Caitlin Briana Busby
Aug 12, 2026
Caitlin Briana Busby, 28, of Starkville, Mississippi, died on August 12, 2026, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson after a short but intense battle with ovarian cancer.
Caitlin was born on July 15, 1998, at Fort Knox, Kentucky. She was a sassy, quick-witted old soul—creative, business-minded, and naturally gifted at connecting people.
Caitlin was homeschooled through Highgrove Academy. She...
Roger N. Dishroon
Aug 1, 2026
Roger Nathan Dishroon, 88, was born on September 3, 1937, in Palmer, TN, to Ernest and Hazel Dishroon. He went to Grundy County High School before proudly serving his country in the United States Marine Corps for four years, attaining the rank of corporal. During his military service, he was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, and the Philippines.
On May 25, 1974,...
Jewell D. Fondren
Jul 26, 2026
Jewell Dean Mayo Fondren was born July 14, 1954, to Phillip Dee and Mary Jewell Keen Mayo at the Winston General Hospital in Louisville, Mississippi. She was raised in the High Point community. Jewell attended school in Louisville, Mississippi, and graduated in 1972.
In 1973, she met and married the love of her life, Jesse Harold Fondren. They were blessed with...
Jeremy D Ming
Jul 20, 2026
Jeremy D. Ming, of Ackerman, MS, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026, at his home in Ackerman, MS. Jeremy was born February 7, 1974, in Kosciusko, MS, to Glennice and Peggy (McMinn) Ming. He was 52 years old. Jeremy was a Heavy Equipment Operator and attended Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Ackerman, MS.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July...
John Kenneth Jackson
Jul 18, 2026
John Kenneth Jackson, 87, of Ackerman, MS, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at his residence in Ackerman, MS. He was the son of John and Annie Jewell (Eubanks) Jackson.
Kenneth was a retired electrician and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He is survived by 1 daughter, Paula (Gary) Harrison of Ackerman, MS; 1 son, Michael Jackson of Ackerman, MS;...
Doug Martin
Jul 15, 2026
William Douglas Martin, of Ackerman, MS, passed awayWednesday, July 15, 2026, at his home in Ackerman, MSfollowing a courageous battle with bladder cancer over the past year. Doug was born July 19, 1956, in Jackson, MS, to Roy Martin and Jacqueline Woods Ratcliffe. He was 69years old. Doug was a well-known and highly respected Master Electrician, working for over 40...
Ann Elizabeth Collier
Jul 15, 2026
Ann Elizabeth Roberts Collier of Ackerman, MS, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at her residence. Annwas born on August 10, 1932, in Fulton, Mississippi, to W.C. Roberts and Olean (Pierce) Roberts. She was 93years old and was a retired clerk/bookkeeper.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman,...
Nancy V. Raines
Jul 12, 2026
Nancy V. Raines passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born on October 29, 1946, to Virge T. Kelly and Clara (Williamson) Kelly. She was 79 years old and a Retired Nurse.
Nancy lived a life defined by her deep, unwavering faith and dedication to Crossroads Baptist Church. She was an advocate...
Robert N. Black, Jr.
Jul 8, 2026
Dr. Robert Nick Black, 81, of Florence, AL, passed into the Church Triumphant on July 8th at Huntsville Hospital Hospice and Family Care in Huntsville, AL.He was born on Christmas Eve 1944, near Weir, MS to Robert Nick Black Sr. and Nola Madge (Veal) Black.Robert graduated from Weir High School in 1962 where he was a standout athlete and scholar....
Dorothy Gail Brigman
Jul 6, 2026
Dorothy Gail Brigman of Weir, MS, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Choctaw Regional Medical Center in Ackerman, MS. Dorothy was born on November14, 1949, in Attala County, MS, to Benjamin Franklin “Ben” Higgs and Eula “Pete” (Odom) Higgs. She was 76years old.
Dorothy was a homemaker and a faithful member of Wake Forest Pentecostal Church in Thomastown, MS.
Memorial...