Laci Amanda Collins
Mar 29, 2026
Miss Laci Amanda Collins of Weir, MS peacefully passed from this world in her sleep at the age 45 in Starkville, MS.
Laci was born on December 4, 1980 in Ackerman, MS; she was the youngest child of the late Archie E. Collins and Marcia Collins. Laci grew up on her family’s farm in Weir and attended Weir Attendance Center; she...
Brenda Thompson Staszefski
Mar 19, 2026
Brenda Faye Thompson Staszefski, born on March 5, 1957 to Everette Thompson and Inez (Cagle) Thompson Fulce, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 19, 2026. She passed peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and devotion that will continue through the generations she cherished so deeply. Brenda...
Betty Long Johnson
Mar 17, 2026
Betty Carol Long Johnson of Ackerman, MS. passed away on Tuesday March 17, 2026 at her home in Ackerman. Betty was born October 11,1950 in Oktibbeha County, MS to Jimmie Lawrence Long and Nanilou (McCarty) Long. She was 76 years old. Betty was a graduate of Holmes Community College where she majored in English. She was a member of Ackerman...
Janet M. Busby
Feb 28, 2026
Janet Miles Busby
Written with love by Sarah
On August 9, 1946, the world became a better and brighter place. Janet Miles, daughter of Jack and Juanice Miles, made her arrival. She Will always be remembered for her caring heart, her friendly smile, her love for the Lord, and her selflessness.
Janet and Tony Busby were high school sweethearts and were married June...
Thomas Edward Crowe, Sr.
Feb 25, 2026
Thomas Edward Crowe Sr., 61, of Ackerman, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Born March 13, 1964, in Flint, Michigan, Thomas lived a life defined by devotion to family, loyalty to friends, and a personality no one could quite forget.
Thomas was a skilled brick mason by trade, but most people simply knew him as “Coach.” Whether on the...
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...