Local Obituaries for Terry, MS

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...

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...

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Ida Mae Johson Lowe, was born on February 8, 1942 in Bolton, MS, was the cherished daughter of Mary and Lee Lawrence Johnson. As the ninth of fourteen children, she grew up surrounded by a large, loving family that shaped her strong sense of devotion and compassion.

Ida Mae attended Sumner Hill Junior High School in Clinton, MS. Throughout her life,...

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....

Nov 12, 2025

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...

Nov 11, 2025

Kenneth Stevens, Sr. was born in Terry, MS., on September 20, 1953, to his parents, Willie R. Stevens, Sr. and Geraldine Mapp-Stevens.

Kenneth Stevens, Sr., along with his mother, moved to Chicago, IL. He graduated from Carver High School. There he met and married his high school sweetheart, the late Deanna Lee Perkins Stevens. They had been married for 26 years,...

Nov 11, 2025

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...

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,...

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...

Nov 2, 2025

"If we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we belong to God.' Romans14:8

Curtis Adams, affectionately known as "Pete" was born on October 22, 1950, to the late Woodrow & Melissa Adams, Sr. of Crystal Springs, MS. He departed this earthly life on November 2, 2025,...

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...

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Margaret Ann Wilson was born May 28, 1958 to the late Mr. Lester and Lela Mae Jessie Wilson in Crystal Springs, MS. She was the 6th child of 7 children.

Margaret departed this life Friday, October 17, 2025, at Copiah Medical Center in Hazlehurst, MS.

She was preceded in death by her parents Lester and Lela Mae Jessie Wilson; 2 sisters; Rose...