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Bobby Gene Jarvis, 71, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at his residence. He was born September 29, 1952 in Union County to James Ray Jarvis and Nellie Faye Hamblin Jarvis. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a retired carpenter. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed drinking coffee and playing solitaire, while watching old westerns; and he was always ready to talk about the weather and work. He loved spending time with his family and friends, and spoiling the grandkids. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at United Funeral Service. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Bro. Joe Gullick...

William Doyle "Billy" Brewer, 81, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born January 25, 1943 in New Albany to Clifton Doyle Brewer and Margaret Allene Owen Brewer. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a retired accountant for Eastman Kodak Co. and a carpenter. He enjoyed golfing and playing cards. He was a member of the Orchard Church in Tupelo. Visitation will be on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at United Funeral Service from 12:00 p.m. until funeral service time at 2:00 p.m. Dr. Bryan Collier will officiate. Burial will be at Vista Memorial Park. He is survived by two sons, Larry Rodney Brewer and Clifton Doyle Brewer (Souda Panyala); two...

Bobby Dean Robbins, 77, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital- North Mississippi in Oxford. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He retired from Brookwood Furniture after thirty years. He enjoyed woodworking, mowing yards and trading cars. He was a member of Martin Baptist Church. He was a very loved father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and friend; and will be missed by all who loved him. Visitation will be at Martin Baptist Church on Friday, April 12, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. until funeral service time at 2:00 p.m. Bro. Andy Russell and Bro. Caleb Willard will officiate. Burial will be at Martin Cemetery. United Funeral Service is honored to be entrusted with...

Michael Boyce Chunn, 73, departed this life on Sunday, April 7, 2024. He was born October 22, 1950 to Boyce Halbert and Ruth Randolph Chunn. He served our great Country in the Navy and fought in the Vietnam War and did both with pride. Mike was larger than life, he was the life of the party, and was always ready for whatever came his way. He loved his friends, family, and especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed playing golf, shooting pool, and good music. He never met a stranger and always made everyone around him feel welcomed and loved; he will be missed by all that knew him. Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at United Funeral Service from 3:30 until 7:00. A short...

Malcolm Carroll Rogers, 78, departed this life on Saturday, April 6, 2024 with his family by his side. Mr. Carroll was born August 1, 1945 to Malcolm G. and Lillie Lorene Robbins Rogers. He married the love of his life, Havis Williams Rogers in 1964. He began his career in the furniture industry at Futorian in New Albany. He served as HR manager and plant manager at several furniture companies throughout his working years. He was a wonderful man, who loved his family fiercely. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, who was the definition of a true outdoorsman. Mr. Carroll was a Christian and an active member of Jericho Baptist Church where he enjoyed his church family and fellowship. ...

Burnice Lee Floyd entered into the arms of his Heavenly Father on the 4th day of April, 2024 surrounded by family at the age of 89. B.L. was born on the 12th day of March, 1935 to Dink Wallace Floyd and Annie Ethel Windham Floyd. From humble beginnings, B.L. lived a life filled full with God's blessings. He proudly served our country by enlisting in the United States Army with the 82nd Airborne Division. He would marry his wife, Charlene Lavon Thompson Floyd, in 1959. The couple were longtime members of Glenfield Baptist Church where they would raise their children. B.L. was employed by Futorian while he ventured to start his own business in 1964, Floyd's Tire Store. The business...

Lucille Fitzgerald, 98, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, April 4, 2024. She was born in Union County June 14, 1925, to Herman and Oma Lee Hamblin. She was a homemaker and devoted member of Liberty Baptist Church where she served in many capacities over the years, including Sunday School teacher through 2019. She loved the Lord, her family and her church family. She touched the lives of many throughout the years through her faith and love. She will be missed greatly by all that knew her. Services will be Monday, April 8, 2024, at 3:30 pm at Liberty Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 1:30 pm until start of service with Bro. Mike Powell officiating. Her grandsons will be...

