ᐅ Mississippi Death Notices 2009-2025
Sims, William, Virginia, Viola, Vickie, Vernell, Tytianna, Toyano...

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▰ William Herbert Jr "Bill" Sims

Died March 31, … More Information
William Herbert Jr "Bill" Sims, age 56 of Diamondhead, Mississippi, joined the Lord March 31, 2009.
Obituary published: April 01, 2009 in "News-Gazette (IL)"

▰ William J Sims

Died December 07, … More Information
William J Sims, born August 8, 1924 departed this life Sunday December 7, 2015 in Columbus, Mississippi. William was 91. Tags: #Myra
Obituary: William was born on 8, 1924 and passed away on , 7, 2015. William was a resident of Columbus, Mississippi at the time of passing. William was married to Myra.

▰ Virginia Sims

Died February 22, … More Information
Virginia Sims, born January 6, 1921 entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 22, 2016 in Brandon, Mississippi. Virginia was 95. Tags: #Mississippi #Archives #History #Cabe #Flossie #Pinola #Strong #Baptist #Christian #School #Jackson #Sims #Military #World #London #Conn #Coast #Academy #Virginia #American #Society #State #Recovery #Hand #Williamson #Larry #Johns #Sandra #Florence #Karrie #Carr #Mesquite #Great #Grace #Church #Ridgeland #King #Lakewood #Clinton
Obituary: Mrs. Virginia Sims, 95, passed away on , 22, 2016 at her home in Brandon. She was retired from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. She was born 6, 1921 to Cabe and Flossie Morris of Pinola, MS. She was one of six children who grew to adulthood in the same house where they were born. Their life centered around the Strong Rive Baptist Church where they all attended from early childhood. Virginia became a Christian at an early age and was an active member. She attended Pinola High School and after graduation in 1940 she entered Jackson Commercial in Jackson, after which she soon entered the workforce. In 1942, she met Roy Sims the love of her life. were married the same year just before Roy entered the Military service as World War II was heavily engaged. Virginia moved wherever he was based, but they spent most of their time in New London, Conn. As Roy was a cadet at the Coast Guard Academy. Then after his graduation he was asked to remain as an instructor of cadets. loved that area of our country, but Jackson was always home. As a breast cancer survivor, Virginia was active as volunteer for the American Cancer Society. She was the State Coordinator for the “Reach to Recovery” program helping to get this service in the major hospitals across the state. She was also a visitor to breast cancer patients at the doctor’s requests, for more than twenty years. Many times she was heard to say that God alone had enabled her to do this because by His Hand she was healed.



Virginia is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years and a son-in-law Don Williamson. She is survived by her son Larry Sims of Johns Creek, GA and daughter Sandra Sims Williamson of Florence, MS. Granddaughter Karrie (Tom) Carr of Mesquite, TX and Great Granddaughter Bay. Virginia was an active member of Grace Bible Church of Ridgeland, MS. Virginia always longed to get back to worship with her brothers and sisters at Grace Bible Church during her illness, but now she will be worshiping with the King’s congregation.



Visitation will be held on , 28, 2016 at Lakewood , 6011 Clinton Blvd, Jackson, MS 39209, from 2:00-4:00 P.M. services will be held at 2 P.M. on , 29, 2016 at Grace Bible Church with visitation one hour prior.



Please visit lakewoodfuneralhome.com for online guestbook.

▰ Virginia Louise Sims

Died September 22, … More Information
Virginia Louise Sims, born March 3, 1929 died September 22, 2015 in Bay Springs, Mississippi. Virginia was 86.

▰ Virginia Sims

Died February 22, … More Information
Virginia Sims, born January 6, 1921 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord February 22, 2016 in Jackson, Mississippi. Virginia was 95.
Family members and close friends: , Nancy Potter, Barry Clemmer, Hope Smith, Mary Middleton, Lynn Swanson, Chip Potter, Alice Farrell, Becky Allen, Dotty Claybrook, Debby Sims

▰ Viola Lee Sims

Died December 12, … More Information
Viola Lee Sims, of Columbia, Mississippi, gained her wings on December 12, 2012. Viola was 70.
Obituary published: December 13, 2012 in "ColumbianProgress"

▰ Viola Sims

Died January 05, … More Information
Viola Sims, born September 22, 1953 died on January 5, 2016 in Aberdeen, Mississippi. Viola was 62.

