Stephanie Nichole Jones

Feb 7, 2024

Stephanie Nichole Jones, of Starkville, MS, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, near Starkville, MS. Stephanie was born on July 19, 1983, in Jackson, MS, to Frederick Lynn “Ricky” Jones and Vickie (Odom) Salley.She was 40 years old. Stephanie was the Client Support Director at Life Choices Pregnancy Care Center in Columbus, MS. She was a member of The Pointe church in Brandon, MS.

 

Stephanie loved to travel and had a big heart for ministry. She did missionary work in Cuba, Africa and England....

Sherry Ready Raybourn

Feb 6, 2024

Sherry Ready Raybourn, of Ackerman, MS, passed away onTuesday, February 6, 2024, at Choctaw Regional Medical Center in Ackerman, MS. Sherry was born on March 16, 1951, in Monticello, MS, to James Paul and Mary Lee (Ray) Ready.  She was 72 years old. Sherry was retired from the Choctaw County School District where she worked as a cafeteria worker, school bus driver and teacher’s assistant. Before she worked for the school district, she babysat several children.

 

Funeral services will be held at Salem Independent...

Stephanie Lanet (Lewis) Black

Feb 4, 2024

Stephanie Lanet (Lewis) Black, of Ackerman, MS, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at her residence in Ackerman, MS. Stephanie was born on May 21, 1969, in Arkansas, to Jerry Lewis and Gail (Brown) Tezel.  She was 54 years old. Stephanie was a high school graduate of CAC in Little Rock, AR, and a college graduate of Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS. She was a member of 2012 Phi Alpha Honor Society where she received an award for Social Services. She was...

Nancy L. Vowell-Perry

Jan 22, 2024

Nancy L. Vowell-Perry passed away Monday, January 22, 2024, at her residence in Weir, MS. Nancy was born on August 19, 1944, in Louisville, MS, to Hubert and Elizabeth Fulgham. She was 79 years old. 

 

Nancy’s unwavering dedication to her family served as a remarkable testament of what it means to be a loving wife, nurturing mother, doting grandmother, supportive sister, and loyal friend. She found great...

Carl M. Livingston

Jan 11, 2024

Carl M. Livingston, formerly of Sturgis, MS, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Goldton @ Adelaide Assisted Living Facility in Starkville, MS. Carl was born on November 24, 1936, in Winston County, MS, to Robert and Bura (Upchurch) Livingston.  He was 87 years old. Carl retired as manager of the MSU Bookstore.

Funeral services will be held at Morgan Chapel Baptist...

Edwin Arnold Blake

Jan 9, 2024

Edwin Arnold Blake of Ackerman, MS, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Merit Health River Region Hospital in Vicksburg, MS. Edwin was born on May 3,1937 in Ackerman, MS to Arnold G. and Ethel (Harris) Blake.  He was 86 years old. Edwin worked for Hollis Brothers Heating and Air Conditioning for over 60 years.

Funeral services will be held at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS on Friday, January 12, 2024 at 1:00 PM. Visitation will be held prior to service time starting at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Baptist Cemetery in Ackerman, MS.

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Benjaman Hendrix Gatlin

Jan 3, 2024

Benjaman Hendrix Gatlin of Starkville, MS, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville, MS.  Ben was born May 25, 1959 in Starkville, MS to Willie J. and Isabel (Cornish) Gatlin. He was 64 years old. 

Funeral services will be held at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Visitation will be held prior to service time starting at 9:00 AM. Burial will follow at Mt. Airy...

Jonathan Clay Mason

Dec 31, 2023

Jonathan Clay Mason, formerly of Ackerman, MS, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, at the University Of Mississippi Medical Center in Grenada, MS.  Clay was born January 22, 1981, in Ackerman, MS to Robert H. Mason, Jr, and Bonnie (Carpenter) Mason. He was 42 years old. 

Memorial funeral services will be held for Clay on Sunday, January 7, 2024, 2:00 p.m., at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS with private graveside services following at a later date and time at Bethsaida Baptist Church Cemetery near French Camp, MS.

Clay is...

Preston E. Payne

Dec 21, 2023

On Thursday December 21, 2023, Preston E. Payne, 22, entered the gates of Heaven.  Preston was born in Starkville MS on August 7th, 2001 to David and April Payne of Mathiston. He was promoted to big brother in May of 2004 to sister, Payton Payne.

Preston was a 2020 graduate of Choctaw County High School.  While in high school he was...

Maxine McMinn Winfield

Dec 16, 2023

Maxine McMinn Winfield, 96, passed away on December 16, 2023.  She was born in Sturgis, Mississippi, on January 20, 1927.  She was preceded in death by her husband, David Adler Winfield, Jr.  

Mrs. Winfield was devoted to her family and provided a shining light of how to be a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and business woman.  She enjoyed gardening, cooking, (especially...