Obituaries

May 30, 2019

Evelyn Davidson Weeks, 86, strolled peacefully into Heaven on May 30, 2019 at Baptist Calhoun Nursing Home in Calhoun City. She was born August 25, 1932 in Calhoun County to the late Brady L. Davidson and Jessie Hughes Davidson.

Evelyn was an expert seamstress by trade and blessed the Glenn Slacks Garment Plant with her employment for...

May 26, 2019

Ms. Angela Ruth McCluskey, 56, of Bruce passed into eternity on May 26,2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born in Jackson on May 7, 1963 to the late Brice Rasberry and Sara Patton Rasberry.  She was member of Banner Baptist Church where she served as the church pianist for numerous...

May 24, 2019

Mr.Jerry Wayne Tutor, 69, of Water Valley passed from this life on May 24,2019 at The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson after an extended illness. Jerry was born in Vardaman on July 18, 1949 to the late R.V Tutor and Valder Wayne Clark Tutor.

Jerry spent many seasons of his life working in the great...

May 19, 2019

James Donald Coston of Gulfport, MS died on Sunday, May 19, 2019 in Gulfport. He was born January 5, 1934. He was a member of Lyman Baptist Church. He served in the United States Air Force for 20 ½ years during the Korean Conflict, the Cold War, and the Vietnam War. During that time he served in Texas, Alabama,...

May 15, 2019

Annie Frances Russell, 48, of Pittsboro passed away suddenly on May 15, 2019 after a motorcycle accident in Carroll County. She was born to the late Charley Wayne Black and Shirley Jean Stewart.

Annie was a homemaker who dedicated her time to watching over her family and caring for them. She loved taking photographs of the great...

May 6, 2019

Mr. Jim Fred Hamilton, 85, of Vardaman departed for glory on May 6, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo after an extended illness. He entered this world in the heat of a Mississippi summer on August 24, 1933.Jim was born to Rex Hamilton and Lera McQuary Hamilton in the Dublin Community.

Jim served his country...

May 5, 2019

Wade Murphy Burt of Houlka passed away on May 5, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Born February 3, 1953 to James Sid Burt and Bobbye Murphy Turner in Houston, Mississippi, Wade was 66.

After graduating High School, Wade obtained his Associate’s Degree from Northwest Community College. His education continued at Ole Miss, where he...

May 3, 2019

Oxford, MS-Bennett Earl Zinn age 80, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital North Mississippi in Oxford after an extended illness. He was born, April 5, 1939 in Bruce to the late parents of Raybon Zinn and Vivian Bennett Zinn.  He was a graduate of Lee High School, Columbus Class of 1957 and a graduate of...

May 1, 2019

Jimmie Mae Jones of Calhoun City passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Baptist Nursing Center in Calhoun City. Born on August 29, 1924 to Johnny Brannon and Fannie Evans Brannon in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, Jimmie was 94.

Jimmie was retired from the Pennico Hosery Mill in Grenada. A member of Central Baptist Church, Jimmie also...

Apr 30, 2019

Atoka, TN – Philip Wayne Bond, 64, passed away April 30, 2019 at Methodist University Hospital Central, Memphis, TN. He was born June 6, 1954 in Memphis to the late parents of Carol Wayne Bond and Mauveline Chrestman Bond. Philip was a former Graphic Design technician for the Memphis Commercial Appeal. He was a member of All Patches Welcome...

Apr 30, 2019

Katelin Elizabeth Grace Stone, age 10, of Big Creek overcame her battle with cancer  and entered into the arms of Jesus on April 30, 2019, at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN.

Katelin was a second grader in Mrs. Langford’s class at Calhoun City Elementary School. She was a faithful member of Grace Fellowship Church...

Apr 29, 2019

Johnny Lee Golden, 78, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019 at his son’s residence after an extended illness.  He was born March 9, 1941 in Chickasaw County to the late parents of W.C. Golden and Odene Bevill Golden. He was a member of Splinter Back Church.  He was a retired employee of Weyerhaeuser Company as a quad saw operator. ...

Apr 18, 2019

Virginia Ward VanLandingham, 84 of Vardaman passed away Thursday afternoon in Hospice Care at NMMC, Tupelo MS. She was born June 21, 1934 to late parents Maylon Ernest Ward and Elizabeth Wheeler Ward. Virginia was a lifelong member of Vardaman Baptist Church and retired seamstress from Kellwood in Calhoun City. She had a contagious smile that changed the dynamic...

Apr 9, 2019

Lois Spratlin Young passed away on April 9, 2019 at St. Catherine’s Village in Madison, MS. A Memorial Service will be held at Parker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Bruce, MS on April 27, 2019 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be prior to the Memorial Service beginning at 10:00 AM with Reverend Jim Nunnelee officiating. Burial will be in...

Apr 8, 2019

Mr. Roy Eugene Clark, 84, departed for his eternal home on April 8, 2019 at the State of Mississippi Veterans Home in Oxford. Roy graced this world with his presence on May 20, 1934, he was born to the late Tobe Eugene Clark, and Bertha Carr Clark.

Mr.Clark was a faithful member Calvary Baptist Church in Oxford....

Apr 6, 2019

Patty Donette Ledbetter 62, left for her eternal home as the result of a motor vehicle accident on Saturday April 6, 2019.  She was born November 18, 1956 in Calhoun City to the late Thomas Mack Ledbetter, and Dorothy Cowsert Ledbetter.

Mrs. Ledbetter was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She was 1974 graduate of Bruce High...

Apr 6, 2019

Horn Lake, MS-Lera Denise Armstrong, 54, died Saturday, April 6, 2019 at her home in Horn Lake. She was born August 5, 1964 in Memphis to the late parents of Ruell Doyle Armstrong and Ethel Bernice Turner.  She was the Floor Manager for Wiseguys Chicago Style Pizza.

Those left to cherish her memory are a daughter, Kelsi...

Apr 5, 2019

Addie Lee Ainsworth, 81 passed this earthly life on Friday, April 5, 2019 at Baptist Calhoun Health Service after a brief illness. She was born August 27, 1937 to the late parents of Lee Roy Kelley and Clara Kimbrell Kelley. She was a member of Drivers Flat Baptist Church.  Addie was a homemaker and a former bookkeeper for H....

Apr 4, 2019

Calhoun City, MS- Ada Luz Gomez Martinez, 47, passed away, Thursday, April 4, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo after a long battle with cancer.  She was born in Honduras, July 5, 1971 to the late parents of Medardo  Gomez and Rosario Martinez Zuniga.  Ada was a homemaker and dearly loved her family. Her smile and care will...

Mar 31, 2019

Fred Harold Murphree, Born December 3, 1936. Passed away after a long illness, March 31, 2019 at Baptist Calhoun Nursing Home. He was 82.

Dewey Murphree his brother, Dorothy Johnson, and Betty Watson, was at his bedside. Fred was the son of Edgar Murphree and Virgie Adams Murphree. Also preceded by a daughter, Patricia Ann Murphree.