John Ballard
Dec. 23, 2020
Graveside services John Ballard, 71, of Sturgis, were Dec. 26, 2020, at McClelland Cemetery in Sturgis.
He was born Feb. 24, 1949, in Oktibbeha County to Henry Lester and Fannie Mae McClelland Ballard. Mr. Ballard was a retired factory employee. He died Dec. 23, 2020, at Merritt Health-River Oaks in Flowood.
Survivors include two daughters, Kim Lockhart of Starkville and Rhonda Ballard of Memphis, Tenn.; two brothers, Jimmy Franks of Sturgis and Ricky Franks of Mathiston; a sister, Sandra Scarbrough of Sturgis; and three grandchildren.
Coleman Funeral Home of Ackerman was in charge of arrangements.
Johnnie Frances Ballard
Dec. 23, 2020
A private family service for Johnnie Frances Ballard, 79, of Ackerman was Dec. 24, 2020, at Coleman Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Lawson officiating. Burial followed at Nebo Methodist Cemetery near Ackerman.
She was born Jan. 4, 1941, in Choctaw County to the late Sam David and Mary Irma Hunt Ballard. Ms. Ballard was a retired factory employee. She died Dec. 23, 2020, at North Mississippi Medical Center-Eupora Long-Term Care.
Survivors include two sisters, Sammie Oswalt of Ackerman and Nan Randall Sullivan of Batesville.
Barbara A. Stoecker
Dec. 20, 2020
Graveside services for Barbara A. Stoecker, 94, of Ackerman were Dec. 23, 2020, at McCurtains Creek Cemetery on Jones Road, Eupora, with the Revs. Steve Wright and Doug Atkinson officiating.
She was born Oct. 26, 1926, in Cleveland to the late James and Ireland Hall Sheedy. Ms. Stoecker was a former grocery store cashier, restaurant owner and caregiver. She died Dec. 20, 2020, at Choctaw County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Ackerman.
Survivors include four sisters, Olean Campbell, Georgie Rabun, Charlotte Hines and Minnie Dell Johnson; three brothers, Henry Sheedy, Crawley Sheedy and William ”Doc” Sheedy; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Choctaw County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 311 W. Cherry St., Ackerman, MS 39735.
Coleman Funeral Home of Ackerman was in charge of arrangements.
