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Houston- Jimmie Faye Ray Knox, age 85, died July 15, 2023, after an extended illness, having recently been surrounded by her dearest loved ones. Jimmie Faye peacefully passed from this Earth after living a life dedicated to her Lord and Savior and having inspired countless people to share that same love and passion. She was a long-time board member and Bible class teacher for over 50 years at Pearson Chapel Church of the Nazarene in Houston, MS, and later attended West Main Church of Christ, moving from Houston to Tupelo after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia. She was born on December 23, 1937, in Kennett, Missouri, to the late Andrew Jackson Ray and Clara Bell Weaver Ray. After...

Hubert Ray Holder, 93, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Calhoun City Nursing Home. He was born on August 21, 1929 to Everette Maxwell Holder and Rosie Collums Holder. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 16, 2023 at 1:00 at Southern Funeral Home in Houston with Brother Donald Austin officiating. Burial will follow in Poplar Springs Cemetery in Vardaman. Visitation will be Friday, June 16 from 11:00 until 1:00 at the funeral home. Serving as pallbearers are Dean Scott, Shaun Parker, Kevin Knox, Ethan Parker, Nathan Hood and Derek Doss. Hubert Holder was born in his parents home near Houlka, the sixth child of nine...

HOULKA -- Charles Wayne Watson , 68, passed away Saturday, Apr 08, 2023, in Houlka. at his home Services will be at Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 2:00 at Southern Funeral Home in Houston Visitation will be at Tuesday, April 11 from 12:00 until 2:00 Southern Funeral Home.

Patricia Ann Moon Westberry, 74, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at North MS Medical Center in West Point. She was born on June 27, 1948 in Dempolis, Alabama to Sam Thomas Moon and Effie Lorene Conwill Moon. She attended Faith Bible Church in Houston. Ann attended Nettelton High School. She worked as a seamstress and nurse's aide. She was married to the love of her life, Kevin Dale Westberry for thirty-five years until his death in 2021. She loved traveling and was always ready to "go". She also enjoyed shopping, especially going to yard sales. She spent time gardening and fishing and would decorate for every holiday. She enjoyed her time at the casino playing the penny slot...

Roy Keith "Pompey" Davis, 65, died unexpectedly at his home Friday, November 4, 2022. He was born December 30, 1956, at Houston Hospital, to Roy P. "Pompey" and Barita Davis. He was known as Roy to his military friends, Keith to his mama, wife and family, and Pompey to his local buddies. He was a 100% disabled veteran having retired as a TSGT from the US Air Force in 1994. Keith married the love of his life, Renee Langley Davis, on January 30, 1981, and 14 years later their son Will Davis completed their family. Keith was a Christian, a loving husband and father, and a true patriot. He was also a true and devoted friend. He kept contact with friends from elementary and high school...

Sandra Faye Anderson, 78, passed away at her home on Monday, August 8, 2022. She was born on June 10, 1944 in Greenwood, MS to Mildred Knox Brooks. Sandra worked in the medical field for several places and retired from Chickasaw County Health Department. She was a member of Fellowship Nazarene Church in Houston. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 1:00 at Southern Funeral Chapel in Houston. Brother Cody Childress and Brother Roy Brooks will officiate. Burial will follow in Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery in Woodland. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 10 from 5:00 until 7:00 at Southern Funeral Chapel. She is survived by her husband of 59 years,...

James Bryan McCulloch, 51, passed away at his home in Bruce on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. He was born on August 21, 1970 in Water Valley to Janice McCulloch. James enjoyed his job as a fork lift driver at Haworth Seating Plant. He deeply loved his family and enjoyed fishing. He leaves behind his wife of 27 years, Mary Springer McCulloch; his son, Patrick McCulloch (Dixie) of Bruce; his father, Gilbert Taylor (Bonnie) of Houston: his brothers, Tim McCulloch (Elaine) of Mantee and John Taylor (Wendy) of Houston; and his grandchildren, Chloe and Jace McCulloch. He was preceded in death by his mother, Janice Chambless Taylor; his grandparents, John Edward Taylor, Willie Pearl Taylor, Lemuel...

