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Charles Wray Brent

Charles Wray Brent

Mar 1, 2023

Charles Wray Brent, 64, passed from his earthly home on March 1, 2023 at Starkville Manor in Starkville, MS. He was born March 13, 1958 in Alabama to Solon Wray Brent, Jr. and Charlie Jo Farley Brent.

He was a retired mechanic and co-owner of Dany's Donuts in Houston, MS.

The family will have a...

Rachel Lynn Nichols

Rachel Lynn Nichols

Jan 30, 2023

Rachel Boyles Nichols

Rachel Boyles Nichols, age 50, passed away on January 30, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. She was born June 24, 1972 as the fourth daughter of W.E. and Mary Boyles.

Rachel was a graduate of East Webster High school, Wood College and The University of Mississippi. She taught...

Jb Scott

Jb Scott

Jan 1, 2023

J. B. Scott, 96, retired dairyman and long-time resident of Sparta, died at NMMC in West Point on January 1, 2023.

He was born in Webster County, MS on September 23, 1926 -- the third of six children born of William J.B. Scott and Eula Carpenter Scott. The family moved to Sonora in Chickasaw County in 1932, and...

Victor Terrance "Halfpint" Clardy

Victor Terrance "Halfpint" Clardy

Dec 24, 2022

Victor Terrance Clardy, age 57, passed away at North Mississippi Medical Center Tupelo on December 24, 2022. He was born October 12, 1965 in Maben, Ms to Boyd Eugene Clardy and Virgie Lou Thompson Clardy.

He was a retired logger and truck driver and devout member of Fellowship Church of the Nazarene.

Funeral Services for...

Margrette D'Mello

Margrette D'Mello

Dec 15, 2022

Margrette "Peggy" D'Mello, age 78, of The Villages, FL and formerly Olive Branch, MS passed away suddenly on December 15th, 2022, at Cornerstone Hospice, The Villages, FL. Margrette Peggy D'Mello was born on March 6th, 1944 to her parents, Arnie and Lula Hardin in Quincy, Mississippi.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, December 22, 2022 at...

Elizabeth June Weaver

Elizabeth June Weaver

Nov 26, 2022

Elizabeth June Hampton Hollingsworth Weaver went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on November 26, 2022. Elizabeth was born to F.C. Hampton and Sallie Lois Streeter Hampton on March 4, 1931 in Chickasaw County.

A funeral service will be held Monday, November 28, 2022 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist church in Houston with...

Tammy Jill Pennington

Tammy Jill Pennington

Nov 25, 2022

Tammy Jill Pennington, age 59, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 at Merrit Ranking Health Center in Brandon, MS. She was born Tammy Jill Ward to Earnest Ray and Faye Vance Ward on August 18, 1963.

She was a member of Pine Lake Baptist Church and was a registered nurse for Merrit Rankin Hospital in Brandon, MS....

Sadie Anderson

Sadie Anderson

Nov 23, 2022

Sadie Jane Anderson, 79, passed away November 23, 2022 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. She was born November 9, 1943 to William Spencer Nabors and Velma Loraine Yeager Nabors.

A funeral service will be held Sunday, November 27, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Houston Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Brock officiating. Visitation will begin...

Shirley Ann Kendall

Shirley Ann Kendall

Oct 24, 2022

Shirley Ann Kendall, age 84, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. She was born Shirley Ann Wilkens on May 14, 1938 to El Mervin Wilkins and Annie House Wilkens.

She was a retired surgical nurse after working more than 50 years as "one of Dr. Dyer's girls" at Houston...

George Milen "Tubby" Smith

George Milen "Tubby" Smith

Oct 19, 2022

Mr. George Milen "Tubby" Smith, 88, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist church and spent time in the Army National Guard and was a farmer and cattlemen.

George is the last sibling of 19 children of Jack and Molly Smith. He leaves behind a host of Nieces...

Hershel Jones Iii

Hershel Jones Iii

Oct 13, 2022

Hershel Jones III, 58, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS. He was born in Eupora, MS on June 11, 1964 to Hershel Jones Jr. and Margaret Childers.

Hershel was a construction worker for McCarty King Construction in Tupelo, MS and a member of Bent Knee Church in Houlka, MS.

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Clara Mae Boyce

Clara Mae Boyce

Oct 3, 2022

Clara Mae Long Boyce passed away Monday, October 3, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center- Amory at the age of 97. She was born July 5, 1925 to John Henry Long and Elvie Lee Franks Long of Houston, MS.

Ms. Clara was a member of Macedonia Methodist Church and worked as a sewing machine operator with Futorian...

Ladys Robertson

Ladys Robertson

Oct 1, 2022

Ladys Robertson, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family Saturday, October 1, 2022. She was born February 27, 1943 to Hogan and Mae Lyles.

Ladys was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church and dedicated her life to being a wonderful wife and homemaker for her husband and five boys.

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Ronald Lynn Paden

Ronald Lynn Paden

Sep 29, 2022

Ronald Lynn Paden, 71, of Houlka died September 29, 2022 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.

A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 6 P.M. at Houston Funeral Home with Visitation with the family from 5 P.M. until service time with Dr. Randy Rinehart and Rev. Dan Kelly officiating.

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Becky Lloyd Duke

Becky Lloyd Duke

Sep 24, 2022

Becky Lloyd Duke passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Baptist Hospital in Jackson Mississippi.

Becky was born March 26, 1945 in Houston Mississippi to Thomas Edward and Blanche Eaves Lloyd.  She grew up under the mesmerizing glow of the movie screen at the 8 Drive In located in Houston that her...

Beverly Ann Hendrix Davidson

Beverly Ann Hendrix Davidson

Sep 23, 2022

Beverly Ann Hendrix Davidson, age 63, passed from her earthly home on Friday, September 23, 2022 at North Mississippi Medical Center- Tupelo. She was born Beverly Ann Hendrix on June 22, 1959 to James W. and Billie Riley Hendrix.

Ms. Beverly was a member of Houlka First Baptist Church. She was a devoted Christian. She graduated from...

William Grady Eldridge

William Grady Eldridge

Sep 11, 2022

Mr. William Grady Eldridge JR. passed from his earthly home to his heavenly home on September 11, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. He was born to William Grady Eldridge Sr. and Martha Pauline Grayson Eldridge on October 26, 1934, in Waynesboro, MS.

Mr. Eldridge was a member of Houston First Baptist Church. He was a...

Russell Edward Forrester

Russell Edward Forrester

Sep 6, 2022

Mr. Russell Forrester passed from his Earthly home to his Heavenly home on September 6, 2022 at North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo. He was born Russell Edward Forrester on November 5, 1946 to Raleigh Edward and Opal Bennett Forrester in Webster County.

Russell graduated from Cumberland Highschool in 1965 and married the love of his life, Kathy Louise...

Jeanette Doss

Jeanette Doss

Sep 2, 2022

Jeanette Harrington Doss was born June 18, 1929 in Chickasaw County just before the Great Depression began, and she went to her heavenly home September 2, 2022. She was one of 10 children, including a twin brother. By the time of their birth, the twins were numbers 8 and 9, and their parents were "out of names." A visiting...

Darrell Edwin Harrington

Darrell Edwin Harrington

Aug 29, 2022

Mr. Darrell Harrington passed away Monday, August 29, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center- Tupelo. He was born to Rex and Robbie Dell Harrington on January 15, 1949 in Houston, Ms. A Graveside service will be held Wednesday, August 31, 2022 with Bro. Sammy McMillen officiating at 2:00 PM at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Survivors include one sister, Vicky (Fred)...

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