“Yankee” Terry Lee Jeffords, age 58, passed away January 24, 2023.               He is preceded in death by his step-daughter, Jacqueline Holliman; father-in-law, Melton Everitte; Ex-wife, Suzie Holliman Jeffords.  Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Rhonda Everitte Jeffords; daughters, Jacqueline (Ray) Fortner, Jessie, Molly and Maranda Holliman, Miya Wilkerson; son, Freddie Davis, Keevin...

Katherine Anita “Kathy” Kirkwood, age 56, passed away January 16, 2023. She was a 1985 graduate of George County High School. She worked for Century Bank for 33 years in many different roles and served the community thru Kiwanis, Rotary and Singing River Headstart. She was also a faithful member of Agricola Baptist Church. Kathy was a devoted wife, loving mother, Mimi, daughter, sister and dear friend to many.           She is...

Jimmy Breland, age 79, passed away January 14, 2023. He worked for Ingall’s for over 30 years, was in the National Guard for 8 years and also worked as a security guard at SMCI. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph Wilson Breland and Vivian “Teenie” Breland. His brother Freddie Wayne Breland, sister Linda Gail Chatom and brother in law Joe Flowers. Those left to cherish his memory are his brothers, Bonnie Joe (Virginia)...

Willie Merl “Pete” Williams, age 82, passed away January 10, 2023. He proudly served in the United States Army where he served in Vietnam as a Seargent. After his time there, he returned to Ft. Riley, Kansas for the remainder of his time in the military. He greatly enjoyed tinkering and gardening.      He is preceded in death by his wife, Alva Lucille “Kat” Goff Williams; daughter, Lenda “Nena” Williams Bridges; parents, Benjamin Aldon...

Gladys Marie (Thompson) Strahan, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, Prentice Stephen Strahan, Sr.; parents, Johnnie Newman Thompson and Elsie Anna Marie Sommer; brothers, Herman, Newman, James, Melvin, Jerry and John Thompson and sisters, Margaret Gibson and Mamie Boyington. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Wilton L. Strahan, Sr. and her daughter Elsie A. (Alan) Roberts; sisters, Glendora Edwards, Jessie...

Bonnie Jean Helton Turner, age 82 of Leakesville, passed from this life Tuesday, January 3, 2023. She was a member of Canaan Land United Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by two grandsons, Chandler Tillman and Ronald Anthony Crabtree, II; parents, Gerald Hovatter and Lottie Green; four brothers, Buddy Hovatter, Pete Hovatter, Jerry Hovatter and Greg Hovatter; two sisters, Wilma Helton and Judy Holder. Those left to cherish her are her children, four daughters, Linda (Robert)...

Gary Wayne Smith, age 75, passed away January 1, 2023. He proudly served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He greatly enjoyed reading and spending time on vacations with his family and friends. He also enjoyed operating his Ham Radio. He was a member of First Centenary United Methodist Church of Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he married the love of his life, Betsy Churchwell Ozborn. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and dear friend who will be greatly...

Samuel Noah Howard, age 62, passed away December 31, 2022. He worked in drywall for many years and later worked in the asphalt industry.     He is preceded in death by his parents, Sarah Tanner Howard and James E. Howard; siblings, Carolyn Dearing, Phyllis Roberson, Ronnie Howard and Johnny “Dick” Howard. Those left to cherish his memory include his siblings, Debbie (Daniel) McLeod, Xenia Davison, Romania Tanner, Judy Owens, Louie (Joyce) Howard and Raymond (Sue)...

David William Green, age 81, passed away December 30, 2022. He proudly served in the United States Army and worked as a 1st class welder for many years. He was a man of many talents and enjoyed creating and building. He was an avid reader, faithful member of Faith Presbyterian Church and a soldier for Christ.    He was preceded in death by his wife, Deloris B. Green; son, David William Green, Jr. Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Cynthia Sanchez;...

Charles Jackson Martin, age 61, passed away December 28, 2022. "Jack" was a loved father, husband, grandpa, uncle, brother and friend. He was an excellent and skilled welder for Halter Marine. He loved working with his hands, being outside, a good joke, a cold beer, a ride down the beach, and playing his guitar.   He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy Abraham Martin, Sr. and Hattie Catherine Crane Martin; siblings, Roy Martin, Jr., William T. “Sammy” Martin,...