Obituaries

Mar 3, 2021

Patricia Joan Starks, 69, of Derma passed from this life on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at her home in Derma. She was welcomed into this world on October 10, 1951 in Winfield, West Virginia by her parents Arley Buford Moore and Barabara Jeanne Settle Moore.

Patricia married her loving husband, Samuel Starks,  the couple spent a numerous...

Mar 3, 2021

Ruby Crawford of Derma, 71, passed from this life March 3, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Calhoun City. Born on September 10, 1949 in Bruce, Ruby was daughter to the late Cleveland Doyle "D.C." Brasher and Stella Brasher.

Ruby was best known as a hard worker to provide for her family. She enjoyed spending time with...

Mar 2, 2021

Sandra Jean York, 58, of Memphis passed from this life on March 03, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. Sandra was welcomed into this world on September 24, 1962 by her parents Don Bailey and Pat Archer Mize in Memphis.

Sandra and her loving husband, James Edwin York, spent many blissful years together before her passing....

Feb 28, 2021

Reba Mae Hughes Hawkins, 80, of Bruce passed from this life Sunday, February 28, 2021 at her residence. Born on July 29, 1940 in Sardis, she was a daughter to the late William Dalton Hughes and Clara Mae Owens Hughes.

Reba, affectionately known as momma Reba, spent many seasons of her life looking after the fear fully...

Feb 25, 2021

Billy Doyle Alexander, 79, of  Vardaman passed from this life on February 25, 2021 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis after an extended illness. Born on February 14, 1942 in Vardaman, he was a son to the late Doyle Richmond Alexander and Bonnie Laudrey Crawford Alexander.

Billy Doyle, a Vardaman High School graduate, spent his entire life...

Feb 25, 2021

Larry Scott Starks ,52, of Bruce departed from this life on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson after an extended illness. Born on July 29, 1968 in Tupleo, Scott was a son to Larry Joe Starks and the late Penny Baker Starks.

Scott was a 1986 graduate of Bruce High School....

Feb 16, 2021

James Cooper Douglas Gregory was born February 16, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North MS and entered God’s protection the same day as one of his guardian angels. “ Earth Has No Sorrow That Heaven Cannot Heal”.

Cooper is survived by a loving family: his parents, Reed and Jodie Rogers Gregory, Oxford, MS;  a twin brother, Jensen Michael...

Feb 15, 2021

Donald Steele Bell, 86, passed away at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi on February 15, 2021, after an extended illness. He was born to the late Walter Otto Bell and Ibbie Irene Belk Bell on April 26, 1934, in Ethel, Mississippi.

Don was a very patriotic man serving with loyalty and devotion to his country and mankind. He...

Feb 11, 2021

It is with sadness the family of Mr. Jesse Mitchell Coleman, 64, announce his sudden passing on Thursday afternoon, February 11, 2021, at his home in Jackson, Ms. Mr. Coleman, retired, had previously been employed by Bracken Construction of Jackson, Ms. He graduated from Bruce High School where he played several sports and was an engineering graduate at Cape...

Feb 9, 2021

Jimmie Dee Wait McCormick, 90, of Bruce departed for her home in glory on February 9, 2021, at Bruce Community Living Center. She was welcomed into this world on May 24, 1930, by her late parents James Wesley Wait and Maudie Blount Wait.

Jimmie Dee spent many seasons of her life assisting with shaping of young minds...

Feb 5, 2021

Andrea Ranea Ferguson Howell, 36, of Bruce departed from this life on Friday, February 5, 2021, after a tragic accident. Andrea was welcomed into this world on June 26, 1984, by her parents Jon Ferguson and Cindy Winter Ferguson.

Andrea was a deputy tax accessor for the Calhoun County Tax Assessors Office. She loved summer time, especially...

Feb 5, 2021

Winnie Dee Hawks, 88, passed away on February 5, 2021, at Bruce Community Living Center after an extended illness.

Winnie Hawks was born on June 22, 1932, in Neshoba County, to Milton and Mary Lofton.

Winnie provided for her family by working first at Kellwood Garment Company, Shannon Chair Company, and lastly at Franklin Corporation....

Feb 4, 2021

William Stephen “Eagle” Box, 71, of Bruce passed from this life on February 4, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. He graced the world with his presence on August 2, 1949, in Bruce.  Steve was one of two children born to the late Lindal Durant Box and Cleo McKibben Box.

Steve graduated from Bruce...

Jan 30, 2021

Inis Hall Roane, age 102, passed away on January 30, 2021, at Bruce Community Living Center.

Inis was born on November, 3, 1918, to the late Robert Lee Hall and Birdie Mae Lee Hall of Bruce. She was married to Elton Whitt Roane.

Inis was a devoted member of Antioch Baptist Church. She began her...

Jan 28, 2021

Tina Denise Wright Clanton, 57, of Bruce passed from this life on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at her residence. She was welcomed into this world on September 27, 1963 by her late parents Joseph Lee Wright and Shirley Wright.

Tina retired from Mississippi Department of Human Services as a Case Manager after a many years of service....

Jan 27, 2021

Stevie Arnold Harmon, 64, of Vardaman passed from this life on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo after an extended illness. Born on September 26, 1956, in Vardaman, Stevie was a son to the late Edward Gordon Harmon and Juanita Evelyn Evans Harmon.

Stevie, known by his family and friends as Steve,...

Jan 23, 2021

Donald Baker Camp, 80, of Banner passed from this life on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at his residence after an extended illness. Born on November 29, 1940 in Banner, he was one of three children born to the late Sanford and Hazel Baker Camp.

Donald wed his wife Phyllis Ledbetter Camp October 16, 1962. The couple spent...

Jan 20, 2021

Wilbur Gene Williams, 79, of Bruce departed from this on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at his residence. He was welcomed into this world on March 26, 1941, in Coffeeville by his late parents Bennie B. Williams and Bessie Wright Williams. Wilbur was married to the late Barbara Jean Morris Williams for many years until her passing on June 12,...

Jan 20, 2021

Juanita Ables Free,80, of Vardaman passed from this life on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Sunshine Health Care in Pontotoc. Born on February 28, 1940, in Tishomingo County, Juanita was one of six children born to the late Stanley and Florene Ables.

She married the love of her life, Doyle Free, on January 31, 1958. The couple...

Jan 18, 2021

Carolyn Veneal Spratlin Myrick, 83, of Vardaman passed from this life on Monday, January 18, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Calhoun City. She was born on November 14, 1937, in Vardaman to the late Claude Spratlin and Nettie Bell Brown Spratlin.

Carolyn married her late husband Eli John Myrick on January 13, 1978. The couple spent...