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Local Obituaries for Attala County Mississippi
Tommy McKnight
Mar 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Tommy Lamar McKnight.
Born on August 4th, 1948, to Ralph McKnight and Helen McKnight, Tommy passed away on the evening of March 24, 2025, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center at the age of 76.
Tommy was the adored patriarch of the McKnight family, as he was a...
Jane Pender Craft
Mar 23, 2025
Jane Pender Craft
February 5, 1935- March 23, 2025
Jane Pender Craft, 90, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. She was surrounded by her three daughters, Mary, Beth, and Dianne, at the time of her passing.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26,...
Kimberly Wiggers
Mar 18, 2025
Kimberly Leigh Wiggers of Flowood, Mississippi, passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 19, 2025. She was born to Faye and Scott Wiggers on March 29, 1977. Kim was a 1995 graduate of Kosciusko High School. While growing up, Kim spent countless hours learning and leading in her church youth group at First Baptist Church where her mother was...
Lyndol Jean Bell Ellison
Mar 17, 2025
Lyndol Jean Bell Ellison, born May 2, 1926, in Ethel, Mississippi, went to be with her Lord on March 17, 2025. She was the firstborn of Norman and Gladys Bell.
Lyndol dedicated her life to education, earning her degree from Delta State Teacher’s College and shaping young minds as an elementary teacher at Hill Demonstration School, Merigold Elementary, Brazil Elementary and...
Josephine Fulcher Cook
Mar 17, 2025
Josephine Fulcher Cook passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 17, 2025, surrounded by her family. A native of Winston County, Jo was a graduate of Ellison Ridge School. She attended East Central Community College and Mississippi State University where she earned a degree in business education. She met the love of her life – Arthur Milton Cook...
Marilyn Kaye Campbell
Mar 11, 2025
Marilyn Kaye Campbell, 74, of Kosciusko, Mississippi passed away March 11,2025, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Doty Springs Cemetery. Rev....
Kailey Burroughs
Mar 7, 2025
R. Kailey Burroughs, 76, resident of Kosciusko, died Friday, March 7, 2025.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Crestview Church. A second visitation will be at Crestview Church from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025. The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on...
William Jerry Roberts
Mar 4, 2025
William Jerry Roberts, 82, a native of Kosciusko, Mississippi, passed away on March 4, 2025. Mr. Roberts served our country during the Vietnam War in the Army and Army Reserves until he was honorably discharged, receiving several medals and certificates. He was a retired truck driver and worked for Willie Goss as a security guard for many years.
Jerry is survived...
Lawrence Clark
Mar 3, 2025
Lawrence "LC" Clark, 72, stepped through Heaven’s doors on March 3, 2025, at his home in French Camp, Mississippi. Born on May 2, 1952, in Kosciusko, Mississippi, he lived a life marked by faith, family, and dedication.
A graduate of French Camp Academy, Lawrence built a diverse and accomplished career. He worked at Ackerman Steel Mill before excelling as a business...
Happy T. Grice
Mar 2, 2025
Happy Travis Grice passed on to glory March 2, 2025, at 2:45 pm, at the V.A. nursing home in Kosciusko, MS. He was born at home in Attala Co. MS, on April 19, 1933.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Leora Pullan Grice; his sisters, Charleen Grice Bagwell and Lorrine Grice Bailey Hogan; his brother, Osmand Leo...
Marene Pender Lewis
Mar 1, 2025
Marene Pender Lewis, 92, of Starkville, Mississippi, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, after a brief illness. Marene was born February 2, 1933, in Attala County, Mississippi, to James Leon Pender and Maggie Gertrude Siddon Pender. She was married to Roy T. Lewis in 1952 and they spent their 62 years of marriage in Jackson before his passing in 2014.
Marene...
Joe Dudley Cheek
Mar 1, 2025
Joe Dudley Cheek, 85, of Kosciusko, MS, passed away on March 1, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation is Wednesday, March 5, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral Services are Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Jordan Funeral Home with burial in Parkway Cemetery. Rev. Doyle Mitchell will officiate...
Betty Pender Harper
Feb 27, 2025
Betty Pender Harper passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on February 27, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and joyful memories. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Her family will receive loved ones on Saturday, March 8, in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Jordan Funeral Home,...
Judith Gayle Alderman
Feb 23, 2025
Following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's, Judith Gayle Alderman of Kosciusko, MS, passed away on February 23, 2025, at the age of 81. Visitation and services will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Kosciusko, MS, with Bro. Barry Corbett, Bro. Luke Gardner and Bro. Mark Parnell officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm-2:00...
Judy Lindsey
Feb 21, 2025
Judy Kate Lindsey, 75, of Scottsville, KY, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Medical Center at Bowling Green. Visitation is 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Monday, February 24, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home. A second visitation will be 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Carson Ridge Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 25,...
James "Jimmy" Wallace
Feb 19, 2025
With deep sadness but with abiding faith in the love and mercy of God our Father, the family announces the death of James Kelly Wallace, 88, of Kosciusko, Mississippi, on February 19, 2025.
Jimmy, as he was known to all, was born in Jackson, Mississippi, on December 28, 1936, to James Fred and Laura Estelle “Bebe” Rhymes Wallace. He grew up...
Billy Frank Pearson, Sr.
Feb 15, 2025
Billy Frank Pearson, Sr., 67, of Kosciusko, MS, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, at his home. Visitation is 12:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m., Monday, February 17, 2025. Graveside services are at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 17, 2025, at Parkway Cemetery, Kosciusko, MS. Dr. Todd Plunkett will officiate the services.
Mr. Pearson was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Frank Pearson and...
Brenda Gail Miller
Feb 15, 2025
Brenda Gail Miller, 68, of Kosciusko, MS, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Attala County Nursing Center in Kosciusko, MS. Graveside services are at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 17, 2025, at Marvin Chapel Cemetery in Kosciusko, MS. Rev. Danny Townsend will officiate the services.
Mrs. Miller is survived by her husband, Larry Don Miller, of Kosciusko, MS, and daughter,...
Danny Parish
Feb 9, 2025
Thomas Daniel “Danny” Parish, 72, of McCool, Mississippi, passed away on February 9, 2025, at his daughter’s residence. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 14, 2025, at Bear Creek Church. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 14, 2025, at Bear Creek Church, with a burial at Bear Creek Cemetery. Rev. Nathan...
Jerry Allen
Feb 9, 2025
Jerry Allen, 78, of Kosciusko, Mississippi, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at G.V. Sonny Montgomery V. A. Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, and 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Jordan...
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