Joe Edd Skelton
May 7, 2023
Joe Edd "Buddy" Skelton died Sunday, May 7 th at NMMC Hospice Unit after a very brief illness. He was born December 2, 1942 in Houston, MS to Joe Edd Skelton, Sr. and Floy Holloway. He married Joy Ross Skelton.
Survivors include his...
Edward Lee Cianelli
May 4, 2023
Edward Lee Cianelli passed away on May 4, 2023 at his home. He was born January 2, 1956 to Bernard Anthony Sr. and Catherine Weaver Cianelli. He was a devout member of his church.
He is survived by his fiancé Lisa Martin and her son Ryan Martin of Houston, MS; his nephew Bernard Anthony (Cori) Cianelli Jr....
Robert Earl Harrell
Apr 19, 2023
Robert E. Harrell, Sr., 78, died on April 19th, 2023, related to complications from advanced Parkinson's Disease, at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. He was born May 29th, 1944, in Vicksburg, MS, the son of Hulon Monroe Harrell and Idalie Carolyn Patricia Schultz Harrell.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
