ᐅ Mississippi Death Notices 2009-2025
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▰ William Doug Merritt

Died April 21, … More Information
William Doug Merritt, of Mississippi, born in Key West, Florida, entered eternal life April 21, 2011. William was 58.
Obituary published: April 22, 2011 in "Sun-H"

▰ William Doug Merritt

Died April 20, … More Information
William Doug Merritt, of Gautier, Mississippi, went into the presence of the Lord on April 20, 2011. William was 58.
Obituary published: April 21, 2011 in "Sun-H"

▰ William Harvey Merritt Jr

Died February 08, … More Information
William Harvey Merritt Jr , born September 12, 1957 entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 8, 2018 in Jackson, Mississippi. William was 60.

▰ Vernon Ray Merritt, Sr

Died May 21, … More Information
Vernon Ray Merritt, Sr , born March 6, 1951 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home May 21, 2015 in Natchez, Mississippi. Vernon was 64.

▰ Thomas Rollings Merritt

Died July 22, … More Information
Thomas Rollings Merritt, age 70 of Jackson, Mississippi, entered into eternal rest July 22, 1998.
Obituary published: July 23, 1998 in "Jackson C-L"

▰ Stella [Cooley] Merritt

Died March 09, … More Information
Stella [Cooley] Merritt, 86, of Wiggins, Mississippi gained her wings on March 9, 2001.
Obituary published: March 10, 2001 in "Sun-H"

▰ Shirley T (Giles) Merritt

Died August 04, … More Information
Shirley T (Giles) Merritt, a resident of Pearlington, Mississippi for decades, died August 4, 2003 in Pearlington, Mississippi at the age of 73.
Obituary published: August 05, 2003 in "Sun-H"

▰ Shirley Ann Merritt

Died August 13, … More Information
Shirley Ann Merritt, age 58 of Pascagoula, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on August 13, 2016.
Obituary published: August 14, 2016 in "Sun-H"

▰ Shirley A Merritt

Died August 12, … More Information
Shirley A Merritt, born October 6, 1957 departed this life Sunday August 12, 2016 in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Shirley was 58.

▰ Sherry A Merritt

Died July 17, … More Information
Sherry A Merritt, born June 20, 1960 gained her wings on July 17, 2013 in Pearl, Mississippi. Sherry was 53.
Family members and close friends: , The Staff Of Baldwin-lee Funeral Home, Rudy & Patrice Johnson, Margaret Corbitt, Melanie Robinson Lucero, Margaret M . Henson

▰ Sarah C Merritt

Died June 03, … More Information
Sarah C Merritt, born January 3, 1928 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master June 3, 2020 in Jackson, Mississippi. Sarah was 92.
Family members and close friends: , Susan Hill, Barbara Stanley, Pat Johnston Widener

▰ Robert R Merritt

Died May 11, … More Information
Robert R Merritt, age 61 of Shreveport, Mississippi, passed from this life on May 11, 2002.
Obituary published: May 12, 2002 in "Vicksburg Post"

▰ Renee' (Brasseal) Merritt

Died October 26, … More Information
Renee' (Brasseal) Merritt, of Ovett, Mississippi, passed from this life on October 26, 2011. Renee' was 44.
Obituary published: October 27, 2011 in "ColumbianProgress"

▰ Otis Jr "Hawkeye" Merritt

Died September 01, … More Information
Otis Jr "Hawkeye" Merritt, age 56 of Winona, Mississippi, left hisearthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home September 1, 2004.
Obituary published: September 02, 2004 in "Conservative"

▰ Opal (Smith) Merritt

Died August 09, … More Information
Opal (Smith) Merritt, age 82 of Ripley, Mississippi, entered Heaven's gates on August 9, 2004.
Obituary published: August 10, 2004 in "Com-A (TN)"

▰ Nannie Lee (Thompson) Merritt

Died February 12, … More Information
Nannie Lee (Thompson) Merritt, of Mississippi, born in Minden, Louisiana, entered Heaven's gates on February 12, 1999. Nannie was 87.
Obituary published: February 13, 1999 in "Shreveport Times (LA)"

▰ Ms Althea Lee Merritt

Died September 03, … More Information
Ms Althea Lee Merritt passed away September 3, 2016 in Hickory, Mississippi.

