Robert Lee Myers, Jr.
Aug 19, 2024
Robert Myers, Jr., of Weir, MS, passed away in his home on Monday, August 19, 2024, at the age of 73. Robert was born in Greenwood, MS, on March 1, 1951, to Robert and Grace Myers. Only 17 months older than his brother Joe, Robert took his role as the eldest son seriously and spent his life protecting, serving, and...
Ralph Eddie Metzger
Aug 15, 2024
Ralph Eddie Metzger of Mathiston, MS, formerly of Hayti, MO, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Eupora, MS. He was 94 years old.
Ralph was born January 11, 1930, in Concord, MO, to John and Nellie (Williams) Metzger. After high school, he enlisted in The Army National Guard of the United States. Ralph was...
Debbie Ann Bogue
Aug 6, 2024
Debbie Ann Bogue of Sturgis, MS, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Debbie was born on February 22, 1957 in Cullman, AL to Tommie Charles Roden and Eloise (Bailey) Jackson. She was 67 years old. Debbie was retired from Hardee’s. She was a member of Sturgis Baptist Church.
Debbie loved to watch...
Barbara James
Jul 26, 2024
Barbara James, 83, of Sturgis, MS, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024, at her home in Sturgis, MS.
Visitation will be Monday, July 29, 2024, from 10:00-11:00AM at Coleman Funeral Home, Ackerman, MS. Funeral Service will be Monday, July 29, 2024, at 11:00AM at Coleman Funeral Home, Ackerman, MS, with Pastor Melvin Mordecai officiating. Burial will be at Double Springs Methodist...
Johnny Glen Stokes
Jul 21, 2024
Johnny Glen Stokes of Ackerman, MS, passed away onSunday, July 21, 2024 at his residence in Ackerman, MS. Johnny was born on March 6, 1968 in Mississippi to Tommy Stokes and Lynn (Britt) Collier. He was 56 years old. Johnny worked at Franklin Furniture.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Johnny is survived by a host...
Roy H. Smith
Jul 20, 2024
Roy H. Smith, of Sturgis, MS, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at his residence in Sturgis, MS. Mr. Smith was born on July 25, 1934, in Meridian, MS. He was 89 years old and was a retired Postmaster for Columbus, MS postal service.
Mr. Smith was an avid MSU sports fan. He also loved his church, was actively involved,...
Thomas F. Higgins, Sr.
Jul 9, 2024
Thomas F. Higgins, Sr., of Weir, MS, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at his residence in Weir, MS. Thomas was born on October 26, 1943 in ChoctawCounty, MS to Horace and Odie Mae (Wills) Higgins. Hewas 80 years old. Thomas was a Retired County Supervisor and Mechanic. He was a member of Weir Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be...
James Edward “Red” Cornett
Jul 2, 2024
James Edward “Red” Cornett, 79, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Red was born on January 6, 1945, in Kosciusko and grew up in the Panhandle Community of Choctaw County. He graduated from Weir High School in 1963. In 2002, Red retired from Tennessee Valley Authority where he was a lineman for twenty...
Mary Rue Blaine
Jun 28, 2024
Mrs. Mary Rue Blaine, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Ackerman Nursing Home. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 2:30 pm at Concord Baptist Church with Brother Roger Griffith officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 pm.
Mary was born on June 29, 1930, in Littlefield, Texas, to the...
William A. “Bill” Bowman
Jun 25, 2024
William A. “Bill” Bowman passed away at his home on June 25, 2024.
He was born on March 24, 1953, in Atlanta, GA, to Louise Aderhold and Ed H. Bowman. After graduating from Ridgeview High School in Atlanta, he attended Georgia Tech and graduated with a degree in Industrial Management, followed by a master’s degree.
After graduation, he worked for Touche Ross...