Obituaries

Dec 24, 2019

Nellie Sue McDonald Norvell, 84, entered the gates of Heaven on December 24, 2019 from Legend Oaks West Nursing Home in Houston, TX. She was born in Houston, MS on October 19, 1935, Sue was the daughter of the late Leslie (Cricket) and Essie McDonald.

Sue leaves behind a loving circle of friends and family to carry...

Dec 20, 2019

Jason Wayne McCoy ,31,  departed for eternal rest on Friday, December 20,2019 at his home in Bruce. Arrangements are incomplete and will be later announced by Faith Funeral Service of Manila, Arkansas. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult season of life.

Dec 20, 2019

Steven Glenn Bennett, 42, of Calhoun City passed from this life on December 20, 2019 in Greenville at Delta Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Steven was born in Oxford on September 27, 1977 to Jerry Lynn Bennett and Rebecca Walker Grier.

Steven spent many seasons of his life behind the wheel of a big rig...

Dec 20, 2019

Mrs. Edith Todd, 98 of Bruce, MS. passed away on December 20, 2019 at her daughters residence in Hernando, MS. she was born on September 18, 1921 in Calhoun county, MS. Her parents were the late Edgar Young and Demi Brummett Young.

Services will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church at...

Dec 18, 2019

Richard Matthew Johnson, 87 of Hernando, Mississippi passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Panola Medical Center in Batesville, Mississippi.

Born Tuesday, November 22, 1932 in Shaw, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Bill Cannon and the late Bessie Grey  Cannon. He was the husband of Mavis McCormick  Johnson.

Richard was known...

Dec 12, 2019

Regina Lynn McKellar, 48, passed away December 12, 2019 at her home in the Bentley Community after a brief illness. She was born August 23, 1971 in Bruce. She was a homemaker and lived all her life in Calhoun County.

She was preceded in death by her parents the late Larry Gene Huffman and Ruby Kay Cleveland...

Dec 6, 2019

William Yancy “Bill” Cooper of Bruce, Mississippi died on Friday, December 6, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi.

Bill was born on February 9, 1950 in Memphis, Tennessee, he was the son of the late William Albert Cooper and Robbie Rae Yancy Cooper Easley.  He was the husband of Beverly Overby Cooper. ...

Dec 5, 2019

Emma Etoy Cain Holeman, 83, walked onto the celestial shores of Heaven at her home in Drivers Flat on Thursday, December 05, 2019. Born on December 16, 1936 in Calhoun County, Etoy was a daughter of the late Hubert Cain and Clarsie Shields Cain.

Etoy was blessed with the skill set of making men and women look...

Nov 28, 2019

Olivia Morgan Plunk, 76, departed for her eternal home on November 28, 2019 at Baptist Calhoun Nursing Home in Calhoun City. Born in Water Valley on October 5, 1943, Olivia was the daughter of the late William and Christine Floyd Morgan.

Olivia attended Bruce High School and upon graduation she furthered her education at Northwest Mississippi Community...

Nov 23, 2019

Bettie Jean Wright, 80, of Vardaman, Mississippi traded her sorrow for joy on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Christopher’s Personal Care Home in Holly Springs, Mississippi. She was born on September 9, 1939 in Vardaman to the late James Ira and Bonnie Martin Naron.

Bettie was lady that could be described by her work ethic and love...

Nov 19, 2019

Peggy Ann Brassfield, 56 of Calhoun City accepted the embrace of her heavenly father  on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at her daughter’s home in Houlka, Mississippi. Born Monday, May 27, 1963 in Bruce, Peggy was a daughter of the late Edmond Shumpert and late Hazel Boston Shumpert.

Peggy or better known as a loving mother, dedicated her...

Nov 14, 2019

Nancy Carroll Morgan, 79, entered heaven on November 14, 2019 at Generations Assisted Living in Saltillo, Mississippi. Nancy was born to the Ellard Community on February  29, 1940, and married her husband of 59 years, Raymond Wayne Morgan.

Nancy was a precious lady who spent her life enjoying the things that made her just so special. She...

Nov 11, 2019

Joseph Bryan Webb, 58, passed this earthly life Monday, November 11, 2019 at Sanctuary Hospice House, in Tupelo after an extended illness. He was born May 25, 1961 in Bessemer, Alabama.  Joe was a member of Bruce United Methodist Church.  He was a graduate of Bruce High School class of 1979, where he played as a drummer in the...

Nov 9, 2019

Michael Dale Hardin, 67, of Vardaman, Mississippi drifted into his eternity on Saturday, November 9,2019 at his home in Vardaman. Mike, as he was affectionally known, met the world on April 15,1952, and the first to hear his cries were parents Zelma Lou Casey Hardin Shepard and the late Thomas Allen Hardin.

Mike, a free spirit, was...

Nov 7, 2019

Frank Cowsert 88 died November 7, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Calhoun City, MS. He was born January 18, 1931 to Luther and Maudie Hardin Cowsert. He was a self made man who made a career of trading horses and cattle. His passion was training and showing horses. He was a lifetime member of the American Quarter Horse Association....

Oct 31, 2019

Grenada - Mary Ruth Ramage Evans,, a long-time resident of Grenada, MS,, died Thursday, October 31, 2019 in Mer Rouge, LA.Born April 21, 1925 in Vardaman, MS., Mary Ruth received a Bachelor of Science in English from Delta State College.. She continued her education at Delta State College, from which she received her M.Ed. in Library Science.

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Oct 30, 2019

Howard Milton Lofton, 84, passed away October 30, 2019 at N.M.M.C. in Tupelo, MS. He was born June 23, 1935 in Blue Mountain, MS to the late parents of John Franklin Lofton and Lois Vera Aldridge Lofton.  He was a graduate of Calhoun City High School Class of 1954.  He married Clara Sue Brasher on September 26, 1956, prior...

Oct 30, 2019

Lloyd William Smith, 96, changed his address for eternity on October30, 2019 at The Blake of Oxford Mississippi. Born in Sumner, Mississippi, Lloyd graced this world with his presence on October 15, 1923. He was the son of the late Lloyd William Smith and Joyce Ola Williams Smith.

Lloyd’s grade school days were filled with Boy Scout...

Oct 24, 2019

Billy Lynn Murphree entered the gates of heaven at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo on October 24, 2019 at the age of 63. Born on March 26, 1956 in Bruce, he was the son of Barbara Long Murphree and the late Billy Fred Murphree.

Lynn was a man with a big heart which complemented his outgoing...

Oct 22, 2019

Jason Mitchell Carr, 38, passed from this life suddenly on October 22, 2019 at his home in Water Valley. Jason was born in Memphis, Tennessee on March 15, 1981.

A 1999 graduate of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, Jason was a man of great intelligence and proved this by his academic success. Upon graduating from...