Obituaries

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...

Jul 8, 2021

Tommie Gwin Sledge, 102, of Calhoun City passed from this life on July 8, 2021 at his home in Calhoun City. He was born on May 29, 1919, a mere six months after the end of World War I, to his late parents Thomas Lester Sledge and Cooper Lee Ingram Sledge.

Tommie was called to action by...

Jul 7, 2021

Henry Lee Taylor, 85,  of  Vardaman passed from this life on July 7, 2021 at his home in Vardaman. He made his debut into this world on June 14, 1936 as son of the late Lee Ander Taylor and Vera Nell Jones Taylor.

Henry Lee was a graduate of Big Creek and was known for his skills...

Jul 7, 2021

Polly Ray Poe, 75, of Bruce passed from this life on July 7, 2021 at her home in Bruce. She was welcomed into this world on July 25, 1945 by her late parents Eurl Ray Poe and Lucy Francis Lollar Walls.

Polly leaves behind a loving family to continue walking down the path of life in her...

Jun 29, 2021

Tommy Laderl James, Jr., 56, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, after a brief illness at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford.  He was born February 14, 1965, in Houston to the late parents Tommy Laderl James, Sr. and Ina B. Haire James.

Tommy was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church.  He was a graduate of...

Jun 29, 2021

Jessie Faye Ward Adams “Nana/Granny Adams”

November 12, 1935 - June 29, 2021

This daughter of a farmer, wife of a preacher, and servant of the Most High has spent her dash giving generously, loving deeply, and serving significantly. As we are all reminded in the famous poem, The Dash , there are two very...

Jun 27, 2021

Mildred Patsy Johnson, 89, passed this earthly life on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Mountain Meadows Health and Rehab in Batesville, Arkansas.

She was born to the late parents George Martin Johnson and Louella Bryant Johnson on July 17, 1931, in Pittsboro, Mississippi.

Patsy was a devoted caregiver to her late parents and was an...

Jun 24, 2021

Norverto De Loera, Better known as "Vello", was born on June 19, 1964 in Ojo Caliente, Calvillo, agua Caliente, Mexico. His parents were Juan De Lorea and Francisco Martines. He is preceeded in death by his brother Carlos, He is survied by his brothers Jesus, Alejandro, Jose, and Juan; and his sisters Guadalupe, Irma, Martha, Rosa and Juana.

Jun 21, 2021

Susie Myers, 83, passed away on June 21, 2021, at her home in Bruce, MS. with her loving family by her side.

Susie Myers was born on October 11, 1937 in Grenada, MS, to Lonnie Perry and Aileen Perry.

Susie was best known for being a devoted homemaker and military wife following her husband William...