Obituary Listing

Jul 3, 2024

George Edgar Bailey, age 72, passed away at home on July 3, 2024. He was born on February18, 1952 to Edgar Lee Bailey and Annie Ruth Warren Bailey in Houlka, MS. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church. He was co-owner Lake Road Furniture in Houlka, MS and was a Baptist minister for more than 25 years.

Jun 17, 2024

Donna Kay Easley Moore, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on June 17, 2024, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. Donna Kay was born November 13, 1951, in Houston Mississippi to Donald and Mary Sue Clark Easley. She was affectionately known as DK, Gran, Aunt Kay, and Nonna....

Jun 17, 2024

Thomas Eli Smith, age 74, passed away at North Mississippi Medical Center on June 17, 2024. Eli was born November 15, 1949 to Henry Frank and Polly Smith in Houston, MS. He was a member of Macedonia Church and work as an auto body mechanic for Frank Smith until he retired. Eli loved his family and had a special...

Jun 15, 2024

Surrounded by family, Elsie Griffin, 98, born to Kager and Mary Smitherman Barnes on May 29, 1926, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024 in Round Rock, Texas.

Elsie grew up outside Aberdeen, Mississippi. She married her love, Lundy Griffin, on July 9, 1944. Elsie had a love for reading, word puzzles, and her family. She...

May 28, 2024

Marilyn L. Freeman-Zachry of Jackson, MS and Houston, MS passed away on May 28, 2024, at 95 years of age at River Oaks Hospital in Flowood, MS. She was born January 8, 1929, in Meridian, MS to a warm and loving Christian father and mother, Martin Luther Lide and Martha Ellen Robbins Lide. The Lides were members of East...

May 24, 2024

Penney Nichols, age 82, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024 at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born July 31, 1941 in Memphis, TN to Paul Gerard Cox and Willie Maude Baird Cox. She was faithful member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic church in Houston. Penney worked for International Paper as a customer service rep until she...

May 18, 2024

Faye Bishop, age 94, passed away, Saturday, May 18, 2024 at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born March 13, 1930 to Robert Roscoe Shirley and Clara Elizabeth Lantrip Shirley in Chickasaw County. She was a faithful member of Houlka First Baptist Church. Faye was a retired office clerk for the MS Department of Human Services.

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May 17, 2024

Kenneth E. Linton, age 81, passed away Friday, May 17, 2025 at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo, MS. He was born Kenneth Elmer Linton on June 5, 1942 to Luther Elmer Linton and Amorette Brown Linton.

He was a faithful Nazarene in his life. He loved building and crafting many things and was a master carpenter. He owned...

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....

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...