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08/31/2025

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William Kyzar Alford, Jr., of Brandon, MS, passed away on August 29, 2025, at the age of 63. Born on October 17, 1961, in Baton Rouge, LA, Kyzar lived a life defined by love for family, dedication to hard work, and a joy for living to the fullest, bringing a

08/29/2025

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Debra Brewer Dennis, born January 24, 1954, in New Orleans, passed away peacefully August 23, 2025, at her home in Brandon after a brief illness. The beloved daughter of William and Bettie Jean Middleton of Vicksburg, Debbie lived in the Jackson Metro area for 52 years.

An exemplary nurse for 30+ years at UMMC, St Dominic Hospital, Baptist Hospital, and with Dr. John Purvis, her dedication and expertise earned her the distinction of Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR®).

In retirement Debbie directed her passion for life toward her precious grandchildren in thoroughly loving them, her doting husband and their many trips together, and with her beloved friends playing tennis, Bridge, and Mah-Jongg.

Debbie was a devoted member of St. Richard Catholic Church. Her warm and caring nature graced the lives of many, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Debbie leaves behind a loving family who cherished her deeply: her devoted husband, James Gary Dennis; her daughters, Dr. Rebecca Dennis Pitner (Nathan) of Mountain Brook AL, and Mandy Dennis Dickerson (Carter) of Madison; her stepdaughter, Julie Dennis Prellwitz (Cory) of Kearney NE; two brothers, Don E. Brewer, Jr. (Candace) of Callahan FL, and Paul Wade Brewer of Oak Ridge TN; and two sisters, Connie Tait and Melanie McNeil of Vicksburg. She was also a proud grandmother to eight cherished grandchildren: Sam Prellwitz of Kearney NE; Ben Prellwitz of Omaha NE; Sydney and Elliot Pitner of Mountain Brook AL; and Walt, Hayden, Violet, and Wyatt Claire Dickerson of Madison.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be September 6, 2025, 2 PM, Wright & Ferguson of Flowood. Friends and family may also visit between noon and 2 PM.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Foundation, 3634 W. Market Street Suite 110, Akron, OH.

08/28/2025

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08/23/2025

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Bertha Lynn “Bert” Barnett, 83, of Raymond, MS, passed away on August 18, 2025, in Baker, LA. She was born on December 15, 1941, in Amite County, MS.

Bert was preceded in death by her parents, Robert W. Hollingsworth and Pearl Jackson Hollingsworth, first husband, Johnny L. Whitehead, her second husband, Oliver E. Barnett, Jr., and all five of her siblings.

She is survived by her husband, John Spillman; her children, Lisa Loper, Eddie Barnett, Michael Barnett, and Robert Barnett; as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews who she all cherished deeply.

A devoted homemaker, Bert took great pride in her home and especially loved flowers and having a well-kept yard.

Visitation will be held at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Raymond, MS, on Saturday, August 23, from 5:00–7:00 p.m., and again on Sunday, August 24, from 1:00–2:00 p.m. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m., followed by a brief family graveside service at Edwards Cemetery in Edwards, MS.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Parkinson’s Research Foundation or a similar organization.

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08/22/2025

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Dorothy “Dot” Case Williams, 95, passed peacefully at her home Monday, August 18th, 2025.
Visitation will be held at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Clinton, MS on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 10:00-11:30 am and the service to follow at 11:30 am.
Burial will take place in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Natchez, MS at 3:00 pm.
Mrs. Dot was born March 7, 1930, the daughter of Arthur and Ollie Case of Bude, MS.
She took great pride in being a mother as well as contributing to her family outside the home through her career with Sears. She especially enjoyed any opportunity to praise her Savior and was a member of Morrison Heights Baptist Church in Clinton for 47 years until she moved to Summit, MS in 2020 and found her church home in First Baptist Summit.
Mrs. Dot was preceded in death by her husband, Cotton, of 65 years; her parents, Arthur and Ollie Case; brothers, Harold Case and Marvin Case; sisters, Eloyce Newell and Geneva Roton and son-in -law, Ben Hopper.
Survivors include her 3 children, Mickey Williams (Judi) of Byram, MS, Martha Hopper of Summit, MS and Jerry Williams (Lucy) of Natchez, MS; 7 granddaughters; 19 great grandchildren and 3 great-great granddaughters as well as several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made through Gideon International by going to www.sendtheword.org where bibles can be donated in her name. Contributions can also be made to the Benevolence Fund for Morrison Heights Baptist Church in Clinton, MS or First Baptist Church Summit in Summit, MS.

08/22/2025

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08/21/2025

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LINDA SUE JACKSON CRISLER, 72, PASSED AWAY ON AUGUST 20, 2025 IN CLINTON, MISSISSIPPI.

