Lisa Loraine Brewster
Jul 1, 2025
Lisa Loraine Brewster, a beloved member of the Bruce, Mississippi community and a dedicated healthcare professional, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on August 5, 1960, in Bruce, she was a beacon of kindness and compassion throughout her life.
A proud graduate of Bruce High School in 1978, Lisa went...
Teresa Kelly Green
Jul 1, 2025
Teresa “Terry” Kelly Green passed away on Monday, July 1st, 2025 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. She was born in Booneville, Mississippi in 1958 to parents Robert Walton Kelly and Elois Rutherford Kelly. Terry was one of 8 siblings.
A proud graduate of Wheeler High School, Teresa was honored to be valedictorian of the...
Ernest Wayne Parker
Jun 30, 2025
Ernest Wayne Parker, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30th at the Baptist Nursing Home in Calhoun City. He was born in Calhoun City to Earnest and Lizzie Parker on July 20th, 1939. He was a 1957 graduate of Derma High School. Shortly following graduation, he moved to the Chicago area to find employment.
Early on,...
Wendell Keith Thacker
Jun 28, 2025
Wendell Keith Thacker, 68, passed away on this earthly life on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, MS after an extended illness. He was born July 30, 1956, in Calhoun City to the late Dick Martin Thacker and Ruby Brumley Thacker.
Keith was a graduate of Bruce High School Class of 1975. After...
David Kenyon Allen
Jun 26, 2025
David Kenyon Allen, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, was born on November 2, 1948, in Calhoun City, Mississippi. He peacefully passed away on June 26, 2025, at the age of 76, after living a life filled with purpose and dedication. Raised in a close-knit community, David graduated from Calhoun City High School in 1966 before pursuing higher...
Carolyn Etoyle Nix
Jun 17, 2025
Carolyn Etoyle Nix, beloved sister and cherished friend, was born on July 21, 1943, in Big Creek, Mississippi she was the daughter of the late William Bryan Nix Sr. and the late Lilly Belle Nix. Carolyn departed this life on June 17, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and joyful memories.
Carolyn spent her life...
Angelin Marie Smithson
Jun 16, 2025
Angelin Marie Smithson born January 29th, 1989 to Shawn McDaniel and Lisa Wirt. As a vibrant, sweet girl she enjoyed her childhood in Brighton, Tennessee with great grandparents Dan and Mary Jerry - along side her brother, Chris McDaniel and sister, Rheanna McDaniel. She spent her adult life in Bruce, Mississippi. After marrying, Angelin's world revolved around her four...
William "Casey" Smithson
Jun 16, 2025
William Casey Smithson, of Bruce, MS. born on July 16, 1988, in Tupelo, Mississippi, left this world on June 16, 2025.
Despite his struggles, Casey found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He was a passionate sports enthusiast, with a particular love for Ole Miss. His spirit soared on game days, mirroring the excitement he felt...
Jack Travis Summerall
Jun 14, 2025
Jack Travis Summerall, a beloved father and brother, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on August 21, 1956, in Texas, Jack spent his later years in Columbus, Mississippi, where he was known for his warm spirit and unwavering passion for rock and roll music.
Jack worked as a panel welder...
Billy "Rex" Jarrett
Jun 13, 2025
Billy "Rex" Jarrett, beloved husband, father, friend, and community leader, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on June 13, 2025. He was born on August 25, 1937, in Pontotoc, Mississippi. Rex was the cherished son of E. E. Jarrett and Esther Jarrett.
On August 25, 1958, Rex married the love of his life, Janice Stribling...
Louis William Boyle Sr.
Jun 10, 2025
Louis William Boyle Sr. passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving children on June 10, 2025. He was born on June 6, 1949, to William Vance Boyle and Salima Faye Boyle in Yazoo City, MS. He spent his childhood growing up in the Airmount Community in Yalobusha County.
Louis served in the Army and...
Vickie Sutherland
Jun 8, 2025
Vickie Lynn Vaughn Sutherland, age 66, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, in Bruce, Mississippi. Born on November 12, 1958, in Houston, Mississippi, Vickie lived a life marked by compassion, creativity, and unwavering dedication to her faith and family.
The oldest daughter of six children born to Paul and Hazel Ware Vaughn. Her love for learning...
Arthur "Dewayne" Coleman
Jun 7, 2025
Arthur "Dewayne" Coleman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, passed away on June 7, 2025. He was born on February 26, 1950, in Bruce, MS, and had a profound impact on the lives of those who knew him. Dewayne was known affectionately as "Gomer" by family and friends, a testament to the warmth and humor he...
Billy Dean Bryant
Jun 5, 2025
Billy Dean Bryant, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on June 5, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on September 2, 1958. Dean was a valued employee of Resolute Forest Products (Bow Water) in Grenada, Mississippi, from which he recently retired.
Billy's life was marked by simplicity and joy, deeply rooted in his...
Larry Gene Killough
Jun 1, 2025
Larry Killough, born on August 1, 1942, in Pisgah, Mississippi, departed from this life on June 1, 2025, leaving a legacy of love, hard work, and cherished memories. Larry grew up with a deep connection to his roots and a love for the land, which blossomed into a lifelong passion for farming and caring for cattle. His hands were...
Christine Clark
May 31, 2025
Christine S. Clark, a beloved member of the Bruce, MS community, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on July 11, 1930, in Coffeeville, MS, Christine dedicated her life to both her family and her entrepreneurial spirit. As a proud owner and operator of Clark's Service Center and The Trading Place, she made...
Betty June Hill
May 30, 2025
Betty June Hill, a beloved mother, devoted wife, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on June 20, 1942, Betty spent her life in Bruce, Mississippi, where she became a pillar of her community and left a lasting impact on those who knew her.
June graduated with a...
James Lynn Hardy
May 28, 2025
James Lynn Hardy, 76, of Humboldt, TN, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025. Born on February 25, 1949, in Bude, MS, James lived a life marked by service, love, and passion. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, embodying the spirit of dedication and bravery that defined his generation.
James was deeply...
Clarence Wayne Pressnell
May 27, 2025
Clarence Wayne Pressnell, 79, of Pittsboro, MS passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital East in Memphis.
Wayne was born on January 7, 1946 in Athens, Alabama to Clerence Leamon and Mildred Wigginton Pressnell. He married Eva Lou Austin Pressnell on September 29, 1964. They made their home...
Doyle Lee Free
May 17, 2025
Doyle Lee Free, 85, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 17, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born on February 4, 1940, in Bruce, MS to the late Edward Free and Naomi Parker Free.
Doyle had previously worked at Shannon Chair prior to retirement. He loved spending time with his family and talking about the Good...
