Obituaries

Jul 20, 2024

Christopher Sean 'Pop Pop' Harrison, 53, passed away on July 20, 2024, at his home in Calhoun City, MS. He was born on December 1, 1970, in Bruce, MS to the late Nathan Bryan Harrison and Sandra Carol Baker Johnson.

He was a graduate of Vardaman High School class of 1988 and attended Ole Miss and Holmes...

Jul 18, 2024

Opal Langston Gordon, 103, passed this earthly life to gain her heavenly peace Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Floyd Dyer Nursing Home in Houston. MS. She was born in Calhoun County on April 7, 1921, to the late Gilbert Lee Langston and Pearl Edna Hicks Langston.

Opal was a dedicated and faithful member of Pleasant Grove Baptist...

Jul 16, 2024

Travis Larue McCain Jr.66, of Randolph departed this world on July 16, 2024. Born on June 11, 1958, in Tylertown, MS, Travis Jr. leaves behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and love.

Having grown up in Mississippi, Travis Jr. forged a successful career in the lumber industry, working diligently at McCain Woodyard and McCain Logging. His...

Jul 14, 2024

Cassie Jean Ferguson Bryant, of Pittsboro, MS, passed away on July 14, 2024, at the age of 58. She was born on February 1, 1966, in Tupelo, MS, to her parents, and she would go on to lead a life filled with love, dedication, and compassion.

Cassie retired as a Payroll Clerk at the Calhoun County Chancery...

Jul 14, 2024

Irma Jean Landreth Stribling, 92, passed this earthly life on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Specialty Hospital in Jackson Tennessee.  She was born in Coffeeville, MS on February 16, 1932, to the late Alvin Landreth and Mamie Wright Landreth.

Irma was a graduate of Ellard High School.  She was an accounting clerk for Webster Pharmaceutical, Parts Incorporated,...

Jul 14, 2024

Cheryl Seal Burnett passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024 at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, Mississippi.  She was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on January 9, 1951 to Juanita and Gilbert Seal and was raised on a farm in the Cumberland Mountains of Speedwell, Tennessee.  After graduating from Powell Valley High School, she earned a Bachelor of Science in...

Jul 13, 2024

James Ladell Listenbee, 64, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 13, 2024.  He was born in Bruce to the late parents of Little Tom Listenbee and Della Frances Tutor Listenbee.

Ladell was a graduate of Bruce High School class of 1979.  He was a graduate of University of Mississippi majoring in education.  He taught school...

Jul 12, 2024

Matthew Keegan Ware, 17, of Bruce, MS, passed into heaven’s gate on Friday, July 12, 2024, after a tragic accident.  He was born in September 20, 2006, in Oxford.

Matthew was a ray of sunshine to all he met.  His classmates and co-workers will always remember his smile and curly hair little fellow.  He was a senior...

Jul 12, 2024

Scarleth Daniela Garcia-Mendoza 7, of Oxford passed away on Friday July 12, 2024 in Pontotoc, MS. A visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Saturday July 20, 2024 at Iglesia Jerusalen Maranatha Church 233 White Gold Drive, Pontotoc, MS. 38863. She will be laid to rest at Divino Paraiso Cemetery in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. A full...

Jul 7, 2024

Brenda Turman, beloved sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away on July 7, 2024, at the age of 67 where she was surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 7, 1957, in Oxford, MS. Brenda's life was filled with joy in the company of her cherished family. She is survived by her loving sister, Martha (John) Woods of Vicksburg,...

Jun 29, 2024

Charles Frank (Charlie) Vanlandingham, 49, of Pittsboro, MS, passed away on June 29, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS after a brief illness .

Charlie traveled the roads as a Trucker hauling logs for most of his career and was recently employed by Jeff Robertson Logging. He was a graduate of Bruce High School...

Jun 27, 2024

Duane Dennis Alexander, 58, passed this earthly life on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at North Mississippi Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born July 31, 1965 to Billy Fred Alexander and Faye Miller Alexander in Bruce.

Duane was an over the road trucker "OTR', and in his later years trucked locally hauling logs and sweet...

Jun 25, 2024

Roy Edward Mottz 60,of Paris, MS. passed away on Tuesday June 25, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital of Oxford. He was born on January 17, 1964, in Gallup, NM, to the late Jullian "Tiny" Mottz and Lois Mottz.

Roy's memory will forever be cherished by his brother Ray Mottz and wife Rita, his children William, Kayla, Donna,...

Jun 19, 2024

Douglas (Doug) Glenn Smith, beloved brother, uncle, son, and friend, left this earthly plane on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at the age of 56, with family at his side.

Doug was born on July 27, 1967 at Hickam Air Force Base, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to his parents, Frederick Rowland Smith and Gayle McCormick Smith.

Doug...

Jun 14, 2024

Larry Joe Starks, 77 of Pittsboro, died Friday, June 14, 2024, at Baptist Hospital-Calhoun.  He was born September 15, 1946, in Bruce to the late Rhesa Linsey Starks and Mary Lou Malone Starks.

Larry was retired from Weyerhaeuser serving for over 25 years in many different positions in the mill. He was a member of Antioch Baptist...

Jun 7, 2024

Jerry Kraig Smith, 51, passed away on June 7, 2024, at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. He was born on November 27, 1972, in Pontotoc to the late Jerry Ralph Smith and Tilda Jean McCormick Smith.

Kraig was a graduate of Bruce High School and was employed at Winchester.  He was a member of Rocky...

Jun 5, 2024

Kenneth "Tater" Leon Blaylock, 63, of Bruce, passed away on June 5, 2024, at the age of 63. Born on December 8, 1960, in Grenada, MS, Kenneth was known for his warm demeanor and his penchant for humor. As a dedicated truck driver Kenneth made countless journeys, always sharing his jokes and laughter with those around him.

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Jun 4, 2024

Don Laroy Williams,86, born on August 13, 1937, in Calhoun County Mississippi, passed away on June 4, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS, surrounded by his loving family. Don was a man deeply rooted in his community and devoted to his faith.

Don dedicated his life to farming, working tirelessly in the agriculture industry...

Jun 1, 2024

Ricky Michael (Rick) Griffin, 69, passed from this life and into the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center Inpatient Hospice where he received the most compassionate care after suffering a series of strokes.

In honor of his life, his family will receive visitors at Parker Memorial Funeral Home in...

May 25, 2024

James Franklin Watson, 80, passed this earthly life on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS.  He was born April 9, 1944, in Meridian, MS to the late James Watson and Gladys Jones Watson.

James was a retired truck driver for Yellow Freight.  He was a member of Little Rock Baptist Church and...