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03/19/2026

Kevin Loren Hunter, 21, of Vicksburg, Mississippi, passed away on March 15, 2026. Born on February 2, 2005, Kevin was a lifelong resident of Vicksburg, where he was known for his bright spirit and kind heart.

Kevin was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Charles K. Hunter Sr. and Betty Thomas Hunter; his uncle, Brian Keith Hunter; his cousins, Austin Hunter and Brandon Hunter; his maternal grandfather, Don Kenyon; his uncle, Hank Blackledge; and his aunts, Pauline Butler and Sena Blackledge.

He is lovingly survived by his father, Kelly Hunter (Sandra); his mother, Senoa Blackledge; his siblings, Brynne Hunter, Brian Hunter (Brandy), Eric Hunter, Justin Hunter, James Bowles (Haili), Joseph Bowles (Hannah), and Jacob Bowles; his uncle, Terry Hunter (Margie); his aunts, Amanda Brown (Ricky), Lori Manues, and Clara Acuff (James); his maternal grandmother, Donna Kenyon; along with many cousins, nieces, and nephews who will cherish his memory.

Kevin was a loving, outgoing young man who truly never met a stranger. He had a way of making everyone feel welcome, and his smile could light up any room. Full of joy and positivity, Kevin left a lasting impact on everyone he met and formed countless friendships throughout his life.

As a child, Kevin loved going “picking” at yard sales and pawn shops, always searching for hidden treasures. One of his sweetest childhood memories was his beloved stuffed animal, “Fluke Dog,” whom Kevin made sure celebrated multiple birthdays each year. Those who knew Kevin will always remember his playful spirit and the happiness he brought to others.

As he grew older, Kevin pursued his goals and joined the pipeline in Texas as a member of the 798 Union, where he continued to build strong friendships and connections along his journey.

A funeral service will be held at 1pm at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home, 5000 Indiana Avenue, Vicksburg, Mississippi, on Monday, March 23. Visitation will take place from 11 am until the hour of service, with burial following at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brian Hunter, Eric Hunter,
Justin Hunter, James Bowles, Joseph Bowles, and Jorge Carmona. Honorary pallbearers will be Brynne Hunter, Jacob Bowles, Daniel Manues, Logan Hunter, Matthew Hunter, Terry Hunter Jr., and Gavin Pugh

“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” — Matthew 5:16

Kevin will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him, but his light, laughter, and love will live on in their hearts forever.

03/18/2026

Linda Marie Powell, 55, passed away March 16 after a bravely fought battle with lung cancer.

Linda was born in Shelbyville, Il. She was the youngest daughter of Winifred and Stephanie Powell. Linda attended elementary school in Troy, Il and high school in Vicksburg, MS. She also earned a B.S in Psychology. She spent most of her life in MS with a few years lived in Michigan.

Linda is preceded in death by her sister, Susan (Powell) Mergner and her father Winifred Powell. She leaves behind her longtime partner, John Turner IV, of Vicksburg, mother Stephanie Powell of Warner Robins GA and sister Sharon Vorisek of Warner Robins, GA. She will be missed by all who loved her.

A visitation will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24 at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home, 5000 Indiana Avenue. Graveside services will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in her name to the Warren County Humane Society.

03/18/2026

Steve White died Monday, March 16 at the age of 63. Steve was born in Vicksburg to the late Bobby and Betty White. He was a graduate of Vicksburg High School and retired from Boeing Aircrafts as a painter and carpenter.

He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Shirley Tracy; his daughter, Brandy Abbott (John); a son, Shane White (Lita); eight grandchildren: Shyan Berry, Aspen Banks, Gabriel Banks, Eli Banks, Destiny White, Evan White, Maylynn White, and Zane White; three sisters: Stacie Bedgood (Ron), Sharon Ladd (Don), and Shannon Counts (Craig).

Services will be private.

