Obituaries

Apr 14, 2024

Christopher "Chris" Lee Penick, 41, was born on February 18, 1983, in Grenada, MS to Amanda Lollar Logan and Gary Lee Penick.  Chris passed this earthly life to soon on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at his residence in Vardaman, MS. Chris was a graduate of Vardaman High School, class of 2001 and Northeast Mississippi Community College.  He was a...

Apr 6, 2024

Harvis Gene Langford, 87, passed away on April 6, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Calhoun in Calhoun City, MS. Gene was born on June 12, 1936, in Derma, MS to the late Sherman Alford Langford and Eula Mae Vanlandingham Langford.

He spent many years as a copartner of Langford and Sons Contractors working as a carpenter. He loved...

Apr 5, 2024

Bruce – Deane Edward Rapp, 76, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024 in Bruce, MS.  Deane was born April 13, 1947 to Edward D and Ethel J Quick Rapp.  Ed was a Baptist minister and their family traveled across the United States many years as Ed helped establish many new churches.  When Deane was 13 the family moved to...

Apr 5, 2024

Harold Dean Mann, 71, of Bruce, MS, departed from this life on Friday, April 05, 2024, at his home in Bruce, MS. He was born on January 08, 1953, in Oxford, MS to the late Richard Ivan Mann and Erma Beatrice Perkins Mann.

Harold was an insurance agent for American General. Harold also worked at Aron's Used...

Apr 5, 2024

Dr. Jonathan Chad Williams, 43, of Starkville, MS, passed away on April 5, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle in Columbus, MS.

Dr. Williams was born on January 5, 1981, in Tupelo, MS, to Joel Inmon Williams and Bonnie Aston Williams.

As a child he was determined to be a doctor and would not let...

Apr 1, 2024

Tony Edward (Tone-Tone) Moore, 59, passed away on April 1, 2024, at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Tony was born on September 6, 1964, in Vardaman, MS to Johnathon Moore and Mary Alice Baker McDonald.

He graduated from Vardaman High School in 1982. Tony served his country by serving in the US Army.  After four...

Apr 1, 2024

Larry Goodwin, 75, of Banner passed away on April 1, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was born on February 18, 1949 in Bruce, MS, to the late Glady Goodwin and Marie Miller. He worked for many years finishing concrete and logging. Larry is survived by a sister, Gladis Kay Ray of Hardinsburg, KY, sons, Randy...

Mar 31, 2024

Charles Howe, 77 of Calhoun City peacefully departed from this world on March 31, 2024, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. He was born on July 30, 1946, in Ontario California, to the late Cleo Robert Howe and Helen Covington Howe.

Throughout his life, Charles demonstrated unwavering dedication and commitment. He served in the U.S. Marines...

Mar 30, 2024

Doris Hamilton, 88, passed away on March 30, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Nursing Home in Calhoun City, MS. She was born on May 20, 1935 in Vardaman, MS, to Victor Harrell and Vera Ellen Harrell. Doris was very dedicated member of Vardaman First Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School Teacher for forty two years. She was...

Mar 23, 2024

Virginia Dianne Goodwin, 74, passed away on March 23, 2024, in Baptist Memorial Hospital of Oxford, MS. She was born on January 8, 1950 in Bruce, MS, to Rex Massey and Mary Massey. Dianne is survived by Randy Goodwin - son, of Houlka, Jeff Goodwin - son, of Grenada, Montana Goodwin - grandchild, of Calhoun City, Dillon Hardin -...

Mar 21, 2024

Martha Nell Martin, 95, passed this earthly life on Thursday, March 20, 2024, at Baptist Desoto Hospital in Southaven.  She was born in Vardaman, August 21, 1928, to the late Bedford Forrest Spratlin and Pearl Hollingsworth Spratlin.

Martha Nell was a devoted member of Vardaman First Baptist Church where she participated in all church activities and especially...

Mar 21, 2024

Larry Dale Blackwelder, 78, passed away on March 21, 2024, in at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Larry was born on March 5, 1946, to the late Frank Blackwelder and Ora Lee Turner Blackwelder. Larry served his country as a member of the National Guard. He was the Public Works Director for the city of Bruce for...

Mar 18, 2024

Billy Steve Goodson, 69, was born in Bruce, MS, on Monday, May 3, 1954, to the late Billy Gene Goodson and Doris Clanton Goodson. He died on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Calhoun, in Calhoun City, MS, after a long illness.

Billy Steve was a graduate of Calhoun City High School (class of 1972) and...

Mar 18, 2024

Edna Mae Tedder Gray, 79, of Vardaman, MS, departed from this life on Monday, March 18, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. She was born on November 02, 1944, in Vardaman, MS to the late George Edward Tedder and Ruby Dean Langford Tedder.

Edna will be remembered for her dedicated service as a secretary...

Mar 16, 2024

Erma Faye Owens Shankle, 79, passed away on March 16, 2024, at her home in Duncan Hill Community.

Erma was born on October 20, 1944, in the New Liberty Community to the late Lee Ander Owens and Rosie Idell Tallent Owens.  She was a member of Second Baptist Church of Calhoun City. Erma is survived by her...

Mar 15, 2024

Carolyn Sue Easley went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS, on March 15, 2024. Carolyn, 82, was born on April 19, 1941, to the late Minard "Babe" Pfeffer and Ida Mae Olree Pfeffer in Memphis, TN. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmommy and friend. Carolyn attended Memphis...

Mar 13, 2024

Earl Norwood Walker, 80 of Bruce passed away on Wednesday March 13, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Nursing Home in Calhoun City, MS. He was born on March 8, 1944 in Mobile, Al.

Earl proudly served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Prior to retirement he worked at Ingalls Ship Building for many...

Mar 8, 2024

Charles Steven Melton, 66, passed away on March 8, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North MS in Oxford.  He was born on December 10, 1957, to the late Charles William Melton and Mayford Bumgart Melton.

Charles worked in furniture industry until his retirement.  He loved to fish, admire old cars, and attend car shows.  He also loved his...

Mar 7, 2024

Sarah Evelyn Stacks Edwards was born to the late Thomas Jefferson Stacks and Evelyn Bedford Stacks on August 20, 1951, in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. She graduated from Sandwich High School in 1969 and attended Blue Mountain College in Blue Mountain, Mississippi. Sarah married the love of her life, Larry Edwards on May 30, 1971. They were blessed with 3...

Mar 3, 2024

Daniel Don Countiss, 86, passed away on March 3, 2024, at The Pinnacle in Oxford, MS.

Don was born on June 17, 1937, to the late Daniel Dewitt and Margaret Abbigail Coston Countiss in Bruce, MS. He worked at Ferguson Sawmill until his retirement. He was a member of the Bruce United Methodist Church. He enjoyed sports...