Jordan Funeral Home

01/09/2026

Kate Townsend

On April 5, 1929, Frances Kathryn McCune (Nannie) came into the world. On January 8, 2026, she went home to be with the Lord.

At 96 years old, she experienced major world milestones, from the Great Depression to the election of our country's 45th president. After that, her memories were lost to ever-worsening dementia. She is the last remaining member of the Kosciusko High School Class of '47. She saw many changes throughout her life but one thing that never changed was her faith. She was a faithful Presbyterian to the end. She loved the Lord and trusted Him, even though her life was never easy. She lived her faith. We rejoice in knowing that, because of her influence in our lives, we will see her again.

Her second great love was her family. She married Ralph Townsend on December 4, 1949 in Ethel, MS. She always put herself last so that we had opportunities she never did. She didn't tell you often that she loved you. You just KNEW. Her patience was endless.

As a little girl, she would sit in her little rocker until her daddy came home at night. She loved riding her bike and roller skating. She hated housework so she told her sister that she'd make her clothes for her doll if she'd do her chores. Once, after Nannie learned to drive, her car horn got stuck as she was driving around the Square. Everyone thought the Armistice had been signed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Annie Velma McCune; her sister Elizabeth Locke (Ed); her husband of almost 60 years, Ralph Townsend, and her great-granddaughter Ava Eliot Thornton.

She is survived by her children Lane Townsend (Janice); her daughter Ann Breedlove; her grandchildren Julie Thornton (her ex grandson-in-law Mark Thornton); James Breedlove, Amanda Kittrell (Mack); Mary Ann Riley (Wes); Kenneth Townsend (Ann Phelps); Dan Townsend (Michelle). She is also survived by her great-grandchildren Annelise Thornton, Bryan (Katlin) Kittrell, Jason (Kayla) Kittrell, Hunter Kittrell, Katie Kittrell, William Phelps-Townsend, Abigail Phelps-Townsend, Annabel Phelps-Townsend, Joy Townsend, and Jack Townsend. She also has two great-great grandchildren, Audrey and James Easton.

We would like to extend a special thank you to everyone at Carthage Senior Care. Thank you for loving our Nannie.

We ask you to honor this extraordinary lady by doing some of the things she loved--being with her family, taking a road trip, or finding a good bargain.

We know she is with Jesus and all the people she loved who have gone before her. I don't think you get hungry in heaven, but if you do, she's going to make sure you eat.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Jordan Funeral Home. There will be graveside services at 11:00 a.m. in Monday, January 12, 2026 at the Kosciusko City Cemetery. There will be a memorial service at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026 at the First Presbyterian Church of Kosciusko, MS.

Those serving as pallbearers are Bryan Kittrell, Jason Kittrell, Hunter Kittrell, Dan Townsend, Eddie Thomas, and Mack Kittrell. Those serving as honorary pallbearers are Butch McMillan, Wirl Hayes, Hugh Potts, Allen Massey, and Billy Lacey.

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01/08/2026

Johnny Willis Jordan

Mr. Johnny Willis Jordan, 73, of Marydell community in Leake County, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his residence. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Nile Cemetery. Charles Warren will officiate the services.

Johnny was born on August 22, 1952, to Robert Dewitt Jordan and Dixie Willis Jordan in Leake County, Mississippi. He was married to the love of his life, Sherry Dale Jordan, for 52 years. Johnny retired from Maintenance District Manager at Pearl River Water Supply District and was a Master Builder and Carpenter Contractor, also. He had a passion for the outdoors, whereas he loved to go hunting and fishing every chance he got. Johnny loved studying the Bible and being a member of the church of Christ at Nile, where he enjoyed singing with pure joy. He loved his family, being with them, and making those special memories with each one.

Johnny is survived by his loving and precious wife, Sherry Dale Jordan of Marydell Community; daughters, Jessica Crenshaw of Marydell Community, Melissa (Josh) Algood of Alabama; grandchildren, Jalen Algood, Lacie Algood (Bruce) Touchstone, Jordan (Viktoria) Rushing, John Crenshaw, Hannah Crenshaw, Dixie Crenshaw, Josie Crenshaw, and Jaxon Algood; and great-grandchildren, Evelyn Touchstone, and Summer Belle Rushing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Dewitt Jordan and Dixie Willis Jordan.

