Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Attala County Mississippi

Jessie Melcher Ramage

Jessie Melcher Ramage

Nov 21, 2016

Jessie M. Ramage Hesterville Community Jessie M. Ramage, 88, passed away Monday, November 21, 2016 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, November 22 at Jordan Funeral Home in Kosciusko. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 23 in the Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the...

William "Bill" Martin Myers

William "Bill" Martin Myers

Nov 18, 2016

Dr. William "Bill" Martin Myers, Sr. Kosciusko, MS Dr. William Myers, Sr. died Friday, November 18, 2016 at Mississippi Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation is 1:30-3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Jordan Funeral Home. Services are 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Jordan Funeral Home. Rev. Barry Corbett and Rev. Mike Myers will officiate the services....

Betty Sue Hamilton

Betty Sue Hamilton

Nov 16, 2016

CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF BETTY SUE HAMILTON JULY 13, 1949 - November 16, 2016 On July 13, 1949, Betty Sue Hamilton was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, to Claudie Hamilton and Merle Thornton Hamilton. Sue was greeted by her sister, Mary Anne, and later her baby sister, Claudia Jean. The Hamilton girls have always shared a special sister bond. From...

Mary Katherine Whitam Jenkins

Mary Katherine Whitam Jenkins

Nov 13, 2016

KOSCIUSKO, MS. – A Mass of Resurrection for Mary Katherine Whitam Jenkins, 84, of Sallis, MS, who died November, 13, 2016 will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, November 16 at St. Therese Catholic Church with Rev. Odel Medina, S.T. officiating. Burial will follow at the Harmonia Congregational Methodist Church in Sallis, MS under the direction of Jordan...

Leita Meredith Thomas Brown

Leita Meredith Thomas Brown

Nov 11, 2016

Brown, Leita Meredith Thomas: 105 years old. August 26, 1911 - November 11, 2016. Born in Kosciusko, Mississippi where a hard life was rewarded with much joy and happiness. Along with her seven sisters and three brothers she enjoyed the blessings that a large and loving family bring. These memories stayed with her for the rest of her life....

Judy Darlene Curry

Judy Darlene Curry

Nov 9, 2016

He made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. Our Special Angel lived her peaceful and quiet life in all Godliness and Holiness fulfilling this...

Karen Faye Mangrum

Karen Faye Mangrum

Nov 7, 2016

Karen Faye Mangrum, 51, died Monday, November 7, 2016 at her home. Funeral services are at 1 p.m. Friday, November 11 at Doty Springs Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Doty Springs Cemetery. Rev. Larry Odom will officiate. Survivors include brother, Rickey Mangrum and wife, Pam of Brandon; and sisters, Vickie Box and husband, Stanley and Patsy...

Davis M. Thompson

Davis M. Thompson

Nov 5, 2016

Davis M. Thompson, Jr. Kosciusko Obituary for a Great Christian man Although there is sadness in our hearts, we celebrate the wonderful life of our dad, Davis Thompson. He went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the age of 81. We know Sharon Kay and Melisa were waiting on him with open arms!...

Oberia Hughes Cummins

Oberia Hughes Cummins

Nov 2, 2016

Oberia Hughes Cummins, 93, died Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at her home in Pearl, MS. Visitation is from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Jordan Funeral Home in Kosciusko. Funeral services are at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, November 5 in the Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Parkway Cemetery. Rev. Donald Self will officiate. She...

Jon Robin Swinney

Jon Robin Swinney

Oct 28, 2016

Jon R. Swinney of Kosciusko, beloved husband and father passed away at 55 in his home on Oct. 28, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Jennifer Swinney and his seven children, Jessica Marie and spouse Richard Griffin, Victoria Anne engaged to Chandler Lacey, Robert Sean and spouse Lauren Bell, Molly Jo, James Joseph, Mary Elizabeth...

Sam Wayne Mcdonald

Sam Wayne Mcdonald

Oct 27, 2016

Sam Wayne McDonald, born June 4, 1925 in Attala County, MS passed away peacefully at his home in Mendenhall, MS surrounded by family on October 27, 2016. Sam was a proud veteran who served in both the Navy and Army for over twenty years. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy in the South...

Louie Barton Canon

Louie Barton Canon

Oct 25, 2016

Louie Barton Canon, Sr., born November 4, 1921, in Grubbs, AR, went home to be with the Lord on October 25, 2016, in Spring, TX. He was preceded in death by a son, Terry Ross Canon, and his beloved wife of nearly 70 years, Ruth, whom he married on November 17, 1946. She passed away on October 5, 2016....

John Keith Chaney

John Keith Chaney

Oct 22, 2016

John Keith Chaney, of Kosciusko, MS, died on October 22, 2016, at the VA Hospital in Jackson, MS. He was 91. He was born in Little Rock, MS, on September 22, 1925, to Ethel and Irvin Chaney. He enlisted in the army in 1942 and retired after twenty years of service. He obtained the rank of First Sergeant and...

Helen Sanders Gann

Helen Sanders Gann

Oct 18, 2016

Helen Sanders Gann, 97, died at her home in Kosciusko, MS on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. She is survived by her only son, Lloyd Gann, III (Margaret); a granddaughter, Julie Gann Hunter (Stephen); a great-grandson, Cameron White; and a great-granddaughter, Caydie White; and by several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Gann was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Gann,...

Grady Edward Gray

Grady Edward Gray

Oct 12, 2016

Grady Edward "Eddie" Gray was born July 25, 1944 and moved to his new address with the Lord on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. Eddie was 72 years old. Eddie was a faithful member of the Thomastown Baptist Church. He served as the Discipleship Training Director and Discipleship Training Teacher. He was also a member of the church choir. He...

Ruth Smith Cannon

Ruth Smith Cannon

Oct 6, 2016

Mrs. Cannon was born April 12, 1923. Ruth graduated from Kosciusko High School and attended Mississippi State Women's College. Ruth and Louis were married on November 17, 1946 and were blessed with almost 70 years together. Ruth and Louis were active members of the Bethel Methodist Church of Kosciusko. She is survived by husband, Louie Canon, Sr of Spring,...

Robert Dylan Chamblee

Robert Dylan Chamblee

Oct 6, 2016

Dylan is survived by his girlfriend, Kristian Clark, and their daughter, Madyson Chamblee, both of Louisville; father, Scott (Genny) Chamblee, of Kosciusko; mother, Leigh O'Briant (Greg) Gilbert, of Meridian; brothers and sisters, Matthew Chamblee, of Kosciusko, Cameron Gilbert, of Meridian, Mia Munoz, of Kosciusko, and Alyssa Gilbert, of Meridian; and his maternal grandparents, Bobby and Linda O'Briant, of Bolton....

Earline Hemphill Lepard

Earline Hemphill Lepard

Oct 5, 2016

Earline Hemphill Lepard, 84, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016. Visitation is Friday, October 7 from 5-9 p.m. at Wake Forest United Pentecostal Church in Thomastown. Funeral services are Saturday at 11 a.m. at Wake Forest with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Greg Fortenberry will officiate. She was a member of Wake Forest United Pentecostal Church...