Oct 7, 2023

Sylvia Carol Purvis, 71, of Ethel, MS, passed away on October 7, 2023, following a lengthy illness. Sylvia was born October 17, 1951, to William D. (Bill) and Lanie Rone Purvis, of Ethel, MS. A Celebration of Life will be held at Jordan Funeral Home on Saturday October 14, 2023, at 1:00 pm with visitation prior to the service...

Oct 7, 2023

Howard Cecil (H.C.) Ellison, 97, of Ethel, Mississippi, left for his home in heaven surrounded by family on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

Howard was born on August 8, 1926, near Vardaman, Mississippi to Hubert and Vivian (Cole) Ellison. The family of 3 moved soon after his birth to Tallahatchie County, Mississippi and farmed near the...

Sep 29, 2023

William C. “Bill” Wade, 74, of the Bear Creek Community, passed away, Friday, September 29, 2023, in Gulfport. Visitation will be Monday, October 2, 2023, at the Bear Creek Baptist Church from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the Church. Interment will be in the Bear Creek Cemetery with Dwight Luckett, Don...

Sep 26, 2023

Michael Robert Ryan, 79, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Baptist Medical Center-Attala in Kosciusko, MS. Memorial Services will take place at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the First Presbyterian Church of Kosciusko, with Rev. Phillip Palmertree officiating the services.

Mike was born to Jerry and Mary Mackey Ryan on February 1,...

Sep 24, 2023

Syprenia “Sy” Harp, 65, of Kosciusko, Mississippi passed away September 24, 2023, at her residence. Visitation is 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Jordan Funeral Home. Randy Rhodes is officiating.

Syprenia was born August 31, 1958, in Texas to Percy E. Greenlee and Mary Sanders Greenlee. She retired from the state...

Sep 23, 2023

John Travis Thornton, “Travis,” age 90, passed away September 23rd. He was born August 30, 1933, in Kosciusko, MS to John T and Stella Gober Thornton, whose great-grandparents were early settlers in Mississippi. He graduated from Kosciusko High School, attended Sunflower Junior College (Mississippi Delta Community College) and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Delta State University in...

Sep 21, 2023

Emmitt W. Simmons, 77, of Ethel, Mississippi passed away September 21, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. Visitation is 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Jordan Funeral Home. Graveside service is at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Marvin Chapel Cemetery. Rev. Dewitt Bain and Rev. Matt Steed will officiate.

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Sep 18, 2023

Nan Summers, 62, of Kosciusko passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, at Choctaw Regional Medical Center. Visitation is 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral service is 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Parkway Cemetery. Dr. Danny Dodds, Bro. Justin Davis, and Bro. Greg...

Sep 16, 2023

Dorlis Rae Frazier Cummins, 93, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, at her granddaughter’s residence in Senatobia. Visitation will be Friday, September 22, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Crestview Church in Kosciusko. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the church. Interment will follow at Parkway Cemetery in Kosciusko with Rev. Jerry Meggs and Rev....

Sep 15, 2023

Hugh David Bain, 77, of Kosciusko, Mississippi passed away surrounded by his family after a brave battle with cancer on September 15, 2023, at Baptist Medical Center Attala. Visitation is 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, September 17, 2023, and 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m., Monday, September 18, 2023, at Jordan Funeral Home. Graveside service is at 11:00 a.m.,...

Sep 13, 2023

Tommie “Tom” Lee Battles, 87, of Kosciusko passed away at home on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Baptist- Memorial Hospital. Visitation is 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 15, 2023, and 12 p.m. until 1 p.m., Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral service is at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Jordan Funeral Home...

Sep 9, 2023

Pennie Shea Burkes, 56, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, surrounded by family after a day of fun and laughter. Visitation is from 10:00 am until 11:00 am Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Jordan Funeral Home in Kosciusko. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am from the Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow in Carson Ridge Cemetery....

Sep 8, 2023

Charles William “Tex” Ritter, Jr. transitioned from this world on Friday, September 8, 2023. The youngest child of Charles Ritter, Sr and Ora Carter Ritter, he graduated from Hatley High School and earned a degree in Agriculture from Mississippi State University (MSU) in 1956. In addition, he received the 1995 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Alumnus of the...

Sep 7, 2023

William Patrick Adam “Pat” Power, age 43, of Knoxville, Tennessee, died September 7, 2023. Pat was born August 25, 1980. He attended Farragut Schools and Pellissippi State. Pat held various positions as an automotive technician, and he passed his love of working on all mechanical things to his son, Fletcher. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and family vacations at St....

Sep 7, 2023

Brenda Skeen Robinson, 75, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Kosciusko.

Brenda was born in Bolivar County, Mississippi, on May 8, 1948, along with her twin sister, Linda. They were inseparable best friends and walked through all of life’s highs and lows together.

In 1965, she...

Sep 7, 2023

James Herman Middleton, Jr., 86, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS.

Mr. Middleton was a French Camp Presbyterian Church member and a retired teacher at French Camp Academy. He served in the United States Army from 1955-1958. He was loved by his students and received numerous recognitions as...

Sep 6, 2023

Charlie May, 75, of Simpson Community of Choctaw County passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at his residence. Visitation is 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 10, 2023, at New Haven Baptist Church. Graveside services are at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the New Haven Cemetery in Choctaw County. Rev. Derek May is officiating.

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Sep 5, 2023

Ralph F. Self, Jr., 71, is healed and rests in Heaven in the arms of Jesus. Mr. Self passed away at his residence in Hesterville, Mississippi, on September 5, 2023.

Mr. Self was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi on March 24, 1952. He was married to his beloved wife of 51 years, Brenda (Ramage) Self. He proudly served...

Aug 28, 2023

Kristen Lindsey Kittrell, 22, of Kosciusko, Mississippi left this world to meet her Heavenly Father on August 28, 2023, at Neshoba General Hospital.

Visitation is 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 1, 2023 at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 1st at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel, with...

Aug 28, 2023

Tracy Tyler Weaver, 46, of Kosciusko passed away August 28, 2023, at her residence. Visitation is from 12:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m., Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2: 30 p.m., Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Marvin Chapel Cemetery. Rev. Jeremy Tillman will...