▰ Mrs Grace G Merritt

Died July 30, … More Information
Mrs Grace G Merritt passed away July 30, 2015 in Beaumont, Mississippi. Tags: #Beaumont #Mississippi #Lamar
Obituary: Mrs. Merritt passed away on , 30, 2015. Mrs. Merritt was a resident of Beaumont, Mississippi at the time of passing. Mrs. Merritt was married to Lamar.

▰ Mr Patsy L Merritt

Died July 25, … More Information
Mr Patsy L Merritt, born September 20, 1947 entered eternal life July 25, 2016 in Richton, Mississippi. Mr was 68.

▰ Mildred Ruth Adams Merritt

Died August 23, … More Information
Mildred Ruth Adams Merritt, age 96 of Mississippi, born in Texas, entered eternal life August 23, 2005.
Obituary published: August 24, 2005 in "Shreveport Times (LA)"

▰ Mary Catherine Merritt

Died March 28, … More Information
Mary Catherine Merritt, born February 17, 1930 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master March 28, 2016 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Mary was 86.

▰ Mary "Omelia" Merritt

Died January 18, … More Information
Mary "Omelia" Merritt, born May 9, 1949 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master January 18, 2020 in Lumberton, Mississippi. Mary was 70.
Family members and close friends: , Danny Palmer, Carolyn Patterson, Rita Cooley, Jackie Stockstill

▰ Martha Jane Merritt

Died August 05, … More Information
Martha Jane Merritt, born July 15, 1933 went into the presence of the Lord on August 5, 2020 in Jackson, Mississippi. Martha was 87.

▰ Mabel Lucille Merritt

Died October 28, … More Information
Mabel Lucille Merritt passed away October 28, 2014 in Meridian, Mississippi.

▰ Lenora Merritt

Died March 11, … More Information
Lenora Merritt, age 89 of Pascagoula, Mississippi, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home March 11, 2006.
Obituary published: March 12, 2006 in "MississippiPress"

▰ Joseph B Merritt

Died March 20, … More Information
Joseph B Merritt, age 69 of Mississippi, born in Georgia, passed from this life on March 20, 2006.
Obituary published: March 21, 2006 in "Sun-H"

▰ Johnny M Merritt

Died October 30, … More Information
Johnny M Merritt, age 70 of Mississippi, born in Minden, Louisiana, went to be with the Lord on October 30, 2012.
Obituary published: October 31, 2012 in "FranklinSun (LA)"

▰ John Wesley Rev Merritt

Died December 29, … More Information
John Wesley Rev Merritt, age 76 of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2006.
Obituary published: December 30, 2006 in "Asheville C-T (NC)"

▰ John Thomas Merritt

Died December 16, … More Information
John Thomas Merritt, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, joined the Lord December 16, 2003. John was 40.
Obituary published: December 17, 2003 in "Tallahassee D (FL)"

▰ John L Merritt

Died October 21, … More Information
John L Merritt, of Clarksdale, Mississippi, passed away peacefully October 21, 1997. John was 54.
Obituary published: October 22, 1997 in "Aberdeen Exam"

▰ Jimmy Fleetwood Merritt

Died October 10, … More Information
Jimmy Fleetwood Merritt, born October 27, 1947 died on October 10, 2017 in Mississippi. Jimmy was 69.

▰ Jewell Merritt

Died June 09, … More Information
Jewell Merritt, born October 5, 1927 entered into eternal rest June 9, 2014 in Jackson, Mississippi. Jewell was 86.

▰ Jewel Claire Merritt

Died June 09, … More Information
Jewel Claire Merritt, born October 5, 1927 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master June 9, 2014 in Mississippi. Jewel was 86. Tags: #First #Church #Jackson #Claire #Mattie #Pittman #Tylertown #Mississippi #Clinton #Jukie #James #Merritt #Petal #Merigold #Central #School #Greg #Murrah #Jewel #Broadmoor #Woodland #Baptist #Duling #Jones #Power #Woodville #Elementary #Masters #Education #Advanced #Certificate #Singles #Sanctuary #Senior #Choir #Aviv #Israel #Hattiesburg #Wade #Leigh #Davis #Laurel #Lottie
Obituary: Mrs. James Merritt (who did not care for flowery phrases) died on 9, 2014. Visitation will be from 5pm to 7pm on 10, 2014, in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, Jackson. The funeral will be on , 11, 2014, at 11:00am in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church. The graveside service will be private.

