Douglas Bailey Brown, 64, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at NMMC in Tupelo. He was born December 4, 1956 to Thomas Wilbur Brown, Sr. and Clemmie Bailey Brown in Calhoun County. He was a faithful member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and a volunteer grounds keeper for the church for over 30 years. Visitation will be from 11 until 1 p.m. Monday, February 8, 2021 at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Houston. Graveside services will follow visitation at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery at 1:30 with Dr. Marty Comer, Dr. Anthony Kay and Bro. Jimmy Vance officiating. Memorial Funeral Home in Houston is in charge of the arrangements. He is survived by his wife Melonie Reese Brown of...

Houston- William H. "Screwball" Griffin, 73, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Calhoun in Calhoun City. Mr. Griffin was born September 18, 1947 in Houston to the late Columbus Edgar "Dick" Griffin and Jannie Lou Finn Griffin. He was a Methodist and a retired truck driver. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorial Funeral Home of Houston is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Helen Gann Griffin of Houston; three sons, Zane Smith (Ann) of Chicago, Billy Griffin (Tara) of Houston and Brad Griffin of Houston; two step-sons, Tim Faircloth of Pearl and Perry Langford of McComb; one step-daughter, Mary...

Houston-Inez Nabors Vanlandingham, 97, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at her home in Houston. She was born May 26, 1923 in Chickasaw County to the late Lewis Braxton Nabors and Nellie Lee Porter Nabors. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Chickasaw Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Houston with her grandson Pastor Heath Kirkpatrick officiating. Memorial Funeral Home of Houston is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by two sons, Ronnie Vanlandingham (Linda) of Houston, Barry Vanlandingham (Rory) of Houston; two daughters, Shirley Kirkpatrick (Greely) of Springfield, MO and Penne Bagley (Paul) of Madison;...

Houston-William Franklin Gann, 89, died Monday, January 18, 2021. He was born May 19, 1931, in Chickasaw County to Bobbie Lee and Gertrude Criddle Gann. He served in the United States Army as an Airborne Ranger during the Korean War. He returned home after his overseas service and married Mable Brassfield on December 24, 1954. He was a route salesman for Tom's Snack Foods for over 30 years. After retiring from Tom's, he worked for Houston Country Club and Grocer's Pride. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mable Gann; one son, Glenn Gann (Nanette) of Houston; two grandchildren, Kathryn Murff (Nathan) of Saltillo and Scott Gann (Katie) of Tupelo; four great grandchildren, Grayson Gann,...

HOUSTON - Billy Wofford Pepper, 81, passed away Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born Oct. 20, 1939 in Webster County, MS to William Edward Pepper and Jewell Wofford Pepper. Billy graduated from Cumberland High School in 1957 and spent most of his adult life in Chickasaw County. He was a longtime employee for Union Camp in Houston, retiring in 1999. He soon went back to work as a handyman who was called on by many in the Houston area to fix whatever needed repairing. He was a faithful member of Parkway Baptist Church in Houston. Billy enjoyed working on cars, reading Western books, riding and talking about horses, camping with friends, listening to...

Houston- Virginia Olene Duncan Martin, 98, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Shearer Richardson Memorial Nursing Home in Okolona. Mrs. Martin was born January 8, 1923 in Chickasaw County to the late Henry Clinton Duncan and Hester Cook Duncan. Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Houston with Bro. Johnny Cherry officiating. Burial will be at Ellzey Cemetery in Vardaman. Memorial Funeral Home of Houston is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by two sons, Calvin H. Martin (Denise) of Houlka, Jesse R. Martin of Saltillo; one daughter, Joyce N. Washington (Sammy) of Houlka; six grandchildren; three...

Mrs. June Taylor Hill passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at home in Woodland, MS. She was born May 11, 1937 in Eupora, MS to R.V. Taylor and Claribel George Taylor. She moved to Houston as a teenager and was "Miss Houston", "Miss Houston High School" and voted the "Most Beautiful" by her class members. She was beautiful inside and out. She attended Ole Miss but left early on an adventure that took her all over the world for 22 years. She was married to Colonel William Bertram (Bert) Hill for 66 years and was a dedicated "Air Force wife" and a "mother hen" to the young wives of the officers in his commands. She also supported him greatly in other endeavors after they retired from the...

