Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Terry, MS

Ray Anthony Lackey

Ray Anthony Lackey

Aug 28, 2025

Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things.

~Matthew 25:21~



Ray Anthony Lackey was born February 12, 1957 to the union of Erma Lackey and Johnney Lackey Sr. In Crystal Springs, Mississippi.

Ray attended Utica Junior College from 1977-1979. There he earned a trade in mechanics. Ray began...

Mary Harris

Mary Harris

Aug 24, 2025

Mary Louise Harris was born May 15, 1938, in Adams County, MS. She was the middle child of Robert Jones and Estelle Carter and was raised by Andrew Jones, Sr. and Amanda Carter. She is survived by her brother Andrew Jones, Jr. and her son Dempsey(Vanessa) Harris.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband J.C. (Vernon)Harris and her...

Kenneth Edward Johnsey Jr.

Kenneth Edward Johnsey Jr.

Aug 21, 2025

On August 21, 2025, at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson, MS, Kenneth Edward Johnsey Jr, left this world much too soon.

A memorial service will be held in his honor on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 4:00 pm at Heritage Funeral Home located at 421 Cunningham Street, Terry, MS.

Ken was born in Flowood, MS on May 13, 1965 Kenneth Edward and...

Johnny Lee Kelly Sr.

Johnny Lee Kelly Sr.

Aug 19, 2025

Mr. Johnny Lee Kelly Sr., affectionately known as “Lee”, “John Lee” was born June 19, 1952, in Hinds County, Mississippi to the late Maggie Ruth Kelly Ratliff and the late Glen Taylor.

Johnny accepted Christ at Springhill Christian Center and later joined Chapel Hill Baptist Church in Bolton, MS. He attended Sumner Hill Junior High School and later attended Earle C....

Hannah Jamirale Deshun Jones

Hannah Jamirale Deshun Jones

Aug 16, 2025

Just two months shy of her eighteenth birthday, Hannah made her earthly transition- a loss hat came as a shock to all who loved her. On Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the tender age of 18, her passing sent waves of grief throughout the Walnut Grove and Leake County communities. Hannah's sudden departure has left family and friends with profound...

John Lloyd

John Lloyd

Aug 16, 2025

Family and Friends celebrate the life of John Albert Lloyd affectionately known to many as Big Daddy.

He was born in Bolton, MS on November 29,1942 to Albert Thomas and Elnora Moore; Special God Parents George Land and Ollie Land, who preceded him in death. John Albert was the 3rd of 12 siblings. He was also preceded in death by siblings,...

Henry Lewis Robinson

Henry Lewis Robinson

Aug 14, 2025

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of

righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that

love His appearing.”

- II Timothy 4:7-8

Mr. Henry Lewis Robinson was born on March 6,...

Willie B. Kendrick Jr.

Willie B. Kendrick Jr.

Aug 9, 2025

"The Master is come and calleth for thee" – John 11:28(KVJ) was the secret message of the silent angel at the bedside of Mr. Willie B. Kendrick, Jr., delivered on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Willie B. Kendrick, Jr. was the first son born to the late Willie B. Kendrick, Sr. and Laurine Holliday. His birth occurred on a Friday, May...

Sharon Lutruce Jones Parker

Sharon Lutruce Jones Parker

Aug 6, 2025

Mrs. Sharon Lutruce Parker was born on February 28, 1971 in Crystal Springs, Mississippi to the parentage of Johnnie Lee Jones and Fannie Mae Badget Jones.

At an early age, Sharon accepted Jesus Christ at Egypt Hill Missisonary Baptist Church where she attended until she became ill.

She was united in holy matrimony to Craig Adams Parker whom preceded her in death.

Sharon...

Ken'Zavion Vernrico Brown

Ken'Zavion Vernrico Brown

Aug 3, 2025

Ken’zavion Vernrico Brown-Davis (K.J.) was born in Jackson, Mississippi, at Saint Dominic, on April 4, 2007, to Erica Brown-Davis and Ken Davis of Crystal Springs, Mississippi.

His beautiful journey on this side of life concluded on August 3, 2025, at the age of 18. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Vernon Guynes, Sr., his grandmother, Gene Robinson, and his...

Frankie M. Watson

Frankie M. Watson

Jul 31, 2025

Frankie Marie Watson

November 29, 1951 – July 31, 2025

Frankie Marie Watson, born to Marie and Wilkins in the heart of the Mississippi Delta on November 29, 1951, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025, at the age of 73.

Frankie dedicated her life to caring for others, working as a registered nurse for over 30 years. Her commitment to healing and...

Joe Robinson

Joe Robinson

Jul 25, 2025

Joe Nathan Robinson was born on September 17, 1942, to the late Joe Henry Robinson and Viola Robinson. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Morningstar Church. 

Joe was born, raised and received his early education in the Crystal Springs School District, graduating from W.H. Holtzclaw High School in 1960. Upon graduation, he attended Utica Junior College....

Willie Davis Sr.

Willie Davis Sr.

Jul 20, 2025

“For I am already being poured out as a divine offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge will give to me on that day,...

Otho Johnson Jr.

Otho Johnson Jr.

Jul 17, 2025

Mr. Otha Johnson, Jr. was born in Crystal Springs, MS, on April 15, 1947 to the late Mrs. Desiree Johnson and Mr. Otha Johnson Sr. of Crystal Springs. MS.

His  beautiful journey on this side of life concluded on July 17, 2025, in Haven Hall in Brookhaven, MS, at the age of 78. He was preceded in death by his mother,...

Willie Frank Paige

Willie Frank Paige

Jul 14, 2025

Willie Frank (Baby) Paige was born on November 20, 1944, in Utica, Mississippi to the union of the late Frank Paige and Ora Lee Wilkins Paige. He was he sixth child and third son (the baby) born to the union. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined the Morning Star Baptist Church in Utica, MS. He graduated from...

Deacon James Albert Young

Deacon James Albert Young

Jul 11, 2025

James Albert Young was born in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late James and Louise Young. He was educated in the Memphis City Public School System. He received a four-year athletic scholarship to Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with concentrations in History and Government. He also completed an MBA at Webster University...