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Visitation will be Tuesday, September 20, 12-2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. GOLDEN, MS Sharon Diana Barker, 73, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022 at the Iuka Hospital. Visitation will be Monday, November 21, 1-2 p.m. at Liberty Church of Christ. Services will be Wednesday, October 26, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. She was preceded in death by her husband-Kenneth Poole; her parents; four brothers-Phillip Slayton, Ricky Slayton, Billy Doyle Slayton and infant brother and three sisters-Jetty Lee Slayton, Bobby Nell Slayton and Joe Nell Slayton; a great-granddaughter-Virginia Pennington and a great-grandson-Miles Branham. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 21, 11 a.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS. Burial will be in Belmont City Cemetery. He was born on September 18, 1948 to Joel Curtis and Pauline Henry Rooker. She is survived by her husband, Edwin Pharr; her children, Rodney Pharr (Ponda), Tremont, MS, Malcolm Pharr, Hamilton, AL and Phillip Pharr (Galen) of Charleston, MS; six grandchildren, Leah Pharr, Taylor Pharr (Fallyn), Jacob Pharr, Olivia Pharr, Ellie Pharr and Jon Issac Pharr; one sister, Della Faye Walton of Ballardsville and a host of nieces and nephews. Graveside services and burial will be Thursday, November 3, 1 p.m. at Tishomingo City Cemetery, Tishomingo, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. She is survived by a son Patrick McAlister (Kimberly); five grandchildren Jesse Robert McAlister, Traci Gilbert (Randy), Melissa Bickert (Phil), Christie Flurry and Jason Robert McAlister (Kayla); five great-grandchildren Madison Bickert, Sarah Bickert, Shawn McAlister, J.J. McAlister and Addie McAlister; two sisters Willard Pounds Davis and Alene Brown and a host of nieces and nephews. Deaton funeral home obituaries. She was a seamstress and was a charter member of Fairview Holy Church of Christ. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 15, 5-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. TISHOMINGO, MS Richard L. Gasaway, 69, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022 at NMMC in Tupelo, MS. Honorary pallbearers will be Justin Slayton and Andrew Ozbirn. On September 1, 1967, Martha Williams became Martha Pharr as she married her husband Edwin. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery. He loved driving a truck and his truck driving friends were like his close family. God graciously allowed Shara to meet a second companion and love, Charles Swords. Burial will be in Belmont City Cemetery, Belmont, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. No Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home Obits are listed at this time but if you need to send memorial flowers or funeral flowers, you can do so by clicking this link. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Mac Johnson, Tucker Italiano, Ricky Roberts, Guy Italiano III, Jody Patterson, Eric Roberts, Matthew Hollingsworth, Easton Underwood, Titus Stamper, Asa Stamper, Cory Willis, Chad Gober, C.J. He was an AutoTechnology Professor at South Florida Community College for over thirty years. Pallbearers will be Erik Miller, Mason Smith, Keith Conner, Brent McMillian, Cruise Miller, Peyton McMillian and Patrick McMillian. He was born in Red Bay, AL and was a photographer. Rodney Lindsey officiating. She was a defender of the innocent, from the countless children in her life who adored her, to stray animals in need of care. He was born in Tishomingo County, MS and was a truck driver for forty-two years. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raymond Moody and her siblings, Edith Dickinson (Eugene), Jesse Sparks (Florence), Otha Sparks (Evelyn), Howard Sparks (Reba), Helen Long (Carl), Myrtle Johnson (Lester), Berdean Moody (Rass) and Johnny Sparks. Rachel Gould (David), Mark Wells (Terri) and Margie Baggett (Anthony); eleven grandchildren Amber Kennedy (Stephen), Hannah Kemp (Michael), Brooke Stanphill (Josh), Delah Tidwell, Devin Wells, Mark Hunt (Amanda), Cody Bennett (Janna), Terah Gould, Micah J. Gould, Asianna Bren Wells and Isaac Gould; thirteen great-grandchildren Cassidy, Peyton, Paisley, Deacon and Ezra Kennedy, Tidus Stanphill, Falyn and Jaxyn Wells, Kaylin, Knox and Kolbie Tidwell, Eli and Ava Kemp; brothers and sisters-in-law Dawsy Adams (Janet) , James David Adams (Sue), Greg Adams (Betty), Danny Adams (Sharon), Marie Adams, Ann Slaughter and Violet Adams and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Cliff Coleman, Lee Woodard, Alex Reese, Dean Woodard, Wesley Reese and John Coleman. He is survived by his wife of sixty years Marquetta Bryant; four children Nancy Tanner, (Aaron Schroeder), Robert Bobby Bryant and Sheila