2 months 2 weeks ago
Myra Peyton was born December 20, 1932, in Leake County, Mississippi to the late Junior “J.M.” Smith and Birdie Gee Smith. She was the oldest of six children born to their union. Myra departed this life on the evening of Wednesday, December 10, 2025, in Bentonia, Mississippi.
Published on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Frances Saxton, 72, of Yazoo City, passed away on Jan. 2, 2026 at the Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.
Funeral services will be held on Jan. 8 at 11 a.m. at Stricklin King Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carl Lewis officiating. Burial will follow at Midway Baptist Church. Visitation will be held on Jan. 7 from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Published on
2 months 3 weeks ago
William “Bill” Kain, 88, of Decatur, AL passed away on December 17, 2025 with family by his side.
Born in Truman, Arkansas, Bill was the son of Reece Allen Kain Sr and Era Johnson Kain.
After moving to Satartia, MS, he married Geraldine “Pedy” Ragland Kain. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.
Published on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Helen Deshonn Nichols went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025.
Deshonn was born on Nov. 17, 1948 in Star City, Ark. to Arley V and Helen Marie Holloway. She has been a part of the Yazoo community since 1968.
She was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her father, Arley Holloway; mother, Helen Holloway; and brother, Michael Holloway.
Published on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Mittie E. Suber, 95, of Brandon, Mississippi, Rankin County, passed away on December 29, 2025, at St. Dominic’s Health Services in Jackson, Mississippi.
She was born on October 6, 1930, in Wayne County, Mississippi, to the late Ada Covey and Vera Beatrice Robuck. Mittie was a devoted Baptist and a loving homemaker who dedicated her life to her family and faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Lawrence Suber of Brandon, Mississippi.
Published on
2 months 4 weeks ago
Jack Spencer went to his heavenly home on December 30, 2025 due to complications from pneumonia.
Jack was born on March 1, 1935 in Tolarsville, a small community in Holmes County, Mississippi, to parents Willie E. and Addie Mae Spencer. Jack was the youngest of seven children and always talked about his wonderful childhood where he had the freedom to hunt and fish in the hills of Holmes County with his brothers. The family had a gravel business and that is where he developed a deep love of construction work and driving heavy machinery.
Published on
2 months 4 weeks ago
Betty Jean Elledge, age 85, left to be with her Savior on Friday, December 26, 2025. She was born Friday, April 19, 1940, and lived a life marked love, and quiet faithfulness.
Betty lived out the Gospel in both word and deed. Those who knew her experienced the fruits of the Spirit through her life of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. She was known for her friendly face, happy smile, and genuine kindness, offering warmth and grace to everyone she encountered.
Published on
2 months 4 weeks ago
George Edward Burgess, age 77, passed peacefully at home into the arms of our Lord on December 30, 2025. George was born on April 9, 1948, in Pocahontas, MS to J.D. and Louise Teasley Burgess.
Published on
2 months 4 weeks ago
Samuel “Sammy” Flowers, age 72, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on September 19, 1953, in Yazoo City, Mississippi, to Alton C. Flowers and Gladys Price Taylor.
Published on
3 months ago
Philip Ryan Nolan, 46, of Hernando, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital–Southaven, surrounded by the love of his family and comforted by his faith.
Published on
3 months ago
Patricia McVey Brock, age 68, passed away peacefully at her home on December 22, 2025.
Pat was born in San Francisco, CA on May 31,1957, as her Father served in the Armed
Published on
3 months ago
Linda Gayle Manning, beloved mother, Mamaw and Gigi, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 26, 2025.
She was born on April 1, 1949 in Yazoo City to her parents, John Wesley and Mary Sue Henson.
Published on
3 months 1 week ago
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Robert Shurley IV on December 19, 2025. Robert, affectionately known as Bert, was born on September 8, 1981, in Tacoma, Washington, to William Robert Shurley III and Pamela Ables Shurley. He was raised primarily in Memphis, Tennessee, where he attended Lausanne Collegiate School and Christian Brothers High School, and later graduated from Houston High School.
Published on
3 months 1 week ago
Elizabeth Howell Davis, age 86, of Yazoo City, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on the morning of December 21, with her family by her side.
Published on
3 months 2 weeks ago
Robert Charles Lann, II “Bob”, 41, of Bentonia, Mississippi passed away on December 12, 2025. He was born on October 4, 1984, in Jackson, Mississippi to Robert and Lisa Lann.
Published on
3 months 2 weeks ago
Janet Ann Gentsch, 88, passed away on March 23, 2025.
Services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Stricklin King Funeral Home.
Janet was a shining light whose presence illuminated the lives of all who knew her. The impact of her love, kindness and generosity will be felt for years to come.
Published on
3 months 2 weeks ago
Marie Kelly, affectionately known as Kelly, passed away peacefully at the age of 97 and a half years old at her home in Charenton with her family at her side on Dec. 11, 2025.
Marie was born on June 6, 1928 in Sunflower County, the eldest of 13 children.
Marie was a woman of many talents. She loved to crochet, knit, quilt and sew. She spent her life serving Yazoo City Police Department as a crossing guard.
Published on
3 months 2 weeks ago
Lauren Michelle Williams, 30, passed away on Dec. 12, 2025.
A graveside service was held on Dec. 13 at the Holmes Cemetery in Bentonia.
Ms. Lauren Michelle is survived by her father and mother, Mark and Douglas Williams, of Bentonia; her grandfather, Ronny Williams; her grandmother, Barbara Mabus Tindall; and a multitude of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.
Published on
Checked
6 hours 25 minutes ago
Subscribe to Obituaries YZ feed
