Obituaries

Jan 18, 2021

Infant Emmett Joe Logan, of Bruce gained his wings on January 18, 2021, at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis, TN.

Emmett is survived by his parents Allan Logan and Kimberly Hawkins of Bruce,  Parker Logan - Brother of Bruce, Donna Goodwin - grandmother, of Bruce, Cindy Logan - grandmother, of Pontotoc, Katie Goodwin - great-grandmother, of...

Jan 16, 2021

Raymond Herbert Langford, 89, entered into his heavenly home on January 16, 2021, in Vardaman, MS.

Raymond was born on February 26, 1931, in Calhoun County to Austin Herbert Langford and Grace Caldwell Langford.

Raymond served his country as a US Marine and then spent the next 40 years working as a master carpenter and...

Jan 15, 2021

James D. Maxwell died peacefully with his family by his side in Tupelo, Mississippi, January 15, 2021.  He was 81.  A private family service will be held January 20, 2021, with drive by visitation from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the front circle of the Maxwell home, 226 Highway 8 East, Derma, Mississippi.

Born in Akron,...

Jan 12, 2021

Sue Clark Parker, 85, departed from this life on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Dogwood Manor in Corinth, Mississippi. She was welcomed into this world on May 16, 1935, to her late parents Hubert Calhoun Clark and Hazel Rounsaville Clark.

Sue was a 1953 graduate of Coffeeville High School. Upon graduating high school, she continued her education...

Jan 11, 2021

Betty Jean Doler White, 87, of Calhoun City passed from this on January 11, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Calhoun City. She was born on August 12, 1933, in Winona to her late parents, Jasper Doler and Pearl Inez Wray Doler.

Betty, a lady with a sweet disposition, married the late Lenon Ray White and they...

Jan 9, 2021

Robert Covington, 88, of Banner, MS, passed away on January 9, 2021, at Panola Medical Center in Batesville, MS. Robert was born on June 13, 1932, in Banner, MS, to Doyle Benjamin and Mildred Peeples Covington. After graduation from high school Mr. Robert embarked on a career with Massey Ferguson in Memphis, TN. He began his career sweeping floors,...

Jan 8, 2021

Ruby Greene, 93, went to her heavenly home on January 8, 2021, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. She was born on April 25, 1927, to Roy Brown and Alma Bailey Brown.

Ruby married the love of her life Coley Farris Greene and they had one child, Brenda Stegall Martin, of Bruce. She was a devout...

Jan 8, 2021

Jackie Neal Spencer, 73, passed away on January 8, 2021, in Vardaman, MS.

Jackie Spencer was born on April 7, 1947, in Vardaman, MS, to Paul Lee and Lilian Neal Spencer.

Jackie graduated from Vardaman High School in 1965 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Pharmacy from the University of Mississippi in 1970....

Jan 8, 2021

Donna Foster Mills, 46, passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer on January 8, 2021, in Randolph, MS.

Donna was born July 22, 1974, in Leland, MS to Cecil and Judy Hollings Foster. She was a pallet builder for Bryant's Sawmill and a member of Sarepta Baptist Church. She was an avid reader and loved playing...

Jan 6, 2021

Gerald Dean Griffin, 89, of Vardaman departed for an eternity of rest on Wednesday, January 6, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Mississippi. Gerald was welcomed into the world on August 21, 1931 by his late parents David Oscar Griffin and Flossie Louella Anderson Griffin.

Gerald a loving father and husband, married the love of his...

Jan 5, 2021

Ravis Joe Winter, 71, of Vardaman passed from this life on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at his residence. Born on October 29, 1949, in Houston, Ravis Joe was a son to the late Winfred Durell Winter and Margaret Maudine Langston Winter.

Ravis Joe married his loving wife Kathryn Crawford Winter on November 1, 1968. The couple spent...

Jan 2, 2021

Mrs. Donnie Nell Brownlee Moore, 81, passed this earthly life on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Bruce Community Living Center after a lengthy illness. She entered this world on October 20, 1939. She was born in Laurel, Mississippi to the late parents of James Vardaman Brownlee and Clyde Windell Lowery Brownlee. Donnie, graduated high school and Junior College. She...

Dec 30, 2020

Curtis Gordon, 79, passed away on December 30, 2020, at Calhoun Health Services in Calhoun City, MS. Curtis Gordon was born on October 16, 1941 in Marks, MS, to Odes Gordon and Ruby Robertson Gordon. Curtis started his career as a Machinist and went on to work for Grand Gulf Nuclear Station. Curtis married Sue Gordon the couple had...

Dec 26, 2020

Francisco Morales-Ibarra, 39, of Bruce passed away on December 26, 2020, at his home in Bruce, MS.

Francisco Morales-Ibarra was born on February 21, 1981 in Guanajuato, Mexico, to Antonio Morales and Sara Ibarra.

Francisco married Sandra Fisk  The couple had 2 children, Antoni Morales, of Bruce, Mikyla Morales, of Bruce. and a Step-son, Devin...

Dec 18, 2020

Vernice Laverne Tutor was born on August 16, 1926, in Calhoun County, MS. She lived 94 years here on earth and worked hard all of her life until her health failed. She taught her children the value of a dollar and how to work and love the Lord. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church; where she worshipped...

Dec 16, 2020

Charlotte White Overby, 65, of Pontotoc departed from this life on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo after an extended illness. Born on April 9, 1955, in Batesville, she was a daughter to the late Billy Fred White and Faye Haire White.

Charlotte, affectionately known as Lot Lot, graduated from Bruce High School...

Dec 15, 2020

Ann Grace Jenkins, 81, of Ward Arkansas departed from this life on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Greystone Nursing and rehab in Cabot, Arkansas after an extended illness. Born on August 25 1939, in Tapola, MS, Ann was a daughter to the late Hubert Richard Tramel and Ada Bernice Tramel.

Ann, a loving, caring, kindhearted lady, loved...

Dec 13, 2020

Bennie Lavee Logan Rogers, 89, departed from this life on Sunday, December 13, 2020, at her home in Bruce after an extended illness.              Born on July 7, 1931, in the Rocky Mount Community, Bennie was a daughter to the late Jim Enoch Logan and Eunice Burt Logan.

Bennie was a hard working lady by nature; her idle...

Dec 13, 2020

Daniel Cletus Miller Sr., 53, of Bruce passed from this life on December 13, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle in Columbus, Mississippi after an extended illness. Born on April 27, 1967 in Bruce, Daniel was a son to Patricia Newsom Glover and the late Harvey Guy Miller.

Daniel spent many days of his life atop...

Dec 10, 2020

Michael Heath Mize, 41, of Bruce passed from this life on December 10, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Mississippi. Born on December 14, 1978 in Memphis, Tennessee, Michael was a son to Michael Laderle Mize and June Swanson Mize.

Michael, a sports fanatic, found joy and satisfaction watching a vast array of athletic events. However,...