LINDA WAS BORN TO RUBEN AND HELEN JACKSON WHO PRECEDED HER IN DEATH. SHE GRADUATED FROM FOREST HILL HIGH SCHOOL IN 1971 AND LATER EARNED HER NURSING DEGREE FROM MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE. LINDA WAS A PROUD REGISTERED NURSE WHO DEDICATED HER CAREER TO CARING FOR PATIENTS IN NEED OF MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT.

LINDA IS SURVIVED BY HER LOVING HUSBAND, FARISS; HER THREE SONS, NATHAN KREPS (WENDY) OF CLINTON, JEREMY KREPS (NESSA) OF PELAHATCHIE, AND MICHAEL KREPS OF PISGAH; HER STEP-DAUGHTER, BRANDY WAGONER (SCOTT); HER GRANDCHILDREN, HALEY KREPS, TRISTAN KREPS, ALAYNA KREPS, BRADLEY KREPS, KAITLYN CASE (DYLAN) HUNTER KREPS, CLAIRE KREPS, AND MACKENZIE HALL; AND TWO GREAT-GRANCHILDREN, PAXTON AND LITTLE MADDOX. HER GREATEST JOY IN LIFE WAS HER FAMILY, WHO TRULY WERE HER WORLD. SHE LOVED HER CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN FIERCELY, NEVER MISSING A DETAIL OF THEIR LIVES, ALWAYS JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY WITH LOVE, ADVICE OR AN ANSWER.

LINDA AND FARISS WERE MARRIED ON NOVEMBER 28, 1997 AND SHARED A LIFE FILLED WITH LAUGHTER, LOVE AND MORE THAN A FEW ADVENTURES. SHE WAS KNOWN FOR HER HUMOR, HER QUICK WIT, AND HER FEARLESS SPIRIT. LINDA LIVED LIFE ON HER OWN TERMS AND NEVER MINDED A LITTLE MISCHIEF IF IT MEANT HAVING FUN.

LINDA HAD A HEART AS VAST AS THE SEA AND A LOVE FOR SO MANY THINGS. SHE TREASURED TIME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS, COLLECTING KEEPSAKES, WATCHING CLASSIC MOVIES, LISTENING TO MUSIC, TAKING LONG DRIVES, BIRD WATCHING, AND SURROUNDING HERSELF WITH FLOWERS. SHE ESPECIALLY LOVED KENNY ROGERS AND ROD STEWART AND COULD LISTEN TO THEIR SONGS FOR HOURS. ANIMALS HELD A SPECIAL PLACE IN HER HEART AS WELL, OFTEN FINDING THEIR WAY INTO HER CARE. IT WAS NOT UNUSUAL FOR LINDA TO BRING (ALWAYS FORGETTING TO TELL FARISS) A PERSON OR PERSONS WHO HAD LOST THEIR WAY IN LIFE OR A STRAY CAT OR DOG OR TWO TO THEIR HOME, SOME TO STAY A DAY OR TWO OR A MONTH OR TWO. THE LENGTH OF TIME MADE NO DIFFERENCE TO LINDA.

LINDA GREW UP IN A RELIGIOUS HOME, AND HER LOVE FOR JESUS WAS EVIDENT IN HER GIVING HEART AND EMPATHETIC SOUL. SHE OFTEN SPOKE OF PRAYER, FORGIVENESS, AND THE HOPE OF HEAVEN, KNOWING HER TIME HERE ON EARTH WAS TEMPORARY. SHE LEAVES BEHIND A LEGACY OF KINDNESS, FAITH, AND LOVE.

TO KNOW LINDA WAS TO LOVE HER. SHE REMEMBERED THE LITTLE DETAILS ABOUT PEOPLE, CHERISHED QUALITY TIME WITH OTHERS, AND NEVER HESITATED TO GIVE OF HERSELF. SHE WAS LOYAL FRIEND, A DEVOTED WIFE, MOTHER , GRANDMOTHER, AND GREAT -GRANDMOTHER, AND SHE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED.

LINDA WAS ESPECIALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO THE DAY HER GREAT GRANDSON, MADDOX, WOULD TAKE HIS FIRST STEPS. MADDOX , WHO HAS CEREBRAL PALSY, WILL SOON BEGIN AN INTENSIVE THERAPY PROGRAM TO HELP HIM WALK. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS IT WOULD BE APPRECIATED IF YOU WOULD CONSIDER DONATING, IN MEMORY OF LINDA, HONORING HER LOVE FOR HER FAMILY AND HER HOPE OF SEEING MADDOX WALK. DONATIONS MAY BE MADE TO GOFUNDME.COM/MADDOX DMI.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Clinton. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Pleasant Hills Cemetery in Sturgis, MS.

