Mary Maher Doss
Mar 20, 2026
Mary Maher Doss, beloved wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away at her home in Bruce, MS, on March 20, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on December 6, 1958, in Somerville, TN, Mary spent her life serving others and nurturing her family. She was a proud Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with over 36 years in the healthcare...
Andrew Hollis Edwards Jr.
Mar 16, 2026
Andrew Hollis Edwards Jr., 89, of Banner, MS, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories, enduring friendships and a loving family that he held dear.
Andy was born November 5, 1936, in Oxford, MS, the third child to Andrew Hollis Edwards and Clarice Smith Edwards of Banner. He graduated from Bruce High School in...
Jerry Paul Adkins
Mar 10, 2026
Jerry Paul Adkins of Memphis, TN, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, TN, at the age of 82. Jerry was the son of Howard and Eula Adkins. He was born on August 25, 1943, in Bruce, Mississippi. Jerry attended Memphis Technical High School and graduated with the class of 1961. He proudly served...
William Fred Vanlandingham
Mar 9, 2026
William Fred Vanlandingham, age 91, of Vardaman, MS, passed away at his home in Vardaman March 9, 2026. He was born on November 9, 1934, in Vardaman, MS to Juit Lee and Monnie Mae Vanlandingham.
A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Fred served his country honorably, exhibiting the bravery and commitment that defined his life. He spent many years...
Rachel Taylor Wiggins
Mar 8, 2026
Rachel Elaine Taylor Wiggins, age 74, of West Memphis, Arkansas passed away on March 8, 2026, in Jonesboro, Arkansas at St. Bernards Medical Center Hospice. Born on April 15, 1951, in Calhoun County, Mississippi, to Simon Claudie Taylor and Hazel Coleman Taylor Newman.Rachel devoted her life to caregiving, serving as a nursing aide at Yalobusha County Nursing Home, where her...
Ida Belle Morgan
Mar 4, 2026
Ida Belle Morgan, 100, passed away at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo on March 4, 2026. She was born June 3, 1925, in the Mount Tabor Community. Ida married Howard R. Morgan on June 29, 1946. They were married for 61 years, until his death on July 28, 2007.
Ida was a devoted member of Parker Baptist Church since 1946....
Marvin Franklin Brown
Mar 2, 2026
Marvin Franklin Brown of Derma, MS passed away on March 2, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on February 22, 1950, in Vardaman, Mississippi to Travis and Abbie Brown.Marvin is survived by his three children: Erica (Brooks) Vanderpoel of Derma, MS, Christopher (Tiffany) Brown of Guntown, MS, and Stephen Brown of Corinth, MS. He cherished his grandchildren: Madison Brown,...
Kenneth Wayne Liles
Mar 1, 2026
Kenneth Wayne Liles, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on March 1, 2026, in his beloved home in Bruce, Mississippi at the age of 78. Born on June 28, 1947, in Bruce to George and Helen Liles.Kenneth is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Mary Ann Wilder Liles. He and Mary Ann married on...
Gary Paul Howell
Feb 26, 2026
Gary Paul Howell passed away at Saint Frances Hospital in Memphis, TN on February 26, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on August 28, 1938, in Clarington, OH, Gary lived a life dedicated to his family, his country, and his passions.Gary proudly served 20 years in the United States Navy. His 20 years of service were marked by a...
Dr. Rufus Robert Burnham Jr.
Feb 22, 2026
Dr. Rufus Robert "Bob" Burnham Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and minister, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, in Marion, Arkansas, at the age of 72. Born on April 18, 1953, in Bruce, Mississippi, Dr. Bob was a dedicated servant of God and a devoted member of the community. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to...
Kathryn Estelle Conner Spruill
Feb 15, 2026
Kathryn Estelle Conner Spruill, born on October 13, 1932, in Water Valley, Mississippi, passed away on February 15, 2026, in her home in Calhoun City, Mississippi. She lived a life filled with love, dedication, and commitment to her family, spending many years employed at Kellwood Garment Co. in Coffeeville, MS.Kathryn is survived by her children: Brenda (Bill) Holcomb of Rose...
James Larry Smallwood
Feb 13, 2026
James "Larry" Smallwood, 80, of Horn Lake, Mississippi, passed away at Harbor View Post Acute in Memphis, TN, on February 13, 2026. Larry was born on May 27, 1945, in Bruce, MS.Larry was a loving father and a proud grandpa. He loved working in his shop, making birdhouses and woodwork items. He enjoyed going to the local festivals to sell...
Charlene Winter
Feb 12, 2026
Charlene Winter, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, at Baptist Hospital in Calhoun City, MS, at the age of 90. She was born on December 29, 1935, in Bruce, Mississippi, where she resided her entire life.Charlene was a cherished member of her family and is survived by her daughters, Wanda Patterson of Bruce,...
Velma Jean Hocutt
Feb 12, 2026
Velma Jean Murphree Hocutt, 84, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Grenada Health and Rehab in Grenada, MS. Jean was a longtime resident of Grenada, Mississippi.Jean devoted more than 50 years of her life to nursing and caring for others, a profession she truly loved. She faithfully served for 41 years at the Grenada Rehabilitation Center, which was...
Bonnie Sue Effie Blount
Feb 11, 2026
Bonnie Sue Effie Blount, of Bruce, MS departed this life at Bruce Community Living Center on February 11, 2026, at the age of 73. Born to Floyd and Annie Gann on April 4, 1952, Bonnie lived a vibrant life filled with love and devotion to her family and friends.Bonnie is survived by her beloved husband, William Blount; her daughter, Susan...
Kenneth Charles Moss
Feb 3, 2026
Kenneth Charles Moss, 80, of Bruce, MS. born on May 25, 1945, in San Antonio, Texas, left this world on February 3, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Calhoun City, Mississippi. A dedicated father, beloved grandfather, and cherished brother, Kenneth's life was a testament to hard work, love, and the simple joys of life.Kenneth served honorably in the U.S. Army,...
Frank Matthew Powell
Feb 2, 2026
Frank Matthew Powell, age 68, of Grenada, MS, passed away on February 2, 2026.Known to many as Franky, he was truly one of a kind. He grew up in Houlka, MS a place that always remained part of who he was. Frank had a unique spirit-creative, inventive, and endlessly curious. He loved collecting, working on projects, and finding solutions where...
Evelyn Joan Easley
Jan 28, 2026
Evelyn Joan Easley, 90, of Bruce, MS. passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026 at Baptist Memorial Hospital of Oxford, MS. Born into a world that she would later fill with love and kindness, Joan lived a life marked by her compassionate spirit and unwavering dedication to her family.
Joan is survived by her two daughters, Barbara (Larry) Spratlin of Murfreesboro,...
Esteban Pachecano Murillo
Jan 27, 2026
Esteban Pachecano Murillo, 64. of Vardaman, MS. Esteban was born on September 2, 1961, in Santo Domingo, San Luis PotosÃ, Mexico. He departed this world on January 27, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and dedication as a carpenter in the construction industry. He was known for his skilled craftsmanship and his unwavering commitment to providing for his...
Jane Langston Plunk
Jan 23, 2026
Jane Langston Plunk, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, departed this life on January 23, 2026, at the age of 83, at her home in Bruce, MS. She was born on July 19, 1942 in Columbia, MS. Jane was a graduate of Hub High School in Hub, Mississippi and was a member of Bruce First Baptist Church. Jane...
