McMillan Funeral Home

Elsie Helene Johnson Lambert, 86, of Booneville, MS, went to her heavenly home on December 7th at her residence. She was a faithful member of the Church of God. Elsie was born on July 5, 1937, in Tishomingo County, the daughter of Marshall L. and Nellie Gray Johnson. She married Marvin Claude "MC" Lambert on October 24, 1953. Elsie was an excellent seamstress. She enjoyed quilting for her children and grandchildren. She was an exceptional cook and loved having her family over to visit. After her retirement, she enjoyed traveling the world with her husband. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. at Northeast Mississippi Church of God in Christ with...

Beatrice Barron passed away at her residence on December 5, 2023, at the age of 100. She was born Nov 4, 1923, to parents G. E. (Elbert) and Katie Hancock in Hightown in Alcorn County, MS. She worked at Blue Bell Manufacturing for 24 years before working with her husband at their grocery store, Barron's Grocery, which they operated for 42 years. She was a member of the Booneville Church of Christ where she was a Sunday school teacher for over 50 years. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She always had a smile and enjoyed life to the fullest. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Ruel; her daughter,...

Frances Mavoline "Nuby" Moore, 89, of Marietta, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the Tishomingo Living Center in Iuka. She was a member of the West Booneville Church of Christ. She was a teacher's assistant and bus driver for the Prentiss County Child Development before retiring. She loved gardening, her flowers which she was very passionate about, watching NBA, college and high school basketball, cooking especially homemade biscuits, chocolate gravy and coconut cake, but her favorite hobby was mowing her yard where she spent numerous hours. A Celebration of life will be at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at McMillan Funeral Home with Minister Tony Brown Officiating....

Waymon Carl "WC" Bruce, 89, died November 28, 2023, at his home in Ashland after a brief illness. He was born to John Douglas and Jewel Pearline Fiveash Bruce on December 14, 1933. WC served his country for four years in the United States Navy before serving in the Air Force for an additional eight years. WC was a Korean War Veteran. After returning to his family, he devoted his time and energy to his family and becoming an excellent electrician, last retiring from Coors Brewery in Memphis, TN. He and his wife then spent the remainder of their 20-plus years together traveling the US in their motorhome and splitting their time between their home in Winterhaven, FL, and Ashland, MS. WC was of...

Edwin Hayes Davis, 88, of the Pisgah Community passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at his home. He was a member of the First Methodist Church in Booneville. He worked in the education field as a Principal and his first position was in Memphis, TN and later he served 30 plus years at the South Corinth Middle School before retiring. He was an avid gun collector, and loved canoeing, taking train rides, traveling and fishing. A celebration of life will be at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at McMillan Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Hankins and Bro. Trey Lambert officiating. Burial will be in the Pisgah Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. on...

Estelle Skelton, 90, of Rienzi passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at her home in Rienzi. She was a member of the Antioch # 2 Baptist Church. She was a nurse for over thirty years. She loved crocheting, fishing, hummingbirds, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other family members and friends. A Celebration of life will be at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at McMillan Funeral Home with Bro. Rex Bullock and Bro. David George officiating. Burial will be in the Danville Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-9 P.M. on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at the funeral home. She is survived by her son Rick Skelton; her daughter, Myra...

Herbert Ralph Ashmore, 87, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023, at his home in Booneville, MS. He was born February 1, 1936, to Claude and Ethel (Hughes) Ashmore. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and woodworking. Mr. Herbert loved his family and being able to spoil his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a Deacon at Little Brown Freewill Baptist Church. Herbert married the love of his life, JoRene (Shackelford) Ashmore, 67 years ago. A Celebration of Life will be at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Little Brown Freewill Baptist Church with Bro. Leonard Ball and Bro. Brent Crow officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Funeral...

