Memorial Funeral Home - Houston

Houston-Kimberley Sue McClung Clark, 56, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023, at NMMC. She was born February 7, 1967, in Oakland, CA to the late Ben and Rosaline Botelho McClung. She was a graduate of Amory High School and a registered nurse for many years. She was a very kind and loving person. Everyone that knew her loved her. She was an avid Alabama fan and loved to let everyone know it, she was athletic and loved softball. She fought a long hard fight and is now in the arms of our Lord. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Pearson Chapel Church of the Nazarene in Houston with Bro. Cody Childress officiating. Visitation will start at 1:00 p.m. prior to the...

Woodland-Ronja Kaye Shipley Lancaster, 74, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle in Columbus. She was born January 31, 1949, in Vardaman to the late Edgar Eugene Shipley and Anna Elizabeth Spencer Shipley. She was a member of the North Jackson Church of Christ. Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 07, 2023, at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Houston with Bro. Jason Brassfield officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery in Woodland. Memorial Funeral Home of Houston is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by her husband of 55 years of marriage, Wilburn Boland Lancaster of Woodland; her son, Eric...

Mantee-Betty Carol Pair Scott, 89, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at OCH Regional Hospital in Starkville. She was born May 29, 1934, in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina to the late George Washington Pair and Leta Jess Anna Brown Pair. Services will be announced at a later date. Burial will be at Scott Mountain in Butler, Alabama. Memorial Funeral Home of Houston is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. She is survived by three kids; Suzette Dunkum (Ken) of Port Isabel, Texas, Lee Redwine (Calvin) of Mantee, MS, Greg Scott (Christie) of Mantee, MS; five grandchildren, Brice Dunkum, Marc Redwine (Stephanie), Michelle Norman (J D), Mary Beth Brewer (Chris), Matthew Gray...

Houston, MS-Shirley Lorraine Carroll Mathis, 87, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at her home. She was born April 6, 1936, in Cotton Plant, MS to the late Herman Brandon Carroll and Pauline Sanders Carroll. She was a homemaker who was known for her beautiful handwork, a genealogist and served as the general chairman for the Chickasaw County History Book project, an active member of the Jaycettes, a community service organization, and volunteered her time for many years sewing uniforms and flags for the high school band and drum corps and was a member of the Houston Band Boosters. Shirley was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Houston where she sang in the choir for many...

Sara Alice Blissard Lowe, 84, completed her earthly journey July 21, 2023, at home, surrounded by her family. Sara was born December 11, 1938, to John Sharp Blissard and Hattie Madge Cook Blissard. She was a lifelong resident of the Thorn community and was blessed to spend her final days there. Sara loved the outdoors and her animals. She always had an extra cat or dog she was taking care of or stopping somewhere to feed a stray. Sara never missed and event Wes or Katy was involved in and enjoyed watching her grandchildren grow. Sara and her husband owned Lowe's clothing store in Houston for 15 years. She joined the Houston Elementary School staff when her children started school and was...

Starkville-"Coach" Philip Gene Flynn, 83, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023, in Starkville. He was born January 3, 1940, in Brewer/Lee County to the late "E.B." Billy Flynn and Gladys Coggin Flynn. He was a graduate of Shannon High School, then received his Bachelor's and Master's degree from Mississippi State University. He taught, coached and served as a guidance counselor within the state of Mississippi and was a lifelong Methodist and a current member of First United Methodist Church in Starkville. Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 9, 2023, at First United Methodist Church in Okolona with Rev. Russell Fletcher officiating. Burial will be...

Pontotoc-Bro. Albert Lee Gaspard, 87, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. He was born June 2, 1935, in Gueydan, Louisiana to the late Azile Gaspard and Eve Richard Gaspard. Bro. Al pastored for 65 years in Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. Private Graveside services will be at 6:00 p.m., Monday, June 5, 2023, at Chickasaw Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Houston with his son, Johnny Wade Gaspard and son-in-law, Jay Johnston officiating. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Memorial Funeral Home of Houston is honored to be in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Lottie Jean Coleman Gaspard of Pontotoc; a son, Johnny...

