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Linda Sue Christian, 80, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born June 25, 1941, to Alvin and Ruth Jones. Linda graduated from New Site High School in 1960. She attended North Crossroads Community Church for 26 years. She worked in the Thrasher school cafeteria for 17 years, and retired from Wal-mart after working there for 25 years. Linda was a cancer survivor. She enjoyed cooking for family, friends, and the community, gardening, canning, sewing, and spending time with her grandchildren and her great-granddaughter. A Celebration of Life will be at 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 13, 2022, at McMillan Funeral Home with Bro. Shane Evetts...

Shirley Gwen Eaton, 70, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022, at her home. She was born January 30, 1952, to Nonan and Rachel Harris. She graduated from Booneville High School in 1969. She worked for and retired from North East Mississippi Community College. She enjoyed crocheting, cross stitching, and spending time with friends and family, especially her grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, May 14, 2022, at McMillan Funeral Home with Bro. Dwain Harper and Minister Barry Kennedy officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 P.M. Until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. She is survived by her husband, David Jensen; one...

Martha Avanelle Worley, 89, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was born September 1, 1932 to Gurman and Annie Rea Trantham. She married Nelvin Worley on July 3, 1950. She worked for several years as office staff at local manufacturing facilities before she obtained her commercial driver's license and began driving with Nelvin. "Big Horse" and "Miss Dixie" drove as a team for several years before founding their own trucking company, W&W Enterprises, which they operated until their retirement. While not driving, she enjoyed crocheting and seeing the country from the cab of their truck. She also enjoyed riding horses and participating in horse shows....

Claudie James Basden, 93, passed away on Friday, April 29th, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. He was the beloved husband for 37 years to the late Mary Frances Basden (nee Pierce) and the late Foy Lou Ruth-Basden(nee Estes) for 24 years; loving father of Robert Basden, Allan "Ray" (Cheryl) Basden, Joseph Basden, Betsy (Brian) Bedoe, and the late Claudie James Basden, Jr.; Cherished grandfather of Julie Pesich, Jennifer Basden, Jamie Kinsey, Kelly Fischer, Brian Basdsen, Casey "Max" Basden, Mollie Kyler, Elizabeth "Libby" McArthur and Daniel Bedoe, Great-grandfather of Marlie, Mason, James "JJ", Aidan, Addison, David "DJ", Joshua, Lauren, Jordan, Andrew, Ryan, Austin, Gabriella, Paxton,...

Betty Potts Gifford of Booneville, Mississippi passed away on April 19th, 2022 at the age of 82 years. She was the beloved wife of the late Eugene Burton Gifford, Jr. Betty Potts was born in Union County on December 14th, 1939 to Milburn and Virgie Mae Morris Potts. During her childhood, she helped her parents tend to a farm and dairy cattle. She enjoyed spending time playing church with her cousins, especially Annette Long Brownlee, whom she regarded as a sister. An avid pianist from an early age, Betty served as pianist for gospel quartets in the Union County area. She attended Macedonia High School and graduated in 1957. An active member of her community and well-loved by her peers, she...

Betty Potts Gifford of Booneville, Mississippi passed away on April 19th, 2022 at the age of 82 years. She was the beloved wife of the late Eugene Burton Gifford, Jr. Betty Potts was born in Union County on December 14th, 1939 to Milburn and Virgie Mae Morris Potts. During her childhood, she helped her parents tend to a farm and dairy cattle. She enjoyed spending time playing church with her cousins, especially Annette Long Brownlee, whom she regarded as a sister. An avid pianist from an early age, Betty served as pianist for gospel quartets in the Union County area. She attended Macedonia High School and graduated in 1957. An active member of her community and well-loved by her peers, she...

