ᐅ Mississippi Death Notices 2009-2024
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▰ Melissa A Watkins

Died July 25, … More Information
Melissa A Watkins, born March 19, 1964 entered Heaven's gates on July 25, 2017 in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Melissa was 53.

▰ Melissa Annett Watkins

Died July 25, … More Information
Melissa Annett Watkins, born March 9, 1964 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home July 25, 2017 in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Melissa was 53.
Family members and close friends: , The Staff Of Parkway Funeral Home

▰ Mavis Kathaleen Watkins

Died April 28, … More Information
Mavis Kathaleen Watkins, of Columbus, Mississippi, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she April 28, 2000. Mavis was 77.
Obituary published: April 29, 2000 in "Com-A (TN)"

▰ Mary L (Carpenter) Watkins

Died November 26, … More Information
Mary L (Carpenter) Watkins, age 71 of Holly Springs, Mississippi, entered eternal life November 26, 2003.
Obituary published: November 27, 2003 in "Com-A (TN)"

▰ Mary Ella (Gee)[Hutchins] Watkins

Died March 19, … More Information
Mary Ella (Gee)[Hutchins] Watkins, of Indianola, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2003. Mary was 78.
Obituary published: March 20, 2003 in "The Enter-Toc"

▰ Mary (Murphy) Watkins

Died September 14, … More Information
Mary (Murphy) Watkins, age 99 of Mississippi, born in Shreveport, Louisiana, passed from this world into the next September 14, 2011.
Obituary published: September 15, 2011 in "Shreveport Times (LA)"

▰ Mary H Watkins

Died February 12, … More Information
Mary H Watkins, born April 29, 1930 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home February 12, 2015 in Mississippi. Mary was 84. Tags: #Floral #Memory #Oberlin #Louisiana #General #Hammond #Donie #Faith #Church #Pearl #James #Inglewood #Roger #Richland #Dennis #Tampa #Watkins #Lexington #Joyce #Shirley #Raymond #Janice #Nashville #Jammie #Riverview #Penny #Bryan #Trussville #Jennifer #Joni #Byram #Larry #Palmer #Stephanie #Brittany #Madison #Michael
Obituary: Mary Hammond Watkins, 84, passed from this life , 12, 2015 at her home in Pearl.

Visitation will be 4:00-7:00pm , 14, 2015 at Baldwin-Lee in Pearl. services are 2:00pm, , 15, 2015 in the funeral home chapel with interment in Floral Hills Memory Gardens.

She was born , april 29, 1930 in Oberlin, Louisiana, a daughter of the late General Phate Hammond and Donie Ogburn Hammond. Mrs. Watkins was a devoted member of Faith Family Church in Pearl. She retired as a switchboard operator for AT&T after 20 years of service.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Watkins, Sr. and son, Roy A. Watkins.

Survivors include sons, James A. Watkins, Jr. of Inglewood, FL, Roger D. Watkins, Sr. (Margaret) of Richland, Dennis A. Watkins (Anita) of Tampa, FL, and Bob Watkins of Lexington, KY; daughters, Joyce Palmer of Pearl and Shirley A. Tramell (John) of Raymond; brother, Bo Hammond (Theresa) of Tampa, FL; sister, Janice McCartney (Larry) of Nashville, TN; grandchildren, Jammie Faircloth (Brian) of Riverview, FL, Penny Pitts (Darrell) of Pearl, Roger D. Watkins, Jr. of Richland, Bryan Watkins (Misty) of Trussville, AL, Jennifer Dick (Kyle) of Lexington, KY, Joni Askew (B.J.) of Byram, Larry Wayne Palmer, Jr. of Richland, Stephanie Watkins of Tampa, FL, Brittany Watkins of Madison and Michael Watkins of Tampa, FL; and 19 great-grandchildren.

