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Betty Vess Mauldin, 76, of Florence, Alabama, died July 29, 2022. She dedicated her life to helping others. She was an avid supporter and volunteer for Safeplace Inc., as well as other local organizations. When she wasn't volunteering, she enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandkids. Betty is survived by her daughters, Tonya Beyersdorf (Tim Wesson), Rhonda Guenther (Jim), and Teresia Moore (Gene); her grandchildren, Chris Clark, Darrel Clark, Kristen Johnson (Mitch), Tyler Guenther (Jane), and Caleb Beyersdorf (Erika); several beloved great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Francis Inez Vess; and her ex-husband and friend, Ray Mauldin. Cutshall Funeral...

Mary Waddle, 81, of Cherokee, AL, died on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at her residence. She enjoyed cooking, cleaning house, gardening, and helping others. She was a member of the Cherokee EMT Rescue Squad. She was of the Christian faith and known for her unmeasured kindness. She is survived by her daughters, Becky Franks and Selina Hermess (Byron); her son, Robbie Robinson (Sissy); her brother, Gary Faulkner (Kathy); her grandchildren, Daniel Franks, Greg Franks, Michelle Robinson, Eddie Robinson, and Riley Locke; and her great-grandchildren, Mika Robinson and Connor Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Coke and Ouida Vestell Odom Faulkner; her brother, John Wayne Faulkner;...

Ritchie Dale Scott, 63, died Saturday, July 16, 2022. Ritchie loved his Waterloo community and being on the river. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family and would help anyone he could. He also enjoyed camping, boating, and riding his four-wheeler. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Vickie Scott; two daughters, Lindsey Mayes (John) and Candace Hinton (James); two brothers, Billy Joe Scott (Viney) and Stephen Britnell (Rachel); three grandchildren, Hunter Waller, Wyatt Hinton and Kaitlyn Mayes; and his dog, Henry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Joe Scott and Margaret Vernell Holiday Scott; and a brother, Michael Scott. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is...

After a joyful 94 years of life, and a battle with lymphoma, Sara Killen Geise Turner passed peacefully at home on May 25th, 2022 surrounded by her family. In life, she never let challenges get her down, but marched through them, and did so with ultimate grace, expressing the epitome of an elegant Southern lady. She will always be remembered for her steadfast kindness and loving heart. Sara was born in Florence, Alabama, on June 12, 1927. She was the youngest child of Oma Kennedy Killen and Will Rutledge Killen, following her siblings Julia and William. In 1946, she graduated from Coffee High School in Florence, where she was elected "Queen of Coffee" by her senior class. As a majorette in...

Mrs. Wynelle Simpson Bolton passed away May 22, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. at her home in Hampton, GA. She was born September 6, 1938 in Colbert County, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her parents, John M. Simpson and Imogene Ferguson Simpson, and a brother, Alton Gary Simpson. Mrs. Bolton is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Simpson Pennington (Thomas) and Mrs. Peggy Napier; one brother, John Randal Simpson (Doris); her loving husband of 65 years, Billy W. Bolton; sons, Richard S. Bolton (Roxie), W. Terrell Bolton (Tammy), Timothy A. Bolton (Alicia), and Paul R. Bolton (Jeanne); granddaughters, Erin Cagle (Adam), Chelsea Blalock (Chris), and Mary Bolton; grandsons, Seth Bolton (Megan),...

Barbara J. Mixon, 95, entered the gates of heaven to meet her savior on Thursday, April 14, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Mixon; and parents, Eugene and Alta Jackson. She is survived by her children, James "Mickey" (Patricia) Mixon, Dr. W. R. "Bob" (Judy) Mixon and Patti (Luke) Lee; grandchildren, Courtney (Alex) Knecht, Lauren (David) Dubay, Will (Nathalie) Mixon, Evan (Sara) Mixon, Sarah (Austin) Moore, Michael Mixon, Jonathan Mixon, Benjamin Mixon, Andrew Mixon, and Aaron Mixon. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren. Barbara was born in 1927 in Florence, AL and graduated from Russellville High School. After graduating from secretarial school, she...

Jacob Frank Helderman, 82, retired newspaper publisher, formerly of Gadsden and Florence, Alabama, died peacefully at his home in Atlanta on March 31, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Frank was a businessman, patron of the arts, community leader, husband, and father, but his greatest pleasure was as Poppa, grandfather to his three grandchildren. He was born to Jacob Frank and Ruth Hottel Helderman, Sr. in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on May 22, 1939. He followed his father into the newspaper business, beginning his career at age eight delivering papers on his bicycle in Spartanburg. The family moved to Gadsden, Alabama, in 1952, where Frank entered the seventh grade. His first...

