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Northern Mississippi Obituaries
Larry Frank Bennett
Jan 11, 2024
Larry Frank Bennett, 75, of Bruce, MS, departed from this life on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was born on November 07, 1948, in Bruce, MS to the late William Frank Bennett and Dollie Maudine Edwards.
Larry attended Bruce High School and was part of the class of 1966. He...
Mattie Louise Hill Buchanan
Jan 7, 2024
Devoted Christian, wife, mother, and grandmother, Mattie Louise Hill Buchanan, 78, of Bruce, Mississippi passed away peacefully at her home and entered Heaven’s gates singing on January 7, 2024.
Louise was born on November 8, 1945 to Luster Alvin Hill and Ruby Pearl Hill of Calhoun County, Mississippi. She devoted her life to caring for others and...
Barbara Swanson
Jan 5, 2024
Barbara Ruth Tutor Swanson, 75, of Pittsboro departed from this life on Friday, January 5, 2024, at her home. She was born on May 7, 1948 in Calhoun County to the late Elvis Mitchell Tutor and Vernice Gregory Tutor.
Barbara loved to work. She enjoyed her family and friends. She loved her lilies and her garden. She...
Tony Max Cain
Dec 29, 2023
Tony Max Cain, 67, of Banner departed from this life on Friday, December 29, 2023, at his home in Banner, MS. He was born on September 16, 1956, in Oxford, MS to the late Kenneth Cain and Doris Maxine Cain.
Tony, was a retired logger from Cain and Cain Logging Company. He loved being outside, hunting, looking...
Ronald Clinton "Unc" Jenkins Sr.
Dec 26, 2023
Ronald Clinton "Unc" Jenkins, 81, of Banner passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. He was born on July 08, 1942, in Banner, MS, to the late Clinton Henry Jenkins and Bernice Lee Shields.
Ronald served his country and state by serving in the Mississippi National Guard for four years. He was the owner...
Zelma Lou Hardin-Shepard
Dec 11, 2023
Zelma Loucille Hardin-Shepard, 96, of Vardaman, departed from this life on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. She was born on July 09, 1927, in Vardaman to the late Zelma B. Casey and Edith Maddox Casey.
Zelma Lou was a homemaker and a mother. She spent her time looking after the needs of...
Angela Carol Bennett
Dec 8, 2023
Angela Carol Bennett, 54, of Calhoun City, departed from this life on Friday, December 08, 2023, at Baptist Calhoun Hospital in Calhoun City. She was born on March 26, 1969, in Vardaman, to the late Willie Jean Hardin Reynolds.
Angie spent many seasons of life keeping children. She was the Mother of her extended children that she...
Aubrey Leigha Berryhill
Dec 4, 2023
Aubrey Leigha Berryhill, 19, of Banner, departed from this life on Monday, December 04, 2023, at her home in Banner, MS. She was born on January 02, 2004 in Oxford, MS, to Adam Lee Berryhill and Shanna Layne Randall McCord.
Aubrey worked as a sales clerk. She loved music and singing. Aubrey had a beautiful voice. She...
Janie May Lou Burks
Nov 29, 2023
Janie Lou May Burks, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2023, in Vicksburg, Mississippi at the age of 82. She was born on March 2, 1941, in Bruce, Mississippi.
Janie devoted her life to her children and grandchildren, finding her utmost happiness and fulfillment in their presence. She had a passion for...
Benny Franklin Goodman
Nov 28, 2023
Benny Franklin Goodman, 74, of Abbeville, MS, departed from this life at his home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. He was born on January 31, 1949, in Memphis, TN, to the late Milburn Louis Goodman and Mary Emojean Miller Goodman.
Benny spent many seasons of life as an auto mechanic. Benny also served his country in the...
Dora Ann Mize
Nov 28, 2023
Dora Ann Mize 91 of Hollister, MO passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
Ann was known by "Mamaw" to all who knew her. She enjoyed spending time with her family, going to Branson shows, puzzles and playing cards. Ann was born on July 7, 1932 in Chickasaw County, MS.
...Dovie Aleene Kelley
Nov 28, 2023
Dovie Aleene Kelley, 91, of Banner, MS, departed from this life on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Landmark Health and Rehab of Desoto. She was born on February 02, 1932, in Calhoun County to the late Charlie Harrison and Tishie Lou Strickland Harrison.
Aleene worked at Kellwood Company and Glenn Slacks. She was a member of Banner...
Rosa Helen "Nunna" Lowrimore
Nov 27, 2023
Rosa Helen "Nunna” Lowrimore, 88, of Big Creek, MS, departed from this life on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Baptist Calhoun Nursing Home in Calhoun City. She was born on November 30, 1934, in Yalobusha County to the late Joseph P. Lowrimore and Ruby Alma Dixon Lowrimore.
Helen was a graduate of Coffeeville High School Class of...
Kimberly Dana White
Nov 27, 2023
Kimberly Dana White, 53, of Calhoun City, MS, departed from this life on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, TX. She was born on July 13, 1970, in Batesville, MS to the late Dearl Glenn Cook and Linda Dell Wimberly Cook.
Kim worked as a cashier. She always greeted one with a...
James Wesley Simmons
Nov 22, 2023
James Wesley Simmons, 81, of Vardaman, MS, departed from this life on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at his home in Vardaman. He was born on October 06, 1942, in Sabougla, MS to the late George Wesley Simmons and Irene Howell Simmons.
James served his country by serving in the National Guard for eight years. He then worked...
Clairesia Dianne Gann
Nov 20, 2023
Clairesia Dianne Fulgham Gann, 56, of Calhoun City, MS, departed from this life on Monday, November 21, 2023, at her home in Calhoun City, MS. She was born on January 25, 1967, in Eupora to the late Joseph Mancel Fulgham and Julia Dianne Bright.
Clairesia spent her days as a homemaker looking after the needs of her...
Bobbie Lee Spratlin
Nov 20, 2023
Bobbie Lee Spratlin, 90, of Vardaman, departed from this life on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Trace Health and Rehab in Houston, MS. He was born on May 07, 1933, in Calhoun County to the late Lonnie Spratlin and Earline Sullivan Spratlin.
Bobbie served his country by serving in the United States Army. He served during the...
Larry "Burger" David Bailey
Nov 20, 2023
Larry "Burger" David Bailey, 64, of Vardaman, departed from this life on Monday, November 21, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was born on February 16, 1959, in Vardaman to the late Jake Bailey and Sarah Greene Bailey.
"Burger" grew up in Vardaman; he graduated from Vardaman High School in 1977. After graduating he...
Robbie M. Greenwood
Nov 20, 2023
Robbie Myrtibeth Greenwood, 92, of Bruce, departed from this life on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Bruce Community Living Center. She was born on September 02, 1931, in Wills Point, TX to the late Robert David Jones and Lottie Porter Jones.
Robbie was a homemaker that spent her time seeking after the needs of others. She proved...
Clarice P. Spradling
Nov 19, 2023
Mary “Clarice” Parker Spradling
Mary Clarice Parker Spradling passed away peacefully on the morning of November 19, 2023. Her death leaves a tremendous void in the lives of her friends and family, but we are all grateful for the wonderful memories she left with us. Clarice was born on November 30, 1928 in Vardaman, Mississippi. She was...
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