Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Attala County Mississippi

George Ellen Chandler

George Ellen Chandler

Dec 2, 2023

George Ellen Taylor Chandler, Kosciusko resident and retired legal secretary, died on Saturday, December 2, 2023, after battling Parkinson’s Disease. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday evening, December 4, at Jordan Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Visitation will be on Tuesday morning from 9: 30 a.m. to 10: 30 a.m. in the...

Jack  Rhodes

Jack Rhodes

Nov 30, 2023

Jack Rhodes, 90, of Kosciusko, Mississippi passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Winston County Nursing Home. Visitation is from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 4, 2023, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral service is at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 4, 2023, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Parkway Cemetery. Rev. Jeremy Tillman is...

Mickey  Burns

Mickey Burns

Nov 30, 2023

Mickey Burns, 87, of Ethel, MS, died November 30, 2023. He was an engineer who designed the water system in Jackson, MS. He was a member of Ethel Baptist Church. He was a veteran who served as a Master Machinist in the United States Navy. Mr. Burns was a Mason of the Scottish Rite and York Rite, with membership...

Ritha  Overton  Moore

Ritha Overton Moore

Nov 28, 2023

Ritha Overton Moore, 72, of French Camp, Mississippi passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Visitation 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., December 1, 2023, at Jordan Funeral Home and 9:00 a.m. until 10 a.m. Saturday, December 2, 2023, at First United Pentecostal Church in Kosciusko. Funeral service will be held at 10:00...

Adrian (A.D.)  Dent  Mcbeath

Adrian (A.D.) Dent Mcbeath

Nov 24, 2023

Adrian Dent McBeath, 98, passed away November 24, 2023, at his home in The Woodlands, Texas. A.D. was born to Mr. And Mrs. John Cullen McBeath in Newton, Mississippi, on May 9, 1925.

After graduating from Newton High School in May of 1943, he entered the United States Army, serving in World War ll. Mr. McBeath was...

Wes Breazeale

Wes Breazeale

Nov 23, 2023

William Wesley Breazeale of Kosciusko, MS, was born August 17, 1972, to Sherrell G. and Juanita Beckham Breazeale of Philadelphia, MS. He entered the gates of heaven with thanksgiving and praise on November 23, 2023, at the age of 51. It was fitting that Wes met his Savior and Lord on Thanksgiving Day. Along with his parents, Wes leaves...

Bro. Ricky  Summers

Bro. Ricky Summers

Nov 19, 2023

Bro. Ricky Summers, 66, of Kosciusko, Mississippi passed away at home Sunday, November 19, 2023. Visitation is 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral service is at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Parkway Cemetery. Rev. Greg Ballard, and Rev. Justin Davis...

Mary Sills  Hodges

Mary Sills Hodges

Nov 17, 2023

Mrs. Mary Sills Hodges age 89, passed this life on Friday, November 17, 2023, at St. Dominic/Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will 11:00 am Monday, November 20, 2023, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 11:00 am Monday, November 20, 2023, at Jordan Funeral Home with burial in Jerusalem Cemetery.  Rev. Wayne...

Danny Ray Biggart

Danny Ray Biggart

Nov 17, 2023

Mr. Danny Ray Biggart age 68, passed this life November 17, 2023, at his residence. A memorial service will be held 12:00 p.m., Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Thomastown Baptist Church.  Danny was a retired truck driver. He is survived by his wife Wanda Watkins Biggart, a daughter Angela Hernandez and her husband Mitchell. Two Grandchildren Brittany McCray of...

Janice  Mann

Janice Mann

Nov 15, 2023

Janice Carol Mann, 75, of Kosciusko, Mississippi passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center. Graveside service is 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Parkway Cemetery. Rev. Mike Barrentine and Jeremy Grantham are officiating.

Janice was born October 17, 1948, in Attala County, Mississippi to Grover Doris Grantham and Vera Lee...

Robert  Pinkard

Robert Pinkard

Nov 3, 2023

Robert E. Pinkard, 78, passed away on November 3, 2023. “Bob” was born on February 18, 1945, to Corene C. and Robert L. Pinkard. He was a native of Kosciusko, Mississippi. He moved to California when he was 14 years old and throughout his life he lived in Mississippi and California. He grew up attending Scotts Valley Baptist church...

Doris Ann  Hood  Belk

Doris Ann Hood Belk

Nov 1, 2023

Doris Ann Hood Belk, 86, President and owner of Mitchell Metal Products passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Visitation is from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Jordan Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Jordan Funeral Home...

William  Lamar   Hooker

William Lamar Hooker

Oct 25, 2023

William Lamar Hooker, 84, of Kosciusko, Mississippi passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at his residence. Visitation is 1:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Sunday, October 29, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church of Kosciusko 603 Smythe Street Kosciusko, Mississippi 39090.  Funeral service is at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, October 29, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church of Kosciusko 603 Smythe Street Kosciusko,...

Carolyn  Green  Prewitt

Carolyn Green Prewitt

Oct 19, 2023

Carolyn Green Prewitt, 83, of Kosciusko, Mississippi passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, at St. Dominic's Memorial Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Visitation is from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services are at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 23, 2023, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Parkway Cemetery. Rev. Doyle...

Janet  Fullilove

Janet Fullilove

Oct 18, 2023

Janet Fullilove, 89, of Kosciusko, Mississippi passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at her residence in Texas. Visitation is from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., Saturday at Jordan Funeral Home. Graveside service is at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Parkway Cemetery.

Janet was born August 29, 1934, in Kosciusko, Mississippi to Henry Edward...

Bruce  Milam

Bruce Milam

Oct 18, 2023

Bruce Milam, 69, of West, Mississippi passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at his residence. Visitation is from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Jordan Funeral Home.

A memorial service will follow the visitation at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the Jordan Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Gene Richardson is officiating.

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Dianne  O'Cain

Dianne O'Cain

Oct 15, 2023

Dianne O’Cain, 54, of Kosciusko, Mississippi passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023, at her residence. Visitation is 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 17, 2023, and 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral service is at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow...

Rosa  N Sowers

Rosa N Sowers

Oct 15, 2023

Born: February 3, 1926, Tuckerman, Arkansas

Died: October 15, 2023, Starkville, Mississippi

On February 3, 1926, Sam and Maggie (Haynes) McDonald of Tuckerman, Arkansas were blessed by the birth of their first child, Rosa Nell McDonald. Rosa was the eldest of eight children and grew up in Tuckerman and Wichita, Kansas. After attending...

Jimmy  Moss

Jimmy Moss

Oct 8, 2023

Jimmy Moss, 70, of Kosciusko, Mississippi passed away October 8, 2023, at St. Dominics Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Visitation is 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Jordan Funeral Home. Graveside service is at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Nile Church of Christ Cemetery. Rev. Les Ferguson will officiate.

Jimmy...

Randy  Shields

Randy Shields

Oct 8, 2023

Randy D. Shields, 74, of Kosciusko, Mississippi passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Baptist Medical Center Attala. Visitation is 12 :00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Jordan Funeral Home. Graveside service is 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Parkway Cemetery. Rev. Doyle Mitchell is officiating.

Randy was born July...