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04/02/2026

Timothy "Tim" Sanders Lawrence

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03/30/2026

Brandon McDonald Sheedy

Brandon McDonald Sheedy, 38, of McCool, Mississippi, passed away March 29, 2026. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial at McCurtain Creek Cemetery in Choctaw County. Rev. Jim Garner will officiate the services.

Brandon was born on August 3, 1987, to his parents, James Kevin Sheedy and Ellen Martin Sheedy in Mississippi. He worked in construction. Brandon had a love for the outdoors and especially camping, hunting, kayaking, and fishing.

Brandon is survived by his sons, Matthew Haygon Sheedy of Indianola, Mississippi, Brenton Tyler Sheedy of Gluckstadt, Mississippi, Kadon McDonald Sheedy of Mobile, Alabama, and Lawson Cain Sheedy of Carmack community; parents, James and Ellen Sheedy of McCool, Mississippi; brothers, James Kevin (Carrie Peels) Sheedy, Jr. of Jasper, Alabama, Carlton Phillip (Miriam) Sheedy of Hazel Green, Alabama, Joshua Alan (C.J.) Sheedy of McCool, Mississippi; sisters, Jennifer (Mike) Elizabeth Ramage of Winona, Mississippi, and Amanda Kay (T.J.) Hymans of Florence, Alabama; James Mitchell Ramage II and Zacharry Allen Ramage; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.

He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, A.M. & Barbara Martin, paternal W.C., and Genevieve Sheedy.

Serving as pallbearers are Haygon Sheedy, Mitch Ramage, Phil Sheedy, Josh Sheedy, John Hill, and Shawn Green. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Brenton Sheedy, Mike Green, Richard Moss, Josh Hunt, Zack Ramage, Richard Hudson, and Jamie Sheedy/ Ricky.

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03/23/2026

Frances Helen Turnage

Frances Helen Turnage, age 75, of Decatur, Alabama, passed away on March 19, 2026. Born November 17, 1950, in Denver, Colorado. A Celebration of Life Service will begin Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Decatur Alabama, with Austin Dupper officiating. There will be a Celebration of Life Service in Kosciusko Mississippi on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. She will be laid to rest at Parkway Cemetery, Kosciusko, Mississippi.

Frances is survived by her husband, Neal Turnage; her son, John Turnage; her grandson, Joshua Turnage; and a grandchild expected in six months. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Jewel Carballo of Kosciusko, Mississippi.

Born in Denver, Colorado, Frances’s parents soon moved the family to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Following high school graduation, she attended junior college before entering RN Nursing School at the University of Oklahoma, where she excelled. She later married Neal Turnage in Little Rock, Arkansas. Frances worked in the Pulaski County Medical Division and was soon moved to the state level, eventually being promoted to Head Nurse for communicable disease. Following the birth of her son John in 1984, the family moved to Mississippi.

In Mississippi, Frances developed an interest in teaching, obtained her teaching certificate, and taught grade school for many years. While teaching, she continued her education and completed her master’s degree.

Frances was devoted and loved by family and friends. She was active in church, school programs, and the DAR, where she served as Regent. As her family fondly noted, while many mothers were considered “helicopter moms,” Frances was “like a cobra attack helicopter” when it came to protecting her child and family. Her life was truly a life of service—she loved her Lord and Savior, her family, and the USA. Her greatest disappointment was leaving this world before grandchild number two arrived, yet her love and influence will endure, and her memory will remain a lasting comfort to those who knew her. Her Love will never be replaced.

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03/17/2026

Wava Jean Woods

Our beloved mother, Wava Jean Woods, 79, of Ethel, Mississippi, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at her residence. Visitation for friends and family will be held from (immediate family 1:00) 1:30 p.m. to 2: 30 p.m., Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2: 30 p.m., Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Carson Ridge Cemetery. Brad Adcock will officiate the services.

Wava was born on June 4, 1946, to Ezekiel Lee Hampton and Flora Dendy in Arkansas. She left Arkansas to stay with family in Mississippi. Wava worked at Garen, Inc. She helped her husband log. She was a baby sitter, homemaker, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Wava loved sewing and cooking for herself and others. She had a kind heart and donated to March of Dimes. She donated baby quilts, and walker bags to multiple hospitals, nursing homes, and schools. She also gave to teachers needing clothing and supplies for children.

