All Obituaries

John L. “Buddy” Steen, 93, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020.  Due to the current circumstances the family will plan a memorial service at a later date.   Mr. Steen was a longtime partner and operator of Steen and Turner Amusement Company and a US Army veteran of World War II.  He never met a stranger and you always knew if he liked you or not.  He was an outdoorsman and he loved to travel, especially out west.  He was a member of Shepherds...

Robert Todd McKnight, 53, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020.  The immediate family will have a private memorial service with a public Celebration of Life Service to be planned at a later date. A graduate of St. Joseph High School he attended Mississippi State University.  Todd deeply enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  He had a passion for sports especially MSU sports and he enjoyed music as well as hunting and fishing. Todd was preceded in death by his...

Vera Elizabeth Roush, 82, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020.  The family will have a private graveside service at Hollandale City Cemetery. She is survived by: grandchildren, Josh Fullilove, Brad Fullilove, and Nicole Palmer all of Madison; nieces, Donna Guyton Redd of Missouri, Valerie Guyton Clyde of Hollandale, and Daisy Guyton Alford of Madison; and nephew, John C. Guyton of Greenville. She was preceded in death by: brothers, Joe, Eugene, Norman, John Guyton and her three...

Robert Terry McInnis, 68, died peacefully in his home on Friday, March 13, 2020.  He leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Dianne Douglas McInnis; son, Doug McInnis; daughter, Stephanie Ford; sister, Gail Watson; and 7 grandchildren. In his early years, Terry, served the Town of Flora as the Public Works Director.  Terry and Dianne lived their life in the town he served until retirement.  After serving the Town of Flora for 37 years they relocated and Terry was able to spend...

Larry Owen Conn, 65, died Thursday, March 12, 2020.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.  A homebuilder, Larry was a member of the Mississippi Homebuilders Association.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  Survivors include: wife, Diana Conn; son, Austin Morgan (Brittney) and their children, Pierce, Carson, and Evie; daughter, Lauren Stegall (Keith) and their children, Coley and Georgia; sisters, Mary Harrell (Travis) and Peggy...

Gerald Anthony “Jerry” Perez, Sr., 89, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020.  Visitation will be Friday, March 13, 2020 at Breeland Funeral Home from 5:00 pm until the 7:00 pm prayer service.  Visitation will also be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 10:00 am until the 11:00 am Funeral Mass.  Entombment will be at The Gates of Heaven Mausoleum in Westwego, LA on Monday, March 16, 2020 at 11:00 am. A native of New Orleans, Jerry, was a...

Phillip Brashier Smith, 58, died Monday, March 9, 2020.  Memorial services will be held at a later date.   Survivors include: daughter, Caiti Smith; son, Connor Smith; mother, Kay Harris Smith; sisters, Heather Bowling, Rita Smith Rawson, and Terri Smith Joyner; brother, Ted Smith; and long time friend, Ben Gardner.

James Clarence Bates, born in Canton MS on February 26, 1945, died at his long time family residence in the early morning hours of March 9, 2020. James will be missed dearly by those he leaves behind: daughter Pamela Bates Graham, of Jackson; son Scott, of Pearl; lifelong companion Daphne, of Gluckstadt; brother Arnold, and nephews and their families, as well as countless other friends and extended family. James had a love of motorcycles and cars, and spent many years traveling the country...