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Willy Frank House, of Houston, passed away at the age of 83 on July 24, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Known by his friends and family as Frank, he practiced as a pharmacist for 42 years and owned House's Pharmacy on the square in Houston for 38 years. He was an active member in his church and the community. He served on the Board of Directors for BancorpSouth, and he volunteered at the free medical clinic monthly providing medications and consultations for those in need. A passionate and die-hard Tennessee Volunteer, Frank could always be found on football Saturdays cheering on his beloved Vols. Mr. House was born in Houston, Mississippi on August 2, 1937, to...

Hugh Lee Peden Jr., 72, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. Services will be on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 3:00 PM at Friendship Cemetery in Van Vleet, MS. Visitation will be on Saturday, July 24, 2021 from 2:30 - 3:00 PM at Friendship Cemetery.

Helena, AL-- Formerly of Houston, MS- Mark Steven Peel, 61, died Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama, from a rare blood disorder. He was born September 18, 1959, to William B. "Billy" Peel, Sr. and Mary Alice Rhodes Peel in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Mark was a member of Helena United Methodist Church in Helena, Alabama. He worked for Deluxe Cleaners in Birmingham for the past 25 years for Mr. and Mrs. Jim Weaver and considered them family. Mark loved spending time with his family, children, and his beloved granddaughter, Teaghan. He also enjoyed hunting, spending time at the YMCA, collecting guns, watching Ole Miss sports, and talking and visiting with...

Mrs. Shirley Ann Atkinson Bonds, 86, passed away on June 19, 2021 at Generations Senior Living in Saltillo, MS. Shirley was born in Kansas City, MO on January 4, 1935 to Irby Hill Atkinson and Hazel Marie Staley Atkinson. Her family moved to Winona, MS when she was five years old. She graduated from Winona High School in 1952. She attended Bellhaven College, and then went on to graduate from The University of Mississippi in 1956 with a BA in Education. She was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority. She taught in Houston Public School for 32 years. She was Miss Hospitality of Houston shortly after moving there. She was a member of Gideon's Auxiliary and Van Vleet Baptist Church. She was an...

Mrs. Mayrene Moore Harrington, 95, passed away on June 2, 2021, at Sunshine Health Care in Pontotoc, MS. Mrs. Harrington was born in Woodland, MS on August 3, 1925 to Bert Moore and Maud Farr Moore. The youngest of five children, she was a member of "The Greatest Generation". World War II had a lifelong effect on her life. She and her husband of 57 years, Ray Harrington, lived most of their lives in Houston, MS. Mrs. Harrington was a homemaker and a caregiver. Her family, friends, and neighbors enjoyed home-cooked dishes from her kitchen for many years. Mrs. Harrington was a member of First United Methodist Church in Houston, MS. Funeral Services will be on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 12:00...

Mrs. Donna Sue Wilson Morphis, 80, passed away on May 24, 2021 at her home in Belden, MS. Mrs. Morphis was born in Houlka on March 8, 1941 to William "Shorty" Tillman McCammon and Vattie C. Sprayberry McCammon. She worked as a factory inspector for Indianapolis Glove Company and was a member of Schooner Valley Baptist Church. She had a passion for flowers and enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at Schooner Valley Baptist Church in Houlka, MS with Rev. Linn Hughes, and Rev. Todd Bowen officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in...

Mr. Charles Franklin East, 66, passed away on May 19, 2021 at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo, MS. Mr. East was born in Chickasaw County on November 27, 1954 to Joe Ree East and Jessie Mae House East. He worked as a civil engineer for Syntron Material Handling, where he retired after 40 years of service. Charles was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling and doing projects at home and at church. Funeral Services will be on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. at Bethel Baptist Church in Woodland, MS with Bro. Sammy McMillen officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Bethel Baptist Church from 1:30 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. Burial will...

