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Gene Dobbs passed away May 15, 2022. Mr. Dobbs was born October 10, 1930 in Woodland to Clark and Rosie Dendy Dobbs. He married Inez (Sissy) Gann Dobbs in 1950, and they moved to Little Rock, Arkansas in 1951 then to California in 1962. After moving back to Houston in 1972 he held various until he retired. He was very generous and thoughtful. He enjoyed and appreciated nature and wildlife as well as his woodworking shop where he made many birdhouses and feeders, which are now scattered all around the county. He was a self taught artist, favorite subjects in included farm houses and barns as well as landscapes. He wrote many shorts stories that were published in the local newspaper. Fishing...

Gene Dobbs passed away May 15, 2022. Mr. Dobbs was born October 10, 1930 in Woodland to Clark and Rosie Dendy Dobbs. He married Inez (Sissy) Gann Dobbs in 1950, and they moved to Little Rock, Arkansas in 1951 then to California in 1962. After moving back to Houston in 1972 he held various until he retired. He was very generous and thoughtful. He enjoyed and appreciated nature and wildlife as well as his woodworking shop where he made many birdhouses and feeders, which are now scattered all around the county. He was a self taught artist, favorite subjects in included farm houses and barns as well as landscapes. He wrote many shorts stories that were published in the local newspaper. Fishing...

Mae Opal Baker Springer left her earthly home on the early morning of May 5, 2022. Ms. Opal was born November 15, 1929 in Chickasaw county to Van and Viola Whitt. She was a member of Fellowship Church of the Nazarene. She worked as a nurse's aid for many years and after retiring she continued to sit with the elderly and the sick. She had a true passion for helping and caring for others. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 2:00 PM Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Houston Funeral Home with a funeral service at 2:00 PM following visitation with Bro. Scott Samuell officiating. Burial will be at Chickasaw Memorial Gardens following the service. Pallbearers will be Dillon Hill, Austin Scott, Tony Moore,...

Mae Opal Baker Springer left her earthly home on the early morning of May 5, 2022. Ms. Opal was born November 15, 1929 in Chickasaw county to Van and Viola Whitt. She was a member of Fellowship Church of the Nazarene. She worked as a nurse's aid for many years and after retiring she continued to sit with the elderly and the sick. She had a true passion for helping and caring for others. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 2:00 PM Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Houston Funeral Home with a funeral service at 2:00 PM following visitation. Burial will be at Chickasaw Memorial Gardens following the service. Pallbearers will be Dillon Hill, Austin Scott, Tony Moore, Billy Langford, Keith Faulkner, and...

Carrie Sue McCreight Bivens Chrestman was born to John Robert and Mary Zelma Gordon McCreight on April 4, 1933. They were blessed with two children, Carrie Sue and John William (Bill). She married the love of her life, Charles Thomas Bivens and together they had one child, Clara Jean (Jeanie). Life did not stay as planned, Charles Thomas (Tommy) died in 1964. Later, she married Emmett Chrestman and became the mother to two special bonus children, Cheryl Denise and Eric Evans Chrestman, whom she loved dearly. She leaves behind her daughter, Jeanie and David Collums, grandchildren Dana (Rex) Walls and Jason Collums; Five great-grandchildren, Colbie (Micah) Rooker, Jama and Harley Walls,...

Ms. Joyce Freeman left her earthly home Monday, April 11, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Ms. Joyce was born in Chickasaw County, MS on February 14, 1931 to T.A. and Lula Bryant. Ms. Joyce was a homemaker for many years before she began working as the office manager for the TVA in Starkville, MS and as the office manager for Norman Insurance Agency. A Funeral service will be held at Houston Funeral Home Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM with Visitation from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM the day of the service with burial at Houston Cemetery immediately following. Pallbearers will be Gabe Freeman, Brooks Tinsley, Larry Bonds Jr., Harold Dendy, Doug Calabrese, and Todd...

Ms. Ethel Hinton, 93, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. Ms. Hinton was born in Mississippi on February 23, 1929 to Joseph Lee and Ellie Gertrude Clark. A funeral Service will be held at Houlka First Baptist Church, Monday, March 14, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Patrick Collins and Rev. David Blackwell officiating. Visitation will be Monday, March 14, 2022 from 10 to 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Houlka, MS. Pallbearers will be Jason Crump, Jeff Crump, Justin Muprhree, Aaron Myhand, Bobby Ray Hinton, and Brently Stephens. Ms. Hinton is survived by her son Bobby (Martha) Hinton of Houlka, MS; two daughters,...

