Paul Uhiren
Apr 30, 2024
Paul Uhiren, Jr. passed on April 30, 2024 at Mississippi State Veteran's Home in Oxford, Mississippi. He was born on December 14, 1935, in Hazen, Arkansas to the late Paul Uhiren, Sr. and Connie Simmons Uhiren. He attended Hazen Schools, and then went to work on the family farm. Paul served his country in the Marine Corps from 1954-1962....
Edward Alonzo House
Apr 10, 2024
Edward House, age 78, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024 in Starkville, Ms. He was born in Houston, MS on July 3, 1945 to Thomas Eldridge House and Jewel Claire Collins House.
A Funeral service will be held, Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Houston Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM until the...
Donald Reginald "Reggie" Callahan
Apr 9, 2024
It is with great sorrow that we are announcing the passing of Donald Reginald "Reggie" Callahan. He was born March 26, 1957 to Clyde Anderson and Lou Ella Callahan and returned to his heavenly home on April 9, 2024.
You were a hero and a mentor, most importantly, you were a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle...
Charles Rayburn Parks
Mar 23, 2024
Charles Rayburn Parks, 72, of Houston, MS passed away at his home  Saturday, March 23, 2024.  Rayburn was born in Houston to Thomas A. and Allene Brock Parks.  He was the youngest of three brothers.  Rayburn spent his early years in Van Vleet and graduated from Houston High School. He continued his education at Delta State University.
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Evelyn Colleen Brown
Mar 14, 2024
Evelyn Colleen Brown, 90, passed away at NMMC Tupelo on March 14, 2024. She was born December 16, 1933 to Bruce Wayne Brown and Corrine Anderson Brown. She attended Houlka First Baptist Church. She was known for her sweet smile and spirit, and keen ability as family historian to know everyone's birthdays, anniversaries, and passings.
A Funeral...
Dwight Wayne Fleming
Mar 4, 2024
On Monday, March 4, 2024, Dwight Wayne Fleming, 75, of Houston, MS went to be with his Heavenly Father.
Services will be held Thursday, March 7, at 11:00 at Houston First Methodist Church, Houston, MS, with Rev. David Upshaw officiating. A time of visitation will be held before the service at 9:30. Burial will follow the church...
Joan Morphis
Feb 21, 2024
Joan Morphis, age 86, passed away February 21, 2024 at Sanctuary Hospice. She was born January 22, 1938 to Ed and Virgie Luther. She was a member of Houlka First Baptist Church.
A Funeral service will be held, Friday, February 23, 2024 at Houlka First Baptist Church at 3 P.M. with Bro. Gary Blair officiating. Visitation will...
Coach Lanny Gooch
Feb 10, 2024
Coach Lanny Gooch, age 81, passed away at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo on February 10, 2024. He was born July 20, 1942 in Toccopola, MS to Carlos Trent Gooch and Clara Mae Walker Gooch. He was a member of First Methodist Church, Houston and a retired basketball coach.
Gooch graduated from Toccopola High School, Itawamba...
Marty Allen Collums
Feb 7, 2024
Marty Allen Collums, age 65, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at his home in Houlka, MS. He was born November 30, 1958 to Jimmy Allen Collums and Nancy Goodwin Collums. He was a member of Bent Knee Church in Houlka. Marty owned his own business doing concrete contracting for many years.
A Funeral Service will be...
Heather Paige Holt
Jan 17, 2024
Heather Paige Holt, age 22, and her unborn child, Zaidyn Wayne Cousin passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. Heather was born January 29, 2001 to Jermie Holt and Kimberly Callahan in Starkville, MS. She was a member of Woodland Baptist Church. She worked as a child care giver for Jamie's Daycare. Heather...
Dwight Evans Griffin, Sr.
Jan 16, 2024
Dwight Griffin, Sr., age 92, passed away January 16, 2024 at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo. He was born May 1, 1931 to Virdie Isaac Griffin and Monte Kathleen Wimberly Griffin in Houston, MS. He was a member of Nettleton Presbyterian Church and owned his own retail business for many years.
A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday,...
Albert Dyer Aktinson
Dec 27, 2023
Albert Dyer Atkinson, 86, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Floy Dyer Nursing Home. Dyer was born on April 28, 1937, at home in Van Vleet, MS to Albert Neely and Juanita Dyer Atkinson.
Dyer graduated from Big Lake High School in Texas in 1956 and joined the U.S. Air Force for a 4-year stint. He...
Barbara Blanton Carnes
Dec 20, 2023
Savannah Barbara Blanton Carnes, 100, died Wednesday, December 20, 2023. She
was born on February 1, 1923, to Denver Mitchell and Savannah Smith Blanton in
Algoma, Mississippi. There she was raised by the rails of the GM&O before moving to
nearby Houston.
Barbara was a member of the 1940 Class of...
Jimmy Dale Higginbotham
Dec 17, 2023
Jimmy Higginbotham, 70, of Thorn, passed away in the comfort of his home, with his wife by his side, on Sunday, December 17, 2023. He was born September 10, 1953, in Vardaman to Henry and Ruth Higginbotham. He was a truck driver, retired from Hardin Trucking and Carter Lumber. He was a member of Thorn Church of God. Jimmy...
James Robert Clark
Dec 17, 2023
James Robert Clark, age 67, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born November 18, 1956 in Chickasaw County to James Hubert Clark and Alice Faye Chrestman Clark.
Jim was a member of First Baptist Church Houlka and graduated from Houlka High School in 1974. During his junior year...
Robert Lynn Mccormick
Dec 3, 2023
Lynn McCormick, age 75, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. He was born Robert Lynn McCormick on  January 31, 1948 to William Dalton and Maylene McCormick in Houlka, MS. He was a devoted member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Houlka.
Lynn was a Guardsman for the army and was...
Raymond Floyd Naron
Dec 2, 2023
Raymond Floyd Naron, age 95, passed away December 2, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born November 25, 1928 in Chickasaw County to Floyd Melton Naron and Mary Maude Alford. He was a member of Thorn Church of God.
He enjoyed the work he did as a long haul truck driver and spent...
Melissa Jo Woodruff
Nov 25, 2023
Melissa Jo Woodruff, age 64, passed away on November 25, 2023 at Baptist hospital in Columbus after a brief illness. She was born Melissa Jo Griffin on November 30, 1958 to James Graydon Griffin and Mable Brown Griffin. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Houston, MS.
Melissa loved playing basketball during her high school...
Rebecca Ann Scott
Nov 16, 2023
Rebecca Ann Scott, age 80, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at her home in Houston. She was born Rebecca Ann Smith On June 3, 1943 at Sally Vaughn's home in Houston to Roscoe and Amorie Robinson Smith. She was a member of Parkway Baptist Church. She loved her years playing basketball in high school and sharing her stories....
Laura Emma Peden
Oct 26, 2023
Laura Emma Peden, age 92, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023 at her home in Houlka. She was born Laura Emma Johnson on September 25, 1931 in Pontotoc County to Horace Greely and Lena Johnson. Laura was a member of First Methodist Church in Houlka, Ms. She worked for Franklin Corp for many years.
A Funeral Service...
