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Rubye Kimbrough

Rubye Kimbrough

Aug 12, 2025

Rubye Kimbrough, Age 88, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born Rubye Doss to William Robert and Minnie Doss on January 8, 1937. Rubye was retired after working 31 years at Seminole in a management role. She is a faithful member of Macedonia Church.

A Funeral Service will be held...

Calvin Ray Redwine

Calvin Ray Redwine

Aug 10, 2025

Calvin Redwine, age 65, passed away on Sunday, August 10th, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born Calvin Ray Redwine on November 29th, 1959, in Lambert, MS to Bobby Ray and Martha Frances Redwine.

Calvin was the epitome of hard work, dedication, and love.  Being the oldest of six boys...

Martha Gwendolyn Pearson

Martha Gwendolyn Pearson

Aug 8, 2025

Gwendolyn Pearson, age 89, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, in Houston, MS. Born Martha Gwendolyn Pearson on February 7, 1936, to Fred Augus and Mildred Pearson, she was a cherished member of the Church of the Nazarene and a dedicated retired mathematics teacher.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at...

Martha Gwendolyn Pearson

Martha Gwendolyn Pearson

Aug 8, 2025

With sadness we announce the passing of our dear sister, Martha Gwendolyn Pearson, age 89, of Houston, Mississippi.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Mildred Augusta Cordell, her father Fred Augustus Pearson, and her mother, Drudie Mildred Morgan Pearson.

Gwendolyn leaves her sister, Ferial Bess Kirby of Lakeland, Florida and her brother, Fred...

Charles Ruble Duncan

Charles Ruble Duncan

Aug 8, 2025

Charles Ruble Duncan, age 98, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, in Grenada, MS. Ruble was born Charles Ruble Duncan on October 24, 1926, to Ruben G. and Vannie Griffin Duncan in Houston, MS. He was a manager at Houston Ceramics Tile and a faithful member of Mantee Baptist Church.

A Funeral service will be held Tuesday,...

Judy Martin Stroup Washington

Judy Martin Stroup Washington

Aug 8, 2025

Mrs. Judy Martin Stroup Washington, 76, passed away peacefully, Friday, August 8, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was a loving wife, mother, and Nana and a longtime member of Friendship Baptist Church. Judy was a quiet, hardworking woman who inspired others with her strength and love for God.

Judy is survived by her...

Van Evans Clark

Van Evans Clark

Aug 4, 2025

Van Evans Clark, age 82, passed away August 4, 2025, in Baldwin, MS. He was born June 22, 1943, to James Thomas Clark and Esta Alma McKibbon Clark in Houston, MS. He served in the Airforce as an airman and was a retired transportation driver.

A Memorial service will be held Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 1:00...

James Melvin Pettigrew

James Melvin Pettigrew

Jul 28, 2025

James Melvin Pettigrew, age 90, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at his home in Houston, Mississippi. Jimmy was born on December 21, 1934, to Sula Lytal Pettigrew and Dixon Lee Pettigrew in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Jimmy graduated from Baldwyn High School where he played football, baseball, and basketball. In high school he met Patricia Ann Dobbs,...

Robert Lamar Beaty

Robert Lamar Beaty

Jul 5, 2025

Robert Lamar Beaty, age 84, passed away July 5, 2025 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Lamar was born December 9, 1940 to Kimball Beaty and Grace Wilson Beaty in Houston, Ms.

A Memorial service will be held August 16, 2025, at Houston First Methodist Church at 11 AM. Rev. David Upshaw and Dr. Randy Rhinehart...

Margaret Sue Alford Boyd

Margaret Sue Alford Boyd

Jun 13, 2025

Margaret Sue Alford Boyd, 76, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at her home in Tupelo, MS.  She was born on November 19, 1948, in Houston, MS to Curtis E. Alford and Marguerite Seale Alford.  Sue grew up in Houston and graduated from Houston High School in 1967.  She was married to Joe Randall (Randy) Boyd and they...

