John B. Speake Sr.
, Mississippi
John was a devoted husband father grandfather and friend whose life was characterized by faith family integrity hard work and a deep love for hunting fishing and the outdoors. A proud veteran of the United States Navy he served as an Electronic Technician before beginning a distinguished career with the Jackson Fire Department. He faithfully served the citizens of Jackson Mississippi for 27 years until his retirement. He was a longtime member of Wynndale Baptist Church and was known for his steady presence kind heart and unwavering dedication to those he loved. In 1962 he married Betty Murphy Manning Speake and together they built a loving home and shared nearly 60 years of marriage before her passing in 2021. Family was the center of Johns life and he took great pride in his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his children Jerri Byrd Mike Mark Manning Ben Speake Kathy…
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Tywanna Bell
, Mississippi
August 2, 1979 — October 6, 2026
Mrs. Tywanna Alisha Ynette Bell 47 of Jackson MS died October 07 2026 in Jackson MS. She was born August 03 1979.
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Earnestine Byrd
, Mississippi
October 4, 2026
Earnestine Arnita Byrd 84 of Jackson MS died October 05 2026 in Jackson MS. She was born November 24 1941.
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Marvin Augusta Hicks Jr.
, Mississippi
Marvin Augusta Hicks Jr. Jackson Mississippi MS Hinds
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Michael Irving Barnes
, Mississippi
October 10, 2026
Michael Irving Barnes 80 died October 11 2026. Born December 13 1945 at Baptist Hospital Michael lived most of his life in Jackson Mississippi and in 2019 moved to Flowood Mississippi. Throughout his years he was known as a man of steady purposesomeone who believed in showing up doing the work well and serving others with consistency and care. Michael graduated from Provine High School in 1964. He continued his education at Hinds Community College and Mississippi College carrying forward a practical determination that would shape both his public service and his personal life. From 1966 to 1972 Michael served in the National Guard attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant with the Military Police at the 172nd. In 1967 he began working for the City of Jackson later also working for the YWCA. His long career in public service culminated in his election as Hinds County Tax Assessor in 1983…
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Helen Rose Bacon
, Mississippi
September 29, 2026
Helen Rose Blackwell Bacon went home to be with her Heavenly Father on September 30 2026 passing away peacefully at the age of 89. Born in 1937 in Collins Mississippi Helen was the beloved daughter of Warren Andrew Blackwell and Myrtle Henderson Blackwell. She grew up in the community of Station Creek where she graduated high school in 1955. After attending Jones Junior College she moved to Jackson Mississippi in 1956 where she worked for Blue CrossBlue Shield until her marriage to Joseph Bacon in 1960 and move to New Albany Mississippi. Helen gave birth to two sons JT in 1961 and Andy in 1967. The family moved to Clinton Mississippi in 1979 where Helen continued to enjoy spending time with her friends and family baking antique browsing and especially caring for her numerous beloved pets. A loving Mom sister grandmother and friend Helen lived a life defined by the…
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