▰ Mary H Watkins

Died February 12, … More Information
Mary H Watkins, born April 29, 1930 gained her wings on February 12, 2015 in Pearl, Mississippi. Mary was 84.
Family members and close friends: , Billy Sims, The Staff Of Baldwin-lee Funeral Home, Sharon Hurlds, Delain Israel, Dennis & Mcree Auto Electric

▰ Mack Watkins

Died September 26, … More Information
Mack Watkins, age 83 of Carthage, Mississippi passed away September 26, 1998.
Obituary published: September 27, 1998 in "Jackson C-L"

▰ Mable L Watkins

Died December 16, … More Information
Mable L Watkins, age 80 of Hollandale, Mississippi, passed from this life on December 16, 2003.
Obituary published: December 17, 2003 in "The Belzoni B"

▰ Loretta Lee Watkins

Died June 09, … More Information
Loretta Lee Watkins, born November 26, 1939 entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 9, 2020 in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Loretta was 80.
Family members and close friends: , Candace Hetterick

▰ Linda B Watkins

Died April 26, … More Information
Linda B Watkins, born June 27, 1948 gained her wings on April 26, 2016 in Braxton, Mississippi. Linda was 67.

▰ Lee Wood Jr Watkins

Died January 31, … More Information
Lee Wood Jr Watkins, age 71 of Mississippi passed away January 31, 2010.
Obituary published: February 01, 2010 in "Sun-H"

▰ Lee Roy Watkins

Died July 23, … More Information
Lee Roy Watkins, born February 9, 1941 passed from this life on July 23, 2015 in Seminary, Mississippi. Lee was 74. Tags: #Lillie
Obituary: Lee was born on 9, 1941 and passed away on , 23, 2015. Lee was a resident of Seminary, Mississippi at the time of passing. Lee was married to Lillie.

▰ Laura K "Tenny" (Knight) Watkins

Died September 23, … More Information
Laura K "Tenny" (Knight) Watkins, age 56 of Greenville, Mississippi, passed from this world into the next September 23, 2015.
Obituary published: September 24, 2015 in "The Enter-Toc"

▰ Laura K Watkins

Died September 18, … More Information
Laura K Watkins, born January 12, 1959 passed from this life on September 18, 2015 in Indianola, Mississippi. Laura was 56.

▰ Lanell Hinton Watkins

Died October 16, … More Information
Lanell Hinton Watkins went into the presence of the Lord on October 16, 2014 in Laurel, Mississippi. Tags: #James
Obituary: Lanell passed away on , 16, 2014. Lanell was a resident of Laurel, Mississippi at the time of passing. Lanell was married to James.

▰ Kenneth Clyde Watkins

Died September 16, … More Information
Kenneth Clyde Watkins, born November 14, 1950 passed from this life on September 16, 2018 in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Kenneth was 67.

▰ Kathleen Anne Watkins

Died August 24, … More Information
Kathleen Anne Watkins, born April 5, 1956 died August 24, 2015 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Kathleen was 59.

▰ Judith Smith Watkins

Died April 08, … More Information
Judith Smith Watkins, born August 31, 1944 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her April 8, 2014 in Mississippi. Judith was 69.

▰ Judith Smith Watkins

Died April 08, … More Information
Judith Smith Watkins, born August 31, 1944 entered Heaven's gates on April 8, 2014 in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Judith was 69.
Family members and close friends: , Gail Jenkins, The Staff Of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home-parkway Memorial Cemetery, Jean Sones, Andy Gamble, Heather Gamble, Fiona, And Bill Gamble

▰ Johnny Ralph Watkins

Died April 07, … More Information
Johnny Ralph Watkins, born July 10, 1942 died April 7, 2016 in Corinth, Mississippi. Johnny was 73.

