomas Harold “PawPaw” Raybourn
Dec 9, 2025
Thomas Harold “PawPaw” Raybourn, of Ackerman, MS, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at his residence in Ackerman, MS. Thomas was born on October 26, 1942, in Marion County, MS, to Rev. Luke Matthew and Gladys Edell (Broome) Raybourn. He was 83 years old. Thomas was retired law enforcement and a member of Providence Baptist Church in Ackerman, MS.
Thomas...
Richard L. “Rick” Ward
Dec 8, 2025
Richard Lynn "Rick" Ward, 69, born October 7, 1956 to James Thomas Ward and Grace (Roberts) Griffing, passed away on December 8, 2025 at his residence in Starkville, MS.
Born in Sunflower, MS he spent his younger years living all over the western United States traveling with his stepfather's job. He eventually landed in Starkville, MS, raising his family and working...
Bonnie Glenn “Butch” Johns
Dec 6, 2025
Bonnie Glenn “Butch” Johns, of Ackerman, MS, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Choctaw County Nursing Center in Ackerman, MS, where he resided. Butchwas born on January 28, 1948, in Choctaw County, MS, to Barney Casper and Laurene (Stephenson) Johns. He was 77 years old. Butch was a retired factory employee and a member of Clear Springs Baptist...
John Stanley “Jackie” Woods
Dec 5, 2025
John Stanley “Jackie” Woods, of Ackerman, MS, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at his residence in Ackerman, MS. Jackie was born on November 21, 1957, in Choctaw County, MS, to Murry S. and Altha Wynell (Wood) Woods. He was 68 years old. Jackie was a sewing machine mechanic and a member of Ackerman Church of Christ.
Funeral services will...
Joey Lee McClain
Dec 3, 2025
Joey Lee McClain of Mathiston, MS, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in Ackerman, MS. Joeywas born on October 15, 1970, in Maben, MS, to Larry and Cathy (Britt) McClain. He was 55 years old. Joey was a handyman and a member of Blythe Creek Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS, on...
Diane DeMoville Prewitt
Nov 30, 2025
Diane DeMoville Prewitt of Gulf Breeze, FL, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Vitas Healthcare Hospice in Pensacola, FL. Diane was born on October 5, 1942, in Okolona, MS, to Joe Allison and Eunice Lorraine (Cook) DeMoville. She was 83 years old. Diane was a Presbyterian in early life. She loved her Presbyterian roots and her Methodist church....
Martha Dale Lang
Nov 12, 2025
Martha Dale Lang, a beloved long-time resident of Ackerman, Mississippi, left her earthly family and rejoined her heavenly family on November 12, 2025.
Born on December 30, 1942, Martha’s life was a testament to faith, resilience, and love. From the very beginning, she faced challenges with courage and grace. Her mother was exposed to German measles during pregnancy, and Martha was...