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Fisher-Riles Funeral Home & Crematory, Vicksburg, MS (2025)

12/05/2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dattie Marie Cobb, who left us on December 4th, 2025. Dattie was born on July 29th, 1952. Her remarkable journey through life has left an indelible mark on all who knew her. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Willie Mae “Dattie” Hughes; her sister, Ruby Hughes.

Dattie is survived by her children, Larry “Dink” Meadows (Mandy); Daughter, Tammy McClendon (Johnny); Brothers, Junie Hughes (Dorinda), Sammy Hughes; Sisters, Darlene Hughes, Dedra Henley; Granddaughters, Chelsey Meadows (Luke); Taylor Sumrall (Levi); Great granddaughter, Mady Masters; and numerous other beloved family members.

Dattie’s strength of character, her warm heart, and her unwavering dedication to her friends and family will be remembered by everyone who had the good fortune to cross paths with her. She had a funny sense of humor and a comforting presence. She was a believer in Jesus Christ and attended Living Water Christian Fellowship.

We ask that you keep her spirit alive by remembering her as the kind and loving person that she was. Reflect on the memories you shared with Dattie and the countless ways she touched your lives. She will be deeply missed by all, but she will live on in the hearts and minds of those who were fortunate enough to have known her.

The family would like to thank Mississippi Baptist Emergency Departments Physicians and devoted nurses. The Mississippi Baptist inpatient internal medicine partners are also greatly appreciated for their outstanding care.

A memorial service will not be held at this time.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Paws Rescue, P.O. Box 13 Redwood, MS 39156.
Romans 8:38-39: "For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

11/29/2025

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Wanda Elaine Spires Hobkirk, 85, of Vicksburg, Mississippi announces her passing on November 27, 2025. Wanda was surrounded by her family when she slipped away peacefully while under the care of the Hospice Medical Team at River Region Hospital.

Wanda was born July 22, 1940, in Montgomery County, Missouri. She married Robert “Hobby” Hobkirk of Louisiana, Missouri on February 10, 1961. Wanda and Hobby remained side by side for 61 years until Hobby’s passing in 2022. Throughout 61 years, they were never away from one another for more than a couple of days at a time.

Wanda worked in cafeteria services as a beloved “lunch lady” at Warrenton Elementary School for 16 years before retiring from the Vicksburg Warren School district. Wanda was known for her kindness, generosity and love for all children. She always carried extra cash in her apron pocket to pay for the meals of kids who didn’t have their lunch money, and she was forever gratuitous with her serving sizes when she felt a child needed a little extra.

Wanda’s other passion was “getting out and doing.” Throughout her lifetime, she and Hobby traveled to 49 states, many times with the entire family in tow, creating memories to last a lifetime. One of her favorite places to visit was Mountain View, Arkansas, known for its live music scene.

Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, son Bruce, parents Mr. and Mrs. Kay and Parthena Spires, sisters Mary Frances Spires, Magdeline Hamlett, Sharon Hendricks, and brothers Leon and Donnie Spires.

Wanda is survived by brothers Gene Spires (Patty) and William Spires, daughters Janice Hobkirk Hendrix (Douglas) and Jaudon Hobkirk Presson (Mike). Wanda is also survived by grandchildren Niki Hobkirk, Christin Koestler (Chase Lungrin), Laken Edwards (Matthew), Candice Presson, Michael Presson (Bekki), Connor Presson, Josh Presson (Julia), Joey Presson, Makayla Presson, David Hobkirk (Beth Ann) and Christpher Hobkirk (Kim). Wanda’s extended family included 16 great-grandchildren.

The sun has set on an amazing life. Tomorrow, when the light dawns in Heaven and darkness is no more, it may be a long walk, but our paths will cross again.

Visitation for Wanda Hobkirk is planned for 10-11am on Monday, December 1, 2025. Funeral services will be held at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home, 5000 Indiana Avenue in Vicksburg following visitation with burial at Greenlawn Gardens Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Connor Presson, Matthew Edwards, Charles Lungrin, David Hobkirk, Christopher Hobkirk, Caden Hobkirk.

