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GOLDEN, MS -- Bobby Wayne Hopkins , 65, passed away Thursday, Dec 12, 2024, in Huntsville, AL. at Huntsville Hospital Services will be at Monday, December 16, 11 a.m. at Red Bay Holy Church of Christ, Golden, MS Visitation will be at Sunday, December 15, 11-3 p.m. Red Bay Holy Church of Christ.

DENNIS, MS -- Keith Gentry , 69, passed away Monday, Dec 09, 2024, in Tupelo. at NMMC Services will be at Friday, December 13, 1 p.m. at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Visitation will be at Thursday, December 12, 6-8 p.m. New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.

DENNIS, MS -- Floy Faye Prueitt , 89, passed away Wednesday, Nov 27, 2024, in Dennis, MS. at her residence Services will be at Sunday, December 1, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS Visitation will be at Sunday, December 1, 11-1 p.m. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS.

William Monroe "Bill" Clingan, 80, passed away at home in front of his fireplace on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. He was born in Cullman, AL to Henderson Clingan and Radder Bennett Clingan. He was a master stone mason and opened Tupelo Stone in 1983. He was a self-made business man and was always willing to help anyone. He donated to Shriners and other charities. He was a true definition of a man affectionately known as "ROCKMAN." He was tough but had a big heart and was the best daddy. He was an avid deer hunter and outdoorsman and enjoyed spending time on his land and watching westerns. He was of the Baptist faith. Services will be Sunday, December 1, 2 p.m. at Grace Community Fellowship,...

BELMONT, MS -- Charles Alton Poole , 83, passed away Thursday, Nov 21, 2024, in Belmont, MS. at his residence Services will be at Sunday, November 24, 1 p.m. at Forrest Grove Baptist Church, Tishomingo, MS Visitation will be at Saturday, November 23, 5-8 p.m. Forrest Grove Baptist Church.

Charles Stephen Horn, 56, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Tupelo, MS and worked as a logger. He was a hard worker and wanted to work every day that he could and helped his parents any way he could. He was a faithful member of Antioch Baptist Church and attended every Sunday. Services will be Saturday, November 16, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Dean Warren and Bro. David Holcomb officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, November 16, 11:30-2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. Burial will be in New Bethel Cemetery, Belmont, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. He is survived by...

IUKA, MS -- Mary Alice Hoard , 73, passed away Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024, in Iuka, MS. at her residence Services will be at (NO FUNERAL SERVICE) at (NO FUNERAL SERVICE) Visitation will be at Visitation to celebrate her life will be Saturday, October 16, 5-8 p.m. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS.

BELMONT, MS -- Joe Credille , 73, passed away Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024, in Belmont, MS. at his residence Services will be at A celebration of life will be held Friday, October 18, 12 noon at Belmont Methodist Church, Belmont, MS Visitation will be at Thursday, October 17, 5-8 p.m. and Friday, October 18, 10-12 p.m. Belmont Methodist Church.

Shirley Jane Goddard, 90, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Belmont, MS to W.A. Hamilton and Ruth Deaton Hamilton. She worked as an administrative assistant with TVA and was a member of Golden Central Baptist Church. She loved her family, reading, doing crossword, gardening and going to the casino. Services will be Wednesday, October 9, 2 p.m. at Golden Central Baptist Church, Golden, MS with Bro. Donnie Holley, Bro. Jarod Grimes and Bro. Jerry George officiating. Visitation will be 12-2 p.m. at Golden Central Baptist Church. Burial will be in Belmont City Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. She is survived by...

DENNIS, MS -- Howard Tesseneer , 79, passed away Tuesday, Sep 24, 2024, in Oxford, MS. at VA Nursing Home Services will be at Friday, September 27, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS Visitation will be at Thursday, September 26. 6-9 p.m. Deaton Funeral Home.

TISHOMINGO, MS -- Charlotte Ann Nunley , 57, passed away Thursday, Sep 19, 2024, in Tishomingo, MS. at her residence Services will be at Sunday, September 22, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS Visitation will be at Saturday, September 21, 5-8 p.m. and Sunday, September 22, 12-2 p.m. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS.

