Obituaries

Aug 13, 2024

William Dayne Brewster, a beloved husband, brother, and uncle, passed away on August 13, 2024, in Jackson, Mississippi. Born on January 14, 1962, in Greenwood, Mississippi, William was a dedicated and compassionate registered nurse in the healthcare industry, having earned his Bachelor's degree in nursing from Union University after graduating from Mississippi Delta Junior College. William was a man...

Aug 12, 2024

Lavern Sanders Whiteside, 90, of Alpharetta, GA passed away August 12, 2024 at AccentCare Hospice in Cumming, GA. Born to cotton farmers, Ernest and Lillie Sanders, Lavern grew up in Old Town Community near Bruce, MS. Memories of childhood at Old Town Baptist Church, tales of Old Town lore, and stories of adventures with friends made up Lavern’s favorite...

Aug 12, 2024

Joseph Melvin (Joe) Tunnell, 72, passed away on August 12, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Calhoun, in Calhoun City, MS. He was born on March 25, 1952, in Chickasaw County to the late Clyde Bradford Tunnell and Essie Opal Carter Tunnell.

Joe was the owner of Joe's Market from 1984-2009 and TNT Mini Market from 2014 until his...

Aug 12, 2024

Charles Wayne Green, of Bellefontaine, MS, passed away on August 12, 2024, at the age of 80. He was born on October 1, 1943, in Pittsboro, MS. Charles will be remembered for his deep love for his family and his unwavering commitment to his work in the agricultural industry.

Throughout his life, Charles found joy in attending...

Aug 9, 2024

June Marie Murphree, 84, entered her heavenly home to be joined with her loved ones in heaven on Friday, August 9, 2024.  She passed away peacefully at Baptist Calhoun Nursing Home after an extended illness.  She was born June 2, 1940, in Bruce to the late O. L. Kimsey and Effie Birdsong Kimsey.

June was a homemaker...

Aug 3, 2024

Melinda Joy Morris Turner, 59, passed away on August 3, 2024, at her home in Bruce, MS. Melinda was born on June 11, 1965, to Jimmy Wayne Morris and Frances Tutor Morris.

Melinda was a member of Faith Baptist Church.  She spent many years as a factory worker in the sewing department and had also worked in...

Jul 28, 2024

Jose Guadalupe Pachecano-Gonzalez passed away suddenly as a result of a motor vehicle accident Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Houston, Mississippi.  He was born March 7, 1994, in Cerritos S.L.P., Mexico.

Jose was an employee of American Furniture, where he worked as a furniture upholsterer.  He loved his family, watching movies, animals and especially his dogs.  He...

Jul 24, 2024

It is with Great sadness that her loving family shares that Victoria "Vicki" Owens Potter passed on July 24, 2024, at her home in Big Creek, MS. Throughout her 26 years career as a nurse, Vicki put others first. Nursing is a calling, a lifestyle, and was her way of living. Vicki is not remembered by her 26 years...

Jul 22, 2024

Audrey Faye Doss Hobson, 60 passed away peacefully at her home in Oxford, MS on July 22, 2024.  She was born May 31, 1964, in Bruce to James Raymon Doss and Myra Frances Newsom White.

Audrey was a seamstress in her younger years working at Glenn Slacks Garment Company.  She loved sewing, fishing, camping, and playing dominoes.  ...

Jul 20, 2024

Christopher Sean 'Pop Pop' Harrison, 53, passed away on July 20, 2024, at his home in Calhoun City, MS. He was born on December 1, 1970, in Bruce, MS to the late Nathan Bryan Harrison and Sandra Carol Baker Johnson.

He was a graduate of Vardaman High School class of 1988 and attended Ole Miss and Holmes...

Jul 18, 2024

Opal Langston Gordon, 103, passed this earthly life to gain her heavenly peace Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Floyd Dyer Nursing Home in Houston. MS. She was born in Calhoun County on April 7, 1921, to the late Gilbert Lee Langston and Pearl Edna Hicks Langston.

Opal was a dedicated and faithful member of Pleasant Grove Baptist...

Jul 16, 2024

Travis Larue McCain Jr.66, of Randolph departed this world on July 16, 2024. Born on June 11, 1958, in Tylertown, MS, Travis Jr. leaves behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and love.

Having grown up in Mississippi, Travis Jr. forged a successful career in the lumber industry, working diligently at McCain Woodyard and McCain Logging. His...

Jul 14, 2024

Cassie Jean Ferguson Bryant, of Pittsboro, MS, passed away on July 14, 2024, at the age of 58. She was born on February 1, 1966, in Tupelo, MS, to her parents, and she would go on to lead a life filled with love, dedication, and compassion.

Cassie retired as a Payroll Clerk at the Calhoun County Chancery...

Jul 14, 2024

Irma Jean Landreth Stribling, 92, passed this earthly life on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Specialty Hospital in Jackson Tennessee.  She was born in Coffeeville, MS on February 16, 1932, to the late Alvin Landreth and Mamie Wright Landreth.

Irma was a graduate of Ellard High School.  She was an accounting clerk for Webster Pharmaceutical, Parts Incorporated,...

Jul 14, 2024

Cheryl Seal Burnett passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024 at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, Mississippi.  She was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on January 9, 1951 to Juanita and Gilbert Seal and was raised on a farm in the Cumberland Mountains of Speedwell, Tennessee.  After graduating from Powell Valley High School, she earned a Bachelor of Science in...

Jul 13, 2024

James Ladell Listenbee, 64, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 13, 2024.  He was born in Bruce to the late parents of Little Tom Listenbee and Della Frances Tutor Listenbee.

Ladell was a graduate of Bruce High School class of 1979.  He was a graduate of University of Mississippi majoring in education.  He taught school...

Jul 12, 2024

Matthew Keegan Ware, 17, of Bruce, MS, passed into heaven’s gate on Friday, July 12, 2024, after a tragic accident.  He was born in September 20, 2006, in Oxford.

Matthew was a ray of sunshine to all he met.  His classmates and co-workers will always remember his smile and curly hair little fellow.  He was a senior...

Jul 12, 2024

Scarleth Daniela Garcia-Mendoza 7, of Oxford passed away on Friday July 12, 2024 in Pontotoc, MS. A visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Saturday July 20, 2024 at Iglesia Jerusalen Maranatha Church 233 White Gold Drive, Pontotoc, MS. 38863. She will be laid to rest at Divino Paraiso Cemetery in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. A full...

Jul 7, 2024

Brenda Turman, beloved sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away on July 7, 2024, at the age of 67 where she was surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 7, 1957, in Oxford, MS. Brenda's life was filled with joy in the company of her cherished family. She is survived by her loving sister, Martha (John) Woods of Vicksburg,...

Jun 29, 2024

Charles Frank (Charlie) Vanlandingham, 49, of Pittsboro, MS, passed away on June 29, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS after a brief illness .

Charlie traveled the roads as a Trucker hauling logs for most of his career and was recently employed by Jeff Robertson Logging. He was a graduate of Bruce High School...