Jordan Funeral Home

12/24/2025

As we gather with loved ones this holiday season, we want to extend our warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas to all.
In this special time of reflection, may we remember the profound meaning of the birth of Jesus Christ—the gift of hope, love, and salvation He brings to the world.
May His light fill your hearts with lasting peace and joyful cheer!

12/23/2025

Betty Jean Ballard

Betty Jean Ballard, 81, of French Camp, Mississippi, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025, at her residence, with her family. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday December 28, 2025, at Bethsaida Baptist Church with burial at Bethsaida Cemetery. Rev. Rudy French will officiate the services.

Betty was born on August 28, 1944, to Everette Hulon Collier and Myrtie Lee Parker in Grenada, Mississippi. She retired from the State of Mississippi. She worked as a bookkeeper for most of her life. Betty was a member of Bethsaida Baptist Church.

Betty is survived by her son, Roger (Katie) Ballard of Springtown, Texas; daughters, Sharon (Greg) D’Angelo of New Orleans, Louisiana and Suzanne (Rick) Story of French Camp, Mississippi; grandchildren- Nicole (Adam) Terrebonne of Prairieville, Louisiana, Ned (Angel) Dudoussat of Metairie, Louisiana, Caitlin (Gabe) Rosamano of Kenner, Louisiana, Rhett (Samantha) Ballard of Springtown, Texas, Chandler Story of Metairie, Louisiana, Gabriel D’Angelo of Metairie, Louisiana, Tyler Story of Starkville, Mississippi, Miranda (Austin) Williams of Mathison, Mississippi, and Petty Officer, II Class, Brock Ballard, U.S. Navy, of Norfolk, Virginia; and 11 Great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Everette Hulon Collier and Myrtie Lee Parker, her husband, Jimmie Ballard, her sister, Sue Herman, and her brothers, Hester Collier, Arnold Collier, Hulon Collier, and Wesley Collier.

Serving as pallbearers are Rhett Ballard, Ned Dudoussat, Gabriel D’Angelo, Chandler Story, Tyler Story, and Curtis Collier. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Adam Terrebonne, Gabe Rosamano, Austin Williams, and Randall Collier.

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12/22/2025

John David Oakes

John David Oakes, Jr, 67, of Bartlett, Tennessee, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 27, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m., December 27, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Brister Cemetery. Rev. David Johnson will officiate the services.

John was born on November 20, 1958, to John David Oakes, Sr., and Shirley Jean Erwin in Pittsburgh. He was in Maintenance. John loved to fish, go boating, and bowling.

John is survived by his wife, Letha Oakes of Bartlett, Tennessee; son, John Kevin (Kassie) Oakes of Louisville, North Carolina; grandson, Jude Oakes; sister, Lena Spears of Cordova, Tennessee; and aunts Pearline Cummins and Betty Long.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John David Oakes, Sr. and Shirley Jean Erwin, sisters, Shirley Davis and Sharon Johnson.

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12/21/2025

Rachel Brett Matthews

Rachel Brett Matthews, 92, of Pearl, Mississippi formerly of Kosciusko, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, at her residence. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, December 26, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Kosciusko City Cemetery. Her nephew Bracky Brett will officiate the services.

Rachel was born February 18, 1933, to Homer Brett and Etta Galloway in Attala County, Mississippi. She was a member of McLaurin Heights Baptist Church. Rachel was an accounting clerk for 15 years with Mississippi State Hospital.

Rachel is survived by her son, Michael Matthews and his wife Rocio Matthews, of Pearl, Mississippi; grandson, Daniel Byrd; and great-granddaughter, Loralei Byrd.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer Brett and Etta Galloway Brett, sisters, Mildred Bailey, Wilma Bickis, and Thelma Anderson, and brothers, John Haywood Brett and Albert Hoss Brett, husband Joe Matthews, and daughter Brenda Byrd.

Memorials may be sent to Bethel Baptist Church.

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12/17/2025

James Taylor

James Thomas Taylor, 90, of Ethel, Mississippi passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Attala Nursing Home with his family around him. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., December 18, 2025, and 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 19, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 19, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Carson Ridge Cemetery. Rev. Shannon Pennington will officiate the services.

