Local Obituaries for Terry, MS

Apr 15, 2026

James Keith Shannon 65,  passed away recently at his residence in Clinton.  He was born in Jackson, MS on March 3, 1961; to Mr. & Mrs. Willie C. Shannon(Faye Ansley Shannon) of Jackson. 

He served in the US Navy Reserve for 8 years. He retired after 33 years, from the G.V. Sonny Montgomery Veterans Administration Medical Center in Jackson. He worked...

Apr 14, 2026

Apr 11, 2026

Apr 10, 2026

James David Bell, known to friends as "The Professor," passed away suddenly on April 10, 2026, in Jackson, Mississippi. David left this earth as he lived his final years—surrounded by the friends he called family and ready to meet his Maker as a true man of God.

 A Journey of Faith and Service 

Born on September 27, 1968, David spent much of...

Apr 9, 2026

Apr 9, 2026

Ricci L. Bailey was born in Jackson, MS on February 2, 1968. His parents,Annie and Robert Bailey, preceded him in death as well as his maternal andpaternal grandparents.

Ricci was an only child with so much love in his heart for his friends andfamily.

Ricci allowed Christ to enter his heart at an early age. He joined CadeChapel MB under the leadership...

Apr 3, 2026

Lance Lackey Buster was born August 14, 1983 to the late Ray Lackey and Audrey Buster, in Jackson, MS.  Lance had one sister, Tiffany Buster who preceded him in death. Lance united with Gallman Chapel A.M.E Zion Church at an early age. He graduated from Crystal Springs High School, Class of 2002 in Crystal Springs, MS.

Lance was a people person at...

Apr 3, 2026

Mamie Lee Gibson was born on April 27, 1961 in Utica, MS., to the late Elizabeth Woods Gibson and John Henry Gibson. She attended Utica Gold Wave High School. She was raised with strong values of love, family and resilience, which she carried with her throughout her life.

Mamie was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and companion who loved her family...

Apr 2, 2026

Ms. Jazzmine Dixon was born February 16, 2009 to Shemeka Ford and the late Joe Dixon of Crystal Springs, MS.

At an early age, Ms. Dixon joined Trinity Baptist Church of Terry, MS 

On Thursday, April 2, 2026, Ms. Dixon departed this life at Copiah County Medical Center in Hazlehurst, MS

She was preceded in death by her father Mr. Joe Dixon; her...

Apr 1, 2026

Mikael Jermon Jonson was born on April 14, 1999, in Jackson, MS., to Diann and Michael Johnson, He was raised in Jackson, where he was the youngest of seven siblings. A role he embraced with pride and joy. On April 1, 2026, Mikael peacefully departed this life at home, surrounded  by the love of his family. In God's perfect timing,...

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Mar 23, 2026

Toneshia Smith was born May 2, 1996, to Jennifer Edwards and Roy Williams 

She became a member of New Testament Church of Clinton, MS 

Toneshia leaves behind her mother, Jennifer Edwards.; her only sibling, Tess Smith; her dad, Roy Williams; and a beautiful daughter, Cashae Rose. Toneshia was an outgoing, bubbly person and full of life. 

She will truly be missed.

Mar 22, 2026

Marcus Dwayne Cottrell was born on May 31, 1968, to Jeanette Ayers and Bobby Bailey. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jeanette Ayers, his brother, John Ayers and due to illness his father Bobby is not able to be present.

Marcus will always be remembered for his kindness toward others and his deep love for his family. He was...

Mar 19, 2026

Mar 19, 2026

A  TIME TO BE BORN

Born June 1, 1941, Vernon was the eighth of fourteen children of PJ and Mae Hubbard.

A TIME TO LIVE 

Life's journey led Vernon down a love path where he met the love of his like, Clara Allen. They joined in Holy Matrimony, May 28, 2016.

A TIME TO DIE

Vernon departed this life, Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Baptist...

Mar 11, 2026

Mar 8, 2026

LaMarcus "Skeet" McGee was born on January 8, 1982, to Melvin Wade and Verna Griffin. He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Wade and his stepmother Meredith "Kay" Wade. On March 8, 2026, LaMarcus peacefully transitioned to his new life.

LaMarcus was known for his warm and caring spirit. He loved cooking and shared that passion generously, preparing meals...

Mar 8, 2026

Larry Darnell Harrison, was born on November 27, 1959 to Grace Shivers in Crystal Springs, MS.  Grace married Clayton Young and the three relocated to Maywood, IL Soon after, Larry was adopted by his maternal grandfather, Charles (Ella) Harrison of Maywood, IL

Larry attended Irving Elementary School and Proviso East High School. Upon graduating high school, he moved back to MS...

Mar 3, 2026

Arnita Bryant, 60, of Jackson, MS passed away on March 3, 2026. She was born on July 24, 1964, Flora, MS.

Arnita was known for her straightforward spirit, her caring heart and her love for life. She found joy in the simple and meaningful things-cooking meals for the people she loved listening to good music, and surrounding herself to with good...