Kenneth Edward Gore, 79, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born on February 27, 1942 in Houston to Thomas E. Gore and Mattie Mae Williams Gore. He was a member of New Wine Fellowship Church in Houston. He served his country in the United States Air Force. He worked as a truck driver, retiring from International Paper in 2004. Kenneth worked with the Boy Scouts Troup 19 for 15 years. He was very involved with Thorn Volunteer Fire Department and Thorn Water Association. He was also involved with Woodman Life, assisting with their activities. He enjoyed traveling with family and friends. He loved life, his family and his church to the...

Rosie Faye Jackson, 87, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born on January 31, 1935 in Woodland to Chester McGee and Ethel Clemons McGee. She was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Mantee. She really enjoyed fishing and crocheting. She rarely missed her bingo game at VFW in Eupora. She was the backbone of her large family and was devoted to each and everyone. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 11, 2022 at 3:00 at Southern Funeral Chapel in Houston with Sister Adrauana Helton officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, February 10 from 5:00 until 7:00 at Southern Funeral...

Lorene Griggs Burgess, 82, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Calhoun City. She was born in Houston on August 28, 1939 to Alvie Griggs, Sr. and Flora Hulsey Griggs. She retired from Action Industries in Verona and Belden where she worked in customer service. She was a member of Thorn Church of God. Her family and faith was everything to her. She lived for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She truly exemplified the Proverbs 31 woman. She is survived by her husband of 37 years Odell Burgess of Houston; her daughter, Pam Stewart of Houston; her son, Roger Sappington (Susan) of Saltillo; her sisters, Virginia Ayrs of South Carolina,...

Zelda Mae Dye Walls, 94, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at her home in Houlka. She was born in Calhoun County on July 15, 1927 to Roscoe and Alma Brannon Dye. She was a member of Houlka Methodist Church. She worked with the senior citizens program helping maintain Davis Lake. She enjoyed walking and deeply loved her grandchildren. Funeral services will be Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 2:00 at Southern Funeral Chapel in Houston with Brother Tim Brown officiating. Burial will follow in New Liberty Cemetery in Vardaman. Visitation will begin at 12:30 until service time 2:00 on Sunday, January 23 at Southern Funeral Chapel. She is survived by daughters Mary Barnett (Joe) of...

Eva Erin Jennings Porter, 75, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson. She was born on March 30, 1946 in Chickasaw County to Vernon Jennings and Eva Lamb Jennings. She owned and operated Erin's Beauty Shop in Houston for 49 years. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was also a talented artist and enjoyed painting. She was a member of New Parkersburg Baptist Church in Houston. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 1:00 at Southern Funeral Chapel in Houston with Brother Fred Hartley officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11:00 until service time at 1:00 at...

Delorese Trammell Spencer, 94, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. She was born on September 3, 1927 in Chickasaw County to Ira and Era Canipe Trammell. She attended Vardaman First Baptist Church. She worked most all of her life and worked at Gulf States Ceramic Tile until it closed. She was considered by all who knew her as a sweet, precious lady that never spoke an unkind word about anyone. She is survived by her daughters, Glenda Chrestman (Jessie) and Ann Spencer both of Vardaman; her grandsons, James Chrestman (Sonja) of Grenada County and Wayne Chrestman of Colorado; her great-grandsons, Jordan and Jay Chrestman of Grenada County, Gavin...

Barbara Ann Harrison, 75, passed away Monday, January 3 , 2022, at Baptist Golden Triangle, in Columbus. She was born August 7, 1946, in Okolona to Johnnie Mack Hood and Marjorie Lucille Cooper Hood. Barbara worked 18 years as a loan officer with Travelers Insurance in Louisiana. After that she worked in health care as a certified nursing assistant. Barbara loved being outdoors and enjoyed working in yard and gardening. She leaves behind her children, Dana Marie Long of Amory, and Steven Duke (Amy) of New Albany; her sister, Virginia Marjorie Hallock of Newton, IL; her brothers, Herbert Dale Hood, Sr. (Eva) of Wheeler, IL and Billy Ray Hood (Kathy) of Houlka; her grandchildren Kayla,...