James was born on December 6, 1935, to James Prevat Taylor and Ethel Blakley in Mississippi. He retired from Deviney Construction and was a lifelong mechanic. He and his wife, Shirley, were avid collectors of vintage items. He and his wife, Shirley, were avid collectors of vintage items.

James is survived by his son, James E. (Shelia) Taylor; daughters, Deborah Ray, Carolyn (Johnny) Clark, and Lisa (David) Odom; grandchildren, Holly Ray, Brad Taylor, Brian Taylor, Casey Tindoll, Haley Tindoll, Zack Clark, Derek Odom, and Austin Odom; 24 great-grandchildren; brothers, William “Bill” Taylor, Bob Taylor, and Jack Taylor; sisters, Betty Ellington and Mary Ethel Boyles; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Prevat Taylor and Ethel Blakley; wife, Shirley Bain Taylor; 6 siblings, Ola Pearl Carmichael, Earl Wayne Taylor, Charles Taylor, Jimmy Ray Taylor, Cecil Taylor, and Marvin Taylor; grandson, Cody Clark and great-granddaughter, Ana Claire Taylor.

Serving as pallbearers are Brian Taylor, Haley Tindoll, Derek (D.J.) Odom, Zack Clark, Austin Odom, and Landon Tindoll. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Brad Taylor, Casey Tindoll, Robert Maxwell, Brendan Taylor, Mason Tindoll, Carson Riddell, Eli Tindoll, Caiden Odom, Gannon Odom, Kiptyn Odom,

Memorials may be sent to Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital www.stjude.org.

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12/15/2025

Frankie Cook Dorsey

Frankie Cook Dorsey passed away peacefully at her home on December 14, 2025, in Kosciusko, Mississippi, surrounded by the love and comfort of her husband of 58 years. She was 80 years old.

Frankie was born on January 4, 1945, to the late Clay and Doris Cook and was raised in the Barnes community. She graduated from Barnes High School, where the strong values of faith, family, and hard work that guided her life were firmly rooted.

Throughout her life, Frankie was known for her dedication and professionalism. She began her career working in administrative services for Mrs. Baird’s Bread in Houston, Texas, before returning home to Mississippi, where she devoted more than 40 years to the banking industry. She served faithfully as a teller at The Attala Bank, continued her career with Deposit Guaranty National Bank, and later with Citizens National Bank, where she oversaw daily banking operations. Frankie was respected for her integrity, reliability, and steady leadership.

Above all, Frankie cherished her family. She especially loved spending time talking with her grandchildren and took great interest in their lives and activities. When she wasn’t working at the bank, she could often be found helping in the family flower shop, offering her time and talents with the same care she showed in all she did.

Frankie was a faithful member of Redbud Springs Cornerstone Church in Kosciusko, Mississippi, where her love for the Lord and her quiet servant’s heart were evident to all who knew her. Her life was a reflection of her faith, lived through kindness, humility, and devotion to others.

She is survived by her loving husband, Lailon Dorsey; her daughter, April Dorsey Benham (Bill); her son, Ashley Dorsey (Mary); and her beloved grandchildren, Olivia and Ethan. Frankie’s legacy of faith, love, and steadfast devotion will continue to live on in the hearts of her family and all who were blessed to know her.

Scripture

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day.”—

2 Timothy 4:7–8 (KJV)

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 19, 2025, and 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral Services will follow at 12:00 p.m., on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Parkway Cemetery.

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12/08/2025

Arlis Woods

John Arlis Woods, age 84, of Ethel, MS, went home to be with his Lord on December 8, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him.

He was born on March 31, 1941, at the foot of Burns Hill (Burns Hollow) outside of Ethel, MS, weighing approximately 3 lbs. He was the first-born son of Thomas Jefferson Woods and Lillian Marybell (Burns) Woods.

A devoted Christian, Arlis lived his life grounded in faith, prayer, and service to others. He was a faithful member of Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for many years finding strength, fellowship, and purpose.

