OBITUARIES

Hosie Lee Hych

Hosie Lee Hych

Sep 1, 2024

Hosie Lee Hych, 71, was born on July 4, 1953, in Calhoun, Mississippi, left this world peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Calhoun City, MS.

A son of the late Hosie Hych (Father) and Meredith Louise Pryor (Mother), he carried the memories of his parents with him throughout his life. Their values and teachings shaped him,...

Q C Townes

Q C Townes

Aug 29, 2024

Q C Townes Sr., 78, a beloved father and cherished member of the Aberdeen community, passed away peacefully at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS, on Thursday, August 29, 2024. He was born on December 6, 1945, in Aberdeen, Monroe County, MS, he was the son of the late Booker T. Townsend and Dessie Heard.

Q C was a proud father,...

Jessie Lee Ward, Sr.

Jessie Lee Ward, Sr.

Aug 29, 2024

Jessie Lee Ward, Sr.,93,  a cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2024, in his hometown of Aberdeen, Mississippi. Born on March 6, 1931, in  Aberdeen (White Rock Community of Monroe County, Jessie lived a full and vibrant life that touched the hearts of many.

He preceded in death by his beloved, Rufus Ward (Father) and...

Josephine Warren

Josephine Warren

Aug 26, 2024

Josephine Warren, 73, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and cherished friend, passed away on Monday,  August 26, 202, in Aberdeen, Mississippi. Born on July 4, 1951, in Monroe County, Mississippi, Josephine was a vibrant spirit whose warmth and kindness touched the of all who had the privilege of knowing her. A devoted daughter to Willie T. Warren and Fannie Mae Perkins,...

Roosevelt Vance, Sr.

Roosevelt Vance, Sr.

Aug 25, 2024

Roosevelt "Hut" Vance, Sr., 73,  was born on April 25, 1951, in Monroe County, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point, Mississippi. He led a life rich in love, family, and community leaving behind cherished memories for his loved ones.

Roosevelt was the beloved husband of Sallie Mae Ewell - Vance....

David Lamont Hadley

David Lamont Hadley

Aug 19, 2024

Deacon David Lamont Hadley, 77, known affectionately by friends and family as "WaterDog," passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024 in his beloved hometown of Amory, Mississippi. Born on October 8, 1946, in Amory, he was a dedicated member of the community and a passionate athlete, whose contributions to sports are fondly remembered.

Deacon Hadley enjoyed a vibrant career in football, playing...

Amelia Mae Steen

Amelia Mae Steen

Aug 16, 2024

Amelia Mae Steen, 93, a beloved matriarch, was born on January 21, 1931, in Calhoun County, Mississippi. She entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 16, 2024, at the Bruce Community Living Center in Bruce, Mississippi. Her life was marked by kindness, resilience, and an unwavering dedication to her family.

Amelia is survived by her cherished sons, Sammie Steen and Larry...

Joy Bryant Goode

Joy Bryant Goode

Aug 13, 2024

 Joy Bryant Goode, 66, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 13 2024, while on vacation in Bangor, Maine. She was born on July 14, 1958, in Rutland - Rutland County - Vermont, to her parents, Cushman A. and Erlene A. Jesseman Bryant. 

Joy graduated from Foxcroft Academy, Dover-Foxcroft, ME. She went on to graduate with a 4-year degree from Aurora College, Illinois....

Smith Rowe

Smith Rowe

Aug 10, 2024

Smith Rowe, 91, born on November 18, 1932, peacefully departed from this world on Saturday, August 10, 2024, in the comforting embrace of Aberdeen, MS. His life, a tapestry woven with threads of love, laughter, and, touched the hearts of many and left an astounding mark on those who had the privilege of knowing him.

Smith's journey began in Monroe County,...

Lee Robert McNamee

Lee Robert McNamee

Aug 9, 2024

Lee Robert McNamee, 66, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo,. He was born on July 15, 1958, in Bruce, Calhoun County, MS. Lee's journey on this earth may have come to an end, but his memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who...

Rosie Mae McIntosh

Rosie Mae McIntosh

Aug 7, 2024

 Rosie Mae McIntosh, 74, a beloved daughter, mother, sister, friend, passed away on Wednesday,  August 7, 2024, at Piedmont Regional Hospital in Columbus, Georgia. She was born on December 29, 1949, in Arkansas to her loving parents, Roosevelt Metcalf and Lucille Young, who have now gone on before her. Rosie is also preceded in death by her husband: Henry Earl...

Clarence "Bay" Bowen

Clarence "Bay" Bowen

Aug 4, 2024

Clarence  "Bay" Bowen, 98, passed away on  Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo, MS. He was born on April 22, 1926, in Egypt, Mississippi. Clarence was a beloved son of the late Walter Bowen, his father and Ida McClendon, his mother.

Clarence's life will be celebrated in two significant events. The first event is a Visitation scheduled to...

Charles Edward Parks

Charles Edward Parks

Jul 31, 2024

Charles Edward Parks, 70,  a loving father and brother, and a proud veteran who served in the United States Air Force, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in his hometown of Amory, Mississippi. He was born on June 13, 1954, in Amory - Monroe County - MS to his late parents: John Leslie Parks (Father) and Juanita White (Mother).

Charles...

Wiley Blanchard

Wiley Blanchard

Jul 29, 2024

It is with our heartfelt, most deepest condolences, that we announce the passing of Wiley Blanchard, 67, on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Aberdeen, MS. Arrangements are incomplete will be announced later by Belle Memorial Funeral Home. For further updates, please go to www.bellememorialfuneralhomes.com 

Lee Willie Holmes

Lee Willie Holmes

Jul 28, 2024

 Lee Willie Holmes, 91, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend was born on December 28, 1932, in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. He departed from this world on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS.

Lee Willie Holmes leaves behind a legacy that will be cherished many. In his journey through life, he was guided into...

Leonard D. Armstrong

Leonard D. Armstrong

Jul 27, 2024

It is with our heartfelt, most deepest sympathy, that we announce the passing of Leonard D. Armstrong, 81, on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Belle memorial Funeral Home. For further updates, please go to www.bellememorialfuneralhomes.com 

Joshua Cade Williams

Joshua Cade Williams

Jul 26, 2024

It is with our heartfelt, most deepest sympathy, that we announce the passing of Joshua Cade Williams, 21 Weeks, on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital~ GT 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 

Will Earnor Haynes

Will Earnor Haynes

Jul 20, 2024

Will Earnor Haynes, 71, born on July 25, 1952, in Aberdeen - Monroe County - MS, peacefully passed away on July 20, 2024 at The Care Center of Aberdeen in Aberdeen, MS. 

Will will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by his surviving sister, Ethel Haynes. He is now reunited in heaven with his beloved father, Roosevelt Haynes, and mother, Ethel...

Easter Gilleylen ~ Stegall

Easter Gilleylen ~ Stegall

Jul 19, 2024

Easter Gilleylen ~ Stegall, 85, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and cherished member of the community, peacefully passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 in  Aberdeen, MS. She was born on June 19, 1939, in Monroe County, MS.

Easter will always be remembered for her kindness, grace, and unwavering love for her family and friends. touched the hearts of many...

Isiah Rounds

Isiah Rounds

Jul 14, 2024

Isiah Rounds, 90, a beloved father, and friend, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Calhoun City, MS. He was born on March 12, 1934, in Grenada - Grenada County - MS to his loving late parents:  George Washington Rounds (Father) and Mary Holman (Mother).

Isiah will be remembered by many for his kind heart and...