OBITUARIES

Charles Raymond Ray

Charles Raymond Ray

Oct 10, 2026

It is with our heartfelt, most-deepest sympathy that we announce the passing of Charles Raymond Ray, 73, on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Pontotoc, MS.  Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Belle Memorial Funeral Home.  For further updates, please go to www.bellememorialfuneralhomes.com 

William G. Shaw

William G. Shaw

Oct 9, 2026

It is with our heartfelt, most-deepest sympathy that we announce the passing of William G. Shaw, 22, 0n Friday, October 9, 2026, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS.  Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Belle Memorial Funeral Home.  For further updates, please go to www.bellememorialfuneralhomes.com 

Javon Davidson

Javon Davidson

Oct 9, 2026

It is with our heartfelt, most-deepest sympathy that we announce the passing of Jarvon Davidson, 22, on Friday, October 9, 2026 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS.  Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Belle Memorial Funeral Home.  For further updates, please go to www.bellememorialfuneralhomes.com 

Madisyn Rose Moore

Madisyn Rose Moore

Oct 8, 2026

It is with our heartfelt, most-deepest sympathy that we announce the passing of Baby Madisyn Rose Moore,0, on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the North MS Medical Center/Gilmore Women Hospital in Amory, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Belle Memorial Funeral Home.  For further updates, please go to www.bellememorialfuneralhomes.com 

Glynn B. Wofford

Glynn B. Wofford

Oct 8, 2026

Glynn B. Wofford , 59, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Trend & Health and Rehab in Houston, Mississippi. He was born on December 14, 1966, in Houston, Chickasaw County, Mississippi.

He will be remembered with love by those who knew him and by the family who held a special place in his life. He is survived by his mother,...

Evone Petty Gates

Evone Petty Gates

Oct 5, 2026

It is with our heartfelt, most-deepest sympathy that we announce the passing of Evone Petty - Gates, 90, on Monday, October 5, 2026, at the Focus Center Nursing Home in Sherman, Texas.  Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Belle Memorial Funeral Home.  For further updates, please go to www.bellememorialfuneralhomes.com 

Doris Fae Gardner

Doris Fae Gardner

Oct 4, 2026

Doris Fae Gardner, 92, a native of Algoma in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Yalobusha County Nursing Home in Water Valley, Mississippi. She was born on January 11, 1934, in Algoma.

Doris will be remembered with love and respect by those who knew her and shared in her life’s journey. Her passing marks the close...

Walter Lee Armstrong

Walter Lee Armstrong

Oct 1, 2026

Walter Lee Armstrong, 78, lovingly known as “Frog,” passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026, in Pittsboro, Mississippi. He was born on March 18, 1948, in Bruce, Mississippi, and will be remembered with respect and affection by those who knew him.

Mr. Armstrong worked as a machine operator at Grenada Steel. His years of work reflected a life of steady effort...

Clifton Reive Whitley, Jr.

Clifton Reive Whitley, Jr.

Oct 1, 2026

Clifton Reive Whitley, Jr., 93, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. He was born on April 13, 1933, in Monroe County, Mississippi, a place that remained part of the story of his life.

Mr. Whitley was preceded in death by his father, Clifton Reive Whitley, Sr., and his mother, Rebecca Whitfield.

He is survived...

Anthony Sims

Anthony Sims

Sep 30, 2026

Anthony Sims, 65, of Aberdeen, Mississippi, passed away on September 30, 2026, at Diversicare in Amory, Mississippi. He was born on April 9, 1961, in Aberdeen, Monroe County, Mississippi.

Anthony will be remembered with love by those closest to him. He is survived by his son, Victor Harrison; his mother, Virginia Watkins; his brothers, Charles Blanchard and Manual Watkins; and his sisters,...

George Thomas Washington, Jr.

George Thomas Washington, Jr.

Sep 29, 2026

It is with our heartfelt, most-deepest sympathy that we announce the passing of George Thomas Washington, Jr., 85, on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo, MS.  Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Belle Memorial Funeral Home.  For further updates, please go to www.bellememorialfuneralhomes.com 

Brenda Ann Whitfield

Brenda Ann Whitfield

Sep 24, 2026

Brenda Ann Whitfield, 63, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital ~GT in Columbus, Mississippi. She was born on October 26, 1962, to the late Rev. Milas Whitfield and Mrs. Ella Jay Slater-Whitfield in Hamilton, Mississippi.

Brenda lived a life marked by service, commitment, and care for others. She was a United States Air Force veteran, and she...

Aiden Brett Taylor

Aiden Brett Taylor

Sep 20, 2026

It is with our heartfelt, most-deepest sympathy that we announce the passing of Aiden Brett Taylor, 20, on Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Columbus, MS.  Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Belle Memorial Funeral Home.  For further updates, please go to www.bellememorialfuneralhomes.com 

Barbara L. Robbins

Barbara L. Robbins

Sep 20, 2026

It is with our heartfelt, most-deepest sympathy that we announce the passing of  Barbara L. Robbins,  79, on Saturday, September 20, 2026, at Vineyard Court Nursing Center in Columbus, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Belle Memorial Funeral Home.  For further updates, please go to www.bellememorialfuneralhomes.com 

Joshua Lewis Turner

Joshua Lewis Turner

Sep 19, 2026

Joshua Lewis Turner, 44, born on July 14, 1982, in Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026. He will be remembered with love and sorrow by those who knew him and by all whose lives were touched by his presence.

Joshua was preceded in death by his father, George Turner, and his mother, Dorothy Conner. Their memory...

Frances Ann Andrews

Frances Ann Andrews

Sep 19, 2026

Frances Ann Andrews, 52, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Born on July 3, 1974, in Pontotoc, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, Frances Ann Andrews will be remembered with love by all who knew her. Her life was centered on the people she held dear, and her memory will remain a lasting presence in the...

Lois Jean Dorrough

Lois Jean Dorrough

Sep 14, 2026

Lois Jean Dorrough, 71, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Born on October 28, 1954, in Okolona, Chickasaw County, Mississippi, Lois Jean Dorrough will be remembered with love by those who knew her and shared in her life.

She was preceded in death by her father, Charlie Gunn, and her mother, Essie Lee...

Michelle Denise Little - Whitfield

Michelle Denise Little - Whitfield

Sep 10, 2026

Michelle Denise Little - Whitfield, 61, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. She was born on October 29, 1964, in Monroe County, Mississippi.

Michelle will be remembered with love by those closest to her. She is survived by her husband, Morrice Whitfield; her sons, Morgan Jamilan Little, Antonio Demarkus Little, Mario Whitfield,...

James "Jimmy" Henry Ransom

James "Jimmy" Henry Ransom

Sep 10, 2026

James "Jimmy" Henry Ransom, 67, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, Mississippi. He was born on August 14, 1959, in Aberdeen, Mississippi, and his life remained closely connected to the community where his story began.

Mr. Ransom will be remembered with love by his family and all who knew him. He leaves behind his...

Teresa Lynnette Hightower

Teresa Lynnette Hightower

Sep 2, 2026

Teresa Lynnette Hightower, 52, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Houlka, Chickasaw County, Mississippi. She was born on November 17, 1973, in Calhoun County, Mississippi.

Teresa will be remembered with love by those closest to her. She is survived by her father, Homer Bean; her mother, Mae Lee Vance - Bean; her daughter, Gitori Hightower; and her brothers, Freddie...