Serving as pallbearers are Dennis Brock, Larry Newsom, Gerald Jordan, Robert Jordan, Bill Hettick, and Jan Vidonne. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Larry Black, Larry Hall, and Gerald Jordan.

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01/05/2026

Ruthie Stewart

Eleanor Ruth Steen Stewart, 86, of Kosciusko, Mississippi, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at her residence with her family by her side. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Parkway Cemetery. Rev. Jamie Moore will officiate the service.

Ruth was born on May 30, 1939, to Elmer Steen and Josie Evon Sanders Steen in Kosciusko, Mississippi. She married the love of her life, Dudley Stewart, whereas they shared 67 beautiful years together. She devoted her life to caring for her family. She was a member of Williamsville Baptist Church.

Ruth is survived by her loving husband, Dudley Stewart of Kosciusko, Mississippi; sister, Margie Moore of Kosciusko, Mississippi; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer Steen and Josie Evon Sanders Steen, brothers Denton Steen, Randolph Steen, and Charles Steen, sisters, Bonnie Cameron, Mozelle Calloway, and Jane Howard, and 2 brothers that passed away as infants.

Affectionately known as “Aunt Ruthie” to dozens of nieces and nephews (and most everyone that knew her), she loved her family and friends unconditionally. She always greeted you with a hug and a kiss, usually leaving a large lipstick print on your cheek. She loved swinging in her porch swing, especially when family was swimming in the pool. Because she made everyone feel like the favorite, she will be greatly missed.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society www.cancer.org.

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01/02/2026

Philip Williams

Philip Joseph Williams, 78, of Kosciusko, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026, at his residence. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 5, 2026, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 5, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Parkway Cemetery. Rev. LaVerne Summerlin will officiate the services.

Philip was born on March 14, 1947, to Thomas Earl Williams and Lola Esther Smith Williams in Mississippi. He served 6 years in the United States Airforce Reserve and retired as a Railroad Tack Inspector after 25 years. Philp had a passion for racecars and he enjoyed building furniture. Philip was a supporter of Kosciusko Whippets and Ole Miss.

Philip is survived by his devoted wife of 49 years, Mary Williams of Kosciusko, Mississippi; brother, Donald Thomas (Katherine) Williams of Kosciusko, Mississippi; 5 nephews and 3 nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Neva Jean (Huey) Summerlin.

The family wishes a special thanks to his dear friends Larry Stevens, Rita Brown, Henry Brantley; his caregivers, Tony Brooks, Cheri Vance, and Keisha Wilder; and all the firefighters serving at the Kosciusko Fire Station.

Serving as pallbearers are Greg Summerlin, Craig McCool, Brandt McCool, Henry Brantley, and Tony Brooks.

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01/02/2026

Billie W Pettit

Billie Wayne Pettit, 94, of Collinsville, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026, at his residence. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Jerusalem Cemetery. Rev. Virgil Walters.

Billie was born on February 13, 1931, to Bennie Ed Pettit and Carrie Bell Brown Pettit in Kosciusko, Mississippi. He was an auto mechanic.

Billie is survived by sister, Ruby Henderson of Meridian, Mississippi, sisters-in-law, Rita Pettit and Brenda Pettit of Kosciusko, Mississippi.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bennie Ed Pettit and Carrie Bell Brown Pettit, his wife, Nancy Louise Pettit, his siblings, Infant Martha Geniece Pettit, Infant Grady Franklin Pettit, and Infant James Benton Pettit, Clyde (Rose Lee) Pettit, Earnest (Virginia) Pettit, Nan (James) Sills, Terry Pettit, and James “Pep” Pettit, brothers-in-law, Tommy Henderson.

Serving as pallbearers are Wayne Pettit, Phil Pettit, Lamar Pettit, Ronnie Joe Hutchison, and Andrew Moorehead. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Kent Henderson and Charles Pettit.