Ms. Linda Ann Goza, 79, passed away on February 28, 2022, at Diversicare in Amory, MS. Ms. Goza was born in Starkville, Mississippi on October 15, 1942 to MM Bunk Lewis and Annie Lois Berry Lewis. Ms. Linda was retired from the Chickasaw County school district where she was a school teacher for many years. She was also retired co-owner of Bargain Warehouse in Houston, MS. A Memorial service will be held at Houston Funeral Home, Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 2:00 Pm with Rev. Jon Haimes officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 2, 2022 from 5 to 7 Pm. Ms. Goza is survived by her husband of many years, Robert Lamar Goza Sr. of Houston, MS; her sons, Robert Lamar "Bunky" (Nara)...

Ms. Linda Carol Skelton, 69, passed away on February 26, 2022, at her home. Ms. Skelton was born in Mississippi on April 15, 1952 to Dennis Jacob Simmons and Winnie Mae Reasons Simmons. She was retired from the furniture industry where she worked as a seamstress. A Memorial Service will be held at Houston Funeral Home, Monday, February 28, 2022, at 11:00 AM with Dr. Daniel Heeringa officiating. Ms. Skelton is survived by her daughter, Glenda Willis Burdine of Houston, MS; her sons, Al (Brandi) Smith of Houston, MS, Adam (Brooke) Willis of Memphis, TN, Jody Skelton of Bruce, MS and Dennis Skelton of Vardaman, MS; her grandchildren, Dustin Smith, Daniel Smith, Ashtyn Smith, Rowan Smith,...

Ms. Harriet Elizabeth Johnson Pearson, 95, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Sunshine Health Care in Pontotoc, Mississippi. Ms. Pearson was born on June 23, 1926, to Herman Alfred Johnson and Eleanora Olympia Paulsen Johnson. She was raised on her family's dairy farm in Cashton, Wisconsin. She grew up with her 3 sisters working on the farm, and while in high school, she would also work at large department stores in Minneapolis and Chicago during the summers. She attended business school in Minneapolis. While World War II continued, she and a friend answered the government's call for office workers and went to Arlington, Virginia, to work for the Army Signal Corps. She also...

Mr. Lee Elvie Thompson, 61, passed away on February 11, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. Mr. Thompson was born on November 12, 1960, in Ashland, Mississippi to Sammie Lee Thompson and Agnes Lucille Thornton Thompson. He was a retired 911 dispatcher for Houston Police Department and Chickasaw County 911 Office. He was a member of Parkway Baptist Church in Houston. He loved his job and always put others before himself. He never failed to help anyone in need. He loved his wife and children beyond measure. He shared his abundant love and heart with anyone who knew him. A Celebration of life service will be held at Parkway Baptist Church in Houston on Sunday,...

Mr. Elon Ray Free, 86, passed away on January 31, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point, Mississippi. Mr. Ray was born on August 18,1935 in Calhoun County, Mississippi to William Jackson Free and Loudine V. Vanlandingham Free. He was a retired maintenance worker for Leggit & Platt. He loved his wife, his family, and running dogs. Funeral Services will be held at Houston Funeral Home in Houston on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. with Bro. Billy Free, Bro. John Dendy, and Bro. Lee Dillard officiating. Visitation will be held at Houston Funeral Home in Houston on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, from 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Burial will be at Prospect Cemetery in...

Mrs. Sandra "Sandi" Faye Heair Thompson, 62, passed away on January 24, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. Mrs. Sandra was born on September 16, 1959, in Houston to Ellis Ray Heair and Madie Mae Williams Heair. She was a retired registered nurse for North Mississippi Medical Center for over thirty years. Mrs. Sandra was a member of Parkway Baptist Church. Sandra had the heart of a faithful servant. She shared her love and care with many through her work as a nurse. She lived to serve others and her Savior. She loved her husband, children, and family with all her heart, and never ceased to put them first. Her warm, infectious smile and kindness will be greatly...

Mrs. Deborah May Watters Ingram, 64, passed away on January 10, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Eupora, Mississippi. Mrs. Ingram was born on October 25, 1957, in Nova Scotia, CA to John Garfield Watters and Margaret Ann Watters. She was a retired store clerk and a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Houston, Mississippi. She enjoyed knitting and coloring in her coloring books. A Memorial Service will be held at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Houston, MS at a later date. Burial will be at Chickasaw Memorial Garden Cemetery in Houston, Mississippi. Mrs. Ingram is survived by her husband, John Sullivan of Mantee, MS; her daughters, Vanessa...