Jewel Claire Pittman was born on 5, 1927, the child of Dr. J.J. Pittman and Mattie Albritton Pittman of Tylertown, Mississippi. She attended Mississippi in Clinton, graduating in 1949 with a degree in piano. While at MC, Jukie met her future spouse, James Edwin Merritt of Petal. made many life-long friends at Mississippi who continue to meet monthly for food and fellowship.

James and Jukie married on 7, 1949, and the couple moved to Merigold, Mississippi where they taught school and James coached football. In 1953, James was hired as an assistant football coach at Central High School and they moved to Jackson. Their sons, Jim and Greg were each delivered in the Tylertown Hospital by their grandfather, Dr. J.J. Pittman. Upon the opening of Murrah High School, James became the first head football coach and later its second principal.

While her children were young, Jewel taught and directed kindergartens at Broadmoor Baptist Church and Woodland Hills Baptist Church. She later returned to the public school system, teaching first and second grades at Duling, Jones, Power, and Woodville Heights Elementary Schools.

Mrs. Merritt was not only a teacher, but a learner. In addition to her B.A., she earned a Masters of Education Degree from Mississippi and an Advanced Teaching Certificate for work beyond the Masters’ level. “Ms M” climaxed her teaching career by pioneering the gifted program at Woodville Heights which was her pride and joy.

James and Jewel were active in every church of which they were members during their 64 years of marriage. taught School for over 60 years and were instrumental in the early development of the Singles Ministry at First Baptist Church, Jackson. Jewel was a member of the Sanctuary Choir and later of the Senior Adult “Reflections” Choir at First Baptist. their retirements from public education, James and Jewel spent several months in Tel Aviv, Israel as houseparents at the mission home for missionary kids who were attending school away from their parents.

Mrs. Merritt is survived by her husband, James; her sons, Jim Merritt of Clinton and Dr. Greg Merritt of Hattiesburg (Leslie); her grandchildren, Wade Merritt, Leigh Segrest (Spencer), and Davis Merritt (Kathleen); her brother, Dr. Jimmy Pittman of Laurel (Cindy); and many nieces and nephews.

Memorials gifts may be made to the Lottie Moon offering at First Baptist Church Jackson or to a charity of your choice.

▰ Jewel Claire Merritt

Died June 09, … More Information
Jewel Claire Merritt, born October 5, 1927 departed this life Sunday June 9, 2014 in Jackson, Mississippi. Jewel was 86.
Family members and close friends: , Gordon And Elese Sansing, Freddie Lee, Tom And Lisa Allen, Peggy Alford, Amelia Bryon Damroth, The Staff Of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home, Joan & H. C. Bailey, Ralph Vance, The Staff Of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home-parkway Memorial Cemetery, Archie Henderson, Jimmy & Beverly Bilbo, John Wade Long Jr., Becky Cleveland, Steve & Judy Jones

▰ Janet Merritt

Died June 26, … More Information
Janet Merritt, born October 25, 1956 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home June 26, 2016 in Jackson, Mississippi. Janet was 59.
Family members and close friends: , Elder Eddie Brown, Paul Granen, Kathy Benson Wilson, Judy Rusche, Malcolm Allred, Sandra Martin, Rita Leeper, Susie

▰ James Frank Merritt

Died July 13, … More Information
James Frank Merritt, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 13, 2011. James was 66.
Obituary published: July 14, 2011 in "ColumbianProgress"

▰ James Edwin Merritt Sr

Died May 20, … More Information
James Edwin Merritt Sr , born June 24, 1927 died May 20, 2019 in Jackson, Mississippi. James was 91.