Houston-Earlene Garrett Alford, 79, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, at Baptist Nursing Home in Calhoun City. She was born August 29, 1943, in Vardaman to the late Cliff Garrett and Susie Goodwin Garrett. Earlene was a member of the Church of Christ, a devoted nurse, having worked at North Mississippi Women's Well Baby Nursery for over 28 years, as well as sitting with the sick within the community. Graveside services will be at 12:00 noon, Monday, May 29, 2023, at Ellzey Cemetery in Vardaman with Bro. Billy Free officiating. Memorial Funeral Home of Houston is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by a son-in-law; David Walls of Houston; a daughter-in-law, Sheri Alford of Houston;...

Houston-Jessie Mae Sanders Lancaster, 101, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023, at FernBrooke Personal Care Home in Houston. She was born October 12, 1921, in Chickasaw County to the late John Robert Sanders and Pearl Elnora Clark Sanders. Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Houston. Burial will be in Chickasaw Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorial Funeral Home of Houston is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by a daughter; Dorothy Lancaster Scheuer of Tupelo; two sons, John William Lancaster (Kaye Allen) of Houston, Dewey Grant Lancaster (Eve) of Houston; six grandchildren, Christy Scheuer (Andy) of Tupelo, Allen Lancaster (Crisi)...

Houston-Faye Nell Clemons Brassfield, 88, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, at her daughter's home in Houston. She was born November 1, 1934, in Calhoun County to the late Jacob Ray Clemons and Ruby Roalma Wright Blansett. She was a member of Houston First Pentecostal Church. Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 22, 2023, at Houston First Pentecostal Church with Rev. Max Brassfield, Bro. Paul Brassfield, Bro. Charles Flake and Bro. Kenneth Wilson officiating. Burial will be at Welsey Chapel Cemetery in Houston. Memorial Funeral Home of Houston is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by six daughters; Rose Cole (Ronnie) of Houston, Barbara Atkins of Houston, Reba Soden...

"In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." - Matthew 5:16 Dr. Victor Horn, a beloved and devoted member of the Houston community, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at 67 years young. Born in Houston, MS, on March 12, 1956, to Albert and FaHoma Horn, he was the second oldest of four children and an adventurer from the beginning, a trait passed down by his father. As a young boy, Victor was an avid outdoorsman, dirt bike racer, and world traveler flying to Fujinomiya, Japan with his Boy Scout Troop to celebrate the 13th World Jamboree when he was only fifteen years old. He was fun-loving, innately curious,...

Woodland-James Lee Ellison, 88, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Floy Dyer Manor in Houston. He was born June 8, 1934 in Chickasaw County to the late John Whit Ellison and Carrie Lewis Ellison. He was a retired truck driver for International Paper and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Woodland with Bro. Jim Varnon officiating. Burial to follow in church cemetery. Memorial Funeral Home of Houston is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his two sons; Danny Ellison (Cindy) of Woodland, Jimmy Ellison (Anita) of Woodland; six grandchildren, John Ellison (Crystel), Scott Ellison...

Houston-Mary Grace Thompson Wofford, 84, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Baptist Memorial HealthCare-Calhoun in Calhoun City. She was born July 25, 1938 in Chickasaw County to the late Georgie Washington Thompson and Helen Dora Hill Thompson. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Houston. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Houston Cemetery with Bro. Gregg Simmons officiating. Memorial Funeral Home of Houston is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Wofford is survived by her husband, William Robin Wofford, Sr. of Houston; a son, William Robin Wofford, II (Tracey) of Atlanta, GA; a daughter, Sally Katherine Dasto (Brian) of Branson, MO; four...

Sherman-Charlotte Ann Domanski Alexander, 52, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born March 20, 1970 in New Britain, Connecticut to the late Richard Domanski and Charlene Petillo Domanski. She was an avid cat lover, enjoyed crafts and scrapbooking and traveling. She was an employee of Kroger since 1987 in Human Resources until the time of her death. Charlotte was a Christian and loved the Lord. Services will be Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 12 noon at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Houston with the Rev. Bert Harper officiating. Burial will be in Houston Cemetery. Memorial Funeral Home of Houston is in charge of arrangements. She is...