11/27/2025

From our family to yours, we wish you a peaceful Thanksgiving filled with warmth and good company. Today, we reflect on how grateful we are for the trust this community places in us. May your day be full of cherished memories.

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂🧡

11/25/2025

Leah Pharr Van Noman passed away on Sunday, November 23 at the age of 45. A lifelong resident of Warren County, she was the daughter of Bobby and Susan Pharr and Monnie and Jim Chaney. She attended Vicksburg High School and Hinds Community College. Known for her artistic talents and loving, generous spirit, she especially enjoyed painting.

Leah was preceded in death by her brother, Bradley Tanner and her sister-in-law Danica Tanner.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by two daughters, Charlotte Grace Van Norman and Avery Rose Van Norman, both of Vicksburg; two brothers, Charlie Mullen of Colorado and Matthew Tanner of D’Iberville, MS; her sister, Marcy Jones (David) of Clinton; her godmother, Lori Cobb; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, November 28 at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home, 5000 Indiana Avenue. Visitation will be from Noon until the hour of service.

11/24/2025

Edward Charles Sullivan passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025 at the age of 65. He was born in Monroe, LA on August 17, 1960 to the late Jimmy R. and Joann Sullivan Pharr. He was an avid hunter, trapper, and fisherman.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronnie Sullivan and Sammy Sullivan, and a niece, Evelyn Sullivan.

He is survived by a sister, Terri Sullivan Spears; two brothers, David Sullivan and Wendell Sullivan; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 26 from 10 AM until Noon at Fisher-
Riles Funeral Home at 5000 Indiana Avenue.

11/21/2025

Frances Nell Ray, 101, passed away in Houston, Texas, after a lengthy illness. Born on September 13, 1924, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Frances made Vicksburg her lifelong home, where she built a life centered on family, and the values of a simpler time.

She is survived by her daughter, Sonia Bess (Ray), and grandson Garrett Bess of Wellington, Colorado; her son William Ray and daughter-in-law Sandra Ray of Montgomery, Texas; and her grandsons Dakota Ray of Austin, Texas, and Colton and Anna Ray of Frisco, Texas. She was preceded in passing by her husband, Recie Ray, as well as many beloved members of the Boler family of Warren County.

Frances was known as a devoted caregiver, offering comfort, support, and love to family and friends throughout her life. She found joy in the outdoors, tending to plants, cooking for those she loved, and embracing her role as a mother and wife. Her greatest peace came from memories of family gatherings and the “simple country life” she cherished from her younger years.

Her long life was a testament to resilience, generosity, and the strength that defined her. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 24 from 10 am until 11:30 am at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home, 5000 Indiana Avenue in Vicksburg, MS. Interment will follow at Noon at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Dakota Ray, Colton Ray, Garrett Bess, Mike Boler and Johnnie Nosser.

11/15/2025

William Edward Booth Jr. died November 13, 2025 at his home due to complications from a fall. Will was born November 15, 1939 in Vicksburg, MS to William and Elizabeth Booth. He attended St. Aloysius through junior high school and then entered the Alabama Trinitarian Seminary in Holy Trinity, Alabama. He stayed in the seminary for a number of years. He later took a different path in life and entered Catholic Universityin Washington, D.C. where he received a degree in Economics.

Will had a long career working for the FBI, both in New York City and in Mississippi. He originally was stationed in Natchez, MS and later moved to Madison, MS. He was an avid golf and tennis player. He also spent many hours gardening, keeping detailed notes of his plants and, over the years, with much patience, turned his garden soil at his home in Annandale from the original red clay to a deep, composted loam. Will loved family get togethers and his hearty laugh was enjoyed by all. He never missed a gathering, even when he had great difficulty ambulating.

