Obituaries

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,...

Jun 22, 2024

Kenneth “Kenny” Earl Dean, 78, was born on December 26, 1945 in Choctaw County, Mississippi to the late Mary Elizabeth Bailey Dean and Earlie Etoy Dean. He went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2024. Kenny took great pride in his family, and it was evident! He was more than happy to tell all who would listen...

Jun 21, 2024

John Elmer Hillhouse, Sr. was born September 11, 1930, and went Home to his heavenly reward on June 21, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born in Houston, MS, and raised in Webster County. He attended school at Cumberland. After high school he had various jobs before being drafted into the Army and sent to the Korean War. After returning...

Jun 21, 2024

Sue Carroll Hughes Hall age 89, passed away at her home in Eupora, Mississippi after an extended illness surrounded by loved ones on June 21, 2024. Funeral Services will be at 2:00PM on Monday, June 24, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Eupora, MS. Visitation will be from 1:00PM until time for services at 2:00PM on Monday, June 24, 2024,...

Jun 21, 2024

Lisa Ann Slovensky age 41, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, at Brookwood Baptist Medical Center in Homewood, AL. She was born on July 16, 1982 in Tupelo, MS. Lisa was a graduate of Eupora High School in Eupora, MS and then attended Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS where she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. She was a...

Jun 14, 2024

Elizabeth Wright Clodfelter age 80, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024, at North Mississippi Medical Center Gilmore-Amory in Amory, MS. She was born on May 7, 1944 in Webster County, MS to James Horace "Bilbo" and Kathareen Cooper Wright. Elizabeth was a retired teacher. Funeral Services will be held at 5:00PM Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel....

Jun 9, 2024

Jeanie Sims McCain age 86, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday morning, June 9. 2024, at Diversicare in Eupora, MS. Jeanie was born on August 26, 1937, in Itta Bena, MS to Frank and Arlin Sims. She was a graduate of Eupora High School and later married the love of her life, James Marion McCain...