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Ginger McNair KilbyObituary
It is with great sadness to report the passing of Ginger McNair Kilby on March 19, 2026. Ginger was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend and leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and kindness that will be...
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Fred Cecil Smith (1953-2026), Mississippi's Greatest Bookman Has PassedObituary
Fred Cecil Smith, 72, of Starkville, Mississippi, a nationally respected antiquarian bookseller and archivist, passed away after a long battle with cancer on February 28, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. The...
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Archie StewartObituary
We were all saddened to hear of the death of Archie Stewart, who passed away on March 5, 2026. He and his wife Pat moved to Terry over fifty years ago and built a lovely home in the Wynndale Community. His funeral was...
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Glenn StappObituary
Sadly, a Terry native, Glenn Stapp, born on October 16, 1972, passed away on March 1, 2026. He was a diesel mechanic that took great pride in his work. He is survived by his mother, Nancy Stepp, and other family...
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William Neal PleasantObituary
We extend our condolences to the family of William Neal Pleasant on his recent passing. William was a member of the Pleasant family that lived in Terry for many years. His parents are Billy and Jenny Pleasant, and his...
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Colby AlfordObituary
In continued sadness, 20-year-old Raymondite Colby Alford, son of Sara Reid and big brother to Jacob Alford, passed away on February 8, 2026. Colby lived with disabilities his entire life, but that was never what...
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Jack HiteObituary
The Raymond Fire Department reported with profound sadness the untimely passing of long-time RFD member Jack Hite, who served Raymond FD for approximately 32 years. Jack passed away on February 6, 2026, at the age of...
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Ruth Ann OsbornObituary
Ruth Ann Osborn, 79, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. She was born in 1931 and was a lifelong member of Salem Baptist Church where she faithfully played...
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Remembering Jerry Wilburn: A Singular Voice from Mississippi's Hills & HollersObituary
Jerry Wilburn, one of the more legendary members of the Mississippi Legislature in terms of oratory and accomplishments, died January 13, 2026, at age 86. He represented the state's hardscrabble corner of Northeast...
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Eric MyersObituary
Another death in the community was Eric Myers, who passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2026, at the age of 89. Eric was a graduate of Raymond Consolidated School in 1952 and received a BS degree in engineering...
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Addie WrightObituary
It is with sadness to inform you of the death of Addie Wright, Mother of Renay Wright. Addie passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at her home at the age of 88 years. She was born in Laurel, Mississippi, and lived part...
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Richard Carrington StockettObituary
It is with regret to inform you of the death of Richard Carrington Stockett on January 3, 2026. Mr. Stockett was a well-known realtor in the area and previously lived in Crystal Springs. He passed away at St....
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Remembering John Gordon Roach Jr., Late McComb AttorneyObituary
John Gordon Roach, Jr. (September 8, 1938 – October 22, 2025), the late McComb attorney who served the people and institutions of Mississippi with superlative legal work for more than 50 years, was known to hit a...
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Beloved Jacksonian Alison Jean “Tippy” Reimers Lyell (1940-2024) PassesHeadline Obituary
ALISON “TIPPY’ LYELL (1940-2024) Alison Jean “Tippy” Reimers Lyell, age 84, passed away peacefully at her Jackson home on November 1, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born August 30, 1940 at the old...
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Longtime Gazette Contributing Editor, Guy Geller, Dies At Beachman HospitalHeadline Obituary
Guy Geller (1936-2024) Guy Charles Geller, 87 years old, of the Progress community, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Beacham Memorial Hospital in Magnolia. A memorial service is planned at Silver Springs...
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Louis James Lyell (1925-2023): A Tribute to a Gentle Giant of MississippiHeadline News Obituary
A long-form tribute to Louis James Lyell (1925–2023) — Jackson native, insurance agent, gentle giant, and visionary behind the Speer-Lyell Observatory at St. Andrew’s School — by Gazette Editor Lucius Lampton.
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Jane Ann Lampton Moore (1970-2022): Physician, Artist, Wife, Mother RememberedHeadline Obituary
Jane Ann Lampton Moore, MD, 52, of Jackson, Mississippi, passed away after a sixmonth battle with cancer on April 1, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. The only daughter of Dr. and Mrs. T. D. (Bob) Lampton, she...
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