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Sandra Kay Davis
Nov 15, 2023
Sandra Kay Davis, of the Water Valley community, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023, at the age of 57. She was born on November 3, 1966, in Decatur, IL, to her loving parents Gerald Loy and Peggy Lane.
Born with a playful heart, Sandra enjoyed participating in community activities, with a particular passion for playing Bingo...
Elcue Leslie Morgan, Jr.
Nov 14, 2023
Elcue Leslie "Les" Morgan Jr, 87 passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was born on February 15, 1936, in Pine Valley, MS, to Elcue Leslie Morgan Sr and Hatti Lee (Black) Morgan.
While living in Phonix Arizona Les worked for several auto parts stores and eventually became a...
Catherine Ann Easley Patterson
Nov 13, 2023
Catherine Ann "Cat" Easley Patterson, 74, of Calhoun City went to her heavenly home on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Baptist Calhoun Nursing Home in Calhoun City, MS. She was born on July 24, 1949, in Vardaman to the late James Easley and Lois Marie Bradford Easley.
Catherine was a graduate of VHS Class of '67. After...
The Honorable Patricia Sims
Nov 12, 2023
The Honorable Patricia Daniel Sims, 73, of Oxford and Shallowater, TX, departed from this life on Sunday, November 12, 2023, in Pontotoc, MS. She was born on March 21, 1950, in Bruce, MS, to the late Ovee Daniel and Odein Ingram Daniel.
The Honorable Patricia Sims was a teacher at Bruce High School in her early years....
Martha Nell Tindall
Nov 10, 2023
Martha Nell Tindall, 84, of Calhoun City, MS departed from this life on Friday, November 12, 2023, at Bruce Community Living Center in Bruce, MS. She was born on February 15, 1939, in Vardaman to the late James Marvin Vanlandingham and Betty Winters Vanlandingham.
Martha Nell wore many hats. She was a hard worker. She worked for...
David Earl Hardin
Nov 9, 2023
David Earl Hardin, 66, of Calhoun City, departed from this life on Thursday, November 09, 2023, at Baptist Nursing Home Calhoun in Calhoun City, MS. He was born on January 29, 1957, in Vardaman to the late Fred Wayne Hardin and Quinnette Langford Hardin.
David worked as a carpenter. He enjoyed riding his bicycle and camping. He...
June Vaughn
Nov 7, 2023
June Ferguson Vaughn was born on October 19, 1952, to Tommy and Josie Ferguson in the Rocky Mount Community outside of Bruce, MS. She was a 1970 graduate of Bruce High School where she was named salutatorian. Following high school, she attended Mississippi State University from which she graduated in 1974 with a degree in accounting with honors.
...William Boyd Smithson
Nov 4, 2023
William Boyd Smithson, 81, of Bruce, passed from this life and into the next on Saturday, November 04, 2023 at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. "Smitty" or 'Mr. Bill' as he was called was born to James Bradford Smithson and Ellie Mae Smithson on October 30, 1942, in Bruce, MS.
He was a loving brother, husband,...
Jerral Dean Bowles
Nov 1, 2023
Jerral Dean Bowles, 86, of Houlka, departed from this life on Wednesday, November 01, 2023, at Aberdeen Care Center in Aberdeen, MS. He was born on June 05, 1937, in Oxford, MS, to the late James Everette Bowles and Maude Leona Leath Bowles.
Jerral spent many seasons of life working in home improvement. In his spare time,...
Stanford Wayne Gandy
Oct 28, 2023
Stanford Wayne Gandy, 81, of Paris Mississippi passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023. He was born April 29, 1942, in Paris, Mississippi to Bill and Hettie Gandy.
Stanford worked as a farmer and logger all of his life with people all over North Mississippi. He worked his entire life and farmed full time after retiring from...
Emma Nell Jordan
Oct 27, 2023
Emma Nell Jordan of Vardaman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2023, at the age of 78. She was born on June 30, 1945, to loving parents whose values she carried with her throughout her life.
Emma led a fulfilling and joyous life, leaving behind a legacy of love...
Jenelle Logan Chrestman
Oct 22, 2023
Jenelle “Sis” Logan Chrestman, 90, of Bruce, MS entered her heavenly home from her earthly home in Calhoun City, MS on Sunday, October 22, 2023. She was born on July 13, 1933, in Bruce to the late Aubrey Olan Logan and Roena Jane Going Logan.
Jenelle spent her days as a homemaker who devoted her time to...
Ruth Stribling Ivy
Oct 22, 2023
Ruth Stribling Ivy, 97, of Greenwood passed away on Sunday October 22, 2023, Greenwood Leflore County Hospital in Greenwood, MS. Ruth worked many years at BellSouth Telephone as a telephone operator and retired from Clarksdale Water and Light Department. Ms. Ruth was a member of Oakhurst Baptist Church.
Ruth's daughter never doubted her mother's love and she...
Charlotte Gann
Oct 20, 2023
Banner, MS - Charlotte Ruth Gann, passed away on October 20, 2023, at the age of 63. She was born in Memphis, TN on June 28, 1960, to her parents, Jerry and Carolyn Bryant.
Charlotte was a caring and devoted wife to her spouse, Greg Gann. She was cherished by her family, including her father, mother, and...
Fred Bullard
Oct 18, 2023
Fred Bullard, 72, of Pittsboro departed from this life on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at New Albany Health and Rehab in New Albany, MS. He was born on November 29, 1950, in Bruce to the late E.Q. Bullard and Vesta Malone Bullard.
Fred served his country by serving in the United States Army. Fred worked for Resolute...
James Britten Gordon
Oct 4, 2023
James Britten Gordon, 82, of Vardaman, departed from this life on Wednesday, October 04, 2023, at his home in Vardaman. Born on August 17, 1941, in Vardaman to Henry Britten Gordon and Opal Maynette Langston Gordon.
James dedicated his life to serving in the United States Army, where he faithfully served for 24 years, attaining the rank...
Francisco Gonzalez Gutierrez
Sep 22, 2023
Francisco Gonzalez Gutierrez, 48, of Vardaman, MS departed from this life on Friday, September 22, 2023, in Dallas, TX. He was born on September 13, 1975, in Santo Domingo, San Luis Potosi to Marcos Gonzalez and Bernarda Gutierrez.
Francisco spent his days in the construction line of work. He married his wife, Edith Salas Vazquez on December...
Jerrell Dean Fleming
Sep 20, 2023
Jerrell Dean Fleming, 85, of Vardaman, departed from this life on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, TN. He was born on December 26, 1937 in Vardaman to the late Joe Lee Fleming and Dede Alexander Fleming.
Jerrell's journey began as he bravely served his country in the United States Air Force...
Brenda Gail Sutton
Sep 19, 2023
Brenda Gail Hayden Sutton, 77, of Calhoun City departed from this life on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at her home in Calhoun City. She was born on September 08, 1946, in Raleigh, MS to the late Kenneth W. Hayden and Maysel James McAlpin Hayden.
Brenda spent many seasons of her life as an interior designer. She enjoyed...
Dorris Maxine Cain
Sep 14, 2023
Dorris Maxine Cain,90, of Banner our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on September 14, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Calhoun City. She was born on December 31, 1932, in Bruce, Mississippi, to her late parents James Andrew Turner and Mary Maggie Massey Turner.
A true pillar of her community, Dorris was a faithful...
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