All Obituaries

Mr. William Lee Pruitt was born October 7, 1940, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Curtis and Jimmie Lee Pruitt in Nettleton, Mississippi. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined New Prospect M.B. Church of Nettleton, Mississippi, under the leadership of Reverend Davoil. He later united with College Hill CME Church, where he remained a faithful member until his transition. He was a member of the male chorus. William worked for many years as a concrete finisher. He enjoyed hunting and...

On July 17, 1955, in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, a baby girl was born to Mr. J.C. Golden and Mrs. Annie Pearl Golden. This beautiful girl was named Maudie Bell Golden Vaughn. At an early age, Maudie had faith and hope in Christ as her Lord and personal savior. She became a member at Piney Grove Baptist Church and later on, joined Cherry Creek MB Church, where she remained a faithful member until her health failed. She loved to work. She worked at Westown Café as kitchen manager for...

On November 13, 2020, at Pontotoc Health and Rehab, Willie Mae took her flight and went home. She began her flight of paradise with her Heavenly Father. Willie Mae started her Christian journey at Piney Grove MB Church in Pontotoc, Mississippi. Later, Willie Mae married Marvin Barr and joined Usher Valley MB Church, where she worshipped until her health declined. Willie Mae loved her family and friends. She loved all children and found great enjoyment in reading the newspaper. She...

Ellen Dixon was born on September 6, 1937, to Josephine and Robert Dixon, Sr., in Pontotoc, Mississippi. She was a member of Naylor Chapel Church, where she proudly served on the usher board. She was employed by Sunshine Healthcare until her death. Ellen Dixon departed this life on November 12, 2020. She was preceded in death by her mother, Josephine; father, Robert, Sr.; sisters, Grace Green, Opelean Franklin, Nellie Ruth Dixon, and Helen Armstrong; and brothers, Robert Dixon, Jr., and...

Mrs. Betty Sue High was born April 20, 1945 to the late Ollie Berry Sr and Annie D. Boyd Berry in Blue Mountain, MS. She professed a hope in Christ at an early age. Mrs. Betty met and married Billy High, and to this union five children were born. She loved God and she loved people. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Billy High, her sister Mavis Berry, her brother Ollie Lee Berry, and her brother in law Charles E. Gray. She leaves to cherish her memories her sons...

J. C. Hubbard was born January 13, 1952 in Bruce, MS to the late Thelma Hubbard and Willie Lee “Silk” Hubbard. J. C. Hubbard departed this life on November 2, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. The Lord welcomed him home so he would be pain free. He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and became a member of Church of the Living God-Toccopola where he remained a faithful and devoted member until his health failed him. J. C. Hubbard was preceded in...

  QC Mayes was born April 26, 1955 to the late Walter and Laura Mayes in Pontotoc, MS. He loved to talk, tell jokes, and play the lottery. He also loved people.He is preceded in death by his parents Walter and Laura Mayes, his grandparents Beulah and LC Stockard, one brother Harold Buford, and four sisters: Beulah Turner, Pearline Mayes, Esther Perry, and Annie Nell Beckley. He leaves to cherish his memory, four brothers: John (Shirley) Mayes of Blue Mountain, MS, Buster Mayes of...

Randy Lee Cooperwood was born in Pontotoc, MS to the late James Henry Cooperwood and Viola Johnson Cooperwood. He went to His Heavenly Home on October 24, 2020 at his residence. He professed his faith and trust in Jesus Christ at an early age and joined Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, where he remained a faithful member until  death. He served as a trustee at Bethel, which he loved. Randy graduated from Pontotoc High School and was a band member for 4 years. He had a lovely spirit and...

Willie Hamilton was born in Chickasaw County, Mississippi on January 28, 1932 to Emmitt and Hattie Hamilton. He professed a hope in Christ at a young age. He later in life joined Usher Valley United Methodist Church in Algoma, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, and his six children. He is survived by his wife Brenda Golden Hamilton, thirty-five grandchildren, eighty great grandchildren, twenty great great grandchildren, and ten great great great...

Krysta LeSherri Martin-Chewe was born in Pontotoc County, Mississippi to the late Mr. Jimmy Martin and Mrs. Mary Martin, and Mr. Bill Hatchett who played a special role in her life. She departed this life on Sunday, October 11, 2020, about 11:00 AM, at Merit Health Central in Jackson, MS. Krysta professed her faith at an early age at Cherry Creek MB Church, and later joined East Baptist Church. Krysta participated in several social groups, which included Heroines of Jericho, Order of the...