Mrs. Mary Martha Naron Butler, 62, passed away on January 8, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Amory, Mississippi. Mrs. Butler was born on October 14, 1959, in Okolona, MS to Raymond Floyd Naron and Martha Leona Sanderson Naron. She was a supervisor at BancorpSouth Bank in Tupelo and a Veteran in the United States Army. She was also a member of Bethany Church of God of Prophecy's in Okolona. Funeral Services will be on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at Bethany Church of God of Prophecy's in Okolona, MS with Rev. Blake Sanders and Bro. Jim Crowley and officiating. Visitation will be on January 11, 2022, at Bethany Church of God of Prophecy's in Okolona from 10:00 A.M....

Mr. Donald Edward Blankenship, 76, passed away on December 13, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. Mr. Blankenship was born on August 22, 1945, in Columbus, Mississippi to Claude Eckford Blankenship and Lucy Lee Ruffin Blankenship. He was the retired owner of Don`s Pak- A- Pok, a salesman for Dad & Lad, and worked as the door greeter and cashier for the last 13 years at Houston Walmart. Mr. Blankenship was a member of Southside Church of Christ. Greeting many faces, whether familiar or not, was the highlight of his day. His smile was contagious, and his love for people was evident. He was slow to anger and quick to forgive. Dependable work ethic was his...

Sheriff James Travis "Jimmy" Simmons, Jr., 75, passed on to Heaven peacefully at home on Friday, November 19, 2021. Until being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, Jimmy was a strong, hooking bull of a man with hands of steel and a heart of gold. He was a lawman for over 30 years with empathy for the downtrodden including those he put in jail. He was on call 24 hours a day during his 24 years as Sheriff of Chickasaw County. His call of duty ended when he saw Jesus at the Pearly Gates. He was a Christian and member of Houlka First Baptist Church. Jimmy was born on March 18, 1946, to James Travis Simmons and Venita Buchanan Simmons. He was a cowboy, who rode bulls while young, a row crop...

Wanda Rose Hollowell Harrington, 88, died Thursday, November 18, 2021, at the Cottages, Winston Medical Center, Louisville, Mississippi. She was born July 1, 1933, in Houston, Mississippi to Edward Baker Hollowell and Mable Dyer Hollowell. She worked for the family business, Houston Finance Company for many years, as well as a medical secretary at Houston Hospital and Doctor's Park. She helped found and attended the Pineview Mission Church in Houston. She was well known for her amazing culinary talents in the kitchen, and was a legendary bridge player involved with several clubs in Houston and Aberdeen. Survivors include her children: Bubba Harrington (Emily) of Sturgis, Pat Harrington of...

Mary Elizabeth Moore Foxworth Gregory, 86, passed away on November 13, 2021, at Floy Dyer Manor in Houston, Mississippi. Mrs. Gregory was born on July 24, 1935, in Richton, Mississippi to Rev. R. D. Foxworth and Flora Hardy Foxworth. She was the previous owner/ co-owner of Moore's Restaurant in Houston, and a member of Houston Church of God. Mary was raised in the church and often sang and played the mandolin. She was a faithful servant of God, and her life exemplified the "Golden Rule". Mary was kindhearted, creative, and artistic. She was well known as an excellent cook and enjoyed cooking for family holidays. She had the gift of a "green thumb" and especially loved growing vegetables,...

Patrick Callahan Pearson, 32, passed away on November 8, 2021, at his home in Oxford, Mississippi. Mr. Pearson was born on August 29, 1989, North Miss Women's Center in Tupelo, MS to Steve & Jane Pearson. He was a 2007 graduate of Houston High School, where he was Salutatorian of his class, Class President, and a valuable member of the Sundancer Solar Car Team. After high school, he attended the University of Mississippi where he obtained a BBA in Finance in 2011. He was also a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Patrick was a member of Parkway Baptist Church, and he was employed by Hometown Healthcare. He was a loving son, brother, and uncle and he made lifelong friends everywhere he...

Jennifer Brooke Whitt Sanford, 42, passed away on October 29, 2021, at I U Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Mrs. Sanford was born on July 10, 1979, in Amory, MS to Mark Steven Whitt and Becky Ann Neal Whitt Reynolds. She was a customer service representative for Sitel App Financial Organization. She was a former member of Arbor Grove Baptist Church in Houston, MS. She was family oriented, she never met a stranger, and she loved everyone. She was a Christian in every sense of the word. She also was an avid MSU & New Orleans Saints fan. Though she became a mother later in life, she was like a second mother to all her nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Saturday, November 6,...