Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Attala County Mississippi

Anthony "Andy" Louis Boyette

Anthony "Andy" Louis Boyette

Sep 8, 2025

Anthony Louis “Andy” Boyette

Anthony Louis Boyette (Andy) went to be with his Lord on Monday, September 8, 2025, after a health battle. His final weeks were spent doing what he loved most – being surrounded by family and close friends, eating, visiting, porch sitting, fishing, and even riding his minibike.

Andy was born on September 28, 1975, to the late Jimmy...

Mildred Pinkard Casey

Mildred Pinkard Casey

Sep 6, 2025

Casey, Mildred Pinkard

May 17,1932 – September 6, 2025

Mildred Pinkard Casey, age 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family in her home in Center, Mississippi. A beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Mildred touched the lives of many with her wisdom, love, and unwavering dedication to helping others.

Born on May 17,...

Audean Gelston

Audean Gelston

Sep 4, 2025

Audean Gelston, 95, of Kosciusko, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Baptist-Attala Hospital. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Unity Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 2:00 p.m., at Unity Baptist Church, with burial at Unity Cemetery. Rev. Gene Richardson and Rev. Danny Townsend will officiate...

Catherine Pearson Edwards Duncan Levert

Catherine Pearson Edwards Duncan Levert

Sep 4, 2025

Catherine Pearson Edwards Duncan Levert, 95, of Carthage, Mississippi passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Neshoba County Nursing Home. Visitation will be held from 9;00 a.m.to 10;00 a.m., Monday, September 8, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow the visitation at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 8, 2025, at Rocky Point Cemetery. Rev. Jeremy Tillman will officiate the...

Angie Holmes

Angie Holmes

Sep 3, 2025

Angela Denise Holmes, 66, of Pearl, Mississippi passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Doty Springs Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 11:00 AM at Doty Springs Baptist Church with burial at Doty Springs Cemetery. 

Angie was born on August 3, 1959, in Brandon, Mississippi to her parents,...

Evelyn Moore Fowler

Evelyn Moore Fowler

Aug 30, 2025

Evelyn Moore Fowler, 82, of Kosciusko, Mississippi passed away August 30, 2025, at her residence. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Liberty Cemetery. Rev. Donald Self and Rev. Jonas...

James Loyd Black

James Loyd Black

Aug 26, 2025

SMSgts. James Loyd Black, USAF, Ret., 90, of Weir, Mississippi passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at G. V. Sonny Mongomery V.A. Medical Center. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow the visitation at 12:00 p.m. at French Camp Cemetery. Chaplain John Chatham will...

Jessie Lepard Alldread

Jessie Lepard Alldread

Aug 25, 2025

Jessie Lepard Alldread, 77, of West, Mississippi, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, at Baptist Attala Hospital. Visitation is from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow the visitation at 3:00 p.m. at Parkway Cemetery in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Rev. Butch Bell will officiate the service.

Jessie was born on November 19,...

Rita Faye Sanders

Rita Faye Sanders

Aug 22, 2025

Rita Faye Sanders

Born August 29th, 1959, in Kosciusko, MS the daughter of James (Stubby) and Hilda Sanders. She left this world August 22nd, 2025, at her residence in Kosciusko. Rita was a member of Kosciusko Church of God of Prophecy. Rita was a graduate of Kosciusko High School, Holmes Community College, and The University of Mississippi (UMC). At an early...

Sarah Aldy McMillon

Sarah Aldy McMillon

Aug 15, 2025

Sarah Aldy McMillon, 90, of Carrollton, MS, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS.

Mrs. McMillon was preceded in death by her husband, James W. McMillon; parents, Edgar Eugene Aldy and Nora V. Hutchison Aldy; and brother, Edgar Buford “Pete” Aldy.

She is survived by her daughters, Glenda Green of Carrollton, MS and Sandy (Fred) Maxie...

Frances Christine Lofton

Frances Christine Lofton

Aug 12, 2025

Frances Christine Lofton, 87, of Mooreville, Mississippi passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Rosewood Assisted Living. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 15, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m., at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Neal Ramage will officiate the service.

Frances was born May 17, 1938, in...

Billy Dean Cook

Billy Dean Cook

Aug 9, 2025

Billy Dean Cook

Born May 15, 1929 - Died August 9, 2025

Billy was a lifelong resident of Attala County, Mississippi. He spent the last 5 years with his niece, Judy, in Southaven, Mississippi.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, John David Cook and Ida Grice Cook, his siblings, W.J. Cook, Edith Maxine Newsom, Dorothy Ann Kaye, Vivian Estelle Hodges, and...

Kerry Glynn Gregory

Kerry Glynn Gregory

Aug 7, 2025

Kerry Glynn Gregory, 73, of Kosciusko, Mississippi passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at his residence. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 11, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Ebenezer Cemetery. Rev. Kenny Gentry and Rev....

Dennis Dewey Wray, MSGT, Retired

Dennis Dewey Wray, MSGT, Retired

Aug 6, 2025

Dennis Dewey Wray, Master Sergeant, Retired, 89, of McCool, Mississippi passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at his residence. Visitation is from 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Doty Springs Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 2:00 p.m., at Doty Springs Baptist Church with burial at Doty Springs Cemetery. Rev. Tony Fortenberry will...

Roy Newton Moore

Roy Newton Moore

Jul 30, 2025

Roy Newton Moore, age 88, resident of the Liberty Chapel Community in McCool, MS, departed this life for his Heavenly home on July 30, 2025. A faithful husband, caring father, and loving grandfather, Roy was a Christian gentleman with a strict moral compass who diligently prayed for his family, friends, and community. A strict rule follower, he never said a...

Melba J. Proctor

Melba J. Proctor

Jul 27, 2025

Melba J. Proctor nee Dixon, age 85, of Beecher, Illinois, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 27, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Proctor. Loving mother of Dev Proctor, Chris (Pam) Proctor and Stephanie Proctor. Cherished grandmother of Natalie Proctor and Jessica Proctor. Dear sister of Larry Dixon. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by...

Jimmy Coy Strahan

Jimmy Coy Strahan

Jul 26, 2025

Vaiden, MS

Mr. Jimmy Coy Strahan 66, passed this life Saturday, July 26, 2025 at this residence in Vaiden, MS.

Services will be announced later.

Mr. Strahan was a carpenter and attended Hebron Baptist Church and Vaiden Baptist Church.

Jimmy is survived by his Sister Debra Strahan and Brother Timmy (Tammy) Strahan one niece Nicole (Chris) Schuster, one nephew Timothy (Charlotte) Strahan, one great-niece...

Dr. Donald Weaver

Dr. Donald Weaver

Jul 25, 2025

Donald Quinten Weaver went to be with our Lord and Savior on July 25, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born on July 2, 1946, in Amory, MS to Ira Quinten Weaver and Mildred Holloway Weaver. Don graduated from Morton High School in 1964 where he lettered in football, basketball, and track. He attended Mississippi State University where...

Burl Lamar Hodge, Jr.

Burl Lamar Hodge, Jr.

Jul 23, 2025

Burl Lamar Hodge, Jr., 78, of Ethel, Mississippi passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Mississippi Baptist Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Carson Ridge Baptist Church. Graveside services will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Carson Ridge Cemetery. Rev. Matt Steed is officiating the services.

Burl was...