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▰ Tracey Michelle (Davis) Cotten

Died August 08, … More Information
Tracey Michelle (Davis) Cotten, age 34 of Jackson, Mississippi, departed this life Sunday August 8, 2006.
Obituary published: August 09, 2006 in "Yazoo H"

▰ Ms Angie Cotten

Died July 20, … More Information
Ms Angie Cotten went into the presence of the Lord on July 20, 2016 in Jackson, Mississippi.

▰ Mr Ben Oliver Cotten

Died June 14, … More Information
Mr Ben Oliver Cotten, born February 1, 1921 died on June 14, 2010 in Jackson, Mississippi. Mr was 89.

▰ Mary Frances (Wooten) Cotten

Died July 22, … More Information
Mary Frances (Wooten) Cotten, of Mississippi, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home July 22, 2014. Mary was 70.
Obituary published: July 23, 2014 in "Yazoo H"

▰ Mary Jane Cotten

Died December 03, … More Information
Mary Jane Cotten, born April 3, 1935 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home December 3, 2016 in Jackson, Mississippi. Mary was 81.

▰ Maggie "Peggie" Cotten

Died June 20, … More Information
Maggie "Peggie" Cotten, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, departed this life Sunday June 20, 1997. Maggie was 90.
Obituary published: June 21, 1997 in "Sun-H"

▰ H Dean Cotten

Died August 13, … More Information
H Dean Cotten, born December 4, 1937 passed away peacefully August 13, 2012 in Jackson, Mississippi. Cotten was 74. Tags: #Chapel #Broadmoor #Church #Madison #Wright #Ferguson #Ridgeland #Parkway #Highland #Sheblon #Alma #Cotten #High #Illinois #Railroad #Executive #Marion #Chamber #Commerce #Board #Directors #Junior #International #Outstanding #America #Mississippi #Association #President #Associations #Agency #Users #National #American #Council #Founder #Workers #Self- #Trucking #Conference #Kids #Compensation #Congressional #Washington #Foundation #Hall #Fame #Christopher #Becky #Mercier #Adriana #Austin #Spencer #Lacie #Clark #Kayce #Saik #Payton #Joseph #Avery #Lake #Bette #Burrows #Anna #Grantham #Grandmaw #North #Jackson
Obituary: H. Dean Cotten, 74, died , 13, 2012, in Ridgeland, MS.

services will be held at 2:00 PM, , , 16th, in the Chapel at Broadmoor Baptist Church in Madison, MS. Visitation will be held at the Wright and Ferguson in Ridgeland, MS, , 15th, between the hours of 5 and 7 PM and 1:00 PM at the chapel at Broadmoor Baptist Church prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Parkway Memorial located on Highland Colony Parkway.

Mr. Cotten was born 4, 1937, in McComb, MS, to Sheblon and Alma Rushing Cotten. He was a graduate of the 1955 class of McComb High School. He spent the next 10 years working as a telegraph operator for the Illinois Central Railroad. He then accepted a position as the Executive Director of the Marion Chamber of Commerce and served on the Board of Directors of the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce where he received the highest award as Junior Chamber International Senator. This honor placed him in the 1965 edition of Outstanding Young Men of America. Following his first Chamber of Commerce job, he continued his success for the next 9 years in other various Chamber of Commerce executive and leadership roles in several states.

In 1974, the Mississippi Trucking Association, a non-profit, voluntary trade association comprised of motor carrier and allied members, hired him as its new President. At that time, the Association had only a $53,000 annual budget. Upon his retirement in of 2006, the Mississippi Trucking Associations combined bank balances totaled more than 25 million dollars.

He founded the Mississippi Trucking Association Insurance Agency, a political action committee and a workers compensation program along with numerous other councils and committees. He served as President of the Mississippi Highway Users Conference, National Chairman of the American Trucking Associations Executive Council, President and Founder of the Mississippi Association of Workers Compensation Self-Insurers and also President and Founder of the National State Trucking Association Workers Compensation Conference. He was honored with the Kids Chance award presented by the Mississippi Workers Compensation Section of the Mississippi Bar.

As the Associations lobbyist, he successfully managed the passage of numerous legislative proposals. He also represented the MS Trucking Industry before the MS Congressional Delegation in Mississippi and also in Washington, DC. Under his leadership, the MS Trucking Association was recognized as the #1 trucking association in America.