Timothy ("Tim") Alan Davis, 64, passed away on February 15, 2022, in Florence, Alabama. He was born in Adrian, Michigan, on March 15, 1957, to Kenneth R. Davis and the late Virginia Palmer Davis, both originally from Hamilton, Alabama, and lived in Virginia, Louisiana, and Texas during his childhood. He moved to Fulton, Mississippi, in 1972, where he attended high school. He ran cross-country track and was involved in the youth program at Bethel Baptist Church in Dorsey, where his father served as pastor. He graduated from Itawamba Agricultural High School in 1975. Tim is survived by his son, Michael Davis, of Fulton, Mississippi, daughter-in-law Candace Davis, and the loves of his...

Donna Allen Holzer, 83, of Maryville, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord February 3, 2022 at Foothills Transitional Care and Rehabilitation. She was born December 30, 1938 in Maryville, Tennessee to the late Herman Randolph and Bessie Sloan Allen. Donna attended Mars Hill University and the University of Tennessee, and graduated with a degree in music. She was a passionate piano and music teacher for over 40 years. Donna married Clifford Roy Holzer on April 15, 1960. Together they owned and operated World Bazaar locations in Florence, Alabama and Knoxville, Tennessee. She enjoyed traveling with friends and family, picnicking in the Smoky Mountains, painting, and spending time with her...

Dr. Barbra Mitchell Goodnite, age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 12, 2021. Barbra is survived by her daughter Gay Gelson (Ed Gelson, Marietta, Georgia), her son Mitch Goodnite (Glenda Goodnite, Senatobia, Mississippi), her sister Lynda Trotter (Don Trotter, Starkville, Mississippi) and many cousins, nephews and nieces. She is preceded in death by her father Eugene F. Mitchell, her mother Evelyn Triplett Mitchell, her sister Evelyn Ann Schuck (Terry Schuck, Telephone, Texas) and special friend Robert Witt (Florence, Alabama). Barbra was born in Greenville, Mississippi and grew up in Starkville, Mississippi. At a young age, Barbra's family found that she really...

Brent Reynolds Overton, a retired Major in the U.S. Army passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday October 12, 2021, at his home in Huntsville, Alabama. Brent was born in Jackson, Mississippi on January 31, 1961. Brent most recently served as a Targets Analyst at the Missile Defense Agency at Millennium Engineering and Integration located in Huntsville. He graduated from Western Kentucky with a degree in Public Relations and Journalism. He also studied Air Carrier Operations at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. He devoted his career over the last 35 years working with army personnel with a focus on readiness, operations and emergency preparedness related activities with governmental...

Virginia Nell "Ginny" Millican, 65, passed away peacefully at her home in Tupelo, MS, on October 11, 2021.Born on August 25, 1956 in Scottsboro, AL to the late Pete Millican and Mary Wilson Wood Millican, she grew up in Muscle Shoals and graduated from Muscle Shoals High School where she enjoyed friends, art and music.She was a member of Muscle Shoals First United Methodist Church.She attended the University of North Alabama and Auburn University.Later, she graduated from the University of Alabama. Ginny lived in California for 35 years where she had a successful marriage and family counseling practice and mentored many interns in other counseling clinics in Sherman Oaks, CA.After early...

Bobby Ferrell Belue, follower of Christ, beloved husband of Betty Baker Belue, and father of Christa Belue Byrd (Steve) and Kathy Belue Hammond (Alan) stepped into heaven Thursday, August 12, 2021. Also left behind to wonder how we will ever laugh as hard or as much without Pop's witty humor are his grandchildren, Christopher Herndon (Alyssa), Emory Herndon, Rebekah Milligan, William, John, and Christian Hammond, great-granddaughter Channing Olive, his brother, Larry Belue (Nancy) and family, his extended family, and friends who were like family. Bobby was born February 27, 1939, in Margerum, Alabama, to Robert Clayton and Agnes Ferrell Belue. His family and community there grounded him and...

Michael Dean Hayes, 68, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Iuka, Mississippi. Mike graduated from Cherokee Vocational High School and was a diesel mechanic for 50 years. He loved working on his race cars and going to the drag strip. He also loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Lana Hayes; five daughters, Ellen Woodruff (Richard), Crystal Atkins (Jimmy), Brandy Voyles (Ricky), Heather Thacker (Josh), and Lee Ann Johnson; three brothers, Jeff Hayes (Gina), Bill Hayes (Melanie), and Ronnie Hayes (Genell); one sister, Jill Worsham; and 12 grandchildren, Nora Woodruff, Rylee Rogers, Bentley Thacker, Hadley Thacker, Kayden Brown,...

