Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Terry, MS

Dominic Johnson

Dominic Johnson

Dec 31, 2025

Dominic "Tic" Johnson was born April 29, 1976 to Mrs. Shirlene Johnson and Henry "Hopsie" Johnson in Crystal Springs, MS.

Dominic departed this life on December 31, 2025 at the age 49. He loved his family especially the Neal family and his friends. Dominic leaves to cherish his memories, his father Henry Johnson, three brothers, Gregory Robinson, Marco Johnson and Cedric...

Mother Ethel Pearl Collins Martin

Mother Ethel Pearl Collins Martin

Dec 31, 2025

Ethel Martin was born February 4, 1948 in Copiah County to the late Lewis Adams and Sarah Collins of which both precedes her in death.

Ethel's formal education began at Summer Hill School.

Ethel confessed to Christ at an early age. Ethel joined Terry Missionary Church at an early age, but left and joined St. Joseph Church for a period of years....

Robert Phillips

Robert Phillips

Dec 27, 2025

Our belove Robert Earl Pillips lovingly known as (Robearl) returned to his Heavenly Father on Saturday, December 27, 2025. 

He pursued a career with the Mississippi Army National guard for nearly two decades. He climbed the ranks and received countless awards certificates including Promotion to Staff Sergeant with the United States Army in 1988.

He received the Army Achievement Medal Certificate as...

Alonzo Lewis

Alonzo Lewis

Dec 24, 2025

Alonzo "Pee-Wee" Lewis was born September 1, 1985 in Jackson, MS to his loving mother Doris Lewis and father Eddie Clark of Canton, MS. He started his spiritual journey at the South Liberty Missionary Baptist Church at an early age.

Alonzo was a graduate of the class of 2003, Canton High School. Although Pee-Wee was born with special needs, it did...

Odie Anderson

Odie Anderson

Dec 21, 2025

Odie Othello Anderson, Jr., aged 75, of Terry, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21, 2025.  He was born on October 29, 1950, in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, to the late Mr. Odie Anderson, Sr. and Mrs. Doris Edwards Anderson Kelly. He was the eldest of seven siblings and a lifelong believer in the power of kindness.

Odie attended and graduated from...

Kendrick Deward Linson

Kendrick Deward Linson

Dec 21, 2025

Kendrick Deward Linson, affectionately known as "Bossie" was born on May 25, 1978, in Hazlehurst, MS to the union of the late John Lee Linson, Sr. and Mollie Ann Gary Linson. He was the youngest of five children, Kendrick was a loving and kind man whose unselfish spirit left a lasting impression on all who knew him. He was especially...

Doris Gibson Guyton

Doris Gibson Guyton

Dec 18, 2025

Doris Gibson Guyton, affectionately known as "Dot" was the 11th of 12 children born to the late Charlie Sr. and Myrtle Penn Gibson, Doris entered this life on April 8, 1954 in Terry, MS. Doris peacefully entered eternal rest on December 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

At an early age, Doris accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior...

Barbara A. Johnson Brooks

Barbara A. Johnson Brooks

Dec 14, 2025

Barbara Johnson Brooks (Sal), born on March 7, 1975, in Jackson, MS., to the late Bobby Johnson of Bentonia, MS and Lillian Carr of Flora, MS.  Barbara departed this life on December 14, 2025, at her home surrounded by loved ones. 

Barbara found Christ at an early age and received her education at Provine High School. She later earned her C.N.A...

Carl Lee Powell Jr.

Carl Lee Powell Jr.

Dec 13, 2025

Carl Lee Powell Jr. (C Rope)was born on April 6, 1958, to the late Carl Lee Powell Sr. and Dorothy Hampton Powell Virgil.

Carl graduated from Hazlehurst High School in 1977. He attended Jackson State University and played football as a Wide Receiver. He drafted by the Washington Redskins on 04/27/1982. He also played for Pro Football Ottawa Rough Riders for...

John Fitzgerald Caston

John Fitzgerald Caston

Dec 12, 2025

John Fitzgerald Caston was born on June 16, 1964, in Jackson, MS., to the late Clyde Caston, Sr. and Elsie(Evans)Caston. He was the sixth of eight children.

John received his education at Sally Reynolds Elementary, Blackburn Junior High and Lanier High School. He later worked at BFI Waste Management.

John was preceded in death by his sisters, Mrs. Ora Nell Lander, Mrs....

Carveyette L. Gilmore

Carveyette L. Gilmore

Dec 9, 2025

Carveyette L. Gilmore, affectionately known as "Miss" was born on October 20,1982, at Hardy Wilson Memorial Hospital to Ms. Shelia G. Linson and her stepfather Charles A. Linson and Godfather, Marvin Murray.

She pursued her education in Monticello, MS and began her career in healthcare at Lawrence County Hospital in 1998. In 2004, she returned to Hazlehurst, MS, where she continued...