03/17/2026

Joseph Mitchell Pecanty Jr., 65, of Vicksburg, was born in Lafayette, LA on March 15, 1961. He passed away on March 15, 2026, in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Joseph, affectionately known by family and friends as “Tucker,” lived a full life marked
by faith, laughter, and dedication to his family and work. He worked for many years as a Procurement Manager for an oil rig and previously held positions with Ergon Refining and KFC. Throughout his career he built many friendships and was respected for his hard work and commitment.

Joe embraced the simple joys of life. He loved fishing, c**n hunting, deer hunting, working in his yard on his tractor, and spending time with his two beloved German Shepherds, Cash and Mocha Jane. His greatest joys were watching his grandson play football and being surrounded by family and friends. Tucker also enjoyed karaoke and dancing and was known for his lively personality, always joking and keeping those around him laughing. He especially enjoyed taking “fishing lessons” from his son Joe, something he often joked about with pride. He was so proud of his family. His motto was No Guts, No Glory.

Above all, Joe loved the Lord. In every card he sent to his children, he reminded them to put God first, a message that reflected the faith that guided his life. He is survived by his loving wife, Glenda Faye Pecanty; daughter, Sophia Denise Ratliff (Kerry); son, Joseph Mitchell Pecanty III (Morgan); his grandchildren: Jacie Alexis Ratliff, Bradley Mitchell Pecanty, Declan Connor Ratliff, Joseph Haidon Pecanty, Lakelan Ross Pecanty, and Fisher Samuel Pecanty; his great-grandson, Dallas Layne Ryals; and his brother, Kenneth Wayne Pecanty (Christy). He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many dear friends who will miss him greatly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Mitchell Pecanty Sr. and Mary Jane
Romero Pecanty.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., followed by funeral services at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20th at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home, 5000 Indiana Avenue in Vicksburg.

In lieu of flowers, his family asks that donations be made in Joe’s memory to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.

Joe “Tucker” Pecanty will be remembered for his faith, his humor, and the joy he brought to everyone around him. His love for God, his family, and his friends will leave a
legacy in the hearts of all who knew him.

03/09/2026

Alfred Leist Barfield, Sr., 90, died March 6th, at his home in Vicksburg, MS, surrounded by his family.

Mr. Barfield was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Durward Barfield, Sr. and Daisy Hamilton Leist Barfield; his son, Arthur Durward "Dub" Barfield; his brothers, Arthur Durward (A.D.) Barfield, Jr. and Walter Durward Barfield; and his sisters, Joyce Lee Barfield and Barbara Ann Hallman.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Billye Ann Bowie Barfield; three sons, Alfred Leist Barfield, Jr. and wife Laura of Apex, NC, Lanny Brian Bowie Barfield and wife Linda of Vicksburg, and Jason Brent Barfield and wife Lori of Madison; his sister, Janice Barfield of Vicksburg; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Barfield was born on January 6, 1936, in Vicksburg, and grew up on Lovers Lane—a neighborhood where he could proudly name every family and every house for half a mile in either direction. He graduated from Carr Central High School, where he excelled in sports and received the Best Male Athlete Award his senior year. He then attended Mississippi College where he played football, basketball, and baseball and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics with a minor in physics. It was there he met his future wife, Billye Ann Bowie. In 1962 he received a Master of Science degree in combined sciences from the University of Mississippi.

While working as a carpenter Mr. Barfield’s former principal talked him into substitute teaching for a single eight-dollar day. Fortuitously that day launched a career spanning four decades. He began teaching math at Carr Central, then Greenwood High School before finding a lasting home at Cruger-Tchula Academy in 1966. Over twenty-one years across two tenures at CTA, he served as a math and physics teacher, head football, basketball, and baseball coach, athletic director, and headmaster. He earned Star Teacher honors at both Greenwood and Cruger-Tchula. To him, both coaching and teaching were opportunities to instill lifelong values such as integrity, respect, and a strong work ethic.

