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Carol Booth Turner

Carol Booth Turner

Jul 16, 2022

Funeral Services will be held 2:00PM Tuesday 7/19/22 at Eupora First Baptist Church in Eupora, MS with burial in Eupora Cemetery. The Graveside/Committal Services will be held at Eupora First Baptist Church instead of Eupora Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00PM until 8:00PM Monday 7/18/22 at Oliver Funeral Home and 12:30PM until 2:00PM Tuesday 7/19/22 at Eupora First Baptist Church. Carol...

Ruth Ann Ellis Oswalt

Ruth Ann Ellis Oswalt

Jul 15, 2022

Funeral Services will be held 2:00PM Sunday 7/17/22 at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Clear Springs Cemetery in Oktibbeha County, Ms. The Graveside/Committal Services will be held at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel instead of Clear Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be 1:00PM until 2:00PM Sunday 7/17/22 at Oliver Funeral Home. Ruth Ann was born March 12, 1930, in Sherwood,...

Stanley M. Modzelewski

Stanley M. Modzelewski

Jul 14, 2022

Funeral Services will be 11:00AM Monday 7/18/22 at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Webster County, MS. The Graveside/Committal Service will be held in Oliver Funeral Home Chapel instead of Mt. Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00PM until 8:00PM Sunday 7/17/22 at Oliver Funeral Home. Mr. Stanley M. Modzelewski, 83, retired employee with Mississippi State...

Kenneth "Kent" Hardin Jr.

Kenneth "Kent" Hardin Jr.

Jun 26, 2022

Kenneth "Kent" Hardin Jr., age 62, was born on May 29, 1960, in Calhoun City, MS, where he graduated high school (1978). Kent received his Associates Degree from Northwest Community College in Senatobia, MS, and began working for TDS. He transitioned to Tri-State Pest Control and later to Jim's Auto Parts in Eupora, MS where he enjoyed visiting with everyone...

John Charles Stewart

John Charles Stewart

Jun 24, 2022

Funeral Services will be held 3:00PM Sunday 6/26/22 at Walthall Baptist Church in Walthall, MS with burial in the Walthall Memorial Cemetery. The Graveside/Committal Services will be held at Walthall Baptist Church instead of the Walthall Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be 1:30PM until 3:00PM Sunday 6/26/22 at Walthall Baptist Church. The Family requests memorials be made to Walthall Memorial Cemetery,...

Sandra Joe Jones

Sandra Joe Jones

Jun 21, 2022

Funeral Services will be 2:00PM Thursday 6/23/22 at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Providence Cemetery in Choctaw County, MS. The Graveside/Committal Services will be held in Oliver Funeral Home Chapel instead of Providence Cemetery. Visitation will be 1:00PM until 2:00PM Thursday 6/23/22 at Oliver Funeral Home.

Jessie Ray Frye

Jessie Ray Frye

Jun 17, 2022

Jessie Ray Frye, a registered nurse and lifelong resident of Mathiston MS, died unexpectedly on June 17, 2022 at the age of 84. Jessie is survived by her two sons Leslie “Bubba” Frye of Dallas, Texas and Russell Frye of Albuquerque, New Mexico, seven granddaughters; Arden and Avery Frye, Ennette Rowe, Angie DeBose, Shannon Carey, Kristen Smith, Maddy Harris, and...

Thelma Bruckner Sparkman

Thelma Bruckner Sparkman

Jun 10, 2022

Mrs. Thelma Bruckner Sparkman, Career Educator, passed away Friday June 10 at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS, after a brief illness. Funeral Services were held 11:00AM Saturday 6/18/2022 at Eupora First Baptist Church in Eupora, MS with burial in Greensboro Cemetery in Webster County, MS. Rev. Travis Gray and Rev. John Herring officiated. Pallbearers were; Vince Torrance, Guy Bruckner,...

Imogene Marsh

Imogene Marsh

Jun 7, 2022

Mrs. Imogene Marsh, 80, died 6/7/22 at West Point Community Living Center in West Point, MS. Funeral Services were held 1:00PM Saturday 6/11/22 at Tri County Baptist Church in Stewart, MS with burial in Crape Creek Cemetery in Choctaw County. Bro. Max Blackwelder and Bro. Lane Thompson officiated. Pallbearers were; Michael Smith, Derek Carpenter, Toby Britt, Josh Horner, Michael Noah,...