Mattie Lou Monaghan Wigington, 91, departed this life on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. She was born September 26, 1932 to T.C. Monaghan and Bertha Starling Monaghan. She was married to the late William Wigington since 1950. She was a homemaker and loved her family fiercely. She will be missed by all that knew her. She is survived by two daughters, Terry Schlegel (Ronald) and Ronda Windham (Keith), two sons, Bill Wigington (Karyl) and David Wigington (Amy), one brother, Bill Monaghan of Amory, six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, five sisters, Annie Kirby, Ruby Griggs, Carolyn Duke, Virginia Dare Monaghan, and Maddie Long...

Mrs. Mary Helen (Harris) Hale, age 99, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away on March 30, 2024. She was born on November 7, 1924, in Guntown, Mississippi. Mrs. Hale, also known as "Grandmama" to her family, was described as "one in a million" - a loving, compassionate, and welcoming individual whose demeanor never wavered. Her unwavering faith in God carried her through life's trials, making her one of the strongest people on earth. Mrs. Hale had a successful career as an Executive Housekeeper at Baptist Hospital in New Albany, Mississippi, for 25 years, preceded by 4 years at North Mississippi Medical Hospital in Tupelo, Mississippi. She was a dedicated member of Ingomar Baptist Church...

NEW ALBANY Lucille Hale ,99, died March 30, 2024, Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by United Funeral Service.

Charles Bradley Harris, 44, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 in Amory, MS. He was born on December 31, 1979 in Tupelo to Margaret McFadden Harris and the late Charles William Harris. He was operations manager at Oil-Dri in Ripley, MS and a former professional football player for the New York Giants. He had a servant's heart, helping and caring for others as he could. He was a well-known coach and was responsible for the creation of the North Pontotoc Broncos League. He also was a great pageant dad to his girls. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. Visitation will be Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. until funeral service time at 4:00 p.m. All times are at...

Willie Helen "Bonnie" Hill Jones, 83, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Union County Health and Rehab in New Albany. She was born April 2, 1940 in New Albany to Thomas Lacy Hill and Myrtle Annie Camp Hill. She retired as the manager of The Gardens. She was a member of Lighthouse Church in New Albany. She loved the spring time and the beauty of God's creation that it brought. She enjoyed the flowers, watching the hummingbirds, visiting the Smokey Mountains, baking and playing Hay Day. She had a servant's heart and loved helping others where she could. She enjoyed helping with VBS. She was faithful to share Christ with everyone. Fondly known as "Nana", she was a beloved wife,...

Emma Marie Hill, age 20, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 at her home in West Union. She was born August 22, 2003, in New Albany, MS. She was the daughter of Vicki Nichols Hill and the late Larry Hill. Emma was a graduate of West Union High School, and she was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She was employed at VSI in Blue Springs, MS. Emma had a sweet and gentle soul. She was beautiful inside and out. She was very humble, kind, and loving. Emmie loved any kind of animal, especially dogs. She was an avid reader, loved listening to music, and enjoyed nothing more than a true crime podcast. Emma used art to express herself. Emma will be deeply missed by those who truly loved her....

Kennetha "Kennie" Kirk Foley, 62, passed away peacefully in her home on the morning of March 16, 2024. Kennie was born on December 17, 1961, in New Albany, to Kenneth and Jean Kirk. She was a graduate of West Union Attendance Center and earned degrees in elementary education from both Blue Mountain College and the University of Mississippi. Kennie's life was a testament to her unwavering devotion to those she held dear. Kennie, as an educator, was selfless and devoted, ensuring that none of her students ever went without resources, support, or love. Her impact extended far beyond the classroom, touching the lives of countless students and coworkers within the East Union and New Albany...