▰ Johnny Ralph Watkins

Died April 07, … More Information
Johnny Ralph Watkins, born July 10, 1942 departed this life Sunday April 7, 2016 in Corinth, Mississippi. Johnny was 73.
Family members and close friends: , Sue Harris Stanley, Jan Dillingham, Edna Grissom, Maria King, From The Staff Of Memorial Funeral Home

▰ Johnnie L Watkins

Died March 20, … More Information
Johnnie L Watkins, age 69 of Mississippi, born in Alabama, died on March 20, 2001.
Obituary published: March 21, 2001 in "MississippiPress"

▰ Johnnie Watkins

Died March 20, … More Information
Johnnie Watkins, of Moss Point, Mississippi, went into the presence of the Lord on March 20, 2001. Johnnie was 69.
Obituary published: March 21, 2001 in "MississippiPress"

▰ John Doyle Watkins

Died January 06, … More Information
John Doyle Watkins passed away January 6, 2015 in Columbus, Mississippi. Tags: #Linda
Obituary: John passed away on , 6, 2015. John was a resident of Columbus, Mississippi at the time of passing. John was married to Linda.

▰ Jimmie Watkins

Died June 16, … More Information
Jimmie Watkins, born September 8, 1935 went into the presence of the Lord on June 16, 2015 in Sebastopol, Mississippi. Jimmie was 79.

▰ Jeanette Newell Watkins

Died October 11, … More Information
Jeanette Newell Watkins, born July 16, 1940 died on October 11, 2017 in Mississippi. Jeanette was 77.

▰ James Eddie Sr Watkins

Died November 21, … More Information
James Eddie Sr Watkins passed away November 21, 2018 in Hernando, Mississippi.
Obituary published: November 22, 2018 in "Com-A (TN)"

▰ James "Billy" Watkins

Died July 03, … More Information
James "Billy" Watkins, age 74 of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, joined the Lord July 3, 2011.
Obituary published: July 04, 2011 in "Sun-H"

▰ James Melvin Watkins

Died April 04, … More Information
James Melvin Watkins, born October 14, 1929 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord April 4, 2010 in Mississippi. James was 80. Tags: #Easter #Select #Hospital #Jackson #Wright #Ferguson #Ridgeland #Services #Chapel #Atlanta #Mildred #North #High #Georgia #University #United #Navy #Life #Wortman #Mann #Unifirst #Trustmark #Bank #Benchmark #Patterson #Fed- #Mortgage #Senior #Appraiser #Certified #Underwriter #Federal #Association #America #Realtors #Past #Mustangs #Lodge #Whisper #Country #Patrick #Golf #Randy #Dorothy #Jerry #Carmen #Nesbit #Carol #Madison #Dana #Brandon #Amanda #Watkins #Carley #Thomas #Zachary #Stacy #Tommy #Larry #Gary #David #Draper #Masonic #Mississippi #Clubhouse
Obituary: Mr. James Melvin (Jim) Watkins, Sr., 80, died peacefully Easter afternoon, 4, 2010 at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, , 6 at Wright & Ferguson in Ridgeland. Services will follow at 3:00 pm in the Chapel with burial in the Wright & Ferguson .

Jim was born in Atlanta, GA on 14, 1929 to L.M. Watkins and Mildred Watkins. He was a graduate of North Fulton High School and Georgia State University. Upon graduation, he served 5 years in the United States Navy. He then enjoyed a long, successful career in the commercial mortgage loan business with the Life of Georgia , Wortman and Mann, Unifirst, and Trustmark National Bank. a short retirement, he sold real estate with Benchmark Realty then partnered with his best friend, Bob Patterson, forming Fed-South Mortgage in Jackson. In his lengthy career in business, he was a Senior Residential Appraiser, Certified Review Appraiser, and an approved Appraiser and Underwriter for the Federal National Mortgage Association. He was a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America, Jackson builders, Realtors, and Mortgage Lenders Association, where he served as Past Director.

