Area Obituaries

Wanda Hortense (Truitt) Seals Wanda Hortense (Truitt) Seals (Major, USAF, Retired) passed peacefully from this Earth on Friday, May 8, 2026 at her home in Columbus, Georgia. She was 81 years of age. Wanda was born September 22, 1944 in Lexington, Mississippi to Wordney Demaree Truitt and Pearl Mae Bevill Truitt. Wanda was a graduate…

Mabry Hurst McBride, age 72, of Durant, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. Visitation was held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services immediately followed at 11:30 a.m. in the Jordan Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was at…

Richard Daniel Sellers (“Rick”), of Ridgeland, passed away peacefully with his family by his side. A former political activist, small business consultant, and devoted family man, Rick courageously battled Frontotemporal Degeneration for many years. Through the steadfast love and tireless care of his wife, children, and caregivers, he was able to remain home until the…

Clarice Lavern Marshall, known as Reecie to all who loved her, passed into the arms of Jesus on March 13, 2026, while a resident at Lexington Manor Senior Care in Lexington, MS. Clarice was 101 years old and was born on August 11, 1924. She had celebrated her 100th birthday with a multitude of friends…

Larry Wilson Killebrew, 73, of Lexington, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Lexington, Mississippi, on February 27, 1953, Larry was raised in Tchula, Mississippi, where he developed the values of hard work, faith, and dedication that would define his life. He graduated from Cruger-Tchula…

Jamie Elizabeth Sample (Edwards), 67, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026 surrounded by her adoring family. Born on August 18, 1958 in Kosciusko, MS, Mrs. Sample lived a life defined by faith, family, education, music, and love for her community. On November 19, 1977, she married the love of her life, Samuel D. Sample,…

Arthur Eugene (Gene) Austin March 27, 1939 – January 12, 2026 Arthur Eugene (Gene) Austin, age 86, of Lexington, Mississippi, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 12, 2026. Gene was born on March 27, 1939, in Savannah, Tennessee, to Hershel and Louise Austin. He graduated from Central High School in…

With deep love and enduring gratitude for his life, the family of Byron Baine Sharpe Jr. announces his passing on January 5th, 2026. A devoted husband, steadfast father, and cherished patriarch, Byron lived a life grounded in faith, humility, and grace. He loved God wholeheartedly, and his walk with the Lord guided the way he…

Demond Mayfield, age 47, was born October 9, 1978, and passed away January 2, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and leader whose life was marked by service, discipline, and unwavering commitment to others. Demond was a graduate of Jacob J. McClain High School and Alcorn State University. He dedicated his professional…

Mary Annice McCrory, 92, of Kosciusko, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Holmes County Long Term Care Center in Durant, Mississippi. Visitation was held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services followed the visitation at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Jordan Funeral…