Story (Richard ); six grandchildren Mark Tanner, (Kristi) James Tanner, (Rhonda) Janie Story, Lilah Story, Hailey Bryant, Karen Zack; eight great-grandchildren Elijah Tanner, Ashton Tanner (Brenna ) Keegan Tanner, Ariana Tanner, Vaydha Tanner, Marquetta Tanner, Genevieve Tanner and Everett Tanner and a cousin James Herman Gray. He moved to Illinois when he was four years old. Cornelius, Ronnie Cornelius and Jimmy Cornelius and one sister, Annette Elliott. She worked as a seamstress for many years and was the oldest member of Salem Baptist Church. GOLDEN, MS Patricia Ann Ginn Timms, age 76, passed away on September 22, 2022. He is survived by one son-Casey Pharr (Fianc-Kayla Sue Pruitt); two brothers-Dennis Pharr (Melinda) and Dale Pharr (Sandra) and several aunts and uncles. He was diagnosed to have Ausperger Syndrome. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 4, 12-2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. BELMONT, MS Bonnie Faye Johnson, 85, died Saturday, December 25, 2021 at North Ms. Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. She was born in Paden, MS to Fred Ryan and Oma Lee McClung Goddard. A visitation will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, January 8, at Roy Davis Funeral Home in Austell, GA. Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 11, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel in Belmont, MS. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 11, 11-2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. Burial will follow at Old Bethel Cemetery in Belmont. Visitation will be Sunday, October 24, 11 a.m. 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. TISHOMINGO, MS Anthony Wayne Tony Strickland, 63, died Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at North Ms. Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. She was born in the Halltown Community to John G. and Mattie Pearl Lindley Pendegraph. He then came in and enjoyed a country style supper, took a shower and just passed to Gods presence. She worked at Blue Bell Manufacturing and later as office clerk and retired from McAnally Insurance Services. She is being brought home to rest in Tishomingo county. Visitation will be Saturday, October 30, 1-2 p.m. at Forked Oak Missionary Baptist Church, Paden, MS. BELMONT, MS Randy Earl James, 62, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at Magnolia Regional Health Center, Corinth, MS. Clinton Barnett officiating. He loved watching westerns and spending time with his grandchildren. Dwight South officiating. TISHOMINGO, MS Bernice O. Wright, 83, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 at the Iuka Hospital, Iuka, MS. She was born in Tishomingo County, MS to Edward and Eva Bradley Orrick. She was preceded in death by her husband Elton Wiginton and her son Danny Wiginton. He was a member of Fairview Holy Church of Christ. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. RED BAY, AL -- Michael John Emerson , 48, passed away Saturday, Nov 19, 2022, in Red Bay. Mark Daily officiating. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Jerry Wayne White. They attended Northeast Mississippi Community College and the University of North Alabama together, and she graduated summa cum laude with a degree in elementary education in 1982. Patrick Sutton, Bro. Pallbearers will be Zach Daniel, Carson Massey, Brent Childs, Billy Rawhead Rogers, Austin Robinson, James Twitty and Randy Turner. at Huntsville Hospital Services will be at Tuesday, December 20, 1:00 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, AL Visitation will be at Tuesday, December 20, 11-1 p.m. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL. She is survived by her husband Harvie, her children, Tammy and Tony, her brother Donnie, aunt Nell, and several grandchildren; great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. TISHOMINGO, MS Brenda Kaye Crane, 63, died Sunday, January 23, 2022 at her sons residence in Tishomingo, MS. She was born in Memphis, TN and worked as a secretary. Services will be Sunday, July 10, 1 p.m. at Old Bethel United Methodist Church, Golden, MS with Bro. Her work took her from Mississippi to North Carolina, Georgia to Texas, Florida and Alabama and finally settled in Cleveland, TN in 1971. Jody was preceded in death by her son, Benjamin Cleveland; daughter, Bonita Cleveland Steele; grandson, Anthony Steele and brothers and sisters, Willard Stidham, Zelma Horn Holcomb, Verada Ware, Vadron Pardue, Dexter Pardue, Ray Pardue and Skip Pardue. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pine Vale Childrens Home, 1872 CR 700, Corinth, MS 38834 or St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Burial will be in Joel Cemetery, Dennis, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. Services will be Saturday, May 14, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. He was a crew leader, but wore many other caps. