Local Obituaries for Terry, MS

Sep 22, 2025

Sep 12, 2025

Sep 12, 2025

In Honor of Rosetta Terrell Bates

Rosetta Terrell Bates of Raymond, MS was called home by our Heavenly Father on September 12th, 2025, at 71 years of age.

Rosetta was preceded in death by Cornelius Bates (Husband), Robert Lovett Terrell (Father) and Evelyn Terrell Dixon (Mother).

She was survived by Michael Cornelius Bates (Son), Sean Michael Bates (Grandson), Calais Alexandria Bates (Granddaughter) along...

Sep 10, 2025

On October 26, 1965, Billy E Brown was born to Howard Lee Brown and Ethel Lean Collins Brown in Jackson, MS. He was the fourth child of 15 siblings.

Billy attended school at Lovett Elementary and Summer Hill High School, both located in Clinton, MS. In 1981, Billy moved to Inkster, Michigan, where he attended Cherrry High School.

Billy attended Holy Ghost...

Sep 9, 2025

Roy (Big Roy) Jenkins, Sr. was born on March 10, 1959, to the late Thelma Guynes-Jenkins and Clauzell "Buck" Johnson. He accepted Christ at an early age at Saint Mary's Church and later became a devoted member of Free People Missionary Baptist Church, where he remained until his earthly journey ended on September 9, 2025.

Affectionately known as "Big Roy" or...

Sep 7, 2025

Sep 4, 2025

Mr. Anthyone "Charlie" Burrell, Sr., beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend was born July 16, 1969, in Hazlehurst, MS to Mary Shannon and C.W. Burrell.

He spent most of his life in Crystal Springs, MS where he built lasting relationships with family and friends and created a life filled with love and purpose. 

On July 3, 1993, Anthyone was united...

Sep 2, 2025

Sep 1, 2025

~Dyke “Lightening” Taylor Jr.~

October 24, 1954 – September 1, 2025



Dyke “Lightening” Taylor Jr. was born October 24, 1954 in Hinds County to the late Dyke Taylor Sr. and Lena Taylor. He received his education from the Hinds County School district.

He confessed his love for Christ at an early age and joined Terry Grove M.B. Church. He was gainfully employed and...

Aug 29, 2025

Idella Cooper was born September 23, 1958, in Crystal Springs, MS to the late W.P. and Ethel Cooper. She was the only girl of five children.

Idella received her formal education from Crystal Springs High School. She went on to attend Hinds Community College in Utica, MS.

She worked at Sanderson Farms in Hazlehurst  and also the Shirt Factory in Gallman.

Idella was...

Aug 28, 2025

Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things.

~Matthew 25:21~



Ray Anthony Lackey was born February 12, 1957 to the union of Erma Lackey and Johnney Lackey Sr. In Crystal Springs, Mississippi.

Ray attended Utica Junior College from 1977-1979. There he earned a trade in mechanics. Ray began...

Aug 24, 2025

Mary Louise Harris was born May 15, 1938, in Adams County, MS. She was the middle child of Robert Jones and Estelle Carter and was raised by Andrew Jones, Sr. and Amanda Carter. She is survived by her brother Andrew Jones, Jr. and her son Dempsey(Vanessa) Harris.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband J.C. (Vernon)Harris and her...

Aug 21, 2025

On August 21, 2025, at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson, MS, Kenneth Edward Johnsey Jr, left this world much too soon.

A memorial service will be held in his honor on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 4:00 pm at Heritage Funeral Home located at 421 Cunningham Street, Terry, MS.

Ken was born in Flowood, MS on May 13, 1965 Kenneth Edward and...

Aug 19, 2025

Mr. Johnny Lee Kelly Sr., affectionately known as “Lee”, “John Lee” was born June 19, 1952, in Hinds County, Mississippi to the late Maggie Ruth Kelly Ratliff and the late Glen Taylor.

Johnny accepted Christ at Springhill Christian Center and later joined Chapel Hill Baptist Church in Bolton, MS. He attended Sumner Hill Junior High School and later attended Earle C....

Aug 16, 2025

Just two months shy of her eighteenth birthday, Hannah made her earthly transition- a loss hat came as a shock to all who loved her. On Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the tender age of 18, her passing sent waves of grief throughout the Walnut Grove and Leake County communities. Hannah's sudden departure has left family and friends with profound...

Aug 16, 2025

Family and Friends celebrate the life of John Albert Lloyd affectionately known to many as Big Daddy.

He was born in Bolton, MS on November 29,1942 to Albert Thomas and Elnora Moore; Special God Parents George Land and Ollie Land, who preceded him in death. John Albert was the 3rd of 12 siblings. He was also preceded in death by siblings,...

Aug 14, 2025

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of

righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that

love His appearing.”

- II Timothy 4:7-8

Mr. Henry Lewis Robinson was born on March 6,...

Aug 9, 2025

"The Master is come and calleth for thee" – John 11:28(KVJ) was the secret message of the silent angel at the bedside of Mr. Willie B. Kendrick, Jr., delivered on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Willie B. Kendrick, Jr. was the first son born to the late Willie B. Kendrick, Sr. and Laurine Holliday. His birth occurred on a Friday, May...

Aug 8, 2025

Aug 6, 2025

Mrs. Sharon Lutruce Parker was born on February 28, 1971 in Crystal Springs, Mississippi to the parentage of Johnnie Lee Jones and Fannie Mae Badget Jones.

At an early age, Sharon accepted Jesus Christ at Egypt Hill Missisonary Baptist Church where she attended until she became ill.

She was united in holy matrimony to Craig Adams Parker whom preceded her in death.

Sharon...