Duane "Speck" Poynor
Sep 13, 2026
Duane "Speck" Poynor, age 72, passed away on September 13, 2026, at his home in Big Creek, MS. Born on May 2, 1954, in Forest, MS, Speck was the son of the late Lance and Tressie Poynor.After attending Calhoun City High School, Speck became a jack of all trades, working various jobs, such as a truck driver, a small engine...
Tommy Wayne Covington
Sep 11, 2026
Tommy Wayne Covington passed away peacefully at NMMC in Tupelo, MS, on September 11, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on December 24, 1944, in Bruce, Mississippi, Tommy dedicated eight years of his life to serving in the United States Navy. Following his military service, he joined the United States Postal Service, where he worked as a postal clerk...
Elouise Lafayette
Sep 8, 2026
Elouise Lafayette, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away on September 8, 2026, at the age of 95 at Baptist Memorial Nursing Home in Calhoun City, MS. Born on January 6, 1931, in the Punkin Center Community, MS, Elouise lived a life rich in love, faith, and family. She was known for her deep faith, often found reading...
Janice Poynor
Sep 8, 2026
Janice Poynor, beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated caregiver, passed away on September 8, 2026, at the age of 66 in her daughter's Big Creek, Mississippi home. Born on June 8, 1960, in Dentontown, Mississippi, Janice touched the lives of many during her lifetime, leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion.For over 30 years, Janice ran her own daycare, Poynor...
Erma Lou Poynor
Sep 8, 2026
Erma Lou Poynor, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, who left this world on September 8, 2026, in her Banner, MS. home at the age of 92. Born on January 1, 1934, in Drivers Flat, Mississippi, Erma exemplified resilience and warmth throughout her life, becoming a cherished matriarch in the Banner, MS community.Erma is survived by four children, Brice...
Jerry Garlyn Johnson
Sep 5, 2026
Jerry Garlyn Johnson, age 85, passed from this earthly life on Friday, September 4, 2026, at his home in Beau Ridge, Oxford, Mississippi. Jerry was born March 28, 1941, in Grenada, Mississippi the son of John Darling Johnson and Eva Anthony Johnson.
Jerry attended The University of Southern Mississippi, where he majored in business. He also continued graduate classes in...
James Ellis Simpson
Sep 5, 2026
James Ellis Simpson, a beloved father, husband, and community servant, passed away on September 5, 2026, in his hometown of Calhoun City, Mississippi, at the age of 93. Born on August 1, 1933, he was a resident of Calhoun City, where he developed a profound love for his community and its people.James was a proud graduate of Calhoun City High...
Edgar Lee Easley
Sep 3, 2026
Edgar Lee Easley, who departed this life on September 3, 2026, at the age of 89. He was born on May 15, 1937, in Calhoun County Mississippi, and spent his life serving his community and his faith with unwavering dedication.Edgar was a beloved minister in the Primitive Baptist Church, where he served as an Elder and contributed to various congregations...
Vickie Lane Hayles
Aug 31, 2026
Vickie Lane Hayles, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away at her home on August 31, 2026, at the age of 71. Vickie was born on October 29, 1954, in Bruce, Mississippi, and spent her life in Houlka, Mississippi.She is survived by her loving daughter, Carla McKinney of Houlka, MS, and one grandchild, Johnathan Wayne (MeMe) McKinney. Vickie...
Myrl "Lynn" Bryant
Aug 30, 2026
Myrl Lynn Bryant, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away at her home in Carthage, MS, on August 30, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on June 3, 1951, in Vardaman, MS, Lynn will be remembered for her warmth, creativity, and unwavering spirit. She graduated from Vardaman High School in 1969 and later obtained an Associate's...
Barbara Parker
Aug 30, 2026
Barbara Ann Puckett Parker passed away peacefully on August 30th, 2026 at Baptist Nursing Home in Calhoun City. One of eight children, she was born on May 6th, 1939 to her parents, Herbert and Lee Puckett in Monette, Arkansas. She graduated from Caraway High School in 1957. Shortly after graduation, she moved to Illinois to find employment. She met the...
Lola Jane Lambert
Aug 29, 2026
Lola Jane Lambert, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, at the age of 95, in Senatobia, Mississippi. Born on January 17, 1931, in Bruce, Mississippi, she was a proud graduate of Bruce High School.Lola Jane was known for her unwavering kindness, deep commitment to her family, and her strong faith as a long-time...
Ann Louise McCord
Aug 28, 2026
Ann Thomas McCord, 79, of Hernando, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Ann was born on September 22, 1946, in Horn Lake, Mississippi, to Louise Sanders Thomas and Frank Jean Thomas.
She married the love of her life, the Reverend Billy Q. McCord. Together, they built a family through love, faith,...
Howard Ray Hollingsworth
Aug 10, 2026
Howard Ray Hollingsworth, age 74, of Big Creek, Mississippi, left this world on August 10, 2026, at the Regional One Medical Center in Memphis, TN. Born on January 24, 1952, Ray was a beloved member of his community and a member of the Big Creek Baptist Church.Ray was a proud graduate of the Calhoun City High School Class of 1970,...
Sonia Denise Coleman
Aug 10, 2026
Sonia Denise Coleman, a beloved daughter and sister, passed away at her home in Water Valley, MS, on August 10, 2026, at the age of 64. Born on September 6, 1961, in Sumter, South Carolina, Sonia's journey through life was marked by her unwavering kindness and deep love for animals. A graduate of Bruce High School, Class of 1980, Sonia...
Brandi Lane McKinley
Aug 3, 2026
Brandi Lane McKinley, born on August 9, 1973, in Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026, at her home in Bruce, Mississippi at the age of 52. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of all who knew her.Brandi is survived by her devoted husband, James McKinley; her loving mother,...
Brenda Kaye Williams
Aug 2, 2026
Brenda Kaye Williams, born on June 25, 1943, passed away at NMMC in Tupelo, MS, on August 2, 2026, at the age of 83. A dedicated healthcare worker, Brenda devoted her life to caring for others, making a significant impact during her tenure at NMRC Bodock. She was a proud graduate of Houston High School, Class of 1961.Brenda was a...
Jerry Wayne Hartley
Jul 29, 2026
Jerry Wayne Hartley, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at his home in Vardaman, MS, on July 29, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on May 24, 1939, in Vardaman, MS, Jerry was a cherished member of his community and will be remembered for his unwavering faith and dedication to his family.Jerry graduated from Vardaman High...
Rita LaRose Stewart
Jul 26, 2026
Rita LaRose Parker Stewart, of Bruce, MS passed away at her residence on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at the age of 79. She was born and raised in Bruce, MS on October 20, 1946, and joined First Baptist Church of Bruce, MS.
Rita attended Bruce School and graduated in 1964. After graduation she attended Northwest Jr. College, while there she married...
Barbara Ann Lantrip
Jul 24, 2026
Barbara Ann Cain Lantrip, 90, of Banner, died Friday, July 24, 2026, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. She was born October 6, 1935, one of nine children to Hollis Edward and Ethel Susie Leachman Cain.
A longtime employee of Glenn Slacks, she was also a caregiver in later years. She was a member of Sarepta Baptist Church, and Barbara...
