Julia Elaine Black Weeks
Feb 27, 2022
We regretfully announce the passing of Julia Elaine Black Weeks of Madison, MS, on February 27, 2022.Our mother, Julia, was one of the strongest and kindest women to ever walk this earth, and our family was blessed to have her to guide and nurture us. Our beloved Juju, as she was often referred to, graduated Weir High School in 1951....
James Thomas Perry
Feb 27, 2022
James Thomas (J. T.) Perry went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 27, 2022, in his home in Ackerman, Mississippi, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 15, 1925, to John and Sallie Hodges Perry. He is affectionately remembered as a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. He was a skilled carpenter and worked...
Michael Loyd Shurden
Feb 9, 2022
Michael Loyd Shurden passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Anderson Hospital in Meridian, MS. Mr. Shurden was born November 24, 1955, in Maben, MS, to Oscar Loyd and Dorothy Jean(Fulgham) Shurden. He was 66 years old. Mr. Shurden was employed approximately 40 years with Babcock-Wilcox as a welder. He was an active member of Blythe Creek Baptist Church...
Irene Whitehead Clark
Feb 4, 2022
Irene Clark passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Eupora, MS. Mrs. Clark was born August 3, 1927, in Madison County, MS, to Walter and Ruby(Peden) Whitehead. She was 94 years old. Mrs. Clark was a long time employee of Wells Lamont Glove Manufacturing Company in Eupora, MS. Private funeral services for family and...
Russel Hollis Mccool
Feb 2, 2022
Russel Hollis McCool, of Winston and Choctaw County, passed away on 2-2-22 at his home in Ackerman, MS surrounded by his family.Russel was born in Choctaw County, MS on September 19, 1938. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edison Marion and Effie Tucker McCool, and an infant sister, Juanita McCool. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Ann...
Russell Lee Akers
Feb 2, 2022
Russell Lee Akers, III, 68, of French Camp, Mississippi entered his heavenly home on February 2, 2022. Russ was born in San Diego, California on November 13, 1953 to Russell Lee Akers, Jr. and Betty Akers. Russ graduated from Crawford High School in San Diego in 1972 and later received his degree in pastoral studies from Wesley College in Florence,...
Candace Michelle Stephenson
Jan 27, 2022
Candace Michelle Stephenson was born February 06, 1978 at University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. She was 43 Years Old. Candace attended school in Ackerman, MS where she graduated in May 1996. She attended Mississippi State University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2001 and a Master of Arts Degree in 2003. She studied French at...
John W. Corley
Jan 22, 2022
John William Corley passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at his residence in Mathiston, MS. John was born March 30, 1940, in Shaw, MS, to William and Jewell(McCool) Corley. He was 81 years old. John was a retired paint contractor. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, 2:30 p.m., at Chester Baptist Church near Ackerman, MS,...
Lucille S. Whitten
Jan 21, 2022
Lucille Stinnett Whitten passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022, at her residence in Suwanee, GA. Mrs. Whitten was born September 24, 1930, in Stephensport, KY, to Clinton Hook and Minnie Lee(Tate) Stinnett. She was 91 years old. Mrs. Whitten was a retired librarian. Graveside services will be held on Friday, January 28, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at Weir Cemetery in...
Brenda Jane Oswalt King
Jan 20, 2022
Brenda Jane Oswalt King, 76, of Ackerman, MS died Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the Choctaw Regional Medical Center with loved ones by her side.Brenda was born November 15, 1945 in Starkville, MS and spent much of her childhood wondering the campus of Mississippi State. She graduated from Starkville High School in 1963 and then attended Mississippi State University where...