Jim loved life and lived it to the fullest always offering kind words of encouragement to those around him. He was an avid golfer, hunter and loved airplanes and vintage Mustangs. He was a proud member of the Jackson Masonic Lodge, Whisper Lake Country Club and Patrick Farms Golf Club. Undoubtedly, his greatest joy in life was following the careers of his three sons, Jim Jr., Randy and Wes, and spending time with his 5 grandchildren. As a young man, he always dreamed of being either a pilot or golf pro. Amazingly, two of his sons are career pilots and one is a golf pro! His ability to encourage others to pursue a career with passion, hard work, and joy is a testament to his character.

Jim was preceded in death by his father, L.M. Watkins and mother, Mildred Watkins, both of Atlanta, Georgia. He is survived by his sister, Dorothy Rainwater and brother, Jerry Watkins, both of Atlanta, Georgia; his three sons, Jim Jr. and his wife Carmen of Nesbit, MS; Randy and his wife Carol of Madison, MS; Wes and his wife Dana of Brandon, MS; 5 grandchildren, Amanda Morgan Watkins, Carley Elizabeth Watkins, Thomas Randolph Watkins, Jr., Zachary David Watkins and Stacy Virginia Watkins; 5 nieces and 1 nephew.

Pallbearers will be Tommy Rainwater, Bob Patterson, Larry Bradley, Gary Owens, David Thames, and Dr. Ed Draper (Honorary).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Masonic Lodge Jackson, 1072 J.R. Lynch St., Jackson MS 39215 or the Mississippi Junior Golf Foundation, 400 Clubhouse Dr., Jackson, MS 39208.

To leave online guest messages, please visit www.mem.com.

▰ James L "Jimmy" Watkins

Died December 30, … More Information
James L "Jimmy" Watkins, born February 26, 1944 passed away peacefully December 30, 2020 in Olive Branch, Mississippi. James was 76.
Family members and close friends: , Katie Roney ( Matt ), Cj, Anna, Drew, Zach,, Suzie Ross ( David ), Betty Joyce Hobbs ( Deceased ), Mary Frances Dove ( Deceased ), Sandra Dove, Sarah Ross, Betty M. Watkins, David Dove ( Debbie )

▰ J P Watkins

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Imogene Watkins

Died October 24, … More Information
Imogene Watkins, born March 18, 1920 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her October 24, 2012 in Madison, Mississippi. Imogene was 92. Tags: #Philip #Gayle #Palos #California #Ginger #Madison #Mississippi #Emily #Heather #Blue #Slay #Greenwood #Flore #School #Minute #Watkins #Motel #Greenville #Church #Christ #International #Ridgeland #Wright #Ferguson #Parkway #Sunnybrook
Obituary: Imogene B. Watkins was born on 18, 1920 in Slaughter, Mississippi.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Philip J. Watkins. had two children together, Gayle Devirian of Palos Verdes, California and Ginger Watkins of Madison, Mississippi. She has four grandchildren, Emily Brown, Heather Slay, Tom Blue and Wes Slay II and nine great-grandchildren.

She graduated from Greenwood Le Flore Hospital School in 1940. She and her husband owned and operated the 7-1 Minute Market and the Watkins Colonial Motel in Greenville, Mississippi. She was an active member of the Church of Christ. She as an extra in several movies filmed locally. She also enjoyed traveling. She was an avid race walker and was an International Champion in the 75-79 age competition, breaking two U.S.A. records in the process. Her generousity, love and commitment will be deeply missed by her family.

services will be held at 2:00 PM from the Ridgeland Chapel of Wright and Ferguson . Visitation will be between the hours of 5 and 7 PM and after 1:00 PM . Interment will follow the service in Parkway Memorial .

In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate memorials to Sunnybrook Children's in Ridgeland. Mississippi.

Online guestbook www.wrightferguson.com

▰ Imogene Watkins

Died October 24, … More Information
Imogene Watkins, born March 18, 1920 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home October 24, 2012 in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Imogene was 92.
Family members and close friends: , Nancy Keller, James And Rosemarie Brooks, Suzanne Mcintire, Cathy Watson, The Staff Of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home-parkway Memorial Cemetery

▰ Ila Rae Watkins

Died January 23, … More Information
Ila Rae Watkins, born January 25, 1924 entered into eternal rest January 23, 2017 in Leakesville, Mississippi. Ila was 92.