Bobbie Jean Gambill, 91, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023, at Mockingbird Assisted Living in Booneville. She was born April 25, 1932, to Galligar Brian and Inez Chilcoat. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed cooking, her dogs, shopping, and spending time with her family. A Celebration of Life will be at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at McMillan Funeral Home with Bro. Ray Morton officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. at the funeral home. She is survived by her son Michael Roberts (Lisa); stepson, Frank Gambill (Connie); stepdaughters, Joan Kelton (Danny), Sandy Davis and Ann Oswalt; sister, Sarah Davis;...

Mary Frances Hodges, 81, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023, at her home in Marietta, MS. She was born March 15, 1942, to Hilton and Annie Lee Jones. She was a member of Little Creek Baptist Church for 65 years. She loved singing gospel music, making picture frames, playing rook and dominoes, and spending quality time with her grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at McMillan Funeral Home with Bro. Jeremy Johnson, Bro. Terry Paul Graham and Bro. Ray Bennett officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Rest Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Ronny Ward (Shannon); her brother, Larry Jones (Kay); her sister Nell Pharr; her sister in law,...

Surrounded by her precious children and family, Lila Jean Woodruff Blassingame left her earthly home and looked full upon her Saviors' face on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. She was the ninth of ten children born at home on May 1, 1935, in Glen, MS to the late John Wister Woodruff and Modena Ann Burcham Woodruff. She was a member of Pisgah Community Church. Jean's love for and dedication to her Lord was carried over into her love and dedication for her family. Her sharing of love and compassion while remaining firm but kind guided her children from birth to adulthood. She was a true living example of Proverbs 31: 25-28. Her love extended beyond family to the many friends she taught,...

Webber Isbell, 91, of Marietta passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Mississippi State Veterans Home in Oxford. He was born March 14, 1932 to Clarence and Esther Isbell. He served our nation as a United States Army medic in Germany from 1950 to 1953. He was a lifelong member of Siloam Methodist Church. He is a graduate of New Site High School, Northeast Mississippi Community College, and he attended Mississippi State University. A Celebration of Life will be at 1:00 P.M. Friday, September 22, 2023 at McMillan Funeral Home with Bro. Donnie Riley officiating. Burial will be in Siloam Cemetery. He is survived by his sisters, Maxine Martin of New Site, Mississippi, Sue Rhoads of...

Reverend Robert Eugene Walker, 87, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, September 9, 2023, after spending his final days surrounded by loving family members and friends. Brother Walker preached the gospel for 65 years, after being ordained at the age of 16. His pastorates included Eastland Baptist Church (Memphis, TN), First Baptist Church of Olive Branch (Olive Branch, MS, interim), Temple Baptist Church (Myrtle, MS), Old Oak Grove Baptist Church (Myrtle, MS), Beulah Baptist Church (Myrtle, MS), Springdale Baptist Church (Ripley, MS), White Castle Baptist Church (White Castle, LA), Concord Baptist Church (Booneville, MS), Sunrise Baptist Church (Carthage, MS), Antioch Baptist Church...

John Cleveland Davis, 68, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville, MS. He was born June 25, 1955, to Basil and Marjorie Godwin Davis. Mr. Davis loved his wife, children, grandson, family, and friends. He enjoyed being able to watch and cheer for all Ole Miss Sports teams. He was a Pharmacist for Cox-Blythe Pharmacy in Booneville, MS since the early 1980's until his retirement. A Celebration of Life Memorial Visitation will be Friday, September 1, 2023, from 12:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. The memorial arrangements are under the direction of McMillan Funeral Home. He is survived by his son, Vince Davis; step-mother, Harriet Moss; one grandson, Landen...

Ellen Marie Mayo Allen, 81, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at her home in the Little Brown Community from an extended illness. Ellen was born in New Site, MS on January 29, 1942, to Eddie and Irma Wilemon Mayo. She worked at Blue Bell in Booneville until it closed and retired from Parker Hannifin. She grew up attending Little Brown Free Will Baptist Church where she played the piano during her teenage years. For the past 46 years, Ellen attended First United Pentecostal Church in Booneville with her husband and family. She enjoyed feeding her hummingbirds, cooking, tending her flowers, playing the piano, singing, reading the Bible, and spending time with family and church friends....