▰ Vickie (Cobb) Sims

Died May 20, … More Information
Vickie (Cobb) Sims, of Bolivar, Mississippi, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord May 20, 2000. Vickie was 46.
Obituary published: May 21, 2000 in "Com-A (TN)"

▰ Vernell (Burklett) Sims

Died December 25, … More Information
Vernell (Burklett) Sims, age 88 of Christian Union Community, Mississippi, entered into eternal rest December 25, 2013.
Obituary published: December 26, 2013 in "ColumbianProgress"

▰ Tytianna Dimitri Alize Sims

Died October 14, … More Information
Tytianna Dimitri Alize Sims, age 4 of Yazoo City, Mississippi, died on October 14, 2003.
Obituary published: October 15, 2003 in "Yazoo H"

▰ Toyano Sims

Died March 22, … More Information
Toyano Sims, born September 24, 1969 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord March 22, 2016 in Greenville, Mississippi. Toyano was 46.

▰ Tommie Lee Sims

Died October 06, … More Information
Tommie Lee Sims, age 43 of Jackson, Mississippi, died on October 6, 1998.
Obituary published: October 07, 1998 in "Jackson C-L"

▰ Thomas Auburn Sims

Died February 03, … More Information
Thomas Auburn Sims, age 77 of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, entered into eternal rest February 3, 2003.
Obituary published: February 04, 2003 in "MississippiPress"

▰ Thomas B Jr Sims

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Teresa Jane (Curry) Sims

Died November 24, … More Information
Teresa Jane (Curry) Sims, age 53 of Aberdeen, Mississippi, joined the Lord November 24, 2001.
Obituary published: November 25, 2001 in "Fayetteville O (NC)"

▰ Shirley (Kesler) Sims

Died August 01, … More Information
Shirley (Kesler) Sims, age 59 of Natchez, Mississippi, entered eternal life August 1, 1999.
Obituary published: August 02, 1999 in "Natchez D"

▰ Scott Alan Sims

Died March 13, … More Information
Scott Alan Sims, age 58 of Tupelo, Mississippi, departed this life Sunday March 13, 1996.
Obituary published: March 14, 1996 in "Crawford Co A (MI)"

▰ Schallie E Sr Sims

Died July 15, … More Information
Schallie E Sr Sims, age 82 of Mississippi, born in Shreveport, Louisiana, passed from this world into the next July 15, 2000.
Obituary published: July 16, 2000 in "Shreveport Times (LA)"

▰ Sarah R Sims

Died February 27, … More Information
Sarah R Sims, born February 5, 1923 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her February 27, 2012 in Meridian, Mississippi. Sarah was 89.
Family members and close friends: , The Staff Of Stephens Funeral Home

▰ Ruby Pearl (Graham) Sims

Died December 22, … More Information
Ruby Pearl (Graham) Sims, age 86 of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, entered eternal life December 22, 2013.
Obituary published: December 23, 2013 in "Sun-H"

▰ Ruby Pearl (Graham) Sims

Died December 21, … More Information
Ruby Pearl (Graham) Sims, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed from this world into the next December 21, 2013. Ruby was 86.
Obituary published: December 22, 2013 in "Sun-H"

▰ Ruby Nell Sims

Died November 16, … More Information
Ruby Nell Sims, of Jefferson Davis Co, Mississippi, went to be with her Lord and Savior November 16, 2016. Ruby was 77.
Obituary published: November 17, 2016 in "Lawrence C P"

▰ Ruby Sims

Died September 29, … More Information
Ruby Sims, of Corinth, Mississippi, entered the Kingdom of Heaven September 29, 2003. Ruby was 90.
Obituary published: September 30, 2003 in "Com-A (TN)"

▰ Roy J Sims

Died April 22, … More Information
Roy J Sims, of Pass Christian, Mississippi, passed from this world into the next April 22, 2014. Roy was 81.
Obituary published: April 23, 2014 in "Sun-H"

▰ Ronald Clark Sims

Died November 28, … More Information
Ronald Clark Sims, of Pearlington, Mississippi, passed from this world into the next November 28, 2016. Ronald was 72.
Obituary published: November 29, 2016 in "Sun-H"

▰ Roman Jr Sims

Died August 07, … More Information
Roman Jr Sims, of Sumrall, Mississippi, left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home August 7, 2013. Roman was 0.
Obituary published: August 08, 2013 in "ColumbianProgress"

▰ Robert Sims

Died June 19, … More Information
Robert Sims, of Iuka, Mississippi, entered eternal life June 19, 1998. Robert was 78.
Obituary published: June 20, 1998 in "Times Daily (AL)"

▰ Richard Robert Sims

Died December 20, … More Information
Richard Robert Sims, born May 1, 1922 passed away peacefully December 20, 2015 in Poplarville, Mississippi. Richard was 93. Tags: #White #Poplarville #Kathleen #Sims #Zachariah #Lucy #Atlanta #Agnes #Marine #Pacific #Criminal
Obituary: Richard R. Sims, 93, of Poplarville, MS, passed away on 20, 2015 at his home on Beverly Hills Drive. A memorial is planned for Mr. Sims at 10:00 am on 7, 2016 at White - Poplarville. His wife was the late Kathleen Sherman Sims of Poplarville, MS.

