Obituaries

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...

Feb 22, 2020

Pauline (Peden) Coston of Gulfport, MS died Saturday, February 22, 2020 in Gulfport. She was born in Calhoun County on August 15, 1937. She was a member of Lyman Baptist Church in Gulfport. She was a mother housewife and worked as a hostess-cashier at Biloxi Holiday Inn for thirty-three years. She made lots of friends over the years which...

Feb 16, 2020

Gerald Wayne Collins, 52, departed from this life on February 16, 2020, at his home in Oldtown. Born in Vardaman on October 26, 1967, Gerald was the son of J.W. Collins and Etta Fay Murphy Collins.

Gerald, a family man, loved his children and grandchildren dearly. He treasured every memory and moment spent with his loved ones....

Feb 10, 2020

Melba Reedy Hitt, 87, of Vardaman passed from this life on February 10, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. Born on January 18, 1933, Melba was one of two children born to Jim Reedy and Lillie Estelle Russell Reedy. Melba was a faithful employee of the Kellwood Company before retiring and deciding to explore the leisure...

Feb 9, 2020

Bobbie Nell Blount, 89, of Calhoun City departed for her eternal home in glory on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Bruce Community Living Center. Born on November 14, 1930 in Chickasaw County, Bobbie was the daughter of the late Aron Chesley Bray and Mattie Lou Lovelace Bray Roper.

Bobbie was a woman with a multitude of marvelous...

Feb 2, 2020

Bruce — Sherry Lynn Gamble Christ 71, a long time resident of Bruce, passed away Sunday the 2nd of February at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS.

Born in Memphis, TN, on August 13, 1948 Sherry grew up in Senatobia, MS & graduated from Senatobia High School in 1965. She continued her education at NWCC & majored...

Feb 1, 2020

Myles Dewitt Johnson 76 of Vardaman, Mississippi, traded his sorrow for joy on February 1, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.  Born on July 20, 1943 in Vardaman , Myles was to the late Hugh Mitchell Johnson and Beatrice Spencer Johnson Chandler.

Myles was member of the fraternal society of free masons holding...

Jan 27, 2020

Betty Sue Johnson, age 80 of Vardaman peacefully passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.

Betty Sue was born Sunday, July 30, 1939 in Vardaman. She was the daughter of the late Z.L. Long and the late Leatha Cherry Long. She was the wife of the late David Johnson. She...

Jan 22, 2020

Lyda Faye Brown Weeks, 89, of Bruce passed from this life on Janurary 22, 2020 at Bruce Community Living Center. Lyda Faye entered into the world on March 7, 1930 and was born to Leroy Brown and Alma Eliza Bailey.

Lyda Faye was employed with the Kellwood Company for a number of years before retiring and becoming...