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Fisher-Riles Funeral Home & Crematory, Vicksburg, MS (2025)

11/04/2025

Judy Lynn Overstreet passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Baptist Medical Center. She was 73. Judy was born in Vicksburg to the late John and Mary Frances Baker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Max Overstreet and her son, James Overstreet.

A visitation will be held at 10 AM on Thursday November 6 at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home at 5000 Indiana Avenue. A graveside service will follow at 11 at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

11/03/2025

Raymond Lee Allen, aged 87, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025. He was born on August 13, 1938, to Raymond Spencer Allen and Dororthy Lee Davis Allen in the city of Dallas, Texas. His family moved to the Vicksburg, MS area when he was two years old. He was raised in Mississippi and was very proud of that fact.

Ray was a beloved husband who was married for over 60 years. He was known for his military service and his dedication to the study of the Lord’s word. He was a faithful member at Grace Chapel Church of Christ and Woodstock Church of Christ where for many years he taught adult bible classes.

Throughout his life, Ray achieved many accomplishments during his 20-year military career. He reached the rank of Lt. Colonel. The highest medal that he received was a bronze star, but he had many other medals, commendations and citations. In addition, Ray was a Chief Operating Officer with a division of Lockheed before finishing his career as a professor, teaching business courses at Dekalb Technical College. He touched the lives of countless individuals through his class teachings at Grace Chapel and Woodstock Church of Christ.

Ray will be deeply missed by three brothers and their spouses: Richard (his twin) (Nora), Ronald (Dodie), and Grady (Paula). Further, Ray was loved by his sons and their wives, Frank (Laura), Troy (Mari) and Sean’s widow, Cynthia and his grandkids, Hailey, Tyler, Parker, Brooke, Jack, Cooper and Marcella and great grandkids, Carson and Jared, and friends. Ray was preceded in death by his wife, Yvonne Allen and his son, Kenneth Sean Allen.

A celebration of life will be held on November 2, 2025, at 3:00PM at Roswell Funeral Home to celebrate Ray's life and honor his contributions to our world. A viewing will be conducted from 1 PM until 3 PM. In addition, there will be a viewing on November 10, 2025 at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home, 5000 Indiana Avenue in Vicksburg, MS from 1 PM until 2:45 PM. He will be buried with full military honors in the Cedar Hill Cemetery, also in Vicksburg at 3 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts to be given to Georgia Agape in memory of Ray Allen. Condolences and memories can be shared at Roswell Funeral Home.

Ray's departure leaves a void in our hearts, but his legacy will forever be cherished.

10/28/2025

Mary Martha Gilbert Hilbun, 91, of Vicksburg, MS passed away surrounded by her family on October 28, 2025, at River Region Medical Center.

Born in Vicksburg, MS on February 23, 1934, Mary Martha was a 1952 graduate of Saint Francis Xavier Academy, where she was a cheerleader and received one of highest academic awards as a senior. After graduation, she attended Barry College for Women in Miami, Florida. Shortly thereafter, she met and married her love, James T. Hilbun Sr. and raised their four children in Vicksburg. Mary Martha would often tell people how thankful she was to have been able to stay at home and raise her children. A devout catholic, she and her husband were lifelong members of Saint Paul Catholic Church and attended mass every Saturday evening. She was a member of the Altar Society and the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Mary Martha, lovingly known by her grandchildren, their friends, and the Lake Forest neighborhood children as “Grammy”, enjoyed attending her grandchildren and great children’s sporting events and was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. Her love and loyalty to the St. Aloysius Flashes never faded and she looked forward to Friday night radio broadcasts of Flashes football. Mary Martha cherished time spent with her family and would often reminisce about cooking pancakes for breakfast and homemade spaghetti for lunch for her grandchildren and family friends. She never met a stranger and always welcomed people into her home. She enjoyed sitting on her back porch, on the lake, watching the ducks and geese and listening to the birds chirping. Mary Martha was the caretaker for her husband, following his stroke, for 18 years up until his death in 2015. She was a proud, independent woman and lived at their home until her death.

Mary Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Gray Turner Gilbert and Pauline Gargaro Gilbert; her husband, James T. Hilbun Sr.; her grandson, Bobby Hilbun.

She is survived by her four children, James T. “ Jimbo” Hilbun (Dede), Tim Hilbun, Cindy Park (Howard) and Missy Lynch (Gary) and her brother Gray Thomas Gilbert (Brenda). She is also survived by six grandchildren Jamie Hilbun, Candice Reeder, Neesi Stokes (Justin), Catelyn Skipper (Hayden), Hunter Lynch (Ellie), Rachel Lynch and 11 great-grandchildren John Robert Reeder, Cale Stokes, Mary Frances Hilbun, Charlie Reeder, Maylee Stokes, Laney Lynch, Emmy Lynch, Lucy Hilbun, Lawson Skipper, Ryan Reeder, and Gray Skipper.

