Area Obituaries

Douglas Lowery Ward, 93, of Durant, Mississippi, passed away Monday May 2, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center from health complications. Douglas was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Frances Payne Ward, his daughter Sarah Beth Ward and grandson, Stephen Lowery Ward. Survivors include: a brother, John Morris Ward of Kosciusko; a son,…

William Ronald Thweatt, 71, of Carthage, MS, formerly of Holmes County, passed away at this home on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. There will be a private memorial service at a later date.

Christopal “Opal” Cain Ware, 90, a devoted homemaker and loving mother, died Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Visitation was held at 10:00 a.m. and the service at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, April 27, at Oregon Memorial Church in Lexington. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Opal was born September 14, 1931,…

Mr. Lyndon Veasley, 23, of West, MS, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 in Holmes County. A graveside service was held at Smyrna Cemetery in West on Saturday, April 16 at 11:00 a.m.

James A. “Jim” Robertson, 67, of Durant, MS passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation in Jackson, MS. Graveside services were held on Friday, April 1, 2022 at Bowlin Cemetery in Attala County at 2:30 p.m.

Martha Ann Kealhofer Jordan, age 94, of Lexington, Miss. passed away peacefully at her home at 4:50 p.m. on March 22, 2022, with her daughter at her bedside. A Native of Holmes County, Mrs. Jordan retired from BankPlus 5 years ago after working as secretary for First National Bank and BankPlus for 43 years. Previously…

Mr. Yartney Katrell Greer, 34, of Durant, MS, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 12 at Durant Baptist Church. Interment was in New Center Ridge Cemetery in Sallis, MS.

Mrs. Mattie Howard, 68, of Goodman, MS, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Funeral services were held on Friday, March 11 at Durant Baptist Church. Interment was in Hillcrest Cemetery in Goodman, MS.

Walter Francis (Buddy) Hathcock, 70, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on March 3rd, 2022, at his home in Lexington. Visitation was held at 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 6th, 2022, at Southern Funeral Home in Lexington with Funeral Service to follow. Bro. Jack Wooten of First United Methodist Church officiated. Burial…

Debbi Jones, age 69, of 1374 Burdette Road, Gray Court, SC passed away peacefully on March 1st, 2022, surrounded by friends and family. Debbi was born in Jackson Mississippi to Virgil and Barbara King. She attended University of Mississippi. She was an IT Security Auditor and held multiple professional certifications. She was a senior member…