All Obituaries

Jerry Lawrence Gregory, Sr., was born October 22, 1942, to the late Mr. Willie Bob Gregory and the late Mrs. Ellen Ware Gregory of Pontotoc, Mississippi. He was affectionately known as “Pelope.” He professed his faith and hope in Christ at an early age and united with Pontotoc Second Baptist Church, where he sang in the senior choir. “Pelope” loved fishing, family gatherings, and watching his Westerns. He also loved to listen to the music of the late,...

Arnez Joseph Green was born January 10, 1954, in Danville, Virginia. He was the youngest of two children. Arnez attended city schools there, and later graduated from George Washington High School. After graduation, Arnez worked at the Dan River Mill. He later traveled to Washington, DC, and worked in the State Capitol as a cook. Arnez loved to talk on the phone, play dominos, cook, and travel. He never met a stranger. He would help anyone, anywhere, encouraging people that they could change...

Eddie Gene Waugh entered this life on April 5, 1943, to Mr. Ben Waugh and Pearlie Hendricks in Algoma, Mississippi. He gave his life to Christ at an early age and was a member of Usher Valley United Methodist Church in Algoma, Mississippi. He worked for many years at the Market Basket in Pontotoc, Mississippi. He enjoyed sight-seeing, taking photos, hunting, and spending time with family and friends. Eddie leaves to cherish his memory: four sons, Willie Cherry (Caroline), Larry Williams,...

Virginia Ann Hunt was born on December 22, 1963, to the late Alfred Townsend and Violia Cherry Hunt in Tupelo, MS. Virginia, lovingly known as “Jennie Mae,” was a graduate of the Tupelo High School, Class of 1981. She also attended Jackson State University, where she loved to support her JSU Tiger Football team. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Inspirational Community Baptist Church in Tupelo, MS. She worked at Bauhaus Furniture. Virginia enjoyed sewing,...

James "Honkey" Farr was born June 4, 1963 to the late Roosevelt and Hazel S. Farr in Pontotoc, MS. He departed this life on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. James accepted Christ at an early age at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in Pontotoc, MS. James attended North Pontotoc Attendance Center in Ecru, MS. He worked in the furniture industry for many years. He loved being around his family, friends, and cleaning up his truck. He...

Don Edbert Golden was born on August 24, 1954 in Racine, WI to the late Edward James Golden and Mattie Emma Golden. Don transitioned from this life on September 2, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in New Albany, MS surrounded by loved ones after battling a series of illnesses. Don was a very hard worker throughout his entire life. He worked several years for Bench Craft Furniture and Ashley Furniture. He was very dedicated to hard work until his health failed him. Don was a very loving...

Mattie Mae Bean was born in Houlka, Mississippi on November 20, 1925 to the loving parents of the late Mr. George Washington Hobson and the late Mrs. Mittie Annie Bell Gates Hobson.   At an early age, she professed her faith and hope in Christ and united with Second Baptist Church, Houlka, Mississippi.  She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, fishing, walking, cooking, watching her favorite television shows, and creating arts and crafts. Mattie attended Chickasaw...

Jennifer Shay Harris Elzie was born May 22, 1986 to Teresa Adams. Jennifer was a loving wife and a super mom to her three boys. Jennifer was family oriented, and loved spending time with her family and friends. She especially loved spending time with her husband and her three boys who meant the world to her. Jennifer was a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Pontotoc, MS, where she remained until her health failed. On August 17, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center...

Jennie B. Wright was born on July 2, 1922, to the late Walter and Viola Baker Scales in Lee County, Mississippi. She was the third of three children. One sister, Mildred Scales, and one brother, Curtis Scales, preceded her in death.   She confessed a love of Christ at an early age at Blackland M.B. Church. She later joined Palmetto C.M.E. Church after she met and married the love of her life, Albert L. Wright. He preceded her in death. To this union three daughters and two sons...

On the late evening of August 16, 2021, at North MS Medical Center, Mrs. Shelby Jean Roberson Bell departed her life on earth for an eternal life in Heaven. She was born January 18, 1943 to the late John Mitchell Roberson and Christanna Ball Roberson in Pontotoc County, MS. She professed hope in Christ at Cherry Creek MB Church of Ecru, MS at an early age. She later became a member of Naylor Chapel C. M. E. Church. Shelby Jean met the love of her life Henry Rex Bell. They joined in...