Jane Muckleroy O'Kelly
Apr 6, 2022
Jane Muckleroy O'Kelly died peacefully at her home April 6, 2022, in Weir, Mississippi. At the time of her death, she was 92. For more than 50 years she was a key contributor to the health and well-being of the region. Born February 1, 1930, in Cleburne, Texas, she was the fourth child of Paul Yater Muckleroy and Etta Lou...
Wyatt Allen Pyron
Mar 20, 2022
Wyatt Allen Pyron, a resident of Ackerman, MS, passed away on March 20, 2022, at Diversicare Health & Rehabilitation Center, in Eupora, Mississippi. He was 79 years old. Allen was born on January 13, 1943, in Ruleville, Mississippi. Allen owned and operated Pyron's Body Shop and Al's Classic Cars until he retired. He loved antique cars and going to car...
Terry H. Parkerson
Mar 10, 2022
Terry H. Parkerson, age 73, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 10, 2022. Visitation will be 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be at French Camp Cemetery. Terry was born November 19, 1948 in Kilmichael, MS to Audrey and...
Billy Gayle King
Mar 6, 2022
Billy Gayle King passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at his residence near Weir, MS. Mr. King was born July 1, 1932, in Choctaw County, MS to Johnnie Floyd and Sarah Hessie (Simpson) King. He was 89 years old. Mr. King was a retired self employed businessman/farmer and a Veteran of the United States Army. He was a member...
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...
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....
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,...