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01/02/2026

Mary McCrory

Mary Annice McCrory, 92, of Kosciusko, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Holmes County Long Term Care Center in Durant, Mississippi. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Parkway Cemetery. Rev. Art Land and Rev. Jim McEachern will officiate the services.

Mary Annice was born on February 18, 1933, to John Oscar McEachern and Doris James McEachern in Carroll County, Mississippi. Her family reared her in Vaiden, Mississippi, where she graduated from Vaiden High School. Annice worked at Durant Sportswear until becoming City Clerk for the town of Pickens, where she served 28 ½ years. Annice was a long-time member of Parkway Baptist Church. She was a resident for the past 7 years at Atwood/ Willows Personal Care Home.

Mary is survived by sons, Frankie (Robin) McCrory of Lexington, Mississippi and David Neal McCrory of Ennis, Montana; grandchildren, Allison Annice (Jason) Townsend of Starkville, Mississippi, Strider McCrory of Inverness, Mississippi, and Dr. Lily Fran Guastella of Lexington, Mississippi; great grandchildren, Nichols McCrory and Crosby McCrory of Inverness, Mississippi, Trevor Townsend and Micah Townsend of Starkville, Mississippi, and Franco Guastella of Lexington, Mississippi; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John McEachern and Doris McEachern, her husband, Donald R. McCrory, brother, James (Harriet) McEachern of Pearl, Mississippi, and sister, Jeanette (Dan) Oakes of Kosciusko, Mississippi.

Serving as pallbearers are Jason Townsend, Trevor Townsend, Strider McCrory, Nichols McCrory, Myron Courts, and Bubba Herrington. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Emmitt Smitherman, Mike McCrory, Mike McEachern, and Jesse Leverette.

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12/30/2025

Agnes Burkes

Agnes Burkes, 97, of Lexington, Mississippi, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, at her residence. A private family service was held at Harmony Cemetery. Randy Rhodes officiated the service.

Agnes was born June 27, 1928, to Henley Joseph Simmons and Violet McDaniel Simmons in Holmes County, Mississippi. She worked at Lexington Products (subsidiary of GM) in Lexington, Mississippi, where she was a supervisor.

Agnes is survived by 5 children; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren and 1 sister.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband.

Memorials may be sent to Harmony Baptist Church 12430 Attala Road 5210 McCool, MS 39108 or St. Jude’s Children Hospital www.stjude.org.

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12/24/2025

As we gather with loved ones this holiday season, we want to extend our warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas to all.
In this special time of reflection, may we remember the profound meaning of the birth of Jesus Christ—the gift of hope, love, and salvation He brings to the world.
May His light fill your hearts with lasting peace and joyful cheer!

12/23/2025

Betty Jean Ballard

Betty Jean Ballard, 81, of French Camp, Mississippi, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025, at her residence, with her family. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday December 28, 2025, at Bethsaida Baptist Church with burial at Bethsaida Cemetery. Rev. Rudy French will officiate the services.

Betty was born on August 28, 1944, to Everette Hulon Collier and Myrtie Lee Parker in Grenada, Mississippi. She retired from the State of Mississippi. She worked as a bookkeeper for most of her life. Betty was a member of Bethsaida Baptist Church.

Betty is survived by her son, Roger (Katie) Ballard of Springtown, Texas; daughters, Sharon (Greg) D’Angelo of New Orleans, Louisiana and Suzanne (Rick) Story of French Camp, Mississippi; grandchildren- Nicole (Adam) Terrebonne of Prairieville, Louisiana, Ned (Angel) Dudoussat of Metairie, Louisiana, Caitlin (Gabe) Rosamano of Kenner, Louisiana, Rhett (Samantha) Ballard of Springtown, Texas, Chandler Story of Metairie, Louisiana, Gabriel D’Angelo of Metairie, Louisiana, Tyler Story of Starkville, Mississippi, Miranda (Austin) Williams of Mathison, Mississippi, and Petty Officer, II Class, Brock Ballard, U.S. Navy, of Norfolk, Virginia; and 11 Great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Everette Hulon Collier and Myrtie Lee Parker, her husband, Jimmie Ballard, her sister, Sue Herman, and her brothers, Hester Collier, Arnold Collier, Hulon Collier, and Wesley Collier.