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08/21/2025

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Bennie J. Coleman passed away on August 15, 2025, at the age of 83 in Clinton, Mississippi. Although a long time resident of San Jose, California, Bennie was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on September 7, 1941, to Benjamin McLaurin and Mary Coleman. After graduating from Bowman High School, Bennie enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served on the USS Midway (CVA41). He then went on to college where he graduated with a B.A. degree in Sociology at the University of California, San Diego.

During his career, Bennie worked as a counselor and job placement specialist where he was skilled in job placement activities involving people of various backgrounds, including ex-offenders, re-entry women, disadvantaged youth, and persons with disabilities. His love for helping people continued into retirement becoming a volunteer Foster Grandparent with the Santa Clara County School District. He spent much of his free time watching sports and was a lifelong San Francisco 49er fan. He also enjoyed being with family and eating good food.

Bennie was a member of Cathedral of Faith in San Jose, California, where he served as an Usher. He loved his church family and continued to watch online when he could no longer attend in person.

Bennie leaves behind to cherish his memory, his daughter, Lisa Coleman (Brandon, MS); grandson, Dionte Coleman (Fort Eisenhower, GA); three sisters, Minnie Bea Grayson (Fredrick, MD), Betty Jean Manning (Clinton, MS), and Ruby Moore (Jackson, MS); three nieces, Beverly Coleman (Brandon, MS), Deborah Lewis (Clinton, MS), and Sherry (Alonzo) Weedon (Frederick, MD); two nephews, Timothy Harris (Clinton, MS) and Alvin Moore (New Orleans, LA); and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Margie T. Coleman and Curties Lewis, and brothers, Johnny Coleman and Henry Coleman.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Clinton with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m.

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08/21/2025

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James Edward Pulliam, Sr. (Ed) 75 passed away on August 16, 2025 at Martha Coker Green House Homes in Yazoo City, MS. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Clinton, MS. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am and the service will be at 11 am.

Ed was born in Meridian, Mississippi. He was a devoted husband, a proud father, a loving grandfather, and a steadfast friend. He lived a life marked by hard work and unwavering devotion to the family he loved and those he considered friends.

After retiring from Riverwood International and working for himself as a Packaging Engineer, Ed spent much of his time doing what he loved — working on and restoring corvettes and old cars. His work was well known and customers came from far and wide to seek his workmanship. He even provided the antique cars for the movies O Brother Where Art Thou and Mississippi Burning.

Ed and his wife, Cheryl, loved to travel and were able to visit many countries around the world. Some were work trips when Ed was called in for his knowledge and expertise on and other trips were for pleasure. They made friends from other countries during their travels and kept in touch with them over the years.

Ed is survived by his wife Cheryl Thames Pulliam, two sons Jamie Pulliam (Tanya) and Greg Pulliam; sisters Rita Norton (Charles) of Duson, LA and Linda Barrett (Mike) of Madison; brother-in-law Don Thames (Jenny) of Sumrall; sisters in-Law Janet Bishoff (Monte) of Florence and Karen Tharp (Greg) of Flora; grandchildren Jessica Pulliam of Brandon, Alexis Pulliam of Pearl and Trey Pulliam (Ravan) of Clinton; great grandchildren: Lawson Moore, Maverick Harbour and Jameson Pulliam; nieces Kim Medley (Creig) Keely Barrett, Lauren Evans (Justin); Mandy Thames Stanley (Chuck), Blaire Bishoff Henderson (Max) Tara Tharp Jordan (Cooper); nephews Chris Hinton (Melissa) Thomas Norton (Lisa) Brad Thames (Mandy) Tyler Thames (Keshya); and numerous great nieces and great nephews.

The family would like to thank Traditions Health for the excellent care they provided for Ed during his final days.

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08/21/2025

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Timothy Claude Knight, 66, of Raymond, Mississippi, passed away on August 15, 2025 after a long battle with esophageal cancer. He fought with unwavering courage and grace.

Born on May 10, 1959 to Johnie W. Knight and Loretta Lucille (nee Kelly) in Jackson, Mississippi, Tim, as a precocious little boy was interested in fossils, rocks and Civil War artifacts. His interest in nature would lead him to become a farmer, rancher, and forester.

He attended Carver Elementary School, Raymond High School, and Hinds Community College. During that time he served as president of the Cattlemen’s Association, a member of FFA, and president of Circle K. Upon graduation, Tim went to work with the FBI in Jackson for 11 years. But his love for forestry, led him back to school. He graduated from the School of Forestry at Mississippi State University with both a Bachelor’s and Master’s under his mentor, Dr. Andrew Ezell.

