Obituaries

Jul 17, 2023

Ottis Earl Poynor, 69, of Banner, departed from this life on Monday, July 17, 2023, at his home in Banner, MS. He was born on November 20, 1953, in Banner, MS to Eula Marcell "Mutt" Poynor and Erma Lou Hillhouse Poynor.

Ottis spent many seasons of life in the lawncare business working for Poynor Lawncare until his...

Jul 15, 2023

Dianne Timbes Melton, 60, departed from this life on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Baptist Calhoun Nursing Home in Calhoun City, MS. She was born on April 21, 1963, in Memphis, TN to Charles Timbes and the late Margaret Ann Timbes.

Dianne worked as an EMT for many seasons of her life. In her spare time, Dianne...

Jul 13, 2023

Dillon Austin Orr, 29, of Calhoun City, MS departed from this life on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at his home in Calhoun City, MS. He was born on July 23, 1993, in Grenada, MS to Danny Gene Orr and Mary Hyde Orr.

Dillon spent his time as a writer and a self published author. He loved his...

Jul 11, 2023

Clara Beth Harris Dean of Calhoun City, Mississippi passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at the age of 81. She was a native of Choctaw county and lived most of her life in Calhoun City. She was known to friends and family as Beth and had resided in Hattiesburg, Mississippi since 2021.

Beth was born...

Jul 8, 2023

Cristian Manuel Ramos Gonzalez, 22, of Verona, formerly of Vardaman departed from this life on Saturday, July 08, 2023, at his home in Verona, MS. He was born on February 22, 2001, in Denver, CO to Ruben Ramos Flores and Claudia Gonzalez Pachacan.

Cristian was a Mechanic for Carlock Crysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram of Tupelo.

Jul 6, 2023

Mary Lee Wright, 91, went to her heavenly home on July 6, 2023, at Pontotoc Health and Rehab, in Pontotoc, MS. She was born on May 11, 1932, in Vardaman, MS, to the late James Franklin Williams and Clemmie Brown Williams.

She was a devoted member of Vardaman First Baptist Church. Mary Lee’s greatest joy in life...

Jul 5, 2023

John Earl Davis, 83, of Calhoun City, departed from this life at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. John Earl was born on October 07, 1939, in Bruce to the late Oscar Davis and Florence Wilson Davis.

John Earl spent many seasons of life in the construction business as a heavy equipment...

Jul 5, 2023

Billie Rhea Bollinger, 92, departed from this life on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, in Little Rock, AR. She was born on February 13, 1931, in Calhoun County, MS to the late Bill Bryant and Marie Hubbard Bryant.

Billie Rhea retired from the Kroger Company after 35 years of service as a clerk. Upon retirement she began a...

Jun 21, 2023

Helen Olene Casey Parker, 97, of Bruce, MS, departed from this life to her heavenly home on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Baptist Nursing Home in Calhoun City, MS. She graced this world with her presence on the summer day of July 08, 1925, in Pittsboro, MS, to the late Ransom Bennett Casey and Mattie Irene Lafayette Casey.

Jun 16, 2023

Gary Lynn Brown, 74, departed from this life on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Baptist Calhoun Nursing Home in Calhoun City. He was born on January 19, 1949, in Bruce, to the late L.Q. Brown and Grace Sartin Scarbrough.

Gary was a factory worker and he enjoyed spending his days working. In his spare time, Gary could...

Jun 12, 2023

Anne Wells, 50, of Bruce, departed from this life on Monday, June 12, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. She was born on October 24, 1972, in Bruce, MS to Bobby and Romona Wells.

Anne loved anything to do with Ole Miss. She was a true rebel fan and loved Ole Miss Sports. Anne was a...

Jun 11, 2023

Malinda Francis Bryant, 78, of Vardaman, MS, departed from this life on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at her home in Vardaman, MS. She was born on November 25, 1944, in Vardaman to the late James Vardaman Iman, Jr. and Robbie Funderburk.

Malinda loved to spend her time reading, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She...

May 30, 2023

Larry Clements, 78, passed away on May 30, 2023, at his home in Bruce, MS. Larry Clements was born on June 2, 1944, in Houlka, MS, to Walter Clements and Mildred Davis Clements.

Larry was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.  He enjoyed watching TV and spending time with his family.  He worked at Weeks Big...

May 29, 2023

Lucille Bevill, 88, of Derma, MS, departed from this life on Monday, May 29, 2023, at Bruce Community Living Center in Bruce, MS. She was born on March 05, 1935, in Big Creek, MS to the late Cooper Ray Goodson and Winnie Sims Goodson.

Lucille spent many seasons of her life as a babysitter. When she didn't...

May 28, 2023

William Keith “Smitty” Smithson was born November 5th, 1963 in Bruce, MS to William Boyd and Linda Carol Smithson.

Keith passed away comfortably surrounded by his loved ones at the Baptist Hospital in Oxford, Ms. Keith spent 10 years faithfully fighting through his cancer diagnosis. Not one time did he ever waiver in his very vocal love...

May 18, 2023

Anita Jo Murphy Reed, 71, of Calhoun City departed from this life on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at her home in Calhoun City, MS. She was born on April 03, 1952, in Detroit, AL to the late Will Murphy and Alice Mae Snow.

She is survived by three daughters: Melinda Harris; Kim Bedwell; Lisa White; son, Toby...

May 16, 2023

Christine Doss Kisner, 88, of Bruce, MS, departed from this life on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo as a result of a vehicle accident. She was born on April 02, 1935, in Sulphur, OK to the late Albert Ala Martin and Edith Hill Martin.

Christine was an Avon representative for many...

May 9, 2023

Linda Kathryn Ashby Taylor, 81, of Vardaman, MS, departed from this life on Tuesday, May 09, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. She was born on September 04, 1941, in Vardaman, MS, to the late Baylous Priest Ashby and Mattie Clytee Blissard Ashby.

Linda spent many seasons of life as a registered nurse at Houston...

May 8, 2023

Janice Lou Mayhan was born March 4, 1944, in Baileyville, MS to Clifton and Helen Alexander. She was married to Earl Mayhan over 50 years. Together they had one son, Paul Mayhan.

Jan was a follower of Christ, wife, mother, friend, and giver. She loved everyone that she met. If you ever visited her, you could not...

May 8, 2023

After a brief illness, Jana Nicole Logan, 38, went to her heavenly home Monday, May 08, 2023, in the home of her parents. Jana was born on January 07, 1985, to Rodney and Suzette Collins Logan.

Jana was a member of Ellard Baptist Church, where she accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at a young age....