All Obituaries

Dr. JoeAnn Taylor Seals Anderson, 59, transitioned on Monday, May 6, 2024, at her residence in Pontotoc, MS 1st Service will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., at Bible Way M.B. Church, 1027 Starnes Rd., McComb, MS  39648 Conclusion Service will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., at Flint Hill M.B. Church. 425 County Rd. 244, Abbeville, MS  38601 ( Etta, MS)  Body will lie in state from 2:00 p.m. to service time. Burial will take place in the...

Eland Reaves, 64, of Ashland, MS, transitioned on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Ashland Health & Rehab, Ashland, MS Eland Reaves was born on February 9, 1960 to the late Johnnie Brown, Sr. and Mary Young Reaves, in Michigan City, MS.   On Thursday, May 2, 2024, he transitioned at Ashland Health & Rehabilitation in Ashland, MS. Eland accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Everett Chapel M.B. Church in Michigan City, MS. He was a graduate of Ashland High School and...

Deacon Joe Paul Anderson, 58, of New Albany, MS, transitioned on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at University of Mississippi, Medical Center, Jackson, MS Visitation will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Serenity Funeral Home Chapel, 722 Coulter Drive, New Albany, MS  38652 Services will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at Oak Grove M.B. Church, 1356 County Road 121, New Albany, MS  38652 Burial will take place in the church...

Mrs. Ida Lee Goode, 90, transitioned on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at her residence in Holly Springs, MS Ida’s Story Ida Lee Goode was born January 30, 1934 to the late Audrey Lumpkins and Mary Lee Orman Lumpkins in Ashland, MS.   Ida confessed Christ at an early age and was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Hickory Flat, MS.  She enjoyed cooking, quilting, and flower gardening.  She loved taking care of her children, her dog Jack, and raising chickens. ...

Mr. Terry Wayne Clark, 59, of Holly Springs, MS, transitioned on Friday, April 19, 2024, at his residence. Mr. Terry Wayne Clark was born on January 5, 1965, to the late Elmo Clark, Sr. and Mary L. Newson Clark in Desoto County, MS. On Friday April 19, 2024, he transitioned at his residence. Terry accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at Mt. Olive M.B. Church in Byhalia, MS. Terry attended Byhalia High School in Byhalia, MS.  He was apart of the Masonic Lodge (Williams 44). He...

Mr. Charles Lee Triplett, 63, of Blue Mountain, MS, transitioned on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at his residence. Charles Lee Triplett was born December 7, 1960 in Blue Mountain, MS to Mattie Mae and Charlie B. Triplett. He departed this life April 14, 2024 at his residence. Charles was a loving brother, father, grandfather and uncle. He enjoyed riding four wheelers, hunting, fishing and horseback riding. He never met a stranger. Charles was the owner of Triple T Mobile Home Service. He leaves...

Mr. Charles Stevens, 80, of Peoria, IL formerly of Holly Springs, MS, transitioned on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Fondulac Rehabilitation and Healthcare, East Peoria, IL. Charles Stevens was born on June 11, 1943, in Worcester, MA, to the late Dewey Stevens and Mary Urich. Charles enjoyed fishing, playing pool, and watching national geographic. He was a self-employed salesman, who loved spending time with his family. On Sunday, March 31, 2024, he transitioned at Fondulac Nursing Home in...

Mr. Walter Thomas "Blind" Rooks, 73, of Holly Springs, MS, transitioned on Friday, March 29, 2024, at his residence. Walter Thomas Rooks “Blind”, was born on December 25, 1950 to the late Richard Rooks and Lucille Ayers Rooks, in Ashland. MS. On Friday, March 29,  2024, he transitioned at his residence. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Powell Chapel M.B. Church in Holly Springs. MS. Walter graduated from Old Salem High School in Ashland, MS. He also...