During his tenure, he was appointed by three different governors to serve on various committees and task forces. Upon his retirement in 2006, the H. Dean Cotten Scholarship Foundation was established, which assists in sending numerous children of truck operators to college. He was proudly inducted into the McComb, MS High School Hall of Fame in 2010.

Cotten was blessed with a magnetic wit and charm that was endearing to all that knew and loved him. He always had a positive can do attitude and a generous spirit that led him to help and mentor not only family members, but friends in the work place. He will be missed by all.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Christopher Smythe Cotten, one brother and one sister.

Survivors include daughter, Becky Cotten Mercier and her husband Col. Peter A. Mercier, six grandchildren, Adriana, Austin Dean and Spencer Mercier, Lacie Cotten Clark (Will), Kayce Cotten Saik (Damon) and Payton Cotten, three great-grandchildren, Joseph Clark and Avery and Lake Saik. He is also survived by his sister Bette Cotten Burrows and by his beloved companion Anna Russom Grantham, affectionally known as Grandmaw.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the H. Dean Cotten Scholarship Foundation, c/o Mississippi Trucking Association, 825 North President St., Jackson, MS 39202.

Online guestbook www.wrightferguson.com

▰ H Dean Cotten

Died August 13, … More Information
H Dean Cotten, born December 4, 1937 went into the presence of the Lord on August 13, 2012 in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Cotten was 74.
Family members and close friends: , Conrad Walters, Dave Hamlin, Paula Phipps, Bettye Gleason, Charlie Stogner, Beverly Adams, Matt Hart, Bill Lehman, Ronny And Diane Grantham, Dickie Pourciau, Cathy Gautreaux, Ron Boutwell, Kayce Saik, The Staff Of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home-parkway Memorial Cemetery

▰ Doris Lavelle (Whittington) Cotten

Died January 19, … More Information
Doris Lavelle (Whittington) Cotten, of Mississippi, passed from this world into the next January 19, 2000. Doris was 70.
Obituary published: January 20, 2000 in "Com-A (TN)"

▰ Cornelia (Armstrong) Cotten

Died August 06, … More Information
Cornelia (Armstrong) Cotten, age 87 of Tunica, Mississippi, entered into eternal rest August 6, 2003.
Obituary published: August 07, 2003 in "Com-A (TN)"

▰ Christopher Smythe "Chris" Cotten

Died March 28, … More Information
Christopher Smythe "Chris" Cotten, of Indianola, Mississippi, entered the Kingdom of Heaven March 28, 2007. Christopher was 48.
Obituary published: March 29, 2007 in "The Enter-Toc"

▰ Carol Jaudon Cotten

Died June 23, … More Information
Carol Jaudon Cotten, born March 1, 1951 passed from this life on June 23, 2014 in Water Valley, Mississippi. Carol was 63. Tags: #Joseph
Obituary: Carol was born on 1, 1951 and passed away on , 23, 2014. Carol was a resident of Water Valley, Mississippi at the time of passing. Carol was married to Joseph.

▰ Blake Ryan Cotten

Died October 14, … More Information
Blake Ryan Cotten passed away October 14, 2014 in Southaven, Mississippi.

▰ John Philip Jr Cottam

Died April 28, … More Information
John Philip Jr Cottam, age 38 of Cleveland, Mississippi, entered the Kingdom of Heaven April 28, 2000.
Obituary published: April 29, 2000 in "Com-A (TN)"

▰ John P Jr Cottam

Died April 29, … More Information
John P Jr Cottam, age 38 of Mississippi, born in Tennessee, died on April 29, 2000.
Obituary published: April 30, 2000 in "Vicksburg Post"

▰ Ronald M Sr Cotsopoulos

Died December 17, … More Information
Ronald M Sr Cotsopoulos, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, died on December 17, 2010. Ronald was 64.
Obituary published: December 18, 2010 in "Sun-H"

▰ John Cabot Cotner

Died March 21, … More Information
John Cabot Cotner, of Petal, Mississippi, passed from this world into the next March 21, 2006. John was 45.
Obituary published: March 22, 2006 in "ARGaz (AR)"

▰ Jim E Cotner

Died March 25, … More Information
Jim E Cotner, born February 26, 1949 went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2016 in Corinth, Mississippi. Jim was 67.

