New Albany Funeral and Cremation Care

Leslie Lynn Killough, 57, passed away Tuesday, October 04, 2022, at at his residence in Hickory Flat. Services will be on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 11AM at Memory Chapel of New Albany Funeral and Cremation Care. Visitation will be on Friday, October 7, 2022 from 5PM until 8PM and Saturday from 10AM until time of service Burial will follow at Enterprise Cemetery in Union County.

Jackie G. "Jack" Vanzant, 82, resident of Hickory Flat, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County. Services honoring the life of Jack will be Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 2PM in the Memory Chapel of New Albany Funeral and Cremation Care. Born February 17, 1940, in Hickory Flat, he was the son of the late Jesse and Geraldene Jones Vanzant. He was a graduate of the Hickory Flat public school system and moved to Memphis, TN and was employed as a refreshment salesman for Custom Food Services before returning to Hickory Flat in 2017. A Christian, Jack will be remembered as a hard worker and provider for his family. He was always known for his ...

Jackie G. "Jack" Vanzant, 82, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union County. Services will be on 2PM, Wednesday September 28, 2022 in the Memory Chapel of New Albany Funeral and Cremation Care at New Albany. Visitation will be on 12 Noon until time of service Burial will follow at McKay Cemetery in Hickory Flat.

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Dennis Wayne Patterson, age 66. He was born March 22, 1956. He was a trucker a life he loved, because of health reasons he had to quit and that hit him hard. His best friend in this world was his dog Simba his constant companion. He had a sense of humor and always made you laugh even as he got worse . He was a strong and tough as they come. He struggled everyday to do even simple things with tremendous effort. He lived a hard life but learned from it and wanted to be a better man. He had faith in the Bible's hope that you can live forever, death is not the end. He will be missed every second of every day. Dennis is...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Dennis Wayne Patterson, 66, on Thursday, September 22, 2022 in the comfort of his home. Per the Patterson's request, there will be no service. A lifetime resident of Pontotoc, Mr. Patterson was born March 22, 1956, the son of the late Carl Wayne Patterson and Jimmie Lou McCollums Patterson. His passion as a truck operator, a life he loved, unfortunately came to a halt due to health reasons which hit him hard. Mr. Patterson had a great sense of humor and always made a person laugh even as his health declined. A strong and tough person, he struggled everyday to do even simple things with tremendous effort. He lived a hard...

Edwin Williams , 64, passed away on September 13, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by New Albany Funeral and Cremation Care.

Doyle Gene Hannah , 52, passed away on August 22, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by New Albany Funeral and Cremation Care.

Robert Leon Johnson Jr., 57, of New Albany, has been a resident of West Meade Place in Nashville, TN since May of 2018. He passed away peacefully at 8AM on Sunday, August 14, 2022. We are forever grateful for the care he received at West Meade Place and St. Thomas West Hospital. Services honoring the life of Robert will be Friday, August 19, 2022, at 4PM in the sanctuary of New Albany Presbyterian Church with Bro. Bill Everett officiating. Visitation will be from 2PM until time of service. A private burial will be held at Memorial Park in Memphis, TN, alongside his father. Services will be provided by New Albany Funeral and Cremation Care. Robert was born February 13, 1965, in...

Robert Johnson , 57, passed away on August 14, 2022, Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by New Albany Funeral and Cremation Care.

Evelyn June Dunn , 75, passed away on August 13, 2022, at at her daughters residence in Fulton Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by New Albany Funeral and Cremation Care.

Jerry Wayne Cheney, 77, resident of New Albany, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 at his residence in New Albany following an extended illness. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Mr. Cheney was born on February 14, 1945 to the late Jimmy Lee and Ona Lee Cheney. He received his education in the Zion Benton Public School System in Illinois and was a retired truck driver. A family man and hard worker with a big smile, Mr. Cheney was known by his family and friends as a "hilarious" and "frilly" person who enjoyed raising chickens and coon hunting. Family was important to Mr. Cheney, especially his grandchildren, he was always tough on them but made known it...

Jerry Wayne Cheney , 76, passed away on August 12, 2022, at at his residence in New Albany Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by New Albany Funeral and Cremation Care.

