Joey Lee McClain
Dec 3, 2025
Joey Lee McClain of Mathiston, MS, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in Ackerman, MS. Joeywas born on October 15, 1970, in Maben, MS, to Larry and Cathy (Britt) McClain. He was 55 years old. Joey was a handyman and a member of Blythe Creek Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS, on...
Diane DeMoville Prewitt
Nov 30, 2025
Diane DeMoville Prewitt of Gulf Breeze, FL, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Vitas Healthcare Hospice in Pensacola, FL. Diane was born on October 5, 1942, in Okolona, MS, to Joe Allison and Eunice Lorraine (Cook) DeMoville. She was 83 years old. Diane was a Presbyterian in early life. She loved her Presbyterian roots and her Methodist church....
Martha Dale Lang
Nov 12, 2025
Martha Dale Lang, a beloved long-time resident of Ackerman, Mississippi, left her earthly family and rejoined her heavenly family on November 12, 2025.
Born on December 30, 1942, Martha’s life was a testament to faith, resilience, and love. From the very beginning, she faced challenges with courage and grace. Her mother was exposed to German measles during pregnancy, and Martha was...
Bonnie Sue Oswalt Sledge
Nov 5, 2025
Bonnie Sue Oswalt Sledge of Weir, MS, passed away onWednesday, November 5, 2025, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Eupora, MS. She was born on February12, 1937, in Choctaw County, MS to Robert Noel and Annie Ethel (Wood) Oswalt. Bonnie Sue was 88 years old, a member of Mt. Airy Methodist Church near Ackerman, MS, and she was a waitress.
Graveside...
John Gary Oswalt
Oct 26, 2025
Gary Oswalt, a retired general contractor and avid storyteller, passed away on Sunday, October 26, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. He was 81. Gary was born in Mathiston, MS, to Sam Eliard Oswalt and Mae Brooks Oswalt and was the youngest of six children. He attended school in Reform through junior high and graduated from Ackerman...
Patricia Susan Craig Jenkins
Oct 22, 2025
Patricia Susan Craig Jenkins of Starkville, MS, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at her residence.Pat was born on October 6, 1960, in Hurley, MS, to James Thomas and Bonnie Sue (Dempsey) Craig. She was 65years old. Pat was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Starkville, MS. She was a Curriculum Specialist for the Department of Education, but...
Nancy Hamric McClure
Oct 19, 2025
Nancy Hamric McClure of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the age of 99. She was born on July 31, 1926, in Choctaw County, Mississippi, to the late Stanley and Loura (Norman) Hamric of Ackerman, Mississippi.
Nancy is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Robert L. McClure, and her parents. She is...
Daniel Douglas Wise Sr.
Oct 18, 2025
Daniel Douglas Wise, Sr. entered into the joyful presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Born on November 26, 1939, to Guy Glendon Wise and Mary Ballard Wise, he spent most of his life in and around Ackerman, Mississippi, where he was a well-loved and respected member of the community.
A proud graduate of Ackerman...
Jacquelyn Lawson
Oct 15, 2025
Jacquelyn “Jackie” Lawson, 86, recently of French Camp, MS passed away early Oct. 15, 2025 at home from Alzheimer’s disease.
She was born in Melrose Park Illinois, Feb. 18, 1939, the first daughter of Perry and Clytha Young of Melrose Park. After graduating from East Leyden High School, Franklin Park, IL, in 1957, she attended Illinois Normal school (now Illinois State)...