Throughout his life, Arlis was known for his strong faith, steady work ethic, kindness, integrity and above all his fun-loving spirit. He served in the National Guard Army and dedicated many years to the Hosiery Mill, Mississippi Forestry Commission, farming & Hilltop Furniture and took pride in providing for his family. His greatest joy came from time spent with his family, especially his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife Joyce (McElroy) Woods of 63 years. They were united in raising their children, Johnnie (Woods) Armstrong and Jeffery Woods, working hard together in farming and building a successful business for future generations of their family, including 6 grandchildren, Jessica (Woods) Swindle, Stoney Armstrong (Haley), Sawyer Thomas Armstrong, Destiny Woods, Katie Woods, Patricia Woods and 9 great grandchildren, Braylen. Emily, Jax, Rowdy, Nevaeh, Micah, DJ, Zayden and Serenity. His prayers, wisdom, guidance and love will continue to guide those he leaves behind.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeff and Lillian Woods, grandson, Sawyer Armstrong and nephew, Kevin Woods.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Rev. Tommy Allen & Rev. William Bouchillon will officiate the services.

Serving as pallbearers are Eric McElroy, Michael McElroy, Braylen Ellington, Stoney Armstrong, Danny Grubbs, and Corey Austin. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Rowdy Armstrong, Jax Lee, and Ed Woods.

The family wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to hospital staff, hospice, caregivers for their compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pilgrim Rest Cemetery Fund.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” – Matthew 25:23

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12/06/2025

William Otho Pugh

William Otho Pugh, 79, of Kosciusko, Mississippi, died December 5, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Attala. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Marvin Chapel Cemetery. Rev. Mike Barrentine will officiate the services.

William was born January 18, 1946, to Clayton Pugh and Ruth Genell Walker Pugh in Attala County. He served in the United States Army as Private First Class for 8 months until he was wounded in Vietnam. William, who was 22 years old at the time, was wounded May 5,1968, a month after he arrived in the war zone. He was in a combat operation when hit by fragments from a Viet Cong bobby trap, where he was severely wounded in the chest area. Major General Kenneth G. Wickham sent a telegram to his wife, Billie Joyce Pugh and his mother, Mrs. Ruth Walker Pugh of his injuries. PFC William O. Pugh was held in a Vietnam hospital.

William is survived by his loving and devoted daughter, Mary (Ashley) Dorsey of Kosciusko, Mississippi.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Walker Pugh, wife, Billie Joyce Pugh, brothers, Wayne Woodson, and James Pugh.

Serving as pallbearers are Ken Dana, Trey Dana, Marshall Whittemore, Houston Whittemore, Don Rosamond, and Joey Odom.

The Dorsey family wants to give special gratitude to the girls at Veterans Home, Bobbi Collins, Kenya Jackson, Mechellay Teague, Leslie Griffin, Twyila Allen, Betty Rodgers, Marquita Davis, and Hospice nurse Erica Houston. Also, other special gratitude to Dr. Greg Browning, Kerry Crowson, NP, caretakers at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Attala, Tasha Hannah, Kayla Searcy, and Geannie Burton.

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12/03/2025

Melita Bordelon

Melita Lowry Bordelon, age 81, departed this life at home in Madden on Monday, December 1, 2025, after a battle with dementia.

Born March 17, 1944, in Pascagoula, MS, to Warren and Annette Lowry. She lived in Memphis for many years before relocating to Kosciusko in 1988. Her final stop on her journey led her to Madden, MS. In her early years, she worked as a clerk at Sears in Memphis, where her highlight was meeting Elvis, as he came in to shop. She spent most of her life as a homemaker, juggling the many activities of her children. She loved God, her family, her church. Her hobbies were painting and decorating. What kept her going was her servant spirit, she was always one of the first to volunteer to help. Often finding herself burning her candle at both ends. We frequently joked that she only knew how to say “no” to her children. Melita was an active member of Trinity Baptist Church in Memphis, and later at First Presbyterian Church in Kosciusko, where she sang in the choir at both churches and volunteered any where she was needed.

Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Barry Bordelon, her brother, Morgan Lowry (Nadia), and her children, Regina Guy, Sherry Bordelon, Ronnie Bordelon (Robyn), Kerry Bordelon (Preston), Andy Guy (Melody), and Aimee Bordelon (Tim), and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Melita was preceded in death by her parents, Warren & Annette Lowry, sister, Barbara Lowry, brother, Richard “Pontiac” Lowry, and grandchildren, Joshua Bordelon and Kirsten Willis.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, December 11, at First Presbyterian Church, 603 Smythe Street, Kosciusko, Mississippi. Visitation with family will be before the service from 10-11AM. There will be no interment afterwards. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend and celebrate with us.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are welcome to be made to the Mission Fund at First Presbyterian Church-Kosciusko.