Wava’s hobbies included gardening, sewing, quilting, cooking, and reading. She kept the family supplied with oven baked beef stew, chocolate chip cookies, banana pudding, Million dollar pound cakes, sugar cookies, fudge, and cinnamon rolls. She supplied her son with enough cookies to feed his entire unit while he was overseas. Her daughter’s classroom was often surprised with a sweet snack. She often gave snacks to friends, family, and random acquaintances. Her favorite snacks were vanilla Oreos and Lays chips. That she may have hid in her secret spots occasionally, safe from all. Wava was a member of Oakridge Church of Christ.

Wava was one of the strongest Mississippi Zebras. Her strength and faith will be remembered by her family.

Wava is survived by her husband, James (Ed) Woods of Ethel, Mississippi; daughter, Marylyn (Shawn) Miller of Ethel, Mississippi; son, David (Sandra Diehl) Woods of Ethel, Mississippi; grandchildren, Nikki (Cherie) Nichols, Conner Miller, Lillian (Rodney) Poindexter, Bee (Ash Carroll) Miller, Matthew Woods; great-granddaughter, Alaya McDonald; brother, Ray Hampton; and sisters-in-law, Wanda Hampton, and Joyce Woods.

She was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Woods, brother, Bill Hampton, sister-in-law, Sharon, brother-in-law, Arlis Woods, and nephew, Sawyer Armstrong.

Serving as pallbearers are David Woods, Jeff Woods, Stoney Armstrong, Matt Lee, Larry Black, and Mike Johnson. Honorary pallbearers Shawn Miller, Connor Miller, Matthew Woods, Rodney Poindexter, and Novice Adam’s.

Memorials may be made to The ALS Association and Ehlers Danlos Association.

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03/16/2026

Deborah Lishman Spence

Deborah Lishman Spence, age 80, of Kosciusko, MS passed away on March 14, 2026, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi.

Deborah, born January 31, 1946, to Lexie and Margie Lishman, was a devoted nurse whose life work centered on caring for others. Throughout her career, she was known for her compassion, dedication, and gentle spirit. She brought comfort to countless patients and families, leaving a lasting impact on everyone she encountered.

She had a deep love for animals and a soft heart for every creature she met. Deborah also had a passion for jewelry and found joy in pieces that reflected her vibrant personality.

Above all, she cherished her family. They were her greatest pride, and she loved them fiercely, always offering support, warmth, and unwavering devotion.

Deborah was preceded in death by her parents, Lexie and Marjorie Lishman; her brothers, David and Jerone Lishman; and her nephews, Mark, Perry, and Gregory Lishman.

She is survived by her husband, Jim Spence; her son, Michael Suber (Lorraine) of Albuquerque, New Mexico; her nephew, David (Jillian) Lishman; and a host of great-nieces and great-nephews whom she adored.

Deborah will be remembered for her kindness, her strength, her unmistakable spirit, and the love she gave so freely. Her legacy lives in the many lives she touched, and in her faith, she carried throughout her life.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Parkway Cemetery. Rev. Gary Glazier will officiate the services.

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03/13/2026

Clyde Anderson Doty, Sr.

Clyde Anderson Doty Sr., also known as “Andy”, 88, of McCool, Mississippi, passed away with his loving wife beside him on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Andy was born on October 26, 1937, in Attala County Mississippi, to Lema Burns Doty and Russell Clyde Doty. He served in the United States Air Force for 2 years. He married his high school sweetheart, Rose Ann Simmons Doty on January 21, 1958. When his father died, as the oldest son, he came home from the Air Force to help support his mother with the children remaining at home. He and his wife later moved to the coast where he started as an apprentice at Ingalls Shipbuilding. When he retired from there 20 years later, he was a Supervisor over 3 departments of nuclear submarines. They moved back to McCool MS, and he received a degree from Mississippi State. When the vo tech school opened, he taught machine shop for 17 years. Then, he worked at French Camp Academy in maintenance for 18 years. While there, he built the metal horse arena fence and the metal stairs to the dorms.

Clyde loved gospel music and served as Music Director at several churches through the years as well as a Sunday School teacher.

He was an extremely creative and charismatic person who never met a stranger and would help out wherever the need may be. He was a devoted and loving father of 4 children, 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandsons. He was a loyal and affectionate husband to his wife, the love of his life, for more than 68 years.

