Elizabeth Edmondson Gilder
Jul 25, 2025
COLUMBUS, MS - Elizabeth Edmondson Gilder, 98 years old, died Friday, July 25, 2025 at the Windsor Nursing Home, Columbus, MS. She was born November 8, 1926 in Woodland, MS. A graduate of Vardaman High School, she received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Mississippi State University in education and counseling. She was a retired high school teacher and...
Laneita Casey Murphree
Jul 19, 2025
Laneita Casey Murphree, 87, of Bruce, MS passed away on July 19, 2025, at Bruce Community Living Center in Bruce, MS. She was born on March 30, 1938, in Calhoun County, Mississippi to her parents Ransom Bennett Casey and Mattie Lafayette Casey.
Laneita was a homemaker after years of helping Thomas Earl farm and working at Kellwood....
Billy Van Clark
Jul 19, 2025
It is with fond remembrance that we celebrate the life of Billy Van Clark, who left this world on July 19, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on October 24, 1936, in Calhoun County, Mississippi to parents, Henry and Johnnie Clark. Billy Van was the devoted husband of the late Geraldine Clark, whom he shared many years of...
Patricia Joan Glover
Jul 18, 2025
Patricia Joan Glover, 81, passed this earthly life at home on Friday, July 18, 2025. She was born on October 28, 1944, in Calhoun County to the late Ernest Opal Newsom and Eva Mae Bruner Newsom
Joan was a graduate of Bruce High School class of 1962. She was a lady of many talents; she worked at...
Albert Franklin Lyles
Jul 17, 2025
Albert Franklin Lyles, 75, of Edcouch, TX passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025 in Edinburg, TX. Frank was born November 18, 1949 in Batesville, MS, son of Clarence (Tincy) and Ruth (Thomas) Lyles.
Frank retired after 20 years in the U.S. Army as a Sergeant First Class serving around the world earning numerous awards including a...
Jimmy Dale Carroll
Jul 15, 2025
Jimmy Dale Carroll, age 87, of Bruce departed this life on July 15, 2025, in Boliver Medical Center. Born on July 8, 1938, in Yalobusha County Mississippi, Jimmy was a cherished member of his community, known for his warmth, kindness, and infectious laughter.
Jimmy dedicated a significant part of his life to serving the community through his...
Annie "Ann" Mulkey
Jul 6, 2025
Annie "Ann" Alice Mulkey, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother to one. A cherished member of the Bruce Community Living Center, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on June 22, 1934, in Mississippi, Ann lived a life filled with love, creativity, and devotion to her family and faith....
Shirley Jean Dye
Jul 5, 2025
Shirley Jean Dye, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, at the age of 89, in Calhoun City, Mississippi. Born on January 29, 1936, in Longview, Texas, to Arthor and Zula Clark. Shirley enriched the lives of those around her with her warmth, kindness, and unwavering spirit.
A devoted member of the...
Nellie Jack "Jackie" Bush
Jul 2, 2025
Nellie Jack (Jackie) Dye Bush passed away on July 2, 2025. She was the daughter of Shelby Turner Dye and Lavenia Ramage Dye Hollis. She was born on December 7, 1939 in Calhoun County. On July 7, 1956, she married the love of her life, Charles William Bush. He died April 1, 2000. Together they had two daughters, Pam...
Lisa Loraine Brewster
Jul 1, 2025
Lisa Loraine Brewster, a beloved member of the Bruce, Mississippi community and a dedicated healthcare professional, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on August 5, 1960, in Bruce, she was a beacon of kindness and compassion throughout her life.
A proud graduate of Bruce High School in 1978, Lisa went...
Teresa Kelly Green
Jul 1, 2025
Teresa “Terry” Kelly Green passed away on Monday, July 1st, 2025 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. She was born in Booneville, Mississippi in 1958 to parents Robert Walton Kelly and Elois Rutherford Kelly. Terry was one of 8 siblings.
A proud graduate of Wheeler High School, Teresa was honored to be valedictorian of the...
Ernest Wayne Parker
Jun 30, 2025
Ernest Wayne Parker, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30th at the Baptist Nursing Home in Calhoun City. He was born in Calhoun City to Earnest and Lizzie Parker on July 20th, 1939. He was a 1957 graduate of Derma High School. Shortly following graduation, he moved to the Chicago area to find employment.
Early on,...
Wendell Keith Thacker
Jun 28, 2025
Wendell Keith Thacker, 68, passed away on this earthly life on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, MS after an extended illness. He was born July 30, 1956, in Calhoun City to the late Dick Martin Thacker and Ruby Brumley Thacker.
Keith was a graduate of Bruce High School Class of 1975. After...
David Kenyon Allen
Jun 26, 2025
David Kenyon Allen, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, was born on November 2, 1948, in Calhoun City, Mississippi. He peacefully passed away on June 26, 2025, at the age of 76, after living a life filled with purpose and dedication. Raised in a close-knit community, David graduated from Calhoun City High School in 1966 before pursuing higher...
Carolyn Etoyle Nix
Jun 17, 2025
Carolyn Etoyle Nix, beloved sister and cherished friend, was born on July 21, 1943, in Big Creek, Mississippi she was the daughter of the late William Bryan Nix Sr. and the late Lilly Belle Nix. Carolyn departed this life on June 17, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and joyful memories.
Carolyn spent her life...
Angelin Marie Smithson
Jun 16, 2025
Angelin Marie Smithson born January 29th, 1989 to Shawn McDaniel and Lisa Wirt. As a vibrant, sweet girl she enjoyed her childhood in Brighton, Tennessee with great grandparents Dan and Mary Jerry - along side her brother, Chris McDaniel and sister, Rheanna McDaniel. She spent her adult life in Bruce, Mississippi. After marrying, Angelin's world revolved around her four...
William "Casey" Smithson
Jun 16, 2025
William Casey Smithson, of Bruce, MS. born on July 16, 1988, in Tupelo, Mississippi, left this world on June 16, 2025.
Despite his struggles, Casey found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He was a passionate sports enthusiast, with a particular love for Ole Miss. His spirit soared on game days, mirroring the excitement he felt...
Jack Travis Summerall
Jun 14, 2025
Jack Travis Summerall, a beloved father and brother, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on August 21, 1956, in Texas, Jack spent his later years in Columbus, Mississippi, where he was known for his warm spirit and unwavering passion for rock and roll music.
Jack worked as a panel welder...
Billy "Rex" Jarrett
Jun 13, 2025
Billy "Rex" Jarrett, beloved husband, father, friend, and community leader, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on June 13, 2025. He was born on August 25, 1937, in Pontotoc, Mississippi. Rex was the cherished son of E. E. Jarrett and Esther Jarrett.
On August 25, 1958, Rex married the love of his life, Janice Stribling...
Louis William Boyle Sr.
Jun 10, 2025
Louis William Boyle Sr. passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving children on June 10, 2025. He was born on June 6, 1949, to William Vance Boyle and Salima Faye Boyle in Yazoo City, MS. He spent his childhood growing up in the Airmount Community in Yalobusha County.
Louis served in the Army and...