▰ Jim E Cotner Sr

Died March 25, … More Information
Jim E Cotner Sr , born February 26, 1949 passed away peacefully March 25, 2016 in Corinth, Mississippi. Jim was 67.
Family members and close friends: , From The Staff Of Mcpeters Funeral Directors

▰ Carole Cotner

Died April 22, … More Information
Carole Cotner, born July 27, 1941 entered Heaven's gates on April 22, 2019 in Corinth, Mississippi. Carole was 77.

▰ Betty (Moore) Cotner

Died July 02, … More Information
Betty (Moore) Cotner, of Corinth, Mississippi, passed from this life on July 2, 2018. Betty was 71.
Obituary published: July 03, 2018 in "Com-A (TN)"

▰ Avis (Mardell) Cotita

Died December 20, … More Information
Avis (Mardell) Cotita, age 81 of Gautier, Mississippi, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home December 20, 2002.
Obituary published: December 21, 2002 in "MississippiPress"

▰ Mrs Peggy Cothren

Died November 30, … More Information
Mrs Peggy Cothren, born February 14, 1934 entered eternal life November 30, 2015 in Meadville, Mississippi. Mrs was 81. Tags: #Meadville #Mississippi
Obituary: Mrs. Cothren was born on 14, 1934 and passed away on , 30, 2015. Mrs. Cothren was a resident of Meadville, Mississippi at the time of passing.

▰ Dorothy "Dot" (Choate) Cothren

Died June 23, … More Information
Dorothy "Dot" (Choate) Cothren, of Ridgeland, Mississippi, went to be with her Lord and Savior June 23, 2003. Dorothy was 87.
Obituary published: June 24, 2003 in "Paducah S (KY)"

▰ Robert L Cothran

Died April 19, … More Information
Robert L Cothran, of Amory, Mississippi, departed this life Sunday April 19, 1999. Robert was 79.
Obituary published: April 20, 1999 in "DemGaz (AR)"

▰ John Ed Cothran

Died March 19, … More Information
John Ed Cothran, age 93 of Grenada, Mississippi, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord March 19, 2008.
Obituary published: March 20, 2008 in "The Enter-Toc"

▰ James Cothran

Died January 01, … More Information
James Cothran, born January 22, 1932 entered into eternal rest January 1, 2017 in West Point, Mississippi. James was 84.

▰ Ellen M (Jefferson) Cothran

Died August 24, … More Information
Ellen M (Jefferson) Cothran, age 75 of Mississippi, born in Achille, Oklahoma, went to be with her Lord and Savior August 24, 2005.
Obituary published: August 25, 2005 in "Daily Oklahoman (OK)"

▰ Charles A Cothran

Died February 26, … More Information
Charles A Cothran, born May 16, 1941 passed away peacefully February 26, 2016 in Seminary, Mississippi. Charles was 74. Tags: #Frances
Obituary: Charles was born on May 16, 1941 and passed away on , 26, 2016. Charles was a resident of Seminary, Mississippi at the time of passing. Charles was married to Frances.

▰ Vondell Cothern

Died September 30, … More Information
Vondell Cothern, born April 9, 1926 passed from this world into the next September 30, 2015 in McComb, Mississippi. Vondell was 89. Tags: #Arthur
Obituary: Vondell was born on 9, 1926 and passed away on , 30, 2015. Vondell was a resident of McComb, Mississippi at the time of passing. Vondell was married to Arthur.

▰ Verlee Cothern

Died September 07, … More Information
Verlee Cothern, born November 27, 1918 died September 7, 2014 in Prentiss, Mississippi. Verlee was 95.

▰ Vera Yzelle Cothern

Died September 24, … More Information
Vera Yzelle Cothern, born March 13, 1919 entered the Kingdom of Heaven September 24, 2015 in McComb, Mississippi. Vera was 96. Tags: #Duvaw
Obituary: Vera was born on 13, 1919 and passed away on , 24, 2015. Vera was a resident of McComb, Mississippi at the time of passing. Vera was married to Duvaw.

▰ Pauline Cothern

Died February 16, … More Information
Pauline Cothern, of Hammond, Mississippi, gained her wings on February 16, 2012. Pauline was 93.
Obituary published: February 17, 2012 in "Sun-H"

▰ Mrs Jane Cothern

Died July 21, … More Information
Mrs Jane Cothern, born April 16, 1947 entered eternal life July 21, 2015 in Tylertown, Mississippi. Mrs was 68. Tags: #Tylertown #Mississippi #Ronnie
Obituary: Mrs. Cothern was born on 16, 1947 and passed away on , 21, 2015. Mrs. Cothern was a resident of Tylertown, Mississippi at the time of passing. Mrs. Cothern was married to Ronnie.

