All Obituaries

Bobie Jean Boles was born July 8, 1953 to the late Mr. James and Martha Boles at the Lafayette County Hospital. She departed this life on Thursday, September 17, 2020 about 2:05pm at Ruleville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center LLC. Bobie professed a hope in Christ at an early age and became a member of the Church of the Living God, Pillar and Ground of the Truth, Which He Purchased with His Own Blood, Toccopola, MS. Bobie Jean loved her family and church family. She always walked in the...

Mrs. Evelyn Sanders was born September 14, 1942 to Jack and Sitaria Johnson in Shaw, Mississippi. Evelyn lived most of her life in the Delta, where she grew up doing industrial work and field labor. Evelyn married Arthur Sanders in 1957. Evelyn gave birth  to ten children, including a son that died at birth. Evelyn knew no strangers. She enjoyed cooking and feeding anyone that knocked at her door. All the neighbors in her complex knew her, loved her, and called...

Mr. Elma King was born to the late Charlie and Zella Mae King on February 6, 1933. He was a faithful member of Wilson Chapel Baptist Church, where he served as a trustee board member, until his health failed. In 1973, Elma attended Foster’s Barber College in Ripley, Mississippi. He received his diploma and became the second licensed African American Barber in Pontotoc, Mississippi. Elma King was a man who enjoyed working with his hands building things, like his own barber shop and...

Frederick Jevon Boyd was born February 14, 1987 to Frederick Lee Boyd and Jacqueline Syrease Elzie in Tupelo, MS. He accepted Christ at an early age and united with Victory Temple Holiness Church in Tupelo, MS. He was employed at Capital Bedding in Verona, MS. Fred leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife Sherry Boyd of Tupelo, MS, two sons: Davyon Boyd, 14, and O'Relious Boyd, 9, of Tupelo, MS, one step-daughter Kiara Clopton, 20, of Tupelo, MS, his parents Frederick Lee Boyd...

On August 23, 2020, Jesus drew Kardetric Ardale Pinson into His arms and took him home. Kardetric was born on October 15, 1984 to Betty Joyce Stockard and Ronald Allen Pinson. At a young age, he would attend Greater Springhill Toccopola Church. After finishing Pontotoc City High School, he started work at Pinson's Detail until death. He was loving known as "NuNu" and "Dub." He leaves to  cherish his memories, his mother Betty Joyce Stockard of Pontotoc, MS; his...

Moonie Berry was born on September 13, 1952 to the late Sallie Hill in Chickasaw County, MS. He was reared in the home of Arthur Berry and Sallie Hill Berry. On Tuesday, August 4, 2020, Moonie departed this life on this side of heaven at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. Moonie was preceded in death by his parents: Sallie and Arthur Berry, brothers: MacArthur Berry, Jimmy Berry, Rickey Berry, Leon Berry, and Calvin Lee Splunge, and one sister: Ethel Mae Pegues. Moonie leaves to cherish...

Christopher O’Neal Usher was born in Tupelo, MS on April 10, 1982 to the late Chester Lee Braham and Gayle Perry. Christopher passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of thirty-eight on July 12th, 2020. He accepted Christ at the age of thirty-four. He attended Tupelo High School. He enjoyed being around his family and friends. He also enjoyed listening to music and supporting his favorite college football team - The Alabama Crimson Tide. Christopher was preceded in death by his...

David “Butch” Crayton was born December 26, 1946 to the late Gatherine Crayton and Henry D. Berry. David was born and raised in New Albany, MS, where he later relocated to Memphis, TN. David professed his hope in Christ at an early age and was an active member of St. Paul Baptist Church in Ecru, MS, and also sang with a gospel group. David later returned to Pontotoc, MS where his three children were born: Angela, Randal, and DeWann.David served his country as a Private and Specialist...

Susie Kaye Conner-Berry was born on June 13, 1954 in Chickasaw/Calhoun County to the late Brown and Olivia Conner. She departed this life on June 28, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. Susie confessed a hope in Christ at an early age. She was a member of Gordan Chapel COGIC. In her late 20s she was baptized in JESUS name and became a member of Greater Emmanuel Temple Holiness Church (Pilgam Ridge) Houlka, MS where she remained faithfully until death. Susie loved...

The Beginning of Life Willie James Harris was born on August 22, 1947 to Willie Bee and Viola Harris in Union County. Willie was the youngest son. He had a brother, Bobby, four sisters, Ruth, Lillie, Belle, and Lula, and a very special niece and cousin Lowanda Wade. A Time to Grow Willie grew up on a farm with his father and mother teaching him to work hard, always offer a helping hand, to be kind, and giving. He enjoyed working and being around people. His most pleasurable sport was...