The family extends gratitude to the health care providers at Merit Health River Region especially the ER staff and the exceptional care she received from the fourth-floor nursing staff. Also, the nurses and staff at Enhabit Hospice Care.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 30 from Noon until 2 pm at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home, 5000 Indiana Avenue. A Funeral Mass will be held following the visitation at Saint Paul Catholic Church at 3:00 pm with the Rev. Rusty Vincent officiating. Pallbearers will be Jamie Hilbun, Hunter Lynch, John Robert Reeder, Hayden Skipper, Justin Stokes and Casey Stubbs.

Graveside services will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vicksburg Catholic School to the new Multi-purpose building.

10/23/2025

With profound sorrow and deep love, we announce the passing of Clara Hope Beauman, who departed this life peacefully on October 20, 2025, at the age of 68.

Born on October 8, 1957, Clara was a lifelong resident of Vicksburg, Mississippi, where she was known for her gentle spirit, unwavering kindness, and the quiet strength she carried through every season of life.

Clara dedicated more than 25 years of faithful service to Mutual Credit Union and then retired from Magnolia Federal Credit Union, where she was respected not only for her professionalism and dedication but also for the care and compassion she extended to colleagues and members alike. She retired with honor, leaving behind a legacy of integrity and warmth.

She is survived by her loving sisters: Pat Kellum, Sylvia Brogdon, and Jenny Muirhead, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, who brought joy to her life and will carry her memory forward with love.

Clara is also remembered by her loyal companion, Buddy the dog, her “little one,” who rarely left her side and brought her comfort and happiness every day.

She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Sidney Beauman Sr. and Elsie Jean Beauman, and her dear brothers, Sidney Hamilton Beauman Jr. and William “Mike” Beauman. Though their absence was deeply felt, Clara carried their memory with grace and love throughout her life.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home, 5000 Indiana Avenue in Vicksburg, Mississippi, with a service beginning at 2:00 p.m. A graveside service will immediately follow at Greenlawn Gardens Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Zach Boyd, Jeremy Sellers, Bumper Brogdon, JR Robinson, Gavrie Boyd and Liam Boyd.

Honorary pallbearers will be Chad Tanner, Ronnie Kellum, Bill Muirhead, Mike Brogdon, Randy Lynch, Morris Stuart, Charles Mullen, Easton Odom, Kash Odom, Terrance Austin, Jonah Barnette, Scout Barnette, Joel William Dimmette, Michael Waylet, Noah Nielsen and Chase Nielsen.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Clara’s memory to Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital, 2500 N. State St., Jackson, MS 39216, a cause dear to her heart and reflective of her lifelong compassion for others.

Though her physical presence will be missed beyond measure, Clara Hope Beauman’s legacy of love, loyalty, and quiet strength will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.

10/23/2025

Stephen Keen was born on December 17, 1967 and passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 from a fatal car accident. He was 57.

He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Keen.

Stephen loved to fish, hunt and ride dirt bikes. He was the kind of person who would help anyone.

Stephen is survived by his mother, Patricia Keen; two sisters, Angelia Sikorski of Brandon and Karen McKnight of Vicksburg, and numerous nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Coke. He will be missed.

His ashes will be scattered at Redwood, that he so loved. Memorial services will be held on Friday, October 24 at 5 p.m.

10/16/2025

Florence Ann Cordell-Glapion died at River Region Hospital on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 at the age of 70. She was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to the late Donald Andrew Cordell and Louise M. Schults. Mrs. Flo, as most people knew her, worked as a Food and Beverage Supervisor for the majority of her career.

In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her brother, Andrew Lewis Cordell, a son Isaac Glapion, Jr., a daughter Renee Howell and grandson, Caleb Refuge.

She is survived by her husband, Isaac Isadore Glapion, 9 children: Sue Parham (Ronnie), Ferdinand Glapion (Charlotte), Joseph Glapion, Geneva Glapion, Sylvia Dawson (James), and Doris Glapion, Glenn Glapion (Mary), Lynn Harrison (James), Desiree Davis; grandchildren: Stephanie Heil (Tyler), Haley Parham, Zachary Parham, Ferdinand Glapion, Jr., Syrilla Glapion, Harmonie Glapion, Jakyvan Glapion, Zephaniah Glapion, Zuriah Glapion, Tyler Glapion, Tiona Glapion, Devon Glapion, Derrick Refuge, Travis Refuge, Jr., Xavier Refuge, Joshua Refuge, Jeshaya Refuge, Calynn Refuge; and 15 great grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild.

