Gerald Doyle Hawkins
Aug 10, 2025
Gerald Doyle Hawkins passed away on August 10, 2025, at the age of 94. He was the son of Doyle Hawkins and Grace Gregg Hawkins of Vardaman, Mississippi. The many Hawkins families of Calhoun County are descendants of the Henry James (Hal) Hawkins' family that came to this area from Alabama in 1850.
Gerald was born and...
Reita Faye Baker
Aug 9, 2025
Reita Faye Baker, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, at Bruce Community Living Center at the age of 86. She was born on November 13, 1938, in Philadelphia, MS, and was a lifelong resident of Vardaman, MS, known for her warm spirit and dedication to her family and community.
Reita...
Arthur Wesson Newman
Aug 3, 2025
Arthur Wesson Newman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025 in Bruce Community Living Center, at the age of 80. Born on February 11, 1945, in Bruce, Mississippi, Arthur spent his life deeply rooted in his hometown, where he formed lasting connections and shared countless memories.
He is survived by...
James "Marcell" Poynor
Aug 1, 2025
James Marcell Poynor, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, was born on May 13, 1960, in Bruce, Mississippi . He passed away on August 1, 2025 at his home in Water Valley, MS.
Marcell was a man of many passions. He dedicated his career to the landscaping industry as a self-employed lawn care maintenance expert,...
Bonnie Elaine Todd
Jul 28, 2025
Bonnie Elaine Todd, age 81, of Bruce, Mississippi, passed away on July 28, 2025. Born on September 25, 1943, in Ellard, Mississippi, Bonnie was a cherished sister, mother, and grandmother. Known for her kind spirit and caring heart, she dedicated her life to nurturing her family and building connections within her community.
Bonnie was a proud homemaker...
Carole Jean Tims
Jul 26, 2025
Carole Jean Tims, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson after a brief illness. She was born July 6, 1938 in Bruce to the late parents of Rufus Burnham and Shirley Mooneyham Burnham.
Carole Jean was an active life long member of Bruce United...
Elizabeth Edmondson Gilder
Jul 25, 2025
COLUMBUS, MS - Elizabeth Edmondson Gilder, 98 years old, died Friday, July 25, 2025 at the Windsor Nursing Home, Columbus, MS. She was born November 8, 1926 in Woodland, MS. A graduate of Vardaman High School, she received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Mississippi State University in education and counseling. She was a retired high school teacher and...
Laneita Casey Murphree
Jul 19, 2025
Laneita Casey Murphree, 87, of Bruce, MS passed away on July 19, 2025, at Bruce Community Living Center in Bruce, MS. She was born on March 30, 1938, in Calhoun County, Mississippi to her parents Ransom Bennett Casey and Mattie Lafayette Casey.
Laneita was a homemaker after years of helping Thomas Earl farm and working at Kellwood....
Billy Van Clark
Jul 19, 2025
It is with fond remembrance that we celebrate the life of Billy Van Clark, who left this world on July 19, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on October 24, 1936, in Calhoun County, Mississippi to parents, Henry and Johnnie Clark. Billy Van was the devoted husband of the late Geraldine Clark, whom he shared many years of...
Patricia Joan Glover
Jul 18, 2025
Patricia Joan Glover, 81, passed this earthly life at home on Friday, July 18, 2025. She was born on October 28, 1944, in Calhoun County to the late Ernest Opal Newsom and Eva Mae Bruner Newsom
Joan was a graduate of Bruce High School class of 1962. She was a lady of many talents; she worked at...
Albert Franklin Lyles
Jul 17, 2025
Albert Franklin Lyles, 75, of Edcouch, TX passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025 in Edinburg, TX. Frank was born November 18, 1949 in Batesville, MS, son of Clarence (Tincy) and Ruth (Thomas) Lyles.
Frank retired after 20 years in the U.S. Army as a Sergeant First Class serving around the world earning numerous awards including a...
Jimmy Dale Carroll
Jul 15, 2025
Jimmy Dale Carroll, age 87, of Bruce departed this life on July 15, 2025, in Boliver Medical Center. Born on July 8, 1938, in Yalobusha County Mississippi, Jimmy was a cherished member of his community, known for his warmth, kindness, and infectious laughter.
Jimmy dedicated a significant part of his life to serving the community through his...
Annie "Ann" Mulkey
Jul 6, 2025
Annie "Ann" Alice Mulkey, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother to one. A cherished member of the Bruce Community Living Center, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on June 22, 1934, in Mississippi, Ann lived a life filled with love, creativity, and devotion to her family and faith....
Shirley Jean Dye
Jul 5, 2025
Shirley Jean Dye, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, at the age of 89, in Calhoun City, Mississippi. Born on January 29, 1936, in Longview, Texas, to Arthor and Zula Clark. Shirley enriched the lives of those around her with her warmth, kindness, and unwavering spirit.
A devoted member of the...
Nellie Jack "Jackie" Bush
Jul 2, 2025
Nellie Jack (Jackie) Dye Bush passed away on July 2, 2025. She was the daughter of Shelby Turner Dye and Lavenia Ramage Dye Hollis. She was born on December 7, 1939 in Calhoun County. On July 7, 1956, she married the love of her life, Charles William Bush. He died April 1, 2000. Together they had two daughters, Pam...
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...
