Judy Carol Irving Melton
Jan 17, 2022
Judy Carol Irving Melton passed away peacefully at her home on January 17, 2022, after a long, rewarding, and satisfying life. Judy was 74 years old.Born on August 25, 1947, Judy was the daughter of Davis and Myrtle Irving of Weir, Mississippi. She is survived by her husband of forty years, Daniel Wayne Melton of Weir, Mississippi, daughter Lindsey Maxcy,...
Shirley Jones Groceman
Jan 14, 2022
Shirley Groceman passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Choctaw Regional Medical Center in Ackerman, MS. Shirley was born July 26, 1942, in Choctaw County, MS, to Martin Thomas, Jr. and Frankie Viola(Stephens) Jones. She was 79 years old. Shirley was a retired business owner. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022, 2:00 p.m., at Coleman...
Mary Hazel Black Hunt
Jan 9, 2022
Mary Hazel Hunt passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Diversicare Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Eupora, MS. Mrs. Hunt was born September 22, 1930, in Choctaw County, MS, to James E. and Ava(Whitaker) Black. She was 91 years old. Mrs. Hunt was a housewife and homemaker. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022, 11:00 a.m.,...
Billy Charles "Scotty" Scott
Jan 7, 2022
Billy Charles Scott, Jr. (Scotty), age 53, of Sturgis, MS, left for his heavenly home Friday, January 7, 2022, due to complications from diabetes and kidney failure.Scotty was born in Meridian, Mississippi, on May 14, 1968, to Billy Charles and Patsy LeJune (Sullivan) Scott. However, at a very young age, Scotty was gifted with an additional mother when his dad...
Elwyn A. Ballard
Dec 25, 2021
Elwyn Aline Ballard passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center Nursing Facility in Eupora, MS. Mrs. Ballard was born January 8, 1931, in Copiah County, MS, to Everett and Lela(Gillis) Templeton. She was 90 years old. Mrs. Ballard was a retired factory employee. Funeral services were held on Monday, December 27, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at...
Nancy Ruth Atkinson Henson
Dec 23, 2021
Nancy Ruth Atkinson Henson passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Choctaw County Medical Center in Ackerman, MS. Mrs. Henson was born August 1, 1932, in Choctaw County, Alabama, to William E. and Elvie(Alford) Atkinson. She was 89 years old. Mrs. Henson was a retired business owner. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, 1:00 p.m.,...
Wendell L. Morgan
Dec 10, 2021
Wendell Lamar Morgan, 79, passed away on December 10, 2021, He was born on October 22, 1942, to Annie Beatrice Morgan and Philip Young (P.Y.) Morgan, and raised in the Panhandle of rural Choctaw County. He grew up alongside his brother, Melvin Morgan, in the aisles of their family's Texaco station. It was inevitably within the Texaco that Wendell developed...
William Anthony Odom
Dec 9, 2021
William Anthony Odom passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at his residence in Ackerman, MS. Mr. Odom was born November 5, 1947, in Oktibbeha County, MS, to Author Mancil, Sr. and Mary Louise(Presley) Odom. He was 74 years old. Mr. Odom was retired from Mississippi State University as a landscaper. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 12,...
Glendal Eugene Reid
Dec 4, 2021
Glendal Eugene Reid, 86, of Ackerman, MS passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, at his residence in Ackerman, MS. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 7, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Coleman Funeral Home, Ackerman, MS. Immediately following will be the funeral service with Bro. Jerry Lawson officiating. Interment will be at Old Lebanon Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Ackerman,...
Donald Lynn Kellum
Dec 3, 2021
Donald Lynn Kellum passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021, at Oktibbeha County Hospital in Starkville, MS. Mr. Kellum was born November 9, 1954, in Oktibbeha County, MS, to James Lamar and Alma Pearl(Blanton) Kellum. He was 67 years old and an active member of Friendship Baptist Church of Sturgis, MS. Mr. Kellum was employed by Oktibbeha County and worked...