▰ James Edwin Merritt Sr

Died May 20, … More Information
James Edwin Merritt Sr , born June 24, 1927 went into the presence of the Lord on May 20, 2019 in Ridgeland, Mississippi. James was 91.
Family members and close friends: , Gail Wellford Natthews, Mr. Merritt Also Leaves Three Grandchildren: Wade Merritt ( Ashley ) Of Birmingham, Al; Leigh Segrest ( Spencer ) Of Fairhope, Al; And Davis Merritt ( Kathleen ) Of Boca Raton, Fl; Three Great Grandchildren, Livi, Molly, And Sam; A Brother, Dewey Merritt ( Betty ) Of Richmond, Va; And Two Sisters, Mrs. Annie Katherine Limbert Of Hattiesburg And Mrs. Linda Pratt Of Dallas, Tx To Cherish His Memory., Brenda Gail Wall, Greg Martin

▰ Hattie Mae (Woodruff) Merritt

Died May 05, … More Information
Hattie Mae (Woodruff) Merritt, age 82 of Yazoo City, Mississippi passed away May 5, 2009.
Obituary published: May 06, 2009 in "Yazoo H"

▰ Gordon James Merritt

Died June 20, … More Information
Gordon James Merritt, born October 1, 1935 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord June 20, 2019 in Jackson, Mississippi. Gordon was 83.

▰ Gayle (Oakes) Merritt

Died December 18, … More Information
Gayle (Oakes) Merritt, age 54 of Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2007.
Obituary published: December 19, 2007 in "Yazoo H"

▰ Franklin Merritt

Died June 17, … More Information
Franklin Merritt left this earth on June 17, 2014 to meet with Jesus, his Lord and Savior in Pontotoc, Mississippi. Tags: #Bobbie
Obituary: Franklin passed away on , 17, 2014. Franklin was a resident of Pontotoc, Mississippi at the time of passing. Franklin was married to Bobbie.

▰ Elton L Merritt

Died October 06, … More Information
Elton L Merritt, born February 1, 1952 entered into eternal rest October 6, 2017 in Mississippi. Elton was 65.

▰ Doris (Randolph) Merritt

Died July 03, … More Information
Doris (Randolph) Merritt, a resident of Bay St Louis, Mississippi for decades, died July 3, 2013 in Bay St Louis, Mississippi at the age of 92.
Obituary published: July 04, 2013 in "Sun-H"

▰ Doris (Randolph) Merritt

Died July 02, … More Information
Doris (Randolph) Merritt, of Bay St Louis, Mississippi, entered into eternal rest July 2, 2013. Doris was 92.
Obituary published: July 03, 2013 in "Sun-H"

▰ Doris (Randolph) Merritt

Died July 04, … More Information
Doris (Randolph) Merritt, age 91 of Bay St Louis, Mississippi, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 4, 2013.
Obituary published: July 05, 2013 in "Sun-H"

▰ David Oliver Merritt

Died September 11, … More Information
David Oliver Merritt, born September 10, 2020 gained his wings on September 11, 2020 in Columbia, Mississippi. David was 0.
Family members and close friends: , David Sellers, Kenneth Amundson ( Deceased ), Haroldine Merritt ( Deceased ), Darrell Stogner, Kaylee Bates, Dakoda Merritt, Oliver Merritt ( Deceased ), Rosa Lee Stogner ( Deceased ), Joan Fraizer ( Deceased ), Elijah Stogner, Richard Merritt, Sharon Merritt, David Oliver Was Preceded In Death By Numerous Unborn Siblings. He Is Also Survived By A Host Of Aunts, Uncles And Cousins., Roberta Stogner, Louise Hogan ( Deceased ), Shelton Merritt, Kellie Merritt, Kelly Stogner ( Deceased ), Makenzie Merritt

▰ Christine O Merritt

Died August 19, … More Information
Christine O Merritt, born August 2, 1929 joined the Lord August 19, 2015 in Columbia, Mississippi. Christine was 86.

▰ Christine Merritt

Died April 14, … More Information
Christine Merritt, born June 11, 1932 departed this life Sunday April 14, 2015 in Water Valley, Mississippi. Christine was 82. Tags: #Newman
Obituary: Christine was born on 11, 1932 and passed away on , 14, 2015. Christine was a resident of Water Valley, Mississippi at the time of passing. Christine was married to Newman.

▰ Christine O Merritt

Died August 19, … More Information
Christine O Merritt, born August 2, 1929 passed from this world into the next August 19, 2015 in Columbia, Mississippi. CHRISTINE was 86.
Family members and close friends: , The Staff Of Colonial Funeral Home
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