Will was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela Booth, and his daughter, Laura Ann Booth Angelo. He also was preceded in death by his sisters, Alice Booth and Mary Patricia Fulton and his brothers, Joseph Booth and George Booth.

He is survived by his son, William Edward (Ted) Booth III who was a devoted caregiver to Will for almost a year. He also is survived by one sister, Peggy Booth Rector, and four brothers, Paul Booth, Mike Booth, Bubba Booth and John Booth.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 17 from 10 to 11 am at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home, 5000 Indiana Avenue. Graveside services will follow at 11:30 am at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

11/11/2025

On this Veterans Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States. Your unwavering commitment, courage, and sacrifice have protected the freedoms we cherish every day.

To all our veterans, past and present: thank you. We are eternally grateful for your service to our nation.

11/10/2025

Sondra R. “Sonny Girl” Guyton Hickman peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at home at the age of 85, surrounded by family and friends.
Sonny Girl was born on December 19, 1939, to the late Daniel W. Guyton and Emmie J. Hopkins Guyton.
She was a 1958 graduate of Culkin Academy in Vicksburg, MS. She worked in Human Resources at TG&Y and Walmart for many years until retiring in 2001. She enjoyed having family around, sewing, being outside, taking care of her flowers, fishing, traveling and camping. She was a member of Red Carpet Sam’s Camping Group. She was an active member of Bovina Baptist Church where she was a member of the ladies Sunday School Class and on the Connect55 Committee catering to activities for anyone age 55 and older until she had a stroke in 2020. She loved her family, friends and church family wholeheartedly!
Sonny Girl was predeceased by her loving husband of 66 years, Oscar B. “Sonny Boy” Hickman, her parents, two brothers and nine sisters. She is survived by her children, Phyllis Oldenburg (Wayne), Anthony “Tony” Hickman (Margie), Monty Hickman (Michel Townsend) and Kimberly “Kim” Crothers (Doug), numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren, her brother, David Guyton and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins
The family would like to thank St. Joseph Hospice for its wonderful care of Mom for the last couple of years. We would like to say a special thank you to caregivers Katrina Johnson, Pam Mounger and Lena Wilson.
Services will be Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Bovina Baptist Church, 5293 Highway 80, in Vicksburg with Rev. Brian Parker officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. Pall Bearers will be Lee Bruce, James Henry, Ray Melancon, Johnny Oldenburg, James “Binky” Purvis, Keith Stennett. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery under the direction of Fisher Riles Funeral Home.

11/04/2025

Judy Lynn Overstreet passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Baptist Medical Center. She was 73. Judy was born in Vicksburg to the late John and Mary Frances Baker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Max Overstreet and her son, James Overstreet.

A visitation will be held at 10 AM on Thursday November 6 at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home at 5000 Indiana Avenue. A graveside service will follow at 11 at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

11/03/2025

Raymond Lee Allen, aged 87, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025. He was born on August 13, 1938, to Raymond Spencer Allen and Dororthy Lee Davis Allen in the city of Dallas, Texas. His family moved to the Vicksburg, MS area when he was two years old. He was raised in Mississippi and was very proud of that fact.

Ray was a beloved husband who was married for over 60 years. He was known for his military service and his dedication to the study of the Lord’s word. He was a faithful member at Grace Chapel Church of Christ and Woodstock Church of Christ where for many years he taught adult bible classes.

Throughout his life, Ray achieved many accomplishments during his 20-year military career. He reached the rank of Lt. Colonel. The highest medal that he received was a bronze star, but he had many other medals, commendations and citations. In addition, Ray was a Chief Operating Officer with a division of Lockheed before finishing his career as a professor, teaching business courses at Dekalb Technical College. He touched the lives of countless individuals through his class teachings at Grace Chapel and Woodstock Church of Christ.