Egista Lepri Cooper

Egista Lepri Cooper

Jun 2, 2022

Mrs. Egista Lepri Cooper, 103, died 6/2/22 at her residence in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services were held 1:00PM Wednesday 6/8/22 at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Clarkson Cemetery in Webster County, MS. Rev. Willy Weddle officiated. She was a member of Hebron Baptist Church in Webster County and was preceded in death by her husband; Hugh Cooper, her...

Jean Estelle Helms Pogue

Jean Estelle Helms Pogue

Jun 1, 2022

Mrs. Jean Estelle Helms Pogue, 87, retired x-ray technician with Webster General Hospital, died 6/1/22 at Diversicare in Eupora, MS. Graveside Funeral Services were held 2:00PM Friday 6/3/22 at Spring Valley Baptist Church Cemetery in Mathiston, MS. Rev Thad Moore officiated. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Mathiston and was preceded in death by her parents; L....

Larry Gene Campbell

Larry Gene Campbell

May 31, 2022

Larry Gene Campbell, age 73, went to his eternal home on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. He was born on September 27, 1948, to Virble and Christene Campbell in Webster County, MS. He attended 1st grade-9th grade in Jackson, MS; then, he graduated from Eupora High School in 1966. He was an active member of Soul's Haven Church. After graduation, he...

Michael Talley

Michael Talley

May 30, 2022

Mr. Michael Talley, 64, Caregiver, died 5/30/22 at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo, MS. Funeral Services were held 2:00PM Thursday 6/2/22 at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Spring Valley Cemetery in Mathiston, MS. Bro. Dean Butler officiated. Pallbearers were; Chris Lepard, Jim Smith, Jamie Stidham, Terry Stidham, Michael Smith, Quincy Robinson, Jared Estes and Jimmy Robinson. Michael took care...

Gretta Cooper

Gretta Cooper

May 22, 2022

Gretta Cooper, 80, a resident of Eupora went to be with the Lord on Sunday the 22 of May, 2022 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Eupora surrounded by her family. Born July 11, 1941 in Payne Gap, Kentucky to Arlie and Evelyn Clower Rose, Gretta was a retired custodian for the school system in Michigan. She was a woman...

Jessie Mae Lollar Brown

Jessie Mae Lollar Brown

May 17, 2022

Jessie Mae Lollar Brown, 75, a long-time resident of Montevista went to be with the Lord on Tuesday the 17th of May at her home surrounded by her family. Born in 1946 in Calhoun County to Henry and Ruby Lollar, Jessie Mae was a seamstress and homemaker. She was a woman who loved her family beyond measures. She spent her...

Edna Ruth Avent Ward

Edna Ruth Avent Ward

May 13, 2022

Edna Ruth Avent Ward was called home to our Lord on Friday, May 13, 2022. She was born on October 24, 1936, in Webster County, Mississippi, to Thomas and Pluma Avent. Edna to all who knew her was a caring individual who spent a lot of her time taking care of others. She married Junior Ward in 1954 and raised...

James Kenneth "Red" Smith Sr.

James Kenneth "Red" Smith Sr.

May 10, 2022

Funeral Services will be held 2:00PM Saturday 5/14/22 at Montevista Baptist Church in Webster County with burial in the Church Cemetery. The Graveside/Committal Services will be held in the Church instead of the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Noon until 2:00PM Saturday 5/14/22 at Montevista Baptist Church. James Kenneth Smith Sr. "Big Red", 94, died 5/10/22 at his home in...

Caroline Ann Wilson

Caroline Ann Wilson

May 4, 2022

Mrs. Caroline Ann Wilson, 77, retired cook, died May 4, 2022 at her residence in Eupora, MS. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Ann was born January 7, 1945 in Greenville, Kentucky. Mrs. Ann is survived by her daughter; Debra Prather, Eupora, MS and son; Billy Joe Halford, Columbus, OH.

Beulah "Billie" Jameson

Beulah "Billie" Jameson

May 3, 2022

Funeral Services will be held 11:00AM Tuesday 5/10/22 at the Eupora First United Methodist Church with burial in the Eupora City Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00PM until 8:00PM Monday 5/9/22 at Oliver Funeral Home.

James Frank "Jimmy" Farley

James Frank "Jimmy" Farley

Apr 19, 2022

Mr. James Frank "Jimmy" Farley, Sr., 89, retired Motor Carrier Inspector for the State of Mississippi, died 4/19/22 at Vickers Personal Care Home in Mathiston, MS. Funeral Services were held 2:00PM Sunday 4/24/22 at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel with burial in West Shady Grove Cemetery in Webster County. Rev. Travis Gray officiated. Pallbearers were; Scott McGarr, Fred Wayne Farley, Heath...

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