Anna Lynn Autry passed away unexpectedly on November 29 at University Hospital in Jackson at the age of 86.  Born on August 21, 1931, she was the daughter of Ezma Tate and Eugene Thomas, and a lifelong resident of Lexington.  She was a retired dental assistant and a member of and former secretary for Oregon…

Louis Pepper, III Louis Daniel Pepper, III, 88, of Lexington. Mississippi died peacefully on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Holmes County Hospital in Lexington.  A graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Lexington. Louis was born on January 12, 1929 to Louis Daniel Pepper, Jr.…

Edmund Brister Edwards, 70, died November 30, 2017 at his residence in West. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Southern Funeral Home in Durant.  Burial was in Brister Cemetery in Durant.

Hazel Dean Ford Bevill, 90, died November 30, 2017 at her residence. Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Lexington. Pallbearers were Tim Melton, Harold Brock, Houston Pickett, Anthony Grantham, Bill Davis and Richard Hammett. Rev. Bobby Williamson and Rev. Jack Wooten officiated. Mrs. Bevill was…

Mrs. Lillie Brown Perteet, 78, of Kosciusko, MS passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Durant Nursing Center of natural causes. A graveside service was held Friday, November 24, 2017 at Macedonia Cemetery in Sallis, MS. Winters Funeral Home in Kosciusko was in charge of the arrangements.

Kenneth Brice Upshaw, age 71, passed away on November 27, 2017. Ken was born in Holmes County on June 13, 1946, to Luther Upshaw and Ruth Shanks Upshaw Carey. His successful career in sales spanned many years and products. His love of people led him to a life of public service. His endeavors include three…

Mrs. Christine Robinson, 96, of Sallis, MS passed away Friday, November 17, 2017 at Sy. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS of natural causes. Funeral services will be held, Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Zion Kirkwood M.B. Church in Camden, MS with burial in Couparle U.M. Church Cemetery in Camden. Winters Funeral…

Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Southern Funeral Home in Lexington, MS for Bettye Sue Ray Logan of Tchula, MS who died Sunday, November 12, 2017 at the Golden Age Nursing Home in Greenwood, MS.  She was 83. Rev. Jason Housewright officiated, assisted by Rev. Tim Starnes.  Interment was…

Vernon Lothaire Richards, II, after months of battling cancer, passed away peacefully in Fairhope, AL on September 12, 2017 on the eve of his 79th birthday.  He was born on September 13, 1938 in Lexington, MS.  Vernon grew up in Greenwood, MS and graduated from Greenwood High School. He enlisted in the US Army and…