Despite his distinguished career in education, Mr. Barfield never put down his hammer. He learned to build from his father, working summers for him as a young man alongside his uncles to construct more than thirty homes in the Sky Farm neighborhood next to where he grew up. He carried that craft through his entire life, building the family home in 1985 and passing the trade on to his sons.

Mr. Barfield was a man deeply connected to the land, his history, and his family. He spent much of his life hunting and fishing across Mississippi, and some of his best days were enjoyed spending time in the woods with his grandchildren, where the stories were as good as the hunting.

The family would like to extend its sincere appreciation to his caregivers as well as to Traditions Hospice Care.

Mr. Barfield was a longtime member of Trinity Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital of Mississippi, in Jackson, MS; Trinity Baptist Church, in Vicksburg, MS; or Cruger Baptist Church, in Cruger, MS.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the City of Vicksburg Cedar Hill Cemetery in Vicksburg, MS.

Pallbearers are grandsons; Al Barfield, III, A.D. Barfield, Waid Barfield, Cody Barfield, and Jake Barfield; Joe Leist, David Flemming, Steve Flemming, and Chris Waterer.

03/08/2026

Mattie Sue Ratliff Thomas passed through this life into God’s hands on Saturday, March 7, 2026. She was born on August 30, 1932, to the late Robert Tillman Ratliff and Faudie Jewell Sipes Ratliff of Hardin County, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by six sisters, one brother, and an infant son, Steven Louis Thomas.
Having grown up on a small farm in Tennessee, she came to the big city of Vicksburg and started working at the lunch counter at Walgreens where she met the love of her life, Johnny G. Thomas, over a bowl of ice cream. They were married for 45 years before his passing in 1994. Together they had five children, Rhonda Thomas (Randy) Wright, Ellis (Laura) Thomas, Bill (Pat) Thomas, Richard (Peggy) Thomas and Gary (Dani Kay) Thomas. She was blessed to be “Mammaw” to 11 grandchildren, Randy (Jessica) Wright, Jr., Rebecca Wright (Mark) Antwine, Taylor Thomas (Waldon) Wolfe, Christian (Sarah) Thomas, Rachel Thomas (Andy) Anderton, Benjamin Thomas, Stephen (Jamie Baker) Thomas, Ann Garrison Thomas (Cole) Gary, Jaime (Skylar Johnson) Thomas, John Tillman Thomas and Jonathan Thomas, 10 great grandchildren, Kaylee Wright (Bryce) Bain, Jack Wright, Thomas Antwine, Mattie Sue Antwine, Jax Gary, Drew Anderton, Ellie Thomas, Ava Anderton, Ann Merritt Gary and William Thomas and 1 great, great grandchild (Kaylee & Bryce Bain) on the way.
Sue was a devoted member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church. She was a long time Sunday School teacher to many of the adults in the church who grew up calling her “Aunt Sue”. As a life-long member of the “Women of St. George”, she worked tirelessly on the annual Lebanese Dinner as the cabbage roll chairman.
The family would like to express their love and appreciation to the loving sitters who gave their time, love and respect to our precious mother. They all treated her like she was their own mother: Isabelle Heath, Rena Washington, Mattie Cole, Fatima Nash, Brittany Nash, Formeka Nash, Felicia Brisco and Ruthie Anderson. We would also like to thank Heidi, Jennifer and Tori with Enhabit Hospice and Morgan Caulfield,, PA-C with Medical Associates.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons and great grandsons: Randy Wright, Jr., Christian Thomas, Benjamin Thomas, Stephen Thomas, John Tillman Thomas, Jonathan Thomas, Jack Wright, Thomas Antwine and Drew Anderton.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Antwine, Gregory Thomas, Lee Thomas, Jr., Mike George, Waldon Wolfe, Andy Anderton, Cole Gary, Skylar Johnson, and Bryce Bain.

Services will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 2709 Washington Street in Vicksburg. Visitation will be at the church from 9 am until the hour of service. Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

03/04/2026

Barry Lieberman, 74, beloved Dad and PopPop, passed awaypeacefully on Tuesday, February24, 2026, surrounded by his family.