Annie Mae Tidwell, 96, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022, at her home in the New Hope Community. She was born August 16, 1925, to Chester and Luna Rogers Moss. She graduated from New Site High School. She married Leon Tidwell on May 16, 1946. They were married for 52 years. Annie Mae grew up during the depression, and never forgot the hard times and struggles people had to endure just to survive. She and Leon always had a large garden, and she always made sure they had plenty of food. She was a Baptist and attended New Burton Baptist Church. She worked for 44 years for Blue Bell Manufacturing in Tishomingo. Annie Mae loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed cooking,...

James Monroe Fugitt, 82, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville. He was born September 23, 1939, to John and Ora Fugitt. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and attended Tuscumbia Baptist Church. He enjoyed reading and being outdoors. A Celebration of Life with military honors will be at 2:00 P.M. Monday, April 18, 2022, at McMillan Funeral Home with Bro. Rex Bullock and Bro. Dale Ross officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 11:00 A.M. Until 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home. He is survived by two daughters, Alissa (Tony) McCreary and Sheila (Bradley) Walden; one brother, Jerry Fugitt; three sisters, Johnnie Hall, Dorothy Cummings, and Jean Fugitt; four...

Corbett Harold Newborn, 75, of Booneville passed away on April 12, 2022 at his home. He attended the Jacinto Church of Christ, was a U.S. Army Vietnam War Veteran. And he loved spending time with his granddaughter. Memorial service with Military Honors will be at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, April 15, 2022 at McMillan Funeral Home with Minister Keith Sanders will be officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. on Friday at the funeral home. He is survived by his son, Wesley Newborn; his granddaughter, Abby Newborn; two sisters, Sue (John) Hanley and Judy (John) Duckworth; his nieces, Hallie Duckworth and Paige Duckworth; his nephews,...

Jenny Martin, 73, of Marietta passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. She was a faithful member of the Zion Rest Church of Christ. She received her Bachelor's degree from Delta State University and was an elementary school teacher at Marietta and Grenada. She loved nature, flowers, and birds especially hummingbirds. Her favorite place to go on vacation was The Smoky Mountains. She was extremely generous and cared deeply about orphans, sick children and Veterans. She loved her grandchildren and spending time with them. She is survived by her husband, James "Jimmy" Martin; two sons, Rodney Martin (Melinda) and David (TyJunah) Martin; her grandchildren,...

Vera Genelle Ford, 92, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born November 23, 1929, to Buck R. and Flora Olive. She was a lifelong member of Concord Baptist Church. She retired from Futorian Furniture, and was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, calling and checking on the sick, and participating in the Friendship Sunday School Class. A Celebration of Life will be at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Concord Baptist Church with Bro. Marvin Robbins and Bro. Robert Walker officiating. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home, and Thursday from 1:00 P.M....

Vera Genelle Ford, 92, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born November 23, 1929, to Buck R. and Flora Olive. She was a lifelong member of Concord Baptist Church. She retired from Futorian Furniture, and was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, calling and checking on the sick, and participating in the Friendship Sunday School Class. A Celebration of Life will be at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Concord Baptist Church with Bro. Marvin Robbins and Bro. Robert Walker officiating. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home, and Thursday from 1:00 P.M....

Vera Genelle Ford, 92, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born November 23, 1929, to Buck R. and Flora Olive. She was a lifelong member of Concord Baptist Church. She retired from Futorian Furniture, and was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, calling and checking on the sick, and participating in the Friendship Sunday School Class. A Celebration of Life will be at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Concord Baptist Church with Bro. Marvin Robbins and Bro. Robert Walker officiating. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home, and Thursday from 1:00 P.M....

Nancy Clarke Brewer Dillon, 82, died Friday, April 1, 2022. Born on June 28, 1939, she was the daughter of Edith Cunningham Brewer and William Clarke Brewer of Booneville, Mississippi. She was the granddaughter of Nancy Caroline Floyd Cunningham and James Andrew Cunningham, Sr. of Booneville and Eva Money Brewer and William Brewer of Black Hawk, Mississippi and Greenwood, Mississippi. She graduated from Booneville High School in 1957 and from The University of Mississippi in 1961, where she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. She attained her master's degree in 1967, and taught English at Northeast Mississippi Community College for 20 years and at Northwest Community College for six years....