Joining the U.S. Forest Service in 2003, Tim would serve as a forester and district ranger for over 16 years. He began his career working as a trainee on the De Soto National Forest and Delta National Forests. As a silviculturist, he worked on the Conecuh National Forest in south Alabama for two years, then moving to the Ouachita National Forest in 2007 as a timber manager in Jessieville, Arkansas. In 2012, Tim took a chance at serving as a District Ranger and moved to the Modoc National Forest, Alturas, California. In 2015, he moved to the Priest Lake ranger District, Kaniksu National Forest, in northern Idaho where he served as district ranger for 2 years. His final duty station was at the Forest Supervisor’s Office for the Deerlodge-Beaverhead National Forest, Dillon, Montana where he retired in 2019.

After retirement Tim focused on his love of carpentry and woodworking, creating furniture and home accents in the Arts and Crafts style he loved. He looked for and tweaked challenging recipes, creating and mastering his cinnamon rolls, appreciated by his family and friends! He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed fly fishing on the Beaverhead River.

Tim is survived by his wife Maria (Nina) of 21 years, daughters Chelsea Patricia (Brock) Sides of Altanta and Macey (Chad) Franklin of Birmingham, and grandson Malachi MaCray. He is also survived by sisters Alicia (Gene) Singleton and Mary Knight of Greeneville, TN and brother Dan (Kala) Knight of Port Mansfield, TX, along with nieces and nephews Russell (Lindsey) Singleton of Philadelphia, MS, Marie (Robert) Testerman of Greeneville, TN, Clarke (Samantha) Knight of Uniontown, PA and JD (Meghan) Knight of Port Mansfield, TX and Abby Knight of Texas. Tim was predeceased by his parents.

He treasured his eight great-nieces and grand-nephews and countless cousins on both his maternal and paternal sides spread across Florida, Mississippi and across the country. Along his life journey he picked up many treasured and loyal friends.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Holy Savior Catholic Church, Clinton, MS with Father Lincoln Dall officiating. Visitation will take place from 9:30 to 11 am to be followed by funeral mass. Burial will take place after the funeral mass at Pine Bluff Cemetery, Dentville, MS.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation online at t2t.org, a cause close to his heart.

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08/11/2025

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Alice Amelia Gorman Bass passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025 in Brandon Mississippi. She was born in Greenville, MS on August 1, 1942 to Thomas Walter Gorman and Lena Burnett Hyatt Gorman. She lived her childhood years in Leland, MS, and graduated from Leland High School in the class of 1960.

Alice earned her professional degree in nursing from the Matty Hersee School of nursing, and served her community as a nurse for over fifty years. During her career, she took care of patients at St. Dominic’s Hospital, Mississippi Methodist Rehabilitation Center, and the clinics of the Mississippi State Department of Health. During the final years of her career, Alice was honored to serve as a surveyor of nursing homes for the Mississippi State Department of Health. During this time she investigated complaints and regulated facilities caring for the elderly and others in need of long term care - a cause that was close to her heart.

Alice had a passion for reading, and could often be found in her recliner with a good book and a dog in her lap. She loved American flags, and took comfort in noticing God’s handiwork in the everyday - the beauty of nature, an uplifting song, or the creativity of her grandchildren.

Alice is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Burnett Gorman. She is survived by her brother Tommy Gorman (Linda) of Phoenix, AZ, sister Catherine Matthews (Jon) of Florence, MS, daughter Patricia Weaver (Jerry) of Terry, MS, son Jon Bass (Christy) of Brandon, MS, son Calvin of Clinton, MS, and daughter Lynda Gee of Richland, MS. Other survivors include her grandchildren Wesley Weaver, Julie Henderson, Chase Bass (Haley), Shelby Smithey (Jacob), Tyler Bass (Laina), Mack Little, Zack Little, and Abigail Gee, her great-grandchildren Taryn Kimbrough, Willow Bass, Tinsley Henderson, Hadley Bass, Barrett Bass and Piper Smithey, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Alice’s life will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Wright and Ferguson funeral home in Clinton, MS with visitation at 10:00 a.m. and service at 11:00 a.m. A private interment will follow at Stoneville-Leland Cemetery.

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08/08/2025

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Robert Spencer Battle, 42, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025 in Decatur, GA.
Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Flowood. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with interment to follow at Lakeland Place Memorial Gardens.
Spencer is survived by his parents, Dr. Robert Battle and Mrs. Deborah Battle; sister, Claire Battle Hoaglund (David); and nieces, Abigail, Ava and Hailey Hoaglund.
In lieu of flowers memorials be made to Samaritan’s Purse or Gideons International.