William Walter “Bill” Correll, age 93, passed away March 8 just one day shy of his 94th birthday.
Anne Yerger Hooker, passed away on St. Patrick’s day, Sunday, March 17. She was 72 years old and is survived by her husband, best friend, and devoted and tireless caregiver, Charles H. Hooker Jr.; by her oldest son Charles H.
The earthly life of Rebecca Ann Perkins (Becky) transitioned to her eternal one on Sunday morning, March 10, at St. Dominic's Hospital. For the past two years, she has resided at the Arbor full care facility of The Orchard, valiantly dealing with complications of a stroke and other critical health issues.
The Rev. Dr. John (Jack) William Chinchen, Founder of African Bible Colleges, went to be with our Lord and Savior Tuesday, February 26 at the age of 94. Dr.
Memorial services were held March 9 at Parkway Funeral Home in Ridgeland for Linda McCluney Anglin. Mrs. Anglin passed away peacefully March 5 at the age of 89. She is survived by her husband, Joe V.
Joe Howell Seale passed away in Alpharetta, Ga. February 15 at the age of 67. Joe was born and raised in Jackson, where he and his family owned Seale-Lily Ice Cream Company.
Ida Katherine Hoover Ford, 93, passed away February 20. Visitation will be held at Lakewood Funeral Home February 25 from 10 a.m. to noon with funeral services to follow. Interment will be at Lakewood Memorial Park.
Margaret “Peggy” Verner McKie of Jackson and Greenville passed away February 17, surrounded by her loved ones. Peggy was born August 3, 1935, in Jackson, to Margaret Hogue Verner and Dr. Guy Verner. She was graduated from Central High School in 1954 and attended the University of Alabama.
Holly Watkins Ruff passed away January 3. Holly was born in Jackson, on January 16, 1967, to Rowena McClinton and James Edward Ruff II.
Ann Toland Portero passed away February 10. She was 79.
Two area high schools have started what will be an annual competition to raise money for waterfowl conservation.
