James Dwight DeVall
Nov 20, 2025
James Dwight DeVall, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on November 20, 2025, at the age of 69. A resident of Big Creek, Mississippi, Dwight was known for his heartfelt commitment to his community and his unwavering dedication to those he loved.
Born on January 16, 1956, Dwight was a lifelong member of the Big Creek community. He...
Kernal Pal "Goldie" Castleberry
Nov 20, 2025
Kernal Pal "Goldie" Castleberry, a beloved brother, father, and pop, who departed this life on November 20, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on October 29, 1936 in Banner, MS to parents, Kernal Herman and Adell Greene Castleberry. Kernal lived a life filled with dedication and love for both his family and his passions.
Goldie spent his career as a...
Monette Gann
Nov 16, 2025
Monette Gann, a beloved member of the Vardaman community, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on October 2, 1940, in Vardaman, Mississippi, Monette spent her life surrounded by family, friends, and the joys of her cherished community.
Monette dedicated her career to the judicial system, serving as a court administrator under the esteemed Judge...
Gary Dean Shoemake
Nov 14, 2025
Gary Dean Shoemake, a beloved son, father, brother, and grandfather, who departed this life on November 14, 2025, in Oxford, MS. He was 64 years old. Born on March 30, 1961, Gary left an indelible mark on all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Gary spent a career at Weyerhaeuser, from which he retired. He was a passionate outdoorsman who...
Wanda Jean "Jeannie" Logan
Nov 14, 2025
Wanda Jean “Jeannie” Logan, 77, of Pearl, ran into the arms of Jesus on the morning of November 14th, 2025, after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Jeannie left her family and friends with a precious legacy and beautiful example of a Christ centered life. Jeannie’s life was one of obedience to her Heavenly Father,...
Louise Annette Ivy
Nov 7, 2025
Louise Annette Nix Ivy of Calhoun City, MS, passed away in Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS on November 7, 2025, at the age of 85. Louise was born on December 17, 1939, in Calhoun County, MS to her parents Joe Bailey Nix and Annie Louise Hamilton Nix.
Louise was a graduate of Big Creek class of 1958. She was a...
Doyle Dean Wright
Nov 7, 2025
Doyle Dean Wright departed this life on November 7, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on December 28, 1957, in Bruce, Mississippi, Doyle was a beloved father, brother, and friend.
Doyle was a dedicated individual, having worked as a self-employed welder. He took pride in his craft and poured his heart into every project. He was a veteran of the...
Charles Howard Duke
Nov 6, 2025
Charles Howard Duke, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, departed this life on November 6, 2025, at the age of 59. Charles was born on September 10, 1966, in Dallas, Texas, and was a resident of Banner, Mississippi.
Charles was employed as a Master Pipe Welder with Upchurch Plumbing in Greenwood, MS. He was a member of the Bruce First Baptist...
Grace Neal Hall
Oct 20, 2025
Mrs. Grace Neal Hall, 87, of Bruce, Mississippi, departed from this life peacefully in her sleep on Monday, October 20, 2025 at Fernbrook Assisted Living in Houston, MS. She was born on November 22, 1937, in Ellard, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Edna Mae Henson Neal and Henry Hubert Neal Sr. She was a graduate of Ellard High School....
Larry Nelson Suggs
Oct 20, 2025
Larry Nelson Suggs, age 74, of Coffeeville, Mississippi, passed away on October 20, 2025. Born on February 13, 1951, to Wirt Goldeon Jr. and Mabel Jane Suggs in Calhoun City, Mississippi, Larry was a devoted son, brother, and friend whose warm smile and kind heart will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Larry dedicated his life to his work...
James Earl Weeks
Oct 18, 2025
James Earl Weeks, 77, passed away on October 18, 2025, at his home in Bruce, MS. James was born on January 4, 1948, to the late James Ralph Weeks and Bessie Kate Kilgore Weeks.
James was honored to serve his country in the Army serving during the Vietnam War. He was a very family-oriented man and provided for his family by...
Bessie Griffin Stark
Oct 17, 2025
Bessie Griffin Stark, 86, of Smithville, MS, passed away on October 17, 2025, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Bessie was born on September 28, 1939, to the late Joseph Winfred Griffin and Janet Ruth Peden Griffin in Bruce, MS. She married James Cecil Stark on July 2, 1960, and celebrated nearly 65 years of marriage until his...
Windell Earl Pounds
Oct 13, 2025
Windell Earl Pounds, born September 23, 1936, went to his heavenly home on October 13, 2025.
Being an only child born to Avery and Lora Mae Pounds, his best playmate was Tott, his white bulldog. He loved bulldogs and hound dogs and always made sure to wear his MSU cap to all the doctor appointments he had in Oxford. Windell was...
Lavera "Ilean" Anglin
Oct 13, 2025
Lavera "Ilean" Anglin, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on October 13, 2025, at Baptist Nursing Home in Calhoun City, Mississippi. Born on September 30, 1928, in the Rocky Mount community, Ilean lived a life filled with love, service, and creativity.
Ilean taught at Reid Community School before marrying her husband, Emmite Garnell Anglin, she later graduated from the...
Linda Gail Willoughby
Oct 9, 2025
Linda Gail Willoughby, beloved sister, aunt, and cherished friend, who departed this life on October 9, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on April 16, 1946, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Albert Cockrell and Viola Hayes. Linda spent her later years in Water Valley, where she embraced her roles with unwavering love and devotion.
Linda dedicated her life to nurturing not...
Lillian Frances "Fran" Russell
Oct 6, 2025
Lillian Frances "Fran" Russell, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, of Pittsboro, Mississippi, took her final rest on October 6, 2025, at the age of 90. Born to James and Beulah Kelley on April 26, 1935, in Akron, Ohio. Fran lived a life rich with love, adventure, and countless memories that she generously shared with those she cherished.
A...
Donna Lynn Orr
Oct 5, 2025
Donna Lynn Orr passed away on October 5, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on November 1, 1960, in Rochester, New York, to William George Sager and Suzanne Smith Sager. Donna enjoyed growing up along the picturesque shores of Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region in upstate New York.
A graduate of Trumansburg Central High School in 1978, Donna...
Rita SueLynn Valentine
Oct 5, 2025
Rita SueLynn Valentine, 53, of Pontotoc, Mississippi, passed away on October 5, 2025. Born on March 9, 1972, in New Albany, Mississippi, Rita was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
Rita will be remembered by her family as a "Rebel with a Heart of Gold." She had a passion for gardening and took great joy in caring for her plants,...
William Artis Tutor
Oct 3, 2025
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Let's talk about that dash in the middle of those dates. William was born to Carolyn and Rickey Tutor, a Christmas gift only God could deliver. His life started like most kids the apple of moms eyes the pride of his daddy.
Five short years later that kid wanted a horse.. into our lives entered Peaches... and the world changed.. he...
Bernice Sutton Jenkins
Oct 3, 2025
Bernice Jenkins, 95, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister, passed away on October 3, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love and devotion to her family.
Born on January 7, 1930, in Calhoun County, Mississippi, Bernice cherished the simple pleasures of life and was a devoted homemaker who poured her heart into caring for her family and teaching...
