Harriett F. Dunlap
Feb 6, 2025
Harriet Frances Dunlap of Ackerman, MS, passed away onThursday, February 6, 2025, at her residence in Ackerman, MS. Harriet was born on April 11, 1960, in Michigan, to Jackie Miller and Maxine (Stark) Tipton. Shewas 64 years old and was a retired Customer Service Representative.
Graveside services will be held at 12:30 p.m., Monday, February 10, 2025, at Craig Springs Cemetery...
Nonaree Blanton Calloway
Feb 4, 2025
Nonaree Blanton Calloway was born to Corrie Ming Blanton and Robert Izene Blanton in the panhandle of Choctaw County, MS. Her childhood included elementary and Jr. High School attendance in Weir MS before completing her high school studies at Ackerman High School in Ackerman, MS. Following high school graduation, she attended business school in Jackson, MS and became a medical...
Gaylon M. Raines Sr.
Feb 3, 2025
Gaylon M. Raines, Sr. of Ackerman, MS, passed away onMonday, February 3, 2025, at Choctaw Regional Medical Center in Ackerman, MS. Gaylon was born on September 11, 1947, in Choctaw County, MS, to Lois and Nova(Wood) Raines. He was 77 years old and was a Retired Logger.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at...
J D Burchfield
Jan 28, 2025
J.D. Burchfield, a decorated World War II veteran and longtime Choctaw County resident, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, just days shy of his 103rd birthday.
Born on January 31, 1922, in Attala County to James Homer and Ray Bell Burchfield, J.D. graduated from Ethel High School in 1941. While attending Holmes Junior College in 1942, he was drafted into the...
Allen M. Brooks
Jan 20, 2025
Allen M Brooks, surrounded by his wife and children, passed away on January 20, 2025 at his residence in Mathiston, Mississippi at the age of 90. Allen was born in Choctaw County, Mississippi on September 28, 1934 to Lloyd Madison Brooks and Lydia Dobbs Brooks. He was quick to share he was born 100 years to the day after his...
Carlton S. Rowlen
Jan 17, 2025
Carlton Shelby Rowlen entered heaven into the loving arms of God at the age of 87 on January 17, 2025 at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo, MS. “Sonny” was born to Harvey Lester and Lubie Kilgo Rowlen on January 25, 1937 in Tunica, MS in his grandmother’s home. He graduated from Mathiston High School in 1956. Carlton’s early adulthood was spent...
Charles Walter "Birddog" Edwards
Jan 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles W. “Birddog” Edwards, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, on January 12, 2025.
Born on February 25, 1952, to Will and Nell Edwards, Charles grew up embodying the values of faith, hard work, and kindness. He carried these qualities throughout his life, leaving an indelible mark on everyone...
Ruby Gordon Reid
Jan 7, 2025
Ruby Gordon Reid of Ackerman, MS, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Choctaw County Regional Medical Center in Ackerman, MS. Ruby was born on February 20, 1952, in Louisville, MS, to Owen Gordon, Sr. and Doris Zane (Kennedy) Gordon. She was 72 years old. Ruby was a Banker and a member of Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church near McCool,...
Linda Dianne Liddell
Dec 27, 2024
Linda Dianne Vowell Liddell passed away at home in Fentress, Mississippi from complications of a stroke on December 27, 2024.
Linda taught in the Choctaw County School System for twenty-five years before her retirement at 53. She attended Chester Baptist Church at the time of her death. She loved growing and taking care of plants, flowers, and trees at her home...
Jo Quinn Smith
Dec 22, 2024
Jo Quinn Worrell Smith of Greenwood, MS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024 with her family by her side.
Jo Quinn was born July 18, 1940 in Memphis, TN and raised in Ackerman, MS. She was a graduate of Ackerman High School and Mississippi College for Women (MSCW).She was a long time resident of Greenwood, MS and before retirement,...