Obituaries

Feb 15, 2021

Donald Steele Bell, 86, passed away at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi on February 15, 2021, after an extended illness. He was born to the late Walter Otto Bell and Ibbie Irene Belk Bell on April 26, 1934, in Ethel, Mississippi.

Don was a very patriotic man serving with loyalty and devotion to his country and mankind. He...

Feb 11, 2021

It is with sadness the family of Mr. Jesse Mitchell Coleman, 64, announce his sudden passing on Thursday afternoon, February 11, 2021, at his home in Jackson, Ms. Mr. Coleman, retired, had previously been employed by Bracken Construction of Jackson, Ms. He graduated from Bruce High School where he played several sports and was an engineering graduate at Cape...

Feb 9, 2021

Jimmie Dee Wait McCormick, 90, of Bruce departed for her home in glory on February 9, 2021, at Bruce Community Living Center. She was welcomed into this world on May 24, 1930, by her late parents James Wesley Wait and Maudie Blount Wait.

Jimmie Dee spent many seasons of her life assisting with shaping of young minds...

Feb 5, 2021

Andrea Ranea Ferguson Howell, 36, of Bruce departed from this life on Friday, February 5, 2021, after a tragic accident. Andrea was welcomed into this world on June 26, 1984, by her parents Jon Ferguson and Cindy Winter Ferguson.

Andrea was a deputy tax accessor for the Calhoun County Tax Assessors Office. She loved summer time, especially...

Feb 5, 2021

Winnie Dee Hawks, 88, passed away on February 5, 2021, at Bruce Community Living Center after an extended illness.

Winnie Hawks was born on June 22, 1932, in Neshoba County, to Milton and Mary Lofton.

Winnie provided for her family by working first at Kellwood Garment Company, Shannon Chair Company, and lastly at Franklin Corporation....

Feb 4, 2021

William Stephen “Eagle” Box, 71, of Bruce passed from this life on February 4, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. He graced the world with his presence on August 2, 1949, in Bruce.  Steve was one of two children born to the late Lindal Durant Box and Cleo McKibben Box.

Steve graduated from Bruce...

Jan 30, 2021

Inis Hall Roane, age 102, passed away on January 30, 2021, at Bruce Community Living Center.

Inis was born on November, 3, 1918, to the late Robert Lee Hall and Birdie Mae Lee Hall of Bruce. She was married to Elton Whitt Roane.

Inis was a devoted member of Antioch Baptist Church. She began her...

Jan 28, 2021

Tina Denise Wright Clanton, 57, of Bruce passed from this life on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at her residence. She was welcomed into this world on September 27, 1963 by her late parents Joseph Lee Wright and Shirley Wright.

Tina retired from Mississippi Department of Human Services as a Case Manager after a many years of service....

Jan 27, 2021

Stevie Arnold Harmon, 64, of Vardaman passed from this life on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo after an extended illness. Born on September 26, 1956, in Vardaman, Stevie was a son to the late Edward Gordon Harmon and Juanita Evelyn Evans Harmon.

Stevie, known by his family and friends as Steve,...

Jan 23, 2021

Donald Baker Camp, 80, of Banner passed from this life on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at his residence after an extended illness. Born on November 29, 1940 in Banner, he was one of three children born to the late Sanford and Hazel Baker Camp.

Donald wed his wife Phyllis Ledbetter Camp October 16, 1962. The couple spent...

Jan 20, 2021

Wilbur Gene Williams, 79, of Bruce departed from this on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at his residence. He was welcomed into this world on March 26, 1941, in Coffeeville by his late parents Bennie B. Williams and Bessie Wright Williams. Wilbur was married to the late Barbara Jean Morris Williams for many years until her passing on June 12,...

Jan 20, 2021

Juanita Ables Free,80, of Vardaman passed from this life on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Sunshine Health Care in Pontotoc. Born on February 28, 1940, in Tishomingo County, Juanita was one of six children born to the late Stanley and Florene Ables.

She married the love of her life, Doyle Free, on January 31, 1958. The couple...

Jan 18, 2021

Carolyn Veneal Spratlin Myrick, 83, of Vardaman passed from this life on Monday, January 18, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Calhoun City. She was born on November 14, 1937, in Vardaman to the late Claude Spratlin and Nettie Bell Brown Spratlin.

Carolyn married her late husband Eli John Myrick on January 13, 1978. The couple spent...

Jan 18, 2021

Infant Emmett Joe Logan, of Bruce gained his wings on January 18, 2021, at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis, TN.

Emmett is survived by his parents Allan Logan and Kimberly Hawkins of Bruce,  Parker Logan - Brother of Bruce, Donna Goodwin - grandmother, of Bruce, Cindy Logan - grandmother, of Pontotoc, Katie Goodwin - great-grandmother, of...

Jan 16, 2021

Raymond Herbert Langford, 89, entered into his heavenly home on January 16, 2021, in Vardaman, MS.

Raymond was born on February 26, 1931, in Calhoun County to Austin Herbert Langford and Grace Caldwell Langford.

Raymond served his country as a US Marine and then spent the next 40 years working as a master carpenter and...

Jan 15, 2021

James D. Maxwell died peacefully with his family by his side in Tupelo, Mississippi, January 15, 2021.  He was 81.  A private family service will be held January 20, 2021, with drive by visitation from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the front circle of the Maxwell home, 226 Highway 8 East, Derma, Mississippi.

Born in Akron,...

Jan 12, 2021

Sue Clark Parker, 85, departed from this life on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Dogwood Manor in Corinth, Mississippi. She was welcomed into this world on May 16, 1935, to her late parents Hubert Calhoun Clark and Hazel Rounsaville Clark.

Sue was a 1953 graduate of Coffeeville High School. Upon graduating high school, she continued her education...

Jan 11, 2021

Betty Jean Doler White, 87, of Calhoun City passed from this on January 11, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Calhoun City. She was born on August 12, 1933, in Winona to her late parents, Jasper Doler and Pearl Inez Wray Doler.

Betty, a lady with a sweet disposition, married the late Lenon Ray White and they...

Jan 9, 2021

Robert Covington, 88, of Banner, MS, passed away on January 9, 2021, at Panola Medical Center in Batesville, MS. Robert was born on June 13, 1932, in Banner, MS, to Doyle Benjamin and Mildred Peeples Covington. After graduation from high school Mr. Robert embarked on a career with Massey Ferguson in Memphis, TN. He began his career sweeping floors,...

Jan 8, 2021

Ruby Greene, 93, went to her heavenly home on January 8, 2021, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. She was born on April 25, 1927, to Roy Brown and Alma Bailey Brown.

Ruby married the love of her life Coley Farris Greene and they had one child, Brenda Stegall Martin, of Bruce. She was a devout...