Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Eupora, MS, Webster County, and Surrounding Areas

Sandra "Sandi" Denise Hays-Edmonds

Sandra "Sandi" Denise Hays-Edmonds

Feb 1, 2026

Sandra "Sandi" Denise Hays-Edmonds age 56, of Eupora, Mississippi passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle in Columbus, Mississippi. Sandi was born on July 19, 1969, to the late Billy Gene Hays and Eula Mae Tedder Hays in Eupora, Mississippi. She was a graduate of Eupora High School and a member of West Eupora Church...

Peter John Nikolaisen

Peter John Nikolaisen

Jan 31, 2026

Peter John Nikolaisen age 47, of Eupora, Mississippi passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Golden Triangle in Columbus, Mississippi. Pete was born on January 23, 1979, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Matthew Jay Nikolaisen and Katherine Yvonne Mullins Borders. He was a retired factory worker and attended Soul's Haven Church in Eupora, Mississippi....

Linda Sisk Williams

Linda Sisk Williams

Jan 26, 2026

Linda Sisk Williams age 79 of Cumberland, Mississippi passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Eupora, Mississippi. Linda was born on May 6, 1946, to the late James Curtis Sisk and Mildred Gertrude Hannah Sisk in Webster County, Mississippi. Linda was a retired inspector for Southwire in Starkville, Mississippi and of the Baptist faith....

Baby Willow Reese Cabaniss

Baby Willow Reese Cabaniss

Jan 14, 2026

Baby Willow Reese Cabaniss was born on January 14, 2026, sadly passing into the arms of Jesus also on January 14, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center - West Point, Mississippi. Baby Willow leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving mother, Samantha L. Cabaniss of Mathiston, Mississippi; one brother, Weston Banks Pruitt also of Mathiston, Mississippi; maternal grandparents, Pam...

Brenda Ray Murphree

Brenda Ray Murphree

Jan 14, 2026

Brenda Jean Ray Murphree age 67, of Maben, Mississippi passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Brenda was born in Louisville, Mississippi on March 31, 1958, to the late Dewitt and Helene Proctor Ray. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Madison, Mississippi and retired as head teller for...

James Roy Awtrey

James Roy Awtrey

Jan 12, 2026

James Roy Awtrey age 80, passed away at his residence in Maben, Mississippi on Monday, January 12, 2026. Mr. Awtrey was born on May 17, 1945, to the late William "Buster" Murray Awtrey and Katheryn Mabel King Awtrey in Houston, Mississippi. He was a United States Army Veteran, avid MSU Bulldog fan listening to basketball and football on the radio...

James "Bud" Anthony Fulgham

James "Bud" Anthony Fulgham

Jan 9, 2026

James Anthony "Bud" Fulgham, age 82 of Mathiston, Mississippi was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 9, 2026, surrounded by his wife and children at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle in Columbus, Mississippi. Buddy was born on April 29, 1943, in Maben, Mississippi to the late Lavelle and Hazel Fulgham. Bud proudly served in...

Annie "Ann" Ruth Hamilton Prescott

Annie "Ann" Ruth Hamilton Prescott

Jan 6, 2026

Annie "Ann" Ruth Hamilton Prescott age 81, passed away at her residence in Eupora, Mississippi on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Ann was born in Belzoni, Mississippi on January 5, 1945, to the late Carl Lee Hamilton and Ruby Inez Lollar Hamilton. Ann worked as a Cafeteria Worker and drove School Bus No. 8 for twenty-nine years for the Webster County...

Amey Lou Swindoll Strickland

Amey Lou Swindoll Strickland

Jan 5, 2026

Amey Lou Swindoll Strickland, age 73 passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Diversicare in Eupora, Mississippi. Amey was born on November 17, 1952, in Cumberland, Mississippi to the late Lemon Huey Swindoll and Bessie Sue Dalton Swindoll and was a retired sewing machine operator at Red Cap in Mathiston, Mississippi. Amey is survived by her son, Adam...

Eunice Salter Turner

Eunice Salter Turner

Jan 1, 2026

Eunice Salter Turner, age 92, of Eupora, MS, passed away on January 1, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center – Eupora, after a lengthy illness. A native of Neshoba County, Mrs. Turner was born March 5, 1933, to John Claude and Emma Lane Salter and was raised in the Arlington Community. She was a graduate of Arlington School and attended...

