All Obituaries

Victoria Latasha Johnson, "Tasha", was born August 24, 1970 to the late John H. and Ruth Naomi Johnson. Tasha was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She later moved to Memphis, Tennessee, where she was a devoted caregiver. Tasha transitioned from this life to glory on February 23, 2021 at Baptist Memorial East Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Tasha leaves to cherish her memory: one brother John H. Johnson II (Lamieka), a nephew Israel Jamal Johnson, her...

Evelyn Denise Payton Peairs was born on February 6, 1967 to the late Henry Graham and Betty Payton Carruthers in New Albany, Mississippi. Denise accepted Christ at an early age, and became a member of Union Prospect MB Church. She was a graduate of the 1985 Class of Blue Mountain High School. She loved to sing, cook, and be a caring mother to her son Josh. Denise was affectionally known as “Nita Bug.” She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry Graham and Betty Payton...

Joann Smith Reel was born May 27, 1961 to the late Joe Willie Smith and the late Alma Marie Isabelle Smith in New Albany, MS. She later moved to Houlka, MS at the age of 14. In 1980, Joann began working at Ark-ell Springs in Houlka, MS, where she worked for twenty-nine years. While working there, she met the love of her life, the late Danny Reel, Sr. They joined in holy matrimony on April 12, 1991. To this union four children were born. Joann became a member of Robbs Chapel MB Church in...

Magdlean Green Roberson was born June 14, 1938 to Isaiah and Christine (Terrell) Green. Magdlean accepted Christ at an early age and joined Piney Grove M.B. Church in Pontotoc, where she was a member until her health declined. She was joined in Holy Matrimony to Elon B. Roberson on April 9, 1962. On Thursday, February 18, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Pontotoc, she gained her wings and went to take her rest with the Lord. Preceding her in death are: her parents, Isaiah and...

On November 17, 1946, Willie James Pinson was born to Oscar and Annie Bell Pinson in Memphis, TN. Years later, Willie James’ parents relocated to Mississippi, where he began school at Ecru Elementary. Due to a school transfer, he attended Pontotoc Attendance Center, graduating in 1966. In his early teens, he accepted Christ as his Savior and became a member of St. Paul MB Church in Ecru, MS, where he remained until his death. Willie James was affectionately known to his...

Lula Mae Hoover was born into life on February 2, 1933, to the late Henry and Lillie Hill-Turner in Houlka, Mississippi. She accepted Christ as her savior and became a member of Second Baptist Church of Houlka, where she remained a faithful member until her illness. Lula enjoyed cooking, babysitting, sewing, and talking. She never met a stranger. Lula united in holy matrimony to James Henry Hoover. She departed this life on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Lula is survived by two daughters,...

Robert Henry “MoHawk” Daniel passed away on January 19, 2021 at his home. He was born to the parents of the late John F. and Angie B. Daniel on June 16, 1945 in Tupelo, MS. Robert graduated from Belden High School in Belden, MS. He was a retired employee of Daybrite Lighting in Tupelo, MS, where he worked for 22 years without missing a day. Robert was very proficient in Mathematics. Robert accepted Christ at an early age and was an active and faithful member of the Red Hill M.B....

On December 26, 1929, in Pennsylvania County, Virginia, an angel made her appearance on earth; her name was Vella Mae Logan. She was the eighth of ten children born to the late Crenshaw and Katie T. Logan. Vella attended Pennsylvania County Schools in Danville, Virginia, where she graduated and went on to work in the tobacco factory, restaurants, the nursing home, and as a homemaker. Vella professed her hope in Christ at an early age and joined Little Mount Zion Pentecostal Faith Church,...

In 1981, on Wednesday, September 30, a very special, kind, caring, and definitely loving man was born. This loving man was born to two wonderful parents, Delois and Willie. On Thursday, December 31, 2020, God stopped by his house and whispered to Jabo, “Your work here on earth, my child, is done. Come on home.” Jabo graduated from W.P. Daniel High School in 2001. He loved everybody. He also loved sitting with his special friends, riding 4-wheelers with his dad, his dogs, sports,...

Lamar was born September 30, 1924 to the late Sonny and Estelle Sandlin Kimp in Pontotoc County. He was the first child born to this union. Lamar passed away on December 30, 2020 at his home in Pontotoc, MS. Lamar confessed his hope in Christ at an early age and joined McDonald United Methodist Church. He remained faithful until the Covid Pandemic 2020. Thurston Lamar married the late Onnie Bell Kimp and to this union they shared two blessings; the late Dexter Kimp and Marilyn Kimp Miller....