With profound sadness, we announce the passing, peacefully at her home in Greensboro, North Carolina on May 18, 2021, of Virginia Spurgeon Ray, our devoted, loving mother, and friend to all whose lives she has touched. Mrs. Ray was in her 95th year and approaching her 96th birthday. She lived a full life as a wonderful wife, mother and teacher. Her primary focus in life was family. She instilled strong values in her children which have served them well. Mrs. Ray was preceded in death by her beloved and devoted husband, Major Jasper Lee Ray (Retired Army). She was the daughter of her generous and loving parents, Leonard and Irene Walker Spurgeon. She cherished her memories of her predeceased...

With profound sadness, we announce the passing, peacefully at her home in Greensboro, North Carolina on May 18, 2021, of Virginia Spurgeon Ray, our devoted, loving mother, and friend to all whose lives she has touched. Mrs. Ray was in her 95th year and approaching her 96th birthday. She lived a full life as a wonderful wife, mother, and teacher. Her primary focus in life was family. She instilled strong values in her children which have served them well. Mrs. Ray was preceded in death by her beloved and devoted husband, Major Jasper Lee Ray (Retired Army). She was the daughter of her generous and loving parents, Leonard, and Irene Walker Spurgeon. She cherished her memories of her...

Mrs. Betty Murff Wright,86, passed from her earthly home on April 20, 2021 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. Mrs. Wright was born on November 2, 1934 in Tupelo, MS to Elmo Earl Murff and Mildred Jewel Creely Murff. She was the director of the Crusaders Choir, a community performance group of young musicians. They toured many places throughout the United States and abroad. She was a music teacher for many years with Houston Public School. Mrs. Wright was a member of First United Methodist Church where she also was the music director for over 20 years. Visitation will be on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at First United Methodist Church in Houston from 9:30 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. Funeral...

Ms. Martha Lucille Clark Rowland, 104, passed from her earthly home on April 19, 2021 at Monroe Regional Hospital in Aberdeen, MS. Mrs. Rowland was born on August 13, 1916 in Montpelier, Mississippi to Henry Grady Clark and Virginia Coleman Clark. She was a retired store owner of Rowland Hardware Store and a member of First United Methodist Church. She was married to the late Raymond Rowland Sr. in 1939. Lucille was an exceptional artist, bridge player, solitaire player, cook- known especially for her divinity candy, teacakes, and her macaroni and cheese. She also taught all the grandchildren to drive before stopping at the age of 100 years old. "At 6:15 P.M. on April 19, 2021 our whole...

Mrs. Barbara June Oglesby Davis, 83, passed from her earthly home on March 30, 2021 at Diversicare in Eupora, MS. She was born on October 23, 1937 in Columbus, MS to Jack Oglesby and Elouise Beasley Oglesby. Mrs. Davis attended New Hope High school in Lowndes County. She was a resident of Webster County near the Mantee area for over 60 years and was also a member of Mantee Baptist Church. A graveside service was held on April 3, 2021 at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Webster County and was officiated by Rev. Zach Sanford of Mantee Baptist Church, and her nephew Jack Wilson. Houston Funeral Home was in charge of Mrs. Davis`s arrangements. To her family, June Davis is remembered as a great...

Daisy Ainsworth Colbert Ridgeway went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Pontotoc Nursing Home, where she just celebrated her 95th birthday. Mrs. Daisy was a resident of Houston, MS, and a member of First United Methodist Church. Born the youngest child of Virgil O. and Mary Ellen Ainsworth in New Augusta, MS, on February 7, 1926, she was spoiled by her older siblings: Clinton, Clyde, Breland, Cleveland, Cleo and A.B. Ainsworth, Myrtis Ainsworth Clifford, and Mertis Ainsworth Harrelson, who all preceded her in death. Meeting her at the Pearly Gates are the loves of her life, husband of 38 years Joseph Mitchell "J.M." Colbert and second husband and crafting-companion...

Mrs. Gloria Rae Caffey Clay, 73, passed away at home on February 13, 2021. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee on September 15, 1947 to James T. Caffey and Audrey S. Caffey. She graduated from Clarksdale High School and received a bachelor's degree in home economics from Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi. Because of her love for children, Gloria began a teaching career as a kindergarten teacher at Houston First Baptist Church. Continuing her career, Gloria completed teacher certification and taught eighth grade history at Houston Middle School until retirement. Active in the Houston community, Gloria was a member and president of the Cosmopolitan Club. She led Brownie and...

