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TISHOMINGO, MS -- Wanda L. Wright , 78, passed away Wednesday, Nov 29, 2023, in Belmont, MS. at her daughter's residence Services will be at Sunday, December 3, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS Visitation will be at Sunday, December 3, 12-2 p.m. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS.

GOLDEN, MS -- Evone Newell , 92, passed away Saturday, Nov 25, 2023, in Golden, MS. at his residence Services will be at Sunday, November 26, 3 p.m. at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Visitation will be at Sunday, November 26 1-3 p.m. New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.

Jimmy Horace Horn, 82, went to be with his Lord on November 21, 2023. He was born on July 28, 1941 to Oco and Mae Horn. He was retired from Reynolds Metals after thirty-one years. Jimmy was a member of Golden Central Baptist Church for more than seventy years and served as deacon for many years. Services will be Saturday, November 25, 2 p.m. at Golden Central Baptist Church with Bro. David Holcomb and Bro. Jarod Grimes officiating. Burial will be in Ridge Cemetery, Golden, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. He leaves his wife of sixty-three years, Janice Mayhall Horn; sons, Jeffrey Horn (Mitzi) and Jonathan Horn; daughter, Jennifer Horn; grandchildren,...

William Floyd Henry, 93, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Tishomingo Manor, Iuka, MS. He was born in Piney Grove, MS to Louis Edward and Autie Ward Henry. Floyd was Quality Control Manager at Winfield Manufacturing/National Apparel and attended First Baptist Church, Belmont, MS. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Services will be Saturday, November 18, 12 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Belmont, MS with Bro. Ray Burks officiating. Burial will be in Belmont Memory Gardens. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. He is survived by three children, Mark Henry (Donna), Georgia Lee (Ralph) and Lisa Thrasher (Kerry); grandchildren, Matthew Henry (Harlee), Anna...

Sharon Gail Clingan Lucius, 72, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Mississippi to W.A. and Dora Twitty Clingan. She was a librarian and a Christian. Graveside services will be Thursday, November 16, 2 p.m. at Red Bay City Cemetery, Red Bay, AL. Burial will be in Red Bay City Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. She is survived by a daughter, Regina Midgett and husband, Roy; a son, Timothy Lucius and wife, Shannon; grandchildren, Sidney Leigh Midgett and Robert Adams; nephews, Christopher Clingan (Sara), Jonathan Clingan, Will Clingan, John Lucius (Tonya) and Joseph Lucius (Stephanie); nieces, Michelle Waits...

TISHOMINGO, MS -- Doyle Lee Hopkins , 78, passed away Tuesday, Nov 07, 2023, in Tishomingo, MS. at his residence Services will be at Friday, November 10, 2 p.m. at Highland Baptist Church, Tishomingo, MS Visitation will be at Friday, November 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Highland Baptist Church.

TISHOMINGO, MS -- Milton O'Neal Johnson , 69, passed away Saturday, Nov 04, 2023, in Tishomingo, MS. at his residence Services will be at Saturday, November 11, 2 p.m. at Liberty Church of Christ, Dennis, MS Visitation will be at Friday, November 10, 5-8 p.m. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS and lie in state Saturday, November 11, 11-2 at Liberty Church of Christ.

BELMONT, MS -- Karen Suzanne Timbs , 58, passed away Wednesday, Nov 01, 2023, in Belmont, MS. at her residence Services will be at Friday, November 3, 4 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS Visitation will be at Friday, November 3, 1-4 p.m. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS.

Linda Betty Sue Wood Witt was born in Itawamba County, Mississippi on August 23, 1937, to parents, Ellie Mayhall Wood and Jesse Tulon Wood. She was the fifth child of a group of thirteen. She was the first in her family to graduate and did so proudly in 1956 from Belmont High School. Betty is preceded in death by her parents: Ellie Mayhall Wood and Jesse Tulon Wood; brothers: Melvin Wood, James Wood, Joe Bob Wood, and David Wood; sisters: Evelyn Burton, Maxine Mabus, Eloise Halstead, and Patty Ann Collum. She is survived by her beloved husband of sixty-six years, Glen Witt: children: Kim Lucas (Tommy), Todd Witt (Tami), and Brad Witt (Lori); grandchildren: Jade Lucas Bennet (Jim), Witt...

BELMONT, MS -- Linda Betty Witt , 86, passed away Sunday, Oct 29, 2023, in Golden, MS. at Southern Magnolia Services will be at Wednesday, November 1, 4 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS Visitation will be at Wednesday, November 1, 2-4 p.m. Deaton Funeral Home.