On July 4th, Duncan Simpson Gray, Jr. died just as he lived his life ? forthright, laughing, and loved. Born on August 24, 1932, in Florence, Alabama, Duncan was the sixth child and first son of Grace Virginia and Duncan Simpson Gray. He was educated at Coffee High School, Florence State College, and Vanderbilt University, where he was recruited by The Coca-Cola Company's Technical Division. His career with Coke lasted 37 years. Duncan served his country in the U.S. Army Medical Corps and was stationed in Nuremberg, Germany, where played the French horn in the Army Corps band. Married for 52 years to Julia Jackson Gray (Judy), Duncan was a devoted father to Julia Duncan Gray Smith...

Dateline: Abbeville, SC Name for heading: Herschel Brewer Herschel Robert "Bob" Brewer, 79, husband of Cletta Whitley Brewer passed away Monday June 28, 2021 at Self Regional Healthcare. Survivors include: His beloved wife of 57 years Cletta Whitley Brewer of the home; a son Brian Herschel Brewer (Nita) of Greenwood, SC; a daughter Cynthia Brewer Evans (Scott) of Greenwood, SC; a sister Mildred Kizzire of Mt. Olvie, Alabama; a brother Nathan Brewer of Florence, Alabama; four grandchildren Sawyer Evans, Samantha Fischer (Jake) Matthew Brewer and Grace Brewer; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday July 2, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chandler Chapel at...

Douglas Drayton Robbins, age 78, of Douglasville passed away June 12, 2021. He was born in Sheffield, Alabama on April 5, 1943 to the late Stancil Robbins and the late Asalee Kidd Robbins. Doug attended Colbert County High School and the University of North Alabama. He served in the Old Guard in the Army and was awarded Distinguished Member of the Regiment by the Old Guard Association. He was a member of the American Legion Post 145, Sons of the American Legion, Riders of the American Legion, and the American Legion Honor Guard. Doug will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 54 years, Peggy and his children, Paula Romans (Tom), Wendy White (John), Steven Robbins (Rene). Papa will also be...

Harold Arnold Smith Sr., 90, of Marietta Georgia passed away May 16, 2021. A private service with Matt Amos officiating will be held at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Ga. He was a member of the Woodstock Church of Christ, Woodstock, Ga. Harold was preceded in death by his parents Amos Benson Smith and Annie Lou Smith of Rome, Ga.; and his sister Joyce Ann Brand of Rome, Ga. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Rachel McFall Smith; son Harold Arnold Smith Jr. of Marietta Ga.; Daughter Susan Hope Cook (Jesse Larkin) of Canton Ga.; Grandsons Hollon, Raines, Aden and Andred Cook of Canton, Ga.; Step Grandsons Ryan Cook (Kalyn) and Tyler Cook of Rossville, Ga.; Step Great...

Funeral services for David Clinton McMeans, 71, will be held Wednesday May 12 at 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Funeral Home in Corinth, MS. Visitation will be Tuesday May 11 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home. A committal service with military honors will take place at 2:00 p.m. at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery in Collierville. Online condolences can be left at www.MemorialCorinth.com. Arrangements are under the care of Memorial Funeral Home.

Barry Lemoise Tanner, 63, of Iuka, MS passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at his residence. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being on the boat on Bear Creek. Barry was also a member of the Eastport and Iuka Volunteer Fire Departments. He was a member of Riverton Methodist Church. He is survived by his sister, Debbie Hellums (Mike); his niece, Emilee Scheeff (Marcel); his great nephew, William T. Scheeff; and a special friend, Paulette Wallace. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Cortense Worsham; his wife, Martha Dale LeFan Tanner; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Worsham and Mr. and Mrs. James E. Tanner. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with the...

Bro. Robert Calvin Scott, Sr., 97, of the Asphalt Rock Community near Cherokee, Alabama, died Friday, March 19, 2021, at Helen Keller Hospital. Bro. Scott was a lifelong minister who spent 76 years as pastor for churches in Alabama and Mississippi. He was a member of Asphalt Rock Baptist Church and was a member of the Vertagreen Lodge #919 F&AM in Cherokee, AL. He was a fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide, and enjoyed gardening, hunting, and fishing. He is survived by two sons, David Scott (Anita) of Tuscumbia, AL, and Greg Scott (Helen) of Corinth, MS; a daughter-in-law, Sue Scott of Iuka, MS; one sister, Bernice Clark (Tom) of Grenada, MS; seven grandchildren, Scotty Scott, Justin Scott...