Obituaries

Oct 12, 2024

Jared Joseph Ivy, age 32, passed away Saturday evening, October 12, 2024, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Jared was born on September 23, 1992, to Bradley Joseph Pavek and Laura Michelle Ivy in Millington, TN. Jared was a roofer. Jared is survived by his mother, Laura (Eddie) Clark, Maben, MS; maternal grandmother, Barbara Ann Ivy, Vaiden,...

Oct 12, 2024

Wanda Sue Lucas, age 71, passed away Saturday evening, October 12, 2024, at Diversicare in Eupora, MS. Wanda Sue was born on July 20, 1953, to Glen Edwin Murphree and Peggy Crowley Murphree in Maben, MS. She was a retired factory worker for Red Cap Industries in Mathiston, MS. Wanda Sue is survived by her husband, Larry Fulgham, Maben, MS;...

Oct 9, 2024

David Paul McCool, age 73, passed away Wednesday evening, October 9, 2024, at his residence in Ackerman, MS, surrounded by his wife and family. David was born on April 8, 1951, to Nolen Wayne McCool and Katherine Elizabeth McManus McCool in Sturgis, MS. He retired in management but served many years prior as a delivery truck driver. David is survived...

Oct 4, 2024

James Mark Justice age 68, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 at his residence in Eupora, MS. Mark was born July 31, 1956 to Rev. James Earl Justice and Barbara Ann Johnson Justice in Eupora, MS. He was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church in Eupora, MS and worked at Piggly Wiggly in Eupora before retiring. Mark loved the...

Oct 2, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt, Phyllis Marchella Bingham Bell. Phyllis was born on November 22, 1957, in Eupora, MS to John L. Bingham and Juanita Harrison Bingham and departed this life at the age of 66 on October 2, 2024, at St. Dominic Hospital in...

Sep 24, 2024

Betty Ann Rogers Gates age 82, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at North Mississippi Medical Center Eupora in Eupora, MS. Betty was born August 17, 1942 to Daniel Levi Rogers and Annabelle Smith Rogers in Tarrant County, Texas. Mrs. Gates was a retired Hotel Manager and member of Lollars Grove Baptist Church in Eupora, MS. Mrs. Betty is survived...

Sep 7, 2024

Baby Orah Hope O'Neal passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Baby Orah was born July 28, 2024 to Michael Patrick O'Neal and Miriam "Mima" Rose Rasmussen O'Neal at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Baby Orah is survived by her parents; Michael and Mima O'Neal of Eupora, MS, two...

Sep 6, 2024

Annice Henry Breland age 94, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024 at Brooklyn Hall Personal Care Home in Mathiston, MS. She was born January 30, 1930 to the late Herron and Sib Henry in Choctaw County, MS. Annice was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Choctaw County, MS. In July of 1948 Annice married Doyce Breland and they shared...

Aug 30, 2024

Janet Birdsong Edwards age 72, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 at Diversicare in Eupora, MS. Janet was born on July 30, 1952 in McCarley, MS to Oscar and Sybel Lee Birdsong. Janet was a cook and enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband; Jack E. Edwards, Eupora, MS, one daughter; Jackie Martinez, DeFuniak Springs,...

Aug 28, 2024

Howard Eugene “Gene” McMillian age 70 of Maben, MS passed away surrounded by his family on August 28, 2024. Gene was born in Cleveland, MS on August 18, 1954 to the late Howard Powell and Catherine Clemons McMillian. He is survived by Ann, his wife of forty-seven years; his three daughters; Cindy (Justin) Robertson of DeKalb, MS, Amanda (Michael) Gilliland...

Aug 27, 2024

Huey Elton Shurden age 88, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 in Maben, MS. He was born on September 20, 1935 in Greenville, MS to John Weldon Shurden and Wilma Colston Shurden. Huey was a graduate of Maben High School and met the love of his life, Ruby Mann at the Flying...

Aug 23, 2024

Jean our mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt, passed from this earth on August 23, 2024, at her residence in Eupora, MS at the age of 95. Jean is preceded by her parents, three brothers and four sisters, her first husband of 47 years, Theron D. (Chubby) Nash, her second husband of 17 years, Gene S. Hunter and her youngest...

Aug 22, 2024

Charles Hugh O'Neal age 87, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Brooklyn Hall Personal Care Home in Mathiston, MS. Charles was born on September 11, 1936 to Charles William and Sarah Mayreen Blalack O'Neal in Webster County, MS. Charles was a long-time member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church where he faithfully served as Music Director for many years. After...

Aug 21, 2024

Glenn Wayne Stafford age 74, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at his residence in Stewart, MS. He was born on January 12, 1950 in Webster County, MS to Joseph Franklin Stafford and Ruby Mann Stafford. Glenn was a retired Machine Operator for Heatcraft in Grenada, MS. He loved to hunt, fish and drive a tractor baling hay for Don...

Aug 19, 2024

Aug 11, 2024

Thomas Darold Mixon age 60, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Oktibbeha County Regional Medical Center in Starkville, MS. He was born on September 23, 1963 in Eupora, MS to Thomas Edward Mixon and Bobbie Jo Wilson Mixon. Darold spent his career working in furniture manufacturing and raising hogs and cattle. He loved animals, especially his most recent pets,...

Aug 7, 2024

Dora Ellison Moucha age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 7. 2024 at North Mississippi Medical Center Long Term Care Unit in Eupora, MS. Dora was born September 12, 1941, in Webster County, MS to John Bunyan Ellison and Zenie Mae Wright Ellison. Dora was a florist and began her floral career at Millport Florist...

Aug 5, 2024

Kenneth Ray Hollingsworth age 74, passed away on August 5, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS. Kenneth was born June 23, 1950 to Willmer D. and Elva Payne Hollingsworth in Kosoma, Oklahoma. He was a retired factory worker and also served in the Mississippi National Guard. Kenneth is survived by one daughter; Dolly "Sissy" Gonzales, Waveland, MS, two sons;...

Jul 22, 2024

Mitchell Dewayne Williams age 77 passed away at Mississippi Veterans Home in Kosciusko, MS on July 22, 2024 surrounded by his family. Mitchell was born September 29, 1946 in Starkville, MS to Gerald and Lila D. Reed Williams. Mitchell was a graduate of Mississippi State University. He was a retired owner and operator of Williams Mini Mart and a proud...

Jul 22, 2024

Judy Dell Mitchell Upton White, a beloved homemaker, passed away at North Mississippi Medical Center Long Term Care Unit on July 22, 2024, at the age of 84 in Eupora, MS. She was born on February 2, 1940, in Tomnolen, MS to Dan Eldred Mitchell and Lou Young Fisackerly Mitchell. Judy touched the lives of many with her warmth, kindness,...