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William Jerry Sumrall

Case from Meridian, MS dated May 04, 2021

Victim Details

William Jerry Sumrall

Male

White / Caucasian

Meridian

MS

2021-05-04

65

William

Jerry Sumrall

07/20/2026

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In the quiet, unincorporated community of Russell, just outside of Meridian, Mississippi, a tragic event unfolded on May 4, 2021, ending the life of 65-year-old William Jerry Sumrall. A White male, Mr. Sumrall was a truck driver for Howard Industries and was known for his love of the outdoors, particularly fishing and hunting. He was a father and a grandfather, cherished by his family who would remember him as a man of Christian faith.

On that Tuesday, the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Offi ...
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  • https://www.wtok.com: Sheriff: Woman kills ex-husband in Russell murder-suicide
  • William Sumrall Obituary 2021 - Ott & Lee Funeral Homes
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    It's such a sad situation for both families involved. William and Frankie seemed to have had a compl... ...Read More
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