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife-Sharon Kay Pharr and his son-Christopher Dean Pharr. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Gail Davis and a brother Clifford Lindsey. Honorary pallbearers will be Royce Hutcheson, Bo Lawrence, Glen Perry and Wayne Enlow. The family will have private funeral services. He leaves behind his mother, Lydia Miller, sister, Dawn Ortiz, brother, Michael Miller, brother-in-law, Fred McArthur and niece, Cheryl Fluhr. Services will be Wednesday, June 2, 12 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Gary Puckett officiating. Services will be Saturday, January 15, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Jerry Humphries officiating. He is survived by his wife of thirty-one years Sheree Byrd of Dennis, MS; three children Larry Byrd, Jr. (Teri) of South Carolina, Stephen Hutchens of Dennis, MS and Tony Hutchens (Lisa) of Arkansas; six grandchildren Dillyn Hutchens, Sam Byrd, Paige Hutchens, Aaron Hutchens, Abby Hutchens and Paxton Wilbanks; two great-grandchildren and one brother Charles Byrd of Tupelo, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Lucille Orrick. In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to Belmont United Methodist Church (P.O. Ruthel was a member of Belmont United Methodist Church. IUKA, MS Billy R. Burgess, 65, died Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Tishomingo Manor, Iuka, MS. Burial will be in Jackson Camp Cemetery, Tishomingo, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Charles Adams and her parents, Gates and Melba Irvin Howard. She was a factory worker for thirty years. He was born in Fairmont, West Virginia and was an airline pilot with Delta Airlines for thirty years. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 18th officiated by Dr. Rusty Fair at Tishomingo Baptist Church, 10 Jackson Street Tishomingo, MS 38873. Burial will be in New Bethel Cemetery, Belmont, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Oswalt Segars; his parents, Gratis Segars and Lalla Cain (Lester); a brother, Ralph Cain and a nephew, Justin Cain. GOLDEN, MS Helen Marie Gasaway, 68, died Sunday, January 17, 2021 at North Ms. Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. She was born in Arkansas and was retired from housekeeping at the Iuka Hospital. On September 1, 1967, Martha Williams became Martha Pharr as she married her husband Edwin. Harris, Tommy Guinn, Terry Aldridge and Lilburn Harris. Wayne Bumgart and Bro. Visitation will be Thursday, January 5, 10-12 at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Massey and Bob Massey. He was an artist who loved playing guitar with his friends and writing songs. She was born in Lakeland, FL and was a Certified Nursing Assistant working in nursing homes. He is survived by his wife of forty-six years Rajama Johnson; two children Mallory Cleveland (Brad) and Izaac Johnson (Jessica); four grandchildren Braxton, Makenley, Baker and Brady Maddon; one sister Ramona Gattis (Kenny); his father and mother-in-law Elton and Rachel Bruton; sister-in-law Susan Mills (Wesley) and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Brown, Chris Moore, David Moore, Mark Rushing and Zach Bostrom. He was a life-long resident of Tishomingo County. Burial will be in Old Union Cemetery. Ronald served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Burial will be in the Tishomingo City Cemetery. Dean Warren officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dustin Cunningham, Eric Tindoll, Colton Tindoll, Melissa Whitehead, Kerri McKey and Co-workers and Customers of Inez Drive-In. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Lee Calley; son-in-law, Alan Grotsky; four brothers and three sisters. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Rock Creek Hunting Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Hill, Jr., her parents, Rev. Pallbearers will be Greg Wigginton, Brent Wigginton, Brandon Cook, Brett Frazier, Danny Frazier, Jr. and Danny Frazier, Sr. Visitation will be Monday, July 25, 1-2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. DENNIS, MS Zane Collie Pounds, 56, died Monday, July 18, 2022 at the Red Bay Hospital. