Lisa "Joy" Urrutia
Sep 13, 2025
Lisa "Joy" Urrutia, a beloved daughter, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away on September 13, 2025, at her home in Calhoun City, Mississippi. Born on April 24, 1966, in Calhoun City, MS.
Joy graduated from Bruce High School, where her vibrant personality began to shine. She was actively involved at Sarepta Baptist Church, a place that provided...
James Richard "Ricky" Tramel
Sep 12, 2025
James Richard "Ricky" Tramel, a beloved son, brother, and community member, passed away on September 12, 2025, at the age of 77 in his sister's home, where he had been since his last of many strokes nearly two years ago. Born on May 2, 1948, in Bruce, Mississippi, James lived a life rich in purpose and generosity, leaving an...
Phyllis Louise Kellum
Sep 11, 2025
Phyllis Louise Ellis Kellum was born on November 25, 1968 and gained her wings September 11, 2025. She was a proud mother to Burkely Kellum and Skylar Davis.
She worked hard for the last seven years to stay clean and sober for herself and her boys, whom she loved with all her heart. While in recovery she...
Mavis Ruth Johnson
Sep 9, 2025
Mavis Ruth Johnson, born on September 3, 1934, in Bruce, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025. She spent many devoted years working as a sales clerk in the retail industry, primarily at Kellwood, where her friendly demeanor and dedication to service earned her the affection of many.
Mavis was a proud mother to her three...
Audie Mae Garrett-Austin
Sep 8, 2025
Audie Mae Garrett-Austin, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, at the age of 99 years. Born on December 17, 1925, in Calhoun County, Mississippi to Collier Robie and Esther Lee Barefield Penion. She worked diligently as a factory worker in the glove factory and later at Glen Slacks in Bruce, Mississippi....
Bro. Paul Wade Morris
Sep 7, 2025
Bro. Paul Wade Morris, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away after an extended illness on September 7, 2025, at the age of 58 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. Born on July 13, 1967, in Vardaman, Mississippi to the late Thomas and Mary Morris, Paul lived a life dedicated to his family, faith, and service...
Ira Alfred Holland
Sep 6, 2025
Ira Alfred Holland, 87 of Bruce, Mississippi died on September 6, 2025, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo of a brief illness. He was born February 6, 1938, in Bruce to the late Ira J. Holland and Lyna Pearl McLaughlin Holland.
Alfred was a Graduate of Bruce High School class of 1956. He also served in the...
Odis Earl Mcgreger
Sep 5, 2025
Odis Earl McGreger (May 13, 1948 – September 5, 2025) entered into rest surrounded by his loving family on September 5, 2025. Earl was a man who found joy in life’s simplest gifts and gave of himself generously to everyone he met. Born and raised in Vardaman, he was the son of the late Odis Ezekial McGreger and Geraldine...
Barbara "Kay" Barefield
Aug 27, 2025
Barbara Kay Barefield, lovingly known to most as “Momma Kay,” entered her heavenly home with Jesus on August 27, 2025, at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, surrounded by her family she so dearly loved.
Born on July 20, 1945, to R.W. “Dub” and Lucille Morris, Kay grew up in the Ellard community on a small...
Patsy Goodson Beadle
Aug 23, 2025
With hearts full of love, we celebrate the life of Patsy Goodson Beadle, 85, of Texarkana, Arkansas, who went home to be with the Lord on August 23, 2025. Patsy was born on June 22, 1940, in Big Creek, Mississippi, to the late Eddie Washie Goodson and Minnie Ola Kennum Goodson . She was preceded in death by her...
Mary Jo Harrison Raley
Aug 20, 2025
Mary Jo Raley, of Bruce, MS. passed away on August 20, 2025, in North Mississippi Medical Center of Tupelo at the age of 82. Born on January 7, 1943, in Banner, Mississippi, Mary Jo spent her life embodying the values of love, faith, and encouragement.
A devoted member of Drivers Flat Baptist Church, Mary Jo found solace...
Edria Mooneyham Logan
Aug 16, 2025
Edria Elizabeth Mooneyham Logan, 89, passed away on August 16, 2025, at Baptist Memorial-Calhoun Nursing Home. Edria was born on September 27, 1935, to Robert Mooneyham and Vinnie Mooneyham.
She was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She spent many days working in her yard, flower beds, and gardening.
Edria is survived by her daughters...
Benford "Benny" Doler, Jr.
Aug 15, 2025
Benford Doler, Jr., 77, passed away on August 15, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Calhoun Nursing Home. Benny was born in Bruce, MS, on February 4, 1948, to Benford Doler, Sr. and Jewel Elizabeth Lyons Doler.
Benny was a graduate of Bruce High School. He found his life work as a trucker and a farmer and also worked...
Sherri Campbell Reed
Aug 10, 2025
Sherri Leigh Campbell Reed, an exuberant spirit and cherished member of her community, passed away at her home in Canton, GA after an extended illness on August 10, 2025, at the age of 62. Born on December 19, 1962 to John Thomas and Brenda Turner Campbell, Sherri filled the lives of those around her with joy, kindness, and love....
Gerald Doyle Hawkins
Aug 10, 2025
Gerald Doyle Hawkins passed away on August 10, 2025, at the age of 94. He was the son of Doyle Hawkins and Grace Gregg Hawkins of Vardaman, Mississippi. The many Hawkins families of Calhoun County are descendants of the Henry James (Hal) Hawkins' family that came to this area from Alabama in 1850.
Gerald was born and...
Reita Faye Baker
Aug 9, 2025
Reita Faye Baker, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, at Bruce Community Living Center at the age of 86. She was born on November 13, 1938, in Philadelphia, MS, and was a lifelong resident of Vardaman, MS, known for her warm spirit and dedication to her family and community.
Reita...
Arthur Wesson Newman
Aug 3, 2025
Arthur Wesson Newman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025 in Bruce Community Living Center, at the age of 80. Born on February 11, 1945, in Bruce, Mississippi, Arthur spent his life deeply rooted in his hometown, where he formed lasting connections and shared countless memories.
He is survived by...
James "Marcell" Poynor
Aug 1, 2025
James Marcell Poynor, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, was born on May 13, 1960, in Bruce, Mississippi . He passed away on August 1, 2025 at his home in Water Valley, MS.
Marcell was a man of many passions. He dedicated his career to the landscaping industry as a self-employed lawn care maintenance expert,...
Bonnie Elaine Todd
Jul 28, 2025
Bonnie Elaine Todd, age 81, of Bruce, Mississippi, passed away on July 28, 2025. Born on September 25, 1943, in Ellard, Mississippi, Bonnie was a cherished sister, mother, and grandmother. Known for her kind spirit and caring heart, she dedicated her life to nurturing her family and building connections within her community.
Bonnie was a proud homemaker...
Carole Jean Tims
Jul 26, 2025
Carole Jean Tims, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson after a brief illness. She was born July 6, 1938 in Bruce to the late parents of Rufus Burnham and Shirley Mooneyham Burnham.
Carole Jean was an active life long member of Bruce United...
