Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Attala County Mississippi
Emily Holt Morris
Aug 24, 2014
Emily Holt Harrelson Morris went home to her Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday August 24, 2014 after a long battle with COPD, emphysema and breast cancer. She was born, 07-25-1939 in Attala County, and reared in Kosciusko. After her marriage, she traveled extensively with her husband who was in the military. They returned to Mississippi and she was employed...
Laura R. Mangrum
Aug 20, 2014
Mrs. Mangrum was born Dec. 28, 1934 in Attala County. She was a nurse, and a member of Doty Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, Rickey Mangrum of Flowood; daughters, Vickie Box (Stanley) of Ethel, Patsy Mangrum of Memphis, TN, and Karen Mangrum of Ethel; grandchildren, Joel Mangrum, Laura Sanders, Ben Mangrum, and Heather Box; seven great-grandchildren; brothers,...
Faye Elizabeth Gilbert
Aug 17, 2014
Faye Elizabeth Gilbert, 82, passed away in Greenville, SC. Cremation has been effected. Faye was born May 21, 1932 in Kosciusko, MS to Thomas W. and Ada Lee Weeks Gilbert. She attended Aponauge grade school and graduated from McAdams High School in 1950. Faye enjoyed all sports and was an avid basketball player. Her working career began in the...
Evelyn H. Thompson
Aug 16, 2014
Evelyn Lucille Hand Thompson of Brandon, MS, was called to her Eternal home on August 16, 2014, after a brief illness in St. Dominic Hospital. Originally from West, MS, she was the daughter of Fred and Lillie Hand and the youngest of 4 children. A graduate of West High School, she received a BS degree in Business Education from...
Shirley Ann Graham
Aug 16, 2014
Mrs. Graham was born Feb. 18, 1935, in Attala County. She was a member of Ethel Baptist Church. Those surviving her are her children, Sherry Valentine, of Baton Rouge, LA, Mike Graham, Rhonda (Mike) Johnson, Phillip Graham, all of Ethel, Scott (Taresa) Graham, of Philadelphia, and Kim (Mark) Bradberry, of Ethel; grandchildren, Stephanie Keesing, Chris Rodgers, Jamie Holly, Katie...
Nettie Coleman
Aug 16, 2014
Mrs. Coleman is survived by her sons, Junior Coleman, Jerry Coleman, both of Kosciusko, and Joe Coleman, of Jackson; daughters, Ruby Jones, of Fort Worth, TX, Bobbie Coleman, Kris Coleman, both of Kosciusko, and Frances Oakes, of Bartlett, TN; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Orene Wilson
Aug 15, 2014
Mrs. Wilson is survived by her son, Ray L. Dempsey, and her daughter, Louise Pinkston, both of Weir; 13 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Wilson; a son, Alfred Dempsey, and a daughter, Eleanor Dempsey.
Roy Travis Lewis
Aug 14, 2014
Roy Travis Lewis, 85, a retired salesman, died August 14, 2014 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. Visitation is Friday, August 15, 2014 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Jordan Funeral Home in Kosciusko. Funeral services are 12:00 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2014 in the Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Parkway Cemetery. Jordan...
Shirley Ann Smith
Aug 13, 2014
Shirley Frazier Smith at the age of 75 departed this life on August 13, 2014 in Gulfport, MS. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, August 15, 2014 at Jordan's Funeral Home in Kosciusko, MS. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Parkway Cemetery in Kosciusko,...
John Allen Blaine
Aug 11, 2014
John Allen Blaine, Sr., 67, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 11, 2014. Visitation is Tuesday, August 12, 2014 from 5-8 p.m. at Jordan Funeral Home in Kosciusko. Funeral services are 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2014 in the Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Ebenezer Cemetery. Jordan Funeral Home is in charge of...
Perry Jerone Lishman
Aug 5, 2014
Dr. Perry Jerone Lishman, 56, a specialist of emergency room medicine, died August 5, 2014. Visitation is Saturday, August 9, 2014 from 11- 1 p.m. at Jordan Funeral Home in Kosciusko. Funeral services are 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2014 in the Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Parkway Cemetery. Jordan Funeral Home is in charge of...
Vivion Valentine Reed Jennings
Jul 31, 2014
Vivion Valentine Reed Jennings, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at her home in Pensacola. "Miss Vivion" was beloved by all who knew and met her. She was born on June 27, 1920 in Dyersburg, TN to John H. and Nell Thomas Blood Reed. She was the youngest of four. Her brothers were John Jewell Reed,...
Boyd Bradford Thompson
Jul 28, 2014
Services for Boyd Bradford Thompson will be held Friday, August 1, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Cook and Rev. Derrick Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at Parkway Cemetery. Mr. Thompson, 87, of Kosciusko died Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at the Mississippi State Veterans Home. Boyd and his wife would have celebrated their...
Dave J. Dees
Jul 27, 2014
Dave J. Dees, 86, died on July 27, 2014 at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from 10-11 a.m. at Jordan Funeral Home in Kosciusko. Graveside services will be Tuesday at Parkway Cemetery in Kosciusko. Jordan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Rev. Allen Dees will officiate. He was born...
Coy Richard Sorenson
Jul 26, 2014
Coy Richard Sorenson, 21, died on Saturday, July 26, 2014. Visitation will be Friday, August 1, 2014 from 5-8 p.m. at Jordan Funeral Home in Kosciusko. Funeral services will be on Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Jordan Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Mcclenny, FL. Jordan Funeral Home is in charge of...
Odene Nash Mcmullin
Jul 25, 2014
Odene Nash McMullin of Kosciusko, age 83, died July 25, 2014 at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson, MS. A graveside service was held Sunday, July 27 at 1:00 p.m. at Parkway Cemetery in Kosciusko, MS with Rev. Derrick Wilson officiating. She was a member of Parkway Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walker and Frances...
Eliza Jane "Janie" Duncan Thomas
Jul 23, 2014
Eliza Jane "Janie" Duncan Thomas, 94, died Wednesday, July 23, 2014 in the Attala County Nursing Center in Kosciusko. Visitation is 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, July 25 at Jordan Funeral Home in Kosciusko, MS. Graveside services are 10 a.m. on Saturday in the Parkway Cemetery. Jordan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Dr. Don Patterson will officiate. She...
Sandra Elizabeth Snell Deason
Jul 2, 2014
Mrs. Sandra Elizabeth Snell Deason, 69, was born in Mercer, PA. She grew up in Holmes Co, MS. She last resided in Kosciusko. Her eternal home is with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She passed away July 2, 2014 at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson. She fought a brave battle from an extended illness. Visitation was from 9-11...
Orene Ward Love
Jul 2, 2014
Mary Orene Ward Love was born in French Camp, MS on July 26, 1924 to Jim and Hattie Simpson Ward. She passed from this life on July 2, 2014 at her residence in French Camp. She married Harold F. Love on June 14, 1944. They were married until Harold's death on July 30, 2006. Mrs. Love was an active...
Joel Thomas Edwards
Jun 18, 2014
Joel Thomas Edwards, 90, passed from this life into his eternal home on June 18, 2014. Visitation is from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 22. Funeral services are 4 p.m. Sunday, June 22 at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Derrick Wilson, Rev. Walter Hines and Rev. Don Cook will officiate. Mr. Edwards was born March 31, 1924 to Tom and...
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