OBITUARIES

Jimmy Allen Smith, Sr.

Jimmy Allen Smith, Sr.

Jan 14, 2024

Jimmy Allen Smith, Sr., 59, a beloved member of his community, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at the North MS Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. Jimmy was born on June 12, 1964, in Monroe County, Mississippi. He was the son of the late James Wilson Smith (Father) and the late Ruthie Lee Harrison-Smith (Mother).Jimmy's life will be honored...

Curtis Laval Stroud, Sr.

Curtis Laval Stroud, Sr.

Jan 8, 2024

Curtis Laval Stroud Sr., 65, a beloved husband father, and retired US Army serviceman, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, Mississippi. He was born on October 11, 1958 to James and Barbara Stroud, in Charleston County, South Carolina. Curtis was a man of great character, known for his kindness and dedication to his...

Annie Mae Shaw

Annie Mae Shaw

Jan 7, 2024

Annie Mae Shaw, 87,  known for her kind and gentle soul, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, in Aberdeen, Mississippi. She was born on April 13, 1936, to the late  Abraham and Reabele Lenoir. Annie Mae was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend who touched the lives of many with her compassion and warmth.Annie Mae will be fondly...

Ada Bee Harris

Ada Bee Harris

Jan 6, 2024

Ada Bee Harris, 88, a beloved mother, daughter, and, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Diversicare in Amory, MS. She was born on May 30, 1935 in Hamilton, Monroe County, MS to her loving parents, the late Johnny Harris and Essie Gordon.Ada had a kind and gentle spirit that touched the lives of all those who had the...

Exia Mae Westbrooks

Exia Mae Westbrooks

Jan 6, 2024

Exia Mae Westbrooks, 80, born on December 8, 1943, in Becker - Monroe County, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo. Exia was the beloved daughter of the late Frank Buford Westbrooks II and the late Josie Mae Moore. She brought immense joy and happiness to their lives and was cherished by them throughout...

Earnest Ewing

Earnest Ewing

Jan 3, 2024

Earnest Ewing, 84, born on April 12,1939, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, in his hometown of Prairie, Mississippi. He was surrounded by his loved ones in his final moments. Earnest will be dearly missed by his family and friends, who knew him as a loving husband, devoted father, and cherished member of the community.Born and raised in...

Harold Ray Gilbert

Harold Ray Gilbert

Jan 1, 2024

Harold Ray Gilbert, 64, a beloved father, brother, son, and friend, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, at Northwest Regional Health in Winfield, AL. He was born on June 13, 1959, in Jasper - Walker County - Alabama. Harold was known for his kind heart, genuine nature, and unwavering love for his family.Harold's life will be celebrated through two...

Jimmie Joe Bradford

Jimmie Joe Bradford

Jan 1, 2024

Jimmie Joe Bradford, 78, a loving husband, dedicated father, and esteemed member of the United States Marine Corps, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 1, 2024, at the North MS Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. He was born on November 24, 1945, in Athens - Monroe County, MS, to his proud parents Joe and Roseanna Bradford.With great sadness, we the loss...

Rosie Lee Thomas

Rosie Lee Thomas

Dec 30, 2023

Rosie Lee Thomas, 86, born on November 15,1937, in Lee, Mississippi, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at the Pontotoc Health & Rehabilitation Center in Pontotoc, MS. Rosie was a cherished daughter of Will and Mary Thomas. She grew up alongside her sisters Bertha Scott and Lizzie Cherry Dandridge, as well as her brothers Willie B. Thomas, A.C....

Earl V. Hoskins

Earl V. Hoskins

Dec 26, 2023

Earl V. Hoskins, 73, born on September 16, 1950, in Aberdeen - Monroe County, MS, has sadly passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, in New York, NY. He is preceded in death by his late father George Hoskins and late mother Elizabeth Sykes.Earl led a remarkable life filled with cherished moments and touched the lives of many around him....