Jesse Walter Betterton

Jesse Walter Betterton

Dec 31, 2025

Jesse Walter Betterton age 96, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital Oktibbeha County in Starkville, Mississippi. Jesse was born April 21, 1929, to B. C. "Doc" Betterton and Lily May Hollis Betterton. He was a resident of Columbus, Mississippi for sixty-one years and was a retired bus driver for Continental Trailways/Greyhound Bus Lines. After retiring...

Annie Lee Fulgham Young

Annie Lee Fulgham Young

Dec 29, 2025

Annie Lee Fulgham Young, age 88 passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at North Mississippi Medical Center Long Term Care Unit in Eupora, Mississippi. Annie was born on September 13, 1937, at her home in Maben, Mississippi to the late Henry Arthur Fulgham and Connie Ira McIlwain Fulgham. Mrs. Young was a retired long-time dietary worker at North Mississippi...

Wood Doris Waits

Wood Doris Waits

Dec 25, 2025

Commander Wood Doris Waits, United States Navy (Retired), passed away on December 25, 2025, in Pensacola, Florida, where he had lived with his wife, Noriko, for the last forty-seven years. Born on March 28, 1934, on a farm west of Eupora, Mississippi, to Ferney Wood (F.W.) Waits and Alma Peeples Waits, he dedicated his life to military and community service....

John "Johnny" Sandiford Brooks

John "Johnny" Sandiford Brooks

Dec 25, 2025

John “Johnny” Sandiford Brooks, 64, formerly of Mathiston, Mississippi, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Christmas Day 2025, at the Carrington Nursing Center in Starkville, Mississippi. Johnny was born on September 30, 1961, to the late Joe Fred Brooks and Suretha Elaine Sandiford Brooks in Choctaw County, Mississippi. Johnny graduated from Mathiston High School in 1979. He attended Mississippi...

Irene Lewis Pollard

Irene Lewis Pollard

Dec 21, 2025

Irene Lewis Pollard age 99, passed away peacefully at North Mississippi Medical Center in Eupora, Mississippi on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Irene was born in Choctaw County, Mississippi on August 6, 1926, to the late Wiley Troy Lewis and Ada Lee Humphries Lewis. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and homemaker. Mrs. Irene was the oldest member of...

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Beardain Forbes

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Beardain Forbes

Dec 21, 2025

Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Beardain Forbes age 70, passed away peacefully at North Mississippi Medical Center Long Term Care Unit in Eupora, Mississippi on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Cindy was born in Memphis, Tennessee on January 4, 1955, to the late Bro. Daniel Shuford Beardain and Linnie Hodges Beardain. Her family and friends remember her as one of the kindest and...

Dale Patrick Thompson

Dale Patrick Thompson

Dec 20, 2025

Dale Patrick Thompson age 64, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Diversicare in Eupora, Mississippi. Dale was born on December 29, 1960, in Brunswick, Georgia to the late Robert David Thompson and Mary Elizabeth Yarborough Thompson. He was a jack of all trades in his earlier years doing carpentry, electrical and truck driving. Dale was a member of...

Gregory Kent Payne

Gregory Kent Payne

Dec 17, 2025

Gregory Kent Payne age 61, passed away at his residence in Maben, Mississippi on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Gregory was born on October 28, 1964, in Tupelo, Mississippi to Kent Miller Payne and Brenda Joyce Scarbrough Payne. He was employed in retail until becoming disabled due to illness. Gregory is survived by his wife, Lynda Morgan Payne of Maben, Mississippi;...

Penelope B. Sheffield

Penelope B. Sheffield

Dec 16, 2025

We are sad to announce the passing of our mother, Penny Sheffield on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Westwood Nursing Center in Statesboro, Georgia. Mrs. Sheffield was born on January 4, 1939, and was 86 years old. Graveside Services will be held at 11:30AM on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Mount Nebo Cemetery in Choctaw County, Mississippi. She was preceded...

Faye Fulgham Pinnix

Faye Fulgham Pinnix

Dec 4, 2025

Faye Fulgham Pinnix age 86, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Community Place Nursing Home in Brandon, Mississippi. Faye was born on May 13, 1939, in Choctaw County, Mississippi to Charlie Carl Fulgham and Bessie Kate Tuck Fulgham. She was a secretary, homemaker and loving wife and mother to her husband and two children. Faye was also a...