Duane Dennis Alexander
Jun 27, 2024
Duane Dennis Alexander, 58, passed this earthly life on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at North Mississippi Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born July 31, 1965 to Billy Fred Alexander and Faye Miller Alexander in Bruce.
Duane was an over the road trucker "OTR', and in his later years trucked locally hauling logs and sweet...
Roy Edward Mottz
Jun 25, 2024
Roy Edward Mottz 60,of Paris, MS. passed away on Tuesday June 25, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital of Oxford. He was born on January 17, 1964, in Gallup, NM, to the late Jullian "Tiny" Mottz and Lois Mottz.
Roy's memory will forever be cherished by his brother Ray Mottz and wife Rita, his children William, Kayla, Donna,...
Douglas (Doug) Glenn Smith
Jun 19, 2024
Douglas (Doug) Glenn Smith, beloved brother, uncle, son, and friend, left this earthly plane on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at the age of 56, with family at his side.
Doug was born on July 27, 1967 at Hickam Air Force Base, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to his parents, Frederick Rowland Smith and Gayle McCormick Smith.
Doug...
Larry Joe Starks
Jun 14, 2024
Larry Joe Starks, 77 of Pittsboro, died Friday, June 14, 2024, at Baptist Hospital-Calhoun. Â He was born September 15, 1946, in Bruce to the late Rhesa Linsey Starks and Mary Lou Malone Starks.
Larry was retired from Weyerhaeuser serving for over 25 years in many different positions in the mill. He was a member of Antioch Baptist...
Jerry Kraig Smith
Jun 7, 2024
Jerry Kraig Smith, 51, passed away on June 7, 2024, at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. He was born on November 27, 1972, in Pontotoc to the late Jerry Ralph Smith and Tilda Jean McCormick Smith.
Kraig was a graduate of Bruce High School and was employed at Winchester. Â He was a member of Rocky...
Kenneth "Tater" Leon Blaylock
Jun 5, 2024
Kenneth "Tater" Leon Blaylock, 63, of Bruce, passed away on June 5, 2024, at the age of 63. Born on December 8, 1960, in Grenada, MS, Kenneth was known for his warm demeanor and his penchant for humor. As a dedicated truck driver Kenneth made countless journeys, always sharing his jokes and laughter with those around him.
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Don Laroy Williams
Jun 4, 2024
Don Laroy Williams,86, born on August 13, 1937, in Calhoun County Mississippi, passed away on June 4, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS, surrounded by his loving family. Don was a man deeply rooted in his community and devoted to his faith.
Don dedicated his life to farming, working tirelessly in the agriculture industry...
Ricky (Rick) Michael Griffin
Jun 1, 2024
Ricky Michael (Rick) Griffin, 69, passed from this life and into the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center Inpatient Hospice where he received the most compassionate care after suffering a series of strokes.
In honor of his life, his family will receive visitors at Parker Memorial Funeral Home in...
James Franklin Watson
May 25, 2024
James Franklin Watson, 80, passed this earthly life on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. Â He was born April 9, 1944, in Meridian, MS to the late James Watson and Gladys Jones Watson.
James was a retired truck driver for Yellow Freight. Â He was a member of Little Rock Baptist Church and...
Mary Ethel Holder
May 25, 2024
Mary Ethel Holder, 89, of Vardaman, MS passed away on May 25, 2024, at Bruce Community Living Center in Bruce, MS.
Mary retired from Washington Furniture and spend many years working in the sweet potato fields. She loved working with her flowers, gardening, and worshiping with her church family at New Hope Baptist Church. Mary is survived...
Ronald Scott Clark
May 23, 2024
Ronald Scott Clark, 62, passed away at Baptist Memorial Union County Hospital on Thursday, May 23, 2024, after a brief illness. Â He was born December 6, 1961, in Tupelo to Andrew Ronald Clark and Christine Spurgeon Clark.
Scott was a member of Bruce Church of Christ. Â He was a timber buyer, a timberman, and a natural gas...
Juan Carlos Coronado-Mendez
May 19, 2024
Juan Carlos Coronado-Mendez, 43, passed away on May 19, 2024, in Oxford, MS. Juan Carlos is survived by Clemencia Coronado - spouse, Francisco Coronado-Ureña - father, Minerva Mendez - mother, Carla Yamilet Coronado - daughter, Naomi Sarahi Coronado - daughter, Brigitte Coronado - daughter, Lidiana Idaly Coronado Mendez - sister, Mayra Antonia Coronado Mendez - sister, Berenice Coronado Mendez...
Donna P Winters Williams
May 16, 2024
Donna Williams, 69 of Vardaman, MS. passed away on May 16, 2024, in Baptist Memorial Hospital of Calhoun City, MS. She was born on September 17, 1954, in Ruleville, MS, to the late Jake Winters and Shirlene Gulick Winters.
Donna will forever be remembered for her kind heart, love for her family, and her passion for cooking,...
Joan Ferguson Claunch
May 13, 2024
Joan Ferguson Claunch,72, peacefully passed away on May 13, 2024, at her home in Bruce, MS . She was born on December 23, 1951, and was known for her love of watching television. Joan leaves behind a rich legacy of love and cherished memories.
She is survived by her sister, Kay Tyler of Bruce. Joan is also...
Dennis "Big Bird" Alvin Bennett
May 9, 2024
Dennis "Big Bird" Alvin Bennett,57 of Calhoun City, MS. passed away on May 9, 2024 in Bruce, MS. Known for his playful spirit and love for laughter, Dennis endeared himself to all who crossed his path with his infectious humor and candid personality. Born on February 14, 1967, in Columbus, MS, Dennis brought light and joy into the lives...
Martha Swindal Summerall
May 6, 2024
Mrs. Martha Summerall, of Columbus, MS. a beloved homemaker known for her passion for cooking and engaging conversations, peacefully passed away on May 6, 2024, at the age of 92. Martha was born on July 26, 1931, in Kosciusko, Mississippi.
Throughout her life, Martha found joy in preparing delicious meals and sharing them with her family and...
Joey Daniel
May 4, 2024
Joseph Donald Daniel, Jr. 65, of Bruce, MS, passed this earthly life on May 4, 2024, at University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital.
Joey was born on August 13, 1958, in Starkville, MS to the late Joseph Donald Daniel, Sr. and Milla Faye Oswalt.
He was a steel worker until his retirement and disability with Gulf...
Christine Annette Orr
Apr 28, 2024
Christine Annette Orr, 81, was born on February 19, 1943, in Hohenlinden, MS, peacefully passed away in her home on April 28, 2024, in Bruce, MS. Annette will be remembered as a devoted member of Macedonia Baptist Church, She took joy in life's simple pleasures, with an unwavering love for flowers, sewing, and crafts. Annette's compassion extended beyond humanity,...
John Thomas Campbell
Apr 17, 2024
In loving memory of John Thomas Campbell, a devoted husband, father, and skilled craftsman who passed away on April 17, 2024 a few weeks before his 90th birthday.
John Thomas shared almost 68 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Brenda Ann Campbell, creating a lifetime of cherished memories together. The devotion he showed his faith and...
Betty Turner
Apr 15, 2024
Betty Joan "Granny" Turner, 85, of Bruce passed away on April 15, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North MS, in Oxford, MS. She was born on April 23, 1938, to the late Estell and Ercell Mulkey. Betty was a beloved mother to Pattie Romine and Sherry Turner, adored grandmother to Jay Bullard, Stacy Bullard, Jenny Collins, Jeremy Romine, and treasured...