Govner Herbert Thomas

Govner Herbert Thomas

Dec 26, 2023

Govner Herbert Thomas, 96, a beloved member of the Aberdeen community peacefully passed away on Tuesday,  December 26, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - GT in Columbus, Mississippi. He was born on February 6, 1927, in Hamilton - Monroe County - Mississippi to his parents, the late Jim Thomas and the late Nancy Danner.Throughout his life, Govner had established himself as...

Ruby Virginia Moore

Ruby Virginia Moore

Dec 25, 2023

Ruby Virginia Moore, 82, beloved daughter of the late Alvin Davidson and the late Ruby J. Jones, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. She was born on April 7, 1941, in Vardaman, Chickasaw County, MS. Ruby's family and friends are deeply saddened by her departure from this world.Ruby's life will be...

Frederick Arness Spencer

Frederick Arness Spencer

Dec 24, 2023

Frederick Arness Spencer, 51, born on May 22, 1972, in Aberdeen - Monroe County - MS, departed this world on Sunday, December 24, 2023, in Smithville, MS. He was a man of many dimensions who left an indelible mark on the lives he touched.A loving son, Frederick was the cherished child of Frank D. Spencer and Emma Louise Gilleylen. They...

Walter Dean Patrick

Walter Dean Patrick

Dec 22, 2023

Walter Dean Patrick, 74, a beloved member of the Houston community passed away peacefully on Friday, December 22, 2023, at the New Albany Health and Rehabilitation Center in New Albany, MS. He was born on March 24, 1949, in Mississippi, Walter was the cherished son of the late Otto Patrick (Father) and  the late Odessa Boyd-Patrick (Mother).Walter lived a life...

Ophelia Williams

Ophelia Williams

Dec 21, 2023

Ophelia Williams, 72, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. She was born on February 11, 1951, in Chickasaw County, Mississippi.Ophelia's life was a testament to love and compassion. She dedicated herself to raising her three sons, Marcus Williams, Michael Williams, and Jeffrey Williams. Ophelia's unwavering...

Earnest Woodard, Jr.

Earnest Woodard, Jr.

Dec 21, 2023

It is with our most-deepest, sincere condolences that we announce the passing of Earnest Woodard, Jr., 77, on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital - North MS in Oxford, MS.

Funeral Services will be on Wednesday Dec. 27, 2023- 12 noon at Oak Grove MB Church in Derma, MS.

Visitation will be on Wed. Dec. 27,...

Earnest "Hershey" Lenoir

Earnest "Hershey" Lenoir

Dec 17, 2023

Earnest  "Hershey" Lenoir, 91, born on September 27, 1932, in Aberdeen - Monroe County - MS, has departed from this earthly realm on Sunday, December 17, 2023. With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of a remarkable soul whose presence graced the lives of many. Earnest's remarkable journey has left an indelible mark on our hearts and will forever be...

Anthony Darnay Sykes

Anthony Darnay Sykes

Dec 16, 2023

Anthony Darnay Sykes, 52,  beloved son, husband, brother, and friend, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at North MS Medical Center in West Point, MS. He was born on February 22, 1971, in West Point - Clay County - MS to Robert E. Sykes, Jr. (Father) and Ollie Manning (Mother).Anthony was a remarkable individual who touched the lives of...

Derek Earl Johnson

Derek Earl Johnson

Dec 15, 2023

Derek Earl Johnson, 51, born on October 3, 1972, in Monroe County, MS, peacefully passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, in Aberdeen - Monroe County - MS. He was a beloved son, father, brother, and friend. With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to a remarkable individual who left an indelible mark on the lives he touched.Derek's life will be...

Gerome Conway

Gerome Conway

Dec 12, 2023

Gerome Conway, 68, born on July 21, 1955, in West Point - Clay County, Mississippi, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the Care Center of Aberdeen in Aberdeen, Mississippi. Gerome was a cherished son of the late Arnell Conway and Pearl Green Samuel. He brought immense joy and happiness to their lives. He is preceded in death by...