Richard Erwin "Ren" Nelson, 47, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 in New Albany. He was born on July 8, 1976 in Vicksburg, MS to David Raymond Nelson and Mary Anna Harvey Nelson. He graduated from Columbus High School and then earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Mississippi, where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. He enjoyed watching Ole Miss sports, watching his sons' tennis matches; cooking and entertaining with his close family and friends, and being with his dog, Mac. He was a member of First Methodist Church of New Albany, where he taught Sunday School. He was a beloved husband, son, father and friend; and will be missed by all who...

Mable Elizabeth Myrick Gates entered eternal rest on March 13, 2024. She was born January 14, 1932 to Charles Earl Myrick and Lela Cooper Myrick in the Lone Star community of Union County. She attended school at Lone Star Elementary and finished high school at Pinedale in the class of 1950. On April 11,1953 she married Duncan Lamar Gates of the Pinedale Community and they made their home in various areas of Union County before settling in Blue Springs in 1967. She was a homemaker and care giver to her parents and in laws, George and Effie Duncan Gates, for many years before joining the Union County Health Department as a home health aide for several years. After her tenure in home health,...

Shirley Temple Roberson, age 83, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2024, to join her hero, Ned Roberson. Shirley passed surrounded by loving family members in Jerseyville, IL. She was born on February 27, 1941, in Potts Camp, MS to Mattie and Walter Brock. Shirley was happily married to Ned Roberson for over 50 years, only being separated by the death of Ned in 2009. Shirley and Ned were high school sweethearts. They often found a reason to go to study hall just to see each other (credit Aunt Fay). Shirley was a devoted mother to Dennis, Keith, Bobby and Mark Roberson, grandmother to 11 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Shirley had four siblings: Joann Yarbrough,...

Ansley Haynes Thompson, age 17, of New Albany, Mississippi, went to be with her Lord surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 9, 2024. She was born December 4, 2006 to Johnny and DeeAnn Thompson. Ansley was a member of the Class of 2025 at Ingomar Attendance Center and a member of the Swim Team. She was a Falcon through and through and a huge supporter of all things Ingomar. Ansley was a member of and loved Fredonia Baptist Church. She was involved in the youth group and choir. Some of her favorite activities through the years were GAs, Camp Garaywa, VBS, and CentriKids. Ansley lit up every room she entered with her smile. She loved a sleepover with friends, a girls' day shopping,...

Mary Walker 82, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024 at The Sanctuary Hospice House. She was a devoted mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother. Mary enjoyed being outdoors. She spent many lost hours on puzzles and holiday meals where all of her family was under the same roof. She cherished family time the most. She was also a member of Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church of Pontotoc Ms. Mary was born April 28, 1941 to Walter and Zelpha Bennett of New Albany Ms. She was married to her beloved husband Jesse Velt Walker Sr of Pontotoc Ms, for 59 years. Together they had four children, A son Donald Crumpton (Melinda) of New Albany Ms, A son Gary Crumpton...

John Britton McNeely, 55, departed this life unexpectedly on Thursday, March 7, 2024. He was born February 9, 1969, to Randy McNeely and Linda McNeely Tutor. To know John, was to love him. He loved life and lived life to the fullest. His personality was as colorful as the crazy socks he wore. He was a gamer who enjoyed making short videos, song writing, and ghost hunting. John was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. Services to honor his life will be on Wednesday, March 12, at 2:00pm at United Funeral Service with Bro. Larry Harrison and Bro. Robert Davis officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5:00 - 8:00pm and on...

- James Alton Brock, 72, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital - North Mississippi in Oxford. He was born on June 7, 1951 to James and Gladys Irwin Brock. He was a devout Christian, loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a skilled tool and die machinist at MTD Industries in Verona, MS for forty-two years. Al, as he was known by, loved spending time with family. He most loved every summer where he spent his time with family at Pickwick Lake. He loved off-road riding and the water with his daughter, son-in-law and grandkids. When he wasn't at Pickwick riding the trails, he could be found out in his shop with his antique cars. He had a collection of...