Serving as pallbearers are Rhett Ballard, Ned Dudoussat, Gabriel D’Angelo, Chandler Story, Tyler Story, and Curtis Collier. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Adam Terrebonne, Gabe Rosamano, Austin Williams, and Randall Collier.

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12/22/2025

John David Oakes

John David Oakes, Jr, 67, of Bartlett, Tennessee, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 27, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m., December 27, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Brister Cemetery. Rev. David Johnson will officiate the services.

John was born on November 20, 1958, to John David Oakes, Sr., and Shirley Jean Erwin in Pittsburgh. He was in Maintenance. John loved to fish, go boating, and bowling.

John is survived by his wife, Letha Oakes of Bartlett, Tennessee; son, John Kevin (Kassie) Oakes of Louisville, North Carolina; grandson, Jude Oakes; sister, Lena Spears of Cordova, Tennessee; and aunts Pearline Cummins and Betty Long.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John David Oakes, Sr. and Shirley Jean Erwin, sisters, Shirley Davis and Sharon Johnson.

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12/21/2025

Rachel Brett Matthews

Rachel Brett Matthews, 92, of Pearl, Mississippi formerly of Kosciusko, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, at her residence. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, December 26, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Kosciusko City Cemetery. Her nephew Bracky Brett will officiate the services.

Rachel was born February 18, 1933, to Homer Brett and Etta Galloway in Attala County, Mississippi. She was a member of McLaurin Heights Baptist Church. Rachel was an accounting clerk for 15 years with Mississippi State Hospital.

Rachel is survived by her son, Michael Matthews and his wife Rocio Matthews, of Pearl, Mississippi; grandson, Daniel Byrd; and great-granddaughter, Loralei Byrd.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer Brett and Etta Galloway Brett, sisters, Mildred Bailey, Wilma Bickis, and Thelma Anderson, and brothers, John Haywood Brett and Albert Hoss Brett, husband Joe Matthews, and daughter Brenda Byrd.

Memorials may be sent to Bethel Baptist Church.

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12/17/2025

James Taylor

James Thomas Taylor, 90, of Ethel, Mississippi passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Attala Nursing Home with his family around him. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., December 18, 2025, and 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 19, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 19, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Carson Ridge Cemetery. Rev. Shannon Pennington will officiate the services.

James was born on December 6, 1935, to James Prevat Taylor and Ethel Blakley in Mississippi. He retired from Deviney Construction and was a lifelong mechanic. He and his wife, Shirley, were avid collectors of vintage items. He and his wife, Shirley, were avid collectors of vintage items.

James is survived by his son, James E. (Shelia) Taylor; daughters, Deborah Ray, Carolyn (Johnny) Clark, and Lisa (David) Odom; grandchildren, Holly Ray, Brad Taylor, Brian Taylor, Casey Tindoll, Haley Tindoll, Zack Clark, Derek Odom, and Austin Odom; 24 great-grandchildren; brothers, William “Bill” Taylor, Bob Taylor, and Jack Taylor; sisters, Betty Ellington and Mary Ethel Boyles; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Prevat Taylor and Ethel Blakley; wife, Shirley Bain Taylor; 6 siblings, Ola Pearl Carmichael, Earl Wayne Taylor, Charles Taylor, Jimmy Ray Taylor, Cecil Taylor, and Marvin Taylor; grandson, Cody Clark and great-granddaughter, Ana Claire Taylor.

Serving as pallbearers are Brian Taylor, Haley Tindoll, Derek (D.J.) Odom, Zack Clark, Austin Odom, and Landon Tindoll. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Brad Taylor, Casey Tindoll, Robert Maxwell, Brendan Taylor, Mason Tindoll, Carson Riddell, Eli Tindoll, Caiden Odom, Gannon Odom, Kiptyn Odom,

Memorials may be sent to Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital www.stjude.org.

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