Barbara Ann Kellum Melton, 75, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at North MS Gilmore Hospital in Amory. She was born in Chickasaw County on February 6, 1946 to Jesse Howard Kellum and Doris Wooldridge Kellum. Barbara was a member of Southside Church of Christ in Houston She loved gardening and could make anything grow. She was a very loving mother and grandmother not only to her family but also many "adopted" family members. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 1:00 at Southern Funeral Chapel in Houston with Brother Stan Wenck officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 4 from 5:00 until 7:00 at...

Ruth Agnes Hicks Smith, 77, passed away on Wednesday, December 29,2021 at Floy Dyer Nursing Home in Houston. She was born on May 14, 1944 in Houston to Walter Steward "Buddy" and Doris Harrington Hicks. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. A graveside service will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022 at 2:00 at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery with Brother Sammy McMillian officiating. She is survived by her children, Kathy Smith (Kim Trippett) of Memphis and Connie Sappington of Houston; her granddaughter, Macie Tait (Rusty) of Houston: her adopted son, Eddie Harrell of Houston; and her sister/cousin Donnett Darnell of Okolona. She was preceded in death by her parents, Buddy and...

David Edward Mitchell, 78, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville. He was born on February 20, 1943 in Calhoun County to Lonzo and Annie Ramage Mitchell. He served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Air Force. David worked in management at Futorian Manufacturing in Okolona for close to 30 years until it closed. He then became a familiar face around Houston as an employee of Walmart in Houston until his retirement. He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 31, 2021 at 1:00 at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in the Anchor community. Brother William Spencer will...

Sara Elizabeth Chase, 80, died Wednesday, November 3, 2021, surrounded by family at Sanctuary Hospice, following a brief illness. She was born in Thorn, June 3, 1941, to the late George Vaughn "Bud" and Lois Langley. She was a graduate of Houston High School and Freed Hardeman College. She retired as General Accountant with International Paper of Houston. She was an avid supporter of Houston High School Band during the many years her husband was the band director. She remained a faithful member of the Houston ladies bridge club where she rarely missed a game. She was a member of North Jackson St. Church of Christ while in Houston; and spent her final years in Ecru living near her daughter...

Christopher Ray Huffman, 42, beloved son of David E. "Bo" Huffman and Tommie J. "T.J." Huffman was called home to the Lord Saturday, October 30, 2021. He passed away at the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Hospice in New Hanover, NC from acute congestive heart failure. He had battled heart disease for a number of years. He was born in Meridian, MS on December 3, 1978. He was a graduate of Swansboro High School in Swansboro, N.C. and attended Meridian Community College in Meridian, MS. Christopher's career was a commercial electrician and he enjoyed woodworking, making arts and crafts, and fishing. Christopher is survived by his son, Jacob; his father, David "Bo" Huffman; his mother, Tommie...

With great sadness, the family announces the passing of Peggy Jean Cole. She gained her wings on Thursday, October 28, 2021. She was born on January 22, 1945 in Chickasaw County to Robert Cleve Wheeler and Maydie Harbin Wheeler. She was a member of Word of Life in Tupelo. Her children are left to cherish her memory. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at 3:00 at Southern Funeral Chapel in Houston with Brother Tommy Galloway and Brother Terry Wheeler officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 until 3:00 on Sunday, October 31 at Southern Funeral Chapel. She is survived by her children, Phyllis Walls (Tommy) of Pontotoc, Shelia Criddle (Freddie) of...

Larry Elmer Malone, 79, passed away suddenly at his home in the Sparta community on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. He was born on November 6, 1941 in Chickasaw County to Elmer E. Malone and Pearl Mae Martin Malone. He was a member of Amity Baptist Church in Sparta. Mr. Malone was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a member of both the VFW and American Legion. He served during the Cuban Crisis and Vietnam. He served with the Commander Middle East Force unit, stationed on Bahrain Island in the Persian Gulf. After the military, he worked as a machinist for medical companies in Tennessee. He then returned to Mississippi where he continued to work as a machinist and also a truck...