Barbara Ruth Black Nelson
Jun 4, 2024
Barbara Ruth Black Nelson, formerly of Ackerman, MS, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Choctaw Residential Center in Choctaw, MS where she resided. Barbara was born on April 26, 1951 in Choctaw County,MS to Thomas Ethrage and Ruthie Juanita (Stephens) Black. She was 73 years old. Barbara had a career in clerical work. She was a member of Mt. Nebo Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held at Mt. Nebo Methodist Church near Ackerman, MS on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:30 AM. Visitation will be held prior to service time starting at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at Mt. Nebo Cemetery near Ackerman, MS.
Barbara is...
Joseph Niles Robinson
Jun 3, 2024
Joseph Niles “Joe Rob” Robinson of Ackerman, MS, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood, MS. Joe Rob was born on April25, 1948, in French Camp, MS, to William Edwin Robinson, Sr. and Margie (Thornton) Robinson. He was 76years old. Joe Rob was a member of French Camp Baptist Church.
Graveside services will be held at French Camp Cemetery in French Camp, MS on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM.
Joe Rob is survived by his cousins, Peggy Robinson Buras and Jane Robinson Buras of Jackson, MS, Bettye...
Merle Ruth (Cook) Jones
May 30, 2024
Merle Ruth Cook Jones, of Madison, passed on from this life on May 30, 2024 at the age of 95.
The second of four siblings, Merle was born in Matagorda, Texas on December 6, 1928 to the late Alfred Vogg Cook and Katherine Sue Yeamans Cook. She was a homemaker, caregiver, mother and doting grandmother. Blessed with a sweet, giving spirit, she was a...
Robert L. Raley, Jr.
May 30, 2024
Robert L. Raley, Jr., of Louisville, MS, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Turning Point-Winston Medical Center in Louisville, MS. Robert was born on October 27, 1955, in DeQueen, Arkansas, to Robert L. Raley, Sr. and Marla Kathleen Campbell. He was 68 years old. Robert was a retired Industrial/Electrical Engineer.
A private graveside memorial service will be held at a later date.
Robert is survived by 2 daughters, Amanda (Joey) Vowell of Ackerman, MS, and Kim Hemphill of Noxapater, MS; 1 sister, Sandy Walkington of Dallas,...
John Edwin Aycock
May 27, 2024
The family of beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, Mr. John Edwin Aycock, 90 yo, announce his passing on Monday, May 27th in Eupora, MS at NMMC-Eupora. He was born on February 28th, 1934 to Homer Keithly and Annie Ruth Aycock in Jackson, TN. He is survived by five children - Dr. Monica Ballard (Kenneth Davidson) of Falkner, MS,...
Linda Jean Baxter
May 11, 2024
Linda Jean Baxter, of Weir, MS, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Linda was born on October 27, 1945, in Ackerman, MS, to Loran and Immogene (King) McKnight. She was 78 years old. Linda was a devoted housewife and mother.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. Burial will follow at South Union Cemetery near Ackerman, MS. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. till service time at Coleman Funeral Home.
Linda is survived by her husband, Roy Baxter of...
Ralph Donald Skinner
May 11, 2024
Ralph Donald Skinner went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at UMMC in Jackson, Mississippi, surrounded byhis loving family. He was born on March 15, 1958 to Maxie D.and Maggie Anders Skinner in Ackerman, MS. He is affectionately remembered as a devoted husband, brother, uncle, and friend.
In 1976, Ralph graduated from Ackerman High School. He immediately began his career as a construction worker employed by several building contractors through the years before starting...
Deborah Maureen McEachern Mills
May 1, 2024
Deborah Maureen McEachern Mills of Ackerman, MS, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at her residence. Deborah was born on November 24, 1952, in Atlanta, GA to Kenneth Franklin and Maurine (Ellingburg) McEachern. She was 71 years old. She grew up in Vaiden, MS, and spent most of her life in Jackson and Brandon, MS. Deborah was a Retired Financial Consultant for Nursing Home Facilities.
She attended Holmes Community College where she was crowned Most Beautiful in 1971. Deborah lived a full life and always had a smile on...
DeeAnn Simpson Spencer
Apr 28, 2024
On April 28, 2024, DeeAnn Spencer passed away. She is survived by her husband: Jesse C. Spencer Jr., Lambert, MS; children, Ashley Williams, Ackerman, MS; Patrick Williams (Amanda), Starkville, MS; Courtney Nail (Kole), Collinsville, MS; grandchildren, Mimi Williams, Stella and Babe Nail, Blane and Owen Williams. Born in Flint, Michigan on March 2, 1965, to Criss and JoeAnn Simpson. After DeeAnn was born her family...
Janet Fulce Clark
Apr 20, 2024
Janet Fulce Clark, of Ackerman, MS, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. Janet was born on September 29, 1966, in Ackerman, MS, to Bobby Earl and Eunice Marie (Brooks) Fulce. She was 57 years old. Janet was a devoted housewife and mother. Before health issues forced her to retire, Janet also busied herself with sewing projects and floral arranging.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 2:00 p.m. at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. Burial will...