He was born on September 29, 1951 to Irvin and Blanche Lieberman. He grew up in Silver Springs, Maryland and moved to Vicksburg in 1994. As well as his parents, Dad was predeceased by a cousin, Wayne Reichman.

Left to cherish his memories are his son, Josh Lieberman (Blair Thornton); daughter, Katelyn Rayborn; their sister, Mia Mincey; granddaughter, Adley Lieberman; and his four-legged companion, Topaz. He also leaves a brother, Billy, and a sister, Harriet, as well as several nieces and a nephew.

In his younger years, Dad enjoyed traveling, which included hitchhiking across Europe, running with the bulls in Pamplona, and even having a chance to go to Woodstock! Dad was also an avid baseball fan, a pastime he enjoyed with his son, Josh.

There are no arrangements at this time. The family will host a private memorial service at a later date.

02/27/2026

Mary Evelyn Parker, nickname “Mike” of Edwards, MS, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. She was 76.

Mike was an avid gardener, loved to fish and enjoyed the outdoors. She was a homemaker but also was a talented cake maker, baking wedding cakes and birthday cakes for her family and also in the community.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Franklin Clark and Ruth Ella Clark; her husband, Bobby F. Parker; one sister, Clarice Clark; three brothers, J.W. Clark, Jeffrey Clark and James Clark.

Survivors include her two sons, Bobby J. Parker (Chastidy), Kenneth W. Parker (Allyson), seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; four sisters. Three brothers and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 28 from 11 to Noon with the services at Noon at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home, 5000 Indiana Avenue. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Dustin Parker, Bobby D. Parker, Curt Harris, Ronnie Braswell, Cody West and Allen Jones.

Honorary pallbearer will be Phillip Clark.

02/26/2026

Gloria Louise Machon, 91, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026 in Vicksburg, MS.

She was born September 23, 1934 in Canaan, NH to Pearl and Bertha Cross(Grace). She was the youngest of five children.

Gloria worked at H.W. Carter and Sons then Dartmouth College, where she retired in 1994. Then moved to Vicksburg in 1995 and worked a few part time positions including Belk, Clear Creek Gold Course, Rainbow Casino and Managed Audobon Apartments for about 15 years.

She enjoyed golfing, camping, knitting, country music and going to Casino with her daughter, Annie.

She is survived by her five children, Dennis Tarr (Susan), Florida, Cheryl Vandevuurst (Paul), Tennesse, Karen Carroll (Robert), Mississippi, Kevin Machon, Texas and Annie Roberts, Vicksburg, MS; ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She is predeceased by her parents, Bertha and Langley Withington and father, Pearl Cross; husband, Walter Roberts and her siblings, Phyllis Withington, Ellen Gowing, George Cross and Dorothy Kendall.

A visitation will be held on Friday, February 27 from 10 am until Noon at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home, 5000 Indiana Avenue.

Graveside services will follow in the summer at the Canaan Street Cemetery in Canaan, NH.

02/25/2026

Shirley Jean Stephens, aged 77 passed away on February 23, 2026. She was a beloved wife, mama, and granny. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born October 17,1948 to Charles E. Gladwell, Sr. and Katherine Lee Straing in Port Gibson, MS. She married Henry E. Stephens, Sr. in 1965 and made Vicksburg, MS their home for 53 years.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Charles, Jimmy Sr., Robert and Eugene Gladwell and William Cade, sisters Mary Dunlap, Nell Bunch, Dot Melton, Jo Dampier and Betty Hunter, and grandson Christopher S. Moore.

She is survived by daughters Catherine Stephens and Kelsey Stephens, son Henry Stephens Jr, grandchildren Zachary Moore, and Aaron Moore.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, February 26 at 11 am at Cedar Hill Cemetery with Bro. Larry Macomber officiating.