New Albany-Annie Lucille Turman Glasson, 98, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023. She was born January 15, 1925 in Webster County to the late Julion Lorane Turman and Leona Holland Turman. She was a member of Mantee Baptist Church until 2008, she then moved to New Albany and was an active member of First Baptist Church of New Albany. She loved gardening, quilting and sewing. Services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Houston with Bro. Scott Griffin officiating. Burial will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Memorial Funeral Home of Houston is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by a son, Lonnie Ray Glasson (Sarah) of New Albany; two...

Houston-Hester Conrad "Rad" Clark, Jr., 88, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 at Floy Dyer Manor Nursing Home in Houston. He was born March 5, 1934 in Houston, MS to the late Hester Clark and Myrtle Idelle Lowery Clark. He was a retired Security Guard at Union Camp in Houston and a Butcher. He was a member of Pearson Chapel Church of the Nazarene where he was a Sunday School teacher, Board member and Song leader. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 20, 2023 at Pearson Chapel Church of the Nazarene in Houston with Bro. Scott Samuel and Bro. Cody Childress officiating. Burial will be in Wesley Chapel Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the...

Pheba-Mary Elizabeth Lancaster, 64, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Starkville Manor. She was born October 29, 1958 in Houston, MS to the late Sammie Harold Lancaster and Nancy Elizabeth Pepper Lancaster. She was a member of Cairo Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2023 at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Houston with Bro. Glenn Miller officiating. Burial will be at Cairo Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery in Cedar Bluff. Memorial Funeral Home of Houston is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by her brother, John Allie Lancaster (Kathy) of Pheba; a niece, Lana Lancaster Pugh ( J.J.) of Macon; a great niece, Allie Jackson Pugh of...

Effie Mae Brand Smith, 85, died on January 12, 2023 at the North Mississippi Medical Center Inpatient Hospice. Mrs. Smith was born May 29, 1937 in Chickasaw County to Minnie Lee Finn Brand and William A. Brand. She worked for many years at Gulf States Ceramic Tile until its closing. She was a longtime member of Fellowship Baptist Church, where she taught the Adult Sunday School Class. She enjoyed reading, fishing and gardening. Services will be held at Fellowship Baptist Church on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at 3:00, with Bro. Bobby Brock officiating. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery. Memorial Funeral Home of Houston is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Sunday, January 15, at...

Houston-David C. Horn, 81, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022. He was born September 17, 1941 in Chickasaw County to the late Rumblus Clarence "Ted" Horn and Ruby Lee Edwards Horn. He was retired from the State of MS-Department of Rehabilitation Services. Mr. David, loving known as; "Pop", "Popsie", "Pop-Pop", "Dr. Dave"or "Mr. H" to many, loved his family, MSU Bulldogs, being on the river and was an Historian and Confederate Compatriot. Services will be Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Houston with Bro. George Knox officiating. Burial will be at Elzey Cemetery in Vardaman. Memorial Funeral Home of Houston is in charge of arrangements. He is...

Perry "Buddy" Lee Benson, Jr. 79, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022 at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo. He was born in Oktibbeha County on March 1, 1943 to the late Perry Lee Benson, Sr. and Maggie Ollie Scoggins Benson. He was a Veteran of the US Navy and a member of Arbor Grove Baptist Church. He was a charter bus driver and mechanic for Starkville Buses in Starkville. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Arbor Grove Baptist Church with Bro. Taylor Chisolm and Bro. Jason Brassfield officiating. The body will lie in state one hour prior to service at the church, Wednesday. Burial will be at Chickasaw Memorial Gardens in Houston. Memorial Funeral Home of Houston is...

Woodland-Agnes Stennis Harrington Fortner, 94, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in Columbus at Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born August 4, 1928 in Chickasaw County to the late John Box Harrington and Edith Clytee Martin Harrington. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Services will be at 12 noon Friday, December 9, 2022 at Bethel Baptist Church in Woodland with Bro. Sammy McMillen officiating. Burial at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial Funeral Home of Houston is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by her daughter, Jennie Aycock (Bill) of Prairie; three nieces, Donnett Darnell of Okolona, Janice Blissard (Kenny) of Houston and Joyce Dickerson (Jim) of...