Mary Agnes Brokaw
Dec 5, 2025
Mary A. Brokaw (nee' Easley), 89, of Washington, MO passed away Friday, December 5, 2025.
She is survived by three children: Carol Lowery and husband Greg of O'Fallon, MO, Donna Bragdon and husband Ted of Washington, MO, and Robert D. Brokaw Jr. and wife Debbie of Mountain Home, AR; two grandchildren: Holly Woodland (Steven) of Washington and Niki Jarmuszkiewcz (Jason)...
William Terry
Dec 5, 2025
William Morris Terry, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on October 21, 1950, in Calhoun City, Mississippi, William lived a life rich with love and laughter, rooted deeply in his family and the values he cherished.William was a member of the Calhoun City First Baptist Church,...
Joseph Wayne Clark
Dec 2, 2025
Joseph Wayne Clark, 98, of Bruce, Mississippi, passed peacefully on December 2, 2025, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. Born on July 14, 1927, in Bruce to Will Spears Clark and Maude Lugene Jones, Wayne lived a long, full, and hardworking life rooted deeply in family and the community he cherished.
A proud American, Wayne served in the United States Army...
Patricia Hughes
Dec 2, 2025
Patricia Kay Hughes, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who left this world on December 2, 2025, in Jackson, Mississippi. She was born on August 12, 1955 in Bruce, MS to Maurice and Ruth Cowsert.
Patricia was a graduate of Bruce High School, Class of 1973, and was a cherished member of the Pittsboro Pentecostal Church. Throughout her life,...
Larry Thomas "Rab" Bramlitt
Nov 27, 2025
Larry Thomas "Rab" Bramlitt passed away November 27, 2025 at home in Merritt Island, FL surrounded by his family. He was born August 29, 1952 to Glyn Bramlitt and Dorthy Campbell Anthony in Bruce, MS.
Larry was a graduate of Bruce High School class of 1970. After high school, he joined the ROTC program at University of Mississippi. He married Gloria...
Denny Lee Chandler
Nov 25, 2025
Denny Lee Chandler, 67, of Calhoun City, MS passed from this life on November 25, 2025. He was born in Vardaman, MS on October 20, 1958 to Sam Henry and Earlene Free Chandler.
Denny loved riding four-wheelers with his brothers and friends. He could jump hills, go over rough grounds, turn over and never spill a drop of beer. He loved...
Laura Dell Miller
Nov 20, 2025
Laura Dell Miller, age 88, passed away on November 20, 2025, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly. Laura was a devoted wife to her late husband, James Delaine Miller, and she was the heart of her home-gentle, caring, and always ready with a warm smile.
Laura found joy in life's simple moments. She loved to sing, listen to music,...
James Dwight DeVall
Nov 20, 2025
James Dwight DeVall, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on November 20, 2025, at the age of 69. A resident of Big Creek, Mississippi, Dwight was known for his heartfelt commitment to his community and his unwavering dedication to those he loved.
Born on January 16, 1956, Dwight was a lifelong member of the Big Creek community. He...
Kernal Pal "Goldie" Castleberry
Nov 20, 2025
Kernal Pal "Goldie" Castleberry, a beloved brother, father, and pop, who departed this life on November 20, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on October 29, 1936 in Banner, MS to parents, Kernal Herman and Adell Greene Castleberry. Kernal lived a life filled with dedication and love for both his family and his passions.
Goldie spent his career as a...
Monette Gann
Nov 16, 2025
Monette Gann, a beloved member of the Vardaman community, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on October 2, 1940, in Vardaman, Mississippi, Monette spent her life surrounded by family, friends, and the joys of her cherished community.
Monette dedicated her career to the judicial system, serving as a court administrator under the esteemed Judge...
Gary Dean Shoemake
Nov 14, 2025
Gary Dean Shoemake, a beloved son, father, brother, and grandfather, who departed this life on November 14, 2025, in Oxford, MS. He was 64 years old. Born on March 30, 1961, Gary left an indelible mark on all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Gary spent a career at Weyerhaeuser, from which he retired. He was a passionate outdoorsman who...
Wanda Jean "Jeannie" Logan
Nov 14, 2025
Wanda Jean “Jeannie” Logan, 77, of Pearl, ran into the arms of Jesus on the morning of November 14th, 2025, after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Jeannie left her family and friends with a precious legacy and beautiful example of a Christ centered life. Jeannie’s life was one of obedience to her Heavenly Father,...
Louise Annette Ivy
Nov 7, 2025
Louise Annette Nix Ivy of Calhoun City, MS, passed away in Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS on November 7, 2025, at the age of 85. Louise was born on December 17, 1939, in Calhoun County, MS to her parents Joe Bailey Nix and Annie Louise Hamilton Nix.
Louise was a graduate of Big Creek class of 1958. She was a...
Doyle Dean Wright
Nov 7, 2025
Doyle Dean Wright departed this life on November 7, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on December 28, 1957, in Bruce, Mississippi, Doyle was a beloved father, brother, and friend.
Doyle was a dedicated individual, having worked as a self-employed welder. He took pride in his craft and poured his heart into every project. He was a veteran of the...
Charles Howard Duke
Nov 6, 2025
Charles Howard Duke, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, departed this life on November 6, 2025, at the age of 59. Charles was born on September 10, 1966, in Dallas, Texas, and was a resident of Banner, Mississippi.
Charles was employed as a Master Pipe Welder with Upchurch Plumbing in Greenwood, MS. He was a member of the Bruce First Baptist...
Grace Neal Hall
Oct 20, 2025
Mrs. Grace Neal Hall, 87, of Bruce, Mississippi, departed from this life peacefully in her sleep on Monday, October 20, 2025 at Fernbrook Assisted Living in Houston, MS. She was born on November 22, 1937, in Ellard, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Edna Mae Henson Neal and Henry Hubert Neal Sr. She was a graduate of Ellard High School....
Larry Nelson Suggs
Oct 20, 2025
Larry Nelson Suggs, age 74, of Coffeeville, Mississippi, passed away on October 20, 2025. Born on February 13, 1951, to Wirt Goldeon Jr. and Mabel Jane Suggs in Calhoun City, Mississippi, Larry was a devoted son, brother, and friend whose warm smile and kind heart will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Larry dedicated his life to his work...
James Earl Weeks
Oct 18, 2025
James Earl Weeks, 77, passed away on October 18, 2025, at his home in Bruce, MS. James was born on January 4, 1948, to the late James Ralph Weeks and Bessie Kate Kilgore Weeks.
James was honored to serve his country in the Army serving during the Vietnam War. He was a very family-oriented man and provided for his family by...
Bessie Griffin Stark
Oct 17, 2025
Bessie Griffin Stark, 86, of Smithville, MS, passed away on October 17, 2025, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Bessie was born on September 28, 1939, to the late Joseph Winfred Griffin and Janet Ruth Peden Griffin in Bruce, MS. She married James Cecil Stark on July 2, 1960, and celebrated nearly 65 years of marriage until his...
Windell Earl Pounds
Oct 13, 2025
Windell Earl Pounds, born September 23, 1936, went to his heavenly home on October 13, 2025.
Being an only child born to Avery and Lora Mae Pounds, his best playmate was Tott, his white bulldog. He loved bulldogs and hound dogs and always made sure to wear his MSU cap to all the doctor appointments he had in Oxford. Windell was...