Master Sergeant Walter J Pietruszkiewicz, USMC, Retired passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday, March 31, 2022 while at his daughter, Terry's home. He was 94 years old. He was born on July 9,1927 to Peter and Catherine Pietruszkiewicz, Polish immigrants that came to America and settled in Boston, Massachusetts in the 1920s. "Pete" proudly served in the Marine Corps for 28 years. He fought in the Korean conflict. He served his country with pride and honor. Once a Marine, always a Marine. Semper Fi! He faithfully attended Mass at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Booneville until his health declined. His retirement years were spent catching fish in his backyard...

Alford Ray "Frog' Perrigo, 90, was born on November 14, 1931, to Dudley and Ozella Horton Perrigo. He passed away with his loving family at his side on Saturday, March 19, 2022. It has been said that most people in Prentiss County knew and thought highly of Frog. He worked for the City of Booneville for most of his adult life before retiring from his job as director of the Street Department in 1997. During his time at the city, if anyone needed something done, Frog did his best to take care of it, and after his retirement, things didn't change. He was always there to help. Frog married the love of his life, Carolyn Thompson on December 7, 1957. They were married for over 64 years and had...

Debbie Jean Hutchens, 69, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at her home. She was born September 16, 1952, to Thurman and Hazel Horn. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. She worked for Blue Bell, Wrangler, Stericycle and was co-owner of Cotton Creek Candles. She enjoyed candle making, crafting, gardening with Mike, traveling with friends and having cook-outs. She was Grammie to everyone. Her most prized possessions were her grandbabies. A Celebration of Life will be at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, March 20, 2022, at McMillan Funeral Home with Bro. Mark McCoy officiating. Burial will be in Hinkle Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home....

Peggy Ann Spain, 84, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022, at her home. She was born January 17, 1938, to Fern and Sadie Strange. She worked for Blue Bell for several years. She was a member of Wheeler Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, working in her yard and playing cards. A Celebration of Life will be at 2:00 P.M. Friday, March 18, 2022, at McMillan Funeral Home with Bro. James Benton Strange and Bro. Kevin Balius officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. She is survived by two sons, Bucky (Ashley) Smith and Matt (Dana) Smith; two daughters, Robin (Tony) Weaver and Sonya (Gene) Gilley; three...

Ruble Azzlee Stanley, 93, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022, at her son's home in Marietta. She was born May 5, 1928, to Lonnie and Bessie Cleveland. She worked for Marietta Manufacturing for 18 years, and Marietta Day Care for 18 years. She enjoyed going to the mountains and spending time with her family. A Celebration of Life will be at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, March 13, 2022, at McMillan Funeral Home with Minister Rodney Livingston and Minister Ronnie Livingston officiating. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 11:00 P.M. Until 3:00 P.M. at the funeral home. She is survived by three sons, Truman (Susan) Stanley, Billy (Ann) Stanley and Rickey (Diana)...

Kenneth Darrell Tigrett, 75, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus. He was born March 17, 1946, to Chester and Virginia Tigrett. He worked for Caterpillar, and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed playing the guitar, singing, painting, woodworking, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at McMillan Funeral Home with Bro. Ralph Stallings and Bro. Jackie Spencer officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. He is survived by one son, Joey Tigrett; three daughters, Jenna Johnson, Julie Merchant and Sonya Walters;...

Trent Dewayne Eaton, 54, of the Hatchie Community passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Merit Hospital in Jackson, MS. Trent was a special man to all who knew him. He leaves behind a legacy of farming, friends and family that is surpassed by none. His love for the farm he grew up on and helped to manage showed every day. He had a daily hands on approach in every aspect, from caring for his livestock to making business decisions. His importance to his family is apparent by the love that they have for him. His friends, too numerous to mention were a source of happiness and respect for him. He truly enjoyed what he did in this life and lived it to the fullest each day. He was a loving...