Obituary Listing

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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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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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

Aug 11, 2022

Edward Eugene Birmingham passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022, at UAB in Birmingham, AL. He was born January 27, 1952 to James Frank and Annie Lucille Birmingham. He was raised by Carl Lee and Ruby Colbert.

Edward was a faithful member of Houston First United Methodist Church. He retired from the Army National Guard after...

Jul 24, 2022

Patrick Michael Dunlap passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Baptist Memorial in Calhoun City, MS. He was born July 9, 1968 to Jerry Dewight Dunlap and Alice Swenor Dunlap. He is survived by his Spouse, Barbara Dunlap of Malvern, AR; three daughters, Cheyeanne Dunlap from Maryland, Lexis Dunlap and Ravin Dunlap of Malvern, AR; his son, Faron Dunlap from...

Jul 22, 2022

Raymond Pettit

Houlka, MS- Mr. Raymond Pettit passed away at North Mississippi Medical Center on July 22, 2022 at the age of 93. He was born Raymond Junior Pettit to Nathan Pettit and Bessie Morgan Pettit on September 29, 1928. He was a retired truck driver and a member of Houlka United Methodist Church.

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Jul 4, 2022

Edward Dunkin

Houston, MS- Mr. Ed Dunkin, age 99, passed away at North Mississippi Medical Center on July 4, 2022. Edward was born May 10, 1923 in Perry County, Alabama. He was the son of Robert Randolph Dunkin and Ethel McCollough Dunkin.

Mr. Ed married the love of his life on July 15, 1944.

Jul 4, 2022

Christy Michelle "Chell" Phillips

West Point, MS- Christy Michelle Phillips passed from her heavenly home on July 4, 2022 at North Mississippi Medical Center. Chell was born on October 9, 1977 to Mike and Melba Brown in Houston, MS.

Chell and her husband Robert were members of Macedonia Church in Houston, MS. She loved her...