Services will be held at 3pm on Saturday, October 18th at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home, 5000 Indiana Avenue. Visitation will be from 1pm until the hour of service.

10/14/2025

Carol Anne Lofstrom Persons Marble of Vicksburg MS peacefully passed away October 13, 2025, after a lengthy illness.

She was born January 16, 1945 to Charles Pittman and Annis Spencer Lofstrom. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard G. Marble, her parents, her brother, Charles Spencer Lofstrom and her stepmother, Eﬃe Habert Lofstrom.

Carol Anne is survived by two sons, James Brady Persons and Charles Kenneth Persons both of Brandon MS and a sister, Sue Lofstrom Richardson (Milton deceased) of Vicksburg. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Georgia Lynn Thompson Lofstrom of Corinth MS, a nephew Christopher Lofstrom (Candy) of Chattanooga TN and a niece Georgia Hope Lofstrom (Brett Wilson) of Corinth MS, a
stepdaughter, Tanis Marble Thust (Soeran), Santa Barbara, CA and a stepson, Rick Marble (Amanda), Washington DC. Three step
granddaughters, Maya, Rebecca and Isabella.

Carol Anne graduated from H.V. Cooper High School Class of 1963, attended Millsaps College and graduated from Mississippi State
University. She retired from Lower Mississippi Valley Division.

Carol Anne was a member of Triumph Church of Vicksburg where she worshipped and also worked in the Book Store. Her favorite daily priority and enjoyment was to read and study her Bible. She also loved following Mississippi State University football and baseball along with the Atlanta Braves.

Graveside service will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Cedar Hill Cemetery, (end of Street M) with Fisher Riles FuneralHome in charge of arrangements. Pastor Mike Fields of Triumph Church will oﬃciate

10/13/2025

Michael Jeffrey Briggs, 78, of Vicksburg, MS passed away unexpectedly on October 9, 2025. Michael was born to Walter J. and Mary Agnes Briggs on August 9, 1947 in Galveston, Texas.

Mike grew up in Houston, TX where he graduated from Strake Jesuit College Preparatory and went on to earn a BS degree in 1970 from the University of Texas at Austin. He then worked for Conoco in Oxnard, CA as a Drilling Engineer from 1970 to 1972. He earned a MS degree in Ocean Engineering from the University of Southern California where he met his wife, Mary Ann. Mike worked as a Design Engineer with Lockeed Missiles and Space before moving to San Antonio, TX to work for Southwest Research Institute. He decided to attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Joint Program to earn an engineer degree in 1981. Mike worked for Union Oil in California and later joined Waterways Experiment Station as a Hydraulic Engineer from 1983 to 1987 and later as a Research Hydraulic Engineer from 1987 until his retirement. While still employed at WES, Mike earned his PHD from Texas A&M University in 2001. After retirement, Mike enjoyed doing contract work for the Navy and teaching some workshops. Mike always enjoyed his time at WES and loved to travel on projects and meet and learn from new people.

Mike is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann Briggs; his three sisters, Marilyn (Nick) Dudley, Beverly (Mike) Viilo and Janice (Jeff) Fronczak and numerous nephews, great nieces and nephews.

Mike loved to stay active and enjoyed running and jogging when younger and later taking long walks in the Vicksburg Battlefield Park with Mary. He loved Lionel Model Trains and built an extensive train layout in a spare room at home, where he spent many wonderful hours.

Please join us celebrating Mike’s life on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:30 am at St. Paul Catholic Church, 713 Crawford St for funeral services.

10/11/2025

Glen Edward Cousins was born on June 10th 1961 to Frank and Christine Cousins, he lived in Vicksburg, Mississippi for most of his life. He lived in Oklahoma for a little while and came back home to Mississippi where Glen spent his life helping others and being a great Dad, Grandpa, Brother and friend to each person he knew! He had a heart of gold and helped anyone in anyway he could. He worked hard his whole life and gave his all to everything he did. He was determined to be the best person he could be. He will be very missed. He was loved more than he knew. He is survived by his children, Joshua Cousins (Tracy) from Missouri, daughter, Kayla Collins (Jake) from Idaho; grandchildren, Kaleb Rather of Vicksburg and Joshua McGee of Oklahoma; great grandchildren, Kenai Rhodes from Oklahoma, step-son, Caleb McGee from Oklahoma; brother, Tommy Cousins (Peggy), sister, Rose Parker (Donny) , sister, Paula Bryant (Ricky), sister, Kim Davis and many nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins. Siblings that have passed on are Trudy Tero, and Frankie Cousins; and his parents, Frank and Christine Cousins.