Brett Shannon Rhea, 50, of Hickory Flat, passed away at his residence on Friday, July 29, 2022, following an extended illness. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Born April 17, 1972, in Oxford, Brett is the son of Larry Allen "L.A." and Barbara Boatner Rhea of Hickory Flat. He received his education from the West Union public school district and worked alongside his dad in the telephone technology field as long as his health permitted. Brett was also well-known taxidermist that took much pride in his work. A member of Cornersville Baptist Church, Brett will be remembered for being an avid conversationalist with a very witty personality. He was very...

Mary A. Smith Polston, 90, resident of Potts Camp, formerly of Colp, Arkansas passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, July 22, 2022. Born July 25, 1931 in Colp, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Essie and Walter Smith. Mary did not know any strangers, for everyone was her friend. Her favorite saying was "take care of you, because there is only one of you". She enjoyed baking, spending time with family and volunteering. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, H.L Polston, two daughters, Cathie Polston, and Karen Knox (Butch) of North Carolina, one son, Larry Polston, six grandsons, Chris Thompson, Timmy Thompson, Bobby Thompson, John Floyd, Michael Floyd, and...

Jimmy Ray Nix, 64, resident of Blue Springs, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Ms. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Born January 1, 1958, in New Albany, he was the son of the late James and Leona Jones Nix. He received his education from the Union County public school district and was employed as an auto mechanic throughout his life. A Christian, Mr. Nix adored his family, especially his grandchildren and made anyone around him laugh with his dry sense of humor. In his early years, you could find him riding horses or at the drag strip racing cars. Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 46 years, Dee...

Jessica Dawn Ledbetter, 37, resident of Myrtle, died from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident near Cairo, MS on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Funeral Services remembering the life of Jessica will be at 4 PM Sunday, July 24 in The Memory Chapel of New Albany Funeral & Cremation Care with Bro. Dustin Long officiating. Burial will follow in Ecru Cemetery. Jessica was born July 29, 1984 in Union County and is the daughter of Rhonda Richardson Owens (Jack) of Ecru. She received her education from W.P. Daniel High School and was employed in the furniture industry for most of her life. A Christian, Jessica can be characterized by many words, honest, loving, stubborn, thoughtful, caring and...

Lola Olivia Robinson Malone, 57, resident of New Albany, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Wednesday morning, July 20, 2022 at her residence. Services celebrating the life of Lola will be at 12 noon Saturday, July 23 in The Memory Chapel of New Albany Funeral & Cremation Care. Lola was born August 2, 1964, the daughter of the late Finices and Loma Jean Robinson and received her education in the Wheeler Public School System. She was a valued employee as a quality inspector in the furniture industry for 25 years. A Christian, Lola will be remembered for her positivity, her outgoing and fun spirit, the love of her much adored grandchildren and her "pickiness" for eating out....

On July 9, 2022, Otis Lee Bounds, 86, resident of New Albany, passed away at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS following a brief illness. Funeral Services honoring the life of Otis Lee will be 2 PM Tuesday, July 12 in the Memory Chapel of New Albany Funeral and Cremation Care with visitation from 11 AM to 2 PM. Bro. Doc Shelton will be officiating, and burial will follow in Glenfield Memorial Park. Otis Lee was born November 3, 1935, in New Albany, MS, to the late Odis Samuel Bounds and Clara...

Sharon E. DeRucki, resident of Blue Mountain, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 7, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Services honoring the life of Sharon will be announced at a later date by the family. Ms. DeRucki was born March 21, 1942, in Detroit MI to the late Ernest and Loretta Rausch White. She was a graduate of Kimble High School and was employed with Lucent Technologies in the communications industry for 25 years before her retirement. A Christian, Ms. DeRucki was a devoted wife to her late husband, Daniel "Doc" DeRucki of 19 years. She cherished her family time and is described as being a little bit "spoiled rotten". Ms. DeRucki will be remembered as a...

Sharon E. DeRucki , 80, passed away on July 07, 2022, at at her residence in Blue Mountain Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by New Albany Funeral and Cremation Care.

Christopher Cody "Bubba" Daniel, 30 of Blue Mountain, passed away July 02, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services honoring the life of Chris will be at 2PM, Tuesday, July 05, at Bethlehem Methodist Church in New Albany with Bro. Jeff Lawrence officiating. Burial will follow in the Wallerville Cemetery located in Union County. A Christian, Chris was born September 25, 1991, in New Albany to Bobby and Rhonda Hall Daniel. He received his education from the Mrytle School System and was a mechanic and auto body man for many years as long as his health allowed. Chris will be remembered as a loving dad and uncle who had a big heart...