Iris Jannett Patterson
Dec 9, 2024
Iris Jannett Patterson, of Houlka, passed away on December 9, 2024, at the age of 85. She was born on June 26, 1939, in Marks, Mississippi, and spent her life spreading joy and love throughout her community.
Iris was a dedicated member of Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, where she shared her musical talents by playing the piano...
Kenneth Russell Roach
Dec 7, 2024
Kenneth Russell Roach, of Tupelo passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on June 1, 1947, in Houston, Mississippi, Kenneth spent his life in the warm embrace of family and faith.
Kenneth was a devoted member of Brush Arbor Church, where his spirit of positivity and his ability to find the...
Janice Williams Alexander
Dec 7, 2024
Janice Williams Alexander, 78 (born October 10, 1946), went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, December 7, at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, TN. Before retiring, she was a valued employee of the Dillard’s company, where she exemplified the highest standards of dedication, dependability, and kindness, winning her many friends throughout her successful career. Janice was a...
Andrew Earl Stepp
Dec 5, 2024
Rep. Andrew Earl Stepp, a beloved father, son, and friend, passed away on December 5, 2024, at the age of 66. Born on June 23, 1958, in Memphis, Tennessee, Andy dedicated his life to serving his community and fostering connections with those around him. He resided in Bruce, Mississippi, where he made a lasting impact through his diverse roles...
Raymie Benton Griffin
Nov 22, 2024
Raymie Benton Griffin, 71, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi after a brief illness. He was born April 22, 1953 in Bruce, Mississippi to the late parents of James Clarence “Foots” Griffin and Joyce Lee Hodge Griffin.
He was a band saw filler and worked with Fly Timber Company before...
Charles Melvin Liles
Nov 20, 2024
Charles Melvin Liles,80 of Coffeeville, Mississippi. Passed away on November 20, 2024, at his home in Coffeeville Born on January 17, 1944, in Coffeeville to the late Perry Lee Liles and Ethel Spurgeon Liles.
Throughout his life, Charles embraced various pursuits and occupations, finding joy in activities such as hunting deer, quail, squirrel, and duck. His love...
Christopher Frank Parker
Nov 12, 2024
Christopher Frank Parker, 49, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Baptist Calhoun Hospital, Calhoun City. He was born on March 19, 1975, in Houston, MS to Robert Earl Parker and Judith Pauline McDonald Parker.
Chris was a jack of all trades. He was a mechanic, carpenter, comedian, father, friend, and so much more in...
Glenn Wesson Crocker, Jr.
Nov 10, 2024
Glenn Wesson Crocker, Jr., 82, passed away on November 10, 2024, at his home in Bruce, MS. He was the son of the late Glenn Wesson Crocker and Lavonia Corinne Bryant Crocker.
Glenn was a graduate of Bruce High School and the University of Mississippi with a master's degree in music. He spent most of his career...
Cynthia Patteson Douglas
Nov 7, 2024
Cynthia Patteson Douglas (86) of Bruce, Mississippi passed away on November 7, 2024. Cynthia grew up in Dillwyn, Virginia. She was a graduate of The University of Richmond and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary where she met the love of her life, Bobby Douglas. Cynthia treasured being a pastor’s wife and faithfully served with Bobby in Tennessee, Arizona, and...
Jettie Ruth Pettit
Nov 4, 2024
Jettie Ruth Pettit, 79, of Banner, MS, died at her home on November 4, 2024. Born December 28, 1944, in Memphis, TN, she was the daughter of M.D. (Bill) Hill and Ruth Champion Hill.
Jettie was a graduate of Bruce High School and The University of Mississippi with both a bachelor's degree and master's degree in education....
Carlton Atley Moore
Nov 1, 2024
Carlton Atley Moore 83 of Sarepta, MS, passed away at his home on Friday November 1, 2024. A cherished husband to Ellie Ruth Gann Moore of Sarepta, MS, devoted father to Larry (Wendy) Moore of Bruce, MS, Regina (Stephen) Moore-Capell of Sarepta, MS, and James Moore of Sarepta,MS, a sister, Florence Taylor of Pontotoc, a proud grandfather to Amelia...
Patricia Jean Eubanks
Oct 31, 2024
Patricia Jean Eubanks, 66 of Bruce peacefully departed on October 31, 2024, at Winona Manor. She was born on November 16, 1957, in Vardaman, MS.
In her lifetime, Patricia was a devoted homemaker. Her love for the outdoors, passion for traveling, and fondness for shopping brought warmth to those around her.
Patricia is survived by...
Sammy Red
Oct 21, 2024
Sammy Red, 62, passed away suddenly at home in Calhoun City, MS surrounded by God’s nature on Monday, October 22, 2024. He was born September 18, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Randolph Red and Rose Etter Sowell Red.
Sammy was a member of Flaglake Baptist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved deer hunting,...
Claude "Butch" Chalmers Romine, Jr.
Oct 21, 2024
Claude “Butch” Chalmers Romine, Jr., 68 passed away suddenly Monday, October 21, 2027, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was born August 31, 1956, in Florence, Alabama to the late Claude Chalmers Romine and Betty Palmertree Romine.
Butch was an auto parts specialist with Advance Auto Parts in Oxford. He was a retired independent insurance...
Laderle "Pee Wee" Wayne Doler
Oct 19, 2024
LaDerle "Pee Wee" Wayne Doler, 84, passed this earthly life Saturday, October 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at North Mississippi Medical Center in Eupora after an extended illness. He was born in Grenada on January 12, 1940, to the late H. J. Doler and Rosa Lee Gregg Doler.
LaDerle was a faithful member of Bethany...
Geneva Thames
Oct 18, 2024
Etna Geneva Dye Thames, 86, passed away on October 18, 2024, at Fernbrooke Personal Care Home in Houston, MS. Geneva was born on December 27, 1937, to the late Edgar Allen (E. A.) Dye and Lois House Dye.
She spent many years working at Floy Dyer Manor in Houston, MS ultimately serving as Director of Nursing before...
Brenda Joyce Walls
Oct 17, 2024
Brenda Joyce Walls 67 of Calhoun City, passed away on October 17, 2024, at University Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Born on May 13, 1957, to a loving family in Mississippi,
Brenda found joy in the simple pleasures of life, taking pleasure in her work, attending events at the V.F.W., and dancing her heart out. As a...
Dorothy Maxine Foulke Webb
Oct 15, 2024
Dorothy Maxine Foulke Webb 98,
Born November 5, 1925 to Lottie and William Foulke of First View, Colorado. A member of Ellard Baptist Church where she raised her family.
She is preceeded in death by her parents William and Lottie Foulke, Three brothers, Clive, George, and Lester, all of Cheyenne Wells Colorado. Two sisters, Crystal...
Alan Wade Hawkins
Oct 14, 2024
Alan Wade Hawkins, 49 of Forrest City AR, passed this earthly life suddenly Monday, October 14, 2024, in Hernando, MS. He was born December 8, 1974, in West Memphis, AR to Wade Hawkins and Norma Hawkins.
Alan was a graduate of Forrest City High School Class of 1993. He attended and graduated from The University of Mississippi,...
Mary Ethel Baker
Oct 12, 2024
Mary Ethel Baker, 93 of Bruce, passed away on October 12, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Calhoun City. Born on February 27, 1931, in Calhoun County Mississippi, Mary dedicated her life to caring for others through her work as a registered nurse. She received her Associate's Degree from North West Mississippi Community College and served the community at...