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12/02/2025

Mary Skeen

Mary Skeen, 80, of Greenville, Mississippi formerly of Ethel, Mississippi, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025, at Minden Medical Center in Minden, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 12 :00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Carson Ridge Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December4, 2025, at Carson Ridge Baptist Church with burial at Carson Ridge Cemetery. Randy Rhodes will officiate the services.

Mary was born December 24, 1944, to Fred Leon Black and Annie Mae Bain in Mississippi. She had worked as office manager at Cunningham Enterprises, manager at Mini Storage facilities and rental houses in Greenville, Mississippi. Mary was a member of Riverport Baptist Church in Greenville, Mississippi. Mary moved in July 2024 and started going to church at Bienville Methodist Church in Bienville, Louisiana where Bro. Kelly Leach was the pastor.

Mary is survived by her sons, Roy (Bobbie Jo) Skeen, Jr. in Chesapeake, Maryland and Tony (Sharon) Skeen of Lena, Mississippi; daughter, Kristie (Micah) Crawford of Gibsland, Louisiana; grandchildren, Hunter Skeen, Rachael Hile, Cassandra Stokes, Preston Skeen, Hayden Skeen, Lainey Crawford, and Kenzi Crawford; 8 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Black and Annie Bain Black, husband, Roy Skeen, Sr., daughter, Sherry Lynn Skeen, brother, James Black, and sister, Mavis Veazey.

Serving as pallbearers are Todd Rhodes, Stacy Robinson, Eric Kerr, Ricky Skeen, Preston Skeen, and Hayden Skeen.

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11/17/2025

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🎄✨ Grand Marshal Announcement – Christmas Parade 2025! ✨🎄

The Kosciusko Attala Partnership is beyond excited to announce that Betty Ferguson will be our Grand Marshal for this year’s Christmas Parade!

Betty is someone who truly embodies the spirit of giving and community. Many of you know her for the touching way she honors families who have lost loved ones, painting crosses in remembrance, whether she knows the families personally or not. Her work is a labor of love, a quiet act of kindness that has touched countless hearts throughout Attala County.

Betty is more than her art; she is a jewel of our community, a person who gives selflessly and inspires others to care for one another. Having her lead our Christmas Parade is the perfect way to celebrate the heart and soul of Kosciusko this holiday season.

Join us in honoring Betty Ferguson at the parade and in celebrating the joy, love, and community spirit that makes Kosciusko shine! ✨

11/17/2025

Alma Louise "Peggy" Fitts

Alma Louise “Peggy” Fitts, 81, of Kosciusko, Mississippi passed away on November 16, 2025. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Attala Memory Gardens. Rev. Mike Barrentine will officiate the service.

Peggy was born on March 12, 1944, to Robert Schuler and Earline Moudy Jenkins in Mississippi. She was a homemaker.

Peggy entered her heavenly home surrounded by the love she so freely gave throughout her life. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, caregiver, and friend, Peggy’s greatest joy was her family.

Peggy loved the Lord with a gentle, steadfast faith that shaped everything she did. Her walk with Christ was evident not only in her words but in her actions. She cared deeply, prayed earnestly, and lived each day with a servant’s heart.

She truly never met a stranger. Whether in the grocery store aisle, at church, or anywhere in between, Peggy had a way of making people feel seen and loved. Helping others wasn’t something she did—it was who she was.

Peggy leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and compassion. Though she will be deeply missed, her spirit lives on in every act of kindness inspired by her life.

She is survived by her sons, Austin (Elaine) Furlow of Crystal Springs, Mississippi, Frank (Lisa) Furlow of Kittrell, North Carolina, Travis Fitts of Kosciusko, Mississippi, and Doug (Lindsay) Fitts; daughter, Lea (Jim) Nunnery of Holcomb, Mississippi; brother, Robert Earl Schuler of Kosciusko, Mississippi, Beverly Odom of Kosciusko, Mississippi, and Rita Lowe of Kosciusko, Mississippi; four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Fitts was preceded in death by her parents, and a daughter, Barbara Wikoff.

Memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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