Jerry Dean Young, 70, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at NMMC in Tupelo. He was born June 7, 1950 in Pontotoc County. He graduated from Ingomar High School in 1970. He was the manager of Foodway in the 80's, manager of the New Orleans Famous Fried Chicken both in Houston and later became a salesman for Sysco. He was a big fan of baseball and Ole Miss. He was married to Peggy Young of Houston and they had three children, Deanna Smith (Andy) of Houston, Steven Young (Samantha) of Houston and Corey Young (Brittney) of Calhoun City. He had seven grandchildren, Justin Crenshaw (Rebekah), Ashley Smith (Tony), Hoyt Smith, Hunter Young, Brody Young, Gianna Young and Reese Young. Jerry loved...

Houston-Thomas Dues Rowlett, Jr., 89, went to his Heavenly home on Thursday, December 10, 2020. He was born September 24, 1931 to the late Thomas Dues Rowlett, Sr. and Mary Hodges Rowlett. Thomas graduated from Houston High School and from Mississippi State University where he was a member of the Maroon Band. Thomas was Assistant County Agent in Oktibbeha County until he was drafted into the Army where he served for two years. He was manager of the Chickasaw County Co-Op for 24 years, then became owner and operator of Rowlett Nursery and Landscape. Thomas married the love of his life, Virginia Ann House in 1963 and they enjoyed 57 years of marriage together. Thomas was very community...

Nollie Ruth Gann, 83, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at NMMC in Tupelo. She was born November 30, 1936 to the late Nelson Frank Gann and Trannie Lou Criddle Gann in Chickasaw County. She retired from the Chickasaw County Extension Service and was a member of Fairview Church of God of Prophecy in Houston. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Chickasaw Memorial Gardens in Houston with Rev. James Guest officiating. Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by three nephews, Mike Gann of Grenada, Russ Gann of Holsten, AZ and Jeff Gann of Vicksburg; two nieces, Linda England of Grenada and Debbie Allen of Houston; host of great...

Houston--Sherri Noaks Makamson Dendy, 66, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at her home. She was born February 10, 1954 to the late Richard Lee Noaks and Hazel Lazelle Ray Noaks in Leflore county. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Randy Rinehart officiating. Visitation will begin at 12:30 until service time Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Rhodes Chapel Cemetery in Houston. Memorial Funeral Home in Houston is in Charge of the arrangements. She is survived by her husband James "Bo" Dendy of Houston; three sons, Mike Makamson of Houston, Ricky Makamson (Emily) of...

Selmer TN- Edith Griffin Reese, age 89, departed this life on October 31, 2020. Formerly from Middleton, TN. Edith was a resident of AHC McNairy Care Facility in Selmer, TN. She was one of fourteen children born April 10, 1931, in Hazard, Kentucky, to the late Dorthy and Chester Colwell. She was a homemaker and a faithful Christian, devout Baptist, and loved attending church. She always had a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eyes. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Woodland with Bro. Patrick Collins officiating. Burial to follow. Memorial Funeral Home of Houston is in charge of arrangements. ...

Bobby Earl Baird, 77, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at NMMC in Tupelo. He was born February 24, 1943, in Chickasaw County, to the late Evans "Bulldog" Eugene Baird and Hilda Thompson Baird. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Houston. Following in his father's footsteps, he owned and worked as a master welder and machinist at E.E. Baird Shop Inc., a family business for over 100 years. On December 23, 1961, he married Bonnie Porter Baird. Together, they enjoyed 58 years of life and love. Bobby began square dancing in the early 1970s and later became a square dance caller. He loved traveling around, dancing with friends. He thoroughly enjoyed fishing, cooking, squirrel...