Ray will be deeply missed by three brothers and their spouses: Richard (his twin) (Nora), Ronald (Dodie), and Grady (Paula). Further, Ray was loved by his sons and their wives, Frank (Laura), Troy (Mari) and Sean’s widow, Cynthia and his grandkids, Hailey, Tyler, Parker, Brooke, Jack, Cooper and Marcella and great grandkids, Carson and Jared, and friends. Ray was preceded in death by his wife, Yvonne Allen and his son, Kenneth Sean Allen.

A celebration of life will be held on November 2, 2025, at 3:00PM at Roswell Funeral Home to celebrate Ray's life and honor his contributions to our world. A viewing will be conducted from 1 PM until 3 PM. In addition, there will be a viewing on November 10, 2025 at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home, 5000 Indiana Avenue in Vicksburg, MS from 1 PM until 2:45 PM. He will be buried with full military honors in the Cedar Hill Cemetery, also in Vicksburg at 3 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts to be given to Georgia Agape in memory of Ray Allen. Condolences and memories can be shared at Roswell Funeral Home.

Ray's departure leaves a void in our hearts, but his legacy will forever be cherished.

10/28/2025

Mary Martha Gilbert Hilbun, 91, of Vicksburg, MS passed away surrounded by her family on October 28, 2025, at River Region Medical Center.

Born in Vicksburg, MS on February 23, 1934, Mary Martha was a 1952 graduate of Saint Francis Xavier Academy, where she was a cheerleader and received one of highest academic awards as a senior. After graduation, she attended Barry College for Women in Miami, Florida. Shortly thereafter, she met and married her love, James T. Hilbun Sr. and raised their four children in Vicksburg. Mary Martha would often tell people how thankful she was to have been able to stay at home and raise her children. A devout catholic, she and her husband were lifelong members of Saint Paul Catholic Church and attended mass every Saturday evening. She was a member of the Altar Society and the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Mary Martha, lovingly known by her grandchildren, their friends, and the Lake Forest neighborhood children as “Grammy”, enjoyed attending her grandchildren and great children’s sporting events and was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. Her love and loyalty to the St. Aloysius Flashes never faded and she looked forward to Friday night radio broadcasts of Flashes football. Mary Martha cherished time spent with her family and would often reminisce about cooking pancakes for breakfast and homemade spaghetti for lunch for her grandchildren and family friends. She never met a stranger and always welcomed people into her home. She enjoyed sitting on her back porch, on the lake, watching the ducks and geese and listening to the birds chirping. Mary Martha was the caretaker for her husband, following his stroke, for 18 years up until his death in 2015. She was a proud, independent woman and lived at their home until her death.

Mary Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Gray Turner Gilbert and Pauline Gargaro Gilbert; her husband, James T. Hilbun Sr.; her grandson, Bobby Hilbun.

She is survived by her four children, James T. “ Jimbo” Hilbun (Dede), Tim Hilbun, Cindy Park (Howard) and Missy Lynch (Gary) and her brother Gray Thomas Gilbert (Brenda). She is also survived by six grandchildren Jamie Hilbun, Candice Reeder, Neesi Stokes (Justin), Catelyn Skipper (Hayden), Hunter Lynch (Ellie), Rachel Lynch and 11 great-grandchildren John Robert Reeder, Cale Stokes, Mary Frances Hilbun, Charlie Reeder, Maylee Stokes, Laney Lynch, Emmy Lynch, Lucy Hilbun, Lawson Skipper, Ryan Reeder, and Gray Skipper.

The family extends gratitude to the health care providers at Merit Health River Region especially the ER staff and the exceptional care she received from the fourth-floor nursing staff. Also, the nurses and staff at Enhabit Hospice Care.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 30 from Noon until 2 pm at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home, 5000 Indiana Avenue. A Funeral Mass will be held following the visitation at Saint Paul Catholic Church at 3:00 pm with the Rev. Rusty Vincent officiating. Pallbearers will be Jamie Hilbun, Hunter Lynch, John Robert Reeder, Hayden Skipper, Justin Stokes and Casey Stubbs.

Graveside services will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vicksburg Catholic School to the new Multi-purpose building.

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