Don B. Murphy
Apr 20, 2022
Don B. Murpy, Sr. passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at his residence in Ackerman, MS. Don was born April 18, 1940, in Choctaw County, MS, to James Wilson and Dennie L.(Chaney) Murphy. He was 82 years old and a member of Salem Independent Methodist Church near Ackerman, MS. Before retiring, Don was employed by Hackney, Inc. in Ackerman, MS...
Mark Warren Bruce
Apr 17, 2022
Mark Warren Bruce passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS. Mark was born December 24, 1956, in Ackerman, MS to Boyce and Mary Alice(Black) Bruce. He was 65 years old. After graduation from Ackerman High School in 1974, Mark was employed with Sam Oswalt & Sons for many years until accepting employment with Georgia...
Peggy Jane Baxter
Apr 15, 2022
Peggy Jane Baxter passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Eupora, MS. Mrs. Baxter was born January 19, 1940, in Oktibbeha County, MS to Hallie and Annie Laura(Hartness) Jones. She was 82 years old. Mrs. Baxter was a retired nursing assistant. She attended Concord Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April...
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...