All Obituaries

Shawn, as his beloved Mother Sister Cynthia called him, was born June 6, 1976 in Pontotoc, MS to his parents, Larry (late) and Cynthia Wilson. Shawn grew up with the love of his mother and the supporting family of "MaDear" (Grandmother Grace), with a close bond among his aunts, uncles, and cousins. Not a day elapsed without his conversation with Brian (his cousin and confidante). Hence he became the lead sibling of Loren, his endearing sister Miya, and Ivan. He was further nurtured...

Mr. Hubert Berry, 63, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021, at his residence in Pontotoc, MS. Funeral service will be Monday, May 10, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Redeemed Baptist Church, 1091 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507. Interment will follow at Garfield Park Cemetery, 2222 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507.

Sarah Frances Souter Wilson was born in Pontotoc, MS on January 6, 1948. She was the tenth of twelve children born to Earl Souter Sr. and Mary Shelton Souter. Sarah peacefully entered into eternal rest on April 26, 2021 while at home surrounded by her loving family. Sarah was raised and educated in Pontotoc County and graduated from the Pontotoc Attendance Center in 1967. She attended Itawamba Junior College majoring in Office Administration. Sarah was a faithful employee at Keystone and...

Emma Jean Holesome Harrell was born in Pontotoc County on January 25, 1935 to Ecue Holesome and Cora L. Sandlin Holesome. She was the youngest of four children born to this union. Emma Jean was reunited with her heavenly family on the morning of March 23, 2021. Emma Harrell professed a faith in Jesus Christ and joined Usher Valley United Methodist Church at a young age. Later, the family relocated and joined McDonald United Methodist Church and remained an active and faithful member until...

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,...