Clyde is survived by his wife, Rose Ann Simmons Doty, his children, Clyde A. Doty Jr. (Buster), Reagan Doty Pope (Curtis Pope), Lissa Doty Fancher (James Fancher) and Annice Doty Propst (Roger Propst), his grandchildren, who knew him as Big Daddy, Curt Pope (Nevaeh), Abby Atchley (Nick), Jade Smitherman (Tony) and Erica Riser (John Carl), Jessica Pope his great grandchildren, Aiden, Austin, Chip, Emerie Dahl (James), Laya Bryan (Walker) Dylan and great grandsons Waylon and Garrett.

He will be remembered for his good-natured personality, sense of humor and storytelling, his love for his family and the Lord and his incredible ability to think of and create anything. Clyde’s presence will be greatly missed, but because of Jesus, we will see him again!

A private family service was held, and burial was at Parkway Cemetery, Kosciusko, Mississippi.

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03/06/2026

Rachel Ann Odom

Rachel Ann Odom, 45, of McVille, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2026, at Jordan Funeral Home, with funeral services following at 1:00 p.m. in the Jordan Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Jerusalem Cemetery. Rev. Jerry Meggs will officiate the service.

Rachel was born on June 2, 1980, in Mississippi, to Hosie Derwood Pettit and Cynthia Ann Smith Pettit. She worked as a receptionist at Premier Medical Clinic, where she was known for her kind spirit, warm smile, and the genuine care she showed to everyone who walked through the door.

Rachel had a deep love for the water and cherished any chance she had to travel to the beach. Some of her happiest moments were spent listening to the waves, soaking in the sunshine, and making memories with the people she loved most. Above all, Rachel treasured time with her family. Her children were her greatest joy, and she loved them with a fierce and devoted heart.

She leaves behind a legacy of love that will live on through those who knew her best.

Rachel is survived by her beloved husband, Jason Scott Odom of McVille; her sons, George Landon Nail and Matthew Thomas Nail of Kosciusko; her daughter, Madeline Kate Odom of Kosciusko; her father, Hosie Derwood Pettit of Kosciusko; and her sister, Julie Renee Pettit of Winona.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Cynthia Ann Smith Pettit. Serving as pallbearers will be Jason Engle, Tyler Permenter, Ben Pettit, Robbie Pettit, Joey Odom, and Brad Shaffer.

Rachel will be remembered for her gentle heart, her love for her family, and the quiet strength she carried through life.

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03/05/2026

Mary Tom Bevill Harrell

Mary Tom Bevill Harrell, 80, of Durant, Mississippi, went home to be with Jesus on March 5, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle in Columbus. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Brister Cemetery in Durant, Mississippi. Rev. David Cain will officiate the services.

Mary Tom was born on February 12, 1946, in Lexington, Mississippi, to Robert “Buck” Bevill and Rowena Tate Bevill. She was a Respiratory Therapist for over 40 years. She was a member of Pleasant Ridge Church.

Mary Tom is survived by her sons, John (Jennifer) Harrell and Bruce Harrell; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, John “Big John” Harrell, parents, Robert “Buck” Bevill and Rowena Tate Bevill, and brother, Robert “Sonny” Bevill.

Serving as pallbearers are James Harrell, Chris Kyzar, Dustin Harrell, Sammy Harrell, Hugh Moore, and Mitch Kyzar. Servings as honorary pallbearers are Larry Shrader and Zack Kyzer.

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03/02/2026

Bird Biggart

Gary (Bird) Lynn Biggart, 67, of Thomastown, Mississippi, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Thomastown Cemetery.

“Bird” was born on July 11, 1958, to Jessie Biggart and Lillian Mae Veil in Indianola, Mississippi. He was a logger.

“Bird” is survived by his wife Cheri Davis of Thomastown, Mississippi; son, Benny Biggart of Thomastown, Mississippi; daughters, Brandy Biggart and Danielle Biggart of Thomastown, Mississippi; step-daughters, Corley Clark and Christy Cheek of Kosciusko, Mississippi; 18 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers, Darrell Biggart and Jessie Biggart; sisters, Shirley Parish, Pat Risher, and Barbara Ware; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Biggart and Lillian Mae Veil, and brothers.

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02/23/2026

Beverly Joan McGowan

Beverly Joan Sugg McGowan, was born March 22, 1940, in a log cabin in Houston, Texas. She was the 7 th child of 9 born to Jessie Dewitt and James Harlem Sugg.

