Obituaries

Jan 8, 2021

Jackie Neal Spencer, 73, passed away on January 8, 2021, in Vardaman, MS.

Jackie Spencer was born on April 7, 1947, in Vardaman, MS, to Paul Lee and Lilian Neal Spencer.

Jackie graduated from Vardaman High School in 1965 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Pharmacy from the University of Mississippi in 1970....

Jan 8, 2021

Donna Foster Mills, 46, passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer on January 8, 2021, in Randolph, MS.

Donna was born July 22, 1974, in Leland, MS to Cecil and Judy Hollings Foster. She was a pallet builder for Bryant's Sawmill and a member of Sarepta Baptist Church. She was an avid reader and loved playing...

Jan 6, 2021

Gerald Dean Griffin, 89, of Vardaman departed for an eternity of rest on Wednesday, January 6, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Mississippi. Gerald was welcomed into the world on August 21, 1931 by his late parents David Oscar Griffin and Flossie Louella Anderson Griffin.

Gerald a loving father and husband, married the love of his...

Jan 5, 2021

Ravis Joe Winter, 71, of Vardaman passed from this life on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at his residence. Born on October 29, 1949, in Houston, Ravis Joe was a son to the late Winfred Durell Winter and Margaret Maudine Langston Winter.

Ravis Joe married his loving wife Kathryn Crawford Winter on November 1, 1968. The couple spent...

Jan 2, 2021

Mrs. Donnie Nell Brownlee Moore, 81, passed this earthly life on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Bruce Community Living Center after a lengthy illness. She entered this world on October 20, 1939. She was born in Laurel, Mississippi to the late parents of James Vardaman Brownlee and Clyde Windell Lowery Brownlee. Donnie, graduated high school and Junior College. She...

Dec 30, 2020

Curtis Gordon, 79, passed away on December 30, 2020, at Calhoun Health Services in Calhoun City, MS. Curtis Gordon was born on October 16, 1941 in Marks, MS, to Odes Gordon and Ruby Robertson Gordon. Curtis started his career as a Machinist and went on to work for Grand Gulf Nuclear Station. Curtis married Sue Gordon the couple had...

Dec 26, 2020

Francisco Morales-Ibarra, 39, of Bruce passed away on December 26, 2020, at his home in Bruce, MS.

Francisco Morales-Ibarra was born on February 21, 1981 in Guanajuato, Mexico, to Antonio Morales and Sara Ibarra.

Francisco married Sandra Fisk  The couple had 2 children, Antoni Morales, of Bruce, Mikyla Morales, of Bruce. and a Step-son, Devin...

Dec 18, 2020

Vernice Laverne Tutor was born on August 16, 1926, in Calhoun County, MS. She lived 94 years here on earth and worked hard all of her life until her health failed. She taught her children the value of a dollar and how to work and love the Lord. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church; where she worshipped...

Dec 16, 2020

Charlotte White Overby, 65, of Pontotoc departed from this life on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo after an extended illness. Born on April 9, 1955, in Batesville, she was a daughter to the late Billy Fred White and Faye Haire White.

Charlotte, affectionately known as Lot Lot, graduated from Bruce High School...

Dec 15, 2020

Ann Grace Jenkins, 81, of Ward Arkansas departed from this life on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Greystone Nursing and rehab in Cabot, Arkansas after an extended illness. Born on August 25 1939, in Tapola, MS, Ann was a daughter to the late Hubert Richard Tramel and Ada Bernice Tramel.

Ann, a loving, caring, kindhearted lady, loved...

Dec 13, 2020

Bennie Lavee Logan Rogers, 89, departed from this life on Sunday, December 13, 2020, at her home in Bruce after an extended illness.              Born on July 7, 1931, in the Rocky Mount Community, Bennie was a daughter to the late Jim Enoch Logan and Eunice Burt Logan.

Bennie was a hard working lady by nature; her idle...

Dec 13, 2020

Daniel Cletus Miller Sr., 53, of Bruce passed from this life on December 13, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle in Columbus, Mississippi after an extended illness. Born on April 27, 1967 in Bruce, Daniel was a son to Patricia Newsom Glover and the late Harvey Guy Miller.

Daniel spent many days of his life atop...

Dec 10, 2020

Michael Heath Mize, 41, of Bruce passed from this life on December 10, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Mississippi. Born on December 14, 1978 in Memphis, Tennessee, Michael was a son to Michael Laderle Mize and June Swanson Mize.

Michael, a sports fanatic, found joy and satisfaction watching a vast array of athletic events. However,...

Dec 9, 2020

Valeria Montero, 7, of Vardaman departed from this life on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 after a dreadful accident on Highway 8 East. Valeria graced this world with her presence on June 28, 2013 in Grenada, Mississippi. She was one of three children born to Juan Jose Montero and Olga Lidia Zuniga.

Valeria, a second grade student at...

Dec 8, 2020

Grady Wilson, 74, passed from this life on December 8, 2020 at the Veterans Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.  Born on January 8, 1946 in Bruce, Grady was a son to the late William Glen Wilson and Shirley Elaine Wilson.

Grady graduated from North Pontotoc High School in 1963 and later enlisted in the United States Army. Grady...

Dec 7, 2020

Essie Cindy Tutor Voyles, 71, of Vardaman passed from this life on Monday, December 7, 2020, at Diversicare of Eupora. Born on July 27, 1949, in Vardaman, Mississippi, Essie was a daughter to the late Bobby Lee Tutor and Audie Beatrice Kincade Tutor.

Essie was a woman who loved her family and thoroughly enjoyed the presence of...

Dec 6, 2020

John Jefferson Nix, 75, of Bruce passed from this life on December 6, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital  in Calhoun City. Born on June 9, 1945, John was a son to the late Charlie Ship Nix and Jennifer Moser Nix.

John, a retired welder, leaves behind an expansive family to carry his memory in their hearts; two...

Dec 5, 2020

Dudley Russell Davis, Jr., artist, educator, farmer and lifelong learner, died peacefully at his home in the Reid Community near Vardaman, MS, on Saturday, December 5, 2020, following a yearlong battle with cancer.

Dudley was born in Bruce, MS, on October 29, 1938, to Dudley Russell (Dud) Davis and Rena Ola Hannaford Davis. He was a 1956...

Dec 4, 2020

Maxine Jenkins Blue (July 25, 1939 - December 4, 2020) Maxine Jenkins Blue, 81, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on December 4, 2020 in Safe Haven at Lennox Park Nursing Home in Atlanta, Ga. after prolonged declining health. She was born on July 25, 1939 in Vardaman, Mississippi and is preceded in death by her parents...

Dec 3, 2020

Carl Linn Parker, 73, passed from this life on December 3, 2020 at his home in Coffeeville, Mississippi. Born on April 8, 1947 in Bruce, Mississippi, Carl was a son to the late John Parker and Margaret Parker.

Carl, a truck driver by trade, spent many miles of his life in the driver’s seat of a big...