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He was born in Tupelo, MS to Arthur Thomas and Reba Mae Yarber Deaton who preceded him in death. Burial will be in Belmont City Cemetery. She spent the early years of her life in Kansas, where she built playhouses out of tumbleweeds and was adored as the only child of her parents. Hazel Jean Denton - McNabb Funeral Home Hazel "Jean" Denton , 83, of Walnut Ridge passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at her home . Burial will be in Fairview Church of God Cemetery in Cairo, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. Robbie Crane officiating. She became an exceptional homemaker and a seamstress in her times of youth. She was preceded in death by her father and her step-father, Robert Epps Clark. Mark Shumaker will officiate. He is survived by his parents Steve and Lou Ellen Montgomery; one brother Jeff Montgomery (Holly); one sister Molly Rutledge (Chris) and five nieces and nephews Sawyer, McCoy, Spencer and Posey Rutledge and Teddy Montgomery. Funeral service will be Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at 3:30 PM at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel Red Bay, AL. James Segars officiating. Services will be Wednesday, June 22, 3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 12, 12-3:30 at Liberty Church of Christ. Diane's Obituary. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 13, 1-3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. GOLDEN, MS Gladys Loreice Bennett, 98, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022 at her residence. Crossing over before her were her husband, Jack Funderburk, her parents, Woodrow and Callie Sanders and three brothers, Melvin, Ronnie and Baby Sanders. He was born in Red Bay, AL and was a maintenance technician at Mueller Brass & Furnace for forty years. Services will be Saturday, August 6, 1 p.m. at Tishomingo Baptist Church with visitation at the church beginning at 11 a.m. and continuing until service time. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery. An avid gardener, Dottie loved canning, cooking, and sharing with family and friends. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers but there will be no graveside service. He was born in Red Bay, AL to James and Sue Davis Goza. ISHOMINGO, MS Danny Scott Goza, 75, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Tishomingo Manor in Iuka, MS. The experienced funeral directors at Spry Memorial Chapel will guide you through the aspects of the funeral service with compassion, dignity, honor, and respect that each family deserves. A beloved wife, mother and Mimi, she was creative, enterprising and determined in every pursuit. He worked for North Mississippi Health Services for 22 years, initially as an Emergency room nurse and most recently served as Safety Director for North Mississippi Health Services. Funeral services will be Monday, July 25, 11 a.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. David Harper officiating. He leaves behind his wife of thirty-nine years Charlotte Slayton; two wonderful children Justine Allen (Kevin) and Justin Slayton (Kelsey); one wonderful grandson Trevin Allen; one sister Floie Mae Poole; two brothers J.W. TISHOMINGO, MS - Susie J. Massey, 83, died Thursday, March 11, 2021 at North Ms. Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. She was born in New Site, MS and was retired from Golden Manufacturing after thirty years. Burial will be in Belmont City Cemetery, Belmont, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. She was a homemaker and a member of New Hope Christian Church, Bartlett, TN. Duane Burcham officiating. Allan was born in Red Bay, AL and was tested as approaching genius early in grade school. Visitation will be Thursday, September 2, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. DENNIS, MS Larry Andy Byrd, Sr., 76, died Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Tishomingo Manor, Iuka, MS. Peggy was known for her love of music, being an encourager and providing to others. She was a member of Ekklesia Ministry Church. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. Wooten, 77, died Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Tishomingo Manor, Iuka, MS. Visitation will be Thursday, December 29, 6-9 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. BELMONT, MS Mabeline Harris Yarber, 96, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022 at her home. Gracie was a high school graduate of Red . Work here? Visitation will be Wednesday, June 2, 10-12 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. BELMONT, MS Audrey Lee Ivey, 36, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021 at North Ms. Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. She was born December 17, 1984 to Wendy Smith and the late Dwayne Ivey. He was preceded in death by his parents, James A. and Cleo Enlow, two brothers, Tommy and Paul Enlow, a grandson, Logan Putnam, a great-granddaughter, Amethyst Wade, his father and mother-in-law, Jesse and Helen Smith and three brothers-in-law, Roger and J.D. April 19, at the Red Bay City Cemetery, Red Bay, Al. Graveside services will be Sunday, November 14, 2 p.m. at Belmont City Cemetery, Belmont, MS with Bro. He is survived by two brothers, Wayne Deaton (Linda) and Gary Deaton (Martha) and one sister, Rae Ginn (Bro. She was a former member of Guntown Fire Department and Golden Central Baptist Church. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery, Golden, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. Paul was an avid tinker always working with his hands. She was born in Tishomingo, MS to Thomas Dolan and Sibyl Loveless Owens and worked as a bookkeeper. He is survived by his wife Reecie Moss, Belmont, MS and his Gospel Lighthouse church family. Services will be Thursday, August 19, 11 a.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. He is survived by three children Steven Lee Sparks (Amber), Scott Elliott Sparks (Briana Michele) and Felecia Nicole Schafer Sparks; his friend and caregiver Charlotte Sparks; four grandchildren Tara Brooke Sparks, Salem Rainn Sparks, Nora Mae Norigehna and Magnolia Blaire Sparks; five brothers and sisters Jimmy Sparks (Rita), Barbara Jarnigan, Paul Sparks, Charlotte Hester (Jess) and David Sparks (LaVonda) and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Zack Bascomb, Josh Bascomb, Chris Maddox, Sam Hampton, Bobby Gresham and Michael Hodgin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert McAlister, a son, Lonnie McAlister (Debbie), her parents and a sister, Flora Clark. She is survived by three children, Rejetta Grotsky, Charles Calley (Ellen) and Robert Calley; four grandchildren, Jack Grotsky (Sarah), Joy Hoffman (James), Charles Calley, Jr. and Travis Calley (Deanna); seven great-grandchildren, Kate Grotsky, Samantha Grotsky, Daisy Calley, Danica Calley, Brooklyn Calley, Reed Hoffman and Tate Hoffman; two sisters, Parthine Rosser and Maurine Hall and one brother, Dupree Pardue. She was born in Iuka, MS and worked as a seamstress. Private family services will be held at a later date. William McClellon and Bro. They invited them to church at Bethel Baptist where they accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, joined the church and were baptized. She had worked as a supervisor in garment manufacturing. Burial will be in Belmont City Cemetery. VINA, AL -- Lula Abston , 87, passed away Friday, Jan 13, 2023, in Vina, AL. Burial will be in Forest Grove Cemetery. for years and was well known for her sewing, quilting and making those apple and peach pies. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Lottie Skelton Byrd and eight brothers and sisters. She was seamstress for Blue Bell and H.I.S. Genevieve Deaton , age 84, formerly of Connersville, passed away on March 8, 2022, in Rushville. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church. BELMONT, MS Clyne Marshall Bates, 87, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at his residence. She was born November 16, 1960 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to Edward and Deverle Fancher David. She was a natural storyteller who could easily make up bedtime stories. Charlie Summerford and Bro. Services will be Thursday, November 18, 2 p.m.at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Their short marriage only lasted a few months and God called him home. Burial will be at the Ridge Cemetery in Golden, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.. A licensed funeral director will assist you in making the proper funeral arrangements for your loved one. Upon graduation from Belmont High School, Robert enlisted in the Navy. Harris, Jr. (Addie); her sister, Frances Harris and a niece, Beckie Tedford (Eddy). Until we see you againwe sure will miss you Mama. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the American Cancer Society, Make-a-Wish Foundation or your local animal shelter. Elworth Mabry and Jerome Johnson officiating. He is survived by his daughter-in-law Carol Clay; two grandchildren Cindy Denson and Chris Clay (Rolanda); eight great-grandchildren; sixteen great-great-grandchildren and special friend Mandi. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marcie Lee and Lucille James Cornelius; three brothers, M.L. Burial will be in The Family Brimingham Cemetery, Glen, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. She was a member of Word Outreach Ministry. Honorary pallbearer will be Houston Moore. Pallbearers will be Randall Southward, Greg Brock, Gwen Powell, Derrick Brock, Derrick Southward, Doran Bennett, Timothy Southward, Deshun Powell, James Thorne, David Southward, Eric Powell, Craig Powell, Jonathan Powell, Jason Powell, Stephen Powell, Byron Southward and Jarvis Southward. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 17, 5-8 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. TISHOMINGO, MS Ruby Jenell Poole Taylor, 88, died Friday, November 12, 2021 at her residence. He was born in Austin, TX to Bobby and DeEtta Sneed Stephens. Pallbearers will be Skylor Dill, Trae Dill, Chris Monroe, Randolph Speegle, Chris Adams and Christian Speegle. Tommy Winders officiating. He is survived by two children Jeff Montgomery (Holly) and Molly Rutledge (Chris) and their mother, Lou Ellen Montgomery and five grandchildren Sawyer, McCoy, Spencer and Posey Rutledge and Teddy Montgomery. Services will be Monday, May 17, 11 a.