02/24/2026

Sandra Jean Doyle, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, entered her Heavenly Home on February 20, 2026., at the age of 77. Born on July 16, 1948, in VIcksburg, MS, she was one of nine siblings. She attended Jett Elementary School in Vicksburg, MS and graduated from Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, AR.

Sandra was a beloved wife to Alan Doyle and attended Calvary Baptist Church. Professionally, she held managerial positions for Waterways Experiment Station Post Restaurant and Dixiana Motel, in Vicksburg, MS. She carried a deep love and respect for family and friends, and found happiness in the simple things in life. She was a friend to many, loved by all and reached out to other people in need. She was a "domestic engineer", loving mother, and affectionately known as "NANA" to her grand and great-grand children. How she loved her family! Her hobbies were experimenting with recipes, live music, old movies; westerns and love stories, enjoyed arts and crafts, ceramics, and traveling, including beach time and swimming in the ocean. She adored her beautiful dog, "FLASH."

Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, Minnie Cox Peyton and Marvin J. Cox, sisters, Jo Link and Marcel Newbegin, daughter-in-law, Charlene Whitten Ponder, brother-in-laws: Jerry Bass, John Shiers, Mike Parks, sister-in-law, Debbie Harrigill and Johnny Ponder, Sr.

She is lovingly survived by her husband of 43 years, Alan Doyle, daughter, Alicia Ponder Brooks (both in Delta, LA), sons: Johnny Wayne Ponder II (Vicksburg, MS) and Tommy Bailey (Renee) (Ponchatoula,LA), brothers: Loyd Pickett (Kay) (Sommerville, TN), Marvin Cox (Carrie) (Jacksonville, AR), Henry Peyton, (Debbie) (Vicksburg, MS) , sisters: Mary Parks (Junction City, KS), Cherry Cox Wyatt (Chuck) (Vicksburg, MS), Sarah Bass (Sherwood, AR), six grandchildren: Jonathan Ponder, Kristina Dickinson, Aiyan Wooten, Reann Ponder, Trina High, Landon Bailey. and 8 great-grandchildren: Devin Ramseur, Jonathan Ponder, Jr, Haylee Ponder, McKenna Ponder, Lucas Wayne Ponder., Ariella Ellis, Semira Ellis, Finley High, and a host of nieces, nephews, family members, and friends who were touched with her love and kindness.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home, 5000 Indiana Avenue in Vicksburg The Service will be officiated by Reverend Jackie Banes. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until the hour of service. Burial will follow in the Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Johnny Wayne Ponder, Tommy Bailey, Palmer Shiers, Aron Shiers, Jonathan Ponder, Charlie Nevels. Honorary Pallbearers will be Landon Bailey and Devin Ramseur.

02/23/2026

Thomas Robert “Tommy” or “Chief” Wilson died Wednesday February 18 at the age of 76. Tommy was born in Vicksburg to the late Cecil and Gertrude Wilson and was a 1968 graduate of St. Aloysius High School. He served in the Mississippi Army National Guard (168th Engineers) and he retired from Grand Gulf Nuclear Power Station as a master electrician. He was of the Catholic Faith and attended Vicksburg Church of Christ.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Robert Wilson, Jr., two brothers, Bill Wilson and Jerry Wilson.

Tommy is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jeanette Wilson; his son, Robert Wilson (Chris Ann); two sisters, Penny Wilson of Cairo, GA and Kathy Slaughter (Tony) of Donalsonville, GA; a brother, Gary Wilson (Kelley) of Morristown, TN.

Services will be held at 2 PM on Friday, February 27 at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home, 5000 Indiana Avenue in Vicksburg. Visitation will be from Noon until the hour of service. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Gardens. Pallbearers will be David Richards, Paul Richards, Stan Woodson, Allen Hammack, Roy Wade, and Bucky Walls.

The family would like to thank Dr. Sam Pierce and Morgan Caulfield, Becca and Harley of Enhabit Home Health and Danielle, Whitley, Janie, and the rest of the staff of Traditions Health. Special thanks to Jamie Chaloux and Terry Crocker.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bereans Children’s Home

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