Johnny Russel Bevels

Johnny Russel Bevels

Jun 1, 2025

Johnny Russel Bevels

Houston, MS – Johnny Russel Bevels, age 84, passed away June 1, 2025, at North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point, MS. Johnny was born January 19, 1941 to John Vardaman Bevels and Retha Alice Tubbs Bevels. Johnny joined the Navy in 1958 where he was a seaman on the Bon Homme Richard Aircraft...

Roger Dale Finn

Roger Dale Finn

May 30, 2025

Roger Dale Finn went home to the arms of Jesus on May 30, 2025. He was surrounded by family in his home in Houston, Mississippi. Roger was an amazing husband, loving father, and doting grandfather and great grandfather. He was born in Houston, Mississippi on October 17, 1948 to parents James & Mary Lou Finn (both deceased). He married...

Bobby Glen Mooneyham

Bobby Glen Mooneyham

Apr 29, 2025

Bobby Glen Mooneyham, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2025. He was born on May 27, 1944, to Doxie and Louise Mooneyham in Houston, MS.

He attended Itawamba Junior College, earning an Associate of Arts degree in 1964. He later studied at Mississippi State and was awarded a Bachelor...

William Lee Owen Sr.

William Lee Owen Sr.

Apr 26, 2025

William Lee "Bill" Owen, age 78, passed from his earthly home Saturday, April 26, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Bill or as some knew him Doodley was born June 25, 1946, at his home in Houlka to Thomas Lee Owen and Dora Adon Naron Owen.

Bill worked with a shipyard loading and unloading shipping containers but...

Sandra Faye Bullock

Sandra Faye Bullock

Apr 25, 2025

Sandra Doss Bullock was born September 15, 1949, in Houston, MS, and left this life on Earth April 25, 2025. Raised in a hardworking, close-knit family, she learned invaluable lessons in life and love. Sandra Faye, the tiny baby whose first humble bed was a suitcase, blossomed into a strong and beautiful soul.

As a young teen,...

Marilyn Jo Ellis

Marilyn Jo Ellis

Mar 26, 2025

Marilyn Jo Ellis, age 70, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo, MS. She was born Marilyn Jo Roberts to Roy Hayes and Gloria Bernal Roberts on January 26, 1955, in Fontana, CA. Marilyn was a member of Calvary Assembly Worship Center in Plantersville, MS.

Marilyn retired from teaching assistant after working many...

Nancy Evalyn Dendy

Nancy Evalyn Dendy

Mar 16, 2025

Nancy Evalyn Tabb Dendy, 81, died Sunday, March 16, 2025, at her home on North Pontotoc Street in Houston, MS. The daughter of the late Jim Hugh Tabb and Eva Collins Tabb, she was born September 30, 1943. She was married to her husband Jack Dendy, also of Houston, for 62 years.

A 1961 graduate of Houston...

Johnny Lamar Russell

Johnny Lamar Russell

Mar 14, 2025

Johnny Lamar Russell, age 69, passed away, March 14, 2025, in Houston, MS. Johnny was born July 3, 1955 in Houlka, MS to John Calvin Russell and Earline Isabell Culpepper Russell. He worked with the road crew as a heavy equipment operator for Chickasaw County.

A Funeral Service will be held Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 2:00...

Zachary Jay Daniels Smith

Zachary Jay Daniels Smith

Mar 2, 2025

Zachary Jay Daniels Smith, age 30, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025. He was born Zachary Jay Daniels on November 8, 1994 to Carla Smith. He worked at Walmart in Pontotoc, MS. Zach loved gaming and could often be found with a controller in hand playing alongside his friends.

A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, March...

Patricia Ann Pettigrew

Patricia Ann Pettigrew

Feb 27, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Ann Pettigrew, age 87, passed from her earthly home on February 27, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born Patricia Ann Dobbs on August 11, 1937, to Audie Otha Dobbs and Zelma Beatrice Crabb Dobbs in the Pratts Community near Baldwyn, MS.

Pat, as she was lovingly referred to by everyone, worked at...

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