Ronald Clarion Wallace
Apr 22, 2026
Ronald Clarion Wallace, age 70, of Oxford, Mississippi, passed away at his home on April 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 5, 1956, in Batesville, Mississippi, Ronald was the son of Faye Thompson Clark and the late R.C. Wallace. He was a proud graduate of South Panola High School, class of 1974, and held an Associate's...
Mary Lee Ferguson
Apr 21, 2026
Mary Lee Ferguson of Vardaman, MS, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on April 21, 2026, at the age of 69, at Baptist Memorial Hospital Calhoun in Calhoun City, Mississippi. Born on August 30, 1956, in Vardaman, MS, she dedicated her life to caring for others, both in her personal life and her career.Mary proudly owned and operated Big...
Sherrie Winter Ledbetter
Apr 21, 2026
Sherrie Michelle Winter Ledbetter of Coffeeville, MS, born on June 10, 1965, in Bruce, Mississippi, passed away on April 21, 2026, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS, at the age of 60. She was the daughter of the late Denzil Winter and JoAnn Winter.Sherrie served as an Office Manager for Dr. Bruce Longest at Bruce Family...
Deborah Gean Taylor
Apr 20, 2026
Deborah Gean Taylor passed away at her home in Vardaman, MS, on April 20, 2026, at the age of 65. She was born on July 1, 1960, in Water Valley, MS, and was a long-time resident of Vardaman. Deborah touched the lives of many during her years working as a waitress in the hospitality industry, where her warm spirit and...
Dennis Alan Simpson
Apr 20, 2026
Dennis Alan Simpson, who departed this life on April 20, 2026, at the age of 64. Born on June 9, 1961, in Dallas, Texas, Dennis spent much of his life in Calhoun City, Mississippi, where he established roots and formed meaningful connections in the community.Dennis was a proud graduate of Calhoun City High School, Class of 1979, and went on...
Fredrick G Hawkins
Apr 17, 2026
Fredrick G. Hawkins, a beloved member of the Bruce, Mississippi community, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026, at the age of 97. Born on February 23, 1929, he dedicated his life to hard work and family, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion.Fred was a proud dairy farmer whose commitment to agriculture shaped not only his life but...
Patsy Joy Hollingsworth
Apr 17, 2026
Patsy Joy Blue Hollingsworth of Vardaman, MS passed away at her home on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the age of 86. She was born on December 31, 1939, in Vardaman, Mississippi, to the late Bill and Yvalette Blue.
Patsy was a homemaker that devoted her time to looking after the needs of her family. Patsy filled her days with creativity,...
Darlene Pettit
Apr 8, 2026
Darlene Pettit of Banner, MS went to her heavenly home on April 8, 2026, after enduring several months of challenging illnesses and setbacks. Born September 9, 1970 in Pontotoc MS, she was the daughter of James Pettit and Jettie Hill Pettit.
Darlene was salutatorian of The Bruce High School Class of 1988. She also received numerous scholastic honors. Darlene attended Northwest...
Elizabeth Anne Morgan
Apr 5, 2026
Elizabeth Anne Morgan, lovingly known as "Miss Anne," passed away at her home on April 5, 2026, at the age of 85. She was born on November 15, 1940, in Derma, Mississippi, and spent her later years in Vardaman, where she created a warm and loving home for her family. Anne married the love of her life, Howard Morgan, in...
Phyllis Lynn Patterson
Apr 1, 2026
Phyllis Lynn Patterson, born on December 13, 1957, in Pontotoc, Mississippi, passed away at her home on April 1, 2026, at the age of 68. She was a resident of Houlka, Mississippi, where she lived a life filled with love and happiness.Phyllis was married to her beloved husband, Scott Patterson, for 16 years, sharing a life rich with cherished memories and...
Jo Ann Denley
Mar 29, 2026
Jo Ann Denley, longtime managing editor of The Calhoun County Journal, passed away Sunday, March 29 at Baptist Hospital in Oxford.
Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1 at 1 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at 3 p.m. at Parker Memorial Funeral Home in Bruce. Burial will take place in Bruce Cemetery with Don Ball, Mac Burnett, Scott...
Teresa Ann Waigand
Mar 28, 2026
Teresa Ann Waigand, age 56, of Banner, Mississippi, passed away on March 28, 2026. Born on January 25, 1970, in Wisconsin.Teresa enjoyed knitting, artwork, and creating beautiful picture collages that captured the moments that mattered most and attended church at Faith Baptist Church.Teresa is survived by husband, Norman Dennis Stone; her children, Augustin "Tony" (Stephanie) Delgado of Derma, MS, Jeovoni...
James Lynn Bennett
Mar 26, 2026
James Lynn Bennett, a devoted family man and respected member of the community, passed away on March 26, 2026, at his home in Southaven, Mississippi at the age of 71, just days shy of his 52nd wedding anniversary with his devoted wife, Sharon Bennett and his children, grandchildren, and a nephew. He was born on May 6, 1954, in Memphis,...
Emma Jean Taylor
Mar 26, 2026
Emma Jean Taylor, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, at the age of 84 In North Mississippi Medical Center of Tupelo. Born on July 19, 1941, in Potlockney, MS, she gracefully embraced a life filled with love and service, leaving behind a legacy that will forever remain in the...
Miss Greyson McCoy Westberry
Mar 21, 2026
Miss Greyson McCoy Westberry, a beloved young soul, passed away on March 21, 2026, at the tender age of six. Born on August 12, 2019, in Rankin County, Mississippi, Greyson lived most of her brief yet cherished life in Polkville, Mississippi. Her presence was a bright light in her family and community, and she is deeply mourned by all who...
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...
