Obituaries

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,...

Jul 4, 2024

John Waymon Fulgham, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home on July 4, 2024. Waymon loved his family above all else, and one of his favorite things was having his family together for holidays. It is only fitting that he died on Independence Day surrounded by his family. Waymon was born on June 23, 1942 in the Sherwood Community...

Jul 3, 2024

Dolly Ann Hollingsworth age 71, passed away on July 3, 2024 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Eupora, MS. Dolly was born December 9, 1952 in Scotia, CA to Llewelyn George and Dolly Esther Ruley Howell. She was a retired factory worker and enjoyed working in her vintage booth, creating jewelry, helping her buddy, Julie at Reclaimed Vintage Woodwork and...

Jul 1, 2024

Dorothy Jean Fulgham Shurden age 91, passed away July 1, 2024, at Diversicare in Eupora, MS. Mrs. Dorothy was born on September 18, 1932, in Pontotoc, MS to Phillip Sip Fulgham and L. Ada Reed Fulgham. She graduated from Starkville High School and married Oscar Loyd Shurden on July 9, 1950. She was a devoted homemaker and loved taking care...

Jul 1, 2024

Mary Lanelle "Nell" McClure Cotton age 99, passed away peacefully at Trinity Healthcare in Columbus, MS. Mary was born February 9, 1925, in Vaiden, MS to Robert Andrew McClure and Annie T. Montague McClure. She was a retired salesperson for JC Penney. Mary is survived by her two sons; William (Margo) Cotton, Houlka, MS and Robert "Bob" T. (Rhonda) Cotton,...

Jun 30, 2024

Patsy Jean Shaw McCulloch age 63, passed away at her residence in Mathiston, MS on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Patsy was born August 25, 1960 in Eupora, MS to Thomas Eugene Shaw and Helen Jean Bright Shaw. She was a homemaker. Patsy is survived by her two daughters; Cheney "Nicki" (Allen) Kelly and Hannah Danielle (Lee) Shurden both of Mathiston,...

Jun 27, 2024

Orene Jones Hester age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Diversicare in Eupora, MS. Orene was born March 4, 1930 in Sturgis, MS to Jim and Willie Maude Griffin Jones. Growing up in Sturgis, MS she attended Friendship Baptist Church in the Craig Springs Community. Upon finishing high school, Orene went to Louisiana where she obtained...

Jun 23, 2024

Stephan "Steve" Ludwig Svetkovich age 80 passed away at his home in Stewart, MS on June 23, 2024. Steve was born May 4, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio to Stephan and Molly Svetkovich. Steve served in the United States Army and was a retired electrician. He is survived by his two sisters; Carolyn Putman, Nashville, TN and Patricia Littrell, Lawrenceburg, TN,...