In the quiet community of Pelahatchie, Mississippi, the lives of a long-married couple came to a tragic end in the spring of 2019. On March 30th, 81-year-old Thomas “Gary” Everett and his 79-year-old wife, Linnie Burnham Everett, were found deceased in their home on J. Burnham Road in Scott County. The discovery sent ripples of shock and sorrow through the close-knit area where the couple was well-known and loved.
Investigations by local authorities painted a grim picture of the
events that transpired. It was determined that Thomas Gary Everett, a White male, was responsible for the death of his wife in what was described as a murder-suicide. According to the investigation, it is believed that Mr. Everett shot his bedridden wife before turning the firearm on himself. The motive behind this tragic decision was not publicly disclosed, leaving friends, family, and the wider community to grapple with the sudden and heartbreaking loss of two of its members.
In the aftermath of the incident, there were no arrests made or suspects sought, as the investigation concluded that the deaths were contained to the actions of Mr. and Mrs. Everett. The focus shifted from a criminal investigation to one of mourning and remembrance for a couple who had spent a lifetime together. Joint funeral services were held to honor their memory, bringing together those who knew them to share in their grief and celebrate the lives they had lived. The community was left to reconcile the loving memories of the couple with the devastating circumstances of their deaths.
