Chris Rutherford 1960-2025

VICKSBURG, Miss – Chris Rutherford, who was the pastry chef at Walnut Hills for many years, has died.

Christopher David Rutherford passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. He was 64 years old. He was born in Denver, Colorado on May 28, 1960, to Ronald and Mari Anne Gonzalez Rutherford. He enjoyed golfing, baking, reading and Denver Broncos football. He loved animals and was passionate about teaching junior golfing. 

He is preceded by his parents, Ronald Rutherford and Mari Anne Gonzalez Rutherford; brother, Randy Rutherford.

He is survived by his son, Parker Rutherford; daughter, Peyton Rutherford; brother, Ron Rutherford.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Glenwood Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Brian Parker. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Gardens Cemetery.