Obituaries

Apr 12, 2020

Geraldine Massey Clark, 80 of Bruce passed from this life on April 12, 2020, at her home in the Mt. Moriah community. Born on December 30, 1939, in Bruce, Geraldine was a daughter to the late Forrest Winnon Massey and Corrine Bratton Massey.

Geraldine was a one of kind woman she, like the rest of her generation...

Apr 9, 2020

Melba Robertson Casey, 73, departed for her eternal home on April 9, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford. Born on January 12, 1947, in Houston, Melba was a daughter of the late Raymond Gene Robertson and Jonnie Martin Robertson.

Melba was a 1964 graduate of Vardaman High School. She not only continued her education at...

Apr 3, 2020

Daphna Naron Cook, age 84, of Vardman, Mississippi, passed away April 3, 2020 at NMMC-Gilmore, Amory, MS.  She was born June 20, 1935 to James Ira (Jack) Naron and Bonnie Martin Naron in Calhoun County.  She is survived by the love of her life, Paul Cook.  They were married for just shy of 68 years, having been married July...

Mar 28, 2020

Ralph Anderson Newman, 89 of Paris, Mississippi passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Yalobusha County Nursing Home in Water Valley, Mississippi.

Born Saturday, August 9, 1930 in Pine Valley, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Vernon Newman and the late Leslie Estelle Bullard Newman.

Ralph worked for Ford Motor Company prior...

Mar 28, 2020

Mary Maxine Pierson, 76, of Vardaman passed from this life on March 28, 2020 at Baptist Calhoun Nursing Home in Calhoun City. Born on August 21, 1943 in the Ellard Community of Calhoun County, Mary was a daughter to the late Benjamin Franklin Dunn and Leona Davis Dunn.

Mary worked in a garment factory for many seasons...

Mar 27, 2020

Nancy Salone Denis Aubert, 66, of Houston, Mississippi passed from this life on March 27, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Born on January 13, 1954 in Drew, Mississippi; Nancy was a daughter to the late EW Dennis and Margaret Louise Blanton.

Nancy enjoyed the thrill of drag racing in her 1968 El Camino better...

Mar 25, 2020

The staff and Parker Memorial Funeral Home prioritize the health and well-being of our associates, family and guests. We understand this is a fluid and serious situation that we are in today and that we are monitoring and evaluating developments of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

We and the state still believe that gathering and supporting one another at...

Mar 25, 2020

Timotea Rodriguez, 47 of Vardaman, Mississippi passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Born Thursday, April 6, 1972 in Cerritos, San Luis Posti, Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Baldomero Rodriguez and the late Maria Buenrostro-Vazquez. She was the wife of Sixto Vazquez.

Surviving are...

Mar 21, 2020

Beverly Jane Mason, 64, of Bruce passed from this life on March 21, 2020 at her home. Born on December 24, 1955 in Memphis, Tennessee,

Beverly was a Daughter to the late Elton Eli Mason and Etoyle Melton Mason.

Beverly was a homemaker by choice ,and had a creative side that came to life through...

Mar 21, 2020

The staff and Parker Memorial Funeral Home prioritize the health and well-being of our associates, family and guests. We understand this is a fluid and serious situation that we are in today and that we are monitoring and evaluating developments of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

We and the state still believe that gathering and supporting one another at...

Mar 21, 2020

The staff and Parker Memorial Funeral Home prioritize the health and well-being of our associates, family and guests. We understand this is a fluid and serious situation that we are in today and that we are monitoring and evaluating developments of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

We and the state still believe that gathering and supporting one another at...

Mar 14, 2020

Jimmy Dale McCammon, 60, of Coffeeville, Mississippi, affectionately   known as “Bubba”, gained his heavenly wings on March 14, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital of North Mississippi after an extended illness. He was born on March 27, 1959.

Jimmy was a hard worker and had a heart of gold. He wore his heart on his sleeve. Jimmy loved...

Mar 11, 2020

Deborah Carol Easley, 60, of Bruce departed from this life on March 11, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital of Oxford.  Born on February 26, 1960 in Bruce, Deborah was a daughter to the late Nathan William Easley and Ila Mae Massey Easley.

She was preceded in death by her  parents, a sister, Dixie Smith and a brother,...

Mar 9, 2020

Syble Hamilton Chandler, 65, of Bruce, MS departed this life on Monday, March 9, 2020 surrounded by her love ones. She was born in Calhoun County, September 18, 1954 to the late parents of J. V. Hamilton and Mable Dean Hollis Hamilton. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. She had a deep love and affection for her family...

Mar 7, 2020

Frances Aldridge Adkins, 86, of Calhoun City, Ms. passed this life on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Calhoun Health Services Nursing Home.

She was born in Chickasaw county on March 19, 1933 to the late parents of John Earl Aldridge and Lois Allred Aldridge. Also preceded in death by her husband, William B. Adkins, a brother, Owen...

Mar 7, 2020

Gordie L. Haire, 73 of Pittsboro, Mississippi passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Calhoun in Calhoun City, Mississippi.

Born Tuesday, December 17, 1946 in Sarapeta, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Gordie Haire and the late Willie Clark Harie. He was the husband of Linda McCluskey Haire.

Mr. Gordie...

Mar 6, 2020

Martha Sharp Crocker, 68 of Paris, Mississippi passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020, at Baptist Hospital N. MS. in Oxford, Mississippi.

Born Monday, November 12, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Sharp and the late Lillie Bell Suelle Sharp.

Mrs. Martha was a member of Sand Hill Methodist Church. In her...

Mar 5, 2020

Mr. Roy Monroe Davis, 92, traded his sorrow for joy on March 5, 2020, at the Bruce Community Living Center. Born on March 13, 1927, in the Old Field Community, Mr. Roy was the son of the  late Claud Clifton Davis and Anna Kelly Davis.

Mr. Roy wore many career hats in his nine decades of life....

Mar 2, 2020

Linda Marie Werley,51, departed from this life on March 2,2020 at Region One Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Born on October 02,1968 in Jackson, Michigan , Linda was a daughter to the late Charles and LaDonna Werley. She is survived by her loving companion, John Lee Tucker, and two sisters; Michelle and Ruth Werley.

A memorial service...

Feb 28, 2020

Jimmy Talmage Whiteside, 84, Alpharetta, Georgia, departed from this life on February 28,2020 at Northside Hospital- Forsyth in Cumming, Georgia. Jimmy graced this world with his presence on March 28,1935 in Hickory Flat, Mississippi. He was one of five children born to the late DeWitt Whiteside and Rethie Taylor Whiteside.

Jimmy attended Myrtle High School and was...