▰ Hubert Lee Watkins

Died March 04, … More Information
Hubert Lee Watkins, born June 2, 1925 left his earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home March 4, 2016 in Houston, Mississippi. Hubert was 90. Tags: #Carol
Obituary: Hubert was born on 2, 1925 and passed away on , 4, 2016. Hubert was a resident of Houston, Mississippi at the time of passing. Hubert was married to Carol.

▰ Howard Leslie Sr Watkins

Died December 11, … More Information
Howard Leslie Sr Watkins went into the presence of the Lord on December 11, 2013 in Foxworth, Mississippi.
Obituary published: December 12, 2013 in "ColumbianProgress"

▰ Hilda (Jones) Watkins

Died April 04, … More Information
Hilda (Jones) Watkins, of Petal, Mississippi, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she April 4, 2011. Hilda was 78.
Obituary published: April 05, 2011 in "Hattiesburg American"

▰ Helonese Watkins

Died July 25, … More Information
Helonese Watkins, born June 7, 1925 went into the presence of the Lord on July 25, 2015 in Sebastopol, Mississippi. Helonese was 90.

▰ Gerald Glenn Watkins

Died December 31, … More Information
Gerald Glenn Watkins, born September 14, 1959 passed from this world into the next December 31, 2016 in Pontotoc, Mississippi. Gerald was 57.

▰ George Peirce Jr Watkins

Died January 23, … More Information
George Peirce Jr Watkins, age 82 of Mississippi, born in Peabody, Massachusetts, was anxious to meet his Maker and Master January 23, 2007.
Obituary published: January 24, 2007 in "Salem E-N (MA)"

▰ George Leslie Watkins

Died February 01, … More Information
George Leslie Watkins went into the presence of the Lord on February 1, 2016 in Meridian, Mississippi. Tags: #Ouida
Obituary: George passed away on , 1, 2016. George was a resident of Meridian, Mississippi at the time of passing. George was married to Ouida.

▰ Gary L Watkins

Died August 26, … More Information
Gary L Watkins, born September 1, 1940 went to be with the Lord on August 26, 2016 in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Gary was 75.

▰ Frank Watkins, Jr

Died May 30, … More Information
Frank Watkins, Jr went into the presence of the Lord on May 30, 2014 in Dumas, Mississippi. Tags: #Patricia
Obituary: Frank passed away on , May 30, 2014. Frank was a resident of Dumas, Mississippi at the time of passing. Frank was married to Patricia.

▰ Floyd W Watkins

Died August 25, … More Information
Floyd W Watkins, of Southaven, Mississippi, entered the Kingdom of Heaven August 25, 2003. Floyd was 88.
Obituary published: August 26, 2003 in "Com-A (TN)"

▰ Flo R Watkins

Died June 06, … More Information
Flo R Watkins, of Tupelo, Mississippi, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she June 6, 2000. Flo was 74.
Obituary published: June 07, 2000 in "Com-A (TN)"

▰ Faye (Byars) Watkins

Died February 25, … More Information
Faye (Byars) Watkins, of Indianola, Mississippi, entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 25, 2009. Faye was 84.
Obituary published: February 26, 2009 in "The Enter-Toc"

▰ Faye (Byars) Watkins

Died February 18, … More Information
Faye (Byars) Watkins, of Indianola, Mississippi, entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 18, 2009. Faye was 84.
Obituary published: February 19, 2009 in "The Enter-Toc"

▰ Fannie M Watkins

Died July 24, … More Information
Fannie M Watkins, age 84 of Jackson, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on July 24, 2002.
Obituary published: July 25, 2002 in "The Enter-Toc (MS)"
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