Obituaries

Aug 16, 2021

William Lewis Jackson, 81, born in Yalobusha County, Mississippi passed away on August 16, 2021.  He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after suffering multiple age related strokes.

William graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in mathematics and went on to become an engineer in the aerospace industry.  He eventually retired in 2017 from...

Aug 15, 2021

Betty Jean Hardin Edwards, 90, of Bruce passed from this life on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Calhoun City. Born on the spring day of March 21, 1931, in the Reid Community, she was a daughter to the late James Elmer Hardin and Myrtle Odell Murphree Hardin.

She graduated from Vardaman High School...

Aug 15, 2021

Beverly Lee Davis Turner, 67, passed away at her home in Bruce on August 15, 2021.

Beverly was born on January 27, 1954, in Hattiesburg, MS, to Shed Hill Davis, Jr., and Rebecca Floyd Davis.

Beverly was best known for her love of flower gardening, fishing and playing games on her computer. The greatest joy...

Aug 15, 2021

Carol Campbell, 72, departed from this life on August 15, 2021, in Tupelo, MS. She was born on December 28, 1948, to the late William Harold and Mary Edwards.

Carol spent 33 years of her life teaching at Bruce High School. She was an avid crafts person. She loved her flowers and her family. She also enjoyed...

Aug 11, 2021

Michael Melton,59, passed away on August 11, 2021, in Southaven, MS.

Michael was born on December 8, 1961, in Memphis, TN, to Jimmy Melton and Mary Melton. Michael started his career as a Tool & Die Maker and went on to work for Magnolia State Die in Senatobia for several years.

Michael was best known...

Aug 7, 2021

Shirley Bowling Young,79, passed from this life on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at her residence in Bruce, MS.

Shirley was born on November 2, 1941, in Calhoun County MS, to her late parents William and Henretta Thompson Bowling.

Shirley married Dwayne Young and to this marriage came to 2 sons, Mark and Ron.

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Aug 5, 2021

Linda Diane Worrells Easley, 73, departed from this life on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus. She was born in a cotton patch on September 9, 1947, in Mantee to the late Leroy Worrells and Opal Mae Kolb Worrells Wells.

Diane spent many blissful years in marriage with her husband, Jessie Price Easley,...

Aug 2, 2021

William Anthony Sockwell, 59, of Paris departed from this life on Monday, August 2, 2021 in Banner, Mississippi after an accident. Born on April 5, 1962 in Winter Park, Florida, he was a son to the late Donald Sockwell and Elenor Sanders Sockwell.

William, known by his friends and family as Tony, was best defined by his...

Jul 27, 2021

Ruby Maxine "Maxine" Spratlin, 86, passed away on July 27, 2021, at the North Ms Medical Center Hospice Care unit in Tupelo, MS.

She was born on July 20, 1935, in Reid, MS, to Jim Murphree and Vivian Murphree.

Maxine married Bobbie Spratlin on April 20, 1953, at Poplar Springs Church. The couple had two...

Jul 24, 2021

Joyce Glen White,94, of Calhoun City passed from this life at his residence. Born on January 10, 1927 in Toccopola, Mississippi he was a son to the late James Dolph White and Bertha Ann May White.

After searching for many years Glen married his sweetheart, Peggy Johnson White, on August 23, 1950 . The couple...

Jul 23, 2021

Paul Bryan Shoemake,74, of Bruce passed from this life on Friday, July 23, 2021, at his home. Born on July 22, 1947, he was a son to the late William Shoemake and Grace Bryant Shoemake.

Paul spent many years of his life crunching numbers as an accountant before deciding to retire and enjoy his golden years. Described...

Jul 20, 2021

Phillip Goodson, 67, passed away on July 20, 2021, in Calhoun City, MS.

Phillip Goodson was born on June 25, 1954 in Bruce, MS, to Eddie Goodson and Minnie Pearson.

Phillip was best known for his love for the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, going to the mountains and car racing.

Phillip is survived...

Jul 20, 2021

Mildred Bryant Spratlin, 87, passed this life on July 20, 2021, at Bedford Care Center in Marion, MS.

Mrs. Mildred was born on October 3, 1933 in Calhoun County, MS, to Bill Bryant and Marie Hubbard Bryant.

Mildred loved cooking and baking to share with others. She loved doing for others and encouraging them. She...

Jul 20, 2021

Bobby Gene Jenkins, 85, passed away with family by his side, on July 20, 2021, in Jacksonville, AR.

Bobby Jenkins was born on September 15, 1935 in Calhoun County, Mississippi, to the late Johnny Wilton Jenkins and Myrtle Lee Joblin Jenkins. Bobby attended Ellard High School. He completed mechanical drafting at Tennessee State Tech. He pursued a...

Jul 19, 2021

Geneva Denley Coleman,74, of Bruce passed from this life on July 19, 2021 at her home. Born on the fall day of October 23, 1946 in Calhoun City, She was a daughter to the late George Pascal Denley  and Lina Cantrell Denley.

Geneva spent many year of marital bliss with her loving husband James William Coleman. She...

Jul 18, 2021

Janice Henley, 70, passed away on July 18, 2021, at her home in Holly Springs, MS.

Janice Henley was born on October 11, 1950 in Springfield, MO, to Murl Fox and Wilma Oaks Fox.

Janice was best known for helping people in need by hosting a website for people with anxiety and possibilities. She offered...

Jul 18, 2021

Toy Dewayne Neal, 79, of Sarepta passed from this life on Sunday, June 18, 2021 at home. Born on February 3, 1942 in Banner, He was a son to the late Rufus Nual Neal and Dollie Littleton Neal.

Toy spent many decades of his married to his loving bride, Sharon Kaye Smith Neal. He was employed with...

Jul 13, 2021

Benjamin Joseph Crabtree, 44, of Zanesfield, Ohio passed from this life suddenly on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at his home. Born on October 11, 1976 in Springfield, Ohio, He was a son to Sandra Louise Price Mowery and the late Philip Dale Crabtree.

Benjamin, affectionately known as Ben by his friends and family, saw America’s highways from...

Jul 11, 2021

Douglas Ray Ruth, 74, of Calhoun City passed from this life on July 11, 2021 at his home. He was born on November 29, 1946 in Calhoun City to the late Wesley Bennett Ruth and Thelma Bramlett Ruth.

Doug was a simple man that knew the value of hard work; this attribute was evidenced by his career...

Jul 9, 2021

Shirley Dianne Luther, 74, of Houlka departed for her home in Glory on July 9, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. She was welcomed into the world on a nippy winter's day of January 17, 1947 by her late parents, Loyce Steele Jr. and Mary Kate Hinton Steele. Dianne spent many blessed days of her life, with a...