Obituaries

Oct 30, 2020

Larry Joe James, 72, of Bruce passed from this life on Friday, October 30, 2020, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson after an extended illness. Larry Joe graced this world with his unforgettable presence on December 22,1947; he was a son to the late C.L. “Bill” James and Grace Lorette“Bootsie” Moorman James.

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Oct 28, 2020

BRUCE – A.D. Spratlin, 87, of Bruce passed away on October 28, 2020 at the Calhoun City Nursing Home in Calhoun City, MS. A Memorial Service will be held at First Baptist Church of Bruce on Sunday November 1, 2020 at 2 PM with Dr. Daniel Hathorne, Bro. Darrell Logan and Rev. Ryan Reed officiating. Visitation will be at...

Oct 27, 2020

Wanda Joy Chrestman, 78, of Houlka left her earthly home on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, to enter her home in Heaven. She was born on May 1, 1942, to Clifton Reid Sr. and Bernice Bray Easley

Wanda, a 1960 graduate of Bruce High School, married her high school sweetheart, Charles, Chrestman, at the age of nineteen. Over...

Oct 26, 2020

Larry Dean Murphree,67, passed from this life on Monday, October 26, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. Born on September 5, 1953, in New Castle, Wyoming, Larry was a son to the late Bobby Dean Murphree and Carolyn Williams Murphree.

Larry, a devoted father and husband, spent many seasons of his life with his bride, Sandra...

Oct 24, 2020

Joe Willie Melton, 78, departed from this life on October 24, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, in Oxford after a brief illness. He was born into this world on January 26, 1942 to the late parents of Doyle Lee Melton and Pauline Swindle Melton.  Joe was a faithful member of Concord Baptist Church.  He worked part of his life’s  ...

Oct 21, 2020

Tangela Winter Washington, 45, of Bruce passed from this life on October 21, 2020 at her home. Born on July 6, 1975 in Pontotoc, Tangela was a daughter to the late Tony Lee Winter and Joy Ann Graham Winter.

Tangela, affectionately known as Tangie, was a 1993 graduate of Bruce High School. She dedicated many years of...

Oct 17, 2020

Charles William Rogers, 83, of Bruce departed from this life on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Charles graced the world with his presence on December 24, 1936, at his family home in Bruce. He was a son to the late William Rufus Rogers, Sr., and Beatrice Barefield Stewart.

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Oct 7, 2020

Eva Jo Blount Penick, 90 of Vardaman, Mississippi passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at her home in Vardaman, Mississippi.

Born Thursday, July 17, 1930 in Eupora, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Eron Blount and the late Eva Lillian Ferrell Blount. She was the wife of the late Charles Edward Penick.

Sep 30, 2020

Coffeeville, MS-Reba Strange Branson, 82, passed this earthly life on, Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford after a lengthy illness. She was born in Coffeeville, May 5, 1938 to the late parents of Kress Strange and Gertrude Brassel.  She was a homemaker and a seamstress.  She loved cooking and sewing for her devoted family.  She...

Sep 28, 2020

Franklin D. Nix, 77, passed this earthly life, Monday, September 28, 2020 at Baptist Nursing Home, Calhoun City after an extended illness.  He was born May 18, 1943 in Big Creek to the late parents of Joe Bailey Nix and Annie Louise Hamilton Nix.  Frank was an active member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church where he served his church...

Sep 27, 2020

Kathy Diane Dye Ferguson, 65, passed this life surrounded by her loving family, Sunday, September 27, 2020 at her home after an extended illness. She was born December 22, 1954 in Vardaman to the late parents of R. L. “Bozie” Dye and Ann Wages Dye.  Kathy owned and operated Kathy’s Day Care where she was the Mother of her...

Sep 26, 2020

Joseph Earl Hopkins, Sr., 49, passed this earthly life Saturday, September 26, 2020 after a brief illness at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Oxford. He was born in Pittsburg, PA August 23, 1971.  Joe was a previous construction worker and a painter by trade.  He later started to work for Wal Mart working in the meat department.  He was a member...

Sep 25, 2020

Amy Belinda Collins Lopez, 57, died suddenly Friday, September 25, 2020, in her home in the Concord Community of Bruce.  The daughter of the late John Robert and Faye Murphree Collins, Amy was born November 11, 1962.

Amy graduated from Bruce High School, Northwest Mississippi Community College, and Mississippi State University, where she majored in both music...

Sep 20, 2020

James Earl Snyder,87, of Bruce passed from this life on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at his son Jeff’s home in Saltillo. Born on January 29, 1933 in the Ellard Community, James was a son to the late Quinton Sellars Snyder and Dora Morris Snyder.

James, an avid basketball fan, was a star forward during his grade school...

Sep 14, 2020

Maxine Mooneyham, 94 of Bruce, Mississippi passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Born Sunday, July 4, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Henry McCostlin and the late Dezzie Allred McCostlin. She was the wife of the late Arthel Mooneyham.

Maxine was a member of...

Sep 13, 2020

Hubert Lee Gann, 84, of Vardaman, Mississippi passed from this life on Sunday, September 13, 2020, at his home on East Avenue. Born on September 29,1935, in Chickasaw County, Hubert was one of eight children born to the late Bobbie Lee Gann and Gertrude Criddle Gann.

Hubert married his one true love, Monette Hicks, on July 24,...

Sep 6, 2020

Peggy, J. White, 89, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020, surrounded by her loving family at her residence in Calhoun City. She was born, December 1, 1930 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to the late, Harry R. Johnson, Sr. and Virginia M. Simes Johnson.  She worked at Panola Mills and also as an assistant teacher.  She was active in...

Sep 2, 2020

Nancy Ann Lambert, 69 of Calhoun City, Mississippi passed from this life on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at Rush Medical Center in Meridian; Mississippi. Born Tuesday, April 17, 1951 in Calhoun City, Mississippi, Nancy was the daughter of the late Joe Bailey Nix and  Anne Louise Hamilton Nix.

Nancy, a retired seamstress, worked for the Kellwood garment...

Aug 30, 2020

Dennis Howell passed away at the age of 84 at the Veterans Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. After graduating from Houlka High School and attending Itawamba Community College, he married Virginia Ann Murphree. Just 2 short weeks later, he received his draft papers. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Afterwards he returned to Memphis, TN and...

Aug 25, 2020

Martha Hipp Dickson, 93, of Bruce passed from this life on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Born on June 30, 1927, Martha was a daughter of the late Dwight M. Hipp and Virgie Yancy Hipp.

Martha graduated from Sarepta High School in the early 1940’s. The year 1946 brought about major...