BELMONT, MS -- Mary Jo Green , 81, passed away Saturday, Oct 28, 2023, in Belmont. at her residence Services will be at Wednesday, November 1, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS Visitation will be at Wednesday, November 1, 12-1 Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS.

TISHOMINGO, MS -- Martha Lee Walker Holman , 90, passed away Monday, Oct 02, 2023, in Tishomingo, MS. at her residence Services will be at Thursday, October 5, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS Visitation will be at Thursday, October 5, 12-2 p.m. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS.

Lee Pounds, 58, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Booneville, MS to Vernon and Sue Byram Pounds. He worked at Tiffin Motor Homes for twenty-three years and was a member of Second Street Church of Christ. He enjoyed deer and turkey hunting, gardening and Mississippi State football. Services will be Friday, September 29, 3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Dustin Smith and Bro. Chris Bolton officiating. Burial will be in Lindsey Cemetery, Dennis, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his mother, Sue Barnes; sister, Christi Pounds; nieces and nephews, Dustin and Cilia Smith,...

Gary Lynn Taylor passed away on September 20, 2023 at Tishomingo Manor in Iuka. Born to Grady and Louise Branson Taylor, on December 27, 1944, he was 78. After graduating from Belmont High School, he attended Northeast Community College before receiving his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at Mississippi State. He later completed his Master's degree at State and his Educational Specialist degree at Mississippi College. He began his teaching career in Moulton, Alabama before returning to teach agriculture at Tishomingo High School. When the construction of the Vocational Center was complete, he moved there to teach Agricultural Mechanics. He became the Director in 1986 and served for 22...

Judy Lynn Rivers, 60, died Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Sanctuary Hospice, Tupelo, MS. She was born April 20, 1963 to Jerry and Eunice Ware. She attended school at Tishomingo where she graduated in 1981. Judy enjoyed basketball and cheerleading. She went on to Northeast Community College and then attended Mississippi State University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Education, followed by a Masters of Education. After finishing school, Judy's first job was teaching at Tishomingo Elementary. She loved kids and the kids loved Ms Judy. She was the teacher that every parent wanted their kids to have as their teacher. She taught her later years at Cherokee, AL where she retired with...

BELDEN, MS -- Judy Lynn Rivers , 60, passed away Sunday, Sep 17, 2023, in Tupelo, MS. at Sanctuary Hospice Services will be at Sunday, September 24, 3 p.m. at Highland Baptist Church, Dennis, MS Visitation will be at Sunday, September 24, 1:30-3 p.m. Highland Baptist Church.

TISHOMINGO, MS -- Jerry Michael Jackson , 65, passed away Saturday, Sep 16, 2023, in Tishomingo, MS. at his residence Services will be at Monday, September 18, 2 p.m. at Tishomingo Baptist Church Visitation will be at Sunday, September 17, 5-8 p.m. Tishomingo Baptist Church.

GOLDEN, MS -- Jerry L. Pruitt , 69, passed away Friday, Sep 15, 2023, in Tupelo, MS. at NMMC Services will be at Monday, September 18, 4 p.m. at Calvary Family Worship Center Visitation will be at Monday, September 18, 2-4 p.m. Calvary Family Worship Center.

Kim Diane Price Mask passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at her residence after a brief battle with cancer. Kim was born at Fort Bragg in North Carolina on July 30, 1959 to Lesley Wayne and Annelotte Ernst Price. She was a hard worker and a loving partner, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She loved music and loved going to see her favorite band, 38 Special, in concert. She was their biggest fan. When she wasn't busy 'rockin' into the night', she enjoyed spending time with her family and fur babies. Services will be Monday, September 4, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Mark Nail officiating. Burial will be in Dennis Memory Gardens. Deaton Funeral...

Clemmie Iown Stanphill, 80, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at her son's residence in Golden, MS. She was born in Fulton, MS and was a homemaker. She was a member of Golden Central Baptist Church. Services will be Friday, September 1, 2 p.m at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Ralph Culp, Bro. Rick Murrell and Mike Deaton officiating. Burial will be in Belmont Memory Gardens. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. She is survived by a son - Chris Stanphill; a brother - Wayne Byram (Lucille); a niece - Tracey Byram and nephews - Jason Byram, Mike Byram (Pam) and Keith Byram. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy D. Stanphill, her...

BELMONT, MS -- Rada Ivy Malone , 92, passed away Thursday, Aug 24, 2023, in Fulton, MS. at Courtyards Community Center Services will be at Saturday, August 26, 3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS Visitation will be at Saturday, August 26, 1-3 p.m. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS.