Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Terry, MS

Rakavious Germyle Claiborne

Rakavious Germyle Claiborne

May 8, 2025

Rakavious Germayle Claiborne was born November 5, 1920, to the late Mr. John Henry and Miss Frances Claiborne.

Rakavious' love for education made him become a mentor for his young relatives and fellow friends in the community.

Rakavious attended Crystal Springs High Schoolwhere he graduated as Salutatorian in 2001.

After graduating from Crystal Springs High School, he furthered his education at Alcorn State...

Mother Dorothy Mae West

Mother Dorothy Mae West

Apr 17, 2025

Mrs. Dorothy Mae West (Christine Henderson), passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born on July 27, 1933, in Raymond, Mississippi, to Mrs. Louise Williams and Mr. Atwood Henderson. Dorothy was the eldest of seven children born to this union.

She accepted Christ at an early age and was a lifelong, faithful member of...

Willie James McGowan

Willie James McGowan

Mar 28, 2025

Willie James McGowan, lovingly known to many as "Peter Roni," was born on June 27, 1942, in Terry, Mississippi. He departed from this world on March 28, 2025, in Baptist Hospital, Jackson, Mississippi, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Willie was a man with a warm heart and a playful spirit, known for his loving nature and...