Robert "Bob-O" Oren Kendall, 81, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 at NMMC. He was born November 21, 1938 in Houston to the late Russell Lee Kendall and Annie Lee Gregory Kendall. Bob was a beloved member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Houston, MS. He was a truck driver for years and enjoyed telling a good story, spending time with friends and family, playing his bass, hunting, fishing and car racing. He is survived by three sons, Robert Eugene Kendall of Vicksburg, Ronnie Dwayne Kendall of Saltillo and Ryan Wilson Kendall of Jacksonville, FL; a daughter, Robin Leeanne Kendall of Missoula, MT; two grandchildren, Jack Tallman Williams and Benjamin Tallman Williams of...

David Hubert Floyd, 76, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 at NMMC Hospice Unit in Tupelo, MS, after a brave battle with Cancer. He was born on March 8, 1944 in Fort Jackson South Carolina to Hubert and Grace Robinson Floyd. David was baptized at Mantee Baptist Church. He graduated from Cumberland High School, Cumberland, MS, in 1962. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1963 and served his country for 21 years, retiring in 1984, as a Master Sergeant. He was stationed in Georgia, Maine, Texas, Okinawa, Guam, Phillipines, Spain and traveled to many other countries. David was very proud of his service and served during the Vietnam War, where was a Crew Chief Strategic AirCraft...

Van Vleet--Ronald Edward Sykes, 61, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at his home. He was born in New Orleans on May 6, 1959. He was a Baptist and a truck driver. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Asbury Cemetery in Van Vleet with Travis Holmes officiating. Memorial Funeral Home in Houston is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his daughter, Jessica Wiggs (Mason) of Houlka; three grandchildren, Alec Long, Lucas Dendy and Mila Wiggs; one sister, Edra Kimmel of Brandon; two brothers, Jeri Rhine and David Stephens both of Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents Doris "Edd" Sykes and Joann Henry Sykes; one grandson, Oliver Henry...

Houston- James William Carnathan, 68, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at his home in Houston. Mr. Carnathan was born August 12, 1952 in Greenwood, MS to Mrs. Mable Linn Carnathan and the late Mr. William Clarence Carnathan. He was a member of McCondy Methodist Church. He enjoyed 4-H, baseball and basketball as a youth, he was an SAE fraternity member at Mississippi State University, Houston Jaycees Outstanding Young Farmer in 1977, State President Mississippi Soybean Association 1984-1985, Soybean Promotion Board member in 1989, served on the Chickasaw County Soil and Water Conservation District Board and Mississippi Farm Bureau Board. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m....

Houston- John Robert Williams, 92, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. He was born November 22, 1927 in Calhoun County, MS to the late James Franklin Williams and Clemmie Urene Brown Williams. He was a retired Farmer, a WWII Army Veteran and a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Thorn. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday, August 17, 2020 at Friendship Baptist Church in Thorn with Bro. Fred Hartley and Bro. Robert Earl Alexander officiating. Burial will be in the Vardaman Cemetery. Memorial Funeral Home of Houston is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Lard Williams of Houston; three sons, Danny Robert Williams...

Gallatin- Norma Ware Eaton, 92, formerly of Houston, MS passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 in Gallatin, TN. Mrs. Eaton was born August 28, 1927 in Woodland to the late Thomas C. Ware and Lorene Criddle Ware. She was a member of South Side Baptist Church in Gallatin. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2020 at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Houston with Bro. Randy Rhinehart officiating. Burial will be in Chickasaw Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorial Funeral Home of Houston is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by a son, Rodney Lee Eaton of Portland, TN; two daughters, Audrey Lynn Eaton Elliott ( Darren) of Hendersonville, TN, Norma Kay Johnson of...

Billy Wooten , 80, passed away on August 12, 2020, at his home in Pheba. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Memorial Funeral Home - Houston .

Virginia Shotts Brand Prairie- Virginia was born on May 18, 1930 to Ernest W. Shotts and Burma Clem McFerrin in Mantachie, MS at grandmothers house. She passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center-Eupora at the age of 90. She lived and grew up in Houston and graduated from Houston High School in 1948. She married Billy Brand on January 12, 1950. She was a program clerk in the ASCS office, now FSA in Houston for over 30 years. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Houston Cemetery with Bro. Kevin Lindley officiating. Burial to follow. Memorial Funeral Home of Houston is in charge of arrangements. She is survived...