Eddie Wooten, 74, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024 at Baldwyn Nursing Facility, Baldwyn, MS. He was born in Dennis, MS and was an electrician and plumber working in maintenance and construction for more than fifty years. Services will be Sunday, September 15, 4 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. James Herman Gray and Bro. Donnie Wooten officiating. Visitation will be 1-4 p.m. Burial will be in Belmont Memory Gardens. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. He is survived by two daughters, Erica Taylor (Jon-Grady) and Elizabeth Sheffield (Kodi); grandchildren, Claire-Mann Taylor, Cela-Cathryn Taylor, Kodi Ray Sheffield and Marshall...

DENNIS, MS -- Eddie Wooten , 74, passed away Friday, Sep 13, 2024, in Baldwyn, MS. at Baldwyn Nursing Facility Services will be at Sunday, September 15, 4 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS Visitation will be at Sunday, September 15, 1-4 p.m. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS.

BELMONT, MS -- James Tillman Ivy , 70, passed away Monday, Sep 09, 2024, in Belmont, MS. at his residence Services will be at Graveside services will be Sunday, September 15, 2 p.m. at Belmont Memory Gardens, Belmont, MS

Charles Ballard Adams Sr., 84, left this earth on September 8, 2024 following a courageous fight with Alzheimer's. He was surrounded with the love of many of his family members as he gained his eternal reward. Charles was born on December 25, 1939 to Anson Charles "Harvey" and Mildred Adams. His mother often told her grandchildren that Santa Claus brought him. Each of his parents preceded him in death. After graduating from Tupelo High School in 1957, Charles began school at Itawamba Junior College studying drafting. However, he'd been stricken by a young lady who was destined to be his wife, so he gave up the college life for a full-time job with Blue Bell, Inc., makers of...

Debra Ann Barnes Pharr, 64, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, surrounded by her daughters. She was born on February 15, 1960 to R.C. "Bud" Barnes, Jr. and Susie Spraggins South. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Nana, as her grandchildren called her, had a lifelong passion for gardening, finding joy in nurturing plants and watching them grow. Her garden was her sanctuary. It was filled with vibrant flowers, blossoming trees, and an abundance of life that reflected her own spirit. She took great pride in sharing the fruits of her labor, whether it was a bouquet of freshly cut flowers or homegrown vegetables she gifted to family and friends. Funeral...

Patricia Diane Pruitt, 75, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024 at NMMC in Iuka, MS. She was born in Tishomingo County, MS and was a member of the Tishomingo United Methodist Church. She loved to travel, especially to the mountains with her daughter Phyllis and her husband Danny and best friend Dorothy Goddard. Memorial services will be Saturday, September 7, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Ricky Bishop and Bro. Earl McAnally officiating. Visitation will be 12-2 p.m. on Saturday. Burial will be in Tishomingo City Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. She is survived by her daughter, Phyllis Goddard (Danny);...

Catherine Charlene Rhodes, 87, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 at Southern Magnolia Estates, Golden, MS. She was born in Marietta, MS to Henry and Emma cox. She retired from Blue Bell Manufacturing after working there for 41 years. She was a member of Golden Central Baptist Church for 62 years. Charlene was an awesome basketball player when she was in high school and she never lost her love for the game. She enjoyed watching all of the women's basketball games on television. She also loved going on bus tours with her friends until her health started to decline. Charlene loved people. She was a selfless person who was always looking for someone to help. She will be missed by...

BELMONT, MS -- Jimmy Dell Wilson , 89, passed away Tuesday, Aug 27, 2024, in Tupelo, MS. at North Ms. Medical Center Services will be at Saturday, August 31, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS Visitation will be at Saturday, August 31, 12-2 p.m. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS.

BELMONT, MS -- Rachel Bruton , 88, passed away Tuesday, Aug 27, 2024, in Red Bay, AL. at Generations of Red Bay Services will be at Wednesday, August 28, 12 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS Visitation will be at Wednesday, August 28, 11-12 p.m. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS.

Janice Mayhall Horn, 79, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Golden, MS and was a homemaker. She was a member of Golden Central Baptist Church for over sixty years, head of WMU and social director. Services will be Saturday, August 31, 12 p.m. at Golden Central Baptist Church, Golden, MS with Bro. Ralph Culp and Bro. Jerry Ginn officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, August 31, 11-12 p.m. at Golden Central Baptist Church. Burial will be in Ridge Cemetery, Golden, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. She is survived by three children, Jeffrey Horn (Mitzi), Jonathan Horn and Jennifer Horn; grandchildren, Jessica Rester...