Obituaries

Jul 9, 2020

Mark Edward Johnson, 72, of Horn Lake, Mississippi departed from this life on July 9, 2020, at the State Veterans Home in Oxford, Mississippi. Born on September 16, 1947, in Owensboro, Kentucky; Mark was a son to the late Wayne Edward Johnson and Delores Tanner Johnson.

Mark, a United States Army Veteran, faithfully served his country during...

Jul 7, 2020

Linda Jean Blount, 66, of Calhoun City departed to claim her glorious hope on July 07, 2020 at Oxford Health and Rehab in Oxford, Mississippi. Linda was welcomed into this world on October 24, 1953 in Grenada, Mississippi. She was a daughter to John F. Bardo and the late Alethea Mae Perry Bardo.

Linda, a woman with...

Jul 6, 2020

Shirley Ann Austin Hughes, 78, of Bruce departed from this life on July 6, 2020, at her home. Born on March 26, 1942, Shirley was a daughter to the late Issac Duet Austin and Cloise Mitchell Austin.

Shirley, a homemaker, dedicated her life to looking after the needs of her family. A crafty woman, Shirley found joy...

Jul 5, 2020

Opal Wilson Newman, 87, of Paris, Mississippi passed from this life on Sunday, July 05, 2020, at Yalobusha General Hospital and Nursing Home in Water Valley, Mississippi. Born on October 5, 1932, in Calhoun County, Opal was a daughter to the late Freeman C. Wilson and Mary Christine Newman Wilson.

Opal was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and...

Jul 4, 2020

Howard Monroe Galloway,83, of Calhoun City departed for his eternal home on July 4, 2020, at his residence. Born on April 21, 1937, in Houlka, Monroe was a son to the late Wesley Monroe Galloway and Sophia Modean Washington Galloway.

Monroe, a retired supervisor, worked in the furniture manufacturing industry at Cottage Lane before retiring. Upon his...

Jul 4, 2020

Kristin Leigh Edgerton passed away July 4, 2020 after a courageous battle with a long-term illness. Born on August 8, 1968 to Lieutenant Commander Robert L. Edgerton, United States Navy and his wife, Ruth Tarver Edgerton in Brunswick, Georgia. Kristin was 51.

With her father serving his country in the United States Navy, Kristin’s education started with...

Jul 2, 2020

Jessie Mae Cooner, 82

Born May 15, 1938 in Bruce, Ms. to the late Thomas Claude and Eva Rena Parker Cooner.

Jessie went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2020. She was a member of the Church of God in Bruce, Ms.

Jessie was loved by all and had many friends....

Jun 28, 2020

Kendall Alton Crill peacefully left to be with his Lord after a long hospital stay at MD Anderson where he was blessed with the most wonderful doctors, nurses, and respiratory, physical, occupational, and speech therapists. Throughout his life, he impacted everyone he touched.   He had a wonderful life and he enjoyed every bit of it.

Born in...

Jun 27, 2020

Moss McGreger Green, 94, of Bruce departed from this world on June 27, 2020, at the Bruce Community Living Center. Born on March 9, 1926, Moss was a daughter to the late Clarence Newton McGreger and Maudie Murphree McGreger.

Moss, a lifelong resident of the Rocky Mount Community, married the love her life, Winfred Green, on June...

Jun 25, 2020

Berene Haire James of Bruce departed for her place of eternal rest after 85 years of life on June 25, 2020 at the Bruce Community Living Center. Born on March 29, 1935 in the Rocky Mount Community, Berene was a daughter to the late Earnest Wesley Haire and Inez Murphree Haire.

Berene, a beautician, attended Bonds Beauty...

Jun 20, 2020

William Bradley Howell,41, departed from this life on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at his residence in Bruce after a sudden decline in health. Born on September 26, 1978, in Oxford, Bradley was a son to the late William Jessie Howell and Linda Rae Murphree Smith.

Bradley, a lifelong Calhoun County resident, was a member of the Bruce...

Jun 15, 2020

Edward Wayne Bardo, 56, received his eternal peace Monday, June 15, 2020 in Memphis at St. Francis Hospital after a long illness. He was born February 11, 1964 to the late parents of Elvis Bardo and Eva Mae Melton Bardo.  He was a Baptist and a former Radio Dispatcher for the Yalobusha County Sheriff  office.

He was...

Jun 13, 2020

Maylene Kilgore Ard Gordon, 83, passed this life for her heavenly home on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Baptist Calhoun Nursing Home in Calhoun City to be with her Lord and lost love ones.  She was born October 24, 1936 to the late parents of Horace Hillian Kilgore and Mattie Frances Thomas Kilgore, She was a member of Pleasant...

Jun 12, 2020

Paul Dane Gregory, 74, passed this earthly life on Friday, June 12, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in the Rocky Mount Community on August, 11, 1945 to the late parents of Lewis S. Gregory and Lizzie Mae Hamblin Gregory.  Paul was a heavy equipment operator for Calhoun County Beat #2 until his...

Jun 12, 2020

Barbara Morris Williams, 75, passed this earthly life on Friday, June 12, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 24, 1944 in Bruce to the late parents of Frank Gilbert Morris and Mary Kathryn Weeks Morris.  Barbara met every one she came in contact with a smile and always had a listening ear...

Jun 9, 2020

John Jason Terrell, 45, of Vardaman traded his sorrow for joy on June 9, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Eupora after a valiant battle with cancer. Jason graced this world with his presence on July 10, 1974 in Indianola, Mississippi; he was a son to Beverly Charlotte Majour Mitchell and the late Freddie Wayne Terrell.

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Jun 8, 2020

Ottis “Pop” Wayne McCormick, 74, of Saltillo passed from this life on June 8, 2020 at his home after an extended illness. Born on November 6, 1945 in Bruce, Ottis was a son to the late Ira McCormick and Euris (Tutor) McCormick.

Ottis, a true man of God, was ordained as a deacon June 11, 1978 where...

Jun 7, 2020

Charles Dwayne Young, 81, of Bruce peacefully departed from this world on June 7, 2020, while tending to his treasured garden. Born on January 3, 1939, in Calhoun County, Dwayne was a son to the late Hillard Enoch Young and Ellie Jane Campbell Young.

Dwayne, a decorated Navy veteran, dedicated twenty years of his life to protecting...

Jun 7, 2020

Terry Paul Greene, 61, of Bruce passed from this life June 7,2020 at his home. Born on August 22, 2020 in Memphis, Terry was a son to the late Elton Doris Greene and Ruth Bryant Greene.

Terry, a former stock broker, spent his days buying and selling securities for the clients of Duncan-Williams asset Management Company. He...

May 31, 2020

Allie Lee Collins Costin Gulledge, thy good and faithful servant, age 95 was escorted by a heavenly host of angels on May 31, 2020 to meet her Lord and Savior Christ Jesus and to be reunited with her immediate loved ones.

As a young bride in the early 1940’s, Allie’s husband, Marvin Costin...