Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Terry, MS

Alton Charles Dixon

Alton Charles Dixon

Dec 3, 2025

Alton Charles Dixon was born on September 19, 1978 at University Medical Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS to Judy Dixon-Collins and David Yates. He later resided with his grandparents, the late Virginia and Charles Dixon.  He then joined House of Prayer, where he played the drums and was apart of the choir. Alton peacefully passed away on December 3, 2025...

Joself Porter

Joself Porter

Dec 2, 2025

Mr. Joself Earl "Bo" Porter was born October 30, 1962, to the late Rev. James W. "Jim" Porter, Sr. and Mrs. Uretha Kelly-Porter in Jackson, MS. After a a brief and courageous battle with an unexpected stricken illness, Joself passed away peacefully at St. Frances Hospital in Memphis, TN.

Joself was the ninth child of ten children. His parents, maternal and...

Vicky Porter Willis Collins

Vicky Porter Willis Collins

Dec 1, 2025

Mrs. Vicky Willis Collins was born on December 14, 1957, in Hazlehurst, MS, to the late Albert Lee and Maxine McKinzie Porter. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Temple Christ Holiness Church in Hazlehurst, MS. She later joined Walking Upright Ministry under the leadership of Pastor Lewis Dixon where she served faithfully. 

Vicky attended Crystal Springs High School...

Chadrick Lofton

Chadrick Lofton

Nov 13, 2025

Chadrick Danielle Lofton was born on February 27, 1980, to Linda Rae Davis-Lofton and Fred Lofton. He departed this life on Thursday, November 12, 2025, at the home of his grandmother in Wesson, MS.

He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Linda Rae Davis-Lofton and his cherished son, Cedric Lofton.

Chadrick was a man of quiet strength and enduring faith....

Amanda Nicole Robinson Wells

Amanda Nicole Robinson Wells

Nov 12, 2025

Amanda Nicole Robinson Wells, affectionately known as Mandi, was born on April 17, 1985, in Jackson, Mississippi, and she departed this life on November 12, 2025, at Baptist Jackson in Jackson, Mississippi. She was a beacon of strength and determination, facing life's challenges with a spirit that inspired everyone around her.

Mandi was a proud graduate of Valencia High School in...

Bessie Mae Haley

Bessie Mae Haley

Nov 9, 2025

Bessie Haley was born in Crystal Springs, MS to the late John Walker and Pinky Bouie Walker.

She was raised in a family with Christian teachings. She was a member of the Greater Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. 

Bessie had numerous of jobs, but her passion was Childcare. She had unconditional love for everyone. 

On Sunday, November 9, 2025, her heavenly father called her...

Frettere Evans Stewart

Frettere Evans Stewart

Nov 6, 2025

Mrs. Frettere Evans Stewart, the beloved daughter of the late Vernon and Alice Evans, was born on June 19, 1943 in Crystal Springs,Mississippi.

She was preceded in death by her parents:  sister Joyce Dixon; her brother, Vernon Evans, Jr.; her two children, Aaron Evans and Perry Evans, and her husband, The late Davis Stewart. 

The Lord called her home on November 6,...

Trayce Marshall

Trayce Marshall

Nov 3, 2025

Ms. Trayce Denise Marshall was born on October 10, 1976, in Jackson, MS to TJ Marshall and Ruby Jean Porter (Opara-Nadi). She attended Wingfield High School in the early 90's until she landed her first job at age 15. From that moment on, she never stoped working, both on and off the job. She worked as a laborer for various...

Robert E. Brent Jr.

Robert E. Brent Jr.

Oct 27, 2025

THE LIFE & LEGACY

Robert

The Robert Earl Brent, Jr., story started on March 12, 2003 in Crystal Springs, Mississippi to the late Trina Lofton and Robert Brent, Sr.

Robert accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He was a man of God and could tell you some scriptures like he knew his ABC’s. He had unconditional love, and...