Local Obituaries for Terry, MS

Dec 25, 2025

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 12, 2025

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....

Dec 10, 2025

Born in Hazlehurst, MS on April 14, 1967 to Junior Lee Denson and the late Rosie Ella Denson, Martha Denson Thigpen was the third of five girls. 

Martha, who was affectionately known as "Mudd" was a  beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece and friend. She was truly a woman of strength, courage, and faith. She met no strangers with her...

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...

Dec 9, 2025

Louise Bailey Wilson affectionately known as "Granny" was one of Gods precious gifts born to the late Robert  & Bessie Bailey, Sr. on March 29, 1941. She was joyfully announced as the (6)sixth child. She obtained her educational foundation through Warm Springs and William Holtzclaw Schools. At an early she joined the Greater Pilgrim Rest M.B. Church where she faithfully...

Dec 6, 2025

Dorothy transitioned to her heavenly home on December 6, 2025. Dorothy was the second child of Melvin Section Pope and Gladys Wolfe Pope. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Dora Palmer and brother Curtis Pope.

Dorothy completed her education in the Hinds County Mississippi Public School System, culminating with a B.S. degree in Elementary Education from Jackson State...

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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...

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...

Nov 18, 2025

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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,...