Mr Sims was the son of the late Zachariah B. Sims and Lucy B. Sims of Atlanta Georgia. He is survived by his sister, Agnes S. Adams of Atlanta Georgia and 9 nieces and nephews and 12 grand nieces and nephews.

Mr. Sims served for 25 years in the US Marine Corp and was a decorated hero in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. He was involved with law enforcement in the Poplarville area and after achieving his masters degree he was a professor of Criminal Law for several years.

In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity.

▰ Richard Sims

Died January 08, … More Information
Richard Sims, born July 16, 1925 passed away peacefully January 8, 2010 in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Richard was 84.

▰ Richard Robert Sims

Died December 20, … More Information
Richard Robert Sims, born May 1, 1922 departed this life Sunday December 20, 2015 in Poplarville, Mississippi. Richard was 93.
Family members and close friends: , Charles Adams

▰ Peggy Kirkland Sims

Died May 08, … More Information
Peggy Kirkland Sims, born November 22, 1924 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home May 8, 2015 in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Peggy was 90. Tags: #Mamie #Jackson #Sims #Peggy #Furini #Laurel #Hattiesburg #Mississippi #Women #Columbia #University #Department #Obstetrics #Gynecology #Thiede #Chairman #Wiser #Patricia #Harmon #Joseph #Grandmother #Elisabeth #Steven #William #Caroline #Mary #Whelan #Oxford #Claire #Michael #Richland #Mark #Albuquerque #Lakeland #Rehab #Hospice #Ridgeland #Northminster #Church #Lakewood #Park
Obituary: Peggy Kirkland Sims, of Jackson, died peacefully at the age of 90 on May 8, 2015 at Hospice Ministries of Ridgeland. She was preceded in death by her parents, L. C. and Mamie Kirkland of Jackson; her husband, Pat Sims, and her daughter, Peggy Sims Furini of Laurel. Peggy was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi in 1924. She was a graduate of the Mississippi State for Women (MSCW). Following college, she lived in Columbia, Mississippi before moving to Jackson in 1959.



Peggy worked from 1965-1995 at the University of Mississippi Medical as the administrative assistant to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. During her early career with the Department, she worked in personnel, finance and planning for Dr. Henry Thiede, Chairman of the Department. Later in her career, she worked particularly closely with Dr. Winfred Wiser, who was Chairman of the Department when she retired. Peggy had many great years at UMCC with the physicians, faculty members and staff, many of whom are her closest friends.



She was devoted to her family, and was known for her kindness and her gentle spirit. Peggy had a talent for writing and her literary style and personal notes to family members will be cherished forever. Her surviving family includes her daughter, Patricia Sims Harmon (Steve) of Columbia and her son, Joseph Kirkland Sims (Kandy) of Jackson. She was a loving Grandmother to Elisabeth Zerkus (Bill) of Columbia, Steven Kirkland Harmon of Columbia, William Todd Harmon (Kelli ) of Columbia, Joseph Kirkland Sims, Jr. ( Caroline) of Jackson, Mary Katherine Whelan (Josh) of Oxford, Claire Douglas Sims of Jackson, Michael Anthony Furini (Amy) of Richland and Mark Alan Furini of Albuquerque, NM. Peggy had nine great grandchildren.



In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the charity of your choice. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the loving and caring staff at the Lakeland & Rehab Facility and at Hospice Ministries of Ridgeland. Visitation will be held at Northminster Baptist Church in Jackson on , May 12 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am, with a service to follow at the Church at 11:00 am. Following the service, there will be a private family burial at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson.



Please visit lakewoodfuneralhomes.com for online guestbook.

▰ Peggy Kirkland Sims

Died May 08, … More Information
Peggy Kirkland Sims, born November 22, 1924 passed from this world into the next May 8, 2015 in Jackson, Mississippi. Peggy was 90.
Family members and close friends: , Derek Wyatt, Huleeta Harris Smith, Lou Ann ( Moore ) Kinnard, Mary Powell, Amy & Rick Tomlinson, Jean ( Kelly ) Biddle, Ricky & Becky Jackson

▰ Paul Raymond Sims

Died September 29, … More Information
Paul Raymond Sims, of Grenada, Mississippi, passed away peacefully September 29, 2003. Paul was 82.
Obituary published: September 30, 2003 in "Com-A (TN)"

▰ Orice Sims

Died October 23, … More Information
Orice Sims, of Oxford, Mississippi, entered into eternal rest October 23, 2003. Orice was 79.
Obituary published: October 24, 2003 in "Com-A (TN)"

▰ Opal Marie Sims

Died October 19, … More Information
Opal Marie Sims, born August 25, 1928 went to be with her Lord and Savior October 19, 2016 in Brandon, Mississippi. Opal was 88.

