Obituaries

Aug 23, 2020

Mr. Mallon Simpson Henry, 97 of Bruce, Mississippi passed this earthly life on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Bruce Community Living Center in Bruce. He was born Thursday, March 15, 1923 in Bruce, he was the son of the late Luther Henry and Della Simpson Henry.  He was preceded in death by the late Odell Pearson Henry.

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Aug 23, 2020

Jimmy Allen Lucius, 82, of Bruce passed from this life on Sunday, August 23, 2020, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Born on July 24, 1938, in Calhoun City, Jimmy was a son to the late  Wesley Wade “Pete” Lucius and Myrtie Therrell Lucius.

Jimmy, a National Guard veteran, spent many years of his life ready...

Aug 18, 2020

Patsy Lynn Cain Patterson, 80, of Bruce passed from this life on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Calhoun City. Born on December 1, 1939, in Calhoun County, Patsy was a daughter to late Giles Fred Cain and Oma Leachman Cain.

Patsy, a veteran cosmetologist of four decades, spent many years of her life...

Aug 16, 2020

Sammy James Anderson, 46 of Calhoun City, Mississippi passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Calhoun in Calhoun City, Mississippi.

He was born Wednesday, January 2, 1974 in Longview, Texas, he was the son of the late Herbert Anderson and the late Ramona Crump Anderson. He was the husband of Melinda Bullard Anderson.

Aug 15, 2020

Winifred Lucille Dolan, 89, of Water Valley, Mississippi passed from this life on Saturday, August 15, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Calhoun City, Mississippi. Born February 15, 1931, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Winifred was a daughter to the late Roy Joseph Gonzales and the late Claudia Crump Gonzales.

Winifred, a Navy Veteran, answered the call to...

Aug 13, 2020

Scott Allen Freely, 72, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family and covered with prayers from his many friends.  He was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer June 22, 2020, and fought a brave battle for 7 weeks.  Scott was a Leap Year baby born February 29, 1948, in Vardaman, MS to Malcolm and...

Aug 11, 2020

Billy Bert Hamilton, 88, of Vardaman passed from this life on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at the State Veterans Home in Oxford. Born on February 25, 1932, in the Wardwell Community, Billy was a son to the late Hugh Gaston Hamilton and Ruby Leola Hardin Hamilton.

Billy, a United States Air Force Veteran, served his country during...

Aug 8, 2020

Charles Dante Wimberly, 58, of Calhoun City passed from this life at Baptist Calhoun Nursing Home in Calhoun City. Born on August 7, 1961 in Garland, Texas, Chuck was a son to the late Charles Raymond Wimberly and Vivian Vurtie Burks.

Chuck, a kind hearted man, left an impression on everyone he met because of the love...

Aug 6, 2020

Mildred Blount Bagwell, 91, of Bruce passed away peacefully at her home on August 6, 2020. She was born on January 23, 1929 in Bruce to the late Joseph Leon Blount and Delon Ethel Ivy Blount. She married the late Edwin Owen Bagwell on April 25, 1947. Mildred is survived by two daughters: Cathy Thompson of Starkville; Tamsie Morris...

Aug 2, 2020

Jean Goodwin Tallent, 69, of Calhoun City passed from this life on August 2, 2020, at her home. Born on February 12, 1951, in Tallahatchie, Mississippi, Jean was a daughter to the late David Goodwin and Lillian Nichols Goodwin.

Jean, a graduate of Holmes Community College nursing program, spent her days caring for the sick and elderly...

Jul 31, 2020

Odis Lee “Buster” McGreger, 53, of Vardaman passed from this life on July 31, 2020, after a car accident in Bruce. Born on August 3, 1966, in Brazil, Indiana, Buster was a son to the late Charles Lee McGreger and Laura West Adams.

Buster was a 1984 graduate of Vardaman High School. He faithfully served in the...

Jul 30, 2020

Jerry Mart Chandler, 78, of Houlka passed from this life Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. Born on December 21, 1941 in Vardaman, Jerry was a son to the late Mart Thomas Chandler and Thelma Naron Chandler.

Jerry worked for the AIG insurance company as a valued insurance salesman. By the good nature...

Jul 20, 2020

James Elzey Hobson Jr., 66, passed from this life on July 20, 2020 at Bolivar Medical Center in Cleveland, Mississippi. Born on September 30, 1953 in Tunica, Mississippi; James was a son to the late James Elzey Hobson and Mary Thacker Hobson.

James leaves behind an expansive family to carry his fond memory in their hearts; Brothers:...

Jul 19, 2020

Pamela Joyce Chrestman, 62, of Bruce passed from this life on July 19, 2020 at her home. Born on November 24, 1957 in Fairbanks, Alaska; Pam was a daughter to the late Johnny David Chrestman and Claris Oleta Chrestman.

Pam, affectionately known as Grams, was very active in the lives her beloved grandchildren. She found pure joy...

Jul 18, 2020

Rebecca Grier, 62 of Calhoun City, Mississippi went to her heavenly home on Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Sister's home in Oxford, Mississippi.

Born Sunday, October 27, 1957 in Oxford, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Aubrey Walker and the late Marie Foust Walker. She was the wife of the late Jackie W. Grier.

Jul 16, 2020

Shirley Elaine Wilson, 95, of Bruce passed from this life on July 16, 2020, at the Bruce Community Living Center. Born on December 18, 1924, in Calhoun County, Shirley was a daughter to the late Freddie Powell Yancy and Agnes Reed Yancy.

Shirley was a one of kind woman; she like the rest of her generation knew...

Jul 15, 2020

Judith Parker 67 of Calhoun City, Passed away at her home in Vardaman on Wednesday July 16, 2020. She was the daughter of the late James Russell McDonald and Pauline "Polly" Gadsby McDonald.

Judy was a avid sewer and a hard worker. She loved making your day better by telling the best jokes and pushing everyone to...

Jul 15, 2020

Frances Holder Chrestman, 95 of Vardaman, passed from this life on Wednesday July 15, 2020, at Floyd Dyer Nursing Home in Houston. Born on March 24, 1925, Frances was a daughter to the late Everett Max Holder and Rosie Collums Holder.

Frances, a skilled seamstress, used her skill set at Dixie Land Furniture and Franklin Furniture to...

Jul 15, 2020

KENNEDY – Elizabeth Ann Burke Kennedy went to her heavenly home on July 15, 2020 at HOPE Memory Care Center in Dacula, Georgia.  She was born in Calhoun County, MS on December 19, 1938 to the late Owen Jackson and Cansie Ola Harrelson Burke.

Elizabeth was a graduate of Big Creek High School and Northwest Community College...

Jul 14, 2020

Patricia Crutchfield White, 70, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi departed for her eternal home on July 14, 2020, at Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg. Born on September 13, 1949, in Calhoun City, Patricia was a daughter to the late Timothy M. Crutchfield and Eula Mae Jones Crutchfield.

Patricia was a homemaker who spent her days selflessly looking after her...