▰ Mr Sonny Cothern

Died December 04, … More Information
Mr Sonny Cothern, born December 15, 1946 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord December 4, 2015 in Tylertown, Mississippi. Mr was 68. Tags: #Tylertown #Mississippi #Linda
Obituary: Mr. Cothern was born on 15, 1946 and passed away on , 4, 2015. Mr. Cothern was a resident of Tylertown, Mississippi at the time of passing. Mr. Cothern was married to Linda.

▰ Molly Dee Cothern

Died January 13, … More Information
Molly Dee Cothern, 68, of Lamar, Mississippi departed this life January 13, 2004.
Obituary published: January 14, 2004 in "Com-A (TN)"

▰ Luna Renfroe Cothern

Died March 26, … More Information
Luna Renfroe Cothern, age 89 of Mississippi, born in Mandeville, Louisiana, entered eternal life March 26, 2000.
Obituary published: March 27, 2000 in "Shreveport Times (LA)"

▰ Lottie Elizabeth Cothern

Died August 28, … More Information
Lottie Elizabeth Cothern, born January 19, 1933 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home August 28, 2015 in McComb, Mississippi. Lottie was 82. Tags: #Willie
Obituary: Lottie was born on 19, 1933 and passed away on , 28, 2015. Lottie was a resident of McComb, Mississippi at the time of passing. Lottie was married to Willie.

▰ June R Cothern

Died December 09, … More Information
June R Cothern, age 89 of Mississippi, born in Blue Earth, Minnesota, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home December 9, 2005.
Obituary published: December 10, 2005 in "Sun-H"

▰ Julius Carlton Cothern

Died May 30, … More Information
Julius Carlton Cothern, born May 9, 1950 passed away peacefully May 30, 2017 in Summit, Mississippi. Julius was 67.

▰ James Cothern

Died February 07, … More Information
James Cothern, age 77 of Holly Springs, Mississippi, died on February 7, 2018.
Obituary published: February 08, 2018 in "Com-A (TN)"

▰ George Milton Cothern

Died October 08, … More Information
George Milton Cothern, age 60 of Gautier, Mississippi, passed away peacefully October 8, 1999.
Obituary published: October 09, 1999 in "Malvern D-R (AR)"

▰ Anthony Cothern

Died August 07, … More Information
Anthony Cothern, of Mississippi, born in Memphis, Tennessee, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Anthony August 7, 2018. Anthony was 54.
Obituary published: August 08, 2018 in "Com-A (TN)"

▰ John Cother

Died April 21, … More Information
John Cother passed away April 21, 2015 in Tupelo, Mississippi. Tags: #Norma
Obituary: John passed away on , 21, 2015. John was a resident of Tupelo, Mississippi at the time of passing. John was married to Norma.

▰ Joseph Herbert Cothen Jr

Died December 26, … More Information
Joseph Herbert Cothen Jr , born September 8, 1926 entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 26, 2019 in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Joseph was 93.
Family members and close friends: , Wayne Costilow, Frederick Matthew, Benny Jones, Fisher Humphreys, Tim Robinson, Phd

▰ Hazel M (Moulder) Cothen

Died September 10, … More Information
Hazel M (Moulder) Cothen, age 77 of Ridgeland, Mississippi passed away September 10, 2004.
Obituary published: September 11, 2004 in "Yazoo H"

▰ Ben Allen Cotham

Died August 08, … More Information
Ben Allen Cotham, age 89 of Sardis, Mississippi, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before he August 8, 2004.
Obituary published: August 09, 2004 in "Com-A (TN)"

▰ William Ross Cote

Died May 26, … More Information
William Ross Cote, of Daphne, Mississippi, passed away peacefully May 26, 2011. William was 11.
Obituary published: May 27, 2011 in "Sun-H"

▰ Vanessa Cote

Died June 15, … More Information
Vanessa Cote, of Gulfport, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on June 15, 2012. Vanessa was 53.
Obituary published: June 16, 2012 in "Sun-H"

▰ Vanessa Cote

Died June 14, … More Information
On June 14, 2012, Vanessa Cote, 53, of Gulfport, Mississippi left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home.
Obituary published: June 15, 2012 in "Sun-H"
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