Dennia Johnson, 58, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021, at her home in Houston. Services will be on January 31, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at Houston Funeral Home. Visitation will be on January 31, 2021 at Houston Funeral Home from 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Mrs. Ruby Kate Wooldridge Bowles, 88, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Fernbrooke Nursing Home in Houston, MS. She was born in Houston, Mississippi on May 1, 1932 to the late Lee Allen Wooldridge and Mildred McLaughlin Wooldridge. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Houston and a graduate of Okolona High School, class of 1949. Mrs. Bowles worked at Delta Trouser Company in Okolona for 15 years, then she worked at Air Cap in Verona for 5 years. After she left AirCap she along with her husband, owned and operated Bowles Grocery Store in the Thorn Community for 34 years. Mrs. Bowles enjoyed mowing her yard and waving at friends and neighbors that passed...

Mr. Wesley Adam McCormick, 42, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS as the result of an automobile accident at. He was born in Amory, Mississippi on July 28, 1978 to Judith Ann and Robert Lynn McCormick. He was a truck driver and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Houlka. Adam loved his wife and baby girl, Ella with all his heart Funeral Services will be held at Shiloh Baptist Church on Sunday, January 10, 2021, at 2:00 P.M. with Bro. Brian Thrasher officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Shiloh Baptist Church from 1:00 P.M. until service time, 2:00 P.M. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Houlka,...

Mrs. Martha Elizabeth "Beth" "Sweet Aunt Bay" Davis Jennings, 67, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. She was born in Houston, Mississippi on January 10, 1953 to Roy "Pompey" Davis and Barita Gregg Davis. She was a homemaker and a member of Mantee Baptist Church. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren play sports and loved her family birthday dinners. Graveside Services will be held at Concord Cemetery in Houston on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at 2:00 P.M. with Bro. Zack Sanford officiating. Burial will be at Concord Cemetery on County Road 52 in Houston, Mississippi. Houston Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements. ...

Mrs. Dorothy Evelyn "Dot" Johnson Dobbs, 89, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 after a lengthy illness at Winston Medical Center/ Nursing Home in Louisville, Mississippi. She was born in Hohenlinden, Mississippi on May 28, 1931 to Argus Olar Johnson and Marietta Marie Smith Johnson. She grew up in Mantee as part of a large, loving family. She attended Mantee Grammar School and Cumberland High School. Dorothy was Miss Cumberland High School in 1948. She married Elmer Dobbs in 1948. They were married 62 years until his death in 2010. She was a retired waitress and store clerk, working several years at Estes Jewelry Store and over 30 years at the Holiday Terrace restaurant in Houston,...

Mr. Joe Henry Stevens, Jr., 74 passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at his home in Montpelier, Mississippi. He was born in West Point, Mississippi on August 16, 1946 to Joe Henry Stevens Sr. and Mildred "Sis" Moseley Stevens. Mr. Henry Stevens was a retired dairy farmer. He was a member of Montpelier Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army in the Vietnam War. Mr. Stevens was the president of the Sparta Water Association and a Deacon for over 30 years. Funeral Services will be held at Montpelier Baptist Church on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. with Bro. Jerry King officiating. Visitation will be at Montpelier Baptist Church on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 from 5:00...

Mr. Walter Daniel "Danny" Smith, 35, - a loving husband, devoted father, cherished son, brother, and loyal friend passed away unexpectantly on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at his home in Van Vleet. He was born in Charleston, Mississippi on January 28, 1985 to Walter Neil Smith and Cheryl Faye Knight Smith. Danny was a superintendent for Upchurch, Inc. for ten years. He was a proud fourth year student with MCEF in which he was the student of the year for the last two years. If Danny wasn't spending time with his family or working, you could find him behind the grill or with one of his girls in the woods hunting. Danny was one of the most caring and generous people. He loved unconditionally,...