Glen entered his eternal home with Jesus on October 2, 2025 at Merit Health River Region Medical Center in Vicksburg, MS.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 10 from 4pm to 5 pm at the First Pentecostal Church, 6541 Paxton Road, Vicksburg, MS. Services will follow at 5 pm.

10/04/2025

Angela Canizaro, 91, of Vicksburg, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, at the Vicksburg Convalescent Home. She was born on November 11, 1933, and was a lifelong resident of Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Angela was a 1951 graduate of Saint Francis Xavier Academy, or as she referred to it, “The Sisters’ School.” She worked for many years in the insurance industry. A lifelong member of Saint Paul Catholic Church, Angela served as a member of the Altar Society and Choir in addition to being a Lector and Eucharistic Minister for many years. She held her Catholic faith and church community in high importance, apparent by her attendance at daily Mass for most of her 91 years. In 2023, she was recognized by the Catholic Diocese of Jackson with the ‘Bishop Chanche Mission Award’ for her exemplary service of evangelization, faith formation, and service to the parish community.

As a competitive bridge player, she enjoyed participating in many bridge clubs over the years. A devoted sports fan, Angela especially loved cheering for the New Orleans Saints. Proud of her independence, she lived alone and drove herself and friends around town until the beginning of 2025.

Angela cherished time spent with her family and friends. Throughout her lifetime, she served as a caregiver to both young and old.

Angela was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Lena Canizaro; her brother, James Canizaro; and her sisters, Concetta DeRossette and Mattie Canizaro, as well as her nephew, Frank DeRossette, and her great-nephew, Christopher DeRossette.

Although Angela never had children of her own, she helped raise her ten nieces and nephews and their children, and felt they all belonged to her. She is survived by three nieces, Angela Thomson (Ralph), Donna Hopkins, and Janet Jackson, and six nephews, Wally DeRossette (Denise), Patrick DeRossette (Sylvia), Jamie DeRossette (Theresa), Tim DeRossette (Lucy), Brian DeRossette (Betty), and Matthew DeRossette (Sally). She is also survived by 27 great-nieces and nephews, 28 great-great-nieces and nephews, her first cousin Susan Signa, and several other Signa and Canizaro cousins.

The family extends gratitude to the healthcare providers and staff of Vicksburg Convalescent Home and St. Joseph Hospice for their exceptional care and compassion.

A visitation will be held at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home, 5000 Indiana Avenue, on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 11, at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Paul Catholic Church.

10/01/2025

Linda Davenport Coley was born September 27, 1947 in Meridian, MS. She passed away in Vicksburg, MS on September 23, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her father Howard C. Davenport, her mother Martha H. Davenport, two sisters Cathy C. Brown (James D. Brown Sr) and Evelyn C. Ballard (John O. Ballard), two brothers Billy R. Davenport and Howard L. Davenport (Loraine Davenport), and her husband Robert E. Coley.

She is survived by a host of nephews and nieces. She also leaves behind a church family at First Pentecostal Church of Vicksburg that she loved dearly. Linda attended Port Gibson High School. While she did not have any children of her own, she loved her Boston Terrier fur babies (Little Chief, Katie Baby, and Maggie) with all her heart.

A memorial service will be held on Oct. 4, 2025 at First Pentecostal church of Vicksburg (6541 Paxton Rd. Vicksburg, MS). There will be a visitation beginning at 5pm with the service beginning at 6pm

10/01/2025

Ellen Emmich, long time Vicksburg resident, was born on October 9, 1954 in Pittsburgh, PA, the first child of Robert N. “Bob” Emmich and Ann Grundfest Emmich Gerache. She passed away on September 29, 2025 after a difficult and long illness. Ellen was an artist and creative soul who took great pride in her creations and shared them widely with her family and friends.

Preceding her in death was her father, Bob Emmich.

She is survived by her mother, Ann Gerache; her brother, Robert N. Emmich, Jr. and wife Carey of Madison, MS and their children Brooke Emmich of Madison and Sarah Emmich Fernald along with her husband James Fernald and their children, Norah and Wesley of Richmond, VA; her sister Kathy E. Friedman of Dallas, TX and her children Mory Friedman and his fiancé Sarah of Albuquerque, NM, Shelby Friedman Kendler and husband Ron of Alexandria, VA; and sister Gayle Emmich of Rockville, MD.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM at the Temple Anshe Chesed Cemetery officiated by Rabbi Salem Pearce.

The family would like to thank Katha Webster for her loving care of Ellen in her final months as well as the staff at Castlewoods Assisted Living in Brandon, MS. In lieu of flowers the family requests any contribution in Ellen’s memory to the charity of your choosing.

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