▰ Opal Marie Sims

Died October 19, … More Information
Opal Marie Sims, born August 25, 1928 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master October 19, 2016 in Jackson, Mississippi. Opal was 88.
Family members and close friends: , Sandra Jeffreys, Todd Sims, Dajia Williams, Coann Sims Ressler, Lacey Turner

▰ Myrtis (Bridges) Sims

Died May 08, … More Information
Myrtis (Bridges) Sims, age 94 of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, entered into eternal rest May 8, 2013.
Obituary published: May 09, 2013 in "ColumbianProgress"

▰ Myrtis B Sims

Died May 06, … More Information
Myrtis B Sims, born January 16, 1919 departed this life Sunday May 6, 2013 in Columbia, Mississippi. Myrtis was 94.
Family members and close friends: , The Staff Of Colonial Funeral Home

▰ Myrle (Lightsey) Sims

Died January 09, … More Information
Myrle (Lightsey) Sims, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, departed this life Sunday January 9, 2015. Myrle was 88.
Obituary published: January 10, 2015 in "Sun-H"

▰ Myrle Sims

Died January 08, … More Information
Myrle Sims left this earth on January 8, 2015 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

▰ Ms Denise R Sims

Died August 10, … More Information
Ms Denise R Sims, born October 19, 1979 went into the presence of the Lord on August 10, 2015 in Jackson, Mississippi. Ms was 35. Tags: #Jackson #Mississippi
Obituary: Ms. Sims was born on 19, 1979 and passed away on , 10, 2015. Ms. Sims was a resident of Jackson, Mississippi at the time of passing.

▰ Ms Opal M Sims

Died October 19, … More Information
Ms Opal M Sims, born August 25, 1928 passed away peacefully October 19, 2016 in Jackson, Mississippi. Ms was 88.

▰ Mr Roosevelt Sims

Died July 29, … More Information
Mr Roosevelt Sims, born July 4, 1944 went into the presence of the Lord on July 29, 2016 in Jackson, Mississippi. Mr was 72.

▰ Mr Madison C Sims

Died June 02, … More Information
Mr Madison C Sims, born February 11, 1968 died on June 2, 2016 in Prentiss, Mississippi. Mr was 48. Tags: #Prentiss #Mississippi
Obituary: Mr. Sims was born on 11, 1968 and passed away on , 2, 2016. Mr. Sims was a resident of Prentiss, Mississippi at the time of passing.

▰ Mr Michael Alan Sims

Died February 29, … More Information
Mr Michael Alan Sims, born October 22, 1951 entered into eternal rest February 29, 2016 in Florence, Mississippi. Mr was 64. Tags: #Florence #Mississippi
Obituary: Mr. Sims was born on 22, 1951 and passed away on , 29, 2016. Mr. Sims was a resident of Florence, Mississippi at the time of passing.

▰ Mr David Allen Sims, Jr

Died September 14, … More Information
Mr David Allen Sims, Jr , born November 11, 1983 died September 14, 2015 in Florence, Mississippi. Mr was 31. Tags: #Florence #Mississippi
Obituary: Mr. Sims was born on 11, 1983 and passed away on , 14, 2015. Mr. Sims was a resident of Florence, Mississippi at the time of passing.

▰ Mr Danny Sims

Died December 20, … More Information
Mr Danny Sims, born March 25, 1954 passed from this world into the next December 20, 2012 in Jackson, Mississippi. Mr was 58.

▰ Morris Sims

Died October 24, … More Information
Morris Sims, born March 9, 1951 entered Heaven's gates on October 24, 2020 in Corinth, Mississippi. Morris was 69.
Family members and close friends: , Hansford Huff

▰ Minnie Lou (Farrish) Sims

Died January 30, … More Information
Minnie Lou (Farrish) Sims, age 79 of Florence, Mississippi, passed from this world into the next January 30, 2002.
Obituary published: January 31, 2002 in "Conservative"

▰ Minnie L Sims

Died November 12, … More Information
Minnie L Sims, age 91 of Mississippi, born in Bossier City, Louisiana, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home November 12, 2011.
Obituary published: November 13, 2011 in "Shreveport Times (LA)"
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