Obituaries

Dec 3, 2020

James Stanton Baker, 93, of Bruce departed from this life on December 3, 2020, at Baptist Calhoun Nursing Home in Calhoun City, Mississippi. Born on January 26, 1927 in Tennessee, James was a son to the late Jacob Stanton Baker and Raythel Crenshaw Baker.

James, a Fireman Second Class in the Navy, bravely fought the the Axis...

Dec 1, 2020

James Cedric Threadgill “Jim”, 93, got his heavenly wings at 10:00AM on December 1, 2020 while resting at Baptist Memorial Hospital Calhoun of Calhoun City, Mississippi. He was a member of Bruce United Methodist Church.

Private Service will be held December 3 at 11:00AM at Parker Memorial Funeral Home with a family only visitation at 10:00AM.

Nov 30, 2020

Mikel Shoemaker, 60, of Calhoun City passed from this life on Monday, November 30, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Calhoun City. Born on November 9, 1960, in Biloxi, Mississippi, Mikel was a son to Thelma Tutor Liles and the late James Oliver Shoemaker.

Mikel, better known to his friends and loved ones as "Waddles", graduated from...

Nov 28, 2020

Buba Wall, 57, of Big Creek passed from this life on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Calhoun City. Born on June 14,1963 in Belton, Texas, Buba was a son to the late David Wall and Johnnie Faye Wall.

Buba married the love of his life, Donna, on April 20, 2001 in Big Creek....

Nov 27, 2020

Gene Calvin Keen, 68, passed away at his home in Bruce, MS. on November 27, 2020.

Calvin was born on September 15, 1952, in Memphis, TN, to Spurgeon Calvin Keen and Betty Tindall Keen.

Calvin served his country in the Army

Those left to cherish Calvin's memory are Destiny (Ron) Griffin - niece,...

Nov 27, 2020

William Frank Tutor, 73, of Belden transferred from his earthly home to his heavenly home surrounded by family after an extended illness on Friday, November 27, 2020.

Born on February 23, 1947 in Bruce, MS, Frank was the second of three sons born to the late William Wayne Tutor and Martha Idella James Tutor. After graduating from...

Nov 25, 2020

Wilma Pearl (Clark) Turner age 89, after an extended illness, left her earthly home and went to her Heavenly Home to be with her Lord in Glory on 25th of, Nov. 2020.

Born April 23rd, 1931 in Pontotoc County, MS, she was the second child born to parents Henry Clark and Johnnie Busby Clark. Wilma attended Sarepta...

Nov 22, 2020

Christi Vanlandingham Story, 51, of Bruce suddenly passed from this life on November 22, 2020, in Water Valley, Mississippi. Born on February 8, 1969, in Pontotoc, Mississippi, Christi was a daughter to Helen Vanlandingham and the late Richard Vanlandingham.

Christi was a 1987 graduate of Bruce High School. She spent many days of her life looking after...

Nov 19, 2020

Winnie Jackie Gilder Eastridge, 90, retired nurse from Veterans Hospital in Memphis, TN, died on Nov. 19, 2020. She spent her entire professional career serving others. She and the love of her life, Dr. Charles Eastridge, enjoyed many happy years of gardening together and social events.

She is survived by many nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

Nov 18, 2020

Sheri Mabry Childers, 72, of Bruce passed from this life on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at her home. Born on May 21, 1948, in Grenada, Mississippi, Sheri was a daughter to the late Wyatt Holland Mabry and Kathryn Parker Mabry.

​Sheri spent many days of her life working at Sunburt Bank. After putting in many years of...

Nov 18, 2020

Cavan Louis Grist, 19, tragically passed from this life on November 18, 2020, in Waterford, Mississippi. Born on November 30, 2000 in Oxford, Mississippi, Cavan was a son to Nelson Louis Grist and Bethany Shelton

Cavan graduated from Collierville High School in the spring of 2019 where he received the future scholar award. As a young man...

Nov 16, 2020

Edmond Rance Bailey, Jr. 75, of Vardaman cast his line toward the shores of eternity on November 16, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden- Triangle in Columbus, Mississippi. Born on April 10, 1945, in Washington, D.C., Edmond Rance Bailey Jr, was a son to the late Edmond Rance Bailey Sr. and Evelyn Lucille Harrell Bailey.

Edmond, known...

Nov 15, 2020

Leslie Whitehead Wicker, 69, of Paris, MS passed from this life on Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. Leslie graced the world with her presence in Taylorsville, Mississippi on July 2, 1951. She was a daughter to Lilah Linnie Hailes Whitehead and the late Louis Lovell Whitehead.

Leslie married the love...

Nov 13, 2020

Lynn Nix, 76, passed away on November 13, 2020, in Water Valley, MS. She was born on August 22, 1944, in West Palm Beach, FL, to John Massey and Wilma Stribling Massey. Lynn graduated from Bruce High School in 1962. She spent over twenty years caring for others as a home health caregiver, while also serving as a loving...

Nov 4, 2020

Sandra Belle Bryan, 67 of Calhoun City, Mississippi passed from this life on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Baptist Hospital in Oxford, Mississippi. Born on May 25, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, she was a daughter to the late Jake Ross Bryan and Reba Posey Bryan.

Sandra, a hardworking lady, spent many seasons of her life in the...

Nov 3, 2020

A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm Saturday November 7 at Midway Cemetery in Vardaman, Ms

Nov 3, 2020

Thomas Roy Parker, 51 of Pontotoc, Mississippi departed for his eternal trail ride on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. Born Wednesday, March 26, 1969 in Vardaman, Mississippi, he was a son to the late James B. Parker and Janie Simms Parker.

Thomas , affectionately known as “T-Roy” by his friends,...

Nov 2, 2020

John Ingram Brasher, age 80, of Batesville, MS, passed away on November 2, 2020.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday November 6, 2020 at First Baptist Church of Batesville, where he was a longtime member and supporter. Senior Pastor, Dr. Tommy Snyder of First Baptist Church Batesville will be officiating. Visitation will be...

Nov 1, 2020

Anthony Allred, 71, passed away, November 1, 2020 at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo after a bried illness. He was born April 15, 1949 in Calhoun County to the late Edward Allred and Elma Faye Harrison Allred.  He was a member of Grace Pointe Church of God in New Albany.  He enjoyed watching western movies, working crossword puzzles and...

Oct 31, 2020

R obert Edward Long, 73, of Bruce passed from this life suddenly on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at his home. Born on February 16, 1947, in Bruce, Eddie was a son to the late John D. Long and Hazel Winter Long.

Edward, known by his family and friends as Eddie, stood ready for the call to action...