Lois Halford Kinnison Long

Lois Halford Kinnison Long joined our Lord on January 16, 2026, in the Madison County Nursing Home in Canton, MS. A graveside service is scheduled for Monday, January 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM in Glenwood Cemetery.

She was born on July 25, 1927, in El Dorado, AR. She lived most of her life in Yazoo City, MS and was a member of Center Ridge Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett Louie and Lena Martin Halford; her sister, Chris Halford Kirk; and her loving husband of 50 years, Carl Anderson "Pete" Kinnison. She and Pete worked together during the early years at R.B. Gil in Yazoo City. In 1978, they opened Kinnison's Kountry Korner where they spent many happy years operating together. 

She is survived by her husband, Charles Long; son, Rex Kinnison of Corpus Christi, TX; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; and great, great nieces and nephews. 

Pall bearers will be great, great nephews, Kirk and Hunter Douglas, Mark Salina, James Douglas, Pat Peeples, and Marshall Duell. 

All arrangements will be handled by Stricklin King Funeral Home. 

Philip C. (Phil) Williams, age 63, of Yazoo City, MS, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026.  The visitation will be Monday, January 12, 2026 from 12:30 to 2:00 pm at First Methodist Church in Yazoo City, MS. and service at 2:00 pm.  

Phil was born to the late Charles D. Williams, Jr and Marsha Dunn Williams.  He was a graduate of Manchester Academy and later received a Bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance and an MBA in Finance and Economics from his beloved Ole Miss.  He was also a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at LSU.

Phil followed in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps at The Bank of Yazoo, where  he worked for 39 years.  He held many positions including teller, AS/400 computer operator and lender. Phil served as Executive Vice President for several years overseeing the Bank’s operations, information technology, and regulatory compliance efforts.  He was a Bank and Holding Company Director and served as Chairman since 2010.  He served on the MYB  Executive Council, Legislative Committee, Insurance Committee and as Chairman of VEBA Trustees.

Phil was involved in numerous community organizations and served as President of the Yazoo County Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Yazoo, Yazoo Downtowners’ Association and the Yazoo City Lions Club.

Phil is survived by his wife, Lynn Hamilton Williams, two daughters, Katie (Seth) Griffin  of Minter City, MS and Laura (Brian)Thompson of Park City, Utah and his grand daughter, Emery Grace Griffin.  He is also survived by his sisters, Missie George of Yazoo City and Mamie Williams of Brownstown, Michigan; one nephew, Tyler George of Fort Worth, TX.  and his two aunts, Trudy (Art) Gallo of Pauley’s Island, SC and Anna Catherine (the late Buddy) Ferguson of Baton Rouge, LA and his uncle Charles M. (Beverly) Dunn III of Brandon along with his extended family and friends who loved him dearly.  

Phil, or PopPop, as he was known to Emery Grace, loved to play golf with his buddies, listen to music (Grateful Dead), laugh and joke (with his quick, dry wit) and spend time visiting with his friends.  That’s his legacy - not the accomplishments or accolades- but the way he made people feel seen, valued and loved. Hotty Toddy, Phil!  You will be dearly missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Methodist Church of Yazoo City, French Camp Academy and the Kidney Foundation.

William “Bill” Kain, 88, of Decatur, AL passed away on December 17, 2025 with family by his side.

Born in Truman, Arkansas, Bill was the son of Reece Allen Kain Sr and Era Johnson Kain.

After moving to Satartia, MS, he married Geraldine “Pedy” Ragland Kain. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.

Bill graduated from McCormick High School in McCormick, AR, attended Arkansas State University, and joined the United States Air Force.

He retired from Miller Transporting in Vicksburg, MS and previously owned the Sugar Shack in Yazoo City, MS.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Pedy Kain, parents, Reece and Era Kain, brothers, Reece Kain Jr and Robert Kain.

Survivors include his daughter, Michelle Foster (Michael), granddaughter, Ashley Allen (Brandon), and brother, James Kain.

Graveside service will be held 11:00am on January 17 at Glenwood Cemetery in Yazoo City, MS. All arrangements are under the direction of Stricklin King Funeral Home.

George Edward Burgess, age 77, passed peacefully at home into the arms of our Lord on December 30, 2025. George was born on April 9, 1948, in Pocahontas, MS to J.D. and Louise Teasley Burgess.

George graduated from Clinton High School in 1966 and began employment with Illinois Central Railroad as a switch man. He reported for active duty with the US Navy Reserve in 1968 and achieved the rank of Boatswains Mate 3rd class. He honorably served for two years and distinguished himself by archiving a lifetime of stories, which some sailors fail to do in a 20-year career.

He returned to Illinois Central, later Canadian National in 1970 where he served in various positions until his first retirement in 2008. His last 11 years with the railroad he was Trainmaster for the Baton Rouge area. This is a demanding, round-the-clock position with responsibility for safety, staffing, and results for all that rolled on the rails in his area. He was very capable and proud of his stint as Trainmaster and highly regarded by his reports, peers, and railroad management.

After retirement from the railroad in 2008 he began a second career with flagging companies that continued until his passing.

This position involved coordinating operations between contractors and the railroad to ensure safe working conditions at or  near the track area. The last 9 years of this second career was with Right-Of-Way Consulting where he served as Gulf Division Manager.

In any role for any employer, George was a loyal and conscientious employee that focused on getting a job done on time and safely. He truly believed there is a time for work and a time for play and the two do not mix. There is no doubt that Canadian National, Right-Of-Way Consulting, and George were all better because they had each other.

George’s biggest pride was his family. There was nothing he wouldn’t do for his daughters and grandchildren. He may have been called a “sucker” at times. His passions included fishing, hunting, spending time at deer camp and bickering with his cousin and best bud, Spud Woods. George was loved by so many and will be greatly missed by all. 

George is preceded in death by his parents, J.D. and Louise Burgess, his brothers Johnny Burgess and Billy Burgess, his sister Miriam Pace and his former wife Ouida Burgess. 

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Stevens Burgess, his two children, Alana (Clint) and Kristen (John), step-children, Bret Hart, Chrystal Coghlan and LeAnn Brister. He is also survived by his loving grandchildren, Hannah Terry (Webb), Mary Mobley, Caroline Gough, Case Lancaster, Christopher Hart, Shelby Johnson, Chynna Roberts, Mason Hart and Hadley Brister.

Visitation will be held at Mt. Olivet Methodist Church in Bentonia, MS on Monday, January 5th, at 9:30 a.m., with services to follow at 11:00 a.m. All arrangements are under the direction of Stricklin King Funeral Home. 

Pallbearers include Michael Burgess, Justin Burgess, Clint Lancaster, Christopher Hart, Spike Woods and Taylor Woods. Honorary pallbearers include Robert Stevens, Jr. and Spud Woods.