Obituaries in Mendenhall, MS

Christopher Amos Arender 55 of Raleigh MS passed away Monday January 5 2026 at the Magee General Hospital in Magee Mississippi. He was born Friday August 21 1970 in Bay Springs Mississippi. Visitation will be held on Wednesday January 7 2026 from 500 pm until 830 pm at Salem Baptist Church in Raleig...

Stephanie Dawn Smith 28 of Braxton MS passed away Saturday January 17 2026 in Jackson Mississippi. She was born Thursday May 15 1997 in Flowood Mississippi. Visitation will be held on Thursday January 22 2026 from 500 pm until 800 pm at Calvary Baptist Church in 5110 Highway 49 Braxton Mississippi. ...

With deep sorrow but faith in Gods plan we announce that Beverly Wood Pacas passed away on January 16 2026. She was a woman of faith love and kindness always putting her family and others before herself. Beverly was born in Bogalusa Louisiana to the late Fredrick Daniel Wood Jr. and Roberta Cupstid ...

Annie Lois Little Smith a resident of Pearl MS was called home by her Lord and Savior on January 14th 2026 at the age of 92 while in the comfort of her home surrounded by loved ones. Annie Lois was a wonderful wife mother grandmother and friend. She worked hard loved deeply and believed Jesus and la...

Born July 9 1935 Died January 3 2026 Syble was the third child born to Grady and Barbara Wigginton. Her brothers Lee Roy and Gene would have told you that she was a little spoiled. At 18 months old she contracted 2 forms of polio one that affected her face with paralysis and the other that...

Carolyn Baley Callender age 97 went to be with her Lord on Sunday January 25 2026 after a life marked by unwavering faith deep love for family and faithful service to Christ. She was born on June 13 1928. Carolyn spent more than 70 years living in the Holly Grove community near Braxton Mississippi w...

Clyde Ray Furlow born November 1 1943 of Creola Alabama died Sunday December 28 2025 in Mobile Alabama. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held on Saturday January 24 2026 at 200PM at Wilkinson Memorial Cemetery Raleigh Mississippi. Survivors include Denise Adams Tom Daughter Donny "Toby" Purvis J...

Dewanna Dee Pearce 77 of The Woodlands Texas passed away on Tuesday January 20 2026 in Magee Mississippi. She was born on January 14 1949 in Denham Springs Louisiana to Odis Ira Walding Sr. and Alberta Beatrice Pat Brown and was raised in Pineville Louisiana. Dewanna was a loving mother grandmother ...

Kayla Marie Griffith, a beacon of love and joy, returned to her heavenly home on January 19, 2026, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Born on August 11, 1987, in Jackson, MS, she lived a vibrant life filled with compassion, laughter, and unwavering faith. Kayla's sudden depa...

Betty Cooper Boutwell, 69, passed away on January 12, 2026, at Bedford Care Center in Mendenhall, MS. She was born on January 20, 1956, to James M. Cooper and Mary (Maris) Cooper.She graduated in 1980 from William Carey College with a teaching degree in special education. She taught for many years u...

Carlton Shows, 64, passed away on January 23, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on December 23, 1961, to Lona Gerome Shows and Virginia Lois Babb Shows in El Monte, California.He was preceded in death by his parents, Lona Gerome and Virginia Lois (Babb) Shows; brothers...

Timothy C. Dorsett passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the age of 53. He was born on July 10, 1972, and lived in the Simpson County area most of his life.He attended Mendenhall Elementary School before he moved to Millcreek of Magee. Tim was a resident at Boswell Regional Center for many yea...