All Obituaries

J.L. Beard, Jr., 90, of Sarah, MS passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his wives, Maxine Rushing Beard and Jo Newman Beard and stepson, Tommy Newman. He is survived by his sons, Gregg Beard (Liz) of Sarah, MS and Tommy Beard (Gabby) of Newnan, GA; grandchildren, Audrea Williams (James) of Sarah, MS, Justin Beard (Taylor) of Madison, MS, Seth Beard of Newnan, GA, and Charlotte Beard, of Newnan, GA; great grandchildren, Hunter Williams, Betsy...

Holly Burzynski, 75, of Las Vegas, NV passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023. She was an avid reader, enjoyed beading, and quilting. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Burzynski; parents, Macks and Ruth McDaniel and biological father, Keith Seyfer. She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Beebe (Ray) of Sarah, MS; sister, Michelle Hogue; brothers, David Seyfer, Michael Seyfer, Dennis Seyfer, Timothy McDaniel, and Michael McDaniel; grandchildren, Tavin Beebe and Jorrie Beebe;...

Shirley Fay Jenkins, 85, of Crenshaw, MS passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at her residence. She was a member of First Baptist Church Sledge. Shirley played the piano every Sunday for many years at Crenshaw Baptist Church and First Baptist Church Sledge. She also enjoyed quilting. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Jenkins, Jr.; parents, D.W. and Modess McGregory; sisters, Mary Jenkins and Sarah Perkins and brothers, Wayne McGregory, Gene McGregory, Eddie McGregory, and James...

Deborah Billingsley Redd, 64, of Senatobia, MS passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at her residence. She loved her family and grandchildren. Deborah enjoyed cooking, canning, and gardening. She also ran a food ministry. She is survived by her husband, Stevie M. Redd; daughters, Stephanie Redd and April Redd Bobo (Bernard); son, Marshall Steven Redd, Jr. (Kourtney); sister, Margaret Coleman (Larry); brothers, Hardie Alexander Billingsley, III (Millie), Robert Billingsley, and Gary...

Richard "Rick" A. Wilkerson, Sr., 68, of Holly Springs, MS passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at his residence. Rick liked to travel, enjoyed fishing, and was of the Christian Faith. He owned and operated R&R Home Repair for over 30 years. Rick also owned Bounz for 12 years and worked as a mechanic for his whole life. Rick is survived by his wife of 47 years, Rose Wilkerson; daughter, Leslie Bennett (Shawn); son, Ricky Wilkerson, Jr.; sisters, Linda Carter (Raymond) and...

Charles "Chuck" Bernard, Jr., 52, of Sarah, MS passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at his residence. He was very family oriented and loved spending time with his grandkids. Chuck enjoyed hunting and his career as a truck driver. He attended Flag Lake Baptist Church and Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church. Chuck is survived by his wife of 31 years, Pam Stevens Bernard; daughter, Tori Anglin; son, Porter Bernard; grandchildren, Haven Bell, Lily Bernard, Rose Bernard, and Raelee...

Virginia D. Williams, 93, of Tyro, MS passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023. She was a member of Tyro Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Adria Faye Williams of Tyro, MS; son, Michael Glenn Williams (Rhonda) of Tyro, MS; grandchildren, Pamela Jo Mehlman, James Williams, and Jennifer Wren; great grandchildren, Brackin Dawson, Tylor Williams, Zake Garlough, Karleigh Smith, Hunter Williams, Blake Williams, J.D. Williams, Lexus Williams, Harris Mehlman, and Guy Mehlman and great...

James Burton Montgomery, 77, of Senatobia, MS passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto. He was a proud veteran having served two terms in Vietnam where he was a prisoner of war. James owned and retired from Montgomery Plumbing Company. He also loved Harley Davidsons. He is survived by his wife, Doris Howe Montgomery of Senatobia, MS; daughters, Shannon Harrington (Matt) of Collierville, TN, Tammie Vargo (Chris) of Oklahoma, Angel Whitley (Jeremy) of San...

Debi Pearl Newsom, 64, of Memphis, TN passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023. She attended Ebenezer Baptist Church. Debi spent her time serving and loving on family and friends. She had a great sense of humor and was always happy. She enjoyed playing bingo. Debi also loved children and animals. She is survived by her daughter, Misty Poe (Jonathan) of Coldwater, MS; son, Donald “Bubba” Newsom, Jr. of Olive Branch, MS; sister, Beverly Mehrafza (Latif) of Hernando, MS;...

Walter Wayne Carlisle, 67, of Arkabutla, MS passed away October 26, 2023 at Highland Hills Medical Center in Senatobia. Wayne was a member of Evansville Baptist Church. He enjoyed going to church, fishing, hunting, and especially spending time with his family. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Kathy Carlisle of Arkabutla, MS; daughter, Nicole Oetzel of Arkabutla, MS; son, Joseph Taylor Carlisle of Arkabutla, MS; mother, Nora Carlisle of Sarah, MS; sisters, Lisa Helums, Suzanne...