She married Blanton Lee McGowan and was blessed with 5 children, Loretta Ford, Betty (Keith) Parkerson, Susie Valdez, Blanton McGowan, II, and Kevin McGowan. They moved from Texas to the Berea community of McCool, Mississippi in 1964, where they farmed, made their home and raised their children. Dad also continued to ship out as he was a merchant marine seaman.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and James H. Sugg, her sisters, Ruth Beasley, and Jimmie Wooten, brothers, James Sugg, Kenneth Sugg, and Thomas Sugg, sons, Blanton and Kevin McGowan, husband, Blanton McGowan, and granddaughter, Gabrielle Valdez.

Beverly is survived by her daughters, Loretta Ford, Betty (Keith) Parkerson, and Susie Valdez of French Camp; her sisters, Estelle Stockley and Annabeth Smith; brother, Charley Sugg all of Houston Texas; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Beverly attended and graduated from Rhema Bible College in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. She was a dedicated longtime 30-year employee of Walmart. She loved her family, loved to read and crochet, western movies and John Wayne.

Beverly loved the Lord with all of her heart and was quick to tell anyone who would listen about Jesus.

Beverly gained her angel wings on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12 p.m., Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 p.m., at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Berea Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers are Joey Parkerson, Josh Parkerson, Justin Parkerson, Jimmy McGuire, Cameron Simmons, and Corey Simmons. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Keith Parkerson, and Bryce Hall.

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02/16/2026

Billye Jean "B.J." Coleman

Billye Jean “B.J.” Coleman, 76, passed away on February 13, 2026, at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS.

She was born on October 19, 1949, to William Coleman, Sr. and Nettie Eubanks Coleman. She was a Hotel Manager.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Ruby Jones; and brother, William Coleman, Jr.

She is survived by brothers, Jerry Coleman of Kosciusko, MS, Joe Coleman of Kosciusko, MS; sisters, Bobbie Coleman of Kosciusko, MS, and Frances Oakes of Kosciusko, MS; and numerous nieces and nephews.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

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02/10/2026

Eddie Aaron Wyeth

Eddie Aaron Wyeth left his earthly body to enter heaven’s gates early in the morning of Monday, February 5, 2026, after a heroic and gallant fight and of hospitalization of over six months in the Baptist Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

Eddie was born on January 2, 1980, in Dearborn, Michigan, and has called Mississippi home for several years.

He leaves behind his wife, Pamela Sims Wyeth, sons Sam Wyeth and Eli Wyeth, and his little girl, Emmie Jo Wyeth to carry on his legacy with the memory of everything that was Eddie.

Eddie has always loved young kids and has mentored and guided many in their lives. He began this love of youngsters in his earlier time at Second Baptist Church where he served as one of their youth directors and leaders. This desire to nurture and help young men carried on throughout his and Pam’s marriage. There were many nights when several young boys have stayed the night at their home, not because of needing a place to stay but for the love Eddie heaped on these boys who needed someone to talk to or just to listen.

He was one of the funniest people as he always had a joke to tell and most of the time, forgetting the punchline before ending. You never knew what he might make into an amusing true-life happening.

Eddie loved his Lord and talked about going home to meet him face to face. He had told Pam many times over the course of his illness and trouble he wanted to go HOME. Coming out of a difficult surgery and stroke he had told her that he saw Jesus.

Eddie was a worker of many trades as he worked many different jobs throughout his life. His favorite task was that of a “lawn man” as he enjoyed cutting grass and keeping folks yards groomed. He was a tinker by trade and was a “Mr. Fixit”, with all odd jobs in which anyone needed help with. He was a hoarder as he never wanted to through away left-over nails, screws, pieces of lumber, old lawnmower parts, or whatever he deemed useable.

Preceding him in death are his parents, Walter Wyeth and Glenda Charmane Howell Wyeth. He leaves behind two brothers Walter Wyeth and Michael Wyeth and one sister, Nichole Wyeth, and a host of many young people who loved him as well as many friends and family.

Visitation will be Friday 13, 2026, from 10 A.M. until 11 A.M. and the funeral at 11 A.M. at Jordan Funeral Home with interment at Parkway Cemetery.

Bro. Wayne Hudson will conduct the celebration of life. Pallbearers are Robbie Rush, Cullen Rush, Walter Wilkerson, Brayden Hutchison, Kaleb Wyeth, and Nathan Rush. Horary pallbearers are Jacob Sims, Joey Dias, Bradley Barrett, Holden McGee, Aiden Rush, A. J. Cheek, Jaylen Deason, Jon Parker Rush, Daniel Burns, and Brody Gowan.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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