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Benny Franklin Goodman

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

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.

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Dovie Aleene Kelley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Sandra Kay Davis

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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William Boyd Smithson

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

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,...

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