Betty Gayle Steiner
Feb 17, 2026
Betty Gayle Steiner was born on January 15, 1943, in Pascagoula, Mississippi, to William and Mildred (Black) McClure. She was later joined by her brother, William Gerald "Sonny" McClure, and was raised in Ackerman, Mississippi.
Betty graduated from high school and went on to earn an Associate’s Degree in Home Economics from Holmes Junior College, followed by a Bachelor of Science...
Mary Lynn Moore
Feb 17, 2026
Mary Lynn Moore, 94, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Houston Healthcare Hospital Tomball in Tomball, TX. She was born on November 15, 1931, to George Leonard Keen and Ida Wills Keen at their home in Weir, MS. She attended and graduated from Weir High School. Mary attended Clark College as well as Mississippi State University. She married...
Peggy M. Cockrell
Feb 10, 2026
Peggy McIntire Cockrell age 88, of French Camp, MS, stepped into Glory on February 10th at her home surrounded by family and friends.
She was born on March 8, 1937, in Chester, MS. She graduated from Ackerman High School in 1955, and then went on to attend Wood Junior College and Mississippi State University where she received her B.S. in Science,...
Jeffery C. Pearson
Feb 6, 2026
Jeffery Clinton Pearson, 43, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Baptist Hospital-OCH, in Starkville, MS.
Jeffery’s career was in the farming industry. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church in McCool, MS.
Jeffery is survived by his mother, Rachel (Taylor) Pearson of Starkville, MS; 1 sister, Kelly (Chris) Potts of McCool MS; 3 brothers, Larry Mann of Knoxville, TN....
Jean F. Gammill
Feb 5, 2026
Edris Jean (Fulgham) Gammill passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Brooklyn Hall Personal Care Home in Mathiston, MS. Jean was born on December 15, 1930, at home in Maben, MS, to John Rayford “Bud” and Estelle (Bright) Fulgham, and lived to the ripe old age of 95. Jean was a member of Adaton Baptist Church in Starkville, MS.
In...
James Ronald "Ronnie" Reid
Jan 22, 2026
James Ronald “Ronnie” Reid, of Ackerman, MS, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at his residence in Ackerman, MS. Ronnie was born on September 6, 1951, in Louisville, MS, to James Rupert and Christine (Taylor) Reid. He was 74 years old. Ronnie was a retired Forester for the MS Forestry Commission, long time City Park Commissioner for Ackerman, MS,...
Ronald J. Psonak
Jan 21, 2026
Ronald Joseph Psonak, of Kosciusko, MS, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at MS State Veterans Home in Kosciusko, MS, where he resided. Ronald was born on August 18, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph and Martha (Daszkowski) Psonak. He was 94 years old and was a civil engineer. Ronald was also a Veteran of the U.S. Army.
Inurnment will...
David G. Thurmon, Jr.
Jan 16, 2026
In Loving Memory of David Thurmon Jr.
March 4, 1963 – January 16, 2026
David Thurmon Jr., a devoted servant of God, a proud veteran, and the ultimate family man, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026. Born in Amarillo, Texas, on March 4,1963, David lived a life defined by his faith, his sense of humor, and an unwavering dedication to those...
Herman Ralph Scott
Jan 10, 2026
Herman Ralph Scott of Ackerman, MS, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his residence near Ackerman, MS. Ralph was born on September 27, 1941, in Weir, MS, to James Lavert and Ancy Lucille (Hunt) Scott. He was 84 years old.
Ralph was retired from pipeline work, where he was employed by several different companies throughout the years.
Ralph is survived...
Mary Smith Odom
Jan 1, 2026
Mary Smith Odom, 85, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Brooklyn Hall Personal Care Home in Mathiston, MS. Mary was a retired cashier for Foodmax in Starkville, MS. She was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Bradley, MS.
Mary’s passion was helping other people.
Mary is survived by her god-daughter Robin (Douglas) Briones; 2 god-grandchildren, Nicole (Chris) Coggins...