All Obituaries

Candy Sue Ash Ford was born on December 17, 1974, in New Albany, MS, to the late Gene Ash and Janie West Ash. She transitioned on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in New Albany, MS. She attended Potts Camp Attendance Center.  She loved fishing, yard work, writing poems, coloring, gardening, music, and her dog Cujo. She is preceded in death by her parents:  Gene Ash and Janie West Ash, one brother, Derek Ash, one sister, Phillis Gray, and a nephew, Christopher ...

Florine Ann Mitchell “Baby Sister” was born on September 24, 1963, in Chicago, IL to Floyd Ashley, Sr. and Fannie Mitchell Bowens. She transitioned on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at her residence in Holly Springs, MS. She was a graduate of Marshall High School in Chicago, IL.  She loved dancing, writing, listening to music especially hits by “Al Green”, and being around her family. She was preceded in death by her father:  Floyd Ashley, Sr.; grandmother: ...

Billy Hue Sharp was born August 11, 1935, in Byhalia, MS, to the late beloved R.C. Sharp and Adella Hopkins-Neely. He departed this life on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Olive Branch, MS. At an early age, he accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at Eason Grove MB Church. He graduated from Rosenwald school in Byhalia, MS. Billy spent the better part of 30 years as a Maintenance Engineer at GEM Incorporated in Byhalia, where he not only worked but also went ...

Dereal McClaskey Gipson was born March 28, 1967, to Pearlie Smith Gipson and Henry Gipson, in Lafayette County, MS. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age joining Flint Hill M. B. Church in Etta, Mississippi. Dereal was full of life and lived it to the fullest. He was a Master welder with 30 years of experience. Dereal loved to bar-b-que and listen to southern soul music. He also enjoyed watching sports and spending time with his family and friends. On the morning of February 24th ...

Robert Winston Kennedy, Jr., 69, transitioned on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in New Albany, MS.

God, in His infinite wisdom and mercy, grants us seasons — seasons of joy, seasons of growth, and sometimes, seasons of grace. On February 20, 2026, Regina Franklin entered into eternal rest, completing her earthly journey and stepping into eternal peace. Born on January 25, 1964, Regina lived a life marked by resilience, personality, and strength. She gave her life to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was striving daily to remain close to Him and His promises. Regina endured ...

Willie Lee Kirkwood "Mae Lee" was born on March 1, 1954, in Oxford, MS, to the late Leroy Frieson and Maggie Mae Jarrett.  She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church.  She later transferred her membership to East St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church in Abbeville, MS, where she remained faithful until her health declined.  Willie loved her church family and was a devoted member of the Usher ...

Stephanie A. Hurst, 58, transitioned on Friday, February 20, 2026, in Pontotoc, MS.  

Kenner McGaha, 65, transitioned on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, MS.Visitation will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Serenity Funeral Home Chapel, 722 Coulter Drive, New Albany, MS 38652.Services will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026,  at 1:00 p.m. at Greater New Hope M.B. Church, 2059 Bankhead St., Myrtle, MS 38650.Body will lie in state one hour prior to service time.Burial will take place at Union ...

Wayne Ray Roberts, 79, transitioned on Thursday, February 5, 2026.Wayne Ray Roberts, 79, transitioned from this life Thursday, February 5, 2026, in Myrtle, MS. He was born January 4, 1947 to John W. Roberts and Annie Lewellen in Tippah County, Mississippi.Wayne was a self-employed Screen Printer. In his leisure time he enjoyed working in his yard, riding motorcycles, traveling, and playing with his beloved grandchildren. He was a member of Victory Life Center, New Albany, MS.Wayne is ...