Sue Fowler's Brother Dies

 Thomas McNamara Obituary

Thomas Ray "Tommy" McNamara – age 77, a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and a resident of Mobile, Alabama, died Saturday, August 3, 2024, at a local hospice facility. Mr. McNamara was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick.
Tommy was preceded in death by his wife, Sherilyn McNamara. He is survived by two sons, Michael (Kathy) McNamara of Mobile, Alabama, and William Joseph (Darice) McNamara of Newton, Alabama; five grandchildren, Daniel (Sofie) McNamara, Marissa (Alex) Smith, Meghan McNamara, Liam McNamara, and Joey McNamara; four great-grandchildren, Dean McNamara (Sofie and Daniel), Samuel McNamara (Sofie and Daniel) Evangeline Smith and Aurora Smith (Marissa and Alex); four sisters, Sue Fowler (Class of 1959) of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Mary Carol McNamara and Barbara McNamara of Jefferson, Louisiana, and Deborah McNamara of Medford, Oregon; one brother, Albert L. McNamara; nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Tommy's life motto – "May those who love us love us. And those that don't love us, may God turn their hearts. And if He doesn't turn their hearts, may He turn their ankles so we'll know them by their limping." – An Old Celtic Blessing.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Ascension Funeral Home, 1016 Hillcrest Road, Mobile, Alabama 36695. A private graveside service will be held at Springhill Memorial Gardens.

Thoughts and prayers for the family at this time.

Howard Hennessey Found Deceased

A missing Vicksburg man, 48-year-old Howard Hendren Hennessey, was found deceased off Rice Road in Ridgeland, MS, on August 7, 2024.

Hennessey's body was discovered by a surveyor, according to Ridgeland Police Chief Brian Myers.  Hennessey had been at the location for "some time," possibly for at least four weeks, and was decomposed. 

The Ridgeland Police Department, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation Crime Scene Unit, Reservoir Police, and Park Rangers responded to the scene.  The missing Vicksburg man was reported missing on July 13, 2024.  He was last seen in a 2019 white Honda Ridgeline.

We appreciate your prayers for Johnny Hennessey (Class of 1959) and his family during this difficult time.