Colton Michael Stewart
Oct 5, 2023
Colton Michael Stewart passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023, near his residence in Ackerman, MS. Colton was born November 11, 2002, in Starkville, MS, to Michael and Melinda (Dickerson) Stewart. He was 20 years old and graduated from Choctaw County High School.
Memorial services for Colton will be held at a later date and time.
He is survived by his mother, Melinda (Dickerson) Stewart and his grandmother, Mamie Dickerson.
Memorials may be made to Chester Baptist Church.
Carolyn Ann Hatcher
Oct 3, 2023
Carolyn Ann Hatcher of Ackerman, MS, passed away onTuesday, October 3, 2023, at her residence in Ackerman,MS. Ann was born on October 14, 1946, in Philadelphia,MS, to Durrell and Bea (Cornish) Dunn. She was 76 years old. Ann was a retired Eligibility Clerk for the Choctaw County Department of Human Services. She was a member of the Ackerman Baptist Church.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Ann is survived by 1 son, Allen Baswell of Ackerman, MS.
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Carrie Lou Tennyson Prewitt McAdams
Oct 3, 2023
Carrie Lou Tennyson Prewitt McAdams left this earth on October 3, 2023, just nine days before her 91st birthday, and was celebrated as she crossed into Heaven by many loved ones who have gone before her. She was reunited with her precious family and friends as she ran into the arms of her Savior and Lord.Carrie was preceded into Heaven...
Bertha Lee Merrit Vickers
Sep 2, 2023
Bertha Lee (Merrit) Vickers of Sturgis, MS, passed awayon Saturday, September 2, 2023, at her residence in Sturgis,MS. Mrs. Vickers was born on January 9, 1918, in Sturgis,MS, to Frank and Lula (McHann) Merrit. She was 105years old. Mrs. Vickers was a devoted housewife. She was a member of Morgan Chapel Baptist Church.
Mrs. Bertha was very well known for her faith and love of the Lord. She had a servant’s heart and was always willing and ready to cook and spend...
Shirley Ray
Aug 27, 2023
Shirley Weaver Ray (79) was born September 10, 1943, and passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Choctaw County Medical Center in Ackerman, MS.
Shirley worked for 28 years at Georgia Pacific in Louisville, MS, as a secretary. Afterwards, she worked 10 years for Dr. Raymond Orgler, Sr. at Starkville, Mississippi and Louisville, Mississippi as his secretary.
She loved...
John Allen Smith, Sr.
Aug 25, 2023
John Allen Smith, Sr. of Starkville, MS, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023, at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Mr. Smith was born on April 29, 1943, in Choctaw County, MS, to Hubert Allen and Maurine (Erwin) Smith. He was 80 years old. Mr. Smith was a retired welder and worked in this position for 30 years for Babcock and Wilcox in West Point, MS. He was a member of Adaton Baptist Church.
Funeral services for Mr. Smith will be held on Monday, August 28, 2023, at 4:00PM,...
James L Weeks
Aug 23, 2023
James L. Weeks of Laurel, MS, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Care Center of Laurel, in Laurel, MS. Mr. Weeks was born on April 24, 1949, in Webster County, MS, to Enon and Christine (Latham) Weeks. He was 74 years old. Mr. Weeks was a retired welder and truck driver.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday,...
Hugh Fox McCarty
Aug 14, 2023
Hugh Fox McCarty of Ackerman, MS, passed away onMonday, August 14, 2023, at his residence in Ackerman,MS. Hugh was born on August 7, 1964, in Choctaw County, MS, to Zoley and Bertha Nell (Tackett) McCarty. He was 59 years old. Hugh was employed by the Jones College Police Department.
Memorial services will be on Saturday August 19, 2023 at 2:00PM at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS.
Hugh is survived by his wife, Tiffani (Lowe) McCarty of Ackerman,...
Christopher Hal Jones
Aug 13, 2023
Christopher Hal Jones of Louisville, MS, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at his residence in Louisville,MS. Mr. Jones was born on October 12, 1969, in Baton Rouge, LA, to James Hartness and Irma Rochelle (Willie) Jones. He was 53 years old.
Mr. Jones was raised in Sturgis, MS. Although disabled, he was still able to enjoy fishing, hunting, and visiting his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed visits with his mom and discussing old times.
Memorial services...
Ralph Randal Jackson
Aug 12, 2023
Ralph Randal Jackson of Sturgis, MS, passed away on Saturday, August 12 at Baptist Memorial Golden Triangle Hospital in Columbus, MS. Ralph was born on July 4, 1946, in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, to M.T. and Martha Maudine (Vickers) Jackson. He was 77 years old.
Ralph graduated from college with a Master’s Degree. He taught school for a period of time, and later began farming. He eventually began working for the Mississippi Highway Department where he remained...