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. He was an avid Ole Miss fan and enjoyed spending his Saturdays in the Grove with his tailgating family. He was born in Mississippi and was a logger for more than twenty-five years. Burial will be in Belmont Memorial Gardens, Belmont, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. A walk-through visitation will be Wednesday, October 27, 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. DENNIS, MS Brenda Kay Leatherwood, 71, died Thursday, October 21, 2021at North Ms. Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. She was born in Arkansas and was a homemaker. RED BAY Steven Bruce Brulport, 69, died January 15, 2023. Underwood, Anthony Hardin, P.J. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 2, 4:30-7 at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. Burial will be in Tishomingo City Cemetery. Services will be Wednesday, May 19, 4:30 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hoyt Holley, her mother and father, her mother and father-in-law, Johnny and Freddie Holley, a sister, Cheryle Thompson and many brothers and sisters-in-law. She was preceded in death by her father, Gene Ray Sappington and her husband, William Scott Wilemon. He was of the Baptist faith, served in the National Guard and loved to hunt and fish. Pallbearers will be Alan Enlow, Bill Bowling, Frank Aldridge, Jake Adams, Joey Enlow, Skylar Ray and Billy Daniels. We hope we can provide comfort and direction to you, your loved ones, and friends as you make arrangements, visit, or attend services. Glen Bridgmon officiating. She moved to Georgia, where her mother was a teacher and her father a principal, until they returned to her mothers hometown of Belmont, MS, when she was a freshman in high school. Jimmy never met a stranger and made friends wherever he went. He is survived by his wife of fifty-three years Marilyn Burkhalter; six daughters Rhonda Gray, Krystal Harnage (Jimmy), Melanie Aday (Robin), Amanda Miller (Barry), Shala Massengill (Kody Boykin) and Ashlyn Kimber Burkhalter and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Glenn Bridgmon officiating. DENNIS, MS - Martha Ann Williams, 75, passed away February 27, 2021. She was a homemaker and attended Liberty Church of Christ. Memorial services will be Saturday, December 4, 1 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Edgar and Elizabeth Monroe, a son, Tim Hill, two brothers, Charles Monroe (Joann) and George Monroe; one brother-in-law, Daryl Goddard and one sister, Louise Blunt (Herbert). He was a factory worker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Belmont, MS. Services will be Sunday, December 19, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. She was preceded in death by a brother, Elijah River Harris. He was born in Booneville, MS to Robert Vernon and Dollie Ray Gamble Gumm. Burial will be in Belmont City Cemetery. DENNIS, MS Josephine Marie Sanders Funderburk Mamaw Josie was born on November 18, 1950 in Springville, TN and stepped into heaven at 9:33 on January 1, 2023 at her home in Dennis, MS. We will Celebrate her life at Trinity Assembly of God on Tuesday, January 3, 11 a.m. Bro. TUPELO, MS Jerry Allen, 74, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at his residence. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Marietta, MS. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Ben Branham, Buddy Ford, Taylor Cummings, Benji Coleman, John Dicks and Sheena Burton. Obituaries must be received with prepayment before 4 p.m. for publication the following day. Visitation will be Sunday, March 28, 1-3 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. DENNIS, MS Troy Browning, 90, died Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Southern Magnolia, Golden, MS. Survivors include his sisters Earline Dew and Delona Mae Palazola of Memphis, TN, Arnola Hollifield (Bob) of Alexandria, VA and Patricia Ann Greene of Tishomingo, MS; his brothers Noonon Greene (Barbara) of Collierville, TN, Larry Greene and Ronnie Greene (Lora) of Tishomingo, MS; sister-in-law Geraldine Greene of Boaz, AL and a host of relatives, friends and loved ones. Deaton Funeral Home 919 Fourth Street NW P.O. He was a devoted Christian, and spread the word wherever and whenever he could. He is survived by his father Melvin Thorne (Judy); his sisters Charlotte Ann Slayton and Renee Dees (Randy); two step-daughters Necole Ramey (Jake) and Dectony Thompson (T.J. 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