Obituaries

Mar 1, 2024

Coleman Mann, 98, of Bruce passed away on March 1, 2024, at the State Veterans home in Oxford, MS. He was born on May 25, 1925 in Calhoun County, MS, to Richard Mann and Annie Winter Mann. Coleman proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. and...

Feb 29, 2024

Gloria Jean Rose Bryant, 75, passed away on February 29, 2024, at her home in Bruce, MS.

Gloria was born on July 3, 1948, in Dixon, MO, to the late Everald Rose and Betty Mae Rose.

She was a member of First Baptist Church, Bruce.  She was a homemaker and spent many years cleaning the...

Feb 26, 2024

Raymond Wayne Morgan, 88, went to his heavenly home on February 26, 2024, at the State Veterans Home in Oxford, MS. Wayne was born on January 4, 1936 in Reid Community, MS, to Vernon Morgan and Parthenia Oliver Morgan. He proudly served his county in the United States Army. Wayne loved spending time with his grandchildren. He would take...

Feb 26, 2024

Norma Cain, 74, passed away on February 26, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Nursing Home in Calhoun City, MS. Norma born on June 16, 1949 in Bruce, MS, to Albert Martin and Eva Martin. She was employed at Wal-Mart until her retirement. Norma is survived by her sister Vickie Hayles of Houlka, and a niece, Carla McKinney of Houlka. Norma...

Feb 24, 2024

Richard Thacker, 65, passed away on February 24, 2024, in Pittsboro, MS.

Richard was born on January 27, 1959, in Calhoun City, MS, to Dick Martin Thacker and Ruby Brumley Thacker. Richard was a member of Faith Baptist Church and was a Mason. He was a truck driver for Helena Chemical. In his spare time, he loved...

Feb 23, 2024

Binnie Gerald Thompson, 81, passed away on February 23, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North MS, in Oxford, MS.

Binnie was born on April 5, 1942, in the Pine Valley Community to the late Herman and Floy Mae Thompson. He was a 1961 graduate of Bruce High School and served his country in the National Guard. He married...

Feb 16, 2024

James Norris King, 93, passed away on February 16, 2024, at his home in Bruce, MS. He was born on May 15, 1930, in Water Valley, MS, to the late C. V. and Ethel King.

On December 24, 1947, he married Jeanette Collins. They were married 70 years at the time of her death.

He...

Feb 12, 2024

Houlka, MS - Joe Ottis Tallent, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and member of the community, passed away on February 12, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on October 1, 1944, in Calhoun County, Mississippi, Joe was a hardworking and dedicated individual, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and kindness.

Joe was known for his passion...

Feb 11, 2024

Billy Van James, 81, passed away on February 11, 2024, at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Billy Van was born in Chickasaw County on July 11, 1942, to the late William Van and Mary Bell Lester James.

Billy Van served his country in the US Army after graduating from Houlka High School.  He attended Northwest...

Feb 10, 2024

Michael Wayne Quarles, 63, passed away on February 10, 2024, at the VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS.

Michael was born on March 24, 1960, in Houston, MS to the late Wayne and Wanda Gill Quarles.

He was a Veteran of the US Army. Michael worked on oil rigs, was a tugboat operator and could...

Feb 7, 2024

Alvin Wallace Blount of Bruce, MS. a devoted son, beloved father, and skilled mechanic, passed away on February 7, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on July 4, 1946, in North Dakota, Alvin was known for his passion for collecting antique cars and his unwavering dedication to his craft.

Alvin, a true automotive enthusiast, spent countless...

Feb 7, 2024

Jennie Sue Hardin Tedder, 94, passed away on February 7, 2024, at her home in Vardaman, MS.

Jennie was born on August 25, 1929, in Calhoun City to the late David Lonnie Hardin and Clytee Moore Hardin.

She was a member of Midway Baptist Church. She enjoyed working in her flower beds and housekeeping.  She...

Feb 2, 2024

Samuel Paul Tutor, Sr., 57, of Bruce, MS, departed from this life on Friday, February 02, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital- Golden Triangle, in Columbus, MS. He was born on October 14, 1966, in Vardaman, MS to the late Paul Laderle Tutor and Marjorie Johnson Tutor.

Sam was the owner and operator of Paul's Tire. In his...

Feb 2, 2024

Sarah Gwendolyn Jones, 70, passed away on February 2, 2024, at her home in Houlka, MS. Sarah was born on May 22, 1953, in Calhoun County to the late Leslie Lamar Jones and Evelene Schwalenburg Jones.

Sarah is survived by her sister-in-law Rosie Lynn Jones of Houston, MS; nieces: Sherry (Jerry) Russell of Pontotoc, MS: Lana (Kenneth)...

Jan 31, 2024

Mattie Virginia Vanlandingham, 94, passed away on January 31, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North MS in Oxford, MS. Virginia was born on October 26, 1929, in Yalobusha County to Raymond and Cora McKibben. She graduated from Ellard High School in 1946. She held many jobs in her life from working at Glenn Slacks Garment Factory, Fred's Dollar Store, Kwiky...

Jan 30, 2024

Candi Nix Barnhill, 50, of Pontotoc, MS, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. She was born on February 02, 1973, in Greenville, SC to the late Jess Leonard Nix and Betty Watkins Nix.

Candi will always be remembered for her kind heart, unwavering faith, and the love she shared...

Jan 23, 2024

Rev. Billy Joe Beckett, 93, passed away on January 23, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North MS in Oxford, MS. He was born on April 30, 1930, to Thomas and Vallie Beckett in Bruce, MS.

Bro. Beckett served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He obtained a master's degree in forestry and earned a...

Jan 23, 2024

Robert James May 82,of Bruce peacefully passed away at his home on January 23, 2024, at the age of 82. Born in Pontotoc on April 23, 1941, to the late Dow May and Myrl Bramlett May.

James served his country with honor and bravery as a member of the United States Army. Enlisting on September 30, 1962....

Jan 16, 2024

Gwendolyn Sue Wright Logan (DOB 9/15/1942 - age 81), of Tupelo, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the North Mississippi Medical Center Hospice Unit on January 16, 2024.

Sue is survived by her husband of 59 ½ years, Robert C. “Blue” Logan, Sr.; two sons and their families: Robert Clark...

Jan 14, 2024

Leslie Ivan Hughes, 63, of Calhoun City, passed away on January 14, 2024, at Baptist Nursing Home-Calhoun City.

Leslie was born on June 19, 1960, to the late Charles Elmer and Eva Lois Martin Hughes in Magee, MS.

He was the Dean of Learning Resources at East Central Community College until his retirement.  He had...