Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sep 12, 2023

Dwight "Pete" Lee Reece, 73, departed from this life on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was born on January 08, 1950, in Webster County to the late Molly Lou Reece and Andrew Vandiver Reece.

Pete was a graduate of Bruce High School Class of 1970. He served his state and...

Sep 10, 2023

Ernesto Murillo Hernandez, 34, of Vardaman, MS departed from this life on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Baptist Hospital in Calhoun City, MS. He was born on November 07, 1988, in Cerritos, San Luis Potosi to Pedro Murillo and Rafaela Hernandez.

Ernesto worked for C&W Farms for 19 years. Ernesto loved to spend time with his family....

Sep 8, 2023

Selma Jean Starks Gann, 85, of Calhoun City departed from this life on Friday, September 08, 2023, at Baptist Calhoun Nursing Home. She was born on July 29, 1938, in Water Valley, MS to the late William E. Starks and Lillie Mae Schmitz Starks.

Jean was a homemaker who spent her days looking after the needs of...

Sep 6, 2023

Cecil Ray Edwards, a beloved member of his community, departed from this life on September 6, 2023, at the age of 81. Born on June 29, 1942, in Calhoun County, MS,

Cecil dedicated his life to hard work and served as a foreman at Heatcraft for many years. Cecil also served his country by serving as a...

Sep 5, 2023

Robbie Etoyle Davis Mullins July 10, 1927 - September 5, 2023, left her earthly home, for her eternal home with Jesus and the Father on Tuesday, September 5th. We were blessed to have her on this earth for 96 years where she lived a life filled with experiences, elation, and at times, sweet sorrow. Knowing that she was greeted...

Sep 1, 2023

Annie Jean Hardin Scott, 98, of Vardaman, MS went to her heavenly home on Friday, September 01, 2023, at her home in Vardaman, MS. She was born on February 17, 1925, in Derma, MS to the late David Lonnie Hardin and Clytee Moore Hardin.

Annie was a graduate of Mississippi College earning her degree in elementary education....

Aug 29, 2023

Roger William Stone, 57, of Calhoun City, MS, departed from this life on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. He was born on October 14, 1965, in Bruce to the late Jesse Stone and Willie Bernice Chaney Stone.

Roger spent his days working in a furniture factory. In his spare time, Roger...

Aug 15, 2023

Terri Sue Stone, 59, of Houston, MS, departed from this life on Tuesday, August 16, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. She was born on August 28, 1963, in Memphis, TN, to the late Mildred Stone Hamilton and Albert Herbert Hamilton.

Terri was a school bus driver for Houston School District for many seasons...