Donna Jo Coats, 68, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023, at her home in Booneville, MS. She was born May 7, 1955. Ms. Coats enjoyed going to the beach with her family and taking care of everyone. Donna was a RN for 39 years. She loved her family, and spoiling her grandchildren. She was the devoted matriarch that held her family together. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at McMillan Funeral Home with Bro. David George and Bro. Johnny Bowlin officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. She is survived by her daughter, Jessica Coats (Christopher Hassan); three sisters, Carol Denise Wilemon (Clayton), Phyllis Barnes (Terry), and...

Geraldene Phillips Vick, 94, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo, MS. She was born December 23, 1928, to Clifford and Nellie Phillips. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Her nursing career included working for Dr. R.B. Cunningham, Dr. Sam Galloway, and Baptist Memorial Hospital Emergency Room. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, August 17, 2023, at McMillan Funeral Home with Bro. David English and Mr. Gary Huddleston officiating. Burial will follow in Booneville Cemetery. She is survived by her two daughters, Donna Huddleston (Gary) and Tommie K Murphy (Eddie); foster son, Adlai Brinkley; step-son, Raymond Vick; two...

Minnie Ravenelle (Moore) Johnson, 95, went to be with her Lord on August 8, 2023, at Avon Lea in Tupelo, Mississippi. She was born June 26, 1928, to E. L. Moore and Grace (Langford) Moore. She was a lifelong resident of the New Site community and was a graduate of the 1946 class of New Site High School. During that time, she participated in school activities and met her high school sweetheart, Ray. On February 4, 1947, after his return from service in the army during WWII, they were married. She was a loving and devoted wife for their 72 years together. She lived her life as an epitome of Proverbs 31 with a strong love and dedication to God, her family, friends, and those who were in...

Elsie Elaine Hatfield age 92 passed away peacefully on August 5, 2023 at Landmark Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Elaine was born on August 13, 1930 in Sterling, Nebraska. At the age of 18, she traveled with her family post-war Japan where she met and married a young airman William Harold Hatfield from Booneville, MS. In the subsequent 69 years of marriage, she followed her Air Force pilot around the world to Japan, Guam and numerous places in the states. Elaine was known for her infectious laugh, great singing voice and charitable work. She was a chef, homemaker, tutor, educator, artist, seamstress, accounting clerk and stenographer all white creating a home for her family. At the...

Mable Queen Hill Cole Timbes, 91, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, at her home. She was born August 26, 1931, to Jack and Beatrice Hill. She was a supervisor for Masterson Manufacturing for 20+ years. She was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Booneville and the Eastern Star. She enjoyed reading, loaferin', traveling, collecting angels and owls, and watching humming birds. A Celebration of Life will be at 1:00 P.M. Monday, August 7, 2023, at McMillan Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Nichols and Bro. Ralph Stallings officiating. Burial will be in New Lebanon Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. She is survived by two...

Janie Gale Smith Clouse, 78, of Booneville passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born November 19, 1944 to Earl Ray and Delta Dee White Smith. She was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church. Mrs. Clouse was a 1962 graduate of Booneville High School, a 1964 graduate of NEMCC and a 1966 graduate of Memphis State University. She had a career in teaching in the public school system for over 30 years with most of them being taught at Hills Chapel Elementary School. Janie was known for her friendly personality and always having a smile on her face. She taught numerous Sunday school classes and played the piano on numerous occasions. She loved...

Veston Eudell Chase, 88, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born June 21, 1935, to Luther Clayton and Noda Lois Chase. He worked several jobs over his life. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He enjoyed listening to music, making musical instruments, and cars. A Celebration of Life will be at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, July 27, 2023, at McMillan Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Elliott officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Gilead Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 12:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Clara Chase; three sons, Michael Chase, Tim Chase (Lisa) and Greg Chase...