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...
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...